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Business Standard
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
UP leads in sports push, over 500 athletes get jobs: CM Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said the state has emerged as a national leader in offering government jobs to medal-winning athletes. He was addressing the concluding ceremony of the two-day state-level wrestling championship organised at the Gorakhnath Temple on the occasion of Nag Panchami. Adityanath said that over the past eight years, Uttar Pradesh has witnessed significant development in sports infrastructure at the grassroots level, including the construction of playgrounds in villages, mini-stadiums at the block level, and full-fledged stadiums in districts. "Simultaneously, the state has introduced attractive cash rewards and employment opportunities for athletes excelling at the national and international levels," he said. Highlighting the state's achievements, Adityanath said: "Over 500 medal-winning athletes who have brought laurels to India and Uttar Pradesh in events such as the Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and World Championships have been given government jobs. "UP leads the country in this regard," he said in an official statement. He also lauded the contribution of Uttar Pradesh Police athletes in helping India secure a third-place finish in the Police World Championship. Drawing from India's ancient ethos, the chief minister emphasised the importance of physical well-being and said sports are one of the most effective means to ensure physical fitness, which should be integrated into daily life. When a young person pursues sports professionally, they not only uplift themselves but also bring pride to their family, society, and the nation, he said. Adityanath also acknowledged the long-standing tradition of organising wrestling bouts at the Gorakhnath Temple during Nag Panchami, calling it a centuries-old practice that has now become a major platform for young wrestlers from across the state. He also watched the final bouts of the championship and distributed prizes to winners and runners-up across three categories.
News18
a day ago
- Sport
- News18
CM Highlights UP Leads In Promotion Of Sport, Over 500 Athletes Given Govt Jobs
Last Updated: Yogi Adityanath noted UP's leadership in offering government jobs to medal-winning athletes at state-level championships, highlighting sports infrastructure development. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated on Tuesday that the state has become a national leader in providing government jobs to medal-winning athletes. He made these remarks at the closing ceremony of the two-day state-level wrestling championship held at the Gorakhnath Temple during Nag Panchami celebrations. Adityanath mentioned that significant development in sports infrastructure has taken place in Uttar Pradesh over the past eight years, including the construction of playgrounds in villages, mini-stadiums at the block level, and full-fledged stadiums in districts. He added that the state has simultaneously introduced attractive cash rewards and employment opportunities for athletes excelling at both national and international levels. What Did Yogi Adityanath Say? 'Simultaneously, the state has introduced attractive cash rewards and employment opportunities for athletes excelling at the national and international levels," he said. Highlighting the state's achievements, Adityanath said: 'Over 500 medal-winning athletes who have brought laurels to India and Uttar Pradesh in events such as the Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and World Championships have been given government jobs. 'UP leads the country in this regard," he said in an official statement. The Chief Minister also praised the contribution of Uttar Pradesh Police athletes in securing a third-place finish for India in the Police World Championship. Drawing from India's ancient ethos, he emphasised the importance of physical well-being and said sports are a highly effective means to ensure physical fitness, which should be integrated into daily life. He remarked that when young individuals pursue sports professionally, they not only uplift themselves but also bring pride to their family, society, and the nation. Adityanath acknowledged the long-standing tradition of organizing wrestling bouts at the Gorakhnath Temple during Nag Panchami, describing it as a centuries-old practice that now serves as a major platform for young wrestlers from across the state. He also watched the final bouts of the championship and distributed prizes to winners and runners-up across three categories. First Published: July 29, 2025, 23:01 IST 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.
NDTV
a day ago
- NDTV
Two Fake Embassy Victims, Duped Of Rs 9 Lakh In Total, Reveal Ordeal
Two victims of the Ghaziabad fake embassy case have revealed their ordeal to the investigation agencies - one was duped of Rs 7 lakh and the other of Rs 2 lakh under the pretext of employment. According to officials, the arrested mastermind of the racket, Harshvardhan Jain, had promised them jobs abroad. One victim is a resident of Delhi who gave Jain Rs 7 lakh in many installments for getting a job in Iraq. Another person is from Uttar Pradesh's Deoria, who had given Jain Rs 2 lakh. Jain was arrested by the Special Task Force (STF) of Uttar Pradesh Police last week for impersonating an ambassador and allegedly duping people by promising overseas employment. The 47-year-old accused claimed to have acted as an adviser or ambassador to various non-existent or unrecognised 'micronations' such as "Westarctica", "Saborga", "Lodonia" or "Poulvia". Officials said that Jain and his aide, Ehsan Ali Syed, had opened 22 shell companies in India and abroad. Many of these companies had names resembling well-known brands to mislead and trap victims. The names included East India Company UK Ltd, State Trading Corporation UK, Island General Trading in Dubai, Indira Overseas Ltd in Mauritius, and Cameroon Ispat SARL in Cameroon. Additionally, cops said that Jain has at least 11 bank accounts - six in Dubai, three in Mauritius, one each in London and India. They are probing Jain's possible link to a scam worth nearly Rs 300 crore, 162 foreign trips in 10 years, and multiple overseas bank accounts. The STF recovered four cars with diplomatic number plates, 'diplomatic passports' of 12 micronations, documents with stamps of the External Affairs Ministry, stamps of 34 nations, Rs 44 lakh in cash, foreign currency, 18 diplomatic number plates, and a luxury watch collection from Jain's rented premises in Ghaziabad. During the raids, the police also found photos of Jain with controversial "godman" Chandraswami and Saudi arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi. Further investigation revealed that it was Chandraswami who introduced Jain to Khassogi and conman Syed.
NDTV
2 days ago
- NDTV
Bihar Gangster Killed In Police Encounter In Uttar Pradesh
Hapur/Lucknow: A gangster wanted in a high-profile murder case in Bihar was killed in an encounter with police in Hapur district of Uttar Pradesh, a senior officer said here on Monday. The gunfight broke out on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday, Additional Director General (ADG) of UP STF Amitabh Yash said in a statement. The exchange of fire took place in the Simbhaoli area of Hapur district, involving the Noida unit of the special task force of the Uttar Pradesh Police, along with Bihar Police and Hapur police. During the encounter, the gangster sustained a gunshot injury to his chest and was rushed to a hospital, where he succumbed to injuries, he said. According to ADG Yash, a significant quantity of firearms, cartridges, and other items were seized. The dead has been identified as Dabloo Yadav, a resident of Sahebpur Kamal area in Begusarai district of Bihar. He was a wanted criminal in a murder case and carried a cash reward of Rs 50,000 on his head. Yadav was the main accused in the abduction and murder of Vikash Kumar alias Rakesh Kadam, the block president of the Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM party) and a social worker, in Begusarai district, the STF said. On May 24, 2025, Yadav, with the help of his gang, kidnapped Kadam from the Sahebpur Kamal area and took him to the riverine 'diara' region where he was killed and buried under sand to conceal the body, the STF added.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Embassy of West Arctica in Ghaziabad? Police bust fake missions of non-existent nations in Kavi Nagar
Man posed as diplomat, promised foreign job placements Fake passports, seals, and cash recovered in raid Live Events Accused linked to controversial figures, faces earlier charges (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Uttar Pradesh Police's Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a man from Ghaziabad for operating a fake embassy from a rented house while posing as a diplomat of non-existent countries, including " West Arctica ". The accused, Harsh Vardhan Jain , was taken into custody on Tuesday following a raid by the Noida unit of the to officials, preliminary investigation revealed that Jain falsely claimed to be a consul or ambassador representing fictional micronations like West Arctica, Saborga, Poulvia, and Lodonia. He allegedly used his fake identity to broker job placements abroad for companies and STF said Jain had created fake documents and morphed photographs showing him with top Indian dignitaries such as the prime minister and the president to make his claims appear Jain's arrest, the STF seized four vehicles with fake diplomatic number plates, 12 forged diplomatic passports, two fake PAN cards, 34 rubber stamps of different countries and companies, and two fake press agency also recovered Rs 44.7 lakh in cash, foreign currency, documents linked to several companies, and 18 more fake diplomatic number plates. Fake seals purportedly from the Ministry of External Affairs were also Director General of Police Amitabh Yash said, 'The accused was running the bogus embassy from a rented house and projected himself as a consul or ambassador of non-existent countries such as West Arctica, Saborga, Poulvia, and Lodonia, and moved around in vehicles bearing fake diplomatic number plates.'During interrogation, Jain claimed he had links in the past with controversial godman Chandraswami and international arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi. Officials added that in 2011, he had been booked in a case involving possession of an illegal satellite phone.A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered at the Kavi Nagar police station. The STF said further proceedings are underway to investigate the full extent of the racket and any additional people or companies involved.
