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Court seeks progress report in coal case against AMR

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New Delhi: A special court on Friday told the CBI to file the progress report on further investigation in a coal block allocation case allegedly involving Rajya Sabha parliamentarian Vijay Darda and AMR Iron and Steel.

Special Judge Bharat Parashar posted the matter for June 4 for filing of progress report of further investigation.

Meanwhile, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) submitted that no information had yet been received from the competent authority regarding according of sanction to prosecute accused L.S. Janoti in the case.

The court on January 30 said then minister of state for coal Santosh Bagrodia, ex-coal secretary H.C. Gupta and ministry section officer L.S. Janoti prima facie committed criminal misconduct and facilitated AMR Iron and Steel in obtaining of Bander Coal Block unlawfully.

The court has ordered further probe, saying prior sanction of the competent authority was required to prosecute public servant for the offence punishable under the graft charges.

Vijay Darda, and his son Devendra Darda, director of AMR Iron and Steel Manoj Jayaswal and the firm have been charged with criminal conspiracy, and cheating under the Indian Penal Code and relevant sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

All three are out on bail.

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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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