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Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Factory owner taps into pipeline, pilfers gas worth 43.8L over 3 years
Surat: Udhna police have booked the owner of a factory for illegally tapping into a Gujarat Gas pipeline, laying a connection to his factory and pilfering 59,054 units of gas, worth Rs 43.8 lakh. Gujarat Gas Ltd enforcement officials raided the unit along with Udhna police and found that the businessman, Vishal Patel, had been stealing gas for three years. Udhna police booked him for theft under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and under the Prevention of Damage to Public Properties Act. According to the FIR filed by Gujarat Gas Ltd (GGL) deputy manager Prashant Vyas, his company distributes gas in Surat and other parts of the country. It supplies gas for domestic, commercial and industrial use. Vishal Patel had a commercial gas supply agreement with GGL in 2007, for supply to his industrial unit in Bhathena. As Patel was found to be stealing gas, his connection severed on Oct 14, 2022. On Aug 5, 2025, GGL officials received information that Patel was using gas after illegally puncturing the GGL pipeline. When officials tried to verify this, they found that Patel may have concealed the line underground. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo by Taboola by Taboola On Aug 11, engineers, technicians, welders and officials went to the unit in Bhathena and started digging near the GGL pipeline. They found an illegal underground pipeline going to Patel's unit. GGL officials then, in the presence of Udhna police, checked Patel's factory premises and found him to be using gas illegally. The illegal connection had been made by cutting into the main pipeline, putting people's lives in danger. They way it had been made indicated that people with technical expertise were also involved. Officials found that Patel had been pilfering gas since 2022, with the value of gas stolen being Rs 43.8 lakh. An FIR was filed by Udhna police against Vishal Patel and the others involved in cutting into the gas supply line. Udhna police inspector S N Desai told TOI: "We have detained Patel in connection with the case. Our preliminary investigation revealed the involvement of the person responsible for gas meter readings. He had offered Patel an illegal connection in exchange for money. Patel agreed, after which two individuals punctured the line to provide him with the illegal supply." Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Entrepreneur
18-07-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
A Great Benefit: A Startup Revolutionizing Corporate Culture and Employee Retention
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You're reading Entrepreneur Asia Pacific, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Vishal Patel, Founder and CEO of GreetEat (OTC: GEAT), stands at the intersection of operational efficiency and employee well-being. Initially aiming to simplify the cumbersome expense reimbursement processes that burdened many businesses, Patel swiftly realized that GreetEat could deliver far more significant benefits. "Our initial mission wasn't about user interface thrills—it was about solving real operational headaches," Patel says, highlighting the company's pragmatic foundation. Expense management is notoriously costly. According to the Global Business Travel Association, traditional manual expense reports cost businesses an average of $58 each. Multiplied across thousands of reports annually, these inefficiencies significantly impact companies' bottom lines. GreetEat's automated system has revolutionized expense management, saving substantial administrative time and operational costs. Tackling a Global Health Crisis Malnutrition is an often-overlooked crisis impacting productivity and overall employee health. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 2 billion people worldwide suffer from malnutrition-related conditions, drastically affecting their productivity and contributing significantly to global healthcare expenditures—estimated at $3.5 trillion annually. Additionally, modern work environments exacerbate unhealthy eating habits. The American Psychological Association reports that nearly 40% of adults overeat or consume unhealthy food due to workplace stress. Such dietary choices significantly influence employee productivity, creativity, and overall well-being. Zoom Calls and Remote Work: The New Corporate Reality The proliferation of remote and hybrid work environments has made virtual meetings, predominantly via platforms like Zoom, an integral part of modern corporate culture. Zoom's daily meeting participants surged to over 300 million during the height of the pandemic—a figure that continues to grow steadily. Integrating meal benefits into these virtual interactions presents a massive, untapped opportunity. Forbes recently underscored this potential, reporting that meetings featuring meal vouchers experience up to 60% higher attendance rates. The GreetEat Solution: Beyond Expense Management GreetEat transitioned rapidly from simplifying reimbursements to promoting comprehensive employee wellness. Patel highlights this transformative journey: "We expanded from accounting efficiency to employee wellness—and the impact has been profound." GreetEat's comprehensive system combines nutritional guidance, meal planning, and automated reimbursement into one seamless platform. Employees receive tailored meal options and discounts, facilitating easy access to healthy, nutritious food. For companies, this translates into reduced absenteeism, improved morale, and a healthier, more productive workforce. Why Every Company Needs GreetEat From Fortune 500 giants to agile startups, businesses face common challenges: attracting talent, retaining employees, and ensuring productivity. A strong argument for adopting GreetEat is its immediate operational impact combined with substantial long-term returns: • Cost Efficiency: Automating meal reimbursements drastically reduces administrative overhead, with potential savings of thousands annually. • Enhanced Productivity: Improved nutrition directly translates into increased employee performance, lower absenteeism, and higher job satisfaction. • Equity and Inclusivity: Ensures all employees, regardless of their position or economic status, have equal access to high-quality food, enhancing workplace inclusivity. Patel emphasizes this equity, stating, "Providing nutritious meals isn't merely a benefit—it's a fundamental investment in employee performance and corporate culture." Food as the Next Generation Benefit Traditional employee benefits, such as health insurance and retirement plans, have long been standard. However, in a competitive talent market, innovative benefits can differentiate companies significantly. According to a recent Gallup survey, 61% of employees consider unique benefits crucial when choosing their next employer. Food benefits, directly impacting daily well-being, are among the most appealing and impactful offerings employers can provide. GreetEat makes implementing this benefit straightforward, affordable, and highly effective. Patel's vision sees this benefit becoming as essential as healthcare or retirement contributions. He confidently predicts widespread adoption: "Within five years, food benefits will be integral to every competitive benefits package." Proven Results and Real-World Validation Companies that have integrated GreetEat report notable improvements across various metrics. Forbes highlighted GreetEat's capability, reporting that incorporating meal vouchers into virtual meetings resulted in attendance increases of up to 60%. Further supporting GreetEat's efficacy, businesses leveraging the platform report significant improvements in employee morale and productivity. Societal and Economic Implications GreetEat's positive impact extends beyond individual businesses, fostering broader community benefits: • Public Health Improvement: Wider access to nutritious food contributes to better community health outcomes, potentially easing public healthcare burdens. • Local Economic Support: Partnerships with local restaurants and food vendors stimulate local economies, supporting small businesses and food suppliers. • Employer Reputation: Businesses investing in comprehensive wellness benefits enjoy stronger employer branding and enhanced public perception. Looking Ahead: Patel's Vision for 2030 By 2030, Patel anticipates that GreetEat will redefine corporate wellness and operational efficiency on a global scale: • Enterprise Integration: A standard inclusion in employee benefits packages across industries. • Advanced Personalization: Leveraging AI-driven insights and biometric data to provide individualized nutritional guidance. • Global Scalability: Expanding internationally, catering to diverse dietary needs and preferences across different cultures. • Seamless Connectivity: Full integration with popular enterprise platforms such as Salesforce and food delivery services, ensuring effortless adoption and use. "The groundwork has been laid," Patel asserts confidently. "Now it's about scaling rapidly and globally, reshaping corporate cultures everywhere." Conclusion: A Transformative Corporate Strategy Under Vishal Patel's pragmatic yet ambitious leadership, GreetEat has evolved from a niche solution into a comprehensive platform revolutionizing employee wellness, corporate efficiency, and organizational culture. With concrete operational savings, improved employee health, and boosted productivity, GreetEat presents an irresistible proposition to forward-thinking businesses. Securing nutritious food as an employee benefit isn't merely the next logical step—it's the next indispensable strategy for successful, resilient businesses. As Patel powerfully summarizes, "Investing in your employees' nutrition is investing directly in your company's future."
Globe and Mail
20-06-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
GreetEat Corp. (OTC: GEAT) Taps Neva IT to Build Salesforce Integration for Virtual Dining Experiences
RENO, Nev. , June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GreetEat Corp. (OTC: GEAT), the trailblazing platform fusing video conferencing with food delivery, today announced a strategic partnership with enterprise IT leader Neva IT to develop a custom Salesforce integration for its virtual dining platform. The integration will allow Salesforce users to seamlessly plan, manage, and measure GreetEat-powered events such as client lunches, team celebrations, and virtual happy hours without ever leaving their CRM. Key features will include automated invitations, real-time voucher tracking, and ROI analytics for meetings enhanced with meals and drinks. 'Partnering with Neva IT and Bonita Elevario is a game-changer for our enterprise clients,' said Vishal Patel, CEO of GreetEat. 'This Salesforce integration will help companies elevate their virtual engagement with measurable, human-centered experiences.' With over 25 years of experience and a portfolio of Fortune 500 clients, Neva IT brings deep expertise in building secure, scalable CRM solutions. 'GreetEat is redefining how companies connect,' said Bonita Elevario, CEO of Neva IT. 'We're thrilled to help embed that experience directly into Salesforce.' Why Salesforce? As the world's leading CRM platform, Salesforce is trusted by over 150,000 companies. By integrating GreetEat into Salesforce, enterprises can simplify workflows and track the full impact of food-enhanced virtual meetings. Enterprise-Grade Security The integration will adhere to stringent security protocols, including encrypted API access, permission-based controls, and full event logging to protect user and corporate data. A Strategic Leap Forward This partnership marks a pivotal step in GreetEat's enterprise evolution—bringing the power of shared virtual dining to the global Salesforce ecosystem. About GreetEat Corp. GreetEat Corp. (OTC: GEAT) is reimagining how people connect through its virtual dining platform, which merges food delivery with real-time video conferencing for more meaningful remote interactions. About Neva IT Neva IT is a boutique technology firm specializing in enterprise-grade solutions, particularly Salesforce development, with a track record of delivering innovation to leading global organizations.
Metro
02-05-2025
- Metro
'Feral youths raided our shop for vapes and fizzy drinks - we feel so unsafe'
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video This is the terrifying moment a gang of 15 teens attack a young shop worker and steal disposable vapes and fizzy drinks. CCTV footage from Norman's News in Northampton shows the teens throwing punches at the assistant, pinning him up against fridges and pulling him from behind the shop counter. They all burst into the shop on Tuesday evening, which happened in front of a customer who was forced to stand by and watch. The CCTV shows a boy who tries to convince the worker that he is 18 so he can buy a vape. Another boy steals a fizzy drink, waves and leaves the store. Three minutes later, a larger gang came back. They start beating up the shop worker, who bravely fights back despite being targeted with a barrage of punches. Then, 11 minutes later, a lone teen demands that the shop worker hand over his phone before he drags him over the counter and onto the floor. He has escaped with injuries to his eyes and is recovering at home, too scared to come back to work. Shop owner Vishal Patel, 46, who was not in the shop at the time, said this is the second time this has happened in the space of two weeks. He Metro: 'We feel really unsafe. Three of my staff don't want to come into work because they are too scared. 'The shop assistant who was attacked is just a student and has been really shaken up by this. 'We are all just trying to do our jobs but this has caused £2,000 worth of damage plus stock taken.' Vishal said that there are two main factors that are encouraging groups like this to become involved in unruly behaviour. 'The sunny weather encourages them to come out, especially in the evenings,' he said. 'There's also a number of illegal vape and alcohol shops in the area which is encouraging them.' Dr Jasmine Khouja is a senior research associate in the Tobacco and Alcohol Research Group at the University of Bristol. She explained to Metro the psychology behind group violence and why teens are particularly attracted to stealing vapes. 'Group violence a lot of the time is often down to peer pressure and pack mentality,' she said. 'Young people most vulnerable to this are ones drawn into pressure from somebody else. 'Teens are also more likely to take risks at a younger age and are impulsive which drives them to do things like this. 'With vaping, what drives this is addiction, and addiction to the high nicotine content found in disposable vapes. 'Disposable vapes are set to be banned in June. This is encouraging people to stockpile them and may be encouraging this growth in crime. 'While vaping is less harmful than smoking, young people are drawn to different flavours and collecting the different colours.' More Trending A Northamptonshire Police spokesperson said: 'Officers investigating a robbery at a Northampton shop have arrested a 16-year-old boy. 'At around 8.15pm on Tuesday, April 29, Northamptonshire Police received a report that up to 15 young people had entered a store in Drapery, assaulted a member of staff, stolen stock and damaged the store. 'Enquiries into the incident resulted in the Northampton boy's arrest earlier today, Friday, May 2, and he remains in police custody. 'Work to identify the other people involved remains underway.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Tour van crashes and kills seven near national park MORE: Boys 'go outside for first time in years' after rescue from 'house of horrors' MORE: Gang stole £500 from man they wrongly abducted and gave him back £20 in compensation
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Yahoo
Watch: Balaclava-clad teenagers attack shopkeeper
Credit: Greater Manchester Police A gang of 15 balaclava-clad teens attacked a shop worker before stealing vapes and fizzy drinks. The shop assistant was working at Norman's News in Northampton when he was assaulted on Tuesday evening. CCTV shows the group surrounding the worker who was pinned against the doors of the fridges. The attack happened in front of a customer who watched as the gang repeatedly punched and kicked the worker. Some of them even hurled drinks bottles at the worker's head. The robbery was the second attack on the shop in two weeks. Shop owner Vishal Patel, 46, who was not at the premises at the time, has demanded a greater police presence in the area during the evening. The dad-of-two said: 'The attack happened when two boys came in and tried to steal stock. 'My worker took the stock back and then around 15 of them came behind him and started fighting him inside the store. 'Some of them jumped over the counter and took 20 vapes. This is the second time this has happened this month. 'This latest raid caused £2,000 worth of damage plus stolen stock.' A Northamptonshire Police spokesperson said: 'There was a report of a robbery made to us at 8.15pm on April 29, at a business in Drapery. 'The caller reported a group of up to 15 young people had entered the store, assaulted a member of staff, stolen stock and damaged the store. 'Our patrol plans include the Drapery area, and we have been ensuring a police presence at times when we know issues have been taking place.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
