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Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Udhaya asks Sivaganga officials to speed up development work
Madurai: Deputy chief minister has asked district and govt department officials to speed up work on the check dam coming up at Rs40.27 crore at Tirupuvanam as well as other developmental work and implementation of govt schemes in Sivaganga district. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now On Tuesday morning, Udhayanidhi inspected work on the check dam and interacted with officials. The dam is being established to regulate water flow from Vaigai river at Tirupuvanam to the water-starved Kanur and Pazhayanur channels for irrigation to agricultural lands. The deputy CM also chaired a review at Sivaganga collectorate of various departments and implementation of govt schemes. During the meeting, he urged officials to not only implement govt schemes but also innovate and make them better. He emphasised that public petitions should be given due importance. Later, he inaugurated various completed project works in Sivaganga worth Rs33.23 crore and laid the foundation stone for five new projects worth Rs4.5 crore. He also distributed welfare aid worth Rs24.24 crore to 1,521 beneficiaries. While inspecting the Sivaganga district sports hostel, Udhayanidhi enjoyed lunch with the students there and interacted with them.
Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
Education sector gets 24% of non-development budget
The Punjab government has allocated 24.4 per cent of the non-development budget for the financial year 2025-26 to the education sector. The government allocated Rs148 billion for the development of the sector, marking a 137% hike over last year, and Rs661 billion for non-development expenses. The allocation pertains to the school, higher and literacy and non-formal education departments. The budget includes allocations for the laptop scheme and Honhar scholarship programme in addition to provision of facilities and construction of hostels, libraries and computer labs. The government allocated Rs15 billion for the scholarship programme. The allocation last year was of Rs4.5 billion. According to the budget documents, it plans to distribute 112,000 laptops among students during the year through an allocation of Rs15.1 billion for the CM Punjab Laptop Scheme. Last year, Rs37 billion had been allocated for the scheme and 40,000 students had benefitted do far. In the annual budget, the Punjab government has introduced the Punjab Education Initiative Management Authority ( PEIMA) and allocated Rs40 billion for the construction of new classrooms, IT labs, upgrade of school buildings and provision of facilities. The government also allocated Rs4 billion for outsourcing government schools during the year. An allocation of Rs5 billion has been proposed to check the drop out ratio from government schools. The Punjab government allocated Rs5 billion for a project to set up 'schools of eminence' of international standard and Rs3 billion to expand establishment of centres of excellence of early childhood education. It allocated Rs35 billion for the Punjab Education Foundation to support low-income private schools for educating needy children. In addition, Rs3.7 billion has been allocated for the Punjab Education Curriculum Training and Assessment Authority ( PECTA) and Rs6 billion for the CM School Meal Programme, for which Rs7 billion had been spent last year. The allocations include Rs2 billion for constructing eight government associate colleges for girls and the same amount for digital labs in public sector colleges. An allocation of Rs25 billion has been proposed for higher education along with Rs2 billion for the construction of Mian Nawaz Sharif Engineering and Technology University in Kasur. In the coming year, Rs5 billions will be allocated for special education, while Rs1.8 billions will be spent on providing transport services in special education schools.
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Time of India
Metro staff return lost valuables worth 4.5 lakh to their owners
Nagpur: Two recent incidents on the Nagpur Metro have earned praise for the staff's honesty and swift action, as they returned lost valuables worth Rs4.5 lakh to their rightful owners. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The first incident took place at Cotton Market Metro Station, where passenger Rohit Malani left his bag at the ticket counter. Security guard Rohan noticed the unattended bag and immediately alerted the station control room. The bag contained property worth Rs3.5 lakh. A phone number on the bag allowed the team to contact Malani. He returned, verified ownership, and received the bag intact. Just days earlier, a purse was found on a train arriving at Prajapati Nagar Station. It contained gold jewellery worth Rs 1 lakh, Rs 4,000 in cash. The owner, Bina Tembhare, forgot it while getting off the train. Metro staff found identification documents inside the purse and used them to reach her. After verifying the details, they returned the purse.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Time of India
Deolapar cops rescue 7 calves from Honda City car
Nagpur: In a swift and effective operation, Deolapar police rescued seven cattle being transported illegally and seized a vehicle used in the crime. The incident unfolded during a routine roadblock set up by the police near the Old Deolapar police station as part of a crackdown on illegal activities. A speeding four-wheeler approached the checkpoint. When officers signalled the vehicle to stop, the driver ignored instructions, fled the scene, and abandoned the vehicle near the Chorbahuli bridge. Upon inspection, police discovered seven cattle crammed into the car. The accused had removed the back seat of the vehicle to make space, forcing the animals into inhumane conditions — their horns and legs bound tightly with ropes, with no access to food or water. Authorities immediately seized the vehicle, valued at Rs3.5 lakh, along with the cattle worth an estimated Rs1 lakh. The total value of the seizure stands at Rs4.5 lakh. The rescued cattle were promptly shifted to the Gau-Vigyan Anusandan Kendra at Deolapar for care and nourishment. A case was registered under relevant sections for cruelty to animals and illegal transport. The Deolapar police are working to identify and apprehend the absconding accused. This operation highlights the department's continued commitment to curbing illegal animal trade and ensuring animal welfare in the region.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Time of India
Burglars decamp with valuables worth Rs4.5 lakh
Nagpur: In a major burglary reported in Yashodhara Nagar, burglars broke into a locked house and stole valuables worth over Rs4.5 lakh while the homeowners were away in Pune recently. The incident occurred between 11pm on May 15 and 7am on May 16 at Binaki Layout, Yadav Nagar, under the jurisdiction of Yashodhara Nagar police station. The complainant, Rupesh Amarnath Walde, 45, locked his home and travelled with his family to his sister's residence in Pune. Upon returning, he discovered the lock and latch of the main door broken and the house ransacked. The burglars made away with Rs50,000 in cash, gold ornaments weighing 127 grams, and around 25 tolas of silver jewellery. The total value of the stolen property is estimated at Rs4,48,500. Based on Walde's complaint, police registered a case against unidentified suspects under Sections 305(A) and 331(4) of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS). Sources said that the officials are examining nearby CCTV footage in the neighbourhood to trace the culprits. Residents are being urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. This is one of several recent incidents in the city that have raised concerns about security in residential colonies, especially when homes are left unattended for extended periods.
