Alok Kumar

No Safety Gear Found At Site, Say Police

Noida Airport’s June 15 Launch Expected To Accelerate Industrial & Residential Growth Off Expressway

In a significant administrative shift, the Uttar Pradesh government has moved the UPEIDA from the industries department to the infrastructure development department, now held by CM Yogi Adityanath. This move aims to streamline work distribution and remove duplication, aligning UPEIDA's administrative control with its core function of large-scale infrastructure creation.

A late-night dispute at a Surat tea stall tragically ended in a double murder early Sunday. Two friends, Harshil Patil and Bhatti Mali, were fatally stabbed after an argument with four men playing carrom. Police swiftly apprehended the four accused, Rahul Kauchat, Tejas Shah, Akshay Walekar, and Pinkesh Walekar, within hours of the horrific incident.

Tragedy struck in Surat as four workers perished in a toxic gas leak while cleaning a septic tank at a jewellery unit. The incident occurred during routine maintenance, with preliminary findings suggesting a lack of essential safety gear. One worker fell in, and others attempting a rescue also succumbed to the fumes.

Director-General of Prisons Alok Kumar has vehemently denied rumors of actor Darshan Thoogudeepa attempting suicide in Bengaluru Central Prison, calling them 'completely baseless.' Kumar assured the public that Darshan is well and urged fans to disregard false information.

The VHP has backed chief minister Yogi Adityanath's ban on public road namaz, calling it a "show of strength" intended to intimidate Hindus. VHP president Alok Kumar stated roads are for traffic, not religious obstruction. This stance mirrors West Bengal's recent ban, highlighting a growing ideological push within the Sangh Parivar.

Jharkhand's state administration has undertaken a significant reshuffle, transferring 201 sub-divisional police officers (SDPOs) and deputy superintendents of police (DSPs). Ranchi district saw six new DSPs appointed to various roles. Additionally, five newly promoted DSPs have been assigned to the criminal investigation department, and ten to the anti-corruption bureau.

A large football sculpture outside Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium has been partially removed. The structure, conceptualized by a former chief minister, was dismantled overnight. Officials stated it did not meet artistic standards and will be replaced. The removal has sparked mixed reactions among residents and football fans.

In a landmark ruling, the Patna High Court has reinstated the provisional appointments of more than 500 'niyojit' teachers, reversing an earlier cancellation. Upholding the provisions of the unamended 2023 rules, the court granted these educators full recognition and benefits equivalent to state government teachers, marking a significant victory for their professional standing.