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UP Man Thrashes Wife, Leaves Home. Then She Video Calls Him, Hangs Herself
What started as a love story ended in a tragedy in Uttar Pradesh.
J&K police raid sites linked to banned Jamaat-e-Islami amid crackdown on 'terror support ecosystem'
Police on Thursday launched coordinated raids and inspections across the Kashmir Valley, targeting locations linked to the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and conducting city-wide checks at madrassas and mosques as part of an ongoing crackdown aimed at dismantling what authorities described as the terror support ecosystem. Officials said searches were carried out in Srinagar, Anantnag, Pulwama, Shopian, Kulgam, Budgam and Kupwara. The raids targeted residential premises and business establishments linked to JeI members and their associates following credible intelligence suggesting anti-national activities. Electronic devices, documents and literature were seized for detailed scrutiny, they said. In Srinagar, police conducted extensive searches at the residences and establishments of Umar Sultan Guru from Chanpora, Mohammad Abdullah Wani from Budgam, currently residing at Mandir Bagh Baghat, Ghulam Mohammad Bhat from Bemina, Mohammad Ramzan Naik alias Faheem from Lal Bazar, Bashir Ahmad Lone from Harwan, and Manzoor Ahmad of Nowgam Chowk. Searches were also conducted at locations associated with JeI-affiliated institutions, including the residences of Mohammad Ramzan Lone of Soura (Ramzana Memorial Educational Institute), Shahid Zahgeer of Buchpora Soura (Ramzana Memorial School), and Peer Giyas Ud Din of Nowgam (Falah Research Ramzan Centre), officials said. Police also raided several institutions linked to JeI ideology, including Jamiat-ul-Banaat at Kashmir University in Lal Bazar, Rahat Manzil (JK Yateem Khana) in Bagh-i-Nand Singh, Chattabal, Chinar Publication Trust in Maisuma and Al-Kousar Book Shop in Maisuma. In Kupwara, searches were conducted at the Jamia Islamia Institute in Waripora, Handwara, based on information indicating suspected unlawful activities. The crackdown intensified following the 10 November blast near Delhis Red Fort metro station, which left 13 people dead. The doctor believed to have been driving the car that exploded was identified as Umar Nabi, a resident of Kashmir. J&K police raid hospitals, prisons, and chemical stores in crackdown on Delhi blast-linked terror networks Two days later, the Union government described the incident as a terrorist incident. Hours before the blast, police had cracked an inter-state and transnational terror module in Faridabad and Uttar Pradeshs Saharanpur. Subsequent investigations, police said, led to the recovery of nearly 3,000 kg of explosives-making material from various locations, including Faridabad. On 12 November, the Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted raids at more than 300 locations linked to persons affiliated with the banned Jamaat-e-Islami after intelligence inputs indicated attempts to revive the proscribed organisation under different names. As investigations continued, the explosives recovered earlier blew up during sampling at the Nowgam police station on the outskirts of Srinagar on 14 November, killing nine people and injuring 32. Against this backdrop, Srinagar Police on Thursday carried out fresh inspections at madrassas and masjids across all zones. A police spokesman said the checks were part of the larger effort to counter radicalisation and strengthen de-radicalisation measures. The inspection is part of an ongoing crackdown against individuals and networks associated with terrorist organisations to dismantle the terror support ecosystem in the region and strengthen de-radicalisation efforts, he said. Search teams, accompanied by executive magistrates and independent witnesses, inspected digital devices, documents and other materials to gather evidence related to terror-linked or radical activities inimical to the security and integrity of the nation. Police said the operations were conducted strictly in accordance with legal procedures ensuring transparency and accountability at every stage. These searches will continue wherever credible inputs indicate the presence of individuals or materials linked to terror or radicalised activities prejudicial to the security of the nation, the spokesman said. Police urged citizens to cooperate with ongoing investigations and report suspicious activity. Two religious preachers, Molvi Irfan from Shopian and Molvi Ishtiaq from Mewat in Haryana, have already been arrested in connection with the terror module case. (Inputs from PTI)
Four BLOs die amid mounting pressure during electoral revision drive in UP
LUCKNOW: Booth Level Officers (BLOs) on the forefront of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise are facing severe stress and mounting pressure in Uttar Pradesh, with four deaths reported so far and several officers suffering from anxiety-related issues, according to their families and colleagues. Like in other parts of the country, BLOs running the SIR in Uttar Pradesh are facing hardships. So far, four of them have lost their lives. The cause of death has been attributed by their families to heavy workload and alleged official pressure. While Sudhir Kumar, 35, a lekhpal, died by suicide at his home in Bindki, Fatehpur district, on Tuesday, just a day before his marriage, Sarvesh Kumar Gangwar, 47, a primary school teacher deployed as a BLO, collapsed while on duty on Wednesday. The families of both Sudhir Kumar and Gangwar attributed their deaths to alleged work pressure linked to the SIR. Sudhir Kumar was scheduled to get married on Wednesday. His relatives alleged that he was threatened with dismissal from service for not completing the SIR work as a supervisor in time. Police have filed an FIR against senior officials on abetment charges. According to his family sources, Sudhir, a Dalit, was the only earning member of the family. He used to sell eggs and also worked as a MNREGA worker before securing the lekhpals job in 2024 by clearing the state-level examination conducted by the subordinate service commission after years of hard work. He was still on probation. On Wednesday, the Lekhpal Association staged a protest and did not allow the police and administration to take the body for a post-mortem examination until a case was registered. It also announced a boycott of SIR work from Thursday unless action was taken against those responsible for the death. Meanwhile, Hemant Kumar Mishra, SHO of Bindki police station, confirmed the registration of an FIR against Shivram, the kanungo (revenue officer), and other unnamed officials on charges of abetment to suicide. The body was eventually sent for post-mortem on Wednesday afternoon. District Secretary of the Lekhpal Association, Ravendra, told media persons that Sudhir, a resident of Khajuha village, was to get married on 26 November. His marriage had been fixed long before his appointment as a supervisor for the SIR task. He said Sudhir had applied for leave citing his wedding, but he was never informed whether the leave was sanctioned. According to association members, a meeting was convened by the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO), a sub-divisional magistrate-rank officer, for all staff engaged in the SIR exercise on Sunday. Sudhir, busy with wedding preparations, failed to attend it. Annoyed by this, the ERO said during the meeting that he was recommending Sudhirs suspension. In her complaint to the police, Sudhirs sister Amrita said he had been upset since Sunday after getting information about his alleged suspension. Around 6 a.m. on Tuesday, she alleged that Shivram reached their home and called Sudhir. He told her brother to complete the pending SIR work within the given time, or he would be dismissed from service as instructed by senior officers. She said Sudhir told him he was caught up with the wedding and would complete the work soon after the rituals were over. However, Shivram was not ready to listen and kept threatening him, Amrita said. Upset by the alleged threats and coercion, Sudhir Kumar went inside and hanged himself even as Shivram was standing outside. Relatives, busy with wedding arrangements, noticed Sudhirs absence after an hour. Sources claimed that the family had initially named the ERO as the prime accused and the kanungo as the co-accused in their complaint, but the police and administration made them change it, leaving only the kanungo named. However, the Additional Superintendent of Police, Fatehpur, denied the allegation. Similarly, Sarvesh Kumar Gangwar, a resident of Karmachari Nagar in Bareilly and posted as a primary school teacher in Pardhauli village, collapsed inside the school while on duty. He was rushed to a hospital where doctors declared him dead. The primary school teacher was deployed as a BLO. His family alleged that immense pressure of work due to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision cost him his life. His elder brother, Yogesh Gangwar, also a teacher and currently posted as a supervisor in the same exercise, said Sarvesh was under immense pressure. I had met him the day before. He told me he was stressed due to the BLO duty. Moreover, two more BLOs, one in Gonda and the other in Lucknow, died due to SIR pressure. While the Gonda teacher consumed poison to end his life, the BLO in Lucknow suffered a brain haemorrhage. On the other hand, while the Gautam Budh Nagar administration claims the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has picked up with expanded ground support, BLOs working in Noida and Greater Noida highlight a different reality marked by rising workload, long hours of field movement and growing uncertainty after FIRs were lodged against BLO staff earlier this month. BLOs say the situation on the ground is challenging, especially in densely populated areas where they may have to revisit the same tower three or four times because residents are travelling, flats are locked or documents are not ready. Some shared their constant anxiety about the possibility of harsh action. They claim there is a constant fear of making a small mistake, One missed flat, one untraced address and the disciplinary action follows. The frontline workers describe the environment as tense and high-pressure. (If you are having suicidal thoughts, or are worried about a friend or need emotional support, someone is always there to listen. Call Sneha Foundation - 04424640050, Tele Manas - 14416 (available 24x7) or iCall, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences' helpline - 02225521111, which is available Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm.)
Kalki Dham chief alleges pressure from Congress to make adverse remarks against Uttarakhand CM Dhami
DEHRADUN: Acharya Pramod Krishnam Maharaj, the head of the Kalki Dham in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh and a former prominent Congress leader, has made a startling claim, alleging that senior leaders within the Congress party became displeased with him after he refused to publicly criticise Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. The revelation came during a book launch event in Dehradun on Thursday, where Maharaj participated in an event celebrating the achievements of CM Dhami. Pramod Krishnam Maharaj stated that the Congress leadership had exerted significant pressure on him to make adverse remarks against the sitting Chief Minister. There was pressure from the Congress side for me to say something against Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, but I clearly refused the party leaders, Maharaj asserted from the stage. He justified his stance by stating, I cannot be against any Chief Minister merely because he belongs to the opposition party. I will not make baseless statements against Pushkar Singh Dhami because I cannot speak against a 'Sadhu' (saint). Maharaj suggested that CM Dhami and his cabinet were aware of this refusal. Perhaps Pushkar Singh Dhami and his cabinet read and saw that statement of mine, he added. The controversy reportedly deepened when Maharaj had previously referred to CM Dhami as a 'Sadhu' while still being associated with the Congress. According to Maharaj, this characterisation drew ire from the party high command in Delhi. I was told from Delhi to retract that statement while expressing regret, he revealed. When questioned by the Congress about why he called the Chief Minister a 'Sadhu', Maharaj offered a philosophical explanation: A 'Sadhu' accepts truth with simplicity, ease, and willingness. He elaborated that sainthood is not about attire, markings, or typical memorisation of scriptures. The scriptures state that God is not dependent on any action, ritual, or rite. Therefore, anyone who accepts the truth with simplicity, ease, and willingness is a 'Sadhu'. Maharaj directly accused his former party of malicious intent, stating, The character of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami was completely clean; his image was spotless, but the Congress party wanted to defame the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand. Acharya Pramod Krishnam Maharaj has a long history with the Congress party, having served as a Member of Parliament and held several significant organisational posts over nearly four decades. However, his association ended last year when the Congress suspended him from the party for six years in the run-up to the 2024 general elections.
UP Mass Wedding Turns Chaotic As Crowd Rushes To Grab, Snatch Chips
Chaos erupted at a mass wedding ceremony in Uttar Pradesh's Hamirpur district on Tuesday when guests rushed to grab snacks being served at the venue. Several of the guests suffered injuries during the chaos.
Delighted That UP Warriorz Bought Me Back: Deepti Sharma
Match Centre Live Auction Special: Deepti Sharma was sold for 3.2 crore to UP Warriorz via right-to-match, making her the joint-second most expensive player at the WPL. After initially being sold to Delhi Capitals for her base price of Rs. 50 lakh, the Warriorz went for the RTM option, asking DC to give a final amount. With the three-time runner-up finalising Rs. 3.2 crore as the bidding amount and UPW agreed to the same and bought back the World Cup-winning all-rounder for a higher price. Deepti shared her enthusiasm upon rejoining UPW on JioHotstars Match Centre Live Auction Special, after the team won the bidding battle with DC. Im from Uttar Pradesh and have strong ties with UP Warriorz. The management has always been excellent and supportive. The auction was thrilling from the start, and Im delighted that the UP Warriorz bought me back. Im excited to represent them again. The WPL has played a massive role in my development. The year I won MVP, and even prior to that, the intense practice on expanding my batting shots paid off tremendously. That season helped me mature significantly as a batter, teaching me how to elevate my strike-rate strategically by adapting my game plan. For me, thats been WPLs biggest contribution. The atmosphere has been great right from the start. Im feeling really positive seeing new players from different teams join UP Warriorz. Having played with many of them before creates a comfortable vibe. The management remains incredibly supportive, and as I mentioned earlier, the changes I made to my batting two years ago were transformative for me. The WPL has played a massive role in my development. The year I won MVP, and even prior to that, the intense practice on expanding my batting shots paid off tremendously. That season helped me mature significantly as a batter, teaching me how to elevate my strike-rate strategically by adapting my game plan. For me, thats been WPLs biggest contribution. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Its tough to pick just one because players like Phoebe Litchfield and Meg Lanning are performing brilliantly. Meg Lanning has been outstanding in the Big Bash (League), while Harleen Deol shone in the World Cup. Theyre all exciting additions, but if I had to choose, Id go with Phoebe Litchfield. Article Source: IANS
RAIPUR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the All India Conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of police on 29-30 November at the Indian Institute of Management, Nava Raipur. The three-day conference, scheduled to commence from November 28 (Friday) aims to review the progress achieved in addressing key policing challenges so far and to outline a forward-looking roadmap for building a Surakshit Bharat in alignment with the national vision of Viksit Bharat. Held under the overarching theme Viksit Bharat: Security Dimensions, the conference will host detailed deliberations on key security issues such as left-wing extremism, counter terrorism, disaster management, womens safety, and the use of forensic science and artificial intelligence in policing. The PM will also confer the Presidents Police Medals for Distinguished Service. According to the senior officials, the M1 and M11 sections of the newly constructed Speaker House in Naya Raipur have been designated as the vital nerve centre, serving as the stay for the PM Modi and union home minister Amit Shah. The conference will be attended by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Ministers of State (Home Affairs), DGPs of States/UTs and Heads of Central Police Organisations. The conference will be a vital interactive platform for senior police officials and security administrators from across the country to engage in open and meaningful exchanges on a wide range of national security issues. It also facilitates the discussion of operational, infrastructural, and welfare-related challenges faced by the Police forces, along with the formulation and sharing of professional practices in addressing crime, maintaining law and order, and responding to internal security threats. PM Modi has consistently taken a keen interest in such annual conferences, encouraging candid discussions and fostering an environment where fresh ideas on policing can emerge. Business sessions, break-out interactions and thematic dining table discussions offer participants an opportunity to share their perspectives directly with the Prime Minister on critical internal security and policy matters. Since 2014, the format of the DGP/IG Conference has undergone continuous upgradation under the PMs guidance, including hosting it at diverse locations across the country. The conference has so far been held in Guwahati (Assam), Rann of Kutch (Gujarat), Hyderabad (Telangana), Tekanpur (Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh), Statue of Unity (Kevadiya, Gujarat), Pune (Maharashtra), Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), New Delhi and Jaipur (Rajasthan) and Bhubaneswar (Odisha). Continuing this tradition, the 60th Conference is being organized this year in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
ED Conducts Raids in 10 States Over Medical Colleges Bribery Case
New Delhi, Nov 27: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday carried out coordinated searches across ten states in a money laundering probe linked to alleged bribery in granting academic sanctions to certain medical colleges. At least 15 locations were targeted in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi. [] The post ED Conducts Raids in 10 States Over Medical Colleges Bribery Case appeared first on Northlines .
ED raids 15 sites across 10 states in massive NMC bribery probe
The raids are underway under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) from early Thursday at these locations in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi as part of the agency`s probe initiated based on June 30, 2025, First Information Report
Air pollution levels across north India are significantly higher than national average: Report
CHANDIGARH: The air pollution levels across North India are significantly higher than the national average as per the latest report released by Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), an independent research organisation. The report stated that Delhi, along with Punjab, Assam and Tripura, was identified as a year-round pollution hotspot failing to meet PM 2.5 standard even during the monsoons. On the other hand, the southern states recorded the lowest values. The report titled, Beyond City Limits: A Satellite-Based PM-2.5 Assessment Across Indias Airsheds, States and Districts, stated that all the 23 districts of Punjab, 22 of Haryana and 12 of Himachal Pradesh exceeded the annual National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) of 40 ug/m3 for PM 2.5 concentration last year. During summer, winter and post-monsoon periods, PM 2.5 concentrations exceeded the NAAQS limits in these states. During the monsoon, 15 out of 23 districts in Punjab, 5 out of 22 in Haryana and 2 out of 12 districts in Himachal Pradesh exceeded the air quality limit. It read, Delhi recorded the highest pollution levels with an annual mean PM 2.5 concentration of 101 g/m, 2.5 times the Indian standard and 20 times the World Health Organisation (WHO). The pollution crisis extends across northern India, with the average PM 2.5 concentrations in all states in these regions, including Delhi, Chandigarh, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir, exceeding the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). This concentration of pollution aligns with their location in the Indo-Gangetic Plain. The eastern and northeastern states showed similarly concerning levels, with PM 2.5 average concentrations in Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura, and Arunachal Pradesh all above the NAAQS. Among western states, the mean concentrations in Rajasthan and Gujarat exceeded the annual national standard, it added. While the southern states presented the lowest PM 2.5 values, Puducherry recorded the lowest concentration at 25 g/m, followed by Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Sikkim, Telangana, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh. The report stated that Delhi consistently ranks as the most polluted city across all seasons, highlighting the capital's year-round air quality crisis. While Chandigarh appears in the top five during three seasons (winter, summer, and post-monsoon), West Bengal also ranks among the worst across the winter and post-monsoon seasons. Punjab and Haryana emerged as major air-pollution concerns, with Punjab during the monsoon and post-monsoon periods and Haryana during the summer and post-monsoon periods. The northeastern states present an unexpected pollution hotspot, with Assam and Tripura featuring in the top five in three seasons (winter, summer, and monsoon). Overall, 60 per cent of districts (447 out of 749) exceed the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for annual PM 2.5. None of the districts met the World Health Organisation (WHO) guideline of less than 5 g/m. The most polluted districts are heavily concentrated in a few states, highlighting regional clustering of severe air quality issues. Delhi (11 districts) and Assam (11 districts) alone account for nearly half of the top 50, followed by Bihar (7) and Haryana (7). Other notable contributors include Uttar Pradesh (4), Tripura (3), Rajasthan (2), West Bengal (2), and single districts from Chandigarh, Meghalaya and Nagaland, it reads. It further added, Several states are in universal non-compliance, where all monitored districts exceed the NAAQS. These include Delhi, Assam, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Jammu and Kashmir. Several other states show a large majority of districts breaching the norm, such as Bihar (37 of 38), West Bengal (22 of 23), Gujarat (32 of 33), Nagaland (11 of 12), Rajasthan (30 of 33), and Jharkhand (21 of 24). A second group shows mixed performance, where some districts meet the standard but many continue to exceed it. This includes Uttar Pradesh (49 of 75 districts exceeding), Odisha (22 of 30), Madhya Pradesh (27 of 52), and Maharashtra (14 of 36). In the Northeast, Arunachal Pradesh (12 exceed, 13 comply) and Manipur (five exceed, 11 comply) also fall in this transitional category. At the other end of the spectrum, several states have the majority of their districts below NAAQS, such as Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Sikkim, Goa, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. These contrasting patterns highlight the continued dominance of northern and eastern states in Indias PM 2.5 pollution hotspots, while southern and coastal regions remain relatively cleaner. The report stated that the states should develop district-level air quality action plans, guided by satellite data to identify hotspots, prioritise high-exposure populations, and allocate mitigation resources efficiently. The satellite-derived PM 2.5 data should be formally integrated into NCAP for spatially comprehensive assessment and performance tracking. Also, establishing protocols for validation, periodic updates, and public dissemination of satellite-based estimates will strengthen transparency and enable real-time decision-making in areas lacking ground monitors.
62.50% of groundwater samples from Punjab have uranium levels above safety threshold limit: Report
CHANDIGARH: A staggering 62.50 per cent of groundwater samples from Punjab have uranium levels above the safety threshold limit, the highest contamination intensity ever recorded in the country, followed by Haryana, Delhi, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh. This fact was revealed in the latest Annual Ground Water Quality Report 2025 by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Meanwhile, across the country, nitrate contamination was the most widespread, followed by fluoride and salinity. As per the report, the highest intensity of uranium contamination was recorded in the state, as 53.04 per cent of samples exceeded the permissible limit before the monsoon and 62.50 per cent afterwards. It highlighted that uranium concentrations exceeding the safe limit of 30 ppb were detected sporadically in Punjab, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Rajasthan. A total of 3,754 groundwater samples were tested across India during Pre- and Post-Monsoon 2024 to check uranium concentration. Samples with uranium levels above the safe limit of 30 ppb were found in 6.71 per cent during the Pre-Monsoon and 7.91 per cent during the post-monsoon, showing a slight increase after rainfall. The highest uranium contamination was observed in Punjab, where over half of the samples (53.04 per cent pre-monsoon and 62.50 per cent post-monsoon) exceeded the limit, it read. Meanwhile, Haryana also reported significant levels, with 15 per cent of pre-monsoon and 23.75 per cent of post-monsoon samples above the limit, followed by Delhi, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh. High levels were also found in Haryana (1523.75 per cent), Delhi (1315.66 per cent), Karnataka (68 per cent), and Uttar Pradesh (56 per cent). Moderate contamination occurred in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, while most other states showed uranium levels within safe limits, it stated. The report further stated, Spatially, northwestern India (Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, parts of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh) emerged as the main hotspot of uranium contamination, likely due to geogenic factors, groundwater depletion, and aquifer characteristics. In contrast, eastern and southern India recorded minimal contamination. Overall, the study shows that while most groundwater in India is safe, certain regions face rising uranium levels, emphasising the need for regular monitoring and local mitigation measures to protect drinking water quality and health. Meanwhile, fluoride levels exceeding 1.5 mg/L were detected in 11.24 per cent of samples in Punjab, while the national exceedance was at 8.05 per cent. Interestingly, Rajasthan topped this category with 41.06 per cent, followed by Haryana with 21.82 per cent. High fluoride occurrences are prominently observed in the arid and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and parts of Odhisa. Excessive fluoride in groundwater used for drinking poses a significant health concern, as prolonged consumption can lead to waterborne fluorosis, manifesting in dental and skeletal disorders, it stated. It adds that nitrate in drinking water is a serious health concern. It mainly comes from excessive use of fertilisers, animal waste, and sewage seeping into groundwater. In India, nearly 20.71 per cent of groundwater samples have been reported to exceed the permissible limit of 45 mg/L, as prescribed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Bureau of Indian Standards (IS 10500) for drinking water quality, report states. In the pre-monsoon, Nitrate ranges from BDL to 2070 mg/L with a mean value of 32 mg/L. High nitrate concentrations are prominently observed in northwestern and central India, particularly in the states of Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra, extending further into parts of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. These areas correspond largely to alluvial and hard-rock aquifers, where intensive agricultural practices, excessive fertiliser application, and improper disposal of domestic and animal wastes contribute to nitrate enrichment. Elevated nitrate remained one of the most widespread contaminants. The highest levels in Rajasthan 50.54 per cent followed by Karnataka 45.47 per cent, and Tamil Nadu 36.27 per cent, Punjab 14.6 per cent and Haryana 14.18 per cent as the national exceedance was 20.71 per cent. Elevated nitrate levels in the Indo-Gangetic plains (Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal) indicate impacts of shallow groundwater vulnerability due to unlined sanitation systems and leaching from agriculture fields. During the pre-monsoon period, about 73.53 per cent of samples were within the permissible limit, while 26.47 per cent exceeded it. In the post-monsoon period, compliance remained nearly similar, with 72.95 per cent of samples meeting the standard and 27.05 per cent exceeding it. Meanwhile, the Arsenic contamination in groundwater has been reported in several Indian states, including Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh. But it continued to pose a serious health hazard in the Indo-Gangetic alluvial belt, with major contributions from West Bengal, Bihar, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, and parts of Uttar Pradesh and Assam. Punjab reported 9.1 per cent pre-monsoon and 9.5 per cent post-monsoon exceedance, placing it among the significant contributors despite wide variations between districts. Due to high Residual Sodium Carbonate (RSC) irrigation water could lead to alkalinity buildup, soil degradation, and declining crop yields if left unmanaged. As this index determines whether irrigation water can damage soil structure and long-term land productivity, as 11.27 per cent of groundwater samples nationally exceeded the permissible limit of 2.5 meq/L, indicating sodicity hazards in several areas. The highest in Delhi at 51.11 per cent followed by Uttarakhand 41.94 per cent, Andhra Pradesh 26.87 per cent, Punjab 24.60 per cent and Rajasthan 24.42 per cent. The other parameter was Electrical Conductivity, which is a marker of water salinity, and topped the list with 47.12 per cent, followed by Delhi 33.33 per cent, Haryana 0.59 per cent and Gujarat 18.28 per cent recorded the highest percentages of samples above the BIS permissible limit of 3000 S/cm. Meanwhile, Punjab recorded 7.01 per cent of samples above the limit. Due to excessive saline water, agricultural productivity is affected. The report concluded that the Central Groundwater Board has undertaken an extensive assessment of groundwater quality across India during the Pre-Monsoon and Post-Monsoon periods of 2024, covering approximately 5368 monitoring wells. About 71.67 per cent of samples complied with BIS standards, while 28.32 per cent exceeded permissible limits for one or more parameters.
Nepal Rastra Bank issues Rs 100 bank notes with map of Nepal comprising disputed areas with India
KATHMANDU: Nepal's central bank on Thursday issued new Rs 100 denomination bank notes that have a revised map of the country, including the controversial Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura territories, termed as artificial enlargement by India. The new note from the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) bears the signature of previous Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari. The date of issuance of the bank note is mentioned as 2081 BS, which denotes the previous year, 2024. During the Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli-led government, Nepal had updated the map, comprising Kalapani, Lipulek and Limpiyadhura territories, through a Parliament endorsement in May 2020. Clarifying the matter regarding the updated version of map, an NRB spokesperson said that the map is already there in the old Rs 100 bank note and it has been revised as per the government's decision. Among various denominations of bank notes such as Rs 10, Rs 50, Rs 500, and Rs 1,000, only the bank note with Rs 100 denomination bears the map of Nepal, others do not, he clarified. India maintains that Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura belong to it. India had in 2020 reacted sharply, calling Nepal's revised map a unilateral act and cautioned Kathmandu that such artificial enlargement of territorial claims will not be acceptable to it. Nepal's new Rs 100 bank note has Mt Everest on its left side while there is a water mark of Rhododendron, the national flower of Nepal, on the right. There is a faint green colour map of Nepal printed in the background at the centre of the bank note. The Ashok Pillar is also printed near the map with the text Lumbini, the birth place of Lord Buddha. On the back side of the bank note, there is a picture of one horned rhino. The bank note also has a security thread and an embossed black dot, which helps blind people to recognize it. Nepal shares a border of over 1850 km with five Indian states - Sikkim, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
ED Raids In 10 States In Medical Colleges Inspection Bribery Case
NEW DELHI, Nov 27: The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday conducted coordinated searches in ten states in a money laundering investigation linked to alleged bribery in granting academic sanctions to certain medical colleges to run courses, officials said. At least 15 locations in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi are being covered. These include seven premises of medical colleges and certain private persons. The action is being undertaken under [] The post ED Raids In 10 States In Medical Colleges Inspection Bribery Case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
I Cant Do This Anymore: Indias SIR Turns Into Graveyard For BLOs/Teachers
From consuming poison in Uttar Pradesh to hanging in West Bengal, the Deadly Deadline of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) triggers a suicide wave among teachers and Anganwadi workers, employees unions cry 'institutional murder' while families mourn loved ones broken by state pressure.
Uttar Pradesh shocker: 3 killed as SUV falls in deep ditch, hangs with tree
Tragedy struck in Jaunpur as an SUV carrying five individuals from Varanasi plunged into a deep roadside ditch near Udiyasan Muftiganj market. The vehicle, en route to a wedding, veered off the Jaunpur-Kerakat road after a blind turn. Three occupants were tragically declared dead at the scene, while two others sustained severe injuries and were hospitalized.
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LUCKNOW: Sleuths from central intelligence agencies reached Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday to question 49-year-old Chinese national Liu Kunjing. Kunjing was detained on Monday by the Border Intelligence Team of the SSB and the UP police along the IndiaNepal border in the Rupaidiha area of Bahraich. Kunjing was caught when he was filming the SSB camp and other security installations close to Border Pillar 651/07barely 60 metres inside Indian territory. Kunjings passport had visas of Pakistan, Nepal and Vietnam stamped on it indicating his extensive travel history, which further added to the concerns of security agencies. 1 Three mobile phones a Vivo X7 Pro, a Vivo Nexa and an iPhone 6s along with an iFlytek translator device, suggesting he was prepared for multilingual communication, were recovered from him. A Nepal map marking sensitive border points was also seized. The sources said that during the initial questioning, Kunjing told the officers that he wanted to go to Delhi for furniture business via Nepalgunj and Rupaidihaan unauthorised route for foreign nationals. However, he did not have the Indian visa and sneaked into the Indian territory. In the meantime, the three mobile phone numbers, the digital data of his phones were shared with surveillance and cyber experts who were analysing it. Subsequently, the SSB and ATS informed all central agencies, including the Intelligence Bureau (IB), Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) and Military Intelligence about the arrest. Kunjing was booked under Section 21 of the Foreigners and Immigration Act, 2025 for entering India through an illegal route. After his medical examination, he was produced before local court and sent to Bahraich jail under 14-day judicial custody. The central intelligence officers would question him inside the prison itself under tight security. The sources claimed that the focus of the central agencies while interrogating Kunjing would be to extract information about his contacts in Pakistan and unravel his travel history across the sub-continent. Moreover, the investigators are also trying to ascertain his purpose of intrusion and the contact whom he wanted to meet in Delhi. Sources said investigators were examining if Kunjing's movements, cross-country travel and marked maps indicated possible reconnaissance, espionage-linked activity, or the presence of a larger cross-border network operating along the porous IndoNepal frontier. The interrogation may continue for the next few days as agencies verify digital, financial and travel footprints recovered from his devices and documents.
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West Bengal CM says SIR exercise is putting BLOs under stress, expresses solidarity with them
KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday, once again, slammed the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the plights of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) engaged in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls exercise in the State. Mamata, while delivering her speech in a state government programme to commemorate the Constitution Day on Red Road in the city today, said, BLOs have died in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Bengal. The ongoing SIR exercise in nine states and three Union Territories has landed a large number of BLOs, the main workforce in the electoral rolls revision drive, in stress and strain. 'How many more need to die for SIR?': Mamata attacks EC after another BLO dies by suicide in Bengal They had to wait for 48 hours at the CEO's office to get themselves heard. Why so much arrogance? BLOs are dying. Wont they speak out? How can a work that requires three years be completed in two months? the Chief Minister asked. Her crusade against the ECI remained unabated as the national poll panel wrote a strong letter to Manoj Agarwal, Commissioner of Police, Kolkata, expressing serious concern with the safety and security of the state CEO, Manoj Agarwal, other senior officers and staff in his office at B B D Bag. A section of agitating BLOs backed by her party, Trinamool Congress, gheraoed Agarwals chamber for about 30 hours since Monday afternoon, protesting against the inhuman workload generated by the SIR-related duties like distributions and collections of enumeration forms during door-to-door visits. ECI expresses concern over security of officers, staff at Bengal CEO's office; seeks action taken report Trinamool Congress is attributing many of the Bengal deaths to suicides driven by SIR-related stress. On Tuesday, an assistant teacher in Uttar Pradeshs Jaunpur district, serving as a BLO in Khempur gram panchayat, died by suicide. Last week, Mamata wrote to the chief election commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, urging him to stop the SIR exercise in Bengal. She had claimed that 28 lives, including three BLOs, have already been lost in the State due to work pressure and stress caused by the SIR drive. Now, we must protect the valuable guidance that the Constitution provides, especially when democracy is at stake, when secularism is in an endangered situation, when federalism is being bulldozed, at this critical time, Mamata wrote on her X. On this sacred day, we reaffirm our commitment to the core democratic values enshrined in our Constitution. Voting rights are being snatched. Communal and social divisions are being encouraged. All rights are being snatched. We have to fight against this together, she said. Nearly 14 lakh SIR forms identified as 'uncollectable' so far in West Bengal BJP trying to implement CAA through SIR in border areas, alleges West Bengal CM at Bongaon rally
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ASI firms up framework to end excavation delays
NEW DELHI: Learning from years of stalled excavations and delayed reports, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is preparing a structured framework to ensure that major archaeological projects no longer hinge on individual officers or collapse when they are transferred or retire. The proposed guidelines, officials said, will clearly define objectives for every excavation, establish continuity regardless of personnel changes, and impose stricter accountability across branches. At present, excavations often run on the initiative of individual officials. When one leaves, there is no coordination and the next person starts work in a completely different way, an official familiar with the plan said. These are long-term projects and must have defined goals. Once the mechanism is in place, archaeological work, excavations or museum projects will continue seamlessly, and the scope can be expanded or reduced as needed. A key focus of the overhaul is fixing the weak link that has plagued ASI for decades, the preparation and publication of excavation reports. In several cases, findings have not been submitted to ASI headquarters for years after fieldwork ended. To address this, ASI plans to enforce firm deadlines. Excavators have been told to submit a primary report within three months of completing fieldwork, supported by fortnightly updates. Analytical components that require laboratory testing can follow later. Annual reports, officials said, must also be filed on schedule and full project reports completed within three years. The Survey currently has over 20 active excavation sites, supported by six dedicated excavation branches in Nagpur, Delhi, Patna, Bhubaneswar, Vadodara and Mysore. Recent work includes the fortified ancient city at Vadnagar in Gujarat, Rakhigarhi in Haryana, and Hastinapur in Uttar Pradesh. To avoid the chronic post-fieldwork gaps that slow down documentation, excavation teams will now be required to remain on site for additional days after digging concludes. Surveyors, archaeologists, photographers, they come from different units. Once they disperse, coordination becomes difficult. The team must stay together to finish preliminary records and compile the basic report, an official said. Between 2014 and 2024, the Modi government allocated Rs 9,652 crore to ASI, including Rs 63.27 crore specifically for excavations. Major digs during this period, Rakhigarhi in Haryana, Sinauli in Uttar Pradesh, Keezhadi in Tamil Nadu, remain without published official reports. Excavators have presented findings at conferences and in interviews, but the formal documentation is still absent. In 2023, ASI told a Rajya Sabha standing committee it had received 11 reports from Bihar, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh, but all of them were still under vetting. The committee urged ASI to expedite the process and make the reports public. New mandate ASI has over 20 active excavation sites, supported by six dedicated branches. Excavators to submit a primary report within three months of completing fieldwork, supported by fortnightly updates. Excavation teams required to remain on site after digging concludes, to finish preliminary records and compile basic report. Annual reports to be filed on schedule and full project reports completed within 3 yrs. From 2014 to 2024, the Modi govt allocated Rs 9,652 cr to ASI, including Rs 63.27 cr for excavations.
PM flags dharma at Ayodhya Temple
AYODHYA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hoisted the Dharma Dhwaj (sacred flag) atop the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, marking its formal completion. Calling it a moment of healing for the wounds of centuries and an answer to the prayers of lakhs of devotees, he said saffron flag hoisted atop the spire of the temple was not just a flag but a symbol of Indias cultural renaissance. Reflecting on the significance of the event, he said: Centuries of wounds are healing, centuries of pain is finally finding a comfort. That unwavering resolve of 500 years is attaining its ultimate fulfilment as the flag fluttering atop the temple would proclaim the ideals of Lord Ram for centuries to come. Striking an emotional chord with the gathering, he said it was the final oblation in the yajna which had kept alive with the flame of faith, tears, prayers, and unyielding belief of countless saints and commoners alike. Modi, flanked by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, member of temple trust Swami Govind Devi Giri, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, and UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath, also used the occasion to outline the roadmap for a developed India by 2047 saying the country must break free from slave mentality. Questioning the influence of the education system introduced by Thomas Babington Macaulay in 1835, he accused him of pushing Western sciences and literature over traditional Indian subjects. Around 190 years ago, Macaulay laid the foundation of mental slavery. We gained Independence but not freedom from inferiority complex. In the next 10 years, we will free India from the mentality of slavery, he said, adding that Indians became obsessed with foreign things believing they are better than what India has to offer. This is the mentality of slavery which led many to even question the veracity and authenticity of the existence of Lord Ram. Modi said the sacred flagadorned with the Sun symbol, Om and Kovidara treewould stand as testimony to the triumph of truth over falsehood. Right-angled triangular sacred flag The right-angled triangular flag hoisted atop the spire is 11 feet heigh and 22 feet long. It bears the image of a radiant Sun symbolising the brilliance and valour of Lord Rama, with an Om inscribed on it along with the image of Kovidara tree.
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Lucknows Sahara Shahr, which used to be thronged by whos who of the country, today remains sealed telling the story of a shattered empire of business tycoon late Subrat Roy. Now, his wife Swapna Roy and 18 other residents of his mansions in the township are set to lose their voting rights. During SIR, BLO teams found not a single voter present in the township as the residents vacated it after its acquisition by the Lucknow Municipal Corporation on October 6. Of 19 registered voters in the area, four belong to Subrata Roys family. BLO pasted the SIR forms of all the 19 individuals, including Swapna Roy, on the walls. Brijbhushan firm on fighting 2029 LS polls Former BJP MP from Kaiserganj, Brijbhushan Sharan Singh, who had been accused of sexual harassment of female wrestlers, came out with his plan to contest 2029 Lok Sabha elections. saying he would fight on a BJP ticket, otherwise independently. Earlier, Singh had said he has no plans for 2027, but now says no power can stop him from contesting in 2029. He clarified that he is still in BJP and will remain with the party. Three members of my family are BJP politicians. My soul stays in BJP, Singh said. He was denied 2024 ticket following sexual harassment charges, and his son Karan Bhushan Singh got the nomination. Raja Bhaiyas stable now has Rs 30 lakh horse For Bahubali Raghuraj Pratap Singh, aka Raja Bhaiya, hobbies are high on his priorities. The legislator from Kunda in Pratapgarh district has a penchant to roam around his constituency on a horse. He has recently added a hybrid horse to his stable Trojan priced at Rs 30 lakh. He is also fond of luxury cars and bikes. He owns expensive cars ranging from Ford Jeep to Fortuner and Land Rover. Raja Bhaiya prefers the number 0001 and has a fondness for white cars. The hobbies of horse riding, flying planes and driving speed boats have been a part of Raja Bhaiyas royal legacy. Namita Bajpai Our correspondent in Uttar Pradesh namita.bajpai@newindianexpress.com
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AYODHYA, Nov 25. Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and Gorakhpeet-hadheesh Yogi Adityanath emphasized that the flag hoisting is not the conclusion of a yajna but the beginning of a new era. He added that the grand temple of Lord Shri Ram represents the faith, honour, and self-respect of 1.4 billion Indians. He extended heartfelt congratulations to the karmayogis whose dedication made the construction of the temple possible. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Adityanath dedicated this momentous day to [] The post Flag hoisting beginning of a new era: Yogi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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