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Time of India
23-07-2025
- Time of India
Lekhpal gets four-year RI for accepting bribe
Lucknow: A special court under the Prevention of Corruption Act on Wednesday sentenced a lekhpal posted in Sarojininagar to four years of rigorous imprisonment for accepting a bribe of Rs 90,000. Special Judge (PC Act-2) Satyendra Singh also imposed a fine of Rs 20,000 on Avadhesh Kumar Singh (55). According to the prosecution, led by special counsel Nitin Mathur, Singh was caught on July 4, 2018, by the Anti-Corruption team accepting a bribe. The complainant, Khalid Laik Siddiqui, handed over 45 currency notes of Rs 2,000 each, all treated with phenolphthalein powder to Singh. When the complainant signalled the trap team, Singh was nabbed near the NHAI Survey Office in Gomtinagar. A recovery memo confirmed that the seized notes matched the serial numbers recorded in the pre-trap memo. At the Gomtinagar police station, Singh's hands turned pink when washed in a sodium carbonate solution, confirming the bribe transaction, said Mathur. The court noted that all key prosecution witnesses, including public witnesses, corroborated the sequence of events. Singh failed to explain why the marked notes were in his possession. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like $30K Goes a Long Way in This Clementi Condo squarerooms Read More Undo Taking into account that this was Singh's first offence and his wife's ill health, the court awarded him the minimum punishment under Section 7 of the PC Act and Section 13(1)(d) read with Section 13(2), each carrying four years' imprisonment and a default penalty of one month if the fine is not paid.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
UP Board now makes PEN optional for registration in classes 9 and 11
Prayagraj: Giving a huge sigh of relief to thousands of students, authorities of the UP Board have now made the Permanent Education Number (PEN) optional for students during registration in classes 9 and 11. Earlier, the Board made PEN mandatory for online advance registration in classes 9 and 11 for the first time this year. The purpose of this system was to ensure the identity of the students and track their academic records, while the demand for the SR (Scholar Register) was made to stop fake registrations. However, thousands of students and school operators were troubled by this new system because about 50% of the students did not have a PEN. Although students of govt schools did have a permanent education number, most students of private schools did not had it. Due to this, there was a possibility of registration being disrupted. UP Board Additional Secretary (administration) Satyendra Singh said that keeping in mind the interests of the students, PEN has now been made optional in the registration process. Prayagraj: Giving a huge sigh of relief to thousands of students, authorities of the UP Board have now made the Permanent Education Number (PEN) optional for students during registration in classes 9 and 11. Earlier, the Board made PEN mandatory for online advance registration in classes 9 and 11 for the first time this year. The purpose of this system was to ensure the identity of the students and track their academic records, while the demand for the SR (Scholar Register) was made to stop fake registrations. However, thousands of students and school operators were troubled by this new system because about 50% of the students did not have a PEN. Although students of govt schools did have a permanent education number, most students of private schools did not had it. Due to this, there was a possibility of registration being disrupted. UP Board Additional Secretary (administration) Satyendra Singh said that keeping in mind the interests of the students, PEN has now been made optional in the registration process.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Time of India
UP Board: ‘PEN' mandatory for students registering in class 9, 11
1 2 Prayagraj: In a significant new development, the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Board has made it compulsory for students registering for classes 9 and 11 to provide their Permanent Education Number (PEN) for the first time. This rule affects over 28,000 schools affiliated with the board. Alongside PEN, the board also mandated that students must upload a photograph of their School Registration Number (SR or Scholar Register) during the online advance registration process. PEN is a unique identification number assigned to students . It serves as a persistent identifier throughout a student's academic journey, from primary to higher education, and is used to track their academic records and facilitate various educational processes. The primary objective behind making the PEN compulsory is to maintain a student identity and to enable better tracking of academic records over time. Meanwhile, requiring the SR number aims to curb fraudulent registrations, ensuring that only genuine students enrol in these crucial academic years. This new requirement has caused concern among thousands of parents and school authorities. It was observed that nearly 50% of students enrolling in classes 9 and 11 currently do not possess a PEN. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Columbia: Here's The Average Price of a 6-Hour Gutter Upgrade Read More Undo While students in govt and council schools generally have PENs issued, the majority of students attending private schools lack this identification. Consequently, many parents fear that the absence of a PEN may disrupt their child's education. Additional Secretary (administration) of the UP Board, Satyendra Singh, explained that the PEN system is introduced primarily to facilitate seamless tracking of students' academic progress throughout their school life. However, this policy met with criticism from teachers' associations and educators. State president of the Uttar Pradesh Secondary Teachers' Union and a former Member of the Legislative Council (MLC), Suresh Kumar Tripathi opined that making PEN mandatory is inappropriate at this stage since not all students currently do not have it. The registration process for classes 9 and 11 started on July 2 and will continue until August 5. It is important to note that two years ago, the UP Board mandated the use of Aadhaar for registration in high school and intermediate exams. However, following backlash and concerns for students' welfare, the board reversed that decision, making Aadhaar optional once again.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Ayodhya municipal limits to widen with 343 more villages
Ayodhya: The municipal limits of Ayodhya are all set for expansion, with 154 villages from Ayodhya suburbs, 126 from Basti, and 63 from Gonda (total 343 villages) coming under the jurisdiction of the district. In a significant move, the development authority has widened the scope of Ayodhya Municipal Corporation to Bhadarsa town municipality and Nawabganj Municipal Council. The expanded area will be reflected in the Ayodhya Master Plan 2031 . The master plan was drafted for the planned development of the city, covering an area of 873 square kilometres. The aim of this master plan is to realize the investments coming into Ayodhya and to establish the city on the global tourism map. Under the AMRUT scheme, the first phase included a master plan for an area of 133 square kilometers, combining Ayodhya Municipal Corporation and 65 nearby villages, which was approved by the Yogi Adityanath govt. This plan was designed considering a population of approximately 1.1 million. Now, in the expanded Master Plan 2031, under phase two, 189 villages from the neighbouring districts of Basti and Gonda have been included, increasing the area to 873 square kilometers. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch Bitcoin và Ethereum - Không cần ví! IC Markets BẮT ĐẦU NGAY Undo "The authority has outlined a blueprint to transform Ayodhya into a modern tourist city equipped with world-class infrastructure, improved connectivity, and the development of hotels, resorts, and cultural centres," said Satyendra Singh, secretary, Ayodhya Development Authority. The govt has asked authorities to prepare the new GIS-based Ayodhya Master Plan-2031 for the expanded area. The population projection work for the expanded area has now been completed, estimating a population of approximately 1.4 million by 2031. Also, the current land use survey has also been completed. Based on the estimated population for 2031, projections for residential, commercial, industrial, public, and semi-governmental facilities, along with other land uses, have been made according to planning standards and govt guidelines. After obtaining approval from the board, the Ayodhya Master Plan 2031 was presented to the govt-appointed committee. Following the committee's approval, an exhibition has been set up until May 24 at the Ayodhya Development Authority office, Bhadarsa Nagar Panchayat, and Nawabganj Municipal Council (Gonda) to invite objections and suggestions from the public and other stakeholders.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Tripura Gramin Bank's business increased by 13.6% in '24-'25
Agartala: Tripura Gramin Bank (TGB) has increased its business by 13.6% in the last financial year compared to the previous two years and the volume of business rose to Rs 14,850 crore in 2024-25, said TGB chairman Satyendra Singh, reports Biswendu said TGB has recorded a 275.75% year-on-year growth in net profit, reaching Rs 104.91 crore in FY 2024–25 compared to Rs 27.92 crore in the previous fiscal. The volume of deposits has also increased by 14.38%, reaching Rs 10,066 crore from Rs 8,800.81 crore last year. However, credit-deposit ratio declined to 39.93% from 40.88% in 2024-25 while lending witnessed a boost and disbursement rose to Rs 2,427.86 crore. The bank recorded capital gains and trading profit worth Rs 19.67 crore from investments, while interest income from investments stood at Rs 470.57 crore — up 10.89% from Rs 424.37 crore in 2023–24, he Tripura Gramin Bank (TGB) has increased its business by 13.6% in the last financial year compared to the previous two years and the volume of business rose to Rs 14,850 crore in 2024-25, said TGB chairman Satyendra Singh, reports Biswendu said TGB has recorded a 275.75% year-on-year growth in net profit, reaching Rs 104.91 crore in FY 2024–25 compared to Rs 27.92 crore in the previous fiscal. Operation Sindoor Pak drones enter Indian airspace, explosions heard just hours after truce deal Sirens, explosions in border districts after Pak breaks deal: What we know so far 'What happened to ceasefire?' J&K CM after explosions heard across Srinagar The volume of deposits has also increased by 14.38%, reaching Rs 10,066 crore from Rs 8,800.81 crore last year. However, credit-deposit ratio declined to 39.93% from 40.88% in 2024-25 while lending witnessed a boost and disbursement rose to Rs 2,427.86 crore. The bank recorded capital gains and trading profit worth Rs 19.67 crore from investments, while interest income from investments stood at Rs 470.57 crore — up 10.89% from Rs 424.37 crore in 2023–24, he said.
