Jharkhand: IAS officer Pooja Singhal's suspension revoked after bail in money laundering case
Ranchi (PTI): The suspension of IAS officer Pooja Singhal, who was in jail for over two years in a money laundering case, was revoked after she secured bail, an official of the Jharkhand government said on Wednesday.
Singhal was suspended on May 12, 2022, a day after her arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The case relates to alleged corruption in implementing MGNREGA, the Centre's flagship scheme for rural employment.
"In light of the recommendations made by the Suspension Review Committee after due consideration, Pooja Singhal, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, has been reinstated with effect from December 7, 2024, following her release on bail," said a notification issued by the Department of Personnel, Administrative Reforms and Raj Bhasa on Tuesday evening.
After being relieved from suspension, Singhal will contribute to the Department of Personnel, Administrative Reforms and Raj Bhasa, it stated.
The ED had accused Singhal, a former secretary in the state Mines Department, of money laundering. A special court granted her bail on December 7 last year.
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Cargo vessel heading to Lakshadweep from Mangaluru port sinks, 6 crew members rescued
Mangaluru: A cargo ship identified as 'MSV Salamat', which was en-route from the Mangaluru port to Lakshadweep, reportedly sank on Wednesday morning, about 60 nautical miles southwest of Mangaluru on the Karnataka coast. The Coast Guard has rescued 6 crew members on board.
The vessel had departed from Mangaluru port on May 12, carrying cargo including cement and construction materials, and was scheduled to reach Kadmat Island in Lakshadweep by May 18. However, on May 14, at around 5:30 am Indian Standard Time, it was hit by a massive wave, which is believed to have caused the ship to sink.
However, The exact cause of the incident is yet to be confirmed.
According to reports, the crew managed to abandon the sinking ship and took refuge in a small boat. They were later spotted by the crew of another passing vessel, who alerted the Indian Coast Guard in Mangaluru.
The patrolling ICG ship Vikram rescued all the crew from the dinghy boat, provided first aid and brought them to the New Mangalore port on Thursday, Coast Guard officials said.
