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2.32 mn suspicious bank accounts under scanner: Gadkari

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Mumbai, Nov 8 (IANS) Massive cash deposits of Rs 3.68 lakh crore in 23.22 lakh (2.32 million) bank accounts are under suspicion post the demonetization move and are being investigated, Union Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari said here on Wednesday.

Besides, around 17.73 lakh (1.77 million) cases have been detected where the cash transactions failed to match the income tax profiles of the individuals, he said.

“There is No 1 economy (white) and the No 2 (black) economy has been wiped out. We are moving towards a digital and cashless economy,” Gadkari claimed, addressing mediapersons on the first anniversary of demonetization.

He pointed out that nowadays people are even making vegetable or grocery purchases through digital payments, toll plazas have gone cashless and people can pay through cashless mode in hotels and restaurants using debit or credit cards.

“Digital transactions have gone up by 58 per cent. There has been a total clampdown on terror and Left-wing extremism (Maoism) while hawala trading has been dealt a deathly blow,” the Minister said.

Referring to other benefits, Gadkari said shell companies have been exposed and forced to wind up operations while many black money and hawala transactions have been detected which are being probed by the concerned agencies.

Referring to terror and Jammu & Kashmir, he said stone pelting has subsided considerably, while the problems of counterfeit currency has also been tackled and the economy will improve in the future.

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Cheers and Cheers: Barzilla’s Joyful Ode to Inclusivity and Celebration

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The RG Marathon Championship Run 2023 in Goa was a testament to inclusivity. Initially resistant to including persons with disabilities, it eventually featured wheelchair and standing categories, thanks to advocates’ efforts. Participants showed exceptional determination, emphasizing unity in diversity. Despite challenging weather, they demonstrated the power of community support, highlighting the need for accessibility and inclusion in all state-level events in Goa.

Following the marathon, a gathering of differently-abled individuals, predominantly wheelchair users, convened for a celebratory lunch at Barzilla. The event, orchestrated by Mr. Shariq Khan and Mr. Zain Aftab, proprietors of Barzilla, honored the birthday of Sadaf Fatima, who also uses a wheelchair and is Mr. Shariq Khan’s wife.

 

The lunch featured esteemed guests including the Tourism Minister of Goa, MLA Rohan Khaunte of Porvorim, Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Desai, and the State Commissioner for Persons with Disability in Goa, Guruprasad Pawaskar. The event was impeccably hosted by Ms. Falak Fatima and Mr. Adarsh Parashar, offering activities such as Karaoke and Billiards. The youth of Goa exhibited their unwavering support for the community, making the party an unequivocal success.

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