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Time of India
19 hours ago
- Time of India
As supervisor, MBA graduate carried out thefts in colony: Cops
Bhopal: Awadhpuri police on Thursday claimed to have solved four consecutive theft cases by arresting the accused—a colony supervisor who reportedly used his knowledge of the area and residents' movements to carry out the crimes. The accused was caught while trying to verify if the gold he stole was genuine. Awadhpuri police recovered 160 grams of gold jewellery worth Rs16 lakh and Rs 58,000 in cash from his possession. Awadhpuri SHO Ratan Singh Parihar said that the accused, Rohit Pal, 27, a resident of Bangrasia, was working as a supervisor in the same colony where the thefts occurred. He holds an MBA degree and previously worked for the builder during the colony's development. This gave him an insider's understanding of house layouts and how doors could be accessed—particularly by reaching through windows from the terrace. One of the theft victims, Ankur Babeley, a resident of Soumya Green Valley Colony on BDA Road, reported that he went to Chhatarpur with his family on May 22 and returned on May 28 to find his house ransacked. The main gate's lock was intact, but the first-floor door handle was broken. Jewellery and cash amounting to Rs75,000 were stolen. Similar thefts occurred at three other homes in the area. During the investigation, police noticed similarities in all the cases, indicating they were carried out by the same person—someone familiar with the colony and residents' travel schedules. CCTV footage from the area was reviewed, and informants were activated. The breakthrough came when an informant tipped off police that a man visited a local jeweller to check the authenticity of gold ornaments. Based on suspicion, police detained colony supervisor Rohit Pal. Upon questioning, he confessed to all the thefts. He confessed that he committed the thefts to arrange money for his drug habits and luxurious demands.
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
Buoyed projections?
Listen to article The government's projection of an exalted growth rate of 4.2% for the next fiscal year has made jaws drop. On what premise it is so confident is hard to guess, but the ground realities suggest a dismal picture. The beleaguered dispensation is pinning its hopes on tight monetary control and effective management of the economy – but that is no small task. All the projected targets for the ongoing fiscal year were missed as the economy achieved 2.68% growth as against the projected 3.6%. The agrarian sector merely posted 0.56% growth and the country is now on the verge of importing grains. So are the pathetic statistics with industry and other plum portfolios. The euphoria seems based on the sole achievement that the economy has swelled to $411 billion with a per capita income rise to $1,824. Likewise, the services, transport, storage, construction, information and communication sectors have managed moderate upward trends. All this seems to have encouraged the government to propose new growth targets of 4.4% in commodity-producing sectors; 4.5% in agriculture sector, 3.5% in LSM and 3% in mining. Inflation is being seen at 7.5%. But there is a surprising squeeze too that the government is eyeing: the construction sector which grew by 6.6% this year is targeted at only 3.8%. So is the case with electricity, gas and water supply sectors that are nourished by 29% this year, but are projected to grow by only 3.5% next year. This is untenable and what crosscurrents they will leave behind is another enigma of sorts. On the international front, there is a tight-walking for the government as the IMF is too inquisitive, having almost torpedoed the plans on crypto, and insisting on tax collection to be raised to Rs16 trillion. On the other hand, the Planning Commission says it has only left with Rs880 billion and only high-priority developmental projects will see the light of the day. The rare hope-line is the largesse of the ABD which has doled out $800 million to strengthen fiscal sustainability and improve public financial management programmes.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Time of India
Two officers, 3 constables suspended for negligence in duties leading to murders, other crimes
Nagpur: Two officers and a constable from Yashodhara Nagar police station, and two head constable from New Kamptee have been suspended for negligence in their duties, which led to heinous crimes like murders. The action was taken on the orders of deputy commissioner of police Niketan Kadam following a probe into their conduct. The suspended officers are assistant police inspector Tulsiram Dhakulkar, sub-inspector Raosaheb Khairnar, and constable Pritam Thakur of Yashodhara Nagar, and head constables Pravin Manapure and Luvkush Bhanose of New Kamptee. Police sources said the suspensions are linked to lapses in handling two separate murder cases reported in Yashodhara Nagar recently. Senior officials said Khairnar and Thakur were suspended for their negligence in dealing with the complaints related to goon Sohail Chand, who was ultimately murdered at Van Devi Nagar Chowk in broad daylight on Friday. The assailants, who had first sought police help, had gone ahead and taken the law in their own hands. Dhakulkar had been held responsible for dereliction in duty and failing to stop another murder in the past by not taking concrete action in a matter. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Shubh Aarambh with Honda Shine 100! Honda Learn More Undo Additionally, Dhakulkar's involvement in another controversial case raised concerns. Dhakulkar and his investigation team were behind a probe that falsely implicated 43-year-old cloth seller Murtuza Ansari in a narcotics case involving MD drugs. An offence was registered against Ansari at Yashodhara Nagar police station, but he was discharged after CCTV footage showed how the drugs were placed in his vehicle to implicate him in a fake case. Also, Rs16,000 seized from Ansari during the action have not been returned to him to date. This is not the first time Dhakulkar's actions came under scrutiny. A few years ago, while posted at Pachpaoli police station, he was involved in a similar MD drugs case. The high court took serious note of the irregularities, leading to the transfer of five cops to headquarters. Dhakulkar's repeated involvement in such cases has raised serious questions about his conduct. In a related development, head constables Pravin Manapure and Luvkush Bhanose of New Kamptee police station were also suspended for malpractices. The suspensions reflect the police department's efforts to address negligence and misconduct, ensuring accountability among its personnel. The incidents have sparked discussions about the need for stricter oversight and training within the police force to prevent such lapses in the future.
Business Recorder
24-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Prices of majority of kitchen items show downward trend
ISLAMABAD: The prices of majority of essential kitchen items witnessed a downward trend during the week past as compared to the previous week, revealed a survey carried out by Business Recorder, here on Saturday. Traders and wholesalers in different markets of the twin cities told Business Recorder that decrease was observed in the prices of some kitchen items including chicken, onions, garlic, potatoes, pulse masoor, cooking oil and vegetable ghee during the last week as compared to the preceding week. The survey observed increase in the prices of tomatoes, eggs and pulse moong. The survey observed a decrease in chicken prices from Rs16,800 to Rs16,500 per 40kg in the wholesale market, which in retail is being sold at Rs445-440 against Rs450 per kg and chicken meat price down from Rs700 to Rs680 per kg. Eggs' price went up from Rs8,000 to Rs8,200 per carton of 30 dozen which in retail is being sold in the range of Rs300-310 against Rs290-300 per dozen. Sugar price went up from Rs8,550 to Rs8,600 per 50 kg bag in the wholesale market, while in retail it is being sold at Rs178-182 per kg. Wheat flour prices remained stable as the best quality wheat flour ex-mill per 15kg bag is available at Rs1,100 which in retail is being sold at Rs1,150 per 15kg bag and normal quality wheat flour per 15kg bag is available at Rs1,020 which in retail is being sold at Rs1,070 per bag. Pulses prices witnessed mixed trend as maash pulse price is available at Rs440 per kg, gram pulse at Rs300 per kg, whole gram pulse at Rs270 per kg, various varieties of bean lentils in the range of Rs450-550 per kg, moong price at Rs400 per kg, and masoor pulse at Rs280 per kg. The prices of the various varieties of rice remained stable as the best quality basmati in wholesale market is available at Rs12,800 per 40kg bag, which in retail is being sold at Rs350 per kg, normal quality Basmati at Rs11,000 per 40 kg bag, which in retail is being sold at Rs310 per kg, and broken Basmati at Rs8,500 per 40kg bag, which in retail is being sold at Rs235 per kg. Ghee/cooking oil prices witnessed decline as B-grade ghee/oil is available at Rs5,900 per carton of 16 packs in the wholesale market, which in retail is being sold at Rs450 per pack of 900 grams, while best quality cooking oil/ghee brands ghee price were available at Rs2,700 per 5kg tin and cooking at Rs2,700 per 5-litre bottle. Prices of packed milk brands such as Milk Pak and Olpers in the wholesale market remained stable at Rs2,250 per carton while in retail 250ml packed milk is being sold at Rs90. The vegetable and fruit prices witnessed a declining trend as potatoes in wholesales market are available at Rs1,800-3,200 per quintal, while in retail potatoes are being sold in the range of Rs40-50 per kg; onion price in wholesales market went down from Rs1,700-3,000 to 1,500-2,900 per quintal, in retail onions are being sold in the range of Rs40-45 against Rs45-50 per kg and tomato price went up, which in retail are being sold in the range of Rs50-60 against Rs40-50 per kg. China garlic price went down from Rs1,150 to Rs1,050 per 5kg in the wholesale market which in retail is being sold in the range of Rs280-300 against Rs300-320 per kg. Fruit prices witnessed a mixed trend as various types of local apples are available in the range of Rs150-400 against Rs130-350 per kg, bananas prices went up from Rs90-220 to Rs100-250 per dozen. Various varieties of melons are being sold in the range of Rs40-80 against Rs40-100 per kg. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Cancer ward for children at IGIMS to start functioning in June: Minister
1 2 3 Patna: The cancer ward for children at IGIMS here will start functioning from June, state health minister Mangal Pandey said on Friday after laying the foundation stone for the construction of a boundary wall, concrete road, drain and cable trench with an estimated expenditure of Rs16 crore on the hospital campus. "Two state-of-the-art operation theatres, physiotherapy machines and two dozen dialysis machines, besides a 20-bed creative care medicine unit at the IGIMS will also be inaugurated next month," the minister said, adding a multi-level car parking will be constructed on its campus as well at a cost of over Rs 76 crore like Patna Medical College and Hospital. Pandey further said work was going on projects worth Rs 701 crore at IGIMS, and further plans worth Rs 300 crore had also been approved for the expansion of health facilities there. "The state govt has made a provision of Rs 1,050 crore to develop IGIMS as a super specialty hospital of eastern India. "The number of seats for MBBS studies in IGIMS has now increased to 150. At present, a total of 1,700 beds are available here and an equal number of beds are being added. A lecture theatre will also be constructed at a cost of over Rs 96 crore, hostel for MBBS students for over Rs18 crore and an eight-storey dental hospital building will also come up at a cost of over Rs 91 crore at the IGIMS," he said. Digha MLA Sanjeev Chaurasia presided over the function in the presence of IGIMS director Dr Binde Kumar, hospital superintendent Dr Manish Mandal and Bihar Medical Infrastructure Development Corporation MD Dharmendra Kumar. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
