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Hans India
a day ago
- Business
- Hans India
Yogi govt extends festive gift to destitute women
Lucknow: In a compassionate move ahead of the festivals of Raksha Bandhan and Krishna Janmashtami, the Yogi Adityanath-led government has extended a financial gift to support destitute women across Uttar Pradesh. In line with the Chief Minister's vision, the Department of Women Welfare has dis-bursed ₹1,115.64 crore for the second quarter (July–September) of the 2025–26 financial year un-der the Nirashrit Mahila Pension Yojana. The funds were directly transferred to the Aadhaar-linked bank accounts of 36,75,623 eligible wom-en via the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) in the first week of August. This timely fi-nancial support ensures that beneficiaries can celebrate the upcoming festivals without any econom-ic hardship. The scheme, operated by the Women Welfare Department, is a significant initiative aimed at provid-ing social and economic empowerment to women who have lost their husbands. Women above the age of 18, who are permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh and whose annual family income does not exceed ₹2 lakh, are eligible for a monthly pension of ₹1,000 under the scheme. To ensure transpar-ency and timely delivery, the pension amount is deposited directly into beneficiaries' Aadhaar-linked bank accounts through PFMS. In the first quarter of the 2025–26 financial year (April–June), the Uttar Pradesh government pro-vided ₹1,062.15 crore in pension support to 35,78,111 widowed women. Showing increased com-mitment, the government transferred ₹1,115.64 crore to 36,75,623 women beneficiaries in the first week of August—well ahead of Raksha Bandhan and Janmashtami. This proactive move ensures that women can celebrate the festivals with financial ease and joy along with their families. According to Sandeep Kaur, Director of the Women Welfare Department, the early transfer of pen-sion funds was made on the instructions of CM Yogi, who wanted to make sure that no eligible woman misses out on the benefits of the scheme during the festive season. She added that women who are permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh can easily apply for the Nirashrit Mahila Pension Yojana online through the official portal
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
UP: ₹1,115.64 crore pension transferred to over 36 lakh destitute women ahead of festive season
Lucknow, The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday said it has transferred ₹1,115.64 crore in pension to the bank accounts of over 36.75 lakh destitute women ahead of the festive season. UP: ₹ 1,115.64 crore pension transferred to over 36 lakh destitute women ahead of festive season According to officials, the Department of Women Welfare transferred the second-quarter pension instalment for the 2025-26 financial year to 36,75,623 Aadhaar-linked bank accounts through the Public Financial Management System in the first week of August. The move is aimed at ensuring that beneficiaries are able to celebrate the upcoming festivals without any financial constraints. The state's 'Nirashrit Mahila Pension Yojana', run by the Women Welfare Department, is designed to provide social and economic support to women who have lost their husbands. Under this scheme, women over 18 years and permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh with a family income not exceeding ₹2 lakh per annum, receive a monthly pension of ₹1,000. To maintain transparency and efficiency, the funds are directly transferred into the beneficiaries' Aadhaar-linked bank accounts via PFMS. In the first quarter of 2025-26, the government had disbursed ₹1,062.15 crore to 35,78,111 eligible women. In the current quarter, the amount increased both in terms of total funds and number of beneficiaries. Women Welfare Department Director Sandeep Kaur said the pension disbursement was advanced keeping in mind the upcoming festivals, as per the directions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. "The chief minister's intent is to ensure that no eligible woman is left out of the benefits of the scheme," Kaur said. Eligible women can apply for the pension scheme online by visiting the web portal at http: This digital initiative is part of the government's push for transparency and ease of access, allowing applicants to avail themselves of the scheme without hassle. The department has also committed to ensuring fast and fair processing of applications so that more women can benefit from the scheme. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Hindustan Times
29-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Mohali: Robbers' gang targeting truckers busted
Police have arrested five members of a six-member gang, who lured truck drivers and pedestrians into isolated spots before robbing and blackmailing them. The gang included a woman who acted as a decoy to trap victims under the pretext of asking for directions or seeking a lift. A case was registered against the accused on June 22 at IT City Police Station under Sections 318(2), 308(2), 304(2), and 3(5) of the BNS. (HT Photo) Acting on a tip-off, a team from the CIA staff led by inspector Harminder Singh conducted a raid near Indian Oil Petrol Pump on Aerocity Road and arrested the five of six accused. During the operation, the police recovered four high-end mobile phones and a press-report-style microphone that the accused used to pose as journalists during their crimes. According to police, the woman, identified as Sandeep Kaur alias Mahi, would position herself late at night along roads like Airport Road, Zirakpur-Banur Road and Zirakpur-Panchkula Road and would stop vehicles and request for a lift. Once inside, she would direct the driver to a quiet area where her associates would arrive, record videos, and begin threatening the victims. The gang would blackmail them by claiming to make the footage viral if they did not cooperate. In most cases, the victims were forced to hand over cash, mobile phones, and other valuables. Two gang members, Irbnpreet Singh alias Pinky and Harjinder Singh alias Laadi, reportedly posed as press reporters during these incidents to lend credibility and intimidate the victims further. A case was registered against the accused on June 22 at IT City Police Station under Sections 318(2), 308(2), 304(2), and 3(5) of the BNS. According to police, the gang has confessed to committing over 20 such incidents in the areas under IT City and Zirakpur police stations. Among those arrested are individuals with a history of criminal activity, including extortion, theft, and violations of the Arms Act. One of the accused, Sunny Kumar Sachdeva, is yet to be arrested. Two accused are currently under police remand, while the remaining three have been sent to judicial custody.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Time of India
Man promises police job to 4, dupes them of over Rs 6 lakh
Times News Network Ludhiana: Police have filed a case against a man for duping at least four persons of over Rs 6 lakh on the pretext of helping them get jobs with the Punjab Police. The accused claimed to have relations with senior police officials and said that he would help the victims get jobs without appearing for exams. The accused has been identified as Randhir Singh of Sangowal village. At least four residents of the same village — Lovepreet Singh, Rajinder Singh, Sandeep Kaur and Pal Singh — filed a complaint against him saying that he had duped them of their money. The victims filed a complaint on December 3, 2024, following which an inquiry was marked. It is alleged that the accused duped Pal Singh's son Dilpreet Singh of Rs 1.50 lakh. He took Rs 1 lakh from Sandeep Kaur's brother Harshveer Singh, Rs 1.70 lakh from Lovepreet Singh and Rs 3 lakh from Rajinder's son Arshdeep Singh, on the pretext of getting them recruited in Punjab police. Sub-inspector Avneet Kaur, SHO, Sadar police station, said that a complaint was received from the victims on December 3, 2024. On being asked if the accused got the victims to appear in any recruitment examination, the SI said, "The victims did not appear in any exam. They were told to get jobs without it." Sadar police have lodged an FIR against the accused under sections 406 (Criminal breach of trust) and 420 (cheating) of the IPC. Raids are on for the arrest of the accused, the SHO said.
Glasgow Times
25-06-2025
- Health
- Glasgow Times
Mother's delight as gene therapy offers hope to three-year-old
Three-year-old Gunreet Kaur has a rare inherited condition that affects children's physical, mental and behavioural development. Children with aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency find it difficult to control their head, blood pressure and heart rate. Sandeep Kaur said Gunreet has made 'great progress' since her treatment (Handout/PA) But after receiving the new gene therapy, called Upstaza, Gunreet has made progress that her mother thought would never be possible, such as new movements and vocalising. It is hoped that she will make further strides as she ages. Gunreet, from Hayes in west London, was nine months old when she was diagnosed with the condition. She received the treatment in February 2024 at the world-renowned Great Ormond Street children's hospital (GOSH), which is the only hospital in the UK offering the treatment to children. Sandeep Kaur said Gunreet has made 'great progress' since her treatment. 'When Gunreet was about seven months old I noticed she wasn't reaching her milestones at the same age that her older brother did,' she said. 'She couldn't hold her own head up or reach out for items. She cried a lot and always wanted to be held. 'Since having the gene therapy, Gunreet has made great progress. 'She cries less, smiles more, and can reach for objects. 'She can hold her head up and is trying to sit up, she's recently learned how to roll from her stomach to her back which is fantastic to see. 'It means a lot to me that Gunreet was able to have this gene therapy – her general health has improved, she has more co-ordination, she can bring her palms together and is able to move her hand to her mouth.' Sandeep Kaur said Gunreet's health and coordination has improved post-treatment (Handout/PA) AADC deficiency is caused by a mutation in the gene that produces the AADC enzyme, this enzyme is needed to produce a neurotransmitter called dopamine which is important in controlling movement. People with AADC deficiency do not have a working version of the enzyme, which means that they have little or no dopamine in the brain. This means that they can suffer developmental delays, weak muscle tone and inability to control the movement of the limbs. It can also lead to painful episodes for affected children. The condition is rare and often deadly, with many children with AADC deficiency not reaching adulthood. The medicine, also known as eladocagene exuparvovec, consists of a virus that contains a working version of the AADC gene. The treatment is delivered by millimetre precision to an exact location in the brain of the patient by a team of medics assisted by a robotic surgery tool. When given to the patient, it is expected that the virus will carry the AADC gene into nerve cells, enabling them to produce the missing enzyme. This is expected to enable the cells to produce the dopamine they need to work properly, which will improve symptoms of the condition. It is the first NHS England commissioned gene therapy in the UK infused directly into the brain. Gunreet was nine months old when she was diagnosed with AADC deficiency (Handout/PA) Professor Manju Kurian, consultant paediatric neurologist at GOSH, said 'AADC deficiency is a rare condition but often a cruel one that has such a profound impact on children and their carers and families. 'We know children with the condition have painful episodes that can last for hours and, as their condition progresses, their life becomes more and more difficult. 'It's incredible to me that I can now prescribe novel gene therapies just as I would prescribe paracetamol and antibiotics. 'While the treatment is now available under the NHS at GOSH, we can only do this by working collaboratively across teams inside and outside the hospital, from physios and surgeons to dietitians and speech therapists, alongside partnerships with companies who supply these therapies. 'It's great to see how this treatment has been able to help babies and children across the country like Gunreet. 'The natural history of the condition is that most patients cannot fully hold their head or make any developmental progress after that milestone. 'Gunreet's progress over the last year has been really impressive in that context, as well as the virtual disappearance of the eye crises. 'We're hopeful that one day she will be able to talk or walk, as seen in some of the young patients treated in the clinical trial.' Professor James Palmer, NHS medical director for specialised commissioning, said: 'This is wonderful news for Gunreet and her family, and a powerful example of how these commitments are translating into real improvements in people's lives. 'By bringing cutting-edge medicines like eladocagene exuparvovec into the health service and setting up our expert clinical teams to successfully deliver them, the NHS is making clear its commitment to improving care through innovation.'
