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Engineer throws out bag containing cash, jewellery during vigilance search at colleague's home
Engineer throws out bag containing cash, jewellery during vigilance search at colleague's home

Time of India

time9 hours ago

  • Time of India

Engineer throws out bag containing cash, jewellery during vigilance search at colleague's home

1 2 Bhubaneswar: In a dramatic turn of events, an assistant engineer (AE) of the roads and buildings division in Bhubaneswar, attempted to throw cash and gold jewellery from the window and locked himself in his flat to evade a search by vigilance sleuths, who had come to carry out a similar operation in a colleague's residence on Tuesday, investigators said on Wednesday. The recovered bag contained Rs 1 lakh in cash, a 10 gram silver coin, about 60 grams of gold ornaments, a land document, an expensive phone and a vehicle key. Assistant engineer Ashok Kumar Panda, 51, has been detained for questioning while simultaneous searches were carried out in his properties at multiple locations in the city. The crackdown on Panda happened unexpectedly. During a search on Tuesday at fellow assistant engineer Raja Kishore Jena's residence in the same apartment complex where Panda lives, investigators discovered a flat jointly registered in the names of the wives of Panda and Jena. When sleuths arrived at Panda's flat, they found it locked from outside. After several hours of waiting, they nearly sealed it until they heard noises coming from inside the flat. Subsequently, they discovered Panda and his family were inside with their mobile phones turned off, apparently to avoid the vigilance raid. "Panda apprehended imminent danger (because of the joint property) when our search at Jena's residence was continuing. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 8 things you can be fired for Learn More Undo Know Your Rights: Age Discrimination Learn More Undo 7 questions to ask about workplace culture Learn More Undo 7 interview mistakes to easily avoid Learn More Undo The family hid inside their home by locking it from outside. When the door was finally opened on Wednesday, we searched the surrounding areas and found a bag hanging outside the window," a vigilance officer said. Further investigation revealed that Panda and his family owned valuable properties in locations where Jena also possessed assets. "Both were partners in crime. We found Panda owning a flat in a posh apartment, two retail stores in a shopping mall, another store in another shopping complex, a four-storey building at Somnath Nagar in Bhubaneswar, a three-storey building at Dumduma Housing Board Colony, and postal deposits of Rs 17 lakh. Jena also possessed assets in the same locations," a vigilance officer said.

Shah Rukh Khan's love affair with lavish watches: Audemars Piguet worth crores is equal to buying 2 BHK home in Mumbai
Shah Rukh Khan's love affair with lavish watches: Audemars Piguet worth crores is equal to buying 2 BHK home in Mumbai

Pink Villa

time2 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • Pink Villa

Shah Rukh Khan's love affair with lavish watches: Audemars Piguet worth crores is equal to buying 2 BHK home in Mumbai

Shah Rukh Khan is undoubtedly a huge fan of luxury. Fondly known as Bollywood's Baadshah, he lives in Mannat, a luxurious mansion. The superstar also owns several expensive cars. SRK's love for luxury is also evident through his exquisite watch collection, which suits his stardom. King Khan has been often spotted wearing some of the most expensive timepieces in the world. Here are 5 luxurious watches owned by Shah Rukh Khan: 1. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar- Rs 4.98 crore Known for its bold design and exceptional craftsmanship, this luxurious, eye-catching blue ceramic watch shows the day, date, month, moon phase, and leap year. It has a cool octagonal bezel and a detailed dial. Shah Rukh Khan wore this fancy timepiece at the premiere of Sitaare Zameen Par this year. Its price is equal to buying a 2 BHK home in Mumbai. 2. Patek Philippe Cubitus 5822P- Rs 2.01 crore Adorned with a baguette-cut diamond set on the bezel at 6 o'clock, this platinum timepiece has a market price of approximately USD 240,000 or Rs. 2.01 crore. Shah Rukh wore this watch at his son Aryan Khan 's brand event in Dubai in 2024. 3. Bvlgari Octo Roma Tourbillon Sapphire- Rs 53 lakh This modern watch has a 44 mm titanium case with black DLC treatment. It also boasts a see-through sapphire middle case and a special tourbillon feature, which gives it a youthful and stylish appearance. The watch has a blue PVD calibre accented by 18k rose gold indices on the bridges. 4. Rolex Daytona 'Panda'- Rs 23 lakh Shah Rukh Khan also owns a Rolex Daytona 'Panda'. The timepiece features a classic black-and-white dial, designed explicitly for speed enthusiasts and stylish stars. It is a perfect addition to his watch collection. 5. TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 1887 SpaceX- Rs 1.7 crore to Rs 2.88 crore This limited-edition Carrera Calibre watch features a 43mm polished steel case and a brown leather strap adorned with racing perforations. The market price of this watch owned by the superstar is roughly around Rs 1.7 crore to Rs 2.88 crore. Shah Rukh also owns Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph 5968A which he wore at the 77th edition of the Locarno Film Festival last year. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 26401PO and Patek Philippe Nautilus 5811/1G are also part of his watch collection.

Hong Kong Throws City-Wide First Birthday Party for its Much-Loved Panda Twins
Hong Kong Throws City-Wide First Birthday Party for its Much-Loved Panda Twins

Fashion Value Chain

time2 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • Fashion Value Chain

Hong Kong Throws City-Wide First Birthday Party for its Much-Loved Panda Twins

Hong Kong Celebrations will break out across Hong Kong on 15 August as the city marks the first birthday of the city's much-loved giant panda twins -big sister Jia Jia and little brother De De. The Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau (CSTB) continues to lead the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) in rolling out a series of promotions to coincide with the celebrations and transform Hong Kong into one giant birthday party. The HKTB has enlisted a roster of global friends, including famous twin influencers and the iconic LABUBU and its creator, Kasing Lung, to shower the pandas with birthday wishes from around the world. In an exclusive collaboration with Kasing Lung, the HKTB has created a Panda Twins birthday special edition of LABUBU that visitors to Ocean Park Hong Kong (Ocean Park) can win throughout August. Hong Kong's famous Panda twin cubs Jia Jia and De De enjoying their play time Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui said, 'Thanks to the meticulous care of the Mainland giant panda experts and the Ocean Park's animal care team, the Hong Kong-born panda cubs, Jia Jia and De De, have grown exponentially. They have brought joy to the public and sparked a citywide panda craze. I sincerely invite everyone in Hong Kong and visitors from around the world to celebrate the one-year-old birthday of Jia Jia and De De. I would also like to thank Mr Kasing Lung, a Hong Kong artist, for designing a special edition of LABUBU to commemorate the first birthday of the twin cubs. This allows us to leverage a globally recognised IP to promote Hong Kong and panda tourism worldwide.' Global Twin Power: Influencers from Around the World Send Birthday Wishes A lineup of international twin influencers has been brought together by the HKTB to celebrate the occasion, including the Stokes Twins from the United States (190 million followers), the Rybka Twins from Australia (24 million followers), and the Shake Twins from South Korea (3.2 million followers), as well as hugely popular child influencer Wang Xiaomai from Mainland (26 million followers) and renowned panda photographer Kojiro Mizuo from Japan. These internationally acclaimed influencers will deliver heartfelt birthday messages in Mandarin, English, Japanese, and Korean to mark the first birthday of the giant panda twins. August Lucky Draw: Win the Birthday-edition LABUBU to Celebrate Panda's Birthday Throughout August, the CSTB, the HKTB, and Ocean Park are hosting a 'LABUBU x Panda Twins Lucky Draw'. The promotion is the HKTB's first collaboration with Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung – creator of the hugely popular LABUBU – who has designed an exclusive birthday edition. Standing 18 centimetres tall, the special edition LABUBU wears a birthday hat and is covered in sprinkle green and a transparent gradient finish inspired by bamboo. LABUBU has heart motifs in its eyes as it cradles miniature versions of Jia Jia and De De. The artist declared, 'I am delighted to collaborate with the HKTB and design this Panda Twins birthday special edition of LABUBU to share Hong Kong's joyful energy with fans worldwide, and to play a part in promoting our city.' A lucky draw for the special edition LABUBU will be held throughout August. All locals and visitors can pre-register on the event website. From 1 August to 31 August, they can participate in the lucky draw when visiting the Park for a chance to win one of approximately 300 birthday gift boxes containing the birthday-edition LABUBU and a commemorative birthday card. Additional gift boxes will be available during the birthday celebrations from 15 to 17 August. For more details, please visit Trade Promotion Competition Licence No.: 60184 – 60369 (Only applicable to lucky draw). Jazzie Sillona ( @jazziesillona ) , a popular content creator based in Hong Kong, has also produced a Hong Kong Travel Vlog following LABUBU and the panda twins to Victoria Harbour, Ocean Park, and other city landmarks. The clip will be uploaded to HKTB's social media channels. (Reference link: Panda Fever Takes Over: Street Signs Get A Panda-Themed Makeover From late July, the CSTB and HKTB will transform Hong Kong's tourism hotspots with panda-themed street signs in 32 streets in batches, each featuring customised designs that blend photos of the twin pandas with symbols of local cuisine, cultural elements, and landmarks. Seven signs will feature unique, site-specific artwork. The sign on First Street in Sai Ying Pun, for example, will show the twins in party hats with their birthday cake, while the sign in Fire Dragon Path in Causeway Bay will feature the twins joining the historic Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance. In addition, HKTB will install new panda-themed decorations at the Kowloon Visitor Centre at the Star Ferry Pier in Tsim Sha Tsui. Approximately 40 different Ocean Park panda-themed souvenirs will also be available for visitors who wish to take home a memento of the celebrations. On the twins' birthday – 15 August – HKTB, Ocean Park, and MTR Corporation will jointly present the livestreams of the giant pandas' birthday party. Commuters will be able to watch a 30-minute interactive live broadcast of the celebrations at Ocean Park on the giant screens in Hong Kong, Causeway Bay, and Tsim Sha Tsui MTR stations at a designated time. 'Hong Kong Summer Viva': A City-wide Fiesta with Deals Galore The birthday celebrations coincide with the HKTB's 'Hong Kong Summer Viva' campaign, which targets both locals and visitors and features over 260 special offers from theme parks, hotels, restaurants, and retailers. You can browse all the deals on a dedicated page on the Discover Hong Kong website ( Members of the media can download the photos from the following links Photos About Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is a government-subvented body tasked to market and promote Hong Kong as a travel destination worldwide and enhance visitors' experience once they arrive. These include making recommendations to the Government and other relevant bodies on the range and quality of visitor facilities. The HKTB's missions are to maximise the social and economic contribution made by tourism to the community of Hong Kong and to consolidate Hong Kong's position as a unique, world-class, and most desired destination.

Op Sindoor marked new milestone: Baijayant
Op Sindoor marked new milestone: Baijayant

Hans India

time2 days ago

  • Politics
  • Hans India

Op Sindoor marked new milestone: Baijayant

Bhubaneswar: Senior BJP leader and MP from Kendrapara constituency, Baijayant Panda, on Monday said Operation Sindoor marks a new milestone in India's response to terrorist attacks as it became the first country to strike 11 airbases of a nuclear-armed nation. In his speech during the debate on Operation Sindoor in Lok Sabha, the BJP leader said on Monday: 'New Normal in India's response and new milestone as India is 1st country to strike 11 airbases of a nuclear-armed nation, destroying 20 per cent of Pakistan's air force. We responded first with a surgical strike, then the Balakot Air Strike…we struck with Operation Sindoor.... Operation Sindoor is not a reaction; this is the Modi Doctrine.' The senior BJP leader took a swipe at the Opposition, expressing disappointment that the Opposition has not yet questioned Pakistan's repeated failures or the attacks carried out by them against India. The way India has been responding to any terrorist attack under PM Modi is the 'New Normal', he said. The Kendrapara MP stated that the difference between the actions taken in response to past attacks and the current policy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi clearly indicates that Operation Sindoor-type responses to terrorist attacks have become the new normal.'Opposition has pointed out that whether there was any pressure on India, I will like to clarify that any country can make a suggestion (India only stopped hostilities after Pakistan requested),' added Panda. He questioned the Opposition's silence on Pakistan's absurd claim regarding the absence of terrorist camps in the neighbouring to Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi's allegations, Panda said: 'It's amusing that he questioned when India will take back PoK and used terms like 'bowed down' and 'surrender.' It was highlighted, that how many times Congress itself has surrendered in the past.' The BJP leader also criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi saying that the Leader of the Opposition have been talking about China's drone but never talked about the success of indigenous Indian weapons. He also asserted that Indian claims regarding the targeting of Pakistani terrorist bases are backed up by solid satellite images unlike false narratives peddled by Pakistan. The BJP leader noted that post Operation Sindoor, India received 61 messages from heads of governments, heads of State and Vice-President. The Kendrapara MP noted that recent honours conferred on PM Modi by different countries is not a personal honour, but an honour to the nation. Targeting the Opposition, he said: 'We are People of peace but not Prisoners of it.'

Aurangzeb heads to US to finalise trade talks
Aurangzeb heads to US to finalise trade talks

Business Recorder

time2 days ago

  • Business
  • Business Recorder

Aurangzeb heads to US to finalise trade talks

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb left for the US to conclude Pak-US trade talks. Finance Ministry's official statement issued on Monday noted that final discussions on Pak-US Trade Dialogue will be held during the visit. Reaching a trade agreement between the two countries will benefit the economies of both countries. Strong trade and economic relations is an important pillar of Pak-US bilateral relations. The statement further noted that US is Pakistan's largest trading partner. Pakistan is keen to expand bilateral trade relations to traditional and non-traditional sectors. Pakistan says it's close to US trade deal, Washington gives no timeline There are vast opportunities for partnership between the two countries in important sectors such as information technology, minerals and agriculture. Finance Minister's visit to the US is a link to strengthen bilateral trade and economic relations between the two countries, it added. Before leaving for US, Elizabeth Horst, US Chargé d'Affaires in Pakistan, called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, at the Finance Division. The meeting served as an opportunity to exchange views on matters of mutual interest and to reaffirm the positive trajectory of bilateral relations between Pakistan and the United States. The finance minister expressed appreciation for the longstanding support extended by the United States towards Pakistan's economic development. He particularly lauded the continued US support for macroeconomic stability achieved over the past year and a half, and welcomed the healthy momentum in bilateral engagement across various sectors. Recalling his recent visit to the United States, the Minister shared insights from his productive meetings with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and United States Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer in Washington, DC. He noted the encouraging progress in deepening trade and economic ties between the two countries. Senator Aurangzeb underscored the importance of the US as Pakistan's largest trading partner and highlighted Pakistan's keen interest in broadening bilateral cooperation beyond traditional sectors. He specifically pointed to the promising potential in information technology, minerals, and agriculture, as avenues for mutually beneficial collaboration. The minister also briefed Horst on Pakistan's recent macroeconomic indicators, including sovereign rating upgrades and renewed investor confidence. He outlined the government's reform agenda focused on critical areas such as taxation and energy, aimed at unlocking sustainable, long-term economic growth. Further, he shared updates on Pakistan's successful entry into Middle Eastern capital markets, its upcoming plans for issuing the inaugural Panda bond, and future access to Euro and USD markets. Horst welcomed the economic progress and the government's reform-driven approach, emphasising the US commitment to strengthening economic and trade ties with Pakistan. She reiterated US support for continued economic and political stability in Pakistan, and expressed optimism for an enduring and robust business partnership between the two nations. The meeting concluded with a mutual commitment to building on the momentum of current engagements to further deepen bilateral cooperation. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025

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