TMC MP questions 'involvement' of BJP govt over bribery charges against Adani
New Delhi: With billionaire Gautam Adani charged in an alleged bribery and fraud case in the US, Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale on Thursday asked if the Narendra Modi-led government was involved in it. Gokhale said while markets were reacting to the news of the indictment, the government was silent on the issue. Adani has been charged by US prosecutors over his role in an alleged years-long scheme to pay USD 250 million in bribes to Indian officials in exchange for favorable terms for solar power contracts. The BJP, reacting to Congress's attack on the issue, questioned the timing of the development, as it came just before the start of the Parliament session and Donald Trump's impending presidency. All the states mentioned in the indictment where government officials were paid bribes allegedly by the Adani Group were Opposition-ruled during that time, BJP's IT department head Amit Malviya said. In a post on X, Gokhale shared a market update that showed the stocks of Adani Energy going down. Bloodbath in Adani Energy stock after the US indictment news, the TMC MP said. Markets are reacting but Govt of India is completely silent. Charges are of bribing a govt-owned PSU. How much is Modi & BJP's involvement? Gokhale said. Adani group stocks faced heavy drubbing during the morning trade on Thursday, with the combined market valuation of all the listed firms getting eroded by Rs 2.45 lakh crore. In another post, the Rajya Sabha MP said the main thing in the indictment is that bribes are alleged to have been paid out to PSUs and govt companies. This is deeply rotten. With Indian agencies being compromised and acting as wings of the BJP, only an independent judicial probe will expose the truth, he said. TMC MP Mahua Moita also took to X and posted that the charges include paying bribes to government officials to purchase energy at above-market rates benefitting Adani renewables. Sharing a release by the US Attorney's Office, Eastern District of New York, Moitra said, Adani and seven of his senior executives indicted in connection with a scheme to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in bribes and conceal bribery scheme from US investors. She also took a dig at Stock Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chief Madhabi Puri Buch. Good morning Ms. Madhabi 'No Proof Against Adani Buch'. Good morning spineless compromised Sebi. Here is the SEC press release detailing your Bro's dealings, she said sharing a press release on the matter by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. US short-seller Hindenburg Research alleged that it suspects that SEBI's unwillingness to act against the Adani group may be because its head Madhabi Buch had stakes in offshore funds linked to the conglomerate. Buch and Adani had refuted Hindenburg's allegations. US prosecutors charged Adani, 62, his nephew Sagar, and other defendants for paying over USD 250 million in bribes between 2020 and 2024 to Indian government officials to win solar energy contracts on terms that could potentially bring in more than USD 2 billion in profit. This, they alleged, was concealed from the US banks and investors from whom the Adani group raised billions of dollars for the project. US law allows pursuing foreign corruption allegations if they involve certain links to American investors or markets. The Adani group did not immediately respond to requests for comments.
AAP Announces First List of 11 Candidates for Delhi Assembly Polls
New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday declared its first list of 11 candidates for the Delhi Assembly polls due in February next year. Six leaders from the BJP and Congress, who had recently switched to the Arvind Kejriwal-led party, figured in the list. While Brahm Singh Tanwar (Chhatarpur), Anil Jha (Kirari), BB Tyagi (Laxmi Nagar) had recently quit the BJP and joined the AAP, Zubair Chaudhary (Seelampur), Veer Singh Dhingan (Seemapuri) amd Somesh Shokeen (Matiala) joined the AAP after quitting the Congress. Sarita Singh (Rohtas Nagar), Ram Singh Netaji (Badarpur), Gaurav Sharma (Ghonda) Manoj Tyagi (Karawal Nagar) and Deepak Singhal (Vishwas Nagar) were the other candidates whose names were announced by the party. The names were announced after a meeting of the AAP's political affairs committee (PAC) headed by party convener Kejriwal. The elections for 70 seats in the Delhi Assembly are due in February 2025. Kejriwal said earlier that tickets for the elections will be distributed based on the work, public opinion and winning chances of the probables. The AAP won 62 of the 70 assembly seats in the last elections held in 2020.
Air Quality Index Explained: Howe Toxic Air Threatens Heart Health and Brain Function
After a week of severe pollution levels in Delhi, the city's air quality improved slightly but still remained very poor, as it recorded the season's lowest temperature on Thursday morning. On Sunday, Delhi's air quality was recorded in the severe category, prompting authorities to impose the GRAP-IV measures. On Monday and Tuesday, it worsened further, reaching the severe plus category, with the AQI exceeding 450. On Monday, Citizens of Delhi breathed in the air considered as smoking 49.02 cigarettes every day. As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the air quality reached an uncommon new high, as of 18 November: Anand Vihar: 500, Vivek Vihar: 498, Chandni Chowk: 480. Due to such severe air pollution, the public is unknowingly exposed to severe health risks. But what is AQI? And what actually happens to humans when people are exposed to menacing levels of air pollution? AQI: The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a system designed to monitor the levels of five key air pollutants: ground-level ozone, particulate matter (PM), carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide. this system was established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and offers a daily overview of air quality to help people assess potential health risks. An AQI between 0 and 100 indicates air that is generally safe to breathe, with little to no health risk. However, when the AQI surpasses 100, sensitive groups may begin to experience health effects, and levels above 200 pose significant health risks for everyone. Recently, the average AQI in Delhi ranged from 450 to 500. Effects of bad air Quality on Health Dr. Arup Halder, a senior pulmonologist at CMRI Hospital, told Business Standard that when the AQI worsens, it allows pollutants to enter the body through the lungs, which affects various organs in the process. Early symptoms may include mild issues like headaches, nasal congestion, and skin irritation, but prolonged exposure can lead to severe health conditions. Over time, breathing polluted air increases the risk of chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and even lung cancer. Dr. Halder further explains that ultra-fine particulate matter, smaller than 0.1 microns, can enter the bloodstream through the lungs, causing widespread systemic effects. These tiny particles can harm not only the lungs but also the heart, brain, kidneys, and other organs. For example, air pollution is linked to conditions such as hypertension, ischemic heart disease, and heart attacks, particularly in colder months. Research also indicates that these particles can affect the brain, contributing to cognitive decline, dementia, and strokes, especially in older adults. In children, prolonged exposure may impair neurological development. Its effect on Internal Organs and Skin Air pollution has significant impacts on various systems in the body. In the respiratory system, it can trigger or worsen conditions like asthma, allergic rhinitis, COPD, and lung cancer. Additionally, it raises the risk of acute illnesses, including pneumonia and other lung infections. Apart from that, air pollution significantly affects the cardiovascular system, increasing the risk of heart disease. The fine particulate matter has been linked with heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, and hypertension. Cognitive health also suffers, with pollution linked to early cognitive decline, dementia, and Alzheimers disease. The skin is similarly vulnerable, with exposure contributing to conditions such as dermatitis, eczema, and premature aging. Even internal organs like the kidneys and liver are at risk, as air pollution may contribute to chronic kidney disease and liver damage. Effect on Pregnant Women and Children Certain groups are particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of air pollution, and even brief exposure to high AQI levels can cause lasting damage. Pregnant women, for instance, face heightened risks, as air pollution can interfere with placental development, impair fetal growth, and trigger long-term epigenetic changes in the child. These changes can increase the likelihood of various diseases later in life, highlighting how many adult health issues can be traced back to environmental exposures during early development. Safety Precautions The most impactful solution would be a fundamental shift in government policy. However, on an individual level, there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your family. Stay indoors whenever possible, and consider using a portable air cleaner or purifier if available. Avoid activities like smoking and frying foods, as both contribute to indoor air pollution. The effects of poor air quality on the body are extensive and complex. As AQI levels worsen, it is vital to acknowledge both the immediate and long-term health risks of air pollution, emphasizing the urgent need for stronger measures to reduce pollution and protect public health.
TMC MP Saket Gokhale questions 'involvement' of BJP government over bribery charges against Adani
NEW DELHI: With billionaire Gautam Adani charged in an alleged bribery and fraud case in the US , Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale on Thursday asked if the Narendra Modi-led government was involved in it. Gokhale said while markets were reacting to the news of the indictment, the government was silent on the issue. Adani has been charged by US prosecutors over his role in an alleged years-long scheme to pay USD 250 million bribe to Indian officials in exchange for favourable terms for solar power contracts. The BJP, reacting to Congress's attack on the issue , questioned the timing of the development , as it came just before the start of the Parliament session and Donald Trump's impending presidency. All the states mentioned in the indictment where government officials were paid bribes allegedly by the Adani Group were Opposition-ruled during that time, BJP's IT department head Amit Malviya said. Rahul Gandhi demands Adani's immediate arrest after US indictment, probe against Sebi chief Buch In a post on X, Gokhale shared a market update that showed the stocks of Adani Energy going down. Bloodbath in Adani Energy stock after the US indictment news, the TMC MP said. Markets are reacting but Govt of India is completely silent. Charges are of bribing a govt-owned PSU. How much is Modi & BJP's involvement? Gokhale said. Adani group stocks faced heavy drubbing during the morning trade on Thursday, with the combined market valuation of all the listed firms getting eroded by Rs 2. 45 lakh crore. Bloodbath in Adani Energy stock after the US indictment news. Depth: Total buy: 0% Total sell: 100% Down by 19.99% as of 10:35am. Markets are reacting but Govt of India is completely silent. Charges are of bribing a govt-owned PSU. How much is Modi & BJPs involvement? pic.twitter.com/sKUkej6ZNb Saket Gokhale MP (@SaketGokhale) November 21, 2024 In another post, the Rajya Sabha MP said the main thing in the indictment is that bribes are alleged to have been paid out to PSUs and govt companies. This is deeply rotten. With Indian agencies being compromised and acting as wings of the BJP, only an independent judicial probe will expose the truth, he said. The indictment says that: Adani spearheaded an effort to pay or promise hundreds of millions of dollars in bribes to Indian state government officials to induce them to enter contracts that Adani Green needed to develop Indias largest solar power plant project. Another pic.twitter.com/LybpbkktLk Saket Gokhale MP (@SaketGokhale) November 21, 2024 TMC MP Mahua Moita also took to X and posted that the charges include paying bribes to government officials to purchase energy at above-market rates benefitting Adani renewables. Sharing a release by the US Attorney's Office, Eastern District of New York, Moitra said, Adani and seven of his senior executives indicted in connection with scheme to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in bribes and conceal bribery scheme from US investors. She also took a dig at Stock Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chief Madhabi Puri Buch. Good morning Ms. Madhabi 'No Proof Against Adani Buch'. Good morning spineless compromised Sebi. Here is SEC press release detailing your Bro's dealings, she said sharing a press release on the matter by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Good morning Ms. Madhabi No Proof Against Adani Buch, Good morning spineless compromised @SEBI_news . Here is SEC press release detailing your Bros dealings: https://t.co/WcWCAgGTYc Mahua Moitra (@MahuaMoitra) November 21, 2024 US short-seller Hindenburg Research alleged that it suspects that SEBI's unwillingness to act against the Adani group may be because its head Madhabi Buch had stakes in offshore funds linked to the conglomerate. Buch and Adani had refuted Hindenburg's allegations. US prosecutors charged Adani, 62, his nephew Sagar and other defendants for paying over USD 250 million in bribes between 2020 and 2024 to Indian government officials to win solar energy contracts on terms that could potentially bring in more than USD 2 billion in profit. This, they alleged, was concealed from the US banks and investors from whom the Adani group raised billions of dollars for the project. US law allows pursuing foreign corruption allegations if they involve certain links to American investors or markets. Adani Group stocks nosedive after US indictment over alleged bribery, investor fraud
Rahul Gandhi demands Adani's immediate arrest after US indictment, probe against Sebi chief Buch
NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday demanded immediate arrest of industrialist Gautam Adani after the billionaire industrialist was charged in the US for alleged bribery and fraud . Addressing a press conference here hours after the US prosecutors charged Adani and associates for allegedly paying USD 250 million bribe to Indian officials, the Congress leader said it is now pretty clear and established in the US that the businessman has broken Indian as well as American laws. The Adani group has not yet reacted to the charges. Taking a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Ek hain to safe hain' slogan, Gandhi said that as long as the prime minister and Adani are together, they are safe in India. He said Adani should be arrested immediately and interrogated, and his protector and Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch should be removed from her post probed. Gandhi further said he will raise the issue during the Winter session of Parliament beginning Monday. He also said the demand of the opposition for a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe stands. I can guarantee that Adani won't be arrested or investigated in India because the Modi government was protecting him, Gandhi alleged. He said investigations should cover all states, irrespective of which party was in power. Vindicates demand for JPC probe: Congress on US indicting Adani over alleged bribery, fraud
Rahul Gandhi Demands Immediate Arrest of Gautam Adani
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday demanded immediate arrest of industrialist Gautam Adani after the billionaire industrialist was charges in the US for alleged bribery and fraud. Addressing a press conference here hours after the US prosecutors charged Adani and associates for allegedly paying USD 250 million bribe to Indian officials, the Congress leader said it is now pretty clear and established in the US that the businessman has broken Indian as well as American laws. The Adani group has not yet reacted to the charges. Taking a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Ek hain to safe hain' slogan, Gandhi said that as long as the prime minister and Adani are together, they are safe in India. He said Adani should be arrested immediately and interrogated, and his protector and Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch should be removed from her post probed. Gandhi further said he will raise the issue during the Winter session of Parliament beginning Monday. He also said the demand of the opposition for a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe stands. I can guarantee that Adani won't be arrested or investigated in India because the Modi government was protecting him, Gandhi alleged. He said investigations should cover all states, irrespective of which party was in power.
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Man, uncle drink pesticide mistaking it for water, die in Odisha
JAGATSINGHPUR: A 42-year-old man and his uncle died after allegedly consuming pesticide, mistaking it for water, at Sirasata village in Jagatsinghpurs Tirtol area on Tuesday night. The deceased were identified as Bibhuti Samal, a betel shop owner and his uncle, 75-year-old Gopinath Samal. The uncle-nephew duo consumed alcohol together in the evening. The duo was to attend a meeting but had to return home as they felt uneasy due to excess drinking. Police said, later in the night Gopinath went to Bibhutis house and since both were thirsty, they drank from a bottle kept nearby mistaking it for water, unaware that it was pesticide meant for mushroom crops. Bibhuti apparently had kept the pesticide in the bottle but had forgotten about it. Shortly after consuming the liquid, the duo complained of severe stomach ache and uneasiness following which their families rushed them to Pattamundai Community Health Centre. As their condition deteriorated, they were shifted to the Kendrapara district headquarters hospital (DHH) where doctors declared them dead on arrival, police said. Gopinaths son Nutan later lodged an FIR with Kendrapada Sadar police in this connection following which an unnatural death case was registered and the bodies sent for postmortem. Jagatsinghpur SP Bhabani Shankar Udgata said Tirtol police too, are investigating the case. Kendrapara Sadar police registered the UD case as the deaths occurred at Kendrapara DHH. As per preliminary investigation, the victims consumed pesticide from a bottle mistaking it for water. The bottle has been seized for forensic analysis. Further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact cause of their death, he added. Meanwhile, locals alleged the uncle-nephew duo died due to consumption of spurious liquor. They complained that illicit liquor was being sold openly in their locality and urged police to crack down on the illegal trade. Sarpanch of Samantrapur panchayat, Madhusmita Behera said claims of death of the uncle-nephew duo due to consumption of pesticide are baseless as no mushroom cultivation takes place in the panchayat. The duo drank regularly. Their deaths are suspicious and the case needs thorough investigation, she added.
Maharashtra assembly elections: Naxal-hit Gadchiroli district scores highest turnout, Mumbai lowest
MUMBAI: An estimated 64.72% voter turnout was recorded in the Maharashtra assembly elections on Wednesday, where the ruling BJP-led MahaYuti alliance is making a determined bid to retain power and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition is hoping to continue its good showing in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. The figures are provisional, election officials said, adding 61.74% polling was recorded in the 2019 assembly elections in the state. The Naxal-affected Gadchiroli district recorded the top turnout of 73.68%, while the countrys financial capital Mumbai saw the lowest at 51.41%. In the 2019 polls, Mumbais polling figure stood at 52.07%. In the MahaYuti alliance, the BJP is contesting 149 seats, Shiv Sena 81, and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP fielded candidates in 59 constituencies. In the oppositions MVA combine, the Congress fielded 101 candidates, Shiv Sena (UBT) 95, and NCP (SP) put up 86 candidates. BSP fielded 237 candidates, while AIMIM putting up 17 candidates. The MVA combine had performed well in this years Lok Sabha polls by securing 30 out of 48 seats in the state. Several Bollywood celebrities, including Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Ranbir Kapoor, cast their votes adding a touch of glamour to the polling day. The voting for the 288 assembly seats began at 7 am and people sealed the fate of over 4,100 contesting candidates across 1,00,186 booths, an increase from 96,654 in the 2019 elections. In the high-voltage election, physical fights broke out between MVA and MahaYuti workers at some places. In Baramati, Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) candidate Yugendra Pawars mother Sharmila complained that in the polling booth, deputy CM Ajit Pawar-led NCP workers were blocking the entry of people and asking them to vote for the Ajit faction. In Beed districts Parli, party workers allegedly belonging to NCP minister Dhananjay Munde assaulted Sharad Pawar-led NCPs local worker. The video of this assault got viral on social media. NCP workers even vandalised polling booths by breaking EVMs. Beed Collector Avinash Pathak said the administration replaced the damaged EVMs. We are taking strict action in such incidents, he said. The NCP (SP) candidate from Parli assembly constituency, Rajesaheb Deshmukh claimed that a CCTV camera was disabled at a polling booth in Dharmapuri in the constituency. A bitter fight was witnessed in Nashik, where Shiv Sena MLA Suhas Kande allegedly threatened independent candidate Sameer Bhujbal over voter fraud in the Nandgaon constituency. Sameer Bhujbal is nephew of NCP minister Chhagan Bhujbal. In Mumbais Sion, BJP MLC Prasad Lad and Pravin Darekar involved in a fight with police. BJP, Cong key players In MahaYuti, the BJP is contesting 149 seats, Shiv Sena 81, and Ajit Pawar-led NCP in 59 constituencies. In oppositions MVA combine, the Congress fielded 101 candidates, Shiv Sena (UBT) 95, and NCP (SP) put up 86. Fadnavis in RSS HQ Deputy CM and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis visited the RSS HQ in Nagpur after voting for the assembly polls concluded. Fadnavis is seeking another term from the Nagpur South West segment.
23-yr-old Dalit girl found dead for not supporting SP nominee
LUCKNOW/CHANDIGARH/DEHRADUN: A 23-year-old Dalit woman, who had been missing since Tuesday, was found dead on in UPs Karhal assembly seat that went to bypolls on Wednesday, with her family alleging that she was killed as she refused to vote for the Samajwadi Party. A voter turnout ranging from 50 to 70% was recorded in the bypolls to 15 assembly seats spread across UP, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Kerala amid stray incidents of violence and complaints of irregularities and misuse of government machinery. In Karhal of Mainpuri district, the victim womans father in an FIR alleged that his daughter was abducted by local SP leader Prashant Yadav and poisoned to death with the help of one Mohan Katheria. Mainpuri SP Vinod Kumar said, Both the accused, Mohan Katheria and Prashant Yadav, were arrested while further investigation into the incident was in progress. The incident triggered a slugfest between the BJP and the SP. Nine seats went to bypolls in UP. The Election Commissions update at 5 pm showed the voter turnout in Ghaziabad was 33.30%, Katehari (56.69%), Khair (46.43%), Kundarki (57.32%), Karhal (53.92%), Majhawan (50.41%), Meerapur (57.02%), Phulpur (43.43%) and Sisamau (49.03%). Acting on complaints by SP president Akhilesh Yadav against police officers checking voter and Aadhaar IDs, the EC ordered suspension of five police personnel violating its guidelines. UP Chief Election Officer Navdeep Rinwa said, Five police personnel on poll duty have been suspended taking note of complaints two each in Kanpur and Muzaffarnagar and one in Moradabad. An incident of stone pelting was reported in Kakroli village during voting in Meerapur seat. SSP Abhishek Singh said that the police promptly reached the spot and dispersed the crowd using mild force. In Uttarakhand, a voter turnout of 57.64% was recorded in Kedarnath assembly bypoll. In Punjab, a turnout of 63% was recorded in the bypolls to four assembly seats. The Gidderbaha seat recorded 81% polling, Dera Baba Nanak 63%, Barnala 54% and Chabbewal 53%. A clash took place between AAP and Congress supporters at Dera Pathana village in Dera Baba Nanak seat. Heavy police force was deputed at the site to diffuse the situation.
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UP bypolls: 49.71% voter turnout recorded, SP accuses BJP of 'manipulating' voters
LUCKNOW: The by-poll to nine assembly constituencies of Uttar Pradesh witnessed a moderate 49.71 per cent voters turn out to seal the fate of 90 candidates, including 11 women, on Wednesday. According to the information shared by the Election Commission of India (ECI), the Kundarki assembly segment in Moradabad district recorded the highest voter turnout of 57.32 per cent voter turnout, while the Ghaziabad (Sadar) seat witnessed the lowest at 33.03 per cent. Till 5 pm, Meerapur seat in Muzaffarngar, where a BJP candidate was contesting on RLD symbol, registered 57.02 per cent turnout, Katehari in Ambedkar Nagar recorded 56.69 per cent, Karhal in Mainpuri registered 53.92 per cent, Majhawan in Mirzapur registered 50.41 per cent, Sisamau in Kanpur recorded 49.03 per cent and Phulpur in Prayagraj recorded 43.43 per cent turnout. The bypoll, necessitated by the election of sitting MLAs to Lok Sabha in 2024 general election, had to take place in 10 assembly constituencies but the Milkipur Assembly segment in Ayodhya district was put on hold by the Election Commission of India (ECI) as it is caught in litigation, pertaining to 2022 assembly election. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa stated that five policemen, including two each in Kanpur and Muzaffarnagar and one in Moradabad, were suspended for failing to execute their duties properly during polls. During the voting, the Samajwadi Party accused UP police of deterring voters, with visuals showing voters in Meerapur and Kundarki assembly constituencies being refused to cast their vote despite having valid ID cards and slips. Policemen were reportedly seen verifying voting slips and IDs, sparking protests against alleged voting malpractices, following which the Kanpur Police Commissionerate suspended officers who obstructed voters through unwarranted ID checks. Similarly, the SP Moradabad also informed the public through social media that action had been taken against errant officers. Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav accused the ruling BJP of misusing administrative machinery to secure a win in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly bypolls hrough manipulation and intimidating the voters. He mentioned that his party has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission (EC) regarding irregularities in several constituencies. An incident of stone-pelting occurred in Kakroli village during Meerapur assembly bypoll, following a confrontation between two groups. Senior Superintendent of Police Abhishek Singh told the media persons that the police arrived at the scene and used mild force to disperse the crowd.
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UP man says daughter killed for refusing to vote for SP
A 23-year-old Dalit woman was found dead in Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh, with her family alleging she was killed for refusing to vote for the Samajwadi Party in the Karhal assembly bypoll. Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the woman's death. The incident has escalated into a political controversy, with the BJP accusing the SP of creating an atmosphere of terror and the SP alleging that the Election Commission is turning a blind eye to the BJP's alleged misuse of government machinery. The bypoll in Karhal is being contested by the SP's Tej Pratap Singh and his 'fufa' Anujesh Pratap Singh, with the BSP also fielding a candidate.
This movie is a must-see: Hardeep Puri praises Vikrant Masseys The Sabarmati Report
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UP man claims daughter's murder linked to bypoll, BJP-SP trade accusations
Mainpuri: A 23-year-old Dalit woman was found dead here with her family on Wednesday alleging she was killed as she refused to vote in favour of the Samajwadi Party in the Karhal assembly bypoll.Police in Mainpuri district on Wednesday arrested two persons accused of abducting and killing the woman. The woman's father lodged a complaint at Karhal police station levelling allegations against Prashant Yadav, a resident of Tapa ki Nagaria, of abducting his daughter. He alleged that his daughter was abducted around 12 pm on Tuesday and later poisoned to death by Yadav the help of another person named Dr. Mohan Katheria, according to the FIR. The body of the woman was found in a field near Kanjara village on Wednesday morning, according to police. Both the accused Dr. Mohan Katheria and Prashant Yadav named in FIR have been arrested and further investigation is in progress, Superintendent of Police Vinod Kumar told PTI. The issue snowballed into a political controversy with the BJP and the SP trading barbs. Raising concern over the incident, the BJP accused the SP of creating an atmosphere of terror in its bastion. In Karhal, Samajwadi Party leader Prashant Yadav and his associates murdered a Dait girl just because she had refused to vote for the 'cycle' (SP's election symbol). In Mainpuri, the Saifai family and Akhilesh Yadav's goons are again trying to create an atmosphere of terror, the BJP's Uttar Pradesh unit posted on X and attached a video of the grieving father. BJP state president Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary also took to social media to slam the SP over the issue. Meanwhile, SP president Akhilesh Yadav during a press conference in Lucknow alleged that the Election Commission was turning a blind eye and deaf ear to the complaints being raised by his party over BJP's alleged misuse of government machinery to tilt the bypolls in its favour. This is a conspiracy to defame the Samajwadi Party by the BJP, which often engages in such activities. This has nothing to do with the SP, SP spokesperson Rajendra Choudhary told PTI. Separately, the SP also cast aspersions on the police over its role in Karhal during the bypolls. In Mainpuri's Karhal assembly constituency, Police Inspector Lalit Bhati is spreading fear in the name of patrolling with the force, which may affect voting. Election Commission should take cognizance and ensure fair voting, the SP posted on X in Hindi along with video of police patrolling. In family bastion Karhal, SP's Tej Pratap Singh, a grandson of party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, is fighting the bypoll with a contest from his 'fufa' Anujesh Pratap Singh. The BSP has fielded Avanish Kumar Shakya. The seat has a total seven candidates, including nominees of Aazad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram), Sarvjan Sukhay Party, Sarva Samaj Janata Party and one Independent. The bypoll was necessitated after Akhilesh Yadav vacated the seat as its MLA upon being elected as the Lok Sabha MP from Kannauj parliamentary constituency earlier this year.
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Symposium on Child rights and Child Protection held at APS Damana
Jammu Tawi: The National Development Foundation, in collaboration with the School Education Department, Mission Vatsalya and UNICEF India, organized a Symposium on Child Rights and Child Protection at Army Public School Damana, Jammu under the mentorship of Brig Vivek Puri, SM, Chairman Army Public School Damana; it aimed at raising awareness among students and teachers [] The post Symposium on Child rights and Child Protection held at APS Damana appeared first on Northlines .
Body of Dalit girl found in sack in UP's Karhal; family claims political motive behind crime
During the Mainpuri by-elections, a Dalit woman's body was discovered near the Kanjara river bridge in Karhal. Her father alleges that Samajwadi Party supporter, Prashant Yadav, murdered his daughter for supporting the BJP. The police have arrested Prashant and another suspect, Mohan Kateria, and are currently investigating the motive behind the murder.
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Man held for sexually harassing co-passenger on Goa-bound Air India flight
PANAJI: Police have arrested a 23-year-old man on charges of sexually harassing a woman co-passenger on a flight from Delhi to Goa, officials said on Wednesday. The alleged incident took place between 11 am and 1.20 pm on Tuesday on board the Air India flight, as per the FIR. The 28-year-old woman, resident of Janakpuri in New Delhi, told the police that when the plane was airborne, the man, who was sitting on the seat next to her, pulled over a blanket and allegedly started indulging in objectionable acts. The man purposely kept the blanket open at the side of the victim during the act, as per the FIR. The woman filed a police complaint against the man after the flight landed at the Goa International Airport at Dabolim in South Goa on Tuesday. The Dabolim airport police later arrested the man, identified as Jitender Jangian, hailing from Panipat in Haryana, a senior police official said. A case was registered against the accused under sections 75 (sexual harassment) and 79 (actions intended to insult a woman's modesty, including verbal insults, inappropriate gestures or objects, and privacy invasion) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the police added.
Man held for sexually harassing co-passenger on Goa-bound flight
Panaji: Police have arrested a 23-year-old man on charges of sexually harassing a woman co-passenger on a flight from Delhi to Goa, officials said on Wednesday. The alleged incident took place between 11 am and 1.20 pm on Tuesday on board the Air India flight, as per the FIR. The 28-year-old woman, resident of Janakpuri in New Delhi, told the police that when the plane was airborne, the man, who was sitting on the seat next to her, pulled over a blanket and allegedly started indulging in objectionable acts. The man purposely kept the blanket open at the side of the victim during the act, as per the FIR. The woman filed a police complaint against the man after the flight landed at the Goa International Airport at Dabolim in South Goa on Tuesday. The Dabolim airport police later arrested the man, identified as Jitender Jangian, hailing from Panipat in Haryana, a senior police official said. A case was registered against the accused under sections 75 (sexual harassment) and 79 (actions intended to insult a woman's modesty, including verbal insults, inappropriate gestures or objects, and privacy invasion) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the police added.
Congress candidate from Brahmapuri Vijay Wadettiwar casts vote
Vijay Wadettiwar is the sitting MLA from the seat and is in the electoral fray against BJP`s Krishnalal Bajirao Sahare. Wadettiwar has represented the seat twice from 2014
KOCHI: Climbing peaks is akin to a marathon up a rock wall with a bag of bricks on your back, battling freezing winds, dizzying heights, and pushing ones limits. Shaikh Hassan Khan, a state secretariat employee with a passion for adventure, loves doing that. His dream was to conquer the highest peaks on all seven continents. And, a few days ago, he became the first person from Kerala to achieve this feat. My love for the mountains began in 2015 when I was posted in Delhi for work. Thats when I started sneaking off for trips to the hills whenever I could, says Shaikh. On one such journey, I ended up at the Himalayan Institute of Mountaineering in Darjeeling. I felt a spark, and alongside my civil service training, I took a 28-day basic mountaineering course at the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering. By the end of the course, I was completely hooked. Not long after, I climbed Mount Satopanth, a 7,000-metre peak, and that was just the beginning of my journey. The Thiruvananthapuram native scaled his first summit, Mount Kilimanjaro (19,341ft) in Tanzania, in February 2021. At 3pm on November 10 this year, by waving the Tricolour atop Mt Kosciuszko, the highest peak in Australia, Shaikh completed the Seven Summits challenge. I cant put into words how jubilant I felt as I stood atop Mt Kosciuszko with the Indian flag, wearing the mundu in the cold just to add a bit of Kerala vibe, Shaikh smiles. His earlier conquests include Mt Vinson in Antarctica, Mt Everest in Asia, Mt Denali in North America, Mt Elbrus in Europe, and Mt Aconcagua in South America. Shaikh also holds a world record for unfolding the largest Tricolour atop Mt Everest, a feat that he achieved on the 75th anniversary of Indias Independence. I carried a 30x20ft flag. It was heavy, but its symbolism outweighed its physical weight, he says. On his return from the Everest Eco Expedition, Shaikh carried back more than just memories; he lugged down over 100kg of junk. About challenges of mountaineering, Shaikh concedes that there have been moments of doubt when giving up seemed tempting, but his passion pummelled through those blocks. Solitude can be daunting, but its also a space for self-reflection, he adds. I use solitude to connect with my inner self. During expeditions, I also rely on mindfulness techniques, journaling, and reminding myself of the people who believe in me. What about physical fuel? I take calorie-dense foods like nuts, energy bars, and dried fruits for quick energy boosts, he says. I consume complex carbohydrates like oats and rice for sustained energy, and ensure adequate protein intake through dehydrated meal packs. I also carry electrolyte tablets to replenish myself. Most importantly, we need to listen to our bodies and eat regularly, even when our appetite is low. Reflecting on his three-year Seven Summit journey, Shaikh recalls the most memorable moments that deepened his appreciation for nature and reaffirmed his commitment to environmental conservation. Climbing Mt Vinson in Antarctica, the sheer purity of the place humbled m making me realise how small we are compared with nature, he says. And when I stood on the rim of Mt Kilimanjaro at sunrise, watching the golden light spread across the savannah, I felt like the world had paused. It was a powerful reminder of why I climb to experience natures raw beauty. For Shaikh, conquering the Seven Summits is just the beginning. At 37, he now aims to become the first person in the world to scale the highest peak in every country over the next five years. However, securing sponsorships for a less popular sport like mountaineering remains a challenge. I often find myself knocking on 100 doors to get one to open, he says. For my Everest expedition, I had to take loans and faced a lot of struggles. But for my trips to Antarctica, Russia, and Kangchenjunga, Al Muqtadir jewellery stepped in as sponsor. My alma mater, Musaliar College of Engineering, supported my American expedition. I didnt have any sponsor for the Australian one, but my friends raised the funds to make it happen. Shaikh rues that the governments efforts to promote sports in Kerala are minimal. I dont expect much, he says. My goal is to inspire others through my Seven Summits journey and attract sponsors for my next challenge covering 195 countries. I remain hopeful that someone will see the value in my effort and offer support. Going beyond the thrill factor, Shaikh says he has been raising awareness about climate change and world peace. I have seen the effects of climate change up close, he says, suddenly turning grim. The ice on the peaks is melting, and theres more rainfall in North America than ever. Everywhere I go, I try to spread the message about whats happening to our planet and share it through my social media. Shaikh is also planning a project focused on cleaning the beaches in Kerala, believing that to inspire others to take action, one must lead by example. He asserts that every human has infinite potential within. Standing atop the peaks, I realised that the summit is not just a physical goal but a metaphor for life itself. The unexpected revelation was the power of resilience within me an ability to push beyond limits, he says. The journey taught me that every small step matters, and that great achievements often require one to go through solitude, discomfort, and uncertainty.
Financial strain as state funding central schemes
DHARMAPURI: In the wake of the 16th Financial Commission interacting with representatives of various parties in Tamil Nadu, CPM state secretary K Balakrishnan on Tuesday said that the panel has promised to look into his partys recommendations and provide the necessary funding. Addressing the media after visiting CPMs Kalai Arangam, which offers training in various art forms, at Hogenakkal, he said, Last time, we sought 50% funding, but only 41% was announced and just 30% was provided in the end. At present, even central schemes are being funded by the state government, leaving it to face a severe financial strain. The funds are still being allocated based on the 2011 census. Tamil Nadu is being punished for its progress in population control. We have about one crore migrant labourers in the state. Accommodating their needs has also increased the financial burden on the state, he said. Opining that like-minded parties must come together to form poll alliances, Balakrishnan said his party will be a part of the DMK-led alliance for the 2026 Assembly polls. Despite being in the same alliance, we will surely raise our voice against the DMK government on issues like the increase in electricity tariff, 6% annual hike in land tax, and failure to register a union for Samsung employees. We hope that the state government will all these issues soon, the CPM leader added. When asked about actor Vijays Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam, Balakrishnan said, We cannot comment on that party right now. Have to wait and see what transpires. Many film stars have ventured into politics in Tamil Nadu, but they were not able to create much waves.
Minutes before cremation, dead woman wakes up
TIRUCHY: A 60-year-old woman who was presumed dead woke up at the cremation ground on Monday just moments before her last rites were to be performed. P Chinnammal of Surakkaipatti near Marungapuri reportedly consumed pesticide on November 16, said sources. She was admitted to a private hospital in Manapparai for treatment. However, as her health deteriorated, her family members brought her home early on Sunday. Later in the day, believing she had died, her relatives prepared for her funeral and brought her to the cremation ground on Monday. Just as the final rites were about to begin, Chinnammal suddenly opened her eyes, leaving everyone in shock. Quickly, her relatives arranged for a private ambulance and rushed her to the MGMGH in Tiruchy, where she is now receiving treatment. Police sources revealed that neither a complaint was filed by any of her relatives nor a case was filed on the issue. They added that the relatives on their own will had discharged the elderly woman assuming that she wont recover soon. Sources in MGMGH said the patient is being treated and is under observation.
Pawan assures potable water to all households in AP
VIJAYAWADA : Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan, who holds the portfolio of Panchayat Raj and Rural Water Supply, underlined that the NDA alliance government in Andhra Pradesh is focused on providing potable drinking water to all households in the state. He accused YSRC government of failing to change water filter beds in rural areas during the five years of its rule. This has led to contaminated water not getting filtered, leading to public health issues. As part of a review meeting with Panchayat Raj and Rural Development commissioner Krishna Teja and officials of Rural Water Supply, Pawan Kalyan inspected water samples collected from drinking water pipelines that supply water to Valivarthipadu village in Gudivada assembly constituency. The NDA government had changed the water filter beds in villages across the Gudivada constituency at a cost of 3.3 crore after local legislator Venigandla Ramu raised the issue of contaminated water being supplied to villages in the area. The Deputy CM instructed officials to strictly adhere to the standard guidelines for supplying drinking water by changing filter beds at regular intervals. He emphasised that the alliance government is taking constructive steps to ensure supply of potable water to all households in the state. Drinking water purification works being carried out in Gudivada constituency should serve as a model for the entire state, he added.
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Residents of Rathinapuri protest lack of proper drainage system
Air Pollution Sees 20 PC Trade Loss: CAIT
Chennai: The air pollution in Delhi has led to an estimated loss of 20 per cent to the trade, finds a traders body. Rising pollution levels are deterring consumers from venturing out, especially in crowded markets, leading to a significant decline in footfall. Measures like odd-even schemes and curbs on vehicular movement reduce accessibility to commercial areas, directly affecting businesses. Restrictions on diesel vehicles, including trucks, disrupt supply chains, delaying the transportation of goods to markets and increasing logistical costs, according to the Confederation of All India Traders. Small and medium enterprises in the key commercial areas are experiencing sharp revenue declines due to reduced customer visits and supply chain issues. Festival and wedding sales also are facing heavy losses as pollution curbs often coincide with peak sales periods. Businesses incur additional costs for air purifiers, masks, and other measures to ensure safer environments for employees and customers. Health problems caused by pollution have resulted in reduced workforce efficiency and absenteeism, further affecting productivity. Migrant labourers, who form a significant part of Delhis workforce, too leave the city due to deteriorating living conditions, it said. According to a recent report by Asian Development Bank, India will witness a 24.7 per cent loss of GDP due to climate change by 2070.
Gold jumps Rs 600 to Rs 78,050 per 10 gm; silver climbs Rs 1,500
Gold prices jumped Rs 600 to Rs 78,050 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday amid a strong global trend in the overseas market, according to the All India Sarafa Association. On Monday, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity closed at Rs 77,450 per 10 grams.
LG Manoj Sinha Stresses Need To Preserve Links With Civilisational Values
GHAZIPUR (U.P), Nov 19: Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha said on Tuesday that it was necessary to preserve and strengthen the links with time-tested civilizational values and pass on the treasure of art and literature to the young generation The L-G said this while attending the Janam Shatabdi Samaroh of a famous literary figure of Hindi and Bhojpuri literature, Dr Viveki Rai, in Uttar Pradeshs Ghazipur. Paying homage to Dr Viveki Rai, the Lieutenant Governor said, His wisdom [] The post LG Manoj Sinha Stresses Need To Preserve Links With Civilisational Values appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
LG Sinha pays homage to famous Hindi & Bhojpuri litterateur Dr Viveki Rai
Ghazipur, Nov 19: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today attended the Janm Shatabdi Samaroh of famous literary figure of Hindi and Bhojpuri literature, Dr. Viveki Rai, in Ghazipur. Paying homage to Dr. Viveki Rai, the Lieutenant Governor said his wisdom and ideals continue to inspire millions across the country and guiding us along in realising []
Fixed match to save crony capitalists, ordinary investors losing: Rahul Gandhi on Adani, SEBI chief
In a video conversation, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the SEBI, led by chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch, of favoring corporate giants like the Adani Group at the expense of ordinary investors. Gandhi and other Congress leaders alleged a fixed match is protecting crony capitalists, putting investor savings at risk and eroding trust in the market.
Delhi`s air quality in `severe plus` for second day, Anand Vihar records AQI 500
As of 8.30 am, the AQI for Anand Vihar was recorded at 500, Bawana at 500, CRRI Mathura Road at 500, DTU at 494, Dwarka Sector-8 at 494, ITO at 391, Jahangirpuri at 493, Lodhi Road at 488, Mundka at 498, Narela 500, North Campus at 494, Punjabi bagh at 495, RK Puram at 490, Shadipur at 498 and Wazirpur at 498
Man held for killing, burying twin daughters in Delhi
A horrifying incident in Sultanpuri, Delhi, has led to the arrest of Neeraj Solanki and four of his family members for allegedly killing and burying his three-day-old twin daughters. The police revealed that the act was driven by Solanki's preference for a male child. Following the birth of the twins on May 30, the newborns were taken to a cremation ground and buried after being killed. The investigation began after the childrens mother reported the crime to the police. Authorities obtained permission to exhume the bodies, which were recovered on June 5, followed by a post-mortem. Neeraj Solanki, who had been evading arrest by frequently changing locations in Delhi and Haryana, was apprehended in Rohtak with the help of technical surveillance. The incident has drawn attention to deeply ingrained societal issues related to gender bias and female infanticide. The police continue to investigate, focusing on the involvement of other family members and the circumstances surrounding this crime.
As Health Ministry Cautions Against Air Pollution, Here Are 5 Steps You Can Take To Stay Safe
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Delhi's air quality remains severe plus for Day 2
New Delhi: The air quality in the national capital remained in the the 'severe plus' category for the second consecutive day on Tuesday morning, with smog shrouding the city, reducing visibility and worsening air pollution to touch an alarmingly high level of poor AQI. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the national capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) at 488 as of 8 am, placing it in the 'severe plus' category. At such high Air Quality Index (AQI) levels, the air is considered hazardous to health, particularly for vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and people with respiratory or heart conditions. Drone visuals from around the Bhikaji Cama Place at 7:20 am today show a thick layer of smog blanketing the entire area. Meanwhile, the trains' movement continues amid smog in Delhi. Visuals from New Delhi Railway Station also show layer of haze covering the area. 22 trains have been running late and 9 trains have been rescheduled as a result of the smog, said the Railways. Visuals from Kartavya Path and surrounding areas also show people carrying out their morning walk routine and bicycling around a thick layer of smog. As the pollution level continues to remain high, a thick froth of toxic foam continues to float in sections of the river near Kalindi Kunj and Okhla Barrage. The residents of Delhi continue to raise alarms as air quality levels in many areas remain in the severe plus category in multiple areas. As of 8.30 am, the AQI for Anand Vihar was recorded at 500, Bawana at 500, CRRI Mathura Road at 500, DTU at 494, Dwarka Sector-8 at 494, ITO at 391, Jahangirpuri at 493, Lodhi Road at 488, Mundka at 498, Narela 500, North Campus at 494, Punjabi bagh at 495, RK Puram at 490, Shadipur at 498 and Wazirpur at 498, according to SAFAR-India (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research). Amid worsening air quality in the national capital, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has decided to conduct classes online until November 22, citing severe pollution and hazardous AQI levels in Delhi and the NCR. In Haryana, the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Gurugram, announced that, as per directives from the Director of Secondary Education Haryana and after assessing the Air Quality Index (AQI) situation, all physical classes up to the 12th standard in Gurugram district will remain suspended from November 19 to November 23, 2024, or until further notice. Air quality has deteriorated in several cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, and parts of northern India, reaching severe levels and raising concerns about health risks. Amid 'severe' pollution in the national capital, the Supreme Court on Monday issued a circular advising litigants and advocates in the apex court premises to ensure wearing masks and taking health measures. Inviting reference to Order dated November 17, 2024, of Director (Technical), Member Convenor of Sub-Committee on GRAP, Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas notifying implementation of Actions under stage-IV (Severe Air Quality) of revised Graded Response Action Plan in Delhi-NCR, it has been directed that an advisory be issued for taking preventive health measures including wearing of mask, the SC stated in the notice. Everyone is, therefore, advised to ensure wearing of a mask and taking health measures mentioned in the aforesaid order, it added
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Delhi Pollution Crisis: AQI At 'Severe Plus' For Second Day, Schools, Universities Go Online
AQI levels at key locations such as Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar, Bawana, Jahangirpuri, and Major Dhyan Chand Stadium crossed the 500-mark early on Tuesday.
From tradition to innovation: Karnataka govt school in Makali renovated
BENGALURU: In an impressive transformation, a government primary school in Makali has undergone a major renovation. The school now boasts modern amenities, including digital classrooms and a water purification system, providing students with a healthier and more technologically-advanced learning environment. The newly constructed three-storey building has spacious classrooms and a staff room furnished with modular furniture. The project aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4, which aims to ensure quality education for all. Himalaya Wellness has committed to maintaining the school for three years. The company, with the support of government approvals and construction partnerships, has provided modern amenities to create a conducive learning environment for the students of the primary government school. In addition, the school is equipped with a principals office, separate restrooms for boys and girls, a kitchen, a dining hall, three classrooms, a community hall, and provisions for further digital learning. KG Umesh, Director-Human Resources, Himalaya Wellness Company, said that As a socially conscious company committed to making a positive impact in society, we believe in enriching lives through initiatives that bring about a difference. The transformed Government Primary School in Makali is our way of supporting quality education and sustainable community development. By providing an environment conducive to learning, we aim to empower young minds for self-development and future employability.
Tamil Nadu hospital downgraded after lapses led to maternal mortality
DHARMAPURI: An investigation into a private hospital where a 24-year-old mother and her baby died showed lapses, which led to the hospital being downgraded. Collector K Santhi warned of severe consequences if private hospitals fail to identify high-risk maternal cases and prevent maternal deaths. Last week, a mother and her child died in a private hospital due to complications during birth. The office of the Joint Director of Medical Services conducted an investigation and identified serious lapses in treatment. Following this, the Grade 3 super-speciality hospital has been downgraded to a Grade 2 hospital. Based on this report, the collector also issued a warning against private hospitals involved in maternity care. In a press statement, the collector said, In 2024, seven maternal deaths have occurred in the district so far. To prevent further maternal deaths, new recommendations have been issued. Under this, high-risk maternal cases must be referred to the Dharmapuri Medical College Hospital through an ambulance capable of blood transfusion. Further, doctors referring must notify the other hospital on the patients status and details must be updated in the PICME portal. Hospitals which cater to over 50 deliveries must be equipped with a Blood Storage Centre. The collector also stated, At least one obstetrician should be available at all times in private hospitals to handle maternity cases. Any hospital failing to adhere to these recommendations will be charged for violating the Tamil Nadu Clinical Establishment Act. Joint Director of Medical Services Dr M Santhi told TNIE, For this super speciality hospital, the case was complicated to assess. The doctor was not present and hospital staff had failed to identify the complication in time. This had led to the death of the mother and child. Commenting on the downgrade, health officials said, Grade 3 hospitals can attend to all cases and are equipped with an ICU. A Grade 2 hospital can provide maternity care and are equipped with operation theatres, but cannot tend to heart-related issues, seizures, blood pressure, epidemics, jaundice, pneumonia and other cases.
Schoolgirls harassed near bus stop in Dharmapuri, residents demand better security
DHARMAPURI: Pointing out the increasing number of incidents where female students of Avvaiyar Government Girls Higher Secondary School (GGHSS) were harassed outside the school premises, residents filed a petition with the administration seeking to improve security between the school and the Dharmapuri bus stand. On Monday, during a grievance day meeting, concerned parents filed a petition with Collector K Santhi seeking the administration and police to heighten vigilance here, alleging that there is a severe lack of safety for teenage girls studying in the school. Speaking to TNIE, N Venkatesh, a concerned parent from Nattanpuram said, Avvaiyar school have thousands of students arriving from various parts of the district for education. These students ply back and forth to the Dharmapuri bus stand daily to reach their homes. However, most of these teens are often verbally teased. Venkatesh added, In most cases, these children hail from poor backgrounds and are reluctant to issue complaints. The police deploy security only at the school gates. Security guards should be deployed all the way to the bus stand which lies only about 500 metres away from the school. Moreover, many bikers ride very rashly, startling students travelling in cycles, who sometimes fall on the roads, this must also be stopped, he added. When TNIE spoke to police, they said, We conduct regular drives to ensure that students are safe inside and outside the school. We also hold awareness programmes and meet the students to get first-hand reports so that we take the necessary steps. We have also given our numbers to school authorities so that students can contact us anonymously about their concerns.
Union Minister Hardeep Puri praises PM Modi for launching initiatives for Sikh community
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his initiatives supporting the Sikh community. Puri highlighted the opening of the Kartarpur Sahib corridor, a significant step promoting peace and religious harmony between India and Pakistan. The corridor provides access to the revered Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, where Guru Nanak Dev spent his final years.
AI-based cameras to monitor animal movement to be installed in Cauvery South Sanctuary
DHARMAPURI: The Dharmapuri forest department is taking steps to set up an AI-based camera to monitor the wildlife movement in Cauvery South Sanctuary. The Cauvery South Wildlife Sanctuary primarily consists of Palacode, Pennagaram, and Hogenakkal is often mired by Human-Wildlife conflict. In most cases, elephants intrude into the human settlements close to the forest and destroy crops and trees. While the forest staff set up an Anti Depredation Squad to prevent conflict, in most cases it is almost impossible to know wildlife movement, especially at night. So to tackle this challenge, the forest department plans to set up an AI-based camera in five key locations. S Rajangam, district forest officer, told TNIE, We are assessing key locations for placing AI-based cameras. In the first phase of this initiative, we will set up five cameras that can track both wildlife and human movement even at night. We are looking into possible areas where animals pass before reaching human settlements or farms. Through the camera, we will get real-time updates of wildlife movements especially elephants and we can take steps to alert the residents. Further, our team can also take steps to drive away elephants before reaching the settlements. Through the camera, we would get real-time updates of animal movements, especially elephants and we can take steps to alert the residents to prevent conflict. Commenting on AI cameras, Rajangam said, We need to build structures to house these cameras and equip solar panels to power the cameras. We also need to ensure that the camera tracks 360-degree movement to prevent people from damaging the cameras. Rajangam, added, An assessment is underway, and depending on the location, the range and cost would vary. Hence, we cant comment at this time. However, we are hoping to implement this before the new year.
A small Manipuri village had escaped the brunt of violence. A surprise attack there has now put the state on edgeThe Indian Express
Delhi pollution soars to highest level, AQI breaches 500-mark
As recorded on Tuesday morning, the AQI of Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar, Bawana, Jahagirpuri, Mundka, Rohini, Vivek Vihar, Wazirpur and Narela exceeded 500-mark.
Residents resort to air purifiers
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HYDRAA Demolishes Under-construction Building at Ameenpur's Vandanapuri Colony
Hyderabad : Amid the rumbling noises of heavy machinery, debris crashing to the ground and the silent murmurs of locals, Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) officials on Monday demolished an illegal under-construction structure in Ameenpur that was being built by encroaching a colony street. Authorities demolished the under-construction building in Ameenpurs Vandanapuri colony, which was being built on a 230-square yard land. The land in survey Number 848 of Sangareddy districts Ameenpur mandal has a road that connects road no. 18 and 19 in the colony. The road was entirely encroached by builders for constructing a house. The encroachers occupied the entire front end of the road, without letting any space for vehicles to move by. Based on the complaints of Jana Chaitanya Residents' Welfare Association, HYDRAA officials verified the colony layouts and arrived at the conclusion that the encroacher had, in fact, occupied a street where they were coming up with a residential structure. Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, the association president Rudrapati Lingamayya said This encroachment is a testament to the number of illegal constructions in Ameenpur. The encroachers often collude with municipal and town planning officials to carry out such outrageous encroachments. Explaining the societys fight to have the encroachment removed, Lingamayya said We fought against this encroachment for nearly 12 years now. I submitted the physical copies of the layouts to the municipal authorities, but they did not help matters. That is when we approached the High Court and got the declaration that this indeed was a road. At the regional directorate of municipal administration (RDMA) office, the encroachers lied to officials, who gave them a green signal to go ahead with their construction project. In our helpless state, we approached HYDRAA officials a month ago, and submitted all the documents, Lingamayya said. He further said HYDRAA officials made extremely detailed ground analyses of the situation. They surveyed all the documents and court orders, and came to the conclusion that they have encroached on the road. On who had claimed ownership of the land, Lingamayya said It is being done by one Subrahmanyam and his wife, but we never saw them here. The builder said that he doesnt know anything and is just being paid to construct the house. I thank HYDRAA and all its officials for their quick work., Lingamayya added. Officials razed the entire structure down, and immediately transported all the rubble to a dumping yard in Jeedimetla. We will completely remove the rubble from here and will remake the encroached part into a road now, said an official.
Offices install air purifiers, encourage work from home as pollution engulfs Delhi-NCR air
Delhi-NCR faces severe air pollution. Companies encourage work from home. Offices install air purifiers and plants. Demand for air purifiers rises in nearby states. Coca-Cola, ITC, Infosys, KPMG, and Deloitte allow remote work.
Air Pollution: Production at 3.4 M MSMEs hit in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi
Severe smog in northern India is disrupting factory production, causing supply chain delays and reducing worker efficiency. The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry estimates that over 3.4 million businesses are affected, prompting companies to implement mitigation measures like air purification and worker safety gear.
Hardeep Puri praises PM Modi for initiating various initiatives for Sikh community
Hardeep Puri praises PM Modi for initiating various initiatives for Sikh community New Delhi: Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for initiating various initiatives for the Sikh community, including the operationalisation of the Kartarpur Corridor. From opening of the Sri Kartarpur Sahib [] The post Hardeep Puri praises PM Modi for initiating various initiatives for Sikh community appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Increased awareness on POCSO among public, says Dharmapuri Collector
Some industries such as real estate are witnessing a direct impact with construction paused due to implementation of GRAP IV measures as Delhis AQI levels touched severe plus levels on Sunday evening
Delhi's Air Quality Crisis Drives Surge In Demand For Air Purifiers and Masks
As Delhiites struggles to breathe, traders said the demand for air purifiers and masks have increased as many residents see the equipment as a necessity to safeguard their health.
Government schools shut, internet suspension extended amid violence in Manipur India Today
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Gold, silver rebound on ongoing wedding season buying, global cues
NEW DELHI, Nov 18:Gold and silver prices rebounded on Monday in the national capital mainly on the back of ongoing wedding season buying by jewellers and retailers as well as strong global trend, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Snapping a four-day losing streak, gold of 99.9 per cent purity rose by Rs 400 to Rs 77,450 per 10 grams in the local markets. The precious metal had closed at Rs 77,050 per 10 grams on Thursday. Silver [] The post Gold, silver rebound on ongoing wedding season buying, global cues appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Amid worsening air quality, central govt employees body seek WFH, staggered working hours
The Central Secretariat Service (CSS) officers' association has urged the government to implement work-from-home arrangements, staggered working hours, and provide air purifiers in all office buildings due to Delhi's hazardous air quality. They highlighted the severe health risks posed by the pollution and its impact on employees' well-being and productivity.
Under Platinum Guild India's quality assurance programme, each piece of jewellery has an assured purity as high as 95%. And as proof of this assurance, every piece is stamped 'Pt950' and comes with a tamper-proof quality assurance card that distinguishes authentic platinum from other jewellery.
Toxic haze envelops Delhi, docs warn of health risks
Delhi's air quality deteriorated significantly on Monday, with areas like Dwarka, Mundka and Najafgarh recording an AQI of 500, the worst this season. The city's overall AQI reached 491, triggering the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage-IV restrictions in Delhi-NCR. Doctors warned of health risks, urging people to wear N95 masks and avoid outdoor activities. The Supreme Court questioned the Delhi government on its anti-pollution measures and warned against scaling down preventive measures without its permission. Delhi Chief Minister Atishi accused the BJP-led central government of political maneuvering while neglecting stubble burning in states it governs. Meanwhile, the city enforced stricter pollution control measures, including a ban on truck entry and suspension of construction activities. Air purifier sales surged, reflecting the public's concern over the severe air pollution.
Maha Kumbh: Land to be allotted to Akharas from Tuesday
Prayagraj (UP): Akhara Parishad president Mahant Ravindra Puri on Monday said that the administration has agreed to their demand to increase the land and facilities for the Maha Kumbh Mela.All 13 Akharas are united and we have agreed to whatever land the Mela administration will give us. There is no dispute among the sages here, he said after a meeting of the Akhara Parishad, which was also attended by Additional Mela Adhikari (Kumbh) Vivek Chaturvedi who said the land will be allotted from Tuesday. Puri said the issues raised by various Akharas were heard and have been resolved. It is our Mela, our Chief Minister is Yogi ji... We have no dispute with anyone. Wherever land is allotted to us, we will happily mark it. Everyone's problems were heard in the meeting, which have been resolved, he said. Puri said representatives of 10 Akharas participated in the meeting and they have also spoken to the other three Akharas. We are all one. We had asked the administration to increase the land and facilities, which the administration has accepted, he said. Additional Mela Adhikari Chaturvedi, who joined the meeting of Akhara Parishad midway, said the land for Maha Kumbh was inspected by the seers earlier. They were shown the map of the land and we have planned to allot the land on the basis of availability as a result of the erosion caused by River Ganga, he said The revered seers have given their blessings and today everyone is going to see the allotment of land. ..We have assured them that we will provide as much land as possible. The land will be allotted by Tuesday, the official said. Maha Kumbh will begin on January 13, 2025 on the occasion of Paush Poornima and end on February 26 on Mahashivratri.
Vijay To Contest 2026 Tamil Nadu Elections From A Seat In Dharmapuri District?
During a meeting of the Dharmapuri district advisory team, district president Siva said that Vijay was considering contesting in one of the five assembly constituencies.
An ancient Siva temple associated with Sage Vyaghrapada
CHENNAI: River Palar, once the lifeline of the ancient area called Tondaimandalam, comprising a large part of north Tamil Nadu, had a number of villages, towns, and cities which flourished along its banks. One such small village is Pulipurakovil which has a temple for Siva called Vyaghrapurishwara. Inscriptions in this temple mention the name of this deity as Thiruppulippagava Nayanar and Thiruppulippagavar. Vyaghra in Samskrit and puli in Tamil mean tiger. It is known that Sage Vyaghrapada who had the legs of a tiger, was a great devotee of God Nataraja in Chidambaram, along with another famous sage named Patanjali. Incidentally, there is one more temple with the name Vyaghrapurishwara in Thiruppulivanam near Uttiramerur which is about 30 km away. The Vyaghrapurishwara temple in Pulipurakovil faces east with a small gopuram at the entrance. The wide outer prakaram (enclosure) has the bali-pitham, dvajastambham and a small mandapam for Nandi. Further inside is a Vijayanagara era mandapam, with sculptures of various deities, and modern sanctums for Ganesha and Muruga, leading to the main sanctum with a small Siva Linga worshipped as Vyaghrapurishwara. Close to this shrine is the sanctum for Goddess Parvati called Balakuchambal. The mandapam immediately in front of the principal deity has the processional images of Nataraja and Sivakami with Patanjali and Vyaghrapada in front. The central shrine is in an apsidal shape, called Gajaprishta vimanam in technical parlance. The outer walls have devakoshtas (niches) for Ganesha, Dakshinamurti, Vishnu, Brahma and Durga. The inner prakaram, around the gajaprishta sanctum, has an image of Kala Bhairava and a small Nandi who sees the main Siva Linga through a hole in the wall. The outer prakaram has a samadhi for a Siddhar. Several inscriptions have been found in this temple, mostly on the outer walls of the central sanctum. The earliest belongs to the reign of Maravarman Sundara Pandya. Another epigraph which belongs to the reign of a chieftain named Rajanarayana Sambuvarayar who ruled vast areas in Tondaimandalam in the 14th century, mentions the taxes to be paid by the houses on the four streets surrounding the temple. Stone records of the Vijayanagara rulers, Bukka Raya II and Virupaksha I (who both ruled for very short periods in the 15 th century) are also here. There is an epigraph of the powerful Vijayanagara Emperor Deva Raya II (Prauda Deva Raya) who ruled from 1422-1446 AD. It can be understood from these inscriptions that Pulipurakovil was called Pattur which was a northern part of Madhurantaka Chaturvedimangalam, situated in the geographical area called Kalattur Kottam, a subdivision of Jayamkonda Chola Mandalam.
Land hurdles continue to stall railway, NH projects in Odisha
BHUBANESWAR: Even after five months of the BJP government in Odisha and the double-engine of Centre and state working in tandem, land-related bottlenecks continue to stall some of the major infrastructure projects, including new railway lines and national highways. The BJP, which accused the previous BJD government of inefficiency in resolving land-related issues, now faces growing criticism for failing to address the long-standing challenges. The railway projects that have been delayed for years include 301-km Khurda Road-Balangir, 149.78 km Talcher-Bimalagarh, 41.9 km Jeypore-Nabarangpur, 126 km Jeypore-Malkangiri, 138 km Baragarh Road-Nuapada Road, 116.21 km Junagarh-Nabarangpur, 173.6 km Malkangiri-Pandurangapuram via Bhadrachalam, extension of Nuapada-Gunupur line up to Theruvali (73.62 km) and 32 km Puri-Konark new lines. Among the major second, third and fourth lines, 164.56 km Koraput-Singapur Road doubling project, third and fourth lines between Jarpada and Budhapank (91 km), Salegaon and Budhapank (170 km), Sarla-Sasan patch of Sambalpur division (16 km) and third line between Vizianagaram-Titlagarh (264.6 km) and Bhadrak-Nergundi (92 km) are also facing land hurdles. Apart from the railway lines, some important and long flyovers, including the structures at Baghuapal, Sambalpur city-Sarla, Haridaspur, Siju-Paradip coaching yard, Titlagarh, Sambalpur-Sambalpur city and Khurda Road from Puri-end and the 12.6-km bypass line from Rahenbata to Sikir by passing Titlagarh have been delayed due to land issues. Sources said, land acquisition and disputes over handing over land in Nayagarh, Boudh, Subarnapur, Balangir, Sundargarh and Angul districts in connection with the Khurda Road-Balangir are yet to be resolved even over three decades after the project was sanctioned and despite repeated consultations and reminders from the railway authorities. In Talcher-Bimlagarh new line project, of 247.64 acre of private land in Sundargarh district, 171.45 acre has been acquired and partial possession of 138.11 acre of government land has been obtained. Similarly, land acquisition issues continue to prevail in Deogarh and Angul districts. Similarly, NH-55, Ranchi-Sambalpur Economic Corridor, Chandikhole-Paradip NH-53, expansion of Panikoili-Remuli NH-20, Bhadrak-Balasore NH-16 and Capital Region Ring Road along with the much-awaited coastal highway continue to face hurdles due to land acquisition disputes. Sources said the land issues were thoroughly discussed at a recent high-level meeting chaired by chief secretary Manoj Ahuja. He directed the Revenue and Forest departments along with the collectors of districts concerned to expedite the land handover process. We are working on fast-tracking compensation settlements and streamlining coordination with the central agencies. The groundwork is being done to address all challenges and ensure that there will be no further delay, said a senior officer who attended the meeting.
Karnataka: Truck driver lynched after minor mishap, five arrested
BELAGAVI: A tragic incident unfolded on the Pune-Bengaluru National Highway near Katabli in Belagavi district recently, when a truck driver was chased down, and killed brutally, following a minor traffic accident. The incident took place around 3.30 pm on Friday, and shook commuters using the busy highway. The deceased has been identified as Azim Malikrihan Ippery (23), a resident of Sankeshwar. Within eight hours of the murder, the police arrested five suspects, identified as Parasappa Satyappa Naik (32), Halappa Laxman Halyagol (32), Irappa Basavanni Naik (34), Hanumant Vitthal Idli (30) and Amit Deepak Shinde (36). According to the police, a truck driven by Azim reportedly brushed past a motorcycle and another vehicle near Benkoli. Instead of stopping, Azim continued driving, which angered the occupants of the vehicles. Enraged, they pursued the truck for over 1.5 km, and were joined by their accomplices. The truck was eventually intercepted near Katabli, where the assailants forced Azim to step out of the vehicle, and attacked him with sticks and kicked him repeatedly, killing him on the spot. The Yamkanmardi police, led by inspector Javed Mushapuri, acted swiftly to apprehend the suspects.
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Laddu Adulteration Probe Gains Momentum
Tirupati: The Special Investigation Team that would probe the allegation that adulterated ghee was used in the preparation of Tirumala Srivari Laddus will have its operational base here. The team would begin the investigation soon, officials said on Sunday. The allegation about the Tirupati laddus had arisen from a report of the National Dairy Development Board. Chief minister Chandrababu Naidu publicly raised the charge shortly after he took office. The SIT consists of five core members, including officials from the CBI, state police and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. The team has inducted 30 additional personnel including policemen and ministerial staff, bringing the total workforce to around 35. The SIT was formed on the basis of a Supreme Court directive. The SITs primary objective is to identify malpractices, if any, and ensure purity of the offerings, a source from the SIT said. Following a request, TTD allotted an old SVBC office in Bhudevi Complex for use as the teams operational base. It is equipped with computers, printers and secure spaces for storing records. The SIT comprises Hyderabad zone CBI joint director Veeresh Prabhu, Visakhapatnam SP Murali Rambha, Guntur Range IG Sarvashresth Tripathi, Visakhapatnam range DIG Gopinath Jetty, and FSSAI expert Satyen Kumar Panda. Additionally, SIT's manpower includes five DSPs, eight circle inspectors, two sub-inspectors and ministerial staff.
BJP hits Nizamabad membership target
Nizamabad: The BJP nearly reached its target by enrolling 1.30 lakh members in Nizamabad district. Based on polled votes in Parliament elections, the party high command had set targets for each district unit. In Nizamabad, the BJP secured around 4 lakh votes in Parliament elections. Out of four members of each family that voted for the BJP, one was enrolled as a party activist. Based on the polling percentage, the party high command expressed its satisfaction with the enrollment. For normal membership, anyone can enroll their names. If any leader seeks active membership, they should enroll at least 50 members as normal members. There are 1,305 polling booths in Nizamabad district, and the party is enrolling around 50 members in each booth. In 180 polling booths in Nizamabad, Bodhan, Armoor, and other towns dominated by Muslim minorities, only single-digit members were enrolled in each polling booth. Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, BJP Nizamabad district president K. Dinesh Kumar Patel said that the membership drive received a good response. Compared to the Congress and the BRS, the BJP will not provide any insurance facilities to its members, but people are coming forward to enroll as BJP members. The BJP gives first priority to the country, then the party, and then the native places of the members, he said. Other political parties first prefer their families, then the party, and then the country, he opined. BJP MPs Godam Nagesh of Adilabad, Konda Vishveshwar Reddy of Chevella, Etala Rajender of Malkajgiri, and Arvind Dharmapuri of Nizamabad participated in the BJP membership drive in Nizamabad district. Party senior leaders Chandrasekhar, former MLC Ramchander Rao, and Kacham Venkateshwarlu also visited Nizamabad to oversee the membership drive. The BJPs state unit will conduct a workshop on membership on November 18 in Hyderabad.
Dr Reddy's Laboratories, FDC recall products in US market
As per the USFDA, Princeton-based Dr Reddy's Laboratories Inc is recalling 2,040 bottles of 15 mg Morphine Sulfate extended-release tablets due to Failed Impurities/Degradation Specification.
Electoral roll revision underway in Salem, Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri
UP Dy CM Maurya terms 'batenge toh katenge' slogan a call for unity
LUCKNOW: A day after evading questions on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's 'batenge toh katenge' slogan, his deputy Keshav Prasad Maurya on Sunday described it as a call for unity and asked why was the opposition having a stomach ache over the slogan. The slogan, frequently used by Adityanath on the campaign trail, has united the opposition in its condemnation ahead of the November 20 bypolls, claiming that it has communal overtones. The clear message of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the slogans -- 'If we stay united, we will be safe, if we divide, we will be cut' -- that emerged from their speeches is a symbol of the unity and determination for all workers. There are no differences of opinion in the BJP, nor there was, nor will there will be, Maurya said in a post in Hindi on X. This slogan comes straight from the hearts of party workers like me. The BJP's slogan is 'If we stay united, we will be safe',' he added. Taking potshots at the opposition parties, the deputy chief minister asked why was the Samajwadi Party, Congress and the Bahujan Samaj Party having stomach aches due to this unity? If the pain is unbearable, get it treated, take medicines, he added. This is not UP: Ajit Pawar opposes 'batenge toh katenge'; Fadnavis links stance to 'past anti-Hindu ideologies' A day earlier, Maurya had created flutters in the political circles of Uttar Pradesh by refusing to comment on Adityanath's atenge toh katenge slogan, saying questions about it should be directed to the chief minister. On Sunday, sharpened his attacks at the main opposition Samajwadi Party over its PDA (Pichda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) pitch. We have to respond to the fake PDA abuses spread by the Samajwadi Party and its chief Akhilesh Yadav in the same way Lord Krishna replied to Shishupal. In 2024, the Cycle (SP's poll symbol) has to be punctured by making the lotus bloom so that the polls deposits of SP candidates are forfeited. The Samajwadi Party has to be turned into a 'samaaptvaadi' party by deepening the wounds of the crushing defeats it faced in 2014, 2017, 2019, and 2022 (elections), he said in a post in Hindi on X. Bypolls to nine assembly seats -- Katehari in Ambedkar Nagar, Karhal in Mainpuri, Meerapur in Muzaffarnagar, Ghaziabad, Majhawan in Mirzapur, Sisamau in Kanpur City, Khair in Aligarh, Phulpur in Prayagraj and Kundarki in Moradabad -- will be held on November 20. Eight of these seats fell vacant after their MLAs were elected as Lok Sabha MPs, while the bypoll on the Sisamau seat has been necessitated due to the disqualification of SP MLA Irfan Solanki, who was convicted in a criminal case. The Congress is not contesting the bypolls and is supporting its INDIA bloc partner Samajwadi Party. Kharge counters 'batenge, katenge' slogan, says many Congress leaders died for country's unity
Sadguru Madhuparamhans delivers sermons to devotees
Jammu Tawi: During a spiritual discourse in Rakhbandhu today, Sadguru Shri Madhuparamhans Ji Maharaj captivated the congregation with profound teachings on the purity of the soul and the nature of human bondage. He explained that while water is inherently pure, it becomes contaminated when mixed with impurities, just as the soul remains pure until it []
SJTA files plaint as attempts made to sell Lords land
BHUBANESWAR: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) on Saturday filed a police complaint alleging attempts are being made to sell land belonging to Lord Jagannath under Matitota mouza in Puri. As per the complaint, efforts are being made to illegally plot and sell land of Lord Jagannath present in Matitota mauza (unit -1, khata number 38) in the city. There are a total of 109 plots on over 64.88 acre in the area - all registered in the name of Puri Marfat Shri Jagannath Mandira Parichalana Committee. In a release, the SJTA informed that the district collector has been urged to take immediate measures to stop the illegal sale attempt. The temple administration also urged people not to fall into the trap laid by land mafia or any organisation trying to sell land belonging to Lord Jagannath. Chief administrator of SJTA Arabinda Padhee said the process of digitisation of all land belonging to Shri Jagannath Mahaprabhu Bije, Puri Marfat Shri Jagannath Mandira Parichalana Committee has been started. No fraud or any illegal activity related to land of Mahaprabhu will be tolerated. Our aim is to ensure transparency in any sale or leasing out of the land, he said. Excluding this case, there are 974 cases filed under Shri Jagannath Temple Act, 1955 related to encroachment of Lord Jagannaths land in different tehsils of the state. According to official records, 60,426.943 acre of land registered in the name of Mahaprabhu Jagannath Bije have been identified in 24 districts. Of this, the SJTA has the final record of rights (RoR) over 38,061.892 acre. In six other states, there are 395.252 acre land in the name of Lord Jagannath.
Dr Reddy's, FDC recall products in US for manufacturing issues
Dr Reddy's Laboratories and FDC Ltd issued voluntary recalls for medications in the US market due to manufacturing defects. Dr Reddy's recalled lots of Morphine Sulfate extended-release tablets due to failed impurity specifications, while FDC Ltd recalled Timolol Maleate ophthalmic solution due to defective containers hindering solution dispensing.
Four-month-old baby of child marriage victim dies in Krishnagiri
KRISHNAGIRI: A four-month-old daughter of a woman, a victim of child marriage, died due to health complications on Thursday night. The childs mother, Saranya (name changed), who was just 14 years old, died 80 days after delivering the baby, due to health complications in September last week. Following the TNIE article on October 3, the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department from the state sought an inquiry from the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO). It was after the visit of DSWO R Sakthi Subhashini and District Child Protection Officer D Saravanan to the village, that a child marriage act and Pocso Act were booked against Saranyas husband at Kelamangalam police station in October. The four-month-old baby of Saranya was taken to Kelamangalam Upgraded Primary Health Centre (UPHC), where the baby was declared dead on arrival. Health department sources told TNIE , The baby was first brought to Kelamangalam UPHC on November 9 with complaints of fever and poor milk intake. Following this, the baby was referred to Hosur GH but relatives of the baby refused to go there. On Monday, the baby was again brought to Denkanikottai GH and from there referred to the Government Dharmapuri Medical College Hospital. It was on Thursday, relatives along with the baby absconded from the hospital and on the same night, the relatives brought her to Kelamangalam UPHC where she was declared dead. The babys body was sent to Government Krishnagiri Medical College Hospital for autopsy. Health department sources added that two vaccinations were given to the baby during the four months and that the child was under constant monitoring by the health department. On Saturday, the babys body was handed over to her relatives. When TNIE contacted DSWO R Sakthi Subhashini, she said that she was unaware of the babys death until Saturday evening and DCPO Saravanan was unavailable for comments despite several calls.
Downloadable Manipuri Calendar for the year 2025
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Young entrepreneur Tanisha launches her own Indo-Western clothing brand
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 16: In a remarkable step towards fashion innovation, young entrepreneur Tanisha Lucky Puri has launched her own brand, Tanisha Puri, alongside a fashion studio in Jammu. Located in Sector-13, Nanak Nagar, the studio offers a stunning range of customized Indo-Western clothing for women. The inauguration was a heartwarming event graced by Tanishas grandmother, Rama Puri, who had the honor of cutting the ribbon, accompanied by family members, friends, and distinguished guests. The celebration marked a new [] The post Young entrepreneur Tanisha launches her own Indo-Western clothing brand appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Supreme Court Strictures Show how SEBIs
By K Raveendran Recent interventions by the Supreme Court into actions taken by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) have underscored mounting concerns about systemic issues within the countrys chief market regulator. SEBIs actions in several high-profile casesparticularly its record of imposing significant penalties and its alleged tendency to either delay or condone infractions by key market playersare sparking renewed questions about the agencys decision-making processes and effectiveness. With SEBI Chief Madhabi Puri Buch herself now under scrutiny, [] The post Supreme Court Strictures Show how SEBIs appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Tanisha Puris grandmother Rama Puri inaugurating her (Tanishas) fashion studio at Nanak Nagar, Jammu. Excelsior/Rakesh The post Tanisha Puris grandmother Rama Puri inaugurating her (Tanishas) fashion studio at Nanak Nagar, Jammu. Excelsior/Rakesh appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Firing at yet another petrol pump in Gokulpuri, 1 hurt
40 aircraft, 25 warships to participate in Indian Navys Op Demo in Puri Dec 4
Bhubaneswar: Indian Navys operational demonstration, set to take place at Blue Flag Beach in Puri December 4, will feature 40 aircraft, including MiG-29Ks and LCAs, as well as 25 warships, showcasing the Navys maritime strength and operational capabilities, officials said Saturday. The event, which will include impressive parades, will be attended by President Droupadi Murmu, []
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Delhi Firing News | Bike-Borne Men Fire 16 Rounds At Delhi Petrol Pump, 1 Injured | News18
Delhi Firing News | Bike-Borne Men Fire 16 Rounds At Delhi Petrol Pump, 1 Injured | News18BreakingNews | A man was injured after 16 rounds were fired at a petrol pump in Delhi's Gokulpuri on Thursday night. Police said that four people came on two bikes into the petrol pump, opened fire at the office cabin and fled.As the firing ensued at Mukul Diesel Petrol Pump at 10.38 pm, the supervisor Anshul Rathi sustained injuries on his stomach after glass shards hit him. He was rushed to GTB Hospital for treatment. After the firing, one bike fled towards Gokulpuri and the other towards Loni roundabout. The pump owner Harish Chaudhary of Gokulpuri suspects old village rivalry, Delhi Police said.Police said that Harish Chaudhary whose petrol pump was targeted has a few cases pending against him. Further probe is going on.
Habisyalis take the holy dip in Puri as Kartika Brata ends
PURI: Thousands of habisyalis and elderly women ended the month-long Kartika Brata by taking a holy dip in the sea on Friday. Special rituals were performed in government-run habisyali centres to mark the end of the brata. The devotees rushed to Mahadadhi Tirth (a stretch of five km of beach from Swargadwar to Chakratirtha) to take the holy dip in the sea and floated miniature boats to mark Kartika Purnima. The habisyalis performed special rituals involving the sacred Basil (Tulsi) before taking the holy dip. After offering prayers to the rising sun, they then proceeded to Shree Jagannath Temple to witness the Rajrajeswar Suna Vesha of the Trinity. The shrines priests performed daily chores like mangal arati, mailum, tadaplagi, abakash, surya puja and rosa homa before offering gopal bhog to the deities. As per the rescheduled timing of the temple administration, special servitors dressed the deities in gold ornaments which included tiaras and necklaces studded with precious gems. Soon after darshan of the deities, several habisyalis began returned home while a few stayed back. Sources said 37 platoons of police personnel were deployed in the town to maintain law and order.
