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News18
a day ago
- News18
CBI seizes Rs 1.5 crore cash from PWD engineer arrested in bribe case
Last Updated: New Delhi, Jul 29 (PTI) The CBI has seized Rs 1.60 crore from a PWD executive engineer here who was arrested while taking Rs 30,000 bribe, officials said Tuesday. Kalu Ram Meena, posted as executive engineer, Judiciary Civil Division-2, PWD, Rouse Avenue District Court Complex, allegedly demanded three per cent of the bills, to be cleared by him, as bribe from a contractor, they said. Meena was arrested on Monday during a trap operation when he was taking a bribe of Rs 30,000 from the contractor who is the complainant in the case, the officials said. 'Searches were conducted at Delhi and Jaipur which led to recovery of Rs 1.60 crore cash as well as property documents and bank account having sufficient balance," a CBI spokesperson said in a statement. PTI ABS KVK KVK First Published: July 29, 2025, 22:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
90s South stars reunite in Goa, a heartwarming celebration of friendship and cinema
Actresses and celebrities who rose to prominence in South Indian cinema in the 90s came together enthusiastically at a commemorative event held in Goa recently. The heroines, including Simran, Meena, Sanghavi, Malavika, Sangeetha, Reema Sen, Maheshwari, and Sivaranjani, reunited after many years and made the show shine. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This meeting not only reminded them of their old friendship but also caused great excitement among the fans. This is not the first time that South stars join together for a memorable day, they gather once in a year regularly to share some valuable time amidst their busy life. Top directors and actors join the event Not only the actresses, but also directors who made important contributions to the film industry during that period participated in this reunion. Directors K.S. Ravikumar, Shankar, Lingusamy, Mohan Raja, and Prabhu Deva attended the event and shared their memories. Leading actors like Jagapathi Babu and Megha Srikanth also participated in it. The unity in the film industry and those memories were touching for everyone. More than a get-together This meeting, rather than being an easy event, became a bond of commitment, confirming that the friendships they had built, not only on screen but also off screen, were still alive. They shared the support, laughter, and joy they had given each other on their journey. This meeting confirmed how close the bond was. Viral photos thrill fans as their favorite stars come together Photos and videos of the event are being actively shared online and are going viral. Fans are overjoyed to get the chance to see their favorite stars on the same stage again. This meeting has become a celebration not only of past successes but also of enduring friendships.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
In a major bureaucratic reshuffle in UP, 23 IAS officers, including Noida DM, transferred
The Uttar Pradesh Government Monday ordered the transfer of 23 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers, including district magistrates (DMs) of Gautam Buddh Nagar, Ghaziabad, and Prayagraj, among others. Medha Roopam, a 2014 batch IAS officer, has been appointed the new District Magistrate of Gautam Buddha Nagar (Noida), in place of Manish Kumar Verma. Verma has been transferred to Prayagraj in the same role. Considered a trusted officer of UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Roopam was a competitive shooter before joining the Indian Administrative Service. Verma, a 2011‑batch Uttar Pradesh cadre IAS officer, earlier served as Additional Chief Executive Officer (ACEO) in Noida Authority briefly until May 2017 and held posts as Chief Development Officer in Mathura and Pratapgarh before being appointed as the DM of Gautam Buddha Nagar. Prayagraj DM Ravindra Kumar Mandar has been moved to Ghaziabad as the new district magistrate. Mandar, a 2012‑batch IAS officer, was the DM of Jaunpur and then Prayagraj, where he was entrusted with overseeing major events, including the Prayagraj Kumbh. Deepak Kumar Meena, who had been serving as Ghaziabad district magistrate, will now take charge as the DM of Gorakhpur, the constituency of Adityanath. A 2011‑batch IAS officer and alumnus of IIT Kharagpur (Electrical Engineering), Meena served as Ghaziabad DM for approximately six months from January 19, 2025. He was praised for handling Kanvar Yatra safely in 2025, and conducting frequent public hearings. His recent responsibilities included leading a high‑level probe into the Prateek Grand City sewage flooding incident, appointed by the Meerut division commissioner to investigate illegal drain diversion and procedural lapses. Meena also organised the Integrated Control Room & surveillance covering 200 CCTV cameras during the Kanwar Yatra and deployed 750 civil defence volunteers to manage pilgrims across critical stretches near Dudheshwarnath Temple. Krishna Karunesh, who previously served as the district magistrate of Gorakhpur, has been appointed as ACEO, Noida Authority. As Gorakhpur DM, Karunesh played a pivotal role in securing a landmark MoU for the major expansion of Gorakhpur Airport, overseeing a project that will boost passenger capacity from 270 to 2,500 per hour and enable up to 200 daily flights. Neetika Jha is a Correspondent with The Indian Express. She covers crime, health, environment as well as stories of human interest, in Noida, Ghaziabad and western UP. When not on the field she is probably working on another story idea. On weekends, she loves to read fiction over a cup of coffee. The Thursday Murder club, Yellow Face and Before the Coffee Gets Cold were her recent favourites. She loves her garden as much as she loves her job. She is an alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, Chennai. ... Read More
eNCA
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- eNCA
Greytown girl crowned best African film at Cannes
JOHANNESBURG - South African cinema has just notched up a historic win on the global stage. Greytown Girl has just won Best African Film at the Cannes Film Awards. This powerful biopic, rooted in KwaZulu-Natal, tells the story of Meena, a small-town girl who turns pain into triumph. From special screenings celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Rights of the Child, to a spotlight at the Nelson Mandela Children's Film Festival, Greytown Girl has been on a winning streak. The film is the vision of producer Rani Sitaram and the powerhouse performance of renowned actor Jack Devnarain.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
16-yr-old with 3 pistols, AK-47 tattoo detained for plotting gangster's murder after social media spat
1 2 Jaipur: A 16-year-old boy, allegedly plotting to murder a gangster following a heated social media spat, was detained Monday with three illegal country-made pistols and live cartridges in the Kalwad area. DCP (West) Hanuman Prasad Meena said the juvenile was nabbed by a police team led by additional DCP (West) Alok Singhal and SHO (Kalwad) Kavita Sharma based on intelligence inputs. "We received a tip-off that a teenager was planning to murder a history-sheeter in Kalwad. He was traced and detained near the identified spot," said Meena. The suspect, dressed in a white T-shirt and black jeans with a black backpack, was intercepted and searched. Police recovered three country-made pistols and three live cartridges from his possession. During questioning, the teenager told police he purchased the weapons for Rs 15,000 from Alwar. He claimed he was locked in an ongoing online feud with Bhupendra Singh, a history-sheeter from Kalwad, and intended to eliminate him. "He had conducted a recce and was waiting for the right opportunity to strike," said Singhal. Police sources said the minor has a criminal record, including a case in Odisha linked to drug smuggling. He is also known for flaunting weapons and threats on social media. "He even has an AK-47 tattoo on his arm and uses his online presence to intimidate others," said an officer. Police are now investigating how the weapons were procured and whether others are involved. A separate probe is underway to trace the Alwar-based supplier and check if the teen had links with any organised criminal group. "The minor was confident that he will kill the history-sheeter and would not be subjected to harsh punishment since he was a juvenile," said Meena.
