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CBI arrests DDA officer for taking bribe

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New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) The CBI on Wednesday arrested a senior officer of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) for receiving bribe for allotting a flat.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered a case under section 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code and various sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act against DDA Principal Commissioner J.P. Aggarwal and three private persons identified as Sunil Gupta, Anil Gupta and J.P. Sharma, a statement said.

“During investigation, Aggarwal, Sunil and Anil Gupta were apprehended while transacting bribe amount of Rs 4 lakh for showing undue favour by Aggarwal in the matter of allotment of flat,” the CBI statement said.

Sharma was also apprehended subsequently. All four were later arrested.

The CBI said it was conducting searches at the residential and official premises of the accused as the investigation was still on.

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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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