Varanasi residents listen to Mann Ki Baat, say PM Modis thoughts inspire generations
Varanasi residents listen to Mann Ki Baat, say PM Modis thoughts inspire generations Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the 122nd episode of Mann Ki Baat his monthly radio broadcast on Sunday, spoke on a multitude of issues, including Operation Sindoor. While PM Modis monthly radio program engages and enthuses the public across [] The post Varanasi residents listen to Mann Ki Baat, say PM Modis thoughts inspire generations appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Saris of valour: Traders tribute to women officers
Operation Sindoor hailed in Kashi with tricolour fervour
AIIMS mortuary gets nod for medico-legal postmortem services
Leopard attacks 2 more in Varanasi; search ops on
Rahul Gandhi speaks like Pakistan rep, demoralising forces: UP Dy CM
Wanted criminal with 25K bounty arrested afterencounter in UPs Azamgarh
Folk singer booked for derogatory remarks against PM Modi
Folk singer and political satirist, Neha Singh Rathore, has been booked by Varanasi police for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a recent satire song. An FIR was registered at Sigra police station following a complaint from Dr Saurabh Maurya, president of a social group called Sadhana Foundation. The complaint states 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 .
Notorious criminal arrested after police encounter in UP's Azamgarh
In Azamgarh, Raunapar and Jiyanpur police arrested a criminal after a shootout. The incident occurred in the Balpur area. Ravi alias Ravishankar sustained a leg injury during the exchange. Police recovered a pistol, live cartridges, cash, and a motorcycle. Ravi had 17 cases against him. The police had announced a reward of Rs 25,000 for his capture.
Turtles are key indicators of healthy environ, awareness must to save them
Three more accused arrested in 16 crore cryptocurrency scam
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IIT-BHUs drone-based system offers communication sans Net
1 dead, 4 injured as car from wedding party falls into ditch
1 dead, 4 injured as wedding car overturns in UP
A wedding party's car overturned into a ditch near Jamdih village in Mau district, resulting in one death and four serious injuries. The group was returning from a wedding in Khirikotha when the driver reportedly fell asleep, causing the vehicle to crash into a bridge railing.
3 arrested in Varanasi for fake cryptocurrency scam defrauding Rs 16.5 crores
Varanasi cyber crime police arrested three individuals, including the mastermind, for a Rs 16.5 crore cryptocurrency scam involving a fake coin called BSG. The accused created fraudulent websites, lured investors with MLM tactics, and then delisted the coin after receiving substantial investments. Authorities seized electronic devices and cash, continuing the search for one remaining suspect.
Man beaten to death over alcohol dispute in UP
In Varanasi, Ranjan Kushwaha was allegedly killed by his companions. The incident occurred after he refused to bring more liquor. The police arrested four individuals attempting to dispose of the body in a car. The victim was identified as a resident of Ghazipur district. Authorities have initiated a post-mortem examination.
Injured in Jharkhand encounter, Maoist held from Kashi hospital
40 bus stop-cum-shelters to come up in Varanasi for passenger comfort
Couple facing opposition from families jumps before moving train in UP; man dies, lover loses legs
Alert bank manager, cops foil cyber fraud against retd BHU prof
PGSS cattle centre employee arrested for murderous attack
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History-sheeter violates externment order, held in encounter in UP
Security spruced up along Indo-Nepal border amid suspicions of Pakistani, Bangladeshi infiltration
LUCKNOW: Amid rising tensions along the border following Operation Sindoor, Pakistani and Bangladesh infiltrators may plan entry into India via Nepal, official sources said on Thursday. As per the sources, around 35 infiltrators are suspected to attempt illegal entry, prompting authorities to sound high alert on Indo-Nepal border, particularly near Rupaidih area in Bahraich district. Following intelligence inputs, security has been tightened along the Indo-Nepal border in Bahraich, Gonda and Balrampur districts. In response, the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has declared high alert, deploying over 1,700 personnel for intensive combing operations in the forests bordering Nepal. Additionally, the SSB has deployed 9,000 personnel across key districts including Pilibhit, Bahraich, Shravasti, Balrampur, Siddharthnagar, and Maharajganj. As a result, double patrolling is being conducted in those areas. Thorough checking campaigns are underway at all crossing points, with enhanced screening of every individual entering from Nepal. According to Commandant Ganga Singh Udavat of the 42nd Battalion guarding Indo-Nepal border areas, the situation between India and Pakistan remains tense. Sources in intelligence agencies believe that Pakistan may retaliate by pushing in terror modules into India through the porous border it shares with Nepal. Our troops are alert and prepared 24/7 to counter any such threat, he said. Balrampur ASP Yogesh Kumar said that joint teams of police and SSB were keeping a close watch on the border areas 24X7. He said that village security committees were also activated. Moreover, the security agencies are using CCTV surveillance, drones, metal detectors, and specialized dog squads to monitor human movement in those areas. As per the intelligence sources, the infiltrators may launch targeted attacks in state capital Lucknow, Ayodhya, Varanasi and Mathura.
Uttar Pradesh ATS arrest Varanasi man accused of spying for Pakistan
LUCKNOW: In a major anti-terror operation, the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (UP ATS) arrested a man from Varanasi who was suspected to be spying for Pakistan. It is an addition to a slew of arrests of persons allegedly involved in spying for Pakistan made across the country after Operation Sindoor. The accused, identified as Tufail, was reportedly sending sensitive and confidential information about Indian installations to his handlers Pakistan. A resident of Varanasi, Tufail is learnt to have been in touch with several Pakistani nationals and sharing intelligence that had the potential of compromising national security. During investigation, it came to light that Tufail had allegedly been sharing photos of strategic locations, including Rajghat, Namo Ghat, Gyanvapi complex, Varanasi railway station, and even Red Fort, with Pakistani nationals. 50 individuals from Punjab under scanner for alleged links to suspects arrested for spying for Pakistan Further, he was active in some WhatsApp groups where he used to share videos of banned Pakistani terror group Tehreek-e-Labbaik leader Maulana Saad Rizvi, a known extremist figure. While sharing the videos of Maulana Saad Rizvi, Tufail was also disseminating messages calling for Ghazwa-e-Hind, revenge for Babri Masjid demolition, and the implementation of Sharia law in India, UP ATS said in a statement. The alleged spy is said to have been involved in circulating WhatsApp group links in Varanasi that served as a link between locals and Pakistani networks. NIA, IB grill YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra for spying for Pakistan; travel details, transactions under scanner Tufail had also been in touch with a Pakistani woman named Nafisa, whose husband reportedly serves in the Pakistani Army. Tufail is believed to have been in touch with nearly 600 Pakistanis. The UP ATS is currently investigating the full extent of Tufails activities and network. Notably, On Sunday, the UP ATS had arrested a man Shahzad from Suar Tanda town in Rampur district of western UP. He was accused of spying for Pakistani intelligence agency ISI apart from smuggling goods across the border. The police added that further investigation revealed Shehzad allegedly provided money to agents residing in India under the direction of Pakistans ISI.
Varanasi Man Arrested For Allegedly Spying For Pakistan, Sharing Sensitive Information
Ladies, enjoy the funny side of life
A ladies' club party was filled with laughter and comic moments as the members adhered to a summery dress code of white tops and denim pants. The highlight of the event was a comic skit, particularly a funny banter enacted by Neeru Vashishth and Sonal Agrawal, who performed retro numbers.
According to Statista, the value of the meat market alone will be US$35.87 billion by 2025. But there is a city in the country where non-veg food is completely banned. Know the name of that city.
India to defer world's longest river cruise via Bangladesh amid political unrest
India has decided to defer the worlds longest river cruise from Varanasi to Dibrugarh via Dhaka due to political instability in Bangladesh. The cruise, which operates along the 3,200-km India-Bangladesh Protocol (IBP) route, has seen reduced interest from foreign tourists following adverse travel advisories after the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina government.
Six arrested for burglary at Sankat Mochan priests home
Two cattle smugglers nabbed after encounter in Ghazipur
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Theft at Sankat Mochan temple priests house; six held during police encounter in Varanasi
LUCKNOW: In a major breakthrough in a theft case at the house of Prof Vishwambhar Nath Mishra, the priest of Sankat Mochan Temple in Varanasi on Sunday, the police nabbed six miscreants along with stolen bounty including cash and jewellery. While three miscreants were nabbed during an exchange of fire with a joint team of Bhelupur, Ramnagar police, and SOG in the Ramnagar area late on Tuesday night, the three others surrendered. Those who suffered gunshots in the operation included Rakesh Dubey, Golu Patel and Vicky Tiwari. All six were all involved in the theft of jewellery worth over Rs 1 crore and cash worth Rs 3 lakhs from the house of Sankat Mochan Temple Mahant. Significantly, all the six had served at the Prof Mishras house in the past. The miscreants had assembled to divide the stolen articles among themselves when the police surrounded them on the basis of a tip-off and nabbed them. As per the police sources, the SOG, surveillance, and 11 police teams were continuously conducting raids in connection with the high profile theft case. On late Tuesday night, the police team located the criminals in Kodopur (Ramnagar) following which SOG in-charge Manish Mishra, Ramnagar Inspector Raju Singh, and Inspector Bhelupur Gopal Ji Kushwaha started the combing. When the police raided the location, the criminals, started firing indiscriminately on the police party. In retaliation, the cops injured three criminals and arrested six, while one managed to escape taking the advantage of darkness. While the injured criminals were sent to the hospital, a search was still on across the district to arrest the absconding miscreant. Meanwhile, during the encounter with criminals, the cops recovered weapons from them. During initial questioning, the arrested accused admitted to their crime confessing that they had been planning a theft for several days. They executed the plan when Prof Mishra and his family were away in Delhi. All the injured criminals belong to Kaimur Bhabua district in Bihar. The other three arrested included Dilip alias Bansi Chaubey of Bhagwanpur area of Varanasi, Atul Shukla of Fatehpur district, and Shani of Deoria district. As per the sources close to Prof Mishra, the miscreants stole jewellery, century old diamond and rubies worth crores and cash worth lakhs from the residence of Prof Mishra at Tulsi Ghat on Sunday. The CCTV footage clearly showed three masked criminals committing the act along with others involved in reconnaissance and assistance. The footage showed the three thieves leaving, carrying a red bag. A case was registered at Bhelupur Police Station in this regard. The Police Commissioner Mohit Agarwal visited Tulsi Ghat on Tuesday afternoon. SOG teams were investigating every aspect. After receiving information about the theft, various police teams conducted raids from Varanasi to Bihar since Monday night. The Police Commissioner assured the Mahant that the stolen items would be recovered and all accused would be arrested soon. The jewellery mentioned in the FIR included four bangles, two gold bracelets, two sets of Navratna bracelets, two diamond sets, two diamond bangles, five sets of diamond bracelets, an emerald set, a nine-ruby set (vintage), a ruby set, 11 pearl and gold sets (necklace, bangles, earrings), a bracelet-Huzurilal-2133 grams necklace, Meena earrings, two vintage gold bangles, 20 gold earrings, diamond, ruby, emerald, emerald ring and diamond, ruby and diamond ring, two gold bracelets, gold earrings, 21 bangles and bracelets, and 25-, 22-Swarovski jewellery.
IIT-BHU, 39 GTC organise creative skills workshop to empower future-ready youth
IIT (BHU) and 39 GTC joined forces to conduct a Creative Skills Workshop, empowering young soldiers with essential digital and creative abilities. The five-day event, held at 39 GTC Camp, Varanasi, focused on photography, videography, and AI editing. This initiative supports the Agnipath Scheme by equipping Agniveers with technology proficiency and innovative thinking for modern defence roles.
FIR registered against Youtuber Neha Singh Rathore for alleged derogatory remarks against PM Modi
YouTuber Neha Singh Rathore faces legal trouble after an FIR was lodged against her in Varanasi, accusing her of making derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The complaint, filed by Shri Hanuman Sena, alleges Rathore called Modi a coward and General Dyer.
FIR registered against YouTuber Neha Singh Rathore for derogatory comments against PM Modi: Report
The case was registered at the Lanka Police Station in Varanasi on the complaint of the President of a social organisation named Shri Hanuman Sena
Folk singer Neha Singh Rathore booked in Varanasi for insulting PM Narendra Modi in video
Folk singer Neha Singh Rathore faces legal trouble as an FIR has been lodged against her at Lanka police station following a complaint by Sudhir Singh, President of Shri Hanuman Sena. The complaint accuses Rathore of creating an insulting video targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, using derogatory terms and allegedly violating sections of the BNS.
Cattle smugglers arrested after police encounter in Ghazipur
In Ghazipur, a joint police team apprehended two cattle smugglers after an encounter. Irshad, the injured smuggler, and his aide Asgar, were arrested. The police recovered a pistol, cartridges, and five cattle from their possession. The criminals have multiple prior cases registered against them. Further legal proceedings are underway against the nabbed criminals.
Indias 76 per cent population is at high risk of extreme heat, says study
NEW DELHI: In India, 57 per cent of districts, which are home to 76 per cent of the population, are at very high risk of extreme heat. This heat-affected population is experiencing alarmingly warm nights, increasing relative humidity, and heat island effects in densely populated urban areas. A study conducted by the Delhi-based research organisation Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) analysed that traditionally drier northern Indian cities are experiencing higher levels of humidity and warmer nights, impacting the health of a large population. The study How Extreme Heat is Impacting India: Assessing District-level Heat Risk has mapped heat risk assessments of 734 districts in India using 35 indicators. It provides detailed insight into how climate change has influenced heat hazard trends from 1982 to 2022. It has used indicators including hazard, exposure, and vulnerability. In addition, it has analysed night-time heat and relative humidity to measure how climate change has altered the frequency, intensity, and duration of heat hazards in the past four decades. According to the study, 417 districts fell into the high and very high risk categories of extreme heat, while 201 were classified as moderate risk categories. Meanwhile, the remaining 116 districts are relatively less exposed to extreme heat. The study highlights key trends, such as the rise in warm nights across the country, the increase in relative humidity across North India, particularly in the Indo-Gangetic Plain, and heightened heat exposure in dense, urban, and economically critical districts such as Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Bhopal, and Bhubaneswar. Further, some rural districts in Maharashtra, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, and Biharhome to large numbers of agricultural outdoor workerswere also found to fall in the high to very high heat risk category. Further, the study analysed that 70 per cent of districts have seen more than five additional very warm nights per summer over the past decade (2012-2022) compared to the climatic baseline (1982-2011). Very warm nights are defined as nights when the temperature stays unusually high, warmer than what used to be normal 95 per cent of the time. Warmer nights make it harder for the human body to cool down and recover from daytime heat. The study also finds increased relative humidity by up to 10% across the Indo-Gangetic Plains over the last decade. Historically, North India experienced 30-40% humidity, which increased to 40-50%. It further underlines that traditionally drier cities such as Delhi, Chandigarh, Kanpur, Jaipur, and Varanasi now see higher humidity levels. Sweating is the primary cooling mechanism when body temperature exceeds 37C, but high humidity hinders evaporation. Heat stress is no longer a future threatits a present reality, said Dr Arunabh Ghose, CEO, CEEW. We are entering an era of intense, prolonged heat, rising humidity, and dangerously warm nights, he said.
Jayant Narlikar, born in 1938, challenged established cosmological theories and championed science education in India. Collaborating with Fred Hoyle, he developed an alternative to the Big Bang Theory. Narlikar returned to India to build research institutions like IUCAA and reformed science textbooks, striving to make science accessible and fostering scientific curiosity among the public.
Rs 1 cr jewellery, Rs 3L cash stolen in theft at house of Kashi's Sankat Mochan temple chief priest
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Ganga Darpan Centre in Varanasi promotes biodiversity edu, conservation
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Yogi government to revamp religious, heritage sites with Rs 4,560 crore investment
LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh government has chalked out an ambitious plan to revamp and strengthen roads connecting sites of historical, mythological, and spiritual significance with an investment of Rs 4,560 crore. The initiative aims not only at ensuring safer and more convenient travel for pilgrims but to firmly establish Uttar Pradesh as a leading destination on the global religious tourism map, the state government spokesman, here on Tuesday. The UP CM has issued clear instructions that the beautification, restoration, and enhancement of religious and heritage sites remain among the top priorities of the state government. The state government spokesman said that the project would focus mainly on improving connectivity and enhancing the beauty of sacred routes linking major pilgrimage destinations such as Ayodhya, Varanasi, Mathura, Chitrakoot, Prayagraj, Naimisharanya, and Mirzapur. Priority was being accorded to widening, strengthening, and constructing those key routes during the financial year 2025-26, he added. According to the Public Works Departments plan, 272 projects will be completed under this initiative, with a total budget allocation of Rs 4,560 crore. The Public Works Department and the Religious Works Department would work in tandem to ensure comprehensive development and seamless execution of the project. According to the plan prepared by the Public Works Department, the strengthening of roads connecting significant religious sites across the state is approved by the Principal Secretary, Religious Works Department. Priority is being given to developing, reconstructing, and strengthening those roads that have the highest footfall. Once this plan is implemented, devotees and travellers will benefit from better transportation facilities. This will reduce their travel time and make their journeys easier, safer, and more organised, said a senior PWD official. For the 272 planned projects, the main focus is on roads that see an average annual traffic of around 5 lakh devotees. The projects include widening roads, repairing surfaces, building sidewalks, strengthening carriageways, lane marking, beautification, expansion, improving traffic management, and promoting road safety standards. Special attention is being given to routes where land acquisition can be minimised to ensure smoother progress.
Sonbhadra police rescue 5 boys from human trafficker at Renukoot railway station
Sonbhadra police, acting on an RPF alert, rescued five boys, including four minors, from a human trafficker at Renukoot railway station. The suspect, Prajapati Singh, planned to transport the boys to Punjab for exploitative labor, promising a daily wage of Rs 450.
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Young couple consume poison on video call in UP, woman dies
BJP to celebrate 300th birth anniv of Ahilyabai on a grand scale
Two cattle smugglers nabbed in separate encounters in Varanasi, Jaunpur
Varanasi divisional commissioner inspects work of intl stadium
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Cattle smugglers run over UP cop; 1 killed in encounter
In Uttar Pradesh, a cattle smuggler was killed and two others injured in Jaunpur after a police constable was crushed to death during a vehicle chase. Simultaneously, in Varanasi, police arrested four cattle smugglers following another encounter, with two sustaining leg injuries from retaliatory gunfire after attempting to flee with 24 cattle in a truck.
With BrahMos replica, Kashi pink enamel craft shoots to bigger fame
900-year-old traditiondisrupted: No Bale Miyanfair in Gorakhpur this yr
Shah to chair Central Zonal Council meet in Kashi on Jun 24
Muslims take out symbolic funeral procession of Turkiye, Pak in Varanasi
New ABC Centre set to regulate stray dog population in Gorakhpur
Ravi Kishan to receive Sansad Ratna Award
Bodies of teen couple found in Sonbhadra
UP govt's GCC policy to position Noida, Lucknow, Varanasi as tech hubs
Uttar Pradesh's new GCC Policy 2024 aims to attract Fortune 500 companies, boost FDI, and transform cities like Noida and Lucknow into tech hubs. The policy targets creating over 2 lakh high-paying jobs in five years, offering incentives like land subsidies, stamp duty exemptions, and capital subsidies to encourage investment and innovation.
SHOCKING! Just week after wedding, man in UP's Varanasi thrashes third wife to death
Just one week after their wedding, a 44-year-old man in Amauli village of Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi thrashed his wife to death. As per local police, Aarti Pal (26), from Jaunpur district, was the third wife of Raju Pal. Read on to know more.
Telugu travel writer Dr Challa Satyavani chronicles a lifetime of journeys and memories
RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM: Major Dr Challa Satyavani, a prominent Telugu travelogue writer, believes that documenting memories of a trip is getting increasingly popular. People love to travel and write about their experiences, she says. Dr Satyavani, along with her elder sister Dr Saraswati, has extensively toured India over 20 years and documented their memories in lucid Telugu. Born in a traditional family in 1942 in the erstwhile Godavari district, Dr Satyavani did her Masin Hindi and political science, and M.Phil and doctorate from Andhra University. She worked as a political science lecturer in Kandukuri Rajyalakshmi Womens College for over 30 years. Dr Satyavani has penned 40 spiritual books, including Dwadasa Jyotirlinga Kshetra Darsini, Godavari Pushkaralu, and Varanasi. She shared her experiences with TNIE, saying, I, along with my sister, took a holy dip in all Pushkara rivers in the country. I took a holy dip in the Sindhu river to Brahmaputra with a little pride. I get emotional whenever I see the river. She credited her father, Challa Veeravadhanulu, for her adventurous spirit. My fathers impact is enormous on my life. My father was a friend of Mutnuri Krishnarao and great freedom fighter Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramaiah, she said. Dr Satyavani faced challenges as a woman traveller, especially in North India. Being a woman, I face so many challenges in my trips. Compared to North India, South India temple tourism is safe and secure, she said. As an National Cadet Corp (NCC) member, she got the opportunity to meet Indias President Zakir Hussain and Dr Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy. She recalled, Unfortunately, I have no photographs. In those days, taking photographs was a gigantic task. Dr Satyavanis sister, Dr Saraswati, passed away in 2018. She lives alone in a 17-room, 80-year-old building and continues to write. A travelogue writers life combines adventure with the craft of storytelling, requiring strong writing and research skills and a passion for exploration, she said. She expressed her love for literature and languages, saying, I was always in love with the complexity of the Telugu, Hindi, and English languages. Dr Satyavani has collected photographs of her ancestors since 1900 and is working on a book about her family history dating back to 1800 AD. Despite the challenges, Dr Satyavani continues to travel and write, inspiring others to explore and document their experiences. Travel writing is not a 9 am to 5 pm job. Travel writing can cost you money, she said, highlighting the dedication required for this craft.
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27 cattle rescued, 1 arrested in daylight encounter in Kashi
Finance Commission team to visit Ram Temple, Kashi Vishwanath Dham
Lucknow: A delegation of the 16th Finance Commission will visit the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and the Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi during its tour to Uttar Pradesh beginning June 5, officials said on Saturday. The Finance Commission delegation will arrive in Lucknow on June 5 and meet Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, a statement issued 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 .
UP's Banda records hottest temperature in country at 46.2 degrees Celsius
LUCKNOW: As many as five cities in Uttar Pradesh recorded the maximum temperatures of 45 degrees Celsius or above since Friday. Banda in the Bundelkhand region remained on top in the list of hottest places in the country, with the maximum temperatures soaring to as high as 46.2 degrees Celsius. After Banda, Ganganagar in Rajasthan was the second hottest at 45.9 degrees Celsius. Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh was a close third at 45.8 degrees Celsius. In UP, after Banda, Prayagraj (45.4), Kanpur (45.2), Jhansi (45.1) and Varanasi (45) kept the residents struggling with the sweeping heat wave. However, a dip in the day temperatures was recorded in the state following sporadic showers and thunderstorms on Saturday. Meanwhile, amid intense heatwave conditions prevailing in the state, UP CM Yogi Adityanath issued directives to the Relief and Health Departments to issue alerts and ensure public safety. According to senior scientist Mohammad Danish at the state met centre, the main reason behind this heatwave is the strong westerly winds coming from the desert region of Rajasthan. The weather conditions are likely to remain the same till Sunday. Thereafter, an easterly and westerly trough is expected to bring rain and thunderstorms, providing some relief from the scorching heat in the state. In line with the CMs instructions, the state Health Department released official guidelines on Saturday to make the public aware of the measures to be taken to prevent heatstroke. The guidelines included suggestions for avoiding exposure to extreme heat, staying hydrated, and recognising early symptoms of heat-related illnesses. Additionally, posters and pamphlets are being circulated across the state to educate people on safety precautions. Partha Sarathi Sen Sharma, Principal Secretary of the Department of Medical, Health, and Family Welfare, said that the officials were instructed to issue necessary guidelines to protect people from the extreme conditions. The guidelines talk about covering the body properly and opting for light-coloured, breathable clothing while stepping out of the house. Everyone is advised to carry an umbrella or wear sunglasses as protection against the blazing sun. Keep oneself hydrated with plenty of fluids like lemon water, shikanji, or coconut water throughout the day. Moreover, the guidelines also talk about the use of curtains or shades to block direct sunlight while being indoors. It adds: Take special care of children, the elderly, and those who are unwell, as they are more vulnerable to heat-related illnesses. Avoid stepping out between 12 noon and 4 pm, when temperatures are usually at their highest. Avoid consuming too much protein or stale food on an empty stomach. Never leave children or animals alone in parked vehicles under the sun. Also, reduce the intake of alcohol, tea, coffee, and carbonated drinks during this time. The Health Department, following instructions from the CM, circulated posters detailing symptoms of heat-related illnesses. These symptoms include a body temperature above 40 degrees Celsius, red and dry skin, dizziness, muscle weakness, shortness of breath, headache, anxiety, nausea, or vomiting. If anyone shows these signs, they should be immediately moved to a shaded area, given cold water to drink and cold water showers should also be given to the person struck with the heatwave. Emergency medical help should be called right away, the instructions said. Special guidelines have been issued for labourers and children. Workers at construction sites must be given regular breaks and access to cool, shaded areas. Heavy labour exercises should be scheduled during the morning or evening hours to avoid peak heat. Children should be prevented from playing outside during midday heat, dressed in loose, light clothing, and encouraged to drink plenty of water. It is crucial never to leave children alone inside parked vehicles in hot weather. CM Yogi ordered the immediate implementation of the Mitra System to monitor workers health, where colleagues watch out for each other and provide first aid if needed. Additionally, industries were instructed to insulate hot equipment. The Health and Medical Department and the National Health Mission have appealed to the public to stay vigilant during the heatwave and to seek immediate medical attention at the nearest health centre or call the ambulance service 108 on the appearance of serious symptoms.
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Sonal Mansingh urges support for ailing musician Chhannulal Mishra during Mirzapur visit
Padma Vibhushan Sonal Mansingh recently met Padma Vibhushan Pt. Chhannulal Mishra in Mirzapur. She visited him before her dance performance. Mansingh appealed to the youth to learn from the great musician. She requested the Uttar Pradesh government to care for such gems. Mansingh also recorded a video for his support. Pt. Mishra, a renowned figure, is currently facing health challenges.
Woman beaten to death by husband in Varanasi a week after marriage
Aarti Pal, 26, was allegedly beaten to death by her husband, Raju Pal, in Amouli village just a week after their wedding. Police arrested Raju, revealing this was his third marriage, with previous unions ending quickly. Domestic violence was reportedly frequent after the wedding, leading Raju to inform his family after the assault, who then alerted the police.
60-year-old man shot dead while sleeping at under-construction house in UPs Ghazipur
In Ghazipur's Budhanpur village, Prem Prakash Rai, a 60-year-old man, was fatally shot while sleeping in his under-construction home on Thursday night. Police responded to the scene with a forensic team. Rai's wife and family have accused a local resident of the murder. His sons, who reside in Mumbai for work, have been informed.
Export council for reciprocal tariffs on machine-made carpets from Turkiye
Need to adopt cash crops over traditional farming for higher income: UP min
