Here's What 2024 Lok Sabha Elections Schedule: Seven Phases from April 19 to June 1
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections are set to unfold in seven phases, spanning from April 19 to June 1, with results expected on June 4. The Election Commission has revealed the schedule, highlighting that April 19 will witness the highest number of constituencies, totaling 102, while the fifth phase, on May 20, will see the lowest number at just 49. Here's a breakdown of the election phases across different states: Single Poll Date (22 states): Arunachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh, Chandigarh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Ladakh, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Puducherry, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman & Diu. Two-phase Voting (4 states): Karnataka, Rajasthan, Tripura, Manipur Three-phase Voting (2 states): Chhattisgarh, Assam Four-phase Voting (3 states): Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand Five-phase Voting (2 states): Maharashtra, Jammu & Kashmir Seven-phase Voting (3 states): Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal The Lok Sabha Election 2024 schedule is as follows: Phase 1 (April 19): 101 Seats Phase 2 (April 26): 89 Seats Phase 3 (May 7): 94 Seats Phase 4 (May 13): 96 Seats Phase 5 (May 20): 49 Seats Phase 6 (May 25): 57 Seats Phase 7 (June 1): 57 Seats Each phase covers various states and Union Territories, ensuring a comprehensive electoral process across the nation. In the first phase on April 19, a total of 102 seats will be contested across several states and Union Territories: Arunachal Pradesh: Arunachal West, Arunachal East Assam: Sonitpur, Kaziranga, Jorhat, Dibrugarh, Lakhimpur Bihar: Aurangabad, Gaya, Nawada, Jamui Jammu & Kashmir: Udhampur Madhya Pradesh: Sidhi, Shahdol, Jabalpur, Mandla, Balaghat, Chhindwara Maharashtra: Ramtek, Nagpur, Bhandara-Gondiya, Gadchiroli-Chimur, Chandrapur Manipur: Inner Manipur Meghalaya: Shillong, Tura Mizoram: Mizoram Nagaland: Nagaland Rajasthan: Ganganagar, Bikaner, Churu, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Jaipur Rural, Jaipur, Alwar, Bharatpur, Karauli-Dholpur, Dausa, Nagaur Sikkim: Sikkim Tamil Nadu: Thiruvallur, Chennai North, Chennai South, Chennai Central, Sriperumbudur, Kancheepuram, Arakkonam, Vellore, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Tiruvannamalai, Arani, Viluppuram, Kallakurichi, Salem, Namakkal, Erode, Tiruppur, Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Pollachi, Dindigul, Karur, Tiruchirappalli, Perambalur, Cuddalore, Chidambaram, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Sivaganga, Madurai, Theni, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukkudi, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, Kanniyakumari Tripura: Tripura West Uttar Pradesh: Saharanpur, Kairana, Muzaffarnagar, Bijnor, Nagina, Moradabad, Rampur, Pilibhit West Bengal: Cooch Behar, Alipurduars, Jalpaiguri Chhattisgarh: Bastar Uttarakhand: Tehri Garhwal, Garhwal, Almora, Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar, Hardwar Andaman & Nicobar: Andaman Nicobar Islands Lakshadweep: Lakshadweep Puducherry: Puducherry These elections aim to engage citizens in the democratic process, allowing them to exercise their right to vote and shape the future of their nation. Congress Announces Candidates for Lok Sabha 2024, Rahul Gandhi to Contest from Rae Bareli Congress KL Sharma to Contest against BJP's Smriti Irani in Amethi Trinamool Congress Accuses Congress Leader of Promoting BJP Agenda
The highly anticipated Char Dham Yatra, a sacred journey to four revered sitesYamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinathwill kick off on May 10th this year. Pilgrims flock to these holy destinations, which remain closed for about six months annually, reopening in the summer months of April or May and closing as winter approaches in October or November. For those looking to embark on this spiritual journey, registration for the Char Dham Yatra 2024 can be done through the official website: registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in. Travelers have the option to reach these destinations by road or by air, with helicopter services being a popular choice. Some pilgrims opt for the Do Dham Yatra, which involves visiting just two shrinesKedarnath and Badrinathdetails of which can be found on the Uttarakhand Tourism website. To ensure a smooth and secure experience, Vinay Shankar Pandey, the Commissioner of Garhwal, has advised pilgrims to book helicopter tickets exclusively through the official IRCTC website, cautioning against fraudulent activities in the market. Enhancements have been made to improve the overall Yatra experience, including upgraded parking facilities. This year, there are 20 designated parking areas accommodating 1,495 vehicles, a considerable increase from last year's nine areas. An app will also be utilized to monitor parking spaces. The Civil Aviation Department is introducing heli-transport services from Gauchar to Badrinath, with a one-way fare of Rs. 3,970. Additional charges such as GST and IRCTC convenience fees apply and must be paid separately. During the initial 15 days of the Char Dham Yatra, VVIP darshan will be restricted to all four shrines. To maintain cleanliness along the pilgrimage routes, 700 sanitation workers have been deployed. Furthermore, modern restrooms have been introduced, including four high-tech modular restrooms and an equal number of mobile modular restrooms. In case of any concerns or emergencies, tourists can dial 112 for assistance. The transport department has decided to maintain the same fares as previous years, denying requests from transporters to raise bus and taxi fares. For those considering helicopter services, here are the rental rates: Govindghat to Gauchar: Rs. 3,970 Gauchar to Govindghat: Rs. 3,960 Gauchar to Badrinath: Rs. 3,960 Badrinath to Gauchar: Rs. 3,960 Badrinath to Govindghat: Rs. 1,320 Govindghat to Badrinath: Rs. 1,320 Govindghat to Ghangaria: Rs. 2,780 Ghangaria to Govindghat: Rs. 2,780 Note: These rates do not include GST or the IRCTC convenience fee, which are charged separately. For inquiries or assistance related to the Char Dham Yatra and GMVN hotel bookings, the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board can be contacted at the following numbers between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.: 0135-2559898 0135-2552628 0135-2552627 0135-2552626 For office-related inquiries regarding the Uttarakhand Char Dham Devasthanam Management Board, reach out to: 0135-2741600 For general inquiries and online prasad services, call: +91-7302257116 For assistance at Shri Kedarnath Temple, dial: +91-8534001008 For assistance at Shri Badrinath Temple, call: +91-8979001008 For online services or international pilgrims' assistance, contact: +91-7060728843 Festivals, Events of May 2024: Cultural Richness from Akshaya Tritiya to Buddha Purnima and many more
Uttarakhand: Food safety standards to be strictly followed on Chardham Yatra route
Commissioner of Food Safety and Drug Administration Dr R Rajesh Kumar said that if the safety standards are ignored, the hotel owner and shopkeepers will be punished. Apart from this, the food officers of that area can also be punished.
With Dhami in toe, BJP nominee Sanjay Seth files nomination for Ranchi LS seat
RANCHI: Sanjay Seth, the BJP candidate for the Ranchi Lok Sabha constituency, on Thursday filed his nomination in the presence of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. Accompanied by CM Dhami, leader of opposition in Jharkhand Assembly Amar Kumar Bauri, AJSU chief Sudesh Mahto, JD(U)s Kheeru Mahto and other BJP leaders, Seth expressed confidence for his victory from Ranchi. Before filing of the papers, a grand poll meeting was organised in Morabadi ground in Ranchi where thousands of supporters from different assembly constituencies were also present. Expressing hope that the NDA will win all 14 seats in Jharkhand, CM Dhami said the entire nation is eager to see Narendra Modi become Prime Minister for the third time. The overwhelming support is evident in Jharkhand and people are enthusiastic. The NDA is poised to claim victory in all 14 seats in Jharkhand. Sanjay Seths campaign will set new records, securing Ranchis support to represent them in Parliament, he added. CM Dhami also underscored the Centres efforts towards societal uplift, particularly in integrating tribal communities into the mainstream. He expressed confidence in the people of Jharkhand contributing significantly to achieving the Abki Baar 400 Paar resolution. Polling for Ranchi is scheduled for May 25, part of the multi-phase elections in Jharkhand.
Kejriwal has lost trust: Kamaljeet
NEW DELHI: Filing the nomination papers from the West Delhi Lok Sabha constituency on the BJP ticket on Thursday, the former MLA Kamaljeet Sehrawat said voters will choose her party as they have no sympathy for the jailed AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal. The Delhi chief minister has been under judicial custody since April 1 in connection with the alleged liquor policy scam. The voters will choose the Lotus symbol while casting their votes as they have no sympathy for Arvind Kejriwal, the former Mayor of erstwhile South Delhi Municipal Corporation told this newspaper. Sehrawat, 51, filed her nomination papers at the office of the returning officer at Rajouri Garden, following a grand procession also attended by Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva. Sehrawat injured her ankle minorly after filing her nomination. In her poll affidavit, she declared her movable assets worth Rs 1.30 crore and immovable assets worth Rs 27.60 lakh. Her husbands movable and immovable assets were worth Rs 1.17 crore and Rs 1.28 crore, respectively. She has a Masters in Commerce from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla. At the nomination rally, Rajasthan chief minister said the people in the country have assurance of development in the name of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his works. He said, There is unprecedented enthusiasm for the BJP among the voters across the country. Puri said the Modi government has brought world-class development to West Delhi through projects like the Yadhobhumi complex in Dwarka, sports stadiums, and urban extension roads. The BJP candidates from South Delhi Ramvir Singh Bidhuri and Praveen Khandelwal from Chandni Chowk will file their nomination papers on Friday. Khandelwals nomination procession will be attended by Union Minister Piyush Goel and Bidhuri will be accompanied by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. On Thursday, the fourth day of the nomination process in the national capital, 15 candidates filed papers. The total number of candidates for the seven seats rose to 57. The nomination process closes on May 6. As per the details provided by Delhi Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) office, less than 10 candidates have filed the nomination papers in South Delhi, New Delhi and East Delhi constituencies. Udit Raj, the Congress candidate from North West Delhi, will file his nomination papers on Friday.
Uttarakhand partners with Starscapes to promote Astro Tourism
The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB) has joined hands with Starscapes, an astro-tourism company, to introduce Nakshatra Sabha, a new initiative to provide a comprehensive Astro Tourism experience to people. The campaign will offer a range of activities, including stargasing, special solar observations, astrophotography contests, camping under the stars, and more. The initiative aims to...
BJP's Kamaljeet Sehrawat Files Nomination from West Delhi Lok Sabha Constituency
BJP's Kamaljeet Sehrawat Files Nomination from West Delhi Lok Sabha Constituency The fourth day of nomination process for seven Lok Sabha constituencies in the national capital on Thursday witnessed the filing of papers by 15 candidates, including BJP's Kamaljeet Sehrawat from West Delhi seat. The total number of candidates on the seven seats rose to 57 on the fourth day of nomination process that closes on May 6. Sehrawat, 51, filed her nomination papers at the office of the returning officer at Rajouri Garden, after a grand procession also attended by Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva among others. The Rajasthan chief minister said the BJP's victory flag is unfurling high and called Sehrawat's nomination procession historic. He said the people in the country have assurance of development in the name of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his works and added ''there is unprecedented enthusiasm for the BJP among the voters across the country''. Puri said the Modi government has brought world class development to West Delhi through projects like Yadhobhumi complex in Dwarka and sports stadiums and urban extension roads. Several other senior leaders, including Delhi BJP Lok Sabha poll in-charge OP Dhankar, national secretary Manjinder Singh Sirsa and Jagdish Mukhi among others also attended Sehrawat's nomination process. Sehrawat declared her movable assets worth Rs 1.30 crore and immovable assets worth Rs 27.60 lakh in her poll affidavit. The movable and immovable assets of her husband were worth Rs 1.17 crore and Rs 1.28 crore, respectively. She is a Masters in Commerce from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla. As per the details provided by Delhi Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) office, less than 10 candidates have filed the nomination papers in South Delhi, New Delhi and East Delhi constituencies. The BJP candidates from South Delhi Ramvir Singh Bidhuri and Praveen Khandelwal from Chandni Chowk will file their nomination papers on Friday. Khandelwal's nomination procession will be attended by Union Minister Piyush Goel and Bidhuri will be accompanied by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. Udit Raj, the Congress candidate from North West Delhi, will also file his nomination papers on Friday. Voting on the seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi will be held on May 25.
Case filed in Uttarakhand court against Patanjali Ayurved
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Haryana Congress MLA directed by SC to join probe: ED
NEW DELHI: Haryana Congress MLA Dharam Singh Chokker has been directed by the Supreme Court to join the probe in a money laundering case in which one of his sons has been arrested and the other is absconding, the Enforcement Directorate said on Thursday.Sikandar Singh Chokker was arrested by the federal probe agency from Haridwar in Uttarakhand on April 30. His brother Vikas Chokker is absconding. Following his arrest, Sikandar Singh was brought to Haryana's Gurugram where a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court sent him to the custody of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) till May 6. He was absconding for the last four months and a court had issued a non-bailable warrant against him, the agency said in a statement. The money laundering case against the Chokkers and entities linked to them stems from multiple FIRs of the Gurugram Police that had booked Dharam Singh, 60, who represents Samalkha in the Haryana assembly, Sikandar Singh, and a company named Sai Aaina Farms Pvt. Ltd. and its associate concerns on charges of cheating and forgery. Under an affordable housing scheme, the company had collected Rs 363 crore from 1,497 buyers on the promise of providing them houses at Sector 68 in Gurugram but it failed to deliver and missed multiple deadlines, the ED said. The agency said that Sai Aaina Farms Pvt. Ltd's promoters diverted the home buyers' money to associate concerns of the Mahira Group. Sikandar Singh is promoter, director and shareholder of various companies of the group, it said. The ED said the Supreme Court recently directed Dharam Singh to join the investigation in the case. Vikas Chokker is still absconding, it added. The agency said its probe found that Sai Aaina Farms Pvt. Ltd's promoters siphoned off home buyers' money by booking fake construction expenditure in group entities. The cash generated from the fake purchases was used for personal gains, it said. The directors/promoters also diverted home buyers money to other group entities as loans (outstanding for years) which was used for buying expensive luxury cars, benami properties, expensive wedding of daughter, purchasing personal jewellery and withdrawing cash, the ED said. The agency had conducted searches against the MLA and other accused in the case in July last year, and has attached assets worth Rs 36.5 crore till now.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami stokes land Jihad rhetoric
In yet another incident of Islamophobia, Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami recently raised land jihad conspiracy during an election rally in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, to target Muslims. Dhami was speaking at an election rally on April 29. However, the videos of his anti-Muslim hate speech surfaced on the internet a day later. Notably, land 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 .
Business Wire India In a significant step towards integrating Ayurveda practices with modern healthcare, Uttarakhand Ayurveda University, under the auspices of the Ministry of AYUSH (Government of Uttarakhand) has recently entered into an MoU with Pune based Rasayu Cancer Clinic. The aim of this collaboration is to empower government doctors in AYUSH in Uttarakhand with specialized training in Ayurveda and Cancer. This is an unprecedented achievement not only for Rasayu, but also for the field of Ayurveda. To mark this occasion, a 4-day workshop was conducted by Ayurveda experts at Rasayu Cancer Clinic Pune recently. Dr. Yogesh Bendale, Dr. Avinash Kadam and Dr. Priyanka Shirole participated in this workshop. The workshop was inaugurated by Dr . Pankaj Kumar Pandey , Secretary - Ayush & Ayush Education , Uttarakhand . Dr. Yogesh Bendale, President of Rasayu Group Pune Prof. Dr. A.K. Dr. Tripathi, Vice-Chancellor of Uttarakhand Ayurveda University, Dr. Anup Gakhkhard, Dr. Krishna Kumar Pandey, Assistant Drug Controller, Dr. Ajay Gupta, Founder of Research Department of Uttarakhand Ayurveda University, Dr. Avinash Kadam, Head of Research and Education Department of Rasayu Group were present on this occasion. In this effort to provide safe and effective cancer treatment, the collaboration also aims to introduce the principles of Ayurveda and actual patient therapy, research and published papers based on research findings. Recognizing the importance of early cancer detection, this specialized training can help these doctors develop advanced knowledge and skills in treating cancer using Ayurvedic principles. Dr. Pankaj Pandey expressed hope that this will be an important step for coordination between Ayurveda and modern medical methods. The program was attended by Ayurveda Medical Officers from Uttarakhand. Dr. Pankaj Kumar Pandey said that for the benefit of patients, there should be mutual cooperation and not conflict between different systems of medicine. He appreciated the work that Rasayu Cancer Clinic is doing to build confidence with its research and publishing on a global platform and spreading Ayurveda. He also said that doctors and patients in Uttarakhand have got an opportunity to treat cancer through Ayurveda. Dr. Yogesh Bendale said that most of the cancer patients in India are diagnosed at a more advanced stage, so there are more challenges in treating these patients. Ayurveda treatment in such patients improves the overall outcome and improves the patient's quality of life. In these cases, Ayurveda has great potential to provide safe and effective treatment to cancer patients. Dr. A.K Tripathi highlighted the modern research in cancer immunology and emphasized the role of Ayurveda Rasayan therapy which has the potential to improve outcomes in cancer patients. Also, the collaboration between Uttarakhand Ayurveda University and Rasayu Cancer Clinic will help train future Ayurveda doctors in the field of Ayurveda oncology and guide them in using research-based treatments. Rasayu Cancer Clinic (RCC), renowned for evidence-based Ayurveda and cancer therapy, played a vital role in this collaboration. RCC has more than 25 years of experience in treating cancer patients through Ayurveda. Rasayu Cancer Clinic has developed various treatment systems based on chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer patients in different stages and advanced stage cancer patients. This treatment can be easily taken by the patients and any doctor can successfully use this treatment for his patients in the country or in the world. For this Rasayu has developed computer technology (oncology software) based on artificial intelligence and machine learning. This will enable RCC's experience and expertise to help doctors attending the workshop to remotely monitor the ups and downs in patient's condition. This will also help with skill development. As part of this important initiative, a team of experienced doctors from Rasayu Cancer Clinic imparted their experience and expertise to government Ayurveda doctors in Uttarakhand through this comprehensive workshop. Simultaneously, an MoU was signed between Rasayu Cancer Clinic and Uttarakhand Ayurveda University for therapeutic, educational and research purposes in Ayurveda Oncology. Dr. Yogesh Bendale said, This partnership is a very important step in our mission to harness the research-based potential of Ayurveda to fight cancer. Dr. Bendale is nationally and internationally renowned for the Ayurvedic treatment of cancer and chronic diseases. He has more than 40 patents to his name for various diseases and has participated in many international conferences on cancer as well as publications in research journals. https://www.rasayucancerclinic.com/
India Emerges as a Global Tourism Powerhouse, Set to Join Top 10 Markets: Airbnb CBO
India Emerges as a Global Tourism Powerhouse, Set to Join Top 10 Markets: Airbnb CBO India is one of the ''fastest-growing markets'' for online accommodation hosting platform Airbnb and the country has the potential to be among its top 10 global markets in the coming years, according to its Chief Business Officer Dave Stephenson. The company is investing in India to tap the opportunity of a rapid rise in tourists travelling to foreign destinations as well as domestic places that are rapidly growing post-pandemic and where 90 per cent of its first-time bookers are Gen Zs. ''It (India) is one of our growth markets and we see a huge opportunity for growth in India in the future. In India, nights booked grew by almost 30 per cent YoY (Year-on-Year) in 2023 compared to 2022, which is a positive sign,'' Stephenson told PTI. For Airbnb, India is going to be ''a large travel market'', where it has seen a ''strong desire'' among the ''Indian travellers to venture overseas as well as explore domestic destinations, especially those off the beaten path'', he said. Though, Stephenson did not any specific growth numbers but said India is a ''focus area'' and ''is one of our fastest-growing countries''. When asked as whether India figures among Airbnb's top 10 markets globally, Stephenson replied in negative. Further he said, ''It should be one of the top 10 markets. It is getting to be a large travel market and we definitely think it can be. That would be the goal.'' Airbnb is investing specifically in India, where a number of tourists travelling to foreign destinations as well as domestic places are on the rise post-pandemic and is supporting them to stay in its range of ''inexpensive homes all the way to luxe homes''. It has witnessed a whopping 75 per cent jump in international group travel bookings from India, where families/friends are going abroad for vacations. It has added features like the collaborative wishlist, where it is helping these groups find a perfect place. ''Indians are inspired by Cricket and Bollywood, and they want to explore the world. If they stay domestically, they are going to places like Goa and enjoying. But also, if they have the opportunity to travel abroad, they love to go to Italy and places that they're inspired by from the movies,'' he said. Currently, 90 per cent of its first-time bookers are Gen Zs. Moreover, Airbnb is supporting the inbound flow of international travellers coming to India. Airbnb is ''working closely with the government in their vision to make India one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in the world'', Stephenson said. It has partnered with the Ministry of Tourism and curated a dedicated microsite which spotlights heritage stays across India. It has also partnered with state governments of Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Maharashtra, among others, to promote lesser-known destinations and conduct capacity-building workshops, he said. It is supporting individual homeowners to share their home, or a second home, enabling them to earn money out of their properties. ''We have supported over 85,000 jobs and contributed over USD 920 million dollars to the GDP of India just through our Airbnb activities,'' he said, adding, ''When people stay in Airbnb, they support the economy, the economies of the host and community they stay in versus staying in a hotel where the profits can go off to some corporation.'' Airbnb on Wednesday unveiled Icons, a new category of extraordinary experiences hosted by the greatest names in music, film, television, art, sports, and more. Among 11 global such Icons, it has selected the home of Chennai-based home of Bollywood actor Janhvi Kapoor, where she had spent her childhood, for a stay. 'Live like Bollywood star Janhvi Kapoor' in India, offers stay in the home, which was owned by late actor Sri Devi, it said. This summer international destinations such as Milan (Italy), Amalfi (Italy), Tokyo (Japan), Rome (Italy) and Frankfurt (Germany) are trending in Airbnb search lists. According to Airbnb, Bollywood films and social media influencers have continued to contribute towards the growing popularity of Europe and Japan. Besides, Goa, Varkala in Kerala, Varanasi, Delhi and Kochi are among such domestic destinations, it added.
The Uttarakhand High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a direction to the respondent-authorities to give the details of the persons to whom permission has been granted for carrying on mining activities in the rivers flowing inside the forest area throughout the State of Uttarakhand. The PIL further prayed to issue directions to []
Travel tips: When can you book helicopter for Kedarnath Yatra? Know the complete process of booking
Kedarnath Dham, one of the four Dhams of Uttarakhand, can be visited from this month. The doors of Kedarnath temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, are opening on 10 May 2024. Registration for the visit to Kedarnath temple has started from 15 March 2024. Travelers can register by visiting the official website of the Uttarakhand government or the official website of Kedarnath Dham. Kedarnath Dham is located in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. To reach here one has to trek 16 km from Gaurikund to Kedarnath. If you cannot climb on foot, you can reach the temple by riding a horse or palanquin. Apart from this, helicopter service is available in Kedarnath. One can reach Kedarnath temple via helicopter from Gaurikund or Phata. However, to avail of helicopter service, booking should be done in advance. Here the method of booking helicopter tickets, fares, and all the information is being given for Kedarnath Dham Yatra 2024. Registration for Kedarnath Yatra Before booking the helicopter, every passenger has to register for the journey by visiting the website of the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (registrationtouristcare.uk.gov.in). When can you book a helicopter? Helicopter ticket booking for Kedarnath Dham Yatra has started from 20th April 2024. You can book a helicopter service from 10th May to 20th June. You can book a helicopter for Kedarnath from 15th September to 31st October. How to register Registration- Visit the IRCTC Heli Yatra website (www.heliyatra.irctc.co.in) click on Registration Process and register through the Sign Up button. Sign in- During registration, you will have to provide your information, including your name, mobile number, email ID, and state name, create a password, and create an account. Login- Log in using your registered mobile number and password and fill in the registration details. For example, enter your Chardhar Registration Group ID for group booking and individual registration number for individual booking. Slot Booking- Fill in the helicopter operator as per your requirement and the date and slot time of travel. Information of all passengers, in which their ID card number will have to be entered. OTP- A one-time password will be sent to your registered mobile number or email for verification. Online Payment- After confirming the booking, book the ticket through the online payment process. Download Ticket- After successful payment, you will receive a booking confirmation mail or link from where you can download the ticket. (PC: Google)
The family members of Afzal Ahmed imprisoned the girl in an effort to force her to convert to Islam and marry the accused.
Unemployment: The berojgari riddle
The persistent spectre of unemployment, berojgari in Hindi, has been haunting both the nation and our state for generations. The residents of Uttarakhand, particularly educated youth and skilled artisans, had pinned their hopes on the...
India's first Astro Tourism Campaign: Uttarakhand Tourism announces'Nakshatra Sabha'
The campaign will offer a range of activities, including stargazing, special solar observations, astrophotography contests, camping under the stars, and more
Congress has not fielded Muslim candidates in 12 states: AIMIM chief
HYDERABAD : AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday said that the Congress has not fielded even a single candidate from the Muslim community in more than a dozen states. Addressing a public meeting at Dabeerpura, the Hyderabad MP said: In Parliament, the participating form of democracy was formulated in which people across every religion and caste were supposed to take part. According to the 2011 Census, there are 17 crore Muslims (around 14 per cent), but the Muslim MPs are only 4.5 per cent. In Maharashtra, there are 38 Lok Sabha seats and around 1.10 crore Muslims (around 12-13 per cent), but neither Congress, Sharad Pawar (NCP-Sharadchandra Pawar), nor Uddhav Thackeray (UBT) gave tickets to a Muslim person. The Congress has also not given tickets to Muslims in Chhattisgarh, Meghalaya, Tripura, Sikkim, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Goa, Uttarakhand, and Punjab. On one side, Muslim people are not given tickets, and on the other side, the BJPs manifesto does not even mention Muslims. So who will fight for you people? That is why I am saying these elections are very important for us, he said.
DCA raids medical shop at Nampally for misleading claims
HYDERABAD : Continuing its clampdown on illegal sale and procurement of medicines, the Drugs Control Administration (DCA) conducted a raid at a medical shop in Nampally on Wednesday for selling medicines with a misleading claim. As per the claim, the tablet-Colinol-SPAS Tablets (Mefenamic Acid and Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Tablets IP)-could be used to treat spasmodic dysmenorrhea and menstrual disorders, which is a contravention of the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954, the officials said. The Act prohibits the advertisement of certain drugs for the treatment of certain diseases and disorders. The capsules are manufactured by Uttarakhand-based Vivimed Labs Ltd. In cases of misleading advertisements, the Drug Control Administration books the manufacturer and seeks the assistance of retailers as witnesses.
Karnataka LS polls: In Phase 2, more women than men voted in the state
BENGALURU: More number of women than men voted in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections in the state that was held for 14 constituencies on April 26. Though it is a marginal jump, psephologists and election officials say that the trend of increase in women voters has continued, showing that they are deciding for themselves and their family. As per the latest statistics shared by the Election Commission of India, the male voting percentage was 69.48, while that of females 69.65. A total of 1,00,16,921 males voted as against 1,00,20,796 females, a difference of 3,875 voters. Also, more women voted in all the four constituencies of Bangalore - North, Central, South and Rural -- and Dakshina Kannada. During the 2019 polls, the male percentage was marginally higher than females. It was 69.55% for males and 67.65% for females. In 2014, the male to female voting percentage was 68.59 and 65.79, respectively. Well-known political analyst Sandeep Shastry said the trend of inreasing women voters is an extension of their empowerment. He explained that women vote in a different way compared to men. Studies have shown that they are now not influenced by men, they have greater awareness and they are deciding for the welfare of themselves and their families. The empowerment of the girl child, improved education and increased awareness have led to a rise in women voter turnout. He also pointed out that in the last elections, the women turnout was more in seven states. As per ECI data, in Phase-1 and Phase-2 of Lok Sabha polls, the states and union territories where larger number of women turned up to vote are: Assam, Jammu and Kashmir, Lakshwadeep, Manipur, Meghalaya, Puduherry, Nagaland, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Bihar, Kerala and Karnataka. A senior election official said, During our interaction with people on increasing voter awareness, we learnt that women were more keen to know details and vote as compared to men. Though the enrolment of men was more than women for Phase-2, the turnout of females was more. In Phase-3, the women voters are more than males. We will wait and see if the women turnout will he higher than men here too. Phase-3: Home voting Under Phase-3 of polling for Lok Sabha elections, a total of 32,458 people voted from home, which was 95.16% of the total list of 34,110 voters. This is less than the voter turnout for Phase-2 under the Vote From Home (VFH) option, where 46,810 (96.30%) voted, of the total 48,609 voters registered. As per data from the office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka, under Phase-3, 21,892 (94.31%) voters in the age group of 85 and above cast their votes at their home out of 23,213 voters approved under the option. Similarly, 10,566 (96.96%) people with disabilities (PwD) cast their votes at their home out of 10,897 voters approved.
No roads, our miseries can be measured in kilometres
Seku village is located in the Himalayas in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. The majority of the population consists of Rawats (Thakurs) with a few families from Schedule Caste groups. For residents of Seku, which is yet to be connected with a proper road, their miseries, as 64-year-old Bhagwat Singh Rawat, says, can be measured in kilometres.
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If you want to enjoy the beauty of natural scenes in the summer season, then you should immediately plan to visit 'Mussoorie', the queen of mountains, which is situated in the lap of Uttarakhand. These hill stations are perfect for honeymoon couples or family tours. In ancient times, this was the best weekend place for the British people and even today you will get to see many samples of British architecture here. Compared to Shimla-Manali, Mussoorie is a cheaper hill station to visit in less time. Today in this episode, we are going to tell you about some places in Mussoorie where you can enjoy visiting. Dalai Hills If you are going to visit Mussoorie, then definitely include Dalai Hills in your travel list. It is also known as the Buddha Temple. Visiting Dalai Hills located near Happy Valley of Mussoorie will be a different kind of adventure for you. In Dalai Hills, you have to trek for about one kilometer, which is quite fun. Get your sports shoes ready and climb up overlooking the greenery of Mussoorie. A beautiful statue of Buddha will be seen above. Don't forget to get a photoshoot done here. You can hardly get such views. On the way back down, there is also a Buddhist temple on the left, where you can see the mountain views in a peaceful atmosphere. Municipal Garden The Municipal Garden, located just a few kilometers from Library Point, was initially known as Company Bagh. Surrounded by huge gardens, green lawns, fountains, lakes, and 800 different species of flowers, this hill station is a beautiful attraction for tourists. The China trees found here make it even more beautiful. Apart from this, you can enjoy boating in the lake here. Gun hill point Gun Hill Point is one of the best and most exciting tourist centers in Mussoorie. The place was named after an extinct volcano, Gun Hill. Gun Hill is the second-highest hill station in Mussoorie. From the height here, the high snowy peaks of the Himalayas can be seen in different colors in the sunlight. The landscape here is very pleasant. This beautiful place cannot be praised enough and the environment around it is also very exciting. From here you can see the high snowy peaks of the Himalayas through binoculars. After coming here, tourists start feeling peace and tranquility. Kempty Falls What did you do if you did not enjoy Kempty Falls after coming to Mussoorie? Yes, the beautiful waterfalls here are one of the most popular places for tourists visiting Mussoorie. At Kempty Falls the water falls from a height of 40 feet and divides into five streams. Lal Tibba Lal Tibba is also called Lal Pahari. This is considered to be the highest point of Mussoorie. All the broadcasting stations of All India Radio and Doordarshan are located here. Due to the deployment of the Indian Army, going here is prohibited. You can enjoy the panoramic view of Lal Tibba through the telescope. Dhanaulti Dhanaulti is about 55-60 kilometers from Mussoorie. After traveling for two hours you will reach Dhanaulti. You will find many viewpoints on the way, where you can click photos with friends, partners, or children. There are beautiful cafes on the way, where you can enjoy delicious snacks. Dhanaulti is famous for adventure activities and sports. Apart from this, there is Eco Park in Dhanaulti, whose ticket is Rs 50. This park will have greenery, beautiful views, and swings for children. Cloud's End Louds End is surrounded by oak and pine forest. Clouds End is about 7 kilometers from the main city of Mussoorie. It is known for its beautiful views of the hills and relaxing environment. At Cloud's End, there is also a heritage building built by some British in 1838 which is a tourist attraction. Road freight In the evening you can go out to visit Mussoorie Mall Road. From food to shopping, you will find everything on Mussoorie Mall Road. You can taste hot roasted corn. Stalls of boiled masala gram are also set up at some distance. You will also find small and big cafes with stunning interiors, where you can place orders as per your budget. You can also purchase woolen clothes, shawls, etc. Beautiful libraries and viewpoints have been built. George Everest Peak George Everest Peak is a very special place. The place offers breathtaking views of snow-clad Himalayan peaks and beautiful views of the Doon Valley. Make the most of your visit and don't forget to taste the famous Tibetan food served at Mussoorie Caf. Surkanda Mata Temple To visit, you can go to Surkanda Devi Temple of Mussoorie. Surkanda Devi Temple will be on the way to Dhanaulti. This temple is situated on a hill, where you have to climb on foot. However, if tourists do not want to climb this distance of two to three kilometers, there is also a ropeway facility. The ticket for both sides of the ropeway to go down to Surkanda Temple is Rs 205. Prasad can be taken from below only. The temple complex is very magnificent. Keep in mind that being on a hill, it is quite cold here, so keep a woolen cap and warm clothes with you. Above, amid the cold winds, Mata's temple, very beautiful Shivalinga, and other temples are also built. (PC: Lifeberrys)
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Congress Legacy and Future in Indian Politics: Rajnath Singh's Perspective
Congress Legacy and Future in Indian Politics: Rajnath Singh's Perspective The people of the country are going to fulfil Mahatma Gandhi's wish and wipe out the Congress from the politics of the country in the Lok Sabha elections, BJP leader and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday. Singh was attending a nomination procession of the BJP candidate for the Northeast Delhi constituency, Manoj Tiwari. The minister said the ''massive'' crowd gathered for Tiwari's nomination assured him that the people have made up their minds to re-elect him from the Northeast Delhi constituency. In the Lok Sabha elections, the people are going to fulfill two of Mahatma Gandhi's wishes including one that India should become a strong nation of the world, he said. ''The country is marching forward with a new vision under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. India has become a strong nation of the world and its prestige has soared. Now when India speaks from international platforms, the whole world listens carefully,'' Singh said. He said the other wish of Mahatma Gandhi was that Congress be disbanded after Independence. ''Mahatma Gandhi had said the Congress should be disbanded after Independence. The people of the country are going to fulfil this wish of Mahatma Gandhi and the Congress is going to be wiped out from the politics of the country,'' he said. BJP candidate Harsh Malhotra, who was accompanied by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, also filed his nomination papers after an ''impressive'' procession. Dhami too exuded confidence that the ''huge'' gathering in support of Malhotra indicated that the people were going to elect him from the seat. The Uttarakhand Chief Minister assailed Congress in his address accusing it of appeasement of minorities in the polls. ''The BJP is moving towards the direction of Uniform Civil Code. A bill on UCC was passed by the Uttarakhand Assembly and it has got the President's nod, while the Congress is providing reservation to Muslims in Karnataka,'' Dhami said. The BJP is trying for a clean sweep in Delhi by winning all the seven Lok Sabha constituencies for the third time in a row since 2014. The party is pitted against INDIA block candidates of the AAP and the Congress on all the seven seats. Tiwari, the only sitting BJP MP from Delhi to be fielded again by the party, has a direct contest with Congress candidate Kanhaiya Kumar in the Northeast Delhi constituency. Malhotra is engaged in electoral battle with AAP's Kuldeep Kumar.
Is being part of Modi's family 'guarantee of protection' for criminals: Rahul on Prajwal's case
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the sexual abuse allegations against JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna, asking whether being part of Modi's political family a guarantee of protection for criminals. Police on Sunday booked Prajwal Revanna and his father H D Revanna on charges of sexual harassment and criminal intimidation based on a complaint from a woman, who worked in their household. Prajwal is the grandson of former prime minister H D Deve Gowda and nephew of former chief minister H D Kumaraswamy. Faced with the unrelenting attack from the Congress and other political parties, the JD (S), an ally of the BJP, suspended Prajwal. JD(S) suspends Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna over sexual harassment allegations In a post in Hindi, Gandhi said, As always, Narendra Modi has maintained shameful silence on the gruesome crimes committed against women in Karnataka. : ? Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 1, 2024 The Prime Minister will have to answer, despite knowing everything, why did he campaign for the devil who exploited hundreds of daughters, just for votes? After all, how did such a big criminal escape from the country with such ease? the former Congress chief said. From Kaiserganj to Karnataka and from Unnao to Uttarakhand, the prime minister's silent support to the criminals of daughters is emboldening the criminals across the country, Gandhi said. Is being part of Modi's 'political family' a 'guarantee of protection' for criminals? he said. BJP, Congress, JD(S) trade barbs over obscene videos, sexual harassment charges against Prajwal Revanna
14 Patanjali Products That Had Their Licenses Suspended In Uttarakhand
The Uttarakhand government on Monday suspended the licenses of 14 products manufactured by Patanjali's Divya Pharmacy and Ayurved Ltd with immediate effect.
Planning a trip for your next weekend: Check places near Uttarakhand
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Q4 Net Profit Dives 13%: Adani Energy Solutions Posts Rs 381 Crore Earnings
Q4 Net Profit Dives 13%: Adani Energy Solutions Posts Rs 381 Crore Earnings Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) has reported a 13.26 per cent decline in its consolidated net profit at Rs 381.29 crore during January-March 2024 on account of increased expenses. Its net profit after tax was at Rs 439.60 crore in the January-March period of the preceding 2022-23 financial year, the company said in an exchange filing on Tuesday. For the whole financial year (FY24), the company's net profit stood at Rs 1,195.61 crore, down from Rs 1,280.60 crore registered in FY23. During the fourth quarter, the company's total income surged to Rs 4,855.18 crore from Rs 3,494.84 crore a year ago. The company's income was Rs 17,218.31 crore in FY24 as against Rs 13,840.46 crore in FY23. The expenses stood at Rs 4,358.83 crore in the period under review, as against Rs 3,200.50 crore in the year-ago period. In FY24, the expenses rose to Rs 14,978.74 crore from Rs 13,164.32 crore in the preceding financial year. In a separate statement, the company said its revenues witnessed a double-digit growth on account of the contribution from the newly operationalised transmission assets, commissioning of elements at North Karanpura and MP-II package lines and an increase in the units sold because of higher energy consumption in the distribution business at Mumbai and Mundra. AESL MD Anil Sardana said, ''AESL's consistent progress in commissioning of new lines, along with robust energy demand, and our ability to recognise and tap market opportunities within the areas of interest continues to propel our growth and keeps us at the forefront of energy transition in India. ''An ESG score of 25.3 from Sustainalytics in their recent assessment placed us to be one of the top 20 electric utilities and helped surpass global and industry averages,'' Sardana said. Some of the key transmission projects the company commissioned in FY24 are the 765 kV Warora-Kurnool transmission line, the 765 kV KBTL (Khavda Bhuj line), with 217 circuit km, 400 kV Kharghar-Vikhroli double circuit transmission line, and Karur Transmission Ltd (KTL) project by establishing the 400/230 kV, 1,000 MVA (mega volt ampere) pooling station and an associated transmission line in Tamil Nadu. The company's distribution business AEML invested capital expenditure of over Rs 1,334 crore and reduced its long-term debt by Rs 855 crore through a bond buyback programme during the year. AEML sold 9,916 million units in FY24, as against 9,062 million units a year ago, on account of an uptick in energy demand. The distribution loss has been improving consistently and stands at 5.29 per cent in FY24 as against 5.93 per cent in FY23 and maintained supply reliability at over 99.9 per cent. During the year, it received contracts of 21 million metres from Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, and Uttarakhand discoms (power distribution companies). The under-implementation pipeline now stands at 22.8 million smart meters, comprising nine projects with a contract value of over Rs 27,195 crore. In transmission, the company operationalised 1,244 circuit km during the year and ended with a total transmission network of 20,509 circuit km. Part of the Adani Group, AESL is the country's largest private transmission company, with a presence across 17 states of India and a cumulative transmission network of 20,509 ckm and 57,011 MVA transformation capacity.
Uttarakhand forest fires fan out to populated areas
DEHRADUN: The wildfires raging in the forests surrounding Nainital city have begun to impact entrepreneurs operating within the tourism sector. Upon learning of the current situation regarding hotels in Nainital and Bhawali, approximately 250 tourists from various states across the country have decided to cancel their pre-booked accommodations for the upcoming summer holidays. For the past several days, wildfires have been burning in the forests surrounding Nainital city. The armys helicopters have been called in to help extinguish the fires. In light of this, upon receiving news through social media and other channels, tourists are cancelling their advance bookings. Based on the data collected by this newspaper, over 250 reservations have been voided within a mere two-day span as a consequence of the wildfires. A substantial 70 percent of these bookings were previously secured for the upcoming month of May. Meanwhile, within the Nainital division, a total of 300 forest workers and 300 fire watchers are diligently overseeing the ongoing fire incidents. With the help of the team, efforts are being made to control the fire. Speaking to this newspaper, Digvijay Singh Bisht, the President of the Nainital Hotel and Restaurant Association, expressed concerns regarding the impact of the forest fires in Nainital on tourism. The tourists from various regions of the country have been inquiring about the situation and some are hastily cancelling their advance bookings, said Bisht. Around 250 bookings of hotels in Nainital and nearby Bhauwali and Bhimtal areas have been cancelled. The government and local administration should provide accurate information through a bulletin to ensure that tourists can make informed decisions about visiting the area during the upcoming tourist season, and these steps will prove effective and sustain the influx of tourists, elaborated Bisht, president of the hotel association. Failure to do so could severely impact the tourism industry in Nainital. Speaking to this newspaper, Divisional Forest Officer Chandrashekhar Joshi said, Multiple forest fires occurred in the Nainital division, all of which have now been contained. Presently, there is only one fire in the Maheshkhan area, and efforts are underway to control it. Joshi reassured, The overall situation in Nainital is stable. A total of 300 forest personnel and 300 fire watchers are vigilantly monitoring any potential fire incidents within the division. A team of fire brigade personnel, led by in-charge Narendra Prasad, reached Nasul hamlet in Siloni village. The fire unit took immediate action at the houses of Khilanand Joshi and Devendra Joshi, which were hit by the fire, and effectively controlled the fire with the help of Multi-Port Fuel Injection (MFI) pumping. Over 250 hotel bookings cancelled in two days Wildfires have been burning in the forests surrounding Nainital city. The armys helicopters have been called in to help extinguish the fires. In light of this, upon receiving news through social media and other channels, tourists are cancelling their advance bookings. Over 250 reservations have been voided within a mere two-day span as a consequence of the wildfires. A substantial 70 percent of these bookings were previously secured for the upcoming month of May. A team of fire brigade personnel, led by in-charge Narendra Prasad, reached Nasul hamlet in Siloni village.
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EC releases phase 1, 2 turnout data, Oppn seeks explanation for delay
NEW DELHI: After an 11-day delay since the first phase of voting for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) finally released the official overall turnout data for the completed phases on Tuesday. According to the ECI, the voter turnout in the first phase was recorded at 66.14 percent, while in the second phase, it slightly increased to 66.71 percent. This turnout was observed across 102 parliamentary constituencies (PCs) in the first phase and 88 PCs in the second phase. In comparison, the turnout in the first phase of the 2019 polls was 69.43 percent. The official data indicates that in the first phase, the voter turnout was 66.22 percent for males, 66.07 percent for females, and 31.32 percent for third-gender voters, resulting in an overall turnout of 66.14 percent. Voting for this phase took place on April 19. In the second phase, which occurred on April 26, the turnout was 66.99 percent for males, 66.42 percent for females, and 23.86 percent for third-gender voters, with an overall turnout of 66.71 percent. Bihar recorded the lowest voter turnout of 49.26 percent in the first phase, while Uttar Pradesh recorded the lowest turnout (55.19 percent) in the second phase. The EC highlighted that out of the 21 states and union territories that went to polls in the first phase, 11 recorded a higher turnout of women voters, including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Jammu and Kashmir, Lakshadweep, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal. In the second phase, where 13 states and UTs went to polls, six registered a higher women voter turnout, including Assam, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Kerala, and West Bengal. Explaining the delay in announcing the official data on voters turnout, ECI officials clarified that it could only be released after counting the postal ballots and adding them to the total EVM vote count. This includes postal ballots given to service voters, absentee voters, those above 85 years of age, persons with disabilities, those on essential services, and voters on election duty, a senior ECI official said. Congress general secretary in-charge of Communications, Jairam Ramesh, questioned the delay in a post on X, stating, For the first time, even 11 days after the first phase of the polls and four days after the second phase, the final voter turnout has not been published by the ECI. In the past, the ECI used to publish the final voter turnout immediately after voting or within 24 hours. CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury said, Finally, ECI has released the final voter turnout figures for the first 2 phases, which are substantially higher than the initial figures. But why are the absolute numbers of voters in each Parliamentary constituency not provided?.
Uttarakhand's Battle Against Forest Fires
Climate change exacerbates the conditions conducive to forest fires in several ways.
77-yr-old murderer-turned-saint held from Rishikesh 27 years after crime
NEW DELHI: On the run for over 27 years, the escapades of a murderer-turned-saint finally came to an end on the banks of the Ganga after Delhi Police sleuths apprehended the 77-year-old accused at a ghat in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. The incident dates back to 1997 when a man identified as Kishan Lal was killed by his brother-in-law Tillu and one Ramu in Tughlakabad extension in Delhi. Both Tillu and Ramu escaped the scene and were absconding. A local court had later declared them as proclaimed offenders. The case went cold. Recently, the Election Commission issued directions to authorities to trace wanted and absconding accused and parole jumpers in heinous cases in the wake of Lok Sabha elections. A team of Crime Branch was formed and tasked to gather intelligence on such offenders. Then came a tip-off. The name of a proclaimed offender absconding for 27 years in a murder case, Tillu, resurfaced from the reaches of amnesia. The intelligence on Tillu was further developed and after technical analysis, the cops zeroed in on a mobile number, which had no permanent location, and frequently moved between places. Besides, the mobile phone was switched off most of the time. As per location history, it was revealed that the users of the above mobile number was mostly near religious places in Haridwar and Rishikesh in Uttarakhand. The suspect had become a saint and used to visit temples and stay in different dharamshalas across the country, DCP (Crime Branch) Amit Goel said. He said, in 2023, the movement of the accused was traced in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, but he could not be apprehended as he had moved to Jagan Nath Dham in Puri, Odisha. This time the police were able to trace his current location to Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. A team was immediately dispatched. Yet, it was a tough ask to identify the accused, as there were no pictures of him in the police records since 1977. The cops conducted field recce in Rishikesh near his last haunted locations; disguising themselves and voluntarily serving in bhandaras near places of worship in the temple town. After working as volunteers for three days, the team identified the proclaimed offender Tillu near Ghat no. 3, Geeta Bhawan, Rishikesh from where he was nabbed, the DCP said. On interrogation, the 77-year-old confessed to the crime, saying, to escape cops, he disguised himself as a saint and wandered in religious sites across the country. He, along with his family, changed their identities and he got himself an Aadhar card under the name, Ramdas.
Patanjali told to pay 27.5cr for GST infraction
DGGI imposed a Rs 27.5 crore penalty on Patanjali for a fake Rs 20 crore ITC claim with interest. Legal issues escalated as Uttarakhand suspended 14 product licenses following a case filed by the Indian Medical Association in the SC, demanding drug formulas amidst an IMA case on misleading ads.
Manufacturing licenses of 14 products of Patanjali, Divya Pharmacy suspended: Ukhand SLA to SC
NEW DELHI, April 30: The Uttarakhand State Licensing Authority (SLA) on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that manufacturing licenses of 14 products of Patanjali Ayurved Ltd and Divya Pharmacy have been suspended with immediate effect. The authority told the apex court that on April 16, the drug inspector/district ayurvedic and unani officer, Haridwar, had filed []
Adani Energy Solutions Q4 Net Profit Declines 13% to Rs 381 Crore
Adani Energy Solutions Q4 Net Profit Declines 13% to Rs 381 Crore Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) on Tuesday posted a 13.26 per cent fall in its consolidated net profit to Rs 381.29 crore during the quarter ended March 2024 on account of increased expenses. Its net profit after tax was at Rs 439.60 crore in the January-March period of the preceding 2022-23 financial year, the company said in an exchange filing. For the whole Financial Year (FY) 24, the company reported a net profit of Rs 1195.61 crore, down from Rs 1280.60 crore in FY 23. During the fourth quarter, the company's total income surged to Rs 4,855.18 crore from Rs 3,494.84 crore a year ago. The income in FY 24 was at Rs 17,218.31 crore as against Rs 13,840.46 crore in FY 23. The expenses were Rs 4,358.83 crore in the period under review, as against Rs 3,200.50 crore in the year-ago period. In FY 24, the expenses rose to Rs 14,978.74 crore from Rs 13,164.32 crore in the preceding financial year. In a separate statement, the company said its revenues witnessed a double-digit growth on account of the contribution from the newly operationalised transmission assets, commissioning of elements at North Karanpura and MP-II package lines and an increase in the units sold because of higher energy consumption in the distribution business at Mumbai and Mundra. AESL MD Anil Sardana said, ''AESL's consistent progress in commissioning of new lines, along with robust energy demand, and our ability to recognise and tap market opportunities within the areas of interest continues to propel our growth and keeps us at the forefront of energy transition in India. ''An ESG score of 25.3 from Sustainalytics in their recent assessment placed us to be one of the top 20 electric utilities and helped surpass global and industry averages,'' Sardana said. Some of the key transmission projects the company commissioned in FY24 are the 765 kV Warora-Kurnool transmission line, the 765 kV KBTL (Khavda Bhuj line), with 217 circuit km, 400 kV Kharghar-Vikhroli double circuit transmission line, and Karur Transmission Ltd (KTL) project by establishing the 400/230 kV, 1000 MVA (mega volt ampere) pooling station and an associated transmission line in Tamil Nadu. The company's distribution business AEML invested capital expenditure of over Rs 1,334 crore and reduced its long-term debt by Rs 855 crore through a bond buyback programme during the year. AEML sold 9,916 million units over 9,062 million units last year on account of an uptick in energy demand. The distribution loss has been improving consistently and stands at 5.29 per cent in FY24 as against 5.93 per cent in FY23 and maintained supply reliability at over 99.9 per cent. During the year, it received contracts of 21 million meters from Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, and Uttarakhand DISCOMs (power distribution companies). The under-implementation pipeline now stands at 22.8 million smart meters, comprising nine projects with a contract value of over Rs 27,195 crore. In transmission, the company operationalised 1,244 circuit km during the year and ended with a total transmission network of 20,509 circuit km. Part of the Adani Group, AESL is the country's largest private transmission company, with a presence across 17 states of India and a cumulative transmission network of 20,509 ckm and 57,011 MVA transformation capacity.
Misleading ads by Patanjali: SC pulls up Uttarakhand State Licensing Authority for inaction
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Uttarakhand Board exam 2024 results out: Priyanshi Rawat tops Class 10, Piyush Kholia and Kanchan Joshi top 12 Uttarakhand Board exam results were declared on Tuesday. Piyush Kholia of Almora and Kanchan Joshi of Haldwani have jointly secured the highest marks in the intermediate examination by securing 97.66 per cent marks, while Priyanshi Rawat topped the Class 10 securing 100 per cent marks. Rawat scored a perfect 500 mark out of 500, while Kholia of Almora scored 488 out of 500 marks. Priyanshi said, I stopped going to any function for the High School examination for a year and kept focus on my studies. During this time my parents, teachers, and uncle also helped me a lot in my studies. I did not study more than 3-4 hours but I did it consistently. She further expressed, I want to become an officer in the Indian Army like her father. Anshul Negi of Rudraprayag secured the second position in the intermediate exam. He scored 485 out of 500 marks with 97 per cent marks. Harish Chandra Bijalwan of Rishikesh secured the third position. He secured 480 out of 500 marks with 96 per cent. A total of 82.63 per cent of students have passed in UK Board Intermediate. In this, the pass percentage of boys stood at 78.97 and the pass percentage of girls stood at 85.96 per cent. The UBSE conducted the board exam for classes 10 and 12 from February 27 to March 16, 2024, in pen-paper mode. According to the data provided by the Uttarakhand board, 1,16,379 students appeared for the UBSE class 10 board exam 2024 and 94,768 students appeared for the UBSE board exam 2024, conducted from 10 am to 1 pm at over 1228 exam centres. The Uttarakhand board result is available at the official website - ubse.uk.gov.in. Chief Minister Dhami has congratulated all the students who passed the high school and intermediate examinations of the Uttarakhand Board of School Education. The Chief Minister said that this is the result of your hard work and dedication, I have full faith that you will bring glory to the state and the country in the times to come. He added, The students who failed in the examination should not be disappointed, their parents are requested not to put pressure on the children but to support them. This is not the last criterion for success in life. All of you can achieve success by trying with full dedication and more hard work. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami also spoke to students who secured top positions in State Board examination, through telephone and wished them a bright future. He said, This excellent result reflects the tireless hard work, dedication and commitment of these children. (ANI)
Old Video Of Uttarakhand CM Distributing Money Passed Off As Recent
Claim: A video purportedly showing Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami distributing cash in exchange for votes is viral online as recent. Fact: BOOM found that the video dates back to 2022 and was taken during the Uttarakhand assembly elections when the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accused the Bharatiya Janata Party and Dhami of buying votes. Tools used: We looked at the viral video closely and found that the envelope with the money carried the name of Shiv Arora, who was said to be a BJP candidate at the time. Taking a cue from this, we ran a search for the incident using Hindi keywords. We also found an X post by the Uttarakhand unit of AAP on February 13, 2022 carrying the same video of Dhami. Read the full fact-check here .
SC slams Uttarakhand SLA for its failure to take action against Patanjali
New Delhi, April 30 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday slammed the Uttarakhand State Licensing Authority (SLA) for its failure to take action against Patanjali Ayurved for several years. A Bench comprising Justice Hima Kohli and Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah said, SLA appears to have chosen to act against Patanjalis misleading advertisements only after we passed... The post SC slams Uttarakhand SLA for its failure to take action against Patanjali first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
Even though the pain of a mosquito bite goes away after a few seconds, the effect of the dangerous virus that reaches the body through its sting can make you sick from within. This can cause diseases like dengue, chikungunya, and malaria. Although not all mosquito bites are dangerous, it is important to avoid mosquitoes as much as possible to reduce the risk of disease. Let us tell you that due to the increasing risk of dengue and chikungunya due to the continuously changing weather in Uttarakhand, the Health Department has issued an advisory. Under this, priority is to be given to proper arrangements for the prevention and treatment of mosquito-borne diseases in the state. Do not ignore these symptoms of dengue Sudden high fever Severe headache Pain behind the eyes Jjoint and muscle pain Nausea Vomit Swollen glands Rash that appears three to four days after the fever starts Recognize chikungunya infection by these signs According to the CDC, the most common symptoms of chikungunya infection include fever and joint pain. Apart from this, Chikungunya patients may also experience headaches, muscle pain, swelling in joints, or rashes. Symptoms are similar so how to identify whether it is dengue or chikungunya? Swelling and pain are much more common in Chikungunya than in Dengue. While chikungunya causes severe pain in the bones, dengue in many cases involves bleeding and difficulty in breathing. Ways to avoid mosquito-borne diseases Leave the house with insect repellents Wear long sleeves Avoid going out too much Close the windows and doors of the house Get the garbage and water collected around the house cleaned Highest number of deaths due to dengue in 2023 According to a WHO report, there will be 6.5 million cases of dengue and 7300 deaths worldwide in 2023. Let us tell you that cases of death due to chikungunya are very rare, but the risk of death increases significantly after 84 days of symptoms appearing. (PC: Freepik)
Manufacturing licenses of 14 products of Patanjali, Divya Pharmacy suspended: Uttarakhand SLA to SC
During the hearing on Tuesday, a bench of Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah came down heavily on the SLA for its inaction for six years in the matter, saying it has to be honest with the court if it wanted sympathy and compassion.
Bansuri Swaraj files nomination for BJP, AAP's Sahi Ram enters fray in LS polls
Bansuri Swaraj files nomination for BJP, AAP's Sahi Ram enters fray in LS polls Thirteen more candidates, including BJP's Bansuri Swaraj from New Delhi constituency and AAP's Sahi Ram from South Delhi seat, on Tuesday filed their papers on the second day of Lok Sabha poll nominations for seven seats in the national capital. The nomination papers were filed by 13 candidates on the first day of the process on Monday. The last date for filing nominations is May 6. As per Delhi Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) office, a total of 26 candidates have so far filed nomination papers on the seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi. Six candidates have filed the nomination papers from Chandni Chowk seat so far, while just one candidate filed his papers from the South Delhi constituency. Bansuri, the daughter of late Sushma Swaraj, disclosed her wealth over Rs 19 crore, including Rs 11.27 crore in movable assets and over Rs 8 crore in immovable assets, in her election affidavit. She possesses 1/6th of joint property in Palwal (Haryana) valued at Rs 99.34 lakh and three flats, including two at Jantar Mantar and one at Hailey Road in Delhi. She also own two vehicles, including a Mercedes Benz purchased in 2023. Bansuri revealed her income as Rs 68.28 lakh in her income tax return filed for the year 2022-23. A lawyer by profession, she earned her Bachelor of Arts (hons) degree from University of Warwick, UK. She also has a graduate diploma in Law from London. The 40-year-old BJP candidate earned her Barrister-at-Law from Inns of Inner Temple, London, in 2007 and completed Master of Studies from St Catherines's College, University of Oxford in 2009. Sahi Ram, aged 63, is an MLA from Tughalaqbad constituency. He declared in his affidavit that his main source of income was his salary and allowances as MLA, interest on savings account and rent. According to his affidavit, Ram owns movable assets of Rs 34.80 lakh and Rs 1.04 crore as immovable assets. His total liability stood at Rs 3.20 lakh. Further, his affidavit showed he passed class XI from a government school. He disclosed that no criminal case was pending against him. The nomination papers filed will be scrutinised on May 7 while May 9 is the last date to withdraw names. Voting on all seven seats will be held on May 25. Delhi has 1.51 crore eligible voters, including 81.63 lakh men, 69.37 lakh women and 1,215 people from the third gender. Voting will take place in more than 13,000 polling booths across the city. BJP candidates from North East Delhi Manoj Tiwari will file his nomination papers accompanied by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday morning. East Delhi BJP candidate Harsh Malhotra too will file his nomination papers on Wednesday in the company of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, party leaders said.
Shravan Kumar took the burden of his blind parents on his shoulders and took them on a trip. However, now if parents have to be taken on a pilgrimage, the burden may not fall on their shoulders but on their pockets. There are many pilgrimage sites in the country, which extend from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. It is easy to go on a trip to these pilgrimage sites but due to the possibility of high expenses, the plan keeps getting postponed. IRCTC comes up with many tour packages from time to time, which let you tour the country and the world on a budget. IRCTC also takes you on temple tours. During this summer holidays, you can take your parents to visit the seven Jyotirlingas. IRCTC is coming up with the best tour packages to visit the seven Jyotirlingas. Let us know the complete information about the tour package to visit Jyotirlingas. Where will the journey start Jyotirlinga darshan by IRCTC will start from Yoganagari Rishikesh railway station. Bharat Gaurav will be taken to visit 7 Jyotirlingas on a tourist train. Passengers can join the yatra from Rishikesh, Haridwar, Moradabad, Bareilly, Shahjahanpur, Hardoi, Lucknow, Kanpur, Orai, Veerangana Laxmibai, Lalitpur. Which Jyotirlingas will we get darshan of? During the yatra, Omkareshwar, Mahakaleshwar, Somnath, Bhent Dwarka, Dwarkadhish Temple, Nageshwar, Trimbakeshwar, Ghrishneshwar and Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga will be visited. Facility This tour package includes 2 AC, 3 AC, and Sleeper class travel, breakfast and vegetarian lunch and dinner, and AC/non-AC buses to local places. When does the journey start? The tour package will commence from 22nd May 2024 to 2nd June 2024. The tour package will be of 11 nights and 12 days, in which you will be taken from Rishikesh in Uttarakhand to Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra to visit the Jyotirlingas. Pilgrimage expenses The ticket price for sleeper class during the journey will cost Rs 22150 per person and a child (5 to 11 years) staying with one/two or three persons will cost Rs 20800. For 3 AC passengers, you may have to spend Rs 36700 per person and for 2 AC passengers, you may have to spend Rs 48600 per person. If you want, you can pay the ticket expense of the tour package in EMI. EMI facility of Rs 1074 per month is also available. (PC: ISTOCK)
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Reviews Preparations for Char Dham Yatra 2024
Dehradun: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) conducted a tabletop exercise at the Secretariat auditorium in Dehradun on Tuesday to review the ongoing preparations for the upcoming Char-Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, scheduled to commence on May 10. Earlier, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami chaired a meeting on Friday to assess preparations for the Char Dham Yatra 2024. During the meeting, CM Dhami directed officials to ensure proper arrangements for electricity, drinking water, and roads along the travel routes during the Yatra. He emphasized that security personnel deployed on Yatra duty should remain on high alert and receive rest every six hours. Arrangements for the accommodation of drivers participating in the Yatra were also discussed. Additionally, the Chief Minister highlighted the importance of utilizing social media to provide updates related to the Char Dham Yatra to passengers coming from outside the state. He directed that directories related to the Yatra be made available in different languages in hotels, guest houses, and homestays. The Char Dham Yatra is a significant pilgrimage to four holy sitesYamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. The pilgrimage begins from Yamunotri, proceeds to Gangotri, then to Kedarnath, and finally concludes at Badrinath, following a clockwise direction. The high-altitude shrines remain closed for around six months every year, opening in summer (April or May) and closing with the onset of winter (October or November). Pilgrims have the option to complete the journey by road or by air, with helicopter services available. Some devotees also undertake a Do Dham Yatra, visiting two shrinesKedarnath and Badrinathas per the Uttarakhand tourism official website. Earlier, CM Dhami assured pilgrims on Friday that all necessary preparations had been made for the Char Dham Yatra, with around 16 lakh people registered to participate. We have assessed and analyzed all the arrangements. Whatever preparations were necessary have been completed. Improvements have been made in roads, transportation systems, parking facilities, hotels, dhabas, restaurants, and the police traffic system. With the increasing number of pilgrims every year, we aim to ensure a smooth and safe Yatra... so far, around 16 lakh people have registered for the Yatra, he said. Jabalpur Blast Case: Police Announce Reward for Arrest of Scrapyard Owner Shamim Rza Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Declares Congress a Sinking Ship in Madhya Pradesh Address Unpredictable Weather in Madhya Pradesh: Heavy Rainfall and Soaring Temperatures
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UKPSC Dairy Supervisor and Sugar Cane Supervisor 2024: Cutoff Marks Declared
Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has announced vacancies for the positions of Dairy Supervisor and Sugar Cane Supervisor. Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online. Here are the details of the vacancy and application process:
14 Patanjali Licences Suspended, Ramdev Exempt From Next Supreme Court Hearing
The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, reprimanded Uttarakhand for inaction in Patanjali misleading ads case.
Health Tips: Do not ignore these symptoms ofdengue!
Even though the pain of a mosquito bite goes away after a few seconds, the effect of the dangerous virus that reaches the body through its sting can make you sick from within. This can cause diseases like dengue, chikungunya, and malaria. Although not all mosquito bites are dangerous, it is important to avoid mosquitoes as much as possible to reduce the risk of disease. Let us tell you that due to the increasing risk of dengue and chikungunya due to the continuously changing weather in Uttarakhand, the Health Department has issued an advisory. Under this, priority is to be given to proper arrangements for the prevention and treatment of mosquito-borne diseases in the state. Do not ignore these symptoms of dengue sudden high fever Severe headache pain behind the eyes joint and muscle pain Nausea Vomit swollen glands Rash that appears three to four days after the fever starts Recognize chikungunya infection by these signs According to the CDC, the most common symptoms of chikungunya infection include fever and joint pain. Apart from this, Chikungunya patients may also experience headaches, muscle pain, swelling in joints, or rashes. Symptoms are similar so how to identify whether it is dengue or chikungunya? Swelling and pain are much more common in Chikungunya than in Dengue. While chikungunya causes severe pain in the bones, dengue in many cases involves bleeding and difficulty in breathing. Ways to avoid mosquito-borne diseases Leave the house with insect repellents wear long sleeves avoid going out too much close the windows and doors of the house Get the garbage and water collected around the house cleaned Highest number of deaths due to dengue in 2023 According to a WHO report, there will be 6.5 million cases of dengue and 7300 deaths worldwide in 2023. Let us tell you that cases of death due to chikungunya are very rare, but the risk of death increases significantly after 84 days of symptoms appearing. Disclaimer: Dear reader, thank you for reading our news. This news has been written only to make you aware. We have taken the help of home remedies and general information in writing this. If you read anything related to your health anywhere, definitely consult a doctor before adopting it.
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UKPSC Exam Calendar 2024-25 out at psc.uk.gov.in, check complete schedule here
The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has unveiled its exam calendar for the academic year 2024-2025, accessible on the official website psc.uk.gov.in. This calendar outlines the schedule for various examinations aimed at filling vacancies across several departments. For aspirants seeking government positions in Uttarakhand, this announcement serves as a crucial guide to plan their studies and prepare for upcoming exams effectively.
Uttarakhand`s Worst Nightmare: Forest Fires Rage As April Records Driest Weather In Half A Decade
According to reports, the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand is fighting serious forest fires in April despite an 85% rainfall deficit.
Supreme Court criticises Uttarakhand Licensing Authority for delayed action against Patanjali Ayurved, demands new affidavits in 10 days
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Delhi man disguised as 'saint' for 27 years to dodge police in murder case
A 77-year-old man absconding for 27 years in a murder case, was arrested from Rishikesh in Uttarakhand, a Delhi Police official said on Tuesday, adding that he was taking shelter at various religious places as a 'saint' to conceal his identity.
New Delhi, Apr 30: The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up the Uttarakhand State Licensing Authority for inaction in the misleading advertisements case involving Patanjali Ayurved Limited. Expressing dissatisfaction over the explanation offered by the body, a bench of Justice Hima Kohli and Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah observed it appeared that the licensing authority got activated [] The post Patanjali advertisement case: Supreme Court pulls up Uttarakhand State Licensing Authority for inaction appeared first on Northlines .
The Supreme Court today criticized the Uttarakhand State Licensing Authority (SLA) for its failure to take action against Patanjali Ayurved for years. A bench comprising Justice Hima Kohli and Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah stated that the State Licensing Authority appears to have chosen to act against Patanjalis misleading advertisements only after the top court passed strictures []
BJP stands with Matri Shakti: Shah slams Karnataka govt for inaction in Prajwal Revanna case
GUWAHATI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the BJP stands with the Matri Shakti and slammed the Congress government in Karnataka for not acting on the complaints of alleged sexual misconduct against Janata Dal (Secular) leader Prajwal Revanna. Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, Shah said the Karnataka government is answerable for the inaction in the case. The BJPs stand is clear. We stand with Matri Shakti and Nari Shakti. Narendra Modiji has a commitment to the country that any incident of insult to Nari Shakti anywhere will not be tolerated, the home minister said. The Congress is trying to put the blame on us. But I want to ask whose government is it in Karnataka? Its the Congress party government. The fake video must have come to your notice because it was released on time. Why has the Congress not taken actions so far? We dont have to take actions as law and order is a state subject, Shah said. Priyankaji is asking us questions. I want to tell her that instead of questioning me and Modiji, she should ask her Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister what their government is doing. Why is there no probe? We favour a probe, he said. He also said that the JD(S) has a core committee meeting on Tuesday and it would possibly take steps on the matter. He said such incidents have no place anywhere and stringent measures should be taken. This is the BJPs stand and there should not be any confusion about it, he categorically said. Prajwal Revanna suspended from JDS over sex scandal row The home minister said the BJP, which has been running the government at the Centre with full majority for 10 years, did not use the mandate to choke democracy like the Congress did by imposing emergency. We used the mandate to abolish Article 370 and triple talaq, bring laws based on Indian culture by replacing British laws and fight Covid, he said, adding the BJP paved the way for the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya following a judgement by the court. Stating that the Congress wants to create confusion, he said he would like to make it clear that the BJP supports reservation for SC, ST and OBC categories of people. He said if there is any party that has done politics on the issue, it is the Congress. In undivided Andhra Pradesh, the Congress gave quota to the Muslims. Because of this, the (scope of) OBC reservation dropped. Then in Karnataka, they brought all Muslims under OBC overnight and gave 4% quota to them. This affected the other backward communities, the home minister said. Stating that the BJP views religion-based quota as unconstitutional, he said the party would abolish such reservation when it grabs power in these states and give justice to people belonging to SC, ST and OBC categories. During the presser, Shahs original and fake videos on reservation were played on a screen. The home minister said the fake video was the result of the Congress frustration. Their frustration has reached such a level that they made fake videos of me and some other BJP leaders and circulated them. Luckily, what I said was recorded and today, a prominent Congress leader is facing criminal offence. From the time Rahul Gandhi took command of the Congress, they are taking politics to the lowest level, Shah said. Meanwhile, he said according to an internal assessment of the BJP after the two phases of polls in 190 seats, the NDA is far ahead of 100 seats. We are heading towards 400 paar. We see a great electoral success in Assam, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Uttarakhand. The BJP is also getting a good response in the south Indian states. This is why, we will surely cross the 400-seat mark, he said.
Uttarakhand Board Exam Results 2024: 89% Students Pass Class 10, 82% Class 12
UK Board 10th, 12th Results 2024: In the Class 10 exams, 89.14 per cent of students passed, while in Class 12, 82.63 per cent of students cleared the test.
Patanjali ads: SC pulls up Uttarakhand State Licensing Authority
Justice Hima Kohli and Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah's bench expressed dissatisfaction with the explanation provided by the body, noting that it seemed the licensing authority only acted in compliance with the law after the Supreme Court's order on April 10. Be honest to the court if you want sympathy and compassion..., the bench observed.
Patanjali advertisement case: SC pulls up Uttarakhand State Licensing Authority for inaction
The Supreme Court rebukes Uttarakhand State Licensing Authority for delays in Patanjali Ayurved misleading ads case. Justices express dissatisfaction with explanations, noting authority's action post-court order. Concerned about legal compliance, court sets next hearing for May 14. Earlier, court criticized authority for inaction, emphasizing seriousness of the issue.
SC Raps Uttarakhand Licensing Authority for Lapses in Patanjali Case
SC Raps Uttarakhand Licensing Authority for Lapses in Patanjali Case The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up the Uttarakhand State Licensing Authority for inaction in the misleading advertisements case involving Patanjali Ayurved Limited. Expressing dissatisfaction over the explanation offered by the body, a bench of Justice Hima Kohli and Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah observed it appeared that the licensing authority got activated to take action in accordance with the law only after the apex court's April 10 order. ''Be honest to the court if you want sympathy and compassion,'' the bench observed. The top court said its main concern is whether the licensing body took action in accordance with the law in the matter. The bench has posted the matter for hearing on May 14. While hearing the matter on April 10, the apex court came down heavily on the Uttarakhand State Licensing Authority for inaction and said it was not going to take it lightly as the body appeared to have kept its ''eyes shut deliberately''.
The court pointed out that if there had been no action in previous years, the affidavit should have honestly stated that the matter was stagnant and no action was taken.
Delhi man disguises as saint for 27 years to evade arrest
New Delhi: A 77-year-old man absconding for 27 years in a murder case, was arrested from Rishikesh in Uttarakhand, a Delhi Police official said on Tuesday, adding that he was taking shelter at various religious places as a saint to conceal his identity. The accused was identified as Tillu a.k.a Ramdas. According to police, on Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Uttarakhand licensing body apologises before Supreme Court in Patanjali case
The Uttarakhand State Licensing Authority recently apologised before the Supreme Court for its unsatisfactory action against Patanjali Ayurved for the misleading advertisements published by the latter against evidence-based medicine. In the affidavit, the Uttarakhand body mentioned that it has filed a criminal complaint against Patanjali Ayurveda and its founders Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna for []
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Uttarakhand suspends licences of 14 products made by Patanjali
The SLA said that it will continue to take all due and further steps against Divya Pharmacy and Patanjali Ayurved Ltdreports Asian Lite News The Uttarakhand government, in an affidavit,... The post Uttarakhand suspends licences of 14 products made by Patanjali first appeared on India Daily Digital .
The Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE) has released the UK Board Class 10 Result 2024 on April 30, which is accessible through the official website, ubse.uk.gov.in. The announcement reveals that 89.14% of students have successfully cleared the 10th-grade examination, with a breakdown showing 85.59% of boys and 92.54% of girls passing. These exams were conducted between February 15 and March 13, alongside the Class 12 exams held from February 27 to March 16, 2024.
BJP believes religion-based reservation is unconsitutional: Amit Shah
BJP believes religion-based reservation is unconsitutional: Amit Shah Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the Bharatiya Janata Party believes reservation based on religion is unconstitutional. While addressing a press conference in Assam's Guwahati on Tuesday, Amit Shah vowed to end the reservation imposed based on religion in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh if BJP comes to power. He also criticised Congress for creating confusion by spreading lies. BJP believes that reservation based on religion is unconstitutional. Whenever we will come to power in states like Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, we will ensure justice to SCs, STs and OBCs by ending the reservations imposed based on religion, Amit Shah said while addressing the reporters. Congress wants to create confusion among the public by spreading lies. I want to make one thing clear BJP supports reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs and will always play its role as its protector. This very thing has been stated multiple times by PM Narendra Modi also during his speeches. If any political party has made a dent in the reservation of SCs, STs and OBCs, it's none but the Congress party! he added. Shah further slammed Congress for giving reservations to Muslims without any survey thereby educing the OBC reservation. First of all, they gave reservation to Muslims in united Andhra Pradesh, due to which OBC reservation was reduced. After that, in Karnataka, overnight, without any survey, without determining backwardness, they put all Muslims in the OBC category and reserved 4 per cent quota for them, this has also reduced the reservation for the backward classes, he said. We never look at voters from the perspective of minority and majority. Every person is a citizen of India, he should be treated as such, he added. On the video circulated on social media purportedly showing him advocating to end reservation for SC/ST/OBC, Shah said, Their (Congress) frustration reached to such a level that they are spreading fake videos of me and several other BJP leaders. Chief Ministers, State president and others are also forwarding this fake video. Today a prominent leader of the Congress Party is facing a criminal offence. This action is indicative of their frustration and disappointment. He also hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the matter and accused him of working to take the level of politics to a new low. Ever since Rahul Gandhi took charge of the Congress, he has been working to take the level of politics to a new low. I believe that the attempt to get public support by circulating fake videos is condemnable and should never be done by any major party in Indian politics, Shah said. On the alleged obscene video case involving Janata Dal (Secular) MP Prajwal Revanna, Shah said that BJP stands with the 'Matr Shakti' while criticising the ruling Congress government in Karnataka for allegedly delaying action. JD(S) is an ally of BJP in Karnataka and Revanna is seeking a fresh term from Hassan as an NDA candidate. The incumbent MP is also the grandson of former PM and JD(S) supremo HD Deve Gowda. BJP's stand is clear that we stand with the 'Matr Shakti' of the country. I want to ask Congress and Priyanka ji who is demanding action, whose government is there? The government is of Congress Party. Why they have not taken any action till now? We do not have to take action on this as this is a law and order issue of the state, state government has to take action on it, he said. We support the investigation and our partner JD(S) has also announced to take action against it. Today there is a meeting of their core committee and steps will be taken, Shah added. Shah also asserted on getting good response in South India and expressed confidence in the BJP crossing 400 seats. You all know that two phases of the 7-phase elections have been completed. After these two phases, as per the internal assessment of our party, BJP and its allies together have crossed 100. And we are moving ahead with great confidence towards our target of crossing 400 with the blessings and support of the people, he said. The BJP is getting a great response across the country including from the South Indian states, namely Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Owing to such a positive response, we believe that we will surely achieve the '400 Paar' feat! We are getting huge electoral success in all the states like Assam, Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand etc. Along with this, BJP is also getting very good response in South India, Shah added. On being asked about Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's candidature from Amethi and Raebareli, Shah said, I don't know whether they will contest elections or not but the amount of confusion shows that they lack self-confidence. The situation in Uttar Pradesh is that they have left their traditional seats and ran away. (ANI)
Uttarakhand Board Class 10, 12 results 2024 declared: Direct link to check
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Uttarakhand board class 10, 12 results: Check list of toppers, their marks and school
UBSE to announce 2024 Class 10 and 12 Results today. Online results are provisional; in 2023, results declared on May 25 with an 85.17% pass percentage. Collect original mark sheets. Top ranks mentioned.
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UK Board Result 2024: Uttarakhand Board (UBSE) 10tha and 12th results will be declared today at 11 am.
Patanjali Foods Ordered to Explain GST Dues by Tax Authorities
Patanjali Foods Ordered to Explain GST Dues by Tax Authorities Patanjali Foods has been served a show cause notice by the GST intelligence department, asking the company to explain why input tax credit worth Rs 27.46 crore should not be recovered from it. The Yoga guru Ramdev-led Patanjali Ayurved Group firm, which is mainly into the edible oil business, has received the notice from the Directorate General of GST Intelligence, Chandigarh Zonal Unit, according to a regulatory filing made by the company on April 26. ''A show cause notice is received by the company... requiring the company, its officers and authorised signatories to show cause as to why input tax credit amounting to Rs 27,46,14,343 should not be recovered (along with interest), and why penalty should not be imposed...,'' the company said. The department has cited Section 74 and other applicable provisions of the Central Goods and Services Act, 2017 and Uttarakhand State Goods and Services Act, 2017 read with Section 20 of the Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) Act, 2017. ''As of now the authority has only issued a show cause notice and the company will be taking all necessary action to defend its case before the authority,'' Patanjali Foods said. ''... expected financial implications cannot be determined till the completion of the proceedings,'' the company added. Last week, Patanjali Foods had said it will evaluate a proposal to acquire the non-food business of promoter group Patanjali Ayurved. In a regulatory filing, Patanjali Foods informed that its board has discussed the initial proposal received from Patanjali Ayurved Ltd for a sale of the latter's non-food business undertaking to the company. Incorporated in 1986, Patanjali Foods Ltd, formerly known as Ruchi Soya Industries Ltd, is a leading FMCG player. The company operates in edible oils, food and FMCG, and wind power generation segments through a bouquet of brands like Patanjali, Ruchi Gold, Nutrela, etc. Patanjali Ayurved had acquired Ruchi Soya through the insolvency process and later renamed the company to Patanjali Foods Ltd.
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The authorities are taking necessary steps to ensure that devotees do not face problems during the Uttarakhands Char Dham Yatra and to control the crowd.
Uttarakhand Govt cancels 14 Patanjali products, files affidavit in SC
This action comes after allegations of false claims regarding traditional Ayurvedic medicines sold by Yoga Guru Ramdev came up for hearing in the Supreme Court.
Uttarakhand Board Class 10, 12 Results 2024 to be declared today at 11:30 am
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Uttarakhand suspends licence of 14 products made by Ramdevs firm Patanjali
New Delhi: The Uttarakhand Government's regulator has suspended manufacturing licence of 14 products made by Baba Ramdev's company for repeatedly publishing misleading advertisements about their efficacy, said an order. The Supreme Court has in recent weeks repeatedly criticised Ramdev for not complying with its directives in an ongoing lawsuit to stop misleading advertisements of some [] The post Uttarakhand suspends licence of 14 products made by Ramdevs firm Patanjali appeared first on Northlines .
Misleading ad case: Uttarakhand suspends licenses of 14 Patanjali products; check list
Uttarakhand suspends 14 products' manufacturing licenses by Patanjali Ayurveda ltd and Divya Pharmacy due to repeated violations of the Drugs and Magic Remedies Act. The state licensing authority informed in an affidavit that the cancellation order was issued for epeated violations of the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954.
Uttarakhand suspends licences of 14 products made by Baba Ramdev's firm
The case related to the apology published by Baba Ramdev and his associate Acharya Balkrishna is to be heard in the Supreme Court on April 30
UK Board 2024 Result Class 10 and 12th: Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE) will release the Class 10 and 12 Board Results for 2024 shortly. Exams were held from March 17 to April 06. Students can check scores on uaresults.nic.in or https://ubse.uk.gov.in/ using their roll, application, or registration numbers.
Uttarakhand forest fire fallout: Hotel bookings in Kumaon witness mass cancellations
DEHRADUN: In the wake of forest fires in Uttarakhand, especially in the Kumaon region, more than 250 tourists from across the country have cancelled their pre-booked accommodations in the Nainital and Bhawali hotels. For the past several days, wildfires have been raging in the forests surrounding Nainital city. The Armys helicopters have been called in to help extinguish the inferno. Upon receiving news through social media and other channels, tourists are cancelling their advance bookings. Over 250 reservations have been voided in two days as a consequence, as per information collected by this newspaper. A substantial 70% of these bookings were previously secured for May. Meanwhile, within the Nainital division, a total of 300 forest workers and 300 fire watchers are diligently overseeing the ongoing fire incidents. With the help of the team, efforts are being made to control the fire. Speaking to this newspaper, Digvijay Singh Bisht, the President of the Nainital Hotel and Restaurant Association, expressed concerns regarding the impact of the forest fires in Nainital on tourism. The tourists from various regions of the country have been inquiring about the situation and some are hastily cancelling their advance bookings, said Bisht. Around 250 bookings of hotels in Nainital and nearby Bhauwali and Bhimtal areas have been cancelled. The government and local administration should step in and provide accurate information through a bulletin to help tourists take decisions about visiting the area during the upcoming tourist season. These steps will prove effective and sustain the influx of tourists, elaborated Bisht. Failure to do so could severely impact the tourism industry in Nainital, he added. Divisional Forest Officer Chandrashekhar Joshi said, Multiple forest fires occurred in the Nainital division, all of which have now been contained. Wildfires in Nainital For the past several days, wildfires have been raging in the forests surrounding Nainital. Army choppers have been pressed into service to contain the fires. Around 250 bookings of hotels in Nainital have been cancelled.
Uttarakhand licencing authority filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court on Monday stating that it had suspended licenses of 13 products manufactured by Divya Yoga Pharmacy in connection with the misleading advertisements case
Manufacturing licence of 10 Patanjalis Divya Pharmacy products suspended
Dehradun: The manufacturing licence of 10 Patanjalis Divya Pharmacy products has been suspended, according to an order issued by the Uttarakhand drug licensing authority. The order was issued earlier this month taking cognisance of complaints about misleading advertisements of these products by the firm in violation of the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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In an affidavit filed in the Supreme Court, the licensing body said that it had suspended the license of 14 products manufactured by Patanjali's Divya Pharmacy in the misleading advertisement case
