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Time of India
14-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
‘Coop bank's profithas tripled in 8 yrs'
Lucknow: UP, minister for cooperation JPS Rathore on Monday said that the net profit made by UP Cooperative Bank (UPCB) tripled in the past eight years. Speaking at the 44th foundation day function of , he said, "The UPCB's net profit tripled since 2017 and the district central cooperative banks (DCCBs) grew in terms of business – the value of which may be pegged at Rs 41,234 crore. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The minister credited a turnaround to digitalisation initiatives such as 'Sahkar Sarthi'. He highlighted efforts undertaken by govt to strengthen primary agriculture credit societies (PACS), the ground-level institutions that facilitate fertiliser supply to farmers. "The state was able to reactivate over 5,700 dormant members besides onboarding 3,500 new members and mobilising Rs 884.85 lakh in share capital," said the minister, who launched the 'PACS: Ek Naya Aayam' book that documented a new chapter in cooperative development. Chief general manager, NABARD's UP regional office, Pankaj Kumar emphasised the transformative role of cooperatives in rural India. Principal secretary, cooperative, Sorabh Babu emphasised the essential link between business growth and human resources. Registrar, cooperative societies, UP, Yogesh Kumar underscored the need for adequate staffing and greater public trust to position cooperatives as a foundational element of the banking system. Chairman of UP Cooperative Bank urged for greater focus on digital transformation and affordable credit delivery. Regional Director of RBI, Pankaj Kumar, also spoke on the occasion. Outstanding performers of NABARD were felicitated by the minister. A plantation drive 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' was also organised.
NDTV
10-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Police Vandalise 30 Trucks In Kolkata Over Parking Issue, 3 Suspended
Kolkata: Tensions flared in Kolkata's New Alipore after truck owners' association accused the police of vandalizing at least 30 trucks over a parking issue without any prior notice. Kolkata Police said that three personnel were suspended in this case. Pankaj Kumar, head of the Alipore Truck Owners Association, stated that no prior notice was issued by the police regarding this matter. "This has been done by New Alipore Police. We received a call yesterday and we sent driver immediately. As soon as they went ahead to move the vehicles, they were beaten up. You can see the damage they did to these vehicles. They said not to park vehicles here. After protests, they sent us a letter asking us to park the vehicles here and not on the main road. There is not enough space at the siding to park a loaded truck Police are not cooperating with us. They had not given us any notice beforehand, Kumar told ANI. "We were only told two days ago not to park the trucks here as it is causing difficulty for the ambulance as there is a hospital here...30-35 trucks have been vandalised...," he further said. Earlier in West Bengal, left-wing parties' trade unions staged a 'Bharat Bandh' and alleged that the central government had been pushing economic reforms that weakened workers' rights. 10 central trade unions had called the Bandh. Defying police presence, members of the Left parties' union entered Jadavpur railway station in West Bengal to block the railway tracks, marking their protest against the central government's "pro-corporate" policies. Left parties' unions also took out a foot march in Jadavpur. A bus driver said, "These people are saying the right thing (referring to the 'Bharat Bandh'), but we have to do our work. We are workers, so we support (the 'Bandh')... We are wearing it (helmet) for protection in case something happens." Under the 'Bandh', sectors such as state-run public transport, government offices, public sector units, banking and insurance services, postal operations, coal mining and industrial production were affected.
India Gazette
09-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Kolkata: Police vandalise several trucks in New Alipore over parking issue
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 10 (ANI): Tensions flared in Kolkata's New Alipore after truck owners' association accused the police of vandalizing at least 30 trucks over a parking issue without any prior notice. Kolkata Police said that three personnel were suspended in this case. Pankaj Kumar, head of the Alipore Truck Owners Association, stated that no prior notice was issued by the police regarding this matter. 'This has been done by New Alipore Police. We received a call yesterday and we sent driver immediately. As soon as they went ahead to move the vehicles, they were beaten up. You can see the damage they did to these vehicles. They said not to park vehicles here. After protests, they sent us a letter asking us to park the vehicles here and not on the main road. There is not enough space at the siding to park a loaded truck Police are not cooperating with us. They had not given us any notice beforehand, Kumar told ANI. 'We were only told two days ago not to park the trucks here as it is causing difficulty for the ambulance as there is a hospital here...30-35 trucks have been vandalised...,' he further said. Earlier in West Bengal, left-wing parties' trade unions staged a 'Bharat Bandh' and alleged that the central government had been pushing economic reforms that weakened workers' rights. 10 central trade unions had called the Bandh. Defying police presence, members of the Left parties' union entered Jadavpur railway station in West Bengal to block the railway tracks, marking their protest against the central government's 'pro-corporate' policies. Left parties' unions also took out a foot march in Jadavpur. A bus driver said, 'These people are saying the right thing (referring to the 'Bharat Bandh'), but we have to do our work. We are workers, so we support (the 'Bandh')... We are wearing it (helmet) for protection in case something happens.' Under the 'Bandh', sectors such as state-run public transport, government offices, public sector units, banking and insurance services, postal operations, coal mining and industrial production were affected. (ANI)
Time of India
01-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Danapur chokes on garbage, drain water as civic neglect persists
Patna: Streets in Danapur Nagar Parishad areas are littered with garbage and clogged with drainage water, emitting a persistent foul odour, while authorities continue to evade responsibility. Home to one of Bihar's oldest civic bodies, established as a municipality in 1887, Danapur continues to battle long-standing infrastructure decay and civic mismanagement, leaving residents to grapple with daily sanitation and drainage crises, more so during monsoon. In several parts of the town, including Sadar Bazar and Anand Bazar, open drains overflow even after light rainfall, flooding streets with foul-smelling wastewater. Garbage piles up at street corners, often left uncollected for days. Locals say the situation worsens during the monsoon, rendering entire stretches muddy and impassable. "We've just learnt to live with it," says Manish Kumar, a resident of Anand Bazar. "Complaints are made, but nothing ever really changes," said shopkeepers in Sadar Bazar, pointing out that both dust and drainage issues worsen every year. Stray cattle freely roam crowded roads, adding to the chaos. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 이걸 발견한 후로 다른 모든 게임을 하지 않게 됐어요! 레이드 섀도우 레전드 설치하기 Undo Residents say the absence of basic civic services has turned even short commutes into unpleasant experiences. Local residents argue there is no coherent long-term infrastructure plan in sight, despite sporadic construction in parts of the town. "Most Army families and long-time residents have started relocating," said an officer currently settled in Saguna More. "If you can live with dust, garbage and drain water right outside your house, only then can you call Danapur your home." "The town's residents deserve more than mere survival in dust and drain water," said a retired Army personnel residing in Bibiganj. "Even if we can't expect world-class infrastructure, we should at least be provided with basic civic amenities." When contacted, Pankaj Kumar, executive officer of Nagar Parishad Danapur Nizamat, denied any response, saying he was busy in meetings for the upcoming elections. "Contact me later," he said and disconnected the call. He did not respond to further follow-ups. Parishad chairperson Shilpi Kumari also could not be reached despite repeated attempts to contact her over phone. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
Hindustan Times
30-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Man fires near Taj Mahal barricade, held in Lucknow
Security near the Taj Mahal came under scrutiny on Monday morning after a man opened fire in the air when his car was stopped from entering a restricted yellow zone near the monument's western gate. The incident, which occurred around 9:30 am, triggered a multi-district manhunt. The accused was arrested by the Lucknow Police within seven hours, police said. The accused was identified as Pankaj Kumar, a resident of Azamgarh (Sourced) According to officials, the man, identified as Pankaj Kumar, was travelling in a hired vehicle when police personnel asked him to halt at a barricade and park in the designated parking area near the western gate. Instead, he allegedly attempted to bypass the barrier and, while reversing, fired a shot in the air before fleeing the area. Taking note of the incident due to its proximity to the world heritage monument, Agra police commissioner Deepak Kumar directed a swift investigation. A team led by assistant commissioner of police (Law & Order), Aditya, began scanning CCTV footage from the vicinity to trace the vehicle and identify the individuals inside. 'The vehicle was located through surveillance footage. The driver was from Goverdhan in Mathura and disclosed during questioning that the car had been hired from Vrindavan by one Pankaj Kumar for a trip to the Taj Mahal,' ACP Aditya said. After the firing incident, the accused reportedly abandoned the car in Agra's Itimad-ud-Daulah area and booked another vehicle to continue his escape. 'The second vehicle was later spotted on CCTV travelling along the Agra-Lucknow Expressway,' said Syed Areeb Ahmed, assistant commissioner of police (Taj Security) at Agra Commissionerate. An alert was issued, and police teams in Kannauj, Unnao, and Lucknow were informed. The suspect was intercepted and arrested near Manak Nagar police station in Lucknow later the same day. Following his arrest, the accused was identified as Pankaj Kumar, a resident of Azamgarh. During the investigation, his family members informed the police that he had been undergoing psychiatric treatment for the past 20 years at Noor Manjil Psychiatric Centre. 'His condition was confirmed by the family, and relevant documents are being verified. The incident is being investigated under applicable sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Arms Act,' ACP Ahmed said.
