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Hans India
3 days ago
- Hans India
Four held for chain snatching, gold worth Rs 30 lakh seized
Vijayawada: In a significant breakthrough, NTR district police have arrested four individuals in connection with numerous chain snatching and theft cases, recovering approximately 476 grams of gold jewellery valued at around Rs 30 lakh along with two motorcycles. Addressing the press conference at the Commissionerate here on Wednesday, Police Commissioner SV Rajasekhara Babu specially commended ASI Balayya, Swami, Satyanarayana, head constable Ravi, and constables Mithun, Suresh, Shabbir, and Ramana for their pivotal role in apprehending the chain snatchers. CCS inspectors and their teams formed multiple special units across all police stationsin the district to closely monitor suspicious activities. Based on precise technical intelligence, CCS Inspector Ram Kumar and his team apprehended four individuals near the Tummalapalem bus stop in Ibrahimpatnam. The suspects had attempted to flee upon noticing the vehicle inspection. Subsequent interrogation led to the recovery of gold ornaments from 25 chain snatching cases and two motorcycles, resulting in their immediate arrest. The arrested individuals have been identified as Achi Giribabu and Achi Mahesh both from Upputuru in Nellore district, Galeti Venkata Ramana from Donabanda in NTR district and Mogili Sandhya from Kondapalli in NTR district. During the interrogation, it was revealed that the prime accused Achi Giribabu initially worked as an agricultural labourer in Upputuru village. He targeted lone women, snatching their gold chains while riding his Unicorn motorcycle. Giribabu confessed to committing 12 chain snatching offenses in and around his native Nellore district previously, for which he was arrested and imprisoned. Upon his release, fearing re-arrest in Nellore, he moved to Kondapalli in NTR district, where his second wife, Venkata Ramanamma, resided. Later, he relocated to Donabanda and continued his criminal activities. Giribabu alone committed 15 snatching offenses on his motorcycle. He collaborated with his brother Mahesh for four snatching incidents, with his wife Venkata Ramana for three snatching incidents, and with his sister-in-law Mogili Sandhya for three chain snatching incidents, bringing the total to 25 chain snatching offenses. Crime DCP Tirumaleswara Reddy, Crime ADC P M Raja Rao, ACP Venkateswarlu,Inspector Ram Kumar, and other police personnel were present.


Time of India
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Honda to invest Rs 920 crore in new production line at Vithalapur plant
Ahmedabad: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Private Limited (HMSI) on Thursday announced it will invest Rs 920 crore to expand its manufacturing capacity at the Vithalapur plant in Gujarat by adding a fourth production line. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This will increase the two-wheeler plant's capacity by 6.5 lakh units, taking the total capacity to 26.1 lakh units by 2027. The expansion will make it Honda's largest motorcycle assembly plant globally. The new line will focus on manufacturing 125cc class motorcycles and is expected to generate 1,800 new jobs in the region. Once operational, the new line will help boost HMSI's total annual production capacity across its four Indian plants from the current 61.4 lakh million units to nearly 70 lakh units. T sutsumu Otani, president and CEO of HMSI, said, "Honda has long been investing and expanding its production capacity in India to bring joy to its customers. With the additional investment in our fourth plant, Honda will continue to deliver attractive products and services to its customers around the world who have higher expectations and trust in the company and further solidify its Indian motorcycle business. " The Vithalapur facility began operations in Feb 2016 with a production capacity of 6 lakh units. Within months, in June 2016, capacity doubled with a second line. A third line, commissioned in Jan 2024, pushed annual output to 19.6 lakh units. This April, HMSI celebrated a major production milestone, crossing 7 crore units since starting operations in 2001. Nearly 30,000 units are exported from the Vithalapur unit every year. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now These achievements comes on the back of sustained demand for its popular models, including the Activa, Dio, Unicorn, and its newly launched electric variants like the Activa e: and QC1. HMSI, a wholly owned subsidiary of Honda Motor Co., Japan, began operations in 2001 and is headquartered in Manesar, Haryana. The company currently employs around 23,000 people across its four plants located in Haryana, Rajasthan, Karnataka, and Gujarat.


Time of India
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Honda to invest Rs 920 crore in expansion of Vithalapur plant in Gujarat
AHMEDABAD: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Private Limited (HMSI) on Thursday announced it will invest Rs 920 crore to expand its manufacturing capacity at the Vithalapur plant in Gujarat by adding a fourth production line. This will increase the two-wheeler plant's capacity by 6.5 lakh units, taking the total capacity to 26.1 lakh units by 2027. The expansion will make it Honda's largest motorcycle assembly plant globally. The new line will focus on manufacturing 125cc class motorcycles and is expected to generate 1,800 new jobs in the region. Once operational, the new line will help boost HMSI's total annual production capacity across its four Indian plants from the current 61.4 lakh million units to nearly 70 lakh units. T sutsumu Otani, president and CEO of HMSI, said, "Honda has long been investing and expanding its production capacity in India to bring joy to its customers. With the additional investment in our fourth plant, Honda will continue to deliver attractive products and services to its customers around the world who have higher expectations and trust in the company and further solidify its Indian motorcycle business. " The Vithalapur facility began operations in Feb 2016 with a production capacity of 6 lakh units. Within months, in June 2016, capacity doubled with a second line. A third line, commissioned in Jan 2024, pushed annual output to 19.6 lakh units. This April, HMSI celebrated a major production milestone, crossing 7 crore units since starting operations in 2001. Nearly 30,000 units are exported from the Vithalapur unit every year. These achievements comes on the back of sustained demand for its popular models, including the Activa, Dio, Unicorn, and its newly launched electric variants like the Activa e: and QC1. HMSI, a wholly owned subsidiary of Honda Motor Co., Japan, began operations in 2001 and is headquartered in Manesar, Haryana. The company currently employs around 23,000 people across its four plants located in Haryana, Rajasthan, Karnataka, and Gujarat.


India Today
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Honda boosts motorcycle production in India with new line at Gujarat plant
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI), the Indian subsidiary of Honda Motor Co, today announced an expansion plan with the addition of a fourth production line at its Vithalapur plant in Gujarat. Set to commence operations in 2027, the new line will add an annual capacity of 650,000 units, taking the total output of the plant to 2.61 million units per year—making it Honda's largest motorcycle assembly facility Rs 9.2 billion investment will also generate 1,800 new jobs and further strengthen Honda's manufacturing presence in India. The expansion comes as HMSI celebrates a significant milestone—reaching 70 million cumulative production units this April, 25 years since operations began in Vithalapur plant, operational since February 2016, has steadily increased its capacity through three production lines. It began with an annual production capacity of 600,000 units, which doubled to 1.2 million units by June 2016 with the addition of the second line. The third line, launched in January 2024, further raised capacity to 1.96 million units annually. With the upcoming fourth line, the facility's capacity will reach 2.61 million units per year. This expansion will also contribute to increasing Honda's total annual manufacturing capacity across its four Indian plants from the current 6.14 million units to approximately 7 million units by Tsutsumu Otani, President and CEO, HMSI, said, "Honda has long been investing and expanding its production capacity in India, the world's largest motorcycle market, to bring joy to its customers. 25 years on, with much support, HMSI has reached the milestone of 70 million units of cumulative production. With the additional investment in our fourth plant, Honda will continue to deliver attractive products and services to its customers around the world who have higher expectations and trust in the company, and further solidify its Indian motorcycle business."Honda currently operates four plants across Haryana, Rajasthan, Karnataka, and Gujarat. It manufactures a wide range of ICE and electric two-wheelers, including popular models like the Activa series, Dio, Unicorn, Shine, CB350, and the ACTIVA e:.With around 23,000 employees and robust local operations, Honda's move underscores its long-term commitment to India as a global manufacturing and innovation hub for to Auto Today Magazine


Time of India
18-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Your child's jewelry box has a killer; Canada recalls bracelets and necklaces containing poisonous lead
Health Canada has issued a nationwide recall for certain children's jewelry after finding dangerous levels of lead. The recall, announced on May 17, 2025, will protect children from serious health risks. Why this move? The recalled jewelry contains lead above the legal safety limits, which is unsafe. Lead is toxic, especially for children. It can harm brain development and cause other long-term health problems. Also Read: Ottawa residents warned as mosquitoes arrive early, what you can do now 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Berapa Biaya Implan Gigi di Indonesia? Simak Info Terbaru 2025 Implan Gigi | Cari Iklan Pelajari Undo Which products are affected? The recall includes a variety of children's jewelry items, such as necklaces, bracelets, and rings. These items were sold in stores across Canada and through online retailers. Live Events The following products have been identified in the recall: Dckazz Stitch and Scrump Best Friends Necklace Description: Metallic blue and pink pendant necklaces sold as a pair. Serial Number: X004D46BNP. Sold on from May 2023 to March 2025; approximately 6,682 units sold. Boutique Chic All Smiles Spinner Jewelry Products: Necklace (Model 92209, Batch 9674, UPC 771877922091) Bracelet (Model 91811, Batch 9674, UPC 771877918117) Ring (Model 84533, Batch 9774, UPC 771877845338) Features: Gold-colored metal with spinning smiley face charms in lilac, yellow, or pink. Sold in Canada between January and May 2025; approximately 2,047 units sold. Unicorn Bracelet Gift Box Set Description: DIY jewelry-making kit with 76 pieces, including assorted color charm beads, pendants, and metal beads. Model Number: 929A; Barcode: 3805599667. Sold online on Temu Canada from July 2024 to February 2025; 9 units sold. SUZUTOY Charm Bracelet Making Kit for Girls Description: Arts and crafts kit containing various beads, pendants, adjustable bracelets, hair clips, keychains, and rope necklaces. Packaging: Pink gift box labeled "Hello Princess" and "You Are My Little Princess Beautiful." Sold on from August 2023 to April 2025; approximately 9,800 units sold. Also Read: More than 9 hours of sleep? Science says your memory may suffer What should parents do? Parents and guardians are urged to stop using the recalled jewelry immediately. Keep the items away from children. Check product details to see if your items are included in the recall. If so, follow Health Canada's instructions for returning the items and getting a refund or replacement. Consumers who believe they have the recalled products or notice any health issues should report to Health Canada. The official recall notice provides more details, including images and product descriptions. So far, no reports of illness or injury are linked to the jewelry. Still, Health Canada is stressing caution. Lead exposure can be dangerous and may not show immediate symptoms even at low levels.