Gwalior Gears Up For MPL 2025 As Franchises Unveil Vibrant Jerseys Ahead Of June 12 Kickoff
Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium: Vibrant jerseys of the 10 franchises slated to feature in the upcoming season, commencing June 12 here at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Shankarpur. For the second consecutive year, Gwalior will host the entire tournament, having been the venue for MPL's inaugural season in 2024. This years jersey unveiling was a glittering ceremony, showcasing the new looks for both the mens and womens teams. The event was graced by players, team officials, and dignitaries from across the state, generating a wave of excitement and anticipation. Organised by Gwalior Division Cricket Association (GDCA) under the aegis of MP Cricket Association, the mens competition, which featured five teams last season, has been expanded to seven, with the inclusion of teams from the Bundelkhand and Chambal regions. This season will witness the launch of a Womens Cricket League, which will be held alongside the mens matches. The womens competition will feature three teams, including one representing the capital city of Bhopal. Speaking about the Madhya Pradesh League and Jerseys of the teams, chairman Mahanaaryaman Scindia said, The jersey unveiling sets the tone for an exciting season ahead. The Madhya Pradesh League has emerged as a celebration of cricketing talent and regional pride. This year, we are not only expanding the league but also introducing a women's competition, which reflects our commitment to inclusivity and growth. Echoing the enthusiasm, GDCA president Prashant Mehta said, There is a lot of energy and anticipation around Madhya Pradesh League Season 2 . The teams jerseys represent the spirit of their regions, and we are confident that the league will offer fans thrilling cricket and unearth new talent for the state. Mens teams: Gwalior Cheetahs, Bhopal Leopards, Jabalpur Royal Lions, Rewa Jaguars, Indore Pink Panthers, Chambal Ghariyals, Bundelkhand Bulls Echoing the enthusiasm, GDCA president Prashant Mehta said, There is a lot of energy and anticipation around Madhya Pradesh League Season 2 . The teams jerseys represent the spirit of their regions, and we are confident that the league will offer fans thrilling cricket and unearth new talent for the state. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS
In Rajasthan's Chambal, wives of ex-dacoits lead revival of water sources and hope
In Rajasthan's Karauli, women, facing drought-driven despair and men turning to dacoity, spearheaded a water conservation movement. Partnering with Tarun Bharat Sangh, they revived ponds and built new water bodies, transforming the parched landscape. This community-led effort brought stability, increased agricultural yields, and reduced crime, showcasing the power of collective action in combating climate change impacts.
Bhind set to be new industrial hub in Gwalior-Chambal region, says MP CM Mohan Yadav
Madhya Pradesh government plans to develop Bhind as a major industrial center in the Gwalior-Chambal area. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced this at a rally, highlighting the region's history of military service. He also mentioned irrigation projects like the Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal River Project. These projects aim to boost irrigation, drinking water access, and industrial resources.
Selsella Block-o kam kagiparangna quarter-rangko onchina NGO-rang dabia
TURA: Selsella C&RD Block-o kam kaenggiparangna dongchakani quarter-rangko onchina gita didie, Selsella jolo donggipa dingtang dingtang dolrang, chongmotan GSU, FKJGP, ADE, ASWA, NGCO, ANYO, GSMC aro ACHIK dolrangni nangrime bikotgipa All Selsella NGOs Alliance (ASNA), C&RD department-ni Director-na sedoataha. ASNA-ni parakatani gitade, ia Selsella Block-ara adoko gitchambatsranggipa block-rangoni damsa ongengoba daonan ia Block-o kam kagiparangna [] The post Selsella Block-o kam kagiparangna quarter-rangko onchina NGO-rang dabia appeared first on The Shillong Times .
BHOPAL: Two first-time women village sarpanches both tribals have been removed from their posts in Guna district of Madhya Pradesh, after it was found that they had handed over their rights and powers as sarpanch to others, including a loaner -- as repayment for loans taken from private lenders to contest the panchayat elections in 2022. The first matter pertained to Karond panchayat (the post of sarpanch is reserved for woman), where the sarpanch Laxmi Bai Gond handed over her rights as sarpanch to one of panchayat members Ranveer Singh Kushwah in return for Kushwahs guarantee to repay a Rs 20 lakh loan taken by Laxmi Bai from private money lender Hemraj Singh Dhakad. The entire unholy and notarised agreement of handing over rights and powers as sarpanch to the panchayat member Ranveer Singh Kushwah, in return for the guarantee of Kushwah repaying the Rs 20 lakh loan to Hemraj Dhakad was formalised on a Rs 100 revenue stamp paper in 2022. Another similar matter pertained to Ramnagar village panchayat of Chachoura area of the same Guna district, where the tribal woman Munni Bai Sahariya contested the 2022 gram panchayat elections after borrowing money from the villages strongman Ramsevak Meena. After winning the election in 2022 and becoming sarpanch, she reportedly entered into an agreement with Meena and handed over rights and power of sarpanch to him. In return for getting the powers and rights of the sarpanch, Ramsevak Meena agreed to pay Munni Bai Rs one lakh annually. Confirming both the cases, the Guna district collector Kishor Kanyal said, We had received complaints about both those village panchayats, after which a probe was ordered. The probe led to documented facts, after which both the concerned women sarpanches have been removed from their posts. Action is also being initiated against the secretaries of the two village panchayats. Also, FIRs have been registered against those with whom the agreements were made. This will ensure that such incidents dont recur in our district in future. These two developments in Guna district of Gwalior-Chambal region, happened three months after a first-time woman sarpanch lost her post in Neemuch district for handing over her rights, duties and powers of sarpanch to a man of the same village. The action was initiated in February by the authorities in Neemuch district of western MP against Kailashi Devi Kachchawa, the first-time woman sarpanch of Daata village of Manasa area of western MPs Neemuch district for handing over her rights, powers and duties as sarpanch to a man from the same village Suresh Garasiya. The agreement between the village sarpanch Kailashi Bai and Suresh Garasiya happened on a Rs 500 stamp paper on January 24. The agreement was signed by both parties as well as two eyewitnesses.
GH-o opposition dolrang bilgriani gimin NPP-na maming rabiani dongja: Marcuise
SHILLONG: Garo Hills-o Opposition dolrang, chongmotan Congress, Trinamool Congress (TMC) aro Voice of the Peoples Party (VPP) dolrang bilakna mankujaengani gimin National Peoples Party (NPP)-na maming rabianirang dongja ine NPP-ni working president aro adokni Cabinet Minister Marcuise N Marak akangataha. Asongo Congress dolan gitchambatsranggipa party onga indiba daode Garo Hills-o bilgriaha. Uamangni bangbata dilgiparangan NPP-o [] The post GH-o opposition dolrang bilgriani gimin NPP-na maming rabiani dongja: Marcuise appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Earthquake of magnitude 3.3 jolts Himachal Pradesh's Chamba
Chamba, Himachal Pradesh experienced an earthquake on Monday morning. The National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported the earthquake had a magnitude of 3.3.
Athlete fights off crocodile attack, escapes with severe injuries in Agra
LUCKNOW: Defying the deadly jaws of death, an 18-year-old national-level athlete had a providential escape when he was attacked by a crocodile while bathing in the Chambal River in Agra. Athlete Karan Kumar, a resident of Agra, fought back bravely and broke free from the jaws of the animal, which tore off pieces of flesh from his hand and leg. Karan is currently recovering in a hospital in Agra, and his condition is stated to be stable. According to family sources, Karan had gone to bathe at Kainjra Ghat along the Chambal River around 9 am on 13 May. While taking a dip in the river, a crocodile suddenly attacked him from behind, biting his leg and causing severe pain and bleeding. As the crocodiles sharp teeth dug deep into his leg, a petrified Karan screamed for help. Those on the shore began shouting, but no one could muster the courage to approach the victim. The crocodile then bit his hand, tearing away a chunk of flesh. The family further shared that despite the pain, Karan turned towards the crocodile and began kicking and punching it with all his strength. He kept hitting the crocodile's mouth with his right hand for 23 minutes, following which the grip of the animal loosened slightly. This allowed Karan to pull his hand out of the crocodiles jaws and swim back to the riverbank quickly. Local villagers present at the ghat rushed him to a nearby medical shop for an injection, after which his father and brother brought him to Agra for treatment. Karan suffered injuries to his hand, leg, and head. The crocodile had bitten into his flesh, and he lost a considerable amount of blood during the attack, said father Dara Singh, adding that the doctors had said his condition was stable. According to the family, Karan is a national-level runner. In 2023, he won two gold medals in 400-metre races held at Eklavya Sports Stadium in Agra. Due to his recent injuries, doctors have advised him to rest before resuming practice. Karans father, Dara Singh, is a farmer. The family survives on farming. His elder brother, Kamlesh, is an Agniveer aspirant, and his younger brother, Arjun, is a student. According to forest authorities in Agra, there are 742 crocodiles in the Chambal River, which is 80 km from Agra. Some of these crocodiles are as long as 17 feet.
Dalhousie and Chamba are poised for a major transformation into prominent heritage and pilgrimage destinations. The district administration is developing a comprehensive plan under the PRASHAD project to boost tourism and generate employment.
Manipur People's Front observes 2nd foundation day
Manipur People's Front MPF observed its 2nd foundation day yesterday at its Head Office located at New Checkon According to a press release issued by N Nongpoknganba Meetei, media publicity secretary, MPF, the event was graced by Chamba Laishram, president, MPF Modhubala Leima, president, MPF Women's Wing, executive members, advisor board and other MPF members The statement asserted that MPF remains committed to working for the people of Manipur based on its motto Unity, Peace Integrity Source The Sangai Express
MP, Maharashtra sign MoU for implementing worlds largest ground recharge project
BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra on Saturday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly implement the Tapti Basin Mega Recharge Project, described by officials as the worlds largest groundwater recharge scheme. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and his Maharashtra counterpart Devendra Fadnavis attended the 28th meeting of the Madhya Pradesh-Maharashtra Inter State Control Board here, where both the BJP-ruled state governments inked the MoU. The Tapti Basin Mega Recharge Project is the third major inter-state river project featuring MP in the last five months, after the Ken-Betwa Link Project, which features MP and UP, and Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal Link project, which has participation of MP and Rajasthan. Through the Tapti Basin Mega Recharge Project, three streams of the Tapti river, which originates from Multai in MP, will be developed in collaboration with the Maharashtra government to ensure optimal use of every drop of river water for irrigation in across both the states. The interests of Madhya Pradeshs water needs have been carefully considered in this project. The total water usage in the Tapti Basin Mega Recharge Project will be 31.13 TMC , with 11.76 TMC allocated to MP and 19.36 TMC to Maharashtra. The project will utilise 3,362 hectares of land in Madhya Pradesh, with no displacement of villages and no need for rehabilitation. The project will provide permanent irrigation facilities to 1,23,082 hectares in Madhya Pradesh and 2,34,706 hectares in Maharashtra. Initially, a traditional reservoir project of 66 TMC capacity was proposed, which would have affected over 17,000 hectares of land, including forest areas and tiger reserves, and displaced around 14,000 people across 73 villages. The earlier model has now been replaced with a groundwater recharge-based approach, avoiding displacement and environmental impact. Today is a historic day as both states have agreed to implement the project conceptualised a long time back. Even the Inter-State Control Board meeting happened after 25 years, Fadnavis said. Both states will benefit from the implementation of the project, with Maharashtras three districts Budhana, Akola and Amravati, which have long been facing the problem of salty water, will be the major beneficiaries. This will help agriculture, drinking water and boost the overall economy of the two neighbouring states, he said. CM Yadav said, The implementation of the project will boost the entire economy of the Nimar (southwestern MP) region.
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Jammu-Srinagar National Highway Closed After Mudslide In J&Ks Ramban
JAMMU, May 8: The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, the only road link connecting the Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country, was closed on Thursday morning due to a mudslide triggered by rainy weather. Officials said that vehicular traffic on the highway (NH-44) has been temporarily suspended following a mudslide at Chamba Seri in Ramban district. The road has been blocked in both directions after debris fell on the stretch, halting movement. Clearance operations are underway. Commuters are advised to [] The post Jammu-Srinagar National Highway Closed After Mudslide In J&Ks Ramban appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Chambal model to uproot Maoists in MP soon
BHOPAL: More than two decades after special anti-dacoit informers played a key role in elimination of inter-state dacoits from the ravines of Chambal, Madhya Pradesh is set to replicate the same strategy to end the menace of left-wing extremism (LWE) in three districts bordering Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra. The state cabinet on Tuesday approved 850 posts for a special auxiliary force for Maoist-affected Balaghat, Mandla and Dindori districts for one year. The 850 volunteers will get a monthly honorarium of Rs 25,000 each for one year, which will cost Rs 25 crore to the state government. Following the aggressive anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh, there are inputs of movement of the outlaws in the three districts of MP. The 850 recruits, who will be local residents, will serve as a key information base to forces engaged in anti-Naxal operations, cabinet minister Kailash Vijayvargiya said. A similar army of 1000 informers had played important role in elimination of dreaded dacoit gangs from the ravines of Chambal. Those 1000 posts were lying defunct since dacoits were eliminated. As many as 150 of such informers were recruited in 2022 in the Maoist-hit areas of the state, who, police say, played a key role in elimination of Maoists in the last two years, including six women Maoist cadres in February-March. This latest decision to recruit 850 youngsters will give a decisive edge to the forces engaged in anti-Maoists operations in the dense forests. It will not just give employment for a year to the youth, but the best and most skilled among them might well be absorbed in the police force in the same region, special DG (anti-Naxal operations) Pankaj Srivastava told this newspaper. According to sources, 60-75 armed Maoists, including women cadres, are moving in the jungles of Balaghat, Mandla and Dindori districts. 850 posts for a special auxiliary force okayed The state cabinet Tuesday approved 850 posts for a special auxiliary force for Maoist-affected Balaghat, Mandla and Dindori districts for one year. The 850 volunteers will get a monthly honorarium of Rs 25,000 each for one year, which will cost the state Rs 25 crore.
Asia's most endangered turtle species returns to Ganga in landmark conservation effort
LUCKNOW: The 'batagur kachhua' (red-crowned roofed turtle), a freshwater species once considered one of Asias most endangered, is on the path to revival and is set to return to Uttar Pradesh. In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Uttar Pradesh government, in coordination with the Namami Gange programme and in collaboration with the Indian Turtle Conservation Program (ITCP), has reintroduced the species into the river Gangamarking a major milestone in efforts to revive critically endangered aquatic life. As part of this initiative, 10 male and 10 female turtles, aged between two and three years, were released at two ecologically crucial sites: upstream in the Haiderpur Wetland and downstream in the Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary. According to Rajesh Kumar, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of the Meerut Range, the turtles were carefully selected based on health, sex, and morphometric characteristics. It has been a scientifically significant attemptthe first of its kind in India for this species, said Kumar, calling the move a landmark achievement. To monitor the animals, each turtle has been fitted with a sonic transmitter attached to its shell, enabling conservationists to track their movements and behaviour in real time. The data collected will help researchers understand the turtles behavioural patterns, adaptation to the new environment, and the challenges they may encounter. This will also help conservationists chart out the future course and make subsequent reintroductions more effective, said a senior official involved in the project. Once widespread across the Ganga and Brahmaputra river systems, the red-crowned roofed turtle now survives in the wild only in the Chambal River, where fewer than 300 individuals are believed to remain. The species is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is also recognised among the Top 50 Most Endangered Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles in Asia. Officials confirmed that globally accepted translocation protocols were strictly followed. The turtles were released in the Ganga during the early hours of April 26, 2025. The conservation teams ensured the animals were well-hydrated, stress-free, and transported at night to avoid daytime heat exposure. Importantly, the reintroduction event was designed to be more than just a scientific operationit was also a celebration of community-led conservation. Local villagers, school students, and religious leaders (sadhus) gathered along the riverbank to witness the turtles return to the Ganga. Officials believe that this reintroduction efforthailed as a model for similar conservation projects across Indiawill not only support the revival of the red-crowned roofed turtle but also contribute vital data toward the conservation of other endangered freshwater species.
Heavy Rain Triggers Mudslides In J&Ks Ramban, Jammu-Srinagar NH Closed
Ramban/Jammu, May 2: The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was closed after cloudburst-induced heavy rain triggered mudslides in Jammu and Kashmirs Ramban district on Friday, a traffic police officer said. The heavy rain triggered flash floods in the Chenab river, prompting the authorities in Reasi and Akhnoor sectors to issue warnings about avoiding the riverbank. Vehicular movement has stopped from both sides on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway due to mudslides at Chamba Seri in Ramban following flash floods caused by a cloudburst, [] The post Heavy Rain Triggers Mudslides In J&Ks Ramban, Jammu-Srinagar NH Closed appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Rajasthan to join Indias first cheetah conservation corridor with Madhya Pradesh
JAIPUR: Rajasthan is all set to become a part of Indias first cheetah reintroduction project, currently operational in Madhya Pradesh. A wildlife corridor spanning 17,000 square kilometers will be developed across both states, allowing cheetahs to roam freely in a protected and connected habitat. The corridor will link Palpur Kuno National Park and Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh with the Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan. As part of the plan, seven districts in Rajasthan Kota, Bundi, Baran, Jhalawar, Sawai Madhopur, Karauli, and Chittorgarh will be integrated into the project. Speaking in Jaipur on Tuesday, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav emphasised the success of the cheetah project, describing it as a unique initiative in Asia. It is a matter of pride that cheetahs are thriving here. This is among the most successful wildlife conservation efforts globally, he said. Yadav also stated that the project would now move forward in collaboration with Rajasthan. Highlighting past joint efforts, the MP Chief Minister recalled the Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal river linking project, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. We are confident that both states will progress together on this project under the leadership of the Prime Minister, he added. According to the action plan released by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) has designated the Kuno-Gandhi Sagar landscape as a suitable cheetah habitat. Of the total corridor area, 10,500 square kilometers fall within Madhya Pradesh, while 6,500 square kilometers are in Rajasthan. The corridor will enable cheetahs to move from Kuno National Park through the Mukundara Hills Reserve in Rajasthan to Gandhi Sagar. Discussions are also underway to include parts of Uttar Pradesh, specifically the forest areas of Jhansi and Lalitpur, within the extended landscape. An official Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan is in the pipeline. The proposal has reached the Chief Ministers of both states and is awaiting final approval. During his visit to Jaipur, CM Mohan Yadav met with Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma. Sources suggest that discussions on the cheetah corridor were held, and the signing of the MoU is expected soon.
20 injured after pick-up truck overturns in Himachal's Chamba
SHIMLA: At least 20 people sustained injuries on Tuesday after a pick-up truck they were travelling in overturned on the Chamba-Langera link road in Chamba district, police said. The accident took place near Shirvas village when the driver of the pick-up truck lost control of the vehicle, they said. Police rescued the injured persons with the help of the locals and shifted them to the civil hospital in Killar, from where some with serious injuries were referred to the Pt Jawaharlal Nehru Government Medical College in Chamba, officials said.
Hamirpur, Chamba DC offices get bomb threat; police search premises
Authorities in Hamirpur and Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, evacuated district commissioner offices following bomb threats received via email. Chamba DC Mukesh Repaswal reported the threat, prompting police to cordon off the area and initiate search operations. A similar evacuation occurred in Hamirpur, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's home district, with dog squads and fire brigades deployed.
Following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh Police have heightened security measures across the state, particularly in border areas and popular tourist destinations. Border districts like Chamba and Kangra are on high alert, with increased surveillance, patrolling, and stricter checks at inter-state borders.
Thunderstorm, hailstorm batter parts of Himachal Pradesh causing widespread damage
CHANDIGARH: A squall accompanied by heavy rain and hailstorms lashed several parts of Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday night, causing widespread damage and power outages were across the state. Shimla remained without electricity for several hours. The weather department has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms and lightning in parts of the state on April 18 and 19. Meanwhile, heavy rains also lashed Punjab and Chandigarh. The squall struck Shimla around 11:15 PM plunging the town into darkness, the power supply was restored 10 hours later. The thunderstorm uprooted trees causing damage to vehicles, and blew off the roofs of makeshift houses. In the upper Shimla region, high-velocity winds caused significant damage to apple and stone fruit trees like plum and apricot. In many areas, fruit was knocked off the trees. Apple growers in Jubbal and Rampur reported major losses. The weather office has predicted thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds in Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Solan, Sirmaur and Kinnaur districts on April 18 and 19. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are likely in Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla and Lahaul-Spiti districts during this period. On April 20 light to moderate rains are likely at many places and at few places on April 21 and 22 due to fresh Western Disturbance, as a cyclonic circulation lies over the region. There was an appreciable fall in the minimum temperatures. Lahaul and Spitis Keylong was coldest at night with a low of 0.5 degree Celsius. As per MeT, Seobagh in Kullu district recorded the highest rainfall of 28.8 mm, followed by Lahaul-Spitis Kukumseri 23.8 mm, Narkanda 18 mm, Mandi 17.6 mm, Dharamshala 17 mm, Chamba 16 mm, Kalpa 15.6, Kufri 15 mm while the tourist resorts of Kasauli received 14.4 mm rain, Dalhousie 10 mm, Shimla 9.6 mm and Manali 6.8 mm. Heavy rain, accompanied by strong winds, lashed many parts of Punjab and Chandigarh late yesterday night and in the early today morning. As per the MeT Department Chandigarh received 8.3 mm of rain, however, the sky became clear in the morning and residents woke up to sunny weather. While Amritsar received (4.5 mm), Pathankot (3.2 mm), Gurdaspur (18.8 mm) and Rupnagar (6 mm) and in neighboring Haryana, Ambala received a light shower.
Trees Uprooted, Roads Blocked In Shimla As Storm Hits Himachal Pradesh, IMD Issues Orange Alert
Himachal Weather: Yellow and orange alert have been in place for several districts across state including Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Shimla, and Lahaul-Spiti.
Akhilesh Yadav accuses Adityanath government of indulging in large-scale mining in Chambal ravines
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the Uttar Pradesh government of enabling illegal mining and environmental destruction in Etawahs Chambal ravines, claiming entire hills near Sumer Singh Fort have vanished due to official collusion. Sharing a video of the altered landscape, Yadav slammed the BJP for environmental damage and corruption, questioning how the lost hills could ever return.
Himachal Day 2025: Date, venue, significance, messges to share with loved ones and more
Himachal Day, celebrated annually on April 15th, commemorates Himachal Pradesh's formation as an Indian province, highlighting its cultural heritage and progress. In 2025, the state-level celebration will be held in Pangi Valley, Chamba district, emphasizing the government's commitment to inclusive development in remote areas.
Ahead of Ambedkar Jayanti, Madhya Pradesh names newest wildlife sanctuary after Dr B R Ambedkar
BHOPAL: Ahead of Dr. B.R. Ambedkars 134th birth anniversary, the BJP-led Madhya Pradesh government has named its 25th wildlife sanctuary in his honour, dedicating it to the Father of the Indian Constitution. The state forest department issued on Friday, a notification declaring 258.64 square km of protected forest area in the North Sagar forest division of the Bundelkhand region as Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Wildlife Sanctuary. The protected forest area of two development blocks of Sagar district, including Banda and Shahgarh, will form part of the new sanctuary. Following Friday's two-page notification, the new sanctuary will be the first wildlife sanctuary, national park or wildlife sanctuary in MP to be named after Dr BR Ambedkar -- who was born on April 14, 1891, in Mhow town of MPs present Indore district. While it would be the first wildlife sanctuary in MP to be named after Dr BR Ambedkar, the neighbouring Uttar Pradesh, already has Dr BR Ambedkar Bird Sanctuary in the Kunda area of the Pratapgarh district. The new sanctuary, declared through a notification on Friday, assumes particular significance, as it will serve as the protected and secured wild corridor between Panna Tiger Reserve in Bundelkhand region and the recently declared Madhav Tiger Reserve in the Gwalior-Chambal region. A tiger-cheetah corridor is the ambitious idea of central and state governments in the Gwalior-Chambal region of MP and adjoining Rajasthan, spanning from Madhav National Park-Tiger Reserve in Shivpuri district to the Ranthambore National Park-Tiger Reserve in Rajasthans Sawai Madhopur district, via the first of home African cheetahs in India the Kuno National Park in MPs Sheopur district. Once Madhav Tiger Reserve and Panna Tiger Reserve get connected with the new wild corridor the Dr BR Ambedkar Wildlife Sanctuary it will lead to the emergence of perhaps the longest and largest tiger corridor of North-Central India. According to sources in the state forest department, the MP CM Dr Mohan Yadav is likely to publicly unveil the new wildlife sanctuary on the Ambedkar Jayanti on Monday. This newest development of declaring a new wildlife sanctuary in the tiger-cheetah-leopard-wolf-gharial and vulture state, is the third major development in wildlife and forest conservation in the central Indian state, after declaring of two new tiger reserves Ratapani Tiger Reserve in central MP and the Madhav Tiger Reserve in the Gwalior-Chambal region. Not just that, but the state is likely to get two more wildlife sanctuaries by the end of this month in form of the Omkareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary (a project which has been pending since decades) between Dewas and Khandwa districts of western and southwestern MP and the Jahangarh Wildlife Sanctuary which will neighbor the Kuno National Park in Sheopur district. While Omkareshwar Sanctuary which is proposed to come up in 614.07 square kms will serve as the western limit of tiger movement in MP, the Jahangarh Sanctuary is planned to come up in 6.32 square kms.
Bhopal Diary | Whats in a name? A lot, CM Yadav suggests
It is not uncommon for political leaders in India to go on a renaming spree, rechristening roads, railway stations and villages. But in Madhya Pradesh, the government is going a step further by rebranding schools. CM Mohan Yadav raised eyebrows on Tuesday as he announced at a state-level event in Bhopal the decision to rename the CM Rise Schools after Lord Krishna and Balrams Vedic guru, Acharya Sandipani. Launched by the past Shivraj Singh Chouhan government, these schools will now be known as Sandipani schools. Yadav said the move will prompt the students to reflect on Lord Krishnas days at Ujjains Sandipani Ashram. RSS worker accuses Mishra of harassment Former state Home Minister Narottam Mishra may have suffered a shock defeat in the 2023 Vidhan Sabha polls, but it seems that he still calls the shots in the Datia district of the Gwalior-Chambal region. An elderly RSS worker, Raghuvar Dayal Bhargava, has accused the local administration of targeting his property at the behest of Mishra. Bhargava broke down in tears during a recent interaction with Congress Rajya Sabha MP and former state CM Digvijaya Singh in Datia as he shared his plight. Singh has demanded that a panel be set up to probe the matter. Congress to hand over more powers to dist chiefs? Keen to rebuild the party organisation at the grassroots level, the Congress is considering handing more powers to its district unit presidents in the BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh. The Opposition party may let its district party chiefs have more say in the party matters, such as organisational appointments and deciding which candidates to field in what elections. Efforts are on to improve communication between the district party presidents and the state and national party leadership. The Congress is expected to hold a meeting in this regard in Delhi that will be graced by the partys national president, Mallikarjun Kharge, and senior party leaders in the state. Anuraag Singh Our correspondent in Madhya Pradesh singhanuraag.jaurno@gmail.com
LG visits families of JKP personnel martyred in Kathua
*Assures all assistance, support Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 31: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today visited the families of J&K Police Martyrs SgCT Balvinder Singh Chib, SgCT Jaswant Singh, HC Jagbir Singh, and SgCT Tariq Ahmed, at their native villages in Kana Chak, Londi, Mattu Khour and Chamba Katra. The Lieutenant Governor offered his condolences to the bereaved family members and paid homage to the valiant martyrs who made supreme sacrifice for the nation while fighting the terrorists in Kathua. [] The post LG visits families of JKP personnel martyred in Kathua appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Last rites of 4 police martyrs performed with full State honours
CM lays wreaths on bodies, visits residences of cops Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Mar 29: The last rites of four police personnel who attained martyrdom on Friday while fighting Pakistani terrorists in Jakhole village in Kathua district were performed with full State honours in their respective native villages of Chamba in Panthal block of Reasi district, village Mattu in tehsil Khour of Jammu district, Londi and Kanna Chak villages in Hiranagar tehsil of Kathua district today. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel [] The post Last rites of 4 police martyrs performed with full State honours appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu, Mar 29: The last rites of four police personnel, martyred in an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmirs Kathua district, were performed with full honours at their native places with participating officers vowing to eliminate terrorism from the region. Head constable Jagbir Singh of Mattu-Khour in Jammus Akhnoor and selection grade constables Tariq Ahmad of Chamba-Panthal in Reasi, Balwinder Singh Chib of Kana Chak, and Jaswant Singh of Londi Morh in Kathua were martyred in the two-day [] The post Four Slain Cops In Kathua Encounter Given Tearful Adieu As Officers Vowed To Root Out Terrorism From J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Grief engulfs Kathua, Jammu, Reasi as families mourn martyred policemen
Will kill 100 Pakistani terrorists to avenge my brothers killing Bivek Mathur JAMMU, Mar 28: Grief engulfed the homes of four brave police personnel who attained martyrdom while fighting Pakistani terrorists in Jakhole village of Kathua district on Friday. Their families, though grief-stricken, expressed immense pride in their sacrifice for the nation and demanded a strong response against Pakistan, similar to the one after the Pulwama attack. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp In Chamba village of Block Panthal [] The post Grief engulfs Kathua, Jammu, Reasi as families mourn martyred policemen appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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IMD issues 'yellow' alert in Himachal, heavy rain likely in 4 districts on Friday
The India Meteorological Department has issued a 'yellow' alert for heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur, Chamba, Kangra, and Mandi districts. Thunderstorms and lightning are predicted at isolated places from Monday to Friday. Snowfall is expected in the higher regions, including Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur districts, while police have advised caution near Rohtang due to snowfall near the Atal Tunnel.
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3 killed, 3 injured as car plunges into gorge in Himachal's Chamba
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Himachal Board cancels Class 12 English exam due to possibility of paper leak
The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education has canceled the Class 12 English exam statewide for March 2025 due to a potential paper leak at an examination center in District Chamba. The Board is investigating the incident and will announce a new examination date shortly.
First ever survey finds 6324 riverine dolphins in country
NEW DELHI: India has released its first-ever estimation report on riverine dolphins, revealing a total of 6,327 dolphins. This includes 6,324 Ganges River dolphins and three Indus River dolphins. The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has designated the Chambal River Conservation Zone as a Dolphin Conservation Zone to implement targeted protection efforts. Additionally, India has tagged 12 near-extinct Great Indian Bustard birds for the first time to study their reproductive behaviours. Project Dolphin was launched on 15 August 2020, with Rs 4.8 crore allocated under the CSS: Development of Wildlife Habitats. With local participation, it has conducted the worlds largest freshwater survey, covering 8507 km across eight states, 28 rivers by boat, and 30 rivers by road. The report doesnt reveal the number of marine dolphins. In December last year, India achieved a ground-breaking milestone by successfully satellite-tagging the first-ever Ganges River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica) in Assam under Project Dolphin. The report identified key dolphin hotspot states as Assam, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, and Lakshadweep. The MoEFCC has prepared a Comprehensive Action Plan (2022-2047) and shared it with relevant Ministries for execution. The plan focuses on species protection, habitat improvement, monitoring, patrolling, and awareness programs. In October 2023, India participated in discussions on the Global Declaration for River Dolphins in Bogota, Colombia, where it reiterated its commitment to global dolphin conservation. A 200 km stretch in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh has been recommended for designation as a Dolphin Conservation Zone for targeted protection efforts. Besides, India has also achieved a milestone in conserving the Great Indian Bustard (GIB). For the first time, 12 Great Indian Bustards were tagged - two in Gujarat and 10 in Rajasthan, providing key insights into their reproductive behaviour. The grassland bird is near-to-extinct, and its habitat is spread across Rajasthan and Gujarat. The major threats emerged due to an electric grid line passing across the habitats. Breeding Success at State-of-the-Art Centers Two state-of-the-art conservation breeding Centers in Jaisalmer now house 44 Great Indian Bustards, 30 of which were hatched from wild-laid eggs and 14 from captive-reared birds.
Chambal Dacoit Kusuma Nain Dies: UP Police, Villagers Recount Her Brutal 25-Year Reign Of Terror
Kusuma Nain had gunned down 12 people and gouged out the eyes of two victims in Asta village in UPs Auraiya in 1984
Kusma Nain, who was once the notorious 'bandit queen' of Chambal Valley spread over Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, died due to illness at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) in Lucknow on Sunday, a jail official ...
NEW DELHI: Heavy rains and snowfall in Himachal Pradesh triggered landslides and caused roadblocks on Saturday, disrupting normal life in the state, as several other parts of north India received showers. In Uttarakhand, 50 workers trapped in an avalanche in the Chamoli district were rescued, but four of them died on Saturday as rescuers raced against time to save the remaining five. The strategic 270-km Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, which was shut on Thursday evening following heavy snowfall and multiple landslides in the Ramban district, was reopened for light motor vehicles after the weather improved, and road restoration work was carried out. Parts of Delhi, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh received showers on Saturday. A day after an avalanche buried 55 labourers alive at a BRO camp in Mana village in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, 50 of them were pulled out of the snow, but four of them died. The search is on for the remaining five. The avalanche hit the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) camp between Mana and Badrinath between 5.30 am and 6 am on Friday, according to the Army. Thirty-three of them were rescued by Friday night. Rain and snowfall hampered the rescue efforts on Friday, and the operation was suspended as the night fell. As the weather cleared up on Saturday morning, the Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel based in Mana resumed the rescue operation, District Disaster Management Officer N K Joshi said. Six helicopters, including three of the Indian Army Aviation, two of the IAF and one civil copter hired by the Army, are engaged in the rescue operations, an Army spokesperson said. Located three kilometres from Badrinath, Mana is the last village on the India-Tibet border at a height of 3,200 metres. Uttarakhand avalanche: Four laborers succumb to injuries, five still missing In neighbouring Himachal Pradesh, heavy rains and snowfall disrupted normal life in several parts of the state, triggering landslides, blocking roads and huge mounds of debris swept by gushing waters damaging vehicles in Kullu. A massive landslide triggered by incessant rains and cloudbursts at Rokaru in the Kangra district damaged several vehicles and endangered 12 houses. The affected families have been relocated to safer places, and restoration work is in progress, said Kangra Deputy Commissioner Hem Raj. One person was reported missing near the Shiva Hydropower project in Palampur, and a search operation has been launched to trace him, officials said. Tribal Pangi valley in Chamba was cut off following heavy snowfall, and electricity and telecommunication services have been disrupted. A landslide at Tohlu nullah blocked the Kiratpur-Manali National Highway, leaving tourists stranded. A total of 112 roads were closed in Kullu, and work is in progress to power 1,646 transformers. The Kullu-Manali Road was also closed, and traffic was being diverted via Naggar while the electricity supply was yet to be restored in Manikaran and Manali, officials said. Meanwhile, the state received moderate to heavy snowfall and rain during the past 24 hours. In Jammu and Kashmir, the restoration of the 66-km Banihal-Nashri stretch on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was intensified on Saturday morning after the weather conditions improved. Heavy rains had triggered shooting stones, mudslides and landslides at a dozen places, including Kishtwari Pather, Moum Passi, Hingni, Panthiyal, Mehar and Dalwas, while snowfall between Qazigund and Ramsu left the road slippery. A side of the road near Mehar has caved in, while a major landslide has blocked one tube of the Kunfer-Peerah tunnel. The road repair was hampered by continuous rains on Friday, officials said. Ramban deputy commissioner Baseer-ul-Haq Chaudhary said there are at least 16 locations along the 66-km road stretch that were rendered vulnerable by the rains. The national capital saw light rain on Saturday morning as the minimum temperature settled at 16.6 degrees Celsius, 4.1 notches above the seasonal average. Delhi recorded 2 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours till 8.30 am on Saturday. Rainfall measurements at various weather stations included 1.8 mm at Safdarjung, 1.0 mm at Palam, and 4 mm at Pitampura. Light to moderate rainfall was recorded in parts of Rajasthan on Saturday, where a maximum of 28 mm rainfall was recorded in Churu, followed by 18 mm in Chirawa (Jhunjhunu), the weather department said.
Heavy rains, snowfall triggers landslides in Himachal, 112 roads blocked in Kullu
Heavy rains and snowfall in Himachal Pradesh caused significant disruption, including landslides and roadblocks, particularly in Kullu, Kangra, and Chamba districts. Several houses and vehicles were damaged, and essential services like electricity and water supply were affected. Efforts are ongoing to clear the debris and restore normalcy.
Jammu-Srinagar National Highway Still Closed
JAMMU, Mar 1: Jammu-Srinagar National Highway is still closed due to landslides and shooting stones at multiple locations, with restoration work currently in progress. Authorities have advised commuters to avoid traveling on the highway until clearance operations are completed. In addition to Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, several other key roads, including the Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri (SSG) Road that connects Kashmir to Leh, Bhaderwah-Chamba Road, Mughal Road, and Sinthan Road, also remain closed due to snowfall and adverse weather conditions. Jammu Srinagar NHW is [] The post Jammu-Srinagar National Highway Still Closed appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Heavy snowfall, rains trigger landslides in Himachal Pradesh, key roads blocked
Shimla, Feb 28: Heavy snowfall and rains in Himachal Pradesh triggered landslides and blocked key roads and national highways on Friday, throwing normal life out of gear in many areas. Intermittent heavy snowfall and rains for the third day have blocked highways. About 200 roads have been closed due to heavy snowfall across the state, cutting off several areas in Kullu, Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur, Chamba and Shimla districts from the rest of the state, officials said. Officials said all [] The post Heavy snowfall, rains trigger landslides in Himachal Pradesh, key roads blocked appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Heavy Rains, Snowfall Cause Chaos in Himachal, Roads Blocked, Vehicles Swept Away
KULLU - HIMACHAL PRADESH: Heavy rains and snowfall have caused major problems in Himachal Pradesh, leading to landslides and road closures. Many highways and key roads were blocked on Friday, making it difficult for people to travel. For the third day in a row, the state has been experiencing heavy rain and snowfall, affecting normal life. Around 200 roads have been shut down, cutting off areas like Kullu, Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur, Chamba, and Shimla from the rest of the state, officials said. Due to the bad weather, all schools and colleges have been closed in Chamba and Manali. However, CBSE board exams will still take place as planned. Authorities have also warned people about possible avalanches in higher regions above 2,300 meters and advised them to stay indoors and take precautions. Many major roads are blocked due to snow. The Hindustan-Tibet road (NH-5) is closed at Narkanda, while roads connecting Dodra-Kwar and Deha-Chopal are also not accessible. The Theog-Hatkoti Highway near Kharapathar village, which is at an altitude of 8,770 feet, has also been shut down. In Kullu, heavy rains have flooded areas like Akhara Bazaar and Gandhi Nagar. Water from overflowing rivers entered the streets, damaging parked vehicles. Authorities have stopped vehicle movement beyond Nehru Kund because of fresh snowfall in places like Solang Nallah, Gulaba, Atal Tunnel, and Rohtang. A landslide at Banala has also blocked the Manali-Kiratpur National Highway, and work to clear it has been delayed due to falling rocks, police said. Many roads in remote valleys remain blocked due to snowfall and continuous rainfall. View this post on Instagram A post shared by News Track Live (@newstracklive) According to weather reports, Kothi received the highest snowfall of 120 cm by 8:30 am, followed by Khadrala (115 cm), Keylong (75 cm), Kalpa (46 cm), Kukumseri (38.8 cm), Sangla (23.5 cm), and both Nichar and Moorang (15 cm each). Lower and mid-hill areas are also facing problems due to heavy rains. Seobagh recorded the highest rainfall in the state at 113.2 mm, followed by Bhuntar (113.2 mm), Banjar (112.4 mm), Jogindernagar (112 mm), Salooni (109.3 mm), Palampur (99 mm), Chamba (97 mm), Baijnath (75 mm), Kangra (74 mm), Rohroo (70 mm), Kufri (59 mm), and Shimla (54.5 mm). The sky remains dark and cloudy, and the meteorological department has issued an orange alert for heavy snowfall in Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur, and higher areas of Chamba, Kullu, Shimla, Mandi, Sirmaur, and Kangra districts. Light to moderate rain is expected, with heavy rainfall at some isolated places in Chamba, Kullu, Shimla, Mandi, Sirmaur, and Kangra districts.
About 200 roads have been closed due to heavy snowfall across the state, cutting off several areas in Kullu, Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur, Chamba and Shimla districts from the rest of the state
Heavy snowfall disrupts roads, power supply in Himachal Pradesh
CHANDIGARH: Himachal Pradesh has been severely impacted by heavy snowfall and widespread rainfall, leading to the closure of more than 200 roads and disruptions in power and water supply. Several areas, particularly in the districts of Lahaul and Spiti, Kullu, Kinnaur, and Chamba, have been cut off from the rest of the state. The weather conditions have also forced the closure of educational institutions in Lahaul and Spiti and Chamba districts. Due to heavy snowfall, several key routes, including Darcha-Shinkula, Darcha-Sarchu, Koksar-Manali via Rohtang, Koksar to Losar via Kunzum, and Atal Tunnel to Manali, Tindi, and Udaipur roads, have been blocked. Authorities have advised travelers to avoid these routes for safety reasons. An avalanche alert has been issued, and the general public is urged to refrain from visiting high-altitude areas prone to avalanches. The police in Lahaul and Spiti stated, The general public is advised to avoid unnecessary travel and refrain from visiting high-altitude areas prone to avalanches. In the Dodra-Kwar region of Shimla district, heavy snowfall continues, shutting down all roads leading to the valley. The Meteorological Department has issued an orange warning for Lahaul and Spiti, Chamba, Kinnaur, and areas above 2,300 meters, warning of an increased risk of avalanches in higher-altitude regions. The precipitation is expected to continue with the same intensity throughout the day. Meanwhile, panic spread among residents of Manikaran Valley in the Kullu district following the formation of an artificial lake in Jeera Nallah in Tosh village, which has created a flash flood threat. Authorities have evacuated people living downstream to safer locations. The state also remains on high alert for avalanches following fresh snowfall in the region. In Shimla district, 12 roads have been closed due to the harsh weather. The Hindustan-Tibet Road (National Highway 5) has been shut down near Narkanda due to slippery conditions caused by heavy snowfall. As a result, traffic has been diverted from Sainj to Shimla via Luhri and Sunni. The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for light to moderate snowfall at most places, with isolated spells of very heavy snowfall expected in Kinnaur and Lahaul and Spiti, as well as in the higher reaches of Chamba, Shimla, Mandi, Sirmaur, Kangra, and Manali. Since last night, continuous rainfall has been recorded in Shimla. A yellow alert has been issued for more rain and light snowfall in the city and surrounding areas. However, educational institutions in the state capital have remained open. Tabo in Lahaul and Spiti recorded the lowest temperature at night, dropping to minus 4.5 degrees Celsius, while Nahan was the warmest during the day with a high of 23.2 degrees Celsius.
Jammu & Kashmir grapples with heavy snow, incessant rains; two dead
JAMMU: A woman and her son were killed, and 12 people rescued from swollen water bodies as incessant rains lashed wide parts of Jammu for the third day on Friday, officials said. The high altitude areas also received moderate to heavy snowfall, prompting closure of various roads, including the strategic 270-km Jammu-Srinagar national highway, they said. Shano Devi (50) and her son Raghu (25) were killed when a boulder from a hillock hit their two-wheeler near Moungari in Udhampur district early Friday. At least 11 non-migrant labourers were rescued by a joint team of police and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) from Ujh river in Rajbagh area of Kathua district early Friday, the officials said. They said the labourers were putting up in a shed adjoining a construction site and their lives were in danger due to the increase in the water level following incessant rains. A driver of a dumper was also rescued by police and SDRF personnel in a joint operation in Niki Tawi area in Jammu this morning. The driver Mohan Lal, a resident of Gole-Gujral, was rescued in a daring effort after his dumper got submerged in river Tawi around 5. 40 am, the officials said. They said no fresh traffic was allowed on Jammu-Srinagar national highway owing to accumulation of snow between Ramsoo and Qazigund, shooting of stones, landslides and mudslides at various places between Nashri and Banihal. The traffic on the highway was suspended around 7 pm on Thursday, leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded, the officials said. The traffic on Batote-Doda road was also closed due to landslides at Ragi Nallah, while several other roads, including Bhaderwah-Chamba, Mughal road and Sinthan road also remained closed due to heavy snowfall in the higher reaches, the officials said.
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HC orders probe into tribal land deal in Gwalior-Chambal
BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed Ashok Nagar district collector to probe cases where lands belonging to tribals are being grabbed or disposed of by influential individuals. Ashok Nagar district collector shall conduct an inquiry into the instances or cases of last ten years, where lands belonging to members of ST community are being grabbed or disposed of by influential persons, including those holding different offices, the Gwalior bench of the high court said in its Tuesday order. It will also be the collectors duty to conduct inquiry in respect of bonded labourers working in such agricultural fields/households or any other place under the domination of such powerful persons. The collector shall have to ensure that no bonded labour work in his district as it is contrary to constitutional and statutory provisions. The collector should file a detailed reply within two weeks, a bench said. The HC order came following submissions by the counsel for the state about cases of land grab in Ashok Nagar of Gwalior-Chambal region. The counsel submitted that it was a common practice that lands of tribals are being grabbed by influential people or they are being persuaded to dispose of their land on meagre sum. A tribal, Chotelal Adivasi, had filed a habeas corpus petition, alleging that his wife Munni Bai is under illegal confinement of some people. However, his wife informed that she was not under anyones illegal confinement, but living at her brothers residence in Mungaoli area. She also informed the court that her husband is serving Hardeep Randhawa as bonded labour, owing to which she wants protection, as she is facing threat to life. During the course of court hearing, the possibility of Randhawa actually being behind the filing of the petition by Chotelal Adivasi, came to the fore. That Dharampal Sharma and Gaurav Sharma tried to influence and intimidate the petitioner in the courtroom indicates that they wanted to keep the petitioner and corpus (petitioners wife) silent about their possibly evil designs, the court observed.
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National Embroidery month: Celebrating the rare traditional embroideries of India!
The delicate embroideries of India have a history to behold, that tells the centuries old stories of varied artistry and craftsmanship depicting the rich and diverse cultures of India. Some of these are the rarest of the rare, having lost their significance and are hidden somewhere in the weaving looms or in the corners of the subcontinent. As we come to an end to the National Embroidery month, it is time that we recognize the talent of the craftsmen who create and art through a thread and needle in hand. Let us take you to an embroidery journey from the North to the South of India, exploring some of the rare and the most traditional embroideries of India: Crewel Embroidery (Kashmir) The Crewel embroidery has been in existence since the 11 th century, being an indigenous craft of Kashmir. The art form in its prime was once admired by the Mughal Emperors as well as the Queen Elizabeth of England. Crewelwork is a kind of free surface embroidery crafted on wool, with no particular style of patterns. Earlier, the embroidery was done on linen twill, but now silk, cotton velvet, silk organza are also used. Now the embroidery is done on cushions, curtains and other home dcor items. Chamba Rumal Embroidery (Himachal Pradesh) The royal women of the Chamba region of Himachal Pradesh flourished this traditional embroidery since the 17 th century in princely hill states. It has a distinct style with small rectangles and squares, embroidered with silk threads, thin metal wires or metallic yarn identical on both the sides. It was mostly used in wedding gifts and ceremonial coverings, especially brides dowry. The embroidery often depicted gods and goddesses in its patterns drawn by women and children, later skilled craftsmen. The Chamba embroidery has lost its significance, sacredness and essence, with families keeping the art alive only fir survival. Shamilami Embroidery (Manipur) Shalimali is basically a blend of weaving and embroidery featuring animal designs. It was once considered to be a symbol of high class, that people wore for their recognition of bravery and heroism by the King. The embroidery was adorned on a three paneled traditional shawl for the warriors with some bold tribal motifs that were incorporated as a belief to offer protection in a battle. Similar versions can be observed in Nagaland as well. Khneng Embroidery (Meghalaya) Khneng (meaning border) is a 200-year-old Khasi embroidery that belongs to Mustoh village of Meghalaya. The Khasi community practices the craft, with the designs reflecting their belief and connect to nature. It was inspired by a local insect called Kitiar. Mustoh is the only known village practicing Khneng embroidery, deeply rooted in the culture of Khasis. Khneng is traditionally done on eri silk shawls. Sujini Embroidery (Bihar) Sujini embroidery originated in the 1920s in the Bhunsura village of Bihar originally as a form of quilting. The simple elegant styles on vibrant shades of silk and cotton are known for the kantha running stitch. The motifs featured include geometric shapes and symbols of nature. Sujini embroidery often depicts storytelling by women, about resilience and overcoming hardships. The craft almost became extinct and was revived in 1988. It is now protected under the GI Act. Pipli Embroidery (Odisha) The Pipli embroidery has its origins back to 12 th century from the Pipli village of Odisha. Bright patterned fabric pieces are stitched together on a plain cloth, mostly velvet. Mirror and lacework is also done, along with stitching of patterns. Based on the patchwork it began to be known as Chandua. Originally, pipli work began to be done in the Jagannath Puri culture during the Rath Yatra, the designs reflected the same. And nowadays, Pipli embroidery can be found in home dcor items. Rabari Embroidery (Gujarat) Rabari embroidery is practiced by the nomadic Rabari or Rewari community of Gujarat and Rajasthan. The colorful, vibrant and vivid patterns of Rabari very much reflect upon the women who make it. Traditionally, the designs, motifs and patterns depicted upon the mythological and historical events of the past. Mirrors of all shapes and sizes are also added to the embroidery, for the belief that it will protect from evil spirits. Gujarat is also home to another traditional embroidery, the Karchobi embroidery which was introduced in the 17 th century. It is a type of Mochi embroidery that belongs to the Kutch region. Karchobi embroidery could be observed on bridal outfits, temple chariots and tent hangings. Kasuti Embroidery (Karnataka) Kasuti translates to Kai, meaning hand and suti which is weave or wrap. The embroidery has its origin back to the Chalukya rule from the 6 th to 12 th century in North Karnataka. In Kasuti embroidery, there is a single thread which involves the counting of each thread on the cloth. Both sides of the cloth look identical, as the stitching of the patterns is without any knots. It was inspired by the local rangoli patterns, with those of a chariot, palanquin, lamps began to be formed through stiches like Gavanti, Murgi, Negi among others. Toda Embroidery (Tamil Nadu) The name of the embroidery is derived from the tribe that embroiders it, the Toda or Todu community of Nilgiris. You can witness sacred red and black patterns on shawls called poothkuli. Designs made by them reflect on their ancestors tattoos that are believed to guide spirits to the afterlife. Practiced by women, the embroidery has its own unique style called pugur, which means flower. The designs also stylize sun, moon, stars and the eyes of peacock feathers. The rarest embroidered threads are the most delicate and fragile. In the modern era, the traditional embroideries need to be cherished and appreciated a lot more. Also, it is time to preserve the craft and its craftsmanship for the coming generations, so that the legacy and tradition continues aheadbefore they turn into absolute oblivion.
Heavy snowfall cuts off Lahaul Valley, Manali-Leh Highway closed
CHANDIGARH: The Manali-Leh Highway has been closed for vehicular traffic following heavy snowfall in higher areas of several districts in Himachal Pradesh, cutting off Lahaul Valley from the rest of the state and leaving both locals and tourists stranded. With snow accumulation reaching up to 60 cm on the road connecting the North Portal of the Atal Tunnel to Keylong-Jispa, the route has become impassable. The tribal district of Lahaul and Spiti is experiencing severe weather conditions. In response, the Lahaul-Spiti police have issued a travel advisory urging all travellers to avoid the Manali-Leh route until further notice. The closure has significantly impacted transportation, halting vehicular movement on the affected stretch. Road users have been advised to remain patient and stay updated through official channels regarding road conditions and weather. Tourists planning to travel in or out of the area have been urged to adjust their plans accordingly. Deputy Commissioner of Lahaul-Spiti, Rahul Kumar, stated that efforts to restore road connectivity would begin as soon as weather conditions improve. The Border Roads Organisation and the PWD are on standby and will deploy their workforce and machinery to clear key roads once the weather permits, he said. Kumar also cautioned people against unnecessary travel, particularly into high-altitude areas prone to snow avalanches. Following heavy snowfall in the higher reaches of Manali, roads beyond Nehru Kund have been closed to most vehicles. Additionally, National Highway 5 (Hindustan-Tibet Road) has been shut at Narkanda due to snow, with traffic now being diverted from Sainj to Shimla via Luhri. Since Wednesday night, Shilaroo recorded 5 cm of snowfall, followed by Gondla with 3 cm, Kalpa 1.3 cm, and Sangla 0.3 cm. The upper areas of Manali, Narkanda, Rohru, Chansal, and Keylong in Lahaul and Spiti also witnessed snowfall. Several areas across the state received light to moderate rainfall, with Dalhousie recording the highest at 22 mm, followed by Sundernagar with 21 mm, Bharmour 18.2 mm, Dharamshala 16.8 mm, Manali 16 mm, Mandi and Kangra 14.4 mm each, Bhuntar 13.6 mm, Bilaspur 13 mm, and Una 10 mm. The state capital, Shimla, was lashed by thunderstorms and received mild rainfall. The Met Office has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall, snowfall, and thunderstorms in the districts of Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, and Mandi on Thursday. It also warned that a fresh Western Disturbance is likely to affect northwest India from 24 February onwards. The state has recorded an average rainfall of 33 mm during the winter season from 1 January to 20 February, significantly below the normal of 154 mma deficit of 79 per cent.
IIT study: 40% of Himachal at high risk of landslides, floods & avalanches
CHANDIGARH: Forty-nine per cent of Himachal Pradesh is prone to medium-risk and 40% to high-risk landslides, floods and avalanches, according to a recent study by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Ropar. The conclusions were presented at the Indian Cryosphere Meet (ICM) held at the IIT-Bombay last week, attended by 80 glaciologists, researchers, scientists, and other experts from around the world. The IIT is now conducting similar studies in the Northeast, J&K and Uttarakhand, adding another criterion to examine GOLF (Glacier Lake Out Burst Flood). MTech scholar Daishisha Lawphniaw conducted the study under the guidance of Reet Kamal Tiwari from IIT-Ropar, using GIS-based mapping, the study classified hazard-prone regions. Tiwari told this newspaper, The states upper reaches are more prone to avalanches, whereas the middle and lower parts of the state are more prone to flood and landslides. The study stated that high-altitude areas in Kinnaur and Lahaul Spiti districts are highly prone to avalanches, while Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Una, Hamirpur, Bilaspur and Chamba districts are prone to flood and landslides. The study highlights that steep mountain slopes and elevations above 3,000 meters are at the highest risk. Higher-altitude regions with slopes between 16.8 degrees and 41.5 degrees are more likely to experience both avalanches and landslides. Areas with mean slopes ranging from 5.9 degrees to 16.44 degrees and mean elevations up to 1600 meters are predominantly prone to both landslides and floods, whereas the combined occurrence of avalanches and landslides is most likely in regions with slopes of 16.86 degrees to 41.54 degrees at higher elevations, states the study. The study highlights importance of knowledge about the cascading effects of disasters. Hill tale 49% prone to medium-risk High-altitude areas in Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti highly prone to avalanches Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Una, Hamirpur, Bilaspur and Chamba prone to flood and landslides Steep mountain slopes and elevations above 3,000 metres at highest risk Higher-altitude regions with slopes between 16.8 degrees and 41.5 degrees more likely to experience both avalanches and landslides Areas with mean slopes and elevations predominantly prone to both landslides and floods
Ammonia gas leak at Kota fertilizer plant leaves dozens of school children ill
KOTA: Panic gripped parts of Kota, Rajasthan, on Saturday following a hazardous ammonia gas leak from the Chambal Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (CFCL) factory in Gadepan. The toxic gas spread to a nearby government higher secondary school, leaving numerous students struggling to breathe. Dozens fell ill, with several losing consciousness and others vomiting. A total of 25 students were reported to be unwell, and 14 were admitted to CFCLs hospital. Among them, six critically ill students were later referred to Kota District Hospital. The leak occurred during school hours when the children were attending their morning classes. The school, located just a stones throw from the factoryseparated by only a boundary wallwas immediately affected. Alarmed, worried parents rushed to the hospital, while some students received initial treatment at the CFCL plant's medical facility. Dr. R.K. Sharma from CFCLs hospital confirmed the admission of 14 children, with one staff member also affected. Thankfully, all the patients are now stable, he said. Early reports indicate that the incident began with an unusual smell in the area, noticed by local residents and students alike. Many students had earlier complained of dizziness and headaches, but the situation worsened rapidly around 11:30 a.m., when several children fainted. The school principal, Ranjana Sharma, reported that the gas leak happened at the time of the morning assembly. When CFCL management was contacted, they downplayed the situation, claiming that the gas release was part of a routine process and that any emission had been minimized. However, the gravity of the situation soon became clear as more students began collapsing, prompting the school administration to declare an immediate holiday. Deputy Superintendent of Police, Rajesh Dhaka, reported that the first signs of distress appeared around 10:30 a.m. when a few studentswho had stepped out to fetch waterbegan experiencing breathlessness upon returning to class. As the number of affected students swelled, efforts to transport them to medical care intensified. Hemant Kumar, a school employee, recounted the harrowing experience of transporting several students to the hospital. I carried children on my shoulders and made multiple trips to the hospital. Eventually, I began feeling dizzy and my throat burned, he said. District Collector Dr. Ravindra Goswami visited the affected areas, including the factory and local hospitals, and confirmed that the exact cause of the leak is yet to be determined. He assured that the Pollution Control Board has been notified and an investigation will be carried out. While CFCL has promised a thorough inquiry, local residents are up in arms, demanding immediate and strict action against the company. The incident has raised serious questions about the safety of children attending schools in proximity to industrial facilities. As the investigation unfolds, the key concern remains whether authorities will take meaningful action or if this incident will fade into the background, as so many others before it.
Madhya Pradesh deputy LoP Hemant Katare, family booked in ISBT land allotment case
Bhopal: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Madhya Pradesh has registered a case against Hemant Katare, Deputy Leader of Opposition in the Vidhan Sabha and a second-time Congress MLA from the Gwalior-Chambal region, along with his family members, over alleged irregularities in the allotment of land under the Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) project in Bhopal. The case, which dates back to 2004, was registered following a complaint filed by C.R. Dutta, a resident of Harsh Vardhan Nagar, Bhopal. The complaint was forwarded to the EOW by the states General Administration Department (GAD). A preliminary enquiry into the matter was initiated in 2015, and after a long investigation, a regular case was filed on Wednesday against Katare, his brother Yogesh Katare, his mother Meera Katare, and sister-in-law Ruchi Katarewho are all partners in the commercial entity M/S High-Speed Motors. Several officials from the Bhopal Development Authority (BDA) at the time, including then CEO K.P. Rahi and OSD Manoj Verma, have also been named as co-accused. According to the EOW, investigations established that the plot allotted to M/S High Speed Motors under the Kushabhau Thakre Inter-State Bus Terminal scheme was granted in violation of existing regulations. The land use was allegedly changed to commercial, and the price of the allotted plot was determined without a tender process, giving undue benefits to the company. The accused have been booked under Sections 420, 468, and 471 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), among other related provisions. Reacting to the FIR, Hemant Katare alleged that the case was politically motivated. The matter dates back to 2004. Even the preliminary enquiry was registered in 2015. Why did it take so long for the EOW to register a case? This is a clear-cut matter of political vendetta against me and my family, he said. He further stated, Even during the previous BJP regime, not one, but six cases were registered against me, all of which were later quashed by the court. This case will also meet the same fate. Even my late father, the then Leader of Opposition Satyadev Katare, was targeted in a similar manner by the BJP government when he raised concerns about the Vyapam scam. Katare also pointed out that his septuagenarian mother had been named in the case, claiming it was an attempt to silence him. The case has been registered against me and my family, including my elderly mother, just to intimidate me. But I wont be gaggedI will continue to expose corruption vociferously. The Congress leader has been vocal about the recent high-profile case involving former transport department constable Saurabh Sharma, who amassed massive wealth. Katare has alleged links between Sharma and ministers from both the present and past BJP governments.
A second home for the cheetahs
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More cheetah cubs released in wild at Kuno
BHOPAL: In a first, three cheetah cubs were set free into the free-range forests of Madhya Pradeshs Kuno National Park (KNP) after more than seven decades on Wednesday. Earlier, MP CM Dr Mohan Yadav released two female cubs, including Aasha, the Namibian mother of three cubs and South African female Dheera into the wild at the KNP in Sheopur district of states Gwalior-Chambal region. The development came after South African female Veera gave birth to two healthy cubs at the same national park which has been the home to African cheetahs since September 2022. The five cheetahs released will join the South African male coalition Agni and Vayu who were released from the big enclosures into the free ranging forests in December 2024. We are feeling happy after releasing the female cheetahs and three cubs in the open jungles of Kuno. The jungle will be inhabited by these cheetahs and Palpur-Kuno will get a new identity in the tourism sector, said the CM.
Himachal's Tourist Hotspots Receives Fresh Snow, Met Department Predicts Thunderstorms Ahead
Isolated places in Shimla, Kullu, Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti, and Chamba districts received snow.
Fresh snowfall in popular tourist towns of Himachal; Met issues thunderstorm warning
Shimla, Feb 5: Fresh snowfall was recorded in the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh, with the Met office issuing a yellow alert for thunderstorm and lightning in some districts on Wednesday. Isolated places in Shimla, Kullu, Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti, and Chamba districts received snow. According to the Met office, snowfall was recorded in the famous tourist resort towns of Narkanda and Kufri in Shimla district, Dalhousie in Chamba, and Manali and adjoining areas in Kullu. There were also reports [] The post Fresh snowfall in popular tourist towns of Himachal; Met issues thunderstorm warning appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Two youths die in bike accident near Chambakkara in Ernakulam
ED conducts searches in Madhya Pradesh in money laundering probe against milk products company
BHOPAL: The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at multiple locations across Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday as part of a money laundering investigation into a milk products company and its promoters-directors. They are accused of supplying adulterated milk products both domestically and internationally. The ED conducted searches at multiple premises related Jayshri Gayatri Food Products Pvt Limited, its promoters and its directors in the state capital Bhopal, adjoining Sehore district and Morena district of the Gwalior-Chambal region. The searched premises included the companys manufacturing unit in Sehore district, the premises of the promoters and directors in Bhopal, besides related premises in Morena district. The searches were carried out six months after the states economic offence wing (EOW) had conducted similar searches at the premises related to the same private company and its officials at multiple places in MP. The searches were part of the investigations into allegations about the concerned company manufacturing and selling adulterated milk products. It has also been alleged that milk products were being exported to more than 20 countries, including countries in South East Asia, the Middle East and Africa, using fake laboratory reports. The EOW has already registered a case of cheating, forgery and conspiracy to use forged documents as originals. According to informed sources, there is also information about the company having made major payments to some entities in an African nation.
