CM Dhami says `Uttarakhand Bhawan` in Ayodhya to come up soon
The 5253.30 square metre plot on which the state guest house will be built is located at a distance of around 7 km from the Ram temple.
Uttarakhand CM Dhami reviews measures taken to prevent forest fire
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Rain Causes Havoc In Parts Of Uttarakhand, But Also Douses Forest Fires
This year's first major spell of rain has led water entering houses in some parts of Uttarakhand. A silver lining to the tragedy, however, is that fires raging in forests were doused in some of the places where the rainfall occurred.
Preventive measures have to be taken, says Supreme Court
Following a hearing in SC on raging forest fire, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami took action against 17 junior forest officers by suspending 10 of them and starting disciplinary inquiry against seven
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Travel tips: Plan a weekend trip with your mother, visit these places on Mother's Day
The second Sunday of May is celebrated as Mother's Day. In India this day is dedicated to Mother. Mothers give all their time to their children for their happy life and better future. Mothers give importance to children before themselves. She gets so engrossed in the upbringing of the child that perhaps she is not able to take time for herself and is not able to live life the way she used to live before her new marriage or marriage. In such a situation, children should respect their mother's love and sacrifice when they grow older and wiser. Try to bring back that precious time of your mother. When children grow up, they become busy with school, college, and careers. In such a situation, Mother's Day is that opportunity when children can make their mothers feel special. If you are planning to do something special on Mother's Day, then spend as much time as possible with your mother. You must be spending time at home, but Mother's Day is on Sunday, in such a situation, you are also getting leave to go out of the house on a weekend trip. In such a situation, you can go out with your mother on Mother's Day. Plan a trip and enjoy the summer holidays along with Mother's Day. Here the option of such places is being given, where the mother will enjoy going on a trip. Coorg, Karnataka If you have more leave or are a resident of South India, then you can take your mother to Coorg Hill Station in Karnataka state to get relief from this humid heat. Coorg is a beautiful tourist destination, which is famous for its lush green valleys. Nature lovers will like this place. You can go with your mother to see the beauty of tea or coffee gardens, dense forests, and waterfalls. Ooty, Tamil Nadu From vast tea plantations and serene lakes to waterfalls, you can explore Ooty, a picturesque hill station nestled in the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu. The decision to come here with my mother will prove to be very right. With them, you can enjoy a toy train ride to Ooty Lake, Botanical Garden, Pykara Waterfall, and Ketty. Surely mother will enjoy all these activities a lot. Kufri, Himachal Pradesh Shimla-Manali hill station of Himachal Pradesh is very famous and also popular among tourists. However, if you want to spend time at a quiet and cool place then go to Kufri with your mother. The weather in Kufri is quite pleasant and cool this month. Rishikesh, Uttarakhand Celebrating Mother's Day in Rishikesh, the city of spirituality and yoga, can win your mother's heart. If you take your mother to visit the temples here, she will like it. Also in the evening, you can spend aarti and peaceful time on the banks of Ganga. You can talk to your mother about a lot of things. While encouraging them for healthy, they can be taken for yoga practice on the banks of the Ganga in the morning. (PC: ISTOCK)
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Uttarakhand forest fires: Supreme Court takes stern note, seeks long-term steps
Uttarakhand forest fires Supreme Court takes stern note seeks longterm steps
Uttarakhand CM Dhami launches Pirul Lao-Paise Pao campaign to prevent forest fires in state
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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said cloud seeding or depending on rain god is not the answer to the raging forest fires in Uttarakhand and that authorities will have to take preventive measures to tackle the problem. The Uttarakhand government apprised the apex court about the steps taken to control the forest fires and said 0.1 per cent of the wildlife cover in the state was on fire due to such incidents. The state government told a bench of Justices B R Gavai and Sandeep Mehta that since November last year, there were 398 forest fires in Uttarakhand and five people were killed in such incidents. Youths arrested for setting fire to Uttarakhand forests in pursuit of social media fame Deputy Advocate General of Uttarakhand Jatinder Kumar Sethi told the court that all the fires were man-made. A total of 350 criminal cases have been lodged in connection with the forest fires, he said, adding that 62 people have been named in those. People say that 40 per cent of Uttarakhand is on fire, whereas 0.1 per cent of the wildlife cover was on fire. And all this was man-made. From November till today, we have 398 fires, all man-made, the counsel said. The court was hearing an application that has raised the issue of raging forest fires in Uttarakhand. During the hearing, the bench told the state's counsel, Cloud seeding or depending on the rain god is not the answer. He (applicant) is right in saying that you have to take preventive measures. The state government placed before the bench an interim status report containing details of the various steps taken by authorities to deal with forest fires. Sethi said helicopters of the Indian Air Force were also pressed into service to extinguish the fires. What is the number of human lives lost? the bench asked. The counsel said five people were killed due to the forest fires. The bench sought to know how many animals were killed in such incidents. The counsel said he will get the information and apprise the court. A lawyer, who has filed an application for impleadment in the matter, told the bench that the state is painting a very rosy picture but media reports claim that the entire machinery involved in tackling forest fires is busy in election-related work. The state of affairs is pathetic. People who go to douse the fires do not even have proper equipment, he said. Another counsel appearing in the matter said entire forests are covered with pine trees and that is the reason behind forest fires. The British may have introduced them but now their produce is being used by the country. We cannot eliminate those trees. And they cannot grow in the lower reaches, the bench observed, adding that no one is disputing that forest fires are a serious problem. It also referred to a recent news report on the possibility of rains in Uttarakhand. The state's counsel said forest fires are not just peculiar to Uttarakhand but are reported from across the world. The bench posted the matter for further hearing on May 15. While hearing a petition on forest fires in 2019, the apex court had observed that such incidents pose a serious problem in hill states, especially during summer, and the reason is the presence of a large number of pine trees, which are highly flammable. It was hearing a plea moved by advocate Rituparn Uniyal seeking urgent steps to protect forests, wildlife and birds from wild fires in Uttarakhand, saying the number of such blazes has increased over the years and these incidents cause massive damage to the environment. The petition has sought directions to the Centre, the Uttarakhand government and the principal chief conservator of forests in the hill state for making pre-fire arrangements and framing a policy to prevent such incidents. Forest fires in Uttarakhand have been a regular and historic feature. Every year, forest fires in Uttarakhand cause great loss to the forest ecosystem, diversity of flora and fauna and economic wealth. Forest fire is one of the major disasters in the forests of Uttarakhand, the plea has said. It has added that forests and wildlife are the most important natural resources and play a significant role in human life and environment. Forests are socially and environmentally interlinked with the people in the hilly areas, and play an important role in the economic welfare and development of the region, it has said. Narrow escape for devotees caught in forest fire in Uttarakhand
Forest Fires: 0.1 Per Cent Wildlife Cover Was on Fire, Uttarakhand Tells SC
People say 40 per cent of Uttarakhand is on fire, the counsel said, adding that only 0.1 per cent of the wildlife cover in the hill state was on fire
Lawyer Brings Up Billy Joel Song In Forest Fire Case, Judge's Smooth Reply
Depending on the rain god and cloud seeding are not the answer and the government needs to take effective steps, the Supreme Court said today while hearing a petition flagging forest fires in Uttarakhand.
Forest fires: 0.1 per cent wildlife cover was on fire, Uttarakhand tells Supreme Court
During the hearing, the bench observed that cloud seeding or depending on rain god is not the answer to the issue and the state has to take preventive measures.
Char Dham Yatra will begin on 10th May, says Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami
Uttarakhand government takes action against 17 employees for negligence in controlling forest fires
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UKPSC Judicial Service Civil Judge Result 2023 Declared: Selection List & Cutoff Marks Published
The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has issued a notification regarding the recruitment of candidates for the Uttarakhand Judicial Service Civil Judge Examination 2023. Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for the vacancy. Here are the details:
Uttarakhand Forest Fire: 'Nowadays, We Wake Up to Smoke And Dust In Nainital'
According to the forest dept, Uttarakhand has recorded 606 forest fires since 1 Nov 2023.
Setback for AAP in Punjab as Former Amritsar Deputy Mayor Joins BJP
A major blow hit the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab as Avinash Jolly, the former Deputy Mayor of Amritsar, tendered his resignation from the party. On Tuesday, amidst the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, Jolly made a significant move by joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Amritsar. Narinder Singh, the BJP National Secretary, took to X to announce the development, stating, Avinash Jolly, former deputy mayor (Amritsar), along with hundreds of supporters, joined BJP at Amritsar, Punjab. The electoral landscape in Punjab gears up for voting across its 13 seats in a single phase. The final phase, scheduled for June 1, will witness polling in Gurudaspur, Amritsar, Khadoor Sahib, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Nandpur Sahib, Ludhiana, Fatehgarh Sahib, Faridkot, Firozpur, Bathinda, Sangrur, and Patiala constituencies. Meanwhile, the nomination process for the Lok Sabha elections commenced in Punjab on May 7. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has deployed general and police observers for the 13 seats in Punjab to ensure the conduct of peaceful, fair, and transparent elections. These officials are slated to assume their duties starting May 14, as per a press release from the Punjab Information and Public Relations Department. Sibin C, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Punjab, disclosed that 13 IAS officers from various states have been designated as general observers, while seven IPS officers will serve as police observers. Their primary responsibility lies in ensuring strict adherence to the guidelines and directives laid down by the ECI, particularly concerning the Model Code of Conduct. Despite being allies in the opposition INDIA bloc, both the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress have opted not to forge any seat-sharing arrangement in the state. In the previous Lok Sabha Elections of 2019, the INC-led UPA alliance clinched eight seats with a vote share of 40.6 percent, while the NDA managed to secure four seats with a voting percentage of 9.7. The AAP, marking its electoral debut, secured one seat. In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and AAP secured four seats each, whereas the Congress bagged three seats. The BJP managed to secure only two seats. The third phase of the general elections concluded with polling for 93 Lok Sabha seats across 12 states and union territories on Tuesday. The eagerly awaited counting of votes is scheduled for June 4 AAP Workers Detained During IPL Match Protest PM Modi's Varanasi Roadshow: A Spectacle of Democracy in Action Top Events Today: PM Modi's Andhra Rally, Uttarakhand Forest Fire Petitions, L&T's Q4 Results and More
Today, eyes turn to Andhra Pradesh as Prime Minister Narendra Modi gears up for an election rally in the state. Here's what's on the agenda for May 8: PM Modi's Rally: At 2 pm today, PM Modi will take center stage at a Lok Sabha election meeting in Annamayya district, Andhra Pradesh. Following this, he's slated to kick off a roadshow at the Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium on Bandar Road in Vijayawada at 5 pm. Corporate Buzz: Keep an eye on Tata Power, L&T, and other companies as they unveil their Q4 results today. It's a day of financial insights and market movements. Legal Proceedings: Meanwhile, in the highest court of the land, the Supreme Court of India, there will be a hearing on petitions regarding the recent Uttarakhand forest fire incidents. Legal deliberations take the spotlight on pressing environmental concerns. DU's 'Run for Viksit Bharat': Delhi University's 'Run for Viksit Bharat' event adds a touch of social consciousness to the day. It's a call for action towards a developed India, engaging students in a healthy and meaningful endeavor. Tomorrow, the Supreme Court of India will convene to hear petitions regarding the Uttarakhand forest fires. These petitions allege that approximately 90% of the blazes were of human origin. Recent media coverage suggests that over 900 instances of forest fires have occurred in Uttarakhand over the past six months. On May 8, the University of Delhi (DU) will host a Run for Viksit Bharat event, covering a distance of 2.5 kilometers. This event, part of PM Modi's Viksit Bharat Program, aims to raise awareness about transforming India into a developed nation by 2047. Nearly 5,000 students are expected to participate in this event. Mark your calendars for May 8 as Larsen & Toubro (L&T) prepares to unveil its Q4 results. Media speculations anticipate that the company will announce a consolidated net profit of 4,109 crore for the January-March period. Lok Sabha Elections: Voting Percent Reaches 60.19% in Phase 3 till 5 PM Congress Names Sher Singh Ghubaya as Candidate for Firozpur Lok Sabha Seat Modi Creating Hatred for Political Gain, Says Sonia Gandhi in a Video Message
Kedarnath Pilgrimage Update: Panchmukhi Procession Advancing to Phata from Guptkashi
Rudraprayag (Uttarakhand): With the Kedarnath Temple set to reopen its doors on May 10th, the revered Panchmukhi procession, dedicated to Lord Kedarnath, has now moved from Vishwanath Temple in Guptkashi to its second halt at Phata. Departing from Shri Vishwanath Temple Guptkashi at 8:45 am on May 7th, the Panchmukhi procession is en route to Phata, where it will rest before the grand reopening of Shri Kedarnath Dham on Friday, May 10th. Dr. Harish Gaur, Media Incharge of the Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC), shared that volunteers and devotees take the Panchmukhi idol of Lord Kedarnath on a barefoot journey from Shri Omkareshwar Temple Ukhimath to Shri Kedarnath Dham. As the procession commenced from Guptkashi, devotees and school children adorned the path with flowers, chanting praises to Baba Kedar. Alongside, hundreds of devotees from various parts of the country and abroad join the Doli Yatra to Kedarnath. Earlier on May 5th, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami virtually flagged off 300 'Sevadars' participating in the 'Bhandara Program' accompanying the Baba Kedarnath Doli Yatra from Uttarakhand Sadan in Delhi. Preceding the Char Dham pilgrimage, the Panchmukhi Bhogmurti, a five-faced idol of Lord Hanuman, embarks on its journey from Panchkedar Gaddisthal Omkareshwar Temple, Ukhimath, and traverses through Guptkashi via Fata and Gaurikund to reach Shri Kedarnath Dham. On the auspicious day of the temple reopening, nationally renowned bhajan singers will enthrall devotees with performances from a decorated stage in the temple courtyard. Char Dham Yatra 2024 Set to Begin on May 10th: Check Helicopter Booking Costs and Helpline Info, and More
Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti 2024: PM Modi Honors the Bard of Bengal on Birth Anniversary
Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, the eminent Bengali polymath. Tagore, born on May 8, 1861, in Calcutta, holds a revered place in history for his multifaceted contributions to literature, arts, and social reform. In a heartfelt message shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi paid homage to Gurudev Tagore. I pay homage to Gurudev Tagore, on the occasion of his Jayanti. His enduring wisdom and genius continue to inspire and enlighten innumerable people across generations, he expressed, accompanied by a poignant video clip shedding light on the life and legacy of the Bard of Bengal. Rabindranath Tagore, a Bengali Brahmin, was not merely a poet or a writer; he was a beacon of creativity and enlightenment. His literary prowess earned him the prestigious Nobel Prize in Literature, bringing global recognition to his profound insights and artistic finesse. Beyond his literary achievements, Tagore was a visionary who delved into various spheres of human expression. He ventured into playwriting, composing music, and even painting, showcasing his versatile talents and leaving an indelible mark on the cultural landscape. Moreover, Tagore was not content with confining his talents to artistic realms; he was also a fervent advocate for social change. His writings often reflected a deep concern for societal issues, and he actively engaged in initiatives aimed at fostering harmony and progress. As the world celebrates Tagore's legacy on his birth anniversary, his words continue to resonate with people from all walks of life. His timeless wisdom serves as a guiding light, inspiring countless individuals to embrace creativity, compassion, and the pursuit of knowledge. On this auspicious occasion, let us reflect on the profound impact of Rabindranath Tagores life and work, celebrating the enduring legacy of the Bard of Bengal who transcended boundaries and enriched humanity with his brilliance. PM Modi's Varanasi Roadshow: A Spectacle of Democracy in Action Top Events Today: PM Modi's Andhra Rally, Uttarakhand Forest Fire Petitions, L&T's Q4 Results and More
Minor Earthquake Strikes Arunachal Pradesh: Precautions Advised
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake shook Arunachal Pradesh today, according to reports from the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The quake, which occurred at 4:55 am, was centered in the Lower Subansiri region of the state. While this earthquake was relatively minor, it serves as a reminder of the seismic activity that can occur in the region. Precautionary measures should always be kept in mind to ensure safety during such events. Here are some tips to stay safe during an earthquake: Stay Calm: In the event of an earthquake, remain calm and try to find a safe spot indoors away from windows, heavy furniture, and objects that could fall. Drop, Cover, Hold On: Drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy piece of furniture, and hold on until the shaking stops. This can help protect you from falling debris. Evacuate if Necessary: If you are indoors and feel that the building is not safe, evacuate to an open area away from buildings, trees, and power lines. Have an Emergency Kit: Keep an emergency kit stocked with essentials such as water, food, first aid supplies, flashlight, and batteries. This can be helpful in case of power outages or disruptions in services following an earthquake. Stay Informed: Stay updated with information from local authorities and follow their instructions in case of an earthquake or any other emergency situation. By being prepared and knowing what to do during an earthquake, individuals can minimize the risk of injury and ensure their safety. Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi Shaken by 2.6 Magnitude Earthquake Today
Uttarakhand forest fire: Climate-proof the state
Police bust drug trafficking, arrest three; seize Rs 1 crore contraband
NEW DELHI: The Special Cell of the Delhi Police has busted a drug trafficking syndicate and arrested three persons involved in supplying the psychotropic substance Alprazolam in different parts of the country, an official said on Tuesday. The 4.7 kg of seized contraband, valued at over Rs 1 crore, includes Alprazolam. The suspects had even set up an illegal manufacturing unit in Gajraula, UP, from which they were supplying the banned substance. They shipped the product through courier, concealing it inside silver polyethylene to evade detection by X-ray machines at courier companies and airports. The accused were identified as Rachit Kumar (22), a resident of Uttarakhand; Namit Chaudhary (34) from UP; and Vanga Rajender (49), a resident of Telangana. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) Amit Kaushik said that an input regarding an inter-state narcotic drug cartel involved in the smuggling of psychotropic substances was received in February. Members of this cartel were identified and their activities were kept under surveillance. He said that on April 25, the police team intercepted a suspicious parcel sent by the members of this cartel at a warehouse of a courier company in Delhis IGI Airport. On opening the parcel, 2 kg of the psychotropic substance, packed in two packets of silver-coloured plastic polyethylene and covered from all sides by two or three layers of hard cardboard boxes to avoid detection from X-ray machines, was found, said the DCP. A raid was conducted in Haridwar and the person who booked the alleged parcel was identified as Rachit, who was then arrested. A packet containing 1 kg of Alprazolam was recovered, the officer said.
Setting forests on fire will attract Gangster Act: Uttarakhand Chief Secretary
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Uttarakhand: IAF helicopter continues to aid firefighting operations in forests
Dehradun: An IAF helicopter on Tuesday continued to aid firefighting operations in Uttarakhand where 68 live forest fire incidents were reported from different parts of the state gutting more than 100 hectares of green cover, officials said. The IAF helicopter, which was pressed into service on Monday to douse the flames, lifted water from the 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 .
Char Dham 24: Uttarakhand Health Dept to offer quality medical assistance to pilgrims
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Youths arrested for setting fire to Uttarakhand forests in pursuit of social media fame
DEHRADUN: Amid the devastating fire in the Uttarakhand forest, the state government and forest department are making relentless efforts to gain control, while unfortunate incidents are also coming to light before the police. The Director General of Police in Uttarakhand, Abhinav Kumar, informed the media that investigations have uncovered instances where young individuals with misguided intentions deliberately ignited forest fires in a bid to garner attention and recognition through social media platforms such as creating reels. The situation has prompted the deployment of resources from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Air Force to combat the blaze. Sources at the Uttrakhand's forest department revealed, A significant amount of water, totalling five thousand litres, was sprayed from helicopters in two rounds. Confirming the reports, an official of the forest department also told, The helicopter operations to douse the flames will persist. Additionally, technical institutions have been tasked with developing proposals for artificial rain to aid in firefighting efforts. The Minister of Forests in Uttarakhand, Subodh Uniyal, told The New Indian Express , So far, there have been 930 incidents of forest fires in the state, resulting in more than 1,196 hectares of forest being engulfed in flames. The highest number of 491 incidents occurred in Kumaon and 365 incidents in Garhwal, while 74 cases are within wildlife sanctuaries. The uncontrolled blaze has resulted in the tragic loss of five lives and injuries to four others. In addition to the forest department, assistance will also be sought from police, PAC, home guards, and PRD personnel in sensitive districts in case of emergencies, Minister Uniyal stated. Abhimanyu Singh, the Divisional Forest Officer of Kedarnath and Rudraprayag told, During patrolling in the Sonprayag-Bhimbali area, the team apprehended six individuals who had set fire to the forest area in the Kali Fata region. Upon interrogation, these individuals identified themselves as Mastan Singh, Rajendra Khatri, Manoj Chandra, Devendra Lal, Man Singh, and Shahil Chandra, residents of Dangwal village, Jakholi. All the suspects were brought to the Ukhimath Range office where a case was registered against them.
IAF's Mi-17 Helicopter Aids Forest Firefighting Efforts in Uttarakhand
IAF's Mi-17 Helicopter Aids Forest Firefighting Efforts in Uttarakhand An IAF helicopter on Tuesday continued to aid firefighting operations in Uttarakhand where 68 live forest fire incidents were reported from different parts of the state gutting more than 100 hectares of green cover, officials said. The IAF helicopter, which was pressed into service on Monday to douse the flames, lifted water from the Alaknanda river in a 5000 litre Bambi bucket and emptied it over the burning forests of Pauri district, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Swapnil Anirudh said. Around five such sorties were conducted on Tuesday, he said. Anirudh said the aerial firefighting will continue in the district until the situation improves. Additional Chief Conservator of Forests Nishant Verma said since November 1 last year, there have been 998 forest fire incidents in Uttarakhand in which more than 1,316 hectares of forest land were affected. The farmers were asked not to burn stubble and resort to alternative ways of agricultural waste management. An order issued by Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman said that stern action will be taken against people, who violate the order as burning of stubble or agricultural waste might lead to forest fires.
Uttarakhand CM Dhami announces land registration at Sri Ayodhyapuri for state guest house construction Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced land registration at Sri Ayodhyapuri for the construction of the Uttarakhand Bhawan and congratulated all the Lord Ram devotees of the state on Monday. Chief Minister Dhami also said that Uttarakhand has become the first state to do so and that the construction work for the Uttarakhand Bhawan will soon be started for the convenience of the devotees. Congratulations to all Ram devotees of the state! As per the earlier promise, the registration of the land allotted to the Uttarakhand government at Sri Ayodhyapuri, the holy birthplace of Lord Shri Ram, has been done today. Uttarakhand has become the first state to do so. With the blessings of Lord Shri Ram, the construction work of Uttarakhand Bhawan will soon be started for the convenience of the devotees, posted CM Dhami on X. The Uttarakhand Chief Minister had earlier in January this year said that the state government would build a state guest house near the grand temple of Lord Ram in Ayodhya. As a result of the special efforts of the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, the Uttar Pradesh government allotted land for the state guest house in Ayodhya earlier this year. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a mega roadshow in support of a BJP candidate from Ayodhya Lallu Singh on Sunday. The city was decked up with life-size cutouts of the Prime Minister and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and pictures of deities put up along the roads. The roadshow started from Sugriva Fort and ended at Lata Chowk via the Ram Path. It took more than an hour to cover this two-kilometer jam-packed road as people warmly greeted the PM and the CM, voicing their support for them in this election. Along the entire route, people were chanting slogans in support of Modi-Yogi, and both leaders also greeted the supporters with folded hands and appealed for votes showing the 'lotus' flower. People kept chanting 'Jai Shri Ram' throughout the roadshow to greet the PM and the CM. People and devotees from across the country thronged both sides of the streets in large numbers to catch a glimpse of PM Modi and CM Yogi during the roadshow. (ANI)
Patna emerges as India's most flood-prone city, reveals recent study
Patna emerges as India's most flood-prone city, reveals recent study Patna experiences the worst floods in India, followed by West Bengal's Murshidabad and Maharashtra's Thane, according to a district-level flood severity index (DFSI) developed by researchers at IIT-Delhi and IIT-Roorkee. The index takes into account the historical severity of floods based on the number of affected people, the spread and duration of floods. The researchers said the top 10 districts where flood severity is the highest are: Patna, Murshidabad, Thane, North 24 Parganas (West Bengal), Guntur (Andhra Pradesh), Nagpur (Maharashtra), Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), Ballia (Uttar Pradesh), East Champaran (Bihar), and East Medinipur (West Bengal). These are followed by Muzaffarnagar (Bihar), Lakhimpur (Assam), Kota (Rajasthan), Aurangabad (Maharashtra), Malda (West Bengal), Rajkot (Gujarat), Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), Aurangabad (Bihar), Bahraich (Uttar Pradesh), Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Jalpaiguri (West Bengal), Darjeeling (West Bengal), Dibrugarh (Assam), Azamgarh (Uttar Pradesh), Chamoli (Uttarakhand), West Champaran (Bihar), Amravati (Maharashtra), Medinipur West (West Bengal), and Samastipur (Bihar). Though Chamoli in Uttarakhand does not face recurrent floods, it appears on this list because of a few isolated highly damaging flood events. Among the 30 districts facing the highest risk of floods, 17 are in the Ganga basin and three are in the Brahmaputra basin. Among all the Indian river basins, the Ganga basin has the highest population, and its high flood proneness is worrisome, said the researchers, including Manabendra Saharia, an assistant professor at IIT-Delhi. Assam experiences the highest number of floods in India, having faced more than 800 flood events over 56 years. The other flood-prone states, in descending order of flood events, include Kerala, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra. Data from 1967 to 2023 shows that Thiruvananthapuram has experienced more than 231 floods or more than four events per year on average. Five districts -- Thiruvananthapuram, Lakhimpur, Dhemaji, Kamrup, and Nagaon -- have been categorised as ''severely flood-prone,'' having recorded more than 178 floods, or more than three events per year on average. The researchers said localised intense rainfall events are likely to rise in the future due to climate change, and therefore, more flash floods are expected. Under the warming climate, the frequency of cyclones will increase, and coastal and nearby inland areas will face more instances of intense rainfall and floods. It is also likely that areas that are not currently flood-prone may begin to see flooding. The researchers said human fatality due to floods is nearly stable or has come down in recent times due to better management despite an increase in the population in India. The number of deaths is around 1,000 per year since 2015, the data showed.
Uttarakhand to Take Strict Action Against Forest Fire Perpetrators
Dehradun: Chief Secretary Radha Raturi announced on Monday that Uttarakhand would take stringent action against individuals responsible for setting fires in the forests. She stated that those repeatedly setting fire would be charged under the Gangster Act and would also be liable for compensating the losses caused by the fire. Chief Secretary Raturi informed that the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has been deployed in Pauri and Almora districts to extinguish the forest fires. Following a meeting of officials convened at the Secretariat to address forest fire incidents, an action plan has been devised to control such fires in the state. The state aims to control the fires within a week with the cooperation of all departments. It has been decided to take strict action against individuals responsible for setting fires. Chief Secretary Raturi outlined that such individuals would first face action under the Forest Protection Act, followed by the Wildlife Act. Moreover, those repeatedly setting fires would be charged under the Gangster Act, and their property would be confiscated. Forest officers have been instructed accordingly. Responding to queries about the five deaths reported in the state due to the fires, Chief Secretary Raturi stated that investigations were ongoing, and strict action would be taken against the culprits. She assured that those responsible for setting fires were being arrested and incarcerated as part of the state's efforts to tackle the issue. Putin Embarks on Fifth Term Amidst Global Scrutiny: A Look into Russia's Political Landscape Kendrick Lamar and Drake's Feud Turns Explosive: What You Need to Know Fatal Accident on Nagpur-Mumbai Samriddhi Expressway Claims Two Lives
Container Carrying 666 Crore Worth of Gold Jewels Capsizes in Tamil Nadu
Chennai: Late on Monday night, a private container carrying gold jewels worth 666 Crore capsized at Chitode near Erode, Tamil Nadu. The container, owned by a private logistics firm, was transporting the jewels from Coimbatore to Salem. However, when the vehicle approached Samathuvapuram, the driver, Sasikumar, lost control while negotiating a turn, causing the container to overturn. Both the driver, Sasikumar, and the armed security guard, Balraj, sustained serious injuries in the accident. The Chitode police promptly arrived at the scene, rescued the injured, and admitted them to a nearby hospital. Fortunately, the gold jewels stored inside the container remained unaffected by the accident. Upon learning about the incident, the consignee and consignor arranged for a new truck and a security guard. They transferred the gold jewels from the overturned container to the new truck and proceeded towards Salem. The Chitode police have registered a case and are currently investigating the matter. Historic Verdict: Girl Jailed for False Rape Accusation, Innocent Youth Acquitted Uttarakhand to Take Strict Action Against Forest Fire Perpetrators Devastation in West Bengal: 12 Dead Due to Storm and Lightning
CBI and Lokayukta Complaint Filed in 800 Crore Scam Involving Mallikarjun Kharge's Son-in-law
Bengaluru: BJP's Bengaluru South District president NR Ramesh has filed a complaint with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Karnataka Lokayukta against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's son-in-law Radhakrishna Doddamani and five others on Monday regarding an alleged 800 crore scam.The complaint specifically names Radhakrishna Doddamani, the Management Committee Chief in the Dr BR Ambedkar Medical College and Dr BR Ambedkar Dental College, as the primary accused. Allegations against him include corruption, cheating, creation of fake documents, forgery, and abuse of power. Also implicated in the complaint are HS Mahadeva Prasad, Dr NT Murali Mohan, and VS Kuber, along with Public Relations Officer Amanulla Khan.According to NR Ramesh, the accused are accused of soliciting hundreds of crores from ineligible students from affluent families for MBBS and BDS courses through fraudulent means.The alleged scam is said to involve over 800 crores related to admissions at Dr BR Ambedkar Medical College and Dr BR Ambedkar Dental Colleges. Despite complaints from college staff, activists, and certain members of the administrative committee to the Governor's office and the Chief Secretary of Karnataka government, no action has been taken, claims NR Ramesh. Ramesh alleges that since 2008-09, numerous irregularities have surfaced regarding admissions under the management quota.He further accuses Amanulla Khan, a fourth-grade officer appointed as the PRO, of admitting students who had failed their exams, in violation of regulations.The complaint also alleges that fake academic certificates were procured from colleges in Jharkhand and other states for students who failed Class 12, enabling their admission to MBBS and BDS courses in Karnataka.Ramesh alleges that each student paid between 1 crore to 2 crore, with additional payments for falsified marks in internal assessments. One example cited in the complaint involves an ineligible student from Bengaluru whose marksheets were allegedly obtained from a college in Jharkhand to secure admission to a medical seat in Karnataka.According to Ramesh, similar scams have been ongoing for 15 years.He further claims that Amanulla Khan is currently constructing a medical college in Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri district for 500 crore.Regarding Radhakrishna Doddamani, Ramesh alleges that despite taking nine years to complete his MBBS course in 18 attempts, he was appointed as a professor under Mallikarjun Kharge. Doddamani is contesting as the Congress candidate from Kalaburagi, which is voting today. Historic Verdict: Girl Jailed for False Rape Accusation, Innocent Youth Acquitted Uttarakhand to Take Strict Action Against Forest Fire Perpetrators Devastation in West Bengal: 12 Dead Due to Storm and Lightning
Uttarakhand Forest Fire: 4 Arrested, Chief Minister Assures Strict Action
As forest fires continue to pose a serious threat in Uttarakhand, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami emphasised the state's commitment to bringing the situation under control.
SRHU Neurosurgery Team Treats Largest Brain Aneurysm in India, Saves 20-year-old boy
Doiwala: Himalayan University neurosurgery team successfully clipped massive aneurysm and saved the life of a young boy of 20 years old. This is the worlds first successful clipping of Supra Giant Aneurysm, with no neurological post op deficit. They have created a new standard. It also gave hope to anyone seeking the treatment of brain aneurysm, which is often fatal. Dr. Brijesh Tiwari, the leading neurosurgeon for this case said that a 20-year-old boy had come with complaints of headache and intermittent vomiting for 15 days. The brain MRI showed swelling in the frontal part of his brains left side. To know further, doctors at SRHU Neurosurgery department got the angiogram done. It showed a supra giant aneurysm, which required expert handling. Applying clips over the neck of such a large aneurysm was a major challenge, as any bleeding during the surgery may put the life of patient to danger. Dr. Brijesh Tiwari with the assistance of Dr. Sanjeev Pandey and Dr. Ranjit Kumar, performed the surgery successfully. The patient was well enough to walk the next day. According to Dr. Brijesh Tiwari, an aneurysm is a balloon like swelling arising from the wall of a major artery of a brain. He further explains, The wall of aneurysm is weaker in comparison to the normal artery. In case the aneurysm ruptures, there is a large brain hemorrhage resulting in lethal complications including death. Out of all the cases of brain hemorrhage, this particular cause is considered most dangerous, he adds. Most of the aneurysms are less than 2 cm in size but the patient operated at Himalayan Hospital had the aneurysm of 6.3 cm in size, which is the largest known case of aneurysm in India. It is also the largest brain aneurysm in the world. President of the swami Rama Himalayan University, Dr. Vijay Dhasmana, congratulated the team on this grand success and dedicated this major achievement to people of Uttarakhand.
Uttarakhand accuses Patanjali's Ramdev of misleading public with COVID, other cures
An Indian state has leveled criminal charges against yoga guru Baba Ramdev for promoting his traditional ayurvedic medicine as a COVID-19 cure, despite it being approved only as an immunity booster. Ramdev faces accusations of misleading the public regarding the efficacy of his medicines, with potential penalties including jail time.
Sunidhi Chauhan recently electrified the capital of Uttarakhand with her power-packed performance, leaving the audience in awe. Videos and pictures capturing her recent live show have swiftly circulated across the internet, garnering widespread attention. However, one video has gained particular notoriety for capturing a shocking incident: a member of the crowd throwing a water bottle at Sunidhi during her performance. Despite the unexpected attack, Sunidhi displayed remarkable poise and professionalism, continuing her performance without missing a beat. Later, Sunidhi addressed the incident, delivering a fitting response that resonated with many online. The incident sparked a wave of reactions, with numerous individuals condemning the disrespectful behavior captured in the video. Despite this setback, Sunidhi's enduring talent and resilience shine through, as she remains celebrated for her numerous chart-topping hits, including 'Sheila Ki Jawani,' 'Crazy Kiya Re,' and many more.
DGCA increases regional connectivity levy on airlines to Rs 6,500 per departure
The levy is charged on each departure of flights on aircraft having maximum take-off weight above 40 tonnes, except for routes in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep
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Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi Shaken by 2.6 Magnitude Earthquake Today
Today, Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi experienced a minor earthquake measuring 2.6 on the Richter scale, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The quake struck at approximately 08:56:40 IST, with its epicentre situated at Latitude 31.00 and Longitude 79.31, at a depth of 5 kilometres. The NCS shared details of the event via X (formerly Twitter), stating, Earthquake of Magnitude: 2.6, Date: 07/05/2024, Time: 08:56:40 IST, Latitude: 31.00 N, Longitude: 79.31 E, Depth: 5 Km, Location: Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. This recent tremor follows a similar event on May 1, when a 3.4 magnitude earthquake shook Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar during the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday. The quake's epicentre was recorded at a depth of 30 kilometres. Fortunately, there have been no reports of significant damage or casualties following today's earthquake in Uttarkashi. The region, known for its scenic beauty and spiritual significance, often experiences seismic activity due to its location in the seismically active Himalayan region. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and urge residents to remain vigilant and prepared for any further seismic events. Other News Lineup: India Lok Sabha Elections 2024: What's at Stake in Phase 3? RLD's Malook Nagar Condemns Farooq Abdullah's Alleged Pro-Pakistan Remarks Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Omar Ansari in Model Code of Conduct Violation Case
2.6 magnitude earthquake hits Uttarakhands Uttarkashi
Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand), May 7: An earthquake of 2.6 magnitude on the Richter scale hit Uttarakhands Uttarkashi on Tuesday, according to National Centre for Seismology (NCS) data. The epicentre of the earthquake was located at Latitude 31.00 and Longitude 79.31, at a depth of 5 kilometres, the NCS stated. EQ of M: 2.6, On: 07/05/2024 08:56:40 IST, Lat: 31.00 N, Long: 79.31 E, Depth: 5 Km, Location: Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, the NCS said in a post shared on X. Earlier, on May [] The post 2.6 magnitude earthquake hits Uttarakhands Uttarkashi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Last five years have seen a dangerous rise in forest fires across Uttarakhands central Himalayas, from Nov to June. Northeast states, once most prone to long-ranging forest fires, pale in comparison to the inferno Uttarakhand...
Pauri bears brunt as Uttarakhand fires continue to rage
Monday witnessed 20 fresh fire incidents in Uttarakhand, ravaging some 52 hectares of forest land, with Garhwal, particularly Pauri district, bearing the brunt. In Pauri, the fire reached sports department's Indoor Stadium, damaging a building and documents. Students and staff were safe. IAF dispatched one of its MI-17 V5 choppers to aid efforts in Pauri Garhwal's Dob village. An IAF officer said the chopper conducted three sorties, dropping 14,600 litres of water.
Uttarakhand UCC Can Be Amended If Required: State Assembly Speaker
At an interaction with journalists at India Womens Press Corps, Bhushan also hoped that justice would be delivered in the Ankita Bhandari murder case
Aakar Patel | What kind of laws will our new MPs enact? Take a look over last 10 years
The primary function of Parliament is to legislate. When we elect people to the Lok Sabha, we are choosing who will write and pass our laws. In India, laws are now passed without debate, both at the Union and the state levels. This means that parties which have a majority and an ideology can legislate what they want without pushback. As we elect MPs for the next five years, let us look at many of the laws and amendments that we have been given in the previous decade: *Right to Information (Amendment) Act, 2019 This amendment gives the Union the powers to set the salaries and service conditions of information commissioners at the Union as well as state levels. Instead of fixed terms, commissioners can be appointed on arbitrary conditions and salaries. India fell from second place in global RTI ratings in 2014 to ninth place. *The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019 Before this amendment, UAPA only allowed organisations to be categorised as terrorist. The State can now categorise any individual as a terrorist. These individuals need not even have any affiliation with any of the 36 terrorist organisations mentioned in the law to be classified as terrorists and then jailed. *The Karnataka Education Act (1983) Order 2022 In 2022, Karnataka banned Muslim women and girls from covering their heads in schools and colleges that had uniforms. Even in colleges which did not have a prescribed uniform, the covering of heads by Muslims was prohibited because clothes which disturb equality, integrity and public law and order should not be worn. Sikhs were excluded from the order. *Maharashtra Animal Preservation (Amendment) Act, 2015 After the Prime Ministers speeches against what he called the pink revolution, states began to criminalise the possession of beef. This began a series of violent attacks the media called beef lyn-chings. Someone accused of having a beef sandwich can be jailed five years. This first law began a series of copycat laws in other BJP-ruled states. *The Haryana Gauvansh Sanrakshan and Gausamvardhan Act, 2015 Possession of beef is punishable by up to five years in jail. The burden of proof is on the accused. *The Gujarat Animal Preservation (Amendment) Act, 2017 This law extended the punishment for cow slaughter to life in prison. No other economic crime attracts life. Minister of state for home Pradipsinh Jadeja said the logic was to equal cow slaughter with murder. *Uttar Pradesh Recovery of Damage to Public and Private Property Act, 2020 Enacted after the UP Police shot dead 21 people protesting against the CAA, this law gives the government the power to set up tribunals to decide damage to any public or private property due to riots, hartals, bandhs, protests or public processions. All orders passed by the tribunals will be final and cannot be appealed before any court, under the laws Section 22. *Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion Act, 2018 This is the first of seven state laws introduced and legislated by the BJP after the conspiracy theory of love jihad began to be circulated. It criminalises marriages between Hindus and Muslims if conversion is involved. However, if any person comes back to his ancestral religion, then this shall not be deemed conversion. Those who change their faith without applying to the government in the prescribed pro-forma and without the consent of the government after the police inquiry face jail. *Himachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 2019 Similar to Uttarakhands law, under this law the punishment for propagation (a fundamental right under Article 25) is seven years in jail. *Uttar Pradesh Vidhi Viruddh Dharma Samparivartan Pratishedh Adhyadesh, 2020 Similar to the previous laws, this one prohibits conversion except with government permission and 60 days notice. Similar laws were passed by BJP governments in MP (Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 2021), Gujarat (Gujarat Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Act, 2021), Karnataka (Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Act, 2022) and Haryana (Haryana Prevention of Unlawful Conversion of Religious Act, 2022). *Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services (Public Emergency or Public Safety) Rules, 2017 This gives the Union and state governments the power to suspend, for any reason, mobile and Internet services. India is the worlds leader in Internet shutdowns. Of 213 total global shutdowns in 2019, India accounted for 56 per cent (12 times more than the next nation, Venezuela). Of 155 global shutdowns in 2020, India accounted for 70 per cent. *Gujarat Prohibition of Transfer of Immovable Property and Provision for Protection of Tenants from Eviction from Premises in Disturbed Areas Act, 2019 Amendment This law bans Hindus and Muslims from buying or renting properties from each other without the government's permission. The government will determine if the sale of a property would lead to the likelihood of polarisation or improper clustering of people from a particular religion. It also gives the government the power to undo transactions, even if the buyer and seller make no appeal. In effect, even foreigners can lease and buy property in those parts of Gujarats cities where Indian Muslims cannot. It should be noted that some of these laws have remained even after the party that has legislated them in a state has been unseated. These laws have a long-term effect and have conditioned the police and bureaucrats and the judiciary to think of our society in a particular way. They are a reflection of the sort of nation India has become and give us a glimpse into what more we can expect in the years to come after this election ends.
Recovered 5,000 acres from Land Jihad, says Uttarakhand CM
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NDTV Election Carnival: Four-Cornered Contest In Hyderabad
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting for two phases of Lok Sabha elections has been done. The third phase of elections is on May 7. NDTV reached Telangana's capital Hyderabad on Monday after passing through many states with its special program 'NDTV Election Carnival'. Amid the elections, this 'carnival' has traveled 6,100 kilometers to Delhi, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Karnataka to gauge the mood of the people and understand the atmosphere. Hyderabad is considered the stronghold of AIMIM, but this time the competition is tough.
BJP Leaders Modi, Nadda, and Shah to Headline Campaign in Delhi for Lok Sabha Elections
BJP Leaders Modi, Nadda, and Shah to Headline Campaign in Delhi for Lok Sabha Elections Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP chief JP Nadda, Union ministers Rajnath Singh and Amit Shah, and chief ministers of party-ruled states will be its star campaigners for the Lok Sabha elections in Delhi. The name of Arvinder Singh Lovely, who recently quit as the Congress' Delhi chief, is also present in the list of 40 star campaigners released by Arun Singh, the BJP's national general secretary. Lovely joined the BJP on May 4. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Madhya Pradesh's Mohan Yadav, Uttarakhand's Pushkar Singh Dhami, Rajasthan's Bhajan Lal Sharma, Assam's Himanta Biswa Sarma and Nayab Singh Saini of Haryana are also among the star campaigners. The list also features outgoing MPs who were denied the party's ticket this time -- Harsh Vardhan, Meenakshi Lekhi, Parvesh Verma, Ramesh Bidhuri and Gautam Gambhir. The other prominent star campaigners are Union ministers Piyush Goyal, Hardeep Singh Puri, Smriti Irani and Arjun Ram Meghawal. Incumbent MP Hema Malini, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Rajasthan's Prem Chand Bairwa and Diya Kumari, and Bihar's Samrat Chaudhary will also be the BJP's star campaigners. Senior leaders Arun Singh, Tarun Chugh, Anil Baluni, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Manoj Tiwari, Vijender Gupta, Satish Updahyay, Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva and the party's Tamil Nadu unit chief K Annamalai will also campaign in Delhi. The BJP is contesting all seven Lok Sabha seats and is pitted against the AAP-Congress combine in Delhi. AAP is contesting from East Delhi, South Delhi, New Delhi and West Delhi seats while the Congress has fielded candidates in North East Delhi, North West Delhi and Chandni Chowk. The process of filing nominations concluded on Monday. The nomination papers will be scrutinised on Tuesday and the last date for withdrawing candidature is May 9. Delhi goes to the polls on May 25.
UKPSC PCS Interview Schedule 2024 Released: Check Phase 2 Interview Dates
The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has announced vacancies for the Combined State Civil/Upper Subordinate Service Examination 2021 (PCS). This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who aspire to serve the state and make a meaningful impact on society. Read on to explore the details and kickstart your journey towards a fulfilling career with UKPSC.
Uttarakhand disabled land jihad mafia: Dhami
Hyderabad: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami asserted his government had reclaimed 5,000 acres which had been grabbed in a 'land jihad' by a local mafia. Dhami also pointed out that the Uttarakhand government was the pioneer in introducing a Uniform Civil Code and advocated its adoption nationwide. Dhami underscored Dr B.R. Ambedkar's recommendation for reservations to address social discrimination and criticised the Congress for allegedly prioritising religious reservations for political gain. He reiterated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment to reservation policies. There is no big guarantee than Modi guarantee, he said at a 'Yuva Sammelan' in Musheerabad here on Monday. Dhami also participated in a public meeting in Narsampet in support of BJP Mahbubabad candidate Azmeera Sitaram Naik and addressed a meeting of intellectuals in Mahbubnagar in which party Mahbubnagar candidate D.K. Aruna, BJP vice-president, was present. Accusing the Congress and the BRS of collaborating in exploiting state resources, Dhami questioned Congress' failure to investigate the Kaleshwaram lift irrigation scheme scam. Why is the Congress not giving `2,500 financial assistance to women and `4,000 to unemployed youth, he asked. Dhami said he found a wave in favour of the BJP during his campaign nationwide and expressed confidence in the partys prospects in Telangana state. He commended BJP candidate and TS BJP president G. Kishan Reddy's unblemished political career. In turn, Kishan Reddy urged youth participation in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public meeting at LB Stadium on May 10 and encouraged voting for the nation's welfare. BJP OBC Morcha national president Dr K. Laxman lauded Uttarakhand's initiatives, calling for their replication nationwide and emphasising the public's anticipation for Modi's leadership in implementing the Uniform Civil Code.
During summer, there is a lot of crowds in cold hill stations like Himachal, and Uttarakhand. In such a situation, if you want to plan your summer vacation away from the crowd, then cities can prove to be the best option for you. Cities like Tawang, Zero Bomdila, and Bhalukpong of Arunachal are great option to visit in summer. During the winter season, the temperature at many of these places falls below -15 degrees. Whereas in summer the mercury remains between 15-20. Kamshet is a hill station located in the Western Ghats in Maharashtra. You can go here in the summer. Even though you may not get icy cold here, you will not feel the heat either. This destination is perfect to go with family. You can also go to Sikkim in the summer. The cities of Lachung, Khesiopalri, and Goicha La here are quite cold. Here you can also enjoy snowfall. Kudremukh, the hill station of Karnataka, is known for its natural beauty. This is one of the best places to visit in India in June 2024. In summer the temperature here goes up to 24-29 degrees. Apart from this, you can also visit Chikmagalur. Djuku Valley of Nagaland is a great place to visit in summer. Here one can see very beautiful views of natural beauty from April to September. If you like rain then this city will prove to be the best vacation destination for you. (PC: Zeenews)
Air Force Chopper Joins Effort To Douse Forest Fires In Uttarakhand
An Indian Air Force helicopter was pressed into service to extinguish the raging forest fires in villages of Srikot in Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand on Monday.
Video: Uttarakhand battles uncontrolled wildfire, blaze spreads over a kilometre wide
Video Uttarakhand battles uncontrolled wildfire blaze spreads over a kilometre wide
Supreme Court to Hear Plea on Uttarakhand Forest Fires on May 8
Supreme Court to Hear Plea on Uttarakhand Forest Fires on May 8 The Supreme Court said on Monday it will hear on May 8 a plea on forest fires in Uttarakhand where 910 such incidents have occurred since November 1 last year damaging forests in about 1145 hectares. The matter came up for hearing before a bench of Justices B R Gavai and Sandeep Mehta. An advocate, who has filed an application for impleadment in the matter, told the bench that almost 44 per cent of forests in Kumaon region of Uttarakhand was burning and the biggest shock was that 90 per cent of these fires were man-made. ''I am telling your lordships something which is shocking. It's all carbon flying all over the place. The biggest shock is 90 per cent of it is man-made,'' the lawyer said, adding, ''even today's report are absolutely sad 44 per cent (forest) of Kumaon is burning''. ''You said 44 per cent under fire?'' the bench asked. The lawyer replied in the affirmative and said the whole area is covered with pine trees. The bench posted the matter for hearing on May 8. The counsel appearing for Uttarakhand sought the court's permission to file a status report regarding the current position. While hearing the petition in 2019, the apex court had observed that forest fires posed a serious problem in hill states, especially during summer, and the reason was the large presence of pine trees, which are highly flammable, in most areas. It was hearing a plea by advocate Rituparn Uniyal seeking urgent steps to protect forests, wildlife and birds from wildfires in Uttarakhand, saying these blazes have increased over the years and cause massive damage to the environment. The petition has sought directions to the Centre, the Uttarakhand government and the principal chief conservator of forests in the state to make pre-fire arrangements and frame a policy to prevent forest fires. ''Forest fires in Uttarakhand have been a regular and historic feature. Every year, forest fires in Uttarakhand cause great loss to the forest ecosystem, diversity of flora and fauna and economic wealth. Forest fire is one of the major disasters in the forests of Uttarakhand,'' the plea said. It said forest and wildlife were the most important natural resources and play a significant role in human life and environment. ''Forests are socially and environmentally interlinked with the people in the hilly areas, and play an important role in the economic welfare and development of the region,'' it said.
Why Are Uttarakhand Forest Fires Becoming Unmanageable? How Can Wildfires Be Prevented? | N18V
Why Are Uttarakhand Forest Fires Becoming Unmanageable? How Can Wildfires Be Prevented? | N18VFive people have died in raging forest fires in Uttarakhand in three days. The wildfires in Nainital, which began sometime last week, have consumed almost 108 hectares. Nearly 26 incidents of forest fire occurred in Kumaon region in the last 25 hours, while five took place in Garhwal, ravaging 34.175 hectares of forest, according to state forest department.District Forest Officer (DFO) Nainital Chandra Shekhar Joshi said the forest fire was first reported earlier this week in the Nanda range, and then reaching the IAF establishment in the area,
Kedarnath Dham Set To Reopen For Devotees On May 10
Rudraprayag: The series of special puja rituals performed ahead of the opening of doors of the Kedarnath Dham in Uttarakhand began on Sunday as the holy shrine is set to reopen for devotees on May 10. The ritual commenced on Sunday evening with the worship of Lord Bhairavnath at the Omkareshwar temple in Ukhimath, the [] The post Kedarnath Dham Set To Reopen For Devotees On May 10 appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
Astro-tourism gets a boost in Uttarakhand with 'Nakshatra Sabha'
Astrotourism gets a boost in Uttarakhand with Nakshatra Sabha
2023 Uttarakhand landslide occurred due to tectonic and human activities: Study
KOCHI: What caused the landslide at Joshimath in Uttarakhand towards the fag end of 2022 and early 2023? The answers to this question were unlocked by twogeophysicists from the Space Application Centre-Indian Space Research Organisation (SAC-ISRO) and the Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat).The resultant paper that the duo has presented based on their extensive studies on the subject got international recognition when itwas publishedin the May edition of the Geophysical Research Letters by the American Geophysical Union. The research study, which was a collaborative work led by Dr Sreejith K M of SAC ISRO and Dr Sunil P S of the Department of Marine Geology and Geophysics, Cusat, found an alarming increase in the velocity of landslides in the Himalayan region. Joshimath-type land sinking in Jammu village, houses & electricity poles damaged According to Dr Sunil, during the reserach, the team used the Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (a radar technique used in geodesy and remote sensing), Global Positioning System (GPS) and rainfall measurements to understand the geometry of the motion of the Joshimathlandslide. During the research, the geophysicists found that the Himalayan landslides occurred due to tectonic, hydrogial and human activities. The trigger for our research was the catastrophic landslides that shook Joshimath, a densely populated Himalaya townduringDecember 2022 and January 2023. Around 700 buildings got damaged, said Dr Sunil. Explainingmore about the research and the landslide phenomenon, Dr Sunil said, While the low amplitude annual landslide motionsare modulatedby seasonal precipitation,accelerationphasesare triggeredby extreme rain events.Our analysis revealed episodes of cascading motions triggered by extreme rain eventsresultingin an overallincreasein landslide velocity from 22 mm per year during 2004-2010 to 325 mm per year during 2022-23. The researchers estimated the landslide depth and hydraulic diffusivity using a 1-D pore-waterdiffusionmodel (in this model, diffusion is assumed totake placein the liquid-filled pores). Ourstudyreveals the importance ofsystematic monitoring ofground deformation and weather parameters for landslide hazard mitigation, Dr. Sunil added. The study also found another active landslide 6 km southwest of Joshimath town that has been moving at a speed of approximately 75 mm per year since mid-2018. Joshimath sinking victims to get a place to stay
Supreme Court to urgently hear Uttarakhand forest fire petitions on May 8
The petitions highlight the extent of forest fires in Uttarakhand have been pending in the Supreme Court for years.
Ensure Kishan Reddys victory in Secunderabad, Uttarakhand CM asks youth
Hyderabad: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushakar Singh Dhami here on Monday said the State government took stringent measures against Land Jihad and protected as many as 5,000 acres of land from being encroached. Addressing youth at Yuva Sammelanam organized in Musheerabad Assembly constituency as part of Lok Sabha election campaign in support of Secunderabad MP candidate G Kishan Reddy, he said Uttarakhand was the first State to implement Uniform Civil Code. Referring to the controversy over reservations, he said the Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured that no one can touch the reservations system until he is alive. What more guarantee do we need when the Prime Minister himself is giving a concrete assurance? he asked. Dhami said the car, which is the symbol of BRS, went to the shed while the Congress became helpless after the Assembly elections. It is only the lotus, the symbol of BJP that is blossoming, he said. Alleging that both the Congress and BRS were thieves, he sought to know what happened to the scam related to the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme fiasco. The Congress promised Rs.2,500 as pension to the women and Rs.4,000 as an unemployment dole to the youth. Is the State government giving it? he asked. It is the responsibility of the youth to strive hard and ensure the victory of Kishan Reddy, Union Tourism Minister and Telangana BJP State president in the elections, he added.
Char Dham Yatra 24: Dev Doli of Baba Kedarnath to reach its first stop Guptakashi
Dehradun (Uttarakhand), May 6: Preparations for the grand opening of the doors of Kedarnaths Temple have officially begun to commence the Char Dham Yatra scheduled for May 10, after a six-month gap. In the process of preparations, the Dev Doli of the Panchmukhi idol of Baba Kedarnath has departed for its first stop in Guptakashi from Shri Omkareshwar Temple, Ukhimath, today (May 6). On this occasion, the Panchkedar Gadsthal of Shri Omkareshwar Temple Ukhimath has been beautifully decorated with flowers [] The post Char Dham Yatra 24: Dev Doli of Baba Kedarnath to reach its first stop Guptakashi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
5 dead in Uttarakhand wildfires, over 1,000 hectares of forest destroyed
dead in Uttarakhand wildfires over hectares of forest destroyed
Woman, 65, Dies In Uttarakhand's Raging Forest Fire
A 65-year-old woman on Sunday died in AIIMS Rishikesh where she was admitted after getting burn injuries while trying to douse a forest fire that had reached her farm in a village in Pauri tehsil, officials said.
Ground Report: 4 People Killed In Uttarakhand Forest Fire
Four people have died in Uttarakhand in a forest fire. This fire has spread across 144 hectares of forest land.With forest fires still raging in Uttarakhand, Director of the Meteorological Center in Dehradun Bikram Singh said that there is a possibility of rain in the state from May 7-8, which will intensify from May 11.
Uttarakhand Wildfire Claims One More Life, 5th Death In 3 Days; Rain Likely This Week
The director of the Meteorological Center in Dehradun Bikram Singh hinted at a possibility of rain in the state from May 7-8, which will intensify from May 11
Narrow escape for devotees caught in forest fire in Uttarakhand
DEHRADUN: Forest fires raging in parts of Uttarakhand took a turn for the worse on Sunday. The well-known Dunagiri temple complex in Dwarahat was engulfed in a fire. In a few moments, the fierce flames forced the screaming devotees to run helter-skelter to save their lives. Some people were seen running with their children in their laps. A stampede-like situation led shopkeepers in the temple complex to immediately shutter shops. Located 16 km from Dwarahat city in Almora district, the ancient Dunagiri temple of Aadi Shakti Vaishno Mata saw a horde of devotees ready for Sunday morning darshan. A gust of wind carrying flames from the forest was seen approaching the temple. Soon, panic ensued, prompting all pilgrims to swiftly rush to exit. There were at least 35 devotees present in the temple, sources said. In Uttarakhands rugged terrains, a vast swathe of forests is engulfed in fires. This season has already seen a staggering 886 incidents of forest fires, resulting in the death of five people and injuries to as many others. Over 1,107 hectares of pristine forestland have been adversely impacted by these relentless blazes, government sources said. These fires have not only destroyed valuable forest resources but also obliterated rare species of flowers that bloom once every 12 years. Anup Sah, a member of the Uttarakhand Wildlife Board, told this newspaper that seeds of a rare species of a delicate flower, botanical name Aechmanthera gossypina (Blue Trumpet Bush), have been lost. In Nainital, several terraced fields have turned into ashes, said Sah. He described the forest fires as a disaster predominantly caused by human activity. The nesting habitats of birds, insects, frogs, toads, leeches, and rare vegetation have been decimated. President of the Dwarahat Vyapar Mandal, Ashish Verma, said the ferocity of fires this season is the worst in two decades. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed chief secretary Radha Raturi to instruct district magistrates to continuously monitor the forest fire daily.
It is high time Muslims learnt from Rajputs: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi
Referring to the prime minister using words like infiltrators, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi says that Muslims should learn from Rajputs who he said have united against the BJP after Union Minister Parshottam Rupala made similar remarks against them and resolve to defeat the saffron party. In an exclusive interview with Ajay Tomar of TNIE, he says that the BJP has fielded newcomer Madhavi Latha, the chairperson of a hospital that was blacklisted for fleecing and exploiting poor people during Covid-19 pandemic, in Hyderabad as it did not have a proper candidate within its ranks. Speaking about politics in the neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, Owaisi says Chandrababu Naidu dances to the diktats of Modi, while Jagan Mohan Reddy, the son of a great politician YS Rajasekhara Reddy, is committed to empowering minorities and Dalits. You are now seeking a fifth term as an MP. Why should people vote for you again? We tell people to vote for us because of the work we have done. Because of the accessibility the common man has with the AIMIMs elected representatives and because of the performance of our MLAs, MPs and MLCs. In and outside Parliament and Assemblies, we raise peoples issues, oppose laws that are unconstitutional and politically fight the anti-democratic and communal forces. In the last five years the whole world, including India, was hit by the two waves of Covid-19. During that time, it was the AIMIM that was available on the ground for people in Hyderabad. We provided them food packets, went to containment zones and found beds for people in government and private hospitals. We distributed oxygen cylinders and concentrators. From 2005, we have worked for Urdu medium government schools in Telangana. In the past 20 years, there have been no communal riots in Hyderabad. Based on this, we are requesting people to support us. Union Home Minister Amit Shah says reservations based on religion isnt acceptable and they should be provided only on caste basis. Amit Shah is lying about Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Maharashtra. In these states, Muslim reservation was not given on the basis of religion but on the basis of caste among the Muslims. That is why a renowned anthropologist called PS Krishnan had come up with particular castes, which will get reservation. The Supreme Court gave its nod. In Maharashtra, it was the Mehmoodur Rehman Committee that had identified castes among Muslims there and the same findings were upheld later by the High Court also, for education. So, he [Shah] is lying through his teeth as usual. And the most important thing is that no other castes share was taken away and given to the castes among Muslims. So, it is their [BJPs] innate hate for Muslims... they dont want them empowered in education and employment or to become part of the mainstream in order to make the country strong. 'Modi created a new MCC,' says AIMIM chief Owaisi But [TDP chief] N Chandra-babu Naidu says if voted to power in Andhra Pradesh, his government will continue with Muslim reservations. Chandrababu Naidu supported Atal Bihari Vajpayee when Gujarat genocide was going on. And then he said I am secular and I will not compromise. He has this style of saying one thing and doing completely the opposite. He has taken many U-turns. He went along with the BJP in 2014 and supported Modi as PM. He later left him and called him so many names that I cannot cite due to MCC. If he sincerely believes that Muslim reservation should continue in Andhra Pradesh, then he must openly say that what Modi and Shah are saying [about scrapping Muslim reservations] is completely wrong. Merely saying that we will continue with reservations will not work. But I know he will never say that. He will dance to the diktats of Modi. Whereas Jagan Mohan Reddy is the son of a great politician YS Rajasekhara Reddy and his commitment towards empowerment of minorities and Dalits is complete. If anybody believes Naidu, they are doing it at their own peril. During my time as an MLA in 1994, I have seen how he [Naidu] was instrumental in removing NT Rama Rao and their behaviour towards him. Basically, he is contesting elections to ensure that the legacy continues for his son [Nara Lokesh whereas Jagan has no personal interest. Regarding Amit Shahs claim that Hyderabad has been represented by Razakars over the past 40 years, you reportedly said that he has intellectual property right over the term. The BJP has always been trying to promote their original agenda of Hindutva. They were trying to woo people with sabka saath, sabka vikas slogan. If the PM says Muslims are ghuspaithiyon [infiltrators], their women give birth to more children, which is a complete lie, and the mangalsutra of Hindu women will be taken and given away, he is creating hatred and suspicion about the biggest minority of this country. He keeps on mentioning the word jihadi, what does that mean? It is high time Muslims should wake up and learn from how Rajputs have reacted to the same statement issued by Union minister [Parshottam] Rupala. Throughout the country they have announced that they are upset, their feelings have been hurt and they are emotionally surcharged. They have decided that they will defeat the BJP whatever be the cost. The biggest minority of the country [Muslims] should take a leaf out of how Rajputs are approaching such unparliamentary statements coming from the PM. And be assured more such statements will come out. The accused who allegedly fired shots at your car in Uttar Pradeshs Hapur district in 2022 were released on bail last week. Whats your response? The court has granted them bail. I accept whatever the honourable court has said. The trial is going on, two witnesses have been examined and in future, I will also be going and submitting my statements. The case continues. But these people are on a mission and there is a larger group, and I believe this group is also connected with the assassination of a former parliamentarian (Mukhtar Ansari) who was convicted by court and killed in judicial custody. Congress has not fielded Muslim candidates in 12 states: AIMIM chief In the Prajwal Revanna case, the BJP seems to be blaming the Congress as it rules the state and vice-versa. My objection is that the PM knew this fellow is of a bad character, who exploits women. When the PM knew about his nonsense and dirty mindset, why did he go and campaign for him? So, the PM is also to be blamed for encouraging this. The BJP has been supporting [rapists] in Unnao, Hathras, Asifa in Kashmir [Kathua case], released people who raped Bilkis Bano and killed her daughter in Gujarat. This has to be kept in mind too. Your opponent Madhavi Latha has been speaking repeatedly about a fear factor prevailing in the Old City and right to neighbourhood parity between Hyderabad and its neighbours (Secunderabad and Cyberabad). I dont want to talk about a person who just entered politics. The BJP did not have a proper candidate within their own ranks. One should file an RTI application to check what works have been completed by the GHMC, Water Board (HMWSSB), Transco, Genco, TMREIS and the Education Department, and how many pensions have been given by the Hyderabad Collectorate. And put all that information in public domain and then speak to me. The chairperson of a hospital that was blacklisted for fleecing and exploiting poor people during Covid-19 pandemic should do some self-introspection before saying all these things. You talk about Hyderabad and Secunderabad, this candidate wanted to create a communal riot in Hyderabad [aiming an imaginary arrow towards a mosque] destroying peace in the state. Telangana being a landlocked area, investments which are attracted by the BRS or the present Congress government, if any communal riot takes place in Hyderabad, one thing is for sure the development of the entire Telangana will get stalled. This act sends wrong message to many MNCs. Several people contacted me from abroad asking what is happening Mr Owaisi, how will Hyderabad react to it? This is what the candidate has done and this is what the intention of BJP is to create a communal riot in Telangana. And they are hell-bent on this. You say if the BJP crosses 400 seats, the Constitution will be changed. Yes. The Dalits and those who love Ambedkar have understood this. These are the people who believe that Constitution is not just a document but it is what India stands for. People have realised that 400 paar means that if the Constitution goes or its basic structure goes, reservation also goes for SCs, STs and OBCs. You have been flagging concerns about the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Look at the Uttarakhand UCC, where the BJP is in power. They say a Muslim should get married under the Special Marriage Act. My marriage is not completed unless a nikah is completed, witnesses are there and a mahr (amount) is given to the bride. I cannot divorce according to my religious laws but according to the morals of another religion. Who are you to decide this is good and this is bad? What about giving Muslims and Christians tax rebates that are given to Hindu undivided families. Is it not a violation of the right to equality? UCC is harmful to everyone irrespective of religion. Pluralism and diversity is the strength of this country and freedom of religion is a fundamental right. The government should not intervene in it. Basically, the BJP wants one language, one religion, one ideology, one tax, one culture and one election also. Telangana police submitted the closure report in the Rohith Vemula case but later announced that they would file a petition in the court seeking re-investigation. Rohith Vemulas death was due to the high-handed behaviour of the Modi government and local [Telangana] BJP leaders. He himself said this as well as his family. His mother (Radhika Vemula) is fighting a legal battle. It is very unfortunate that such a report was prepared by the concerned ACP [of Madhapur] and I feel justice must be delivered to Rohith and his family.
Uttarakhand forest fire | Elderly woman dies; rains expected from May 7
CM Dhami asked Chief Secretary Radha Raturi to give all the district magistrates a weeks notice and issue instructions to regularly monitor the forest fires
Tragic Loss: Elderly Woman Perishes in Uttarakhand Forest Fire; Relief on Horizon with Expected Rains A 65-year-old woman on Sunday died in AIIMS Rishikesh where she was admitted after getting burn injuries while trying to douse a forest fire that had reached her farm in a village in Pauri tehsil, officials said. With forest fires still raging in Uttarakhand, Director of the Meteorological Center in Dehradun Bikram Singh said that there is a possibility of rain in the state from May 7-8, which will intensify from May 11. This may help extinguish the forest fires, he said. The rain will start in the Kumaon region from May 7 and in the Garhwal region from May 8, Singh said. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami asked Chief Secretary Radha Raturi to give all the district magistrates a week's notice and issue instructions to regularly monitor the forest fires. In Thapli village on Saturday, Savitri Devi noticed a forest fire reaching her farm. She went to collect grass bundles kept there but got caught in the blaze, the District Disaster Management Center said. She was referred to AIIMS Rishikesh, where she died during treatment in the early hours of Sunday, it said. According to forest department officials, a case has been registered against four people -- Piyush Singh, Ayush Singh, Rahul Singh and Ankit -- under the Indian Forest Act for setting fire in Gangolihat forest range of Pithoragarh district. The daily bulletin issued by the forest department here said that in the last 24 hours, 24 incidents of forest fire were reported in the state, which affected 23.75 hectares of forest. Meanwhile, CM Dhami also asked all the district magistrates to give orders to completely ban burning of all types of fodder for a week with immediate effect. Besides this, urban bodies have also been asked to ban the burning of their solid waste in or near forests. Dhami held a review meeting with the officials on Saturday regarding the incidents of forest fires happening in the state He asked the officials to establish coordination among themselves and create a mechanism by which the forest fires could be controlled as soon as possible. While appealing to Uttarakhand residents for their cooperation, the chief minister said, Forest wealth is our heritage which we have to protect at all costs. Since November 1 last year, there have been 910 incidents of forest fire in the state, due to which about 1145 hectares of forest have been affected.
Nadda to address public meetings today
Hyderabad: BJP president J.P. Nadda will address public meetings at Godavarikhani, Choutuppal and Nalgonda in support of party candidates Gomasa Srinivas (Peddapalli), Dr Boora Narsaiah Goud (Bhuvanagiri) and Shanampudi Saidi Reddy (Nalgonda) on Monday. Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma will take part in a Pravasi sammelan at Imperial Gardens in Secunderabad, in support of Secunderabad candidate G. Kishan Reddy. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami will address a Yuva Sammelan in Musheerabad at 10 am. At 12.30 pm, he will address a public meeting in Narsampet for party candidate Prof. Azmeera Seetaram Nayak (Mahbubabad) and around 5.30 pm at Bhutpur Road for Mahbubnagar nominee D.K. Aruna. BJP Tamil Nadu unit president K. Annamalai will address meetings at Jammikunta for Karimnagar candidate Bandi Sanjay and at Kalwakurthy for Nagarkurnool nominee P. Bharath. Annamalai will take part in a bike rally from Sanatnagar to Padmaraonagar for Kishan Reddy.
Milagrow Anticipates Exponential Revenue Growth Exceeding 300% in Three Years
Milagrow Anticipates Exponential Revenue Growth Exceeding 300% in Three Years Homegrown robotics company Milagrow looks to hit the Rs 100-crore revenue mark in the next three years on account of cost rationalisation of devices, a senior company official said. Milagrow lost its founder Rajeev Karwal, a pioneer in the field of indigenous commercial robots, to COVID-19 in May 2021 and restarted business under Amit Gupta. ''In 2020-21, we registered 1,200 per cent growth. We were doing very well and now restarted the business. We expect to be a Rs 100 crore revenue company in the next three years at conservative estimate. We are going for all kinds of cleaning robots-- floor cleaning, pool cleaning and window cleaning robots,'' said Gupta, who has retained his designation of vice president, the position at which he joined the company. He said the company assembles some products in India and has a dedicated factory in China. Gupta said the company plans to set up a manufacturing facility in India either in Uttar Pradesh or Uttarakhand after achieving some scale in one or two years. ''Robots market is at a very nascent stage in India. Right now the market is dominated by Chinese companies and Milagrow is the only Indian company competing with foreign players. We see this segment exploding like the mobile phone segment. Therefore, we are keen on setting up an assembly line in India,'' Gupta said. The company has developed iMap 15 robots with algorithms designed for Indian customers, like speaking in six vernacular languages. ''We are developing batteries for the Indian market. We have vendors who are making EV grade batteries for Milagrow robots. EV Grade Indian batteries will provide 25 per cent higher longevity and 30 per cent more run time compared to conventional batteries. Milagrow at present sells robots in the range of Rs 12,000- 1.2 lakh apiece. ''First time an Indian company has successfully incorporated a heavy duty 5800 mAh EV grade battery in floor robots that facilitates 6-hour runtime. ''Milagrow is working towards making the robots more affordable. We are continuously working towards bringing down costs. From 2020 till date, we have been successful in bringing down the LiDAR sensor model cost by 40 per cent in 1 to 2 years and will make it more affordable for customers,'' Gupta said. LiDAR sensors help robots map the area on their own for functioning.
Milagrow Expects Exponential Revenue Growth of Over 300% Within Three Years, Unveils Rs 80 Crore Investment Plan Homegrown robotics company Milagrow looks to hit the Rs 100-crore revenue mark in the next three years on account of cost rationalisation of the devices, a senior company official said. Milagrow lost its founder Rajeev Karwal, a pioneer in the field of indigenous commercial robots, to COVID-19 in May 2021 and restarted business under Amit Gupta. ''In 2020-21, we registered 1,200 per cent growth. We were doing very well and now restarted the business. We expect to be a Rs 100 crore revenue company in the next three years at conservative estimate. We are going for all kinds of cleaning robots-- floor cleaning, pool cleaning and window cleaning robots,'' Gupta, who has retained his designation of vice president--the position at which he joined the company, said. He said that the company assembles some products in India and has a dedicated factory in China. Gupta said that the company plans to set up a manufacturing facility in India either in Uttar Pradesh or Uttarakhand after achieving some scale in one or two years. ''Robots market is at a very nascent stage in India. Right now the market is dominated by Chinese companies and Milagrow is the only Indian company competing with foreign players. We see this segment exploding like the mobile phone segment. Therefore, we are keen on setting up an assembly line in India,'' Gupta said. The company has developed iMap 15 robots with algorithms designed for Indian customers, like speaking in six vernacular languages. ''We are developing batteries for the Indian market. We have vendors who are making EV grade batteries for Milagrow robots. EV Grade Indian batteries will provide 25 per cent higher longevity and 30 per cent more run time compared to conventional batteries. Milagrow at present sells robots in the range of Rs 12,000- 1.2 lakh apiece. ''First time an Indian company has successfully incorporated a heavy duty 5800 mAh EV grade battery in floor robots that facilitates 6-hour runtime. ''Milagrow is working towards making the robots more affordable. We are continuously working towards bringing down costs. From 2020 till date, we have been successful in bringing down the LiDAR sensor model cost by 40 per cent in 1 to 2 years and will make it more affordable for customers,'' Gupta said. LiDAR sensors help robots map the area on their own for functioning.
Uttarakhand forest fires: CM Dhami steps up vigil in state to combat blaze
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Maulvi Sohel Abubakr Timol Arrested: Alleged Plot to Assassinate BJP Leaders in Surat Uncovered
Surat: A 27-year-old man was arrested in Gujarat's Surat on Friday over an alleged plot to kill BJP leaders and a leader of a right-wing organisation.The accused, Maulvi Sohel Abubakr Timol, threatened the chief editor of Sudarshan TV channel, BJP's Telangana MLA Raja Singh, and the party's former spokesperson Nupur Sharma in connivance with his handlers from Pakistan and Nepal, Surat senior police official Anupam Singh Gehlot said. Abubakr Timol worked at a thread factory as a manager and also offered private tuition on Islam to Muslim children, he added. Police had received information that a man was connecting people on a WhatsApp group, and posting content to hurt religious sentiment, and instigate communal violence during election. Based on the tip-off, police launched an investigation. Timol's mobile chats revealed he was conspiring with people from Pakistan and Nepal to offer Rs 1 crore 'supari' (contract for killing) and procure weapons from Pakistan to kill his first target, national president of Hindu Sanatan Sangh Upadesh Rana, said Gehlot. After his detention, we found several objectionable contents in his mobile phones, including the one regarding offering Rs 1 crore for the murder of Updesh Rana. For this, he was continuously in touch with persons/numbers from Pakistan and Nepal, Gehlot said.Photos and other details found on his phone number show they (accused and associates) were discussing on a secure app about targeting and threatening editor-in-chief of Sudarshan TV Suresh Chavhanke, political leader Nupur Sharma, and Hyderabad MLA Raja Singh. For this purpose, they were planning to collect funds and procure weapons, Gehlot said. Chat records showed Timol wanted to disturb communal harmony during the ongoing general elections, a senior police official said, adding that Surat police was taking the help of other agencies to find out if they had more targets in mind.Preliminary investigation revealed that Timol was in contact with two people identified as Dogar and Shehnaz having phone numbers belonging to Pakistan and Nepal, respectively.Around a year and half ago, the two people contacted the accused through social media on phone numbers belonging to Pakistan and Nepal. They instigated the accused by claiming the Nabi had been mocked by Hindu organisations in India and these need to be straightened out. On the chat app, Timol wrote speeches against Hinduism and threatened Rana that he would be murdered like Kamlesh Tiwari, police said, adding that a member of his chat group had sent Rana's photo with a Rs 1 crore offer to murder him. Kamlesh Tiwari (Uttar Pradesh-based president of the Hindu Samaj Party was killed on October 18, 2019 in Lucknow).The arrested accused was in contact with holders of Whatsapp numbers with codes of different countries like Pakistan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Laos, police official said. Deadly Rains and Flooding: Rio Grande do Sul Struggles to Cope Australian Police Shoot Dead Teenager in Perth After Stabbing Attack Suspected of Terrorism Uttarakhand Forest Fires: Video Surfaces, Culprits Boast About Setting Fires
Uttarakhand Forest Fires: Video Surfaces, Culprits Boast About Setting Fires
Dehradun: The Northern state of Uttarakhand has been grappling with forest fires for the past two weeks, destroying over 1000 acres of forest area. Amid this, a video of a man surfaced on social media wherein he was seen boasting about setting fire to forests.See guys, we are finally setting the forests on fire. Our job is to set things on fire and play with it. We keep playing with fire. And today we are here to do this yet again. We will turn these mountains and leaves into ashes, a man was heard saying. We keep on doing this. This is my uncle Sukhlal who keeps setting forests on fire. Never mess with people who know how to burn down things. Never challenge Biharis, he continued. Later in the video, another man was spotted welding a stick.The date of the recording of the video remains unknown at this point. On Sunday (28th April), the Uttarakhand Forest Department arrested five labourers from Bihar for setting fire to reserved forest areas of Khirsu.They were identified as Mosar Alam, Nazifar Alam, Nurul, Salim, and Feroz Alam. Migrants from Bihar burn forest in Uttarakhand and say We will burn down entire forest, dont challenge Biharis `` , #Uttrakhand #Bihar pic.twitter.com/5LuOY6q5jR Arvind Chandra (@ArvindChandra8) May 3, 2024 The Uttarakhand police have arrested 52 people so far for setting fire to forests and destroying several acres of pristine land. As per reports, a total of 804 incidents of forest fires have been recorded, and 315 cases have been registered under the Forest Conservation Act.The forest fires have impacted human settlements, wild animals, and even water sources.The Northern state of Uttarakhand has been grappling with forest fires for the past two weeks, destroying over 1000 acres of forest area. Amid this, a video of a man surfaced on social media wherein he was seen boasting about setting fire to forests. In the video, a man is heard saying, See guys, we are finally setting the forests on fire. Our job is to set things on fire and play with it. We keep playing with fire. And today we are here to do this yet again. We will turn these mountains and leaves into ashes.Identified as Mosar Alam, Nazifar Alam, Nurul, Salim, and Feroz Alam, the five labourers from Bihar were arrested by the Uttarakhand Forest Department for setting fire to reserved forest areas of Khirsu. The Uttarakhand police have already arrested 52 people for setting fire to forests, resulting in the destruction of over 1000 acres of forest area. A total of 804 incidents of forest fires have been recorded, with 315 cases registered under the Forest Conservation Act.The forest fires have not only impacted human settlements but also posed a threat to wildlife and water sources in the region. Supreme Court Raises Concerns Over Indian Judicial Code Provisions Amid New Criminal Laws Two Laborers Die While Cleaning Septic Tank in Noida, Uttar Pradesh Archaeological Investigation to Uncover Truth about Bhojashala
Deadly Rains and Flooding: Rio Grande do Sul Struggles to Cope
Braslia: H eavy rains in Brazil's southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul this week killed at least 55 people, local authorities said on Saturday evening, while dozens remain unaccounted for.Rio Grande do Sul's civil defence authority said 74 people were still missing and more than 69,000 had been displaced as storms in the last few days have affected nearly two thirds of the 497 cities in the state, which borders Uruguay and Argentina. The local authority said it is now investigating whether another seven deaths were related to the storms, after earlier in the day it had reported a total of more than 55 deaths. Floods destroyed roads and bridges in several regions of the state. The storm also triggered landslides and the partial collapse of a dam at a small hydroelectric power plant. A second dam in the city of Bento Goncalves is also at risk of collapsing, authorities said.In Porto Alegre, the capital of Rio Grande do Sul, the Guaiba lake broke its banks, flooding streets. Porto Alegre's international airport has suspended all flights for an indefinite period.State Governor Eduardo Leite told reporters on Saturday evening that Rio Grande do Sul would need a Marshall Plan to recover from the storms and its consequences, referring to a plan for Europe's economic recovery after World War Two. Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who had visited Rio Grande do Sul on Thursday, will travel back to the state on Sunday to follow the rescue efforts, his chief of communication Paulo Pimenta said on Saturday.Lula said on X that his government is in constant contact with state and cities' authorities to support the region with whatever they need. Rains are expected in the northern and northeastern regions of the state until Sunday, but the volume of precipitation has been declining, and should be well below the peak seen earlier in the week, according to the state meteorology authority.Still, river water levels should stay high for some days, Leite said earlier on Saturday. Rio Grande do Sul is at a geographical meeting point between tropical and polar atmospheres, which has created a weather pattern with periods of intense rains and others of drought.Local scientists believe the pattern has been intensifying due to climate change. Australian Police Shoot Dead Teenager in Perth After Stabbing Attack Suspected of Terrorism Uttarakhand Forest Fires: Video Surfaces, Culprits Boast About Setting Fires JD(S) Leader HD Revanna Detained by SIT in Connection with Kidnapping Case
Australian Police Shoot Dead Teenager in Perth After Stabbing Attack Suspected of Terrorism
Perth: Australian police reported on Sunday that they had shot dead a 16-year-old boy after he stabbed a man in Perth, Western Australia. The incident, which took place in the suburb of Willetton late on Saturday night, has been deemed a potential act of terrorism. According to state authorities, the teenager, armed with a kitchen knife, had shown signs of being radicalized online. Concerned members of the local Muslim community had alerted the authorities before the attack.While it appears that he acted solely and alone, the incident bears the hallmarks of terrorism, stated Western Australia Premier Roger Cook during a televised news conference in Perth. The victim, who was stabbed in the back, is currently in stable condition in the hospital.This incident follows the recent charging of several boys with terrorism-related offenses by New South Wales police. These charges came in the wake of the stabbing of an Assyrian Christian bishop during a live-streamed sermon in Sydney on April 15. Not long before this incident, a mass stabbing in the Bondi suburb of Sydney resulted in the deaths of six people.While gun and knife crime remain rare in Australia, the incident has raised concerns about terrorism. Despite this, Australia consistently ranks among the safest countries in the world, according to federal government statistics. Uttarakhand Forest Fires: Video Surfaces, Culprits Boast About Setting Fires JD(S) Leader HD Revanna Detained by SIT in Connection with Kidnapping Case Karnataka: Saddam Hussein raped a Dalit girl and made her pregnant, then stabbed an inspector and a constable
Forces deployed at Char Dham to ensure safety of pilgrims: Uttarakhand DGP
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Sunidhi Chauhan reacts to being nearly hit by a bottle on stage - watch video
Sunidhi was performing in Dehradun, Uttarakhand when an unidentified audience member threw a water bottle, that nearly hit her.
PMO push forced Uttarakhand to act against Patanjali
NEW DELHI : The Uttarakhand governments decision to revoke licences for 14 Patanjali Ayurved products occurred following a directive from the Prime Ministers Office (PMO) regarding appropriate action on an RTI complaint against Baba Ramdev for repeated violations of an Act dealing with misleading advertisements of Ayush products. In addition to suspending 14 products of the Baba Ramdev-owned Patanjali Ayurved, the state government initiated legal proceedings in the Haridwar CJM court for violating the Drugs and Magic Remedies Act on April 16. Both actions by the State Drug Licensing Authority were prompted by the PMOs directive, which instructed the Ayush ministry on January 24 to take necessary measures. Patanjali advertisement case: SC raps Uttarakhand State Licensing Authority for inaction The PMOs directive to take action against Ramdev followed after RTI activist Dr. K V Babu wrote to the Prime Ministers Office on January 15, highlighting Patanjali Ayurveds repeated infringements of the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954. The PMO directed authorities to inform Babu about the action taken. In response to Babu, the State Drug Licensing Authority (SDLA) in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, acknowledged that the PMO had instructed them to investigate his complaint and take appropriate action. It is to be informed that Dr. Babu KV has complained about misleading advertisements of certain medicines manufactured by Divya Pharmacy and Patanjali Ayurved Limited, said the response dated April 23. Babu received the response on April 30. The response noted that numerous complaints were received, and warnings/clarifications/notices were issued to the concerned pharmacies several times. However, despite these warnings, misleading advertisements related to certain medicines persisted, prompting the SDLA to take disciplinary action under the Drug and Cosmetic Act. Dr. Mithilesh Kumar, Joint Director of SDLA, stated that disciplinary action was taken under the Drug and Cosmetic Act Rule 159 for not following instructions regarding the said medicines. Additionally, cases were filed under the Drug and Magic Remedies Act against the operators of the pharmacy in the Haridwar CJM court on April 16, 2024. Babu, who has tirelessly pursued action against Ramdev for the past two years, expressed his frustration with the state authorities lack of action, necessitating intervention from the PMO and the Supreme Court. The state government, which faced criticism from the Supreme Court for failing to act against Patanjali Ayurved despite repeated violations, informed the apex court on April 30 about the measures it had taken. It also issued an apology and pledged not to disobey any orders of the Supreme Court deliberately or wilfully.
Uttarakhand: 3 people from Bihar arrested in Chamoli for promoting forest fires
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NDTV Election Carnival: Will BJP Win Karnataka Or Will Congress Make A Comeback?
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting in two phases of the Lok Sabha elections is done. Parties are campaigning in full swing for the third phase on May 7. NDTV's Election Carnival reached Karnataka's Gulbarga on Friday after passing through several states. The 'carnival' has so far traveled 5,800 kilometers from Delhi to Uttarakhand, UP, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra to gauge the mood of the people and understand the atmosphere on the ground. In Karnataka, the election voltage is high over the 'sex scandal' involving former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda's grandson and MP from Hassan Prajjwal Revanna.
Uttarakhand Forest chief asks officials to address fire alerts on priority
Dehradun: With forest fires still raging in Uttarakhand, newly appointed Head of Forest Force Dhananjai Mohan on Saturday asked officials of the department to address all fire alerts on priority and reduce the response time. Uttarakhand reported 18 forest fire incidents on Saturday in which 21.86 hectares of forest land were gutted. Also ReadUttarakhand CM 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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Uttarakhand Wildfires: Air Services Halted for Second Day Amidst Hazy Conditions
Uttarakhand Wildfires: Air Services Halted for Second Day Amidst Hazy Conditions Air services to Pithoragarh and Munsiyari towns of the border district remained suspended for the second day on Saturday due to poor visibility around the Naini-Saini airport caused by smoke rising from the burning forests. Visibility around the airport and its surroundings remained less than 1000-metre, which is required to be at least 5000 metres for air fliers to operate, officials said. ''Visibility in Saur valley where the airport is located has dropped drastically due to smoke being emitted by forest fires,'' SDM Ashish Kumar Mishra said. The smoke rising from the forests is so dense in both Pithoragarh and Munsiyari that even the mountain peaks are not visible, he said. ''Air passengers to Pithoragarh and Haldwani are disappointed due to cancellation of both the services. Efforts are on to douse the forest fires to clear the weather,'' Mishra said. The air service is operated by an aircraft of Fly Big company from Dehradun to Pithoragarh while the heli services are operated by Heritage aviation company from Haldwani to Pithoragarh and Munsiyari. Besides Saur valley, the forest fires are raging in Quirala valley of Champawat and the forests of Lohaghat, Jhoolaghat and Gaurihat. ''We had to take extra care in going towards Jhoolaghat from Gaurihat as the visibility on the 10-km-long road is so poor that no vehicle could be seen from beyond 10-metre distance due to smokes emitting from forest fires in surrounding jungles,'' said Vikram Singh Rawat, a tourist who had gone to Jhoolaghat. According to medical officers in community and primary health centres at various places in the district, an increased number of patients are coming to the hospitals complaining of difficulty in breathing and irritation in the eyes. ''These problems are caused by smoke coming from the raging forest fires,'' Jhoolaghat PHC in charge Harish Chandra Rawat said.
