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New Indian Express
14-06-2025
- New Indian Express
Accused in Rs 252 crore drug racket deported from UAE after CBI-INTERPOL coordination
NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has said that it has coordinated the deportation of Taher Salim Dola, a key accused in a synthetic drug case worth Rs 252 crore, from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to CBI officials, Dola, who is wanted by the Mumbai police for allegedly operating an illegal Mephedrone manufacturing unit in Maharashtra's Sangli, arrived at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on flight AI-984 from Dubai. They said that Dola was arrested by Abu Dhabi police in January after INTERPOL issued a Red Corner Notice (RCN) against him on November 25, 2024, following a request from the Mumbai police through the CBI. They went on to add that Dola's location in the UAE was tracked through close coordination between the CBI, INTERPOL and the UAE authorities.
Glasgow Times
14-06-2025
- Health
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow emergency nurse practitioner wins top RCN award
Kirstie Law, who works on the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) ward at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, won the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland Adult Nursing Award at the RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards. The awards, sponsored by the Scottish Government, are designed to highlight and celebrate the outstanding professional care of nursing staff across Scotland. Kirstie was nominated thanks to her 'exception' work providing patient-centred emergency care to around 4500 patients a year. Her work enables many patients to be treated and discharged without hospital admission, improving patient flow and resource efficiency. She is also a key figure in training and supporting junior doctors and nurses and contributes to the development of ENT nurse practitioner roles, working with Glasgow Caledonian University to enhance training modules. Read more: Hospital reaches 'important milestone' with University of Glasgow Colin Poolman, executive director of RCN Scotland, said: "I'm pleased to congratulate Kirstie on her award. "Kirstie's work in reducing hospital admission is vital and her commitment to using her knowledge and skill to support and train other health professionals is commendable. "A truly deserving winner." Further accolades were given to various other nursing professionals at a ceremony at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh on June 12. Twelve awards were given out to nurses and institutions from all across Scotland including the Renfrewshire Learning Disability Service at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde which took home the Learning Disability Nursing Award. The overall title of Nurse of the Year 2025 was given to Kirsty Cartin, care home manager at Rashielee Care Home in Erskine, who scooped the Clinical Leadership Award. Read more: University of Strathclyde spin-out secures £750k for cancer technology Colin said: "A good nursing leader inspires and motivates, advocating for both patients and staff, and is prepared to speak up on behalf of the nursing profession. "It was evident from her nomination that Kirsty demonstrates all these values, and her team value her leadership. "Truly an inspirational nurse leader and deserving of the title of Nurse of the Year." For more information about this year's nursing award, including a full list of winners and finalist, visit the RCN website.
Hindustan Times
14-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
CBI secures deportation of key accused in ₹252-crore drug case from UAE
MUMBAI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday secured the deportation of Taher Salim Dola, a key accused in a ₹252-crore synthetic drug case, from the United Arab Emirates. Dola, wanted by the Mumbai police for allegedly operating an illegal Mephedrone manufacturing unit in Sangli, arrived at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on flight AI-984 from Dubai, CBI officials said. Dola had been arrested by Abu Dhabi police in January after Interpol issued a Red Corner Notice (RCN) against him on November 25, 2024, following a request from the Mumbai police. His location in the UAE was tracked through close coordination between the CBI, Interpol, and UAE authorities, officials said. 'The International Police Cooperation Unit (IPCU) of the CBI, in collaboration with NCB-Abu Dhabi, successfully facilitated Dola's return through Interpol channels,' a senior CBI official said. 'He is a wanted subject in a major case under investigation by the Mumbai police.' According to the CBI, Dola is accused of remotely managing a synthetic drug factory in Sangli from abroad, along with a few others. In March last year, Mumbai police seized 126.14 kg of Mephedrone—commonly known as 'MD'—from the illegal facility, with the contraband valued at approximately ₹252 crore. The case is being investigated by the Kurla police, which registered the initial FIR. During the probe, Look Out Circulars were issued against Dola and two others. The CBI later routed an extradition request through the Government of India, following Dola's arrest in the UAE. Red Corner Notices, issued via Interpol, allow for the arrest or detention of fugitives in member countries pending extradition or deportation. 'The CBI, as India's National Central Bureau for Interpol, coordinates all such efforts through its BHARATPOL platform,' the official said. In recent years, over 100 wanted fugitives have been brought back to India through Interpol cooperation, officials added.
Glasgow Times
09-06-2025
- Health
- Glasgow Times
Nurses to vote on pay deal amid concerns of industrial action
Around 345,000 members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) will be asked if the pay award is enough in what was described as the biggest single vote of the profession ever launched in the UK. Last month, the Westminster government accepted the recommendation of the Pay Review Body, giving nursing staff In England's NHS a pay rise of 3.6%. Royal College of Nursing general secretary Professor Nicola Ranger (RCN/PA) The RCN described the award as 'grotesque', saying it will see nursing staff receive a pay rise 'entirely swallowed up by inflation' – with doctors, teachers, prison officers and the armed forces all receiving a bigger increase. An identical award was made in Wales, while in Northern Ireland, the Health Minister has announced his wish to implement a 3.6% pay rise, but this is still to be agreed. The RCN said the vote will be crucial in determining the next steps, which could include a ballot for strike action. The vote will include RCN members working in the NHS in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Speaking from an international nursing conference in Helsinki and on the launch of the vote, Professor Nicola Ranger, RCN general secretary, will say: 'I'm with nurses from around the world today asking why it is our ministers in the UK who have once again put nursing at the back of the queue when it comes to pay. 'Nursing is an incredible career, but despite being the most valued profession by the public we continue to be weighted to the bottom of the NHS pay scale and are set to receive one of the lowest pay awards. 'It is time to show that nurses are valued and, from today, hundreds of thousands of nursing staff working in the NHS will give their verdict on whether 3.6% is enough.' The RCN said nursing staff in England have faced more than a decade of pay erosion since 2010/11, with pay down by a quarter in real terms. As a result, there are more than 26,000 unfilled nursing posts, while student recruitment has 'collapsed' and the numbers quitting is 'skyrocketing', said the RCN. Professor Ranger will add: 'Over a decade of pay erosion has had a devastating impact on our profession, forcing increasing numbers into quitting while putting off the nurses of the future. 'When our members vote, they won't just be voting on the fairness of the award for themselves, but if it's enough to turn our profession around.' NHS workers including nurses staged a series of strikes under the previous Conservative government in bitter disputes over pay.
ITV News
09-06-2025
- Health
- ITV News
Nurses to vote on 3.6% pay deal amid concerns of further strike action
Nursing staff will start voting on Monday on the government's 3.6% pay deal amid warnings of further industrial action and strikes. Around 345,000 members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) will be asked if the pay award is enough in what was described as the biggest single vote of the profession ever launched in the UK. Last month, the Westminster government accepted the recommendation of the independent pay review body, recommending nursing staff in England's NHS receive a pay rise of 3.6%. The RCN described the award as 'grotesque', saying the increase would be 'entirely swallowed up by inflation' – with doctors, teachers, prison officers and the armed forces all receiving bigger increases. An identical award was made in Wales, while in Northern Ireland, the same increase has yet to be agreed. The RCN say the vote will be crucial in determining the next steps, which could include a ballot for strike action. The vote will include RCN members working in the NHS in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Currently attending an international nursing conference in Helsinki, Professor Nicola Ranger, RCN general secretary, is expected to say on Monday: 'I'm with nurses from around the world today asking why it is our ministers in the UK who have once again put nursing at the back of the queue when it comes to pay. 'Nursing is an incredible career, but despite being the most valued profession by the public we continue to be weighted to the bottom of the NHS pay scale and are set to receive one of the lowest pay awards. 'It is time to show that nurses are valued and, from today, hundreds of thousands of nursing staff working in the NHS will give their verdict on whether 3.6% is enough. 'When our members vote, they won't just be voting on the fairness of the award for themselves, but if it's enough to turn our profession around.' The RCN said nursing staff in England have faced more than a decade of pay erosion since 2010/11, with pay down by a quarter in real terms. As a result, there are more than 26,000 unfilled nursing posts, while student recruitment has 'collapsed' and the number of colleagues quitting is 'skyrocketing', said the RCN. NHS workers, including nurses, staged a series of strikes under the previous Conservative government in bitter disputes over pay.
