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Time of India
04-08-2025
- Time of India
156.6 kg ganja seized in state capital, 1 held
Lucknow: The Lucknow police and the Special Task Force (STF) seized 156.6 kg of ganja worth ₹40 lakh and arrested one trafficker during a joint operation in Nagram's Patwa Kheda area on Sunday. The accused, Shivam Yadav (28) of Semapur Achaka, was caught with the contraband hidden in 77 packets across eight sacks inside an SUV. His associate, Suraj Singh of Sultanpur, escaped by fleeing into nearby fields. According to the police, the duo smuggled ganja from Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, stored it at a poultry farm and sold it in Lucknow and nearby districts. Both met in jail in 2022 and resumed drug trafficking after release. They used luxury vehicles and frequently changed routes to evade detection. Police registered a case under NDPS Act sections 8/20/29/60. The team involved was rewarded ₹15,000 by the DCP, Lucknow East.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
NHAI starts removing road kerb to curb waterlogging
1 2 Bhubaneswar: In a bid to prevent waterlogging, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has taken up an initiative to remove the road kerb or concrete borders put up along some of the problematic sections of NH-16. NHAI officials said metal crash barriers, which are installed along the highway to prevent heavy damage to vehicles in case of any accident, are already serving the purpose the road kerb would do in similar circumstances. "We have identified some of the problematic sections of NH-16 within the city limits where waterlogging is an issue. We found the road kerb to be the reason behind it," NHAI project director (Bhubaneswar circle), Suraj Singh, said. Singh said that the drive to remove the road kerb has been taken up. "Presently, the work is ongoing on the service lane between Rasulgarh and Vani Vihar Square. Later, we will identify other problematic zones," he said. Road kerbs serve several purposes on roads and pavements. Primarily, they act as a physical barrier, preventing vehicles from veering off the road and ensuring pedestrian safety. They also play a crucial role in drainage, guiding water away from the road surface and into drainage systems. "Metal crash barriers are already installed, which are serving the primary purpose of road kerbs. For guiding the stormwater during heavy rain, other corrective measures will be put in place in the waterlogging-prone sections of the highway," an NHAI official said. NHAI is already taking several other measures to prevent waterlogging on NH-16 during heavy rain. The highway authorities are nearing completion of a connecting drain near Iskcon Temple, where waterlogging is a perennial issue. Besides, NHAI also plans to intensify its enforcement activities, especially against sand-laden trucks, which often contribute to waterlogging on the flyovers. Sand falling off such uncovered trucks often blocks the drainage system on the flyovers. "Last year, NHAI had almost resolved the waterlogging issues on the service lane. But a new problem of waterlogging arose on the flyover. The authorities need to take proactive measures to prevent the waterlogging," Chinmay Mohapatra, a resident of Acharya Vihar, said. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
India Today
26-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
26 May 2025: Covid Spike in India, BJP Suspensions Revoked, Mumbai Rains Break Records
India Today Podcasts Desk UPDATED: May 26, 2025 19:02 IST On today's episode of News @ 7, Prateek Lidhoo brings you the top stories from across India. Covid-19 cases are on the rise again, with Kerala, Maharashtra, and Delhi reporting the highest numbers. In Karnataka, the suspension of 18 BJP MLAs has been revoked after two months following high-level talks. The Supreme Court has paused the liquidation of Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd, granting temporary relief to JSW Steel. Meanwhile, Mumbai witnessed record-breaking rainfall for May, marking the earliest monsoon in 25 years and triggering red alerts across the region. And in a major security development, a CRPF personnel has been arrested by the NIA for allegedly spying for Pakistan. Stay tuned for your daily news wrap, every evening at 7 PM, only on India Today Podcasts. Produced by Prateek Lidhoo Sound mix by Suraj Singh
India Today
22-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Indo-Pak War: The New Red Lines
India Today Podcasts Desk UPDATED: May 20, 2025 20:20 IST A look at how India's bold military stance is reshaping its approach to Pakistan—and what it signals for the future. Produced by Prateek Lidhoo Sound mix by Suraj Singh
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Time of India
Kashmiri vendors assaulted in Mussoorie for Pahalgam ‘revenge'
Mussoorie: Two Kashmiri shawl vendors were assaulted by local youths on Mall Road in Mussoorie earlier this week in what they said was "retribution" for the terror attack in Pahalgam. Even as police arrested three men, members of the community said "16 have left the town for safety". The incident came to light after a video emerged on social media, purportedly showing the vendors being slapped and harassed despite presenting their Aadhaar cards to the assailants. One of the assaulted traders, Shabir Ahmed Dar, who has worked in Mussoorie for 18 years, said 16 of them were forced to leave the hill town and return home. He said goods worth approximately Rs 12 lakh were left behind. Suraj Singh from Post Kempty, Pradeep Singh from Hathipaon, and Abhishek Uniyal from Company Garden have been arrested under section 81 of the Uttarakhand Police Act. They were later fined and released after issuing written apologies. Nasir Khuehami, national convenor of the Jammu and Kashmir Students' Association, posted on social media that the vendors were "brutally assaulted by Bajrang Dal members " and 16 other Kashmiri traders, mostly from Kupwara, were "threatened, harassed, and forcibly evicted." He claimed that police had advised them to vacate and that they left goods worth around 30 lakh rupees behind. Dehradun SSP Ajay Singh "We identified the assaulters and arrested them and filed a case against them. They tendered written apology and promised not to do such acts in the future. We also found the phone numbers of victims, who have since returned to Kupwara in south Kashmir. I called them and assured them that they were free to come to Mussoorie and carry out their business." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Singh added that there were around 18 Kashmiri traders with permanent shops in Mussoorie and 10–12 seasonal vendors. "They were contacted and all of them told that the atmosphere in Mussoorie was peaceful and they did not have any difficulties here," Singh said. "I also spoke to Kupwara SSP and assured that Kashmiri traders were safe in Mussoorie and can go ahead with their business after police verification." TOI also spoke to Kashmiri shopkeepers who stayed back. Muhammed Aslam Malik, who has operated his shop since 2019, said, "I am running my shop here since 2019 and have not faced any harassment here." Rajat Aggarwal, president of Mussoorie Traders Association, condemned the attack but called it an isolated incident. "The society of Mussoorie is not aggressive or vindictive," he said. Mussoorie: Two Kashmiri shawl vendors were assaulted by local youths on Mall Road in Mussoorie earlier this week in what they said was "retribution" for the terror attack in Pahalgam. Even as police arrested three men, members of the community said "16 have left the town for safety". The incident came to light after a video emerged on social media, purportedly showing the vendors being slapped and harassed despite presenting their Aadhaar cards to the assailants. One of the assaulted traders, Shabir Ahmed Dar, who has worked in Mussoorie for 18 years, said 16 of them were forced to leave the hill town and return home. He said goods worth approximately Rs 12 lakh were left behind. Suraj Singh from Post Kempty, Pradeep Singh from Hathipaon, and Abhishek Uniyal from Company Garden have been arrested under section 81 of the Uttarakhand Police Act. They were later fined and released after issuing written apologies. Nasir Khuehami, national convenor of the Jammu and Kashmir Students' Association, posted on social media that the vendors were "brutally assaulted by Bajrang Dal members" and 16 other Kashmiri traders, mostly from Kupwara, were "threatened, harassed, and forcibly evicted." He claimed that police had advised them to vacate and that they left goods worth around 30 lakh rupees behind. Dehradun SSP Ajay Singh "We identified the assaulters and arrested them and filed a case against them. They tendered written apology and promised not to do such acts in the future. We also found the phone numbers of victims, who have since returned to Kupwara in south Kashmir. I called them and assured them that they were free to come to Mussoorie and carry out their business." Singh added that there were around 18 Kashmiri traders with permanent shops in Mussoorie and 10–12 seasonal vendors. "They were contacted and all of them told that the atmosphere in Mussoorie was peaceful and they did not have any difficulties here," Singh said. "I also spoke to Kupwara SSP and assured that Kashmiri traders were safe in Mussoorie and can go ahead with their business after police verification." TOI also spoke to Kashmiri shopkeepers who stayed back. Muhammed Aslam Malik, who has operated his shop since 2019, said, "I am running my shop here since 2019 and have not faced any harassment here." Rajat Aggarwal, president of Mussoorie Traders Association, condemned the attack but called it an isolated incident. "The society of Mussoorie is not aggressive or vindictive," he said.
