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News18
06-08-2025
- General
- News18
Sikkim govt to give 'Shravan Kumar' award
Agency: Last Updated: August 06, 2025, 19:15 IST Representational image (Image: News18) Gangtok, Aug 6 (PTI) The Sikkim government will start the 'Shravan Kumar' award to be given to individuals who demonstrate exceptional devotion to their parents, an official statement said. The Rural Development department (RDD) in a statement on Wednesday said that this significant initiative, announced by the Chief Minister on August 15, 2023, underscores the state's commitment to upholding traditional family values and encouraging younger generations to provide exemplary care for their elderly or ailing parents. The award is named after the revered mythical character Shravan Kumar, an embodiment of filial piety. Commencing this year, the award will be presented annually on August 15th, India's Independence Day, it said. Swipe Left For Next Video View all It further said that a core component of this newly instituted programme is the recognition of deserving youth from every gram panchayat across Sikkim. These individuals, honoured for their unwavering commitment to caring for their elderly parents, will receive a substantial cash prize of Rs 1 lakh from the Sikkim government. This financial provision is particularly aimed at supporting economically disadvantaged families who exemplify profound devotion to their parents. Recipients for this award will be selected through a rigorous verification process, it said. PTI COR RG (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments News agency-feeds Sikkim govt to give Shravan Kumar award Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Read More
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Time of India
Land worth Rs 60 cr seized from Noida-based land mafia in Aligarh
Agra: Authorities in Aligarh have seized over 40,000 sqm of land, valued at Rs 60.89 crore, from three alleged members of an organised land mafia operating out of Noida. The land, located in Goraula village, was allegedly acquired through forgery and deception by Ajit Kumar Raman, Shravan Kumar and Praveen Kumar Patel. Operating under a fake real estate company named GSM, the trio is accused of duping farmers and investors using fabricated land documents and false claims of appreciation in land value. The action was taken under section 14(1) of the Gangster Act, following a detailed investigation and report submitted by Tappal Police under sections 2/3 of the same law. According to SP (rural) Amrit Jain, Ajit Kumar led the gang, which lured people, particularly from Delhi and nearby states, by setting up tents and staging sales events near the Yamuna Expressway. "Every weekend, they invited potential investors, offered them lunch and created an illusion of legitimacy to close fraudulent deals," Jain said. Officials said an undercover investigation was launched after police received intelligence on these activities. SP Jain, along with circle officer Varun Singh and SHO Arun Kumar, visited the site disguised as investors. "We discovered that many buyers were shown one piece of land while being sold another. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Beyond Text Generation: An AI Tool That Helps You Write Better Grammarly Install Now Undo Nearby farmers were also misled into transactions using forged paperwork," the SP said. He added, "The seized land was attached following clearance from the district magistrate and forms part of a wider crackdown on organised land scams along the Yamuna Expressway. Police records show that multiple cases have been registered against the accused, and efforts are underway to identify other groups using similar tactics."
The Hindu
09-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Centre will consider and fulfil Bihar's demands at the earliest, says Kamlesh Paswan
The Centre would release funds for the construction of rural roads in Bihar as soon as the State government sent its proposal and carried out a survey, the Union Minister of State for Rural Development Kamlesh Paswan said on Wednesday (July 9, 2025). The survey for the construction of 45,000 km of rural roads under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), estimated at a cost of ₹76,000 crore, was currently underway in the fourth phase of the project, Mr. Paswan said, adding that the PMGSY is a continuing process being carried out in phases. Also Read | Opposition stages protest in Patna against electoral roll revision 'As soon as the State sends its survey report, the Centre will release the funds. Jammu and Kashmir, a Union Territory, was the first to send its survey report, and we have released the funds. I would ask the officials of the Bihar government to send the State's survey [report] at the earliest. We will release the funds as soon as they send their survey,' Mr. Paswan told media persons in Patna. The Union Minister of State held a meeting with the Bihar Rural Development Minister Shravan Kumar; Rural Works Minister Ashok Choudhary; Secretary of the Rural Development Department Lokesh Kumar Singh; and other senior State government officials. 'Bihar Ministers and officials have provided their suggestions, as well as certain demands for MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act), PMGSY (Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana), and roads. We will seriously consider their demands and try to fulfil [the demands] as soon as the possible,' Mr. Paswan said. The Central government has carried out a plenty of schemes and projects in the past 11 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to realise the dream of a 'Viksit Bharat', he said, adding that unprecedented work had been completed in the past 11 years, whether in road connectivity, air connectivity, hospitals, or other sectors. 'Dozens of Vande Bharat trains are being run across the country. The Prime Minister has visited Bihar more than 51 times [in the past 11 years],' Mr. Paswan said, asserting that Bihar had a bright future. The issue of outstanding dues of ₹200 crore on account of MGNREGA had been raised by him, Mr. Shravan Kumar said, urging the Union government to release the State's dues at the earliest. The request to clear the allotment of the remaining houses to be built for people belonging to the Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs), Scheduled Castes (SCs), and Scheduled Tribes (STs) was also placed before the Union Minister, Mr. Shravan Kumar said. Bihar had 94 lakh homeless families, he said, adding that the number was likely to increase with the Centre relaxing the criteria for availing a home under the PMAY. The Bihar government was constructing 6,800 playgrounds across the State under the MGNREGA, and the Centre had also been requested to release the funds for this, Mr. Shravan Kumar said.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Time of India
Age no bar: Man, 62, friend, 58, go on crime spree, arrested after 29 theft cases
BAREILLY: Age may just be a number, but for two elderly men, it also came with a long criminal trail that spanned nearly three decades and at least 29 theft cases, police said on Monday after arresting them for snatching a woman's gold chain in Moradabad. Karamchand, 62, a retired plywood factory worker, and Shravan Kumar, 58, both serial offenders living in Haridwar, had arrived in Moradabad on Friday. They checked into a hotel in Budh Bazaar and spent the evening scouting the area before narrowing their focus to Avantika Colony. Around 6:30am on Saturday, they targeted Anita Kaushik, a woman in her 50s out for a morning walk in the Civil Lines area. Their age didn't fit the typical profile of chain snatchers, which made identification difficult and delayed police response. "Since they weren't locals, tracking them was a challenge," said SP (city) Ranvijay Singh. Multiple teams scanned CCTV footage from across Moradabad and extended the search to Haridwar, eventually identifying the duo and recovering the stolen chain, their scooter, and a firearm, police said. While Karamchand has 29 cases registered against him dating back to 1997 and was arrested in 2019 by Muzaffarnagar police, Shravan has 12, with most of their targets being elderly victims, officers added. "They have been sent to jail. A cash reward of Rs 10,000 has been given to the team that cracked the case," Singh said.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Time of India
Age no bar: Man, 62, friend, 58, go on crime spree, arrested after 29 theft
Bareilly: Age may just be a number, but for two elderly men, it also came with a long criminal trail that spanned nearly three decades and at least 29 theft cases, police said on Monday after arresting them for snatching a woman's gold chain in Moradabad. Karamchand, 62, a retired plywood factory worker, and Shravan Kumar, 58, both serial offenders living in Haridwar, had arrived in Moradabad on Friday. They checked into a hotel in Budh Bazaar and spent the evening scouting the area before narrowing their focus to Avantika Colony. Around 6:30am on Saturday, they targeted Anita Kaushik, a woman in her 50s out for a morning walk in the Civil Lines area. Their age didn't fit the typical profile of chain snatchers, which made identification difficult and delayed police response. "Since they weren't locals, tracking them was a challenge," said SP (city) Ranvijay Singh. Multiple teams scanned CCTV footage from across Moradabad and extended the search to Haridwar, eventually identifying the duo and recovering the stolen chain, their scooter, and a firearm, police said. While Karamchand has 29 cases registered against him dating back to 1997 and was arrested in 2019 by Muzaffarnagar police, Shravan has 12, with most of their targets being elderly victims, officers added. "They have been sent to jail. A cash reward of Rs 10,000 has been given to the team that cracked the case," Singh said.
