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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
CBI nabs Dimapur bank ex-manager, proprietor of pvt firm for ‘graft'
Dimapur: The CBI has arrested a former senior manager of Punjab National Bank (PNB), Dimapur branch, from Guwahati and the proprietor of a Dimapur-based private firm from Dimapur for their alleged involvement in a bribery case. The former PNB senior manager has been identified as Seiminthang Singson and the proprietor of M/s Century Enterprises, Dhobinala, Dimapur, as Sanjit Chandra Dey. On June 4, the CBI registered a case against the two on the allegations that Singson took undue advantage of Rs 1 lakh in his bank account from the bank account of Dey for allowing extension of cash credit limit of Rs 20 lakh to the latter, even though his firm was not in right financial health. Searches were conducted in official and residential premises of both the accused at five locations in Dimapur and two locations in Guwahati on Friday and Saturday, leading to the recovery of incriminating documents and articles, a CBI release said on Saturday. It said Singson took undue advantage of a total of Rs 1.69 lakh from Dey, as per searches and seizure so far. Besides, an invoice of a total of Rs 2,06,200, relating to the purchase of electric/electronics items, were also seized from the office premises of Dey. These items were purchased by Dey in the name of Singson, the release said Some of the items found at the residential premises of Singson in Dimapur and Guwahati have been seized for investigation, the CBI said.
The Hindu
20-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
After NMC's show-cause notice, Bengal govt. passes ‘urgent order' to medical college
The West Bengal government issued an 'urgent order' on Monday mandating faculty members and senior residents of State-run Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital (NRSMCH) in Kolkata to mark their attendance twice a day (on arrival and departure) on the AEBAS FACE-based Aadhaar authentication application on their phone. Besides, they were also instructed to apply for leave 'via proper channel' on the online system. This comes weeks after the National Medical Commission (NMC) issued show-cause notice flagging eight 'deficiencies' at the NRSMCH. In the show-cause notice, the commission cited that 18 out of 20 departments have insufficient data in their Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS). It also highlighted other issues such as insufficient cadaver data, discrepancies during examinations, and unfilled vacancies of senior residents in several departments. The commission also mentioned 'a monetary penalty not exceeding ₹1 crore per violation or for any act of omission by the medical institution.' Other stringent action too will be stipulated, it stressed. 'Technical glitches' In response to the notice, principal of NRSMCH, Dr. Indira Dey, issued clarifications in a letter to the Director of the Undergraduate Medical Education Board of the NMC. She cited 'technical glitches'for insufficient attendance data. 'It is to be noted that they gave manual attendance on registers regularly. We are trying to improve the same,' Dr Dey wrote in her letter on May 10. The notice also cited that there was insufficient data on cadavers, bed occupancy, cytopathology, and operation theatres. For many of these allegations, the hospital authorities cited technical issues. The NMC also cited video evidence from August 1, 2024, and alleged that a certain examination hall 'looked too crowded and students were talking to each other while writing exam.' Furthermore, it underlined that according to data, bed occupancy at NRSMCH is only 73%. While the principal countered the allegation by claiming that bed occupancy in the hospital was over 80% in all months except June 2024, she also blamed the cease-work protests by junior doctors from August 2024 for a dip in the admission of patients. The resident doctors and medical students of NRSMCH were part of the protests that erupted in the State after the rape and murder of a female doctor on duty in August 2024. While the protests were largely motivated by the people's demand for justice for the victim, the medical fraternity, particularly the junior doctors, also demanded specific improvements in the public health infrastructure of West Bengal. In a related development, the NMC in a notification on May 19 said legal action is being taken against Sanjiban Hospital and Medical College in Howrah, which has allegedly been running a medical course without the commission's authorisation.
The Herald Scotland
12-05-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Students to be offered cyber crime protection training
Cyber Resilience and You! Is a free online module that teaches students how to tackle the threats, including phishing attempts, online scams and protecting their devices with essentially security updates. It was funded by the Scottish Government and developed in collaboration with Scottish universities and colleges, and it takes around one hour to complete. It will be distributed to every college and university in Scotland and comes days after Edinburgh's schools and early learning centres were targeted in a phishing attack that resulted in pupils being locked out of revision resources ahead of exams. There has been a number of cyber attacks in the UK in recent weeks with supermarkets Marks and Spencer and the Co-op both targeted. MSP Graeme Dey helped launched the training resource (Image: Abertay University) This new resource will help to teach students at the universities how to protect themselves at a time when it is on the rise. Mr Dey said: 'As we become increasingly digitally connected, the threat of cyber attacks is constant, making it crucial for students to be prepared to deal with these risks during their study. 'This new learning resource provides an opportunity for everyone to enhance their cyber resilience and safeguard against potential threats, whether they are a beginner or already familiar with cyber security.' The new resource was launched during Abertay University's inaugural Cyber Student Showcase, which is a public event to feature innovative projects of final year Computing, Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking students. More than 20 student projects were showcased on a variety of topics including the development of a user-friendly automated vulnerability assessment tool, a one-time password authentication system, a methodology for attributing cyber attacks to specific threat groups and much more. Read More Dr Natalie Coull, Head of the Department of Cybersecurity and Computing, said: 'I am delighted to see the Abertay cyberQuarter hosting the launch of this important resource, reaffirming our status as Scotland's hub for cybersecurity research and innovation. This launch is particularly meaningful, as it aligns perfectly with our commitment to fostering the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. 'I am also glad that Mr Dey had the opportunity to engage with our talented students as they showcase their impressive work. Their innovative thinking and commitment showcase their abilities and suggest bright prospects for their futures in cybersecurity and computing." Abertay introduced the world's first Ethical Hacking degree in 2006 and was recently named Cyber University of the Year at the UK Cyber Awards.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Time of India
95-yr-old loses 1.8L, lens on caregiver
Kolkata: A 95-year-old bedridden woman from SS Pally close to Behala Sakuntala Park has lost Rs 1.8 lakh that was kept in her house for medical emergencies. Police are now looking for three women – two caregivers (one left the job on April 1 and the other joined on April 4 but left a few weeks later) and the cook, who left the job as well some days to the woman's son, 68-year-old Anol Ganguly, the theft was spotted on May 6. He registered the case with police on May 7. The suspect, Soma Dey from Rabindra Pally, Maheshtala, was hired on April 4 to care for Ganguly's mother Sudharani. Dey had replaced their previous caregiver, who left on April 1 after two years of service."For the past two years, the same person provided care to my mother but she stopped coming to our house from April 1 due to personal issues. Subsequently, from April 4, we were forced to hire a new caregiver," said Ganguly. "The money was last seen on April 15 when we opened the trunk. When we checked again on May 7, everything was gone," said family suspects Dey and her husband, Somnath Adhikari, of orchestrating the theft. The complaint stated that even the cook was not above suspicion. "The theft occurred despite the caregiver's limited working hours of 9am to 2pm. Local police have been informed and are investigating the case. This incident highlights the growing concerns about the safety of elderly residents and the importance of thorough background checks for domestic help," said an investigating officer. Lalbazar has issued an advisory saying one is vulnerable to thefts even when inside the house as much as when the house is under lock and key.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Rupee dives 88p to 85.71/$, worst 1-day fall in over 2 years
MUMBAI: The rupee closed at 85.71 against the dollar, down from 84.83 on Wednesday - its worst day since Feb 2023. The currency hit a low of 85.76 during the day, falling more than a rupee from the day's high. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The rupee rose at the start of the session and remained steady until early afternoon. However, around 2:30pm, sentiment changed following govt's announcement that Pakistan targeted several military locations in the northern and western regions, which were neutralised by India. Dealers said this was seen as an escalation of the conflict. Equity markets, which were in the green until then, also saw a sharp fall after the statement. Some dealers are forecasting that the rupee could breach the 86 level if tensions continue. "Importers delayed buying dollars, anticipating the rupee would strengthen further. However, after govt confirmed that multiple locations were targeted by Pakistan and that India responded, the situation was seen as an escalation, prompting importers and corporates with ECB obligations to hedge their positions. This led to increased demand for dollars, putting pressure on the rupee," said K N Dey, a forex consultant who advises corporates. Dollar-rupee forward premiums also jumped, with the one-year implied yield rising 16 basis points (100bps = 1 percentage point) to a near one-month high of 2.34%. "Historically, the rupee weakened during periods of geopolitical tension, such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict, when India faced indirect economic impacts. Now, with India directly involved in the current conflict, the rupee faces heightened risk, and further escalation could significantly increase pressure on the currency," said Dey. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Dealers said the escalation of conflict could hurt capital flows if foreign investors turn cautious. The resulting weakening of the rupee would also affect other flows waiting for the currency to stabilise. Part of the dollar's gains on Thursday were also due to a rebound in the greenback. The dollar index, which measures the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.46% higher at 100.07. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, rose 1% to $61.76 per barrel in futures trade. However, given that similar conflicts in the past have not escalated, dealers believe the impact may be temporary. Internationally, the dollar declined sharply in March and April 2025, reflecting reduced investor confidence due to economic policy uncertainty and the impact of new tariffs.
