Jalandhar, June 7, 2013:  The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a chargesheet against 13 accused persons in the court of Special Judicial magistrate, CBI cases, Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) in a case relating to the alleged murder of Ziaul Haque, then DSP and Circle Officer of Kunda, Pratapgarh (Uttar Pradesh). Twelve persons all residents of Balipur, District Pratapgarh (Uttar Pradesh) have been chargesheeted U/s 147, 148, 302, 323, 332, 353, 201, 506 IPC r/w 149 IPC and Section 27 of Arms Act for their alleged role in the assault and murder of DSP Ziaul Haque, the then Circle Officer, Kunda, District Pratapgarh and assault on the police party led by him. One more person has been charge seethed U/s 201 IPC for destroying evidene.

This was stated by the spokesperson of the CBI today. He said  the investigation revealed that the then CO, Kunda had gone to the house of Nanhe Yadav, then Pradhan of Balipur District Pratapgarh in order to deal with law and order situation arising out of the murder of Nanhe Yadav. The family members and supporters of Nanhe Yadav led by his brother Suresh Yadav (since dead) allegedly assaulted the then CO and the other three police officials accompanying him. The then CO was caught and brutally assaulted by the accused persons but the three other police officials managed to escape. During the scuffle, Suresh Yadav sustained gunshot injuries from his own DBBL gun with which he was hitting the then CO, Kunda while the accused persons named in chargesheet assaulted and allegedly killed Ziaul Haque, the then CO, Kunda.

He said that  further investigation into  other aspects including the role of other suspects/ FIR named accused is in progress u/s 173 (8) Cr.P.C.

CBI had also registered four cases relating to murder of three persons, including Ziaul Haque, then Deputy Superintendent of Police of Uttar Pradesh and two other persons, namely  Nanhe Yadav and his brother  Suresh Yadav, both of District Pratapgarh (UP) in separate incidents on March 2, 2013 on the request of UP Govt. and after Notification by Govt. of India. CBI has taken of the investigation of these cases which were earlier registered by Uttar Pradesh Police.

He said that  the investigation into  alleged murder of Suresh Yadav, brother of Nanhe Yadav has also been completed. A closure report has been filed as it emerged during investigation that Suresh Yadav had died after sustaining fire arm injuries from his own DBBL gun

The spokesperson said that twelve  alleged accused persons  (i) PhulchandYadav, (ii) PawanYadav, (iii) YogenderYadav @ Bablu, (iv) RaghuvenderYadav @ Dablu, (v) ManjeetYadav, (vi) GhanshayamYadav, (vii)  Ram LakhanGautam, (viii) ChhoteLalYadav, (ix) Ram Ashre @ Panne, (x) MunnaLal Patel, (xi) Shiv Ram Passi and (xii) JagatBahadur Pal @ Bulle Pal, all R/o Balipur, District Pratapgarh were chargesheeted.

He said,One more accused charge sheeted Sudhir Yadav U/s 201 IPC for destroying evidence.

The public is reminded that the above findings are based on the investigation done by CBI and evidence collected by it.  Under the Indian Law, the accused are presumed to be innocent till their guilt is finally established after a fair trial, the release said.

Jalandhar, June 7, 2013: The Designated Court has convicted  Ram Badan Singh, the then Senior Treasury Officer(Accounts), BSNL office, Bihar Sharif in a disproportionate assets case and sentenced him to undergo five years rigorous imprisonment U/s 13(1)(e) r/w 13(2) of PC Act, 1988 with a fine of Rs. 4,00,000.

CBI had registered a case on February 10, 2004, on the complaint from Bihar Telecom Circle against  Ram Badan Singh, then Sr. Treasury Officer Accounts (T), Bihar Sharif.  It was alleged that he misappropriated approximately Rs.31 lakh of telecom revenue collected in Bihar Sharif.  During investigation of this case, disproportionate assets possessed by accused Ram Badan Singh were unearthed.

The investigation revealed that the accused  Ram Badan Singh,   the then Sr. T.O.A., BSNL office, Bihar Sharif amassed the movable as well as immovable assets to the tune of more than Rs 14,35,315 which were disproportionate to his known sources of his income to the tune of about Rs 6,00,000.

After investigation, CBI filed chargesheet on November 30, 2004 in the CBI Court.

The Trial Court found the accused guilty and convicted him.

Ferozepur, June 7, 2013: A mixture of Mughal’s  Empire British India and Vastu Kala based, artistically constructed clock tower in the centre of the city Fazilka, known as Bangla in old times has turned 74 years old June 6.  The construction of 95 feet high monument was started in 1936 and completed on June 6, 1939.  The original  name of this historical building is Ram Narayan Ghantaghar which was dedicated to the public by Seth Shopat Rai Pediwal RAi Sahib Madan Gopal Pediwal.  It was inaugurated by the then Deputy Commissioner, M.R.Sachdeva and the function was presided over by ICS Commissioner, Jalandhar Division, MA PCS.  At that time, SDM was Rai Sahib Lila Dhar Vidhyadhar and Municipal Council President, Seth Shyopat Rai.

The Ghantaghar (Clock Tower) has four gates on all the directions and the inauguration board is also in four languages.  It has 82 stairs to reach to the top and there is a clock on all the four sides having the machine in the centre.  It has an important place in the development of the Fazilka city.  The successful agitation to form the Fazilka as district headquarters was also started from this place.  More-over, it is a witness to all revolutions and struggles for the welfare of the city.  Its photo is also having a place in the Punjab Assembly Art Gallery.  The Municipal Council is spending a lot of money to keep beatify this monument by maintaining it from time to time and this high rising monument keeps the morale of the citizens high.  But the people of the city are not taking care of its cleanliness.  Some citizens misuse the building, in the shadow of darkness, which gives a foul smell and certain social organizations deface the building by pasting the handbills on the walls. 

On its 74th birthday, the citizens of Fazilka salute to its founders and congratulate the Municipal Council to look after for its maintenance.

Ludhiana, June 8, 2013: Plenty of Amaltas trees are visible in the PAU, Ludhiana Campus. These trees give a new look and grace to the whole campus. The whole environment looks full of fragrance. This tree is seen with small and medium size.

According to available information, the botanical name of Amaltas tree is “Cassia fistula”. This tree is generally evergreen. It grows up to a height of 24 meters.

Amaltas tree is commonly found in the southern and central parts across the country. It is also available in the Gangetic valley.

People also call this tree as “golden shower”.

This tree is called Amaltas in Hindi. In Sanskrit, it is called as “aragvadha”. The flowers of this tree are bright yellow in colour. This is why it is called in English as “golden shower”.

Flowers of this tree bloom from the months of April till October.

The fruits of this tree are ripe from the months of December till April.

It is believed that the dried pulp and pods of Amaltas are considered precious for their laxative properties. The extraction of the pods is prescribed for common fever and pneumonia. Swelled neck as a result of severe cold can be treated by applying heated pods. The pulp is regarded as a safe purgative, highly recommended for children and pregnant women to relieve liver upsets and biliousness. It has many more qualities. Besides many other things, it is also used for the treatment of black water fever, malaria, leprosy, diabetes and abdominal obstructions. It is used for the treatment of diseases of the skin like leucoderma and eczema. (However, it is advised here that always get a prior consultation from a doctor before making use of any such thing). On the other hand, a few other people say that these trees are only ornamental ones.

Therefore, there is a dire need of carrying out thorough and proper research in the medicinal qualities of Amaltas trees. A proper and thorough research will lead to many revelations, many people say.

During a visit to PAU Campus, one finds this tree at many locations, including near to Home Science Department, rear side of Engineering College, Boys’ Hostel and Girls’ Hostel. Amaltas trees are also seen grown in a few other premises such as New Rose Garden, Government College for Girls and Government College for Boys, and Leisure Valley in the Ludhiana city.

Ladakh, June 8, 2013: The land of high passes and worldwide acclaimed for its scenic beauty, rich culture, calmness and heritage is no doubt an ultimate tourism destination in this part of the world, but very few know about the fact that Leh is the largest district of India covering almost more than half the area of Jammu and Kashmir, of which it is the eastern part.

Considered a heaven for adventure tourism this region behold few of the finest places one could ever imagine to witness. While most of us are quite familiar with Pangong lake, magnetic hill and Nubra valley but Ladakh certainly has much more to offer. For instance the breathtaking ‘Khardungla Pass’ which is the ‘World’s highest motor able road, making you feel at the top of the world.  

While it is bounded by two mighty mountain ranges, making it a popular place for adventure tourism, the well-preserved Tibetan-Buddhist culture makes it even more attractive and spiritual state. Among the most popular places of spiritual tourism interest include monasteries like Hemis, Thiksey, Shey, Alchi and Likir. Shanti Stupa and Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre are other few attractions in Leh.

Talking of spirituality a very astonishing fact pops out in this valley. Ladakh which is hub of Buddhism has a Gurudwara with very prominent historic significance. The Pathar Sahib Gurudwara which is 25 km from Leh Falls between Leh and Nimu en route. It is said that Guru Nanak Dev himself once came there and freed the people of that area from the wrath of a demon. The Gurudwara is not much far from the famous ‘Magnetic Hill’.

Many people visit Ladakh looking for an encounter and experience with Buddha Dhamma, its monks, nuns and monasteries. But for those yearning for a still deeper and meaningful understanding of the Buddha Dhamma, language and cultural difference presents a serious challenge. Most seekers, having arrived in Leh, find it difficult to locate suitable English speaking Dhamma and meditation teachers. Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC) is one the few centers in Ladakh offering regular Dhamma talks, meditation courses, and books - literature on meditation, religion and yoga in English language.

Ferozepur, June 8, 2013: An incident of kidnapping of three-and-half-year old boy, Gurmilap, of Feozepur who had gone alongwith his parents to pay obeisance was allegedly abducted from the Golden Temple Complex on the intervening night on Friday-Saturday while they were sleeping.

As per the sources, matter was taken up with the SGPC office and the kidnapping has been caught on CCTV Camera and the police have come into action trace the child besides stepping of security in the complex.

As per the footage coverage, two women and two men had abducted the child.

According to Manjit Singh father of the boy, who runs an electrical shop in Ferozepur City, had no rivalry with anyone and does not suspect anyone.

Kotwali Police Station at Amritsar, have registered a case in this regard.

Further police investigation is in progress. 

Ludhiana, June 9, 2013: An unfortunate incident of abduction of three-and-half-year old boy, Gurmilap, of Feozepur had occurred in the premises of Golden Temple Complex at Amritsar on the intervening night on Friday-Saturday.

The boy was abducted while he alongwith his parents was asleep.

The kidnapping of minor boy was recorded in CCTV camera (please watch a video clip with this story).

For more details, click on:

FEOZEPUR boy abducted from Golden Temple Complex

Ludhiana, June 9, 2013: A sudden minor fire broke out on Sunday morning at the private residence of Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting (Independent Charge) Manish Tewari, on Pakhowal Road, here.
As per the available information, the cause of fire was short circuit in the wires of an air-conditioner and a printer.
A fire tender was rushed immediately. The fire was extinguished within a few minutes.
Further details are awaited.
 

Ferozepur, June 10, 2013:  On Indo-Pak Border at BOP HK Tower, 143 BSF Bn have recovered 1 Kg heroin having international value of Rs.5 crore.

According to available information, BSF, on a tip-off that Pakistani smugglers are dispatching the consignment of heroin, under the supervision of  CO PK Rathore, 5 packets of heroine were found on the border in Ferozepur Sector.

The delivery of the seized consignment was to be taken by smugglers on this side of the Border.

Ludhiana, June 10, 2013: The SAD (Delhi) president Paramjit Singh Sarna has said that the party would support the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) move to raise a memorial to the 1984 riots victims.

Interacting with the media persons here on Sunday, he added the SAD (Delhi) would support the move if the memorial was constructed outside Gurdwara Rakabganj Sahib in Delhi.

Saran accused that the SAD was merely playing politics by raking up the 1984 riots issue when parliamentary elections were due next year.

Jalandhar, June 10, 2013: A trekking expedition was flagged off, today from Amritsar.  This expedition will start from Uttarkashi and will be culminated at Gaurikund in the Garhwal Himalayas. The team comprises of two officers, three junior commissioned officers and ten other ranks.     

Armoured Regiment based in Amritsar launched a Trekking Expedition of epic proportions which would set a Benchmark for the environ as well as for other soldiers to emulate in future. Indian Army is known for its indomitable courage, passion, hope and resolve to protect and nurture our motherland. It has made great inroads into the domain of adventure activities be it conquering the “SAGARMATHA” or exploring the southernmost part of South Pole.

The expedition team will cover a distance of 152 Kms over a route that would take them over the Khatling Glacier at a height of 5,500 meters (16500 feet). The  Khatling  glacier is a  lateral  glacier, at the source  of  the river Bhilangana in the Garhwal Himalayas. The team is also enthusiastic about providing aid and succor to the locals, educating them to maintain eco balance and the importance of nation building by leading by example.

While addressing the august gathering, the Chief Guest, mentioned that the Regiment had carried out numerous adventure activities for its troops in the past ranging from an expedition to the Andamans, cycling expeditions in the Himalyas and treks to remote areas of Himachal Pradesh and Garhwal Himalayas. These expeditions were aimed at connecting to the nation, encouragement to the “Scholar Warriors” to seek greater glory and to explore the hidden marvels of bravery amongst themselves  and they have led to a perceptible impact on the espirit-de-corps and the ELAN  of the unit.

Jalandhar, June 10, 2013: The Special Judge, CBI cases, Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) has convicted Gunraj Ram, the then Branch Manager, Central Bank of India, Barkoda Branch, District Shahdol (M.P.) and a private person,  Hanuman Prasad Tiwari in a bribery case.  Gunraj Ram was sentenced to undergo two years Rigorous Imprisonment with fine of Rs.11,000 and Hanuman Prasad Tiwari, who was acting as a tout of accused public servant, was also sentenced to undergo two years Rigorous Imprisonment with fine of Rs 1,000.

A chargesheet was filed by CBI before the Special Judge, CBI Cases, Jabalpur on 28.06.2010 under section 120-B IPC and 7 & 13(2) r/w 13(1) (d) of PC Act, 1988, alleging that accused Gunraj Ram, Branch Manager, Central Bank of India, Barkoda Branch, District Shahdol (M.P.) and  Hanuman Prasad Tiwari, a contractual teacher, entered into a criminal conspiracy with each other. In pursuance thereof, on July 25, 2009, the accused demanded a bribe amount of Rs 3,500 from the complainant for sanctioning and disbursement of KCC loan amounting to Rs 35,000 in the name of complainant’s mother. Hanuman Prasad Tiwari was caught red handed by CBI on July 29, 2009 while demanding and accepting a part bribe amount of Rs. 2000 from the complainant and Gunraj Ram was caught red handed while accepting the said bribe amount from Hanuman Prasad Tiwari.

The Trial Court found both the accused guilty and convicted them.

Trombay, (Mumbai), June 10: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today envisaged technical support from Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) to explore an eco-friendly and time tested technology for the eradication of heavy metals like uranium completely from the ground water in the state.

The Chief Minister led a team of eminent experts and senior officers of the state administration which called on the top brass of the BARC, here this morning.

Badal during marathon discussions with the scientists of BARC asked them to intensify their research work by making optimum utilisation of their unbounded talent and vast experience to serve the ailing humanity through their recommendations to the state government for adopting an advanced, viable and eco-friendly technology for extraction of uranium content present in the ground water efficaciously. He offered to initiate a joint programme in this regard so as to tackle the menace of contaminated ground water effectively.

Lauding the role of BARC in the development of the Country through sustained peaceful applications of nuclear energy, the Chief Minister said that the need of the hour was to step up the nuclear research to strengthen the core sectors of health and agriculture, with a special focus to address the grave issue of unhygienic ground water, which had become hazardous to the very health of the inhabitants in southern Punjab as the majority of them were inflicted with the deadly diseases like Cancer.

On the occasion, the Punjab Water Supply and Sanitation Department through a power point presentation highlighted the present scenario of the polluted ground water in the state besides the unique initiatives taken by the state government to combat this serious problem. It was informed that the state government had installed as many as 1811 big RO systems especially in the affected rural areas to provide potable water to the public at an affordable cost of 10 paisa per litre. Extraction of heavy metals like uranium needed far more advanced, economical and eco-friendly technologies with waste water management facility as the reject water (residue) of ROs was again absorbed into the earth thereby keeping the situation of  contaminated water unchanged and therefore a permanent and sustainable solution to this problem was warranted on the priority.

It may be recalled that the state government had also established a prestigious Regional Advanced Water Testing Laboratory at a cost Rs. 5 crore in Mohali with the technical support of BARC and it would be soon made operational. This was the country’s second such laboratory after Mumbai, which would cater to the needs of water sample testing of the northern region.

On the occasion, the Chief Minister sought co-operation and technical support from BARC to run and maintain the Mohali based Water Testing Laboratory with their proven track of expertise and rich experience. Badal evinced keen interest in various sections of the BARC multi-disciplinary nuclear research centre- equipped with an extensive infrastructure for advanced research and development in the field of nuclear science, health care, power generation, engineering and other related sectors.

Meanwhile, the scientists of BARC apprised the Chief Minister about the core mandate of the centre for sustaining the peaceful applications of nuclear energy, primarily for power generation. It was also informed that the entire research of BARC was focused on the development of industrial, agricultural and medicine sectors. Presently, the BARC operates a number of ‘Research Reactors’ across the country. They also briefed Badal about different aspects of nuclear power generation and the utility of isotopes.

Badal also shared his concern for the depleting ground water table due to excessive sowing of paddy, in the state which was a water intensive crop and now made the situation of ground water far more deplorable. The Chief Minister added that their government had prepared a comprehensive crop diversification plan to check the water depletion effectively on one hand and strengthen the agro-economy of the state on the other. He solicited BARC’s enormous support to help the state in suggesting ways and means in this regard and offered fulsome co-operation to establish a Sub-station in Punjab to provide vital inputs and logistic support to the state in this regard. He said that the state government would provide the requisite land for the centre to be set up as a joint venture. 

Assuring technical support and co-operation to the Chief Minister in pursuing his initiatives for the supply of potable drinking water, checking the contamination of ground water and recharging the falling water table, the BARC Director Dr. Sekhar Basu said that his team would soon chalk out a comprehensive and time bound action plan in this regard for which he would soon send a team of scientists to visit Punjab for the collection of relevant data on the basis of which the centre would give its recommendations for the early resolution of these vexed issues relating to the health of the human beings besides putting the state’s Agricultural economy on strong pedestal.  

The Chief Minister was accompanied by Advisor on Health and Medical Education and Research Dr. KK Talwar, Principal Secretary Health and Medical Education Vini Mahajan, Special Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Gaggandip Singh Brar, Chief Technical Coordinator, Department of Water supply and Sanitation SR Aggarwal and Chief Engineer Water supply and Sanitation AK Soni. The scientists of BARC who participated in discussions included Dr. SK Apte, Manjit Singh, Dr. N Ramamoorthy, Dr. Gursharan Singh, Dr. SS Bajaj and Dr. PK Tewari besides, Joint Secretary (BS) DAE New Delhi KAP Sinha

Dharamsala, June 11, 2013: Due to an interaction between mid tropospheric westerly trough with south easterlies over Western Himalayan region, Himachal is under the cover of wide spread rain in almost all the places of the state.

According to the reports of the metrological department of the state during last 24 hours Jogindernagar in Mandi district was the wettest place which got 89 mm of rain followed by 68 mm at Dharamsala.

The other places, which had rain, are Sunni Bhajji-40, Pandoh-32, Kufri-12, Sundernagar and Mandi-11 each, Jubbar Hatti and Rampur-7 each, Manali and Seobagh-6 mm each.

Met Department has predicted rain/thundershowers at many places of the state in next five days too.

There was no appreciable change in Maximum and Minimum temperatures in last 24 hours.

The Lowest temperature was recorded 16 degree Celsius at Keylong and  Highest at Una  of 40.4 degree Celsius.

Mumbai, June 11, 2013: In a bid to provide the best Healthcare and diagnostic facilities to the Cancer patients across the state, the Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today sought all possible assistance and co-operation from the Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) for imparting training in Oncology to the Doctors and Paramedics to update their skills on one hand and to strengthen the Human Resource Potential in Medical and Research on the other.
During an interactive session with the Doctors of the TMC here today, the Chief Minister emphasised on the need to initiate a six months oncology training program for the Doctors and Para Medics of the Government Medical Colleges & Hospitals and the state’s Health Department under the auspices of TMC. He apprised the team of TMC Doctors that the services of Doctors and paramedics after duly trained by them especially in the field of Oncology would be optimally utilised in the upcoming state-of-the-art Cancer treatment centres at Patiala, Amritsar, Faridkot, Bhatinda, Mohali and Sangrur.
The Chief Minister assured that the state would provide the requisite manpower available in terms of the Doctors, Nurses and Technicians to run this program efficiently in Punjab but asked TMC to take care of their training  with a view to deliver a quality service, so that the mission of the State Government to provide best cancer treatment especially to the poor patients of the state could be fulfilled in true spirit.
In order to motivate the nurses and other technical staff to undergo this special training, a team of the TMC would soon visit the state to explore and plan for the future. He reiterated that the state government would ensure that after getting this specialised training, the staff must be duly assigned the job in the oncology wings of the state hospitals.
The Chief Minister also informed that the state government has sanctioned new posts of the specialists (Doctors) and the process of recruitment by the Health department was in pipeline. Badal asked the TMC experts to chalk out a plan to provide specific training to the Doctors also, for the upcoming ultra-modern Radiotherapy Hospitals in the state. He also assured the TMC experts that the Punjab government would provide boarding and lodging facilities to them in Mohali, Sangrur and other places where they wish to organise state’s oncology program.
Underlining the need for imparting cost effective Health care facilities to the people, the Chief Minister said that in order to provide uniform Health services to the people, the concept of Human Resource Development should be given paramount importance besides progressing it at the local level. Badal also asked the TMC to adopt the Bathinda hospital, which was well equipped with the ultra-modern infrastructure adding he also impressed upon them to develop similar Radio therapy institute at Patiala too.
Meanwhile the TMC Director Dr. RA Badwe assured the Chief Minister that he would soon depute a high level team to visit Bathinda and Patiala for chalking out the program as per his wishes. He also apprised the Chief Minister that the TMC would soon open a state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Hospital at a cost of Rs. 22 crore in Sangrur, which would be equipped with the ultra-modern machines. TMC had already started the process for setting up this hospital but the requisite permission from the Union government was still awaited, added Badwe.
It may be recalled here that the state government had already allotted a chunk of land for this purpose. The institute would commence the services in the field of Radiology besides latest techniques of Chemotherapy within next six months while the entire institute would be made operational within next two years.
On occasion the Chief Minister also visited the wards and various wings of the TMC where he was briefed about the latest techniques and machines being used for the treatment of the cancer. He visited the units of Radiation Oncology Treatment and Image Guided Radiotherapy system also and evinced keen interest in the online registration of the patients and online record keeping system of the centre. He also visited the dispensary, where the patients could avail medicines at much lower cost than available in the market on the basis of newly introduced online prescription by the TMC.
On the occasion, the TMC doctors through power point presentations informed the Chief Minister about various activities and effective treatment delivery system for the patients inflicted with different types of cancer.
The Chief Minister was accompanied by Advisor on Health and Medical Education and Research Dr. KK Talwar, Principal Secretary Health and Medical Education Vini Mahajan, Special Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Gaggandip Singh Brar besides the TMC team of Doctors and medical specialists including Dr. RA Badwe, Dr Ambumani, Dr AK Decrouz, Dr K Sharma, Dr Ramesh Ashopa and Dr Bhawna.

For alleged irregularities in coal block allocation and misrepresentation of facts

Jalandhar, June 11, 2013: The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case U/s 120-B r/w 420 of IPC and 13(1) (d) of PC Act against the then Minister of State for Coal; Director of a Steel Company; four Delhi based private firms; one Hyderabad based private firm and others, in relation to alleged irregularities in allocation of Amarkonda Murgadangal coal block in the State of Jharkhand.

This was stated bythe spokes person of the CBI (HQ) New Delhi, It is alleged that two Steel and Iron companies based in Delhi misrepresented facts to get coal blocks. Also, there was alleged investment in a Hyderabad based firm from the group of companies based at Delhi.

Searches are being conducted today at 19 locations in Delhi and Hyderabad in connection with the case.

A preliminary enquiry to examine the irregularities in allocation of coal blocks during the period 2006-2009 was registered on reference of CVC in June 2012. Earlier CBI had registered 12 cases in the allocations so far.

Further investigation is continuing.

Jalandhar, June 12, 2013: The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested  Prabhakar Jina, a Law Officer of Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), Kolkata for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs.25,000 from the complainant (A Panel Advocate of DVC appearing in the Supreme  Court).

A case was registered U/s 7 of the PC Act, 1988 against the Law Officer, Damodar Valley Corporation Head Quarters, Kolkata for allegedly demanding around 20% bribe for processing the complainant’s pending bills amounting to more than  Rs.15 lakh.

CBI laid a trap and the Law Officer was caught red handed in his office chamber while demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs.25,000 from the complainant.

The arrested accused is being produced today before the Designated Court at Kolkata.

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Jalandhar, June 13, 2013: The Special Judge, CBI Cases, Pune (Maharashtra) has convicted  Manish Nadkar, the then Income Tax Officer, Ward D-3, Pune for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs. 1 lakh and sentenced him to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a fine of Rs.20,000.

A charge sheet was filed by CBI, before the Special Judge, CBI Cases, at Pune on 29.06.2005 u/s 7 and Sec.13 (2) r/w Sec.13(1)(d) of P.C Act, 1988, alleging that the accused while working as Income Tax Officer in D-3 Ward at Pune demanded bribe of Rs. 1 lakh from the complainant for showing favour in the Assessment proceedings of I.T Return for AY 2002-2003.The CBI sleuths  caught red handed the ITO while demanding and accepting bribe of Rs. 1 lakh from the complainant.

The Trial Court found the accused guilty and convicted him.