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Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Bantwal tahsildar's office staff caught taking Rs 20k bribe
Mangaluru: The Lokayukta police in Mangaluru trapped and arrested Bantwal deputy tahsildar Rajesh Naik while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 through a broker. It is learnt that the complainant applied in 2021 to the Bantwal taluk office for updating his mother's pauti (property) records for land in Sajipa Munnur village. After a court verdict in his favour, the deputy commissioner's court ordered the assistant commissioner's court to direct the Bantwal tahsildar to update the records. However, despite the order, the file remained pending in the tahsildar's office since Apr 2025. When the complainant approached case worker Santosh, he was allegedly told to pay Rs 1,500 for the work, and deputy tahsildar Rajesh Naik allegedly demanded an additional Rs 20,000 for the tahsildar. The complainant lodged a complaint with the Lokayukta police, who registered a case against both officials. On Wednesday, Rajesh Naik was caught red-handed while accepting the bribe amount through broker Ganesh Vamadapadavu. Lokayukta police have taken Rajesh Naik, Santosh, and Ganesh into custody for further investigation. The role of the Bantwal tahsildar will also be probed, said Lokayukta police. The operation was conducted under the guidance of SP (in-charge) Kumarachandra, with DSPs Gana P Kumar, Suresh Kumar P, PIs Bharathi G, and Chandrashekar KN. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Independence Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Business Upturn
07-08-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Bajaj Electricals launches new Switchgear range under Lighting Solutions segment
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on August 7, 2025, 15:21 IST Bajaj Electricals Limited has announced the launch of its new 'Switchgear' range under the company's Lighting Solutions segment. The product was officially launched on August 7, 2025, and caters to the domestic market. Named BAJAJ SECURA™, the new switchgear line includes Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCBs), Residual Current Circuit Breakers (RCCBs), Isolators, Changeover Switches, and Distribution Boards (DBs). These are engineered to offer high levels of safety, performance, and ease of installation, targeting both residential and commercial users. Rajesh Naik, COO – Lighting Solutions at Bajaj Electricals, stated that this strategic expansion builds on Bajaj's trusted legacy and brings dependable protection to Indian homes. The products are specifically designed to serve electricians and project contractors across Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, where safety and reliability are top priorities. With shock-proof terminals, fast-tripping mechanisms, and silver-copper contacts for consistent performance, each unit is quality-tested to meet industry standards. The move marks Bajaj Electricals' entry into the protective electrical component space and aligns with its goal to offer end-to-end lighting and safety solutions. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Ailing tigress dies at zoological park
Hosapete: Devi, an elderly tigress at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Zoological Park in Kamalapura, near Hampi, succumbed to age-related complications on Thursday. The big cat was estimated to be between 18 and 19 years of age. The tigress received medical care at the zoo's rescue facility for two years following her rescue from a human-wildlife conflict incident. Dr Rajesh Naik, deputy conservator of forests and executive director of the zoo, confirmed her passing and explained that she arrived at the facility with severe injuries, in a critical state. Despite showing initial improvement under constant veterinary supervision, her advanced age ultimately prevailed. The zoo staff observed that in recent weeks, Devi exhibited declining physical health, typical of elderly felines in captivity. The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Zoological Park, formerly the Children Park cum Mini Zoo, was established in 2017, spanning 141.5 hectares in Bilikal West Reserve Forests Area, 5km from Kamalapur. The facility houses diverse wildlife, including tigers, lions, elephants, barking deer, leopards, hyenas, spotted deer, black bucks, jackals, bears, Indian rock pythons, crocodiles, Russell's vipers, King cobras, stone tortoises, and various avian species.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
2 Olive Ridley turtles wash ashore at Agonda, 1 dead
Canacona: A highly decomposed Olive Ridley turtle carcass washed ashore at Agonda, Canacona, on Monday morning. Lifeguards spotted it and reported it to the Goa Standing Network between 9 and 9.30am. The veterinary doctor at Benaulim, after inspecting the carcass, directed the forest staff to dispose of it. After informing range forest officer Rajesh Naik, the staff buried it in a far-off corner of Agonda beach. Another Olive Ridley turtle washed ashore at Agonda at 12.40pm on Monday, with injuries in its hind legs and flippers. Lifeguards alerted the forest staff, who rushed to save it. Naik said that it might have been injured by fishing nets or a fishing vessel fan and have swum to the nearest shore. He said that after administering medication, the turtle was transferred to the Benaulim veterinary hospital, where it is being monitored. He added that the turtle's innate tendencies might be drawing it to Agonda beach.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Time of India
‘Natal instinct guides olive ridleys to crowded Canacona beaches'
Canacona: Over the last few years, olive ridley turtles have not only chosen quieter beaches like Talpona and Rajbag, but also the crowded shores of Patnem and Palolem to nest. They have been returning to these beaches due to their natal homing instinct, according to the South Marine Turtle Rehabilitation Centre in-charge, Rajesh Naik. Some years ago, these turtles must have hatched on these very stretches, he said. 'It was neither reported then nor recorded. They return to these beaches every season. 'Also, patrolling in and around all these beaches has been satisfactory. We have seen olive ridley turtles even at crowded beaches, including in Salcete,' Naik added. Last season, five flippered visitors surfaced at Talpona, four at Rajbag, three at Patnem and one at Palolem. All the eggs from the three sites and from Palolem were deposited in the Galgibaga hatchery . Five more nests, two from Velsao and one each from Mobor, Baina and Betalbatim, were shifted to Galgibaga too. During the bygone decades, the entire Goan coastline was home to olive ridley turtles. But with increased tourist footfall, the extent of disturbance increased. Also, nesting activity and conservation suffered tremendously due to poaching and the ravaging of nests by stray dogs and other animals. Conservation on a modest scale started in Morjim, and the once secluded Galgibaga followed shortly in the late 1990s. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trending in in 2025: Local network access control [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Morjim and Mandrem in Pernem and Agonda and Galgibaga in Canacona were subsequently designated as turtle nesting sites under the CRZ notification. The number of nestings at the three beaches of Canacona, however, was slightly higher last season in 2023-2024. A total of eight nests from Rajbag, three from Patnem and two from Patnem were relocated to either Agonda or Galgibaga.
