CM Adityanath says law and order in UP has improved, SP claims jungle raj everywhere
Lucknow, Dec 22: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said the law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh has improved and as a result, the state government has received investment proposals worth Rs 40 lakh crore. The opposition Samajwadi Party, however, countered Adityanath and claimed there is an atmosphere of jungle raj in the state with loot, hooliganism and anarchy everywhere. In a post on X, the Chief Ministers Office shared a video in which Adityanath is heard saying that [] The post CM Adityanath says law and order in UP has improved, SP claims jungle raj everywhere appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
First Dome City with 360 view in Mahakumbh
LUCKNOW: In a bid to blend faith and spirituality with modernity, the Uttar Pradesh government is building countrys first Dome City in Arail area of Mahakumbh Nagar. As part of its mission to make the Mahakumbh the grandest ever, Prayagraj is being transformed into a modern city with enmities to ensure a comfortable stay for the pilgrims during the religious congregation which will take off on January 13, 2025. The Dome City is coming up at Triveni by the Private Company Evo Life Space Pvt. Ltd. in collaboration with the state tourism department. According to Company Director Amit Johri, the UP government has set new benchmarks in tourism. As part of its efforts to take the tourism sector to the next level, Dome City is being constructed on three and a quarter hectares of land. The Mahakumbh visitors will experience the feeling of staying in a hill station while visiting the Sangam. The Dome City is being built at a cost of Rs 51 crore, said Johri. There will be 44 domes each measuring 32x32 feet and built at a height of 15 to 18 feet. The domes will be constructed with 360-degree polycarbonate sheets that are both bulletproof and fireproof. The visitors will be able to stay in those domes 24/7, enjoying modern amenities while taking in the breathtaking views of the Kumbh. A total of 176 cottages are being built in the Dome City. Each will be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. Every 16x16 cottage will have air conditioning facility, a geyser, and arrangements for Satvik (simple) food, said an official spokesman. While the cottages can be taken on a rent of Rs 81,000 during the bathing festival and Rs 41,000 on regular days, the rent for a domes is set at Rs 1,10,000 during the bathing festival and Rs 81,000 on normal days. Online booking for the domes has already started. To add a spiritual touch, there will be arrangements for religious and cultural presentations. This effort aims at setting a new record for international-level tourism facilities at the Maha Kumbh.
Tensions flared in Rae Bareli as Hindu group Vishwa Hindu Raksha Parishad publicly condemned Rahul Gandhi's alleged involvement in a parliamentary scuffle. Posters accusing the MP of assaulting elderly BJP members lined the streets, sparking a war of words between the Congress and BJP. Congress dismissed the accusations as baseless, attributing them to BJP's frustration over Gandhi's rising popularity.
Petition seeking Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's removal in Allahabad HC
LUCKNOW: A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Allahabad High Court, seeking removal of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for publicly backing Justice Shekhar Yadavs controversial remarks at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) event in Prayagraj on December 8. The PIL, filed by the Peoples Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL), contended that CMs statement undermines the secular fabric of the Republic of India. Yogi, during the World Hindu Economic Forum 2024, had condemned the opposition for seeking the impeachment of Justice Yadav over his remarks that the law of any country should have the reflection of the free will of its majority. On December 16, Yogi had reiterated his support for Justice Yadavs statements. Speaking in UP Assembly, Yogi said that when a judge spoke the truth, some individuals resorted to intimidate him with the threat of impeachment The PIL filed through advocate Seema Srivastava, maintains that CM Yogis remarks are a blatant violation of the Constitution, rendering him liable for dismissal as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
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BSP to hold nationwide protest on Dec 24 over Home Ministers remarks on Ambedkar
LUCKNOW: The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has announced a nationwide agitation on December 24 to protest against Home Minister Amit Shahs controversial remarks about Dr Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar in Parliament, which they claim disrespected the architect of Indias Constitution. In a series of posts shared on the social media platform X on Saturday, BSP chief []
In a first, Nepali citizen held by Indian police for minor trafficking
Bahraich police arrested a 24-year-old Nepalese man for trafficking a 15-year-old girl from Achham, Nepal, on December 19-20. This marks the first such arrest of a Nepalese citizen at the border, deviating from the previous practice of handing over cases to Nepalese authorities. The girl is at a One Stop Centre, and her family has been contacted.
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The Ram temple project in Ayodhya has been awarded the British Safety Council's 'Sword of Honour' for its exceptional safety standards. The construction, managed by L&T with Tata Consulting Engineers' support, also earned the National Safety Council's Golden Trophy.
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Lucknow, Dec 21 (PTI) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Saturday hit out at Union Home Minister Amit Shah, saying that he should apologise for his statement on B R Ambedkar. If this does not happen, the BSP will protest across the country on December 24, she said. In a series of posts on X in Hindi, Mayawati said, Babasaheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar, the author of the original book in the form of the super-humanistic and welfare Constitution for the self-respect and human rights of the Dalits, deprived, and other neglected people of the country, is as revered as
BSP supremo Mayawati hits out at Amit Shah over comments on Ambedkar
LUCKNOW: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Saturday hit out at Union Home Minister Amit Shah, saying that he should apologise for his statement on B R Ambedkar. If this does not happen, the BSP will protest across the country on December 24, she said. In a series of posts on X in Hindi, Mayawati said, Babasaheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar, the author of the original book in the form of the super-humanistic and welfare Constitution for the self-respect and human rights of the Dalits, deprived, and other neglected people of the country, is as revered as God. His disrespect by Shri Amit Shah hurts the hearts of the people. 1. , - - . Mayawati (@Mayawati) December 21, 2024 She further mentioned that people from all sections of society in the country are quite angry and agitated by the words spoken by him in Parliament regarding such a great man. Ambedkarite BSP has demanded that he take back his statement and repent, which has not been done till now, she said. The BSP chief also stated that in such a situation, if the demand is not met, the BSP will raise its voice across the country. That is why the party has now decided to hold a nationwide movement on December 24 in support of this demand. On that day, a complete peaceful dharna demonstration will be held at all district headquarters across the country, she said. 3. 24 2024 - Mayawati (@Mayawati) December 21, 2024 During a debate on the Constitution in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, Shah had said, Abhi ek fashion ho gaya hai... Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar. Itna naam agar Bhagwan ka lete to saat janmon tak swarg mil jata (It has become a fashion to say Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar. If they had taken God's name so many times, they would have attained heaven for seven lifetimes). On Wednesday, Shah held a press conference in which he accused the Congress of twisting facts and distorting his comments in the Rajya Sabha. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha witnessed constant protests from treasury benches and opposition members over the alleged insult of Ambedkar until both the houses were adjourned sine die on Friday. Ambedkar row: Opposition MPs hold protest against Amit Shah at Vijay Chowk
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Wanted cow smuggler among two held in two police encounters in Uttar Pradesh
Wanted cow smuggler among two held in two police encounters in Uttar Pradesh Lucknow: Two separate police encounters in Uttar Pradeshs Jaunpur and Mathura resulted in the arrest of cow smugglers, including one wanted criminal with a reward on his head. In Jaunpur, the Machhli Shahr and Sujanganj police conducted a joint operation late on [] The post Wanted cow smuggler among two held in two police encounters in Uttar Pradesh appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
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Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | Air gets too toxic to breathe: Whose problem is it really?
Delhis Central Pollution Board, the Committee for Air Quality Management (CAQM) for the National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas and the Central governments Air Quality Early Warning System in Delhi have got into action as the national capitals Air Quality Index (AQI) moved into the severe category when it crossed the 400 mark -- it was 433 on Tuesday -- and invoked Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), shuffling from GRAP-3 to GRAP-4, which placed greater restrictions on construction and traffic movement of vehicles, especially those running on old petrol and diesel cars. Schools have been closed except for students in Class 10 and Class 12, and the hybrid mode -- attending classes from home through the Internet -- has been adopted. Doctors from Delhis various hospitals have issued advisories to people about taking morning walks -- they have been prohibited -- and what kind of medicines those with hypertension should be taking. The other medical experts have warned about the long-term effects, how even healthy people could become sick, and the rising cases of cancer because of pollution. It just is not about old people, people with co-morbidities, the very young, it is about healthy people of all age groups who are impacted by the air pollution levels. The days of severe AQI going into dangerous territory is supposed to be lasting from a few days to a fortnight, and the emergency conditions are supposed to recede. That it recurs every winter is recalled only at the time of the next winter. The Delhi-NCR areas 33 million-plus people are supposed to be going through the thickening fog of pollution like zombies even as various government organisations take the necessary emergency measures till the summer arrives, and winter is left far behind. But it may be time to take special measures to find out how people are being affected and what can be done. The argument that people are helpless and that they are struggling to earn their livelihoods and can barely survive in this stressful atmosphere is true enough and cannot be dismissed. But there are sections of people, the more informed ones, the relatively better-off ones, to sit up and think of the issue, and what lies behind air pollution, cold waves, heat waves, and floods --climate change -- and make it the matter of public concern it is, and how collective action through wider public consultations and peoples involvement is, to use the clich, the need of the hour. Can there be peoples initiatives, starting from mohallas or neighbourhoods, where simple things like improving the tree cover could be done, parks are tended and protected, and vehicular traffic through the neighbourhood is regulated? These may seem inadequate and token measures but if groups of people in every neighbourhood were to undertake some of these things, the cumulative impact would be much larger. Organisations like the United Nations agencies and national governments spent huge amounts of money to spread AIDS awareness through the 1990s and the first decade of this century, and rightly so. Is there not a need for a climate change awareness campaign at various levels? Do we not need a Greta Thunberg, the precocious Swedish schoolgirl with support from her parents, who became a vociferous spokesperson on the dangers of climate change. Climate-change denier and now US President-elect Donald Trump had dismissed her presence with his characteristic rude remarks. But what the world perhaps needs is a Greta Thunberg in every country and in every city. The climate crisis is not just the concern of environmental scientists and NGOs dealing with climate change. It is something that should concern everyone, irrespective of class and age and region. There is of course the need that the concern for climate, and what can be done about it, should go beyond marches and placards. It should lead to conversations and debates as to how it is to be tackled. It should be on the top of the political agenda. Many other cities in India may consider Delhi one of the most polluted cities in the world, and they may think that they are in a better place in Chandigarh, Dehradun, Lucknow, Bengaluru, Kolkata or Hyderabad. But every one of Indias cities will grow larger and face the same problems as Delhi does today. There are lessons to be learnt from the Delhi ordeal. Young professionals want to move away from Delhi to places like Bengaluru, but they are moving from a worse place in terms of pollution to a bad place. The question has to be how to make cities healthy and not just better ones than the worse. And it is not enough for Delhiites to breathe a sigh of relief when the AQI comes down from 400 and more and hovers in the 300-plus or 200-plus range, and on ideal days goes below 200. It is moderate if it is in the range of 101 to 199, and not a healthy state. Similarly, the 200s and 300s range are ranked poor and very poor. The effort must be to make the air much cleaner. Amelioration is not sufficient. It is an unsatisfactory compromise. Solutions have to be found based on information, and experts in various fields have to gather the information. But this information has to be shared with people so that they can support the decisions which the authorities take based on the inputs. And if the politicians and bureaucrats are taking time to accept the information and take action, then the people need to push for it. The air pollution problem can be better handled if the public and the experts join hands. This may not be quite as simple as it looks. The experts differ in their assessment of the problems and in the solutions they offer. And all the people are unlikely to agree with all that the experts put before them. But this is a necessary process. Openness is a democratic imperative. People should be aware of the decisions, the basis of the decisions, and how they are executed. Issues like air pollution, which also form part of the larger climate change question, have to be part of the peoples mind-space. These are too important to be deliberated and decided upon in committee rooms. This is not to fault the decisions that are being taken to deal with the air quality problem. But greater awareness and involvement of the people is most needed.
Over 2,000 stalls at Numaish this year
Hyderabad: The 84th edition of the All India Industrial Exhibition, popular among Hyderabadis as Numaish, will begin from January 1 with over 2,000 stalls likely to be set up for visitors. Numaish will be held in Nampally Exhibition Grounds till February 15 and sellers from Kashmir, Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Punjab, Rajasthan and other parts of India will set up stalls. Compared to last year, significant upgrades have been made at the venue this year, an official said. Walkways have been improved to accommodate wheelchair users, women, and senior citizens. A new firefighting system has been installed. The exhibition will be open from 4 pm to 10.30 pm on weekdays, and will be extended until 11 pm on weekends and public holidays. Visitors can witness a wide range of handicrafts, handlooms and industrial products, showcasing Indias rich artistry and craftsmanship. Registrations for the stalls have closed, and preparations are in full swing. All states in India are participating with their unique offerings such as Lucknowi and Ashimvi crafts. Right now, we are setting up stalls, and we are expecting to finish the setup by December 27-28, said an official. Organisers are prioritising visitors safety by installing fire safety protocols and keeping ambulances on standby. We are giving special attention to safety and security to make sure no untoward incident occurs at the exhibition, the official added. Public amenities, including mobile toilets and help centres will be set up in the exhibition to ensure a comfortable experience.
Ram Charan Fans in US Await Game Changer Event
Hyderabad: Global star and box-office powerhouse Ram Charan is once again redefining the landscape of Indian cinema, changing the game in ways no one could have imagined. After making waves with the historic teaser launch of Game Changer in the Hindi heartland of Lucknow, the megastar is taking things to a whole new level by becoming the first Indian actor to host a massive pre-release event in the United Statesshowcasing his ever-expanding global appeal. Known for his electrifying performances and unmatched charisma, Ram Charans fan base in the US and other overseas markets is nothing short of a phenomenon. The excitement surrounding his upcoming film Game Changer, directed by visionary filmmaker Shankar, is reaching unprecedented heights. Ahead of its worldwide release on January 10, 2025, the superstar will be in Dallas next week for an exclusive event where he will unveil never-before-seen content from the film. This special event will also feature none other than Sukumar Garu, the director of Rangasthalam, the highest-grossing Telugu film of all time and a National Film Award winner. The buzz around Game Changer is palpable in the United States, where fans eagerly await Ram Charans arrival. With his larger-than-life persona and an impeccable track record in films like the Oscar-winning RRR, Game Changer is poised to make a massive impact on the global box office, especially with Ram Charan leading the charge. In fact, his dominance in the international market is so significant that tickets for early shows of Game Changer have already sold out in select cinemas in the UK, including Light Cinemas in Cambridge. Major chains like Cineworld and Odeon Cinemas are also reporting impressive pre-booking numbers. The international buzz surrounding the Thaman-composed musical is overwhelming, positioning the film as one of the most anticipated Indian releases of 2025. As part of a meticulously planned international promotional campaign, Ram Charan will engage with fans in multiple international markets. His massive overseas fanbase, which has only grown since the Oscar-winning success of Naatu Naatu from RRR, eagerly anticipates every move he makes. The partnership between Ram Charan and Shankar is already one of the most talked-about collaborations in Indian cinema. With Shankars masterful storytelling, a talented supporting cast, and the undeniable charisma of Ram Charan, Game Changer is set to break records and elevate Indian cinema to unprecedented global heights.
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Political strategist Vimal Singh analyzes the 2024 Lok Sabha election trends. He discusses BJP's challenges in Uttar Pradesh, strategic ticket distribution by the SP, and the Congress's prospects in Amethi and Rae Bareli. Singh also assesses the situations in Maharashtra and West Bengal, and predicts Arvind Kejriwal's continued influence in Indian politics.
The IPO consists entirely of a fresh issue of 36.94 lakh equity shares, aiming to raise Rs 20 crore. The net proceeds from the offering will be allocated to fund capital expenditures, including the renovation of the existing office and studio in Andheri, setting up a new branch office in Lucknow, meeting incremental working capital requirements, and addressing general corporate purposes.
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