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Petrol dealers call off strike after Delhi government assures to review hike in PUCC rates
NEW DELHI: In a relief to city residents, petrol pump operators in the national capital ended their strike on Thursday after receiving assurance from the Delhi government that the revised rates of pollution under control (PUC) checking will be revisited. In an official statement, the Delhi Petrol Dealers Association (DPDA) said the meeting with the transport department yielded positive results, culminating in an agreement between the Delhi government and the agitating petrol pump operators, following which the association decided to call off the strike. The DPDA held a meeting with Principal Secretary (Transport) where it was decided that DPDA will immediately call off the strike and resume PUC operations in the interest of the general public of Delhi. He also agreed to relook into the aspect of further revision of rates based on the actual costs involved in the process. The DPDA would submit a detailed justification in this regard. In larger public interest, DPDA has decided to call off the strike of PUC centres at their petrol pumps, the association announced. The PUC centres had been closed since July 15 due to a dispute over increased PUC certification rates. The DPDA, which initiated the temporary shutdown of pollution checking activities in protest of the inadequate hike in PUC certification rates, had argued that the revised charges did not reflect the rising operational costs of pollution checking. The DPDA maintained that the increased PUC checking rates proposed by the Delhi government was insufficient to cover the expenses associated with running the centres. Sources said the transport department will soon move a directive with a new set of revisions commensurate to the petrol pump operators demands. Meanwhile, the latest PUC certification rates will be implemented after a notification. The PUCC charges were revised on July 11 after a gap of 13 years with an increase ranging from Rs 20-40. Petrol pump operators argued that the revisions did not consider inflation and the actual cost of maintaining these centres, highlighting that the operational costs, including wages and the cost of PUC checking implements, have significantly increased over the years, rendering the current fee hike inadequate. Amid strike, over 1 lakh vehicles go untested While the services of over 600 PUC centres operated by petrol pump dealers resumed their activities, the impact of the 10-day strike was felt as more than one lakh vehicles in the national capital, that would have otherwise been checked for pollution fitness, went untested due to closure of centres. The figure translates to an 84 per cent drop in the number of vehicles that underwent pollution checking. It also resulted in a monetary loss of nearly Rs 1 crore. According to data collated from Centre-run e-VAHAN, between July 15 and 24 (the period when PUC centres were on strike), about 1,900 vehicles were tested on an average daily for PUC. The daily average for PUC checks stood at 12,602 vehicles between July 1 and 14.
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Three arrested for theft of antique items in Surat - The Indian Express
Three arrested for theft of antique items in Surat The Indian Express
Mangaluru Municipal Corporation to Resume 'Operation Tiger' Against Street Vendors
Mangaluru: The Mangaluru Municipal Corporation has said street hawkers will be dealt with strictly again, following increasing complaints about them in areas like Kankanadi, Bejai, Attavar and Mannagudda, causing inconvenience to pedestrians. The action, called 'Operation Tiger' has been kicked in force in the past too, whenever street vendors' issues escalate in the city. It will resume on July 29. City Mayor Sudhir Shetty addressed questions from the media in a phone-in programme held at the Mangaluru Corporation on Wednesday. He said the street vendors operating with tents and permanent setups will be cleared. We have identified five selling zones in State Bank, Kavur, Mannagudda, and Suratkal for street vendors. Now we are advising them again to move to these areas, he added. The phone-in programme received several complaints regarding road conditions, drainage issues and other issues that have led to local opposition in the Mannagudda Mangala Stadium area.
Fallout of strike: Delhi govt urges IGL, DMRC to open more pollution check centres
NEW DELHI: Citing increase in the number of vehicles in the national capital, the Delhi government is exploring additional locations to establish new Pollution Under Control (PUC) checking centres. The transport department has requested the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and Indraprastha Gas (IGL) to open new PUC checking centres at their sites. This decision came after the transport department found that many PUC checking centres at petrol pumps were non-operational. Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said, Ensuring that vehicles comply with pollution norms is crucial for improving Delhis air quality. By increasing the number of PUC checking centres, we aim to make it more convenient for citizens to get their vehicles tested and certified. We appreciate the cooperation of DMRC and IGL in this endeavour. The Delhi Petrol Dealers Association has shut down Pollution under Control Certificate (PUCC) centres from July 15 as they are dissatisfied with the proposed hike in the rates of pollution certificates. They have said the hike is not commensurate with the operational costs of running the centres. In the letters to DMRC and IGL, the Transport Department said the number of vehicles in Delhi has seen a significant rise over the past few years. Currently, the city has over 900 PUC checking centres, including more than 700 located at petrol pumps. In 2017, the Supreme Court mandated all state transport departments across the country to establish PUC checking centres at every fuel station. Recently, the Transport Department discovered that some PUC checking centres were not complying with this order. Consequently, enforcement teams have been directed to take strict action against non-compliant PUC checking centres, including suspending their operations within the city.
8 dead, 800 shifted as heavy rain hits south, central Gujarat
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AHMEDABAD: Eight people died while hundreds were left stranded due to heavy rainfalls in Gujarat on Wednesday. The deaths were reported from Dwarka, Banaskantha, Kutch, and Rajkot districts, informed Alok Pandey, Gujarat's Relief Commissioner. In the past 24 hours... unfortunately, 8 people have lost their lives due to lightning strikes and being swept away in lakes from the heavy rainfall. These fatalities have been reported in Dwarka, Banaskantha, Kutch, and Rajkot districts, he said. This has brought the death toll due to heavy rain in Gujarat to 61. The government is maintaining a close watch on the flood situation and has issued directives to ensure immediate assistance to the affected regions, Pandey said. Pandey informed that the authorities have successfully rescued 215 individuals and evacuated 826 people stranded due to the flood situation, primarily from districts like Navsari, Dwarka, and Bharuch. Pandey also informed that 17 state highways, 42 other roads, and 607 panchayat roads are currently closed due to high water flow, totalling 666 closed roads. We are working to reopen these routes as quickly as possible, Pandey said. Speaking about the amount of rainfall received, Pandey said, In the last 24 hours, Gujarat has received 38.18 mm of rain. Borsad taluka in Anand district recorded the highest amount, with 346 mm, followed by 205 mm in Tilawada in Narmada district, 189 mm in Vadodara, 181 mm in Bharuch, and 151 mm in Chhota Udaipur. In response to the heavy rains, the administration in the affected districts deployed personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and local fire departments to rescue people from flooded areas and relocate them to safety. According to officials, in the Belimora taluka of Navsari district, 30 citizens from the affected area were relocated to a safe place, while due to the Kim River overflowing and inundating village houses in Seemodra, located in the Mangarol taluka of Surat district, thirty-nine people and eight animals were rescued by the SDRF. According to data from the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), Borsad taluka in Anand district received 314 mm of rainfall within just 4 hours starting at 8 am. As a result, around 400 people were relocated to safer areas after low-lying regions became flooded, officials reported. Anand Collector Praveen Chaudhary stated that an NDRF team was deployed, and the administration was actively working to rescue stranded individuals. In Surat, heavy rains that began on Tuesday caused flooding in the city and isolated several villages, leading to the relocation of approximately 200 people, officials said. Due to the heavy rains, the administrations in Bharuch and Navsari declared Wednesday as a holiday for educational institutions. Western Railway officials reported that 11 long-distance express trains were regulated due to rising water levels beneath a railway bridge in the Vadodara division. Additionally, four local passenger trains were cancelled. However, train movement on the downline was later restored.
Woman, her two granddaughters killed as three storey building collapses in Gujarat; five rescued
AHMEDABAD: An elderly woman and her two granddaughters were killed after a dilapidated three-storey building collapsed in Jam Khambhalia town in Gujarat's Devbhumi Dwarka district amid heavy rainfall in the state's Saurashtra region, police said on Wednesday. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening in Gagwani Fali locality of the town and bodies of the three victims were brought out after a nearly six-hour-long rescue operation that continued till midnight. Five people were rescued, they said. Teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), police and the fire department removed debris that fell on the victims after the building collapsed as a result of heavy rains that continued to batter the region, the police said. #WATCH | Gujarat: Due to heavy rainfall, a house collapsed in Khambhalia taluka of Dwarka district. The NDRF team is present at the spot and a rescue operation is underway. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/ZbcDBZvk1A ANI (@ANI) July 23, 2024 The victims were identified as Kesharben Kanjaria (65), Pritiben Kanjaria (15) and Payalben Kanjaria (18). Five others who were trapped in the debris were rescued by the locals, the police said, adding that the bodies of the deceased were sent to a government hospital for post-mortem. Saurashtra and south Gujarat districts continued to receive heavy rainfall, inundating low-lying areas as dams overflowed and monsoon rivers swelled beyond their danger marks, officials said. In the 24 hours ending 6 am on Wednesday, Umarpada taluka in Surat district received 276 mm rainfall. Heavy rainfall also battered Navsari, Junagadh, Devbhumi Dwarka, Kutch, Dangs and Tapi districts, causing flooding in low-lying areas, they said. Administrations in the affected districts issued an advisory for people, asking them not to step out unless necessary and not to try crossing overflowing causeways. Navsari collector has ordered the educational institutes in the district to remain shut on Wednesday in view of heavy rainfall.
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Gujarat mans arrest in drugs case sparks political slugfest as Cong claims he is linked with BJP
SURAT, July 23: A political slugfest has erupted between the BJP and Congress in Gujarat after the latter alleged that a man held in a drugs case in Surat was close to several top leaders of the ruling party, including Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi and the partys state chief C R Paatil. []
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RSS activist & Gujarat head of Hindu Vahini arrested in drug racket
The Surat police of Gujarat managed to expose a drug racket leading to the arrest of Vikas Ahir, who is reportedly an activist affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and a prominent figure within the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)s youth wing. The Special Operations Group (SOG) of Surat police conducted a raid on 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 .
SURAT: A political slugfest has erupted between the BJP and Congress in Gujarat after the latter alleged that a man held in a drugs case in Surat was close to several top leaders of the ruling party, including Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi and the party's state chief C R Paatil. In its response, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said the drug peddler's arrest shows that police under the party-led government have zero tolerance on the issue of drugs and action will be taken against culprits irrespective of their political affiliations. Based on a specific tip-off, the Surat police on Monday raided a hotel in the Salabatpura area of the city nabbed three persons and recovered from them 910 grams of mephedrone drug worth Rs 35.49 lakh, Surat police commissioner Anupam Singh Gehlot said. The arrested accused were identified as Chetan Shahu, a resident of Udaipur in Rajasthan, and two men from Surat - Anishkhan Pathan and Vikas Ahir. A preliminary probe revealed that Shahu, a drug supplier, came to Surat from Rajasthan to deliver the drugs to Pathan and Ahir, who sell the narcotic substance to drug addicts through their network of paan and ice-cream parlours in the city, Gehlot said. When asked about Ahir's political affiliation, Gehlot said Ahir is known to be a history-sheeter and such people try to associate themselves with a political party or influential people to hide their illegal activities. In a release, Surat police said Ahir already faces six different FIRs related to kidnapping, rioting and assault. After Ahir's arrest, several Congress leaders, including Surat's Aslam Cyclewala posted several photographs wherein Ahir can be seen with Sanghavi, Paatil and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. He further claimed that Ahir has been working as Gujarat president of Yogi's Hindu Yuva Vahini for long. In a Facebook post, the Gujarat Congress alleged that Ahir was a member of the BJP and sought to know if he used to give commissions to senior BJP leaders sitting in 'Kamalam', the BJP's state headquarters in Gandhinagar. In a statement, Gujarat BJP's media coordinator Yagnesh Dave claimed that Ahir's arrest proves that the BJP government does not spare anyone. For the BJP government, a criminal is a criminal, irrespective of his political affiliation. We never tried to shield anyone and that's why nearly 3,500 persons involved in the drug trade were arrested during the last five years in Gujarat, he said. By sharing these photographs, the Congress has proved that we have taken action against everyone.If a person is involved in a crime, we do not see his political affiliation before taking action and this case proves it, he added. Budget 2024 LIVE: Internship for 1 crore youth in 500 top companies; MUDRA loan limit doubled to Rs 20 lakh
KOCHI: Muhammed Bin Farooq has always enjoyed his childhood, especially the school holidays he spent on paddy fields and by tranquil lakes. One of his favourite pastimes then was spending hours fishing for barb and dragon head fish (varal). After carrying these fish home in plastic bags, he used to carefully transfer the prized catch to glass bottles and aquariums. He loved watching the colourful beings swimming around. While all fish intrigued him, the ornamental varieties enchanted him as a child. At five, Muhammeds persistent pleas made his parents to gift him a pair of goldfish, sparking the beginning of a growing collection that flourished with time. From sourcing the locally available guppy fish and angel varieties, Muhammed now grows 43 species of ornamental fish, including Japanese Koi, dantum angelfish, tetra, geophagus, uaru, polar parrot, and peacock bass. What started as a hobby has now become a thriving business, says Muhammed. The 28-year-old is on cloud nine, after bagging the recognition as best ornamental fish breeder from ICAR Central Inland Fisheries Institute and the Kerala government. The passion happened to stick with me. And it became more like a craze. My sole aim was to increase the number of fish in my collection. I was ready to spend enough time for it. The interest actually blossomed organically and I decided to pursue it and nurture it, he explains. As his attachment and curiosity grew, he decided to study them more scientifically. So, my graduation and post-graduation revolved around fisheries. Currently Im also doing research on Etroplus Suratensis (karimeen), focusing on its quality of having a vast population, genetic characteristics and more, says Muhammed, who hails from Ochira in Kollam district. While his degrees have provided him with knowledge of a variety of breeds, Muhammed claims his deeper understanding of ornamental fish came through hands-on experience and relentless experimentation. Adjacent to his house he has set up a 7,500sq ft hatchery, a 12,000sq ft farm, an aquatic gallery and a genetic lab. Since the business is wholesale, the focus is to breed fish in a massive quantity. The species I breed are prolific egg layers. For instance, from one kilogram of koi variety, we can harvest up to 1 lakh eggs. After they are laid, the eggs are artificially incubated until they hatch, explains Muhammed. However, varieties such as Uaru lay eggs in limited quantities, say 200 eggs, and theres only a 50 per cent hatching rate. Their offspring cant be incubated separately as they are parent-dependent and feed on the mucus of parents in the initial stage. If kept separately, they only have a 30 to 40 per cent survival rate, he explains. The genetic lab researches and brings solutions to fish mutations, viral diseases, bacterial issues, and water quality, sometimes serving as solutions to those who focus on fish farming. In the genetic lab, Muhammed also provides hands-on training to students. Aquaculture as a domain has wide possibilities. Unfortunately in India, the field does not have enough prominence, especially among youngsters. It could be due to a lack of awareness. So, I try to provide training for students to have a better understanding of the same, says Muhammed. Muhammed also points out that though it is a viable business option, it would not be for everyone. It is a time and passion-oriented activity. If your motivation is solely financial, it wont sustain because youre working with living organisms. In our present ecosystem, if more youngsters come forward, effective research and opportunities for expanding ranching efforts, especially in addressing issues such as declining fish populations in water bodies could be possible, he says. Well, he adds, its not just about their beauty, but understanding that they are living beings who are much needed in our nature.
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Heavy rains trigger flood-like situation in South Gujarat, Saurashtra; NDRF deployed for relief ops
AHMEDABAD: Heavy rainfall on Monday has disrupted daily life in South Gujarat's Surat and Saurashtra regions. In the past 24 hours, these areas have experienced heavy to very heavy rainfall, particularly in Saurashtra and Kutch. The Meteorological Department forecasts continued heavy to very heavy rainfall in these regions over the next 24 hours, prompting a red alert from the authorities. As a result of the downpour, districts like Porbandar, Junagadh, and Devbhumi Dwarka are grappling with waterlogging, leading to traffic congestion and closures of roads, causeways, and underpasses. There has been significant rainfall in Saurashtra and South Gujarat. A cloudburst-like situation occurred in Lath village of Upleta City in Rajkot District, where around 11 inches of rain fell in just 2 hours, causing rivers to flood village markets. Additionally, a similar water-bombing scenario has developed in Shergarh of Keshod in Junagadh District. Jinjari village of Manavdar has been submerged, and in Gir Garhda, the heavy rain has caused rivers and canals to overflow. Kalyanpur in Dwarka District received 11 inches of rain within four hours. In South Gujarat, Navsari and Valsad have experienced torrential downpours. Rainfall has been reported in 126 talukas across the state today, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. On Monday, heavy rain has once again hit the pilgrimage city of Dwarka. Villages such as Lamba, Bhogat, and Asota in Kalyanpur taluka experienced intense rainfall, causing many farms to be washed away. In response to the heavy rains, the district administration took steps to relocate residents to safer areas. The NDRF team stationed in Kalyanpur taluka conducted rescue and relief operations. In addition to Surat, rural areas have also experienced rainfall. The heavy downpour has led to waterlogging on the Kadodara-Surat main road, with approximately two feet of water covering the road. This has caused a traffic jam, leading to difficulties for drivers. Over the past 24 hours, it rained in 150 talukas across the state. The highest rainfall was recorded in Umargam with 8 inches, followed by Kamrej and Palsana with 6.5 inches each, Surat city with six inches, Neezar with 6.5 inches, and Mahuva and Navsari in Surat with five inches each. Additionally, other talukas received light to moderate rainfall.
Gujarat Rains: Surat Witnesses Severe Waterlogging Amid Heavy Downpour, Police Issues Advisory - MSN
Gujarat Rains: Surat Witnesses Severe Waterlogging Amid Heavy Downpour, Police Issues Advisory MSN
India Sub Junior Men & Women West Zone Championship to begin in Surat - United News of India
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Ragas rendered in mikeless musical moments
CHENNAI: The audiences gaze followed as he moved his hand upwards while singing in a high pitch. Accordingly, their eyes trailed down as he changed to a low pitch. Their feet tapped to the ragas he touched upon, enjoying the music. They clapped as he went on from one rendition to another. Thodur Madubasi Krishna, aka TM Krishna, had the rasikas captivated for around 150 minutes with his singing. On Saturday, some 500m away from the traffic snarls of the city, in the MS Subbulakshmi Auditorium, Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), Krishna performed for a gathering of 300. This auditorium, designed by Ramani Ramakrishnan, an acoustic expert, is to promote performances without microphones or electronic amplifications to rediscover the pure quality of vocals. Ramakrishna Murthy, Aruna Sairam, and other singers have performed at the venue previously. Sashi Kumar, chairman of ACJ, said, Chennai is one of the biggest concert venues in the world. We noticed that microphones were used indiscriminately, sometimes when used rationally it is good. So, when we were building this place, we thought of one which is acoustically designed to handle mikeless and non-electronic amplified sound. Just like our downtime with our devices, I think it is important for all of us to step back in terms of processing our lives in technology. This concert is similar to how we keep quiet or read a book at times, not doing anything, and taking microphones and intermediaries out is important, shared Krishna. He rendered seven songs in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Sanskrit and Marathi languages. Mike changes the texture of the voice, he added. Singing with eyes closed and a sweet smile on his lips, he transported the listeners to another world. It is the freedom with which he sings that talks to me every time. He enjoys his singing which invites the audience to join along, said a rasika who had come to listen to Krishna after 20 years. I was in my early college days when I heard him last. Today, my daughter is the same age and I wanted her to experience what I did at her age. Even with the gap, his voice is soothing, she added. Another spectator, Meera K, shared, I am a fan of Krishna sir and attend all his concerts. There were a few renditions that he hadnt sung in months. Listening to him and the renditions without microphones in between was a goosebump moment. Her favourite part of the concert was when he transitioned from Mayamalavagowla ragam to Shobillu Saptaswara. For the evening Krishna performed on Thodi, Begada Maand, Surati, and Desh raga, indulging in a jugalbandi with the violinist HN Baskar and the mridangam artiste, K Arun Prakash. Krishna ended the concert on a high note where he sang Subh Sukh Chain, the Hindustani and translated version of our national anthem. We sing the first verse of Jana Gana Mana in an abridged version. As it was originally composed in Bengali, a Hindustani version was translated by Mumtaz Hussain and Abid Hasan. Subash Chandra Bose reimagined the song and set it to the same tune as our national anthem, he explained. The hall reverberated and the song echoed in the audiences ears as they left the room.
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Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav Sunday alleged that 600 PUC centres, which check vehicles for their emission levels, have closed due to the AAP government's internal churn, and lakhs of vehicles are plying on the road without pollution clearance certificates. He said the BJP and the Aam Aadmi Party should emulate the governance model of the Sheila Dikshit-led Congress dispensation to eradicate air pollution from the city, he said. Due to the Kejriwal government's internal churn, 600 PUC (Pollution Under Control) centres have been closed -- lakhs of vehicles ply on roads without getting pollution clearance certificates in the Capital, Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav said. Delhi Petrol Dealers' Association (DPDA) has been demanding the government revise the rates for Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates in the national capital. It recently shut down nearly 600 PUC centres functioning at petrol pumps, saying the hike announced recently was not commensurate with ...
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Surat (Gujarat) [India], July 20: The prestigious GALA SOIREE - SocialFACE Awards ceremony once again took place in Surat, marking the second year of celebrating remarkable influencers, empowering solopreneurs, and dedicated community builders. This year's event saw an even greater turnout, with over 150 attendees, including influential figures, ambitious solopreneurs, community builders, and esteemed members of the BRANDfluenzers Community & SocialFACE Community.
3 held with mephedrone worth nearly Rs 13 lakh in Surat - The Indian Express
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Kerala govts NAWO-DHAN project to give boost to food production, revenue
KOCHI: The state government has accorded principle sanction to New Agriculture Wealth opportunities-Driving Horticulture and Agribusiness Networking (NAWO-DHAN), a project aimed at leveraging unutilised or underutilised land resources in Kerala for commercial farming practices. As per a government order undersigned by special secretary (agriculture) Prasanth N, the farming practices include horticulture, hydroponics, protected cultivation, precision farming, hi-tech intercropping, mushroom cultivation apiculture, crop husbandry and allied sectors. The order said NAWO-DHAN will function as a facilitator, connecting landholders and farmer producer organisations, krishikoottams, Kudumbashree units, self-help groups, startups and youth groups. Expression of Interest (EOI) has been invited from the mentioned parties. In the initial stage, unutilised cultivable land owned by government departments and public sector undertakings will be selected to implement the project, said the order. It said Kerala Agro Business Company (M/S KABCO) has been assigned as the special purpose vehicle (SPV) to implement the project under the supervision of the Department of Agriculture Development and Farmers Welfare. The resource allocation method will be similar to the one adopted in IT parks. As per the government order, the land with basic infrastructure will be apportioned as multiples of blocks of 10 acres each and will be made available to farmers for commercial cultivation of high-value crops. Farmer groups, landholders, and consumers stand to benefit from the project with commensurate revenue returns, said the order, adding that farmer groups will cultivate through service-level agreements treating farming as a service. The special secretary posted on LinkedIn, Our mission is to enhance food production, create employment opportunities, and enable farmers by integrating advanced agricultural practices and efficient market linkages.
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Delhi court sentences man to life in prison for raping five-year-old
NEW DELHI: A court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for raping a five-year-old girl, saying the child was treated with animal-like passion by the convict. Expressing distress at the increasing rate of crimes against children, the court said the penalty should be commensurate with the gravity of the heinous act so that it serves as an effective deterrence. Additional Sessions Judge Susheel Bala Dagar of Rohini district court was hearing the case against the man, earlier convicted under Section 6 (aggravated penetrative sexual assault) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The 28-year-old man was also convicted of the penal offences of kidnapping, causing grievous hurt and rape. Additional Public Prosecutor Yogita Kaushik said the abominable and reprehensible acts of the convict do not deserve sympathy. She said that while kidnapping the child, the man bit her cheeks and smacked her face with such force that her teeth broke. In an order passed on July 11, the judge said, Her dignity and purity of physical frame was shattered. The saying that the child is a gift to society seems to be absurd due to a person like the convict and the victim for no fault of hers had to bear such torment, the judge added. The court said the sexual offence had deeply impacted the childs life and so the sentence should be commensurate with the gravity of the heinous act so as it served as an effective deterrence to the like-minded persons. Taking into consideration the aggravating and mitigating circumstances, including the gravity of the offence, the age of the child and the convict, the family condition of the convict and the child victim, and social and economic factors governing them, the convict is sentenced for life imprisonment for the offence punishable under section 6 of the POCSO Act, it said. The court also sentenced him to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for the offences of kidnapping and causing grievous hurt. It also awarded her a compensation of Rs 10.5 lakh.
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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought responses from Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh within six weeks on a plea seeking investigation into illegal sand mining cases and the termination of leases of entities involved in it. A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Sanjay Kumar said a fine of Rs 20,000 will be imposed if the states do not file counter affidavits on time. Though Rs 20,000 fine is not commensurate with the value of illegal sand mining, it will force the states to file the affidavits, Justice Khanna said. Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for petitioner M. Alagarsamy, submitted the petition dates back to 2018 and the four states had not filed affidavits on the status of illegal sand mining despite notices being issued to them. Bhushan said massive illegal sand mining is going on. This is damaging the environment and till now only the Punjab government has filed response. He said the petitioner has filed a short note on the matter about Tamil Nadu and the state should reply to the averments. After taking note of the submission, the bench asked Tamil Nadu to reply to the assertions made. On January 24, 2019, the top court had issued notices and directed the Centre, CBI and five states to respond to the plea. The petition, which highlighted illegal sand mining in rivers and beaches across the country, has alleged that there has been environmental havoc and authorities have allowed entities to operate without the mandatory environmental plan.
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Illegal sand mining: SC seeks response from 4 states, warns of Rs 20 K fine
The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought responses from Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh within six weeks on a plea seeking investigation into illegal sand mining cases and the termination of leases of entities involved in it. A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Sanjay Kumar said a fine of Rs 20,000 will be imposed if the states don't file counter affidavits in six weeks. Though Rs 20,000 fine is not commensurate with the value of illegal sand mining alleged, it will force the states to file the affidavits, Justice Khanna said. The bench listed the matter for November. Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for petitioner M Alagarsamy, submitted that the petition dates back to 2018 and said the four states had not filed affidavits on the status of illegal sand mining despite notices being issued to them. Bhushan, assisted by advocate Pranav Sachdeva, said massive illegal sand mining is going on. This is damaging the environment and till now only the Punjab ...
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