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Time of India
05-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Life certificates not filed, Noida suspends over 100 pensions, 84 withheld
Noida: During a pension verification drive in GB Nagar, 84 beneficiaries failed to submit living proof, leading to a halt in their pensions. These cases are now under district-level scrutiny, and pensions are temporarily withheld pending final verification. Officials said the 84 cases will undergo further verification before a final decision is made. "Last year, around 250 such cases were found, and Rs 5 lakh pension was returned to the govt exchequer. This year, too, we are following a thorough verification process," District social welfare officer Satish Kumar said. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida The verification, which started in April, has covered over 1,325 beneficiaries till now and will conclude by May 25. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Scarlett Johansson, 40, Shows Off Her Real Size In A New Vacation Photos 33 Bridges Undo The drive, a part of the annual exercise undertaken by the district administration to verify beneficiaries under various social security schemes, is being coordinated at the tehsil level. GB Nagar has a total of 34,800 registered pensioners—14,881 under the old age pension scheme, 4,503 in the disabled category, and 15,416 under the widow pension scheme. These beneficiaries are provided a pension of Rs 1,000 per month on a quarterly basis. District magistrate Manish Kumar Verma instructed officials to ensure that no eligible person should be denied pension benefits, and the process must ensure that records are accurate and up to date. "The objective of this exercise is to ensure that the benefits of welfare schemes are reaching the right people," the DM said, adding that any discrepancies found during the process must be addressed with due diligence. Camps are being held in notified areas to assist eligible residents in accessing pension schemes and submitting necessary documentation. Meanwhile, GBudh Nagar senior treasury officer Shikha Gupta informed that out of the 5,633 pensioners of govt employees, 102 pensions are suspended due to non-filing of life certificates .
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Time of India
Gang that stole RRUs from towers busted, 8 arrested in Noida
Noida: Eight gang members who stole radio receiver units (RRUs) and other equipment from mobile towers were arrested on Friday. About 35 RRUs worth Rs 3.5 crore, a WagonR car, and Rs 4,850 cash were recovered from the accused. According to Shakti Mohan Avasthy, DCP (central Noida), complaints of theft of valuable equipment from mobile towers were being received regularly from different police stations of the district, The suspects were arrested on Friday by officials from CRT, SWAT, and the Surajpur police station. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida The accused are identified as Salim Malik (38), Abbas Malik alias Bashu (57), Shanu Malik (40), Shanu (37), Imran Malik (23), and Salman Quereishi (25) of Muradnagar, Ghaziabad; Suhail Qureshi (25) of Baghpat; and Shahnawaz alias Sonu (32) of Muzaffarnagar. Abbas is the kingpin. The criminals revealed that in the past year, they committed crimes in several states.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Time of India
Rs 780-crore drugs seized, 1.2k arrested for smuggling in 2 years in Noida; 17 linked to international gangs
Noida: A total of 1,269 people, 17 of whom had links with international gangs, involved in the sale and smuggling of drugs have been arrested in the district since 2023. During this period, drugs worth more than Rs 780 crore have been seized across 1,170 cases. Speaking to TOI, police commissioner Laxmi Singh outlined GB Nagar police commissionerate's efforts to effectively control the illegal trade of intoxicants, drugs, and narcotics, and take action against those involved in their trade. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida "Around 102.8kg of MDMA worth about Rs 750 crore has been recovered. Along with this, 1.5kg of hashish worth about Rs 1.5 lakh, 7,134kg of ganja worth nearly Rs 17.7 crore, 572g of OGCanvas worth about Rs 24,000, 148g of cocaine worth Rs 8 lakh, over 800g of intoxicant pills worth about Rs 30,000, and 14.7kg smack worth more than Rs 2.2 crore were recovered. Around 49 vehicles were also seized," commissioner Singh said. Earlier this month, in a joint operation by SWAT and Badalpur police station team, three ganja smugglers were arrested and police recovered around 149kg of ganja, estimated to be worth about Rs 40 lakh, along with a truck, from their possession. In Oct 2024, Noida police launched 'Operation Prahar', under which drug hotspots such as educational institutions, coaching centres, and slums were identified and raids were conducted. A total of 75 arrests were made and 115kg of ganja, as well as smack and e-cigarettes were recovered across several raids. In Jan 2023, the commissionerate headquarters located in Sector 108 opened up a 'Narcotics Cell' and established a 24-hour helpline to receive anonymous tips about drug smuggling activity. The cell and helpline aid cops in obtaining information to verify smuggling-related activity, create profiles on persons of interest and understand the nexus of different gangs. They also help identify drug hotspots, and monitor and act against illegal drug supply in NCR coordinated through the dark web. Speaking on the commissionrate's future drug control plans, commissioner Singh said that their focus will be on de-addiction programmes. Police will run continuous awareness programmes to inform residents, particularly youths, of the ill effects of drugs. Noida: A total of 1,269 people, 17 of whom had links with international gangs, involved in the sale and smuggling of drugs have been arrested in the district since 2023. During this period, drugs worth more than Rs 780 crore have been seized across 1,170 cases. Speaking to TOI, police commissioner Laxmi Singh outlined GB Nagar police commissionerate's efforts to effectively control the illegal trade of intoxicants, drugs, and narcotics, and take action against those involved in their trade. "Around 102.8kg of MDMA worth about Rs 750 crore has been recovered. Along with this, 1.5kg of hashish worth about Rs 1.5 lakh, 7,134kg of ganja worth nearly Rs 17.7 crore, 572g of OGCanvas worth about Rs 24,000, 148g of cocaine worth Rs 8 lakh, over 800g of intoxicant pills worth about Rs 30,000, and 14.7kg smack worth more than Rs 2.2 crore were recovered. Around 49 vehicles were also seized," commissioner Singh said. Earlier this month, in a joint operation by SWAT and Badalpur police station team, three ganja smugglers were arrested and police recovered around 149kg of ganja, estimated to be worth about Rs 40 lakh, along with a truck, from their possession. In Oct 2024, Noida police launched 'Operation Prahar', under which drug hotspots such as educational institutions, coaching centres, and slums were identified and raids were conducted. A total of 75 arrests were made and 115kg of ganja, as well as smack and e-cigarettes were recovered across several raids. In Jan 2023, the commissionerate headquarters located in Sector 108 opened up a 'Narcotics Cell' and established a 24-hour helpline to receive anonymous tips about drug smuggling activity. The cell and helpline aid cops in obtaining information to verify smuggling-related activity, create profiles on persons of interest and understand the nexus of different gangs. They also help identify drug hotspots, and monitor and act against illegal drug supply in NCR coordinated through the dark web. Speaking on the commissionrate's future drug control plans, commissioner Singh said that their focus will be on de-addiction programmes. Police will run continuous awareness programmes to inform residents, particularly youths, of the ill effects of drugs.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Time of India
Kashmiri students worry about studies, family income
1 2 Noida: Kashmiri students in NCR are worried about the economic fallout of the Pahalgam terror attack and the exodus of tourists from the Valley, which could have a long-term effect on their families' livelihoods back home and consequently, their studies. Stability in the Kashmir valley over the past few years has been bringing in waves of tourists, helping drive up incomes of locals and boosting the economy, which is largely around the travel industry. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida Mehreen, a fourth year BTech student at Sharda University in Noida, said on Thursday that 90% of her family's income depends on tourism in Kashmir . by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now "In the past two days, almost 70% of car bookings were cancelled. My father and brother-in-law have been running a transportation business in Kashmir for the past 15 years. No matter how adverse the situation was earlier, be it the 2019 Pulwama attack or the 2016 unrest, the situation has not been this critical that tourists have cancelled trips," Mehreen said. The 22-year-old said her family could fund her studies in NCR because of stable income from the business over the past few years. "My brother is in school, and he also aspires to pursue higher education outside Kashmir. My sister's wedding was fixed and was to happen in a few months. With such financial loss, it will be difficult for my family to sustain all these expenses," she said. Shoqeen, a second-year BTech student at the university, said his family, too, is reeling from the loss of customers. "We have a hotel in Pahalgam, and in one day, all 120 rooms got vacant. Some even cancelled bookings. The situation is adverse. Kashmir has always been known for its generosity and hospitality to tourists. Such incidents will hamper our livelihoods. Moreover, we condemn such acts," the second-year student said. A picturesque meadow surrounded by snow-capped Himalayas and pine trees in Pahalgam was the site of Tuesday's gruesome attack by gunmen who opened fire on visitors, most of them tourists, killing at least 26. The terror attack, carried out at the start of the annual tourist season, emptied out hotels as visitors rushed to leave the Valley. Shoqeen said companies providing transport services and hotels have announced free pick-up and drops apart from concessions to bring back tourists. Others said they were afraid of any backlash and were not moving out of the college campus freely. "There have been several instances in Chandigarh and Uttarakhand and other states, where Kashmiri Muslim students were asked to leave campus or they were cornered. The situation is scary. We have not gone out of the campus for the past 2 days," a 21-year-old student said. "Every time anything happens between the two nations (India and Pakistan), it's the Kashmiris who are affected the most. We want peace and to live our lives happily. Last time in 2019 (after the Pulwama attack), there was a long internet outage in Kashmir. A lot of students left the Valley just to pursue their curriculum, to download PDFs and save them on pen drives to be able to study. Many of my cousins' families are dependent on professions such as shikara boat rides, selling dry fruits or handloom work. These situations will bring them to the road, as it happened during the (pandemic) lockdown and the 2019 attack," said another student who did not wish to be named. Ajit Kumar, director of Sharda University, said there are around 500 Kashmiri students at the varsity. "They are in a state of distress. But we have provided all kinds of support to the students to make them feel safe," Kumar said.
