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6 Tihar inmates’ bid for IAS
ther side of the law but these Tihar inmates are burning midnight oil to make it to the bureaucracy and assist lawmakers.
These six inmates, lodged inside Jail No.3 of the prison for crimes like murder, kidnapping and cheating, are toiling hard to qualify for the Indian Administrative Services exams even though they are not certain about their release.
With no coaching centres at their disposal, all are following the self-study method and in need they turn to one of their co-in-mates, who once trained IAS aspirants.
“Manipur has the potential to add to the Indian economy if explored well. Till date it remains neglected. The youth there should be motivated. If I qualify the IAS exams, development of my state will be my prime agenda,” Gaijoao Mei George said.
Charged with murder, George made headlines after getting several job offer letters from companies that carried out the first ever campus placement drive in Tihar Prisons. “I study whenever I get time. The GNIIT course that I did when I was outside is helping me a lot. 24 hours are too less for preparation. One of the inmates, who is also trying for the exam, helps me,” he said. Siddharth Singh Sidar, a resident of Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh and undergoing imprisonment for cheating, has come as a blessing in disguise for many like George.
An IITian from Kharagpur, Siddharth quit his job and came to Delhi to prepare for the IAS exams. He used to run tutorial classes in Mukherjee Nagar area for IIT aspirants. “I am in the jail since December 2010. Should I consider this imprisonment a blessing or a curse, I do not know. I am happy that I am getting the time to prepare for the civil services which I hardly had when I was out,” he said.
Goa most competitive state in India, says study
New Delhi: Goa has emerged as the most competitive state in the country with a high income and consumption pattern, according to a report by a think tank Institute for Competitiveness, reports PTI.
While the small state in Western India has secured the top slot for 2011, Delhi and Maharashtra have dropped one slot each as against their position in the previous year to take the second and third position, respectively, IFC’s State Competitiveness Report said.
“Goa ranks number one as the most competitive state in the nation. Income, consumption and demographics have played the most critical role in Goa’s ascendance,” it said.
“Delhi and Maharashtra have dropped one place each to the second and third position, respectively, from last year,” IFC added. Among the middle income states, Gujarat has emerged as the best. IFC credits the state performance to its focus on providing business incentives, improving physical and communication infrastructure as well as the state’s healthy financial condition. “Rajasthan has topped the rankings among low-income states owing to its high income and consumption capability.
15 Naxals, including 7 women, surrender
Nagpur: In a major breakthrough, 15 naxals including a self-styled commander, a deputy commander and seven women cadres surrendered before Maharashtra Home Minister R R Patil in Gadchiroli. The commander, who has been identified as Suryu Ramesh Vialla Gawde (26), was earlier with Sironcha dalam and later migrated to Perilimi dalam of the naxals. He was also a member of the naxals’ area committee. The deputy commander has been identified as Shankar Duge (26). They surrendered during the police parade function on Maharashtra Day, police said.
ther side of the law but these Tihar inmates are burning midnight oil to make it to the bureaucracy and assist lawmakers.
These six inmates, lodged inside Jail No.3 of the prison for crimes like murder, kidnapping and cheating, are toiling hard to qualify for the Indian Administrative Services exams even though they are not certain about their release.
With no coaching centres at their disposal, all are following the self-study method and in need they turn to one of their co-in-mates, who once trained IAS aspirants.
“Manipur has the potential to add to the Indian economy if explored well. Till date it remains neglected. The youth there should be motivated. If I qualify the IAS exams, development of my state will be my prime agenda,” Gaijoao Mei George said.
Charged with murder, George made headlines after getting several job offer letters from companies that carried out the first ever campus placement drive in Tihar Prisons. “I study whenever I get time. The GNIIT course that I did when I was outside is helping me a lot. 24 hours are too less for preparation. One of the inmates, who is also trying for the exam, helps me,” he said. Siddharth Singh Sidar, a resident of Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh and undergoing imprisonment for cheating, has come as a blessing in disguise for many like George.
An IITian from Kharagpur, Siddharth quit his job and came to Delhi to prepare for the IAS exams. He used to run tutorial classes in Mukherjee Nagar area for IIT aspirants. “I am in the jail since December 2010. Should I consider this imprisonment a blessing or a curse, I do not know. I am happy that I am getting the time to prepare for the civil services which I hardly had when I was out,” he said.
Goa most competitive state in India, says study
New Delhi: Goa has emerged as the most competitive state in the country with a high income and consumption pattern, according to a report by a think tank Institute for Competitiveness, reports PTI.
While the small state in Western India has secured the top slot for 2011, Delhi and Maharashtra have dropped one slot each as against their position in the previous year to take the second and third position, respectively, IFC’s State Competitiveness Report said.
“Goa ranks number one as the most competitive state in the nation. Income, consumption and demographics have played the most critical role in Goa’s ascendance,” it said.
“Delhi and Maharashtra have dropped one place each to the second and third position, respectively, from last year,” IFC added. Among the middle income states, Gujarat has emerged as the best. IFC credits the state performance to its focus on providing business incentives, improving physical and communication infrastructure as well as the state’s healthy financial condition. “Rajasthan has topped the rankings among low-income states owing to its high income and consumption capability.
15 Naxals, including 7 women, surrender
Nagpur: In a major breakthrough, 15 naxals including a self-styled commander, a deputy commander and seven women cadres surrendered before Maharashtra Home Minister R R Patil in Gadchiroli. The commander, who has been identified as Suryu Ramesh Vialla Gawde (26), was earlier with Sironcha dalam and later migrated to Perilimi dalam of the naxals. He was also a member of the naxals’ area committee. The deputy commander has been identified as Shankar Duge (26). They surrendered during the police parade function on Maharashtra Day, police said.
Cop swallows bribe cash
Nashik: The corrupt feed on money, literally. But that they practically feed on money was demonstrated by a smart cop, who actually swallowed the wad of currency, all Rs. 3000, he had taken as bribe. However, his colleagues from the Anti corruption Bureau (ACB) were faster and pulled out the marked currency from his mouth. ACB sources said that Constable Sharad Himmatrao More of Deola had asked a sand contractor to pay him Rs 3000 because his trucks were overloaded beyond the permissible limit. The sly contractor agreed, called on the ACB and took their marked currency. When he paid the request money, the ACB staff barged in and caught him red-handed. More’s attempt to swallow the currency notes was failed, and he was arrested, presented in court and remanded to ACB custody. ACB also found bank receipts in More”s pockets amounting to Rs one lakh, which he had recently deposited. Further investigations are on.
Weaker you are stronger the case against you
Cops to book harassed gardener
Mumbai: Following the incident where the 38-year-old gardener immolated himself outside the cabin of his senior in Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT) Hospital, the police have registered a case of attempt to suicide against the victim. Though the officials stated that they are investigating the case, they refrained from revealing development in the probe in connection with what drove the man to take the extreme step. Santosh Ramchandra Giri (38), who works as a gardener with the MbPT hospital, set himself ablaze outside the cabin of his senior at around 11.30 am. Following the incident, Giri’s colleagues had stated that he might have taken the extreme step following harassment by his superiors. Kaiser Khalid, DCP (Port Zone) said, “We are looking into the matter and are probing the incident from all angles. We are looking into the matter and are in the process of taking Giri’s statement and cannot disclose anything further”. The officials stated that Giri is battling over 90 per cent burn injuries in the incident and is still in critical condition in the Masina Hospital. One of his colleagues, on condition of anonymity has stated earlier, “Giri and his superior had a heated verbal spat, following which the incident took place. He was being harassed by his seniors. “Despite this, the officials stated that they would first take action against Giri for attempting suicide and hence have registered a case against him.
Nashik: The corrupt feed on money, literally. But that they practically feed on money was demonstrated by a smart cop, who actually swallowed the wad of currency, all Rs. 3000, he had taken as bribe. However, his colleagues from the Anti corruption Bureau (ACB) were faster and pulled out the marked currency from his mouth. ACB sources said that Constable Sharad Himmatrao More of Deola had asked a sand contractor to pay him Rs 3000 because his trucks were overloaded beyond the permissible limit. The sly contractor agreed, called on the ACB and took their marked currency. When he paid the request money, the ACB staff barged in and caught him red-handed. More’s attempt to swallow the currency notes was failed, and he was arrested, presented in court and remanded to ACB custody. ACB also found bank receipts in More”s pockets amounting to Rs one lakh, which he had recently deposited. Further investigations are on.
Weaker you are stronger the case against you
Cops to book harassed gardener
Mumbai: Following the incident where the 38-year-old gardener immolated himself outside the cabin of his senior in Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT) Hospital, the police have registered a case of attempt to suicide against the victim. Though the officials stated that they are investigating the case, they refrained from revealing development in the probe in connection with what drove the man to take the extreme step. Santosh Ramchandra Giri (38), who works as a gardener with the MbPT hospital, set himself ablaze outside the cabin of his senior at around 11.30 am. Following the incident, Giri’s colleagues had stated that he might have taken the extreme step following harassment by his superiors. Kaiser Khalid, DCP (Port Zone) said, “We are looking into the matter and are probing the incident from all angles. We are looking into the matter and are in the process of taking Giri’s statement and cannot disclose anything further”. The officials stated that Giri is battling over 90 per cent burn injuries in the incident and is still in critical condition in the Masina Hospital. One of his colleagues, on condition of anonymity has stated earlier, “Giri and his superior had a heated verbal spat, following which the incident took place. He was being harassed by his seniors. “Despite this, the officials stated that they would first take action against Giri for attempting suicide and hence have registered a case against him.
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