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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
In Gonda villages, ‘Gram Chaupal' drive to resolve public grievances: Govt
THE GONDA district administration has launched an initiative to resolve public grievances by holding 'Gram Chaupal' in villages. District officials led by the District Magistrate (DM) are visiting villages, interacting with residents while receiving their complaints and ensuring on-the-spot solutions to their problems. The government is trying to strengthen public trust in administration through the 'Prashasan Gaanv ki Chaukhat Par' programme, said a statement. Named 'Gram Chaupal 3.0' or 'IGRS Chaupal', the campaign is a research-oriented, data-driven, and solution-focused initiative, the statement said. It began with an analysis of complaints received through the Integrated Grievance Redressal System (IGRS). Under the leadership of DM Neha Sharma, villages with repeated and high-volume complaints were identified. Based on this analysis, 40 gram panchayats were marked as high-priority villages. Relevant departmental officials were directed to visit these areas before the chaupals to assess issues on the ground and ensure maximum on-site resolution. The DM reviews the quality of grievance redressals to ensure lasting and effective outcomes, the statement said. Gram Chaupal was formally launched on June 3 and complaints received via IGRS, Samadhan Diwas, and Janata Darshan have been prioritised. Administrative teams are organising 'samadhan shivirs' (resolution camps) in identified villages. On the first day, the DM visited a few villages where issues ranging from electricity and roads to sanitation, housing, ration, and land inheritance were addressed. Directions for resolution were issued on the spot. DM Neha Sharma emphasised that the aim is not just to register complaints but to ensure 'quality and lasting solutions.' She and other senior officials are visiting the chaupals to verify the sustainability and effectiveness of the resolutions. Case-by-case reviews have been made mandatory ahead of each chaupal, and eligible beneficiaries are being linked to government schemes. Nodal officers have been assigned oversight and reporting responsibilities, with clear directives for direct accountability and disciplinary action in cases of negligence.
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Make separate merit list for EWS women candidates in civil police recruitment 2021: Allahabad HC to govt
The Allahabad high court has directed the state government to prepare a separate merit list for EWS candidates (women) providing 20% horizontal reservation in 2021 recruitment for the selection of Sub Inspector (Civil Police)/Platoon Commander PAC/FSSO, Fire Service. Justice SS Shamshery passed the order on May 23 while allowing a bunch of petitions filed by Neha Sharma and 53 others. The court observed, 'State has accepted that seats for woman horizontal reservation under Open (general) Category (722) and seats from woman horizontal reservation under Economical Weaker Section Category (181) were clubbed together and in total 903 seats were allotted to woman and thus claimed that entire reservation of women in both said categories was satisfied.' Advocate Alok Mishra, appearing for the petitioners, argued, ' The state government wrongly clubbed reservation for women in open category and EWS. Therefore, though total number of seats reserved for women were filled but still only 34 women under EWS quota were benefited of reservation instead of 181 seats for which women of EWS quota were entitled.' The state had failed to show any provision, order or GO that instead of applying reservation for woman independently and separately under open category and EWS, they could club both reservations, which could lead a situation as in present case that only 34 women under EWS quota were benefited with horizontal reservation instead of 181 i.e. reserved seats, the court said.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Neha Sharma spotted with rumoured beau Petar Slišković in Bandra
Neha Sharma, admired for her striking social media presence, was recently spotted with rumored boyfriend Petar Slišković in Bandra. The couple's public appearance has sparked fan curiosity, though neither has confirmed their relationship. Neha continues to shine in Bollywood, with fans eagerly awaiting her upcoming projects. Neha Sharma continues to captivate her followers on social media with her striking presence. Boasting a large and devoted fan base, she regularly delights her audience through captivating photos and videos on Instagram . This ongoing engagement has sparked widespread curiosity about her current relationship status with Petar Slišković. Public Appearance Recently, the actress was seen once more with her rumoured partner, Petar Slišković. The couple was photographed exiting a restaurant in Bandra and walking side by side along the streets. In the pictures, Neha is seen sporting a chic black crop top paired with grey jeans, complemented by minimal makeup that highlights her natural beauty. Petar Sliskovic, on the other hand, is dressed in an all-white ensemble. Fans React to Relationship News The news of Neha's relationship with Petar has surprised many of her fans. Although she has typically stayed private about her romantic life, their recent public outing hints at a close connection between them. So far, neither Neha nor Petar has publicly addressed their rumored relationship. Career Highlights On the work front, Neha Sharma has gained popularity in both Bollywood and regional films. She marked her performances in movies like 'Chirutha', 'Crook: It's Good to Be Bad', and 'Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum'. Recently, she appeared alongside Triptii Dimri and Vicky Kaushal in 'Bad Newz'. Although details about her future projects are yet to be announced, fans eagerly await updates on her upcoming ventures. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Independent Singapore
20-05-2025
- Independent Singapore
Couple who defrauded S$1.5 million in New Zealand flew away in Singapore Airlines business class to evade justice
SINGAPORE: After it was discovered that a husband and wife had defrauded Oranga Tamariki, New Zealand's Ministry for Children, of more than NZ$2 million (S$1.5 million), they attempted to evade justice by fleeing New Zealand on a business class flight operated by Singapore Airlines. Neha and Amandeep Sharma, of Indian origin, took a one-way flight to Chennai with 80 kilos of luggage. With the help of Indian authorities, the couple was apprehended and returned to Christchurch. Since then, Neha Sharma, who pleaded guilty to deception, forgery, and money laundering, among other charges, earlier this month, has been sentenced to three years in jail. Her husband, similarly, entered a guilty plea to deception and money laundering and will be sentenced in June. Neha Sharma worked as a property and facilities manager at Oranga Tamariki, while Amandeep Sharma was a director for Divine Connection, a construction company. Importantly, the two kept their marriage a secret, and Divine Connection was added to the ministry's list of contractors. What was a serious conflict of interest was unknown to officials at Oranga Tamariki. Neha Sharma approved contracts for her husband's company and approved invoices for payment to Divine Connection. She also worked for the company during office hours. By March 2023, New Zealand's Serious Fraud Office raided their property, and the investigation that followed showed that Neha and Amandeep Sharma had obtained more than NZ$2 million from the ministry. The investigation also showed that Neha Sharma had forged some documents she submitted when she first applied to work at Oranga Tamariki in 2021. When she was put in charge of managing all the property aspects relating to properties in a specific region, she added her husband's company as a contractor, working behind the scenes to manipulate the system to bypass the needed checks for Divine Connection. According to a report in the New Zealand Herald, between Jul 22, 2021, and Oct 28, 2022, Oranga Tamariki paid the company 103 times for 326 invoices. Neha Sharma resigned in November 2022 but managed to get another job at the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) by Dec 12, again using falsified references. See also HK activists, Beijing supporters demonstrate in London When their three properties were raided the following March, the couple sprang into action, buying one-way tickets to Chennai and fleeing quickly. The ministry has welcomed the couple's convictions. 'Corruption of this kind is utterly unacceptable. Oranga Tamariki takes any case of fraud extremely seriously, as evidenced by its actions when concerns about this staff member's activities were raised,' said Oranga Tamariki chief executive Andrew Bridgman. /TISG Read also: 3 men charged with fraud in alleged connection to movement of Nvidia chips
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Time of India
Indian-origin couple defrauds $2 million in New Zealand through secret marriage, flees to Chennai, wanted to retire at 35
Neha Sharma, Amandeep Sharma convicted of fraud in New Zealand. (Photo: Social media) Neha Sharma and her husband Amandeep Sharma have pleaded guilty to multiple fraud charges in New Zealand after they conned a New Zealand government agency out of more than $2 million. When their secret arrangement came in the public, they booked one-way tickets on Singapore Airlines to Chennai, in business class, the New Zealand Herald reported. How did the Indian-origin couple defraud the government agency? Neha Sharma was a manager at Orange Tamariki, the ministry of children, in New Zealand. Her colleagues did not know that she was married to Amandeep Sharma, the director of Divine Connection which was silently added to the ministry's list of contractors -- in a grave conflict of interest. 'We have a robust plan in place ... and I will support you for becoming an entrepreneur. Celebrate retiring below 35! Not many get this opportunity," Neha messaged her husband when concerns were raised in the office about this particular contractor -- as the paperwork had some gaps. The duo continued to dupe the agency for two years with Neha using her access to pass on favors to her husband's company. The police recovered their chats they exchanged whenever there was any suspicion in the agency. In March 2023, the Serious Fraud Office raided the couple's property and it was found out that they obtained more than $2 million from Oranga Tamariki. At that time, they both resigned from their respective positions. Within two weeks after the raid on their properties, the couple booked two one-way tickets to Chennai. They boarded the flight with 80 kg of luggage between them. Before leaving, they tried to liquidate their properties and cars and transferred under $800,000 in cash from their bank accounts in New Zealand to accounts held in India. Neha shows no remorse, blames 'baby brain' Neha Sharma was jailed in the High Court at Christchurch earlier this month for three years. She blamed the scam on baby brain -- a state of impaired memory supposedly experience during pregnancy or after giving birth. There was no evidence of remorse or offer of reparation in her, the report said. The couple's older child had been taken back to India with Amandeep's sister. Amandeep pleaded guilty last week and is awaiting sentence which will take place in June.
