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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Parliament Monsoon session: Priyanka, Akhilesh & Kanimozhi target government over Pahalgam attack
NEW DELHI: Charges of lack of "govt accountability" for repeated terror attacks , ceasefire under pressure and govt's refusal to "name" China echoed in LS as Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra , SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and DMK's Kanimozhi led the charge in targeting BJP over the Pahalgam attack and the conflict with Pakistan. Priyanka mocked that Pulwama, Uri, Pathankot terror attacks took place under then home minister Rajnath Singh, who later became the defence minister, while Manipur and Delhi burnt in riots and Pahalgam attack happened under Amit Shah, who continues to be home minister. Akhilesh said Pahalgam happened just like the Pulwama attack, with the same intelligence failure at its heart. He questioned the abrupt ceasefire just when India was on the verge of teaching a lifetime lesson to Pakistan. He attributed the ceasefire to "deep friendship", without naming Modi or Trump. About the killing of three terrorists coinciding with the Parliament debate, Akhilesh asked "why did the encounter happen only yesterday?" Opposition also slammed BJP for using the Pahalgam tragedy for "communal campaign". In a bizarre scene, as Priyanka named the 25 victims of Pahalgam "who were Indian", BJP members shouted they were all Hindus. The speech ended with her naming them, and Congress and BJP benches shouting "Indian" and "Hindu" respectively in loud chorus. tnn
Time of India
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Pickpockets have a field day at SAD protest in Mohali, victims allege theft of Rs 10 lakh
1 2 Mohali: Chaos and confusion proved to be an opportunity for pickpockets at the massive Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) protest held outside PUDA Bhavan in Mohali on Monday. While party leaders addressed a sea of supporters opposing the Punjab govt's land pooling scheme, miscreants allegedly made away with cash and mobile phones worth approximately Rs 10 lakh. Senior SAD leader and spokesperson Shamsher Singh told reporters that the protest, attended by thousands of party workers, witnessed one of the biggest instances of theft at a political gathering in recent memory. Despite the district administration's security arrangements, the pickpockets managed to pose as political supporters and went unchecked. Several party leaders were among the victims. Chaudhary Shyam Lal Majrian, a district council member from Kharar constituency, was allegedly robbed of Rs 1.25 lakh in cash. Another senior leader, Manveer Singh Mani, lost a mobile phone valued at around Rs 1.2 lakh. Block committee member Mohan Lal from Jayanti Majri and another leader named Meet also reported the theft of high-end phones, each worth between Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.5 lakh. Additionally, multiple supporters alleged that their personal cash ranging from Rs 25,000 to Rs 80,000 was also stolen. Confirming receipt of the complaints, Phase 8 SHO Satnam Singh said, "We have received multiple complaints of theft from the site. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Enjoy 100% Pure New Zealand and fly Air New Zealand airnewzealand Undo These are being verified, and appropriate action will be taken following investigation." Among the prominent Akali leaders present during the protest were party president Sukhbir Singh Badal, Dr Daljit Singh Cheema, Hira Singh Gabria, NK Sharma, Sohan Singh Thandal, Darbara Singh Guru, Arshdeep Singh Kaler, Sarabjit Singh Jhinjar, Parvinder Singh Sohana, Ranbir Singh Soi, and Gurpreet Singh Raju Khanna.
Time of India
6 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
300 MBBS seats decline in MP NEET-UG counselling, choice filling commences tomorrow
Bhopal: The total MBBS seats available in Madhya Pradesh's NEET UG state-level counselling have shown an unexpected decrease this year. The Directorate of Medical Education has confirmed 4,775 seats for the upcoming admissions, marking a reduction from last year's 5,075 seats. The decrease stems from the withdrawal of recognition for 250 seats at Index Medical College and 50 seats at LN Medical College, amidst an ongoing investigations, resulting in an overall reduction of 300 seats. Both are private medical colleges. There is no increase government MBBS seats. DME has released the seat matrix for review and objections. Registered applicants can initiate choice filling and seat locking from July 31, with allocation results scheduled for announcement on August 6. The current counselling round encompasses 29 medical institutions, comprising 17 govt and 12 private establishments. The distribution includes 2,575 MBBS seats in govt institutions and 2,200 in private ones. Of these, 3,496 positions are accessible to MP students, with the remaining seats allocated under All India Quota, Government of India Quota, and NRI Quota. Registration concluded at midnight on July 30, with over 14,000 candidates enrolled. Following the completion of choice filling, seat allocations will proceed, after which candidates will continue their admission procedures at their respective institutions.
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Medical College hostel in Vadodara earns green building tag
Vadodara: A hostel building for undergraduate medical students of Medical College, Baroda, has become the first-ever green-certified building on the campus of the state-run Sir Sayajirao General (SSG) Hospital in Vadodara. The nine-storey high-rise, part of Central Gujarat's largest govt hospital complex, has received a 3-star rating under GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. The hostel, completed in March last year, was funded by the department of health and family welfare of the Gujarat govt and constructed by the state's project implementation unit. "We voluntarily undertook this initiative to reduce emissions and make the building environmentally sustainable," said Dr Ranjan Aiyer, medical superintendent of SSG Hospital. The green building certification was carried out by N K Ojha, former registrar of MS University. "The campus also has a proposal to carry out the greenhouse gases (GHGs) emissions report, wherein the emissions will be calculated, and attempts will be made to reduce emissions and then transfer the leftover emissions to carbon handprint to convert it into a zero-emissions campus," said Ojha. As part of the green building certification, the hostel building, located on a 4,008.06 sqm site with a 14,820 sqm built-up area, underwent a water audit to ensure that the water footprint is below the standard norms. "Water consumption was reduced by 25-30% with water-efficient plumbing fixtures and a water-efficient irrigation system. Also, energy and water meters were installed to monitor the consumption of energy and water and take corrective measures if consumption is more than the design case," said Ojha. Energy-efficient lighting fixtures, electrical equipment, and enhanced daylighting will ensure that energy consumption is saved in the building. "Similarly, enhanced ventilation and cross ventilation will provide comfort to the occupants even without air-conditioners," he said. "Adoption of green procurement policy, green housekeeping chemicals, creating a barrier-free environment, providing preferred parking for physically handicapped, and increasing accessibility to basic services within walking distance were among the other measures that were taken in the process," added Ojha.
Time of India
8 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
GVMC introduces auto-update system for property tax records
Visakhapatnam: Property tax ownership transfers in Visakhapatnam will now be processed automatically for all properties registered at sub-registrar offices that already have existing GVMC tax assessments. This initiative eliminates the need for new property owners to physically visit the GVMC office or submit additional applications or paperwork to update property tax records after registration. By integrating the registration and tax departments, the streamlined process will save time and reduce hurdles for the new owners. The new system is scheduled to be implemented from August 1. GVMC additional commissioner DV Ramana Murty said that the state govt has introduced this citizen-friendly reform to simplify property transactions within the GVMC limits. "As part of the process for purchasing land, buildings, or apartments, the govt has enabled the automatic updation of property tax records for GVMC-assessed properties at the time of registration. Buyers will now pay the applicable mutation charges directly at the sub-registrar office during registration. Once the process is complete, the new owner's name will automatically be updated in the GVMC property tax database," he explained. "This initiative will save citizens significant time and effort, eliminating the need to visit GVMC or its zonal offices for name changes. The GVMC revenue department, along with registration office staff, should actively create public awareness about this simplified and efficient service," the additional commissioner advised. Registration and stamps DIG G Balakrishna and deputy commissioner (revenue) S Srinivasa Rao said that sub-registrar office staff and GVMC revenue officials should educate both visitors to registration offices and existing property taxpayers about the new system.
