India-Russia ties direct outcome of Indo-Soviet partnership cemented in 1955: Congress
The Bulganin-Khrushchev visit established the foundations of close Indo-Soviet collaboration of which the Bhilai Steel Plant and IIT Bombay were only two of the early examples, Jairam Ramesh said
IIT Bhilai Student's Death Sparks Probe Into Medical Negligence
The death of Saumil (Somil) Sahu, an 18-year-old first-year at IIT Bhilai, has triggered outrage on campus and prompted a police investigation into alleged medical negligence by the institute's health centre.
India will bring revolution through 7 pillars of AI Mission: LG
Says 89 pc startups into technological innovation Jammu Tawi, Nov 10: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Monday said that India will bring a new revolution in agriculture, health, climate sector and governance through the seven pillars of AI Mission. Addressing the annual convocation of Indian Institute of Technology, Bhilai at Chhattisgarh, LG Sinha [] The post India will bring revolution through 7 pillars of AI Mission: LG appeared first on Northlines .
India Built Dynamic Tech Ecosystem Despite Global Challenges: LG Sinha
BHILAI, Nov 10: India has succeeded in creating a dynamic technology ecosystem and continues to strengthen its position as the worlds fastest-growing economy despite challenges like trade tariffs and skill gaps, Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said on Monday. India has now become the worlds fourth-largest economy and is on course to become [] The post India Built Dynamic Tech Ecosystem Despite Global Challenges: LG Sinha appeared first on Northlines .
India Built Dynamic Tech Ecosystem Despite Global Challenges: LG Manoj Sinha
BHILAI, Nov 10: India has succeeded in creating a dynamic technology ecosystem and continues to strengthen its position as the worlds fastest-growing economy despite challenges like trade tariffs and skill gaps, Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said on Monday. India has now become the worlds fourth-largest economy and is on course to become a USD 5 trillion economy by 2027, he said, addressing the 5th convocation of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhilai in Chhattisgarhs Durg district [] The post India Built Dynamic Tech Ecosystem Despite Global Challenges: LG Manoj Sinha appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Excavator operator stripped, assaulted at stone quarry in Chhattisgarh; seven booked
BALRAMPUR: An excavator machine operator was allegedly stripped, tied up and brutally assaulted by seven persons after being accused of stealing diesel in Chhattisgarh's Balrampur district, police said on Saturday. A video of the assault, which has surfaced on social media, shows a group of people kicking and thrashing a man stripped to his undergarments with his hands and legs tied with a scarf. An official said a case was registered on Friday in connection with the assault that took place at a stone quarry in Bhilai Khurd village under the Bariyo police chowki limits on November 4. The victim, Vinod Sarthi (25), a resident of Baghima village, was employed as a poclain operator at a stone crusher unit in Bhilai Khurd for the last three years. According to the official, Sarthi, in his complaint, has alleged that on the day of the incident, Sanjay Pradhan, the accountant of another stone crusher unit, arrived at the quarry with his associates Ravishankar, JP Yadav, Monu Das, Ramlal, Deepak Agrawal and another person and started verbally abusing and thrashing him after accusing him of stealing diesel. The victim claimed that the accused stripped him and tied his hands and legs with a scarf before punching and kicking him inside a room, he said. Sarathi has further alleged that his associate Varun Sharma was also stripped and assaulted by the accused, he said. The official said that four of the accused have been taken into custody and a case has been registered under relevant provisions of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
NCLT orders insolvency proceedings against Bhilai Jaypee Cement
NEW DELHI, Oct 22: The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has directed for initiation of insolvency proceedings against Bhilai Jaypee Cement, a subsidiary of debt-ridden group Jaiprakash Associates Limited, for a default of Rs 45 crore. The direction of Cuttack bench of NCLT came after it admitted a plea filed by the companys operational creditor Sidhgiri Holdings Pvt Ltd, to which Bhilai Jaypee Cement owed Rs 45 crore against supply of coal. A two-member NCLT bench also appointed an [] The post NCLT orders insolvency proceedings against Bhilai Jaypee Cement appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Could roses help heal diabetic wounds? A new research paper finds out
Researchers from Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR and IIT Bhilai have developed a hydrogel enriched with rose-derived extracellular vesicles and carbon dots, which has shown promise in treating diabetic wounds; if successful, this could be a cost-effective treatment for a growing health burden
Chhattisgarh EOW arrests Chaitanya Baghel after HC denies pre-arrest bail in multi-crore liquor scam
RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh State Bureau for Investigation of Economic Offences (EOW) on Wednesday arrested Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, following the High Courts refusal to grant him pre-arrest bail. Earlier, the EOW had presented a production warrant before the special court in Raipur, seeking custody of Chaitanya for interrogation in connection with the alleged liquor scam. Chaitanya was produced before the court on Wednesday and has been remanded to EOW custody until 6 October. After the High Court rejected his anticipatory bail plea, the Raipur special court also refused to grant any relief. On 15 September, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed its fifth supplementary charge-sheet, spanning 7,000 pages, against Chaitanya in the special court as part of the ongoing investigation into the multi-crore liquor scam. Chaitanya was earlier arrested by the ED on 18 July from his residence in Bhilai. The ED has identified him as the ultimate authority and controller of the liquor syndicate that began operations in 2019 during the tenure of Congress CM Bhupesh Baghel. Court sends Chaitanya Baghel, son of ex-Chhattisgarh CM, to judicial custody in liquor 'scam' case According to the EDs charge-sheet, two co-accused, former IAS officer Anil Tuteja and Anwar Dhebar, were designated as the front figures responsible for managing the operational and administrative aspects of the syndicate. The federal probe agency has alleged Chaitanyas key involvement in laundering over Rs 1,000 crore in proceeds from the excise scam. He is said to have played an authoritative decisive role in handling funds, acting as the apex figure in the group to promote a common interest. Chaitanya is also alleged to have been a major beneficiary of the illegal revenue generated by the liquor syndicate, which operated in coordination with businessmen and political figures. In addition to the ED, the EOW has registered a case and is conducting a parallel investigation into the liquor scam. Earlier this year, the state agency filed a charge-sheet against 22 excise officials and six-time Congress MLA Kawasi Lakhma in connection with the case. ED arrests Chaitanya Baghel, son of Bhupesh Baghel, in liquor 'scam' linked money laundering case
RAIPUR: The opposition Congress on Tuesday launched a three-day Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod Abhiyan (thief of votes, give up the seat) padyatra campaign from Raigarh to highlight the alleged irregularities in the voter lists among the masses in Chhattisgarh. The programme commenced with a public rally addressed by the party state in-charge Sachin Pilot and the signature campaign. While blaming the BJP for alleged vote theft and claiming that the Election Commission (EC) took no notice of evidence of electoral wrongdoing, Pilot said, The time has come for all to get aware, understand and fight for the right as a voter. Rahulji has given evidence on vote theft. Everyone respects and submits before the might of democracy but we will never tolerate any conspiracy intended to plunder the democracy. The party leaders stated that the evidence presented by the Leader of Opposition Rajul Gandhi about the 'irregularities' in the countrys electoral system, particularly the voters list, is serious and raises questions over the fairness of recent elections. The Chhattisgarh home minister Vijay Sharma said that the Congress should not spread confusion and mislead the people in the name of voter theft. From Raigarh, the three-day padyatra will pass through Korba, Takhatpur, Mungeli, Bemetara, Rajnandgaon, Durg and culminate at Bhilai on September 18 covering a distance of over 530 km in the state. The Congress during the programme has planned to organise foot-march, signature campaigns, torch processions, motorcycle rallies and public meetings, said Sushil Anand Shukla, chairman Congress media cell. The functioning of the Election Commission has been under suspicion for the last few years. Why EC is denying digital voter lists to political parties. The elections of the country were being rigged and votes stolen, alleged Deepak Baij, state Congress president. The leader of opposition Charandas Mahant, former CM Bhupesh Baghel, former deputy CM T S Singhdeo, party secretaries S Sampat, Jarita Laitphlang, Vijay Jangid, along with senior leaders, office bearers, workers and supporters will attend the padyatra campaign.
Liquor scam: ED files charge-sheet against former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghels son
RAIPUR: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday filed a 7,000-page charge-sheet (prosecution complaint) against Chaitanya Baghel , son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, before the special court at Raipur in connection with the ongoing probe linked to the multi-crore liquor scam case . Chaitanya was arrested by ED on July 18 at his Bhilai residence. The ED had cited Chaitanyas alleged key involvement in laundering over Rs 1000 crore in the excise scam case and a portion of the massive scandal channelised into his real estate project Vitthal Green under Baghel Developers. ED has earlier claimed that the investigation has divulged on how Rs 16.70 crore in liquor scam proceeds were seemingly laundered via Baghels real estate ventures, besides in such entities like Dhillon City Mall, Dillon Drinks. Chaitanya, according to the probe agency, emerged as a key beneficiary of the illegal revenue contributed from the alleged liquor syndicate coordinated through businessmen and political individuals. The Central probe agency estimated that Proceeds of Crime of around Rs 2,161 crore have been generated by the suspects in the liquor scam. The Chhattisgarh state Bureau for Investigation of Economic Offences (EOW) has also presented a production warrant before the special court on Monday, seeking the custody of Chaitanya for interrogation into the liquor scam. Besides the ED, the EOW has registered a case in the liquor scam and is probing into it. The state investigating agency has earlier this year filed charge-sheet against 22 excise officials and a six-time Congress MLA, Kawasi Lakhma, in the given case. 'This is a pattern': SC chides ED in Chhattisgarh liquor scam case for 'making allegations without evidence'
