Odisha ‘skeleton’ controversy: Bank says man was drunk, ‘created disturbing situation’ india news
Amid reports alleging misconduct by bank officials, the bank issued a clarification on the incident at the Malliposi branch of Odisha Grameena Bank, a sponsored regional rural bank.“Contrary to some media reports, bank officials did not demand the physical presence of the deceased customer for withdrawal,” the statement said, adding that procedures were followed in line with banking regulations.According to the bank, a person named Jitu Munda had approached the branch to withdraw funds from the account held in the name of his sister Kalara Munda. Officials informed them that third party withdrawals were not allowed without proper authorization. When he said the account holder was dead, the branch manager explained that claims could be settled only on submission of valid documents including death certificate.The bank further said that the man, “who was in an inebriated condition, became rowdy and later returned with human remains, allegedly taken out after being buried a few days ago, placed them in front of the branch and claimed to be his sister and demanded to withdraw money from her account”. It described the situation as “extremely worrying” and said local police were immediately informed.After information from bank employees, police reached the spot. The man later removed the remains and reburied them after discussions with authorities.Presenting its assessment on the episode, the bank said that the incident occurred due to lack of awareness about the claim settlement process and the refusal of the individual to accept the procedures explained to him. It said there were “no cases of any harassment” and that the intention was to protect account holders’ money.“The bank is in constant coordination with local authorities for the issuance of death certificates. The claims will be settled on priority basis once the death certificate is submitted,” the statement said.The incident occurred around 1 pm in Mallipasi village under Patna police station limits in Keonjhar district, and caused brief panic among bank employees and customers before police intervened.
33 करोड़ रुपए की किताबें, लेकिन फायदा कितना? पूर्वांचल विश्वविद्यालय पर उठे बड़े सवाल, कुलपति का चौंकाने वाला जवाब
जौनपुर समाचार: उत्तर प्रदेश के जौनपुर स्थित वीर बहादुर सिंह पूर्वांचल विश्वविद्यालय की विवेकानन्द सेंट्रल लाइब्रेरी को लेकर बड़ा विवाद सामने आया है। 2017 से 2022 के बीच 33 करोड़ रुपये से ज्यादा की वित्तीय अनियमितता के आरोप लगे हैं. इस मामले से शिक्षा जगत में हड़कंप मच गया है. शिकायत मिलने के बाद राजभवन ने यूनिवर्सिटी से जवाब मांगा है. आरोप है कि ई-संसाधनों पर करोड़ों रुपये खर्च किये गये, लेकिन इसका लाभ छात्रों को नहीं मिला. वहीं, यूनिवर्सिटी प्रशासन का कहना है कि बिना जांच के कुछ भी कहना ठीक नहीं होगा और मामले की जांच चल रही है.
33 करोड़ रुपये से अधिक के खर्च पर उठे सवाल
पूरा मामला पूर्वांचल विश्वविद्यालय के विवेकानन्द सेंट्रल लाइब्रेरी से जुड़ा है. आरोप है कि पांच साल में पाठ्य पुस्तकों, संदर्भ पुस्तकों, ऑफलाइन जर्नल और ई-संसाधनों पर 33 करोड़ 29 लाख 27 हजार 437 रुपये खर्च किये गये. इतनी बड़ी रकम खर्च करने के बाद भी इसका सही इस्तेमाल हुआ या नहीं, इस पर कई सवाल उठ रहे हैं.
ई-संसाधन का उपयोग नहीं करने का आरोप
शिकायतकर्ता अजय सिंह का कहना है कि ई-संसाधनों पर खर्च किए गए करोड़ों रुपये का आज तक उपयोग नहीं किया गया। उनका आरोप है कि छात्रों को इन डिजिटल सुविधाओं तक पहुंच नहीं दी गई। इसे लेकर उन्होंने राजभवन में शिकायत दर्ज करायी, जिसके बाद विश्वविद्यालय से नौ बिंदुओं पर जवाब मांगा गया है.
2022 से चल रही जांच पर भी सवाल उठ रहे हैं
शिकायतकर्ता का कहना है कि इस मामले की 2022 से जांच चल रही है, लेकिन अब तक कोई ठोस कार्रवाई नहीं हुई है. उन्होंने आरोप लगाया कि राजभवन और विश्वविद्यालय मामले को दबाने की कोशिश कर रहे हैं और लीपापोती की जा रही है.
कुलपति ने दी सफाई
विश्वविद्यालय की कुलपति प्रो.वंदना सिंह ने कहा कि पुस्तकालय में पुस्तकें उपलब्ध हैं और छात्र उनका उपयोग भी कर रहे हैं। उन्होंने यह भी बताया कि यह खरीदारी प्रो. मानस पांडे के कार्यकाल में हुई थी, इसलिए उनसे भी रिपोर्ट मांगी गयी है. कुलपति के मुताबिक अब एक कमेटी बनाई जाएगी जो पूरे मामले की जांच करेगी. जब तक जांच पूरी नहीं हो जाती, तब तक किसी नतीजे पर पहुंचना ठीक नहीं होगा.
आगे क्या होगा?
अब सबकी निगाहें जांच रिपोर्ट पर टिकी हैं. अगर आरोप सही साबित हुए तो यह मामला शिक्षा क्षेत्र में बड़ा घोटाला बन सकता है. फिलहाल यूनिवर्सिटी प्रशासन और राजभवन इस मामले की जांच में जुटा है और उम्मीद है कि जल्द ही सच्चाई सामने आ जाएगी.
Lakshmi Niwas achieves 100 episode success; Stars thank fans for all the support
Family serial Lakshmi Niwas has successfully completed 100 episodes, which is definitely a big achievement for the show. It first aired on 12 January 2026 and since then, it has won many hearts for its emotional storyline and the story of a middle-class Indian family that revolves around their dreams and emotions.The story talks about Lakshmi and Srinivas, who have been living with their family and their goals and ambitions ahead of them for many years, but now the time has come for them to fulfill their dream of building a house in their old age.The show has received amazing reviews from the audience and is loved by all for its real-time emotions and amazing casting which includes actors like Manasi Joshi Roy and. Rajendra Chawla In lead roles. After completing his 100 episodes, he thanked his viewers for the love and support given to him.Rajendra Chawla, playing the role of Srinivas, says, “Reaching 100 episodes of Lakshmi Nivas is really special. The love and engagement that the audience has shown towards our story means everything to us. Playing Srinivas has been an emotional journey, and I am grateful to be a part of a show that reflects real-life struggles and aspirations. We hope the journey continues to touch hearts as it moves forward.”Manasi Joshi Roy, who plays Lakshmi, says, “Lakshmi’s strength doesn’t announce itself because it lives in her silences, in the choices she makes every day and in the dignity with which she holds her world together. She is, in many ways, the quintessential Indian woman. For me, the joy of playing Lakshmi is discovering those layers. And her monologues have been especially gratifying because they feel like windows into her soul. Where every word holds weight, truth and lived experience. It is extremely gratifying for me as an actor to play this title role.”Throughout its run so far, the show has consistently garnered a loyal audience, with viewers appreciating its simple yet powerful narrative that highlights the importance of values, resilience and family bonds.
$20,000 for green card: A California man posed as an ICE officer and duped immigrants seeking US citizenship
A California man posed as a US immigration officer to swindle huge sums of money from vulnerable immigrants. He pleaded guilty to multiple federal charges, NBC San Diego reports.David George Brand Jimenez, 55, admitted in a Los Angeles court this week that he impersonated a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent to defraud immigrants seeking legal status in the United States.Brand Jimenez targeted undocumented members of the Latino community, promising to help them secure work permits, legal residency and citizenship, and even green cards. Despite having no authority or ability to provide such services, they charged each victim between $10,000 and $20,000.According to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), he pleaded guilty to charges of mail fraud, wire fraud, identity theft and illegal use of government seals, as well as 10 counts of falsely impersonating a federal official. Sentencing is scheduled for July 16, and he could face up to 117 years in prison, as well as a $4 million fine and more than $152,000 in compensation to at least 25 victims.Brand Jimenez not only claimed to be an ICE agent, but also misrepresented himself as a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official. In some cases, he told victims he was a “G-18” officer, a position that does not exist. He never filed valid immigration applications on behalf of his victims. Instead, he created fake documents using their names along with forged Homeland Security symbols to make his claims appear genuine. In one instance, he even presented a fabricated order withholding deportation to make a victim believe they would not be deported.Despite paying large fees in hopes of securing a better future, the scheme left dozens of victims penniless and without any legal immigration benefits. This case is one of several frauds targeting immigrant communities, particularly those seeking legal pathways to live and work in the United States.
Sri Lanka Cricket Board resigns after government pressure for overhaul. cricket news
Sri Lanka cricket administration was plunged into fresh uncertainty on Tuesday when Sri Lanka Cricket’s executive committee resigned following government pressure to make way for a new leadership structure.According to officials, SLC president Shammi Silva called a special meeting to announce the resignation of the entire committee, despite 11 months remaining in his fourth two-year term.“The committee resigned to make way for an interim management team,” a board official told AFP on condition of anonymity. The new setup is expected to be led by a former investment banker who is also an opposition politician.The move comes after Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reportedly held discussions with Silva over the weekend regarding the restructuring of the board and the introduction of new governance.Governance concerns and previous ICC suspensionsSri Lanka Cricket, the country’s richest sports organization, has been accused of corruption and administrative mismanagement for a long time. The latest developments add to the ongoing investigation into its functioning.The International Cricket Council had suspended Sri Lanka’s membership in November 2023, citing political interference in board affairs – a rare but serious sanction. The suspension was lifted in January 2024 following assurances on autonomy, allowing Silva’s administration to return and remain in office.Sri Lanka’s struggles on the field have further compounded the crisis. The team recently suffered an early exit from the T20 World Cup, which it co-hosted with India, further intensifying calls for changes to the system.Silva had previously secured a fourth consecutive term unopposed, but the latest intervention signals a significant change in direction, with officials now pushing for reforms aimed at restoring credibility and stability to Sri Lankan cricket.
कोटद्वार: लैंसडाउन का नाम बदलने के विरोध में बाजार बंद, लोगों ने किया प्रदर्शन, रक्षा मंत्री को भेजा ज्ञापन – कोटद्वार समाचार लैंसडाउन का नाम बदलने के विरोध में बाजार बंद, लोग सड़कों पर उतरे प्रदर्शन
लैंसडाउन का नाम बदलने के प्रस्ताव के विरोध में मंगलवार सुबह से ही सभी व्यापारिक प्रतिष्ठान बंद रहे। व्यापार मंडल, होटल एसोसिएशन, नागरिक मंच ने गांधी चौक से कैंट बोर्ड कार्यालय तक जुलूस निकाला और प्रदर्शन किया। संगठनों की ओर से गांधी चौक पर एक जनसभा का आयोजन भी किया गया, जिसके बाद एसडीएम शालिनी मौर्य के माध्यम से रक्षा मंत्री राजनाथ सिंह को ज्ञापन भेजकर लैंसडाउन का नाम यथावत रखने की मांग की गई.
Foreign Ministry condemns Mali terror attacks, calls for regional stability. india news
New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday issued a statement condemning the “terrorist attacks” that took place at several places in Mali. “India strongly condemns the terrorist attacks targeting multiple locations in Mali. We express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and express our solidarity with the Government and people of Mali at this difficult time. We also express our sincere condolences on the death of General Sadio Camara, Mali’s Minister of Defense and Veterans Affairs, in the terrorist attack, the Foreign Ministry said in a press release. “India reiterates its firm commitment to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and supports efforts to ensure peace and stability in the region,” it said.Mali is battling its biggest coordinated terrorist attack in more than a decade, as al-Qaeda-linked groups and Tuareg separatists launched near-simultaneous attacks on key sites including Bamako’s airport, the Kati garrison city and several cities in the north and centre. The defense minister was reportedly killed in a car bomb attack, while rebels claimed control of the strategic northern town of Kidal. The attack signals a sharp deterioration in security despite Russian support for the military government, with rebels stepping up operations and state control weakening across the country.
आईपीएस अजय पाल के वीडियो पर भड़के अखिलेश यादव, सीएम योगी को घेरा, बोले- अब दिखाओ अपना जीरो टॉलरेंस.
पश्चिम बंगाल में चुनाव के दौरान एक वायरल वीडियो ने राजनीति गरमा दी है. यूपी कैडर के आईपीएस अधिकारी अजय पाल शर्मा पर टीएमसी उम्मीदवार को धमकी देने का आरोप लगा है. इस मामले ने अब राजनीतिक रूप ले लिया है. समाजवादी पार्टी के अध्यक्ष अखिलेश यादव ने इस घटना को लेकर भारतीय जनता पार्टी पर निशाना साधा है और अधिकारी के खिलाफ सख्त कार्रवाई की मांग की है. उनका कहना है कि यह मामला सीधे तौर पर मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ की छवि से जुड़ा है. वीडियो वायरल होने के बाद पूरे मामले पर बहस तेज हो गई है.
अखिलेश यादव ने उठाए बड़े सवाल
इस मुद्दे पर सपा अध्यक्ष अखिलेश यादव ने कड़ा रुख अपनाया है. उन्होंने कहा कि वायरल वीडियो से यूपी सरकार की छवि खराब हुई है. उन्होंने अधिकारी को सीएम योगी आदित्यनाथ से जोड़ते हुए कहा कि उनके खिलाफ की गई कार्रवाई से मुख्यमंत्री का रुख स्पष्ट हो जाएगा.
सोशल मीडिया पर पोस्ट कर साधा निशाना
अखिलेश यादव ने अपने एक्स अकाउंट पर लिखा कि बंगाल चुनाव के दौरान एक वरिष्ठ पुलिस अधिकारी का अश्लील वीडियो सामने आया है. उन्होंने कहा कि इससे यूपी के शासन-प्रशासन की छवि खराब हुई है और बीजेपी के महिलाओं के सम्मान के दावों की पोल खुल गई है. उन्होंने यह भी कहा कि ऐसे अधिकारी अपवाद नहीं हैं और महिलाओं की सुरक्षा को लेकर गंभीर सवाल खड़े होते हैं.
कार्रवाई और कड़े बयान की मांग
सपा प्रमुख ने कहा कि अब देखना होगा कि इस अधिकारी के खिलाफ कितनी जल्दी निलंबन या बर्खास्तगी होती है. उन्होंने यह भी कहा कि मुख्यमंत्री को इस मामले में सख्त कार्रवाई करनी होगी और इसे एआई वीडियो कहकर बचाव नहीं करना चाहिए. उनका कहना है कि जीरो टॉलरेंस सिर्फ अपराधियों पर ही नहीं बल्कि ऐसे अधिकारियों पर भी लागू होना चाहिए.
क्या है पूरा मामला?
जानकारी के मुताबिक, आईपीएस अजय पाल शर्मा को बंगाल के दक्षिण परगना में चुनाव पर्यवेक्षक बनाया गया है. दूसरे चरण के मतदान से पहले उनका एक वीडियो वायरल हुआ, जिसमें वह टीएमसी उम्मीदवार जहांगीर के परिवार को कड़ी चेतावनी देते नजर आ रहे हैं. यह वीडियो सोशल मीडिया पर तेजी से फैल रहा है और इसे लेकर विवाद बढ़ गया है.
राजनीतिक माहौल गरमा गया
इस पूरे मामले के बाद राजनीति तेज हो गई है. सपा ने जहां बीजेपी पर निशाना साधा है, वहीं बीजेपी की ओर से अभी तक इस पर कोई आधिकारिक प्रतिक्रिया नहीं आई है. अब सबकी नजर इस पर है कि प्रशासन इस मामले में क्या कार्रवाई करता है.
Manesar civic body to promote water conservation, plans revival of reservoirs. gurgaon news
Gurgaon: The MCM has directed officials to prepare a framework for rainwater harvesting and step up water conservation efforts, with a focus on rejuvenating natural water bodies and preventing water crisis.Commissioner Mo in the review meeting Pradeep Singh Asked engineering officials to conduct surveys and identify ways to collect and store rainwater in the entire municipal corporation area. He said the plan should include creating clusters of villages where ponds can be developed for rainwater harvesting with the option of adding water treatment facilities in the future.“There is a need for rain water harvesting to improve the groundwater level and avoid water crisis in future. I have directed officials to develop a system for collecting and storing rain water to increase the water level,” Singh said, adding that ponds in clusters of villages should be developed in such a way that water treatment plants can be installed to supply water if required.“This will help improve the water level in Manesar in the coming years and reduce the risk of water scarcity. The village ponds should be deepened, as water recharge depends on them,” he said.While reviewing the development works in the corporation area, the Commissioner said that the civil work should be completed before the rainy season. He directed that all drains should be cleaned to prevent waterlogging during monsoon.Officials said that an estimate has been prepared for installing CCTV cameras in all the villages of the corporation area. “To improve surveillance, there is a plan to form clusters of four to five villages and have CCTV control near the concerned police station,” he said.The commissioner said the tender process for the works should be put before the MCM House and Finance and Contracts Committee. “Once approved, tenders should be issued and agencies should be awarded the work without any delay,” he said.Meanwhile, engineering officials said tenders have already been issued for several construction works in both the divisions.
‘Really stressful’: UK graduate who spent Rs 1 crore on degree fails to get job even after 500 applications
A 21-year-old graduate, who spent almost £100,000 (about Rs 1 crore) on his UK education, says the job market is “broken” after applying for 500 jobs without securing a single offer.Khalid Sharif, who graduated top in his class in digital media technology from Kingston University near London in 2025, has received less than 20 interview calls so far and remains unemployed despite his academic performance. New York Post Informed.Sharif described the experience as “really stressful”, saying, “I graduated top of my class, but I didn’t get anything.”Sharif, who was born in Egypt and grew up in Qatar before moving to Britain at the age of 18, hoped studying in Britain would open up global career opportunities.Instead, he says he has been forced to expand his search beyond his field into sales and other roles that don’t interest him.
‘Flooded’ job market, less openness
He believes that the graduate job market is overly saturated. “The system is flooded with applicants,” he said, adding that companies are also hiring less due to cost pressures, post-pandemic uncertainty and increased use of AI tools.According to him, though he can easily get a job in a supermarket, he wants to work in the field for which he has studied.Despite securing interviews, Sharif says the results were disappointing. “They say I passed the first round, but I got rejected after the second round,” he said.In one instance, he passed several rounds at a multinational tech firm, only to be told that the graduate program had been scrapped.Visa confusion escalates conflictsSharif also believes that his international background may work against him. Although he lives in the UK through his mother and does not need work sponsorship, he says recruiters may think otherwise because of his education history in Qatar.“They probably think I need sponsorship and don’t read the entire application,” he said.
Freelancing, the startup route after struggling to find a job
Not finding full-time opportunities, Sharif has continued to work as a freelance videographer and photographer – skills he developed during college.Reflecting on his education, he admitted that most of his practical knowledge came from real-world experience rather than classroom learning. “To be honest, I didn’t learn much at university. Most of it was YouTube and volunteering,” he said.He now regrets not choosing filmmaking earlier, but says he put it off due to fear of limited job prospects.He said, “I wish I had done filmmaking, but I thought the opportunities would be limited.”
Launched a clothing brand
Sharif has now started her own clothing label, Zoque, which means “my style” in Arabic, combining her interests in fashion and photography.He says the experience has been discouraging but not so discouraging as to give up completely. “More opportunities have to be created,” he said, adding that many other graduates were facing similar struggles in the UK job market.