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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
First consignment of Dasheri mangoes dispatched from Amroha to London
Amroha: First consignment of 1,200 kg of Dasheri mangoes was dispatched from a mango pack house in Amroha district to London, UK on Monday. Amroha district magistrate Nidhi Gupta Vats flagged off the shipment. Officials from plant protection and quarantine division of union ministry of agriculture were present at the site to inspect quality and issue necessary clearances. After inspecting the mango pack house, Vats said that the facility is proving beneficial for both farmers and traders. "This is a positive step. Such initiatives ensure direct benefits for cultivators," she added. Ishant Saini, a mango grower, said, "This time, businessmen from London have shown interest in establishing business ties with Amroha. We dispatched the order, and central govt is covering transportation expenses. We have also received orders from the UAE, Japan, and other countries. Mangoes are being sent there as well." Every year, mangoes are regularly exported to countries such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Malaysia, the US, and Japan. According to officials, Amroha produces at least 22 lakh tonnes of mangoes annually, cultivated over 12,000 hectares of orchard land. The produce from Amroha is exported mainly to the Gulf and European countries.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
GDA seeks central funds for Noida-Ghaziabad metro link
Ghaziabad: Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has taken a fresh initiative to revive Noida Electronic City-Sahibabad metro project — an extension of the Blue Line metro corridor — by suggesting that it should be funded by grants made under 16th Finance Commission. A letter to this effect has been written to the state govt, seeking Rs 2,441 crore. GDA vice chairperson Atul Vats said on Monday, "We have written to UP govt. We have quoted a grant of Rs 2,441 crore, out of which Rs 1,873 crore is for the metro project." O ver 5 lakh people stand to benefit from the project, who for a long time have been demanding metro connectivity through Indirapuram, Vasundhara and Vaishali townships. Vats said, "In line with this, DMRC has also sent a proposal to the central govt for 16 metro corridors in the country, which include the 5km Noida Electronic City to Sahibabad metro corridor. We think that makes a strong case in favour of the said project because not only will it provide much-needed connectivity with Noida, but the corridor will also serve as an extended arm of the Namo Bharat corridor, which passes through Sahibabad. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo " As for alignment, the 5km route from Noida Electronic City metro station will have five stations on an elevated platform, which include Vaibhav Khand, DPS Indirapuram and Shakti Khand stations along CISF road, which falls under Indirapuram township. From Kanawani culvert, the route will enter Vasundhara and from passing through Vasundhara, it will end at Sahibabad. An additional two stations — Vasundhara Sector 5 and Sahibabad stations — will cater to the Vasundhara and Vaishali commuters. In the pipeline since 2018, Noida Electronic City to Sahibabad metro corridor could not take off in all these years due to a lack of funds. GDA, in the last seven years, suggested funding patterns, including the creation of a special purpose vehicle (SPV) and urging the central and state govt to fund the project, but all were turned down. In 2018, when the DPR was made, the cost of the project was estimated to be Rs 1,517 crore, which has now increased to Rs 1,873 crore. In a survey conducted last year, the land requirement for the proposed corridor will be 26,691 sqm, of which 7,690 sqm will be private land, which alone will cost Rs 223 crore. The Finance Commission, established under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution, is a constitutional body that recommends the distribution of tax revenues between the central and state govts every five years. Ghaziabad, like other districts, has been receiving grants annually.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Time of India
Boy kills friend for ransom in Bokaro, arrested
1 2 Bokaro: A boy, linked to criminals and desperate to get easy money, kidnapped his school friend but later murdered him in a manner so brutal that even police were left stunned. The gruesome crime took place in the Gamen Colony area under the city police station on Thursday. The accused, identified as Aman Kumar Vats, (19), has been arrested. According to police, Vats lured his schoolmate, 19-year-old Debashish Kumar, to a rented house after calling him out of his house. Vats then made Kumar consume a large amount of alcohol. Once Kumar lost consciousness, Vats tied Kumar's hands and feet, recorded a video from the victim's mobile phone, and sent it to his family with a ransom demand of Rs 25 lakh. Later, Vats got scared of being identified and killed Kumar by strangling him. To hide evidence, he buried the body in a tank of the courtyard of the rented house, covered it with soil, and planted a sapling over it to conceal the crime. Police were alerted after the ransom video was shared by Kumar's family. Using mobile surveillance, they quickly tracked and arrested Vats. Bokaro SP Harvinder Singh confirmed Vat's confession to killing his friend. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Simple. Clean. Solitaire Play Solitaire Download Undo "Based on his statement, we police recovered an iron rod used to dig the grave, as well as the victim's clothes, slippers and liquor bottles from the crime scene," Singh said. Both the accused and the victim were former students of a private and had passed their intermediate exams in 2024. Kumar was preparing for engineering entrance exams while living with his maternal uncle Om Prakash in Sector 3C. His father works in a private company in Odisha. Meanwhile, Vats is a resident of Sector 12A, and his father is employed with the ESL Steel Plant. Kumar's maternal uncle Om Prakash said, "Kumar had left home on June 10 around 2 pm after receiving a call from a friend. His phone was unreachable after that. We registered a missing report on June 11 and later that evening, we received the ransom video. The response by the police led to the recovery of the body and the arrest of Vats." He added, "I believe that such a big crime is not committed by a single youth, police should find the others, too." Preliminary investigations revealed Vats' links with cybercriminals. He had allegedly rented out his bank account to a fraudster, who transferred Rs 11 lakh fraudulently into it. After the account was frozen following a cybercrime by Madhya Pradesh police, Vats was desperate for money, prompting him to commit the heinous crime. Police have seized three mobile phones, an Airtel 4G SIM card, and a 32 GB SanDisk memory card from Vat's possession. Further investigations were underway to identify if Vats had any other accomplices in the crime, the SP added.. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Ghaziabad: GDA makes a digital ‘PAHAL' with first e-allotment letter for ₹1.3 crore plot
GHAZIABAD : In a shift toward paperless, contact-free transactions, Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) issued its first fully online allotment letter this week, marking the official rollout of PAHAL (Public Access for Housing and Allotment Login), a platform designed to bring property-related services under one digital umbrella. The move places GDA among the first urban authorities in UP to adopt a comprehensive online property allotment system. "At every stage, we have worked to reduce human intervention," GDA vice chairperson Atul Vats said. "PAHAL is one of the most transformative tools we've implemented so far. On Tuesday, the first allottee was able to complete the entire process online without having to visit our office even once." The allottee, who booked a 165 sqm commercial plot in the Indraprastha Housing Scheme for Rs 1.3 crore, received the official allotment letter via email — a process that would earlier have taken months of in-person visits and manual paperwork. The PAHAL portal allows users to pay property dues, verify and view property details, download allotment letters, apply for mutation, and complete allotment registration online. It is also equipped to provide automated updates and reminders for due payments, helping property owners avoid fines and delays. Before the digital shift, accessing property records meant navigating stacks of physical files, outdated maps and layers of bureaucracy. The process of compiling and verifying data for a single locality could stretch to seven months. PAHAL now offers instant access to this information, greatly reducing turnaround time and improving transparency. Internally, GDA has also moved toward a paperless workflow through the e-office system. Earlier, a file concerning engineering or civic planning would pass physically from a junior engineer to an assistant engineer, onward to a nodal officer, and finally to the chief engineer. Now, all such processes are handled digitally, streamlining interdepartmental coordination and eliminating bureaucratic delays. In another consumer-centric reform, GDA has introduced a slot-booking system for property registration, mirroring models used in passport and driving licence services. Applicants can choose their preferred date and time through the GDA portal. A checklist guides them through the necessary documents, and once scheduled, registry officials will be ready to process the transaction at the appointed time, eliminating long waits and reducing congestion at the office. "With PAHAL, we are offering a modern, transparent, and citizen-friendly experience," Vats said. "It's not just about convenience; it's about accountability and efficiency."
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
GDA makes a digital ‘PAHAL' with first e-allotment letter for 1.3cr plot
Ghaziabad: In a shift toward paperless, contact-free transactions, Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) issued its first fully online allotment letter this week, marking the official rollout of PAHAL (Public Access for Housing and Allotment Login), a platform designed to bring property-related services under one digital umbrella. The move places GDA among the first urban authorities in UP to adopt a comprehensive online property allotment system. "At every stage, we have worked to reduce human intervention," GDA vice chairperson Atul Vats said. "PAHAL is one of the most transformative tools we've implemented so far. On Tuesday, the first allottee was able to complete the entire process online without having to visit our office even once." The allottee, who booked a 165 sqm commercial plot in the Indraprastha Housing Scheme for Rs 1.3 crore, received the official allotment letter via email — a process that would earlier have taken months of in-person visits and manual paperwork. The PAHAL portal allows users to pay property dues, verify and view property details, download allotment letters, apply for mutation, and complete allotment registration online. It is also equipped to provide automated updates and reminders for due payments, helping property owners avoid fines and delays. Before the digital shift, accessing property records meant navigating stacks of physical files, outdated maps and layers of bureaucracy. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The process of compiling and verifying data for a single locality could stretch to seven months. PAHAL now offers instant access to this information, greatly reducing turnaround time and improving transparency. Internally, GDA has also moved toward a paperless workflow through the e-office system. Earlier, a file concerning engineering or civic planning would pass physically from a junior engineer to an assistant engineer, onward to a nodal officer, and finally to the chief engineer. Now, all such processes are handled digitally, streamlining interdepartmental coordination and eliminating bureaucratic delays. In another consumer-centric reform, GDA has introduced a slot-booking system for property registration, mirroring models used in passport and driving licence services. Applicants can choose their preferred date and time through the GDA portal. A checklist guides them through the necessary documents, and once scheduled, registry officials will be ready to process the transaction at the appointed time, eliminating long waits and reducing congestion at the office. "With PAHAL, we are offering a modern, transparent, and citizen-friendly experience," Vats said. "It's not just about convenience; it's about accountability and efficiency."
