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Earliest monsoon onset in Maharashtra in 35 years
The southwest monsoon arrived in Maharashtra on Sunday, making it the earliest onset of the annual rainfall season over the state in 35 years, according to the India Meteorological Department. The monsoon is expected to advance to Mumbai and some other parts over the next three days. The monsoon advanced into some more parts of the Arabian Sea, Karnataka, entire Goa, parts of Maharashtra, north Bay of Bengal, and parts of Mizoram, parts of Manipur and Nagaland on Sunday. The northern limit of monsoon passes through Devgad, Belagavi, Haveri, Mandya, Dharmapuri, Chennai, Aizawl and Kohima. Conditions are favorable for further advance into some more parts of central Arabian Sea, more parts of Maharashtra including Mumbai, Karnataka including Bengaluru, some parts of Andhra Pradesh, remaining parts of Tamil Nadu, more parts of west-central and North Bay of Bengal and some more parts of North Eastern states during next three days. The southwest monsoon hit Kerala on Saturday, marking its earliest arrival over the Indian mainland since 2009.
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RSS chief calls for making Bharat mighty; says country facing 'wickedness of evil forces' on borders
NEW DELHI: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has called for unity in the Hindu society and making Bharat so mighty in military power and economy that it cannot be conquered even if multiple powers come together. He, however, stressed that strength should be combined with virtues and righteousness as a mere brute power can be directionless leading to latant violence. India has no option but to be powerful as it has been witnessing the wickedness of the evil forces on all its borders, Bhagwat said in an interview published in the latest issue of RSS-linked weekly magazine Organiser. The interview was conducted following the meeting of RSS' highest decision-making body Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha in Bengaluru about two months ago. We must strive for strength. As we pray through the daily prarthana (prayer): 'Ajayyam cha visvasya dehisa saktim' (Grant us such strength that globally we are invincible), Bhagat told the magazine when asked to share the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's vision on national security, military strength and economic power. He stressed that India must not be dependent on others for national security. True strength is internal. We should be able to defend ourselves. No one should be able to conquer us, not even if multiple powers come together. There are evil forces in the world that are aggressive by nature, he said, adding, We have no option but to be powerful as we have been witnessing the wickedness of the evil forces on all our borders. A virtuous person is not safe just because of his virtues. Hence virtues should be combined with strength. Mere brute power can be directionless, leading to blatant blatant violence. Hence power should be combined with righteousness, Bhagwat underlined. Continuing with his argument, the RSS chief said, So we must worship both virtue and strength. For the protection of the good, for the destruction of the wicked -- this should be the nature of our power. When no option is available, then wickedness has to be eradicated forcefully, he said. We are not doing this to dominate world trade, but to ensure that everyone should be able to lead a peaceful, healthy and empowered life. Asked if human rights defenders at the global level care about Hindus facing exploitation and violence in the neighbouring countries, the RSS chief said someone would worry about Hindus only when Hindus are strong enough. As the Hindu society and Bharat are intertwined, the glorious nature of Hindu society will bring glory to Bharat. Such a strong Hindu society can only present a model for taking along the people of Bharat who do not consider themselves Hindus, as at one point they were also Hindus. If the Hindu society of Bharat becomes strong, then automatically, Hindus will gain strength globally, he added. Bhagwat said work is going on to strengthen Hindu society but it is not complete yet. Slowly but surely, that situation is evolving, he said, adding, This time, the way anguish against the atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh has been expressed is unprecedented. Even local Hindus (in Bangladesh) now say -- we won't flee. We'll stay and fight for our rights. The RSS chief asserted the internal strength of the Hindu society was increasing. As the organisation grows, its impact will translate naturally. Until then, we must keep fighting, he said. Wherever Hindus are in the world, we will do everything possible for them, following international norms. The Sangh exists for the same, Bhagwat added. Outlining the RSS' resolve for the next quarter of the century, he said it is to unite the entire Hindu society and take Bharat to the pinnacle of glory, and eventually extend this transformation to the whole world. The Hindu society must awaken now. Forgetting divisions and selfishness, we need to shape our personal, family, social and professional life based on the 'dharmik' values rooted in Hindutva, he said when asked about his message for the well-wishers, thinkers and the Hindu society in this centenary year of the RSS. That will pave the way for a powerful, righteous and self-reliant Bharat, he observed. The world is waiting for a new path, and Bharat, meaning Hindu society, has to provide it as a divine duty. Agriculture, industrial and scientific revolutions are over. Now the world needs a 'dharmic' revolution. I am not talking about religion, but human life has to be reorganised based on truth, purity, compassion and austerity. The world needs this, Bharat has to inevitably show the path, he added. Bhagwat said the RSS is a principle-centred organisation with the idea that 'Bharat is a Hindu Rashtra' embedded in its core functioning. We may take inspiration and follow the direction given by great personalities, but in every desh-kaal-paristhiti (time and situation), we must carve our own path. This calls for constant discernment between what is eternal (nitya) and what is situational (anitya), he said. What is nitya in the Sangh? Balasaheb once said, 'Hindustan is a Hindu Rashtra.' Apart from this, everything else in the Sangh is transient. The entire Hindu society is the accountable custodian of this nation. The nature and the 'sanskriti' of this country are Hindu. Therefore, this is a Hindu Rashtra, the RSS chief said Everything is to be done while maintaining this core, he added. Hence, the Sangh swayamsevak, while taking the oath, explicitly states: 'The all-round development of the Hindu Rashtra while protecting sacred Hindu dharma, Hindu 'sanskriti' and Hindu society', he added. Bhagwat said there is complete freedom in the RSS to express diverse and conflicting opinions during discussion but once a decision is reached by building consensus, everyone keeps aside their individual opinions by merging them into the collective decision. The eternal is preserved; the transient evolves with time, space and context, he added.
ASI, SJTA to collaborate on safeguarding Puri Jagannath temples architectural heritage
Bhubaneswar: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) in Puri and the Archaeological Survey of India have agreed to undertake collaborative initiatives to preserve the 12th-century shrines architectural heritage and structural integrity, officials said. SJTA chief administrator Arabinda Padhee and ASI Director General Yaduvendra Singh Rawat Saturday held discussions on the conservation efforts for the Puri []
ASI, SJTA to collaborate on safeguarding Puri temple heritage
Bhubaneswar: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) in Puri and the Archaeological Survey of India have agreed to undertake collaborative initiatives to preserve the 12th-century shrines architectural heritage and structural integrity, officials said. SJTA chief administrator Arabinda Padhee and ASI Director General Yaduvendra Singh Rawat Saturday held discussions on the conservation efforts for the Puri []
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Pink help desk in Srimandir for female devotees
BHUBANESWAR : Puri police have launched a pink help desk at Shree Jagannath temple to promptly address the grievances of female devotees. Puri Superintendent of Police Vinit Agrawal said lakhs of female devotees visit Srimandir everyday. The pink help desk has been set up to ensure safety and convenience of the women. It will be manned by six female constables, he said. The constables will assist the women with compassion and professionalism in case they face any difficulty both inside and outside the temple. The constables will collect feedback, suggestions and complaints from the women and if required, they will coordinate on their behalf with local police stations and PCR vehicle personnel, the SP said. Based on the feedback received at the help desk, steps will be taken to further enhance the safety/security and convenience of the female devotees at Shree Jagannath Temple.
Viksit Odisha to be the shining star of Viksit Bharat: CM Mohan Charan Majhi
BHUBANESWAR : Asserting that Odisha will be the growth engine in the countrys trajectory towards becoming a global economic powerhouse by 2047, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday said people of the state aspire to see its economy soar to USD 1.5 trillion over the next 25 years. Addressing the 10th governing council meeting of NITI Aayog in New Delhi, Majhi said his government, which will complete one year on June 12, 2025, has laid the foundation for Samruddha Odisha, 2036 with a vision for a prosperous and empowered state. Our ambitious resolve is to build a prosperous, developed and proud Odisha - a Viksit Odisha that shines brightly within a Viksit Bharat. The people of Odisha aspire to see the states economy touch USD 500 billion by 2036 and soar to USD 1.5 trillion by 2047, the CM said. Odisha vision document to be released on June 12 The chief minister said his government has prepared an Odisha vision document with inputs from over 3.2 lakh people. Analysed using artificial intelligence, the document is a comprehensive, actionable and inclusive report and will be released by him on June 12, Majhi said, adding, he will personal ly moni tor i ts implementation. Expressing his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for leveraging central assistance of Rs 73,000 crore for new railway projects, Rs 4,600 crore for national highway projects and another Rs 17,500 crore for projects which are to be sanctioned soon, Majhi said the state economy had shown a robust growth of 7.2 per cent in 2024-25. Our vision, which we have started working on, is to build world-class roads, railways and air connectivity with the support from the central government. We seek to leverage the states long coastline with port-based special economic zones, as a part of the global value chain, to drive economic growth and create employment opportunities, he added. The chief minister said his government is making all-out efforts to attract investment in textiles, garments, food processing and also new age industries for large-scale employment generation. The Make-in-Odisha conclave reinforced Odishas status as the leading investment destination in the eastern region. The state received 593 investment intents of Rs 16.73 lakh crore spread over 20 sectors with employment potential of 12.88 lakh. This surpassed the total value of investments received in the last three editions of the conclave, he informed. Expressing his governments commitment for rapid urbanisation from the current level of 17 per cent to 40 per cent by 2036 and 60 per cent by 2047, Majhi said Odisha plans to develop a metropolitan region of 7,000 sq km around Bhubaneswar, Khurda, Jatni, Cuttack, Paradip and Puri, with similar plans for other growth centres. I seek the support of the Government of India and my counterparts from other states in Odishas transformative journey towards Viksit Odisha for Viksit Bharat, Majhi said.
Southwest monsoon likely to hit Andhra Pradesh in two to three days
VISAKHAPATNAM: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that conditions are favourable for the onset of the Southwest monsoon into parts of Andhra Pradesh over the next two to three days. The monsoon has officially set in over Kerala on May 24, which is eight days prior of its onset date of June 1. This marks the earliest monsoon onset over Kerala since 2009, when it arrived on May 23. The current Northern Limit of the Monsoon (NLM) passes through coordinates, including Karwar, Shimoga, Dharmapuri, Chennai, and extends through eastern and northeastern regions such as Saiha and parts of Arunachal Pradesh. The IMD has noted the presence of southwesterly and southerly winds in the lower tropospheric levels over AP and the Union Territory of Yanam. Under these prevailing conditions, heavy rainfall is likely at isolated locations across North Coastal Andhra Pradesh (NCAP), Yanam, and South Coastal Andhra Pradesh (SCAP) on Sunday. In addition, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are expected at isolated places across NCAP, SCAP, and Rayalaseema. Gusty winds reaching speeds of 40-50 kmph are likely to occur in these regions. These conditions are forecast to persist until May 28. The IMD further noted that from May 20 onwards, isolated heavy rainfall has been recorded in NCAP and Yanam. Despite the active monsoon conditions, no change in maximum daytime temperatures is expected across AP and Yanam during the next seven days. Also, a fresh low-pressure area is likely to develop over the west-central and adjoining north Bay of Bengal around May 27, according to the IMD.
PMK flays Tamil Nadu govts plan to open new sand quarries
CHENNAI/DHARMAPURI: PMK president Dr Anbumani Ramadoss on Saturday strongly condemned the statement governments alleged decision to open over 20 new sand quarries across 13 districts, calling it a grave threat to the environment. He warned if the government fails to shut down river sand quarries and take concrete steps to protect the environment, PMK would launch state-wide protests. In a statement, he pointed out rampant sand mining in the Kollidam river has resulted in seawater intrusion into groundwater sources, turning freshwater saline and affecting hundreds of villages. Anbumani called for alternative measures instead, such as importing sand from countries like Malaysia and promoting artificial sand production to meet the construction industrys needs at affordable prices. Meanwhile, attending a party event at Kadathur in Dharmapuri, Anbumani said DMK is the enemy of Vanniyars as it has denied reservation for the community. He also blamed the DMK government and Chief Minister MK Stalin for not taking caste survey and not giving internal reservation for Vanniyars in Tamil Nadu.
Southwest monsoon arrives in Karnataka nearly 10 days early; heavy rains forecast for next week
BENGALURU: For the first time in more than one-and-a-half decades, the southwest monsoon officially entered Karnataka on Saturday, nearly 10 days ahead of schedule, which is normally the first week of June. According to CS Patil, Director, India Meteorological Department (IMD), Bengaluru, monsoon entered Kerala, the rainy seasons first port of call, too on Saturday, the same day as Karnataka. According to IMD, the northern limit of the monsoon passes through Karwar and Shivamogga in Karnataka, Dharmapuri and Chennai in Tamil Nadu and Saiha in Mizoram. He said south-interior Karnataka comprising Bengaluru Urban and Rural, Chamarajanagar, Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru, Shivamogga, Davanagere, Chitradurga, Vijayanagara, Ballari, Kolar, Hassan, Tumakuru, Chikkaballapur, Mysuru, Bengaluru South (formerly Ramanagara) and Mandya will witness normal rainfall this season. North-interior Karnataka districts, comprising Dharwad, Belagavi, Gadag, Bagalkot, Kalaburagi, Bidar, Koppal, Vijayapura, Haveri, Yadgir and Raichur, and coastal districts of Uttara Kannada, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi will witness above normal rain this season. According to IMD, southwest monsoon is likely to cover some more parts of Karnataka on May 26. The weather agency has also forecast extreme heavy rain to heavy to very heavy rain/thundershowers with sustained winds (30-40 kmph) at a few places of Karnataka for the next seven days. Karnatakas date with the monsoon has varied noticeably over the past few years. In 2024, the monsoon is expected to arrive on May 31, earlier than in 2023 when it came on June 8. The 2022 monsoon was significantly delayed, arriving only on June 29, while in 2021, it set in on June 3.
SJTA, ASI officials discuss Puri temple projects
Manipur: COCOMI announces civil disobedience campaign, public boycott of governor
GUWAHATI: The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) on Saturday announced a civil disobedience campaign against Presidents rule administration and public boycott of Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla. The Meitei organisation made the announcement after the expiry of its 48-hour general strike called in protest against the recent incident where a media team, en route to Ukhrul to cover the Shirui Lily festival, was allegedly instructed by security personnel to conceal the words Manipur State Transport displayed on a government bus which the scribes were travelling in. The COCOMI had earlier demanded an apology from the governor and resignation of the states security advisor, chief secretary and director general of police, holding them responsible for the incident which undermined the identity of Manipur, its name, pride and respect. The organisation on Saturday reiterated the demands. The refusal of the governor and the President's rule administration to acknowledge and apologise for this deep insult to the states identity confirms their disconnect from the ground reality and their disdain for the sentiments of the people, COCOMI said in a statement. It announced mass protests, rallies, torch processions, and sit-ins across the state, with stepped up agitations at the Raj Bhavan, central government offices, district headquarters and Presidents rule offices. The organisation urged citizens to cease all cooperation with central government offices whose decisions have repeatedly undermined the states dignity. Further, it called upon communities, students, womens groups and civil society organisations to take active roles in organising cultural expressions of Manipuri identity, door-to-door and loudspeaker campaigns to build momentum to push the demands. The government earlier ordered a probe by constituting a two-member committee with bureaucrats. The COCOMI rejected it and demanded the constitution of an independent inquiry committee with a retired sessions/High Court judge. Further, it asked the government to explain the incident involving the bus to the people of Manipur.
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SC Stays Defamation Proceedings Against India Today Group Head Aroon Purie
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Jyoti Malhotra Grilled Over Visit To Ujjain, Allegedly Flew Drone Over Jagannath Temple In Puri
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Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi also put focus on Govardhan Peeth development
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Plan to install anti-drone tech in Puri temple
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Govt plans anti-drone system for Srimandir
Bhubaneswar: The state government Friday said it was contemplating installing an anti-drone system to bolster the security at the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri. Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan said the system can help detect, track and neutralise unauthorised or potentially malicious drones. We are mulling over the idea of installing an anti-drone system for added []
The All Assam Manipuri Youths Association AAMYA has appealed to all Manipuri civil society organisations in Assam to refrain from launching protests concerning the demand for establishment of a Manipuri Autonomous Council in Assam without the consent of AAMYA Speaking to the media persons at a press meet held at Silchar Press Club, AAMYA chief advisor, Ksh Kundal said that while launching any form of agitation, CSOs of Assam must be very clear about their stance or motive Source The Sangai Express
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Russia reiterates commitment to uncompromising fight with India against terrorism
NEW DELHI: Moscow on Friday reiterated its decisive commitment to an uncompromising joint fight with New Delhi against all forms of terrorism as an Indian multi-party Parliamentary delegation held wide-ranging discussion on counter-terrorism combat and briefed the Russian side on Operation Sindoor. A Foreign Ministry statement issued after Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko met with the visiting parliamentary delegation expressing readiness to increase close cooperation on the issue at regional and global venues. The delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi is in Russia to sensitise the diplomatic leadership about terror emanating from Pakistan, a month after the Pahalgam attack that left 26 people dead. A decisive commitment to an uncompromising joint fight against all forms of terrorism was confirmed. Readiness was expressed to increase close cooperation on these issues at regional and global venues, primarily in the UN, BRICS and SCO, the Foreign Ministry statement said. Rudenko expressed hope for a speedy de-escalation of tensions in relations between New Delhi and Islamabad through peaceful diplomatic means. Our All-Party Parliamentary Delegation, conveyed to H.E. Mr. Andrey Denisov, First Deputy Chair of the Committee on International Affairs, Russia, and distinguished Senators, Indias united and resolute stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, reaffirming our pic.twitter.com/99sit2s2Vn Kanimozhi () (@KanimozhiDMK) May 23, 2025 The delegation was warmly welcomed by Rudenko at the Smolenskaya Square high-rise building built by Stalin for the Foreign Ministry. The participants exchanged views on the prospects for increasing cooperation between legislative bodies and emphasised the importance of intensifying the work of the bilateral Inter Parliamentary Commission, the foreign ministry observed. The Indian Parliamentarians also had a fruitful interaction with former prime minister of the Russian Federation Mikhail Fradkov, who heads the Russian Institute of Strategic Studies (RISS), the Indian Embassy in Russia said in a post on X. They discussed the current global situation, particularly, the threats posed by terrorism, it added. The delegation had a detailed exchange of views at a round-table meeting with all-party members of the Russian Federation Assembly (Parliament) led by the Duma (lower house) International Affairs Committee chair Leonid Slutsky of Liberal-Democratic Party. The delegation also met with First Deputy Chair of the Committee on International Affairs Andrey Denisov and other senators in the Federation Council of the Russian Federation, said a post from the Indian Embassy in Russia. The Russian side condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and stated that Russia stands in solidarity with India for elimination of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations! Russia and India have a shared position in the fight against terrorism. Russia India | Together in the fight against terrorism! it added. Earlier, the delegation arrived here late on Thursday night amid Ukrainian drone attacks. Later in the day, the Indian team is scheduled to interact with top India and South Asia experts of local think-tanks. On Saturday, they are scheduled to address a press conference and interact with the local media before leaving for Slovenia. The Indian delegation is also scheduled to visit Greece, Latvia and Spain as part of the government of India's diplomatic outreach post- Pahalgam when Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared a new normal when New Delhi will consider any act of cross border terrorism as an act of war against India. The delegation that Kanimozhi is leading is one of the seven multi-party delegations to 33 global capitals to reach out to the international community on Pakistan's designs and India's response to terror, especially in view of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. The other members of the delegation are Rajiv Rai of SP, Mian Altaf Ahmad of NC, Capt Brijesh Chowta of BJP, Prem Chand Gupta of RJD, Ashok Kumar Mittal of AAP and Ambassadors Manjeev S Puri and Jawed Ashraf. Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after the Pahalgam attack, which claimed 26 lives. India carried out precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in the early hours of May 7, following which Pakistan attempted to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9 and 10. The Indian side responded strongly to the Pakistani actions. The on-ground hostilities ended with an understanding on stopping the military actions following talks between the directors general of military operations of both sides on May 10. Kanimozhi-led delegations flight lands after circling mid-air for 40 minutes following drone strikes in Moscow
Odisha CM asks authorities to boost security of Puri Shankaracharya
Puri: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Friday asked authorities to strengthen the security of Puri Shankaracharya Swami Nischalananda Saraswati and his seat Govardhan Peeth in the holy town. Majhi issued the direction while presiding over a meeting in Lok Seva Bhawan here on the development of Puris Govardhan Peeth. Saraswati, who enjoys Z category []
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Odisha mulls anti-drone system for Puri temple security
The Odisha government is considering installing an anti-drone system to enhance security at the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri. The decision follows concerns over unauthorized drone activity near the temple, including reports of YouTubers and vloggers using drones to capture footage despite a ban. The government is also investigating a Haryana YouTuber arrested on suspicion of espionage for allegedly flying a drone over the temple in 2024.
Odisha plans to install anti-drone system at Jagannath temple in Puri
The Odisha government is considering installing an anti-drone system at Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri. This move aims to enhance security against unauthorized drones. The temple administration will fund the system. This decision follows reports of drone usage for capturing images and videos, despite existing bans. Police are investigating a YouTuber for allegedly flying a drone over the temple.
Moscow: DMK`s Kanimozhi leads all-party delegation, highlights Operation Sindoor
The delegation led by Kanimozhi includes SP MP Rajeev Rai, NC MP Mian Altaf Ahmad, BJP MP Captain Brijesh Chowkta, RJD MP Prem Chand Gupta, AAP MP Ashok Kumar Mittal, former Ambassador Manjeev Singh Puri, and NCP MP Jawed Ashraf
BHUBANESWAR: Alarmed by the Pahalgam terror attack which killed around 26 people, Odisha Police has tightened vigilance to thwart any similar incident during the upcoming Rath Yatra in Puri on June 27. Puri could be a target as at least half-a-million devotees, pilgrims and tourists throng the town during the nine-day festival. Director, Intelligence RP Koche has intimated the senior officers that Puris coastal boundary requires heightened vigilance during the chariot festival. This apart, security at Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, a high risk (category-A monument), should be enhanced to prevent any attempts of saboteurs. In a letter to all SPs, DCPs, Cuttack and Rourkela railway SPs and others on Wednesday, Koche underlined that considering the heightened threat perception following the Pahalgam attack, security measures should be augmented during Rath Yatra to ensure a smooth and incident-free festival. He further stressed that Odishas porous coastline needs heightened vigilance, intensified marine patrolling and coordination with Indian Coast Guard and Navy personnel to thwart any infiltration bid. Any attempt by hostile/suspicious elements to take houses on rent should also be kept under a close watch. Regular verification of hotels and lodges should be carried out to identify and nab suspicious persons, the letter stated. Intelligence units should remain on high alert during Rath Yatra to gather information and monitor activities of potential threats and track any suspicious movement towards Puri. A multi-layered security approach is necessary for the chariot festival, including heightened vigilance, robust measures and Al-powered surveillance. Public awareness and cooperation are also crucial in ensuring a safe and secure event. Security coverage at railway stations, bus stands and other places of public gathering must be enhanced, it said. Odisha Police said Puri will remain under a thick blanket of security cover to ensure Rath Yatra festival passes off smoothly. The security personnel will be deployed at vantage points like inside and outside the temple, near the chariots, parking places, taxi/bus stands, restaurants, railway stations, nearest airport and others to keep a close vigil on the anti-social elements.
550 NCC cadets undergo Junior Rakshak training
Puri: The State Transport Authority (STA), under the aegis of Commerce and Transport department, conducted the Junior Rakshak training programme at the ongoing NCC camp in Puri Thursday, training 550 NCC cadets from higher secondary schools across Puri, Khurda, and Nayagarh districts in first aid and road safety awareness. The camp was inaugurated by NCC []
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Enforcement Directorate Restores Rs 11 Crore In Gurugram Citibank Fraud Case
The bank had settled claims amounting to Rs 302.37 crore to the investors of the scheme perpetrated by Shivraj Puri, the federal probe agency said in a statement.
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PM Modi inaugurates 103 redeveloped stations; UPs 19 stations showcase blend of heritage, modernity
LUCKNOW: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated 103 redeveloped railway stations across the country under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, virtually from Bikaner, Rajasthan. Among these, 19 railway stations in Uttar Pradesh were also renovated, marking a significant step towards the modernisation of Indian Railways and enhancement of passenger amenities. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath participated in the event virtually from Lucknow. Later, taking to microblogging site X , the UP CM wrote: All 103 Amrit Stations across India, including 19 in Uttar Pradesh, dedicated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, embody New India's blend of heritage preservation, development resolve, and the synergy of speed and pride. He emphasised that these Amrit stations across the country embodied the vision of a 'New India.' Not only do these stations have modern amenities, but they will also promote regional culture and improve connectivity. The stations renovated under the scheme in Uttar Pradesh included Balrampur, Bareilly City, Bijnor, Fatehabad, Gola Gokarnanath, Govardhan, Govindpuri, Hathras City, Idgah Agra, Izzatnagar, Karchana, Mailani, Pukhrayan, Ramghat Halt, Saharanpur, Siddharthnagar, Suremanpur, Swaminarayan Chhapia, and Ujhani. The redevelopment of these stations is expected to provide a smoother and more pleasant travel experience for rail passengers in Uttar Pradesh. New features added to the renovated stations include state-of-the-art waiting rooms, escalators, lifts, amenities for the differently-abled, digital displays, green energy-based infrastructure, and glimpses of local architecture. These stations aim to enhance passenger comfort while also boosting the local economy. Following the main programme in Bikaner, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath posted on his X account from Lucknow, expressing his gratitude for the inauguration of 103 Amrit Stations across the country, including 19 in Uttar Pradesh. The CM said: Heartfelt gratitude to the Prime Minister for these Amrit Stations that provide passengers with integrated modern facilities, accessible and soulful travel experience, he concluded. These 103 stations, located in 86 districts across 18 states and Union Territories, have been developed at a cost of over Rs 1,100 crore. Under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, more than 1,300 stations across the country are being redeveloped to reflect regional architecture and improve passenger amenities. In the last 11 years, the Modi government has laid 34,000 km of rail tracks and electrified 47,000 km of railway track. Additionally, trains like Vande Bharat, Namo Bharat, Amrit Bharat, and 42,000 ICF coaches have been converted into LHB coaches. For the first time since independence, small and medium stations have received focused attention. In 202324, the foundation for the redevelopment of 1,062 stations was laid. Over the next eight months, 100 more stations will be ready, and work on 500 stations is expected to be completed by 2027.
Days after Amritsar hooch tragedy, three die in Ludhiana after consuming spurious liquor
CHANDIGARH: Three people have died after allegedly consuming spurious liquor at Basti Jodhewal in Ludhiana, just days after the hooch tragedy in Amritsar in which 27 people lost their lives. Confirming the deaths, Ludhiana police commissioner Swapan Sharma said, Prima facie, four men were together last night, of which three who had consumed liquor have died. Autopsy reports are awaited to know the cause of death. A case has been registered against unidentified persons at Basti Jodhewal Police Station and investigations are going on. Sources said that three labourers Rinku (40), Debi (27) and Mangoo Rai (32) consumed liquor at a vacant plot along Noorwala Road on Wednesday night and shortly after, they lost consciousness and began frothing at the mouth. They were rushed to the civil hospital, where doctors declared them dead. A police officer said that some samples have been collected from the liquor vend of the area. Dr Harpreet Singh, senior medical officer of Civil Hospital, Ludhiana, said the police on Wednesday brought three bodies. The exact cause of death will be known when we get the report of the chemical examiner, he said. Earlier this month, 27 people lost their lives in Amritsar after consuming spurious liquor. Most of the victims were daily wagers. State Congress president and Ludhiana MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring condemned the Punjab governments failure to prevent the production and supply of spurious liquor in the state. He said it was more shocking because the victims had purchased the liquor reportedly from a government approved vend. Warring said that the manufacturers of spurious liquor were cocking a snook at the government, as they had no fear of the law. There cannot be a worse fact check on the governments so-called 'war on drugs', he said. This government instead of claiming victory over drugs, should hang its head in shame and apologise to the people of Punjab for failing to rein in the spurious liquor smugglers, he added. Punjab BJP spokesperson Pritpal Singh Baliawal said three young lives were lost after consuming suspected toxic liquor in Ludhiana, yet the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government is silent. While mothers are crying and families are shattered, the Punjab government continues its PR drama of a so-called War Against Drugs a war that exists only on paper. On the ground, the drug and liquor mafia are thriving like never before, fearless and untouched, he said. Baliawal questioned, Is this the Rangla Punjab that Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann promised? Or is this the new reality where funeral shrouds are replacing dreams, and youth are buried before they can even live? Whats worse, AAP leaders including Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia are right now camped in Ludhiana for bypoll campaigning yet they have turned a blind eye to these tragic deaths. Their silence is not just shameful, it is criminal, he alleged.
Indian Journalists Union condemn harassment of Journalists by SF in Manipur Imphal Times
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Massive fire breaks out at Jindal Poly Films plant near Nashik
The fire broke out at Jindal Poly Films Ltd plant on Nashik-Mumbai highway in Igatpuri taluka at around 1.30 am on Wednesday and fire-fighting operations were underway
Man arrested for setting fire to Ambedkars statue in Tamil Nadu
In Dharmapuri district, a 36-year-old man named S Naveen Kumar was arrested for setting fire to a bust of Dr. Ambedkar in Pennagaram. The incident occurred on Monday night in front of the Pennagaram Government Hospital, with Kumar reportedly being under the influence of alcohol. Prompt intervention by locals prevented extensive damage, leading to a police investigation and subsequent arrest.
3 killed in Delhi storms as rain causes accidents and falling debris
Tragedy struck Delhi as Wednesday's storm caused three fatalities. A young girl in Dayalpur died after being hit by a window shutter. Near Lodhi Road, a differently-abled man was killed by a falling electric pole. In Gokulpuri, a tree collapsed, claiming the life of a 22-year-old named Azhar.
Indian Journalists Union condemns security forces harassment of media in Manipur India Today NE
Indian Journalists' Union condemns security forces' harassment of media in ManipurIndia Today NE
Puri: In a major step toward enhancing rural healthcare services, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida inaugurated an advanced digital Health ATM at the Nimapada Community Health Centre (CHC) here Wednesday. The state-of-the-art digital health kiosk, also known as a self-service Health ATM, was installed by a private organisation to offer modern diagnostic solutions to people []
CM opens hostels, hands over job orders
CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday inaugurated three new Thozhi hostels for working women at Saint Thomas Mount (Chennai), Hosur and Tiruvannamalai, established at a total cost of Rs 38.15 crore. He also laid the foundation for 14 more Thozhi hostels to be built at a total cost of Rs 176.93 crore. These hostels are coming up in Taramani and Chepauk (Chennai), Madurai, Coimbatore, Coimbatore, Nagapattinam, Krishnagiri, Erode, Kancheepuram, Cuddalore, Dharmapuri, Theni, Sivaganga, Ranipet, and Karur. Over 2,000 working women can be accommodated in these facilities. Stalin also handed over appointment orders to newly recruited staff in the departments of police, fisheries and dairy development. Meanwhile, Fisheries Minister Anitha R Radhakrishnan commenced the payment of financial assistance to fishermen for the ban period. An official release said the government has sanctioned Rs 140.07 crore for providing assistance of Rs 8,000 each to 1.75 lakh fishermen families in 14 coastal districts. The period between April 15 and June 14 in East Coast areas and between June 1 and July 31 are considered as fishing ban periods (61 days).
Jyoti Malhotra's Odisha Link: Cops Probe Puri-Based YouTuber, Guest House
Intensifying action on possible cross-border espionage links, police have started investigating Odisha YouTuber Priyanka Senapati's connection with travel vlogger Jyoti Malhotra arrested for spying for Pakistan.
BJD, Cong slam govt over delay in forming Puri temple governing body; BJP hits back
High-mast pole, tree fall kill 2 in Delhi during storm; traffic hit, power cuts reported across city
Tragedy struck Delhi as severe weather claimed two lives in separate incidents. A differently-abled man died when a high mast electric pole collapsed on Lodhi Road, and a 22-year-old lost his life after a tree fell on him in Gokulpuri. The incidents prompted swift responses from police and emergency services, with investigations underway.
Outages Across Delhi After Later Evening Rain, Storm
Power supply in parts of Bawana, Narela, Jahangirpuri, Civil Lines, Shakti Nagar, Model Town, Wazirabad, and Dhirpur in north Delhi was affected, TPDDL said in a statement.
RPHQ Jammu donates water cooler to GMS Chullana
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 21: As part of the Civic Action Programme (CAP) 202425, the Range Police Headquarters (RPHQ) Jammu donated a water cooler and purifier to Government Middle School Chullana (Nagrota), district Jammu. The initiative was carried out under the guidance of DIG Jammu-Samba-Kathua Range, Shiv Kumar Sharma, and overall supervision of Sanjay Sharma, SSP and SO to DIG JSK Range. The event began with the welcome of DySP Crime RPHQ Jammu, Arvind Sambyal, along with Anil Kumar (Ex-Sarpanch), [] The post RPHQ Jammu donates water cooler to GMS Chullana appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Rs 11.26 crore snakebite death scam unearthed in Madhya Pradesh's Seoni, land of Jungle Books Kaa
BHOPAL: In Madhya Pradeshs Seoni district -- famous as the land of The Jungle Book 's serpent Kaa -- a man 'died' 30 times and a woman 29 times due to snake bites in a scam to siphon off public money running into crores. The alleged scam worth around Rs 11.26 crore was carried out by faking snakebite, drowning and lightning related deaths in official records to claim compensation from the state government. A detailed probe conducted by the finance department from Jabalpur, which began with the scrutiny of bills of Keolari tehsil of Seoni district, led to the unearthing of the scam. A scam worth Rs 11.26 crore has come to the fore, following the investigations. The embezzled Rs 11.26 crore was credited into the bank accounts of 47 people, joint director (finance) Rohit Kaushal, who led the year-long probe, said on Wednesday. The man who is believed to have authored the entire scam, Assistant Grade III Sachin Dahayak, transferred the amount into the accounts of his family, friends and acquaintances. The public money was transferred to personal accounts instead of directly going to the beneficiary accounts, which establishes that the embezzlement was done in a planned and organized manner. The scam, which reportedly happened between 2018-19 to 2021-22, saw many of those shown in government records as deceased due to snakebites, drowning and lightning, 'die' multiple times particularly due to the venomous bites of serpents. A man named Ramesh was shown in the records of Keolari tehsil to have 'died' 30 times from snakebite, while Dwarika Bai 'died' 29 times and Ram Kumar 28 times. The maximum Rs 4 lakh compensation is paid to the families of those who lose their loved ones due to natural calamities like snakebite, drowning, lightning, etc. During the year-long probe conducted on the order of the finance department, we scrutinized all bills related to financial assistance released for natural calamities, like snakebites. The probe has revealed embezzlement of Rs 11.26 crore. Death certificates and autopsy reports of those shown dead in the records of the Keolari tehsil, werent made available to our team, despite repeated requests, the joint director (finance) Rohit Kaushal said. The probe has revealed that bills of those shown dead due to snakebites and drowning in the records were passed without death certificates, post-mortem reports and police verification. The Rs 11.26 crore embezzled through the scam was credited into the accounts of 47 people, including 46 private persons and one government employee. The probe also revealed that staff at the Keolari tehsil took advantage of shortcomings in the integrated financial management information system (IFMIS) to execute the scam. While Dahayak, who has been arrested, has emerged as the key player behind the entire scam, the suspected involvement of six other government employees, including a sub divisional magistrate, four tehsildars and one Assistant Grade III (who were posted at the Keolari tehsil between 2018-19 and 2021-22) has also come to the fore. The probe also showed that fake documents to claim the compensation were prepared by misusing the official logins and IDs of the officers (tehsildars and an SDM), which served as the basis for release of payments from the treasury. According to Seoni district collector Sanskriti Jain, action has already been initiated in the entire matter which dates back to 2019-2022. While the main accused Assistant Grade III Sachin Dahayak has been arrested and is already in jail, departmental enquiries (DE) have been started against the government employees suspected to be involved in the entire matter. CAG audit had already flagged the scam The comptroller and auditor general (CAG) conducted an audit in October and November 2022 to examine the disbursement of financial assistance under four schemes of natural calamities on which the state government provided maximum financial assistance during 2018-19 to 2021-22. The audit observed financial assistance worth Rs 23.81 crores, meant to provide relief to families hit by natural calamities and accidents, was siphoned into accounts of government employees, their relatives and other unauthorized/ineligible persons in 13 districts of Madhya Pradesh. According to the report of the CAG audit which was tabled in the Vidhan Sabha in March 2025, the fraud of Rs 23.81 crore in disbursement of relief sums to the families hit by natural calamities and accidents took place in 13 districts -- Seoni, Sheopur, Sehore, Shivpuri, Dewas, Chhatarpur, Khandwa, Mandsaur, Raisen, Damoh, Satna, Agar-Malwa and Vidisha. Out of the total fraud of Rs 23.81 crore, Rs 21.14 crore pertained to siphoning money into accounts of unauthorized (ineligible) persons and Rs 2.67 crore related to fraudulent distribution to government employees and their relatives. The maximum of Rs 11.79 crore was siphoned off in Seoni district, followed by Rs 3.36 crore in Sheopur, Rs 3 crore in Shivpuri, Rs 1.26 crore in Dewas and Rs 1.17 crore in Sehore district. According to the CAG report, 81 bills of Keolari tehsil were examined, which revealed that Rs 11.64 crore has been fraudulently transferred into accounts of 59 unauthorized persons through 291 fake sanction orders.
Gold rallies Rs 1,910 to Rs 98,450/10 g amid global uncertainty
New Delhi, May 21 (PTI) Gold prices rebounded by Rs 1,910 to Rs 98,450 per 10 grams in the national capital as rising global uncertainties triggered a fresh wave of safe-haven buying. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 96,540 per 10 grams on Tuesday. Gold of 99.5 per cent purity appreciated by Rs 1,870 to Rs 98,000 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) on Wednesday from the previous days close of Rs 96,130 per 10 grams. A weak dollar supported gold prices. Investors are also evaluating
Delhi Metro's Blue Line Resume Services After Delay Due To Technical Snag
Services on Delhi Metro's Blue Line between Dwarka and Janakpuri West have resumed after a delay on Wednesday morning caused by a technical snag, officials said.
Jagannath Temple in Odisha's Puri without governing body for 8 months
The Jagannath Temple in Puri has been without its managing committee for eight months, impacting key decisions on the 2025-26 budget, a new darshan system, and Hundi repositioning. With the Rath Yatra approaching, the absence of the committee poses challenges in finalizing rituals and arrangements.
Delhi Metro's Blue Line Services Delayed Due To Technical Snag
Services on Delhi Metro's Blue Line between Dwarka and Janakpuri West were delayed on Wednesday morning due to a technical snag, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said.
Telangana HC sets aside Endowments dept notice to Union Minister Bandi Sanjay
HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court has allowed a writ petition by Union Minister Bandi Sanjay, setting aside a 2016 notice from the Endowments Department directing him to register the Mahashakti Temple in Chaitanyapuri under Section 43(1) of the Endowments Act. The court ruled that the absence of a hundi or puja charges does not make a temple private, and all Hindu public temples fall under Section 1(3)(b) of the Endowments Act, 1987. Authorities were directed to consider Sanjays 2016 plea for exemption under Section 154 within three months. Sanjay claimed he built the temple in 2010 at a cost of Rs 2 crore with no revenue generated, and that maintenance is handled solely by his family. The court criticised officials for not evaluating the temples income or acting on Sanjays request for nine years.
Telangana HC sets aside endowments notice on Bandi Sanjays family temple
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has set aside a notice that sought to bring the Maha Shakti temple in Chaitanyapuri, Karimnagarbuilt and managed by his familyunder the regulatory purview of the endowments department. Courts directions and observations Justice EV Venugopal, delivering the order, granted authorities three months to consider Sanjay Kumars representation seeking exemption from Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Couple held for peddling ganja, drugs in Coimbatore
COIMBATORE: The Kavundampalayam police in the city have arrested a young couple on charges of peddling ganja and sedative painkiller tablets to youngsters. Police said the accused were identified as P Sujithkumar alias Ajithkumar (25) and his wife Vaishnavi (25) from Dharmapuri, but currently residing at Anna Nagar in Kavundampalayam. The man arrested in this case already faces criminal charges and is addicted to painkillers. Police added that he brought his wife into peddling as his health deteriorated. Sujithkumar was working as a wall painter, while his wife was a staff at a private firm. Sources said that Sujithkumar stepped into criminal activities and was booked in a robbery case a year ago. In the last year, while he was not involved in any criminal activities, he started to peddle, they added. Kavundampalayam police got a tip off on Monday and went to the open ground near Nallampalayam in the city. While inspecting, police arrested Sujithkumar and his wife, who were allegedly involved in the sale of ganja and painkiller opioid tablets. Police arrested the couple and seized around 135 tablets - Tapentadol and Topcynta, and 120g of ganja. They were booked under provisions of NDPS Act and remanded to Coimbatore central prison on Monday night, police said.
Relentless showers continue in Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, flood alert issued
KRISHNAGIRI/DHARMAPURI: Owing to the heavy showers over the past few days, the Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri district administration issued flood alert, and urged people living in Thenpennai basin to exercise caution and refrain from approaching the riverbanks. Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri district have received summer showers over the past few days, and the water catchment areas of Thenpennai have seen a surge in inflows. On Monday morning, KRP Dam in Krishnagiri also reached its maximum capacity, warranting release of water to conserve the dams structural integrity. Due to the abrupt release of water, flood alert was issued in Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri and Thiruvannamalai districts. Krishnagiri Collector C Dinesh Kumar, who inspected the KRP Dam said, On Tuesday, KRP Dam received a total inflow of 3,208 cusecs and by noon, the inflow increased to 4,208 cusecs. Three shutters of the KRP dam have been opened and sand bags have been piled near three other shutters to divert the water. Tourist entry has been banned at the dam due to flooding in KRP park and the ground-level bridge. Speaking about the foaming at the Kelavarapalli Dam, the collector said, The National Green Tribunal has formed a committee to investigate the incident, and their findings will be submitted in a report. Dharmapuri Collector R Sadheesh also issued a flood alert in Irumathur, K Echambadi, Anumantheertham, Thambal and Ammapettai villages, located along the banks of the Thenpennai. Meanwhile, inflows in Hogenakkal also increased due to rain in the catchment areas in Karnataka. On Monday, 99m of rainfall was recorded in Dharmapuri district, and the walls of the Dharmapuri Arts College collapsed. It may be noted that a section of the college wall had collapsed just five months ago during Cyclone Fengal.
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Heavy rain lashes Kerala, TN and Karnataka; eight killed in rain-related incidents
Heavy rains lashed Chennai and neighbouring districts on Tuesday evening, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced that conditions are favourable for onset of southwest monsoon over Kerala during next 4-5 days. A total of eight deaths in separate rain-related incidents have been recorded in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu so far. Meanwhile, the IMD, in the forecast bulletin issued on Tuesday at 4.30 pm, predicted widespread rainfall accompanied with thunderstorm, lightning and strong winds across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana over the next seven days. The southwest monsoon, which typically arrives towards the end of May, has arrived about two weeks earlier than predicted. The early onset of southwest monsoon can be attributed to climate factors like stronger westerly winds and rising sea surface temperatures, experts told TNIE . Another change in the usual monsoon pattern is the northward tilt in rainfall distribution due to a low-pressure system forming near Karnataka's coast. IMD has issued a red alert for seven districts in Karnataka --which include Uttara Kannada, Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, Kodagu, Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru and Hassan-- and four districts in northern Kerala --which include Kasaragod, Kannur, Wayanad, and Kozhikode. Orange alert has been issued for parts of Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. Karnataka Various parts of Karnataka continued to receive heavy rainfall on Tuesday. Heavy rain, along with thunder and lightning, was reported in coastal districts. Traffic congestion due to flooding was reported in the arterial roads of Bengaluru. At least five people died in the state, including three in Bengaluru, due to rains. Two people --63-year-old Manmohan Kamath and 12-year-old Dinesh-- died due to electrocution in Bengaluru's BTM layout on Monday while trying to use a motorised pump to clear water out of his house. Though they were rushed to a hospital soon after, they were declared dead on arrival by doctors. Another person, 35-year-old Shashikala, who worked as housekeeping staff at a software firm in Mahadevapura area, died after a wall in company premises collapsed on her. Additionally, two people died due to lightning in Raichur and Karwar regions, officials told Hindustan Times. In the 24 hours ending on Tuesday morning, the centres to receive heavy rainfall include, Guttal (dist Haveri) 11 cm, Kalasa (dist Chikkamagaluru) 10, Kolar Pwd (dist Kolar) 8, and T G Halli Hms (dist Bengaluru) 7. Five dead as IMD issues red alert for Karnataka; BJP, HDK slam Congress for celebrations amid crisis Tamil Nadu Chennai received moderate to heavy rains late Monday night and on Tuesday evening. Heavy to very heavy rainfall along with thunderstorms and strong winds were reported in several isolated places across the state. At least three people died in the state due to rains. Three people were killed in Madurai when a sunshade slab collapsed from the weight of water that stagnated in top. The three --65-year-old Ammapillai, her 10-year-old grandson Veeramani, and her 55-year-old neighbour Venkadammal-- were pulled out of debris a while later. Venkadammal was declared dead by doctors upon admission, while the two others succumbed to their injuries later. The centres to record heavy rainfall in the 24 hours ending on Tuesday morning include, 12 cm in Hosur AWS (dist Krishnagiri), 6 cm in parts of Krishnagiri, Ranipet, Dharmapuri, Salem districts, and 5 cm in parts of Coimbatore, Vellore, Nilgiris. Kerala Widespread waterlogging has been reported in several parts of north Kerala, disrupting daily life and transportation, officials said. While a red alert has been sounded for the districts of Kasaragod, Kannur, Wayanad, and Kozhikode, an orange alert has been issued for Palakkad, Malappuram, and Thrissur. The remaining districts have received a yellow alert. KSDMA officials warned that extremely heavy rainfall could cause serious problems. Officials also issued safety advice, urging people living in hilly areas experiencing heavy rain, particularly those at risk of landslides, mudslides, and flash floods, to move to safer locations as early as possible, preferably during daylight hours. Stations recorded 22 cm in Kunnamkulam (dist Thrissur), 18 cm in Ams Kannur (dist Cannur); heavy rain of more than 15 cm was recorded across Cannur, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Idukki districts. Heavy rainfall likely in Andhra Pradesh for next two days
Gold Falls Rs 490 To Rs 96,540 Amid Trade Optimism And Fed Uncertainty
Gold of 99.5% purity also depreciated by Rs 450, reaching Rs 96,130 per 10 grams.
Gold falls Rs 490 to Rs 96,540 per 10 g; silver declines by Rs 1,000 per kg
NEW DELHI, May 20: Gold prices fell by Rs 490 to Rs 96,540 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday due to weak demand, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 97,030 per 10 grams on Monday. Gold of 99.5 per cent purity depreciated by Rs 450 to Rs 96,130 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes). It had settled at Rs 96,580 per 10 grams [] The post Gold falls Rs 490 to Rs 96,540 per 10 g; silver declines by Rs 1,000 per kg appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan warned of strict legal action against anyone leaking sensitive information, amid a probe into a Puri-based YouTubers alleged links to accused spy Ms. Jyoti Malhotra.
Jyotiraditya Scindia cleans dusty post office in Guna after spotting dirt: Watch viral video
During a visit to his Guna constituency, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia surprised staff at a dusty post office in Isagarh by grabbing a broom and cleaning the premises himself after expressing dissatisfaction with its condition. He also inaugurated a fire brigade vehicle and a bridge in Shivpuri, further engaging with the community following his recent electoral victory.
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Livelihood concerns: Plea to stop land acquisition for Morappur railway line in TN
DHARMAPURI: Residents of Sogathur panchayat filed a petition with the Dharmapuri administration requesting District Collector R Sadheesh to stop the ongoing land acquisition for the Dharmapuri-Morappur railway line. The railway line was proposed by the union government to improve connectivity between Dharmapuri and Chennai and`100 crore was allocated by it in 2023. Recently, Collector R Sadheesh had also assured that land acquisition would be completed by the end of this month. However, residents of Sogathur on Monday filed a petition requesting the administration to stop land acquisition as they stand to lose land and livelihood. Speaking to TNIE, S Revathi, a resident of the village, said, The Sogathur panchayat lies between the Salem-Bengaluru railway line coming under the South Western Railway and the proposed Dharmapuri-Morappur railway line. Once the land acquisition is completed, we would be sandwiched between the railway line and the roads leading to our village will effectively be crippled. It is also likely that we will not be provided with any railway bridge to connect our village. The entire farming sector which provides employment to thousands of people will cease to exist as we will have no means to transport our produce. We urge the administration to stop the land acquisition. Another resident, C Chinnasamy, said, We stand to lose our home, farmlands and our pastures sustaining our milch animals. Hundreds of families will be affected by the project. We urge the administration to plan alternative routes and give up on the current plans for Dharmapuri-Morappur railway line. When TNIE reached out to officials in the administration, they said, The land acquisition for the Dharmapuri-Morappur railway line is currently being undertaken. A total of 194 acres is required for the project and 134 acres are private lands. We have already acquired 70 acres and require 64 acres for the Dharmapuri-Morappur project.
Heavy rainfall alert issued for Tamil Nadus 8 districts
Chennai: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has issued a forecast warning of heavy rainfall in several districts of Tamil Nadu over the next few days. According to the latest bulletin, isolated heavy showers are expected in the districts of Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Theni, Dindigul, Erode, Krishnagiri, and Dharmapuri till May 22. In its Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Strong action will be taken if any Odisha link with espionage for Pakistan is found: Minister
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan Monday said strict legal action will be taken if anyone is found leaking sensitive information to operatives in Pakistan. Harichandans statement came amid police investigation into the potential links between a Puri-based YouTuber and Jyoti Malhotra, who was arrested on the charge of passing on sensitive information to Pakistani []
Gold, Silver Prices Soar Amid Global Uncertainty, Rate Speculations
SRINAGAR: Gold prices jumped by Rs 580 on Monday to reach Rs 97,030 per 10 grams in the national capital, buoyed by strong global trends and increased investor interest, according to the All India Sarafa Association. This marks a sharp increase from Fridays close of Rs 96,450 for gold of 99.9 per cent purity. Gold [] The post Gold, Silver Prices Soar Amid Global Uncertainty, Rate Speculations appeared first on Kashmir Life .
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Jyoti Malhotra, a resident of Hisar, Haryana, was arrested for allegedly sharing sensitive information and being in continuous contact with a Pakistani citizen
Intelligence Bureau (IB) officials and Puri Police on Sunday questioned YouTuber Priyanka Senapati from Puri regarding her association with Haryana-based YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who was arrested on May 17 on charges of spying for Pakistan.
Odisha police question YouTuber Priyanka Senapati over links with spy Jyoti Malhotra
BHUBANESWAR: As Odisha Police stepped up investigation into the alleged links between Puri-based vlogger Priyanka Senapati and social media influencer Jyoti Malhotra, who was arrested by Haryana Police for allegedly spying for Pakistan, it has come to the fore that the former had also visited the neighbouring country earlier this year. Police have found that Priyanka had visited the Kartarpur Sahib Sikh shrine about three months back. The vlogger had shared the videos of her tour on her YouTube account. But it has been ascertained that she was not accompanied by Jyoti during the visit. It is being verified, if Priyanka had gone there alone or was accompanied by anyone else. Probe is underway to establish whether her trip was as a plain tourist or there was any other motive behind it, Puri SP Vinit Agrawal said on Sunday. Investigators visited her house within Puri Town police limits on Sunday and questioned her. Police said, Priyanka and Jyoti had been to various places in the country including Jammu and Kashmir together. The duo had visited Gulmarg last year. Priyanka had reportedly also visited Pahalgam, where 26 tourists were killed by terrorists on April 22, during the same time. They had also visited Kerala together in February this year. The videos and pictures have been uploaded on social media. Spy YouTuber Jyoti had been to Puri last year Meanwhile, Priyanka issued a statement on her social media account stating that she had come in contact with Jyoti through YouTube. I knew her professionally through content creation and was shocked on finding out that she was arrested for spying, she said. Priyanka further said that she would have never remained in touch with Jyoti if she had any knowledge about the latters purported links with Pakistan. If any investigation agency wants to question me, I will extend my full cooperation, she stated. Her father told the mediapersons that they will completely cooperate in the investigation as it is a matter of national security and that his daughter had done nothing wrong. Priyanka had come under police scanner after Jyoti was arrested on charges of having links with ISI operatives. Jyoti had come to Puri last year and both had visited Shree Jagannath temple, sea beach and other tourist places during the formers stay here. Apart from reportedly remaining in contact with the Pakistani intelligence operatives (PIOs), Jyoti was allegedly in touch with many YouTube influencers in India. As both seem to be pretty close to each other and have been touring different places together, it is being probed if Priyankas relation with Jyoti was purely professional or there is more to it. Her finances and income, call detail records as well as social media accounts are also being examined, police sources said.
Heavy rain likely across several districts in Tamil Nadu as southwest monsoon set to advance further
CHENNAI: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast heavy rainfall at isolated places in the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Theni, Dindigul, Erode, Krishnagiri, and Dharmapuri districts on Monday and Tuesday. The overall forecast indicates light to moderate rain at a few places across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal till May 22. In Chennai, the maximum temperature is likely to be around 34-35 degrees Celsius and the minimum around 27-28 degrees Celsius on Monday. The sky is expected to remain cloudy, with light to moderate rain likely in some parts of the city. The RMC further said that conditions are favourable for the further advancement of the southwest monsoon over additional parts of the south Arabian Sea, the Maldives-Comorin area, the south and central Bay of Bengal, and some parts of the northeast Bay of Bengal in the next two to three days. In the 24 hours ending Sunday morning, Hogenakkal in Dharmapuri recorded the highest rainfall at 12cm followed by Panjapatti in Karur with 10cm.
Integrated into Keralas educational system, Malayalam Wiki is eyeing the future
KOCHI: The election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as pontiff on May 8 sparked global curiosityand nowhere in India was this more evident than in Kerala, which has the countrys largest Catholic population. Over the next few days, the English Wikipedia page for Pope Leo XIV the papal name that Cardinal Prevost assumed witnessed a remarkable 300% increase in views globally. And, to cater to the needs of Malayalis who prefer to access information in their mother tongue, Malayalam Wikipedia stepped in with a thoughtful initiative: using its content translation tool, the article on Pope Leo XIV was swiftly developed in Malayalam. And there were many takers, with the viewership rising manifold for the Malayalam edition. Wikipedia is the largest online encyclopaedia, and the most popular version is the English Wikipedia. However, its now available in 345 languages. Besides Malayalam, weve editions in 20 Indian languages. More and more people are now searching in their local languages. The viewership for Malayalam Wikipedia has surged of late, especially after the election of the new Pope. This after we instantly translated the English Wikipedia content on Pope Leo XIV into 23 other global regional languages, including Malayalam. Similarly, when the Wayanad landslides happened last year, many people created articles on Malayalam Wikipedia and contributed images. Santhosh Thottingal, principal software engineer (language engineering), Wikimedia Foundation, told TNIE. The non-profit Wikimedia Foundation hosts Wikipedia- the free online encyclopaedia created, edited, and verified by volunteers around the world as well as many other vital community projects. Santhosh said the regional language Wikipedia editions are as credible as the English version as entries are not merely machine-translated, but contributed by volunteers who thoroughly check their veracity and write in the taste of the local language viewers. So, what are the challenges ahead for regional language editions? Many people are unaware that Wikipedia info is available in Malayalam. Thats our main challenge, he said. Now, however, Malayalam Wikipedia has been integrated into our education system. Project School Wiki has been introduced in higher classes under the state syllabus, starting from 8th grade. There are also technical issues like typing in the local language on devices, Santhosh, who was honoured with the central governments Maharshi Badrayan Vyas Samman in 2019, explained. However, the Malayalam edition has its task cut out. While there are nearly 70-lakh articles on English Wikipedia, there are only 86,000 entries on Malayalam Wikipedia. The language engineering team at Wikimedia, which Im part of, is working towards reducing this knowledge gap. We want to make sure that all the knowledge available on English Wikipedia is accessible in other languages as well..., he said. Wikimedia first introduced the content translation tool in 2015 and volunteers created 21 lakh articles using the tool. Of the nearly 86,000 articles in Malayalam, around 12,000 have been created using this tool... Thats how people create local language knowledge databases, which are freely available. Now, a vast amount of content is available on Malayalam Wikipedia with it open to editing by anyone. People will find it very much useful if they search the content in their native language, Santhosh added. So what are topics trending in Malayalam? When we reviewed the Malayalam content from 2015 to last year, most of them are on biography and geography...Thats also the common trend globally, notes Purity Waigi, lead product manager, Wikimedia Foundation.
Nation comes first, says family of Puri YouTuber
Where National Security meets National Honour
Operation Sindoor Lakshmi Puri Operation Sindoor makes clear that India does not seek validation. It seeks justice. Indian restraint must never be mistaken for weakness. Indias response to the Pakistan-sponsored terrorist act in Pahalgam- Operation Sindoor, which is still ongoing-signals a tectonic shift in its counterterrorism and military doctrine and posture. In his impassioned speech that resonated across India and reverberated across world capitals, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that a new normal of decisive military action against any act [] The post Where National Security meets National Honour appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Puri vlogger linked to arrested Haryana YouTuber visited Kartarpur 3 months ago
A YouTuber from Puri is under investigation for potential ties to Haryana travel blogger Jyoti Malhotra, arrested on suspicion of spying for Pakistan. The inquiry was initiated after the Puri woman's Kartarpur Corridor trip following Jyoti's Puri visit. While her parents assert her innocence and pledge cooperation, authorities are investigating the nature of their relationship.
SC to hear Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shahs plea on Monday; BJP keeps close watch
BHOPAL : As the Supreme Court is set to hear Madhya Pradesh cabinet minister Vijay Shahs plea challenging the May 14 MP High Court order on Monday, which led to a FIR being registered against him for the veiled sister of terrorists remark against Colonel Sofia Qureshi , the ruling BJP circles in the state are keeping a keen eye on the top courts hearings outcome as it may well decide his ministerial fate. Amid the mounting demand for the tribal affairs ministers dismissal from the government by the opposition parties, the ruling party is keenly eyeing the Mondays apex court hearing outcome, particularly as 62-year-old Shahs inability to get relief from the SC, might make his political case weak before the party leadership. Immediately after the HC ordered on May 14 to register a case against Shah, followed by the lodging of the case at Indores Manpur police station, efforts were made by the state party leadership to convince him to step down. He, however, was defiant saying that though his statements made at the May 12 event in Mhow (Indore) were misinterpreted and presented in a wrong manner, still he had apologized multiple times for it. He also contended that he was challenging the MP HC order in the SC, owing to which he wont step down, a senior state BJP organizations functionary told TNIE on Sunday. Were keenly eyeing what happens in SC on Monday, even the CM has made it clear that every court order will be complied with in totality, which makes things clear for politically wise people, the BJP leader added. However, there are sources within the state BJP who also claim that the SC verdict may not make much difference, until it makes some major observations/comments about Shahs statement. If anything had to happen, it would have happened on the day when Shahs video went viral and the next day when the FIR was lodged on the HCs order. Much water has flown under the bridge since then and many of us in the party dont think anything big is going to happen with Shah politically in the next few days. As per information with us, he has also sought guarantee of his political future, even if has to quit the cabinet. According to ruling party sources in Bhopal, the controversial remarks on Operation Sindoor by other politicians of the party, including deputy CM Jagdish Devda, ex-union minister and seventh-time MP Faggan Singh Kulaste (who has often been considered among the contenders for next state BJP chiefs post) and first-time MLA Narendra Prajapati, seems to have somewhat diverted public attention from the eighth time tribal MLA Shah. Further, gradually some BJP leaders, like first-time minister Pratima Bagri and ex-minister and Mhow MLA Usha Thakur (who was seated next to Shah, when he made the controversial remark on May 12) have directly or indirectly defended him, saying his words were misinterpreted and he didnt intend to hurt anyones sentiments. 'What kind of statements are you making?': SC asks MP minister Vijay Shah on remarks against Col Qureshi While the BJP leadership is keen eyed of Mondays SC hearing of Shahs plea, ground level workers of the party as well as its parent outfit RSS, say they are finding it hard to reply to people, particularly to females about Shah and no action yet being initiated against him. The most common question being asked by people particularly by those who are long time RSS-BJP supporters is who is bigger for us former CM Shivraj Singh Chouhans wife (Shah was reportedly dropped from the cabinet in 2013 for his offensive remarks about her and some women BJP leaders) or Colonel Sofia Qureshi, one of the two female faces of the Armed Forces, who briefed the nation about Operation Sindoor. Its becoming very hard to answer them, said Suresh Sen, an RSS worker in Bhopals Awadhpuri area. A young BJP worker in Bhopal Madhya assembly segment, Pankaj Gupta, however, added a word of caution. Look what happened with Bhopal MP Pragya Thakur, the PM had clearly made it clear some years back that he wont forgive her for continued controversial remarks particularly on Gandhi and Godse. Finally, it happened as she wasnt considered for the BJP ticket in the 2024 LS elections, so sooner or later, Vijay Shah too will also have to pay politically for his remark.
Lens on Puri girl for links to Haryana YouTuber
West Bengals newly built Jagannath Dham, constructed at a cost of 250 crore in the coastal town of Digha as a replica of the 12th-century Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, has triggered a row between the two States, finds Shiv Sahay Singh. The temple has cultural and religious significance for those in Indias east, but is also being politically pushed as a counter to what is perceived as the BJPs north Indian Lord Ram
Tenant farmers association asks A.P. government to ensure supply of high-quality seeds
Conduct inspections of agencies and private seed shops, and take strict action to prevent the circulation of spurious seeds, association leaders urge Agriculture Department
