Gajendra Chauhan Criticizes Maharashtra Government for Honoring Comedian Samay Raina
Mumbai, September 3: Gajendra Chauhan, known for his role as Yudhishthir in the epic series Mahabharat, has voiced his concerns regarding the recent controversy surrounding comedian Samay Raina. This follows Rainas remarks about Bihar and Kashmiri Pandits during an episode of Indias Got Latent 2, which sparked significant backlash. In an interview, Chauhan emphasized that ... Read more Gajendra Chauhan Criticizes Maharashtra Government for Honoring Comedian Samay Raina
Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff respond to FDA's notice for elaichi ad, SRK's reply awaited
Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff have both responded to the notice issued by the Maharashtra FDA, while the wait continues for Shah Rukh Khan's reply. The notice raised concerns about the elaichi advertisement, suggesting it may be promoting Vimal Pan Masala, a product that is banned in Maharashtra. Further developments from the FDA are expected after Khan provides his response.
GST collections see wide divergence across top States in GST 2.0 regime
Gujarat and Karnataka have managed to grow their GST collections faster. at 28 per cent and 23 per cent, respectively, compared to Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh, among the top States
Popular EatClub's license suspended after rats and excessive filth found in kitchen
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Abu Azmi Raises Concerns Over Voter List Discrepancies in Maharashtra
Mumbai, September 3: Abu Asim Azmi, the Maharashtra state president of the Samajwadi Party, has raised several questions regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list. He accused the process of negligence, stating that Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are unable to dedicate sufficient time to their duties. Azmi urged voters whose names are ... Read more Abu Azmi Raises Concerns Over Voter List Discrepancies in Maharashtra
Sanjay Raut calls Ram Temple Trust CEO appointment corporatisation of temple
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which manages the Ram temple, on Wednesday appointed retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra as its first CEO and former treasurer Govind Dev Giri as its new general secretary as part of a major overhaul following allegations of donation theft
Nepal flash floods: Death toll rises to 1,252, nearly 4,900 people still missing
Nepals flash flood death toll rose to 1,252 on Thursday, with 4,875 people still missing as Nepal Army-led rescue operations entered the ninth day. The disaster, triggered by an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border, devastated northern and central Nepal
Marathi mandatory, but how much? Inside Maharashtras auto-taxi language row
Pune activist seeking DJ, loudspeaker ban publicly assaulted
Pune: Vidyanand Bapat, a city-based activist who has been vocally opposing the use of high-decibel DJ systems and loudspeakers during festivals, was publicly assaulted by a man in Maharashtras Pune on Thursday, September 3, police said. The incident occurred around 11 am, and the alleged attacker, Santosh Chavan, was later detained by the police, they 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 .
Mumbai, September 3: Premier Chris Minns of New South Wales has emphasized the importance of strengthening trade relations with India. He stated that the current bilateral trade, exceeding $7 billion, is just the beginning of vast possibilities. New South Wales is Australias most populous state. During a press conference marking the end of a business ... Read more New South Wales Aims for Stronger Trade Ties with India, Targets Agreement with Maharashtra in 90 Days
Indian economy booming, Maharashtra country's most remarkable growth story: Pranav Adani
Adani emphasized that Maharashtra contributes a staggering 14% to Indias GDP, positioning it as a model for rapid development and integrated capacity building
PM Modi meets Belgian PM Bart De Wever in Delhi during first India visit
During the meeting, the two leaders are expected to discuss the full spectrum of bilateral relations, as well as regional and global issues of mutual interest. Earlier in the day, De Wever paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat in New Delhi
Maratha reservation protest: Supporter dies of suspected heart attack in Jalna
Dashrath Raikar, a resident of Sangam in Beed district, about 100 km from Jalna, had travelled to Antarwali Sarati village, where Jarange has been staging his hunger strike for six days, to extend his support to the agitation, a supporter of the quota activist said
Maharashtra environment department to partner with Mumbai Climate Week 2027
Maratha bandh receives strong response across Maharashtra's Latur district
In Latur city, schools and colleges remained closed after members of the Maratha community called for a bandh. Several shops and commercial establishments also remained shut, giving the city a subdued look
Odisha floods: 53,000 evacuated as major rivers inundate 373 villages
Flooding remained severe in north Odisha on Thursday, with 373 villages inundated across Balasore, Jajpur and Mayurbhanj as rescue teams continued operations
Kuki MLA urges Manipur govt to ensure food, medicines, fuel reach all areas
Kuki MLA Kimneo Haokip Hangshing urged the Manipur government to ensure uninterrupted supplies of food, medicines and fuel across the conflict-hit state
YouTuber arrested over obscene posts on Maha Minister
Pune: Social media influencer Santosh Pandit was arrested from his residence in Pune during the early hours of Thursday, September 3, in connection with a case of posting obscene and sexually suggestive content targeting Maharashtra Minister Chandrakant Patil and Pune Municipal Corporation corporator Mitali Kuldeep Salvekar. Pune Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 3), Sagar Kawade, 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 .
Tukaram Mundhe's food safety ripples in Bengal, 500 kg rotten fish, meat seized in Kolkata raids
Maharashtra FDA commissioner Tukaram Mundhe's aggressive crackdown on restaurants, eateries and food storage facilities has brought food safety enforcement into sharper focus across states. In West Bengal too, authorities have stepped up inspections ahead of the festive season, with several establishments facing action over alleged violations of hygiene and food safety norms.
Manipur: Four militants held from India-Myanmar border in Chandel
Security forces arrested four militants belonging to banned outfits during a joint operation near the India-Myanmar border in Manipur's Chandel district
Delhi Cantt Crash: Speeding Thar driver arrested after killing two on motorcycle
A speeding Thar rammed a motorcycle in Delhi Cantonment, killing the rider and pilion passenger, with police arresting the SUV driver
NALSAR row: Supreme Court says BCI has no power to regulate law students
The Supreme Court ruled that the Bar Council of India has no statutory power to regulate law students, setting aside two notifications issued in the NALSAR row. The court also asked advocates alleging assault during a BCI protest to approach the Delhi High Court
Monkey business ends: 75 primates caught in Malharpeth & relocated
Charity Commissioner Dismisses Complaint Related to 1989 Share Transfer: Tata Trust
Mumbai, September 3: Tata Trust announced on Thursday that the Charity Commissioner of Maharashtra has closed the investigation into a complaint regarding the transfer of 833 shares of Tata Sons Private Limited from Navalbai Ratan Tata Trust to Naval H. Tata in 1989. The Trust stated that the recent order validated their position that the ... Read more Charity Commissioner Dismisses Complaint Related to 1989 Share Transfer: Tata Trust
Charity Commissioner Closes Investigation on 1989 Share Transfer: Tata Trust
Mumbai, September 3: Tata Trust announced on Thursday that the Charity Commissioner of Maharashtra has closed the investigation into a complaint regarding the transfer of 833 shares of Tata Sons Private Limited from Navalbai Ratan Tata Trust to Naval H. Tata in 1989. The Trust stated that the recent order validated their position that the ... Read more Charity Commissioner Closes Investigation on 1989 Share Transfer: Tata Trust
Maharashtra Charity Commissioner closes complaint over 833 Tata Sons shares transferred in 1989
The Maharashtra Charity Commissioner has dismissed a complaint against the Tata Trusts. The complaint questioned a 1989 share transfer from Navajbai Ratan Tata Trust. The Commissioner found the sale was necessitated by statutory compulsions and properly documented. Consideration received was based on an agreed valuation and resulted in a profit. The Commissioner noted the complainant's conduct was unbecoming of a trustee.
Maharashtra B.Ed Round 1 Seat Allotment 2026 - Check Result Online @ cetcell.mahacet.org
Maharashtra B.Ed Round 1 seat allotment result 2026 will be released on Sept 4 2026 at bedcap26.mahacet.org. Check direct link, freeze/ betterment process & reporting dates.
BMC junior engineer, worker held in Rs 60,000 bribe trap
Jharkhand: Police hunt attackers after man is shot dead in Palamu
A 32-year-old man was shot dead by motorcycle-borne assailants in Palamu district after he stopped his car on the roadside on Wednesday night
Shiv Sena Criticizes BJP Over Drug Trade in Maharashtra
Mumbai, September 3: The Shiv Sena faction led by Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray has launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) following the Maharashtra governments pledge to make the state drug-free by 2029. In an editorial published in the partys mouthpiece, Saamana, Thackerays camp labeled this ambitious initiative as hypocritical and a spectacle ... Read more Shiv Sena Criticizes BJP Over Drug Trade in Maharashtra
Eknath Shinde asks Shiv Sena state chiefs to take public service to last mile
Eknath Shinde urged Shiv Sena state chiefs to expand grassroots public service, tackle civic issues and strengthen the partys network across India
RTI reveals UIDAI did not track Bihar Aadhaar DOB changes after pension hike
In June 2025, Kumar announced that the monthly pension for elderly citizens, persons with disabilities and widowed women under the Social Security Pension Scheme would be increased from Rs 400 to Rs 1,100, effective July 2025
Donald Trump on Harry and Meghans reported UK return: Im happy about it
The US President also criticised the couple's treatment of the British Royal Family and accused them of showing great disrespect towards senior members of the monarchy
Drug free Maharashtra goal hypocritical, event driven spectacle: Shiv Sena (UBT)
The Uddhav Thackeray-led party questioned the government's record in tackling narcotics and other forms of substance abuse and asked why the illegal drug trade had allegedly continued to expand despite the BJP holding power at the Centre and sharing power in Maharashtra for several years.
Hyderabad: Lorry carrying cement bags falls into ditch in ORR
Hyderabad: A lorry carrying cement bags fell from the Outer Ring Road (ORR) in Shamshabad on Thursday morning, September 3, with the driver suffering injuries in the accident. The lorry was travelling from Kodad in Suryapet district towards Tuljapur in Maharashtra when the accident occurred. After receiving information through Dial 100, the Rajiv Gandhi International 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 .
'Love to have him': Donald Trump says Xi Jinping to visit US on September 24
Donald Trump repeatedly referred to China while discussing his administration's economic agenda and efforts to attract foreign investment to the United States
Mumbai crash on camera: Car rams bike, multiple autorickshaws at signal; woman dead
RG Kar case: Former Panihati civic chief Somnath Dey arrested in Bengaluru
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Supriya Sule slams Maharashtra govt over inaction in Ajit Pawar crash probe
Sule questioned why an FIR had allegedly not been registered in connection with Ajit Pawar's death and said the family had received little information about the status of the investigation
Marco Rubio warns countries helping Iran evade US sanctions could face penalties
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Belgian PM Wever arrives in Delhi to discuss trade, defence and technology
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Trump says Lake Ontario renamed Lake America as Apple Maps adopts new name
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Ebola spreads rapidly in Congo as cases cross 6,100, over 3,000 dead
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Andhra Pradesh: 7-year-old girl dies, 52 hospitalised after chloroquine tablets
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CJP-highlighted school building in Rajasthan demolished over safety concerns
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Kuki MLAs attend Assembly session in Imphal, first such participation since 2023
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US strikes Iran as Tehran targets American bases across the Middle East
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Trump says US ready for fresh Iran strikes, denies Hormuz Strait renaming plan
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POSTECH develops speaker that beams personalised audio to one listener
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YouTuber Santosh Pandit detained for defamatory video against Maharashtra minister Chandrakant Patil
Education is a right, marginalised students must not face neglect: Rahul Gandhi
Nashik, Sep 03: Education is not a privilege, but the right of every student in India, and students from marginalised communities should not face neglect from the system, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has said. He met a delegation of tribal students, including those who were on a hunger strike to press for their demands, during his visit to Nashik in Maharashtra on Wednesday. The students were protesting over a range of issues, including the condition of ashram schools meant for tribals. Gandhi, in a post on X, later said, Education is not a privilege -- it is the right of every student in India. The Congress leader said during his Nashik visit, he met with a delegation of tribal students and carefully listened to their problems and demands. Every student has the right to a respectful, safe, and conducive environment for their studies, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha asserted. Students from marginalised communities should not face neglect from the system; they need its support and every possible assistance, he added. During his Nashik visit, Gandhi interacted with district-level leaders of the Maharashtra Congress and asked them to stand firmly by the party's ideology and ensure justice for the people.
Rahul Gandhi backs tribal students demands, says education is a right, not privilege
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi met tribal students in Nashik. He stressed education is a right, not a privilege for any student. Gandhi listened to their concerns about ashram school conditions. He stated marginalized students need system support and assistance. The leader also urged Maharashtra Congress leaders to uphold party ideology.
Jarange drinks water but continues hunger strike over Maratha Kunbi certificates
Manoj Jarange, who has been protesting at Antarwali Sarati over the demand for reservation and the issuance of Kunbi caste certificates, said accepting water and medical treatment did not mean he was withdrawing his agitation
Power Grid shares gained attention after the state-owned transmission company received an LoI for a 6,000 MW inter-state transmission project linking Barmer in Rajasthan with South Kalamb in Maharashtra. The project carries quoted annual transmission charges of Rs 3,244.33 crore.
Education is a right, not privilege, Rahul Gandhi tells tribal students
Education is not a privilege, but the right of every student in India, and students from marginalised communities should not face neglect from the system, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has said. He met a delegation of tribal students, including those who were on a hunger strike to press for their demands, during his visit to Nashik in Maharashtra on Wednesday. The students were protesting over a range of issues, including the condition of ashram schools meant for tribals. Gandhi, in a post on X, later said, Education is not a privilege -- it is the right of every student in India. The Congress leader said during his Nashik visit, he met with a delegation of tribal students and carefully listened to their problems and demands. Every student has the right to a respectful, safe, and conducive environment for their studies, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha asserted. Students from marginalised communities should not face neglect from the system; they need its support and every poss
Iran reports 18 dead, 108 injured in US strikes as it retaliates across region
In a separate statement, Iran's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned what it described as the latest US acts of aggression against the country
'Abused, thrashed with sticks': How mothers land sale turned sons against parents in Pune
Maharashtra RTOs pocket Rs 1,700 crore in bribes yearly: Former transport chief
Senior bureaucrat demands outright abolition of RTO, village revenue offices; says modern digital infrastructure makes them obsolete
Maharashtra FDA acts against four food establishments over safety violations
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Nepal floods: 166 Indians rescued as 410 Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims leave China
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CM calls for harnessing J&Ks biomass to decarbonise economy
Srinagar, Sep 02: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday called upon engineers, scientists and academic institutions to harness Jammu and Kashmirs abundant biomass resources to develop locally suited, economically viable and environmentally sustainable solutions for reducing dependence on fossil fuels and decarbonizing the economy. The Chief Minister was addressing the inaugural session of the 41st National Convention of Chemical Engineers and National Seminar on Biomass: A Sustainable Resource for Decarbonizing the Economy, organized under the aegis of the Chemical Engineering Division Board of The Institution of Engineers (India) (IEI) in association with the Department of Chemical Engineering, NIT Srinagar, at the IEI J&K State Centre here. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Vice Chancellor University of Kashmir Prof. Nelofer Khan, Director NIT Srinagar Anurag Mishra, Chairman IEI J&K State Centre Ferdous Ahad Bhat, Chairman Chemical Engineering Division Board, FIE, Prof. G. Madhu, besides engineers, academicians and other experts attended the two-day national convention and seminar. Highlighting the significance of the convention being held in Jammu & Kashmir after a gap of several decades, the Chief Minister said the last National Convention of the IEI held in J&K had taken place in early 1989. For us, to have all of you present for the 41st National Convention, organized by our own NIT Srinagar and the Chemical Engineering Division Board, is a significant moment, he said, while expressing appreciation to the organizers for choosing biomass and decarbonization as the central theme of the convention. The Chief Minister said the need to reduce dependence on carbon-based fuels had become increasingly urgent, both from the perspective of energy security and the growing environmental consequences of using fossil-fuel. He said recent pressures on fuel supplies had underlined the vulnerabilities associated with excessive dependence on carbon-based energy sources, while the consequences of unchecked fossil-fuel use were becoming increasingly visible in the form of global warming and climate-related disasters. Those of us who are roughly around my age or maybe a little older have seen with our own eyes the way in which our glaciers are retreating and shrinking, Omar Abdullah said, highlighting the particular vulnerability of the Himalayan region to climate change. Referring to the Thajiwas glacier near Sonamarg, the Chief Minister said the extent of glacier retreat could be understood from personal experience. We have only to travel two hours out of Srinagar to go to Sonamarg to see the Thajiwas glacier there, he said, recalling that it was once possible to reach the foot of the glacier after a short walk, whereas today it requires a considerably longer trek. He said such changes offered a stark reminder of the environmental consequences of the continued and unchecked use of fossil fuels. However, the Chief Minister cautioned that moving away from a carbon-based economy could not be achieved simply by switching from one energy source to another overnight. Economically viable, sustainable, environmentally friendly solutions are the need of the hour, he said, stressing that alternative energy solutions must be capable of competing economically with established sources of power. Omar Abdullah pointed out that Jammu & Kashmir possessed significant biomass resources generated through agriculture, horticulture, forests, municipal waste and increasing consumption. We are sitting on a wealth of biomass whether we like it or not, he said, adding that the challenge was to develop effective mechanisms for converting this resource into useful energy. The Chief Minister said Jammu and Kashmir had so far struggled to develop a workable and sustainable model for waste-to-energy, despite generating sufficient waste to support such initiatives. He observed that the economic viability of waste-to-energy projects remained a major challenge, particularly when compared with relatively cheaper sources such as solar and hydropower. At the same time, he stressed that economic considerations could not be the only factor determining the future of waste management and energy policy. We will have to do it, he said, underlining the need to address not only the problem of legacy waste but also the continuously increasing generation of organic waste that could potentially be converted into energy. The Chief Minister also recalled his efforts during his previous tenure to explore the possibility of converting plant material harvested from Dal Lake into biofuel, in collaboration with higher education institutions, particularly the agricultural university. He said that while the idea had so far remained largely at the discussion stage, such initiatives needed to be pursued with greater determination and through practical experimentation. Drawing from a personal experience at a boarding school in Himachal Pradesh, the Chief Minister illustrated how seemingly unconventional ideas could eventually become successful and practical solutions. He recalled how one of his teachers had proposed establishing a poultry farm at the school to ensure an in-house supply of eggs. The teacher then went a step further by exploring the possibility of converting poultry waste into biogas. What initially may seem to others as a pipe dream or may even for people evoke mockery, actually, in the long term, if you keep going at it, people will realize that the mockery was wrong and the vision was actually the correct thing, Omar Abdullah said. He said the school ultimately developed a workable system in which poultry waste was converted into biogas, which was then transported almost a kilometre to the central dining hall and used to reduce dependence on fossil fuels for cooking. The Chief Minister urged scientists, engineers and academic institutions not to be discouraged by unsuccessful experiments while working on new technologies and solutions. Let us not be afraid of failure, he said, stressing that experimentation and learning from unsuccessful attempts were essential for technological progress. He cited the example of Thomas Edison and his approach to experimentation while developing the electric light bulb, as well as contemporary technological ventures where failed experiments provide valuable data for subsequent innovations. Omar Abdullah called for the collective intellectual capacity of the engineers, scientists and institutions participating in the convention to be channeled towards developing practical projects capable of addressing Jammu and Kashmirs specific requirements. We need to commit the awesome brain power that is present in this room, or that is represented by the institutions that are present here, to arrive at workable, sustainable, economically viable projects, he said. He emphasized that solutions for biomass utilization could not simply be replicated from one part of the country to another, given the differences in available resources, geography, climate and local conditions. The biomass of Jammu and Kashmir will not be the same as the biomass of Maharashtra, will not be the same as the biomass of Tamil Nadu, he said, calling for greater emphasis on localized and indigenized solutions. The Chief Minister suggested that the deliberations of the convention should culminate in concrete recommendations that could be examined by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir and subsequently shared with governments in other parts of the country as well as the Government of India. He said the objective should be to identify technologies and models that could simultaneously address waste management, energy generation, environmental sustainability and economic viability. Let us arrive at localized, sustainable, economical solutions, he said, emphasizing that Jammu and Kashmir should seek to utilize biomass that is available locally rather than depend on resources brought in from outside. The Chief Minister said the ultimate objective of such efforts should be to gradually move the economy away from excessive carbon dependence while protecting the environment for future generations. We have to be able to give them a planet that is more sustainable than the planet that we have inherited from our forefathers, he said, referring to the young participants and students present at the convention. He expressed hope that the two-day national convention would produce actionable recommendations and practical ideas capable of translating scientific research into field-level solutions. If we are able to do that, I believe this national convention will more than have met the goals that it set for itself, he said. The Chief Minister wished the participants and organizers success in their deliberations and expressed hope for continued engagement with the Institution of Engineers (India) and the engineering and academic community in Jammu and Kashmir.
Millet khichdi, sprouts curry: Maharashtra makes healthy food must in govt offices
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Lorry Carrying Cement Bags Plunges from ORR in Shamshabad; Driver Injured
The incident occurred when the lorry was heading towards Tuljapur in Maharashtra from Kodad in Suryapet
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NHAI toll plaza collection fraud: Enforcement Directorate raids businessmans house, office in Jammu
Jammu, Sep 2: Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday raided the residence and office of a prominent businessman in Jammu as part of searches conducted at around 14 locations across the country under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), in connection with an alleged toll collection fraud at National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) plazas. Besides Jammu, simultaneous searches were conducted at different locations in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi-NCR and West Bengal. ED action, reportedly, was in cognizance of two FIRs registered with Police alleging use of unauthorised software applications for toll receipts generation and diverting collected money outside the official accounting mechanism. Though till late evening, ED did not issue any official statement on this account yet sources mentioned that as part of countrywide raids, ED sleuths, joined by central forces, searched the businessmans residence located at Green Belt, Gandhi Nagar and his office premises at Trikuta Nagar on Wednesday September 2, 2026), morning. During the raids, which began at around 9 am or so, the entry and exit points to both the places remained sealed. The ED officials analysed all available records with an objective of recovering digital and documentary evidence to trace the proceeds of crime and identify all beneficiaries. Reports suggested that the forensic examination and the NHAI records corroborated use of such unauthorised software. Sources pointed out that the ED officials were exhaustively analysing documentary, digital evidence and complex web of financial flows across several states, to reach to the bottom of the fraud. Legal proceedings by the ED and NHAI to follow with the progress in investigation to unravel this fraudulent scheme of operations, sources pointed out.
Harness J&Ks biomass potential to cut fossil fuel dependence: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, Sep 2:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today called upon engineers, scientists and academic institutions to harness Jammu and Kashmirs abundant biomass resources to develop locally suited, economically viable and environmentally sustainable solutions for reducing dependence on fossil fuels and decarbonizing the economy. The Chief Minister was addressing the inaugural session of the 41st National Convention of Chemical Engineers and National Seminar on Biomass: A Sustainable Resource for Decarbonizing the Economy, organized under the aegis of the Chemical Engineering Division Board of The Institution of Engineers (India) (IEI) in association with the Department of Chemical Engineering, NIT Srinagar, at the IEI J&K State Centre here. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Vice Chancellor University of Kashmir Prof. Nelofer Khan, Director NIT Srinagar Anurag Mishra, Chairman IEI J&K State Centre FerdousAhad Bhat, Chairman Chemical Engineering Division Board, FIE, Prof. G. Madhu, besides engineers, academicians and other experts attended the two-day national convention and seminar. Highlighting the significance of the convention being held in Jammu & Kashmir after a gap of several decades, the Chief Minister said the last National Convention of the IEI held in J&K had taken place in early 1989. For us, to have all of you present for the 41st National Convention, organised by our own NIT Srinagar and the Chemical Engineering Division Board, is a significant moment, he said, while expressing appreciation to the organisers for choosing biomass and decarbonization as the central theme of the convention. The Chief Minister said the need to reduce dependence on carbon-based fuels had become increasingly urgent, both from the perspective of energy security and the growing environmental consequences of using fossil-fuel. He said recent pressures on fuel supplies had underlined the vulnerabilities associated with excessive dependence on carbon-based energy sources, while the consequences of unchecked fossil-fuel use were becoming increasingly visible in the form of global warming and climate-related disasters. Those of us who are roughly around my age or maybe a little older have seen with our own eyes the way in which our glaciers are retreating and shrinking, Omar Abdullah said, highlighting the particular vulnerability of the Himalayan region to climate change. Referring to the Thajiwas glacier near Sonamarg, the Chief Minister said the extent of glacier retreat could be understood from personal experience. We have only to travel two hours out of Srinagar to go to Sonamarg to see the Thajiwas glacier there, he said, recalling that it was once possible to reach the foot of the glacier after a short walk, whereas today it requires a considerably longer trek. He said such changes offered a stark reminder of the environmental consequences of the continued and unchecked use of fossil fuels. However, the Chief Minister cautioned that moving away from a carbon-based economy could not be achieved simply by switching from one energy source to another overnight. Economically viable, sustainable, environmentally friendly solutions are the need of the hour, he said, stressing that alternative energy solutions must be capable of competing economically with established sources of power. Omar Abdullah pointed out that Jammu & Kashmir possessed significant biomass resources generated through agriculture, horticulture, forests, municipal waste and increasing consumption. We are sitting on a wealth of biomass whether we like it or not, he said, adding that the challenge was to develop effective mechanisms for converting this resource into useful energy. The Chief Minister said Jammu and Kashmir had so far struggled to develop a workable and sustainable model for waste-to-energy, despite generating sufficient waste to support such initiatives. He observed that the economic viability of waste-to-energy projects remained a major challenge, particularly when compared with relatively cheaper sources such as solar and hydropower. At the same time, he stressed that economic considerations could not be the only factor determining the future of waste management and energy policy. We will have to do it, he said, underlining the need to address not only the problem of legacy waste but also the continuously increasing generation of organic waste that could potentially be converted into energy. The Chief Minister also recalled his efforts during his previous tenure to explore the possibility of converting plant material harvested from Dal Lake into biofuel, in collaboration with higher education institutions, particularly the agricultural university. He said that while the idea had so far remained largely at the discussion stage, such initiatives needed to be pursued with greater determination and through practical experimentation. Drawing from a personal experience at a boarding school in Himachal Pradesh, the Chief Minister illustrated how seemingly unconventional ideas could eventually become successful and practical solutions. He recalled how one of his teachers had proposed establishing a poultry farm at the school to ensure an in-house supply of eggs. The teacher then went a step further by exploring the possibility of converting poultry waste into biogas. What initially may seem to others as a pipe dream or may even for people evoke mockery, actually, in the long term, if you keep going at it, people will realize that the mockery was wrong and the vision was actually the correct thing, Omar Abdullah said. He said the school ultimately developed a workable system in which poultry waste was converted into biogas, which was then transported almost a kilometre to the central dining hall and used to reduce dependence on fossil fuels for cooking. The Chief Minister urged scientists, engineers and academic institutions not to be discouraged by unsuccessful experiments while working on new technologies and solutions. Let us not be afraid of failure, he said, stressing that experimentation and learning from unsuccessful attempts were essential for technological progress. He cited the example of Thomas Edison and his approach to experimentation while developing the electric light bulb, as well as contemporary technological ventures where failed experiments provide valuable data for subsequent innovations. Omar Abdullah called for the collective intellectual capacity of the engineers, scientists and institutions participating in the convention to be channeled towards developing practical projects capable of addressing Jammu and Kashmirs specific requirements. We need to commit the awesome brain power that is present in this room, or that is represented by the institutions that are present here, to arrive at workable, sustainable, economically viable projects, he said. He emphasized that solutions for biomass utilization could not simply be replicated from one part of the country to another, given the differences in available resources, geography, climate and local conditions. The biomass of Jammu and Kashmir will not be the same as the biomass of Maharashtra, will not be the same as the biomass of Tamil Nadu, he said, calling for greater emphasis on localized and indigenized solutions. The Chief Minister suggested that the deliberations of the convention should culminate in concrete recommendations that could be examined by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir and subsequently shared with governments in other parts of the country as well as the Government of India. He said the objective should be to identify technologies and models that could simultaneously address waste management, energy generation, environmental sustainability and economic viability. Let us arrive at localised, sustainable, economical solutions, he said, emphasizing that Jammu and Kashmir should seek to utilize biomass that is available locally rather than depend on resources brought in from outside. The Chief Minister said the ultimate objective of such efforts should be to gradually move the economy away from excessive carbon dependence while protecting the environment for future generations. We have to be able to give them a planet that is more sustainable than the planet that we have inherited from our forefathers, he said, referring to the young participants and students present at the convention. He expressed hope that the two-day national convention would produce actionable recommendations and practical ideas capable of translating scientific research into field-level solutions. If we are able to do that, I believe this national convention will more than have met the goals that it set for itself, he said. The Chief Minister wished the participants and organizers success in their deliberations and expressed hope for continued engagement with the Institution of Engineers (India) and the engineering and academic community in Jammu and Kashmir.
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