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Time of India
23-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
HC rejects Abdullah Azam's petitions in fake passport, PAN card cases
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday dismissed two petitions filed by ex-MLA Mohammad Abdullah Azam Khan, son of senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan, challenging the proceedings of criminal cases against him in the matter of alleged fake passport as well as PAN cards. The court directed the Rampur's MP/MLA Court to proceed with the trial in accordance with law. "Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, in my considered view, the instant application is devoid of merits and is liable to be dismissed," Justice Sameer Jain said. Justice Jain had reserved this judgment after hearing both sides on July 1. Abdullah had filed two petitions in the high court. The first was related to Abdullah's alleged fake passport while second concerned two PAN cards. In first case, the BJP MLA Akash Saxena had filed a criminal case against Abdullah at the Civil Lines police station in Rampur on July 30, 2019, concerning fraud and violations of the Passport Act for allegedly obtaining a passport using an incorrect date of birth. He accused Abdullah of obtaining a passport using false documents. The allegation is that the educational certificates and the information provided by Abdullah Azam to the passport authorities were different. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Speed up your Mac and free up storage with Space Lens MacPaw Read More Undo According to the complaint, Abdullah was issued passport on Jan 10, 2018. The passport lists Abdullah Azam's date of birth as Sep 30, 1990, whereas his educational certificates show it as Jan 1, 1993. Regarding the dual PAN cards case, Saxena had filed an FIR against Abdullah and his father senior SP leader Azam Khan at the Civil Lines police station in Rampur on Dec 6, 2019, concerning the possession of two PAN cards. The case was registered under IPC sections 120B (criminal conspiracy), 471 (using forged documents), 468 (forgery for cheating), 467 (forgery of valuable security) and 420 (cheating). Saxena alleged that Abdullah had furnished an incorrect PAN number in his election affidavit during the 2017 assembly elections. He claimed Azam Khan got two PAN cards made for his son through fraud to enable him to contest elections. According to him, Abdullah allegedly concealed this fact in the affidavit submitted to the election commission. He showed one PAN number in the affidavit but used another PAN number in his income tax return (ITR) documents.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
HC ‘satisfied' with probe into Balasore girl's suicide case
1 2 3 4 Cuttack: Orissa high court on Tuesday expressed satisfaction with the ongoing probe into the recent self-immolation of a girl in Balasore while admitting a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a court-monitored probe by a Special Investigation Team (SIT). The court also issued notices to BJD and Congress for staging protest on the issue in alleged violation by Supreme Court guidelines. The PIL, filed by HC lawyer Shivsankar Mohanty, was taken up by the division bench of Chief Justice Harish Tandon and Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak. Mohanty, who appeared in person, sought a "time-bound" SIT probe under the direct supervision of the court. However, after perusing a status report on the ongoing investigation by the State CID-Crime Branch submitted in a sealed cover, the bench expressed "satisfaction with the progress made so far." At this stage, an SIT probe is not called for, the court observed. The matter has been posted to July 22 for further hearing, with a direction to the CID to submit an updated status report on the investigation. Appearing for the state, advocate general Pitambar Acharya submitted that the probe is being supervised by a senior IPS officer of inspector general rank and assured the court that the govt is taking all possible steps to ensure justice. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Speed up your Mac and free up storage with Space Lens MacPaw Read More Undo He informed the court that both the accused — the college principal and the head of department of education — have been arrested, placed under suspension, and disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against them. The court issued notices to the presidents of the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee and BJD, following allegations by the petitioner that both political parties had staged demonstrations over the girl's death in violation of Supreme Court directives, prohibiting such activities during ongoing investigations. The petitioner has also sought directions to the University Grants Commission (UGC) to place on record the report of the fact-finding committee it constituted on July 15, and to take appropriate action against any erring officials or institutions. Taking note of this, the bench issued notice to the UGC.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
BPIA writes to civic body on high mast light obstructing flights' path
1 2 Bhubaneswar: Biju Patnaik International Airport's (BPIA) authorities have drawn the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation's (BMC) attention to a high mast light in Jagamara that has been identified as an obstruction along flights' approach path. In a letter to BMC, airport officials stated that no one from the civic body obtained clearance (NOC) from them before installing the light. "There are some street electric poles (used and unused) and a high mast light along runway 14 (Baramunda side) which need to be shortened by at least five metres to clear the obstruction. Going by the Ministry of Civil Aviation (Height Restrictions for Safeguarding of Aircraft Operations) Rules, 2015, it is necessary to remove or trim trees, light poles and buildings on the approach path of runways 14 and 32," BPIA's director Prasanna Pradhan stated in the letter, which was sent to BMC to July 11. " by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Speed up your Mac and free up storage with Space Lens MacPaw Read More Undo The safety inspection team at the airport identified the high mast light as an obstruction. Previously, a joint inspection team, which included representatives from the general administration department, Airports Authority of India, BMC, Bhubaneswar Development Authority and the revenue department, also found some obstructions and took pictures," airport director Prasanna Pradhan told TOI on Tuesday. Rakesh Sahoo, BMC junior engineer (electrical), said, 'Whether there was clearance for the pole to be erected along the landing path is under verification." We will consult with senior officers to determine the next course of action." BPIA has been emphasising the need to cut trees, demolish unauthorised buildings and trim tall trees on the land of Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), in addition to addressing the high mast light issue. Earlier, BPIA authorities had sought BMC's help in cutting down three coconut trees of Nilakantheswar temple which had posed obstruction to a plane's approach. Last month in the aftermath of the Air India plane crash in Gujarat, the civic body cut down the trees.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Time of India
Truck with banned chewable tobacco intercepted, goods worth Rs 83L seized
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: The crime branch of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar city police intercepted a truck carrying banned chewable tobacco worth Rs 63 lakh near Karodi toll plaza in the early hours of Tuesday. The truck, allegedly originating from Madhya Pradesh, was suspected to be headed to Mumbai, sparking swift action under the Daulatabad police station's jurisdiction. Commissioner of police Pravin Pawar said directives were issued to thoroughly investigate the entire racket involved in the manufacturing and supply chain of banned gutka products. "Prima facie, it appears the accused were carrying separate sacks of paan masala and tobacco to avoid detection, mixing them to create gutka," Pawar said. Acting on a tip-off, a crime branch team led by sub-inspector Navnath Patvadkar intercepted a truck with a Dadra and Nagar Haveli registration near Karodi toll plaza. During the inspection, accompanied by food and drugs department officials, they seized 150 sacks of banned tobacco products, including paan masala worth Rs 56.25 lakh and flavoured tobacco worth Rs 6.75 lakh. The truck, valued at Rs 20 lakh, was also confiscated, bringing the total seizure to Rs 83 lakh. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Speed up your Mac and free up storage with Space Lens MacPaw Read More Undo The truck driver, identified as Banesingh Babulal Kataria (37) of Badgaon in Madhya Pradesh, was taken into custody. Preliminary investigations suggest that the consignment was manufactured in Madhya Pradesh and was en route to Mumbai for delivery. Following the seizure, an offence was registered at Daulatabad police station under relevant sections of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and BNS. Senior officers said investigation was under way to trace the source and end destination of the consignment, and efforts were on to bust the larger supply network operating across state borders.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
126 specialists docs given job letters based on lowest salary quotation
1 2 Ranchi: A total of 126 specialist doctors selected through a tender process under the National Health Mission (NHM) were handed over their appointment letters by the state govt on Tuesday. The selection was made based on the lowest salary quotations offered by the doctors during the tender process, and each of them has been posted as per their preferred locations, ensuring both cost-efficiency and motivation to serve, officials said. State health minister Irfan Ansari distributed the appointment letters during a ceremony held at the IPH auditorium here. Out of the 219 posts originally tendered, 126 doctors have taken up the offer. Another tender process has been initiated to fill the remaining 146 specialist posts and 144 medical officer positions. Among the newly appointed doctors, the number of paediatricians is the most at 22, followed by 20 surgeons, 19 gynaecologists, 17 anaesthetists, 11 general physicians, 10 orthopaedic specialists, nine ophthalmologists, five ENT specialists, five psychiatrists, and four each in dermatology and radiology. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Speed up your Mac and free up storage with Space Lens MacPaw Read More Undo The job letter handing over event also featured the inauguration of a seven-day state-level health fair, the first-of-its-kind on the RCH campus. The fair, which will continue till July 28, aims to inform citizens about various NHM schemes. Facilities such as blood pressure, sugar, and heart disease screenings, Ayushman Bharat and CM Abua Health Security Scheme card registrations, pregnant women check-ups, and child immunisations are being provided free of cost at the fair. Speaking on the occasion, Ansari said, "Our goal is to transform the state into a 'Medicos City.' Every district will now serve as a robust centre of treatment. These newly appointed doctors will act as the health ministers of their respective hospitals, and we are giving them not only recognition but also responsibility." Additional chief secretary of the health department, Ajoy Kumar Singh, NHM director Shashi Prakash Jha, Khijri MLA Rajesh Kachhap, and JMHIDPCL MD Abu Imran were among the dignitaries present on the occasion. Singh emphasised that this appointment drive is more than just a job allocation but a mission to make specialised healthcare accessible to every corner of the state. Moreover, awareness chariots aimed at eradicating filariasis were flagged off in nine districts as part of a comprehensive public health outreach initiative. These mobile units will disseminate crucial information on prevention, detection, and treatment of filariasis, aiming to strengthen community participation and early intervention. Singh added, "The sadar hospital is now being recognised as a national model. Its remarkable transformation has not only elevated patient care standards in Jharkhand but has also drawn the attention of other states. Uttar Pradesh has officially expressed interest in replicating our healthcare innovations."
