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Bihar Government Takes Action After 10 Bridges Collapse

After ten bridges fell in Bihar within two weeks, the government has suspended 15 engineers for alleged negligence. Show-cause notices were also sent to two construction companies, asking why they shouldn’t be blacklisted.

Since June 18, bridges have collapsed in Kishanganj, Araria, Madhubani, East Champaran, Siwan, and Saran. Four of these collapses occurred in Siwan alone.

In response, the government has started the process of blacklisting contractors and withholding payments to some. The water resources department suspended 11 officials, including executive, assistant, and junior engineers. The rural works department suspended four current and former engineers.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has demanded an inspection report on all under-construction and old bridges in Bihar within two weeks.

These incidents have sparked political debates. Building Construction Minister Ashok Kumar Choudhary blamed former Deputy CM Tejashwi Prasad Yadav for not having a solid bridge maintenance policy when he was the road construction and building construction minister. Yadav, in turn, criticized the current administration.

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The Indian Government Blocked Over 100 Fraudulent Websites

Government Takes Swift Action: Blocks Over 100 Websites in Crackdown on Illegal Investments and Job Frauds

Over 100 websites have been blocked by the Indian government for aiding organized illegal investments and fraudulent part-time job schemes. The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), part of the Union Home Ministry, identified and recommended the blocking of these websites through its National Cybercrime Threat Analytics Unit (NCTAU).

These websites, mostly run by foreign entities, targeted retired individuals, women, and unemployed youth seeking part-time employment. Operated through digital advertisements, chat messengers, and rented accounts, these platforms facilitated organized illegal investments related to economic crimes.

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) utilized its authority under the Information Technology Act, of 2000, to block these websites. The economic frauds conducted on these platforms involved laundering proceeds out of India through methods like card networks, cryptocurrencies, overseas ATM withdrawals, and international Fintech companies.

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The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) is a Home Ministry initiative to address cyber crimes in a coordinated manner. Citizens are urged to report phone numbers and social media handles used by fraudsters through the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP).

The fraudulent schemes typically began with targeted digital advertisements on platforms like Google and Meta, using keywords like “Ghar baithe job” (work from home) and “Ghar baithe kamai kaise karen” (how to earn from home). Victims were then engaged through WhatsApp or Telegram, convinced to perform tasks for commissions, and eventually duped into making larger investments.

As a precaution, citizens are advised to exercise caution before investing in high-commission online schemes. Financial transactions with unknown individuals on WhatsApp or Telegram should be avoided without proper verification. Checking the source of initial commissions and verifying the name of the receiver in UPI Apps is recommended to prevent falling victim to fraudulent schemes.

The government emphasizes refraining from transactions with unknown accounts to prevent involvement in money laundering, terror financing, and potential legal consequences, according to the statement.

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Three Sub-Registrars Suspended for Irregularities in Land Registrations

Three Sub-Registrars Suspended for Irregularities in Land Registrations

Ongole, Andhra Pradesh: In a stern action against errant officials, three sub-registrars in Ongole have been suspended for violating rules and regulations while registering land transactions. The suspended officials are Ramakrishna, Ramana Kumar, and Gnanasundar, who were serving as sub-registrars in Ongole and Yerragondapalem sub-registrar offices respectively.

The suspension orders were issued by the state government on Friday, following allegations that the three sub-registrars had registered landholdings in Markapuram, violating established norms and procedures. These irregularities have raised concerns about the integrity of land registrations in the region.

The government has initiated a thorough investigation into the matter to determine the extent of the violations and identify any other individuals involved. The investigation will also explore possible loopholes in the existing land registration system that may have facilitated these irregularities.

The suspension of these sub-registrars serves as a strong message to other officials that adherence to rules and regulations is paramount in safeguarding the transparency and integrity of land registrations. The government’s decisive action in this case will help restore public confidence in the land registration process and prevent similar irregularities from occurring in the future.

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