DailyWorld News - The First International Newspaper From India https://dailyworld.in/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:50:22 +0530 en https://dailyworld.in/society/vp-radhakrishnan-takes-time-out-of-busy-schedule-to-meet-his-mother-in-tiruppur-645340.html New Delhi Oct 29 In a heartfelt moment that drew emotional responses from supporters and wellwishers Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Tuesday shared that he was blessed to receive the blessings of his mother during his visit to Tiruppur in Tamil Nadu Taking to X the Vice President wrote Blessed to get the blessings of my mother today at Tiruppur He also shared a photograph in which his mother can be seen blessing himRadhakrishnan who has been touring the region as part of a series of public engagements and community outreach programmes took a brief pause from his busy schedule to visit his family home The visit marked by warmth and simplicity was highlighted by his touching gesture of seeking his mothers blessings a tradition deeply rooted in Indian cultureEarlier on Tuesday the Vice President urged citizens to work with dedication and unity to achieve the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047Addressing the Coimbatore Citizens Forum Radhakrishnan said that both farmers and industrial workers form the backbone of Indias progress and that the nations prosperity depends on their collective strengthModernisation does not eliminate labour it enhances it the Vice President said emphasising that the growth of agriculture and industry must go hand in hand to ensure inclusive and sustainable national developmentHe added that Indias transformation into a developed nation by 2047 would require determination discipline and a shared sense of purpose among all citizensRadhakrishnan who began his public life in Coimbatore arrived in the city earlier in the day to a grand welcome marking his first visit after assuming office as Vice President last monthHe landed at the Coimbatore International Airport on a special flight from Seychelles where he had attended the swearingin ceremony of the island nations new PresidentTamil Nadu Ministers Muthusamy and Saminathan BJP State President Nainar Nagendran former State party chief K Annamalai and Coimbatore South MLA Vanathi Srinivasan received him IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/vp-radhakrishnan-takes-time-out-of-busy-schedule-to-meet-his-mother-in-tiruppur-645340.html Wed, 29 Oct 2025 18:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/ktaka-peace-meeting-on-rss-foot-march-in-chittapur-ends-without-consensus-645302.html Bengaluru Oct 28 The peace meeting convened by the Kalaburagi district administration on Tuesday to resolve the dispute over the proposed Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS foot march in Chittapur town represented by Minister Priyank Kharge ended without any consensus among participating organisations The meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner Fauzia Taranum and Superintendent of Police Adduru Srinivasulu was held following directions from the Karnataka High Court which had asked the government to facilitate discussions and submit a report on the issue by October 30Authorities allowed three representatives from each of the 11 organisations including the RSS and several community groups to participate The session aimed to resolve the matter amicably as multiple groups had sought permission to hold processions and foot marches in Chittapur on November 2 the same day the RSS proposed to conduct its centenary marchDalit organisations said they would withdraw their applications only if the RSS agreed to carry the national flag and the Constitutions Preamble instead of lathis and the Bhagwa Dhwaj during the foot marchSources said the meeting witnessed strong differences of opinion among participants with several organisations expressing opposition to holding simultaneous processions in the same town Despite the district administrations efforts to reach a middle ground the talks failed to produce an agreement forcing officials to prepare a detailed report for submission to the High CourtFollowing the meeting tensions briefly escalated as members of a few organisations staged protests and slogans were raised However the situation was brought under control with the intervention of the policeThe peace meeting followed the Dharwad Bench of the High Courts earlier direction to the government to conduct the discussion and report on the outcome The bench while hearing a batch of petitions on Friday had sought the governments response before taking up the matter again on October 30The RSS had approached the High Court challenging the denial of permission by the district authorities to conduct its centenary foot march in Chittapur The court had subsequently directed the organisation to file a fresh application for permission to hold the event on November 2Following this several other organisations including the Bhim Army Dalit Panthers Kuruba community groups and others also submitted applications to organise processions and marches on the same date prompting security concerns in the districtThe High Court bench headed by Justice M Nagaprasanna had earlier observed that the matter should not be prolonged and must be settled amicably through administrative dialogue The court also advised the government to treat the issue as an opportunity to demonstrate administrative efficiency and uphold law and orderThe Deputy Commissioner is now expected to submit a comprehensive report on the peace meeting and the district administrations position before the High Court by October 30Meanwhile the police have maintained heightened vigilance in Chittapur and neighbouring areas ahead of the scheduled date of the foot march Senior officers said adequate arrangements are being made to ensure peace and prevent any untoward incidentsThe case will next be heard by the Kalaburagi Bench of the Karnataka High Court on October 30 IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/ktaka-peace-meeting-on-rss-foot-march-in-chittapur-ends-without-consensus-645302.html Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/sikkim-up-biodiversity-panels-get-rs-183-lakh-under-benefit-sharing-mechanism-644881.html New Delhi Oct 25 Recognising and rewarding local communities for acting as custodians of biological heritage the National Biodiversity Authority NBA has released Rs 183 lakh to Biodiversity Management Committees in UP and Sikkim an official said on Saturday The funds represent the access and benefitsharing mechanism under the framework of the Biological Diversity Act 2002 said the Environment Ministry official in a statementThese funds will be utilised for activities outlined under Section 44 of the Act and the relevant State Biodiversity Rules the statement saidBy transferring these funds the NBA is empowering these local custodians to lead a role in biodiversity conservation and the sustainable management of their resources Also the fund transfer is aimed at promoting fair and equitable benefitsharing said the statementThe funds were seamlessly transferred through the respective State Biodiversity Boards directly to two BMCs namely Narrau village Biodiversity Management Committee located in Akrabad Kaul Taluk Aligarh District Uttar Pradesh and Biodiversity Management Committee in the Lampokhari Lake Area Aritar SikkimA company accessed crop materials within the Narrau village for producing fermentable compounds from lignocellulosic biomass Another company accessed microorganisms from water and soil samples collected in the Lampokhari Lake area for research purpose said the statementEarlier the NBA released Rs 136 crore sharing the benefits of commercial use of biodiversity to local communities in Maharashtra and Uttar PradeshThis financial support was routed through the State Biodiversity Boards of Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh to three Biodiversity Management Committees BMCs Sakharwadi village Phaltan Taluk Satara District Maharashtra Kunjirwadi village Haveli Taluk Pune Maharashtra and the Kasganj area Etah District Uttar Pradesh according to a statement from the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate ChangeEach BMC will receive Rs 4550 lakh This initiative underscores the governments unwavering commitment to the principles of equity sustainability and conservationThe released funds represent a tangible Access and Benefit Sharing ABS payment following the commercial use of microorganisms sourced from soil and industrial effluent samples for producing fructooligosaccharide products IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/sikkim-up-biodiversity-panels-get-rs-183-lakh-under-benefit-sharing-mechanism-644881.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 18:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/jampk-sonu-nigam-arrives-in-srinagar-to-enthral-fans-644885.html Srinagar Oct 25 Bollywood playback singer Sonu Nigam arrived here on Saturday for October 26 musical concert on the banks of the Dal Lake in JampKs Srinagar city The concert being held at the ShereKashmir International Convention Centre SKICC by the banks of the Dal Lake tomorrow will be a tribute to the legendary singer late Mohammad RafiThis is going to be the first major musical event in Kashmir after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 by Pakistanbacked LashkareTaiba LeT terroristsOrganised by NDTV Good Times the musical bonanza will feature Sonu Nigams voice blending modern energy with the timeless melodies of Mohammad RafiThe concert will be open to all ages with tickets available on the official website of wwwdistrictineventssonunigamlivetributetomohammedrafi2025buyticketsThose desirous of attending the concert can also visit the SKICC venue for tickets and more detailsIt is more special because we have not seen the celebration of 100 years of the late Mohammed Rafi Sahab at Dal Lake Can you imagineThe whole World knows my connection with my peer my guru and my inspiration but celebrating his legacy at Dal Lake in Kashmir celebrating the zest of Kashmir will be really wonderful and special Looking forward to seeing you all there Sonu Nigam has saidThe concert is slated to last approximately 5 hours and 30 minutesSrinagarbased Qazi Touqueer who won the reality show Fame Gurukul in 2005 will be the opening act at the Sonu Nigam Live On Dal Lake concertLimited free parking will be available at the venue and visitors are advised to arrive early to avoid congestionThere is no dress code and the venue is wheelchair accessible ensuring an inclusive and comfortable experience for all attendeesA variety of food beverages and drinks will be available for purchase at the venue Reentry will not be permitted once you exit so guests should plan their movements accordingly IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/jampk-sonu-nigam-arrives-in-srinagar-to-enthral-fans-644885.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 18:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/final-phase-of-rte-admissions-in-tamil-nadu-to-begin-on-oct-30-644887.html Chennai Oct 25 The School Education Department has announced that the final phase of admissions under the Right to Education RTE Act will commence across Tamil Nadu on October 30 marking a crucial step in ensuring equitable access to education for all children School Education Department Secretary B Chandra Mohan said that 7717 schools have registered under the RTE quota this year receiving 81927 applications for LKG and 89 applications for Class 1 for the academic year 202526The enrolment is being conducted under the 25 per cent reservation mandated by the RTE Act which guarantees free and compulsory education to children from economically weaker sectionsAccording to the schedule eligible students will be admitted on October 30 in schools where the number of applicants does not exceed the available seatsIn cases where the number of applications surpasses the seats a draw of lots will be conducted on October 31 following which the selected students will be enrolledOnce the process concludes all admitted children will be officially tagged under the RTE quota in the Education Management Information System EMIS portal ensuring transparency and monitoring throughout the academic yearChandra Mohan reiterated that schools are strictly prohibited from collecting any form of tuition or admission fees from students admitted under the RTE categoryIf any fees have already been collected they must be refunded within seven working days he emphasisedTo ensure smooth implementation districtlevel monitoring committees have been directed to oversee the process and a State helpline has been set up to assist parents and address grievancesThe state government remains fully committed to upholding every childs constitutional right to free and compulsory education Chandra Mohan saidThe RTE 25 per cent admission process will continue to be conducted in a transparent equitable and childcentred manner across Tamil NaduOfficials added that this years RTE admissions have seen an encouraging response from parents across the state reflecting growing awareness of the schemes benefits and the governments sustained efforts to make quality education accessible to all IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/final-phase-of-rte-admissions-in-tamil-nadu-to-begin-on-oct-30-644887.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 18:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/greater-bengaluru-authority-will-continue-dks-responds-to-bjps-scrap-the-body-remark-644898.html Bengaluru Oct 25 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar responding to the BJPs statement that it would scrap the Greater Bengaluru Authority GBA if it comes to power stated that its not in the fate of the party to come to power He was responding to media questions on Saturday at Bharat Nagar Gandhi Park in Herohalli Yeshwanthpur constituency in BengaluruShivakumar said If they come to power they can do whatever they want But its not written in their fate that they will come to power and scrap the GBA This authority will continue If they dont want GBA let them boycott the upcoming municipal elections Lets see if they withdraw from contesting Their workers are already preparing to contestAsked about Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Suryas opposition to the tunnel road Shivakumar said Anyone can oppose anything I wont bother He has gone to court His intention is that the government should not earn goodwill by doing good work Im not acquiring any land for this projectOnly a small portion of land is acquired for the tunnel project Ill review it and if theres an issue well make alternative arrangements Lalbagh will not be disturbed in any way Well only use a small portion temporarily during construction and return it afterwardWhen told that Tejasvi Surya called Lalbagh a heritage site Shivakumar responded The tunnel road will be dug underground not above ground We cant stop the project just because of what he says If thats the case why are they digging and building tunnel roads in Mumbai and DelhiI will not yield to his words Let those who want to protest do so Criticisms will die good work will remain Were working for the people What good work did they do for Bengaluru during their term Tejasvi Surya is an empty trunk Shivakumar slammedAsked whether the tunnel road is being built only for the benefit of the rich he replied Yes its for those who will pay tolls and use it If they dont want this project ask them to come up with a plan to solve Bengalurus traffic congestion As the citys MP has he ever brought even Rs 10 of special funding for the citys development from the Prime MinisterDuring their rule what steps did they take to reduce traffic congestion Why couldnt they even issue tenders for garbage collection Why didnt they widen roads or build flyovers They did nothing for Bengaluru he questionedOne can still see dangling cable wires all over the city why didnt they BJP remove them They joined hands with mafias and ruined Bengaluru Thats why people supported our party and elected 140 MLAs to power Well continue doing our work with commitment Bengaluru is a global city and well do whatever it takes to protect it Shivakumar said IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/greater-bengaluru-authority-will-continue-dks-responds-to-bjps-scrap-the-body-remark-644898.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 19:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/over-15-crore-train-passengers-travelled-in-festive-season-so-far-ashwini-vaishnaw-644909.html New Delhi Oct 25 Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said nearly 15 crore train passengers have travelled so far in this festive season adding that over 25 crore passengers are likely to travel by the end of the festival season Vaishnaw informed that big holding areas have been set up at 30 railway stations for smoother crowd managementSpeaking to reporters here the minister further said that during former Railways Minister Lalu Prasads tenure 178 special trains were run during the Diwali and Chhath festival which have now increased to over 13000 a massive jumpThe safety has also increased and the number of accidents has reduced from over 170 in 2014 to just 31 in 202425 and we aim to reduce it further and make it saferAccording to Vaishnaw rail track construction has risen from 400600 kilometres per year to over 4000 per yearThe Indian Railways is also gearing up for the safe and comfortable return journey of passengers after the Chhath Puja festivities For October 28 6181 special trains have been notified to facilitate passengers returning to their workplaces after the festival seasonAround 30 stations in Bihar are gearing up for the festive rush with holding areas additional ticket counters CCTV surveillance and other passengerfriendly arrangements Moreover Railways has set up 24x7 medical booths at Patna Muzaffarpur Darbhanga Gaya and Saharsa with fire brigade and ambulance services on standby for prompt passenger health assistance and safety managementThe minister further said that more than 12 lakh Central Government employees have been onboarded on Zohos swadeshi digital suiteChipsets for various applications including CCTV are being developed in India Within two years India is set to achieve complete domestic production of mobile phone components The government will invest more than Rs 200 crore to develop energyefficient microprocessors for highperformance computing including servers said the minister IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/over-15-crore-train-passengers-travelled-in-festive-season-so-far-ashwini-vaishnaw-644909.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 19:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/one-killed-three-injured-in-bengaluru-blast-union-minister-seeks-probe-644934.html Bengaluru Oct 25 One person was killed and three others from the same family were injured in an explosion in Bengaluru on Saturday The impact of the blast was so severe that the house sustained significant damage The explosion has been reported from Triveninagar in the KR Puram localityUnion Minister Shobha Karandlaje visited and inspected the spot She has also demanded a comprehensive probe into the incidentThe deceased has been identified as 80yearold Akkayyamma Besides 25yearold Kiran 52yearold Shekar and 22yearold Chandana are the injured persons Chandana has suffered more than 50 per cent burn injuriesEast Division Joint Commissioner of Police Ramesh Banoth also visited the spot and gathered information from the officialsHe said The incident occurred at around 730 am An elderly woman who was sleeping died after the roof slab collapsed on her Three others have sustained injuriesA woman living in the house behind was also injured Shekhars daughter too was hurt We obtained information from them They said the explosion occurred when the gas stove was turned on The young woman gave this statement However an investigation is being carried out to determine the exact cause he statedWhitefield Division DCP Parashuram stated Among the injured a woman named Chandana has sustained serious injuries The house where the incident occurred has been completely damaged Three shed houses behind the main house have also suffered damage A woman residing in one of those sheds has also been injuredAt first glance it appears to be a cylinder blast A clear picture will emerge after expert examinationLocal resident Rajalakshmi stated Between 7 and 710 am we heard a very loud sound Since it was Diwali we thought someone might be bursting crackers When we came out we saw that the entire house was damagedThe injured were immediately taken to the hospital with the help of neighbours Window panes of nearby houses were shattered Four people were living in the same house A woman living in the house behind was also injured The sound was heard up to four to five kilometres awayShekhars relative Sindhu stated My brotherinlaw his children and their mother were in the house In the morning we received a call informing us about the incident All of them have suffered injuriesUnion Minister Shobha Karandlaje has demanded a thorough investigation into the largescale explosion that occurred in Triveninagar of the KR Puram Assembly constituency in Bengaluru citySpeaking to the media after inspecting the explosion site she said that an explosion occurred this morning in Triveninagar resulting in the death of a woman and causing severe damage to the entire house Expressing concern she said that a detailed forensic report must be obtained to bring out the truth Incidents like this create fear among the public she addedThere must be a reason behind the collapse of such a large and sturdy house An investigation should determine whether the explosion was caused by a gas leak or by some other explosive material the Union Minister emphasised She urged the government to immediately provide compensation to the deceaseds family and ensure free medical treatment for the injuredShe noted that nearby houses were also affected by the blast and that some neighbours have been hospitalized Glass panes have shattered up to a considerable height she remarked with concern She appreciated the efforts of police officers fire personnel and local residents who rushed to helpThe Minister also appealed to the government to compensate those whose houses were damaged due to the incident She mentioned that the cylinder involved reportedly belonged to Bharat Petroleum and urged the company to conduct its own investigation as wellFormer Minister and BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj representing the KR Puram Assembly constituency said he was shocked after visiting the site of the massive explosion that occurred in Triveninagar in BengaluruAccording to preliminary investigations the building is owned by a person named Ramesh Shekhar was residing in the house Shekhars family had moved into the house on rent about nine months ago He was living there with his two children Chandana and Kiran Kumar and the elderly woman Akkayyamma IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/one-killed-three-injured-in-bengaluru-blast-union-minister-seeks-probe-644934.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 20:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/bengal-to-begin-paddy-procurement-from-nov-1-payments-directly-to-farmers-accounts-644936.html Kolkata Oct 25 The West Bengal Food Department will start buying paddy from farmers at the beginning of the kharif season on November 1 said a senior government official on Saturday It has been informed that if the paddy is sold in the government buying centre the farmers will get the price of paddy within a maximum of three working days The money will directly enter the bank account of the farmers This initiative has been taken to ensure that there is no delay in getting money for the farmers after the sale of paddy according to the officialThe government will buy paddy for the 202526 season across the state from November 1To collect this paddy the Food Department is launching 620 permanent buying centres In addition about 179 mobile permanent purchase centres which will mainly travel to remote areas will buy paddy from farmersThese mobile centres will play a major role especially where it is difficult for the farmers to reach the nearby permanent buying centresAt the same time temporary paddy procurement camps will be conducted at various places during the kharif season These camps will be managed by various government agenciesAccording to the guidelines issued by the Food Department the agencies should inform the Food Department the day after the purchase of paddy in the temporary camp The Food Department will verify that information and send the money to the farmers bank account quicklyFarmers will get Rs 2369 per quintal if they sell paddy this season Besides the state government has decided to give an additional bonus of Rs 20 in case they sell paddy in government purchasing centres Therefore a total of Rs 2389 per quintal will go to the farmerHowever online registration has been made mandatory for the sale of paddy by the Food Department Farmers have to go to the designated purchase centre and sell paddy on the appointed dayIf for some reason it is not possible to reach on the appointed day then rebooking should be done said the officialIt should be noted that from November to February these four months are considered as the busiest and most important time for buying paddy IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/bengal-to-begin-paddy-procurement-from-nov-1-payments-directly-to-farmers-accounts-644936.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 20:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/kerala-bjp-says-state-now-aligns-with-national-education-policy-644937.html Kozhikode Oct 25 Former state unit BJP president K Surendran on Saturday said that Kerala has finally adopted the correct stance on the National Education Policy NEP a position the BJP has long advocated Surendran noted that both the state government and a few Congressruled states have acknowledged that the BJPs position was right even as implementation lagged over the past four yearsHe criticised the delay in rolling out NEP initiatives pointing out that hundreds of thousands of students missed the benefits of the policys modern educational programsSurendran urged the government to implement the NEP this academic year itself without further delays stressing that children should not be inconveniencedHe added that the Left Front by creating unnecessary controversies had misled the public and is largely responsible for the current debates surrounding education reformsWelcoming the Education Ministers admission that there was no flaw in the NEP and that he had revised his earlier stance Surendran called for an apology to the public for the prolonged inactionHe described the CPIMs claim that the PMSHRI program is merely a tool to earn cash and that policies would not be implemented as laughable emphasizing that directives from the Central Government would be implemented in Kerala as in other statesSurendran further highlighted that curriculum reform falls under concurrent subjects allowing both the Centre and the state to interveneHe said that Prime Minister Narendra Modiled government would correct the historical narratives neglected by Congress encouraging students to learn about figures such as Veer Savarkar Dr Hedgewar and Pandit Deendayal UpadhyayaHe also took pot shots at the CPI noting that the CPI may bark but it wont bite Surendran pointed out that CPI claims including opposition to Maoist hunts and ration reforms have not materialized and even their ministers did not resign over controversial issues like the One India One Ration Card schemeAccording to Surendran the ongoing debates show that both the Left and Congress in Kerala are trying to mislead the public instead of focusing on practical implementation of education reforms IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/kerala-bjp-says-state-now-aligns-with-national-education-policy-644937.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 20:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/kumaraswamy-criticises-ktaka-govt-says-rss-row-is-to-hide-failures-644938.html Bengaluru Oct 25 Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD Kumaraswamy on Saturday sharply criticised the Congressled Karnataka government stating that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS issue is being highlighted by the state government to cover its own failures Speaking to the media in Bengaluru he said that the RSS cannot be banned and questioned why the government constantly talks about the organisation What have they achieved Why waste time discussing RSS he askedReferring to past controversies Kumaraswamy noted that the government delayed action on the Dharmasthala SIT case Now Mahesh Shetty activist against temple authorities has received relief in one case During this government nothing reaches a logical conclusion They waste time and mislead people he saidHe emphasized that instead of focusing on the RSS the government should prioritize development and resolving the states pressing issues Mere criticism is of no use he addedResponding to a question on Yathindra Siddaramaiah projecting Satish Jarkiholi as the next Chief Minister Kumaraswamy said Anyone can become CM in this country under the Constitution drafted by Ambedkar Its the partys decision to choose the CM No one is inevitable What I think doesnt matterHe further criticized the state government for neglecting farmers issues I dont know if reports were submitted to the central government Banning RSS is not the priority First solve peoples problems he saidWhen asked about Dy CM DK Shivakumars challenge to him to bring industries to the state and he would ensure land acquisitions Kumaraswamy reminded that during his tenure as CM he initiated numerous reforms He highlighted the Compete with China plan industrial clusters employment schemes and proposed Rs 25000 crore subsidies for the industrial sector initiatives that were scrapped by the current government They lacked the capability to continue these projects he saidOn the challenge for an open discussion from Shivakumar Kumaraswamy retorted that Shivakumar lacks the competence Does he have the eligibility to hold an open debate I never engaged in corruption like him Before talking about me understand my work as CM my departments and my initiatives I have taken steps such as introducing 4500 electric buses in Bengaluru and other development projects across the state he saidKumaraswamy also questioned the claims of past ministers regarding industrial development in Bengaluru implying that many projects were mismanaged or swallowed by private interestsReacting to Siddaramaiahs remark that he would not ask PM Narendra Modi for funds Kumaraswamy said Why should I ask for funds People gave 136 seats for the Congress When floods came I built 1000 houses in Kodagu without waiting for central aid They lack such capability and initiative he saidAmong those present at the press meet were Legislative Party Leader Suresh Babu former Minister Venkatarao Nadagouda Legislative Council members TA Sharavan SL Bhojegowda Javarayigowda Vivekananda JDS Bengaluru City unit President and former MLA HM Ramesh Gowda and Choudareddy Thoopalli IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/kumaraswamy-criticises-ktaka-govt-says-rss-row-is-to-hide-failures-644938.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 20:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/chhattisgarh-badesetti-becomes-first-maoist-free-village-setting-model-for-peace-development-644952.html New Delhi Oct 25 Once a symbol of fear and insurgency Badesetti village in the Bastar region has scripted a new chapter in Chhattisgarhs history by becoming the states first Maoistfree Gram Panchayat Once caught in the shadow of Maoist violence this remote village is now a model of peace development and selfreliance Under the Maoist Rehabilitation Policy the Panchayat and Rural Development Department has sanctioned Rs 110 crore for the holistic development of the village The funds are being utilised to improve infrastructure strengthen local governance and ensure the return of essential public services that were once disrupted by Maoist activitiesToday Badesetti stands as a symbol of transformation The same residents who once feared venturing out after sunset now actively participate in village development meetings and digital transactions With the reopening of bank accounts that were dormant during years of insurgency the people of Badesetti are now embracing Digital India using UPI payments for daily transactions a small but powerful sign of confidence and progressThe Anganwadi centre which had been shut down for nearly three years due to Maoist threats has now reopened Workers have returned and children once again receive early education and nutritional support Government schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Jal Jeevan Mission and Solar Lighting Projects have brought clean drinking water and reliable power to the community Construction of a Panchayat Bhawan and a primary health centre is underway while the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana has connected the village to nearby towns with a newly built concrete road making transport and trade easier than everA villager said Yes the construction work in our Panchayat has been completed and everything is functioning properly now Earlier the situation was very different but now a real improvement is visible Bus services have started electricity has reached every home and a concrete road connects us to nearby areas Development is clearly taking shape hereAnother villager shared how peace has returned to the region saying Earlier my entire area was under Maoist influence but now the presence has completely ended There are no signs of any Maoist activity anymore the area is fully free and peacefulBadesettis transformation has become a source of inspiration for nearby villages still struggling under the remnants of extremism Local authorities believe that the villages success story can serve as a model of peace through development for the rest of BastarOfficials say continued investment in education health and employment generation will ensure that this peace is lasting From fear to freedom and from darkness to development Badesetti has truly become the face of a new selfreliant Bastar IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/chhattisgarh-badesetti-becomes-first-maoist-free-village-setting-model-for-peace-development-644952.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 22:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/indian-immigrants-most-economically-beneficial-group-to-us-study-644805.html Washington Oct 24 A latest study by the Manhattan Institute a conservative think tank has revealed that Indian immigrants are the most economically beneficial immigrant group in the US that reduces national debt and contributes to GDP growth The report published by the Institute on Thursday also revealed that an average Indian immigrant reduces the US national debt by over 16 million over 30 years and increases GDP more than immigrants from any other countryBy legal status H1B visa holders expand the GDP the most with an average H1B visa holder increasing it by 500000 after 30 years while reducing the debt by 23 million the study addedDaniel Martino the reports author and Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute termed South Asian immigrants especially Indians the most fiscally positive groupHe predicts that if the H1B visa program is ended it would expand the US debt by 185 billion over 10 years while shrinking the economy by 26 billionThe report also recommends ending the H1B lottery process and implementing a wagebased visa regimeThe report comes as the White House on Thursday vowed to fight lawsuits against the administrations crackdown on H1B visasWhite House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said The presidents main priority has always been to put American workers first The administration will fight these lawsuits in court We know for far too long the H1B visa system has been spammed with fraud and thats driven down American wages So the President wants to refine this system which is part of the reason he implemented these new policiesLast week the US Chamber of Commerce the countrys biggest business organisation sued the Trump administration over the new visa rules calling it unlawfulIn a lawsuit filed in the district court in Washington the plaintiff argued that the visa fee if implemented would inflict significant harm on American businesses and force them to either dramatically increase their labour costs or hire fewer highly skilled employees for whom domestic replacements are not readily availableIt added that Trumps September 19 proclamation was plainly unlawful and a boon to Americas economic rivalsIt was the second major domestic legal challenge to new H1B rules after a group of unions education professionals and religious bodies sued the Trump administration on October 3Earlier this week the US Department of Homeland Security also issued new guidance on the 100000 H1B visa application fee providing a series of exemptions and carveoutsAccording to the new guidelines workers who switch to H1B visa status from other visa categories such as F1 student status wont be subjected to the 100000 feeThe proclamation only applies to new visa petitions who are outside the US and do not have a valid H1B visaIndiaborn workers received over 70 per cent of the total approved H1B visas in 2024 primarily due to a huge backlog in approvals and a high number of skilled immigrants from India IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/indian-immigrants-most-economically-beneficial-group-to-us-study-644805.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/elderly-woman-beaten-up-in-kolkata-for-protesting-against-bursting-firecrackers-644611.html Kolkata Oct 23 An elderly woman on Thursday lodged a complaint against five men for beating her up after she objected against bursting of firecrackers late at night The incident took place in Bhawanipur area in south Kolkata in the early hours of Tuesday The elderly woman alleged that she had gone to the police on the same day but the officers refused to register a complaint as it happened to be the night of Kali Puja when it is common for people to burst firecrackersHowever the woman went to the police station again on Thursday accompanied by a lawyer to lodge the complaint This time the police have registered an FIR against five persons based on her complaint However no one has been arrested so far in connection with the incidentIt has been learnt that Anupama Chowdhury a resident of 4B Asutosh Mukherjee Road alleged that some youth from the neighbourhood were bursting firecrackers at around 130 am on the day of Kali Puja which was beyond the permitted hours for bursting crackersThe elderly woman alleged that she had gone to protest against the bursting of firecrackers with such loud noise She alleged that her house had caught a minor fire from the firecrackers The boys however beaten up the woman and her brother for protesting against bursting of firecrackersSpeaking to a section of media persons the elderly woman said I was sleeping at night Suddenly I saw that the house was filled with smoke I could not breathe I went downstairs and asked the boys to stop bursting firecrackers They forcibly grabbed me and beat me up Locals did not come to my rescueShe feels that she may be attacked again At the same time she raised allegations of noncooperation from the police The police however said that an investigation has started into the matter IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/elderly-woman-beaten-up-in-kolkata-for-protesting-against-bursting-firecrackers-644611.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/empowered-by-nrlm-chamoli-women-transform-dairy-farming-into-livelihood-success-644620.html Chamoli Uttarakhand Oct 23 The National Rural Livelihood Mission NRLM is transforming the lives of rural women of Chamoli district by providing them with sustainable livelihood opportunities They have gained financial independence as a result of these opportunities Implemented under the guidance of the Central government the mission aims to empower women from economically weaker sections by forming SelfHelp Groups SHGs and supporting them in incomegenerating activitiesThe story is about the Dasholi development block of Chamoli There women from eight village councils have joined hands under the Hariyali Swayatt Sahkarita DevarKhadora which was established through NRLM These women have gone for dairy farming as their main source of income Their routine is that every morning they collect milk from nearby villages and sell it to a milk dairy The dairy has been set up under the Uttarakhand governments Gramothan Project This initiative has not only provided them with a steady income but also boosted their confidence and social standingSuman a beneficiary of the project told IANS that before joining the selfhelp group most women had very limited sources of income and were financially dependent on others Now by working together they are earning a respectable living We collect milk daily and supply it to the dairy It feels great to contribute to our familys income she said proudlyMamta another group member said that the dairy generates an income of over Rs 2 lakh per month which is shared among the group members after expenses We never thought we could earn this much in our villages The training and support from NRLM have completely changed our lives she addedUnder NRLM women are also receiving regular training in bookkeeping dairy management and financial planning helping them manage their smallscale enterprises efficiently The initiative has encouraged savings improved decisionmaking and fostered unity among womenThe success of the group has inspired women from neighbouring villages to form similar groups and start their own ventures in poultry vegetable farming and handicrafts IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/empowered-by-nrlm-chamoli-women-transform-dairy-farming-into-livelihood-success-644620.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/hyderabad-court-dismisses-plea-to-reject-suit-for-partition-of-nizams-palaces-644627.html Hyderabad Oct 23 A Hyderabad court on Thursday dismissed the interlocutory application of Azmet Jah and Shekhar Jah in a case for partition of the palaces belonging to the Seventh Nizam Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan The City Civil Court allowed the partition case filed by Mir Osman Ali Khans grandson Nawab Najaf Ali Khan to go to full trialAzmet Jah and Shekar Jah are the son and daughter of Prince Mukarram Jah alias Nawab Mir Barkat Ali Khan the titular Eighth Nizam of Hyderabad who passed away in 2023They sought orders to reject the partition suit filed by Najaf Ali Khan one of the grandsons of the Seventh NizamHis counsel argued that the plaintiff being one of the rightful heirs of the Seventh Nizam is in constructive possession of the ancestral properties and that issues relating to possession ownership and valuation can only be determined through a detailed trial on the meritsThe suit filed by Najaf Ali Khan seeks partition and separate possession of five of the most prominent and historical palaces of the Seventh Nizam which include Falaknuma Palace Chowmahalla Palace Purani Haveli King Kothi Palace and Harewood amp Cedars Bungalow situated in Ooty Tamil Nadu all valued at more than 10000 croresThe suit involves 232 defendants including Indian Hotels Company Private Limited which runs Taj Falaknuma Palace a sevenstar hotelNajaf Ali Khan maintains that the properties and heritage of the Seventh Nizam Mir Osman Ali Khan belong collectively to all legitimate heirs not to any one individualHe had filed the suit in 2021 questioning the sole authority and enjoyment of the said properties by Prince Mukarram JahAfter the passing away of the Seventh Nizam on February 24 1967 Prince Mukarram Jah was recognised as successor to his grandfather by the Government of IndiaNajaf Ali Khan argues that the private properties of the Seventh Nizam are to be divided among all his legal heirs as per the Islamic Shariat Law and as such his 34 children are entitled to inherit the Matruka IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/hyderabad-court-dismisses-plea-to-reject-suit-for-partition-of-nizams-palaces-644627.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/meeting-of-southern-states-urban-development-ministers-in-bluru-on-oct-30-with-manohar-lal-in-attendance-dks-644630.html Bengaluru Oct 23 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said that Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar has agreed to hold a conference of all ministers in charge of urban development from the southern states in Bengaluru on October 30 Shivakumar said this while interacting with the media here Asked if he would press the Central government for funds for Bengalurus development the state Congress president said Of course we will Since the Union Minister for Urban Development himself will attend this conference we will place our demands before him We have already met Union Ministers and the Prime Minister several times seeking grants for BengaluruSpeaking about his recent visits to boundary areas that could be included under the jurisdiction of the Greater Bengaluru Authority JBA Shivakumar said I have visited the border regions of local bodies within Bengaluru Urban District that are eligible to be included under GBAs limitsSeveral municipalities and town panchayats fall within this zone I have convened a meeting of the concerned officials on Friday Some parts of these areas may in the coming days be brought under the jurisdiction of the Bengaluru municipal corporations that fall under GBA The committee headed by BS Patil is preparing a report on which areas can be included under GBA We have also instructed MLAs MPs citizens and civic organisations to hold discussions on this matterThis weekend I will meet the public through the Bengaluru Nadige Walk in Bengaluru programme Afterwards we will hold meetings with ITBT companies especially in the Mahadevapura and KR Puram areas he addedAsked about the deadline for filling potholes Shivakumar said Officials are filling potholes we have made them responsible In some places instead of simply patching potholes we are laying a fresh layer of road These works are ongoing continuously Priority is being given to major areas to complete the work quickly Since rains have started we are waiting for them to stop Once the rain ceases we will resume the workWhen asked about CM Siddaramaiahs son and MLC Yathindras remarks on leadership and why no disciplinary action has been taken against certain MLAs Shivakumar said I will not comment on this matter at the moment I will respond at an appropriate timeRegarding reports that the SIT has confirmed the manipulation of 6000 votes in the Aland constituency he said There is no doubt about it This was done through the use of phone numbers Officials had filed complaints about this at that time The law will take its own course in this case IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/meeting-of-southern-states-urban-development-ministers-in-bluru-on-oct-30-with-manohar-lal-in-attendance-dks-644630.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/national-biodiversity-authority-releases-rs-136-crore-to-up-maharashtra-644750.html New Delhi Oct 24 In a move promoting fair and equitable benefitsharing as well as the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity the National Biodiversity Authority NBA has released Rs 136 crore channeling the benefits of commercial use to local communities in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh an official said on Friday This significant financial support will be routed through the State Biodiversity Boards of Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh to three Biodiversity Management Committees BMCs Sakharwadi village Phaltan Taluk Satara District Maharashtra Kunjirwadi village Haveli Taluk Pune Maharashtra and the Kasganj area Etah District Uttar Pradesh according to a statement from the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate ChangeEach BMC will receive Rs 4550 lakh This initiative underscores the governments unwavering commitment to the principles of equity sustainability and conservationThe released funds represent a tangible Access and Benefit Sharing ABS payment following the commercial use of microorganisms sourced from soil and industrial effluent samples for producing fructooligosaccharide products These funds will be utilized for activities outlined under Section 44 of the Biological Diversity Act 2002 and the relevant State Biodiversity Rules the statement saidThis financial initiative highlights the NBAs proactive role in recognising and rewarding local communities who serve as the custodians of Indias rich biological heritageBy channeling accrued benefits back to the local level the NBA strengthens Indias model for an inclusive governance framework where conservation and community prosperity advance together the statement addedIt also fulfills the National Biodiversity Target 13 of Indias updated NBSAP 20242030 which aligns with the KunmingMontreal Global Biodiversity Framework adopted at CoP15 of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity CBD the statement notedEstablished in 2003 to implement the provisions of the Biological Diversity Act 2002 the National Biodiversity Authority NBA is a statutory autonomous body under the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate ChangeHeadquartered in Chennai it functions as a facilitating regulating and advisory body to the Central government on matters related to the conservation and sustainable use of biological resources as well as the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their useIn addition the NBA provides guidance to state governments in identifying areas of significant biodiversity biodiversity hotspots for designation as heritage sites IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/national-biodiversity-authority-releases-rs-136-crore-to-up-maharashtra-644750.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 18:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/odisha-aims-to-become-model-state-in-combating-human-trafficking-dgp-khurania-644755.html Bhubaneswar Oct 24 Director General of Police DGP Odisha YB Khurania on Friday said that the primary objective of the Odisha Police in the coming days is to dismantle the human trafficking network in the state through the advanced use of information technology digital tracking data analytics and monitoring While inaugurating a statelevel workshop on human trafficking DGP Khurania said In the current scenario human trafficking is a very serious and worrisome issue not only for Odisha but for the entire country With the coordinated efforts of the judiciary police women and child safety units Labour Department voluntary organisations and all individuals in society we will be successful in controlling this shameful actKhurania also urged all stakeholders to work together to transform Odisha into a model state in the fight against human trafficking He stated that human trafficking is not merely a crime but also a violation of basic human rightsHuman trafficking is not merely a crime it is a grave violation of human rights It particularly deprives women children and youth of their dignity freedom and future In Odisha instances of human trafficking are seen in the form of sexual exploitation forced labour domestic child labour and the trafficking of young women under the pretext of providing jobs or marriage Khurania addedThe DGP emphasised that the role of Integrated AntiHuman Trafficking Units IAHTUs and District Labour Officers is crucial in combating human trafficking He described IAHTU officials as the backbone of efforts related to investigation and victim rescueKhurania said that the Odisha Police plan to further strengthen the IAHTUs by augmenting human resources providing specialised training and enhancing technical knowledge and professional skillsIn addition the State Police are maintaining close coordination with other states to implement effective measures for curbing human traffickingIt is worth noting that the Odisha Police under its special drive Operation Anweshan has rescued 1209 children including 131 boys and 1078 girls IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/odisha-aims-to-become-model-state-in-combating-human-trafficking-dgp-khurania-644755.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 18:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/amrut-20-helps-indores-historic-surajkund-stepwell-regain-its-ancient-splendour-644763.html Indore Oct 24 The Madhya Pradesh Urban Development and Housing Departments campaign to preserve and restore traditional water structures has yielded positive results in Indore where the historic Surajkund Stepwell has regained its ancient splendour Located within the Mangleshwar Mahadev Temple complex in Depalpur Indore district the centuriesold stepwell has been restored to its former glory with active participation from local citizens and youthAccording to a government statement issued on Friday the restoration work was carried out under the AMRUT 20 scheme of the Urban Development Department Today this water structure stands as an inspiration not only for Depalpur but for the entire state it saidThe project involved improving both the quality and quantity of water rebuilding damaged steps and pathways cleaning plastic and solid waste enhancing greenery and landscaping and promoting community awareness toward water conservationAs per local belief the Surajkund Stepwell was built during the reign of the Parmar dynasty in the 11th century and later renovated by Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar who made it a vital source of drinking water for the towns residentsOver the years however neglect led to its deterioration with broken steps eroded pathways and a dwindling water source The government credited Indores youth for their commitment to protecting heritage and advancing the water conservation movementUnder the states Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan the Urban Development and Housing Department has launched a citizenparticipation initiative to preserve and rejuvenate water structures across all urban bodies in Madhya PradeshOfficials said the results so far have been encouraging with local communitiesparticularly the youthactively pledging to protect water resources and revive the states traditional water heritageA statement mentioned that local citizens and youth have played a vital role in preserving the Surajkund Stepwell They have pledged never to let this historic monument fall into neglect again This is our heritage they said Our ancestors cherished it and we want our future generations to take pride in it as well IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/amrut-20-helps-indores-historic-surajkund-stepwell-regain-its-ancient-splendour-644763.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 19:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/signing-of-pm-shri-a-strategic-decision-kerala-education-minister-644766.html Thiruvananthapuram Oct 24 State Education Minister V Sivankutty on Friday clarified that Keralas decision to sign the PM SHRI agreement was a strategic move aimed at securing funds rightfully due to the state while ensuring that Keralas public education policies rooted in secular democratic and scientific principles remain unaffected The clarification came amid strong objections from the CPI the secondlargest ally in the ruling Pinarayi Vijayanled LDF government which said the decision had not been discussed within the Left Democratic Front LDFThousands of crores in central funds owed to Kerala were being withheld putting pressure on the state and affecting our childrens education Sivankutty saidKerala will not permit any action that undermines our public education system nor will it allow even a single rupee entitled to our children to be lost he assertedThe minister explained that delays in signing the PM SHRI agreement had led the Centre to withhold substantial funds under the Comprehensive Education SchemeBetween 202324 and 202526 Kerala lost nearly Rs 2897 crore With the new agreement including arrears and two years of PM SHRI funds the state expects to receive about Rs 1476 crore of which Rs 701 crore has already been approved under the Comprehensive Education ProgrammeSivankutty said the funds would directly benefit nearly four million children especially those from marginalised communities including 561 lakh Scheduled CasteScheduled Tribe students and 11 lakh children with disabilitiesThe scheme will also support preprimary education teacher training midday meals uniforms textbooks and other essential services under the Right to Education ActResponding to criticism the minister clarified that signing the PM SHRI scheme does not mean Kerala has accepted the National Education Policy NEP 2020 in its entiretyKerala implements the scheme in line with its own priorities and values Many NEP provisionssuch as preprimary education teacher empowerment 100 per cent enrolment and the threelanguage policyhave been part of our education model for decades he saidHe dismissed concerns that the move would centralise the curriculum or undermine federal principles stressing that Kerala alone determines its curriculum which emphasises secularism scientific thinking and constitutional valuesSivankutty also refuted claims that smaller schools would be shut down to create complexes stating that the funds would instead be used to strengthen existing institutionsOn objections to the scheme carrying the Prime Ministers name he said it was a technical formality that had no bearing on the delivery of benefitsEven in challenging financial circumstances Kerala will ensure that funds owed to our childrenover Rs 1400 croreare secured without compromising the integrity of our public education system the minister said IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/signing-of-pm-shri-a-strategic-decision-kerala-education-minister-644766.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 19:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/dri-seizes-drugs-valued-at-rs-108-crore-arrests-26-foreigners-644769.html New Delhi Oct 24 The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence DRI has busted a major narcotics manufacturing and distribution network operating across the National Capital Region arresting 26 foreign nationals and seizing large quantities of heroin cocaine and amphetamine valued at Rs 10881 crore in the illicit international market according to an official statement issued on Friday In total 1627 kg of amphetamine 79 kg of cocaine 18 kg of heroin 213 kg of ganja and 11542 kg of precursor chemicals collectively valued at approximately Rs 10881 crore were seized during the course of the operationThe coordinated multiday operation was conducted between October 21 and 23 Acting on specific intelligence inputs DRI officers raided a clandestine methamphetamine manufacturing facility located on an isolated farm near highrise residential buildings in Greater Noida The search led to the seizure of 1140 kg of amphetamine and 110923 kg of precursor chemicals used for its manufacture the statement saidSimultaneously the main handler of the syndicate was apprehended from his residence in Gurugram and 133 kg of amphetamine was recovered from his possessionIn a swift followup operation DRI officers identified additional premises in West Delhi suspected to be used for storing and distributing contraband The premises situated in a densely populated area with narrow lanes posed significant logistical and security challengesDuring the raid officers encountered a large number of individuals who attempted to obstruct official proceedings Despite the hostile environment and the risk of evidence destruction the DRI team assisted by Delhi Police displayed restraint and tactical acumen successfully securing the premises and completing the search the statement addedThe operation resulted in multiple arrests and the recovery of 779 kg of cocaine 187 kg of heroin 354 kg of amphetamine 2 kg of ganja 015 kg of methaqualone and 450 kg of precursor chemicals used in drug production along with Rs 37 lakh in cash suspected to be proceeds from drug traffickingFurther investigation is underway to identify the wider network and possible international links of the syndicateThis complex operation executed across multiple jurisdictions and under challenging field conditions exemplifies the DRIs commitment to intelligenceled enforcement interagency coordination and its unwavering resolve to combat the threat of narcotics smuggling and synthetic drug manufacture the statement said IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/dri-seizes-drugs-valued-at-rs-108-crore-arrests-26-foreigners-644769.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 19:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/10-favourite-indian-destinations-to-welcome-2026-644771.html New Delhi Oct 24 As October fades and the countdown for the new year begins Indias favourite travel spots glow with festive energy From beachside bonfires to palace galas the country offers countless ways to welcome the New Year Goas beaches come alive with music fireworks and latenight parties while Manalis snowcovered slopes invite travellers to gather around crackling bonfires Rajasthans royal cities host elegant celebrations in ageold palaces and Keralas backwaters offer peaceful houseboat cruises where the first sunrise of the year reflects on quiet waters Across India from the hills to the coast each destination carries its own charm and rhythm of festivityTravelling during this season needs some planning Hotels and flights fill quickly and weather changes sharply between regionswarm woollens for the north light cottons for the coast Confirm event timings entry passes and transport options beforehand Keep identification handy avoid overcrowded areas after midnight and follow local customs and ecofriendly practices to keep celebrations safe and mindfulWith a little preparation ringing in the New Year in India becomes a journey in itselfHere are ten destinations that offer unforgettable ways to welcome 20261 GoaGoa Indias favourite seaside destination bursts into celebration during the New Year with its beaches music and cheerful crowdsFrom luxury retreats to budget stays the state offers something for every traveller Baga Anjuna and Calangute beaches remain the liveliest spots with beach shacks hosting allnight parties bonfires and fireworks For a calmer atmosphere Palolem Agonda and Colva beaches provide relaxed gatherings and candlelit dinners by the seaBudget travellers can find many affordable hostels and guesthouses near Anjuna Modest hotels and homestays across Candolim and Morjim also offer comfortable stays at reasonable rates Many of these houses are old Portuguesestyle villas with tiled roofs courtyards and gardens filled with coconut and banana treesLuxury hotels in Goa have become popular venues for New Year celebrations offering a blend of festive atmosphere and refined comfort Most highend resorts curate exclusive packages that include gala dinners live entertainment fireworks and beachside parties These events are organised with meticulous attention to detail ensuring guests experience both elegance and local charmBeyond festivities Goas cultural charm lies in its heritage monuments and architecture The Basilica of Bom Jesus Se Cathedral Fort Aguada and the old Latin Quarter of Fontainhas reflect its Portuguese legacy Visitors can explore flea markets at Anjuna or night bazaars in Arpora for local crafts and food With its beaches music history and welcoming spirit Goa offers an unforgettable New Year celebration for every budgetDuring the festive week security is tightened across beaches and major venues Police patrols traffic control and coastal surveillance ensure public safety Special assistance centres are also set up for tourists making Goas New Year celebrations both joyous and secure for all2 Kovalam KeralaKovalam a serene coastal town near Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala is a charming destination to welcome the New Year Famous for its crescentshaped beaches Lighthouse Hawa and Samudra it attracts visitors from across the country for its lively yet peaceful atmosphere On New Years Eve the beachfront comes alive with music dance and fireworks that reflect beautifully over the Arabian SeaFor those who are looking for luxury topend hotels and resorts offer fine dining spa treatments and private seafacing rooms Budget travellers can find good accommodation in guesthouses and homestays near the beach which provide clean rooms and warm local hospitality Several budget homestays also give visitors a taste of Keralas traditional food and lifestyleRestaurants and beachside cafes host live bands and themed dinners while some resorts arrange cultural shows and countdown parties The area remains safe for tourists with police patrols ensuring order throughout the celebrations The people of Kovalam are known for their friendliness and helpful nature adding to the charm of the experience With its mix of tranquillity and celebration Kovalam offers a memorable way to usher in the New Year by the Arabian Sea3 Fort Kochi KeralaFort Kochi with its blend of colonial charm and coastal beauty is one of Keralas most vibrant destinations for New Year celebrations The narrow streets lined with Portuguese and Dutchera buildings fill with music lights and festivities as the year draws to a close The highlight is the famous Cochin Carnival held at the Fort Kochi beach featuring parades cultural shows and the symbolic burning of the giant Pappanji effigy at midnight to mark the end of the old yearVisitors can choose from both luxury and budget stays The luxury options are set in restored heritage buildings and seaside resorts offering elegant rooms curated dinners and quiet celebrations within historic surroundings Many such places provide rooftop views of fireworks and the harbour along with fine dining and cultural performancesFor budget travellers Fort Kochi has numerous homestays and guesthouses that capture the areas local warmth These smaller establishments are ideal for those who prefer a homely environment and easy access to public celebrations at the beach and streetsThe seaside promenade and cafés near Princess Street and Vasco da Gama Square become lively spots for gatherings and openair parties Many restaurants host gala dinners and live performances on New Years Eve Security arrangements are wellmanaged and the local people are known for their hospitality and cheerful spirit With its artistic energy and festive air Fort Kochi provides a unique and culturally rich way to welcome the New Year4 Munnar KeralaMunnar nestled in the Western Ghats of Kerala is an enchanting hill station that offers a wonderful New Year celebration Surrounded by tea plantations misty valleys and cool mountain air it provides a peaceful yet lively setting to welcome the year ahead During the New Year season the town and nearby resorts host bonfires live music and openair dinners under starlit skiesLuxury stay facilities are available offering fine dining spa services and scenic views of the hills Budget and comfortable accommodations such as small lodges cottages and homestays are also available in plenty where hosts often arrange local cuisine and cultural eveningsThe central market area and viewpoints like Pothamedu and Top Station see cheerful gatherings while several resorts organise private countdown parties for guestsDespite the crowd during the festive period Munnar remains calm and secure with police patrols and travel assistance for tourists The warm hospitality of the local people adds to the experience With its cool climate natural beauty and relaxed celebrations Munnar is an ideal destination to begin the New Year amidst the hills5 Ootty Tamil NaduOoty often called the Queen of Hill Stations is a favourite destination in Tamil Nadu for New Year celebrations Surrounded by rolling hills eucalyptus forests and serene lakes it offers a charming mix of festivity and tranquillity The town takes on a cheerful mood with illuminated streets music and bonfires that draw both locals and visitors The Ooty Lake area Botanical Garden and Charing Cross are popular spots where people gather to celebrate amid cool mountain airVisitors can choose from both luxury and budget accommodation The luxury stays are located amid tea estates or overlooking valleys offering refined rooms fireplaces fine dining and private bonfire evenings to welcome the New Year in comfort and style These places often arrange small gatherings or themed dinners providing a relaxed celebration in a serene atmosphereBudget travellers have a wide range of guesthouses cottages and homestays that offer basic facilities with local hospitality These stays are usually close to the market or main attractions allowing guests to join public festivities and enjoy Oottys cheerful New Year mood at a modest costSecurity arrangements remain wellcoordinated ensuring safe celebrations for allThe friendly nature of the local people combined with Ootys scenic beauty and pleasant weather makes it an ideal place to welcome the New Year in peaceful surroundings6 Mamallapuram Tamil NaduMamallapuram also known as Mahabalipuram is a lively coastal town near Chennai that blends heritage and festivity making it an ideal destination for New Year celebrations Known for its ancient rockcut temples and seaside charm the town takes on a festive look as travellers gather along the shore to welcome the New Year The beachfront near Shore Temple becomes a hub of activity with music dance and fireworks lighting up the nightLuxury stay options in Mahabalipuram offer elegant rooms seafacing views and private celebrations in tranquil surroundings Guests can enjoy curated dining live music and openair parties set against the backdrop of the waves combining comfort with cultural ambienceBudget travellers can find affordable options in hotels along with several guesthouses and homestays offering simple clean rooms and traditional Tamil hospitality Homestays in Fishermans Colony also give visitors a glimpse of local life and cuisineThe cafés along Othavadai Street and the beachside shacks host live bands and bonfires drawing both locals and tourists Security arrangements are well managed and the friendly nature of the local people ensures a safe and cheerful celebration With its blend of heritage music and seaside beauty Mamallapuram offers a memorable way to begin the New Year by the Bay of Bengal7 Pondicherry PuducherryPondicherry with its blend of French charm and coastal beauty is one of South Indias most popular destinations for New Year celebrations The towns colonial streets vibrant beaches and relaxed atmosphere make it ideal for both lively parties and quiet reflection On New Years Eve the Promenade Beach becomes the heart of the festivities with fireworks live music and openair gatherings stretching late into the nightLuxury travellers hotels offer elegant accommodation fine dining and special New Year events Budget stays also provide good facilities at moderate rates Many charming homestays in the White Town area offer a more personal experience with colonialstyle rooms and homecooked mealsCafes and rooftop restaurants along Mission Street and Beach Road host countdown parties while Auroville nearby provides a quieter celebration focused on meditation and community gatherings The local administration ensures safety with police patrols across main areas Known for its friendly people and artistic spirit Pondicherry offers a unique New Year experience where culture sea breeze and celebration meet in perfect harmony8 Udaipur RajasthanUdaipur the City of Lakes takes on a regal glow during the New Year Its tranquil waters illuminated palaces and festive streets create an atmosphere of warmth and celebration The city blends royal heritage with a relaxed holiday spirit drawing visitors from across India and abroadLuxury stays in Udaipur offer lakeside views traditional performances and elegant dinners that reflect the grandeur of Rajasthan Guests can enjoy fireworks from rooftop terraces boat rides on Lake Pichola and cultural evenings with folk music and dance The experience is graceful and serene ideal for couples and families seeking a refined celebrationBudget travellers can choose from several guesthouses and homestays within the old city close to the main attractions and local festivities The markets cafés and lakeside ghats remain lively late into the night giving a festive yet homely feelAs part of the New Year celebrations visitors often explore Udaipurs historic landmarks such as the City Palace Jag Mandir Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace and the old havelis that overlook the lake A visit to these places during the season adds a cultural depth to the festivities making Udaipur a perfect blend of history hospitality and celebration9 Jaipur RajasthanJaipur the Pink City is another historic and royal destination in Rajasthan to welcome the New Year The citys palaces forts and bazaars come alive under glowing lights creating a festive mood that blends history with celebration Cool winter evenings and the grandeur of Rajasthans heritage make Jaipur a captivating destination for the seasonVisitors can explore the citys historic monuments such as Amber Fort City Palace Hawa Mahal and Nahargarh Fort where panoramic views of the illuminated skyline offer a memorable start to the year The Albert Hall Museum and Jantar Mantar provide glimpses of Jaipurs rich artistic and scientific heritageLuxury travellers can enjoy cultural evenings traditional performances and fine dining in elegant settings while budget guests will find numerous comfortable guesthouses and heritage homestays near the old city offering warmth and easy access to local festivitiesThe markets of Johari Bazaar and Bapu Bazaar bustle with shoppers while rooftop cafes and openair venues host countdown gatherings and music events Fireworks light up the night as locals and visitors celebrate together Combining royal architecture cultural heritage and joyful festivity Jaipur offers an unforgettable New Year experience that reflects the heart and colour of Rajasthan10 Manali Himachal PradeshManali nestled in the snowcovered Himalayas offers a magical setting for New Year celebrations The towns crisp mountain air pine forests and white peaks create a festive atmosphere that feels both lively and serene As winter deepens bonfires music and cheerful gatherings light up the valleys making Manali one of the most soughtafter hill destinations for the seasonLuxury stays in Manali offer warmth mountain views and elegant celebrations with local cuisine and traditional music Budget travellers can choose from homely guesthouses and cottages that provide comfort and a friendly environment close to the main town The Mall Road remains the centre of activity with cafés bakeries and shops bustling late into the nightVisitors can explore local attractions such as the Hidimba Temple Manu Temple and Vashisht hot springs all of which add a cultural and spiritual charm to the holiday Adventure enthusiasts often head to Solang Valley for skiing and paragliding while those seeking calm enjoy scenic walks along the Beas RiverWith snowflakes in the air glowing lights and a mood of togetherness Manali captures the spirit of winter festivity offering the perfect mix of adventure culture and celebration for the New Year IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/10-favourite-indian-destinations-to-welcome-2026-644771.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 19:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/andhra-bus-fire-claims-19-lives-16-teams-formed-for-probe-644782.html Kurnool Andhra Pradesh Oct 24 The Andhra Pradesh government has announced 16 teams for a thorough investigation into Fridays ghastly bus fire accident in Kurnool district which claimed 19 lives Home Minister V Anitha told media persons after a visit to the accident site near Chinnatekur village on the outskirts of Kurnool that 27 people including both drivers came out safely from the private bus which caught fire after hitting a twowheeler that got stuck under the bus bellyThe bus belonging to V Kaveri Travels was on its way to Bengaluru from HyderabadNine passengers were injured Six were undergoing treatment at Government General Hospital in Kurnool while three others were admitted to a private hospital All the injured were in stable conditionTwo children are among 19 passengers charred to death in the accident which occurred between 3 and 315 amSix of the deceased each are from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana two each from Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and one each from Odisha and Bihar Another deceased is yet to be identifiedSince the bodies were charred beyond recognition the remains will be handed over to the families after DNA test said Anitha who was accompanied by Transport Minister Ramprasad ReddyThe Home Minister said that a total of 39 adults four children and an unidentified person were aboard the bus She said 23 adult passengers two children and both the drivers survived the mishapShe said the preliminary investigation revealed that the bus hit a motorbike and dragged it for a few feet The bike got stuck under the bus and the spark due to the collision and fuel leakage from the bike triggered the fire and engulfed the entire busThe bike rider was also killed in the accident He was identified as B Shivshankar 24 a resident of KurnoolThe Home Minister said the police received information at 321 am and the police along with firefighting personnel reached the spot to launch rescue operation The second driver of the bus forced open the rear exit door to help trapped passengers come outThe investigation also revealed that two unidentified passengers boarded the bus at Aramghar in Hyderabad and one of them later deboarded The other person is suspected to have diedShe announced Rs 5 lakh exgratia each to the families of the deceased and Rs 2 lakh each to the injured This exgratia is for the victims who belong to Andhra PradeshPolice have registered a case and took up investigation The driver who was at the wheel at the time of the accident is being questioned by the police to ascertain the cause of the mishapKurnool Superintendent of Police Vikrant Patil said the bus driver told police that the bus hit the bike which was already lying on the road The driver believes that the bike rider had already met with an accident and the bus ran over the bike which was lying on the roadThe Home Minister said 16 teams of police and forensic departments have been constituted to conduct the investigations from all angles Ten teams comprise forensic experts to conduct DNA testsFour teams have been formed for physical examination and investigation into the nature of the blast Two teams have been constituted for chemical analysisDirector General of Police Harish Kumar Gupta also visited the accident siteThe deceased have been identified as J Philomen Baby 64 Kishore 64 Prashanth 32 Arga Bandyopadhyay 23 Yuvan Shankar Raja 22 Meghnath 25 Dhatri 27 Amrit Kumar 18 Chandana Manga 23 Anusha 22 Giri Rao 48 Kenugu Deepak Kumar 24 G Ramesh 35 G Anusha 30 Manitha 10 Keshanath Manish 12 Sandhya Rani 43 Srinivasa Reddy and Panchala Sivashankar twowheeler riderThe name of one deceased bus passenger is yet to be knownThree young women techies from the Telugu states were among the deceased They were all employed at IT firms in BengaluruA family of four from Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh also perished in the tragedyEarlier Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed deep shock over the accident and directed the ministers and officials to rush immediately to the spot and take up relief measuresThe Chief Minister who is on a visit to the UAE conducted a teleconference with ministers and officials and asked them to rush immediately to the accident spot He spoke to Ministers Chief Secretary DGP and Kurnool district Collector and asked them to take immediate measures to identify the bodies and hand them over to their relatives He ordered an inquiry into the incidentTelanganas Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao also visited the accident site along with some senior officials He said six of the deceased are from Telangana Ten passengers from the state are among the survivorsHe said that Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has announced an exgratia of Rs 5 lakh to the deceased from Telangana state and Rs 2 lakh to the injuredHe said that the accident occurred due to the negligence of the bus driver and the Telangana state government will take special steps to prevent such accidents in futureKrishna Rao said that orders will be issued to ensure that private bus owners hire welltrained drivers and strictly follow the rules and regulations of the Transport Department IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/andhra-bus-fire-claims-19-lives-16-teams-formed-for-probe-644782.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 21:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/law-and-order-completely-collapsed-in-karnataka-claims-bjp-644784.html Bengaluru Oct 24 Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy on Friday alleged that the law and order situation in Karnataka has completely collapsed under the Congressled government Addressing the media at the BJP office here he said Yesterday seven men broke into a house and raped a woman they were arrested later If there were any fear of the law or the police would such a thing have happenedHe referred to other incidents alleging a pattern of administrative failure During Dussehra a nomadic woman came to Mysuru to sell balloons An 89yearold girl was raped and killed no one has been punished They were from Kalaburagi but the minister in charge hasnt even enquired about the incident he said targeting Minister Priyank KhargeHe further said In Vijayapura an 11yearold Dalit girl was raped and killed Yet no one has raised their voice The Congress government is turning a blind eyeNarayanaswamy also criticised the government over unpaid staff Anganwadi workers havent been paid for three months Librarians havent received salaries for 20 months A mother in Sedam unable to run her household took her own life In Chamarajanagar a waterman died by suicide after not getting his salary for 27 monthsHe claimed citizens have lost faith in the administration Ever since the Congress government came to power misfortune has befallen the state People are angry and disheartened he remarkedHe also slammed the condition of roads Theres not a single road in Bengaluru without potholes Pregnant women cant reach hospitals and end up giving birth on the way he said adding that even hospital staff are frustratedAccusing Congress of deflecting public attention he said You won 136 seats Where is the vote theft you talk about You raise different issues just to cover up your failuresNarayanaswamy also mocked Chief Minister Siddaramaiah saying The Chief Minister doesnt even know the difference between a new moon and a full moon For this government it seems Amavasya has covered the state in darkness IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/law-and-order-completely-collapsed-in-karnataka-claims-bjp-644784.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 21:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/anyone-attacking-the-police-will-get-appropriate-response-warns-haryana-dgp-644787.html Chandigarh Oct 24 Haryana Director General of Police DGP OP Singh on Friday said the working style of the police would be completely transformed but also underlined that indiscipline or misconduct would not be tolerated and warned that if anyone retaliates or attacks the police they will receive an immediate and appropriate response The police must now become proactive solutionoriented coordinated and citizencentric Simultaneously the living and working conditions of police personnel will also be improved the DGP said while chairing a meeting with all Commissioners of Police CPs Superintendents of Police SPs and Station House Officers SHOs in Panchkula near hereThe DGP directed officers of the Haryana Police Housing Corporation HPHC to ensure that within two weeks all police stations and posts are upgradedKitchens washrooms electrical wiring and safety systems should be repaired and improved He emphasized that every police station should appear clean safe and organisedMy foremost objective is to keep Haryana Police fighting fit and in working order an official statement quoting DGP Singh saidMistakes during duty are natural but indiscipline or misconduct will not be tolerated under any circumstances He added that Haryana Police remains on duty 247 365 days a year in service of the public I cannot see any of my police personnel in harms way we are here not to die but to serve and protect the peopleIf any criminal breaks the law they will be sent behind bars as per legal procedure but if anyone retaliates or attacks the police they will receive an immediate and appropriate response Haryana Police stands as a strong shield between the citizens and criminalsThe DGP directed that the families of martyred police personnel must receive immediate help as per rulesNo delays should occur and a report on their status should be submitted every 15 days No work related to martyr families should be left pendingThe DGP instructed all district officers to conduct regular field visits interact with police personnel and boost their morale He emphasized that polite behaviour with the public is crucialPolice officials should use simple courteous words like Please Sorry Thank You this will improve the image of the police and strengthen public trustThe DGP said the police must now remain active on social media Officers should monitor those spreading rumours or misinformation against the police right from the initial stage All police stations and posts must work together and formulate joint strategies to reduce crime in their surrounding areasDirector of Haryana Police Academy Arshinder Chawla has been directed to provide practical training to new subinspectors so that they learn reallife policing instead of adopting a filmy approach The DGP instructed that officers posted in sensitive areas must not take leave without prior intimationThe SHOs must inform the IG before taking leave and SPs must inform the ADG Law and Order DGP Singh concluded by saying that the goal of Haryana Police is clear every policeman must remain safe every citizen must live without fear and every police station must stand as a symbol of public trust IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/anyone-attacking-the-police-will-get-appropriate-response-warns-haryana-dgp-644787.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 21:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/punjab-court-directs-social-media-platforms-to-remove-videos-targeting-cm-mann-644803.html Chandigarh Oct 24 A Mohali court in Punjab on Friday directed major social media platforms including Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram YouTube X Corp and Telegram to remove objectionable videos targeting Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann within 24 hours of the receipt of the court order The court attached a list of 166 specific URLs from these platforms Judicial Magistrate 1st Class Manpreet Kaur in her order directed the platforms to remove the content with respect to the specific URLs as mentioned The alleged offensive material is directed to be removed forthwith and in any event within 24 hours of the receipt of the court order The court acted on an application filed by the State Cyber Crime Department Mohali which argued that the fabricated content potentially AIgenerated was vulgar and had the tendency to disturb public order The court also issued a specific direction to Google search engine to ensure the offensive content becomes nonsearchable by deindexing and dereferencing it Furthermore all platforms have been directed to preserve all information and records associated with the offending material to prevent the destruction of evidence The fake video was reportedly circulated from the account of Jagman Samra a Canadian resident After the videos went viral a case was registered against Samra Meanwhile the content was initially taken down from the account of Samra the court noted that certain mischievous persons have started reuploading or circulating the same or substantially similar objectionable content across various other platforms leading to the comprehensive list of 166 links submitted to the court The order warned the intermediaries that failure to comply with the directions would lead them to forfeit their exemption from liability under the IT Act paving the way for legal action against them IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/punjab-court-directs-social-media-platforms-to-remove-videos-targeting-cm-mann-644803.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 22:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/bjp-slams-cm-vijayan-lop-satheesan-for-disrespecting-former-president-kr-narayanan-644591.html Thiruvananthapuram Oct 23 Former Union Minister and top BJP leader V Muraleedharan on Thursday strongly criticised the absence of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan from the ceremony unveiling the statue of former President KR Narayanan The statue of Narayanan was unveiled by President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday at the Kerala Raj Bhavan the official residence of Governor hereMuraleedharan said that their nonparticipation was not only a sign of disrespect to the former President and the current President but also an insult to the Dalit communityThe Presidents visit to Kerala was scheduled well in advance and the Chief Minister could have adjusted his foreign trip accordingly Satheesan despite being in Thiruvananthapuram and invited deliberately chose not to attend said MuraleedharanThe Congress has always been opposed to the backward classes The country has not forgotten Sonia Gandhis insult to President Droupadi Murmu Is the Chief Minister and opposition leaders stand towards the nations first citizens because they hail from the Dalit community asked MuraleedharanMuraleedharan further demanded that the Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition apologise to the Dalit community for this regrettable incident emphasising that it was a matter of both national and social respectNarayanan 19202005 was Indias 10th President and the first Dalit to hold the nations highest Constitutional officeBorn in Kerala he rose from humble beginnings to become a distinguished diplomat serving in Indias Foreign Service including ambassadorial postings to the US and ChinaElected Vice President in 1992 Narayanan assumed the presidency in 1997 gaining respect for his integrity humility and commitment to social justiceKnown for his moral courage he frequently spoke out on issues of inequality human rights and government accountability upholding Constitutional values with authority and empathy IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/bjp-slams-cm-vijayan-lop-satheesan-for-disrespecting-former-president-kr-narayanan-644591.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/delhi-l-g-inspects-chhath-preparations-at-yamunas-vasudev-ghat-644603.html New Delhi Oct 23 Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena and Minister of Art Culture and Languages Kapil Mishra jointly inspected Yamunas Vasudev Ghat on Thursday with the Minister announcing that Chhath Puja celebrations will be organised at more than 1300 ghats this year LG Saxena and Minister Mishra issued detailed directions to the concerned officials to ensure that no aspect of the arrangements is left incompleteMishra said the Delhi government is working on a war footing for the preparations of Chhath Puja 2025The Minister emphasised that cleanliness lighting security and traffic management should be completed within the stipulated time so that devotees do not face any inconvenienceSenior officials from the Delhi government the Municipal Corporation and other departments were present during the inspectionThis year grand Chhath Puja celebrations will be organised at more than 1300 ghats across Delhi The arrangements being made along the Yamuna are on an unprecedented and historic scale said MishraFor the first time such an extensive organisation is being undertaken for Chhath Puja in Delhi and the governments preparations reflect strong planning and dedication he saidDuring the inspection at Vasudev Ghat Mishra said that this years Chhath Puja celebrations in Delhi will be the most extensive organised everOur goal is to provide devotees with a clean safe and culturally enriching experience he saidAlong with the Lieutenant Governor I inspected Vasudev Ghat today and directed all departmental officials to complete preparations on time he saidHe added This is not a government that only talks it delivers This is the first Chhath Puja under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and in this very first celebration the promise of enabling worship along the Yamuna banks is being fulfilled It is a matter of pride for Delhi that devotees will now be able to perform traditional rituals on the banks of the YamunaMishra also said that the previous government had deliberately imposed a ban on Chhath PujaArvind Kejriwal insulted the people of Purvanchal but this time the people of Purvanchal will celebrate their Chhath festival with pride and selfrespect For the past six years Kejriwal had banned Chhath Puja along the Yamuna banks but not anymore Now the Delhi government stands with every devotee said Mishra IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/delhi-l-g-inspects-chhath-preparations-at-yamunas-vasudev-ghat-644603.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/mp-post-diwali-gadhon-ka-mela-draws-crowds-crores-with-celebrity-named-superstars-644604.html BhopalChitrakoot Oct 23 The ancient town of Chitrakoot nestled along the banks of the sacred Mandakini River in Satna district recently witnessed the vibrant conclusion of its 350yearold Gadhon Ka Mela Donkey Fair a tradition that began during the reign of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb Held annually after Diwali in conjunction with the Annakoot festival this threeday spectacle is not only a cultural marvel but also a bustling marketplace that draws traders from across IndiaChitrakoot town MP shares its border with Uttar Pradesh This years fair saw an estimated 5000 donkeys and mules bought and sold with a turnover expected to exceed Rs 1 croreTraders from Uttar Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Rajasthan Bihar Chhattisgarh Jharkhand Maharashtra and Uttarakhand participated showcasing animals priced for their strength breed and gaitqualities essential for construction and brick kiln workOne can find pictures comments and tags on donkeys mules and even horses on social media The fairs undeniable charm lies in its quirky tradition of naming donkeys after Bollywood celebritiesThis years showstopper was a donkey named Sunny Deol initially priced at Rs 15 lakh but eventually sold for Rs 105 lakh after spirited bargaining Its popularity created a buzz throughout the fairgroundsAnother crowdpuller was Shah Rukh Khan which fetched Rs 80000 while bids for Salman Katrina and Madhuri also soaredInterestingly Lawrence Bishnois mule which made headlines last year failed to attract buyers despite a bid reaching Rs 125 lakh There is no formal organiser for the Mela but managed by local selfgoverning bodies transforming the serene riverbanks into a carnival of colour and commerce that creates a bond between people of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar PradeshDecorated donkeys paraded to the beat of traditional drums while traders and buyers haggled enthusiastically under the autumn sunThe events historical roots trace back to a time when Aurangzebs army faced a shortage of horses prompting the import of mules from Afghanistan and the inception of this unique fairNow considered Indias secondlargest animal fair after Pushkar the Chitrakoots Gadhon Ka Mela continues to thrive blending heritage humour and hard commerceAs one organiser aptly put it Its not just about buying donkeysits about celebrating a tradition that has galloped through centuries IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/mp-post-diwali-gadhon-ka-mela-draws-crowds-crores-with-celebrity-named-superstars-644604.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/cong-leaders-in-kerala-oppose-pm-shri-implementation-slam-bjp-cpi-m-644357.html Kozhikode Oct 22 Senior Congress leaders in Kerala on Wednesday strongly opposed the state governments move to implement the PMSHRI scheme warning that it should not be used to advance the BJPs political agenda They also alleged that the move reflects a tacit understanding between the ruling CPIM and the BJPAICC General Secretary KC Venugopal described the state governments action as part of a broader coordination between the two partiesWhen one considers the concealment of the Enforcement Directorate notice against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayans son and the repeated transfer of the Lavlin case in the Supreme Court it appears to be part of this understanding Venugopal saidHe criticised the CPIM for implementing the PMSHRI scheme in a manner that deviates from declared policy guidelinesThe PMSHRI scheme was implemented in Karnataka in 2021 under a BJP government not a Congress government and in Telangana it was not rolled out during Congress rule he saidVenugopal also denounced the Central governments education stance questioning the proposal for students to study Nathuram Godse instead of Mahatma GandhiHe asked whether the Rs 1400 crore allocated for the scheme could be intended to enforce this agenda and demanded clarity on CPIMs reversal from its earlier position despite CPI oppositionEchoing similar concerns KPCC President Sunny Joseph said the state must not yield to BJPs political agenda while implementing the schemeFunds provided by the Centre for Keralas progress are our tax contributions These funds are our entitlement and no conditions should be imposed he saidJoseph also pointed to visible disunity within the Left Democratic Front LDF and said the Congress would closely monitor whether the CPI continues to oppose the schemeEarlier in the day CPI state secretary Binoy Viswam held a closeddoor meeting with the four CPI ministers instructing them to raise the matter in the weekly cabinet meetingAt the meeting CPI ministers did raise the issue but Chief Minister Vijayan and Education Minister V Sivankutty refrained from commentingCPI leaders expressed discontent that the matter was not discussed in the broader LDF meeting and only surfaced after the Education Minister announced Keralas decision to move forward with the PMSHRI programme IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/cong-leaders-in-kerala-oppose-pm-shri-implementation-slam-bjp-cpi-m-644357.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/lord-vishwakarma-credited-with-creation-of-craft-punjab-minister-644358.html Ludhiana Oct 22 Punjab Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond on Wednesday said Lord Vishwakarma is credited with the creation of craft architecture and engineering Addressing a statelevel function at Lord Vishwakarma Mandir here to observe Vishwakarma Day Sond said the global industrial and infrastructure development is a direct result of Lord Vishwakarmas blessings He further explained that the state government is focusing on skill development for the youth aiming to enable them to lead lives of dignity and selfrespect in line with Lord Vishwakarmas principles and teachings Lord Vishwakarma is revered as the supreme architect of the universe known as the master of all machinery and tools used in industrial processes Encouraging the public to emulate Lord Vishwakarmas teachings Sond said supporting skill development across the state will be a fitting homage to Lord Vishwakarma The minister outlined the transformative governments initiatives in education and health ensuring accessible highquality services for all He noted that 55000 government jobs have been transparently given to the youth 90 per cent of residents receive zero electricity bills and all 13246 villages in Punjab will soon have access to 3100 topclass playgrounds Sond also praised the states significant contributions to national security stating that despite comprising just 15 per cent of Indias population the state leads in sacrifices for the countrys safety Additionally he highlighted the success of the antidrug campaign Yudh Nasha Virudh Temple committee president Ranjit Kumar Salh urged the state government to assist the managing committee in completing the pending civil works of the temple building by releasing required funds which Sond announced a grant of Rs 10 lakh and assured full support in completing the pending civil works He also distributed sewing machines among needy women IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/lord-vishwakarma-credited-with-creation-of-craft-punjab-minister-644358.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/pm-modi-extends-wishes-on-guru-charan-yatra-644370.html New Delhi Oct 22 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his heartfelt wishes on the occasion of the Guru Charan Yatra invoking the timeless teachings and spiritual legacy of Sri Guru Gobind Singh and Mata Sahib Kaur He urged the citizens especially those residing along the yatra route to participate in this spiritual pilgrimage and have darshan of the holy Jore Sahib Responding to posts by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on X PM Modi said May the Guru Charan Yatra deepen our connect with the noble ideals of Sri Guru Gobind Singhji and Mata Sahib Kaurji I urge people in the areas this yatra will cover to come and have Darshan of the holy Jore Sahib Puri on X wrote The holy Jore Sahib Charan Suhawa of the founder of Khalsa Panth Dasam Pita Sri Guru Gobind Singhji Maharaj and his wife Mata Sahib Kaurji have been with our family for more than 300 years Today I feel humbled that my family will hand over the custody of the holy relics to the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee A special Kirtan Samagam will be held at Gurdwara Moti Bagh today October 22 2025 where the devotees will be able to have a darshan of the holy Jore Sahib the Union Minister said The holy Jore Sahib will then be taken in Guru Charan Yatra and will be permanently placed at the birthplace of Dasam Pita in Takht Sri Patna Sahib where the devout will be able to pay their obedience and perform darshan The Guru Charan Yatra will begin on October 23 from Gurdwara Moti Bagh and reach Faridabad by night On October 24 it will travel from Faridabad to Agra on the 25th to Bareilly on the 26th to Mahangapur on the 27th to Lucknow on the 28th to Kanpur on the 29th to Prayagraj on the 30th it will proceed through Varanasi to Sasaram on the 31st it will reach Gurdwara Guru Ka Bagh Patna Sahib and on the morning of November 1 it will arrive at Takht Sri Patna Sahib marking the conclusion of the Yatra added Union Minister Puri In the custody of Union Minister Puris family for nearly three centuries the holy footwear worn by Guru Gobind Singh and his wife Mata Sahib Kaur has now found a new home Takht Sri Patna Sahib the birthplace of the tenth Sikh Guru IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/pm-modi-extends-wishes-on-guru-charan-yatra-644370.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/attacks-on-doctors-not-acceptable-in-civilised-society-bengal-governor-644390.html Kolkata Oct 22 West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Wednesday reacted strongly to the assault of a lady junior doctor at a staterun hospital in Kolkataadjacent Howrah district by a home guard earlier this week and claimed that the attack on doctors was simply unacceptable in a civilised society Doctors are the lifeline of our society and dedicate their whole lives to treating us when required Violence against doctors is neither a civilised behaviour nor is it desirable read a media statement issued by the Raj Bhavan in Kolkata on Wednesday afternoon quoting the GovernorThe Governor at the same time had urged everyone to be aware of the sterling role that doctors play in ensuring treatment and care of those in needThe principal accused in the assault of the lady junior doctor attached to Uluberia Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay Government Medical College and Hospital at Uluberia in Howrah district on Monday afternoon was Sheikh Babulal a traffic home guard posted with Uluberia Traffic Guard in Howrah district and he was also known as a local Trinamool Congress strongmanHe is currently in police custody and has also been relieved from his duty as a traffic home guardTo recall the female junior doctor was working in the maternity ward at the time she was attacked on Monday evening After examining the traffic home guards relative she went to the hospital restroom and was sitting there when Babulal along with the others attacked herThe junior doctor alleged that one of the attackers twisted her hand while the other allegedly slapped her on the neck It is alleged that some of the group reportedly Babulal even threatened to rape her and kill her Later the ward nurse and other staff rescued her from the attackersThe junior doctor lodged a written complaint with the Uluberia police station on Monday night Based on her complaint the police started investigating the incident After the initial investigation three persons including Babulal were arrested on Tuesday morning IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/attacks-on-doctors-not-acceptable-in-civilised-society-bengal-governor-644390.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/ktaka-shivakumar-urges-bjp-leaders-to-unite-in-pressurising-centre-on-major-irrigation-projects-644395.html Raichur Karnataka Oct 22 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday said that if BJP leaders truly care about the state and are committed its causes they should come together and put pressure on the Central government to implement key irrigation projects like the Upper Krishna Mekedatu and Mahadayi Speaking at a Congress workers meeting organised at Panchamukhi in Raichur district Shivakumar who is also the KPCC President addressed the gathering on WednesdayBJP leaders I am ready to meet you at any time you decide I have already pleaded nearly ten times before Union Ministers and the Prime Minister yet no help has come Even the Rs 5300 crore announced in the Central budget has not been released This shows that neither the BJP nor the Central government cares about farmers he saidWe have implemented the five guarantees because the people gave us power When the TB reservoir gates broke last year the opposition criticized us But within a week we worked day and night to repair them Now orders have been issued to replace all the gates I tried three times to meet the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister to discuss this issue but he didnt give us time Because of silt deposits 30 TMC of water is going to waste We are making efforts to create alternative arrangements to utilize it but Andhra Pradesh is not cooperating he said expressing disappointmentWherever Rahul Gandhi conducted the Bharat Jodo Yatra Congress did not lose Rahul Gandhi has given us such strength Sonia Gandhi declined the Prime Ministers post twice and said that economist Manmohan Singh should become PM for the sake of the country Tell me would any of you give up even a panchayat seat he askedWe thought about the lives of the poor and introduced five guarantees The opposition said these schemes would bankrupt the government But now states like Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh have copied our schemes In Bihar they are offering women Rs 10000 at once This shows they are replicating our guarantee models Through this we have empowered you to reach the people with confidence he told the workersThrough irrigation schemes we are helping farmers by providing free electricity to their pump sets For this we are spending Rs 20000 crore annually We have spent Rs 53000 crore on the guarantee schemes Including all welfare programs across departments our government is putting Rs 1 lakh crore into the hands of the people every year he saidThrough these efforts the government has strengthened you It was the Congress government that brought bank nationalisation the Food Security Act midday meals for schoolchildren pensions and NREGA Has the BJP ever introduced such schemes for the poor If there is any government that works for the welfare of the poor it is the Congress governmentThere should be no differences among party workers You all must work in unity to strengthen the organisation There should be no factions here There is only one group the Congress group All of you must live like children of one mother Shivakumar stated IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/ktaka-shivakumar-urges-bjp-leaders-to-unite-in-pressurising-centre-on-major-irrigation-projects-644395.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/railways-to-run-1-500-extra-trains-in-next-5-days-to-clear-chhath-festive-rush-644405.html New Delhi Oct 22 The Indian Railways plans to run 1500 special trains during the next five days with an average of 300 specials per day to cater to the surge in passengers ahead of Chhath festivities according to an official statement issued on Wednesday These special trains will be operated in addition to the regular train services that are already running to these destinationsAs travel surges for the Chhath festival ahead Indian Railways are going the extra mile to ensure that all travellers reach their destination safely and comfortably the statement saidIndian Railways stepped up the running of special trains for the Diwali season this year Besides regular trains 4493 special train trips were operated in the last 21 days averaging 213 trips daily which helped the passengers reach home safely for Diwali festivities the statement saidFor the upcoming Chhath Puja and ongoing Diwali season this year the railways are running a robust special train schedule to manage the festive travel rush Over a duration of 61 days from October 1 to November 30 more than 12000 special trains are being operated across the country So far a total of 11865 trips 916 trains have been notified including 9338 reserved and 2203 unreserved trips according to the statementThis marks a significant increase from last year when 7724 Puja and Diwali special trains were runOn October 19 the Railways facilitated over 36000 passengers at Udhna Station in Gujarat a 50 per cent increase from the same day in 2024 All passengers boarded trains by 4 pm reaching home in time to celebrate Diwali with their families To manage the surge coordinated efforts were made to control crowds A dedicated holding area and numerous ticket counters were set up for passenger convenience Over the last five days more than 12 lakh people travelled from Udhna the statement added IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/railways-to-run-1-500-extra-trains-in-next-5-days-to-clear-chhath-festive-rush-644405.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/govardhan-puja-celebrated-across-india-with-great-fervour-and-devotion-644332.html New Delhi Oct 22 Govardhan Puja a festival deeply rooted in Indian tradition and spirituality was celebrated across the country on Wednesday with immense fervour and unwavering faith From the vibrant heartlands of Rajasthan to Uttar Pradesh the spirit of devotion united millions in celebration In Rajasthans Bundi the festival coincided with the second day of the grand Deepotsav Homes glowed not just with lamps but with faith as families worshipped Govardhan symbolising the mountain lifted by Lord Krishna to protect the people of Vrindavan from the wrath of Indra the rain god To commemorate this divine intervention women sculpted idols of Govardhan using cow dung decorating them with fruits flowers puris papdis ghee milk curd and other offerings These traditional rituals were performed with heartfelt prayers for happiness peace and prosperity in their familiesAs elders offered blessings devotees performed parikrama circumambulation of the sacred idol believing that just as Krishna protected the villagers Govardhan Maharaj would bless their homes with abundance and shield them from adversityIn Deoria Uttar Pradesh the spirit of Govardhan Puja was no less alive The entire region resonated with songs of devotion as women in traditional attire sculpted Govardhan Maharaj and performed rituals with meticulous care It is widely believed here that the puja not only strengthens the bond between siblings but also ensures the long life of brothers making it akin to a second Raksha BandhanThe Annakut offering a mountain of food symbolising gratitude was presented with devotion and women sang auspicious songs their voices echoing a legacy of generations In both rural and urban settings Govardhan Puja continues to serve as a living testament to Indias rich spiritual tapestryMoving east the celebration was equally grand at the ISKCON temple in Mecheda West Bengal Devotees gathered for a special Annakut Mahotsav and Govardhan Puja Prominent political leader and state opposition figure Subhendu Adhikari graced the occasion performing traditional cow worship and participating in devotional kirtans alongside hundreds of othersIn Raebareli Uttar Pradesh the temples especially the Radha Krishna Mandir buzzed with energy A grand idol of Lord Govardhan crafted from cow dung was adorned with 56 offerings continuing a tradition that has remained untouched for years Devotees thronged the temple offering prayers and food with unwavering devotionAlso in Beawar Rajasthan the cowherd community continued a tradition that dates back over a thousand years one that has withstood time colonisation and cultural shifts On Govardhan Puja the women prepare puri and kheer as offerings and craft a symbolic mountain from cow dung which is then beautifully decorated with flowers oil lamps and vibrant rangolis The men of the community perform the actual puja in keeping with customOne unique ritual in Beawar is particularly captivating unmarried young men attempt to pick up the puri offered as prasad using only their mouths a task believed to bring them luck in finding a life partner After the puja the Govardhan idol is respectfully covered with a cloth The celebrations formally conclude on Dev Uthani Ekadashi when a ceremonial bull is used to signify the end of the festivities paving the way for the wedding season to beginIn Tonk another town in Rajasthan rich with Nawabi heritage households also followed centuriesold customs Women crafted replicas of Govardhan using cow dung and prayed sincerely for their familys wellbeing and prosperity The shared sentiment across generations remained such devotion would invite joy and peace into their homesFar from the heartlands of north India the festival also took centre stage in Pune Maharashtra where thousands of Punekars came together for the vibrant Govardhan Pahat Diwali celebration Held at the historic Sarasbaug complex the event began as early as 5 am attracting crowds who braved the morning chill to witness a cultural spectacleThe atmosphere was electric with performances that blended tradition and creativity The Milap cultural program featured melodious Hindi and Marathi songs powerful Mardaani performances and dazzling folk dances that infused the Diwali morning with energy and emotion The sky lit up with colourful fireworks and the joyous celebration saw people exchange warm Diwali greetings amid tight security arrangements managed efficiently by the Pune PoliceThe puja is an important Hindu festival that occurs a day after Diwali It celebrates the Baal Roop child form of Lord Krishna and is also known as Annakut or Annakoot meaning a mountain of food On this day devotees worship Govardhan Parvat hill and offer 56 varieties of vegetarian food and sweets known as Chappan Bhog as an expression of gratitude and devotionThe festival symbolises the powerful bond of faith protection and divine grace between gods and devotees The story of Govardhan Puja teaches people to respect the forces of nature and to remember that as mortals we are deeply dependent on Mother Nature and must remain grateful for her blessings Lord Krishnas act of lifting the mountain and saving the villagers demonstrates that bhakti devotion is the purest way to connect with divinity IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/govardhan-puja-celebrated-across-india-with-great-fervour-and-devotion-644332.html Wed, 22 Oct 2025 23:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/special-trains-between-secunderabad-and-delhis-hazrat-nizamuddin-to-clear-festive-rush-644333.html Hyderabad Oct 22 In order to clear the rush of passengers the South Central Railway SCR will run special trains between Secunderabad and Hazrat Nizamuddin between October 28 and November 4 it was announced on Wednesday The SCR announced on Wednesday that train number 07081 SecunderabadHazrat Nizamuddin will be operated on October 28 and November 2 Train number 07082 Hazrat NizamuddinSecunderabad will run on October 30 and November 4These special trains will stop at Medchal Kamareddi Nizamuddin Basar Mudkhed Nanded Purna Basmat Hingoli Washim Akola Malkapur Khandwa Itarsi Narmadapuram Rani Kamalapati Bhopal Bina Jhansi Gwalior Dhaulpur Agra Cantt and Mathura stations in both directions the zonal railway saidThese special trains will consist of 1AC 2AC 3AC Sleeper Class and General Second Class Coaches it addedMeanwhile the SCR said that it effectively handled the heavy festive rush between September 21 and October 20According to SCR General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava the zone operated 1010 regular and festival special trains between various destinations in the last monthHe stated that this is 47 per cent more than the last financial year when 684 special trains were operated during the same period He stated that 480 crore passengers have travelled across SCR inward amp outward in regular express passenger and special trains during this periodVarious regular trains were augmented with 237 additional coaches to clear the waitlisted passengers he said Additional stoppages to trains have been provided at some stations like Lingampalli Hitech City Charlapalli and Malkajgiri to reduce the burden on important terminals of Hyderabad city he addedThe zone also undertook crowd control and facilitation measures at major stations A total of 26 holding areas were established for regulated entry onto platforms at major stations of all six divisions These include Secunderabad Charlapalli Hyderabad Lingampalli Vijayawada Rajahmundry Tirupati Raichur Guntakal Guntur Nalgonda Kacheguda Nizamabad Nanded Aurangabad Akola and Purna IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/special-trains-between-secunderabad-and-delhis-hazrat-nizamuddin-to-clear-festive-rush-644333.html Wed, 22 Oct 2025 23:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/consulate-general-of-india-in-osaka-gets-100-copies-of-bhagavad-gita-644335.html Chandigarh Oct 22 In a special programme organised by the Haryana government 100 copies of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita Japanese edition were presented to the Consulate General of India in Osaka Chandru Appar The copies were formally handed over by Assistant Professor at Osaka University Vikas Pandey and Nikita who is currently residing in Tokyo On this occasion the Haryana governments Joint Director of the Department of Foreign Cooperation Heena Bindlish Advisor to the Chief Minister in the Department of Foreign Cooperation Pawan Choudhary honorary secretary of KDB Upender Singhal GM of the HSIIDC and Sanjay Garg also joined the event via video conference During the programme detailed discussions were held on spreading the eternal message of the Gita across Japan and other countries CGI Osaka Appar expressed interest in organising an online Gita learning course for Japanese students It is noteworthy that the International Gita Mahotsav will be celebrated in Kurukshetra the birthplace of the Bhagavad Gita from November 15 to December 5 During this period cultural and spiritual programmes will be organised in 51 countries On this occasion the Haryana delegation also requested CGI Osaka to ensure the participation of Japanese representatives in the International Gita Mahotsav and the upcoming Surajkund Mela under the cultural exchange programmes between the two nationsThe International Gita Mahotsav will showcase a divine confluence of spirituality culture and art The Gita Mahotsav has achieved immense success and popularity since 2016 Lakhs of people from India and abroad attend the Bhagavad Gita Mahotsav Last year approximately 45 to 50 lakh people participated and a similar turnout is expected this year For the first time in 2019 the International Gita Mahotsav was held in Mauritius and London followed by celebrations in Canada in September 2022 Australia in April 2023 and Sri Lanka and England in 2024 IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/consulate-general-of-india-in-osaka-gets-100-copies-of-bhagavad-gita-644335.html Wed, 22 Oct 2025 23:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/andhra-jagan-slams-cm-chandrababu-naidu-over-unfulfilled-promises-644098.html Amaravati Oct 20 YSR Congress Party President and former Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday slammed Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and his coalition government over not fulfilling the promises made to people before the elections He asked whether even a single lamp has actually been lit in these 18 months of governanceJagan Mohan Reddy recalled the promises made by Chandrababu Naidu including Rs 3000 monthly allowance for unemployed youth Rs 1500 per month for every woman Rs 4000 pension from the age of 50 Rs 20000 annual aid to every farmer besides PMKisan Rs 15000 rupees per year for every child in every family three free LPG cylinders per household every year and free bus rides for women in all routes and servicesHe said none of these assurances have turned into reality Instead of lighting new lamps Chandrababu Naidu and his allies have extinguished the ones that were glowing brightly during the YSRCP government from 2019 to 2024 YS Jagan Mohan Reddy said in a post on XYS Jagan Mohan Reddy stated that schools hospitals agriculture welfare transparency and law and order have all suffered under the present regime He reminded that during YSRCPs rule nearly 30 welfare schemes through Direct Benefit Transfers lit up every household but the current coalition has only spread darkness and despair across Andhra PradeshMeanwhile YSRCP leader and former minister Gudivada Amarnath welcomed IT Minister Nara Lokesh for finally admitting the success of the 42 billion Pinnapuram Solar Wind and Pumped Storage Hydro Project a visionary initiative that was conceived facilitated and implemented under the leadership of then Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan ReddyIronically the same Nara Lokesh who once ridiculed and made sarcastic comments about this deal for political mileage is now shamelessly trying to take credit after its global success His selective memory and opportunistic PR stunt only expose his hypocrisy and desperation for relevance The truth remains that it was YS Jagan Mohan Reddys vision determination and global outreach that turned Pinnapuram into a reality not Lokeshs tweets or empty words he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/andhra-jagan-slams-cm-chandrababu-naidu-over-unfulfilled-promises-644098.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 20:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/kerala-cpis-opposition-to-pm-shri-a-political-drama-bjp-644103.html Kozhikode Oct 20 Former Kerala BJP state president K Surendran has termed the Communist Party of Indias CPI opposition to the PM SHRI scheme as mere political theatrics The CPI is the second biggest ally in the ruling Left government in KeralaSurendran mocked CPI state secretary Binoy Viswam alleging that he initially raises objections to every major issue but later falls in line with the Communist Party of India Marxist CPIM leadershipWhen CM Pinarayi Vijayan gives a signal from the AKG Centre all opposition disappears Surendran saidHe claimed that the CPI has lost its relevance in Kerala politics and contrasted the present leadership with the partys stronger years under Veliyam Bhargavan and othersThe row emerged after the Kerala General Education Department decided to sign on to the PM SHRI scheme which aims to upgrade existing government schools into model schools with central assistanceAround Rs 1500 crore is expected to come through this scheme from the CentreThe CPI objected citing concerns over possible erosion of state control in educationFollowing the objections the state Cabinet had earlier deferred the decision to implement the scheme but according to State Education Minister V Sivankutty the decision has been made to go forward with the PM SHRI programmeSurendran alleged that the CPI is staging a scripted protest and will eventually support the governments decisionThe PM SHRI scheme launched by the Centre in 2022 seeks to develop over 14500 schools nationwide as model schoolsIn Kerala around 250 schools are eligible to be included under the initiativeSurendrans remarks come amid renewed friction between the CPI and CPIM over policy issues but the rift is unlikely to affect the ruling fronts stabilityCPIM legislator and the Left Democratic Front convenor TP Ramakrishnan however downplayed the opposition of the CPI and said all things will be resolved but State Congress president Sunny Joseph on Monday alleged that the ties between the CPIM and the BJP have now been fully exposed pointing to recent policy decisions in the stateSpeaking on developments related to the implementation of the scheme Joseph said the move to roll out the programme without discussion within the LDF or even in the state Cabinet signals a clear political alignmentThe nexus between CPIM and BJP has come out in the open Implementing the PM SHRI scheme without proper consultation in the LDF or the Cabinet is part of that larger design he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/kerala-cpis-opposition-to-pm-shri-a-political-drama-bjp-644103.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 20:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/gujarat-govt-announces-rs-947-crore-relief-package-for-farmers-hit-by-heavy-rains-644111.html Gandhinagar Oct 20 The Gujarat government has announced a Rs 947 crore agricultural relief package for farmers affected by heavy rains in August and September this year The decision taken under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel was announced by Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani who said the move reflects the governments continued commitment to farmer welfare Addressing the media Minister Vaghani said that Rs 563 crore will be disbursed under the State Disaster Response Fund SDRF norms while an additional Rs 384 crore will be provided from the state budget bringing the total to Rs 947 croreThe assistance will benefit farmers from five districts and 18 talukas covering nearly 800 villages that reported extensive crop damage due to excessive rainfall District administrations in Junagadh Panchmahal Kutch Patan and VavTharad conducted surveys confirming widespread losses in groundnut cotton millet fodder vegetables pulses and perennial crops like pomegranate Farmers in these regions will receive compensation based on SDRF and state normsUnder the relief norms farmers with over 33 per cent crop loss will receive Rs 12000 per hectare Rs 8500 under SDRF Rs 3500 from state funds for nonirrigated crops up to 2 hectares per account Rs 22000 per hectare Rs 17000 under SDRF Rs 5000 from state funds for irrigated crops up to 2 hectares per account Rs 27500 per hectare Rs 22500 under SDRF Rs 5000 from state funds for perennial horticultural crops up to 2 hectares per accountAdditionally recognising the recurring problem of waterlogging in lowlying areas of VavTharad and Patan the state government has announced a special flood mitigation project the first of its kind in GujaratAn initial provision of Rs 2500 crore has been made for the project with flexibility to expand the fund up to Rs 5000 crore if required Farmers in these regions will also receive Rs 20000 per hectare for land restoration work under a special state budget provisionMinister Vaghani said the decision came after a series of highlevel meetings convened by Chief Minister Patel even during the festive period to ensure no affected farmer is left behindThe Prime Minister has taken several steps to protect farmers interests Following his vision the Gujarat government remains steadfast in ensuring timely relief and longterm solutions for our farming community he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/gujarat-govt-announces-rs-947-crore-relief-package-for-farmers-hit-by-heavy-rains-644111.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 22:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/telangana-minister-surekha-meets-cm-revanth-reddy-amid-rift-644113.html Hyderabad Oct 20 Telanganas Endowment and Forest Minister Konda Surekha met Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday days after the police search for her sacked OSD on the allegations of extortion had kicked up a storm in the ruling Congress Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud took Surekha and her husband Konda Murali to the Chief Ministers residence in an attempt to defuse the tension caused by the arrival of a police team at the ministers house in search of OSD N Sumanth and the outbursts by the ministers daughter Sushmita against the Chief Minister and some senior leadersThe Deputy CM and state Congress chief took Surekha and her husband to the Chief Ministers residence for Diwali greetingsAICC had taken serious note of the incident that happened at Surekhas residence in Hyderabad on the night of October 15 when a police team had reached there to arrest Sumanth whose contract as the ministers OSD was terminated by the government following allegations that he threatened management of a cement factory with a gun for extortionSurekhas daughter Sushmita had refused to allow police team in the house asking them to produce the arrest warrant She had a heated argument with the police officers who were in plain clothesSumanth who was present in the house allegedly left in a car with the ministerTalking to mediapersons Sushmita had alleged that Sumanth was booked to target her parents She made serious allegations against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy his advisor Vem Narender Reddy and Revenue Minister P Srinivas Reddy She alleged that her parents were being targeted as they belong to backward casteThere are allegations that Sumanth threatened an official with gun for extortion This incident allegedly happened in Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddys constituency HuzurnagarHowever Sushmitha said when they enquired with the Chief Ministers advisor Vem Narender Reddy he said Uttam Kumar Reddy had lodged a complaint but the minister denied making any complaintShe claimed that Chief Ministers close aide Rohin Reddy was also present at the meeting with the cement firm and wanted to know why no action was taken against himSushmitha expressed the apprehension that those behind the conspiracy may try to force Sumanth to give a statement that he threatened the cement firm employee at the instance of her parentsSurekha too had alleged that attempts are being made to create problems for herEmbarrassed by the episode AICC had intervened to direct both minister Surekha and her daughter not to speak to media IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/telangana-minister-surekha-meets-cm-revanth-reddy-amid-rift-644113.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 22:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/andhra-cm-chandrababu-naidu-celebrates-diwali-with-wife-644116.html Amaravati Oct 20 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu celebrated Diwali with his wife Bhuvaneswari by bursting firecrackers at their house at Undavalli here on Monday night After performing puja the couple lit the lamps and burst the crackers in the courtyardChandrababu Naidu took to X to share his thoughts Festivals are a part of our culture and traditions Especially our Telugu people celebrate festivals with great grandeur and enthusiasm Every festival has its own background We celebrate Diwali as a reminder of the victory of good over evil he postedI celebrated the Diwali festival which dispels darkness and spreads light together with family members at the residence in Undavalli I prayed to God that wellbeing may come to all the people of the state that the lights of Diwali may become eternal and that every day may be a festival for the people Once again Diwali greetings to everyone seeking Gods blessings and the cooperation of the people for the efforts being made to fill the state with the lights of progress he addedOn Sunday the Chief Minister along with his wife had participated in Diwali celebrations at Punnami Ghat on the banks of Krishna River in VijayawadaHe also visited Beasant road in Vijayawada and enquired with the people about reduction in prices of commodities with the recent GST reforms He asked the traders about the variation in prices after GST reformsThe Chief Minister interacted with petty traders including women vendors and asked about their income during the festival season He spoke to a street vendor Durga Rao who used to sell jute bags and another vendor V Krishna Rao who was selling footwear He asked about the reduction in price of footwear after GST reformsWhile participating in the Diwali celebrations the Chief Minister said that Andhra Pradesh should be developed as Artificial Intelligence hub He said the proposed Google data centre in Visakhapatnam will provide services to several countriesHe claimed that that the NDA government within 16 months was able to put states finances on fast track He said it was implementing several welfare schemes under Super Six programme IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/andhra-cm-chandrababu-naidu-celebrates-diwali-with-wife-644116.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 23:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/golden-temple-illuminated-to-mark-bandi-chhor-diwas-diwali-644018.html Chandigarh Oct 20 The Golden Temple complex where the holiest of Sikh shrines Harmandar Sahib is located was illuminated on Monday to mark the Bandi Chhor Diwas and Diwali There has been a festive spirit at the Golden Temple complex in Punjabs Amritsar since early Monday morning as tens of thousands of people came there to offer prayers and seek blessingsHowever there is confusion about the date of the festival The Punjab governments official calendar has declared a holiday for Diwali on October 20 while a large number of religious organisations will observe the festival on October 21Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann extended warm greetings to the people on the historic Bandi Chhor Diwas to mark the release from prison of the sixth guru Guru Hargobind and 52 other princes with him in 1619The guru and the princes arrived in Amritsar during Diwali festivities Since then the Bandi Chhor Diwas and Diwali celebrations have coincided at the Golden Temple complexElsewhere in Punjab gurdwaras and markets wore a festive look Hundreds of people thronged various markets in Ludhiana Jalandhar Patiala Amritsar and other townsThe festival spirit for Diwali could also be seen in Chandigarh and towns and cities in HaryanaIn a message Punjab Cabinet ministers said Diwali symbolises the victory of truth over falsehood righteousness over evil and light over darkness It reflects the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of India celebrating universal values of goodness and harmonyThey appealed to the people to celebrate a pollutionfree green Diwali emphasising that environmental protection is a shared responsibility They noted that pollution is a serious concern affecting everyone and urged citizens to minimize the use of firecrackers and adopt ecofriendly practices during the festivities IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/golden-temple-illuminated-to-mark-bandi-chhor-diwas-diwali-644018.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/mother-kills-two-children-before-ending-life-in-telanganas-nalgonda-644036.html Hyderabad Oct 20 In a shocking incident on festival day a woman killed her two children and later died by suicide in Telanganas Nalgonda district officials said The incident occurred at Kondamallepally early Monday According to police Kanchala Nagalaxmi 27 strangled to death her daughter Avantika 9 and son Bavan Sai 7 She later died by hangingPolice rushed to the spot and shifted the bodies for autopsy Police suspect that family disputes led to the tragedyThe family hailed from Bapatla district in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh and had migrated to the Nalgonda district for livelihood a few years ago Nagalaxmis husband was working as a construction worker while she was also working as a dailywage labourerPreliminary investigation by police revealed that the woman killed her children and later died by suicide after her husband left the house following an argument with herPolice registered a case and took up an investigation and informed Nagalaxmis relatives in Bapatla districtThis is the latest in a series of such incidents in Telangana in recent months Last week a 27yearold woman killed her twin toddlers before ending her life at her residence in Balanagar in HyderabadChallari Sailakshmi smothered her twoyearold twins Chetan Karthikeya and Lasyata Valli before jumping from the fourth floor of her apartmentAccording to police frequent quarrels between Srilakshmi and her husband Anil Kumar over the childrens health problems led to the incident Chetan had a speech impairment and the family had been taking him for regular speech therapy sessionsIn August a woman pushed her two sons into a water sump before attempting to end her life While both the children drowned the woman was rescued by a passerby The elder child was three years old while the younger one was only eight months oldAccording to police frequent disputes between the woman and her husband over family planning issues and financial stress led to the incidentIn April a woman killed her two sons with an axe and then jumped to her death from the fifth floor of their apartment building in Gajularamaram The woman was depressed as she was battling a longstanding eye condition and passed on the hereditary illness to her two children There were also constant quarrels between the woman and her husband IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/mother-kills-two-children-before-ending-life-in-telanganas-nalgonda-644036.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/true-light-is-awakening-of-soul-mahant-swami-maharajs-divine-diwali-message--644058.html Jaipur Oct 20 On the sacred occasion of Diwali and the Hindu New Year His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj Swami Keshavjivandas extended heartfelt blessings to devotees saints and wellwishers of BAPS across the globe His message transcended mere celebration offering instead a profound invitation to kindle the inner lighta Diwali that glows within the soul and radiates throughout society Those who have attained Maharaj and Swami live in eternal Diwali he wrote in a handwritten letter For those who have received the divine grace of the Guru and God every day is Diwali Their lives shine with unwavering faith disciplined living and spiritual practice One who remains steadfast in observance humility and service truly leads an illumined life Diwali he explained is not simply the lighting of lamps but a solemn vow to dispel the darkness of ignorance and ignite the flame of virtue The essence of spiritual life is to keep the inner light ever aglow Lamps of service humility and righteousness form the true aarti of life he said Extending his blessings for the New Year Mahant Swami Maharaj offered a prayer for universal wellbeing May this New Year bring auspiciousness and prosperity into your life May peace unity and happiness prevail in your family and may love and harmony flourish in all your relationships He further inspired devotees to ensure that every home glows not only with lamps but also with the light of love compassion and service A lamp burns only for a while but when the souls light is kindled it illuminates life forever he added Across continentsfrom Delhi Akshardham to London Abu Dhabi Sydney Nairobi and AtlantaBAPS Mandirs celebrated Diwali and the Hindu New Year with devotion joy and gratitude Ceremonies such as Aarti Chopda Pujan Bhajans Pravachans and Deepotsav were observed with great fervour In his Diwali video message broadcast on the BAPS YouTube Channel Mahant Swami Maharaj reiterated The light of the lamp fades but the light of the soul once lit makes life eternally bright The essence of his message was clear Diwali is not merely an external festivity but a spiritual awakening Through discipline devotion and service life remains eternally illuminated Spreading peace and love within the family society and the nation is the truest form of worship Living in the grace of God and the Guru is the eternal source of happiness May the divine light of Bhagwan Swaminarayan and the Guru Parampara forever shine in your life May peace devotion and service illumine your home and may the radiance of Maharaj and Swami remain eternal in your heart IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/true-light-is-awakening-of-soul-mahant-swami-maharajs-divine-diwali-message--644058.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/during-diwali-perambur-in-tn-chooses-silence-to-protect-its-sacred-bats-644060.html Chennai Oct 20 As Diwali lights up Tamil Nadu with colour and sound the quiet village of Perambur near Kollidam in Tamil Nadus Mayiladuthurai stands apart not reverberating with fireworks but shrouded in silence For more than a century the villagers here have upheld a remarkable vow no bursting of crackers no burning of waste and no loud festivities Their reason is both simple and profound to protect hundreds of bats roosting in a sprawling banyan tree located about a kilometre away from the residential areaThe ancient banyan tree home to hundreds of fruit bats is central to the villages identity But it has now become a subject of gentle dispute among residents While one group wants to promote the bat grove as an ecotourism attraction that could generate local jobs others warn that increased human activity might disrupt the fragile ecosystem they have safeguarded for generations We dont want to lose the villages identity local farmer B Karthi said Even a little bit of smoke or noise will hurt the bats Many villagers treat the bats as sacred beings I havent burst a firecracker in 25 years said Brema Palani 48 who moved to the village from Salem after marriage Its not a restriction but a tradition Weve learned to respect itDespite growing curiosity among birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts the site remains difficult to access The only way to reach it is by walking through kneedeep muddy fields along a narrow threefootwide path Villagers said a mud road once connected the grove to the village but was lost when farmers expanded their fields We have been asking officials to restore the road said a farmer Sirkazhi Forest Range Officer B Ayub Khan said officials are considering options carefully Laying a road straight to the tree will cause noise pollution A better approach would be to construct a road only up to 500 metres from the site and set up an observation zone for visitors and researchers he said However no formal plan has been drawn up yet Even as Deepavali festivities reverberate across Tamil Nadu Perambur continues to uphold its centuryold vow choosing silence over spectacle and reverence over revelry to ensure its winged inhabitants remain undisturbed IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/during-diwali-perambur-in-tn-chooses-silence-to-protect-its-sacred-bats-644060.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/rs-7-000-cr-firecracker-sales-light-up-sivakasi-this-deepavali-644066.html Chennai Oct 20 The country witnessed a spectacular Deepavali celebration this year marked not only by dazzling fireworks but also by recordbreaking sales According to the Fireworks Traders Federation firecrackers worth around Rs 7000 crore were sold during the festive season indicating a significant jump of Rs 1000 crore compared to last years Rs 6000 crore turnover Every year millions across India celebrate Deepavali the festival of lights by wearing new clothes decorating their homes and bursting an array of colourful crackers This year the festival spirit was particularly high drawing large crowds to Tamil Nadus Sivakasi Virudhunagar and Sattur the countrys key fireworks manufacturing hubs Traders reported that buyers from across the nation flocked to these towns in the runup to the festival Orders also poured in from other states reflecting renewed enthusiasm after years of subdued celebrations due to environmental restrictions and pandemicrelated slowdowns This years market also saw a wave of innovation The introduction of new varieties of crackers such as the Pizza and Watermelon models known for their vibrant colours and creative displays captured public attention and became instant bestsellers Manufacturers said that the strong demand for such innovative products helped boost overall sales The Federation attributed the surge in sales partly to the relaxation of restrictions in several states In particular the recent court approval allowing the bursting of green crackers in Delhi where a blanket ban had been in place for several years significantly boosted demand nationwide Sivakasi often referred to as Indias fireworks capital employs thousands of workers and accounts for nearly 90 per cent of the countrys firecracker production Traders said that this years festival brought muchneeded relief to the industry which had faced uncertainty due to environmental concerns and regulatory hurdles With the sparkle of fireworks once again lighting up the skies across India Deepavali 2025 not only rekindled festive cheer but also reignited hope among thousands of smallscale manufacturers and traders in Tamil Nadus fireworks belt IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/rs-7-000-cr-firecracker-sales-light-up-sivakasi-this-deepavali-644066.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/guj-cm-patel-extends-diwali-greetings-urges-gujaratis-to-embrace-vocal-for-local-spirit-644067.html Gandhinagar Oct 20 Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday extended his Diwali and Vikram Samvat 2082 New Year greetings to citizens across the state and to Gujarati families around the world Wishing prosperity and progress for all he expressed hope that the coming year would bring renewed enthusiasm collective growth and continued development for the people of GujaratIn his festive message the Chief Minister said The festival of lights inspires us to move from darkness to light Guided by this spirit Gujarat continues its upward march of progress under the vision of Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas CM Patel appealed to citizens to celebrate the festivals by supporting local artisans traders and entrepreneursHe urged every household to take a pledge for Har Ghar Swadeshi Ghar Ghar Swadeshi and to strengthen the Vocal for Local campaign carrying forward the message of Atmanirbhar Bharat selfreliant IndiaReferring to the recent fiscal reforms announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi the Chief Minister said the Next Gen GST Reforms have brought a double bonus of happiness this Diwali by making business processes easier and accelerating Indias pace of development With these reforms Gujarat is scaling new heights of prosperity he addedCM Patel reaffirmed his governments commitment to the Viksit Gujarat 2047 vision in alignment with the Prime Ministers goal of making India a developed nation by 2047 He said the states Agenda for 2035 outlines a roadmap for holistic growth across sectors from infrastructure and education to industry and innovationHighlighting Gujarats growing stature as the countrys growth engine the Chief Minister said the upcoming 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad will mark another proud milestone for the state On this festival of light I wish that Gujarats culture development and dynamism continue to inspire the entire nation he saidConcluding his message CM Patel conveyed his best wishes for the new year expressing confidence that Vikram Samvat 2082 will further accelerate Gujarats journey of progress and strengthen the collective resolve to build a prosperous selfreliant India IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/guj-cm-patel-extends-diwali-greetings-urges-gujaratis-to-embrace-vocal-for-local-spirit-644067.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/odisha-snehangini-chhuria-files-nomination-as-bjd-candidate-for-nuapada-bypoll-644070.html Bhubaneswar Oct 20 The main opposition Biju Janata Dal BJD candidate for the Nuapada Odisha byelection Snehangini Chhuria filed her nomination papers on Monday Chhuria along with senior BJD leaders like Pramila Mallik Tukuni Sahoo Lekhasri Samantsinghar several party workers and supporters reached the office of Sub Collector Nuapada and submitted the nomination documents to the returning officer Following the filing of her nomination Chhhuria told mediapersons With the blessings of former Chief Minister and BJD president Naveen Patnaik I have today filed my nomination papers for the Nuapada byelection On this occasion I convey my gratitude to my leader Naveen Patnaik I also extend my thanks and appreciation to all the women elderly persons youth and BJD workers of the Nuapada constituency who joined me in large numbers and expressed their support for my candidature She further added that the party will seek votes by highlighting the failures of the current BJPled double engine government and the good work done by the Naveen Patnaikled BJD government in the past Chhuria also claimed that people from all sections of society including Dalits tribals OBCs are frustrated with the BJP governments rule and reminiscing about the success of the previous Naveen Patnaikled BJD government Expressing confidence in the BJDs win in the ensuing bypolls she said As they people of Nuapada have heartily welcomed us our journey to victory will be successful and BJD will win the seat with blessings of all The candidates of both the Congress and the ruling BJP Ghasiram Majhi and Jay Dholakia respectively filed their nominations on Saturday October 18 The BJD has fielded the twotime MLA from Attabira Assembly constituency of Bargarh district after Jay Dholakia son of fourtime Nuapada MLA and BJD leader Rajendra Dholakia joined BJP ahead of the bypolls The Nuapada Assembly seat fell vacant following the death of Rajendra Dholakia on September 8 The byelection is scheduled to be held for the vacant Nuapada Assembly constituency on November 11 IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/odisha-snehangini-chhuria-files-nomination-as-bjd-candidate-for-nuapada-bypoll-644070.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/manipur-govt-hikes-police-uniform-allowance-after-over-three-decades-644081.html Imphal Oct 20 After more than threeandahalf decades the Manipur government has increased the annual uniform allowance for officers and other personnel of the state police officials said on Monday A senior official said that the GovernorinCouncil headed by Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla has approved a proposal of the Police Headquarters regarding the revision of the annual uniform allowance for Manipur Police Service MPS officers and Junior Commissioned Officers Inspectors Subedars SubInspectors and Jemadars to Rs 8000 and Rs 6000 respectivelyThe present uniform allowance which was implemented in 1989 for Manipur police officers had remained unchanged for the past 36 yearsThe official said that the Governor earlier approved an increase in ration money for state security personnel including Manipur Rifles Civil Police Manipur Police telecommunication organisation central motor transport workshop and Village Defence Force VDFThe monthly allowance has been raised from Rs 2000 to Rs 2500 per head effective from September 1 2025Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla highlighted the achievements of the Manipur Police and appreciated its successful operations against extremism destruction of illegal poppy cultivation and progress in modernisation and welfare initiativesAttending the 134th Raising Day Parade of Manipur Police on Sunday at the 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles Parade Ground Imphal the Governor acknowledged the heroism of those who continue to serve with integrity and compassion every day Bhalla a former Union Home Secretary inspected the parade contingents of Manipur PoliceHe commended the courage professionalism and selfless service of the Manipur Police describing them as the guardians of peace and harmony in the stateThe Governor lauded the tireless efforts of state police forces in maintaining law and order tackling organised crime and drug trafficking and ensuring the safety of citizens even in the most challenging circumstancesHe reaffirmed the governments commitment to strengthening the police force through better infrastructure advanced training and welfare measuresThe Governor also congratulated Additional Superintendent of Police ASP Saikhom Mirabai Chanu and Naorem Roshibina Devi for bringing international laurels to the state and the Manipur Police through their remarkable sporting achievementsThe Manipur government earlier appointed Olympian Saikhom Mirabai Chanu as the ASP of the Manipur police At the same time Arjuna Awardee and celebrated Wushu player Naorem Roshibina Devi was earlier appointed as the Deputy Superintendent of Police Sports IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/manipur-govt-hikes-police-uniform-allowance-after-over-three-decades-644081.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/unable-to-face-harassment-by-husband-and-in-laws-woman-commits-suicide-644088.html Bengaluru Oct 20 A woman committed suicide on Monday an official said adding the incident has been reported from the Visvesvaraya Pickup Dam in Doddaballapur taluk near Devanahalli on the outskirts of Bengaluru The deceased has been identified as 30yearold Puspavati a resident of Tapassihalli Before taking the extreme step she recorded a video messageAccording to police the woman who was working as a lecturer was married to a man named Venu 11 months ago and was allegedly tortured for dowry and land by him and his family Earlier her family had lodged a missing complaint at the Doddaballapur Womens Police StationIn her video Puspavati alleged that her husband had been torturing her since the day of their marriage and deliberately kept his distance Whenever she tried to talk to him he refused to respond When she brought up the matter with her inlaws they told her to wait and assured her that things would improveShe further stated that whenever she discussed family life and having a child her husband reprimanded her asking whats the urgency When she suspected he might have a medical issue and questioned him he abused her using vulgar languageShe also alleged that whenever she tried to touch him he kicked her on the chest Her inlaws advised her to have a baby with their younger son while her brotherinlaw also made inappropriate remarks causing her severe mental trauma police saidPuspavati also alleged that despite her parents raising objections to the harassment it continued She claimed she was assaulted and abused by her husbands family during quarrels On one such occasion she was injured taken to a hospital for treatment and threatened by her fatherinlaw that if she lodged a police complaint she would not be allowed to returnThe harassment persisted and during another quarrel when she warned her husbands family that she would file a police complaint they allegedly grabbed her by the neck and threw her out of the house When her brother intervened he was also assaulted Following this a complaint was lodged at the Doddaballapur Police Station police saidFurther details regarding the incident are awaited an official said IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/unable-to-face-harassment-by-husband-and-in-laws-woman-commits-suicide-644088.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 19:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/diwali-89-injured-in-firecracker-accidents-in-tn-says-health-minister-644089.html Chennai Oct 20 As Deepavali festivities continue across Tamil Nadu as many as 89 people have been injured in firecrackerrelated incidents statewide Health Minister Ma Subramanian said on Monday Speaking to reporters after inspecting the burn treatment wards at Kilpauk Medical College and Hospital KMCH the minister said Of the 89 injured 41 have been treated and discharged while 48 are still undergoing treatment at various hospitals Among them 32 patients have undergone major surgeries The minister however clarified that no fatalities have been reported so far There have been no major incidents involving deaths The number of cases is lower compared to the previous year he said To handle the surge in burn injuries during Deepavali the Health Department had set up exclusive burn treatment wards in all government hospitals district headquarters hospitals and blocklevel government hospitals across the state In addition all government medical college hospitals have added 20 extra beds specifically for treating burn injury cases he added Accompanied by senior officials including Director of Medical Education and Research Dr K Rajamannar Dean of Kilpauk Medical College Hospital Dr M E Geetha Hospital Superintendent Dr Bhaskar Resident Medical Officer Dr Vasu and Head of Burns and Plastic Surgery Department Dr Mahadevan the minister interacted with patients undergoing treatment and reviewed the medical facilities available When asked about the governments preparedness for the Northeast Monsoon Ma Subramanian said flood prevention measures have been completed at key medical facilities For the past three years the Government General Hospital in Royapettah has faced severe flooding during the rains The issue has now been permanently resolved The flooding occurred because nearby metro construction had blocked the drainage channels but we have rectified it he explained The Health Minister also reiterated that the state is fully prepared to respond to both festivalrelated injuries and potential rainrelated emergencies ensuring uninterrupted healthcare services across Tamil Nadu IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/diwali-89-injured-in-firecracker-accidents-in-tn-says-health-minister-644089.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 19:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/permission-required-for-conducting-namaz-on-public-grounds-ktaka-minister-priyank-kharge-644094.html Bengaluru Oct 20 Karnataka Minister for RDPR IT and BT Priyank Kharge has stated that permission is required for conducting namaz prayers at public places He clarified that no matter who organises events at public places permission is mandatory Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru on Monday Priyank Kharge made this statement while responding to a question In our order no organization religion or caste has been mentioned Even I you media and everyone else must obtain permission Thats it The rule is the same whether it is former minister KN Rajanna or BJP State President BY Vijayendra making a remark he saidIt may be recalled that former minister Rajanna while questioning his own governments order mandating all organisations to obtain permission from authorities had asked whether anyone questions permission when namaz is offered in public grounds He had also suggested that if laws are not practical they will remain only on paperPriyank Kharge further stated In our order making it mandatory for private organisations to obtain permission for holding events in public places the name of no organisation has been mentioned Then why this confusion For the first time in the country we are facing a peculiar situation where leaders are openly declaring that they will not follow the law and are organising Pathsanchalan foot marchThey RSS are refusing to provide documents to prove they are a registered body When asked who should be held accountable they dont answer What does this mean They insist on holding events despite refusal One of their members even issued threats Not a single leader condemned it he saidWhen a shoe was hurled at the Chief Justice of India CJI no BJP leader condemned it When one of their leaders claimed that Desh Bhakts might enter our homes not a single BJP leader objected I pity the BJP First they give tickets to persons facing 20 to 30 cases and then such people make threatening remarks We will not do this Our ideologies may differ but no one has the right to threaten someones family Priyank statedOn the fresh application submitted by the RSS for conducting a foot march in Chittapur town which in his Assembly constituency he said Let them hold the foot march in Chittapur they are welcome This is not the first time they are organizing such an event The court has stated that they must submit an application and a decision will be taken based on the situation Is it wrong to ask for details of their programmesThis rule applies to everyone I am not targeting anyone When they sought permission for a foot march on October 19 three other applications were also rejected They had also asked to carry sticks what should the government do in such cases he askedThe Central government has passed a law allowing government employees to participate in RSS activities But as a state government we do not agree The service rules of the Centre and the states are different he statedWhen asked about Union Minister HD Kumaraswamys claim that RSS activities have been carried out for hundreds of years without any untoward incident Priyank Kharge countered Kumaraswamy himself had written an editorial in a leading Kannada daily calling the RSS poison Let JDS leaders read it first Former Prime Minister Deve Gowda had demanded a ban on the RSS and ABVP What has changed now JDS does not stand for secularLet BJP leaders first send their children to protect cows and enroll them in RSS branches before making tall claims he saidThey have spoken about my wife and her health my brother and his health and even about my father Yet they are not ready to answer one simple questionwhy are they not providing documents of registration Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself has praised the RSS as the biggest NGO in the world We are simply asking questions about the organization he statedEven in my letter seeking a ban on RSS activities in public places I mentioned other organizations along with RSS The order covers all organizations equally he clarified IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/permission-required-for-conducting-namaz-on-public-grounds-ktaka-minister-priyank-kharge-644094.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 19:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/congress-flays-pragya-thakur-for-her-controversial-remark-on-defying-daughters-643916.html Bhopal Oct 19 Madhya Pradesh Congress unit has unleashed a blistering rebuke against former BJP parliamentarian Sadhvi Pragya Thakur whose recent inflammatory remarks have set off a firestorm Thakur speaking at an event in Bhopal Madhya Pradesh advocated for extreme measures including corporal punishment against daughters who defy family traditions particularly those venturing into outofHindu households through an undated video IANS does not confirm it which went viral since Saturday eveningCongress spokesperson KK Mishra challenged on his X handle Pragya ji will you break the legs of family members of BJP leaders like LK Advani ji Murli Manohar Joshi ji Ramlal jis nieces Subramanian Swamy jis daughter or Shah Nawaz Hussains wife who by your logic married infidels In Bhopals recent horrific cases of love jihad and rape faces of your own clan Sanghis ministers MPs MLAs emerge as patrons of the fishes chasing political and financial gain Who are the infidels If not legs will you break the hands of these masters of yours or are you just verboseThakurs chilling statement captured in a viral video unverified by IANS declared If our daughter disobeys our orders if she dares to cross the threshold into a vidharmi out of Hindu home no effort should be spared to break her legs Those who defy our traditions and teachings must face punishmentShe urged parents to wield an iron hand insisting For the sake of your childrens wellbeing even if you must beat them do not falter When parents discipline it is for a brighter futureThakur called for relentless vigilance over stubborn daughters advocating any means beating cajoling or coaxing to enforce traditionWe dont give them up to be cut into pieces or killed she added framing her call for violence as protection This is not Thakurs first brush with controversy At a Durga Vahini event a few days ago she attempted to trigger a spark against nonHindus selling Prasad outside temples urging they be beaten and handed to the police Her rhetoric has long drawn accusations of stoking communal tensionsThe recently surfaced undated video remarks have sparked outrage across political and social spheres with critics slamming Thakur for endorsing violence and communalism undermining gender equality and harmony IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/congress-flays-pragya-thakur-for-her-controversial-remark-on-defying-daughters-643916.html Sun, 19 Oct 2025 15:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/smaller-cities-propel-online-diwali-shopping-boom-643934.html New Delhi Oct 19 The online Diwali shopping boom this year has been powered by smaller nonmetro cities which account for close to 75 per cent of total ecommerce volumes according to data compiled by an intelligence platform The spending power of smaller cities is further evident from the fact that tier 3 towns contributed over 50 per cent to the surge in consumer expenditure Data analysis of over 425 crore shipments by ClickPost shows that these smaller cities now represent the fastest growth drivers of festive ecommerceThe scale of nonmetro India is staggering Tier 3 cities alone accounted for 507 per cent of all orders in 2025 Combined with Tier 2 248 per cent Bharat represents nearly threequarters 747 per cent of the total order volume confirming its role as the undisputed engine of ecommerce scale according to a ClickPost statementFestive demand was further boosted by Durga Puja which saw fashion orders surge by 143 per cent during the prePuja week and Karwa Chauth when cosmetic buys nearly doubled fashion purchasesDespite the complexity and volume increase Indias logistics networks maintained a steady average delivery time of 283 days for festive shipments The share of sameday hyperlocal deliveries surged 42 per cent yearonyear to reach 87 per cent of all ordersCash on delivery remained the preferred method in Tier 3 cities comprising 52 per cent of orders even as prepaid digital payments dominated highervalue transactions nationwideThe average order value jumped 325 per cent yearoveryear from Rs 3281 in 2024 to Rs 4346 in 2025Were entering a new era of Indian retail one where Tier 3 towns outorder metros where COD still rules the heartland yet prepaid dominates the premium basket where homeupgrades not just outfits power festive spend What that means is investments in speed fulfilment inventory intelligence and localised offers are absolutely foundational The smart players are already preparing for next years curve samedayblueprint in hundreds of towns tailored assortments and delivery models built for both 1 lakh orders and 1 minute gratification ClickPost cofounder and CEO Naman Vijay saidClickPost handles over 50 million monthly shipments for over 450 brands such as Nykaa Puma Caratlane and Walmart across India Southeast Asia MENA and the US IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/smaller-cities-propel-online-diwali-shopping-boom-643934.html Sun, 19 Oct 2025 17:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/rss-top-brass-calls-for-population-policy-not-control-policy-sources-643754.html New Delhi Oct 18 The top brass of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS has said that India needs a comprehensive population policy rather than a population control policy according to sources The RSS said that political violence in Bengal happens due to political patronageAccording to sources the RSS said that people should think about why political violence happens in Bengal adding that there was a deficit of Rajdharma in the state It said it is not happy with the state government but also remarked that the Central and State governments are not enemiesThe RSS clarified that the Sangh does not have a formal retirement rule The Sangh doesnt have a constitution that mandates retirement at 75 So we cant tell this to anyone Every organisation should be in its own it saidThe RSS also alleged that the West Bengal government often denies permission for its events It said the state government doesnt permit Bhagwat jis sabha They said they have to go to court to get permissionOn the BJPs performance in the state the RSS said No one thought the BJP would win 7275 seats in Bengal That itself is growth Whether they come to power is another matterReiterating the organisations inclusive stance RSS said Everyone should live freely but loyalty to the nation should not be an issue NonHindus should not be tortured and Hindus cant be tortured in BangladeshAccording to sources the RSS also called for linguistic unity saying there should be one link language in the country though national languages can be manyIt said the Sangh used to engage in policy discussions with Congress leaders as well We used to speak with Pranab Da on issues related to Bangladesh and Nepal it saidOn constitutional matters the RSS according to sources said Article 30 which guarantees minorities the right to establish and administer their own educational institutions needs to be reviewed This provision should be amended it statedIt also emphasised that the Sangh does not view China as a permanent adversary We never say be enemies with China always Have relations with all but the nations supremacy is paramount it saidHighlighting the organisations expansion plans the RSS said it aims to establish one lakh shakhas by October IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/rss-top-brass-calls-for-population-policy-not-control-policy-sources-643754.html Sat, 18 Oct 2025 12:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/a-cultural-coup-how-pakistan-seeks-to-rewrite-bangladeshs-identity-643802.html New Delhi Oct 18 There has been a steady rise in radicalisation in Bangladesh following the installation of Muhammad Yunus as the caretaker of the interim government The rise of radicalisation violence against minorities and the mushrooming of terror camps was obvious since Yunus is a puppet of the ISIcontrolled JamaateIslami While violence has become a daily routine the worry is the rising presence of the ISI in the country While the ISI is known to set up terror camps the bigger worry for the people of Bangladesh is that Pakistan is trying to wipe out the cultural identity of the nationThree camps have been set up in Dhaka These camps are overseen by radical elements appointed by the ISI In a bid to make the Bangladeshis extremely radical in their thinking the ISI is planning to run the country like they do in PakistanThe number of clerics from Pakistan visiting Bangladesh has risen multifold They visit the camps that the ISI has set up along the Chittagong Hill Tracts and various other places Further the ISI has also set up dedicated camps in Dhaka which are also visited by these clericsThe visits are arranged by Pakistan and coordinated by groups such as the Jamaat HizbutTahrir and Bangladeshi Islami Andolan During each of these visits the job of these organisations is to ferry the youth of Bangladesh in large numbers to these camps During these sessions the clerics preach about the importance of having a purely Islamist identity and also the need to make Urdu the official languageThe idea is to completely wipe out the Bangla identity among the people and tilt the nation completely towards the ideology that is followed by Pakistan The official language of Bangladesh is Bengali known as Bangla by its speakers At least 98 per cent of the population is fluent in Bengali and apart from this English is also spoken by a large number of the population This is something that Pakistan is looking to change and introduce Urdu as the main languageFurther the ISI has also been urging the Jamaat to set up more madrasas and ensure that the children use these places as the primary learning centres instead of the regular schools This is something that Pakistan has been implementing in its own country for several years now The intention in Bangladesh is to ensure that the clerics govern the countryWhile on one hand Pakistan looks to change the cultural identity of Bangladesh on the other the ISI continues to set up terror camps in large numbers To oversee this there are officials of the ISI who are in charge of these camps The job of overseeing the recruitment has been handed over to the JamaatulMujahideen Bangladesh JuMB Ansarullah Bangla Team ABT and HarkatulJihadi Islami HuJIAnalysts say that the mushrooming of terror camps with a puppet government in place was on expected lines India has already geared up for any eventuality from these terror groups However the worry is that the ISI has set up dedicated camps that are aimed at changing the cultural identity of BangladeshThe common people of Bangladesh view India as a friend Many come to India to pursue their education or for their medical needs Further the Bangladeshis have a lot in common with India especially West Bengal Pakistan wants all this to change and make the Bangladeshis like the Pakistanis who have been programmed to hate India since their birthThese changes that the ISI and Jamaat have been attempting could prove to be dangerous for the region Officials say that a completely radicalised Bangladesh would mean that the people instead of studying in proper schools and taking up jobs would explore the terror market for a living IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/a-cultural-coup-how-pakistan-seeks-to-rewrite-bangladeshs-identity-643802.html Sat, 18 Oct 2025 17:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/india-emerging-global-leader-in-regenerative-medicine-cellular-therapy-innovations-nadda-643665.html New Delhi Oct 17 India is emerging as a global leader in regenerative medicine and in cellular therapy innovations Union Health Minister JP Nadda said on Friday His statement came via video message at the 17th Annual Conference of the International Association of Neurorestoratology IANR held jointly with the 7th Annual Conference of the Society of Regenerative Sciences India hereIndia is emerging as a global leader in regenerative medicine with its doctors at the forefront of stem cell and cellular therapy innovation Nadda saidRecent advancements in the treatment of neurological and orthopaedic disorders and disabilities which is a priority area of government he addedThe twoday event October 1718 brings together over 500 doctors scientists and patient representatives from India and abroad to deliberate on the latest advancements in regenerative medicine and neurorestoratologyTribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram highlighted the transformative potential of scientific innovation in healthcare and commended Indian researchers for positioning India as a global leader in regenerative medicineHe also requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to include cell therapy for divyang in Ayushman BharatThe conference centred on regenerative medicine using cellular therapy which restores damaged tissues and improves functional recovery in patients with neurological orthopaedic and other difficulttotreat disordersWith over 268 crore Divyang citizens in India delegates stressed that these therapies could greatly enhance the quality of life for patients previously considered untreatableIndia has the largest number of scientific publications worldwide on neurological conditionsOur work in regenerative medicine using cellular therapy offers treatment for patients with no other options India leads globally in research and PM Modi has supported this initiative from the start promoting stem cell centres and international collaboration said Dr Alok Sharma representing the Society of Regenerative Sciences urging the inclusion of cellular therapies under Ayushman Bharat IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/india-emerging-global-leader-in-regenerative-medicine-cellular-therapy-innovations-nadda-643665.html Fri, 17 Oct 2025 20:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/ayodhya-yogi-government-aims-for-unprecedented-scale-in-deepotsav-2025-643691.html Ayodhya Oct 17 Ayodhya is all set to host the most magnificent edition of Deepotsav 2025 a celebration poised to become a defining chapter in Indias cultural and spiritual calendar Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath the preparations are in full swing to make this years festival not only grander than ever before but also a symbol of devotion heritage and national unityThe spiritual capital of India Ayodhya will soon be illuminated with millions of earthen lamps creating a divine spectacle along the banks of the sacred Saryu River The event is being coordinated with strong support from local administration cultural organisations and most notably Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University which has taken a leading role in organising the DeepotsavThousands of volunteers and students under the guidance of ViceChancellor Colonel Dr Bijendra Singh have been working tirelessly at the Ram Ki Pauri ghats to prepare for the event On the second day of largescale preparations volunteers on Friday arrived in reserved buses from the university campus to assist in placing the lamps across all 56 ghatsProf Anup Kumar who is coordinating transportation shared that volunteers gathered enthusiastically from early morning filling the campus with energy and devotion Volunteers were divided into groups and deployed systematically to ensure a wellcoordinated setup of the deep arrangementsDr Bijendra Singh remarked Deepotsav is not merely an event it is a public celebration of the values and ideals of Lord Shri Ram Every volunteer is contributing with full dedication treating this as Ramkaryaa service to Lord RamAccording to university sources over 60 pc of the lamps have already been placed Many ghats have already completed their targets and the remaining work is progressing rapidly under the supervision of ghat incharges and coordinatorsAs chants of Jai Shri Ram echo across the riverbanks and millions of lamps light up the sacred city Ayodhya is preparing to fulfil Chief Minister Yogi Adityanaths vision of a historic and divine celebrationThis year the Deepotsav is not only about illuminating the city but also about elevating Ayodhyas spiritual and cultural identity to new heights A grand aarti of the Saryu River is also set to take place expected to break previous records and leave an indelible mark on the minds of devoteesIn the previous edition 1151 participants performed the Saryu aarti together earning a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records This year organisers aim to double that scale The event will showcase Ayodhyas spiritual strength and collective devotion on a national and global platformThe aarti is being organised by the district administration and municipal corporation with the Vasistha Foundation handling key logistical responsibilities Scheduled for October 19 at 5 PM the aarti venue has been divided into 11 zones extending from Naya Ghat to Lakshman Ghat with space for 200 participants per zoneMayor Mahant Girishpati Tripathi has been personally overseeing arrangements to ensure the event runs smoothly He confirmed that every effort is being made to make this Deepotsav inclusive reflective of Ayodhyas traditions and aligned with the cultural vision of the Yogi governmentOn October 17 at 3 PM a Deepdaan ceremony was held as part of the preevent activities Participants also underwent aarti rehearsals to synchronise Vedic chants lamp lighting and group formationsensuring that the event proceeds with discipline and grace IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/ayodhya-yogi-government-aims-for-unprecedented-scale-in-deepotsav-2025-643691.html Fri, 17 Oct 2025 22:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/two-tspc-area-commanders-surrender-to-police-in-jharkhands-chatra-643693.html Chatra Oct 17 Two senior Maoist leaders of the banned outfit Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee TSPC surrendered before the authorities in Chatra district in Jharkhand on Friday officials said The two surrendered Maoists identified as Kunal alias Kuldeep and Rohini Ganjhu were both area commanders of the TSPC and carried a reward of Rs 1 lakh each on their headsFollowing their surrender the police handed over cheques of the reward amount to them as per the state governments surrender and rehabilitation policyThe surrender took place in the meeting hall of the Deputy Commissioners office in the presence of Bokaro Range IG Sunil Bhaskar Deputy Commissioner Kirti Superintendent of Police Sumit Kumar Agarwal BSFs Manvendra Kumar Singh and SSB Commandant Sanjeev KumarDuring the surrender the Maoists handed over an SLR rifle a semiautomatic rifle and around 200 rounds of live ammunition to the policeAccording to officials Kunal has 16 criminal cases registered against him in Chatra and Palamu districts while Ganjhu is wanted in more than 10 serious cases including attacks on security forces and extortionSP Agarwal said that both Maoists were persuaded to surrender after continuous dialogue and counselling by the district police and intelligence teams He said Maoist cadres are steadily losing ground in the regionThe Jharkhand government has launched a special rehabilitation policy called Nayi Dishayen for surrendered Maoists Under this policy those who lay down arms are kept in open prisons provided legal aid financial assistance and skill development support and their childrens education is arranged by the governmentAccording to official data from January to September this year the state police have arrested 266 Maoists while 30 have surrendered and returned to the mainstream In the same period 32 Maoists have been killed in encounters across Jharkhand reflecting the impact of intensified antiinsurgency operations IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/two-tspc-area-commanders-surrender-to-police-in-jharkhands-chatra-643693.html Fri, 17 Oct 2025 22:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/air-pollution-dips-to-very-poor-in-delhi-ncr-ahead-of-diwali-643374.html New Delhi Oct 16 Air pollution levels in DelhiNCR have turned into the very poor category raising serious public health concerns even before the Diwali festivities Data recorded on Thursday morning shows that air quality in several parts of Delhi Ghaziabad and Noida has deteriorated further surpassing even some of the previous most polluted areasThe Air Quality Index AQI in many localities has breached the 300 mark placing them in the very poor category The AQI between 301 and 400 is considered very poorIn Ghaziabad Loni reported an AQI of 339 the highest in the entire region Other areas like Vasundhara and Indirapuram recorded AQIs of 287 while Sanjay Nagar stood at 260In neighbouring Noida the situation was equally alarming Sector 125 reported an AQI of 358 Sector 116 recorded 334 Sector 1 was at 257 and Sector 62 registered 207Delhi too continued to battle thick pollution Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 335 Wazirpur 337 Bawana 281 and Mundka 297 all falling in the poor to very poor rangeWhile some parts of the capital showed marginally better air quality the overall picture remains grim across the NCRIn response to the worsening air quality authorities have implemented the first phase of the Graded Response Action Plan GRAP which includes restrictions such as halting construction and demolition work and banning the use of diesel generatorsOfficials warned that if pollution levels continue to rise the second phase of GRAP with more stringent curbs could be enforced soonExperts have attributed the spike in pollution to high concentrations of ozone and PM10 both of which were identified as the major pollutants this month Weather conditions such as low wind speed and temperature inversion also prevent pollutants from dispersingHealth experts have issued a warning stating that air quality in the very poor category can have serious health effects especially for children the elderly and those with respiratory or cardiac conditionsCitizens have been advised to minimize outdoor exposure wear protective masks and use air purifiers indoorsWith Diwali still a few days away the toxic air has raised concerns among citizensAuthorities have appealed to residents to strictly follow pollutioncontrol measures and government advisories to cope with the rising pollution level in the city IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/air-pollution-dips-to-very-poor-in-delhi-ncr-ahead-of-diwali-643374.html Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/tiruppur-knitwear-units-delay-diwali-bonus-trade-unions-press-for-immediate-disbursal-643131.html Chennai Oct 15 With Diwali fast approaching most knitwear manufacturing companies in Tiruppur are yet to distribute festive bonuses to their employees According to trade union estimates only about 20 per cent of units have so far provided bonuses leaving a large number of workers uncertain about their festival plansThe Tiruppur knitwear hub which employs over eight lakh workers directly plays a crucial role in both export and domestic marketsYet despite the longstanding custom of granting bonuses ahead of Diwali most companies have delayed payment this yearUnions have urged their managements to release the amounts immediately to help workers make purchases and travel to their hometownsThe Payment of Bonus Act introduced in 1965 mandates a minimum bonus of 833 per cent of a workers annual salary with higher percentages allowed based on company profits and employee experienceIn Tiruppurs knitwear sector bonus rates often vary across firms with some offering enhanced benefits to senior or longserving staff However many companies are accused of holding back disbursals out of fear that workers might take leave once bonuses are paidTrade unions have described this as a recurring issue that forces employees to buy inferior goods due to delayed payments They argue that the timely distribution of bonuses would not only ensure worker welfare but also strengthen goodwill and productivity within the industryUnions have also encouraged workers to approach them if bonuses are denied or delayed asserting that several disputes were resolved in favour of workers last yearMeanwhile industry representatives maintain that the process of bonus distribution is already underway They claim that payments began last week and will continue smoothly in the coming days They also assert that recent global trade challenges including the US tariff hike have not affected the sectors ability to meet bonus commitmentsTiruppurs knitwear industry comprises around 22500 companies engaged in export and domestic production In the last financial year the sector recorded exports worth Rs 44747 crore and domestic trade valued at Rs 30000 crore underscoring its importance to Tamil Nadus economy and the livelihoods of thousands of workers preparing to celebrate Diwali IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/tiruppur-knitwear-units-delay-diwali-bonus-trade-unions-press-for-immediate-disbursal-643131.html Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/jharkhand-palna-scheme-providing-benefit-to-working-women-giving-home-like-care-for-children-in-hazaribagh-643265.html Hazaribagh Oct 15 Residents of Jharkhands Hazaribagh have started receiving the benefits of the Central governments ambitious Palna Scheme and now working women no longer need to worry about child care during work hours The National Creche Scheme now rebranded as the Palna Scheme under Mission Shakti provides day care for children aged 6 months to 6 years of working mothers The scheme aims to promote holistic child development offer nutritional and health support and educate parents about better child care practicesThe scheme was formally launched in Hazaribagh at the Secretariat complex by Additional Secretary Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and National Health Mission Director Aradhna Patnaik who stated that improved facilities are now being provided for working womenPlans are in place to open 32 creches across Hazaribagh district The first centre was inaugurated at the Social Welfare Department office complex Social Welfare Officer Shipra Sinha stated that children will experience a homelike environment in these centres easing the worries of working mothersWomen in the area welcomed the move stating that the establishment of creches would significantly help them balance work and childcare They can now leave their children in a safe nurturing environment while they work Many called the initiative a blessing for working womenThe upcoming creches will also be opened in Barkagaon and Keredari further extending the schemes reach to more working women in the districtThe basic concept of a creche is to support working women by taking care of their children aged 6 months to 6 years while they are at work We are providing homelike facilities to these children Sinha told IANSSangeeta Kumari a beneficiary said Its a really good scheme Since were busy with office work all day we constantly worry about our children This concept gives us peace of mind knowing that our children are safe and well cared forThe objective of the Palna Scheme is to provide quality creche facilities in a safe and secure environment for children aged 6 months to 6 years along with nutritional support health care cognitive development growth monitoring and immunisation Importantly creche facilities under Palna are provided to all mothers regardless of their employment statusThe Palna component under Mission Shakti delivers a comprehensive set of services to support early childhood care and development in convergence with Mission Poshan 20There are two types of creches under the Palna Scheme standalone creches and anganwadicumcrechesAs per Mission Shakti guidelines standalone creches are staffed with a creche worker and a creche Helper In the case of AWCCs in addition to the existing anganwadi Worker and anganwadi Helper an extra creche worker and creche helper are appointed Anganwadi centres are among the worlds largest childcare institutions ensuring care delivery even in the most remote areasThe AnganwadicumCreche initiative also aims to boost womens workforce participation in the economy The Ministry of Women and Child Development plans to establish 17000 new AnganwadicumCreches under the Palna Scheme during 202425As of March 2025 11395 AWCCs have been approved across 34 states and Union Territories based on proposals received from various regions IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/jharkhand-palna-scheme-providing-benefit-to-working-women-giving-home-like-care-for-children-in-hazaribagh-643265.html Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/reviving-roots-women-bring-back-the-charm-of-handmade-diwali-lamps-642985.html Jaunpur Uttar Pradesh Oct 13 With Diwali just around the corner women from rural selfhelp groups SHGs in Jaunpur are playing a vital role in keeping the spirit of the festival alive They are spreading its light across the country and even overseas Under the centrallysponsored National Rural Livelihood Mission NRLM women including those from the Muslim community are crafting vibrant ecofriendly lamps made of clay and wax in both traditional and tricolour designs This years Diwali carries special significance as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to embrace Swadeshi Made in India products The lamps created by these women not only align with this vision but also reflect the resilience creativity and economic empowerment of rural womenOne such initiative is the Milki SelfHelp Group comprising ten women who work together from 11 am to 5 pm everyday Most members belong to the Muslim community and include Zafrun Ejaz Rihana Chand Tara Najbun Sofia Johri Indu Bala Bishakha Subhawati and Seema The group leader explains that they have been engaged in this work for the past three yearsWe started with just 1000 lamps in our first year This year weve already received orders for over 15000 diyas including from Mumbai and even abroad says Zafrun Ejaz a leading member of the groupThe lamps made without any machinery are fully handmade using clay wax and natural colours The women buy raw clay lamps from another local SHG helping boost the income of fellow artisans in the communityThe initial capital came from their personal savings and later they received financial support of Rs 11 lakh from the government under NRLM which helped them scale their operations Now each woman earns approximately Rs 10000 per Diwali season contributing significantly to their household incomesThese are 100 per cent Swadeshi products made by the hands of village women Theres no factory or machine involved Zafrun adds proudlyThe group also shared a special moment when one of Zafruns husbands friends who lives in America visited them and was so impressed with the diyas that he took 50 lamps with him as samples He plans to light them in the US this Diwali she said with a smileEach diya burns for about an hour to an hour and a half and they are sold individually for Rs 15 or as a pack of 12 diyas for Rs 150 with an MRP of Rs 200 The packaging and design make them ideal not only for homes but also as festive giftsThe women thanked Prime Minister Modi for promoting the Swadeshi movement which has opened up new markets and opportunities for local products We are proud to contribute to this movement Lets use what is made in our own country Zafrun said IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/reviving-roots-women-bring-back-the-charm-of-handmade-diwali-lamps-642985.html Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/ramdas-athawale-meets-late-haryana-ips-officers-family-seeks-action-against-dgp-642994.html Chandigarh Oct 13 Union Minister Ramdas Athawale along with Ravneet Singh Bittu on Monday met the family of the late Haryana Indian Police Service IPS officer Y Puran Kumar here and the former said he told the family that we are with them action should be taken against both the DGP and the former SP Athawale said antiDalit mentality continues in the country I met the victims family who alleged that Kumar was harassed by his senior They said someone else did wrong and the blame was put on KumarHe said the Dalit community across the country is enraged over the IPS officers death Even after 75 years of independence the Constitution drafted Bhimrao Ambedkar is still being insulted said AthawaleHe added that he has sought time to meet Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and will be talking to him about thisI met Y Puran Kumars brothers one lives in Hyderabad and another in Mumbai I met Amneet P Kumar and her father too Y Puran Kumar comes from the Dalit community The family is claiming that Y Puran Kumar was subjected to casteist remarks and humiliation for a long time Others used to do wrongs and he was being accused of those wrongs After a lot of struggle he got into the IPS cadre He was under so much pressure that he was forced to take the extreme step he told the media after coming out of Kumars official residence in Sector 24I have told the family that we are with them There are allegations against DGP Shatrujeet Singh Kapur and former SP Rohtak Action should be taken against both Athawale addedBittu also met the family members of Kumar After the meeting he said Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini had a conversation with him on the case The CM has said the Haryana government will take a major decision on the caseIn a fastchanging political developments Leader of Opposition LoP in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will pay a condolence visit at the residence of the late Haryana IGP officer Y Puran Kumar in Chandigarh on Tuesday eveningSeven days after IPS officers suicide the body still in mortuaryRahul Gandhi will arrive at 515 pm on October 14 and meet Amneet P Kumar the widow of the deceased IPS officerThe family had refused to permit a postmortem examination or last rites until the arrest of Haryana DGP Shatrujeet Kapur ousted Rohtak SP Narendra Bijarniya and other officers named in Kumars final noteInspector General of Puran Kumar allegedly shot himself dead at his Chandigarh residence on October 7 with his service revolver and left behind a final noteThe police officer has not been cremated even seven days after his suicideStalemate continues between Puran Kumars wife IAS officer Amneet P Kumar and the Haryana government over arrests of DGP Shatrujeet Singh Kapur and Rohtak Superintendent of Police Narendra BijarniyaThe victims spouse Amneet P Kumar a Haryana cadre senior bureaucrat in a letter to Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini who has also visited her residence to express grief has sought justice for her husbandThe letter marked urgent and confidential three days ago expressed anguish over what she described as a grave injustice and complete administrative inaction even after more than 48 hours of her husbands death In a ninepage suicide note Puran Kumar reportedly accused nine serving IPS officers of the Haryana Police a retired IPS officer and three retired IAS officers of castebased discriminationThe serving officers included DGP Kapur and Superintendent of Police Bijarniya Describing the death as very heartbreaking state Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Hooda said in Rohtak Our only demand is that the guilty be punished Delivering justice is the responsibility of the government The government should not deviate from its responsibility IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/ramdas-athawale-meets-late-haryana-ips-officers-family-seeks-action-against-dgp-642994.html Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/flavours-of-kerala-top-five-eateries-to-explore-642926.html Thiruvananthapuram Oct 13 Kerala is a treasure trove for food enthusiasts offering a delightful blend of traditional flavours and contemporary culinary experiences Whether youre a connoisseur seeking authentic tastes or an adventurous eater eager to explore here are five exceptional dining destinations in Kerala that promise to tantalise your taste buds Paragon Restaurant A legacy of flavourFounded in 1939 in Kozhikode Calicut north Kerala Paragon Restaurant has grown from a humble eatery into one of Keralas most iconic culinary destinations Founded by PM Govindan whose passion for food led him to start the restaurant after retiring from the Indian Railways along with his son PM Valsan the venture reflects Govindans deep love for cuisine that distinguished him beyond his career as a government officialOver the decades it has become a beloved institution renowned for preserving the essence of Malabar cuisine while adapting to modern tastes Under the guidance of its thirdgeneration management Paragon has expanded across Kerala and even internationally to Dubai introducing authentic Kerala flavours to a global audienceSignature dishes and culinary magicParagons menu is a celebration of Malabars diverse heritage with dishes inspired by Moplah and Thiyya traditions Its Malabar Chicken Biryani is legendary made with fragrant jeerakasala rice tender chicken and a delicate blend of spices Other favourites include Mutton Varattiyathu a spicy slowcooked mutton delicacy Koonthal Ularthiyathu stirfried squid with aromatic masalas and Kozhi Porichathu a crispy perfectly seasoned fried chickenSeafood lovers swear by the Crab Bhoomika a coastal speciality bursting with flavourParagon has its restaurants in Kozhikode Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala Paragon Restaurant remains a shining symbol of Keralas vibrant culinary spirit timeless flavorful and unforgettablePazhayidom Preserving Keralas sadya feast traditionPazhayidom has carved a distinguished space in Keralas rich culinary scene especially celebrated for its mastery over traditional vegetarian feasts and catering on a grand scale More than just a restaurant chain Pazhayidom is deeply rooted in the traditions of Keralas sadya feast culture the majestic multicourse spread served during festivals temple occasions weddings school and university arts festivals and communal gatheringsPazhayidom has restaurants in almost every town as well as on highways across KeralaTraditional sadya feastWhat sets Pazhayidom apart is how it carries forward the ritual of sadya with elegance and authenticity Their menu features an array of vegetarian Kerala classics from colourful and flavourful curries like Sambar Avial and Kalan the hearty Parippu dal crispy Pappadams Mezhukkupuratti spiced vegetable stirfries Thoran to the aromatic rice served on fresh banana leaves But the real point of pride lies in their desserts the payasamsPazhayidom offers multiple signature payasams each rich with coconut milk jaggery or sugar sometimes fruity or nutty notes each one crafted to complete the sadya or feast in its sweet crescendoBeyond the food Pazhayidoms strength is in its scale and consistency They are equipped to cater thousands during big events yet manage to maintain taste texture and visual appeal no small feat when preparing so much food at onceIn short for anyone wanting to experience pure vegetarian Kerala cuisine in its traditional glory Pazhayidom delivers its like tasting the legacy hospitality and festive spirit of Kerala all rolled into one sumptuous mealVilla MayaVilla Maya is not just another restaurant its an experience rooted in history ambience and flavours Tucked away on Airport Road Thiruvananthapuram Villa Maya holds deep historical significance as one of the five prominent Ammaveedus in ThiruvananthapuramStepping in you immediately feel like youve travelled back in time antique furniture elegant architecture indoor rooms charming outdoor courts and serene water features complete the settingCuisinewise Villa Maya is all about fusion with deep respect for Keralas culinary DNA Their menu weaves together traditional Kerala dishes with international flavours from Italy Morocco France and beyondYoull find classic Kerala dishes like appams with stew banana leafwrapped fish prawns in mellow coconut gravies and seafood platters that highlight local coastal tastesAt the same time there are also continental creations pastas stuffed crab elegant desserts like chocolatecoffee fudge baked yoghurt and regional sweet treatsWhat makes Villa Maya special is the pace this isnt for a rushed meal They want you to linger savour each course enjoy the artful presentation and the ease The service matches the setting refined detailed warmMalabar CafeNestled along the serene waterfront of Bolgatty Island in Kochi Malabar Cafe at Grand Hyatt Kochi is a culinary gem that offers a refined yet authentic taste of Kerala With its elegant decor and relaxed ambience it provides an inviting space for both locals and tourists to explore the regions vibrant flavoursThe cafes menu beautifully celebrates Keralas traditional cuisine with a modern touchSignature dishes include the Malabar Chicken Biryani rich with fragrant jeerakasala rice and tender chicken and the famous Karimeen Pollichathu pearl spot fish marinated in spices wrapped in banana leaf and gently grilledOther highlights include appam with stew traditional Kerala fish curries prawns roast and a delightful range of vegetarian curries showcasing the states spice heritageBreakfasts here are lavish featuring local favourites like puttu idiyappam dosas and fresh tropical fruitsKayees Rahmathulla HotelEstablished in 1948 by VK Kayee Kayees Rahmathulla Hotel in Mattancherry Kochi has grown into an iconic culinary destination The restaurant is legendary for its signature Kayikkas Biryani a dish celebrated for its perfect blend of aromatic spices tender meat and fragrant basmati rice slowcooked to perfectionIts mutton biryani in particular is a musttry with layers of rich flavours that captivate every visitorApart from mutton the chicken and fish biryanis are also highly popular each dish offering a unique taste experience Complementary sides like tangy lemon pickle and crunchy pickled onions elevate the meal making every bite more memorableKayees launched a second location near Durbar Hall Ground in Ernakulam serving both locals and tourists who crave authentic Kerala flavours The restaurant maintains a simple unpretentious setting focusing entirely on delivering exceptional food rather than flashy decorKayees Rahmathulla Hotel is more than just a place to eat it is a culinary journey through tradition and flavour a spot where history culture and food come together in every plate of biryani IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/flavours-of-kerala-top-five-eateries-to-explore-642926.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/madhya-pradesh-main-accused-in-damoh-foot-washing-case-held-ai-linked-video-sparks-tension-642935.html Bhopal Oct 13 In a move the police in Damoh district have arrested the main accused and his accomplice in a casterelated incident that has stirred outrage across Madhya Pradesh The case involves a youth from the Kushwaha community who was allegedly forced to wash the feet of a Brahmin youth and drink the same water The incident occurred in Sataria village under the jurisdiction of Patera police station and gained national attention after a video IANS does not confirm it of the act went viral on social media The arrests were announced during a joint press conference held by Damoh Collector Sudhir Kochar and Superintendent of Police SP Shrutkirti Somvanshi Officials confirmed that two of the four individuals have been named under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Samhita have been arrested while two others remain unidentified The arrested persons include main accused Annu and his accomplice the superintendent of police said Police teams are actively searching for the remaining accused and administrative forces have been deployed in the village to maintain peace and order The controversy began when Sataria village collectively decided to ban alcohol Anuj alias Annu Pandey a Brahmin youth was allegedly caught violating the ban Following this Purushottam Kushwaha the victim in the footwashing incident reportedly created and posted a video and an AIgenerated image of Pandey wearing a garland of shoes The post sparked outrage among the Brahmin community leading to a village panchayat where Purushottam was allegedly coerced into washing Pandeys feet drinking the water and paying a fine of Rs 5100 The act was filmed and widely circulated online Though the authenticity of the video remains unverified officials acknowledged that AIgenerated content played a role in escalating tensions The district collector Sudhir Kochar urged citizens to use social media responsibly warning that digital content especially when manipulated can disrupt social harmony Protests erupted at the SP office led by members of the Kushwaha and other backward class communities demanding stricter legal action In response the police assured that additional charges would be considered Meanwhile Annu Pandey defended the act claiming whatever had happened was voluntary act on the part of Purushottam and rooted in a gurudisciple relationship He apologised to the OBC community and requested that the matter not be politicised Purushottam echoed similar sentiments stating he acted out of respect and asked authorities not to pursue legal action against him As investigations continue the incident highlights the volatile intersection of caste digital media and community relations in rural India IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/madhya-pradesh-main-accused-in-damoh-foot-washing-case-held-ai-linked-video-sparks-tension-642935.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/brs-alleges-fake-voters-duplicate-entries-in-jubilee-hills-642937.html Hyderabad Oct 13 Bharat Rashtra Samithi BRS working president KT Rama Rao along with senior party leaders submitted a detailed representation to the Chief Electoral Officer of Telangana highlighting largescale irregularities duplicate entries and fake votes in the Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency where byelections are scheduled on November 11 Speaking to the media after the submission KTR alleged that the Congress is resorting to every possible misuse of power and manipulation to win the Jubilee Hills seat The Congress is using all means persuasion division and coercion to influence the outcome Ministers from across the state have descended on Jubilee Hills to misuse official machinery and government resources KTR allegedThe BRS leaders said that when even MLAs of the ruling are writing letters to the World Bank and newspapers saying the government has no funds the Congress government is suddenly pouring in massive funds in Jubilee Hills deceiving the public once again for electoral gainHe claimed that at least 20000 duplicate and fake votes have been identified by BRS in Jubilee Hills constituency so farNearly 50 fake votes have been registered in each booth The constituency has about 400 polling boothsIn many cases a single person has two or three voter ID cards In some instances the same name appears multiple times with minor spelling changes he saidIn several houses we found 150200 votes registered at a single address In one instance a small house had over 100 votes KTR addedHe further alleged that the Congress party in collusion with lowerlevel officials deliberately added thousands of fake voters Around 15000 voters were registered without valid addresses In one case the house owner himself said that none of the 23 registered voters in his house actually live there KTR statedHe accused the Congress of trying to win through voter theft likening it to Rahul Gandhis nationallevel electoral theft reflected locally in Jubilee HillsBRS demanded that the Election Commission conduct a fullscale investigation into the irregularities in the Jubilee Hills voter list take strict action against officials who colluded in adding fake votes and transfer all compromised field officers immediately to ensure free and fair electionsKTR said that despite the deletion of about 12000 invalid votes another 7000 new fake votes were added making it a total manipulation of nearly 19000 votes IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/brs-alleges-fake-voters-duplicate-entries-in-jubilee-hills-642937.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/bjp-leaders-meet-kerala-guv-demand-probe-into-sabarimala-gold-heist-by-external-body-642938.html Thiruvananthapuram Oct 13 BJP leaders on Monday called on Governor Rajendra V Arlekar to brief him on the Sabarimala gold plating scam demanding a probe by an external agency Speaking to the media outside Raj Bhavan Kerala unit BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is also the Home Minister and the SIT investigating the matter consists of Kerala Police officials We have briefed the Governor on the entire issue and stressed the need for an independent investigationChandrasekhar was accompanied by former BJP president Kummanam Rajasekharan Union Minister V Muraleedharan and other senior state leadersEarlier the BJP youth wing staged a twohour protest outside the state secretariat demanding the resignation of State Devaswom Minister VN Vasavan and the Devaswom BoardThe protest drew large crowds including young women and clashes with police saw the use of water cannons and left many activists injuredThe call for an independent probe comes after the Devaswom Vigilance submitted a report to the Kerala High Court validating opposition allegations regarding the Sabarimala gold heist and the sale of the Dwarapalaka plates to a billionaireAccording to the report in 2019 gold plates from Sabarimala were sent to Chennai in violation of the Devaswom manualThe items sent were fake molds while the original Dwarapalaka plates was sold with the knowledge and support of both the Devaswom Board and political leadershipThe report further notes that in 2025 the Devaswom Board bypassed instructions from the Thiruvabharanam Commissioner and handed over keys to the individual who eventually sold the platesFormer Devaswom President A Padmakumar a CPIM legislator at the time and the political leadership are said to have been complicitSabarimala Temple is one of the biggest revenue earners for the Devasom Board and this controversy has taken place at a time when the two month long festival season opens in the third week of November IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/bjp-leaders-meet-kerala-guv-demand-probe-into-sabarimala-gold-heist-by-external-body-642938.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/nagaland-varsity-study-explores-tea-blossoms-potential-for-wellness-products-rural-growth-642942.html Kohima Oct 13 A Nagaland Universityled multiinstitute research has unveiled the hidden health potential of tea blossoms that are often discarded as agricultural byproducts officials said on Monday According to a varsity official the study shows that these delicate flowers are abundant in potent bioactive compounds positioning them as a natural source for health supplements and functional beverages While tea leaves dominate global research and consumption blossoms remain largely overlooked he said This study is the first systematic effort in Assam one of the worlds largest teaproducing regions to analyse the biochemical richness of tea blossoms from seven premium cultivars rather than the traditional focus on the leaves Nutraceutical companies could harness tea blossom extracts to create natural energy boosters relaxation aids and skinhealth products Beyond consumer health the research offers economic opportunities for smallholder tea farmers by opening new revenue streams through blossom collection and processing As per the study this approach also advances environmental sustainability as utilising blossoms reduces agricultural waste and contributes to a circular bioeconomy With global demand rising for plantbased ecofriendly health products India has the chance to position itself as a leader in functional foods and supplements derived from tea blossoms it said Dr Sagarika Das researcher from the Centre for Biotechnology and Bioinformatics at Dibrugarh University fronted this groundbreaking research collaborating with renowned tea biochemist Monoranjan Goswami from Tocklai Tea Research Institute in Jorhat Assam and Prof Tanmoy Karak from the Department of Soil Science at the School of Agricultural Sciences Nagaland University This transformative study also garnered contributions from prestigious institutions including the University of California the ICARIndian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute in New Delhi and the Departments of Horticulture and Soil and Water Conservation from Nagaland University and the Department of Chemistry Dibrugarh University showcasing an extraordinary alliance in the pursuit of scientific excellence The findings were published in a reputed peerreviewed journal Highlighting Nagaland Universitys focus on translational research benefitting the local communities Vice Chancellor Prof Jagadish K Patnaik said This groundbreaking research highlights the potential of innovation originating from our region to effect significant global change By tapping into the oftenoverlooked benefits of tea blossoms our dedicated scientists are pioneering advancements in health and wellness that could revolutionise dietary supplements and natural remedies This effort not only broadens the scope of scientific inquiry but also fosters opportunities for rural entrepreneurship empowering local communities to engage in sustainable agricultural practices and create new economic avenues he added Nagaland University is particularly proud to collaborate with esteemed research organisations both within India and internationally to facilitate this transformative work the VC said Our joint initiatives aim to enhance scientific understanding while simultaneously addressing pressing societal challenges Together we are not just advancing the field of science we are building a more resilient and sustainable future for our communities and beyond The research team plans to advance into clinical trials explore synergies with other nutraceuticals and scale up for industrial applications across the food pharmaceutical and wellness sectors Elaborating on this research Dr Das said that the tea blossoms are known to be abundant in healthenhancing compounds featuring notably higher concentrations of polyphenols catechins terpenoids and Ltheanine while also having lower caffeine levels compared to traditional tea leaves The presence of Ltheanine particularly in combination with caffeine is beneficial for promoting mental clarity relaxation and stress reduction she said By repurposing tea blossoms there is potential to minimise agricultural waste increase rural incomes and diversify the tea industry through the development of nutraceuticals herbal teas and dietary supplements she added Further Prof Karak added that the study highlights the potential of tea blossoms as versatile ingredients that can be transformed into a variety of products including herbal teas infused oils dietary supplements and unique wellness formulations Rich in antioxidants and essential amino acids tea blossoms show great promise as effective solutions for stress relief cognitive enhancement and the prevention of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular issues he stated Our research demonstrates that tea blossoms should not be regarded merely as byproducts of tea cultivation rather they represent valuable nutraceutical resources with significant commercial potential With further clinical validation to substantiate their health benefits tea blossoms could play a crucial role in promoting overall wellness Moreover the development of products derived from tea blossoms could stimulate economic growth in rural areas where tea is cultivated supporting local farmers and creating job opportunities Prof Karak pointed out He said that this innovation positions India to strengthen its global leadership in plantbased health products showcasing the countrys rich biodiversity and commitment to sustainable health solutions IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/nagaland-varsity-study-explores-tea-blossoms-potential-for-wellness-products-rural-growth-642942.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/madhya-pradesh-to-celebrate-foundation-day-on-industry-and-employment-theme-642951.html Bhopal Oct 13 Madhya Pradesh will celebrate its Foundation Day on November 1 under the theme Industry and Employment Year The statelevel event in Bhopal and districtlevel programs across Madhya Pradesh will highlight innovations youth empowerment and the economic impact of cultural and tourism activities Madhya Prades Chief Minister Mohan Yadav chaired a highlevel meeting in this regard The events will be organised on the theme Industry is the Temple of Employment aims to showcase initiatives that promote selfreliant India and selfreliant Madhya Pradesh Activities will focus on skill development technical education and entrepreneurship connecting youth to employment opportunities The Chief Minister emphasised that the Foundation Day should be celebrated as a state festival with vibrant participation from all regions a statement issued on Monday said From November 1st to 3rd Bhopal will host a series of exhibitions and cultural events These include displays on One District One Product Emperor Vikramaditya and Ayodhya ancient temple architecture and the Indian Rishi tradition A Van Mela fair on forests drone tech workshop traditional art showcase and local cuisine fair will also be organised reflecting the states rich heritage and innovation The celebrations will kick off with a grand event at Lal Parade Ground in Bhopal featuring a performance by renowned playback singer Jubin Nautiyal who will sing devotional songs of Lord Krishna said the statement A drone show themed on heritagebased development and fireworks will add to the spectacle On November 2nd and 3rd the epic play Emperor Vikramaditya will be staged along with light music performances CM Yadav also directed that beneficiaries of welfare schemes industrial contributors and selfhelp groups be actively involved in the celebrations Districts will present their progress and achievements while institutions like ITI and Polytechnic will showcase efforts in youth and women empowerment Farmers organisations will display their contributions to agricultural development In previous years Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day has celebrated themes such as cultural heritage women empowerment and sports and youth development reflecting the states evolving priorities This years focus on industry and employment marks a strategic shift toward economic resilience and inclusive growth IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/madhya-pradesh-to-celebrate-foundation-day-on-industry-and-employment-theme-642951.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 20:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/jampk-l-g-highlights-importance-of-lifelong-skill-learning-community-engagement-642957.html Srinagar Oct 13 Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday highlighted the importance of lifelong learning skill and community engagement for institutions of higher learning The LG chaired the 36th meeting of Executive Council of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University at Raj Bhawan The Executive Council discussed several important academic and administrative issues and gave inprinciple approval to various agenda points presented during the meetingThe Lieutenant Governor directed the University to take a comprehensive review of the various important initiatives and programmes to regularly update the curriculum to meet the objectives of National Education Policy2020 and transforming SMVDU into a premier educational institute at the National levelHe highlighted the need for a dedicated focus on lifelong learning skill and community engagement increasing enrollment industry collaboration and networking Skill enhancement through short term courses research innovation and incubation patents strengthening of faculty and staff and the introduction of new programs from the upcoming academic yearThe Lieutenant Governor directed the University to establish a specialised faculty for languages to offer integrated courses in Hindi Dogri French and GermanHe emphasised on encouraging students enrolled in foreign languages and technical courses to also pursue Hindi and Dogri languages He also instructed the SMVDU to implement the complete digitalisation of all University records The meeting also reviewed the ongoing projects and construction works in the University implementation of NEP2020 important matters pertaining to admissions recruitment faculty career advancement nonfunctional promotions for nonteaching staff end to end digitisation of student life cycle management process and utilisation of eSamarth dashboardThe chair was informed that the university has now been designated as a TCS Priority College by Tata Consultancy Services for a period of three years as part of their campus placement programme Prof Dr Pragati Kumar Vice Chancellor Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University presented various Agenda items before the Executive Council for approval and ratificationThe meeting was attended by Prof Dr Pragati Kumar Vice Chancellor SMVDU Prof Umesh Rai Vice Chancellor Jammu University Prof Nilofer Khan Vice Chancellor Kashmir University Prof Pankaj Chandra Vice Chancellor and Chairman Board of Management Ahmedabad University Prof ASK Sinha Director Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology Amethi Prof Manoj Singh Gaur Director IIT Jammu Dr Mandeep K Bhandari Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor Sachin Kumar Vaishya CEO SMVDSB Ajay Kumar Sharma Registrar SMVDU and other members of Executive Council IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/jampk-l-g-highlights-importance-of-lifelong-skill-learning-community-engagement-642957.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 21:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/viksit-bharat-buildathon-students-showcase-innovation-present-themes-on-prosperous-india-642958.html New Delhi Oct 13 As part of the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 Indias largest school innovation movement an event at the Kendriya Vidyalaya No 2 in Delhi Cantt saw students and teachers engaging in conversation with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan The students shared their innovative ideas and innovations while the Minister lauded their outstanding contribution and efforts towards achieving the goal of Atmanirbhar Bharat Jointly organised by the Ministry of Education and the Atal Innovation Mission NITI Aayog students from across the country showcased their innovative projects based on the themes of Vocal for Local Swadeshi and Prosperous IndiaScores of students also presented several technological initiatives and prototypes that could help solve societal problemsUnion Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan speaking to the press said The countrys largest Buildathon 2025 has been organised So far nearly 23 million students have participated and 1 million teachers have joined as mentors Our goal is to make India a developed nation by 2040The country will progress only through childrens innovation The desire to become job creators is rapidly growing among the new generation which will strengthen Indias economy he addedLater a student from the Ambu Seva team speaking to IANS said Our Ambu Seva initiative is dedicated to building a selfreliant India Ambulances often get stuck in traffic causing delays and sometimes resulting in patient deaths We have developed a solution that alerts people within a onekilometer radius that an ambulance is approaching This allows the lane to be cleared in timeAnother student Sneha said that her group has developed an environmentally friendly project under the Vocal for Local campaignWe have replaced plastic pots in the nursery with biodegradable pots made from coconut shells This will reduce plastic use and benefit the environment We are also creating a website to raise awareness she said IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/viksit-bharat-buildathon-students-showcase-innovation-present-themes-on-prosperous-india-642958.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 21:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/12-members-of-prince-khans-gang-arrested-in-jharkhand-arms-cash-seized-642959.html Dhanbad Oct 13 The Police in Jharkhand have arrested 12 associates of fugitive gangster Prince Khan who runs a criminal network in the state while operating from Dubai officials said on Monday According to Dhanbad SSP Prabhat Kumar the arrests followed a specific intelligence input that members of Khans gang had arrived in Dhanbad to execute a major crimeActing on the tipoff he said a special police team was constituted which apprehended several suspects from the Rajganj police station area of the cityQuestioning of those detained led to the arrest of other gang members including operatives responsible for executing crimes handling weapons and managing financesAmong those arrested is Khans close aide and key lieutenant Saifi alias MajorThe arrested include shooter Suraj Tandi Sambalpur Ashish Kumar Singh Jamshedpur Tauqeer Raja Wasseypur and Lucky Vishal JamshedpurThe other gang members who have been arrested include conspirators and financial handlers Afridi Raja Wasseypur Pawan Kumar Singh Wasseypur Hrithik Kumar Vishwakarma Katras Vikram Kumar Saw Aman Kumar Gupta Akash Kumar Varnwal Tauqil Ansari and Abhishek PandeyPolice have recovered two countrymade pistols three live cartridges two country bombs Rs 31970 in cash two motorcycles and seven mobile phones from their possessionSSP Kumar said multiple FIRs are already registered against the arrested individuals in various police stationsHe added that their interrogation has yielded vital information about the gangs operations including details of extortion networks targeting businessmen and the modus operandi of crimes carried out under Prince Khans directionPrince Khan originally from Wasseypur in Dhanbad is considered Jharkhands most wanted gangster He has been hiding in Dubai for the past four years and continues to control his criminal enterprise from thereAt the request of the Jharkhand Police Interpol has issued a Red Corner Notice against him Khan frequently releases videos from abroad boasting of his involvement in murders and extortion rackets across the state IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/12-members-of-prince-khans-gang-arrested-in-jharkhand-arms-cash-seized-642959.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 21:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/governor-cv-ananda-bose-says-bengal-not-safe-for-women-anymore-642975.html Kolkata Oct 13 West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Monday met the Durgapur gangrape victim and her parents and claimed that Bengal is no longer safe for women Speaking to mediapersons after meeting the victim Governor Bose said that a second renaissance is needed to make Bengal safe for women This is not a first of its kind In the recent past we had similar experiences really bad experiences That is not honourable for Bengals society Bengals society is one which led the renaissance of this nation We want a second renaissance here Bengals should be made a place which is safe for the girl child Now I cannot say that with confidence that Bengal is safe We have to own up our responsibility and see that justice is given to the victim said BoseThe strong reaction from the Governor came after the secondyear medical student from Odisha was gangraped by five persons in a forest area outside a private medical college and hospital in West Burdwan districts Durgapur on last Friday Based on the complaint lodged by the victim the police have arrested all the five accused persons in the caseGovernor Bose said what has happened is outrageous and has shock the public consciousI am convinced that it is high time that the entire society must stand against the system and make it stop We will do everything to give justice to the family I talked to the victim I talked to the parents What we discussed will remain confidential he saidHe further appealed to the people of Bengal to stand against such crimes and ensure they do not take place in futureWhat has been done here is something that will shock anyone If you have tears to shed shed them now Do everything possible to give justice to the victim and ensure that such things do not repeat in Bengals society in future he saidRegarding his visit to Durgapur on Monday Governor Bose said I wanted to come to the ground zero and understand for myself the feelings of the people who are affected That has been done I talked to the parents I talked to the victim and I talked to the doctors Now I have made an idea of what exactly happened and how it should be tackled We will certainly take more steps to see that justice is done and this is not repeated in the future IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/governor-cv-ananda-bose-says-bengal-not-safe-for-women-anymore-642975.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 23:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/bjp-opposed-blurus-development-by-skipping-gba-meeting-ktaka-cm-siddaramaiah-642614.html Bengaluru Oct 11 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that by skipping the first Greater Bengaluru Authority GBA meeting BJP leaders have presented themselves as those being opposed to Bengalurus development adding they could have attended and expressed their views He made these remarks while speaking to the media in Bengaluru on SaturdayResponding to a question about the BJPs absence at the GBA meeting Siddaramaiah said that if BJP leaders were genuinely concerned about the city they would not have skipped the meetingHe added that the Greater Bengaluru Authority GBA serves as a platform for democracyThe BJP appears to oppose administrative decentralisation Bengaluru has grown extensively and it is necessary to divide the city to provide better governance and facilities to residents a position BJP leaders themselves had previously supported But now they are opposing it There is no question of the BJP coming back to power he saidEarlier he inaugurated the Hampana 90 literary review programme at Gandhi Bhavan in BengaluruSiddaramaiah described Hampana as not merely a literary figure but a writer who seeks transformation in societyHampana has made his life meaningful by being socially conscious He is Nagrajayya the pride of Kannadigas Being a witness to his literary works and life is a privilege for me His life writings and purposefulness serve as a guide for society the Chief Minister saidHe added that Hampanas contributions extend beyond creative writing as President of the Kannada Sahitya Parishat he has played a key role in strengthening the Kannada languageIt is highly significant that his work has reached the Kannada literary world he notedHampana has excelled in all branches of literature including linguistics research childrens literature and literary criticism Hampana is also an eloquent speaker Society benefits greatly from his contributions He has served as a teacher and as the Director of the Kannada Study Centre Although I am not a student of literature my interaction with the literary field has grown and I am a great admirer of Hampana he saidHe wished that Hampana continues to live in good health for many more yearsThe Chief Minister also praised Kamala and Hampana as an extraordinary couple both of whom have achieved excellence in literary pursuits and made immense contributions to Kannada cultural life IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/bjp-opposed-blurus-development-by-skipping-gba-meeting-ktaka-cm-siddaramaiah-642614.html Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/special-pulse-polio-vaccination-drive-begins-in-six-telangana-districts-642694.html Hyderabad Oct 12 Telangana health authorities on Sunday launched a special Pulse Polio vaccination drive across six districts including Hyderabad as part of a nationwide campaign to prevent the reemergence of the disease Children under five are being administered oral polio drops during the drive which will continue till October 15The drive began on Sunday morning in the Hyderabad Rangareddy Medchal Malkajgiri Sangareddy Hanamkonda and Warangal districtsThe Health Department has urged parents to ensure that every child from newborns to five years old is administered the vaccineAccording to the Health Department there are an estimated 1756 lakh children below the age of five residing in these districtsA total of 517238 children under the age of five will receive oral polio drops across the Hyderabad district during the special driveAccording to Hyderabad District Collector Dasari Hari Chandana 2843 polio booths have been set up across the district These booths opened at 7 am and will remain operational till 6 pmOver 11200 health personnel will conduct doortodoor visits from October 13 to 15 to ensure full coverageThe district administration has identified 164 highrisk areas that will receive special attention during the campaignA total of 936 lakh households in Hyderabad district are expected to be covered during the driveAt Sangareddy district headquarters district Collector P Pravinya and Telangana Industrial Infrastructure Corporation TGIIC Chairperson Nirmala Jaggareddy administered polio drops to children at the government hospitalSix districts of Telangana are among 290 districts identified by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for the drive It is focusing on areas with significant movement of people from countries where polio cases continue to be reported They include Bangladesh and Pakistan which have recorded new cases over the past three yearsA polio case was registered in India in 2011 Telangana has not registered any cases after 2007 IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/special-pulse-polio-vaccination-drive-begins-in-six-telangana-districts-642694.html Sun, 12 Oct 2025 18:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/nfr-achieves-35-per-cent-rise-in-freight-loading-in-first-six-months-of-fy-2025-26-642734.html Guwahati Oct 12 The Northeast Frontier Railway NFR is tirelessly working round the clock to serve its customers and ensure the prompt delivery of essential commodities to end users officials said on Sunday NFRs Chief Public Relations Officer CPRO Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that during the current fiscal year 202526 up to September 2025 the zone successfully loaded 555 million tonnes MT reflecting a 35 per cent increase compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year He said that in September 2025 several commodities recorded significant growth in freight loading compared to the same period last year Cement loading recorded a 481 per cent increase while coal loading rose by 1333 per cent container loading increased by 214 per cent and POL petroleum oil and lubricants loading increased by 201 per cent Additionally in other segments stone chips registered a notable rise of 100 per cent as compared to the previous fiscal year The CPRO said that the consistent growth in freight loading reflects the rising economic activity in the region This upward trend has not only strengthened the regions economic landscape but also contributed significantly to NFRs revenue he pointed out Sharma said that NFR remains committed to technical advancements aimed at enhancing service reliability and efficiency ensuring sustained growth in freight transportation Meanwhile the newly constructed Molvom station in Nagaland also marked its entry into freight operations during September The NFR official said that the firstever inward rake consisting of 41 wagons of cement from Telangana was successfully placed at Molvom on September 24 This was followed by the first outward rake on September 29 with 42 wagons of stone chips loaded from Molvom to Jirania in Tripura The NFR CPRO said that the growing demand for both passenger and freight services showcases how railway connectivity is transforming lives in the Northeast Beyond convenience these new links promise economic growth better market access for local products and new opportunities for trade and employment he added The Northeast Frontier Railway NFR operates in the Northeastern states and in seven districts of West Bengal and five districts of north Bihar IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/nfr-achieves-35-per-cent-rise-in-freight-loading-in-first-six-months-of-fy-2025-26-642734.html Sun, 12 Oct 2025 20:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/manipur-student-bodies-csos-slam-demolition-of-historic-redlands-building-in-shillong-642749.html Imphal Oct 12 Six prominent students bodies and many Civil Society Organisations CSOs on Sunday condemned the demolition of Shillongs iconic Redlands Buildings also called Manipuri Rajbari According to the historians the controversial Manipur Merger Agreement was signed on September 21 1949 between Maharaja Bodhachandra Singh and representatives of the Union of India in this historic Redlands Building constructed in the 1940s in Meghalaya capital ShillongAfter the merger agreement the erstwhile princely state of Manipur merged with the Indian Union in October 1949The Redlands Building was once the Shillong residence of the erstwhile king Maharaja Bodhachandra Singh Six major student organisations of Manipur on Sunday vehemently condemned the demolition of the historic Redland Building in Shillong last week calling it an attempt to erase the states history identity and political legacyThe student bodies including Manipur Students Federation MSF Democratic Students Alliance of Manipur DESAM All India Manipuri Students AIMS cautioned authorities against actions that undermine the heritage and political identity of the erstwhile nationHijam Roshan coconvenor of the sixstudent body alliance stated the Manipur governments Planning and Development Authoritys PDA clarification that the proposal for renovation or construction of a replica of the Redlands Building had been approved by the North Eastern Council NEC in July 2023He questioned why the Arts and Culture Department of the state government remained silent on the matter despite its national importance and states heritageRoshan said categorically said that the student bodies will not let this go unchallenged He raised concerns about a possible hidden agenda behind the demolition of the heritage structure and vowed that the students organisations would continue to demand accountabilityThe student bodies called for transparency in decision making related to heritage sites and urged the government to respect and preserve Manipurs historical and political legacyOn the other hand leaders of many CSOs including Peoples Organisation Manipur IPOM Meitei Pangal Council Manipur MPCM Manipur Peoples Front and World Meitei Organisation WMO on Sunday jointly condemned the act as an insult to the people of ManipurVice President of IPOM Chandramani Khuman said the demolition of the historic structure deeply tied to Manipurs political history without consulting the public reflects a grave disregard for the sentiments of the peopleSlamming the Art and Culture Department of the state government for its lack of transparency Khuman told the media that the department should have informed the public about any developmental works being taken up at the historic Redland site in ShillongThis iconic building is not just a structure it is a part of the history and identity of Manipur Bulldozing of such an important building without public knowledge or discussions is unacceptable the IPOM leader saidReacting to the PDAs clarification that a replica of the Redland Building would be reconstructed using salvaged materials Khuman termed the explanation unacceptable and casualHe said such justifications only add to the peoples anger rather than addressing their concerns IPOM leader said that since the building has already been knocked down the PDA must now come forward with its clear plan proposed replica and timeline for the rebuilding of the new structureTerming the demolition of the Redlands Buildings as a historical blunder the CSOs jointly demanded the accountability from the PDA the implementing agency and the Department of Art and CultureThe CSOs said that the government must ensure involvement of people and transparency in planning any future decisions concerning heritage structures of Manipurs political and cultural legacyMeanwhile Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma who is also the President of the National Peoples Party NPP last week visited Imphal to assess the ongoing ethnic crisis in ManipurWhile talking to the media Sangma categorically denied any involvement of his government stating that no permission had been granted by the Meghalaya government for the demolitionDespite repeated appeals from heritage groups and former Union Minister Minister of state for External Affairs and Education Dr Rajkumar Ranjan Singh to preserve the site the building was torn down reportedly to make way for a new Manipur BhavanThe move has triggered widespread condemnation from various organisations including Meitei Heritage Society historians scholars and citizens and experts who describe the demolition as an irreparable loss to Manipurs political and cultural heritageCongress Lok Sabha Member from Inner Manipur parliamentary constituency Angomcha Bimol Akoijam expressed his deep concern over the demolition of the historic Redlands Building termed it a direct assault on the dignity and history of ManipurIts very sad I felt that we did not know how to take care of our historical heritage The Redlands Building is a part of Manipurs history even though it is located outside the state Akoijam had told the media It is related not only to the history of Manipur but also to the history of India and how the nation came into being in 1947 as a postcolonial state the parliamentarian said and demanded the restoration and reconstruction of the Redlands Building in its original model The government of India should declare and preserve it as a National Heritage site he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/manipur-student-bodies-csos-slam-demolition-of-historic-redlands-building-in-shillong-642749.html Sun, 12 Oct 2025 22:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/india-must-lead-in-ai-robotics-innovation-govt-642752.html New Delhi Oct 12 India must take the lead in artificial intelligence AI and robotics innovation to strengthen its position as a global technology hub a top government official said on Sunday Speaking at the Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India 2025 organised at the India Mobile Congress IMC here the official said that empowering young innovators is key to solving realworld challenges and driving sustainable growthInaugurating the event Deb Kumar Chakrabarti Member Services Digital Communications Commission Department of Telecommunications DoT said that India should emerge as a leading innovator in AI and roboticsHe urged the country to solve the innovation paradox by building capabilities and fostering innovation among the youth who are more adaptive to new technologiesThe Food and Agriculture Organisation and ITU together have announced the Robotics for Good Youth Challenge for a noble cause to eradicate hunger from the world he addedThe event cohosted by the Department of Telecommunications and the International Telecommunication Union ITU in collaboration with IIT Delhis IHub Foundation for Cobotics IHFC brought together young talent from across India to design and build roboticsbased solutions for food security and sustainable developmentThe Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India 2025 is part of the ITUs flagship AI for Good Impact Initiative which encourages students aged 10 to 18 to create AI and robotics solutions that contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals SDGsThe competition was held under two categories Junior and Senior with winners earning the opportunity to represent India at the Global Grand Finale in Geneva Switzerland in July 2026The national challenge saw participation from 271 young innovators representing 55 teams from across IndiaThe event showcased Indias growing potential in technologydriven problemsolving and its commitment to using AI and robotics for social goodOfficials at the event said that Indias next big leap in technology will depend on its ability to nurture young minds strengthen research capabilities and maintain global collaborationThey reaffirmed that with its strong talent base and supportive ecosystem India can become a global leader in AI and robotics innovation IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/india-must-lead-in-ai-robotics-innovation-govt-642752.html Sun, 12 Oct 2025 23:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/rs-425-cr-sanctioned-for-restoration-of-ancient-temples-says-tn-temple-minister-sekar-babu-642755.html Chennai Oct 12 Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments HRampCE Minister P K Sekar Babu on Sunday said the state government has sanctioned Rs 425 crore for restoring and protecting temples that are more than a thousand years old He said 68 such temples have already been renovated using government temple and donor funds as part of Chief Minister M K Stalins efforts to preserve Tamil Nadus spiritual heritageSekar Babu along with Handlooms and Textiles Minister R Gandhi handed over 53386 kg of unused temple gold from four temples in Kanchipuram district to State Bank of India SBI Regional Manager Senthil KumarThe gold collected from the Kanchi Kamakshi Amman Kundrathur Subramania Swamy Thiruvidanthai Nithya Kalyana Perumal and Thirumalai Vaiyavur Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal temples will be melted at the governments plant in Mumbai and deposited under the Gold Monetisation SchemeThe event was held in the presence of retired Supreme Court judge Justice Duraiswamy RajuAfter the handover the ministers planted a sapling at the ancient Ekambaranathar Temple and inspected the Rs 29 crore restoration works in progress Officials were instructed to speed up the works so that the reconsecration kumbhabhishekam could be held on December 8 The temples renovation is being funded through Rs 1275 crore from the state government Rs 899 crore from the Commissioners welfare fund Rs 684 crore from temple funds and Rs 41 lakh from donorsSpeaking to reporters Sekar Babu said that since the DMK came to power a golden era for spiritual administration has begun with 3707 temples already reconsecrated in accordance with Agama principlesThe HRampCE Departments gold monetisation project he said is implemented under the supervision of retired judges Justice Duraiswamy Raju Justice Ravichandra Babu and Justice Selvi Mala So far 1074123 kg of purified gold collected from 21 temples has been deposited in the SBI earning Rs 1776 crore in annual interest which is reinvested into temple developmentAnother 378619 kg of unused gold from 13 temples has been prepared for melting including the 53386 kg handed over on SundayThe minister said that public contributions for temple projects have reached a record Rs 1528 crore across 11845 projects during the DMK governments tenure The department has issued 844 government orders since 2021 implementing 65 per cent of them so far He added that the government is following a compassionate approach toward residents on temple lands by regularising occupancy and collecting fair rent as per the late Chief Minister Kalaignar Karunanidhis policyAround Rs 650 crore in arrears has been recovered he saidPlans are also in place to establish organised parking near temples in Kanchipuram while the Rs 9 crore golden chariot for Nanganallur Anjaneyar Temple will be ready by January 2026The golden chariot for the Kanchi Ekambaranathar Temple will also be completed soon Joint Commissioner Vanmathi will be appointed as a special officer to oversee temple restoration works IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/rs-425-cr-sanctioned-for-restoration-of-ancient-temples-says-tn-temple-minister-sekar-babu-642755.html Sun, 12 Oct 2025 23:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/chhattisgarh-ujjwala-yojana-brings-positive-change-in-lives-of-women-in-bastar-region-642757.html Raipur Oct 12 Bijapur district in Bastar division of Chhattisgarh once infamous for the Left Wing Extremism menace is writing a new story of development and prosperity Ujjwala Yojana one of the flagship schemes of Prime Minister Narendra Modiled government has brought transformational change in the lives of women here Not just this slew of other public welfare programs like Good Governance Festival and Niyad Nellanar have brought profound changes to the lives of peopleEarlier women previously toiled for hours collecting firewood and working in smokefilled kitchens but now cooking with LPG gas has made life easier safer and healthierThousands of women have received free gas connections and are now not just saving their time in cooking meals but also safeguarding their health from toxic smokeEarlier eye irritation and respiratory illnesses in women were common but now the kitchens are filled with smiles and not smokeMany women say that cooking with LPG saves their time thereby allowing them to take better care for their children and other household choresThe benefits of government schemes and services are visible in almost every village hereRural women are participating in the SelfHelp Groups SHGs the Nutrition Campaign and the Swachh Bharat Mission Administrative officials are regularly visiting villages to listen to peoples problems and provide solutionsThese initiatives have given a new direction to transparency and public participation in governanceThese schemes have significantly increased womens participation and empowerment Women are now not only managing their homes but also becoming selfreliant by engaging in employmentoriented activitiesThey are selling their products in local markets becoming financially strong through selfhelp groups and playing a role in village development IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/chhattisgarh-ujjwala-yojana-brings-positive-change-in-lives-of-women-in-bastar-region-642757.html Sun, 12 Oct 2025 23:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/cmfri-sets-ambitious-25-lakh-tonne-mariculture-target-by-2047-642561.html Kochi Oct 11 The ICARCentral Marine Fisheries Research Institute CMFRI has unveiled an ambitious plan to scale up Indias mariculture production to 25 million tonnes by 2047 This is a major leap from the current output of around 15 lakh tonnesThe initiative aims to meet the countrys rising seafood demand and reduce pressure on traditional capture fisheriesAnnouncing the plan CMFRI Director Grinson George described mariculture as the next big thing in Indias marine fisheries sectorHe highlighted that technologies such as cage culture and Integrated MultiTrophic Aquaculture IMTA will play a key role in boosting productionHe was speaking at the launch of the Central governments Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana PM DDKY at CMFRI on SaturdayIndia currently produces an average of 35 million tonnes from marine capture fisheries annuallyWith climate change and resource depletion posing significant challenges CMFRI is betting on alternative systems like mariculture to ensure future seafood securityTo meet growing domestic and export demand India is targeting at least 25 lakh tonnes of mariculture production by 2047 Dr George saidHe added that India has immense potential in seaweed farming a highvalue segment in maricultureWhile global seaweed production is around 355 million tonnes Indias output remains minimalWe can achieve at least 5 million tonnes domestically to meet industrial and nutraceutical demand he notedDr George also emphasised the need for a robust national mariculture policy and a supportive legal framework to enable sustainable largescale investmentsWith a long coastline and favourable marine conditions India he said is wellplaced to become a global mariculture hubThe training session covered mussel and oyster farming cage and pen culture biofloc systems and innovative feed production using black soldier fly larvae Inputs were distributed free to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/cmfri-sets-ambitious-25-lakh-tonne-mariculture-target-by-2047-642561.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 18:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/haryana-ips-suicide-punjab-scheduled-caste-panel-seeks-report-from-chandigarh-dgp-642588.html Chandigarh Oct 11 The Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission on Saturday took suo moto notice in the suicide case of Haryanas ADGP Y Puran Kumar in Chandigarh and sought a report from the Chandigarh Director General of Police Commission Chairman Jasvir Singh Garhi said this matter has come to his notice through the media on which he has taken action and he has instructed the Director General of Police of Chandigarh to submit a report regarding this matter and the action taken so far on the suicide note and the complaint given by his wife Amneet Kaur through an ADGPlevel officer to the commission on October 13Also the Scheduled Castes Commission Chairman will visit the victims familys house on October 13Meanwhile Jai Narayan a spokesperson for the 31member committee for justice for Puran Kumar told the media here that they formed this 31member committee on Friday to sustain the movement across all over Haryana with key members from various regionsThe government has not conducted any meaningful investigation and we demand that at the very least those responsible be terminated only then will the postmortem be performed he saidMeanwhile protests were held in Rohtak demanding arrest of the accused in the suicide case Inspector General of Puran Kumar who allegedly shot himself dead at his Chandigarh residence on October 7 with his service revolver left behind a final noteThe victims spouse Amneet P Kumar a Haryana cadre senior bureaucrat in a letter to Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has sought justice for her husbandThe letter marked urgent and confidential two days ago expressed anguish over what she described as a grave injustice and complete administrative inaction even after more than 48 hours of her husbands deathIn a ninepage suicide note Puran Kumar reportedly accused nine serving IPS officers of the Haryana Police a retired IPS officer and three retired IAS officers of castebased discriminationThe serving officers included DGP Shatrujeet Singh Kapur and Rohtak Superintendent of Police Narendra BijarniyaMeanwhile the government has removed Bijarniya from his post and has been replaced by Surinder Singh Bhoria as the Superintendent of Police of RohtakNo posting has been given to Bijarniya as of now Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi wrote a letter to the wife of late Haryana IPS officer saying the incident reveals that even the highestlevel officers can be denied social justice on account of discriminatory attitudeThe passing away of Mr Y Puran Kumar reveals that even the highestlevel officers can be denied social justice on account of the discriminatory attitude and the preconceived notions of the powers that be Crores of Indians stand with you in your fight for justice she wrote IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/haryana-ips-suicide-punjab-scheduled-caste-panel-seeks-report-from-chandigarh-dgp-642588.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 19:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/heartbroken-man-ends-life-as-wife-elopes-with-paramour-on-karva-chauth-642593.html Sehore Madhya Pradesh Oct 11 In a heartbreaking turn of events on the night of Karva Chauth a festival traditionally marked by prayers for marital longevity a man in Sehore ended his life after his wife allegedly eloped with another man taking their two children along The deceased Dharmendra Kushwaha a resident of Ganesh Mandir Road colony was found hanging in his home late Thursday nightThe incident has sent shockwaves through the local community especially given the symbolic significance of Karva Chauth when couples reaffirm their commitment to each otherAccording to preliminary police reports Dharmendras wife left the house earlier that day with their children allegedly to be with another manDistraught by the betrayal and the sudden loss of his family Dharmendra had filed a complaint with the local policeHowever with no immediate action taken and no resolution in sight his emotional turmoil deepenedFamily members described Dharmendra as a calm and composed individual who had been visibly shaken by the incidentHe was devastated He kept hoping she would return especially for the children said a relativeNeighbours also noted that Dharmendra had been unusually quiet and withdrawn in the days leading up to the tragedyOn the night of Karva Chauth when his home remained eerily silent concerned neighbours checked in and discovered his lifeless bodyPolice were immediately informed and the body was sent for postmortemMandi Police Station incharge Sunil Meher confirmed that an investigation is underway in the incidentInitial findings suggest that Dharmendras suicide was triggered by his wifes sudden departure and the emotional distress it caused We are looking into all aspects of the case Meher statedThe incident has sparked conversations around mental health emotional support and the need for timely intervention in domestic disputesAs the community mourns the loss many are left grappling with the irony of a day meant to celebrate love and togetherness ending in such profound sorrowAuthorities have urged citizens to seek help in times of emotional crisis and assured that further action will be taken based on the investigations outcome IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/heartbroken-man-ends-life-as-wife-elopes-with-paramour-on-karva-chauth-642593.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 21:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/chhattisgarh-security-forces-foil-maoists-attempt-to-attack-defuse-three-ieds-642598.html Raipur Oct 11 In a major breakthrough against Maoists security forces in Chhattisgarhs Narayanpur district successfully foiled a Maoists plot to target personnel with deadly improvised explosive devices IEDs Acting on precise intelligence inputs a joint team of the District Police and the IndoTibetan Border Police ITBP 53rd Battalion recovered and safely defused three Command Cooker IEDs each weighing approximately 5 kgThe explosives were strategically planted between Kodliyar Bichpara and Neecheppara villages under Kohkameta police station jurisdiction a region known for sporadic Maoists activityOfficials confirmed that the devices were intended to inflict maximum damage on patrolling security forcesRobinson Guria Superintendent of Police Narayanpur Akshay Sabdra additional SP and Ajay Kumar additional SP Naxal Operations have led the antiLWE campaign in the districtThe operation was launched on early Thursday morning after reliable sources tipped off authorities about possible IED placements in the forested terrainThe joint demining team comprising district police and ITBPs B Company conducted a meticulous search operation Upon locating the devices the Bomb Disposal Squad BDS employed technical charges to neutralize the threat while strictly adhering to safety protocolsCommand Cooker IEDs are a favoured tool among Maoists insurgents due to their concealability and high lethalityThese pressurebased devices are often camouflaged in household items and triggered by movement or remote signals posing grave risks to security personnel and civilians alikeThe successful defuse marks a significant victory in the ongoing efforts to make Narayanpur a Maoistfree districtAuthorities emphasised that proactive intelligence gathering and swift action were key to averting potential casualtiesThis operation reflects our commitment to safeguarding the region and dismantling extremist networks said SP Robinson GuriaInvestigations are going on to trace the perpetrators and prevent future sabotage attemptsOfficials noted that increased trust between villagers and law enforcement has led to more actionable inputs enabling preemptive strikes against insurgent activitiesAs part of the broader counterinsurgency strategy awareness campaigns and civic outreach programs have been ramped up to encourage public participation in maintaining peace and security across Narayanpur IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/chhattisgarh-security-forces-foil-maoists-attempt-to-attack-defuse-three-ieds-642598.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 21:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/chief-of-naval-staff-lauds-14-year-old-sailing-champion-rameeza-bhanu-642440.html New Delhi Oct 10 Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Friday interacted with SK Rameeza Bhanu a 14yearold National Sailing Champion The Chief of Naval Staff was all praise for Rameeza whose life is a moving testament to courage resilience and hope Left homeless at a young age Rameeza found a new beginning through the Rainbow Homes which provided her with care education and the opportunity to explore her potential according to a post by Navy spokespersonIntroduced to Sailing through The Yacht Club of Hyderabad Foundation she discovered her passion and talent for the sport Within just one year of training she has won multiple medals at national regattas and has now been selected to represent India in Oman The Chief of Naval Staff lauded her indomitable spirit discipline and determination while appreciating the vital role of Rainbow Homes and The Yacht Club of Hyderabad in transforming young lives through mentorship and opportunity Rameezas inspirational journey reflects the spirit of Nari Shakti the strength courage and perseverance of a young girl who charted her own course against all odds and resonates deeply with the ethos of the Indian Navy where resilience dedication and service above selfdefine every sailors path Rameeza overcame a difficult past to excel in the sport After being homeless at a young age she was provided with care education and opportunities by the Rainbow Homes charity Within a year of training she won multiple medals at national regattas In July 2025 she topped the girls section in the Optimist Main Fleet at the YAI Tiscon Youth Open Regatta at Hussain Sagar Lake in HyderabadRainbow Homes had said that Rameezas inspiring win is a story of resilience guided care and the magic of opportunity Her triumph reflects the power of dreams discipline and the unwavering support of mentors who stood by her IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/chief-of-naval-staff-lauds-14-year-old-sailing-champion-rameeza-bhanu-642440.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/manipur-is-a-unique-blend-of-creativity-and-resilience-claims-guv-bhalla-642445.html Imphal Oct 10 Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Friday highlighted that the state represents a unique blend of natural abundance creativity and resilience a dream come true for anyone seeking diverse opportunities Addressing the inaugural session of the Manipur Global Buyers and Sellers Summit held at the City Convention Centre Imphal the Governor said that from the lush hills to the fertile valleys the state offers many distinctive products The products include black rice ChakHao organic produce handloom and handicrafts each enriched by the ingenuity of its people he stated Bhalla also highlighted Manipurs abundant human resources skilled adaptable and enterprising and noted the growing strength of the states IT and service sectors which are contributing significantly to employment generation and innovation The Governor observed that despite recent challenges communities across Manipur including those once displaced have shown remarkable resilience reengaging in economic activity and creating valuedriven products that are now reaching both national and international markets Emphasising the growing entrepreneurial spirit of the state the Governor described the summit as more than an event a statement of confidence in Manipurs potential as a strategic gateway for global trade in the Northeast He commended the concerted efforts of the Directorate of Trade Commerce and Industries MANIDCO MCCI in partnership with national programmes such as the RAMP initiative of the Ministry of MSME for strengthening womenled enterprises and promoting local entrepreneurship With improved logistics expanding digital platforms and proximity to Southeast Asian countries the Governor expressed optimism that Manipur is poised for rapid growth through global partnerships sustainable production and inclusive innovation The twoday summit organised under the theme Bridging Business Sans Borders is being held as part of the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance RAMP initiative of the Union Ministry of MSME The event is jointly organised by the Directorate of Trade Commerce amp Industries Manipur Industrial Development Corporation Ltd MANIDCO and Manipur Chamber of Commerce amp Industry MCCI The Governor also visited the various stalls set up as part of the summit by local entrepreneurs and industries showcasing Manipurs diverse range of indigenous products and innovations The event witnessed participation from neighbouring countries such as Myanmar Bangladesh and Thailand as well as representatives from Japan and several North Eastern states of India along with local entrepreneurs and businesses highlighting Manipurs growing potential as a hub for regional and international trade Anurag Bajpai Additional Chief Secretary Textiles Commerce amp Industries and Transport and Basudev Singh President Manipur Chamber of Commerce amp Industry also attended the inaugural function of the twoday summit IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/manipur-is-a-unique-blend-of-creativity-and-resilience-claims-guv-bhalla-642445.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/chennai-to-remove-caste-names-from-3-400-streets-before-november-19-642474.html Chennai Oct 11 The Greater Chennai Corporation GCC has begun a massive drive to remove castebased names from at least 3400 streets across the city replacing them with names of leaders flowers or other socially neutral terms The initiative follows a Tamil Nadu government directive instructing all local bodies to identify and rename streets that reflect caste identitiesSuperintending Engineer Bus Route Roads N Thirumurugan said the GCC has asked the Revenue Department to verify and finalise the list of such roads based on official road registers We will finalise the list by Monday he saidDeputy Mayor Mahesh Kumar said that of the citys 35000 roads and streets around 3400 carry caste namesIn the core city areas most caste names were removed before 2011 The remaining stretches are largely in the seven newly added zones which were earlier municipalities All these will be renamed before the November 19 deadline he saidOnce the list is finalised councillors will be directed to conduct area sabha meetings in their respective wards to decide on new names through public consensusThe roads will be renamed based on local residents decisions We are issuing a circular to all councillors shortly the Deputy Mayor addedOfficials explained that the renaming process would follow a clear pattern if a road name includes a caste surname it will be shortened into an initial if the entire name denotes a caste it will be replaced with the name of a leader or a flowerIn cases where the caste name is used as a suffix only that portion will be removed Chennai has already seen several such changes in recent yearsFor instance in T Nagar GN Chetty Road was renamed Gopathy Narayana Road In West Mambalam streets such as Srinivasa I Street Balakrishna N Street and Srinivasa P Street now carry initials instead of caste surnamesAmong the stretches identified for change are Gengu Reddy Road Vanniyar Street Reddy Street in Kodambakkam Dr Nair Road Ramanuja Iyer Street in Washermenpet Reddy Raman Street in Sowcarpet and Brahmin Street in SaidapetMahesh Kumar said the Corporation will soon float tenders to install new 3D name boards with reflective lighting once the renaming process is completed IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/chennai-to-remove-caste-names-from-3-400-streets-before-november-19-642474.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 11:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/police-kmc-launch-drive-against-unauthorised-rooftop-restaurants-in-kolkata-after-durga-puja-642498.html Kolkata Oct 11 The Kolkata Municipal Corporation KMC and the Kolkata Police will jointly conduct surprise inspections of rooftop restaurants across the city that allegedly operated without requisite civic permission and supervision during the recent festive season a KMC official confirmed on Saturday A senior KMC official said that the joint enforcement drive aims to identify and take strict action against establishments that flouted the regulationsThe licensing departments information shows that only 21 out of 83 rooftop restaurants had applied online to open But there are reports that others also opened without paying a bond and bypassing the rules Strict action will be taken against such restaurants the official saidAccording to the official the KMC allowed rooftop restaurants to open during the festive season on humanitarian grounds so that they would not suffer financial losses during Durga PujaThe joint action follows a major fire that broke out at a rooftop restaurant in the Mechua market area in April this year killing 14 people Following the tragedy the KMC had imposed stringent restrictions on the operation of all commercial rooftop establishments including hotels and restaurants in KolkataAs a relief measure to ensure that businesses do not suffer during the Durga Puja festival the civic body has permitted certain rooftop restaurants to operate for three months after they submitted a bond with the fire department the police and the KMCIn a bid to streamline the process the KMC opened a separate counter in its licence department Out of the 83 rooftop restaurants in Kolkata only 21 were able to open before Durga Puja after furnishing the bondHowever it was learnt that several other establishments continued their business during the festive season without the KMCs permission or supervisionAs a result the police and KMC have begun collecting information to identify such restaurants Civic body officials will also conduct surprise inspections checking whether the restaurants are open reviewing their logbooks and digital transactions and verifying the presence of gas cylinders to determine if they were operating during Durga PujaA civic official alleged that some rooftop restaurants may be attempting to avoid paying the bond or are using their influence to bypass the rulesA team comprising selected officials from the KMC police and fire department has been formed Surprise inspections will begin today and if any irregularities are found action will be taken as per the rules the official added IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/police-kmc-launch-drive-against-unauthorised-rooftop-restaurants-in-kolkata-after-durga-puja-642498.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 12:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/passenger-safety-push-coimbatore-to-bring-all-buses-under-cctv-surveillance-642508.html Chennai Oct 11 In a significant move to enhance passenger safety particularly for women and students the Coimbatore City Police in collaboration with the Corporation has launched an initiative to install CCTV cameras in all buses operating across the city While most private buses have already complied with this directive governmentrun Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation TNSTC buses are still awaiting the upgradeAccording to the city police Coimbatore has 153 private town buses and 117 private mofussil buses Nearly all of them have been fitted with surveillance cameras covering both the passengers and the driverThe initiative aims to improve safety standards deter harassment and help authorities investigate incidents more effectivelyOfficials stated that compliance checks were carried out to ensure all private bus operators adhered to the directiveThe installation of CCTV systems has been found to benefit not only passengers but also the police and bus operatorsIn several cases the footage has served as vital evidence in resolving disputes and clarifying the causes of accidents preventing unwarranted penalties and enhancing accountabilityTo extend the same level of safety to passengers of government buses the city police have submitted a proposal seeking Rs 786 crore under the Nirbhaya FundThe project aims to introduce CCTV surveillance in all TNSTC buses operating within Coimbatore with coverage extending to the footboard passenger area and drivers cabinThe proposal also includes provisions for cameras with a storage capacity of up to 60 days Passenger safety advocates have highlighted the need for such surveillance especially during peak hours when women and students are at greater risk of harassmentCCTVequipped buses have helped create a sense of security and deterred potential offenders thereby improving the overall commuting experienceThe initiative marks a major step toward building a safer and more secure public transport system in CoimbatoreOnce implemented across all TNSTC buses it will help ensure that every passenger irrespective of gender or age can travel with confidence and peace of mind IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/passenger-safety-push-coimbatore-to-bring-all-buses-under-cctv-surveillance-642508.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 13:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/odisha-student-gang-raped-outside-west-bengal-medical-college-accused-at-large-642521.html Kolkata Oct 11 A secondyear student from Odisha was allegedly gangraped outside a private medical college in West Burdwan districts Durgapur on Friday night police confirmed on Saturday A case has been registered against several people in connection with the incident though no arrests have been made so farThe police reported that the student a resident of Jaleswar in Odisha had left the college premises with a classmate to eat outsideIt is alleged that miscreants started harassing them at that time They also chased their friend who ran away in fear Finding the girl alone the miscreants dragged her to a nearby forest where the crime was committed a senior officer of the AsansolDurgapur Police Commissionerate statedThe college authorities have already filed a complaint with the policeAccording to family sources the student had left the college premises at around 830 pm on Friday for dinner At that time several youths blocked the path of the student After that she was allegedly taken to a forest behind the private medical college campus and allegedly gangrapedAfter the gang rape the students mobile phone was also allegedly taken away by the accused The student is currently admitted to a hospitalThe family members said that they do not want to keep her in this state for educationMy daughter is not safe here I will not let her continue her education here anymore I will take her home her parents told the mediaAlthough officers of the New Township Police Station in Durgapur have begun an investigation the identities of the accused are yet to be knownThe local BJP leadership has already staged a protest against the incident alleging that there was an attempt to suppress several details related to the RG Kar rape and murder case of a junior doctor They demanded that no such coverup should happen in this caseNational Commission for Women NCW member Archana Majumdar also expressed strong anger over the incident Referring to the RG Kar case she said Incidents of sexual assault and rape are increasing because the culprits are not being caught and punished promptly We have not seen any rapist or murderer receive the ultimate punishment in West Bengal No one has been hanged Despite continuous protests justice is being delayed and no culprits are being punished as they should be possibly due to some invisible influenceOn August 9 last year the body of a postgraduate trainee was found in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and HospitalThe incident sent shockwaves across the country and beyond sparking widespread and sustained protests by doctors ordinary citizens and women from households alike While the sole convict Sanjoy Roy has already been sentenced to life imprisonment by a trial court the Central Bureau of Investigation CBI has still not completed its probe into the larger conspiracy behind the crime even after a year IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/odisha-student-gang-raped-outside-west-bengal-medical-college-accused-at-large-642521.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 14:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/need-to-differentiate-unintentional-financial-crimes-from-greed-driven-ones-ex-cji-sanjiv-khanna-642549.html New Delhi Oct 11 Former Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Saturday said there is probably a need to treat unintentional financial offences differently from the premeditated ones that are driven by greed Addressing the TPFDayitva National Legal Conference on Combating WhiteCollar Crime organised by the Terapanth Professional Forum TPF at Bharat Mandapam Former CJI Khanna said while ignorance of law cannot be a defence against committing a financial crime offences committed without malicious intent cannot be equated with offences that are motivated by greed and premeditatedCategorising financial offences in different categories the Former CJI said that the most serious of the white collar crimes are the ones motivated by greed and include cases of fraud embezzlement insider trading money laundering and bribery or corruptionHe said there is a prevailing perception that law enforcement agencies exist to harass rather than help and this fear prevents people from approaching them allowing cybercriminals to exploit the situation and harass individuals digitallyInstead of seeking justice many end up paying the harassers out of fear he said adding its time law enforcement became more approachable and public awareness increased a twoway process that can truly help address the issueHe described whitecollar crime as an evolving threat that corrodes the moral fabric of society and called for greater sensitivity in applying financial lawsEvery act or failure to act that has financial implications cannot be painted with the same brush he said urging lawmakers to distinguish between intentional fraud unintentional error and procedural lapseHe added The strength of the justice system lies not in the severity of punishment but in the certainty of justiceRaj Kumar Nahataa National Convenor TPF said White collar crime is not a victimless offence Every scam robs us of opportunity every fraud delays our developmentHe said in this wake there is an urgent need for the professional class to get ready to shoulder new responsibilities by becoming collective whistleblowers guardians of ethics and protectors of our nations moral wealthBringing a public health perspective Dr Poonam Khetrapal IAS Retd and Regional Director Emeritus WHO SouthEast Asia Region said whitecollar crime in healthcare is not about money alone it is about life and trustWhen poorquality care is knowingly delivered when the poor are denied treatment despite entitlement and when safety rules are ignored for profit it ceases to be negligence It becomes a whitecollar crime she saidCiting a landmark global study Dr Khetrapal noted that 86 million preventable deaths occur globally every year due to poorquality healthcare including 16 million in India She called for robust forensic auditing health outcome tracking regulatory performance indicators and judicial oversight adding that accountability must follow the money from boardrooms to approval desksOffering an economic perspective Ashish Kumar Chauhan Managing Director and CEO of the National Stock Exchange NSE observed that as societies become more prosperous crimes turn more whiteCiting a senior judges observation he noted that the ratio of violent to commercial crimes had reversed over two decades from 80 per cent physical offences to 80 per cent financial or cybercrimes Today money is no longer stolen from pockets but from systems UPI may have removed cash but not corruption It has only made the thefts digital he remarkedThe TPFDayitva Conference attended by over a thousand professionals from law finance medicine and academia featured discussions on ethics compliance governance and the evolving statutory framework to address financial crimes aligning with Indias vision of Viksit Bharat 2047As the day concluded a unifying message echoed across the sessions Indias journey towards development will remain incomplete without restoring public faith and integrity in institutions As Justice Khanna summed up whitecollar crime challenges not only the boundaries of law but the conscience of governance itself IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/need-to-differentiate-unintentional-financial-crimes-from-greed-driven-ones-ex-cji-sanjiv-khanna-642549.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 17:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/chandigarhs-dgp-constitutes-6-member-sit-to-probe-suicide-by-ips-officer-of-haryana-cadre--642373.html Chandigarh Oct 10 IANS Chandigarhs Director General of Police DGP Sagar Preet Hooda on Friday constituted a sixmember special investigation team SIT to probe the alleged suicide by 2001cadre Indian Police Service IPS officer of Haryana cadre Y Puran Kumar on October 7nbspnbspA day earlier the Chandigarh Police registered a first information report FIR with charges of abetment to suicide and provisions of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes Prevention of Atrocities Act 1989 based on a final note by the IPS officer who named Haryana DGP Shatrujeet Singh Kapur and Rohtak Superintendent of Police Narendra Bijarniya among 11 serving and retired officials for allegedly harassing himEarlier in the day on Friday Kumars wife Amneet P Kumar who is also a senior bureaucrat in the state wrote to Senior Superintendent of Police SSP Kanwardeep Kaur questioning incomplete information in the FIR and demanded it be corrected to accurately reflect the names of all accusedShe said diluted sections of the SCST Act have been added in the FIR and it needed to be amendedAlso Haryana officials representing of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities led by D Suresh Resident Commissioner posted in Delhi met senior officials of the Chandigarh Police seeking a fair and timebound investigation into the caseAccording to DGP Hoodas orders the SIT has been formed to investigate FIR registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS and SCST Prevention of Atrocities ActThe SIT will be headed by IGP Pushpendra Kumar with SSP Kanwardeep Kaur SP City KM Priyanka DSP Charanjit Singh Virk SDPO South Gurjit Kaur and Inspector Jaiveer Singh Rana as membersThe SIT will collect evidence examine witnesses seek expert opinions and prepare a final report in a timebound manner Interestingly he did not mention the deadline for the SIT to submit its report But the DGPs directive emphasised that the investigation must be prompt impartial and comprehensive given the seriousness of the matter https://dailyworld.in/society/chandigarhs-dgp-constitutes-6-member-sit-to-probe-suicide-by-ips-officer-of-haryana-cadre--642373.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/kerala-reunited-after-nine-years-kozhikode-woman-returns-home-642378.html Kozhikode Oct 10 After nine long years of separation Geetha who had been residing at the Government Asha Bhavan in Mayanad Kozhikode was reunited with her family The 55yearold woman originally from Bhokar Nandi Nagar village in Nanded district Maharashtra had suffered a mental breakdown following the death of her parents which led her to take a train to Kozhikode in 2016Geetha was initially admitted to the Kuthiravattam Mental Health Centre where she received treatment and gradually regained her mental stabilityPostrecovery she continued to live under the care of Asha BhavanDue to language barriers Geetha was unable to communicate her hometown clearly but she provided crucial clues enabling the local police to trace her family in MaharashtraHer children Santosh Kumar Waghmare and Lakshmi Waghmare who had assumed she was dead and performed the last rites years ago were overwhelmed with emotion upon learning she was aliveThis feels like a rebirth for us they said sharing the struggles they endured after losing contact with their motherThe reunion was facilitated by M Shivan a retired officer from the Ministry of Home Affairs and a social worker who intervened to coordinate between the children and Asha Bhavan staffGeethas husband belonging to the Adivasi community had married another woman 35 years ago leaving her with three children which compounded the familys hardshipsThe children who had been working in Nizamabad Andhra Pradesh immediately travelled to Kozhikode to bring their mother homeAsha Bhavan staff witnessed the deeply emotional moments of the reunionExpressing their gratitude to the institution and the government for safeguarding their mother over the years the children finally escorted Geetha back to her homeThe story highlights not just the emotional toll of longterm separations due to mental health crises but also the role of social workers and authorities in reconnecting families after years of uncertainty IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/kerala-reunited-after-nine-years-kozhikode-woman-returns-home-642378.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 18:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/chhattisgarh-to-buy-paddy-at-rs-3-100-per-quintal-from-nov-15-with-digital-tokens-biometric-checks-642392.html Raipur Oct 10 The Chhattisgarh Cabinet has approved a major decision to begin paddy procurement for the Kharif marketing year 202526 at a rate of Rs 3100 per quintal This initiative set to commence on November 15 will benefit over 25 million farmers across the state The procurement will continue until January 31 2026 with a purchase limit of 21 quintals per acreDeputy Chief Minister Arun Sao after cabinet meeting informed media that a robust administrative framework will be put in place to prevent diversion and recycling of paddyFarmers will receive payments within six to seven days ensuring transparency and efficiencyTo ease the process the government has introduced an online token system through the Tuhar Hath mobile app allowing farmers to schedule their paddy sales without standing in long queues at procurement centersTo further enhance transparency the state has made eKYC registration mandatory on the AgriStake portal of the Ministry of Agriculture This step aims to eliminate duplication and ensure accurate identification of genuine farmersThe registration deadline is October 31 2025A digital crop survey covering 23 lakh hectares has been completed enabling precise online mapping of paddy acreageSince October 2 data from both digital surveys and manual Girdawari is being read aloud in Gram Sabhas across 20000 villages reinforcing public accountabilityBiometric verification will be used during procurement to ensure that only genuine farmers are able to sell their produceThe state has designated 2739 procurement centers and committees managing these centers will receive an incentive of Rs 5 per quintal for maintaining zero dryness in the procured paddyTo support the procurement process arrangements are being made for adequate supply of both new and old jute bagsThe Food Department of the Government of India has set a target of 73 lakh metric tonnes of rice for the Central pool from ChhattisgarhIn a first the state will establish an Integrated Command and Control Center at the Markfed office to monitor procurement activities and prevent recycling Districtlevel control rooms will also be set up to strengthen oversight To prevent illegal inflow of paddy from neighboring states special checking teams will be formed at the district levelAdditionally physical verification of paddy lifting and transportation will be conducted to ensure costeffective and transparent logistics This comprehensive plan reflects the state governments commitment to farmer welfare technological integration and transparent governance in agricultural procurement IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/chhattisgarh-to-buy-paddy-at-rs-3-100-per-quintal-from-nov-15-with-digital-tokens-biometric-checks-642392.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 19:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/anta-assembly-bypoll-voting-allowed-with-12-alternative-photo-id-cards-besides-epic-642403.html Jaipur Oct 10 The Election Commission of India ECI has made a crucial announcement for voters to exercise their franchise in the upcoming Anta Assembly Rajasthan byelection Voters whose names are listed on the electoral roll but do not possess an Electoral Photo Identity Card EPIC will be allowed to vote using any one of 12 approved alternative photo ID cards According to a notification issued by the Commission on October 7 this provision ensures that no eligible voter faces difficulty in identification on polling dayChief Electoral Officer Naveen Mahajan informed that the following 12 alternative photo ID cards can be used for voting Aadhaar card MNREGA job card bank or post office passbook with photograph health insurance smart card under Ayushman Bharat driving license PAN card smart card issued under the National Population Register NPR Indian passport pension document with photograph service identity card with photograph issued to employees of government public sector undertakings or private limited companies official identity cards issued to MPsMLAsMLCs and the Unique Disability ID UDID card for persons with disabilitiesHe emphasised that having ones name on the electoral roll is mandatory to cast a vote The Commission has also directed polling officials to make special arrangements to ensure the dignity and privacy of veiled women voters whose identification will be verified by female polling officers or attendantsAs of October 1 2025 a total of 227563 voters are registered in the Anta Assembly Constituency Among them 1013 voters are above 85 years of age 1170 voters are persons with disabilities and 39 are service voters who can exercise their franchise through postal ballotsEarlier on Wednesday Naveen Mahajan called for stricter implementation of the Model Code of Conduct MCC across all levels of administration in the Anta Assembly following the announcement of election dates by the Election Commission of IndiaMahajan stated that the Election Commission has clarified that the MCC will also apply to the Central government regarding any announcement or policy decision related to the Anta Assembly ConstituencyHe further directed that all promotional materials including posters banners and hoardings be removed from government public and private properties Any misuse of government vehicles buildings or residences by political parties or candidates is strictly prohibitedThe Commission has also imposed a complete ban on advertisements funded through public moneyHighlighting the need to respect citizens rights Mahajan said that no picketing or demonstration should be held outside private residences and no flags or posters should be displayed on private property without the owners consentFor swift handling of grievances a complaint monitoring system has been put in place including a 247 call centre 1950 where citizens and political parties can register complaints Violations of the Model Code can also be reported through the CVigil mobile app IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/anta-assembly-bypoll-voting-allowed-with-12-alternative-photo-id-cards-besides-epic-642403.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 19:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/historic-redlands-building-razed-in-shillong-triggers-outrage-in-manipur-meghalaya-642428.html ImphalShillong Oct 10 The demolition of Shillongs iconic Redlands Building on Friday has triggered widespread shock and outrage both in Manipur and Meghalaya The controversial Manipur Merger Agreement was signed on September 21 1949 between Maharaja Bodhachandra and representatives of the Union of India in this historic Redlands Building also called Manipuri Rajbari constructed in the 1940s After the merger agreement the erstwhile princely state of Manipur merged with the Indian Union in October 1949 Coincidentally the demolition took place at a time when Meghalaya Chief Minister and President of the National Peoples Party NPP Conrad K Sangma was visiting Imphal to assess the ongoing ethnic crisis in Manipur Sangma while talking to the media in Imphal categorically denied any involvement of his government stating that no permission had been granted by the Meghalaya government for the demolition As far as information collected through telephonic conversation it is confirmed that the Meghalaya government is not involved in any way and no permission was given Sangma said before departing for Dimapur in Nagaland to hold meetings with KukiZo tribal community leaders Noting that the Meghalaya government had always stood for preserving heritage sites the visiting Chief Minister announced that conduct a highlevel probe to determine how the demolition occurred We have been clear that such a memorial which has historical significance must be preserved I will definitely inquire into it since it happened in my state Sangma said The Redlands Building constructed in the 1940s was once the Shillong residence of the erstwhile king Maharaja Bodhachandra Singh Despite repeated appeals from heritage groups and former Union Minister Minister of state for External Affairs and Education Dr Rajkumar Ranjan Singh to preserve the site the building was torn down reportedly to make way for a new Manipur Bhavan The move has triggered widespread condemnation from various organisations including Meitei Heritage Society historians scholars and citizens and experts who describe the demolition as an irreparable loss to Manipurs political and cultural heritage Many people in Manipur have demanded accountability from both state governments for allowing the destruction of what they term a monument of historical betrayal and remembrance Congresss Lok Sabha Member from Inner Manipur parliamentary constituency Angomcha Bimol Akoijam expressed his deep concern over the demolition of the historic Redlands Building termed it a direct assault on the dignity and history of ManipurIts very sad I visited that place long ago and even then I felt that we did not know how to take care of our historical heritage The Redlands Building is a part of Manipurs history even though it is located outside the state Akoijam told the media He recalled that the building holds immense significance as it was the residence of Maharaja Bodhachandra and the site where the Manipur Merger Agreement was signed on September 21 1949 That destruction is shocking to me It feels as if someone is trying to obliterate a certain historical moment to remove any evidence of our past the academician turned politician remarked He further said that the site should have been protected under heritage laws and developed as a tourist attraction It is related not only to the history of Manipur but also to the history of India and how the nation came into being in 1947 as a postcolonial state the parliamentarian said and demanded the restoration and reconstruction of the Redlands Building in its original model The government of India should declare and preserve it as a National Heritage site he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/historic-redlands-building-razed-in-shillong-triggers-outrage-in-manipur-meghalaya-642428.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 22:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/one-held-in-connection-with-attack-on-bjp-legislator-manoj-oraon-in-bengals-alipurduar-district-642236.html Kolkata Oct 9 The police on Thursday arrested one person in connection with the attack on Bharatiya Janata Party BJP legislator MLA Manoj Oraon The arrested person identified as Ashutosh Mondal is said to be a Trinamool Congress supporter The arrest was made based on a complaint lodged by the BJP at Kumargram Police Station in Alipurduar district Manoj Oraon however was not satisfied with this arrest The police have only caught one of the attackers Rest are roaming free The police lack the courage to arrest the other accusedOn Tuesday the BJP legislator from Kumargram constituency in Alipurduar district was attacked allegedly by Trinamool Congress activists while he reached a village in his constituency to distribute relief materials to the people affected by the flood thereThe incident happened just a day after the vehicle of BJP Lok Sabha member Khagen Murmu and party MLA Shankar Ghosh was attacked in Jalpaiguri district while they were on their way to Nagrakata area with relief material for the floodaffected people there While Khagen Murmu was severely injured in that attack again allegedly by Trinamool Congress supporters Ghosh sustained minor injuriesLater while speaking to the media persons Oraon alleged that he and his aides were stopped from distributing relief materials among the floodaffected people there by a group of Trinamool Congress activistsAccording to BJP leader Oraon two of the vehicles in which he and his aides came were vandalisedHe also said that even his security personnel were attacked and attempts were made to snatch away their firearmsFollowing the attack the BJP had lodged complaint against five personsHowever Trinamool Congress Alipurduar District President Prakash Chik Baraik claimed that the event was a spontaneous protest by the local people aggrieved by the long absence of Oraon in the area IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/one-held-in-connection-with-attack-on-bjp-legislator-manoj-oraon-in-bengals-alipurduar-district-642236.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/court-hands-4-year-jail-to-ex-income-tax-dept-official-in-bribery-case-642242.html Jaipur Oct 9 A special CBI court in Jodhpur has sentenced former Income Tax Officer Shailendra Bhandari to four years in prison and imposed a fine of Rs 27 lakh in a disproportionate assets case The verdict was delivered by judge Bhupendra Kumar Sanadhya on Thursday According to the court Bhandari illegally acquired 2646 per cent of his total assets during his tenure in the Income Tax Department While his known income was Rs 6125 lakh investigations revealed he owned assets worth Rs 157 crore with Rs 266 lakh deemed to be unaccounted and illegally acquired In his remarks Judge Sanadhya observed Corruption has spread across every sector and is eating away at the nations economy like termites Despite strict provisions under the Prevention of Corruption Act government employees continue to indulge in corrupt practicesIf leniency is shown to the accused it would encourage other corrupt officials and send a wrong message to society The case traces back to March 31 2015 when the CBI arrested Bhandari then Chief Commissioner PK Sharma and a jeweler in a bribery case Subsequent investigations revealed both officials had amassed assets disproportionate to their known sources of income Separate cases were filed against them CBI searches of Bhandaris home and office uncovered extensive documents and records indicating largescale asset accumulation in his and his familys names Based on the evidence the CBI filed a disproportionate assets case on March 2 2016 led by Inspector Mukesh Bansal As per CBI lawyer Bhagwan Singh Bhanwaria Bhandari began his career in the Income Tax Department on January 2 1978 starting as an LDC Lower Division Clerk Over the years he was promoted through various ranks serving as UDC Tax Assistant Inspector and eventually as Income Tax OfficerHe held the position of Inspector from 2001 to 2009 and Income Tax Officer from 2009 until his arrest in 2015 He was caught redhanded accepting a bribe from a jeweler on March 31 2015 leading to his immediate suspension Between April 1 2006 and March 31 2015 the total income made by Bhandari and his family was Rs 157 crore while their expenditure was recorded at Rs 5709 lakh The court found that Bhandari had illicitly earned Rs 266 lakh or 2646 of his total income during the review period which was declared as illegally acquired property In a separate bribery case Bhandari was previously sentenced on September 26 2025 to four years imprisonment and a fine of 110 lakh He had remained under suspension from 2015 until his retirement on September 29 2017 IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/court-hands-4-year-jail-to-ex-income-tax-dept-official-in-bribery-case-642242.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/bengal-expedites-crop-insurance-scheme-for-flood-hit-farmers-over-18-000-hectares-of-agri-land-flooded-642132.html Kolkata Oct 9 The West Bengal government has initiated special registration camps for floodaffected farmers across north Bengal for their speedy enrolment in the states crop insurance scheme following the recent natural disasters state government sources confirmed on Thursday State agriculture department officials are holding talks with the floodaffected farmers to expedite the registration process for the insurance cover according to a senior source in the administrationAccording to government sources heavy and continuous rainfall caused rivers to overflow leading to widespread flooding across several areas in Jalpaiguri Darjeeling Cooch Behar and Alipurduar districts of north BengalThere are growing concerns among the farmers community about extensive crop damage in these regions Although the exact extent of the loss is yet to be ascertained initial surveys suggest that significant damage to vegetables and major crops particularly paddy and maize in these placesAccording to government reports as many as 18452 hectares of agricultural land have been submerged due to flooding so far Jalpaiguri district has been the worst affected with around 13953 hectares submerged In Alipurduar around 3495 hectares of farmland are flooded while Darjeeling and Cooch Behar have seen 582 hectares and 422 hectares submerged respectivelyFollowing the instructions of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee State Panchayat Minister Pradip Majumdar visited the floodhit areas of north Bengal on Wednesday to assess the situationHe toured several affected areas to evaluate the extent of the damage and will submit a detailed report on agricultural losses to the Chief MinisterAdditionally the Agricultural Marketing Department has set up 29 extra Sufal Bangla stalls to ensure that residents can access vegetables at fair prices in the coming daysVarious food items including 150 quintals of potatoes have been dispatched from multiple Sufal Bangla centres to the relief camps in the floodaffected regions said a government official IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/bengal-expedites-crop-insurance-scheme-for-flood-hit-farmers-over-18-000-hectares-of-agri-land-flooded-642132.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/censor-board-directs-cuts-in-shane-nigams-new-film-over-beef-biryani-scene-642163.html Thiruvananthapuram Oct 9 Shane Nigams muchanticipated film Soul of Haal has run into a censorship crisis with the Censor Board instructing the filmmakers to remove a scene featuring beef biryani and dialogues related to a ceremonial salute In response the films production team has approached the Kerala High Court challenging the boards directiveThe boards objections include the dialogue Dhwaja Pranama the team is on guard and a scene depicting the consumption of beef biryaniThese instructions have delayed the issuance of the censor certificate putting the films release on holdFilmmakers argue that these cuts compromise the narrative and have sought judicial intervention to resolve the issueDirected by debutant Veer Haal was originally scheduled to release on September 12 but the date was subsequently postponedThe film one of the biggest budget projects in Shane Nigams career features Sakshi Vaidya in the female lead roleThe supporting cast boasts seasoned actors such as Johnny Antony Nath Vineeth Beep Kumar K Madhupal Sangeetha Madhavan Nair Joy Mathew Nishant Sagar Niyas Becker Riyas Narmakala Suresh Krishna Ravindran Sohan Seenulal Manoj KU Unniraj and Sreedhanya promising a strong ensemble performanceHaal is slated for a simultaneous release in Malayalam Hindi Telugu Tamil and Kannada positioning it as a colorful multilingual entertainerIn addition the film marks Bollywood singer Ankith Tiwaris Malayalam cinema debutThe censorship row highlights the ongoing tension between creative freedom and regulatory oversight with filmmakers urging the court to allow the film to be released without compromising its contentThe High Courts decision is eagerly awaited by fans and industry watchers alike who have been anticipating Shane Nigams latest performanceAs the legal proceedings unfold the films release remains in limbo intensifying anticipation for one of Malayalam cinemas most talkedabout projects of the year IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/censor-board-directs-cuts-in-shane-nigams-new-film-over-beef-biryani-scene-642163.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/jampk-govt-orders-major-reshuffle-in-administration-of-middle-junior-level-officers-642181.html Srinagar Oct 9 The Jammu and Kashmir government headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday ordered a major administrative reshuffle of 108 officers at middle and junior administrative levels According to an order issued by the Jammu and Kashmir general administration department Manzoor Ahmad Qadri JKAS is posted as ViceChairman Lakes Conservation and Management Authority Jammu and KashmirAijaz Abdullah Saraf JKAS has been posted Member Jammu and Kashmir Special TribunalMunirulIslam JKAS Secretary in the Information Department shall hold the charge of the post of CEOSecretary Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board in addition to his own duties till further ordersMathora Masoom JKAS is posted as Director Floriculture Kashmir Rajesh Kumar Shavan JKAS is posted as Special Secretary to the Government Tribal Affairs Department Musheer Ahmed JKAS Mission Director ICDS is posted as Special Secretary to the Government Transport Department Rakesh Kumar Srangal JKAS is posted as Special Secretary to the Government Finance DepartmentAbdul Rashid War JKAS is posted as Managing Director Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar JKAS is posted as Director Hospitality and Protocol Jammu and KashmirRavi Shankar Sharma JKAS is posted as Special Secretary to the Government Department of Disaster Management Relief Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Manisha Sarin JKAS is posted as Special Secretary to the Government Department of Rural Development and Panchayati RajPurnima Mittal JKAS is posted as Managing Director Jammu and Kashmir Womens Development corporationHaris Ahmad Handoo JKAS shall hold the charge of the posts of Director SKICC and Secretary Royal Spring Golf Course in addition to his own duties till further ordersKapil Sharma JKAS is posted as Director Urban Local Bodies Jammu Tariq Hussain Ganai JKAS shall hold the charge of the post of Managing Dlrector Jammu and Kashmir Medical Supplies Corporation in addition to his own duties till further orders Rajinder Singh JKAS is posted as Special Secretary to the Government Agriculture Production DepartmentNaseer Ahmad Wani is posted as Director School Education KashmirIn addition to these other JKAS officers have been assigned new postingsThis order by the Jammu and Kashmir government headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah followed an earlier order by the Lt Governor Manoj Sinha in which 21 police officers were given new postings IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/jampk-govt-orders-major-reshuffle-in-administration-of-middle-junior-level-officers-642181.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 19:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/three-of-a-family-hacked-to-death-over-suspicion-of-witchcraft-in-jharkhands-lohardaga-642182.html Lohardaga Oct 9 In a shocking incident linked to superstition three members of a family were brutally murdered on suspicion of practising witchcraft in Jharkhands Lohardaga district officials said The killings took place late Wednesday night in Kekrang Bartoli village under the jurisdiction of the Peshrar police station The deceased have been identified as Laxman Nagesia 47 his wife Bifani Nagesia 45 and their nineyearold son Ramvilas NagesiaAccording to police the attackers used sharpedged weapons including an axe and a spade to slit the victims throats while they were asleep After committing the murders the assailants allegedly locked the house from the outside and fledThe incident came to light on Thursday morning when neighbours grew suspicious after the family did not open the door for a long timeThey informed the police following which SDPO Vedant Shankar and Peshrar Station House Officer Virendra Kumar reached the spot with a police team The bodies were recovered and sent for a postmortemAt the time of the incident four members of the family were present in the house The sole survivor Sukhmania Nagesia told police that the family had been facing harassment from some villagers who accused them of practising witchcraftA village panchayat had been convened earlier on the same issue she said in her statementOn Wednesday night my fatherinlaw motherinlaw and brotherinlaw were asleep when several men broke in and attacked them with an axe I was locked in my room from the outside and could not raise an alarm she addedSDPO Shankar said the exact motive is yet to be confirmed but superstition and witchcraft allegations appear to be the primary causeAll possible angles are being examined Police teams have been deployed to identify and arrest the culprits The case will be cracked soon he saidLocal sources said that rumours of witchcraft had been circulating in the village for months and tensions between the family and some residents had been simmeringThe brutal murders have triggered panic and outrage in Kekrang Bartoli and nearby villages Residents have demanded the immediate arrest of those responsible and stronger action against the spread of superstitionrelated violence IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/three-of-a-family-hacked-to-death-over-suspicion-of-witchcraft-in-jharkhands-lohardaga-642182.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 19:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/budget-travel-in-kerala-exploring-heritage-hills-and-beaches-under-rs-10-000-642199.html Thiruvananthapuram Oct 9 Travelling across Kerala on a modest budget is entirely possible if one plans trips well in advance and avoid expensive travel modes Keralas extensive rail and bus networks combined with budget accommodation facilities and local or street food make it possible to explore rich cultural spiritual and natural destinations within Rs 10000 per person The key lies in advance preparation group travel and excluding expensive air and train travel from itineraries By relying on trains buses budget stay facilities and local food travellers can explore heritage cities coastal towns and hill retreats at modest cost Kerala offers experiences that combine beauty and culture with affordabilityAs far as cheap and best food concerned Kerala offers Veettil Oonu food at home Veettil Oonu provides a more personal and genuine dining experience than restaurants highlighting communal eating traditional recipes and the warmth of a homely atmosphere This facility is available across the state on the roadside homes mostly run by womenRemember Keralas public transport system including water transport is excellent and quite cheap too For budget travel tourists can depend on Kerala SRTC and private buses to their various destinations in Gods Own CountryKerala SRTC operates weekly special trips to major tourist destinations at the most affordable rates from its major depots in addition to its regular services connecting almost all popular tourist spots across Kerala Online booking can be done on its portal and spot booking facility is available at all major KSRTC depots in the stateHere is the list of 10 Kerala destinations you can enjoy under Rs 10000 budget1 KozhikodeKozhikode also known as Calicut is a charming northern Kerala district rich in culture history and natural beauty perfect for a budget trip Travellers can visit Kappad Beach where Portuguese traveller Vasco da Gama first landed in 1498 enjoy the tranquil waves and catch stunning sunsetsTali Temple and Mananchira Square reflect the citys historic heritage while Kozhikode Beach is ideal for evening walks and local street food Nearby attractions include Beypore famous for traditional boatmaking and Thusharagiri Waterfalls offering scenic trekking and refreshing viewsIf budget allows neighbouring Wayanad can also be explored with selective destinationsKozhikode is also renowned for its culinary delights such as the iconic Kozhikode biryani halwa and banana chips all easily available at budgetfriendly eateries Using Kerala SRTC and private buses for local travel and staying in affordable homestays ensures the trip remains economicalWhen to visit The ideal time to visit is October to March2 WayanadWayanad nestled in Keralas Western Ghats is a perfect destination for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alikeTravellers can explore lush forests tea plantations waterfalls and serene landscapes while staying in affordable homestays and hotels Popular attractions include Edakkal Caves famous for their prehistoric rock carvings that reveal the areas ancient human history and Banasura Sagar Dam the largest earthen dam in India offering boating at low costChembra Peak ideal for trekking and Meenmutty and Soochipara Waterfalls add adventure and natural beauty Visitors can also enjoy Pookode Lake a scenic freshwater lake surrounded by greenery and the rolling Wayanad tea plantations which provide stunning views and a glimpse of Keralas teagrowing heritageWayanads rich tribal culture and historic temples add to its charm Remember night trekking is costly hereWhen to visit The ideal time to visit Wayanad is between October and May when the weather is pleasant and perfect for trekking day sightseeing and exploring waterfalls and tea plantationsMonsoon could be dangerous because of landslides and floodingNearest railway station Kozhikode About 75 km from Kalpetta3 ThrissurAthirappallyVazhachalThrissur known as the cultural capital of Kerala is famous for its vibrant festivals temples waterfalls and rich heritage making it an ideal destination for a budgetfriendly tripVisitors can explore the magnificent Vadakkunnathan Temple an architectural marvel and Thrissur Zoo and Museum which showcases Keralas wildlife and culture besides Kerala Kala Mandalam a major centre for learning Indian performing arts in CheruthuruthiThe Athirappilly Waterfalls often called the Niagara of India and its nearby Vazhachal Falls provide breathtaking natural scenery at low cost Guruvayur Temple nonHindus are not allowed here and its nearby elephant camp known as Punnathur Kotta are also major attractions in ThrissurKerala SRTC buses and private buses connect all these destinations making travel inexpensive and convenient Staying in budget homestays or hotels and enjoying meals at local eateries ensures the trip remains within budgetBudgetconscious travellers will find the city accessible and affordableLodges and guesthouses are available at reasonable rates within the town and its outskirts Street food and small eateries provide authentic flavours without burdening the wallet4 KochiKochi known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea is one of Keralas most vibrant and affordable tourist destinations With a budget of under Rs 10000 visitors can explore the citys rich blend of history culture and natural beauty Popular attractions include Fort Kochi famous for its Chinese fishing nets Mattancherry Palace and the historic Jew Town with its ancient synagogue and antique shopsTravellers can enjoy a scenic boat ride along the backwaters or a night cruise on the harbour adding a magical touch to their trip The scenic Marine Drive peaceful Cherai Beach and Bolgatty Island offer perfect spots for relaxationHistory lovers can visit the Hill Palace Museum while nature enthusiasts can explore Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary and Kumbalangi Village Budget hotels and homestays are available plenty in the city Public transport facilities are also goodBudget eateries are also available in every nook and corner of the city Nearby destinations include Alappuzha Kumarakom ThrissurNearest railway stations Ernakulam North and Ernakulam South Junction both in Kochi city5 Alleppey AlappuzhaAlappuzha fondly called the Venice of the East offers a wonderful travel experience even on a small budget Famous for its serene backwaters it offers breathtaking houseboat cruises through scenic canals lined with coconut palms and lush paddy fields Budget travellers can opt for a shared or shortduration houseboat ride on the backwaters instead of booking an expensive private cruiseVisitors can enjoy the scenic Alappuzha Beach the peaceful Marari Beach and a short boat ride to Pathiramanal Island known for its rich birdlife The historic Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple and nearby Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary add spiritual and natural charm to the trip Exploring the backwaters and green villages of Kuttanad it lies below the sealevel gives a glimpse of Keralas traditional lifeBudget hotels and homestays are available in Alappuzha Lowcost travel facilities like buses ferries are also in plenty across the district Enjoy delicious local food at small eateries and at homesWith smart planning and simple choices one can experience the beauty culture and serenity of Alappuzha and its surroundings comfortably within the budgetNearest railway station Alappuzha Railway Station6 KumarakomWagamonWagamon nestled in Keralas lush landscapes is perfect for budget travellers seeking natural beauty and tranquillity Kumarakom is famous for its backwaters and bird sanctuary where visitors can enjoy serene boat rides through the Vembanad Lake and spot migratory birds Nearby attractions include Pathiramanal IslandThe ideal time to visit is October to March when the weather is pleasant and suitable for sightseeing trekking and boating Wagamon about 65 km from Kottayam is a peaceful hill station on the Western Ghats offers scenic tea plantations rolling meadows and trekking trails ideal for nature loversVisitors can explore the expansive Wagamon Meadows stroll through tea plantations and enjoy peaceful walks in the pine forests Scenic viewpoints like Thangalpara and the glass bridge offer breathtaking views of the valleys while Mundakayam Dam and nearby rivers provide a calm retreat for nature loversAdventure seekers can enjoy trekking on the MundakayamElappara trails or try paragliding for an adrenaline rush Nearby attractions include Maramala Waterfalls Ilaveezhapoonchira famous for its mystical rock formations and the Kurishumala Church for a spiritual experience amidst the hillsKerala SRTC buses are available to Wagamon from Kottayam making travel convenient and budgetfriendly7 MunnarMunnar Keralas picturesque hill station is a perfect getaway for nature lovers and budget travellers alike Visitors can explore sprawling tea plantations tea museum misty hills and charming viewpoints without overspending Popular attractions include sandalwood plantation worlds best sandalwood is available in Munnar Eravikulam National Park home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr and Mattupetty Dam where boating is both fun and affordableMunnar offers plenty of trekking opportunities Nature enthusiasts can also visit Anamudi Peak Attukal Waterfalls and Top Station for breathtaking panoramic viewsDuring the blooming season the hills are carpeted with Neelakurinji flowers creating a spectacular purple landscape that appears once every 12 years The nearby Kundala Lake offers serene paddle boating while local spice gardens provide a glimpse into Keralas aromatic heritageBudget hotels as well as homestays are available here Local food is cheap and hygienic Public transport facilities are available to almost all the destinationsWhen to visit For sightseeing and outdoor activities the best time is September to March8 ThekkadyThekkady nestled in Keralas Western Ghats is famous for its rich wildlife and spice plantations making it a perfect destination for nature lovers on a budget Tourists can explore the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary enjoy boat ride on Periyar Lake and spot elephants deer and exotic birds in their natural habitat Nearby attractions include Kadathanadan Kalari Centre aromatic cardamom plantations lush tea gardens and the stunning Paruthumpara Viewpoint offering panoramic vistas of the hills and valleysVisitors can also enjoy short trekking trails and ecotours around the forest area Like Wayanad night trekking is costly here tooTourists can visit Gavi a serene ecotourism destination by taking a shared taxi or Kerala SRTC bus covering around 50 km through scenic forest roadsWhen to visit The ideal time to visit is October to May when the weather is pleasant and wildlife sightings are more frequent Nearest railway station Kottayam 100 km9 ThiruvanthapuramKovalamPonmudiThiruvananthapuram the capital of Kerala is a vibrant city blending history culture and natural beauty making it perfect for a budgetfriendly trip Visitors can explore the Padmanabhaswamy Temple an architectural marvel and the historic Napier Museum and Kuthiramalika Palace adjacent to Padmanabhaswamy temple to soak in Keralas royal heritage Nature lovers can relax at Kovalam Beach and Varkala Beach just a short drive away or visit the serene Ponmudi Hills for scenic treksThe nearby Shankumugham Beach and Veli Tourist Village are perfect for evening strolls and lowcost recreational activitiesKerala SRTC buses and private buses connect all these destinations making travel lowcost and convenientThis city offers a variety of budgetfriendly options including restaurants hotels and comfortable homestaysWhen to visit The ideal time to visit is October to March10 VarkalaVarkala a scenic coastal town in Keralas Thiruvananthapuram district is famous for its cliffside beaches and relaxed vibe making it a perfect destination for a budgetfriendly trip Travellers can stroll along Varkala Beach Cliff watch spectacular sunsets and enjoy the tranquil sands of Papanasam BeachNearby attractions include Janardana Swami Temple a historic pilgrimage site and Kappil Lake ideal for boating and picnicsBesides Thiruvananthapuram city about 60 km from Varkala and its nearby places can also be visited under this budget through proper planning Nature enthusiasts can explore the Anchuthengu Fort and nearby backwaters for a glimpse of Keralas serene landscapesThe ideal time to visit is October to March when the weather is pleasant and perfect for beach walks sightseeing and water activitiesNearest railway station Varkala Sivagiri Railway Station IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/budget-travel-in-kerala-exploring-heritage-hills-and-beaches-under-rs-10-000-642199.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/delhi-ncr-toxic-air-caqm-conducts-workshop-on-dust-control-in-gurugram-faridabad-642210.html New Delhi Oct 9 Ahead of the anticipated bad air related challenge in DelhiNCR in the coming months the Commission for Air Quality Management CAQM on Thursday concluded a training workshop for official from Haryanas Gurugram and Faridabad cities on dust control practices and road design The CAQMs efforts were focused at capacity building for abatement of air pollution while working closely with the NCR state governments civic and environment agencies and communities to implement practical innovative and citizencentric solutions for clean air in the region said an official statementThe workshop brought together government Officials enforcement agencies engineers stakeholders who participated in technical sessions on issue mapping with practical exercises it saidStakeholders were trained through interactive sessions and sitebased exercises on sustainable road design dust abatement measures and preparation of Detailed Project Reports DPRs for sustainable street design and redevelopment leading to clean safe and walkable streets it saidThe workshop was conducted by CAQM a statutory body of the Union government through its Resource Lab which has been setup in collaboration with Raahgiri Foundation and with the support of the Haryana State Pollution Control Board HSPCBThis twoday event was the fourth in a series of workshops planned across nine targeted NCR cities ie Delhi Gurugram Faridabad Sonipat Noida Greater Noida Ghaziabad Bhiwadi and Neemrana for adopting sustainable road design and dust control practices This will facilitate implementation of the Standard Framework developed by CAQM for development of roads in these citiesThe first day of the workshop was held in Faridabad where the Commission highlighted the significance of the CAQM Resource Lab The Workshop and IEC Activity is a call to action empowering engineers and officials with the knowledge and tools to implement practical solutionsThe CAQM as a Statutory body is working with various NCR agencies to focus on 9 targeted NCR cities for redevelopment of dust free roads to reduce air pollution levels and make urban spaces more open inclusive and healthy for all said the statementToday CAQM Resource Lab with the support of Haryanaspcb successfully concluded its twoday Training Workshop in Faridabad and IEC Activity in Gurugram towards adoption of sustainable road design and dust control practices said CAQM on XThis 2day event was fourth in a series of workshops planned across 09 targeted NCR cities Delhi Gurugram Faridabad Sonipat Noida Greater Noida Ghaziabad Bhiwadi and Neemrana said the post on XThe workshop also featured Information Education and Communication activities in Gurugram showcasing a complete street and an air quality awareness zone through a walkshop which included art installations air pollution mitigation games and technical details of Haryanas First Model Street said the statement IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/delhi-ncr-toxic-air-caqm-conducts-workshop-on-dust-control-in-gurugram-faridabad-642210.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 21:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/vice-prez-radhakrishnan-to-pay-tribute-to-jayaprakash-narayan-in-bihar-on-oct-11-642215.html New Delhi Oct 9 Vice President CP Radhakrishnan will visit Bihar on October 11 to pay tributes to Bharat Ratna Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan on his birth anniversary at his ancestral village of Sitab Diara in Saran district an official said on Thursday Radhakrishnan will pay homage at the ancestral home of Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan in Sitab Diara and also offer floral tributes at the Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan National MemorialHe will also visit Prabhavati Pustakalaya named after Prabhavati Devi wife of Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan in Sitab Diara said an official statementEarlier on Thursday Chief Minister of Haryana Nayab Singh Saini called on the VP at the VicePresidents EnclaveThe VP also met several other dignitaries during the day Member of Parliament Rajya Sabha S Selvaganabathy called on the Vice President and Chairman Rajya Sabha at Parliament HouseMember of Parliament Lok Sabha Parshottam Rupala also met the Vice President at the Parliament House Member of Parliament Rajya Sabha Dr Sasmit Patra Member of Parliament Rajya Sabha Dr Kavita Patidar and Member of Parliament Rajya Sabha Sanjay Seth also met the VPRadhakrishnan had visited Bihar on September 28 as well On that occasion while addressing the valedictory session of the third edition of Unmesha International Literature Festival in Patna he had said that understanding of each others literature can help achieve Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat and described one Dharma as the unifying force in the countryHe recalled his interaction with a European dignitary who asked how India remains united despite its many languages and cultures to which he replied that Despite the diversity of languages our Dharma is oneHe described Bihar as an intellectual powerhouse of the ancient world highlighting the states ancient centres of learning including Nalanda and Vikramshila UniversitiesHighlighting Bihars role in social change the Vice President recalled the Champaran Satyagraha led by Mahatma Gandhi and the Total Revolution Movement led by Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan in which he actively participated at the age of nineteen later becoming the District General Secretary of the movement IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/vice-prez-radhakrishnan-to-pay-tribute-to-jayaprakash-narayan-in-bihar-on-oct-11-642215.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 23:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/karnataka-adivasi-leaders-demand-internal-classification-in-st-reservation-642220.html Bengaluru Oct 9 Adivasi leaders in a meeting held at Legislators Home in Bengaluru on Thursday demanded that steps must also be taken to extend internal reservation to Scheduled Tribes After the meeting Adivasi leaders met Social Welfare Minister HC Mahadevappa Law Minister HK Patil and the states Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh and submitted a memorandum More than 30 Adivasi leaders from 12 districts participated in the meetingBJP MLC Shantaram Siddi stated The historic judgment on internal reservation delivered on August 1 2024 had stated that along with Scheduled Castes internal classification should also be made within the Scheduled Tribes However the Karnataka government has proceeded only with the process of implementing internal reservation for Scheduled CastesMLC Siddi pointed out that unlike in the case of Scheduled Castes there is a serious issue in the implementation of reservation among Scheduled Tribes Small tribes microtribes weaker tribes and dominant communities are all grouped together under a single categoryAs a result many tribal communities have been left out of the benefits of the governments reservation system The government must urgently take note of this and form a commission headed by a retired judge to ensure a scientific distribution of ST reservation stated Soliga community professor Dr Jade GowdaThe memorandum emphasized that the state government should take seriously the Supreme Courts observation that when unequals are grouped together with equals reservation becomes an illusion for the last person in lineThe delegation was led by MLC Shantarama Siddi Dr Ganesh Bettakuruba Hasalar Muthappa Kudiyar Mittu Ranjan Shivaraj Yerava Raju Iruliga Hakkipikki Kamaraj Tyagaraju HV Chandrashekhar Marati Naik community SN Ashok KS Mahesh Gowdlu Chetan MC Yogish and Samarasyavedikes VadirajAs of October 2025 the Karnataka government following a Supreme Court ruling has formally implemented internal reservation for Scheduled Castes SCs dividing the 17 per cent SC quota among three new subcategories The decision is based on a modified version of the Justice HN Nagamohan Das Commission reportThe governments new internal reservation policy has met with mixed reactions and protest from various communities The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party BJP launched an indefinite protest in September 2025 alleging the Congress governments policy has created injustice and merged disparate communitiesBanjara and Bhovi communities held a Bengaluru Chalo protest arguing that the new classification is unscientific and denies justice to nomadic and seminomadic groups IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/karnataka-adivasi-leaders-demand-internal-classification-in-st-reservation-642220.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 23:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/npp-working-to-resolve-issues-affecting-manipur-meghalaya-cm-sangma-642225.html Imphal Oct 9 Meghalaya Chief Minister and National Peoples Party NPP President Conrad K Sangma on Thursday said that his party is trying to resolve the unresolved issues affecting Manipur Sangma after holding a series of meetings with party leaders MLAs and Civil Society Organisations CSOs in Imphal said that the NPP remains firmly committed to working alongside the people of Manipur to foster peace harmony and lasting progress The NPP which has organisational bases in Manipur Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh besides in Meghalaya won seven seats in the last assembly elections in 2023 in the 60seat Manipur Assembly Taking to his official X account Sangma said In Imphal to engage in meaningful consultations with civil society organisations and concerned individuals Our aim is to listen understand and address the unresolved issues affecting the state The NPP remains firmly committed to working alongside the people of Manipur to foster peace harmony and lasting progress Held consultations with various organisations in Imphal today Our effort is to understand concerns from the grassroots level and work with all stakeholders as a team to be part of the journey in ensuring peace and stability in Manipur the NPP supremo said in another post on X Sangma arrived in Imphal on Thursday afternoon accompanied by NPP MLAs Sheikh Noorul Hassan Shanti Rameshwor Loken and state leader Joykumar along with National General Secretary Organisation Paknga Bage National Secretary Saidul Khan and National Peoples Youth Front president Nickey Nongkhlaw He said that his visit was intended to meet local leaders community representatives and stakeholders to assess the ground situation and promote normalcy in the state Several efforts have been made to resolve the ethnic crisis While some progress has been achieved challenges remain More engagement is needed to ensure complete peace the NPP chief told the media He stressed that the formation of a popular and democratic government is key to lasting peace and emphasised the importance of collective efforts from all stakeholders When asked about expanding the NPPs presence in the state he said Our priority is restoring peace and normalcy Elections are far off serving the people comes first An NPP leader said that Sangma during his twoday stay in Manipur will meet Meitei and Naga CSOs in Imphal and will interact with the violence hit internally displaced persons IDPs from Moreh Churachandpur and other areas sheltering in the relief camps The Meghalaya Chief Minister will also meet Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan to discuss measures for restoring peace and stability He will hold a joint meeting with NPP MLAs state executives and party functionaries to discuss strengthening of the party and formulate strategies ahead of the 2027 Manipur Assembly elections On Friday October 10 Sangma will leave for Dimapur Nagaland where he scheduled to hold discussion with Kuki CSOs and IDPs at Kangpokpi and pay tributes at the residence of the late NPP Manipur President and MLA N Kayisii in Senapati district In an important political development former Lok Sabha MP from Outer Manipur and former leader of Naga Peoples Front NPF Dr Lorho S Pfoze last month joined NPP in Shillong in presence of Sangma Dr Lorho brings to the party his experience his wisdom and his support base from the State of Manipur We are confident that Dr Lorho will be an asset to the party and will work closely to further the NPPs mantra of One Voice One North East the Meghalaya CM had said in a post on the XThe NPP had on November 17 last year withdrawn support to the BJPled government in Manipur claiming that the Chief Minister N Biren Singhled government completely failed to resolve the crisis and restore normalcy in the violenceravaged state The NPP a constituent of the BJPled NDA had seven MLAs in the 60member Manipur Assembly The withdrawal by the NPP however did not have any impact on the Biren Singhled government as the BJP has 37 MLAs and is also supported by five MLAs of the Naga Peoples Front NPF and three Independents NPP MLA N Kayisii who was also the partys Manipur unit President died on January 18 after a prolonged illness leaving six party legislators in the house at present IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/npp-working-to-resolve-issues-affecting-manipur-meghalaya-cm-sangma-642225.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 23:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/karnataka-caste-census-deadline-likely-to-be-extended-amid-slow-pace-technical-glitches-641751.html Bengaluru Oct 6 The Congressled government in Karnataka is expected to extend the October 7 deadline for completing the controversial SocioEconomic and Academic Survey commonly known as the caste census sources said on Monday The extension likely to be announced by today evening or on Tuesday is necessitated by a slow pace of enumeration technical glitches and general confusion which have prevented the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes KSCBC from finishing the exercise within the 15day time frame which has been termed as a short deadlineSources said that the deadline is likely to be extended by at least ten daysLaunched on September 22 the survey aims to collect data from approximately 7 crore people across 2 crore households using a 60question questionnaireThe government claims that the exercise is vital for framing effective welfare policies and bringing marginalised communities into the socioeconomic mainstreamThe caste census began on Saturday in the Greater Bengaluru Authority GBA area comprising five city corporationsThe Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party BJP has strongly opposed the exerciseUnion Minister Pralhad Joshi and several other BJP leaders have urged people not to divulge detailsThe High Court has directed the government to ensure privacy and not to force people to provide information during the surveyWe are not opposed to the caste census The Congressled government is playing chess in its name They are trying to divide Hindu society alleged BJP state president BY VijayendraOfficial statistics released on Sunday evening showed the survey has been completed in nearly 109 crore households covering details of 410 crore people which accounts for 7643 percent of the targetDeputy Chief Minister and state Congress president DK Shivakumar reiterated that the social and educational survey would continue despite objectionsThe Court itself has ruled that people need not answer certain questions if they do not wish to In this backdrop there is no reason to oppose the survey altogether We are conducting this exercise because there were objections to the previous survey I appeal to everyone to cooperate he saidWhen asked if the survey would be completed in the next couple of days he replied The authorities concerned will review the timelinesThe Karnataka government is conducting the caste census between September 22 and October 7 at an estimated cost of Rs 420 croreTo ensure wide coverage about 175 lakh government school teachers have been deployed for the drive during the Dusshera holidaysIn 2015 the Siddaramaiahled Congress government had conducted a caste census for Rs 16551 crore but it was discarded after criticism and intervention by the Congress high command IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/karnataka-caste-census-deadline-likely-to-be-extended-amid-slow-pace-technical-glitches-641751.html Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/ma-yoga-course-to-commence-at-bhus-department-of-vedic-philosophy-641594.html Varanasi Oct 4 Banaras Hindu University BHU is set to introduce a twoyear postgraduate course in Yoga MA Yoga under the Department of Vedic Philosophy within the Faculty of Sanskrit Vidya Dharma Vigyan The course will span four semesters and aims to provide an indepth study and teaching of the theoretical practical and experimental aspects of the Indian Patanjali Yoga system The curriculum will cover important texts such as the Patanjali Yoga Sutras the Bhagavad Gita and other classical yoga scriptures Students will also receive practical training in various yogic practices including asanas postures pranayama breath control mudras gestures bandhas locks and satkarmas cleansing techniquesAccording to Professor Rajaram Shukla Head of the Faculty of Sanskrit Vidya Dharma Vigyan the fee structure for this course has been kept considerably lower compared to other universities aligning with the vision of Malaviya Ji to provide highquality education at affordable feesAdmission and reservation policies will follow the guidelines set by the Government of India and the university He said that the Yoga has received global recognition nowThe introduction of this course comes after sustained demand from both faculty members and students The Academic Council of BHU unanimously approved the proposal during a meeting held on September 27 The Head of the Department highlighted that this type of course is currently unavailable in any other university in the Purvanchal regionSince the University Grants Commission UGC conducts the National Eligibility Test NET for Yoga this course will greatly benefit students aiming for academic and professional advancement in this fieldProfessor Rajaram Shukla Head of the Faculty of Sanskrit Vidya Dharma Vigyan and Professor Shashikant Dwivedi from the Vedic Department have been instrumental in designing the curriculumThe course is designed to give equal importance to both theoretical knowledge and practical training so that students not only understand the principles of Yoga but are also able to apply them in their personal lives and society at largeShivam Tiwari an alumnus of BHU and research scholar Sunakshu Tiwari have expressed optimism about the course highlighting its potential to nurture a deeper understanding of Yoga in the academic community IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/ma-yoga-course-to-commence-at-bhus-department-of-vedic-philosophy-641594.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/kolkata-police-make-arrangements-for-durga-puja-carnival-on-red-road-tomorrow-641598.html Kolkata Oct 4 The West Bengal government is all set to hold the Durga Puja carnival on Red Road in Kolkata on Sunday Like every year several prominent puja committees will participate in this carnival Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee her Cabinet ministers other dignitaries and eminent guests In view of this Kolkata Police have made tight security arrangements to ensure the puja carnival is held smoothly The carnival marks the end of Durga puja festivities in KolkataAccording to Kolkata Police sources a large number of police personnel will be deployed on Red Road on Sunday It is learnt that about 106 puja committees will participate in the puja carnival Red Road and Kidderpore Road will be closed on Sunday Idols in the area adjacent to Red Road will be kept from Saturday nightOne police officer will be in charge of each idol during the carnival At the same time some distance will be maintained between each puja committees Several senior officers of Kolkata Police will be on duty from Sunday morning Special arrangements are being made for foreign invitees who will attend the carnival Surveillance through drones will be carried out Policemen will also be deployed at Babu ghat where these idols will go for immersion once they have taken part in the carnivalOn the other hand Kolkata Metro is going to provide additional metro services on the occasion of carnival They issued instructions on Friday that additional metro services will run on the Blue Line and Green Line on Sunday night The Metro authorities have said that a total of 6 special trains 3 up and 3 down will be run on that day Sunday There will be an interval of about 20 minutes between each train This step has been taken to ensure that ordinary passengers do not have any difficulty in travelling from one end of the city to the other on the night of the carnival IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/kolkata-police-make-arrangements-for-durga-puja-carnival-on-red-road-tomorrow-641598.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/assam-rifles-provides-skill-training-to-56-youths-in-manipur-641601.html Imphal Oct 4 To facilitate secure employment the Assam Rifles as part of its civic action initiatives has provided skill development training to 56 youth from Manipurs Imphal Valley region officials said on Saturday Of the 56 youth 48 including 30 women got jobs in private hotels and other organisations in Mumbai Jaipur and Delhi A Defence spokesman said that the Assam Rifles on Saturday felicitated successful participants of its Skill Development Programme 40 at Kaisampat in Imphal These participants have been empowered by the Assam Rifle as part of their civic action initiatives in Imphal Valley The spokesman said that the Skill Development Program was conducted jointly by the Assam Rifles and We Care Skill Solutions an Imphal based Organisation specialising in Skill Development In this program 56 youth have been imparted training on Hospitality and Retail which has enabled them to secure employment in reputed Hotels across the nation The felicitation ceremony was graced by DIG Assam Rifles and the director of an NGO that financially supported this programme The spokesman said that in the event successful participants 18 boys and 30 girls were awarded certificates from National Skill Development Corporation NSDC and handed over their offer letters These youth have been employed by various organisations and hotels in different parts of the country including in Mumbai Jaipur and Delhi They shall be proceeding shortly for Jaipur Delhi and Mumbai to take up their new appointments As part of the Skill Development Program the students had undergone twelve weeks of vocational training thereby enhancing their employability and empowering them for a brighter future While addressing the participants DIG Assam Rifles applauded them for their dedication and hard work highlighting the transformative role of skill development in shaping their future He highlighted the potential and talent of Manipuri youth and exhorted participants to be Brand Ambassadors of the rich culture and heritage of the state This is the fourth Skill Development Program conducted by the Assam Rifles since June 2024 An official said that the unique efforts of the Assam Rifles have enabled approximately 200 youths to secure employment and embark on a path of respectable livelihood The felicitation ceremony on Saturday not only celebrated the achievements of participants but also reinforced the commitment of Assam Rifles towards socioeconomic development of the region the spokesman added IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/assam-rifles-provides-skill-training-to-56-youths-in-manipur-641601.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/chennai-corporation-extends-road-cut-deadline-to-october-15-residents-raise-safety-concerns-641625.html Chennai Oct 5 In a rare move to strengthen flood defences before the northeast monsoon the Greater Chennai Corporation GCC has extended permission for roadcut works until October 15 one month beyond the usual September 15 deadline The civic body says the extension will help complete critical stormwater and pipeline upgrades but the decision has triggered anxiety among residents worried about unfinished roads and open trenches turning into flood and accident hazardsTraditionally all digging is stopped by midSeptember to allow road restoration before the rain This year however GCC has made an exception to fasttrack ongoing projects by its own engineering teams and other agencies including Chennai MetrowaterThe aim officials say is to reduce waterlogging and ensure smoother traffic once the monsoon sets inAccording to corporation data stormwater drains are being interconnected at 92 locations across the citys 15 zonesMetrowater is also replacing old pipelines under the North Chennai Development SchemeThe work must be completed by October 15 After that only emergency road cuts will be permitted until the end of the monsoon Mayor R Priya saidShe added that about 75 per cent of road relaying has been finished and that flood mitigation works are in full swing with motor pumps on standby and restored ponds ready to hold excess rainwaterThe mayor also inspected floodprevention works including near the Ganeshpuram flyover and subwayThe Ganeshpuram subway closed for nearly 18 months will reopen to the public on October 10 while the flyover itself is slated for completion in JanuaryDespite reassurances neighbourhood associations remain unconvincedThey dig up the road and leave it halffinished Once the work ends proper relaying never happens Instead of extending deadlines the civic body should have finished earlier so that we could have safe level roads before the rain a resident of the Sarvamangala Colony in Ashok Nagar Chennai saidOthers warned that the early arrival of the monsoon could be dangerousDuring intense rain open pits make roads slippery and unsafe The intention is good but deadlines must be honoured No new digging should happen now said M Balakrishnan of Tansi Nagar RWA in VelacheryOfficials maintain all open pits will be closed before the rains but residents say timely completion is crucial to avoid another season of potholes and waterlogged chaos IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/chennai-corporation-extends-road-cut-deadline-to-october-15-residents-raise-safety-concerns-641625.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 13:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/sc-to-hear-tomorrow-plea-challenging-telanganas-42-pc-bc-quota-in-local-bodies-641643.html New Delhi Oct 5 A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court challenging a government order issued by Telangana which increased reservations for Backward Classes BCs in local bodies to 42 per cent As per the causelist published on the website of the Apex Court a Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta will take up the matter for hearing on October 6The petition filed through advocate Somiran Sharma under Article 32 of the Constitution contended that the move breached the 50 per cent ceiling laid down by the Apex Court judgments governing reservations in local bodiesThe plea challenged GO Ms No 09 dated September 26 contending that with existing SC and ST quotas of 15 per cent and 10 per cent the aggregate reservation now exceeds 67 per centIt pointed out that Section 285A of the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act 2018 explicitly codifies the 50 per cent ceiling in line with the Constitution Bench ruling in K Krishna Murthy v Union of India caseDespite this statutory bar the Respondent State has sought to enforce the impugned Government Order thereby acting ultra vires the Constitution as well as the statute the plea statedReferring to the Apex Courts decision in the K Krishna Murthy case the petition said that the upper ceiling of 50 per cent vertical reservations in favour of SCsSTsOBCs should not be breached in the context of local selfgovernment Exceptions can only be made in order to safeguard the interests of the Scheduled Tribes in Scheduled AreasThe plea alleged that the Telangana government has failed to comply with the triple test laid down by the Supreme Court in Vikas Kishanrao Gawali vs State of Maharashtra mandating that any OBC reservation in local bodies must be preceded by a dedicated Commission conducting a rigorous empirical inquiry local bodywise specification of reservation based on that data and a ceiling ensuring the total reservation for SCs STs and OBCs does not exceed 50 per centIt also questioned the basis of the state governments decision pointing out that the enhancement is based on a oneman commission report that was neither placed in the public domain nor debated in the Legislature nor does it satisfy the requirement of a rigorous contemporaneous empirical enquiryThe Telangana governments reliance on Articles 243D6 and 243T6 of the Constitution is wholly misconceived While those provisions empower the state legislature to make reservations for Backward Classes in local bodies the enabling power is subject to constitutional limitations including the judicially imposed 50 per cent ceiling the plea stated IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/sc-to-hear-tomorrow-plea-challenging-telanganas-42-pc-bc-quota-in-local-bodies-641643.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 14:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/injured-maoist-left-behind-by-comrades-after-ied-blast-in-bijapur-rescued-by-police-and-villagers-641547.html Raipur Oct 4 An IED explosion in the Bandepara forest under Madded Police Station in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh left one Maoist seriously injured on Saturday According to the police officials a group of Maoists was attempting to plant an improvised explosive device when it detonated prematurely injuring one of their own membersThe injured Maoist identified as Gujja Sodhi was abandoned by his comrades who fled the scene with his weapon leaving him behind in the forestLocal villagers who witnessed the incident alerted the police prompting a swift response from the Madded police team With the help of villagers the injured Maoist was given first aid and transported to the District Hospital in Bijapur where he is currently undergoing treatmentPolice officials confirmed that Sodhi has been an active member of the Madded Area Committee for the past six to seven years and was known to operate alongside ACM Kanna Buchna He reportedly carried a 12bore weapon during his time in the organisationThe incident has once again highlighted the internal brutality and lack of compassion within Maoist ranksAuthorities said in a statement that Maoist groups have a history of abandoning injured or sick members often leaving them to die in remote forest areas The organisations rigid doctrine of either fight or die continues to expose its inhuman treatment of its own cadresSenior Maoist leaders are reportedly embroiled in internal disputes while lowerlevel operatives face neglect and disunityPolice officials emphasised that this incident reflects the deteriorating morale and fractured structure of Maoist groups in the region They reiterated their appeal to youth who have strayed into violent paths to surrender and reintegrate into societyThe district police assured that anyone willing to abandon violence will be provided with full support and rehabilitation opportunitiesThis explosion comes amid intensified antiNaxal operations in Bastar division where over 100 Maoists recently surrenderedThe government has set a target to eliminate Maoist insurgency by March 2026 and incidents like this reinforce the urgency of that missionThe security forces continue to monitor the situation in Bijapur and have increased patrols in vulnerable forest zones to prevent further IEDrelated threats IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/injured-maoist-left-behind-by-comrades-after-ied-blast-in-bijapur-rescued-by-police-and-villagers-641547.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 16:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/pm-modi-to-address-bihars-youth-today-unveil-rs-62-000-cr-development-package-641435.html New Delhi Oct 4 As the Bihar Assembly elections draw near Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a virtual interaction with young people on Saturday The event set to take place in a packed auditorium in Patna aims to energize the youth and highlight key development plans focused on education skills and employment During the session PM Modi will launch projects worth over Rs 62000 croregiving a decisive push to education skilling and entrepreneurship for youngsters across the countryThe Prime Minister will launch Bihars revamped Mukhyamantri Nishchay Svyam Sahayata Bhatta Yojana under which nearly five lakh young graduates every year will receive a monthly allowance of Rs 1000 for two years along with free skill trainingHe will also lay the foundation stone for new academic and research facilities in four universities of Bihar namely Patna University Bhupendra Narayan Mandal University in Madhepura Jai Prakash Vishwavidyalaya in Chapra and Nalanda Open University in Patna under the PMUSHA Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan Together these projects with a total allocation of Rs 160 crore will benefit more than 27000 students by enabling modern academic infrastructure advanced laboratories hostels and multidisciplinary learningPM Modi will also dedicate the Bihta campus of NIT Patna to the nation With the capacity to host 6500 students the campus houses advanced facilities including a 5G use case lab a Regional Academic Centre for Space established in collaboration with ISRO and an Innovation and Incubation Centre that has already supported nine startupsBesides the Prime Minister will inaugurate the Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakur Skill University in Bihar envisioned to impart industryoriented courses and vocational education to create a globally competitive workforceThe programme for the launch of the youth initiative at Vigyan Bhawan here will also feature the Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh the fourth edition of the National Skill Convocation organized in accordance with the Prime Ministers vision where 46 allIndia toppers from Industrial Training Institutes under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship will be felicitated according to a PMO statement issued on FridayThe Prime Minister will launch PMSETU Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs a Centrally sponsored scheme with an investment of Rs 60000 crore The scheme envisages the upgradation of 1000 Government ITIs across the country in a hubandspoke model comprising 200 hub ITIs and 800 spoke ITIs Each hub will be connected to four spokes on average creating clusters equipped with advanced infrastructure modern trades digital learning systems and incubation facilities the statement saidPM Modi will also distribute appointment letters to more than 4000 newly recruited candidates of the Bihar government and release Rs 450 crore in scholarships through Direct Benefit Transfer to 25 lakh students of Class 9 and 10 under the Mukhyamantri BalakBalika Scholarship Scheme IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/pm-modi-to-address-bihars-youth-today-unveil-rs-62-000-cr-development-package-641435.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 07:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/road-over-bridge-near-hyderabads-famous-falaknuma-palace-thrown-open-641328.html Hyderabad Oct 3 A new Road over Bridge RoB was thrown open for traffic near historic Falaknuma Palace in the Old City of Hyderabad on Friday Hyderabad Incharge Minister Ponnam Prabhakar inaugurated the RoB which has been built parallel to the existing RoBIt is expected to ease traffic congestion on the key stretch which connects CharminarFalaknuma road to ChandrayanguttaThe 360metrelong RoB built for Rs 5203 crore is expected to benefit hundreds of commuters by reducing travel time and ensuring freeflowing traffic in one of the busiest areas in the Old CityIt will connect Chandrayangutta with major areas significantly improving connectivity for thousands of tourists visiting Falaknuma Palace and CharminarIt also comes as a relief for commuters travelling towards Falaknuma Engine Bowli Shamsheergunj Aliabad Chandrayangutta and adjoining areasIt took four years for the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation GHMC to complete the bridge over RoB over the SecunderabadFalaknuma Broadgauge lineThe construction of RoB saw many hurdles resulting in an inordinate delay It was in 2018 that the Municipal Administration and Urban Development department cleared the proposal for the new parallel RoBAn amount of Rs 5203 crore was spent on GHMC civil work railway scope work shifting utilities of Hyderabad Metro Water Supply and Sewerage Board HMWSSB and Telangana Southern Power Distribution Company Limited TGSPDCL and land acquisitionAIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi Rajya Sabha member Anil Kumar Yadav MLAs Mohammed Mubeen and Mir Zulfiqar Ali MLCs Riyazul Hasan Effendi and Mirza Rahmat Baig Greater Hyderabad Mayor Gadwal Vijayalaxmi GHMC Commissioner R V Karnan and others participated in the programmeThe RoB is one of the key projects taken up in and around the Old City in recent years to ease traffic congestionThis has been inaugurated at a time when the preparatory work to provide Hyderabad Metro Rail connectivity to the Old City has gathered paceThe state government has taken up work on the longpending Metro Corridor from Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station MGBS to FalaknumaHyderabad Airport Metro Limited HAML said last month that the land acquisition and demolition of affected properties in the 75 km Old City Metro Corridor have reached a crucial stage IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/road-over-bridge-near-hyderabads-famous-falaknuma-palace-thrown-open-641328.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/jharkhand-villagers-erupt-in-anger-over-suspicious-death-of-bsf-jawan-in-police-lockup-641412.html Ranchi Oct 3 The suspicious death of a Border Security Force BSF jawan in police custody in Jharkhands Khunti district has led to an outburst of anger among villagers Hundreds of residents from surrounding villages on Friday gathered outside the Murhu police station staging a demonstration and demanding an impartial probe into what they alleged was a case of custodial murderThe deceased identified as Rahul Manjhi was a BSF jawan who had last been posted in Siliguri West BengalAccording to family members he was on extended leave at his native village in KhuntiOn the evening of September 29 villagers from Mahil allegedly accused Rahul of molestation Soon after a group of around 1012 men including Bijla Oraon Moti Oraon Budhuwa Oraon and Kartik Munda reportedly stormed his home dragged him away to Mahil village and assaulted himWitnesses say Rahul was tied up with a rope and then handed over to the Murhu policePolice maintain that Rahul died by suicide in the lockup toilet on the morning of September 30 They claimed he hanged self to deathHowever his family and villagers have rejected this version They insisted he was beaten humiliated on false charges and denied justice even after filing a complaintRelatives allege that Rahul had submitted a written application at the police station on September 30 naming his attackers and seeking actionDespite this no case was registered against them Instead villagers say the police locked him up while ignoring his pleaThis is not suicide it is murder The police protected the culprits and are now trying to cover up their negligence alleged one of the protesters demanding immediate arrests and action against the guilty policemenAfter the uproar Khunti Superintendent of Police Manish Toppo suspended Murhu Police Station Officer Ramdev Yadav for dereliction of dutyThe Superintendent of Police assured that a thorough probe will be conducted and strict legal action will be taken based on evidenceHowever villagers remain unconvinced They claim the suspension is a mere eyewash unless accountability is fixed and the police who allegedly acted in a biased manner IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/jharkhand-villagers-erupt-in-anger-over-suspicious-death-of-bsf-jawan-in-police-lockup-641412.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 19:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/ghaziabad-school-girls-take-charge-of-traffic-in-awareness-drive-under-mission-shakti-abhiyan-641416.html Ghaziabad Oct 3 School girls took charge of traffic management in Ghaziabad on Friday raising awareness about traffic rules among local residents Organised under the Mission Shakti Abhiyan the campaign saw young girls managing traffic at the busy Hapur Chungi intersection and issuing challans to drivers violating traffic laws Girls from various city schools enthusiastically participated in the campaign working alongside traffic police to ensure smooth traffic flow They monitored compliance with traffic rules helped prevent disruptions and issued onthespot challans to rulebreaking drivers while educating the public on road safetyThe campaigns primary goal was to promote womens safety and empowerment As part of the broader Mission Shakti initiative this traffic operation marked an important step toward empowering young girls and fostering a culture of safety and lawfulness The students highlighted that such campaigns not only empower women but also contribute to improved law and order in the communityLocal residents lauded the initiative calling it a positive development Many expressed hope that continued awareness efforts would lead to better traffic conditions in GhaziabadIANS spoke with some of the participating students about their experienceTanushree Yadav said We got the opportunity to become traffic police for the day and we are grateful for it We also taught people that when there are two people on a motorcycle both must wear helmetsShreya added Through this experience I learned how important helmets are We issued traffic tickets to violators some people followed our rules but others ignored themAnshi shared We issued tickets to those not wearing helmets and stopped car drivers not using seat belts We also informed people about the significance of obeying red and green traffic signalsMission Shakti is a flagship government scheme aimed at strengthening womens safety security and empowerment It seeks to realise the governments commitment to womenled development by addressing challenges throughout a womans life cycle and making women equal partners in nationbuilding through convergence and citizen ownershipThe scheme includes two subprogrammes Sambal and Samarthya The Sambal subscheme focuses on womens safety and security by integrating existing initiatives such as the One Stop Centre OSC Women Helpline WHL and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao BBBP with enhancements and the addition of a new component Nari Adalata womens collective IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/ghaziabad-school-girls-take-charge-of-traffic-in-awareness-drive-under-mission-shakti-abhiyan-641416.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 20:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/indias-tallest-church-gorgeous-thrissur-basilica-with-a-beautiful-heart-celebrates-centenary-on-sunday-641424.html Thrissur Oct 3 The Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours fondly known as Puthanpally new Church is celebrating its centenary this Sunday with grandeur drawing political dignitaries clergy and thousands of faithful devotees to it Standing 160 feet tall with a bell tower soaring to 260 feet the Basilica is the tallest church in India and home to one of Asias tallest bell towers However it is its towering charitable works that have made a difference to society in Kerala The celebration is as much about faith in action as Christians as it is about aweinspiring architecture that makes Indians proud of having such a beautiful church on their soilIts 25000squarefoot Gothic expanse is adorned with 11 altars elaborate murals intricate icons and statues depicting scenes from the Holy BibleThe churchs interior is a visual symphony combining devotion and artistic grandeur that leaves visitors spellbound and makes the hearts of Keralites swell with prideSpeaking to IANS Rector Father Thomas Kakkassery the live wire behind the yearlong centenary celebrations said the support of the entire members of the iconic church has made all this happenThe true measure of Puthanpally lies not only in its stone and spire but in the heart of its parishioners Since October 2024 the 590 families of the church have raised nearly Rs 250 crore to support education healthcare and community welfare programsThis remarkable act of charity mirrors the spiritual mission of the church serving society with devotion as towering as its architecture We have been able to achieve all what was planned a year back because of the support of the church members said Father KakkasseryThe journey of Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours began on October 10 1925 when Mar Francis Vazhappilly arranged temporary worship in a nearby school buildingThe foundation stone was laid on December 21 1929 but construction faced delays due to global upheavals including two World Wars finally culminating in its consecration on November 24 1940Over the years the church grew in stature and spiritual significance and was ultimately given the titular honour of Basilica by Pope John Paul II in 1992Key milestones of the Basilica include the historic reception of Pope John Paul II in 1986 the inauguration of the Perpetual Adoration Centre in 1987 and the opening of the majestic bell tower in 2006As centenary celebrations unfold Puthanpally stands as a testament to faith resilience and community spiritFrom its soaring Gothic spires to the countless lives touched by its charitable work the church proves that greatness is measured not only in height but in heart too IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/indias-tallest-church-gorgeous-thrissur-basilica-with-a-beautiful-heart-celebrates-centenary-on-sunday-641424.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 20:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/thousands-of-rss-volunteers-participate-in-vijayadashami-processions-across-delhi-641208.html New Delhi Oct 2 On the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS completed 100 years of its journey and entered its 101st year It was on this very day in 1925 that Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar founded the RSS To mark the foundation day districtlevel Vijayadashami puja and Path Sanchalan programmes were organised across Delhi Celebrations were held at 346 locations in the city including Shastra Pujan weapon worship and path marches Thousands of volunteers marching in full uniform to the beats of the traditional drums participated enthusiastically with many more volunteers managing the arrangementsAs the processions passed through various colonies and settlements members from all sections of society youth women and intellectuals welcomed the marchers by showering them with flower petalsProminent members of society were also invited to the events At the conclusion of the marches national regional and provincial leaders of the RSS addressed the volunteers at various locations Prant Sanghachalak Dr Anil Agrawal and senior officebearer Indresh Kumar participated in the Vijayadashami celebrations and path sanchalan at West Vihar Meanwhile Deputy Chief of Communications Bharatji was present at Bijwasan Another senior RSS office bearer Murliji attended the event in Kondli Mayur Vihar Provincial incharge Anil Gupta participated in Vikas Nagar Uttam Nagar and Vishal was present at the event held at Delhi UniversityThe speakers highlighted the need for the establishment of the RSS its objectives and its centurylong journey They urged society and volunteers to adopt five key transformations in their lives For the nations highest glory they emphasised embracing social harmony family enlightenment an environmentally friendly lifestyle promotion of Swadeshi indigenous products and adherence to civic duties in daily lifeWith this Vijayadashami celebration the centenary year of the RSS has officially begun Throughout the year various programmes will be organised by the society including extensive doortodoor contacts and a major event the Hindu Sammelan IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/thousands-of-rss-volunteers-participate-in-vijayadashami-processions-across-delhi-641208.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/bihar-vijayadashami-is-celebrated-in-patna-amid-rain-641215.html Patna Oct 2 On the occasion of Vijayadashami symbolising the victory of good over evil the Dussehra Committee organised the grand Ravana Vadh ceremony at Patnas historic Gandhi Maidan on Thursday evening An 80foot Ravana a 75foot Meghnad and a 70foot Kumbhakarna effigy were set ablaze amid cheers of Jai Shri RamDespite thorough preparations heavy rain and strong winds disrupted the proceedingsThe effigies covered with polythene sheets to shield them from rainwater became waterloggedAt one point Ravanas head broke off and dangled loosely making the burning difficultStill after much effort Ravana and Meghnath effigies were ignited and Kumbhkarans effigy was partially burned with blazing flames The event has thrilled the thousands of devotees gathered at the historic groundEarlier in the day the Bihar Chief Minister congratulated the people of the stateIn a post on his official X handle Kumar said Heartiest congratulations and best wishes on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami Celebrated as a festival of victory it symbolises the triumph of truth over falsehood It instils selfcontrol and spiritual strength in our lives Celebrate this festival with joy harmony and peaceThe program was attended by Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary Assembly Speaker Vijay Kumar Sinha and Water Resources Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Deepak Kumar Secretary to the Chief Minister Anupam Kumar Secretary to the Chief Minister Kumar Ravi Special Officer to the Chief Minister Dr Gopal Singh Commissioner Patna Division Dr Chandrashekhar Singh Inspector General of Police Patna Range Jitendra Rana District Magistrate Patna Dr Tyagarajan SM Senior Superintendent of Police Kartikeya Sharma Commissioner of Patna Municipal Corporation Animesh Parashar General Secretary of Bihar State Citizens Council Arvind Kumar Chairman of Shri Shri Dussehra Committee Trust Kamal Nopani President Arun Kumar Convener Mukesh Nandan along with members of Shri Shri Dussehra Committee Trust and other dignitaries were present in the programBesides Patna Vijayadashami celebration took place in Motihari Bettiah Ara Buxar Bhabhua Sasaram and the headquarters of every district in the state IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/bihar-vijayadashami-is-celebrated-in-patna-amid-rain-641215.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/vijayadashami-marks-triumph-of-truth-and-righteousness-cm-sharma-641232.html Jaipur Oct 2 Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said that the festival of Vijayadashami is a celebration of the victory of truth over falsehood and righteousness over unrighteousness He remarked that the day reminds us that no matter how challenging the path of truth may be a bridge of solution is always formedAddressing the gathering at the 132nd National Dussehra Fair in Kota on Thursday in the presence of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla the Chief Minister said the fair is not merely a festival but a living symbol of Rajasthans cultural heritage Sharma described the Kota Dussehra Fair as an event renowned across India for its grandeur and historical importance It attracts tourists and devotees from across the country and abroad serving as a confluence of religious faith cultural programs entertainment and folk traditions Sharma also emphasised that Lord Shri Ram established Ramrajya by eradicating evils like Ravana and ensuring happiness and prosperity reached the last person in society He said the state government guided by the principle of Man as Narayan and Deen as God is working to bring positive change in the lives of women youth farmers and the poor He noted progress in womens safety womens empowerment and poverty alleviation through initiatives like the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Poverty Free Village Scheme aimed at uplifting BPL families in 10000 villages Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla addressing the gathering said that Dussehra is a festival that celebrates the victory of truth over falsehood He recalled that Shri Ram defeated the arrogant Ravana by uniting people and building an army of righteousness Birla urged citizens to follow the path of truth and morality to contribute to the development of the nation and the stateHe added that Kotas Dussehra Fair is a historic symbol of tradition and culture and echoed Prime Minister Narendra Modis call for Swadeshi stressing that it will make the country selfreliant and developed Birla also pointed out that the reduction in GST rates has directly benefited both indigenous producers and consumers He said that people this year are celebrating the savings by purchasing handicrafts and local products in large numbers at the fair He extended greetings on Vijayadashami and expressed hope that the event would bring new prosperity and joy to artisans and craftsmenOn this occasion representatives of the India Book of Records and Asia Book of Records presented a certificate to the Chief Minister for creating Indias largest effigy of Ravana measuring 233 feet The effigy was traditionally set on fire by former Maharao Ijyeraj Singh representing Lord Laxminarayan amid spectacular fireworks that thrilled the audience Earlier on arriving at Kotas Garh Palace Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla were welcomed by former Maharao Ijyeraj Singh at the Darikhana Members of the royal family estate holders and a large number of citizens extended greetings for the festival School Education Minister Madan Dilawar Minister of State for Energy Independent Charge Hiralal Nagar MLA Sandeep Sharma Kalpana Devi Mayor Kota South Rajiv Agarwal along with several public representatives and a massive crowd of people attended the Dussehra Fair celebrations IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/vijayadashami-marks-triumph-of-truth-and-righteousness-cm-sharma-641232.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 01:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/from-pok-to-balochistan-rising-uprisings-signal-collapse-of-pakistan-armys-grip-640869.html New Delhi Sep 30 The protests that have broken out in Pakistanoccupied Kashmir PoK are a clear signal of how badly the Pakistan Army is collapsing due to rising corruption The army has managed to keep the issue under wraps for long in a bid to protect its corrupt officials but now the people have taken to the streets and are fighting backThe issue of corruption in the Pakistan Army over which the people are fighting is not limited to PoK but it extends up to Balochistan tooDespite the internet being cut and phone services suspended news regarding the protests in PoK has reached the entire world At least 2 people were killed and 22 others were injured after the police opened fire in PoKWhile there are longstanding issues such as the development of the region Indian officials say that the people of Pakistan are fed up with the brazen corruption in the Pakistan Army One of the biggest issues in the army that the people are now flagging is the culture of commission whether arms deals or developmental worksThe Pakistan Army for long had roped in retired officials to deal with the middlemen and take commission All this was not visible to the public and the rest of the world since the retired officials were working behind the scenesThere is no doubt that the Pakistan Army is the most powerful institution in Pakistan Today it has a puppet in the form of Shehbaz Sharif and hence this racket that it undertakes has become even easierIn 2015 Pakistan signed one of the biggest deals for a naval project called the Hangarclass submarine programme This deal was estimated at around 5 billion However the details of this deal remain sketchy and no information has even been given to the Parliament or the publicHowever the Pakistan Army has not just been complicit in giving information about defence deals The corruption even extends to housing and land Schemes such as the Defence Housing Authority DHA have made the Pakistan Army the biggest property developer in the country The DHA which runs into millions of dollars has managed to escape scrutiny as a result of which corruption is at an alltime highThe DHA has a special legal status that protects it from government oversight This has enabled the Pakistan Army officials to indulge in largescale corruption These issues have not only irked the public but a section within the army as wellIndian officials say that corruption has peaked the most under Field Marshal Asim Munir Recently a letter that was issued in the name of The Guardians of Honour exposed the uneasy calm within the army The letter accuses Munir of incompetence corruption and political oppressionThe crisis was reportedly sparked off due to the standoff with former Prime Minister Imran Khan and the courtmartial of Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed former head of the ISIWhile Asim Munir has largely managed to put down dissent the mask is currently wearing off An Intelligence assessment on the situation in Pakistan suggests that the protests in Balochistan and PoK could be turning points for Munir and his men There is no sign of the protests in both regions dying down and the situation could get only worse in the days to comeFurther the army also fears that these issues particularly corruption political interference and development could spill into the major cities of the country The army would no doubt try and put down the dissent with the use of massive forceHowever it is also mindful of the events that have taken place in Bangladesh Nepal and Sri Lanka Further it has also realised that it is having the worst time in Balochistan It has faced embarrassment on several occasions apart from incurring huge lossesThese are clear indications that the clout is gradually wearing out and the army would need to gear up for tough days ahead IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/from-pok-to-balochistan-rising-uprisings-signal-collapse-of-pakistan-armys-grip-640869.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/man-murders-friend-in-jamshedpur-over-suspicion-of-black-magic-arrested-640888.html Jamshedpur Sep 30 A shocking case of murder driven by superstition came to light in Jamshedpur on Tuesday after a 22yearold youth was brutally murdered by his friend officials said The incident took place in Garhabasa under the Golmuri police station area late on Monday nightThe victim identified as Ajay worked at a local hardware store Police said his throat was slit with a sharpedged weapon by his friend Sandeep KumarLocals who rushed to the spot after hearing Ajays cries found him lying in a pool of blood while the accused stood nearby They immediately caught hold of Sandeep and alerted the policeAjay who was grievously injured was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries during treatmentPolice said the weapon used in the attack has been recovered from the scene of the crimeAccording to the police the murder was premeditated On Monday evening Sandeep had invited Ajay to his room and offered him alcohol Later in the night when Ajay was in an inebriated state Sandeep allegedly attacked him suspecting that his friend was engaged in black magicThe preliminary investigation suggests the accused believed the victim was practicing black magic on him This appears to be the main motive behind the murder said a police officer from Golmuri police stationOfficials added that further interrogation is underway to ascertain if anyone else instigated the actLocals described Ajay as the only son of his parents His father had passed away due to illness just a few months ago His death has left his mother devastated hit by the double tragedyThe incident has left the area in shock with residents condemning the killing as a gruesome reminder of how blind faith and superstition can lead to extreme violencePolice have sent the body for a postmortem and are preparing to file a formal murder case IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/man-murders-friend-in-jamshedpur-over-suspicion-of-black-magic-arrested-640888.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/durga-puja-sourav-ganguly-offers-prayers-along-with-his-family-640976.html Kolkata Sep 30 On the occasion of Ashtami former Indian team captain and Cricket Association of Bengal CAB president Sourav Ganguly offered Anjali at the Durga Puja of Barisha Players Corner in the Behala area of south Kolkata He was accompanied by his wife Dona Ganguly This time Souravs puja is special as his daughter Sana has returned home on puja vacation The former Team India captain is spending time with his daughter during the PujaFollowing the Bengali tradition Ganguly was seen offering Anjali at the feet of Goddess Durga in white pyjamas and a kurta Standing with family and neighbours he paid homage on AshtamiSourav Ganguly stays in Kolkata every year during Durga Puja Every year Ganguly visits the Barisha Players Corner Puja pavilion which is in his neighbourhood in the Behala area Sourav also plays the dhak traditional Bengali drum during this Puja From the inauguration of the Puja to the evening of Saptami and the evening of Ashtami he is always present at the Puja pavilion like every other timeSourav Gangulys father the late Chandi Ganguly started this Durga Puja which is still being observed today under the supervision of the Ganguly family members and the neighbours This time their pavilion is decorated in the style of the old zamindar house The good times and traditions of the zamindar house of the erstwhile era have been highlighted in the mandap decorationSpeaking to media persons Dona Ganguly said Wishing everyone a happy Mahashtami Every year I come here with Sourav to offer Anjali Sana is in Kolkata this time She comes here for pujas from time to time May everyone have a very good puja this year IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/durga-puja-sourav-ganguly-offers-prayers-along-with-his-family-640976.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/rs-18-crore-pending-pension-arrears-released-under-army-medical-services-campaign-641013.html New Delhi Sep 30 Pendingpension arrears totalling over Rs 18 crore were disbursed during a special campaign organised by the Director General Medical Services Army an official said on Tuesday Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair Directorate General of Medical Service Army said Many veterans and their families had no idea they were owed arrears due to legacy system gaps We have reached out verified and ensured what is rightfully theirs has been returnedThe Medical Personnel Record Section Officers MPRSO undertook an initiative to resolve pension anomalies affecting veterans spouses and next of kin of officers from the Army Medical Corps Army Dental Corps and Military Nursing Services said the official in a statementAs part of this effort more than Rs 18 crore in pending pension arrears have been disbursed with a substantial increase in monthly pensions it saidThe initiative has addressed overdue cases related to Liberalised Family Pension LFP Special Family Pension SFP monetary rewards for Gallantry awards and One Rank One Pension OROP revisions Veterans widows and family members are encouraged to verify their status through the SPARSH portal or by contacting MPRSO via Defence Pension Liaison CentresThe focus was on the resolution of anomalies in pension classifications rates and categories especially for families entitled under LFP SFP and OROP the statement saidOver Rs 18 crore were disbursed to rightful beneficiaries with the Identification of Unaware Beneficiaries through a compassionate outreach campaign that identified and contacted veterans and families who were previously unaware of their dues it saidPersonalised Assistance Desks were set up at liaison cells of CDA Pune and CDA Allahabad so as to assist families with documentation and facilitate faster disbursementIn addition Digital Transparency was introduced for Realtime status updates and grievance redressal mechanismsEarlier under the governments flagship Swasth Naari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan the Armed Forces Medical Services AFMS conducted more than 60 health camps benefitting nearly 30000 women an official saidMedical camps were organised to extend specialist health checkups screening for noncommunicable diseases such as diabetes mellitus Hypertension Breast Cervical and Oral Cancers said the official in a statementA special emphasis was being laid down on Maternal and Child Health Care including Antenatal Care nutrition counselling and immunisation said the statementOther health initiatives during the campaign included awareness drives on menstrual hygiene sessions on adolescent health and Nutrition for school children in conjunction with various Service Headquarters and administrative authorities IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/rs-18-crore-pending-pension-arrears-released-under-army-medical-services-campaign-641013.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 22:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/pm-modi-to-launch-inaugurate-projects-worth-rs-60-000-crore-in-odisha-tomorrow-640487.html New Delhi Sep 26 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Odisha on Saturday to lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects worth over Rs 60000 crore in Jharsuguda an official statement mentioned on FridaynbspThese projects span across telecommunications railways higher education healthcare skill development rural housing sectors among others He will also address a public gathering on the occasionnbspIn the field of telecom connectivity the Prime Minister will commission more than 97500 mobile 4G towers built at a cost of around Rs 37000 crore with Swadeshi technology said the statementnbspThis includes more than 92600 4G technology sites commissioned by BSNLnbspOver 18900 4G sites have been funded under the Digital Bharat Nidhi which will connect around 26700 unconnected villages in remote border and leftwing extremismaffected areas serving over 20 lakh new subscribers it saidnbspThese towers are solarpowered making them Indias largest cluster of green telecom sites and a step forward in sustainable infrastructureThe Prime Minister will lay foundation stone and dedicate to the nation important railway projects that will boost connectivity and regional growthnbspThese include foundation stone for Rail Flyover at SambalpurSarla dedication to the nation of the doubling of the KoraputBaiguda line and the ManabarKoraputGorapur linenbspThese projects will significantly improve freight and passenger movement in Odisha and neighbouring states strengthening local industries and tradenbspnbspOn the occasion the Prime Minister will also flag off the Amrit Bharat Express between Berhampur and Udhna Surat providing affordable and comfortable connectivity across states supporting tourism creating employment opportunities and linking key economic districtsPM Modi will also lay the foundation stones for the expansion of eight IITs Tirupati Palakkad Bhilai Jammu Dharwad Jodhpur Patna and Indore at an investment of around Rs 11000 crorenbspThe expansion will create capacity for 10000 new students over the next four years and will establish eight stateoftheart research parks thereby strengthening Indias innovation ecosystem and providing a strong push to research and developmentnbspThe Prime Minister will launch MERITE scheme designed to improve quality equity research and innovation in 275 state engineering and polytechnic institutions across the country said the statementnbspHe will also launch Odisha Skill Development Project Phase II which will establish World Skill Centres in Sambalpur and Berhampur covering emerging sectors such as AgriTech Renewable Energy Retail Marine and HospitalityFurther five ITIs will be upgraded into Utkarsh ITIs 25 ITIs will be developed as Centres of Excellence and a new Precision Engineering Building will provide advanced technical trainingnbspTo enhance digital education in the state PM Modi will dedicate WiFi facilities across 130 higher education institutions providing free daily data access to benefit more than 25 lakh studentsnbspHealthcare infrastructure in Odisha will also receive a significant boost during the Prime Ministers visit He will lay the foundation stone for the upgradation of MKCG Medical College in Berhampur and VIMSAR in Sambhalpur into worldclass superspeciality hospitalsThe upgraded facilities will include enhanced bed capacity trauma care units dental colleges maternal and child care services and expanded academic infrastructure ensuring comprehensive health services for the people of OdishanbspIn addition the Prime Minister will distribute sanction orders to 50000 beneficiaries under the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana The scheme provides pucca houses and financial assistance to vulnerable rural families including persons with disabilities widows individuals suffering from terminal illness and victims of natural calamitiesnbspThis initiative reflects the governments commitment to ensuring social welfare and dignity for the most disadvantaged sections of society https://dailyworld.in/society/pm-modi-to-launch-inaugurate-projects-worth-rs-60-000-crore-in-odisha-tomorrow-640487.html Fri, 26 Sep 2025 22:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/gautam-adani-calls-upon-young-entrepreneurs-to-shape-indias-second-freedom-struggle-640315.html Ahmedabad Sep 25 IANS Gautam Adani Chairman of the Adani Group on Thursday touched upon the role of young entrepreneurs in shaping what he called Indias second freedom struggle a fight not for independence from foreign rule but for independence in technology and social innovation that uplifts every community bridges divides and strengthens the fabric of democracynbspIn his address at the fourth edition of Adani Green Talks hosted here Gautam Adani said we have to join our nations second freedom struggle freedom from inequality freedom from inertia and freedom from indifferenceAnd that freedom to dream boldly my friends is what Green Talks is all about Built on the belief that every fresh idea contains the blueprint for transformation It reminds us that growth is not linear it is unpredictable and often invisible the billionaire industrialist saidnbspThat is until suddenly a green shoot breaks through the surface announcing a new chapter of freedom and hope And within that tender green shoot is embedded the essence of every great dream that has gone on to create history the Adani Group Chairman notedIn just three editions of Green Talks hundreds of dreams have been evaluated and 15 remarkable companies have shared their visions on the stagenbspIn a world where nine out of ten startups fade it has been fascinating to see how many of our dreamers have already beaten the odds said Gautam AdaninbspHe further stated that as an entrepreneur I know firsthand what it means to dream After all it is only the dreamers who dare to leave marks that even history cannot erase But even within the many entrepreneurs I meet those that humble me the most are the social entrepreneurs They begin not in search of fortune but in search of to build a better societyGautam Adani said that the eventual objective is to make Green Talks more than a stagenbspIt should become a living platform of collaboration where Indias innovation meets the worlds imagination A place where social startups spark ideas unite in purpose and work for the betterment of humanity It should be an ecosystem where every participant is bound not by transactions but by a shared mission to grow with goodness to leave behind a brighter more sustainable world the Adani Group Chairman emphasised https://dailyworld.in/society/gautam-adani-calls-upon-young-entrepreneurs-to-shape-indias-second-freedom-struggle-640315.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/10-maoists-surrender-before-jharkhand-dgp-in-chaibasa-pledge-to-join-mainstream-640364.html Ranchi Sep 25 The antiNaxal operations in Jharkhand recorded a major success on Thursday as 10 members of the CPI Maoist laid down their arms in West Singhbhum district officials said They surrendered before Director General of Police DGP Anurag Gupta and senior officials in ChaibasaThe group comprised six men and four women all of whom were associated with the squads of senior Maoist leaders Misir Besra alias Sagar and Patiram Manjhi alias Anal both carrying bounties of Rs 1 crore eachThe surrendered Maoists were identified as Rando Bordpai Gardi Koda Johan Purti Nirso Sidu Ghonor Devgam Gaumeya Koda Kera Koda Kari Kayam Savitri Gop and Pradeep SinghAt a formal ceremony held at the Chaibasa police lines the Maoists pledged to shun violence surrender their weapons and join the mainstreamOfficials termed the development a direct outcome of the states rehabilitation policy and sustained police action in Naxalhit areasWelcoming the rebels into the fold of civil society DGP Anurag Gupta said Jharkhands surrender policy is among the best in the countryThose who surrender will be given a chance to start a new life But those who continue to take up arms will face strict action he warnedHe further emphasised that police have detailed intelligence on Maoist activities and are determined to maintain law and orderSeveral top officials including CRPF IG Saket Singh IG Operations Dr Michaelraj S IG STF Anup Birthare DIG Kolhan Anuranjan Kispotta and Chaibasa SP Amit Renu were present at the ceremonyThis marks the second major surrender this month On September 1 nine members of the banned Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad JJMP surrendered in Latehar district four of whom carried bounties of Rs 5 lakh each They handed over a significant cache of arms including five AK47 rifles to the policeAccording to officials the campaign against Maoists has been intensified to make Jharkhand completely Naxalfree by March 2026 So far this year 31 Maoists have been killed in encounters across the state IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/10-maoists-surrender-before-jharkhand-dgp-in-chaibasa-pledge-to-join-mainstream-640364.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/adani-green-talks-2025-brings-together-young-changemakers-shaping-an-inclusive-future-640386.html Ahmedabad Sep 25 The Adani Group on Thursday hosted the fourth edition of Adani Green Talks bringing together changemakers social entrepreneurs and innovators shaping a sustainable and inclusive future The event which has grown into one of Indias most distinctive platforms for social innovation was inaugurated with a keynote address by Gautam Adani Chairman of the Adani GroupIn his address Gautam Adani reflected on how Green Talks launched just four years ago has already become a crucible for ideas with the potential to alter the course of societyHe recalled the journeys of past participants such as GenRobotics whose robots have liberated thousands from the indignity of manual scavenging Navalt which has redefined the economics of marine transport with solarelectric ferries operating at just four paisa per passenger per kilometre and Marut Drones whose Drone Didis of Kashi have transformed women into confident agrientrepreneurs under the national Namo Drone Didi programEach of these success stories he noted is proof that vision backed by perseverance can bend the mathematics of probabilityThe 2025 edition presented five pioneering entrepreneurs who shared their journeys of grit innovation and social purposeThese are Abhishek Chhazed of Recyclex which is decarbonising construction with greener building materials Akshita Sachdeva and Bonny Dave of Trestle Labs who are expanding Kibo an assistive technology platform that empowers the visually impaired Manoj Sanker of Nemocare Wellness who is developing affordable neonatal and maternal healthcare devices Jenil Gandhi and Manan Vyas of Avinya Leather who are pioneering plantbased crueltyfree vegan leather and Sowmya Balendiran of Sea6 Energy who is advancing oceanbased seaweed farming for biofuels bioplastics and fertilisersTogether they represent the breadth of Indias innovation and its capacity to address urgent global challengesThis year also marked the introduction of the Adani Green Talks Social Impact Awards chosen from hundreds of applications for their transformative solutions and the inaugural Lok Kalyan Award which was presented to Dr Krishna Ella Founder and Executive Chairman of Bharat BiotechGautam Adani conferred the honour recognising Dr Ellas contribution to global public health through indigenous vaccines including Covaxin which safeguarded millions during the Covid19 pandemicIn his acceptance Dr Ella dedicated the award to the countless scientists and innovators of India who pursue science with a social purpose noting that platforms like Green Talks inspire the next generation to dream with courageActor Vikrant Massey whose film 12th Fail has won him the National Award for Best Actor also attended the eventGautam Adani described Masseys story as symbolic of resilience and perseverance breaking through every barrier much like the young entrepreneurs celebrated on the Green Talks stageHe also announced that in partnership with NDTV Green Talks will now expand its search for changemakers into Indias Tier2 and Tier3 cities recognising that brilliance often emerges from the most unexpected corners of the countryGautam Adani expressed the ambition to eventually build Green Talks into a living platform of global collaboration where sparks from a village in Odisha or Ladakh could connect with innovators in Sao Paulo or Nairobi creating a network united not by transactions but by a shared mission to grow with goodness and leave behind a brighter more sustainable worldGreen Talks Gautam Adani emphasised is about possibility the green shoots that break through the hardest soil to announce a new chapter of freedom and hope It is an invitation to dream boldly and to participate in Indias second freedom struggle for a society free of inequality inertia and indifferenceBy nurturing ideas that accelerate progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Adani Green Talks continues to strengthen its role as a bridge between young aspirations policy and global communities turning vision into reality and ideas into action IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/adani-green-talks-2025-brings-together-young-changemakers-shaping-an-inclusive-future-640386.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/gautam-adani-calls-upon-young-entrepreneurs-to-shape-indias-second-freedom-struggle-640389.html Ahmedabad Sep 25 Gautam Adani Chairman of the Adani Group on Thursday touched upon the role of young entrepreneurs in shaping what he called Indias second freedom struggle a fight not for independence from foreign rule but for independence in technology and social innovation that uplifts every community bridges divides and strengthens the fabric of democracy In his address at the fourth edition of Adani Green Talks hosted here Gautam Adani said we join our nations second freedom struggle freedom from inequality freedom from inertia and freedom from indifferenceAnd that freedom to dream boldly my friends is what Green Talks is all about Built on the belief that every fresh idea contains the blueprint for transformation It reminds us that growth is not linear it is unpredictable and often invisible the billionaire industrialist saidThat is until suddenly a green shoot breaks through the surface announcing a new chapter of freedom and hope And within that tender green shoot is embedded the essence of every great dream that has gone on to create history the Adani Group Chairman notedIn just three editions of Green Talks hundreds of dreams have been evaluated and 15 remarkable companies have shared their visions on the stageIn a world where nine out of ten startups fade it has been fascinating to see how many of our dreamers have already beaten the odds said Gautam AdaniHe further stated that as an entrepreneur I know firsthand what it means to dream After all it is only the dreamers who dare to leave marks that even history cannot erase But even within the many entrepreneurs I meet those that humble me the most are the social entrepreneurs They begin not in search of fortune but in search of to build a better societyGautam Adani said that the eventual objective is to make Green Talks more than a stageIt should become a living platform of collaboration where Indias innovation meets the worlds imagination A place where social startups spark ideas unite in purpose and work for the betterment of humanity It should be an ecosystem where every participant is bound not by transactions but by a shared mission to grow with goodness to leave behind a brighter more sustainable world the Adani Group Chairman emphasised IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/gautam-adani-calls-upon-young-entrepreneurs-to-shape-indias-second-freedom-struggle-640389.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/haryana-cm-launches-deendayal-lado-lakshmi-yojana-for-women-640413.html Chandigarh Sep 25 Marking the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya the Haryana government on Thursday dedicated the occasion to development uplift of the last person in the queue and womens empowerment At a statelevel ceremony held in Panchkula Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini unveiled the ambitious Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana aimed at strengthening the economic and social standing of women and launched a dedicated mobile application to ensure implementation of the scheme aimed at strengthening the social and economic status of womenTo address difficulties faced during the application process the Chief Minister released a tollfree 18001802231 and a helpline number 01724880500During the programme live registration of five eligible women was also carried out under the schemeHe said that in a short span of the mobile app launch nearly 50000 women had downloaded it and around 8000 women had already submitted applicationsFurthermore in a significant push towards strengthening the states infrastructure and health facilities the Chief Minister also inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for projects worth Rs 32625 crore during the programme This included 31 healthrelated initiatives costing Rs 7804 crore the foundation for 97 projects costing Rs 7812 crore and the renovation of 10 health institutions costing Rs 8072 croreAdditionally the foundation stones were laid for one project each from the Public Works Department and Urban Local Bodies together amounting to Rs 8937 croreThe Chief Minister said in the first phase nearly 20 lakh women in Haryana will benefit The scheme is open to both married and unmarried women between the ages of 23 and 60 years belonging to families with an annual income of up to Rs 1 lakh Beneficiaries will receive Rs 2100 per month directly in their bank accounts through direct benefit transfer DBT Importantly any number of eligible women within the same household will be entitled to receive the assistanceThe government has approved an annual budget of Rs 5000 crore for 202526 for this initiativeCM Saini underlined that the scheme has been launched with full transparency and simplicity All processes like application verification and grievance redressal will be handled only through the mobile applicationWomen will not need to visit any common service centres or government offices they will be able to apply directly from their mobile phones at home Those eligible as of September 25 can begin applying immediately while others may apply on the date they become eligible he saidThe Chief Minister urged girls below 23 years to mark their 23rd birthday by applying for this schemeHe further shared that the launch of the Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana marks the fulfilment of the 42nd promise out of 217 commitments listed in the governments Sankalp PatraHe assured that 90 commitments will be fulfilled by the end of this yearExtending greetings on the occasion of Sharadiya Navratras and the birth anniversary of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya CM Saini remarked that Deen Dayal Upadhyaya believed a nation can become great only when its women are safe educated and respectedThe government he added is determined to ensure that women and daughters are economically empowered selfreliant and active participants in the mainstream of society IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/haryana-cm-launches-deendayal-lado-lakshmi-yojana-for-women-640413.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/mother-infant-die-after-falling-from-rooftop-in-bhopal-640427.html Bhopal Sep 25 A tragic accident in Bhopals Nishatpura police station area claimed the lives of a 30yearold woman and her 11monthold daughter on September 24 an official said on Thursday The incident occurred in Rajvansh Colony a residential neighbourhood near the Mittal Institute of TechnologyAccording to police sources the deceased identified as Gauri Sisodiya had gone to the rooftop of her house with her infant daughterFor reasons yet to be determined both fell from the rooftop Locals who witnessed or heard the incident immediately alerted the police and called for an ambulanceThe injured mother and child were rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors declared Gauri Sisodiya dead on arrivalHer daughter who was critically injured succumbed during treatmentA postmortem examination of both bodies was conducted on Thursday morning Inspector Sanjay Singh the officerincharge of Nishatpura police station confirmed that the site was inspected and statements from nearby residents are being recordedThis is an extremely tragic incident We are investigating every possible angle to understand how this fall occurred he saidPreliminary observations suggest that the rooftop lacked a protective boundary wall which may have contributed to the fallHowever police officers have stated that the exact cause remains unclear and the investigation is ongoing The sudden loss has left the Sisodiya family in deep mourningNeighbours described Gauri as a calm and responsible woman who was devoted to her daughters careThe incident has shocked the entire locality prompting calls for better rooftop safety in residential buildingsPolice have appealed to the public for any information that might help clarify the circumstances of the fall Anyone with relevant details is urged to contact Nishatpura police stationAs the investigation continues authorities are expected to review structural safety norms in the area to prevent similar tragedies in the future An official said that further updates will be shared once the inquiry concludes IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/mother-infant-die-after-falling-from-rooftop-in-bhopal-640427.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/madhya-pradesh-police-dispatch-team-member-injured-in-attack-accused-on-the-run-640431.html Bhopal Sep 25 A Dial 112 emergency response team was violently attacked in Madhya Pradeshs Vidisha district leaving Head Constable Bhim Singh Kirar critically injured an official said on Thursday The incident occurred on late Wednesday night in the Ganjbasoda City police station area where the team had been dispatched following a report of a fight According to police officials the team arrived at the scene to deescalate a reported altercation when one of the accused identified as Dharmendra Ahirwar suddenly attacked Head Constable Kirar with a wooden stick The blow to the head was severe causing the officer to collapse on the spot Immediate medical assistance was provided and Kirar was rushed to a local hospital Due to the seriousness of his injuries he was later referred to Vidisha Medical College where his condition remains critical Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic with a crowd gathered around the area of the reported fight Dharmendra Ahirwar who was among the crowd allegedly launched the attack without warning The motive behind the assault remains unclear but police officials confirmed that Ahirwar fled the scene immediately after the attack Search operations were launched late into the night with multiple police teams combing nearby areas in an effort to locate the accused However as of Thursday afternoon Ahirwar remains absconding Authorities have intensified efforts to apprehend him and are urging the public to come forward with any information that could aid in his capture The attack has sparked concern among law enforcement officials and the local community highlighting the risks faced by emergency responders during volatile situations Senior police officers have condemned the assault and assured that strict action will be taken against the perpetrator Head Constable Bhim Singh Kirar is known for his dedication and service and his colleagues have expressed deep concern over his condition This was a brutal and cowardly attack on a man who was simply doing his duty said one officer at the Ganjbasoda police station An FIR has been registered and legal proceedings are underway The police have pledged to bring the accused to justice and ensure the safety of their personnel in future operations IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/madhya-pradesh-police-dispatch-team-member-injured-in-attack-accused-on-the-run-640431.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/naib-tehsildar-dies-of-heart-attack-while-on-duty-at-bhopal-airport-640435.html Bhopal Sep 25 A Naib Tehsildar posted in Madhya Pradesh Dinesh Sahu died of a sudden heart attack while on duty at Bhopals Raja Bhoj Airport on Thursday afternoon The incident has been registered at Gandhi Nagar police station and an investigation is currently underwayAccording to initial reports Sahu was present at the airport as part of his official assignment when he suddenly collapsedAirport staff and security personnel immediately rushed to his aid and alerted emergency servicesHe was taken to a nearby hospital where doctors declared him dead on arrivalGandhi Nagar police station incharge Inspector Rajesh Bhadoriya confirmed the incident and stated that a case has been registered under procedural normsWe are treating this as a natural death due to cardiac arrest but we are conducting a full inquiry to rule out any other possibilities Statements from airport staff and witnesses are being recorded he saidThe body was sent for postmortem examination to ascertain the exact cause of death Preliminary findings suggest a cardiac event but the final report is awaitedPolice are also reviewing Sahus recent medical history and work schedule to understand if there were any prior symptoms or stressrelated factorsThe sudden demise of a government officer while on duty has sent shockwaves through the administrative communityColleagues described Dinesh Sahu as a sincere and disciplined officer who carried out his responsibilities with dedicationMany officials expressed grief and extended condolences to his family The incident has also raised concerns about health monitoring and emergency preparedness for field officers especially those working in highpressure environmentsAuthorities have assured that all protocols were followed during the emergency response and that the matter is being handled with due sensitivityFinal rites will be conducted after completion of legal formalities Police have appealed to anyone with relevant information to come forward and assist in the inquiry IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/naib-tehsildar-dies-of-heart-attack-while-on-duty-at-bhopal-airport-640435.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/arunachal-trading-body-hails-gst-reforms-expresses-satisfaction-after-interacting-with-pm-modi-in-itanagar-640047.html Itanagar Sep 22 The business community in Arunachal Pradesh on Monday hailed the GST reforms saying that the restructuring of the tax will benefit the traders and all trading communities Tarh Nachung President of the Arunachal Chamber of Commerce amp Industries ACCampI expressed his satisfaction with the interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Itanagar on Monday highlighting that the new GST rates are expected to benefit allLocal businessman and ACCampI President Tarh Nachung shared his views after interacting with the Prime Minister and said that the 25minute facetoface interaction with PM Modi will create a positive impact of the interaction on local trade and businessHe said the discussion focused on the GST reforms which has now been simplified to just two slabs 5 per cent and 18 per cent The GST cut will benefit shopkeepers consumers and industries including insurance construction equipment and private vehicles owners NachungThe trade body leader said that while many in interior areas of Arunachal Pradesh were previously unaware of GST the state government has established frameworks to raise awareness across all 28 districts ensuring that both traders and consumers can benefit from the reformsHe described the interaction as very valuable noting that the Prime Minister personally explained how the reforms will support the business community and enhance consumer benefitsPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday interacted with traders and businessmen in ItanagarThe meeting was part of a GST Bachat Utsav event where the Prime Minister discussed the benefits of the newly implemented GST rate reductionThe Prime Minister said the GST reforms taking effect from Monday will benefit the poor middle class women farmers traders and entrepreneurs and urged everyone to celebrate a grand GST Bachat UtsavPM Modi affirmed that the GST savings festival would be a memorable milestone for the people Addressing a mega public meeting at Indira Gandhi Park in Itanagar after laying the foundation stones for 13 development projects worth over Rs 5127 crore in Arunachal Pradesh PM Modi shared the slogan with the crowd Garv se kahen yeh swadeshi haiThe Prime Minister urged the crowd to raise their hands with mobile flashlights and thousands of people responded enthusiastically Before attending the main event at the Indira Gandhi Park PM Modi visited an exhibition and interacted with local traders craftspersons and artisans Local products were displayed in the exhibitionIn line with his vision of ensuring Ease of Doing Business and fostering a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem the Prime Minister also interacted with local taxpayers traders and industry representatives to discuss the impact of the recent GST rate rationalisation PM Modi noted that during the festive season citizens have received a double bonanza He affirmed that the GST Savings festival will bring in joy prosperity and success to the people of IndiaAcknowledging the large presence of women at the gathering and extended congratulations once again for the GST Savings festival PM Modi emphasised that the benefits of the nextgeneration GST reforms will significantly impact them He stated that households will now experience substantial relief in their monthly budgetsEssential items such as kitchen supplies educational materials for children and footwear and clothing have become more affordable the PM said He announced that GST has now been simplified to just two slabs 5 per cent and 18 per cent PM Modi emphasised that many important items have become taxfree and taxes on other goods have been significantly reduced He highlighted that building a home purchasing a scooter or bike dining out and travelling have all become more affordable IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/arunachal-trading-body-hails-gst-reforms-expresses-satisfaction-after-interacting-with-pm-modi-in-itanagar-640047.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 03:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/odisha-speaker-rejects-congress-no-confidence-motion-mlas-stage-walkout-640051.html Bhubaneswar Sep 22 Odisha Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy on Monday rejected the noconfidence motion moved by the opposition Congress party against the state government When the proceedings of the House resumed at 4 pm on Monday Congress CLP leader Rama Chandra Kadam requested Padhy to accept the no confidence motion moved by the party In reply the Speaker told the House that on September 18 the Congress Legislature Party leader along with 14 other MLAs had submitted a noconfidence notice to the Assembly secretary Later she had issued instructions to present the notice in the House on the next day on September 19However the motion could not be moved as the House was not in order She further added that according to the parliamentary procedures the allotted time for the noconfidence motion lapsed because of the continuous disruptions in the Assembly Subsequently the Congress legislators stormed to the well of the house and started sloganeering near the podium of Speaker Padhy They later staged a walkout from the House protesting against the decisionThe Congress MLAs later demonstrated under the statue of Mahatma Gandhi on the Assembly premises While talking to media persons Kadam said We have submitted the motion following all the parliamentary rules and procedures However the Speaker unjustifiably and deliberately rejected the motion He alleged that the BJPled state government ensured the rejection of the motion through the Speaker Kadam further claimed that both the ruling BJP and BJD conspired and deliberately disrupted the House to prevent discussions on the motion and throttle the Congress voice On the other hand BJD Chief Whip Pramila Mallik had earlier slammed the congress for moving the noconfidence motion with just 14 MLAs in the house She alleged that the Congress party had deliberately brought the motion without holding discussions with the main opposition BJD to only defame her party She alleged that the Congress has no voter base on the ground and is trying to regain it by such theatrics Meanwhile the House continued its business with members of the BJD and BJP present Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj tabled the Odisha University Amendment Bill 2025 which was taken up for discussion IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/odisha-speaker-rejects-congress-no-confidence-motion-mlas-stage-walkout-640051.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 03:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/mp-govt-achieved-5-000-mw-of-solar-capacity-in-2025-cm-yadav-640053.html Bhopal Sep 22 The Madhya Pradesh government has achieved nearly 5000 MW of solar capacity in 2025 against its target to expand it to 33000 MW by 2035 Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Monday CM Yadav informed that the states installed capacity from various energy sources is rapidly increasing He stated that the state government is making all efforts to promote solar energy through offering attractive incentives for all sectionsThe Chief Minister shared this information virtually addressing an event orgnaised in New Delhi which as attended by Union Minister for Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi Maldives Minister of State for Environment amp Tourism Muviath Mohammed officebearers of CII and representatives from the industryHighlighting some large solar projects in the state especial Indias largest solar park in Rewa as MP govt claims which supplies power to the Delhi Metro Chief Minister said that Madhya Pradesh is heading to become one of the leading states in the countrys energy sectorSanchi has been developed as Indias first Solar City while Omkareshwar hosts the countrys largest floating solar project In Neemuch Indias largest Pump Hydro Power Storage Project has been established making Madhya Pradesh a frontrunner in energy storage capacity Yadav said in statementHe also stated that mentioned with launch of the Morena SolarPlusStorage project the state has set a new benchmark in renewable energy It is Indias first project to provide stable dispatchable renewable power at a recordlow tariff of Rs 270 per unit he claimedChief Minister further stated that through initiatives such as the Green Hydrogen Mission PMKUSUM Yojana PM Surya and Smart Grid programs India has steered the energy sector towards selfreliance sustainability and cleanliness providing millions of households with free electricityHe said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership India has made unprecedented progress in the energy sector and established itself as a global hub for clean energy technologiesUnder PM Modis leadership India is resolutely advancing towards the goal of net zero Madhya Pradesh are poised to lead the world in a clean energy future in the years ahead CM Yadav saidHe further stated that while fulfilling the vision of Make in India and Viksit Bharat a strong foundation is being laid for a secure capable and guiding India The country leaving its mark in every sector including energy and renewable energy textiles IT agriculture pharma defense and space IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/mp-govt-achieved-5-000-mw-of-solar-capacity-in-2025-cm-yadav-640053.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 03:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/jampk-l-g-manoj-sinha-condoles-demise-of-former-dgp-640057.html Srinagar Sep 22 Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday condoled the death of Gulam Jeelani Pandit former director general of JampK police Gulam Jeelani Pandit passed away on Sunday He was 92 In a condolence message the Lieutenant Governor said Saddened to learn about the passing away of Shri Gulam Jeelani Pandit Ji former DGP of Jammu KashmirHe will always be remembered for his devotion to duty and service to the nation My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends in this hour of grief I pray for peace of the departed soulBorn on 22 February 1933 He was the 4th DGP of JampK and had assumed office on May 21 1987 The first DGP of JampK police was Peer Ghulam Hassan Shah who served from May 25 1982 to January 16 1985Jeelani Pandit was remembered by colleagues and wellwishers as a gentleman who earned respect across ranks during his distinguished career in the police serviceNalin Prabhat present DGP is the 17th head of the police force He along with all ranks of Jammu and Kashmir Police have expressed deep sorrow over his demise The force collectively mourned the loss offering heartfelt condolences and prayers for strength to the bereaved family in this hour of griefIn their tribute police officers described Pandit as a leader who embodied honesty and humility throughout his tenure setting an example for generations of officers to followDuring his tenure as the DGP from May 21 1987 to December 20 1989 Pandit navigated the complexities of law enforcement in a region undergoing profound political and social upheavalNotably he was the last Kashmirorigin DGP until Kuldeep Khodas appointment as DGP after an 18year interval during which nonresidents led the forcePandit is survived by his wife a son and two daughters His funeral prayers were held at Jamalatta in downtown Srinagar IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/jampk-l-g-manoj-sinha-condoles-demise-of-former-dgp-640057.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 03:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/women-in-gujarat-receiving-free-health-checkups-under-swasth-nari-sashakt-parivar-abhiyaan-640201.html Gandhinagar Sep 23 In Gujarat several health camps are being organised under the Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan with a focus on womens health These camps are being held across various districts including Narmada Aravalli and Vasad providing free health checkups to women and raising awareness about preventive care In Narmada district a health checkup camp is being organised at the Tilakwala Community Centre from September 17 to October 2 with its start coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modis 75th birthday The camp included screenings for gynaecological conditions eye checkups blood pressure monitoring and diabetes tests The event was inaugurated by Nandod MLA Darshna Deshmukh who lit the ceremonial lamp District Panchayat President Bhimsingh Tadvi the Chief Health Officer CHO and other local dignitaries were also presentMore than 500 women benefited from the services provided at the camp On PM Modis birthday we have organised the Swasth Nari Programme We are offering free health checkups to all For women facing health issues such as breast cancer we are conducting proper screenings and diagnostics the MLA told IANSOne of the beneficiaries Usha Rohit expressed her appreciation PM Modi is providing free medical health camps Its very beneficial I hope these camps continue in the future Its really encouraging to see people getting free health checkupsSimilarly in the Aravalli district a health camp was held at the Malpur Community Health Centre under the same initiative More than 200 individuals primarily women availed themselves of health checkups medical guidance and treatment The camp was successfully conducted under the supervision of Dr Yogesh Goswami Superintendent of the Malpur CHC A medical team including doctors from SMS Hospital Ahmedabad provided services across multiple specialties and raised public awareness about healthcare practicesJasubhai a local villager said This health camp is very helpful for poor people Whether someone is suffering from acidity or other health problems the government is providing free medical checkups Its a great relief for those who cannot afford private treatmentIn Vasad village of Anand district the campaign was also launched on PM Modis birthday People from several nearby villages visited the health camp for various checkups The doctors and healthcare staff at the centre ensured the smooth running of the event and provided quality servicesA wide range of general outpatient OPD services were offered during the camp including dental mental health ophthalmological orthopaedic and pediatric care Patients were not only examined but also provided with free medicines as needed A large number of women from Vasad and surrounding villages participated actively in the campThe Vasad Community Health Centre hosted a comprehensive medical camp that included specialist doctors diagnostic services and medication distributionall free of chargePriyanka Goswami a resident of Vasad who attended the camp said I am very happy with this health camp We are getting free treatment and screenings I want to thank PM Modi for bringing such services to our villageThe Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan is a joint initiative by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare MoHFW and the Ministry of Women and Child Development MoWCD It aims to strengthen healthcare services for women and children across India by improving access quality of care and health awarenessLaunched on September 17 by Prime Minister Modi on his 75th birthday the campaign aligns with his vision of empowering communities through better healthcare Described as a Jan Bhagidaari Abhiyaan it encourages active participation from private hospitals healthcare professionals and local communities IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/women-in-gujarat-receiving-free-health-checkups-under-swasth-nari-sashakt-parivar-abhiyaan-640201.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 20:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/hm-amit-shah-likely-to-visit-kolkata-on-friday-to-inaugurate-3-durga-pujas-640010.html Kolkata Sep 22 Union Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to visit Kolkata on Friday September 26 to inaugurate three community Durga Puja pandals in the city on the same day A state committee member of the BJP said that two of the three Puja committees that will be inaugurated by the Union Home Minister on Friday are finalThe first one is the community Durga Puja organised by Paschim Banga Sangskritik Manch West Bengal Cultural Forum which receives the direct backing of the West Bengal unit of the BJPThis Puja was started in 2020 that is the year before the crucial West Bengal assembly elections next year In the first year this Puja was inaugurated virtually from Delhi by Prime Minister Narendra ModiThe second community Durga Puja state BJP insiders said that the Union Home Minister will be inaugurating on Friday will be that of Santosh Mitra Square Community Durga Puja at Lebutala Park in North Kolkata whose principal organizer is BJP councillor in Kolkata Municipal Corporation KMC Sajal GhoshSantosh Mitra Square Community Durga Puja is always known for its innovative themes with the theme this year being Operation Sindoor the strike through which the Indian Armed Forces demolished several terror bases both in Pakistan and Pakistanoccupied Kashmir earlier this yearLast year the theme of Santosh Mitra Square Community Durga Puja was Ram Temple at Ayodhya in Uttar PradeshSajal Ghosh was the first community Durga Puja organiser to refuse the annual Durga Puja dole offered by the state government a practice which he is still continuing withLater many of the other community Puja organisers followed his exampleHowever the state unit of the BJP is maintaining total secrecy over the third community Durga Puja pandal that Amit Shah will be inaugurating on FridayThe information on this count that has surfaced so far is that the said Puja will be in South Kolkata and within or adjacent to the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency from where the elected legislator is Chief Minister Mamata BanerjeeAs per the schedule HM Shah will arrive in Kolkata on Friday morning and go back to Delhi the same evening after inaugurating the three Pujas IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/hm-amit-shah-likely-to-visit-kolkata-on-friday-to-inaugurate-3-durga-pujas-640010.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 21:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/ktaka-govt-unveils-rs-1-000-crore-leap-programme-to-facilitate-innovation-across-state-640016.html Bengaluru Sep 22 The government of Karnataka has unveiled a Rs 1000crore Local Economy Accelerator Programme LEAP to drive innovation across the state and catalyse growth beyond Bengaluru According to an official statement from the Department of Electronics IT and BT on Monday the programme aims to foster innovation create five lakh jobs and build robust startup ecosystems across Karnataka beyond BengaluruThe Department of Electronics IT and BT elaborated on its Local Economy Accelerator Programme LEAP with an ambitious outlay of Rs 1000 crore over five years While Bengaluru is a globally celebrated technology hub ranking number 10 worldwide in the StartupBlink 2025 index and number 14 globally in the Startup Genome 2025 report LEAP as an initiative is about holistic statewide development the statement said LEAP is conceived as the primary engine to unlock the immense untapped potential in clusters like MysuruChamarajanagar MangaluruUdupi HubbaliBelagaviDharwad Tumkur Kalaburagi and Shivamogga transforming them into selfsustaining and globally competitive innovation hubsPriyank Kharge Minister for Electronics IT and BT and Rural Development and Panchayat Raj stated LEAP is our commitment to ensuring that the fruits of innovation are shared across Karnataka While Bengaluru is a global powerhouse the states true potential will be unlocked when we empower entrepreneurs in Mysuru Hubbali and Kalaburagi This Rs 1000 crore programme is more than an investment in innovation its an investment in a balanced equitable and resilient economic future for the entire state aiming to create 5 lakh jobs and position Karnataka as a diversified global technology leaderEkroop Caur Secretary to the Government Department of Electronics IT BT and SampT highlighted the programmes strategic design The LEAP initiative is a meticulously designed framework that provides endtoend support for our innovators From fostering an entrepreneurial spirit in schools with the Startup Foundry to providing deeptech startups with grantinaid through ELEVATE NXT we are building a robust interconnected ecosystem LEAP institutionalises our Beyond Bengaluru vision creating the necessary infrastructure and support systems to ensure sustainable growth and longterm success for our emerging tech clustersThe Department of Electronics IT and BT notified the Call for Proposals for the establishment of Innovation Labs under LEAP on September 18 2025 Further announcements confirming the launch of key initiatives like Hackathons Bootcamps and the Creation of Centres of Excellence are expected shortly LEAP is a transformative step towards building a futureready Karnataka ensuring that innovation and opportunity flourish in every corner of the state the statement said IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/ktaka-govt-unveils-rs-1-000-crore-leap-programme-to-facilitate-innovation-across-state-640016.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 22:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/gst-reforms-will-boost-purchasing-power-and-benefit-all-sectors-traders-640041.html New Delhi Sep 22 Traders and business owners on Monday welcomed the next generation GST reforms saying the changes will increase purchasing power lower prices of essential items and give a big push to the economy They also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for introducing the measures during the festive seasonSK Sarda a branded clothing store owner said that the new GST framework has simplified the system and corrected earlier problems of multiple taxesHe pointed out that the government has already collected nearly Rs 55 lakh crore through GST which is being used for national development and defence purposesThe new reforms will put more money in peoples hands About Rs 25 lakh crore will flow into the market and this amount will multiply three times as it rotates through the economy This will create a turnover of nearly Rs 7 lakh crore giving a major boost to employment and income across different sectors he addedRamesh Periwal who runs a diagnostics business in Sikkim and is also president of the local Chemists Association said the reforms will be especially beneficial for the health sectorMedicines have become much cheaper Some drugs are now under zero tax while others that were earlier taxed at 12 or 18 per cent have been brought down to 5 per cent he saidHospitals will also save on essential reagents and chemicals that are now taxed lower and the benefit will go directly to patients he addedPeriwal highlighted that the reforms will also give a strong push to tourism in Sikkim as hotel stays below Rs 7500 will now attract lower GSTTourism is the backbone of Sikkims economy and these changes will bring more visitors and boost the industry he saidSmall business owner Vinay Chandra said the decision to bring milk and other dailyuse food items under the zero per cent GST category is a major reliefEarlier many essentials had 5 per cent GST but now shifting them to zero will directly benefit poor families It will also reduce kitchen expenses and support household budgets he saidUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also visited Laxmi Nagar in the national capital after the implementation of the new GST reforms where she interacted with shopkeepers and customersSpeaking to the media during her visit the Finance Minister said The response to the GST reforms has been very positive Although it is a market holiday today many shops are open I observed that shopkeepers are passing on the benefits of GST reductions to their customersShe added that the Narendra Modi governments decision has brought relief to both the public and traders and people are happy with the reforms IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/gst-reforms-will-boost-purchasing-power-and-benefit-all-sectors-traders-640041.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 23:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/chhattisgarh-pays-rich-tribute-to-rifleman-ranjit-kashyap-639912.html Raipur Sep 22 Rifleman Ranjit Kashyap a valiant soldier from Bastar laid down his life in a cowardly attack on the Assam Rifles in Manipur The tragic incident has sent ripples of grief across the nation especially in Chhattisgarh where Kashyap is remembered as a courageous and devoted son of the soil Rifleman Kashyap was part of the Assam Rifles unit deployed in Manipur a region that has witnessed escalating tensions in recent monthsDuring a routine operation his convoy was ambushed in a brutal assault that claimed his life His sacrifice stands as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by Indias armed forces in safeguarding the nations integrityRanjit Kashyap hailing from Upayaguda in Balenga Bastar district made the ultimate sacrifice three days ago during the militant attack in Manipur His mortal remains reached his native village on Monday morningAn overwhelming wave of grief swept through the community From young children to elders every heart was heavy and tears flowed freely as the village mourned the loss of its brave sonAt Raipur Airport dignitaries military personnel and grieving citizens gathered to pay their final respects A wreathlaying ceremony was conducted with full military honours reflecting the deep gratitude and reverence for the fallen heroThe atmosphere was heavy with emotion as Rifleman Kashyaps mortal remains arrived draped in the national flag In a ceremony held at Raipur Airport today heartfelt tributes were paid to the brave soldierState home minister Vijay Sharma expressed sorrow over the loss and praised Kashyaps unwavering commitment to dutyRifleman Ranjit Kashyap was a brave son of Bastar whose sacrifice will never be forgotten His courage in the face of adversity inspires us all the state Home Minister wrote on his X handlePrayers were offered for the peace of the martyrs soul and messages of support poured in for his bereaved familyMay God grant eternal peace to the martyr and give strength to his family to bear this profound loss read the tribute IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/chhattisgarh-pays-rich-tribute-to-rifleman-ranjit-kashyap-639912.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/nation-welcomes-revamped-gst-rates-calls-for-swadeshi-adoption-639942.html New Delhi Sep 22 People across India have welcomed the revamped Goods and Services Tax GST system hailed as the nextgeneration GST or GST Bachat Utsav The sweeping reforms aimed at easing the tax burden on essential commodities have not only sparked public optimism but also reignited calls for adopting the Swadeshi movement In Delhi locals on Monday expressed enthusiasm for the revised GST slabs and voiced strong support for homegrown products The reduction in GST rates has encouraged many to promote the use of indigenous goods emphasising the economic benefits of keeping wealth within the nationSwadeshi is essential If we adopt Swadeshi the countrys money stays within the country The new 5 per cent GST rate has made many products cheaper and thats something people are already noticing said Kamal a local shopkeeperWith the new GST rates well be able to provide affordable products to the public In Bhopal both consumers and retailers echoed similar sentiments appreciating Prime Minister Narendra Modis decision to overhaul the GST structure The changes are expected to reduce the prices of everyday items including dairy products bringing muchneeded relief to the average citizenThis is a commendable move by the Prime Minister It will significantly reduce inflation and benefit the general public said Rahul Mishra a resident of the Madhya Pradesh capitalThis kind of reform will brighten up the market ahead of the festive seasonAnother local vendor added Milk curd paneer all essential daily items will now become more affordable While some shops still have older stock we expect companies to revise prices soon Either way the impact on MRP will be visibleIn Uttar Pradeshs Unnao district the GST reform has created a festive buzz Residents noted a sharp decline in vehicle traffic related to sand transportation interpreting it as an indirect sign of price drops and market stabilisationa timely relief ahead of the festivalsMeanwhile in Bihars capital Patna the implementation of the new GST rates brought a visible wave of cheer Housewives expressed particular delight noting the potential savings in household budgets during the upcoming festive seasonThis is a wellthoughtout decision The Finance Minister and the Prime Minister deserve applause said Yogesh JhaThe exemption in GST is a positive step that will benefit every householdShivani Bhargava a local resident added The GST on womens clothing mobile phones refrigerators and more has been reduced These are real savings for common people Its a big reliefIndias revamped Goods and Services Tax system was implemented on Monday by reducing taxes on around 370 products including daily essentials and lifesaving medicinesUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the overhaul aims to inject approximately Rs 2 lakh crore into the economy by increasing the disposable income of consumersOver 50 items including UHT milk khakhras prepackaged paneer and breads like chapatis and parathas will now fall under a zerotax bracket due to the new structureThirtythree essential drugs and therapies for conditions including cancer and rare diseases are now exempt from GST while the tax rate on numerous other medicines has been reduced from 12 per cent to zero Medical devices such as diagnostic kits and glucometers now incur a GST of just 5 per centThe levy on stationery items for schools and offices including erasers pencils notebooks and maps has been removed Prices for several consumer staples have dropped including butter biscuits condensed milk namkeen jams ketchup juices dry fruits ghee ice cream and sausagesDry fruits and nuts including almonds cashews pistachios and dates will now be taxed at 5 per cent instead of 12 per cent IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/nation-welcomes-revamped-gst-rates-calls-for-swadeshi-adoption-639942.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/met-office-forecast-rains-in-run-up-to-durga-puja-festival-in-bengal-639968.html Kolkata Sep 22 As Durga Puja approaches the possibility of rain during the festival is increasing day by day the Met Office warned on Monday The Regional Meteorological Centre in Kolkatas Alipore had already informed that there is a possibility of a lowpressure area forming in the Bay of Bengal two days before Durga Puja September 25 Due to this there is a high chance of rain during Durga Puja days starting from September 27 On Monday the Met Office said that there is a possibility of rough seas from Wednesday and issued a warning for fishermen They have been advised not to venture into the deep seaAccording to the Met Department four districts of south Bengal are likely to receive heavy rain in the next few days South 24 Parganas East Midnapore West Midnapore and Jhargram districts are likely to receive heavy rain on Monday and Tuesday Apart from this all the remaining districts in south Bengal including Kolkata will experience scattered rain from Monday till next Thursday Thunderstorms may occur in various places including KolkataThe possibility of rain increases as the festival approaches Meanwhile scattered light to moderate rains will continue in the runup to the festival in all districts of south Bengal a Met Department official saidHowever the intensity of rain will reduce in north Bengal from Tuesday onwardsThere may be scattered light rains at one or two places there However there is no warning of heavy rain in any of the eight districts in north Bengal The weather there will improve gradually later this weekMeanwhile the north Bay of Bengal off West Bengal and Odisha may experience stormy weather from ThursdayThe minimum temperature in Kolkata on Monday was 271 degrees Celsius 08 degrees above normal The maximum temperature in the city on Sunday was 332 degrees Celsius 04 degrees above normal IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/met-office-forecast-rains-in-run-up-to-durga-puja-festival-in-bengal-639968.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/three-sentenced-to-life-in-ranchi-builder-kamal-bhushan-murder-case-two-acquitted-639979.html Ranchi Sep 22 The Ranchi District Court on Monday sentenced three accused to life imprisonment in the sensational murder case of prominent builder and land dealer Kamal Bhushan The court of Additional Judge Anand Prakash held Rahul Kujur his father W Kujur and their associate Kavish Adnan guilty under Section 302 of the Indian Penal CodeTwo others accused in the case Rahuls mother Sushila Kujur and approver Munawar Afaq were acquitted for lack of evidenceThe murder took place on May 30 2022 when a 55yearold Kamal Bhushan was shot dead in broad daylight near his residence in the busy Ratu Road area of RanchiThe incident shocked the city given Bhushans stature as a wellknown businessman with considerable influence in the real estate sectorInvestigations revealed that the crime was rooted in a bitter family feud Bhushans daughter had married Rahul Kujur against his wishes leading to tension between the father and soninlaw Alongside this disputes over property and finances further deepened the riftPolice said Rahul not only sought control over his wifes familys wealth but also feared that his powerful fatherinlaw might harm him This allegedly pushed him to conspire in Bhushans murderAccording to the charge sheet Rahul with the help of his close friend Kavish Adnan executed the killing On the day of the incident W Kujur Rahuls father kept track of Bhushans movements As Bhushan stepped out of his home Rahul and Kavish ambushed him and opened fire killing him on the spotThe trio then fled to their home in the Ratu police station area where they hid the weapons used in the crimePolice arrested five people in connection with the murder Rahul Kujur W Kujur Kavish Adnan Sushila Kujur and Munawar Afaq While the first three were convicted the court found insufficient evidence to establish the involvement of Sushila and Munawar leading to their acquittalAt the time of the arrests then Ranchi SSP Surendra Kumar Jha had stated that the murder was driven primarily by financial disputes and Bhushans opposition to his daughters marriage to Rahul IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/three-sentenced-to-life-in-ranchi-builder-kamal-bhushan-murder-case-two-acquitted-639979.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 19:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/ktaka-cm-siddaramaiahs-dictated-caste-survey-not-official-bjp-639982.html Mandya Karnataka Sep 22 Slamming the SocioEconomic and Academic survey also referred to as caste survey commenced by the Congressled government in Karnataka the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R Ashoka stated that Chief Minister Siddaramaiahs dictated caste survey is not official Speaking at a press conference in Mandya on Monday Ashoka said that the caste survey encourages religious conversionIt is a survey that divides castes CM Siddaramaiah has created a platform for conversion 52 new castes have been created to include Vokkaliga Dalit and Vishwakarma communities into ChristianityThey can show the numbers of castes they want as less or more There are many castes among Muslims and Christians but they are not revealing them However CM Siddaramaiah says there is discrimination among Hindus Women are not allowed entry into mosques and women must wear burqas Thus there is discrimination in all religions he saidIn the state Lingayats have the highest population followed by Vokkaligas CM Siddaramaiah is trying to change this proportion He is dividing the Vokkaliga community itself He has created new castes he saidIt is not possible to conduct the survey in fifteen days People will be traveling due to Dusshera Therefore it should be postponed Moreover the central government has already prepared for the census The state government does not have the authority to conduct a census he saidTalking about GST reforms Ashoka stated Prime Minister Narendra Modis government has reduced GST to provide relief to the people Taxes on daily essentials like butter and ghee have been reduced to 5 per cent During the UPA government there was 30 per cent tax on cement TV washing machine and fridge which has now come down to 18 per cent The tax on restaurants which was 21 per cent has come down to 5 per cent The tax on urea fertilizer which was 18 per cent has now been reduced to 5 per centDue to the Congress government in Karnataka the tax burden has increased but PM Modiled government has reduced it This is good news for the poor he saidCM Siddaramaiah and ministers are finding faults in this too They should explain how reducing taxes for people causes loss This government has increased the prices of 25 goods and services Milk water vehicle registration stamp dutyGabbar Singh tax has been imposed like this To fund the guarantees an additional Rs 65000 crore in taxes is being collected There was no money in the government so GST was imposed on small traders At that time false allegations were made that the Central government did it If this government had any dignity it should have challenged the Central government and reduced taxes Let there be competition in tax reduction Ashoka charged IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/ktaka-cm-siddaramaiahs-dictated-caste-survey-not-official-bjp-639982.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 19:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/gujarat-navratri-pandals-echo-with-operation-sindoor-theme-in-surat-639993.html Ahmedabad Sep 22 As the nation celebrates the auspicious festival of Navratri beginning on Monday the people in Gujarat are gearing up for the garba celebrations Preparations are underway at various places in Surat and other districts of the state One of the major attractions this year is the erection of Garba pandals with major thrust on Operation Sindoor seeking to emphasise and celebrate our forces bravery in punishing the perpetrators of terrorMany puja committees in Surat have prepared attractive pandals with most of them centered around Indias decisive military operation against Pakistan Operation SindoorThe pandals depict figures like Rafale fighter jets and rocket launchers in the background and this has rightfully caught the attention of visitors as well as on onlookers These pandals are also gearing up to celebrate the garba festival with devotees already performing to the tunesA couple of doctors participating in the garba event spoke to IANS and shared their experience of how they were raring to celebrate the moment in a special way this yearA large number of doctors from different areas of the city participated in Garba dance organized by the Doctors and Medical Association in SuratDr Deepak Patel said that the Operation Sindoor enhanced the countrys honor and that is why they chose to celebrate it in the name of brave soldiersDr Deepti Patel said that the pooja and Garba are being performed in honor of the soldiers on Operation Sindoor themeWhat the Indian Army achieved during daring operation has never been done before which is why we are praying to Goddess Durga to protect the brave soldiers she saidDr Nikunj Vithalani the organiser of Garba and head of Doctors Association said that this time three associations have jointly organized the GarbaA special puja is being performed for the brave soldiers who not only took revenge but also brought Pakistan to its knees for cowardly terror act against our people he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/gujarat-navratri-pandals-echo-with-operation-sindoor-theme-in-surat-639993.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 20:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/kabul-residents-complain-of-challenges-faced-due-to-reduced-internet-speed-639773.html Kabul Sep 21 Several people in Kabul have complained about reduced internet speed and the challenges caused by this after fibre optic services stopped working in 10 provinces of Afghanistan Kabul residents said that the reduction in internet speed affected their work Wajid an employee at a pharmaceutical company in the capital city said 90 per cent of his work relies on the internet However the drop in internet service speed has caused difficulties for him Afghanistanbased Tolo News reportedWe need fast internet because sometimes when we send a location it doesnt go through or get delivered This creates a lot of problems for us in the office he saidSeveral other residents in Kabul said that disruptions in internet service have negatively affected their online education program personal and worklinked communicationShams questioned how they can progress in marketing if internet access is better He said If we have highspeed internet we can progress in marketing and in areas where internet access is better and we can help our country move forwardAnother resident Saleem Rahini said Since our lessons were progressing through the internet slides WhatsApp and YouTube now with the internet weakening our access to these resources has decreased significantlyResidents of Kabul raised complaints after fibre optic services were suspended in 10 provinces of Afghanistan Balkh Kandahar Herat Helmand Nangarhar Laghman Badakhshan Takhar Kunduz and Baghlan over the past week Tolo News reportedFibre optic internet was suspended in over 10 provinces of Afghanistan after the Talibans order Abdul Hadi Qane a social activist in Herat stated We expect that no restrictions will be imposed on internet access If any programs are to be implemented in this regard they should be designed in a way that minimises harm to the publicResidents of Balkh province said that internet disruption has negatively affected their business educational and social activities One resident of Balkh said Cutting off home internet can have serious negative impacts on all aspects of life A major portion of public services such as the issuance of ID cards passports and the banking system depends on the internet IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/kabul-residents-complain-of-challenges-faced-due-to-reduced-internet-speed-639773.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 16:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/madhya-pradesh-seven-held-for-abducting-woman-practicing-garba-639807.html Mandsaur Madhya Pradesh Sep 21 Seven persons were apprehended within a short span of time after they abducted a woman forcibly late Saturday night while practicing Garba at Bhavsar Dharamshala in Khanpura Mandsaur the police said on Sunday The incident which occurred around 10 pm sent shockwaves through the community and raised serious concerns about womens safety during public eventsSuperintendent of Police Vinod Kumar Meena confirmed the details stating that the abduction was carried out by her relativesKotwali station incharge Pushpendra Singh Rathore identified the arrested individuals as Ramchandra Manisha aka Bunty Kamlesh aka Ghota Fakirachand Shambhulal Shyamabai all residents of Chachawada Sathiya under Garoth Police Station and Dinesh from Bhunki HatuniaA case has been registered under kidnapping the Arms Act and other relevant sectionsThe investigation is ongoingLocal residents expressed outrage over the incident especially given its timing during a cultural celebrationThis is not just a family matterits a public safety issue said one attendeeThe incident has reignited conversations around personal freedom family pressure and the urgent need for stronger protections for women in both private and public spacesEyewitnesses reported that the woman was participating in the Navratri celebration alongside other women and young girls when four men and two women arrived at the venueWithout warning they grabbed her and began dragging her away A young woman present tried to intervene but was pushed asideOne of the accused brandished a pistollike object causing panic among attendees Video footage shows people fleeing in fear as the woman was taken away Kotwali police station incharge Pushpendra Singh Rahtore saidPolice were alerted immediately and a districtwide blockade was imposed said the police Within two hours Kotwali police traced and apprehended all seven accused and safely recovered the womanThe vehicle used in the abduction and the pistol later confirmed to be a toy were also seized said the policeAccording to the womans statement she had previously been married but left her husband due to repeated physical abuse and filed for divorceShe had been living with a young man named Yash in Khanpura for the past four months Her family and inlaws reportedly angered by the relationship orchestrated the abduction to bring her back home IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/madhya-pradesh-seven-held-for-abducting-woman-practicing-garba-639807.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 20:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/womans-half-burnt-body-found-in-tripura-4-held-639710.html Agartala Sep 20 Tripura police on Saturday arrested four people and suspended a police officer in connection with the recovery of a halfburnt body of a woman in Tripuras Gomati district officials said Superintendent of Police of Gomati district Kiran Kumar K said that four people were arrested in connection with the recovery of a halfburnt body of a woman on Saturday at Mirza in the Kakaraban police station area of the district We have suspended Assistant SubInspector Sanjay Sarkar for negligence of duties in the incident the district police chief told IANS on Saturday night Chief Minister Manik Saha who holds the home portfolio in a Facebook post on Saturday night said that a detailed enquiry has been ordered into the Mirza incident All those involved in this heinous crime will be brought to justice as per the law In this connection four accused persons have been arrested Saha saidAnother police official said that the victims husband Pankaj Sarkar claimed five youths first assaulted his wife on Friday night then poured petrol on her and set her on fire after which she succumbed to her injuries The police officer said they have registered a case in the incident and added that they will get the postmortem examination report on Sunday and after that the case would be modified with a clear position of the case So far the FIR was registered as an unnatural death the official said adding that the investigation has been going on along with the search to nab all the perpetrators More sections under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 will be added based on information received during the investigation and the inquest report the official said The womans husband alleged that one of the five accused is a nephew of a local BJP MLA Before the Fridays incident Pankaj Sarkar and his wife mother of two children went to Kakraban police station to lodge a complaint against three persons for threatening them and assaulted them while they were working in their shop at Mirza market on Thursday night over previous enmity Police refused to accept the complaint he alleged We returned home and went to sleep separately as we often do This morning my wifes halfburnt body was found on a nearby road Sarkar alleged The local MLA could not be reached for a comment The opposition Congress and the CPI M criticised the police over the incident alleging that they were trying to shield the accused Initially the police did not register the complaint of Pankaj Sarkar and his wife What is more worrying is that the couple was chased by the accused when they were returning home from the police station It seems that the police are trying to shield the accused district Congress president Titan Paul alleged Locals said that the couple was also known as BJP members in the area Leaders of the ruling BJP opposition Congress and CPI M have visited the deceaseds residence and assured strict action irrespective of rhe identify of the culprits IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/womans-half-burnt-body-found-in-tripura-4-held-639710.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/bjp-announces-candidate-for-mizorams-dampa-assembly-seat-bypoll-639531.html New DelhiAizawl Sep 19 The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday announced its candidate for the upcoming bypoll to the Dampa assembly constituency in Mizoram BJPs National General Secretary and Headquarters incharge Arun Singh in a statement said that the Central Election Committee of the party has selected Lalhmingthanga as the candidate for the ensuing byelection to the Dampa assembly constituency in MizoramLalhmingthanga recently joined the BJPDampa seat in western Mizorams Mamit district fell vacant after its incumbent Mizo National Front MNF legislator Lalrintluanga died on July 21However the Election Commission is yet to announce the schedule for the bypoll Political observers said that the forthcoming byelection to the Dampa Assembly seat is likely to be a fourcorner contestState Congress President Lal Thanzara earlier said that the party is hopeful it will win the bypoll to Dampa constituency The Congress leader claimed that the people of Dampa have strong faith in the Congress which governed Mizoram for many yearsThanzara said if the Congress wins the Dampa bypoll it would brighten the partys prospects for the 2028 state Assembly electionsHe added that the Congress is also preparing for the 2026 Aizawl Municipal Corporation elections which would serve as a stepping stone to regaining power in the 2028 assembly pollsLal Thanzara who is the younger brother of former Chief Minister and former long term state party chief Lal Thanhawla a father figure of the Congress in Mizoram claimed that huge number of people felt upset after Congress failed to return to power in the 2023 assembly pollsThe Congress leader asserted that the ruling Zoram Peoples Movement ZPM is gradually paving the way for the Congress to return to power in the northeastern stateThe ruling ZPM and main opposition party Mizo National Front MNF have already named their candidates for the bypollThe MNF and ZPM have already announced their candidates Former health minister R Lalthangliana will be MNF candidate while ZPM nominated wellknown Mizo singer VanlalsailovaThe Dampa constituency bordering Bangladesh has a significant minority population including Chakmas and Reang tribals IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/bjp-announces-candidate-for-mizorams-dampa-assembly-seat-bypoll-639531.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 00:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/rajasthan-two-inmates-escape-from-jaipur-central-jail-raising-fresh-security-concerns-639594.html Jaipur Sep 20 Security at Jaipur Central Jail has once again come under question after two inmates escaped in the early hours of Saturday The jailbreak which occurred around 3 am has sparked serious concerns as the same jail had previously been the source of threats to Chief Minister Bhajan Lal SharmaAccording to officials the two inmates managed to escape by scaling the main boundary wall using a rubber pipe connected inside the jail likely from the bathroom areaThe jail administration discovered the escape during routine checks and immediately alerted the police An investigation has been launchedADG Prisons Roopendra Singh confirmed the incident and identified the two escapees One inmate is from Karauli district and the other from Uttar PradeshAnas Kumar son of Nafish Khan is a native of Talawali Bagiya Firozabad UP and was living in Pratap Nagar Jaipur He was arrested in a theft case and had been in jail since September 15Nawal Kishore Mahawar son of Sohan Lal is a resident of Karauli He has been jailed since September 17 after being arrested by the Sanganer police in a theft casePolice have launched a search operation to track down the fugitives The ongoing security concerns have once again been highlighted as this is not the first time Jaipur Central Jail has faced questions over its securityRecently prisoners accused of murder were found to have uploaded a threatening reel on Instagram from inside the jail suggesting access to mobile phones and a lack of surveillanceNotably Chief Minister Bhajan Lal has received threats twice from within this jail On both occasions inmates allegedly used smuggled mobile phones to issue threats raising alarms at the highest level of state governanceThe latest escape has intensified demands for a thorough review of prison security protocols and accountability from jail staff IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/rajasthan-two-inmates-escape-from-jaipur-central-jail-raising-fresh-security-concerns-639594.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 12:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/kurmi-agitators-demanding-tribal-status-block-railway-tracks-at-over-15-locations-in-jharkhand-639600.html Ranchi Sep 20 Thousands of members of the Kurmi community held protests on railway tracks at more than 15 locations across Jharkhand on Saturday They are demanding Scheduled Tribe ST status The agitation has badly hit train movement on the HowrahNew Delhi main line forcing the railways to cancel divert or reschedule several trainsProtesters squatted on tracks at Rai Muri Tatisilwai and Mesra railway stations in Ranchi while similar demonstrations were reported from Giridih Chakradharpur Jamtara Dhanbad and BokaroClashes broke out at Pradhankhunta railway station in Dhanbad when security forces tried to clear the tracksDressed in traditional attire and carrying drums protesters began assembling at stations as early as 4 am despite barricades put up by the police administrationThe Kurmi outfits spearheading the agitation had already announced plans to disrupt train services at 100 stations across Jharkhand West Bengal and Odisha including 40 in Jharkhand alone on September 20Railway operations have already been hit The Dhanbad division canceled the HatiaBardhaman MEMU 13504 and HatiaKharagpur MEMU 18036 while the DhanbadAlappuzha Express 13351 was rescheduled from 1135 am to 635 pmSimilarly the RanchiChhapra Express 18613 was diverted via the RanchiTori route Traffic was severely disrupted at Parasnath Giridih Chandrapura Bokaro and Rai Ranchi railway stationsCalling the agitation a historic demonstration organisers said they mobilised support through villagetovillage campaignsSecurity has been tightened with the deployment of RPF GRP state police CCTV surveillance and drone monitoringAuthorities have warned of strict action against those damaging railway property adding that any losses will be recoveredMLA Jairam Mahato who heads the Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha extended support to the Kurmi movementIn a video message he said the struggle was not just about tribal status but also about recognition for the Kurmali language and protection of land rightsAJSU MP from Giridih Chandra Prakash Choudhary led a protest at Hesalong railway station in Ramgarh district blocking the railway tracks IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/kurmi-agitators-demanding-tribal-status-block-railway-tracks-at-over-15-locations-in-jharkhand-639600.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 13:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/west-bengal-man-handed-20-year-ri-for-raping-minor-daughter-639699.html Kolkata Sep 20 A fasttrack district court in Alipurduar district of West Bengal on Saturday sentenced a convict of raping his own minor daughter multiple times in 2023 to rigorous imprisonment for 20 years The fasttrack court even imposed a financial penalty of Rs 10000 on the convicted father In case of nonpayment of the penalty amount he will be subjected to rigorous imprisonment for another two monthsThe police complaint against the convicted father a resident of the Shamuktala area in Alipurduar district of West Bengal was filed by his own minor daughter at the local station in January 2023 accusing her father of raping her multiple timesIn her complaint she said that after her mothers death a few months before she and her minor daughter stayed at their ancestral residence with their father As per the complaint after some time after her mothers death she was raped for the first time by her own father and thereafter he committed the crime many more timesAlthough she remained silent initially after some time she decided to bring the matter to the notice of the police The police after an initial investigation arrested the accused father and registered a case against himDuring the investigation it was also revealed that he used to physically torture his deceased wife when the latter was alive In the same year the police filed the charegsheet against the accused at the fasttrack court at Alipurduar and thereafter the trial process startedThe statements of a total of 15 witnesses were recorded during the trial process and finally the accused father was first convicted and then sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonmentThe court has also directed the state government to pay a compensation of Rs 3 lakh to the victimWest Bengal had been in the national headlines for the last one year over reports of ghastly rapes and rapemurder instances with many cases involving minors The most talked about case on this count was the ghastly rape amp murder of a lady junior doctor of RG Kar Medical College amp Hospital in Kolkata within the hospital premises last year IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/west-bengal-man-handed-20-year-ri-for-raping-minor-daughter-639699.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 22:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/cops-disguised-as-fishermen-arrest-man-accused-of-sexually-abusing-minor-639704.html Kolkata Sep 20 The West Bengal Police on Saturday arrested a person accused of sexually abusing a minor from middle of the sea after disguising themselves as fishermen The accused has been absconding for a year and had escaped previous attempts by the police to catch him The police had chased him in 20 states before finally catching him from Bay of Bengal where he was hiding in a fishing boatAccording to the police he was arrested in a raid in the middle of the sea between KakdwipNamkhana in South 24 Parganas districtRanaghat police district superintendent Aashish Kumar Maurya said This accused had been absconding for the last one year The accused may be involved in women and child trafficking Finally our team work was successful Everyone involved in this operation showed their skills Arresting the accused in the middle of the sea is one of the successesThe arrest was made based on a missing complaint of a minor girl in October 2024 at Haringhata police station of Ranaghat police district in Nadia district Searches were conducted at multiple places in search of the minor girlThe name of a person associated with a child and women trafficking gang came upIn July this year the missing minor girl was rescued from Kalyani in Nadia district After the girls medical examination the police came to know that she was pregnantFollowing this the police started an investigation by linking the POCSO Act with the missing person case which was then converted into a kidnapping caseThe police said the search for the accused was going on under the supervision of an officer of the rank of DSP The Special Operations Group SOG of the police and the Special Investigation Team were keeping an eye on the accused Tracking the tower location on his mobile showed that he was changing his location repeatedly The accused had been roaming between Namkhana and Kakdwip areas of South 24 Parganas for the past one month It was learnt that he was hiding in a fishing boat in the middle of the seaIn the sea operation two subinspectors and two constables of Ranaghat police district disguised themselves as fishermen and approached the boat which was more than 10 km deep in the sea Finally the accused was arrested from that fishing boat and brought to the land IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/cops-disguised-as-fishermen-arrest-man-accused-of-sexually-abusing-minor-639704.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 23:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/two-assam-rifles-jawans-killed-five-injured-by-unidentified-gunmen-in-manipur--639509.html Imphal Sep 19 IANS At least two Assam Rifles jawans were killed and at least five others injured when a group of unidentified armed cadres attacked a vehicle of the paramilitary force in Manipurs Bishnupur district on Friday evening officials saidnbspnbspA police official in Imphal said that the incident took place in Bishnupur districts Nambol Sabal Leikai areanbspA defence spokesman said that a column of troops of 33 Assam Rifles was moving from its Patsoi Company Operating Base to Nambol Company Operating Base when it was ambushed in the general area of Nambol Sabal Leikai by unidentified terrorists on the highway in the denotified area of ManipurIn the ensuing action two personnel of Assam Rifles were martyred and five were injured and have since been evacuated to the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences RIMS in Imphal the spokesman said adding that they are currently stablenbspAs of now no group has claimed responsibility for the attacknbspMassive search operations are ongoing to apprehend the terrorists involved in the incident the defence spokesman saidnbspA police official earlier said that a group of heavily armed gunmen ambushed the vehicle in which Assam Rifles personnel were travelling towards Bishnupur district from the capital Imphal claiming the lives of two jawans and injuring fiveAfter the incident a huge contingent of Assam Rifles and Manipur Police led by senior officials rushed to the areas and launched a massive combing operation to nab the assailants the official saidnbspAnother police official said that the heavily armed attackers opened fire on the vehicle carrying Assam Rifles personnel from Imphal towards Bishnupur In the sudden assault two personnel were killed on the spot while five others sustained bullet injuriesnbspSecurity forces have cordoned off the area and a search operation is currently underway to trace the attackersnbspFurther details are awaitednbspMeanwhile security forces have arrested six militants belonging to different banned militant outfits from three Imphal Valley districts during the past 24 hoursThree hardcore cadres of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party PWG outfit were arrested from their respective residences in Imphal West district They were identified as Leishangthem Tondon Singh 34 Leishangthem Anand Singh 34 and Heikham Hemchandra Singh 41 a police statement said Two SelfLoading Rifles two modified 303 rifles an INSAS rifle nine magazines of different types and 99 cartridges were seized from their possessionnbspAnother cadre of the same outfit was arrested from Andro in Imphal East district He was identified as Taorem Tomchou Meitei alias Pena 45nbspAn active cadre of the proscribed Peoples Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak PREPAK outfit was arrested from Ichan Khunou in Thoubal district Police also arrested an active cadre of the banned Socialist Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak SOREPA outfit from Samaram Mayai Leikai in Thoubal district He was identified as Khoinaijam Bhumeshwor Singh 24 A dummy gun and three cartridges were seized from his possession it said https://dailyworld.in/society/two-assam-rifles-jawans-killed-five-injured-by-unidentified-gunmen-in-manipur--639509.html Fri, 19 Sep 2025 22:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/food-inflation-for-farm-and-rural-labourers-stays-in-negative-zone-during-august-639527.html New Delhi Sep 19 The yearonyear inflation rates based on the allIndia consumer price index for agricultural labourers CPIAL and rural labourers CPIRL for August this year were estimated at 107 per cent and 126 per cent respectively figures released by the Ministry of Labour amp Employment on Thursday showed The food inflation for agricultural and rural labourers stayed in the negative zone at 055 per cent and 028 per cent respectively as prices of food items fell during the month due to increased productionThe inflation rate for agricultural and rural labourers was marginally higher than the 077 per cent and 101 per cent in July The inflation rate declined for 9 consecutive months till July coming as a welcome relief for these vulnerable segments that are hit hardest by spiralling prices It also leaves more money in their hands to buy a wider range of goods leading to a better lifestyleThe Labour Bureau under the Ministry of Labour amp Employment has revised the base year of the Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers to 2019100 since June this year These indices are based on data collected from a set of 787 sample villages across 34 States and UTsThe newly constructed CPI AL amp RL series Base 2019100 replaces the earlier 198687100 seriesThe revised series has significantly enhanced the scope and coverage and incorporated many methodological changes in order to make the indices more robustCalculation of prices of PDS items has been done using the admissibility concept instead of availability as in the old series the revised series covers 34 states and UTs as against 20 states in the old series prices are collected from 787 sample villages as against 600 villages in the old series and cover 150200 items as against 65106 items in the old series IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/food-inflation-for-farm-and-rural-labourers-stays-in-negative-zone-during-august-639527.html Fri, 19 Sep 2025 23:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/nishikant-dubey-slams-rahul-gandhi-says-gen-z-rejects-dynasty-and-corruption-639326.html New Delhi Sep 18 Parliamentarian Nishikant Dubey BJP ignited controversy on social media with a blistering response to Congress MP Rahul Gandhis recent praise of Gen Z In a sharply worded post Dubey accused Gandhi of misrepresenting the values of Indias youth claiming that Gen Z stands firmly against nepotism corruption and ideological ambiguity Gen Z is against nepotism and dynastic rule Why will Gen Z tolerate Rahul ji after Nehru ji Indira ji Rajiv ji Sonia ji It is against corruption why wont they drive you away Dubey wrote directly challenging the legacy of the GandhiNehru political dynasty Dubeys remarks come in response to Gandhis earlier post celebrating Gen Z as defenders of democracy and the constitution While Rahul Gandhi positioned himself as a supporter of youthled change Dubey countered with a narrative that casts Gen Z as disillusioned with dynastic politics and eager for ideological clarity In a twist Dubey added He wants to make Bangladesh an Islamic nation and Nepal a Hindu nation why wont he make India a Hindu nation You should prepare to leave the country he is coming The statement widely interpreted as inflammatory drew criticism for its communal undertones and aggressive tone Political observers note that Dubeys post reflects a broader BJP strategy to appeal to nationalist sentiments among young voters By framing Gen Z as ideologically assertive and intolerant of corruption Dubey seeks to align them with the BJPs vision of governance and cultural identity The post sparked intense debate online with supporters praising Dubeys candour and critics accusing him of fearmongering Hashtags like GenZAgainstDynasty and YouthForChange began trending indicating the emotional resonance of the exchange Dubeys comments also underscore the growing importance of Gen Z in Indias political landscape As digital natives they are not only consuming political content but actively shaping itthrough memes reels and viral commentary Whether Dubeys message galvanises support or alienates moderate youth remains uncertain But one thing is clear the battle for Gen Zs allegiance is heating up and both sides are pulling no punches IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/nishikant-dubey-slams-rahul-gandhi-says-gen-z-rejects-dynasty-and-corruption-639326.html Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/businessman-samir-modi-arrested-in-rape-case-lawyer-terms-allegations-false-and-concocted-639328.html New Delhi Sep 18 Businessman Samir Modi was arrested at the airport on Thursday following a LookOut Circular LOC issued by the Delhi Police Modi was returning to India after a business trip to Europe when he was taken into custody Samir Modi brother of Lalit Modi was presented before a Delhi court which remanded him to one day of police custody A First Information Report FIR was registered last week at the New Friends Colony Police Station following a complaint by a woman who alleged she had been in a longterm relationship with Modi since 2019 In a press statement Modis lawyer described the allegations as false and concocted and claimed they were motivated by attempts to extort money from him Significantly on August 8 and August 13 2025 Samir Modi had filed complaints before various police officers for extortion and blackmail by the same lady supported by WhatsApp chats in which she demanded an amount of 50 crores the statement said It further criticized the police action as hasty stating This is a clear case of abuse of the provisions of law and also hasty acts of the police in making an arrest without verifying the facts Samir Modi had met with the investigating officer on this old case before his visit abroad and he was arrested on his return to India arbitrarily The statement stressed the allegedly fabricated nature of the complaint saying A detailed perusal of the alleged complaint will immediately show these claims of extremely serious and grave offenses to be wild and scurrilous stories Accusations refer to events alleged to have begun four years ago and continued thereon which in itself speaks volumes about the nature and origin of this complaint and the complainants motives By the complainants own version of events alleged meetings were in public places restaurants commercial office premises and residences The intent of the complainant cannot be ruled out to be anything but malafide and devoid of any truth of said allegations it added Modi who is involved in several businessrelated litigations is described in the statement as a respectable businessman who has full faith in the judiciary of our country and agencies who will not only investigate but immediately bring closure to this matter IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/businessman-samir-modi-arrested-in-rape-case-lawyer-terms-allegations-false-and-concocted-639328.html Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/ncds-mental-health-silent-killers-more-cost-effective-solutions-imperative-who-chief-639331.html New Delhi Sep 18 Noncommunicable diseases NCDs such as diabetes hypertension and cancers as well as mental health conditions like anxiety and depression are a silent killer World Health Organisation WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Thursday He urged countries to strengthen costeffective solutions to tackle the rising burden of NCDs and mental healthNoncommunicable diseases and mental health conditions are silent killers robbing us of lives and innovation said GhebreyesusIn a new report titled Saving lives spending less the WHO revealed that an additional investment of just 3 per person annually in tackling NCDs could yield economic benefits of up to 1 trillion by 2030Interestingly the report showed 82 per cent of countries achieved reductions in NCD mortality between 2010 and 2019However the rate of progress slowed significantly 60 per cent across most regions with some countries even experiencing a resurgence in NCDrelated deathsNCDs are responsible for most global deaths while more than one billion people live with mental health conditions Alarmingly nearly 75 per cent of deaths related to NCDs and mental health conditions occur in low and middleincome countries accounting for 32 million lives lost each yearWe have the tools to save lives and reduce suffering Countries like Denmark South Korea and Moldova are leading the way while others are stalling Investing in the fight against NCDs isnt just smart economics its an urgent necessity for thriving societies the WHO DirectorGeneral saidWithout urgent and sustained action to tackle the conditions millions more lives will be lost prematurelyThe solutions to tackle NCDs and promote mental health and wellbeing are both affordable and highly costeffective the report saidThe WHO urged actions by governments against powerful industries whose products contribute to disease These include tobacco alcohol and ultraprocessed food companies who frequently attempt to block weaken or delay lifesaving policies ranging from health taxes to marketing restrictions aimed at protecting childrenIt is unacceptable that commercial interests are profiting from increasing deaths and disease said Dr Etienne Krug Director of WHOs Department of Health Determinants Promotion and PreventionGovernments must put people before profits and ensure evidencebased policy is not derailed by corporate pressure Krug said IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/ncds-mental-health-silent-killers-more-cost-effective-solutions-imperative-who-chief-639331.html Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/rajasthan-police-issue-advisory-warning-citizens-against-malware-attacks-cyber-fraud-639337.html Jaipur Sep 19 In response to rising cases of malware hacking and online fraud the Cybercrime Branch of Rajasthan Police has released an advisory urging citizens to stay alert against fake websites phishing links and malicious apps Superintendent of police Cybercrime Shantanu Kumar Singh advised people to regularly scan their devices using the eScan Bot Removal App to prevent malware infections and safeguard personal and financial data The advisory aims to safeguard citizens from potential cyberattacks and guide them with preventive measuresSP Cybercrime Shantanu Kumar Singh further said that cybercriminals are increasingly targeting people using fake websites malware and phishing attacks These attacks are usually carried out by sending malicious links through smartphones laptops banking apps or social mediaOnce a user clicks on such links malware infiltrates the device putting personal and financial data at risk To avoid such attacks the advisory suggests a simple and effective method scanning devices regularly using the eScan Bot Removal AppSteps recommended in advisory say that first app should be opened on your mobile or computer and Scan should be selected on the main screen Choose the Full Scan option Once completed the app will generate a report highlighting any bots malware or suspicious filesUsers can then delete harmful files by selecting the RemoveDelete option Repeating this process regularly will help keep devices safe from malware threats said SinghIn a recent case in Hyderabad digital arrest by cyber fraudsters claimed the life of a 76yearold retired government doctor who died of a heart attack allegedly after three days of harassmentPolice said conmen posing as police and enforcement officials extorted Rs 66 lakh after accusing her of involvement in human trafficking and continued sending threats even after her deathThe scammers subjected her to 70hour digital arrest by using forged documents bearing the logos of the Supreme Court the Enforcement Directorate ED and the Reserve Bank of India RBIEven after coercing her into transferring the money from her pension account the fraudsters continued harassing her through video calls and fake court noticesThe victim who was in severe distress due to the harassment collapsed with chest pain on September 8 and succumbed the next dayThe elderly woman who served as the chief senior resident medical officer at Area Hospital in Malakpet was first contacted by fraudsters from a WhatsApp number on September 5 They allegedly used the Bengaluru police logo on the profile and after accusing her of human trafficking threatened to arrest her under the National Security Act if she failed to transfer the money IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/rajasthan-police-issue-advisory-warning-citizens-against-malware-attacks-cyber-fraud-639337.html Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/six-arrested-for-assaulting-policeman-in-kolkatas-netaji-nagar-area-639339.html Kolkata Sep 19 A policeman was beaten up while trying to stop a chaos in Netaji Nagar area in South Kolkata A subinspector of the local police station on Thursday reached the said area after receiving information about a gathering of miscreants with weapons in front of a lawyers house When he tried to bring the situation under control the miscreants attacked him The police on Thursday arrested six people in connection with the incidentAccording to the police the local police station last on Wednesday night received information that about 8 to 10 miscreants had gathered in front of the house of lawyer named Dipayan Ghosh a resident of Netaji Nagar The miscreants were reportedly carrying knives and other weapons They were allegedly threatening the lawyer who is also the Trinamool Youth President of Ward 99 in Kolkata Municipal Corporation KMC area On receiving the news of the commotion local police station subinspector Dinabandhu Kesh along with constables reached the spot When he tried to bring the situation under control the miscreants allegedly attacked the policemanThe injured subinspector was left bleeding in the attack by the miscreants According to police sources the miscreant group was led by a man named Jayanta Ghosh Apart from this several women were also in the group When the police tried to arrest the miscreants it is alleged that the women obstructed the police personnelFollowing the scuffle three miscreants were arrested at the spot while Jayanta Ghosh fled A few minutes later Ghosh and his associates created a ruckus inside Bagha Jatin State General Hospital assaulting the medical staff and the onduty doctorThe police rushed to the hospital and during this second round of scuffle the miscreants attempted to attack the officers with a surgical instrument before being overpowered Three more persons including Jayanta Ghosh were arrested from the hospital taking the total number of arrests in the incident to six Total six persons have been arrested for assaulting a policeman and also threatening a lawyer We are investigating the matter said a senior officer of Kolkata Police A suo motu case has been registered at Netaji Nagar Police Station against the arrested and an investigation has started IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/six-arrested-for-assaulting-policeman-in-kolkatas-netaji-nagar-area-639339.html Fri, 19 Sep 2025 01:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/world-bamboo-day-marked-across-northeast-showcasing-bamboo-as-regions-green-gold-639340.html KohimaAgartala Sep 19 World Bamboo Day 2025 was celebrated across the Northeastern states highlighting bamboo as the regions green gold and stressing the need for its better utilisation The World Bamboo Day 2025 was celebrated at the Nagaland Bamboo Resource Centre at Chumoukedima under the theme Next Generation Bamboo Solution Innovation and Design Gracing the event Development Commissioner Temsunaro Aier described bamboo as the green gold of Nagaland and other states of the region highlighting its deep cultural ecological and economic significance She urged stakeholders to sustain this legacy with pride and responsibility noting bamboos role in food shelter craft art and livelihood Aier also stressed the need for sustainable practices citing bamboos rapid growth carbon absorption and soil conservation benefits making it a strong ally in the fight against climate change The official also commended the Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency NBDA for promoting bamboobased enterprises training artisans and supporting selfhelp groups She noted that products such as handicrafts furniture incense sticks blinds mats and bamboo shoots are gaining recognition turning Nagaland into a hub for bamboo industries As part of the celebration Aier announced the upcoming stateoftheart Cane and Bamboo Technology Park at the Nagaland Bamboo Resource Centre which will serve as a Centre for research training and production A weeklong training programme was also launched for 26 artisans to enhance their skills in bamboo design manufacturing and value addition Certificates and machineries were distributed to the trainees and the Bamboo Entrepreneur Award was presented to Bukhaio Khiamniungan On the occasion a special publication titled Facilitating Ease of Doing Business in the Bamboo Sector in Northeast India Removal of Compliance Burdens was also released in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry CII The event featured a bamboo theme song by MusikA School and a keynote address by Kuko Mero State Mission Director NBDA who noted that with over 43 species of bamboo Nagaland has immense potential in bamboobased sustainable development He informed that NBDA has carried out block plantations covering 1506 hectares trained over 200 entrepreneurs and artisans and set up two Common Facility Centres generating employment for more than 500 people The Agency has also established processing units nurseries with 15 lakh saplings rural haats bamboo bazaars and upgraded the Nagaland Handicrafts Emporium in New Delhi and Kolkata under the brand Naturally Nagaland In Tripura at a discussion on the World Bamboo Day states Industries and Commerce Minister Santana Chakma and Forest and Environment Minister Animesh Debbarma interacted with the investors and industrialists over the significance of the bamboo resources According to Forest officials nearly 44 per cent of Tripuras geographical area is under bamboo coverage and the state government is exploring avenues for highvalue addition of bamboo including its use in renewable energy and bioethanol production Shailesh Kumar Yadav Mission Director of the Tripura Bamboo Mission said We are exploring potential investors interested in bioethanol One metric ton of good quality bamboo can produce around 200300 litres of bioethanol The central government already has a bioethanol policy for blending with fossil fuels like petrol and diesel and recently a bioethanol plant has been set up at Numaligarh Refinery in Assam He said that several private sector players along with local entrepreneurs are showing interest in bioethanol and biochar projects and the government is extending full support Yadav who is also Director of Industries and Commerce highlighting the market potential said that the global bamboo market stood at USD 67 billion in 2024 while Indias bamboo economy was valued at Rs 1300 crore in exports with the rest consumed domestically Notably incense sticks alone had a market worth Rs 13500 crore last year with a majority of round sticks imported from abroad China is currently the largest global producer and exporter of bamboo while India ranks third in production but tops as an importer because value addition in the sector is still limited Tripura probably has one of the largest bamboo resources in the country but we have lagged behind in engineered bamboo products mechanized largescale production of ply veneer and other valueadded items he admitted The official noted that while 2500030000 people are currently engaged in Tripuras bamboo sector it has the potential to provide livelihoods to at least one lakh individuals A master plan supported by the Asian Development Bank is already in place to systematically and sustainably exploit Tripuras bamboo resources for enhanced livelihoods and better financial returns The states bamboo sector presently has an annual turnover of Rs 8590 crore with handicrafts accounting for 2530 per cent of the share The World Bamboo Day 2025 was also celebrated in Mizoram and other Northeastern states IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/world-bamboo-day-marked-across-northeast-showcasing-bamboo-as-regions-green-gold-639340.html Fri, 19 Sep 2025 01:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/iconic-assamese-singer-zubeen-garg-passes-away-at-52-639453.html Guwahati Sep 19 Celebrated Assamese singer and music legend Zubeen Garg whose soulful voice made him a household name across the country passed away in a tragic accident in Singapore He was 52 According to sources the acclaimed singer met with an accident while scuba diving off the coast of Singapore on Thursday night Police divers managed to pull him out of the water and rushed him to a nearby hospitalDespite being placed under intensive medical care doctors could not revive himGarg had travelled to Singapore to participate in the North East Festival where he was scheduled to perform on Friday His sudden demise has cast a pall of gloom over the event and across the Assamese community worldwideKnown as the cultural icon of Assam Zubeen Garg was not just a singer but also a composer music director actor and filmmaker With a career spanning over three decades he lent his voice to thousands of songs in Assamese Hindi Bengali and several other Indian languagesHis versatility and ability to bridge regional and mainstream music earned him immense popularity and respect From the romantic ballad Ya Ali which catapulted him to panIndia fame to countless Assamese hits that defined the soundtrack of the region for decades Gargs contribution to music was unparalleledHe also played a key role in promoting Assamese culture and the identity of the Northeast on the national stageTributes and condolences have been pouring in from all quarters Political leaders fellow musicians film personalities and fans have expressed their grief at the untimely death of the singer who was widely regarded as the voice of modern AssamCongress leader Ripun Bora said Deeply shocked and saddened by the untimely demise of our cultural icon Zubeen Garg His voice music and indomitable spirit inspired generations across Assam and beyond My heartfelt condolences to his family fans and loved ones Rest in peace LegendSocial media platforms have been flooded with emotional messages with many describing Gargs passing as an irreparable loss to Indias music industry For millions of fans in Assam and beyond Zubeen Garg was more than a singer he was a cultural ambassador a voice of identity and a symbol of pride for the Northeast His death leaves behind a deep void that will be hard to fill IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/iconic-assamese-singer-zubeen-garg-passes-away-at-52-639453.html Fri, 19 Sep 2025 17:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/hundreds-of-languages-dialects-built-indias-cohesive-society-jampk-l-g-639477.html Srinagar Sep 19 Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said on Friday that hundreds of languages and dialects have built Indias cohesive society that is driving transformation and development of the country The LG was speaking at a national seminar on integration in Indian languages organised by the National Institute of Technology NIT Srinagar and Bharatiya Bhasha SamitiWith the peace and stability with the spirit of unity and common goals and fostering a strong collective identity India will achieve robust development the LG saidLG Sinha said that Indias rich linguistic landscape is a source of strengthHe said hundreds of languages and dialects have helped in building a cohesive society which is driving transformation and developmentDespite diverse background languages dialects and ideas a common national identity and shared consciousness unite us all We must harness the power of unity in diversity for nationbuildingOur effort should be to ensure that Hindi continues to serve as an essential bridge connecting people from different linguistic backgrounds motivate people to learn other languages enhancing mutual cooperation and economic integration he saidHe added that all the sections of the society must also strive to preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage inherent in all Indian languagesThe LG called upon youth to transcend linguistic differences and unite the nation to transform India into Viksit BharatYou have to create a glorious and developed India by completely eliminating every trace of colonial mindset the saidHe emphasised the entire world is looking towards India with hope for future prospectsThe 21st century is Indias century It is written in stone Consistent growth and productivity will make India a dominant global power the LG saidHe also encouraged the young students to learn new languages broaden perspectives and drive innovationThe LG commended the NIT Srinagar for establishing the Official Language Cell and organising numerous activities for promotion of Hindi languageOn the occasion the LG felicitated writers scholars and researchers for their important contribution to the promotion of diverse languagesAtul Bhai Kothari National Secretary Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas Prof Binod Kumar Kanojia Director National Institute of Technology Srinagar Anshul Garg Divisional Commissioner Kashmir GV Sundeep Chakravarthy SSP Srinagar members of Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas prominent literary personalities scholars faculty and students were present during the LGs address IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/hundreds-of-languages-dialects-built-indias-cohesive-society-jampk-l-g-639477.html Fri, 19 Sep 2025 19:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/punjab-bjp-chief-blames-congress-aap-for-flood-crisis-639483.html Chandigarh Sep 19 Bharatiya Janata Partys Punjab President Sunil Jakhar on Friday said in order to benefit at the national level the Congress has mortgaged states interests to the Aam Aadmi Party He said now when it has become clear that floods in Punjab were the result of the state governments failures even then during his visit Congress leader Rahul Gandhi did not utter a word against the governmentEven the state leadership of Congress is not fulfilling its responsibility as an Opposition Jakhar said in a statementHe said this is proof that both parties are the same and their partnership is now out in the openHe said despite the state governments claims of spending Rs 230 crore on floodprevention measures the way embankments were washed away in the floods proves that the government did not act sincerelyIts Punjab governments failure that is writ large on this devastation yet the Congress remains completely silent on this issue the BJP leader saidHe said convening of the assembly session by the government is nothing but a timewasting exerciseIf they really intended to act they already have Rs 12000 crore available from the SDRF State Disaster Response Fund and people are demanding immediate assistanceJakhar added the Congress would also have to pay the price for betraying Punjab while the AAP government which was responsible for drowning the people has to face peoples courtA day earlier BJP national General Secretary Tarun Chugh launched a blistering attack on the government holding Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal directly responsible for turning a natural calamity into a Mannmade disasterChugh said In Punjab AAP governments incompetence delay and surrender before vested interests converted a seasonal challenge into a human tragedy This was not just a flood it is a Mannmade disaster IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/punjab-bjp-chief-blames-congress-aap-for-flood-crisis-639483.html Fri, 19 Sep 2025 19:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/indian-army-accelerates-drone-transformation-eagle-in-the-arm-concept-at-core-of-modernisation-639277.html Itanagar Sep 18 The Indian Army is rapidly scaling up the induction of drones and counterdrone systems with many units already operationalised officials said on Thursday Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said that drone centres were established at premier training academies including at the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun Infantry School in Mhow and Officers Training Academy in Chennai He said that the move is aimed at embedding drone operations as a standard capability for soldiers across all arms of the Army On Thursday the Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi visited one such facility at Likabali in Arunachal Pradesh underscoring the Indian Armys focus on operationalising drone capabilities Officials said that the Indian Armys approach is captured in the concept of Eagle in the Arm the idea that every soldier should be capable of operating a drone just as he carries his weapon Depending on the task of the unit or soldier drones will be employed for combat surveillance logistics or even medical evacuation Counterdrone measures are also being inducted in parallel creating a layered system to both exploit and neutralise unmanned platforms the spokesman said The emphasis on transformation was also reflected in the Chief of Army Staff Gen Upendra Dwivedis speech during the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas at Dras on July 26 He had announced that every infantry battalion will have a drone platoon artillery regiments will be equipped with counterdrone systems and loiter munitions and composite Divyastra batteries will be created to enhance precision and survivability Our firepower will increase manifold in the coming days the Army Chief had declared underlining that the Army is moving rapidly towards becoming a modern and futureready force The defence spokesman said that this dual thrust arming soldiers with drones while strengthening counterdrone defences reflects Indian Armys recognition that unmanned systems are no longer niche but essential elements of the battlefield By institutionalising training operationalising units and aligning force structures the Indian Army is ensuring that the soldier of tomorrow will not only carry a weapon but also an eagle a drone that extends his vision reach and power on the battlefield the defence PRO said IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/indian-army-accelerates-drone-transformation-eagle-in-the-arm-concept-at-core-of-modernisation-639277.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 18:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/despite-pakistans-spin-saudi-pact-unlikely-to-alter-riyadhs-robust-ties-with-india-639296.html New Delhi Sep 18 India said that it is following the developments after Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed The Strategic Mutual Agreement The agreement says that any aggression against either country shall be considered as an aggression against both Pakistan is ecstatic about the agreement but would deep within know that it is just posturing since the deal does not name any countryPakistan would make it sound as though if there is any aggression against it then Saudi Arabia will dispatch its aircraft to aid Islamabad Pakistan does view it as a major diplomatic victory as the wordings of the agreement state attack on one equals attack on bothWhat Pakistan should be mindful of is that India has never been the aggressor Operation Sindoor was executed to avenge the Pulwama attack Balakot to avenge the Pulwama terror strikes and surgical strikes were carried out in the aftermath of the Uri terror attacksMoreover Saudi Arabia is Indias ally and is well aware that it was Pakistan which was the aggressor as a result of which India hit back as it has every right to protect itselfWhat Pakistan could be happy about this agreement marks a strategic shift in relations with Saudi Arabia The two nations have had an informal partnership in defence for several decades This agreement formalises security cooperation between the two countries Pakistan may also be relieved that some agreement has been signed after years of sour tiesTo the question whether Saudi Arabia will go to war with India for the sake of Pakistan the experts say it is a firm no First and foremost Saudi has delinked the pact from its ties with India Saudi made it clear that relations with India are robust and the same would continue to growMoreover Saudi Arabia would not want trade relations with India to fail Saudi is the the fourth largest trading partner while New Delhi is second for Riyadh The two nations share deep economic ties and in FY 202425 bilateral trade stood at 4188 billion There is too much at stake here for both countriesNow compare this with the 34 billion bilateral trade that Pakistan and Saudi haveIndia has responded cautiously and said that this agreement only formalises a long standing agreement between Saudi and PakistanWhile Pakistan may try and state that this is a message to India one must also look at the timing of this agreement This comes at a time when Israel attacked Doha to target the Hamas leadershipThis strike has sent jitters in the Arab world and they suspect that Israel with the tactical support of US President Donald Trump may undertake more such strikesWhile India and Saudi have shared ties for long it was further strengthened under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra ModiDuring his April 2025 visit the two countries signed many agreements that covered energy space health sports and plans to establish two oil refineries in IndiaWhile Pakistan may portray that this agreement is a message to India in reality it is to do with the situation in Gaza The Arab world wants a regrouping of the Islamic nations not against India but against Israel Hence once must read into the timing while decoding the agreement IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/despite-pakistans-spin-saudi-pact-unlikely-to-alter-riyadhs-robust-ties-with-india-639296.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 21:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/kerala-eu-blue-economy-conclave-opens-with-delegates-hailing-states-coastal-heritage-639299.html Thiruvananthapuram Sep 18 The twoday KeralaEU Blue Economy Conclave titled Blue Tides Two Shores One Vision opened here with ambassadors and delegates from European Union EU nations lauding Keralas vibrant coastal traditions and sustainable fishing practices Organised by the state Department of Fisheries in partnership with the Central government and the European Union the conclave seeks to strengthen collaborations for sustainable oceanbased growthAhead of the formal sessions EU envoys and diplomats embarked on a field trip to experience Keralas marine and cultural landscapeLed by the Ambassador of the European Union to India Herve Delphin the delegation began its visit at Hawa Beach in Kovalam where they interacted with local fishermenMany delegates expressed admiration for the communitys resilience and even joined in hauling nets to witness the strenuous efforts behind the earlymorning catchThe team later visited the Adani Vizhinjam International Seaport where AVPPL CEO Pradeep Jayaraman and Managing Director Divya S Iyer presented an overview of the ports operationsDelegates toured the facility noting its strategic location and modern infrastructureThe group also stopped at the Kerala Arts and Crafts Village in Vellar where they commended the craftsmanship showcased through traditional curios and handicraftsThe EU contingent comprised senior diplomats including Robert Maxian Slovakia Juan Antonio March Pujol Spain Antonio Enrico Bartoli Italy Reuben Gauci Malta Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen Denmark Dr Piotr Switalski Poland Yankov Bulgaria Kimmo Lahdevirta Finland Sena Latif Romania Simon H Preker Germany and Irma Sincovek SloveniaThe formal inauguration of the conclave will be held on Friday at Leela Kovalam when Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will deliver the keynote addressMinister for Fisheries Culture and Youth Affairs Saji Cherian will preside with Union Minister for Fisheries Animal Husbandry Dairying and Panchayati Raj Rajiv Ranjan Singh and Minister of State George Kurian attending as guests of honourThe conclave brings together policymakers investors academics trade union representatives and fisherfolk to explore Keralas potential as Indias leading blue economy hub with a focus on sustainable practices and EUIndia cooperation IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/kerala-eu-blue-economy-conclave-opens-with-delegates-hailing-states-coastal-heritage-639299.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 22:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/delay-in-home-delivery-ed-attaches-gurugram-developers-assets-worth-rs-255-crore-639304.html New Delhi Sep 18 A township developers properties worth Rs 25528 crore were attached by the ED in connection with cheating and fraud with home buyers who were not delivered the promised houses and plots on time said an official on Thursday The action by Directorate of Enforcement ED Gurugram Zonal Office against Ramprastha Promoters and Developers Pvt Ltd RPDPL on Wednesday was taken under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLA 2002 the official said in a statementTh investigation agency revealed that RPDPL had collected Rs 1100 crore from more than 2600 homebuyers for various projectsThe provisionally attached properties include plots lands and residential flats commercial buildings of RPDPL its group companies and Directors relative of Directors key managerial persons said the statementThe official said that the ED initiated investigation on the basis of multiple FIRs registered by Economic Offences Wing EOW New Delhi and Haryana PoliceIt was alleged in the FIRs that RPDPL and its promoters have cheateddefrauded various home buyersplot buyers for failing to deliver the promised flats and plots within the promised timeframes which ended 1014 years agoThe ED investigation revealed that RPDPL launched various projects such as Project Edge Project Skyz Project Rise and Ramprastha City plotted colony project in Sectors 37D 92 93 and 95 Gurugram in 20082011 and possessions of flatsplotted lands was promised within 34 years of launch However the company failed to meet the deadlinesTh ED investigation revealed that RPDPL had collected Rs 1100 crore from more than 2600 homebuyers for the said projectsThe PromotersDirectors of RPDPL diverted hundreds of crores collected from homebuyers to its group companies as advances for purchase of land parcels instead of using the same for completion of promised homes which ultimately led to failure to deliver the flats and plots till date said the EDEarlier in this case the ED had arrested Arvind Walia and Sandeep Yadav both Directors and majority shareholders of RPDPL on July 21 under the provisions of PMLA 2002 Both the arrested persons are in judicial custodyMoreover the ED had conducted search operations and issued a Provisional Attachment Order resulting into attachmentfreezing of various bank balances movable assets immovable properties of RPDPL its group companies and directorsrelative of Directors amounting to Rs 57221 crore The total attachmentseizure in this case till date stands at Rs 82749 crore the ED said IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/delay-in-home-delivery-ed-attaches-gurugram-developers-assets-worth-rs-255-crore-639304.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 22:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/pm-shri-scheme-transforms-government-school-in-chhindwara-639313.html Chhindwara Madhya Pradesh Sep 18 The launch of the PM SHRI Schools Scheme has sparked a wave of positive change in the infrastructure and quality of education in schools across the country One such example is the Bhaisadand Government School in Chhindwara district now recognised under the PM SHRI PM Schools for Rising India initiative The school is affiliated with the Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education It has undergone a transformation leading to empowerment of students and teachers alikeThe PM SHRI Scheme a centrally sponsored initiative of the Government of India aims to develop over 14500 schools across the nation into model institutions aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy NEP 2020 The scheme focuses on providing holistic education improved infrastructure and skill development that equips students to meet future challenges with confidenceTaruna Kayande Principal of Bhaisadand Government School soke about importance of the school under PM SHRI scheme She told IANS The school has undergone significant improvements in both educational standards and facilities We are now better equipped to shape responsible and skilled citizensEchoing her thoughts Manisha Rajput a teacher at the school said With updated resources and new teaching methodologies we can now offer a more engaging and modern learning environment Another teacher Vinay Kumar Mandloi added We are seeing real growth in students participation confidence and performance thanks to the PM SHRI upgradesStudents too are feeling the impact Sonali Chandrawanshi a student said Earlier we didnt have access to proper career guidance But now subject experts and guest faculty are helping us explore career paths with clarity Monika Vanshkar another student highlighted the increased access to resources We now have the support we need to dream bigThe PM SHRI Scheme has also introduced advanced sports equipment and infrastructure encouraging participation in extracurricular activities A male student summed it up best Now learning isnt just confined to bookswere growing in every directionThrough such initiatives the PM SHRI Scheme is not just enhancing education but building a foundation for innovation leadership and holistic development in government schools like Bhaisadand IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/pm-shri-scheme-transforms-government-school-in-chhindwara-639313.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 23:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/sulabh-toilets-transform-sanitation-landscape-in-ayodhya-with-over-100-high-tech-facilities-639315.html Ayodhya Sep 18 In a remarkable push towards modern and hygienic public sanitation Sulabh International has established stateoftheart toilet facilities at more than 100 locations in Uttar Pradeshs Ayodhya From the Dharampath to Rampath these modern restrooms are setting a new benchmark in cleanliness and convenience Equipped with air conditioners CCTV surveillance hand dryers and sanitary pad dispensers these public toilets are making a significant impact on the experience of both tourists and locals visiting the holy city The initiative is being praised for its innovation maintenance and alignment with national cleanliness goalsParveen Kumar Singh a local user said These Sulabh International toilets are really good The cleanliness is commendable There are two cleaners stationed here and all necessary facilities are availableCaretakers like Mukesh Kumar Singh are on the ground every day to ensure smooth functioningWe manage 90 toilets in Ayodhya Each one is equipped with ACs CCTV cameras and hand dryers Cleanliness is our top priority he saidAnother caretaker Sunil Kumar Jha said These toilets are wellmaintained If anyone faces any issues assistance is readily available Hygiene and service are both excellentThis initiative is part of the broader Swachh Bharat Abhiyan the countrys largest cleanliness drive led by the Narendra Modiled Union government Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014 the campaign gained momentum when he led a historic cleanliness pledge at the India Gate in Delhi joined by nearly 30 lakh government employees nationwideAs part of the ongoing Swachhata Hi Seva 2025 a nationwide voluntary campaign titled Ek Din Ek Ghanta Ek Saath will be held on September 25 encouraging citizens across the country to contribute an hour of shramdaan towards cleanlinessThe Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen launched on October 2 2014 aimed to eliminate open defecation in rural India By October 2 2019 sanitation coverage increased from 39 per cent to 100 per cent with more than 10 crore individual household toilets built All villages had declared themselves Open Defecation FreeWith the success of Phase I Phase II of SBMG began in April 2020 This phase focuses on sustainability and solid and liquid waste management to transition from ODF to ODF Plus villages As of March 17 2025 out of 586788 villages nationwide 564096 have declared themselves ODF Plus with more than five lakh villages now equipped with proper solid and liquid waste management systems IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/sulabh-toilets-transform-sanitation-landscape-in-ayodhya-with-over-100-high-tech-facilities-639315.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 23:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/rajasthan-cm-reviews-preparations-for-pm-modis-likely-sep-25-banswara-visit-639317.html Jaipur Sep 18 Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate and launch projects worth more than Rs 121 lakh crore of the Central and state governments from Banswara on September 25 coinciding with the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay During this historic event the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of the MahiBanswara Nuclear Power Plant a milestone that will establish Rajasthan as a pioneer in the energy sector Prime Minister Modi will also dedicate several clean energy projects of different states including Rajasthan to the nationThe Chief Minister chaired a high level review meeting at the CMO on Thursday to oversee preparations for the Prime Ministers proposed visit He instructed officials of all concerned departments to ensure timely completion of arrangements with seamless interdepartmental coordination CM Sharma said that the Prime Minister will also inaugurate three major express train services BikanerDelhi Cantt Vande Bharat Express JodhpurDelhi Cantt Vande Bharat Express and Udaipur CityChandigarh ExpressHe directed that necessary coordination with railway authorities be ensured at Bikaner Jodhpur and Udaipur stations Guidelines were also issued to the Energy Department regarding the dialogue programme between PM Modi and beneficiaries of the PM Kusum Yojana The Chief Minister emphasised that all facilities including seating drinking water and traffic management should be arranged at the venue to ensure smooth conduct of the programmeHe instructed the Home and Transport Departments to make proper arrangements for traffic control and parking and to deploy officers for effective management CM Sharma directed that the programme be connected via live telecast from district headquarters down to gram panchayats ensuring maximum public participation He also gave necessary instructions to the PHED Tourism PWD IT Communications and IPR Departments for coordinated execution The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary DGP Rajiv Kumar Sharma and senior officers of various departments Divisional Commissioner Udaipur and District Collector Banswara joined through video conferencing IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/rajasthan-cm-reviews-preparations-for-pm-modis-likely-sep-25-banswara-visit-639317.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 23:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/rahul-gandhi-hails-gen-z-as-guardians-of-democracy-639322.html New Delhi Sep 18 In a stirring message posted on X Congress leader Rahul Gandhi praised Indias Gen Z as the vanguard of democratic values and constitutional integrity His statement comes amid growing youthled activism across South Asia and signals a strategic alignment with younger voters ahead of the 2026 general electionsThe youth of the country the students of the country the Gen Z will save the constitution protect democracy and stop vote theft I always stand with them Rahul Gandhi wrote positioning himself as an ally of Indias digitally native generationThe post reflects the Congress MPs ongoing effort to connect with younger demographics who are increasingly vocal on issues ranging from electoral transparency to social justiceBy invoking Gen Zs role in saving the Constitution the LoP Lok Sabha taps into a broader narrative of youth empowerment and civic responsibility Political analysts suggest that Rahul Gandhis message is not just symbolic its tacticalWith Gen Z comprising a significant portion of firsttime voters their support could prove decisive in upcoming elections His emphasis on vote theft also echoes past allegations of electoral malpractice a theme the Congress party has repeatedly raisedThe timing of the post is notableAcross the region youth movements have gained momentumIn Nepal Gen Zled protests recently forced political resignations while in Bangladesh studentled campaigns have challenged government policiesRahul Gandhis post appears to draw inspiration from these uprisings framing Indian youth as agents of democratic renewalSupporters of the Congress MP lauded the message calling it a clarion call for youth engagementCritics however dismissed it as political posturing questioning the Congress partys track record on youth inclusionStill the post has sparked widespread discussion online with hashtags like GenZForDemocracy trending brieflyWhether the former Congress chiefs outreach translates into electoral gains remains to be seen but one thing is clear Indias youth are no longer passive observersthey are emerging as a potent political force IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/rahul-gandhi-hails-gen-z-as-guardians-of-democracy-639322.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 23:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/trinamool-panchayat-member-caught-on-video-assaulting-school-headmaster-in-bengals-kakdwip-639117.html Kolkata Sep 17 A video has gone viral showing a Trinamool Congress leader allegedly assaulting and humiliating the acting headmaster of a staterun school inside the campus in Kakdwip South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal The incident took place at Birendra Vidyaniketan on Tuesday The accused Trinamool leader said he only put up resistance as the headmaster was trying to beat himThe clash reportedly broke out over the collection of money from students for school trips The CCTV footage shared by the school showed the acting headmaster Milankanti Pal being attacked by the president of the schools management committee and local Trinamool panchayat member Tridib Barui asking why money was being collected from students for trips without informing the management committeeIn the video the Trinamool leader is seen pushing and shoving the headmaster in front of the studentsThe Trinamool leader brought a paper where several false accusations were made against me He wanted me to sign that document He said I was collecting money from students without informing the management committee After I refused to sign the paper he hit me on the neck He pushed me outside my office and continued to shove me and hit me said the headmasterHe said he sustained an injury to his hand and neck He has been admitted to Kakdwip Superspecialty Hospital for treatmentThe Trinamool leader meanwhile accused the acting headmaster of the attack and said he acted in selfdefence Tridib Barui said He was taking money without informing the management committee When I went inside his office to show him a receipt he folded the paper and threw it away When I picked up the paper and asked him to sign it he pushed me He was going to beat me I was stopping himBJP state president Samik Bhattacharya has condemned the incident This terrorism in the states education sector is exposing the true face of the Trinamool Congress he wrote on his X handle while sharing the CCTV footage that went viralAfter the matter came to light Kakdwip Trinamool MLA Manturam Pakhira said The matter has come to our attention Everything is being investigated If the allegations against the president of the management committee Tridib Barui are proven the party will take strong action The role of the acting headmaster of the school will also be investigated IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/trinamool-panchayat-member-caught-on-video-assaulting-school-headmaster-in-bengals-kakdwip-639117.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/senior-separatist-leader-and-ex-chairman-of-hurriyat-conference-abdul-gani-bhat-dead-639122.html Srinagar Sep 17 Former Chairman of Hurriyat conference and senior separatist leader Abdul Gani Bhat passed away on Wednesday at his home in Botingoo village of Sopore in Jammu and Kashmir Family sources confirmed that Prof Bhat a resident of Botingoo village in Sopore area of Baramulla district breathed his last at his residence after a brief illness today eveningA prominent political figure he remained active in Kashmirs separatist politics for several decades According to the family details regarding his funeral prayers will be announced laterBorn in 1935 in Botingoo a village near Sopore in Jammu and Kashmir Bhat grew up in a household that valued education He studied at Srinagars historic SP College before moving on to postgraduate studies in Persian and later acquiring a law degree from Aligarh Muslim UniversityReturning to his home state he began teaching Persian at the Government Degree College in Poonch a career he cherished and pursued for over two decades before politics pulled him into a different callingHe cofounded the Muslim United Front MUF in 1986 later served as chairman of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference APHC a coalition of separatist groups formed in 1993 and was president of the Muslim Conference Jammu and Kashmir MCJK a banned political faction by the government of IndiaHe was a teacher in a government college in Sopore when the then governor Jagmohan terminated his services for antinational activitiesBhat later actively participated in separatist politics and was a pioneering leader of the Muslim united front MuF that was a coming together of different separatist parties who fought the 1987 elections in coalition against the NC headed by Farooq AbdullahThe 1987 elections were believed to have been largely rigged to keep the MuF leaders out of the state assemblyIt is generally believed that after getting disgruntled with the democratic process young election agents and supporters of separatist leaders in 1987 elections were the first to cross the border and return with weapons to start an armed insurgency in Kashmir in 1989 IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/senior-separatist-leader-and-ex-chairman-of-hurriyat-conference-abdul-gani-bhat-dead-639122.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 01:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/army-launches-2-week-yoga-training-programme-in-arunachal-for-soldiers-639123.html Itanagar Sep 17 The Military authorities under Spear Corps have commenced a twoweek long Yoga training programme for combat soldiers in Arunachal Pradeshs Along officials said on Wednesday Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said that the Yoga training programme September 15 to 27 was initiated with an aim to strengthen the holistic wellbeing of troops by enhancing endurance concentration and resilience through the ancient discipline of YogaHe said that the structured sessions led by trained instructors are specifically tailored to meet the physical and mental demands of combatants operating in the challenging terrain and weather conditions of Arunachal PradeshAccording to the official the programme focuses not only on physical fitness but also on mental calmness emotional stability and spiritual balance qualities vital for effective soldiering under adversity Yoga rooted in Indias indigenous tradition resonates with the ethos of discipline and selfcontrolIts practices harmonise body mind and spirit enabling soldiers to maintain composure under operational stress recover quickly from fatigue and build inner strength for demanding military tasks an army statement saidTraining modules include posturebased exercises meditation techniques and breathing practices to help combatants manage stress sharpen focus and sustain high readinessThe statement said that this initiative also reflects the Indian Armys commitment to holistic fitness aligned with the national vision of promoting Yoga as a way of lifeThe enthusiastic participation of troops at Along underscores the relevance of this ancient practice in contemporary military lifeLt Col Rawat said that the twoweek programme is expected to leave a lasting impact on participants equipping them with enhanced physical robustness and psychological resilienceIt reaffirms the Indian Armys dedication to nurturing its soldiers not only as warriors but as balanced individuals capable of meeting every challenge with composure and strength he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/army-launches-2-week-yoga-training-programme-in-arunachal-for-soldiers-639123.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 01:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/congress-observes-ex-speaker-srinivas-tiwaris-100th-birth-anniversary-in-rewa-639126.html Rewa Sep 17 The Madhya Pradesh Congress on Wednesday observed the 100th birth anniversary of former Assembly Speaker late Srinivas Tiwari during an event organised in Rewa district Senior Congress leaders including former CM Digvijaya Singh party state president Jitu Patwari LoP Umang Singhar exLoP Ajay Singh and several legislators and former ministers attend the event On this occasion a lifesize statue of Srinivas Tiwari was unveiled in the city and the Congress leaders shared their views about exSpeaker whom his supporters used to call dada or white tiger of Rewa There has been a tugofwar between BJP and Congress over installing Tiwaris statue in Rewa which however resolved at a day before the event was organised and it was finally unveiled The resolution of the dispute comes after days of tension with police earlier stalling the pedestal construction citing the land as their property Armed personnel were even deployed at the site Interestingly Srinivas Tiwaris grandson and exMP late Sundarlal Tiwaris son Siddharth Tiwari is a BJP MLA from Rewas Teonthar Assembly seat Siddharth had shifted into the BJP ahead of the Assembly elections 2023 Addressing the gathering of Congress workers on this occasion Jitu Patwari said Srinivas Tiwari and his son and exMP Sundarlal Tiwari were strong leaders of Congress and they never compromised with the partys ideology Srinivas Tiwari who was borne on September 17 1926 in Rewa district was the Assembly Speaker during Digvijaya Singhled Congress government between 1993 and 2003 He ruled in Rewa and in fact in entire Vindhya region in his own way There have been several controversies related with him including mysterious death of a tribal child but the appointment of 36 members of family and relatives in the state government jobs had granted the national headlines Tiwaris political career ended after he lost against BJPs Girish Gautam in 2003 from Mangavan Assembly seat Gautam a senior most sitting BJP MLA from Devtalab seat has also previously served as the Assembly speaker during the last tenure of exCM Shivraj Singh Chouhan Tiwari died at the age of 91 at a hospital in New Delhi in 2018 After his death Congress gradually lost its ground in Rewa once used to partys strong base In 2023 Assembly elections Congress could win only one out of eight seats in the district bordering Uttar Pradeshs MirzapurVaranasi and Prayagraj previously known as Allahabad IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/congress-observes-ex-speaker-srinivas-tiwaris-100th-birth-anniversary-in-rewa-639126.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 01:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/cong-observes-ex-mp-assembly-speaker-srinivas-tiwaris-100th-birth-anniversary-in-rewa-639127.html Rewa Sep 18 The Madhya Pradesh Congress on Wednesday observed the 100th birth anniversary of former Assembly Speaker late Srinivas Tiwari during an event organised in Rewa district Senior Congress leaders including former CM Digvijaya Singh party state president Jitu Patwari LoP Umang Singhar exLoP Ajay Singh and several legislators and former ministers attend the eventOn this occasion a lifesize statue of Srinivas Tiwari was unveiled in the city and the Congress leaders shared their views about exSpeaker whom his supporters used to call dada or white tiger of RewaThere has been a tugofwar between BJP and Congress over installing Tiwaris statue in Rewa which however resolved at a day before the event was organised and it was finally unveiledThe resolution of the dispute comes after days of tension with police earlier stalling the pedestal construction citing the land as their propertyArmed personnel were even deployed at the site Interestingly Srinivas Tiwaris grandson and exMP late Sundarlal Tiwaris son Siddharth Tiwari is a BJP MLA from Rewas Teonthar Assembly seatSiddharth had shifted into the BJP ahead of the Assembly elections 2023 Addressing the gathering of Congress workers on this occasion Jitu Patwari said Srinivas Tiwari and his son and exMP Sundarlal Tiwari were strong leaders of Congress and they never compromised with the partys ideologySrinivas Tiwari who was borne on September 17 1926 in Rewa district was the Assembly Speaker during Digvijaya Singhled Congress government between 1993 and 2003He ruled in Rewa and in fact in entire Vindhya region in his own way There have been several controversies related with him including mysterious death of a tribal child but the appointment of 36 members of family and relatives in the state government jobs had granted the national headlinesTiwaris political career ended after he lost against BJPs Girish Gautam in 2003 from Mangavan Assembly seat Gautam a senior most sitting BJP MLA from Devtalab seat has also previously served as the Assembly speaker during the last tenure of exCM Shivraj Singh ChouhanTiwari died at the age of 91 at a hospital in New Delhi in 2018 After his death Congress gradually lost its ground in Rewa once used to partys strong baseIn 2023 Assembly elections Congress could win only one out of eight seats in the district bordering Uttar Pradeshs MirzapurVaranasi and Prayagraj previously known as Allahabad IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/cong-observes-ex-mp-assembly-speaker-srinivas-tiwaris-100th-birth-anniversary-in-rewa-639127.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 01:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/manipur-guv-urges-people-to-help-build-a-model-state-of-development-harmony-amp-progress-639128.html Imphal Sep 18 Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Wednesday called on all people to embrace the spirit of Nation First and contribute their ideas energy and enthusiasm towards building a Manipur that stands as a model of development harmony and progress Launching theNation First 75 Campaign under Viksit Bharat Viksit Manipur in Imphal appealing to the people of Manipur especially the youth and women Governor urged active participation in these initiatives On the occasion the Governor also launched five major initiatives and services GovConnect Manipur Grievance Redressal Portal Initiatives to strengthen the Manipur Milk Union Migration Support Centres at Delhi Bangalore and Hyderabad Residential Skill Development Program for Cabin Crew Placement and four digital services and portals of the Transport Department Regarding the Migration Support Centres the Governor noted their importance in helping Manipurs skilled youth secure suitable employment in major cities through partnerships with stakeholders On the Residential Skill Development Program for Cabin Crew Placement he described it as a specialised program in collaboration with leading airlines designed to provide worldclass training and open global career opportunities for Manipuri youth He further added that the launch of four new services and portals of the Transport Department will modernise citizen experience and enhance efficiency Highlighting the transformative nature of the initiatives on GovConnect Manipur Bhalla said it will serve as a comprehensive public grievance portal that enhances citizengovernment interaction bringing transparency accountability and swift resolution With respect to strengthening the Manipur Milk Union he emphasised its role in boosting rural livelihoods and nutritional security through enhanced milk procurement infrastructure farmer training and new dairy products while underlining the central role of women in Manipurs dairy sector As part of the National Dairy Development Board initiative to boost dairy production in Manipur the Governor handed over a cheque of Rs 5 crore to Manipur Milk Union and inaugurated a 2 KL Bulk Milk Cooling Centre at Kakching He also distributed certificates to three selected cabin crew trainees The Governor said as India celebrates 75 years as a Republic the program embodies the nations unwavering commitment to placing progress and citizen welfare at the forefront of governance Drawing inspiration from the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi he added that the Manipur government is launching activities in synergy with the Swasth Nari Sashakt Pariwar Abhiyan SNSPA Campaign launched by the Prime Minister on Wednesday From September 17 to October 2 while the SNSPA Campaign will focus on womens health across more than 350 public health facilities The Nation First 75 Campaign will implement activities in rural development environment skilling fitness entrepreneurship Atmanirbhar Bharat Fit India PMJANMAN aspirational districts and Vocal for LocalMake in India A special focus will be placed on womens empowerment in alignment with the SNSPA campaign IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/manipur-guv-urges-people-to-help-build-a-model-state-of-development-harmony-amp-progress-639128.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 01:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/karnataka-police-arrest-two-for-slaughtering-cows-dumping-carcasses-in-forest-639201.html Karwar Karnataka Sep 18 The Karnataka police have arrested two individuals for allegedly slaughtering cows and dumping their carcasses in a forest area in Bhatkal town of Karwar district officials said on Thursday The arrested duo identified as Mohammad Saman 19 and Mohammad Raheen 20 both residents of Bhatkal were apprehended based on a complaint filed by a forest officerAccordingly an offence was registered at the Bhatkal Shahar Police Station under the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act 2020The police have seized the vehicle used in the crime Both the accused have been produced before the court and remanded in judicial custodyThe action was taken following a complaint lodged by Forest Officer Maruti of the Bhatkal Sub DivisionIn his complaint the forest officer stated that on September 11 around 2 pm the accused entered the restricted Mugdum Colony Gudde forest area and allegedly dumped cow carcass parts including skin horns and bones after slaughtering the animalBased on the complaint the Bhatkal Shahar Police registered an offence under Section 412 of the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act 2020 as well as Section 3293 of the BNS ActPolice teams were constituted to trace the accused who were later arrested The Karwar Superintendent of Police commended the cops for solving the case and apprehending the accusedOfficials and citizens in the state are making continued efforts to prevent the slaughter of cowsAs many as 49 cows were rescued from slaughter near the Bengaluru border in August 2025 and later shifted to a goshalaIn June 2024 over 100 cows and bulls were rescued from slaughter in Bengaluru during Bakrid in operations supported by organisations such as the Gau Gyan FoundationThe Kankanady police in Mangaluru district have arrested three persons in connection with a cattle theft reported from Adyar on September 13Commissioner of Police Sudheer Kumar Reddy said a cow was stolen from the house of one Umesh Alva in Tajipodi Adyar The Kankanady Town Police traced the stolen cow and arrested three persons identified as Shabaz Ahmed of Adyar Mohammad Suhan of Arkula and Valachil Khader Mohammad alias Koli Monakka of Adyar in this connection IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/karnataka-police-arrest-two-for-slaughtering-cows-dumping-carcasses-in-forest-639201.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/centre-launches-angikaar-2025-to-fast-track-housing-for-urban-poor-under-pms-scheme-639012.html New Delhi Sep 17 The government has launched Angikaar 2025 a twomonth nationwide campaign to fasttrack application verification and house completion under PMAYUrban 20 which was rolled out exactly a year ago on September 17 The accelerated Angikaar 2025 campaign will cover 5000 Urban Local Bodies ULBs through doortodoor awareness drives housing camps and public events according to an official statement issued on WednesdayAn additional 147 lakh pucca houses have been approved under PMAYUrban 20 taking the total number of sanctioned homes to 856 lakhThe flagship event of Angikaar 2025 PM Awas Mela Shehri will take place from September 17 to 27 serving as a dynamic platform to highlight the benefits of PMAYU and PMAYU 20 while fostering convergence and community participation at the grassroots level The event will run in two phases the first from September 17 to 27 and the second on any day between October 15 and 31 the statement saidSignificant housing has been sanctioned for marginalised communities including 32551 for SC 5025 for ST and 58375 for OBC familiesWhether its guiding families through their application process speeding up the construction of longawaited homes or connecting them with solar power and loan support Angikaar is about reaching the unreached and including the excluded the statement saidWhen Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban was launched in 2015 it carried with it a bold promise Housing for All Over the years it has transformed lives by enabling millions of lowincome families in cities to move into safe permanent and affordable homes Building on this foundation PMAYUrban 20 was launched in September 2024 Its mission is simple yet powerful leave no family behind Every urban household regardless of background must have not just a roof but a secure home with access to basic servicesAt its core Angikaar 2025 is a missiondriven campaign designed to ensure full saturation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban PMAYU 20 scheme across Indias urban landscape the statement added IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/centre-launches-angikaar-2025-to-fast-track-housing-for-urban-poor-under-pms-scheme-639012.html Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/chhattisgarh-pmmy-changing-lives-local-entrepreneurs-scale-new-heights-beneficiaries-thank-pm-modi-on-birthday-639018.html Balrampur Sep 17 In Chhattisgarhs Balrampur district the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana PMMY is transforming lives and empowering local entrepreneurs to scale new heights On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday two small business owners Vinesh Pal and Amit Kesari on Wednesday shared their inspiring success stories and expressed heartfelt gratitude to him for launching a scheme that has redefined their livelihoods Pal a footwear manufacturer from Ramanujganj had been running a smallscale business making and selling shoes and slippers However limited financial resources kept his business from growing That changed when he came across the PM Mudra Yojana He applied for a loan at the Central Bank of India and received Rs 5 lakh without any collateralWith the loan he purchased new machinery quality raw materials and expanded his inventory Today his business is thriving not only in Ramanujganj but in nearby towns and villages as well He has also created employment for four local youth becoming a source of inspiration for others in the communityThanking Prime Minister Modi Pal said The Mudra Yojana is a blessing for small businesses like mine It has given me the strength to dream bigger and achieve financial independence I encourage other youth to explore such government schemes and build their future with courage and hard work I want to wish PM Modi on his birthdaySimilarly Kesari who had been repairing bicycles for years also turned his small shop into a flourishing business Thanks to a Rs 7 lakh loan under the same scheme he purchased new bicycles spare parts and modern repair equipment significantly enhancing both his services and incomeKesari now employs two fulltime workers and is optimistic about expanding even furtherEarlier I could only do basic repairs due to a lack of tools and resources But after receiving the Mudra loan I upgraded my entire setup Now customers from other villages are also coming to my shop he saidWishing PM Modi on his 75th birthday Kesari added Under PM Modi jis leadership small business owners like me are no longer struggling We are moving forward with confidence I thank him from the bottom of my heart for this opportunityThe PMMY launched on April 8 2015 by Prime Minister Modi celebrates 10 glorious years of empowering small and microentrepreneurs across India Aimed at fostering financial inclusion it provides easy collateralfree loans up to Rs 10 lakh for noncorporate and nonfarm incomegenerating activities To strengthen support for aspiring entrepreneurs Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an increase in the loan limit to Rs 20 lakh during the Union Budget 202425 on July 23 2024 This new limit took effect on October 24 2024 These loans are extended through banks NBFCs MFIs and other financial institutions IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/chhattisgarh-pmmy-changing-lives-local-entrepreneurs-scale-new-heights-beneficiaries-thank-pm-modi-on-birthday-639018.html Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/decomposed-body-of-schoolgirl-missing-for-20-days-recovered-teacher-arrested-639077.html Kolkata Sep 17 The decomposed body of a seventh standard student was recovered after she went missing for about 20 days The incident took place at Rampurhat in West Bengals Birbhum district She was a student of Shyampahari Sri Ramakrishna Shikshapeeth in RampurhatThe family of the deceased accused the physics teacher of that school Manoj Kumar Pal of kidnapping and murdering the student Based on their complaint the police on Wednesday morning arrested the accused teacherAccording to the complaint lodged by the family the student had left home on August 28 to take her tuition The family members had filed a missing person complaint with Rampurhat police station after she did not return home Later the family members alleged that Manoj Kumar Pal a physics teacher at the school where she was studying had kidnapped herLate on Tuesday night the Rampurhat police recovered her decomposed body of the student from a wetland near Kalidanga village under Rampurhat police stationFollowing the recovery of the body the missing person diary was converted into a murder case The police said the body was cut into pieces and thrown into the waterWe recovered the body which was cut in pieces It started decomposing Based on the complaint by the family of the student the teacher has been arrested A murder case has been registered An investigation into the incident has started said a senior officer of Birbhum district policeThe police are trying to find out the motive behind killing the student and whether any physical torture was inflicted on her before the murder However since the body parts started decomposing it will be difficult to establish the physical assault The body has been sent for postmortem and forensic experts have been called The arrested person is being questioned by police officers IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/decomposed-body-of-schoolgirl-missing-for-20-days-recovered-teacher-arrested-639077.html Wed, 17 Sep 2025 19:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/telanganas-new-education-policy-to-help-students-compete-with-the-world-cm-639113.html Hyderabad Sep 17 Telanganas new education policy will be a blend of language basic knowledge and skills to enable students to compete with the world Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said on Wednesday At a review meeting the Chief Minister said that the new policy is being designed to suit the ground reality studies and future needs He said the policy should be a beacon of the countrys education in future He observed that the current education system lacks important elements of language basic knowledge and skills and the new policy will have these elements so that students can compete globally The new education policy will also be included in the TelanganaRising Vision Document2047 which is to be released on December 9 this year The CM instructed the educationists to form subcommittees according to their interests and prepare the best documentHe stated that the government has decided to overhaul the entire education sector in the state Stating that there is no land and funds for distribution among the poor to eradicate poverty he said that the only weapon to root out poverty is quality education for the needy Recalling that Indias first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru recognised the importance of education and established higher educational institutions like universities and IITs in the country CM Revanth Reddy expressed concern that the existing education system was not generating talented persons to grab the opportunities created in the country and across the world after the introduction of the economic liberalisation policies He noted that a large number of our youth are excelling in the software sector due to the advent of engineering colleges However not more than 10 per cent of the lakhs of students passing out as engineers are getting jobs The main reason according to him is a lack of sufficient skillsHe voiced concern that despite allocating huge funds to the education sector the number of students in government schools is decreasing day by day Private schools are offering education from nursery LKG and UKG while the education in government schools starts from Class 1 Those who admit their children to private schools for nursery are not ready to shift to the government schools Parents are admitting their children to private schools because the students are given adequate attention The Chief Minister also reminded that the state government recruited teachers soon after coming to power to maintain a healthy teacherstudent ratio in government schools Promotions and transfer of teachers were also taken up to ensure the teaching staff focus on delivering quality education to the students Reiterating that the government is ready to spend money on education liberally CM Revanth Reddy said that the government has decided to set up a special Education Corporation and spend the funds to improve infrastructure and educational standards IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/telanganas-new-education-policy-to-help-students-compete-with-the-world-cm-639113.html Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/ahmedabad-to-host-dharmadhamma-intl-dialogue-at-babasaheb-ambedkar-open-university-639116.html Ahmedabad Sep 17 Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University in collaboration with India Foundation will host a threeday international dialogue on the theme of DharmaDhamma from September 18 to 20 2025 at the universitys Jyotirmay campus The event will commence on September 18 at 4 pmThe dialogue will see the participation of distinguished dignitaries including the Governor of Gujarat Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Dr Mahendra Gondia from Mauritius ministers from the Bhutanese government Gujarat Minister Rushikesh Patel spiritual leader Swami Govind Dev Giri Maharaj India Foundation President Ram Madhav and Prof Ami Upadhyay ViceChancellor of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University along with other eminent scholars and representatives from across the globeFocused on the DharmaDhamma theme the dialogue aims to provide a platform for intensive spiritual and cultural study while highlighting Gujarats rich traditions and heritage on an international stage Delegates from 16 countries will participate and over 100 research papers are expected to be presented according to an official university bulletinThe DharmaDhamma Conference DDC an annual international dialogue organized by the India Foundation explores the shared philosophical principles of Hindu Dharma and Buddhist Dhamma civilizations to help shape frameworks for a new world orderThe conference provides a platform for global leaders religious scholars and thinkers to promote cultural harmony and examine how these ancient philosophies can offer insights into contemporary global challengesDr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University BAOU established in 1994 in Ahmedabad Gujarat is a public university named after the principal architect of the Indian Constitution Dr BR AmbedkarRecognized by the University Grants Commission UGC and accredited by NAAC BAOU specialises in distance and open education offering over 80 programmes across undergraduate postgraduate diploma certificate and doctoral levels The university is organized into four main schoolsHumanities amp Social Sciences Computer Science Commerce amp Management and Education amp Educational Technologycatering to students who may not have access to traditional classroom learning IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/ahmedabad-to-host-dharmadhamma-intl-dialogue-at-babasaheb-ambedkar-open-university-639116.html Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/tribal-man-battling-fever-carried-on-shoulders-for-6-km-through-forest-to-reach-hospital-in-kerala-638939.html Munnar Kerala Sep 17 An elderly tribal man suffering from high fever was carried by community members on their shoulders for over six km taking six hours through dense forest in Keralas Idukki district to the nearest medical facility which highlights the acute shortage of healthcare in remote tribal areas The 64yearold patient identified as Malayappan from the Kuddikaar settlement in Idamalakkudi tribal belt about 45 km from here is now recovering at Mankulam Government Hospital according to a reportMalayappan had been battling a severe fever for two days when his condition deteriorated on Tuesday morning leaving him too weak to walkIn a desperate effort to save him his fellow community members carried him on their shoulders through difficult forest terrain to Anakkulam where an ambulance was arranged to transport him to the nearest hospitalThe incident underscores the inadequate medical infrastructure in the Idamalakkudi region which is governed by a tribal local bodyWhile a Primary Health Centre operates in Societykudi residents in more remote areas like Koodalar and Meenkuthi are forced to undertake arduous journeys through the tough forest paths to reach thereConsequently many prefer the closer albeit still distant option of traveling to Anakkulam This is not an isolated incidentLast month a fiveyearold child from the Koodalar settlement died from a fever after a similar effort to shift him to a hospital The child was carried on foot to Anakkulam and from there he was shifted to the Taluk Hospital in Adimali but could not be savedThe lack of proper road connectivity poses a major challenge in the tribal belt Vehicle access is limited to the route from Munnar to SocietykudiBeyond this point the roads are in such poor condition that only fourwheeldrive vehicles mainly jeeps can navigate them making it nearly impossible for ambulances to reach the most isolated hamlets IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/tribal-man-battling-fever-carried-on-shoulders-for-6-km-through-forest-to-reach-hospital-in-kerala-638939.html Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/sc-seeks-statess-responses-on-pleas-against-anti-conversion-laws-638804.html New Delhi Sep 16 The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought responses from several state governments on pleas seeking a stay on their anticonversion laws A bench of Chief Justice of India CJI BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran sought responses within four weeks from the governments of Uttar Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Uttarakhand Chhattisgarh Gujarat Haryana and other states During the hearing senior advocate Chander Uday Singh appearing for the petitioner side urged the apex court to take up the matter urgently arguing that several state governments are amending anticonversion laws to make them more stringent Singh pointed out that Uttar Pradesh has amended its law to enhance punishment for unlawful religious conversion and introduced twin conditions similar to those under the PMLA Prevention of Money Laundering Act to make bail difficult He pointed out that the amended law permits third parties to file complaints leading to harassment of interfaith couples by vigilante mobs After hearing the submissions the CJI Gavailed Bench asked Additional Solicitor General KM Nataraj to file the state governments response on the applications seeking a stay on the amendment in the laws It appointed advocates Srishti Agnihotri and Ruchira Goel as nodal counsel for the petitioners and respondents respectively to prepare the compilations of pleadings The apex court also detagged a plea filed by advocate Ashwini Upadhyaya seeking a panIndia law against conversion through coercion and deceit The matter will be heard after six weeks The Supreme Court had earlier asked parties challenging anticonversion laws passed by several states to file a common petition for transferring the cases from the High Courts to it The Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh governments have filed separate petitions challenging the interim orders of the respective high courts staying certain provisions of their law on conversion IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/sc-seeks-statess-responses-on-pleas-against-anti-conversion-laws-638804.html Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/student-suicides-in-kerala-surge-by-50-pc-in-a-decade-638819.html Thiruvananthapuram Sep 16 Student suicides in Kerala have increased by nearly 50 per cent over the past decade raising fresh alarm over the mental health of schoolchildren Data presented in the State Assembly show that Kerala reported 39962 suicides between January 2021 and March 2025 The toll climbed steadily from 6227 in 2021 to 10994 in 2023Though not all of these deaths involved students the trend reflects a nationwide crisis NCRB figures reveal that 13044 students died by suicide across India in 2022 almost unchanged from the previous yearIn Kerala certain districts are particularly affected Kozhikode alone recorded 53 student suicides in the 202223 academic year Psychologists stress that many of these tragedies could have been averted with timely counseling and effective schoolbased supportThe case of 14yearold Ashirnanda a Class IX student from Sreekrishnapuram in Palakkad highlights the human toll behind the statistics Reportedly ridiculed repeatedly by teachers she took her life at home leaving behind unfinished drawings and a fresh school record book Her parents Prashanth and Sajitha continue to seek justiceShe was a bright child with dreams But the humiliation she suffered broke her spirit her father saidIn response to the crisis the Kerala government has announced a programme to train 3000 teachers as mental health counselors enabling schools to provide frontline support Education Minister V Sivankutty said the initiative aims to help teachers identify early signs of distress offer basic counseling and connect students to professional services when necessaryExperts link the rise to mounting academic and social pressures fragile family environments and the inability to address the evolving psychological needs of young peopleHowever experts caution that most schools still lack professional counselors and existing programmes are hampered by weak coordination and poor referral systemsChild rights activists also stress the need for accountability in cases of harassment Justice for victims like Ashirnanda is essential but equally important is building safeguards so no child feels abandoned or humiliated said one activist IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/student-suicides-in-kerala-surge-by-50-pc-in-a-decade-638819.html Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/agencies-alerted-to-burdwan-style-bomb-making-modules-after-pahalgam-638820.html New Delhi Sep 16 Security along the IndiaPakistan border is at an alltime high following the Pahalgam attack It was ramped up even further after India carried out Operation Sindoor to avenge the Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 innocent lives The tightening of security has made it nearly impossible for terrorists from Pakistan to infiltrate Another problem that is being faced by these elements is that they are unable to smuggle arms and ammunition for terrorists to use in Jammu and KashmirThe ISI has now activated its modules in India and is encouraging them to operate from remote places and prepare the ammunition or bombs This is very much on the lines of the Burdwan module in West Bengal that was busted by the agencies in 2014The ISI proposes similar modules across the country as it feels that this would ensure quicker and secure arms delivery to its terrorists operating in Jammu and Kashmir and other placesIntercepts picked up by the Intelligence Bureau suggest that smaller units to manufacture arms and ammunition are being planned across the country The agencies have advised the state police units to coordinate closely with the central agencies These modules have to be tracked and shut down If there are slipups these have the potential to set up scores of small units and produce a large amount of arms and ammunitionThe primary intention of the ISI is to manoeuvre the block that it is facing at the Line of Control LoC owing to heightened security Initially it had managed to overcome this problem by using the border with Punjab to send in drugs arms and ammunition When the manual routes were blocked Pakistan used drones to deliver narcotics money arms and ammunition Once these were dropped off in Punjab they would be transported by route to Jammu and Kashmir The arms were also meant to be used by the Khalistani terrorists based in PunjabHowever with technology being enhanced the Indian agencies managed to shut down this menace largelyWith so many blocks the ISI has now plotted to set up small units and manufacture arms The money would be routed through clandestine methods The agencies say that the ISI uses the hawala route extensively to send money to its operatives in India Most of the money that comes in for such activities using the hawala route is usually from Gulf nationsOfficials say that identifying such units would be crucial and hence the coordination between the states and the Centre is important While such units can come up overnight it is important to prevent them from manufacturing arms and ammunition officials also noteThe job would be harder for the security agencies since these factories would be set up in remote places away from the public eye This is an intentional ploy to avoid scrutiny It worked for terror groups in Burdwan The bomb making factories in Burdwan were operating as cottage industries Bombs were being manufactured in firecrackermaking units and hence they never caught the attention of the policeAfter the module was busted the police found that bombs had been manufactured in thousands It was later learnt that the bombs were being manufactured by the Jamaat ul Mujahideen Bangladesh JMB This was being done at the insistence of the JamaateIslami which was planning on carrying out a series of blasts in Bangladesh to enforce regime changeWhile the ISIs new plan is similar in terms of infrastructure and secrecy the intention is to carry out blasts in the country and also ensure that there is a proper supply chain of arms and ammunition to Jammu and Kashmir IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/agencies-alerted-to-burdwan-style-bomb-making-modules-after-pahalgam-638820.html Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/telangana-student-who-lost-both-legs-after-being-pushed-off-train-get-prosthetic-limbs-638833.html Hyderabad Sep 16 A student who lost both his legs after being pushed off a running train by miscreants in Rajasthan last year on Tuesday met Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and thanked him for providing artificial limbs Gundeti Rahul along with his family met the Chief Minister and expressed heartfelt gratitudeRahul a native of Pulakurthi village of Warangal District was travelling by train to Kota Rajasthan to prepare for the IIT entrance examination on November 2 2024 when he was pushed off the train by a group of miscreants resulting in the amputation of both legsThrough the Chief Ministers Relief Fund the government extended support for his treatment and assisted in providing artificial limbs to help him walk again Rahul deeply moved by the assistance conveyed his thanks to the Chief MinisterThe government had sanctioned Rs 10 lakh for his treatment Rahul has been fitted with stateoftheart artificial limbs at Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences NIMS Hyderabad enabling him to walk againMeanwhile at another programme the Chief Minister along with State ministers Ponnam Prabhakar and Adluri Laxman distributed musical instruments to visually impaired studentsUnder the supervision of the Karimnagar District Welfare Department special training in music has been provided to visually impaired students by the district administration On this occasion the students sang songs in the presence of the Chief MinisterA CD containing the songs sung by the students was formally released by CM Revanth Reddy and ministers The Chief Minister also appreciated the efforts of Karimnagar District Collector Pamela Satpathy for initiating and implementing this unique program for the empowerment of visually impaired studentsMP Anil Kumar Yadav and Greater Hyderabad Mayor Gadwal Vijayalaxmi were also presentMeanwhile delegates from Telangana who participated in the 7th All India Prison Duty Meet2025 paid a courtesy call on the Chief MinisterThe Chief Minister congratulated the medal winners of the 7th All India Prison Duty Meet2025 In the competitions held with teams from various states across the country Telangana secured 28 medals 21 Gold 4 Silver and 3 Bronze out of a total of 133 medals IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/telangana-student-who-lost-both-legs-after-being-pushed-off-train-get-prosthetic-limbs-638833.html Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/itr-filing-deadline-extended-by-a-day-to-sep-16-638715.html New Delhi Sep 16 The Central Board of Direct Taxes has decided to further extend the due date for filing the Income Tax Returns ITRs for Assessment Year AY 202526 from September 15 Monday to September 16 Tuesday a notification read Taking to X late on Monday night Income Tax India which is the official account of the Income Tax Department wrote KIND ATTENTION TAXPAYERS The due date for filing of Income Tax Returns ITRs for AY 202526 originally due on 31st July 2025 was extended to 15th September 2025The Central Board of Direct Taxes has decided to further extend the due date for filing these ITRs for AY 202526 from 15th September 2025 to 16th September 2025 To enable changes in the utilities the efiling portal will remain in maintenance mode from 1200 AM to 0230AM on 16th September 2025Earlier the Income Tax Department on Monday said that over 7 crore income tax returns have already been filed for the AY 202526 as the deadline of September 15 drew to a closeIn a post on social media platform X the Department thanked taxpayers and tax professionals for helping achieve this milestone and urged those who have not yet filed their returns to do so at the earliestMore than 7 crore ITRs have been filed so far and still counting We extend our gratitude to taxpayers and tax professionals for helping us reach this milestone and urge all those who havent filed ITR for AY 202526 to file their ITR it saidThe Department also reassured taxpayers that help is available roundtheclock for filing returns making tax payments and availing other related servicesOur helpdesk is functioning on a 24x7 basis and we are providing support through calls live chats WebEx sessions amp TwitterX it addedThe clarification comes a day after the Department dismissed rumours of another extension of the deadlinePreviously on Sunday it had termed reports of the due date being pushed to September 30 as fake news reiterating that September 15 remains the final dateA fake news is in circulation stating that the due of filing ITRs originally due on 31072025 and extended to 15092025 has been further extended to 30092025 the Department said on SundayThe due date for filing ITRs remains 15092025 Taxpayers are advised to rely only on official IncomeTaxIndia updates the Department further statedEarlier in May the government had already extended the deadline for nonaudit cases from July 31 to September 15 for AY 202526With the surge in ITR filings the Department said the rising numbers reflect stronger tax compliance and the expanding base of taxpayers in the country IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/itr-filing-deadline-extended-by-a-day-to-sep-16-638715.html Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/opposition-parties-slam-odisha-government-over-fertiliser-crisis-638547.html Bhubaneswar Sep 14 The opposition Biju Janata Dal BJD and the Congress on Sunday launched scathing attacks on the state government over the ongoing fertiliser crisis across several districts across Odisha Speaking to media persons on Sunday senior BJD leader Prasanna Acharya questioned the state governments claims regarding the availability of sufficient fertiliser in the state alleging that the government is misleading people and farmers by such false claimsI urge and appeal to the state government to inspect the real picture of fertiliser supply on ground The ministers instead of making statements in Bhubaneswar should visit the villages and if they realise that the farmers are getting adequate fertiliser then we will accept the claims of the government There is a shortage of fertiliser everywhere The farmers can be seen waiting in queue stretching a mile before the Primary Agricultural Credit Societies PACS in several districts of the state said AcharyaHe said that farmers are being forced to buy fertiliser from the open market at prices two to three times higher than the actual rateAcharya further alleged that this indicates there is a sufficient amount of fertiliser available in the state but the government has no control over its supplyThe senior BJD leader revealed that the party will hold a protest over the short supply of fertilizer in Odisha before the Raj Bhawan in Bhubaneswar on Monday seeking the intervention of the Odisha governor to solve the crisisMeanwhile the Leader of Congress Legislature Party CLP Ramachandra Kadam also targeted the state government over the shortage of fertiliser in the stateHe also stated the Congress party will raise the issue of farmers woes during the upcoming session of the state assembly Countering the opposition criticism the state Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukesh Mahaling said that the BJP government is the real wellwisher of the farmers of OdishaThe farmers and the public have also understood the oppositions attempt to propagate false accusations against the state government Our government led by Chief Minister Mohan Majhi is ready to debate and answer any issue raised by the opposition in the assembly he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/opposition-parties-slam-odisha-government-over-fertiliser-crisis-638547.html Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/global-labour-shortage-by-2047-to-create-opportunity-for-indias-young-workforce-report-638678.html New Delhi Sep 15 With global labour shortages projected to reach 250 million workers by 2047 across blue and whitecollar jobs Indias young and growing workforce presents a historic opportunity to become the worlds next global talent hub according to a report on Monday The report by the Global Access to Talent from India GATI Foundation in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group BCG showed that declining birth rates and shrinking workforces across developed nations are creating acute shortages leaving millions of jobs vacant and businesses strugglingJust 20 countries including the US UK Germany Japan and South Korea will account for 90 per cent of this labour gapAround 50 per cent of the gap will be in bluecollar roles such as transport hospitality and industry workers another 20 per cent in service roles like nursing and teaching and 30 per cent in whitecollar jobs Unfilled positions already cost the global economy more than 1 trillion annually in lost productivityHowever India possesses a demographic edge with a relatively young population Every year it adds 1012 million people to its eligible workforce and this trend is expected to continue in the coming yearsBy 2047 advanced economies will face a shortfall of 200250 million workers India has a unique opportunity to step into this gap building on its proven strengths in ICT and professional services The next chapter must be about scaling new frontiers healthcare green skills and manufacturing where demand is surging worldwide said Rajiv Gupta Managing Director amp Senior Partner at BCGIndia is home to the worlds largest pool of workingage talent and will remain a source of demographic strength as many other economies age Today Indias median age is just under 30 with 600 million people between the ages of 1840 compared to 40 across OECD countries Against the backdrop of 50 million global opportunities expected by 2030 India has the capacity to fill around 10 million added Arnab Bhattacharya CEO of GATI FoundationGupta called for bold reforms to align qualifications accelerate mobility and embed global standards to enable the country to transform from being a contributor to the global workforce into becoming the backbone of itCurrently Indian workers abroad send back approximately 130 billion per year in remittancesMore than 700000 people embark on journeys overseas as migrant workers annually Yet Indias share of global migrants 6 per cent is significantly lower than its share of the world population 18 per centIf India seizes this opportunity the number of workers migrating abroad for jobs could double to 115 million a year by 2030 and remittances could rise to 300 billion per yearIf implemented these interventions can help India replicate the global success of its IT services sector in areas like healthcare domestic work and manufacturing amongst others IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/global-labour-shortage-by-2047-to-create-opportunity-for-indias-young-workforce-report-638678.html Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/congress-mp-rahul-gandhi-to-visit-punjab-tomorrow-638535.html Chandigarh Sep 14 Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modis aerial survey of floodaffected areas of Punjab Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit the state on daylong visit on Monday He will be meeting floodaffected people in Amritsar and Gurdaspur the worst hit districts Rahul Gandhi is expected to interact with affected families and assess the damage on the groundEarlier Rahul Gandhi had expressed deep concern over the flood situation in Punjab and neighboring regionsIn a post on X he expressed grief over the loss of lives caused by heavy rains and floods in Punjab Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh offering condolences to the families of the deceased and wishing for the safe return of missing peopleHe urged the government to issue high alerts in all affected areas and speed up rescue operations to prevent further casualties and ensure timely aid He also called upon Congress leaders and workers to actively support relief efforts in coordination with the administrationResponding to Opposition leader Rahul Gandhis proposed visit Punjab BJP spokesperson Pritpal Singh Baliawal raised pertinent questionsHe said the Congress the Aam Aadmi Party and other alliance partners currently govern eight states across the country He questioned how much financial assistance or relief material these governments have extended to Punjab during this crisisHe urged Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Punjab Congress President Raja Warring to present this data publicly so that the people of Punjab may clearly know which parties genuinely stood with them in their time of distressHighlighting the contrast Baliawal noted that while both the state government and the Congress continuously question Central assistance they have not shown the will to extend help from states where they themselves are in powerHe said during the critical period when Punjab was inundated and people were suffering immense hardship Rahul Gandhi was abroad in MalaysiaAccording to Baliawal the timing of Rahul Gandhis Punjab visit now indicates a political spectacle rather than a sincere concern for the floodaffected populationHe underlined the Central government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already provided Punjab with Rs 1600 crore in immediate relief in addition to the Rs 12000 crore available with the state government under the State Disaster Response FundHe said BJPruled states such as Delhi Gujarat Goa and Haryana have each contributed Rs 5 crore to the Punjab Chief Ministers Relief Fund Alongside financial support several BJP governments have dispatched thousands of trucks and train wagons carrying rations and essential supplies for flood victimsThroughout this period BJP leaders and workers across Punjab have been continuously engaged in relief and rehabilitation efforts he added Baliawal said Rahul Gandhi must answer why Congressruled state governments have demonstrated indifference and apathy toward Punjabs sufferingHe emphasized that the people of Punjab deserve transparency on who truly stood by them in their hour of need IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/congress-mp-rahul-gandhi-to-visit-punjab-tomorrow-638535.html Sun, 14 Sep 2025 20:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/rajasthan-cbi-books-sacked-narcotics-wing-constable-for-fraud-in-recruitment-test-638542.html New Delhi Sep 14 The CBI has registered an FIR against a dismissed constable of Central Bureau of Narcotics CBN earlier posted in Rajasthans Kota for securing the government job by fraudulent and impersonating means four years ago an official said on Sunday Havildar Md Zakir Hussain now dismissed has been booked for criminal conspiracy impersonation forgery cheating public servant obtaining undue advantage for dishonest performance of dutyHussain a resident of Patna came under the lens after the authorities complained that his thumb impression was found changed at various stages of the recruitment examination The criminal involvement of unidentified SSC officials and examination conducting authority is also suspected in the alleged fraudulent recruitment process in 2021CBN Commissioner Dinesh Baudh based in Madhya Pradeshs Gwalior gave a written complaint to the CBI on September 4 to register an FIR against HussainThe CBI FIR said It is alleged that thumb prints of Md Zakir Hussain were found dissimilar and unidentical with respect to the thumb prints obtained of the examinee during various stages of examinationThe facts and circumstances as revealed from the perusal of documents received through reference from CBN disclose commission of criminal offences under section 120 B read with 419 420 468 471 of Indian Penal Code and section 7 of Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 as amended in 2018 against Md Zakir Hussain said the FIR approved by Manisha Choudhary Deputy Inspector General of Police AntiCorruption Branch JaipurThe FIR against the sacked constable was registered a day after a similar complaint was filed against Inspector Pradeep of the CBN CommissionerThe CBI registered the FIR against the inspector on September 11 after receiving a complaint on September 4Inspector Pradeep a resident of Panipat in Haryana is accused of getting a job through cheating in Staff Selection Commission SSC Combined Graduate Examination2019Inspector Pradeep has also been accused of criminal conspiracy impersonation forgery cheating public servant obtaining undue advantage for dishonest performance of duty in the FIR registered by the CBIThe CBI FIR said It is further alleged that thumb prints of Pardeep were found dissimilar and unidentical with respect to the thumb prints obtained of the examinee during various stages of examination The criminal Involvement of unknown officials of SSC and exam conducting authority is highly suspected in this illegal amp fraudulent recruitment process IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/rajasthan-cbi-books-sacked-narcotics-wing-constable-for-fraud-in-recruitment-test-638542.html Sun, 14 Sep 2025 21:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/jyotiraditya-scindia-urges-male-family-members-of-women-in-local-panchayat-bodies-not-to-interfere-in-official-works-638379.html Gwalior Sep 13 Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday said that women representing local urban and Panchayat bodies should be given free hand to handle the posts for which they have been elected Scindia said the women are well capable to handle the departments and there should be no interference from men husbandsHe asserted that when women can run their own families they can handle the post for which have been electedThe Union Minister made this statement after inaugurating a post officepassport service in Morena district on SaturdayWhile addressing a packed gathering of local citizen Scindia also appealed men whose wives are elected in local urban and Panchayat bodies they wont interfere in official worksThe women elected in Gram panchayats Zila Panchayat or Zila Parishads in the entire GwaliorChambal region would be given free hand to take decisions related with their posts All men here lets take this pledge here today that they wont interfere Scindia appealedMeanwhile he also appealed MLAs and other public representatives present on dais to come forward to support the women of their respective areasHe urged male representatives to ensure that required deposit amount for every bank account to be opened under the Sukanya Yojana will be paid by themI have taken a pledge that every I will pay the required deposit amount for opening bank account under the Sukanya Yojana I would also appeal all male representatives to do the same Scindia who is Lok Sabha MP from Guna saidHighlighting the Indias overall growth under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Scindia stated that country has become the fourth largest economy in the past 11 yearsDays are not far away when India would become worlds 3rd largest economy but it can happen when men and women are given equal opportunities Our Prime Minister has set a vision for women empowerment and we all need to work to fulfill his vision he addedWhile addressing gathering the Minister also highlighted several women centric flagships introduced by the BJP government in Madhya Pradesh specially Ladli Laxmi Yojana and Ladli Behna Yojana both launched by exCM Shivraj Singh ChouhanDuring his address Scindia also praised Chief Minister Mohan Yadav for his relentless efforts being made to make Madhya Pradesh a developed stateHe said the state has witnessed tremendous growth under the BJP government in the past few years Madhya Pradesh is the first state were schemes like Ladli Laxmi and Ladli Behna Yojana were introduced under the Bharatiya Janata Partys regime Scindia said IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/jyotiraditya-scindia-urges-male-family-members-of-women-in-local-panchayat-bodies-not-to-interfere-in-official-works-638379.html Sun, 14 Sep 2025 00:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/thousands-join-run-for-her-in-ahmedabad-to-celebrate-womens-entrepreneurship-fitness-638383.html New Delhi Sep 14 In a powerful display of unity empowerment and enthusiasm Ahmedabad on Sunday hosted the Run for Her event an initiative aimed at promoting womens entrepreneurship fitness and social inclusion which drew thousands of participants including aspiring and established women entrepreneurs from across the city Organised in collaboration with industry bodies such as the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce amp Industry GCCI the event served as both a fitness challenge and a platform for women to network showcase their businesses and raise funds for future development programsRajesh Gandhi Senior Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce appreciated the overwhelming response and emphasised the importance of fitness and inclusionThe purpose of this event is womens empowerment We want to achieve equality for women in the workplace in their social circle and everywhere he saidThe day began with vibrant performances of RaasGarba followed by the ceremonial green flagoff creating an atmosphere filled with excitement and cultural pride Women of all ages participated in the run with many of them competing for the first time Their determination and energy reflected the events broader goal to inspire women to break barriers and claim their space in entrepreneurship and societyAash Bahna Chairperson of the GCCI Business Womens Committee highlighted the events dual role as a fundraiser and awareness initiativeRun for Her is a great programme aimed at supporting smallscale women entrepreneurs The funds raised will be used to organise workshops and seminars through GCCI to help them as much as possible she saidParticipants shared stories of resilience and joyIm feeling really good here This is the first time Ive participated Today Im fasting but I have come with full energy said one enthusiastic runnerThe event concluded with the felicitation of all participants turning the run into a symbol of progress resilience and collective spirit Run for Her has not only highlighted womens contributions to business and society but also strengthened the movement for womens empowerment in Gujarat IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/thousands-join-run-for-her-in-ahmedabad-to-celebrate-womens-entrepreneurship-fitness-638383.html Sun, 14 Sep 2025 08:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/ktaka-govt-creating-controversies-over-ganesh-festival-celebrations-says-bjp-638321.html Bengaluru Sep 13 The Karnataka unit of BJP has criticised the Congressled government in Karnataka saying it is creating a series of controversies regarding celebration of Ganesh festival Speaking to the media on Saturday at the BJP State Office Jagannath Bhavan in Bengaluru the Legislative Council Opposition Leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy said that the government is more afraid of minorities than supporting them because it does not have the power to control themTherefore the state government is creating controversies by not allowing the Ganesh festivities to take placeThe Congress government stands in the favor of minorities On one hand it claims to support minorities and on the other it acts out castebased politics in fear of them Chalavadi Narayanaswamy criticisedHe added that as per tradition Ganeshotsava Ganesh festival has been celebrated peacefully without any disturbances in the past The Chief Minister is taking back criminal cases of minorities for political mileage and attempting to present them as peace ambassadors This is disrupting peace across the state he allegedNarayanaswamy further said that the Constitution does not exist to favour or insult any particular group The government should work to take everyone forward in a good way However this government is antiHindutva the BJP leader saidHe also alleged that the government has created unwritten laws instructing the police department not to allow Ganesh festival celebrations in all taluks and districts and instead spreading circulars that discourage it He questioned Who are you to deny permission What authority do you haveHe asked whether it is right for the government to suppress the peopleNarayanaswamy further criticised that the extent of minority favouritism has reached such a level that Shivajinagar locality in Bengaluru is a very old and wellknown name in the whole country Now the Metro Station in Shivajinagar is being renamed as St Marys Metro Station On this issue the government claimed that Shivaji was not from KarnatakaHe questioned Who is St Mary Does she hail from Shivajinagar or KarnatakaHe insisted that the government should do things that please the people rather than misleading them The government is going the wrong way and they must follow the path of the ConstitutionHe also expressed grief over 9 deaths in Ganesh Visarjan procession tragedy in Hassan district He informed that BJP leaders R Ashoka CT Ravi and others have already visited the site but due to unavoidable reasons he couldnt go IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/ktaka-govt-creating-controversies-over-ganesh-festival-celebrations-says-bjp-638321.html Sat, 13 Sep 2025 18:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/sushila-karkis-appointment-as-nepals-interim-pm-shining-example-of-women-empowerment-pm-modi--638343.html Imphal Sep 13 Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that India remains firmly committed to the peace stability progress and prosperity of the people of the neighbouring nation of Nepal Addressing a mammoth gathering at the historic Kangla Fort in Imphal the Prime Minister said that Nepal is Indias one of its close friends and India always wishes Nepals peace and prosperity Referring to his wish on behalf of 140 crore Indians to former Chief Justice Sushila Karki on assuming office as the Prime Minister of the Interim Government of Nepal PM Modi said that a woman becoming the firstever Prime Minister of the country is a shining example of womens empowermentComparing the Manipuri womens positive and active role in the society the Prime Minister said that his governments one of the priorities is women empowermentAfter the recent youths movement in Nepal India is hopeful of the neighbouring countrys peace stability and progress Democracy would be further strengthened in Nepal the Prime Minister saidHe said that Nepal has been a close friend of India and has shared history faith and cultural ties and India always stood firmly with the people of the neighbouring country during its transitional phase The Prime Minister also lauded the resilience of the Nepali people and highly appreciated young men and women for their generous work in cleaning and painting buildings in the past few days amid political turbulenceI also want to thank the people of Nepal who despite such turbulent days have kept their democratic values as the ultimate goal PM Modi said drawing applause from the crowdReiterating Indias commitment to support Nepals democratic journey and its aspiration for stability the PM emphasized Indias solidarity and support as we want both nations to move forward togetherFormer Chief Justice Sushila Karki73 on Friday night became Nepals first woman Prime Minister to lead an interim government She was sworn in as Nepals interim Prime Minister by President Ramchandra PaudelHer appointment followed days of intense political turmoil and mass protests after the K P Sharma Oli government was forced to quit in the face of a nationwide agitation triggered by a social media banKarki was chosen to lead the interim government after a meeting between President Paudel Nepals top military generals and the youth protesters who spearheaded the agitation IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/sushila-karkis-appointment-as-nepals-interim-pm-shining-example-of-women-empowerment-pm-modi--638343.html Sat, 13 Sep 2025 20:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/maoist-leader-sujata-surrenders-in-tgana-marks-turning-point-in-anti-lwe-campaign-638347.html RaipurHyderabad Sep 13 In a major breakthrough in Indias fight against leftwing extremism LWE senior Maoist commander Pothula Padmawati alias Sujata surrendered before Telangana Police on Saturday A Central Committee member of the banned CPI Maoist Sujata had been active for decades across Telangana Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra and carried a bounty of Rs 1 croreHer surrender is being seen as a significant blow to the Maoist movement and a symbolic collapse of morale within its ranks Telangana Police said on SaturdaySujata 62 hails from Peninskal Padu village in Katu Mandal Gadwal district Born into an agricultural family her father Thimarati served as a village postmaster while her mother Wanka was a homemakerShe was married to Koteshwar Rao alias Kishanji a prominent Maoist leader and former secretary of the West Bengal State Committee who was killed in an encounter in 2011The couple had one daughterInspired by early Leftist figures such as Patel Sudhakar Suryam RK Sudhakar and Sugna Sujata joined the CPIML Peoples War Group in 1982Over the years she rose through the ranks serving as a village campaigner commander of multiple Talams and eventually as incharge of the South Bastar DivisionIn 2023 she was inducted into the Maoist Central Committee and also served as editor of Puri a magazine published in the Koya language DGP Telangana Dr Jitender told the media during a press conferenceCiting health concerns and ideological disillusionment the top cop said Sujata expressed her desire to live peacefully with her family and reintegrate into societyTelangana Police confirmed she will receive Rs 25 lakh under the states comprehensive rehabilitation policy along with other benefits extended to surrendered cadresHer surrender follows a series of highprofile eliminations of senior Maoist leaders including Baswaraju and Balakrishna both killed in ChhattisgarhThese actions along with Union Home Minister Amit Shahs announcement to eliminate LWE by March 2026 have intensified pressure on the organisation he saidMaoist commander and Central Committee member Sujata who was active in Chhattisgarh and Telangana for several decades and had a bounty of Rs 1 crore on her head got disillusioned with the Maoist ideology and surrendered in Telangana BJP Chhattisgarh unit posted on XIn 2025 alone 44 underground cadres from Telangana and Chhattisgarh have surrendered including several senior leadersOfficials believe Sujatas exit will disrupt Maoist command structures and encourage others to follow suit further accelerating the governments campaign for peace and stability in longaffected tribal regions IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/maoist-leader-sujata-surrenders-in-tgana-marks-turning-point-in-anti-lwe-campaign-638347.html Sat, 13 Sep 2025 20:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/big-ticket-investors-line-up-for-pm-mitra-textile-park-in-mp-pm-modi-to-inaugurate-on-his-bday-638368.html Bhopal Sep 13 Investor confidence in the PM MITRA Textile Park in Dhar Madhya Pradesh has surged ahead of its grand inauguration with proposals worth Rs 27109 crore already received Major textile organisations and industry groups have expressed strong interest in setting up operations at the park signaling a wave of industrial expansion and employment generation in Madhya Pradesh The project is expected to create nearly 3 lakh jobs 1 lakh direct and 2 lakh indirect while doubling the value of cotton for farmers and energising rural economies This influx of investment is being seen as a vote of trust in the parks infrastructure and strategic location Investment proposals worth Rs 27109 crore already received state government officials claimed Major textile organisations and industry groups have expressed strong interest in setting up operations at the park they said Spread across 2158 acres in Bhainsola village the PM MITRA Park is equipped with worldclass facilities including a 20 MLD common effluent treatment plant a 10 MVA solar power unit reliable water and electricity supply modern road connectivity and 81 plugandplay industrial units Worker housing and social amenities further elevate it into a model industrial township Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the park on September 17 coinciding with his 75th birthday The event marks a historic milestone not only for Madhya Pradesh but for Indias textile sector at large Chief Minister Mohan Yadav described the inauguration as a moment of global recognition for the hard work of farmers calling the park the foundation stone of Madhya Pradeshs industrial future The PM MITRA initiative is rooted in the Prime Ministers vision of Farm to Fiber Factory to Fashion and Fashion to Foreign The Dhar park will consolidate the entire textile value chain at one locationtransforming raw cotton into yarn textiles garments and finally exports This integrated model is expected to revolutionize cottonbased industries and position Madhya Pradesh as a global textile hub Already a leader in cotton production Madhya Pradesh contributes nearly 24 lakh tonnes annually across 6 lakh hectares with 40 per cent of Indias organic cotton originating from the state With the PM MITRA Park Dhar is poised to become the central hub for Indias textile activities IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/big-ticket-investors-line-up-for-pm-mitra-textile-park-in-mp-pm-modi-to-inaugurate-on-his-bday-638368.html Sat, 13 Sep 2025 23:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/scholars-students-hail-gyan-bharatam-portal-as-historic-step-in-preserving-ancient-knowledge-638155.html New Delhi Sep 12 The launch of the Gyan Bharatam Portal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been hailed as a landmark achievement in preserving and promoting Indias vast manuscript heritage The portal aims to digitally catalogue preserve and share Indias priceless ancient knowledge contained in millions of manuscripts many of which have been scattered across the world Experts students and scholars from across India and neighbouring countries have expressed their excitement and appreciation for this historic initiative which they believe will elevate Indias intellectual heritage to a global platformDr Puneet Gupta a renowned manuscript expert described the portal as a huge internationallevel boost for Indias manuscript heritage He emphasised that India holds over a crore manuscripts whose knowledge streams have influenced civilisations worldwide over thousands of yearsDr Gupta said This digital link and the eight expert committees formed by the Prime Minister will ensure these manuscripts are not only preserved but interpreted and presented as global heritageStudent Akshat Bundela called the portal a very big global achievementHe highlighted the use of AI in digitising manuscripts and said the initiative is a strong foundation towards building a developed India by 2047This portal also empowers youth leadership and the governments effort to bring back manuscripts sent abroad is commendable he addedDivya from Indian Institute of Heritage pointed out the importance of digitization for researchersShe said Many manuscripts have remained in private hands inaccessible to the public This portal will provide us access to invaluable knowledge She also admired the Prime Ministers deep understanding of manuscripts and his charismatic presence at the launch eventDr Surendra Kumar Sharma coordinator from Rajasthan lauded the Prime Minister for revitalising Indias global traditions through this portalFor centuries this knowledge was confined to museums and collections Now through this portal it will reach every household he said Dr Sharma stressed the urgent need for thorough data collection and urged community institutions to collaborate with the government for publishing and disseminating this knowledgeNeeraj Dahal Assistant Professor at Nepal Sanskrit University appreciated Indias responsibility towards preserving Sanskrit knowledgeThis initiative integrates various ongoing efforts across states making it easier for researchers to access manuscripts he said He viewed the portal as a vital step toward unified preservation and study of manuscriptsHimachal Pradesh student Kunal Bhardwaj found inspiration in the Prime Ministers addressWe learned a lot and felt motivated Bringing manuscripts back to India and conserving them is crucial for future generations This mission will help discover new knowledge and benefit the world he sharedRajasthans Jitendra Meghwal remarked on the portals work regarding manuscript museums their digitization and study methods He appreciated the Prime Ministers passion for manuscripts and his efforts to repatriate Indian manuscripts from abroad This was the first time I saw the Prime Minister up close His interest in manuscripts is truly impressive he addedMarkandeya Tiwari from Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University Delhi called the governments plan extensive and promising He believes the portal will restore Indias status as the worlds guru by conserving and promoting ancient manuscriptsThe exhibition showcased many previously unknown manuscripts highlighting the importance of their preservation he saidPhD scholar Prachi reflected on the cultural depth revealed by the Prime Ministers speech He reminded us that to understand India one must understand its culture and manuscripts which are the source of our ancient knowledge We are on the path to reclaiming our position as a global knowledge leader she said expressing gratitude to the Prime MinisterPankaj Kumar Sharma of Koba Gyan Mandir explained the importance of consolidating manuscripts onto a single platform Each manuscript contains hundreds of texts Currently there is no complete cataloguing system Once this is done it will be much easier for Indians and the world to access this knowledge he noted He also praised the Prime Ministers visit to Mongolia to study their manuscript preservation effortsDr Uttam Singh from Agartala described the Gyan Bharatam portal as a great opportunity for scholars and youth to access and research ancient scriptures that remained unpublished for centuries This will immensely benefit researchers and bring forgotten knowledge to light he saidResearch scholar Shivani shared her experience of seeing Prime Minister Modi for the first time in person She recalled how the Prime Minister mentioned the Mongolian manuscripts and their connection to Indian epics like the Ramayana His knowledge of manuscript technology especially at centres like Nalanda and Mysore is impressive she remarkedOther voices like Ganesh Ashish Kankariya from Pune and Hemant a PhD student from Rajasthan University echoed similar sentiments appreciating the portals potential to unlock Indias ancient knowledge treasure IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/scholars-students-hail-gyan-bharatam-portal-as-historic-step-in-preserving-ancient-knowledge-638155.html Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/nepalese-citizens-depart-from-gujarats-jamnagar-amid-growing-concerns-over-unrest-back-home-638156.html Jamnagar Sep 12 Nepali community members living in Jamnagar Gujarat have expressed growing concern over the current situation in Nepal While they welcome the corrupt leaders being exposed they are deeply worried about the ongoing violence and reports of innocent lives being lost A bus carrying Nepalese citizens on Friday departed from Jamnagar and is expected to reach the Nepal border in three days These individuals who had been living in Jamnagar for the past year and a half are returning home to reunite with their familiesDue to curfews imposed in several areas of Nepal many people are facing difficulties even leaving their homes The Nepali community in Jamnagar which numbers around 21000 is anxious about the safety and wellbeing of their loved ones still in NepalSantosh Soni a Nepalese citizen said that people in Nepal currently feel unsafe while people from Nepal living in India including Jamnagar feel secure and supported He acknowledged the Indian governments continued cooperation and protectionMeanwhile in Jharsuguda Odisha members of the Nepali diaspora have united to call for peace and national unity The local Gorkha community held a gathering where they expressed sympathy for affected families and appealed to all sides to abandon violence and pursue dialogueNeetu Thapa a member of the Nepali community in Jharsuguda told IANS Im closely associated with the Nepali society The political foundation of our country has been shaken and the growing frustration among the youth has turned the movement violent The recent protests led by GenZ in Nepal were initially sparked by restrictions on social media but the underlying cause was rampant corruptionShe added PM KP Sharma Oli has resigned GenZ has made its point through the movement However many lives have been lost and the nations assets have suffered severe damage Its time to halt the violence and seek resolutionChaman Gurung President of the Gorkha Society in Jharsuguda also expressed grief over the turmoil in NepalWe are deeply saddened Such violent protests should not have occurred If the protest was against corrupt leaders actions should have been directed at themnot at the nations property he saidGurung further stressed the need for peace and stability in NepalWhats done is done Now we want peace to be restored While we live here in India our families are still in Nepal and they are suffering due to the unrest Regardless of who becomes Prime Minister our demand is that Nepal should return to monarchy and become a Hindu nation once again he concluded IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/nepalese-citizens-depart-from-gujarats-jamnagar-amid-growing-concerns-over-unrest-back-home-638156.html Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/rg-kar-rape-murder-case-cbi-submits-6th-status-report-at-trial-court-in-kolkata-638157.html Kolkata Sep 12 The Central Bureau of Investigation CBI on Friday submitted its sixth status report in its investigation into the ghastly rape amp murder of a lady junior doctor of staterun RG Kar Medical College amp Hospital in Kolkata in August last year The sixth status report was submitted on Friday afternoon at a trial court at Sealdah in central Kolkata which sentenced the sole convict in the crime of rape and murder Sanjay Roy a then civic volunteer attached to Kolkata Police to life imprisonmentHowever the CBI had already approached the Calcutta High Court seeking the death penalty for Roy and the latter had submitted an acquittal petition at the same courtCurrently the CBI is conducting a probe into the angles of a larger conspiracy in the crime of rape and murder and the aspect of tampering with and altering of evidence while the initial investigation in the matter was being conducted by the Kolkata police before the charge of the probe was handed over to the CBI by a division bench of the Calcutta High CourtCurrently the matter is being heard in a parallel manner at three courts namely the Supreme Court the Calcutta High Court and the trial court at Sealdah in KolkataThe victims parents have already accused the CBI of being lackadaisical in its probe into the angle of a larger conspiracy behind the crimeOn Friday after the CBI submitted its sixth status report in the matter at the trial court the counsel of the victims parents pointed out that initially one official of RG Kar tried to mislead the victims parents by describing the rape and murder as a case of suicideThe counsel of the victims parents questioned whether CBI could track on whose instructions such nefarious attempts were madeIf CBI continues its probe in such a manner the truth will never be revealed the counsel of the victims parents arguedThe judge of the trial court then observed that the CBI should at least track the RG Kar staff who tried to mislead the victims parents by describing the rape amp murder as a case of suicide IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/rg-kar-rape-murder-case-cbi-submits-6th-status-report-at-trial-court-in-kolkata-638157.html Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/professional-colleges-in-tgana-to-shut-down-indefinitely-over-fee-reimbursement-arrears-638160.html Hyderabad Sep 12 Private professional colleges in Telangana will be shut down indefinitely from September 15 if the state government fails to release fee reimbursement arrears the managements of the colleges announced on Friday All institutions including engineering pharma nursing MBA MCA and BEd colleges will be closed indefinitely from September 15 if the government does not release the arrearsThe Federation of Associations of Telangana Higher Education FATHI on Friday submitted a notice in this regard to Telangana Council of Higher Education Chairman Prof V Balakista ReddyAccording to the Federation fee reimbursement arrears to the tune of Rs10000 crore are pending It said if the government releases Rs 1200 crore pertaining to already generated tokens they will reconsider their decision to indefinitely close the collegesFATHI Chairman N Ramesh said due to nonrelease of the huge fee reimbursement arrears the managements were unable to run the institutions The salaries of faculty and staff had remained unpaid for several monthsThe Federation called for observing black day on September 15 which is celebrated as Engineers Day to mark the birth anniversary of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya It said if there is no assurance from the government to release Rs 1200 crore by September 30 they would indefinitely close the collegesDegree and Post Graduate colleges will also observe a bandh on September 16 to demand release of fee reimbursement arrearsThe Federation leaders found fault with the government for not taking steps to resolve the issue of pending arrears They instead of resolving this issue the government has convened a meeting with university vicechancellors to discuss implementation of a facial recognitionbased attendance system linked to the fee reimbursement schemeStudents are also suffering due to the delay in release of fee reimbursement arrears They complained that colleges are refusing to give them certificates unless the government clears the arrearsAt few places students staged protests demanding the colleges to return their certificates In a related case the Telugu High Court directed Malla Reddy Engineering College Autonomous Maisammaguda to return the original educational certificates of a student without insisting on payment of tuition fees IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/professional-colleges-in-tgana-to-shut-down-indefinitely-over-fee-reimbursement-arrears-638160.html Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/mobocracy-in-new-bangladesh-637962.html New Delhi Sep 11 When Sheikh Hasina fled the nation on 5th August last year antiHasina forces who led the July uprising hailed that Bangladesh has regained its Independence Since a year these forces have been rolling their sleeves to establish that only in 2024 Bangladesh has seemed to gain real liberation often indulging in a narrative making of pushing 2024 uprising over 1971 Liberation War Soon after Hasinas deposition Bangladesh was faced with acute law and order crisis expected in situation of sudden political transformation Taking advantage of this political vacuum something Bangladeshis did not face earlier mob largely Islamist extremists gained prominenceInstead of real democracy Bangladesh is now plunged deep into mobocracy as law enforcement forces are on a state of perpetually struggle to maintain law and order in the country The interim government on the other hand has been paying mere lip service of promising to serve justice without any fruitionIf one has to look at the pattern of Bangladeshs rising mob culture one would notice its common targetssecularists women and minoritiesThe resurgence of Islamists is one of the many doings of the interim government and Bangladeshis on many occasions have been at the receiving end of its wrathOn one hand Bangladesh witnessed banned groups like Hizb utTahrir openly demonstrating in Dhaka demanding for establishing Caliphate system in BangladeshOn the other Towhidi Janata an informed group of radical Muslims has been disrupting public spaces to protest against what it claims to be unIslamic activities These groups have been particularly notorious for suppressing social and cultural events celebrating Bangladeshs secular ethos like Book Fair Basant Utsav Lalon Mela and Pohela BaishakhWomens public participation something frowned upon by these Islamists too came under their attack From openly preaching for bringing the purdah system back launching physical assaults on women for not observing Islamic dress code protesting for the release of a Dhaka Universitys male employee who physically harassed a woman student for her inappropriate clothing objecting womens presence in public events to threatening and vandalizing womens sports events Bangladeshs new mob culture has been predominantly antiwomen besides antisecularThe state of religious minorities however is the most deplorable in this case With law enforcement compromised Bangladeshs violent mob has been justifying its actions by labelling it as restoring justice Religious minorities have been systemically targeted since August 5 last year threatening their already vulnerable dispositionAccording to Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Councils July report there has been a staggering 2442 incidents of communal violence since last August Moreover Ahmadiyas Sufis deemed as heresy by Islamists are also targeted with more than a hundred incidents of attacks reported in the past yearHowever while the interim government has not only failed to take effective measures to curb these mob attacks but also downplayed this systemic violence as political attacks Indeed mob justice has been fairly tolerable in New Bangladesh especially if the enemy is Awami League and its alliesFrom vandalism of murals paintings of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman demolition of his private residence 32 Dhanmondi to attempt of desecrating the graveyard of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Gopalganj there has rarely been a word of condemnation from the chief advisor Instead a clear narrative making has been at playblaming external forces behind these mob attacksThe latest horrifying incidents of vandalism of shrines by what believed to be members of Towhidi Janata in Rajbari and Rajshahi is an extension of new Bangladesh establishments silence and tolerance of mob culture giving way for the countrys mobocracyThe deplorable act of exhuming and burning of the body of selfproclaimed spiritual leader Nurul Haque popularly known as Nurul Pagla was so bone chilling that even the Islamic parties who usually provide silent support to this group have condemned this incident The attack and vandalism of Aziz Bhandari Khanka Sharifs shrine in Rajshahi occurred on the same day of Rajbari violence despite the presence of policeThe spiritual leader of the shrine has also alleged that the police took no action to prevent mob violence despite prior warnings from the intelligence agenciesThe home advisor in charge of restoring the countrys law and order had always denied Bangladeshs law and order situation to be worse rather claimed the situation to improve despite reports telling otherwise However recently he agreed that the situation to be somewhat worse in light of recent incidentsThe interim government established primarily to restore the countrys lawlessness has utterly failed in this Now that the country is gearing up for national election early next time whether its plausible remains to be seen it can be said with certainty that the inefficiency and deliberate nonchalance of the interim government have led new Bangladesh towards mobocracy perhaps to a point of no return IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/mobocracy-in-new-bangladesh-637962.html Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/coal-mine-workers-to-get-dress-code-insurance-cover-of-rs-1-crore-from-sep-17-union-minister-kishan-reddy-638073.html Ranchi Sep 12 Union Coal and Mining Minister G Kishan Reddy has announced major welfare measures for regular and contract workers in the coal industry including enhanced insurance cover and the introduction of a uniform dress code Addressing a press conference here on Friday the Minister said that from September 17 coinciding with Vishwakarma Puja and Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday all regular employees in Coal India mines will get an additional insurance benefit of Rs 1 croreHe said contract workers will also be entitled to a cover of up to Rs 40 lakh The ex gratia amount for regular employees has also been raised from Rs 15 lakh to Rs 25 lakhFor the first time since independence a uniform dress code is being introduced across coal mines to give employees a respectable identity These uniforms will be provided by Coal India Reddy saidHe added that the dress code will also apply to Coal India officialsHighlighting the Modi governments achievements in the sector the Minister said Indias coal production has crossed one billion tonnes for the first time with Jharkhand making a significant contributionHe noted that in the last financial year foreign exchange of Rs 60000 was saved by reducing importsReddy further said that the government is focusing not just on coal but also on critical mineralsThe National Critical Minerals Mission with an outlay of about Rs 32000 crore has been launched to ramp up exploration and reduce dependence on imports India has already signed agreements for lithium and other minerals with countries like Argentina and Zambia he informedUnderlining that 74 per cent of Indias energy still comes from thermal power the Minister stressed that ensuring energy security remains the governments top priorityAt the same time he said efforts are being made to expand green and solar energy alongside securing minerals required for steel cement and other key industries IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/coal-mine-workers-to-get-dress-code-insurance-cover-of-rs-1-crore-from-sep-17-union-minister-kishan-reddy-638073.html Fri, 12 Sep 2025 17:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/ktaka-govt-created-multiple-castes-among-christians-to-promote-conversions-break-hindus-bjp-638110.html Bengaluru Sep 12 Questioning the categorisation of castes within the Christian community by the Congressled government in Karnataka the state unit of BJP urged the government to provide immediate answers on whether there are multiple castes in Christian community and questioned if it was done to promote conversions to Christianity and to break Hindu community Speaking to the media at BJP State Office Jagannath Bhavan in Bengaluru on Friday the opposition partys chief whip in the legislative council and BJP MLC N Ravikumar questioned whether castes such as Kuruba Christian Lingayat Christian Maratha Christian Balija Christian Madar Christian Vokkaliga Christian Banjara Christian Bhovi Christian exist and stated that 47 new castes have been created this timeAre there multiple castes in the Christian community The government should provide an immediate clarification in this regard Ravikumar demanded He also claimed that the government is working to break Hindu religion and society and demanded an immediate explanation calling it a conspiracy to further divide the Hindu communityHe sarcastically added that perhaps the Christians themselves are not aware of these 47 new castesHe further asked whether the government under Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had decided to create new castes in order to promote Christian conversions and whether a notification had been issued for the sameHe criticised the government saying it has not distanced itself from such actions and urged the Chief Minister to clarify the matter immediatelyHe stated that the Chief Minister had announced in a press conference that from September 22 to October 7 another survey will be conducted regarding social educational and economic backwardnessRavikumar further stated The government is reportedly considering renaming Shivajinagar Metro Station to St Mary He warned that if the Shivajinagar Metro Station is renamed St Mary the BJP will launch a massive protest across the stateHe described Shivaji Maharaj as a great leader who led the historic battle to preserve Hinduism in the countryHe demanded that the conspiracy to rename the station be immediately abandonedHe further accused the government of extreme minority appeasement On one hand there is an attempt to change the name of the station and on the other hand Rs 398 crore has been released for Muslim coloniesHe added that there is no objection to this but questioned why Bengaluru roads are in terrible condition vehicles cannot move properly due to potholes and twowheelers and autos cannot run during rainfallHe asked when the government would allocate funds to fix the roads adding that the government has not constructed even a single km of road in the stateHe questioned why Muslim women are provided Rs 50000 during marriage while Hindus are not asking if there are no poor HindusHe also criticised that Muslims are given 4 per cent reservation in civil contracts and 15 per cent in housing schemes calling it a blatant minority appeasementHe alleged that 1500 acres of Waqf land have been taken under government control and that the amount of Waqf land in the state has increasedHe further claimed that temple and farmer lands are being declared as Waqf propertyRegarding the Dusshera inauguration by Booker awardee he criticised that while two winners were awarded only Banu Mushtaq has been invited for Dusshera celebration inaugurationHe concluded by stating that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should declare that this government is dedicated to minorities IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/ktaka-govt-created-multiple-castes-among-christians-to-promote-conversions-break-hindus-bjp-638110.html Fri, 12 Sep 2025 19:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/ncw-launches-three-day-catalysts-for-change-program-in-diu-638112.html Diu Sep 12 The National Commission for Women NCW on Friday inaugurated its threeday capacitybuilding program Catalysts for Change Gender Inclusive Governance in Diu Senior IAS and IPS officers from 20 states are participating in the initiative which aims to equip administrators with new perspectives and strategies for advancing womens empowermentNCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar in her inaugural address described the program as not just an event but a resolutionShe urged officers to see themselves as real changemakers shaping the lives of crores of womenWhen a daughter can step out even at midnight when a woman gets respect at the workplace and when a victim receives speedy justice that will reflect your sensitivity and alertness she saidCalling for a shift in approach she emphasised moving beyond the development of women to development led by womenThe Chairperson stressed that a developed India is possible only when it becomes a safe and equal India The program she noted is crucial because administrative and police officers play a direct role in ensuring womens safety implementing laws and delivering development schemesFollowing earlier editions in Thiruvananthapuram and Goa this third edition in Diu continues the effort to create a society built on safety and equal opportunityThe inaugural day featured multiple sessions NCW Member Secretary Sudeep Jain spoke on Gender Equality and Governance highlighting how integrating womens perspectives in policymaking can drive positive changeRetired IPS officer Dr PM Nair conducted a session on crisis management and multiagency coordination while Raipur District Magistrate Gaurav Kumar shared field experiences in Being a Catalyst of Change underscoring the importance of innovation and sensitivity at the grassroots levelExperts also discussed the role of Artificial Intelligence in enhancing administrative efficiency womens safety and grievance redressal systemsIn the evening participants undertook a cultural and educational tour of Diu visiting an education center Diu Fort INS Khukri ship Ganeshwar Mahadev Temple and the INS Khukri Memorial The visit combining history culture and maritime heritage concluded with a cultural program at the memorial siteThe threeday program running till September 14 will feature sessions on womens rights compensation and rehabilitation of victims crisis management and effective enforcement of laws such as the POSH Act 2013 and the Domestic Violence ActRetired judges senior civil servants IPS officers and policy experts will lead the workshops which also include group activities and formulation of implementation plans IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/ncw-launches-three-day-catalysts-for-change-program-in-diu-638112.html Fri, 12 Sep 2025 19:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/nhrc-directs-timely-distribution-of-fertilisers-no-cane-charge-on-farmers-638128.html New Delhi Sep 12 The National Human Rights Commission NHRC on Friday directed the Chief Secretaries of all States and Union Territories to ensure the proper and timely distribution of fertilisers like urea and DAP to farmers across the country A Bench presided by NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo took cognisance of a complaint alleging severe shortages of fertilizers in many states across the country which is affecting farmers during the crucial Kharif season Issuing notice the apex human rights body directed Directors General of Police DGPs of all States and UTs are directed to ensure no harsh action lathi charge or abusive behaviour is used against farmers standing in long queues for fertilisers distribution It further directed the authorities to investigate the alleged incidents in which lathi charge or force was used by the police against farmers and called for a report on such incidents The NHRC asked Secretaries of the Union Ministry of Agriculture amp Farmers Welfare and Ministry of Chemicals amp Fertilizers to ensure smooth and hasslefree distribution of fertilisers to farmers The apex human rights body has called for an Action Taken Report ATR from all authorities within two weeks in the matter According to the complaint the lack of timely supply of essential fertilisers like Urea and DAP has caused distress and frustration among poor farmers who are struggling to protect their crops Further it alleged that in some states police and administrative authorities resorted to lathi charge and other forceful measures against farmers waiting in long queues for fertilisers Seeking intervention from the NHRC the complainant requested urgent action from the authorities to ensure the proper and timely distribution of fertilisers and to investigate the reasons behind these shortages In its notice issued under Section 12 of the Protection of Human Rights Act 1993 the apex human rights body observed that the allegations if true prima facie indicate serious violations of human rights of the victims IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/nhrc-directs-timely-distribution-of-fertilisers-no-cane-charge-on-farmers-638128.html Fri, 12 Sep 2025 20:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/rajasthan-education-minister-orders-dismissal-of-teacher-accused-of-molesting-minor-girl-638131.html Jaipur Sep 12 Rajasthans Education and Panchayati Raj Minister Madan Dilawar on Friday ordered the immediate dismissal of a contractual teacher accused of molesting a minor schoolgirl in Dholpur He has also instructed the police to arrest the accused and ensure strict legal action The matter came to light when the victims family met the minister at his residence in Jaipur and narrated the ordealActing swiftly Dilawar directed Director of Primary Education Sitaram Jat to terminate the accused from service without delay He also asked the Deputy Inspector General of Police to personally monitor the case and take immediate steps to arrest the culpritAccording to the complaint the victim a Class 7 student of Upper Primary Kids Public School Barauli attended tuition classes in the evening with the accused teacher Rajendra Sharma son of Yadaram ChoubeyOn August 4 at around 5 pm Sharma allegedly molested the girl and threatened her not to disclose the incident to her familyTerrified the minor returned home in tears and revealed the incident to her mother The family subsequently lodged a complaint at Sarmathura police station in DholpurHowever even after more than a month no police action was taken against the accused Shockingly the family alleged that the teacher later admitted his misconduct before the village panchayat apologized at the victims house and a video of this confession existsDespite this the accused continued working both as a contractual teacher in a government school and as the operator of a private school The minister expressed displeasure over the inaction of local authorities and said such negligence will not be toleratedNo person accused of such crimes deserves to remain in service The government has zero tolerance towards crimes against children and women Dilawar saidThe state governments intervention is expected to intensify pressure on the police to take swift action in the caseThe minister reiterated that strong steps will be taken to ensure justice for the victim and to set an example that such incidents will not be ignored in Rajasthan IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/rajasthan-education-minister-orders-dismissal-of-teacher-accused-of-molesting-minor-girl-638131.html Fri, 12 Sep 2025 21:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/union-minister-bl-verma-reviews-flood-situation-in-punjab-638140.html Sahnewal Punjab Sep 12 Union Minister BL Verma on Friday visited Sasrali village in Sahnewal constituency in Punjab to personally review the flood situation and the measures being undertaken to protect the affected areas He inspected over 25 km of temporary embankments constructed with the active support of the villagers to safeguard their farmland and homesPritpal Singh Baliawal BJP spokesperson and Gagandeep Singh Kaint District Ludhiana Rural were also present during the inspection During the visit Pritpal Singh Baliawal apprised the minister about the extent of the devastation He informed that nearly 450 acres of fertile agricultural land had been washed away into the Sutlej river and categorically highlighted illegal mining in the region as the primary reason for such largescale destruction The minister interacted with residents and farmers of the affected areas assuring them of the Central governments full support He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi the BJPled government has already announced an additional relief package of Rs 1600 crore for Punjab over and above the Rs 12000 crore allocated under the State Disaster Response Fund SDRF He further assured that if any additional assistance is required the Central government stands firmly with the people of Punjab in this hour of need Union Minister Verma also appreciated the tireless efforts of BJP volunteers who have been working day and night alongside local villagers to provide relief and strengthen embankments He further distributed flood relief kits to the residents of Sasrali village Meanwhile state Revenue Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian said that encouragingly people sheltering in relief camps are steadily moving back to their homes resulting in the number of operational camps dropping from 111 on September 11 to 100 on September 12 He said there is a noticeable decrease of 460 inmates in the relief camps pointing to gradual restoration of normalcy as families return to their homes He said the cumulative figure of evacuated persons has reached 23340 so far Currently 4125 people remain in governmentrun relief camps as against 4585 a day earlier He said that with no more affected crop area reported as per district reports the affected crop area has been assessed at 192380 hectares till date with no fresh area reported damaged during the last 24 hours The Cabinet Minister said that one missing person has been reported from Jalandhar while three persons are still reported missing from Pathankot IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/union-minister-bl-verma-reviews-flood-situation-in-punjab-638140.html Fri, 12 Sep 2025 22:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/winter-air-pollution-delhi-govt-to-distribute-3-000-electric-heaters-to-curb-open-burning-638143.html New Delhi Sep 12 Aiming to fight winter air pollution the Delhi government on Friday decided to provide electric heaters to over 3000 Resident Welfare Associations forest guards and unorganised industrial workers who rely on open burning of biomass Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said This is a landmark moment for Delhi Instead of just issuing advisories and prohibitions our government is intervening with real solutions that touch the lives of thousandsHe said We are providing heaters so that people dont have to burn biomass or waste helping both the environment and public health This campaign is about stopping open fires and it is about supporting every citizen in Delhi through effective leadership and compassionSirsa added The Delhi governments resolve is to protect life while improving air quality We are not only monitoring and enforcing but also enabling and empowering from providing heaters to workers to modernizing waste management Our goal is clean air safety and dignity for allOn Friday in a highlevel virtual meeting the Divisional Commissioner senior officials from DSIIDC Environment Department and DPCC joined hands to chart out a robust transparent mechanism for assessing and addressing the needs of RWAs across Delhi said an official statementThe Minister directed Divisional Commissioner to carry out a fresh assessment of all RWAs to ensure wide and fair distribution of electric heaters to their night watchmen ahead of the winter seasonThe DSIIDC will utilise around Rs 42 crore from its Corporate Social Responsibility CSR funds to acquire the heaters with direct implementation overseen by the Divisional Commissioners officeThe Environment Department will carry out ongoing monitoring as part of this mission The government will prioritise RWAs forest guards and workers in unorganised industrial areas taking proactive steps so no one needs to resort to polluting practices for winter comfort said the statementSirsa said this initiative is embedded within Delhis comprehensive yearround antipollution strategy a multitiered approach that includes strict vigilance against open burning daily inspection teams robust reporting and awareness campaignsIn addition to the heater distribution the Delhi government continues its ambitious waste management drive including biomining at landfills and expansion of wastetoenergy plants with a focus on achieving 100 per cent waste processing and preventing fire incidents at dumping sites all of which contribute to cleaner air and a safer environment for millionsAs of mid2025 agencies have intensified biomining operations at Ghazipur Bhalswa and Okhla processing over 10000 tonnes of daily waste and reducing methane emissions through scientific excavation and segregation with new directives mandating quarterly fire drills CCTV installations and gas detectors to ensure no incidents occur the statement notedThis year alone these initiatives have prevented any major fire outbreaks supporting the citys goal of achieving 100 per cent waste processing and minimising environmental hazards said the statement IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/winter-air-pollution-delhi-govt-to-distribute-3-000-electric-heaters-to-curb-open-burning-638143.html Fri, 12 Sep 2025 22:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/as-flood-waters-start-receding-in-punjab-charities-focus-more-on-long-term-rehabilitation-637831.html Chandigarh Sep 11 As water from most of the marooned villages in Punjab has started receding and the communities impacted by catastrophic floods are provided with relief material to support daily living what they need now is longterm rehabilitation besides medical care to prevent health issues Field reports indicate a notable spike in the transmission of water and vectorborne diseases such as typhoid cholera and malaria among othersAlso there is a rise in snakebite cases Carcasses of hundreds of animals including buffalo and hens are now piled up in the villages farms posing outbreaks of disease and economic damageNumerous nonprofit organisations have been advocating good hygienic practices and safe food preparation techniques by educating communities largely rural not to use flood water to wash dishes brush teeth or wash and prepare foodThe sudden water releases from major dams Bhakra Pong and Ranjit Sagar after days of heavy rain in hilly areas resulted in flooding in the Sutlej Beas and Ravi rivers downstream breaching canals embankments and ruining matured paddy saplingsIt is the worst flood in four decades which claimed 53 lives and destroyed crops sown over 191 lakh hectares with 2185 affected villages in 22 districts and displaced 388466 peopleAccording to the government bulletin on Wednesday 91 more people were rescued taking the total number of evacuees to 23297At present 115 relief camps are operational across the state accommodating 4533 people Still farmers are unable to reach their houses as the connecting roads have been destroyed leaving them in suspense about the fate of their animalsBritainbased charity organisation is on the ground It has joined hands with doctors of the Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences of Jalandhar to reach out to floodaffected areas with timely medical aidI had more than 20 buffalo and many hens in my farmhouse When I visited the shed days after the floods many of them died due to flood water or starvation said Nachattar Singh a distressed farmer in a village in FerozepurHe said most of the villages fled from their homes and have not come back as the mud is dangerousThe carcasses have begun to decompose he addedEnvironmentalist Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal who hogged the limelight after reviving the almost dead 160kmlong Kali Bein a rivulet sacred to the Sikhs has been on the ground in Sultanpur Lodhis Mand for nearly a monthWith water starting to recede he asked the sangat to voluntarily offer soil diesel tractortrailers sacks etc for the village rehabilitation projectsIn a video posted on his Facebook page on Thursday he was riding on a motorboat just above the submerged paddy fieldsWith the decline in waterlogging even the plying of boats is becoming difficult Punjab has 900 km of earthen embankments along the Sutlej Beas Ravi and Ghaggar rivers These include 226 km along the Sutlej 164 km along the Ravi 104 km along the Beas and nearly 100 km along the Ghaggar In addition there are about 300 km of temporary embankments around smaller rivers and streams These embankments were built in the 1950s and 60s but this years floods have broken all previous water recordsRajya Sabha member Sant Seechewal suggested that to strengthen these embankments permanent roads should be built on them and trees planted along the wayAccording to him the simplest way to prevent floods is to plant at least five trees in every field or at each tubewellPunjab has about 14 million tubewells and if five trees are planted at each it would increase to 7 million trees These trees would help reduce floods and also ensure timely rainfallWith the receding of floodwater Sakshi Sawhney Amritsars first woman Deputy Commissioner told IANS that now medical teams and ASHA workers are visiting doortodoor to deliver medicines to families and raise awareness about health measures like drinking clean water protecting against mosquitoes and maintaining personal hygieneTeams of global disaster relief charities have been working for those displaced by providing temporary shelters until their homes can be repairedThey have procured boats from Dubai to reach out to victims and are providing basic household amenities like bedding furniture sanitation facilities and cooking equipmentFinancial assistance and support programmes are also provided to help floodaffected people rebuild their livesObservers say the disaster has not changed Punjab in fact Punjab has changed the disasterPunjab has changed the way of dealing with the floods the observers saidVishal Gulati can be contacted at vishalgiansin IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/as-flood-waters-start-receding-in-punjab-charities-focus-more-on-long-term-rehabilitation-637831.html Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/karnataka-govt-announces-rs-50-lakh-compensation-for-forest-martyrs-637912.html Bengaluru Sep 11 The Congressled Karnataka government has announced Rs 50 lakh compensation for 62 families of forest martyrs on the occasion of National Forest Martyrs Day Celebration 2025 programme Minister for Forests Eshwar Khandre made the announcement in this regard Speaking after inaugurating the National Forest Martyrs Day Celebration 2025 organised by the Forest Department held at the Malleswaram Forest Bhavan Bengaluru Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated that human survival depends on the conservation of forests Therefore remembering the forest martyrs is the duty of every individualHe stated that as the green cover increases the forest area will also increase and forest wealth will grow Karnataka holds the top position in wildlife wealth among states If animals are provided with sufficient food and water within the forest humanwildlife conflicts can be preventedThe government has issued clear instructions to build railway barricades to prevent conflicts between wild animals and humans and to maintain them properly The Forest Department has sufficient funds and if necessary the government is ready to provide additional funds Therefore proper barricades must be constructed to prevent elephanthuman conflicts CM Siddaramaiah addedSenior officials should regularly visit forest areas and spend more time inside the forest Only then will the lowerlevel staff also stay in the forest and effectively perform their duties he saidSpeaking at the National Forest Martyrs Day programme Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre has announced that a compensation of Rs 50 lakh will be provided to those who have died during operations against forest brigand Veerappan while chasing poachers combating forest fires or during humananimal conflictsKhandre stated that 62 people have sacrificed their lives These martyrs lost their lives during operations against Veerappan while chasing poachers controlling forest fires or during humanwildlife conflicts He assured that a compensation of Rs 50 lakh will be provided to the martyrs familiesHe added that climate change is becoming a major problem Sudden cloudbursts and excessive rainfall are occurring The situation is such that humanity is heading toward destruction Karnataka is also in the danger zone and landslides are taking place The only solution is to conserve forest wealth The state has rich forest resources The Western Ghats contain various biodiversity hotspots The power to modify monsoon winds and bring rainfall lies with the Western GhatsHe further said that 2 lakh acres of land have been encroached upon About 30 to 40 thousand acres of such land have been reclaimed and declared as protected areasExpressing sorrow over the deaths of five tigers Minister Khandre mentioned that even the Chief Minister had given strict instructions regarding this Humanwildlife conflicts have increased Karnataka holds the number one position in the country in terms of elephant population and the second position in tiger population While the number of animals has increased forest land is decreasing Therefore we are also studying various systems to address this issue he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/karnataka-govt-announces-rs-50-lakh-compensation-for-forest-martyrs-637912.html Thu, 11 Sep 2025 19:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/iim-ahmedabads-dubai-campus-a-leap-towards-globalisation-of-indias-education-minister-637919.html New DelhiDubai Sep 11 Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday hailed the inauguration of IIMAhmedabads Dubai campus as big leap towards globalisation of the countrys education A great honour to have the IIM Ahmedabad Dubai campus inaugurated by HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Crown Prince of Dubai This is another big leap towards globalisation of Indias education as envisioned by PM narendramodiji said Pradhan on XIIM Ahmedabads Dubai campus will take the best of India to the world Dubai today has provided the perfect launchpad to the ethos of Indian in spirit global in outlook by hosting the IIM Ahmedabad international campus Grateful to HH HamdanMohammed for adding a glorious leaf to IndiaUAE knowledge collaboration he saidIn keeping with the vision of National Education Policy 2025 we have to internationalise the education system in India which is a vibrant economy today he said in a video on his X handleHe described a fruitful his meeting with principals of all Indian educational institutions functional in the Gulf and hope the cooperation in the region will growMinister Pradhan also highlighted that met Sara Musallam Chairperson Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge ADEK on WednesdayDuring his visit to IITDelhis Abu Dhabi Campus he inaugurate the Atal Incubation Centre First foreign Centre and launch the PhD and B Tech programmesEarlier as part of tour of the United Arab Emirates the Minister offered prayers at the BAPS Hindu temple on ThursdayThe Union Minister described the BAPS temple as an impossible miracle and showered praise on its stunning beauty creativity and inclusivenessHe also expressed deep respect for the selfless service of BAPS saints and Swaminarayan Sanstha for the civilisational achievement on foreign soilPradhan said that the temple stands as a beacon of Indias timeless values of harmony peace and spirituality on the global stage and also expressed deepest respect for the selfless seva of BAPS SwamisHe noted that the temple not only showcases extraordinary craftsmanship but also embodies the collective devotion and sacrifice of countless volunteers and devoteesHe further said that this Mandir will forever remain a symbol of Indias cultural pride and spiritual strength connecting hearts across nations and reminding the world of the enduring power of faith and service He also stated that the temple will serve as a source of inspiration for the younger generation IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/iim-ahmedabads-dubai-campus-a-leap-towards-globalisation-of-indias-education-minister-637919.html Thu, 11 Sep 2025 19:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/ktaka-handicrafts-development-corp-scam-ed-probe-reveals-diversion-of-rs-374-crore-637943.html Bengaluru Sept 11 The Enforcement Directorate ED Bengaluru Zonal Office has provisionally attached immovable property to the extent of Rs 75 lakh of Velohar Infra Private Limited under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLA 2002 in a case related to misappropriating government funds from the accounts of Karnataka State Handicraft Development Corporation Limited KSHDCL an official said on Thursday Investigation revealed that Rs 374 crore was diverted to Venture Cottage Industrial Trade Corporation at Allahabad Bank Chennai The proceeds were then withdrawn in cash and siphoned off by the conspirators Sateesh V Vambashe Bank official in conspiracy with JR Pradhan Mohammed Rafi Mohammed Aboobacker and Sarath Chandran fraudulently opened two current accounts in the name of Ms KSHDCL at SBI Hesaraghatta Branch using forged resolutions and fabricated authorisation letters the ED statedAn amount of Rs 501 crore belonging to KSHDCL was transferred to these fake accounts While only Rs 25 lakh was placed in a genuine FD a forged FDR of Rs 501 crore was created and handed over to KSHDCL thereby concealing misappropriation of the funds the ED probe revealedOut of the balance Rs 1 crore was transferred to Velohar Infra Pvt Ltd Chennai and Rs 374 crore was diverted to Venture Cottage Industrial Trade Corporation at Allahabad Bank Chennai The proceeds were then withdrawn the ED statedED investigation revealed that Rs 1 crore was credited into the account of Velohar Infra Pvt Ltd on July 30 2018 through three RTGS transactions from the SBI account of Corporation Out of this Rs 25 lakh was withdrawn in cash and handed over to one of the accused while the remaining Rs 75 Lakh was utilised by the company and its Director Vijayalakshmi S for personal and business expenses despite being aware that the funds were Proceeds of Crime PoCFurther investigation revealed that Velohar Infra Pvt Ltd owns a parcel of land admeasuring 3255 cents at Sunrise Avenue Sholinganallur village Kancheepuram district with sale consideration of Rs 380 crore Thus the said property of Velohar Infra Private Limited has provisionally been attached to the extent of Rs 75 lakh in value thereof under Section 51 of PMLA 2002Further investigation is under progress IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/ktaka-handicrafts-development-corp-scam-ed-probe-reveals-diversion-of-rs-374-crore-637943.html Thu, 11 Sep 2025 21:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/jharkhand-guv-cm-pay-tribute-to-agniveer-martyred-in-siachen-637717.html Ranchi Sep 10 The mortal remains of Jharkhands brave son Agniveer Neeraj Kumar Chaudhary who recently lost his life while on duty in Siachen reached Birsa Munda Airport in Ranchi on Wednesday evening Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar and Chief Minister Hemant Soren paid their respects by laying wreaths on the coffin draped in the tricolourCalling the loss heartwrenching the Governor said The martyrdom of Deoghars brave son in the avalanche incident at Siachen glacier is deeply saddening I extend my heartfelt condolences to his familyChief Minister Soren said the entire state is proud of Neerajs sacrifice He gave his life defending the motherland The government stands firmly with his family and will provide all possible assistance he assuredIn 2023 the Jharkhand Cabinet had decided that dependents of martyred Agniveers would receive financial assistance along with a government job for one family member Officials indicated that Neerajs family would also be extended this supportNeeraj 24 had joined the Indian Army as an Agniveer twoandahalf years ago fulfilling a lifelong dream of serving the nation Posted on one of the worlds most challenging terrains at Siachen in Ladakh he was martyred in the line of duty during an avalanche incident last SundayHailing from Kajra village in Deoghar district Neeraj was the backbone of his farming family His father Anil Chaudhary said the family feels immense pride despite the irreparable lossHe has laid down his life for the nation That is the greatest honour the family saidAs news of his martyrdom reached the village on Monday grief engulfed the area Locals thronged his home in large numbers to console the family Villagers recalled him as a disciplined patriotic and promising youthHis name will always be remembered in golden letters said the elders of KajraThousands of people are expected to participate in his final journey which will be conducted with full state honours IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/jharkhand-guv-cm-pay-tribute-to-agniveer-martyred-in-siachen-637717.html Wed, 10 Sep 2025 20:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/three-new-criminal-laws-ensure-transparency-citizen-friendly-reforms-tripura-cm-saha-637741.html Agartala Sep 10 Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Wednesday that the three new criminal laws will be of great use in the judicial process in the future ensuring transparency citizenfriendly reforms After inaugurating the fiveday statelevel exhibition on the new criminal laws at the Indoor Exhibition Hall in Agartala the Chief Minister said citizens have already benefited greatly from the implementation of these three new criminal lawsThe three new laws Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita BNS Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita BNSS and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam BSA enacted last year replaced the Indian Penal Code IPC Code of Criminal Procedure CrPC and the Indian Evidence Act respectively from July 1 this yearCM Saha who also holds the Home portfolio said that if work is not done on time if justice is not delivered on time people lose faith in the legal system Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi these groundbreaking laws were brought after the bills were passed in Parliament An important discussion on the three new laws was held in Guwahati in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah he said The Chief Minister said that during the meeting in Guwahati the Union Home Minister asked what effective measures had been taken regarding the new criminal laws Claiming that Tripura is the only state in the country to have organised such an exhibition on the new criminal laws he said that the state is at the forefront in many ways Tripura ranks first or second position on many parameters In the state from officials to common citizens everyone is aware of important issues A lot of work is being done in this direction We are also maintaining our good name at the national level and are honored on various occasions Saha said He said that this fiveday exhibition has been organised to give people a detailed idea of what these three new criminal laws entail Reforms are now being carried out in all sectors said Saha adding that the previous governments did not take any initiative to change the colonial laws that have remained since the British era That is what the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is now doing The state government is also working in this direction We have passed many deregulations in the cabinet and citizenfriendly laws have been implemented he said Saha added that the changes made in the new criminal laws have made processes easier and more effective Highlighting about the new laws the Chief Minister said that it has also been stipulated that a person can submit a report electronically without physically attending a police station and this would ensure both transparency and speedy disposal Now through Zero FIR any citizen can file a complaint from anywhere In addition if any person is arrested he can inform his closest or known person if necessary The forensic team plays a particularly important role in investigating various incidents or crimes he pointed out Saha further said that in the new criminal laws priority has been given to cases concerning women and children It has been mandated that the investigation process must be completed within two months Arrangements have also been made for free treatment in hospitals for women and children who are victims of crime he said MLA Mina Rani Sarkar Chief Secretary JK Sinha Director General of Police Anurag Home Secretary Abhishek Singh and other senior officials were present as distinguished guests at the event IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/three-new-criminal-laws-ensure-transparency-citizen-friendly-reforms-tripura-cm-saha-637741.html Wed, 10 Sep 2025 22:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/pmmsy-turns-five-fish-farming-transforms-life-of-sajikant-matwa-in-jharkhands-ramgarh-637742.html Ramgarh Jharkhand Sep 10 As the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana PMMSY completes five years on Wednesday its impact is being felt across India especially in places like Ramgarh district of Jharkhand Launched on September 10 2020 with the aim of revolutionising the fisheries sector the scheme has brought a wave of change to rural communities empowering individuals and boosting local economies One such inspiring story is that of Sajikant Matwa a resident of Ramgarh Once a dailywage labourer in a mine Sajikants life took a transformative turn when he decided to venture into fish farming Supported by a lowinterest loan under the PMMSY he set up a fishery business that has now become the cornerstone of his prosperityBefore fish farming I could barely make ends meet Today not only am I earning a stable income but I have also been able to provide employment to many others in my village Matwa saidCurrently around 60 to 65 villagers are working with him Once dependent on labour jobs outside the district they are now earning decent livelihoods through local fish farming initiativesThe District Fisheries Department attributes this success to the integration of modern technologies in aquaculture under the scheme Techniques like cage culture biofloc systems and Recirculatory Aquaculture Systems RAS are helping farmers become selfreliant and increase productivityRamgarhs District Fisheries Officer Arup Kumar Chaudhary told IANS The PMMSY has been a game changer It introduced cage culture and biofloc technology in Ramgarh provided marketing vehicles and delivered direct benefit transfers DBT to over a hundred beneficiaries It has significantly improved both the income levels and social standing of fish farmersOver the past five years fish farming in Ramgarh has evolved from a traditional practice into a sustainable and lucrative business Farmers are not only earning well but are also able to send their children to better schools and improve their quality of life What was once just a means of survival has now become a path to prosperity and dignityThe PMMSY implemented by the Union Ministry of Fisheries Animal Husbandry and Dairying aims to address gaps in fish production technology adoption quality assurance postharvest infrastructure and value chain development It envisions a strong and sustainable fisheries sector that supports food security employment and economic growthLaunched with a total investment of Rs 20050 crore the PMMSY is being implemented across all states and Union Territories for five years FY 202021 to 202425 In the Union Budget 202324 a new subscheme under the PMMSY was introduced with an additional Rs 6000 crore allocation focusing on empowering fish vendors small enterprises and improving market access IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/pmmsy-turns-five-fish-farming-transforms-life-of-sajikant-matwa-in-jharkhands-ramgarh-637742.html Wed, 10 Sep 2025 22:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/tn-revamps-organ-transplant-oversight-committees-amid-rising-concerns-637750.html Chennai Sep 10 Amid recurring complaints of kidney thefts and illegal transplants the Tamil Nadu Health and Family Welfare Department has reconstituted the state and districtlevel Authorisation Committees to tighten oversight and ensure accountability in organ transplantation procedures The Government Order issued on September 8 by Principal Secretary Health and Family Welfare P Senthilkumar said the restructuring was carried out under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act 1994 and the 2014 rules framed under it The move seeks to enhance transparency strengthen ethical compliance and restore public confidence in the states organ donation system At the state level the Authorisation Committee will now be chaired by the Director of Medical Education and Research Kilpauk Chennai Its members will include the Deans of Stanley and Kilpauk Medical Colleges senior police officers a woman doctor nominated by the Indian Medical Association IMA and officials from the Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services The state committee will examine applications from foreign nationals and outofstate Indians seeking transplants in Tamil Nadu while also monitoring the functioning of districtlevel committees Four regional committees have been set up at Chennai northern region Thanjavur central Coimbatore western and Madurai southern Headed by the Deans of the respective government medical colleges these committees will review and decide on transplant applications within their jurisdictions Their membership will include senior doctors district administration representatives senior police officers and women doctors from the IMA The committees are tasked with verifying donorrecipient relationships checking the authenticity of documents and ensuring there is no coercion In cases involving unrelated donors greater scrutiny will be applied with the support of police and revenue officials Reputed nonprofit organisations may also be engaged to counsel donors and recipients on medical legal and psychological aspects To strengthen recordkeeping all authorised hospitals must submit monthly reports on transplant applications and outcomes A processing fee of Rs 2000 per application has been fixed with 50 per cent allocated to the state exchequer and the rest to meet the committees administrative expenses Officials emphasised that the revamped system aims to balance urgent medical needs with robust safeguards against exploitation ensuring Tamil Nadus organ transplantation framework remains transparent accountable and humane IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/tn-revamps-organ-transplant-oversight-committees-amid-rising-concerns-637750.html Wed, 10 Sep 2025 23:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/army-flags-off-national-tour-for-tribal-students-of-assams-tinsukia-dist-637752.html Guwahati Sep 10 The Indian Army on Wednesday flagged off a National Integration Tour for tribal students from Assams Tinsukia district under its civic outreach programme Operation Sadbhavana officials said The initiative organised by the Red Shield Division under Spear Corps aims to expose students from remote areas of Upper Assam to the nations rich cultural heritage and modern institutions while fostering a spirit of unity and confidence According to officials the tour commenced on September 10 and will cover three major destinations The students will first travel to New Delhi where they are scheduled to meet the President at Rashtrapati Bhavan and visit several prominent heritage landmarks in the national capital The second leg of the tour will take them to Mumbai where they will board Indian Navy warships and explore cultural sites that showcase the citys diversity and vibrancy In the final leg the group will proceed to Ahilya Nagar to visit the Armoured Corps Centre and School ACCampS Here the students will witness the training of Agniveers learn about the functioning of battle tanks participate in interactive activities and even experience exhilarating tank rides At the flagoff ceremony Army officials interacted with both students and their parents The parents expressed happiness and gratitude calling it a onceinalifetime opportunity for their children The students brimming with enthusiasm shared their excitement about meeting the President and experiencing military life up close The National Integration Tour will not only broaden the horizons of these young minds but also instill pride in the countrys heritage and inspire them to grow into responsible citizens an Army official saidThe initiative under Operation Sadbhavana is part of the Armys sustained outreach to bridge distances between remote communities and mainstream India Officials said such exposure trips have consistently helped strengthen bonds between the armed forces and people in farflung regions of the Northeast IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/army-flags-off-national-tour-for-tribal-students-of-assams-tinsukia-dist-637752.html Wed, 10 Sep 2025 23:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/stalin-presides-over-first-tamil-nadu-police-day-celebrations-in-chennai-637623.html Chennai Sep 10 Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday presided over the firstever Tamil Nadu Police Day celebrations held at the Rajarathinam Stadium in Egmore The landmark event marked a historic moment for the police force officially honouring their contributions to public safety and community service The Chief Minister administered the Police Day pledge and later distributed prizes to the children of police personnel who excelled in competitions conducted by the Greater Chennai Police as part of the celebrations Tamil Nadu formally observed its inaugural Police Day on September 6 this year following the governments announcement to commemorate the enactment of the Madras District Police Act of 1859 which laid the foundation of the modern policing system in the state The first Police Day was observed across various districts with a variety of programmes including the administration of the pledge at police stations floral tributes to martyrs cultural events involving police families and outreach activities aimed at strengthening ties between the police and the public In his remarks on the occasion Greater Chennai Police Commissioner A Arun expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister for instituting the observance Throughout the year from New Years Day to festivals and other special occasions police personnel dedicate themselves to the people It is only fitting that there is a day to honour their service he said Arun also reaffirmed the departments commitment to realising the Chief Ministers vision of a crimefree Tamil Nadu Director General of Police G Venkataraman noted that even while touring Europe Stalin enquired about the Police Day celebrations and kept his word to attend the event upon his return There are days to honour mothers doctors nurses and even the transgender community in Tamil Nadu Yet until now there was no day to recognise the sacrifices of the police who work tirelessly round the clock he observed Venkataraman said that the introduction of Police Day filled this longstanding void and would inspire the force to serve with renewed dedication The celebrations concluded with cultural performances by police families and a renewed pledge by the force to uphold the safety security and trust of the people of Tamil Nadu IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/stalin-presides-over-first-tamil-nadu-police-day-celebrations-in-chennai-637623.html Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/jeevan-aastha-helpline-marks-10-years-saves-over-15-lakh-lives-in-gujarat-637624.html Gandhinagar Sep 10 Gujarats suicide prevention and mental health counselling helpline Jeevan Aastha has completed ten years of service during which it has handled more than 15 lakh calls and saved countless lives The helpline launched by Gandhinagar Police on September 10 2015 has now grown into the states largest and most effective mental health support system offering free confidential counselling in Gujarati Hindi and EnglishMarking World Suicide Prevention Day Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi lauded the helplines team of counsellors police personnel and psychiatrists describing their work as not just answering calls but keeping the hopes and happiness of 15 lakh families aliveTo strengthen the service the minister announced an additional allocation of Rs 5 crore for awareness and technical support over and above the existing budgetIf even one life can be saved every rupee spent on this project is worth it Sanghavi said adding that Gujarat was the first state in the country to set up such an initiativeOver the years the helpline has intervened in critical cases rescuing a couple attempting suicide at Narmada canal saving a young man from railway tracks during a financial crisis and counselling a motivational speaker who lost Rs 32 lakh in online gamingPolice officials stressed that all identities and problems of callers are kept strictly confidential to ensure people can seek help without hesitationEvery day the helpline team attends 4050 calls providing immediate counselling through phone or in person in coordination with clinical psychologists and the Gujarat PoliceThe officials noted that India records more suicides annually than fatal road accidents yet conversations around mental health remain limited Initiatives like Jeevan Aastha they said offer a crucial lifeline in times of despairState DGP Vikas Sahay and Gandhinagar SP Ravi Teja Vasmsetti underlined the helplines impact calling it a timely and vital intervention that has saved lives across Gujarat and even from other statesThe government is also considering linking the helpline number 18002333330 with the national emergency number 112 for quicker response The event held at Gandhinagar Town Hall was attended by senior police officials local leaders municipal representatives and students IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/jeevan-aastha-helpline-marks-10-years-saves-over-15-lakh-lives-in-gujarat-637624.html Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/master-plan-to-be-prepared-for-development-of-telanganas-two-major-temples-637242.html Hyderabad Sep 8 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday directed officials to finalise the master plan for Basara and Medaram temples to ensure all facilities for the devotees The Chief Minister also set a 100day deadline to complete the development works of the famous Medaram templeReviewing the development of the two big temples in the state the Chief Minister said that he will conduct a field visit to the Medaram temple this weekThe officials of the Endowment Department briefed the Chief Minister on the proposed master plan for the development of the two temples in the meetingReviewing the temple designs the CM suggested that the Medaram temple should be developed in a planned manner and provide every facility before the start of the Medaram Jatara in January 2026 which is expected to draw nearly 2 crore devotees The authorities were instructed to prepare plans to complete the development work of Medaram in 100 daysThe Chief Minister emphasised that natural stones should be used in the complete construction of the temple structures and develop ample parking facilities at the entry and exit points for the convenience of the devoteesThe officials were also ordered to prepare plans for the construction of check dams to store water from the Jampanna Vagu located at the Medaram temple for future needsMedaram in Mulugu district is famous for the Sammakka Sarakka Jatara billed as the largest tribal festival in Asia The biennial event draws tribal devotees from across the countryMaking some important suggestions to the expansion and development of the Basara Saraswati Temple the CM said that local sentiments should be respected during the construction of the holy places The opinions of the local experts and priests should also be taken into consideration for the Vastucompliant construction of the templesMinisters Konda Surekha Seethakka Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy Adluri Lakshman CM Principal Secretary Srinivasa Raju Endowment Department Principal Secretary Shailaja Ramayyar and senior officials participated in the review meeting IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/master-plan-to-be-prepared-for-development-of-telanganas-two-major-temples-637242.html Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/retired-hc-judges-express-dismay-over-b-sudershan-reddy-lalu-yadav-meet-637247.html New Delhi Sep 8 A group of eight retired HC judges have issued a strong statement expressing dismay over a meeting between Opposition Vice Presidential candidate Justice B Sudarshan Reddy and RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav convicted in the fodder scam involving the embezzlement of about Rs 940 of public funds In their statement dated September 8 the retired judges questioned the legitimacy of the meeting noting that the consultation cannot be justified by citing electoral considerations since Lalu Yadav is neither a Member of Parliament nor is he eligible to vote in the VicePresidential electoral collegeFor someone of Mr Reddys stature a former judge of the Supreme Court of India and his ambition which is to occupy one of the nations highest constitutional offices an engagement of such dubious nature raises serious questions about his judgment and propriety the statement saidFurther it said Mr Reddys decision to associate with convicted individuals who have demonstrably harmed national interests through corruption speaks volumes about his intentions and allegiancesThe signatories included Justice SM Khandeparkar and Justice Ambadas Joshi both former judges of the Bombay High Court Justice RK Marthiya a former judge of the Jharkhand High Court retired Justice Devender Kumar Ahuja Allahabad High Court Justice SN Dhingra a former judge of the Delhi High Court retired Justice Karam Chand Puri Punjab amp Haryana High Court Justice PN Ravindran Kerala High Court and Justice RS Rathore a former judge of the Rajasthan High CourtIt is particularly worrying that despite his distinguished judicial background Mr Reddy has independently associated with an individual whose criminal actions have been confirmed by Indian courts the statement addedThis lapse by an individual seeking to occupy an influential and prestigious constitutional post represents a fundamental error in judgment one that the public is bound to evaluate fully the retired judges cautionedEarlier in the day at least 20 senior advocates from the Supreme Court and the High Court expressed their dismay over a dubious meeting between the Opposition Vice Presidential candidate and the RJD chiefThe senior advocates emphasised that Justice Reddys association with a convict reflected a grave error in judgment and undermines the dignity of constitutional institutionsThey also called upon the public to evaluate this lapse IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/retired-hc-judges-express-dismay-over-b-sudershan-reddy-lalu-yadav-meet-637247.html Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/ganesh-visarjan-violence-hindu-groups-call-for-bandh-bjp-panel-to-visit-maddur-on-sep-10-637248.html Bengaluru Sep 8 Condemning the stonepelting incident in Karnatakas Maddur some Hindu groups have called for a bandh in the town on Tuesday The situation continues to remain tense and heavy police deployment has been arranged to maintain law and order The BJP Karnataka unit has announced that a BJP panel will visit Maddur town on September 10The Hindu groups that have called the bandh have further decided to immerse all Ganesh idols of Maddur town together after taking out a procession on WednesdayIt has also been decided to hold a procession with a DJ in violation of the guidelinesThe Hindu activists are vehemently demanding the arrest of the preacher and the locking of the mosque from which the stone pelting took placeAuthorities have deployed more than 1500 policemen Senior officers including IGP MB Boralingaiah are closely monitoring the situationMeanwhile BJP State President and MLA BY Vijayendra speaking to media in Delhi announced that the BJP panel is scheduled to visit Maddur on the Sept 10He informed about the revised tour stating that he along with opposition leaders R Ashoka Chalavadi Narayanaswamy former Deputy Chief Minister CN Ashwath Narayan and other party leaders will be part of this panelHe urged that the rioters in Maddur be arrested immediately Several people have sustained serious injuries There was a canecharge on womenHe said they will visit the victims and their families to provide moral support He also stated that they will go to Maddur to boost the confidence of the Hindu communityReferring to the statements of the Chief Minister Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister of the Congress government he said it burns his conscience that the Home Minister is calling the lathicharge on women a trivial incident and strongly condemned such statementsThe Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka stated Atrocities are being committed by the Tipu Gang inspired by CM Siddaramaiah Therefore the BJP will launch a struggle for the protection of HindusSpeaking to reporters about the stonepelting incident that occurred during the Ganesh idol immersion in Maddur he stated We worship Ganapati as the remover of obstacles and destroyer of hurdles After Congress came to power they have brought distress even to GaneshTipu Sultan had imprisoned the Mysore royals Now the Tippu Gang inspired by CM Siddaramaiah is doing all this work This is not Pakistan to say that Ganesh processions should not go in public places Ashoka slammedHindus have reached a situation where they need to think about themselves If Congress is in power in the state there will be no opportunity to celebrate Ganesh festival in the future Anyone can play DJ but they wont allow DJ in Ganesh festival he saidInformation has come that a call has been given for Maddur bandh tomorrow I too will discuss with those who have called for bandh and fight We will not give opportunity to produce mini Tippu gangs We will fight to warn the government I have already spoken to the BJP district president We will discuss with the state president and decide on the fight he informedI am not from Pakistan to pelt stones at the mosque Police have not taken action against those who pelted stones Even if cases are registered they will withdraw those cases Cases related to the riots in Hubballi have been withdrawn Just as we fought for Dharmasthala we will fight for Hindus in Mandya Mysuru and Malenadu regions Ashoka said IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/ganesh-visarjan-violence-hindu-groups-call-for-bandh-bjp-panel-to-visit-maddur-on-sep-10-637248.html Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/olis-ego-has-turned-to-ashes-nepal-residents-react-after-pms-resignation-amid-protests-637390.html Kathmandu Sep 9 As Nepals Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned amid mass protests sweeping across the country the announcement on Tuesday was met with mixed emotions from anger to relief as citizens accused him of leading a corrupt and oppressive government and some declared that Olis ego has turned into ashes IANS spoke to several residents of Nepal who expressed their reactions to the resignation calling it inevitable after days of civil unrest and growing youthled demonstrationsThis was expected Prime Minister Oli had no option left but to resign His government was corrupt and completely detached from the publics needs a resident saidMore than 42 cabinet ministers have stepped down There is no law and order left I fear the military may soon take overAnother protestor said Olis resignation was bound to happen Ministers are resigning one after the other Lets see what comes nextCondemning the use of force during the protests one resident said Its unacceptable that guns were used against protestors What happened was wrong But now Oli has finally stepped downPointing to systemic issues another citizen said Under Olis government corruption thrived The people of Nepal received nothing in return The youth especially students and teenagers took actionand its commendableAnother added The situation left Oli with no other choice His ego has now turned to ashesYet another protestor said Weve burned the Parliament and homes of corrupt parliamentarians I want to burn down every house of those who betrayed the countryHighlighting the power shift another resident asserted that Gen Z is awake 247 The next government will be under the control of Gen Z This is just the beginningEarlier in the day Oli resigned from his post He submitted his resignation letter to President Ram Chandra Poudel citing the abnormal situation in the country as protests intensified against his rule throughout the countryIn the resignation letter Oli said he resigned from the post as per Article 77 1 of the constitution to pave the way for a constitutional resolution of the current situationOli was elected Prime Minister on July 14 2024 as per a consensus reached with Nepali Congress the largest party in the parliamentSome reports indicated that Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah could be appointed as an interim Prime Minister of the countryAs protests intensified on the second day following the killing of 19 protesters on Monday the ruling coalition appeared to have fractured one after another with ministers particularly belonging to Nepali Congress resigning and putting further pressure on the government to quitGeneral Secretaries of the ruling Nepali Congress Gagan Thapa and Bishwo Prakash Sharma had earlier urged Prime Minister Oli to resign and pave the way forwardThapa and Sharma said in a statement that the sevenpoint agreement reached between the Communist Party of NepalUnified MarxistLeninist and Congress during the formation of the government was no longer validIt is not immediately clear what course Nepals politics would take now as all the lawmakers from the fourth largest party Rastriya Swatantra Party also resigned en masse demanding an interim governmentEnraged by the killing of so many people during the first day of the protests organised by GenZ demanding accountability for corruption and social media ban protesters throughout the country started to attack the houses of leaders and government buildingsOn Tuesday the protesters stormed into the parliament building at Baneshwor in Kathmandu and set the building on fire The protesters had made unsuccessful attempts to damage the building even on Monday which led to a strong police response resulting in the death of several peopleThey also entered the Singh Durbar the main administrative centre of the Nepalese government and torched the main gateThe party headquarters of the ruling CPNUML and the Nepali Congress in the Kathmandu Valley were also defaced and set on fireTorching and vandalism in the government offices in many parts of the country have also been reported by the local mediaThe authorities said that the situation in Kathmandu has remained tense as protests intensified in several parts of the valley despite the curfew imposed by the local administrationsAfter Home Minister and Agriculture Minister Minister for Health and Population Pradip Poudel and Minister for Youth and Sports Teju Lal Chaudhary also announced their resignation from their respective positions expressing regret over the use of force against the GenZ protestersVideos of the torching of Prime Minister Olis house at Balakot in Kathmandus Bhaktapur also went viral on social media The protesters also forcefully entered the Singh Durbar the main administrative centre of the government IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/olis-ego-has-turned-to-ashes-nepal-residents-react-after-pms-resignation-amid-protests-637390.html Tue, 09 Sep 2025 17:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/bengal-isf-legislator-nawsad-siddiqui-files-defamation-case-against-trinamool-mla-sokat-molla-637202.html Kolkata Sep 8 Indian Secular Front ISF MLA Nawsad Siddiqui on Monday filed a defamation case against Trinamool Congress MLA Saokat Molla Siddiqui filed the case against Canning East MLA at the Bankshall Court in Kolkata The ISF legislator said that the Trinamool MLA had accused him of taking money from the BJP to work against the Trinamool CongressSiddiqui also alleged that Molla had offered him to join the Trinamool Congress and even promised to get him a ministerial berth in the Mamata Banerjeeled governments CabinetAfter filing the case Siddiqui told mediapersons Saokat Molla said at one point in his statement said that I took Rs 30 crore from the BJP He has made false accusation against me He is defaming my reputation in public domain I cannot answer the Trinamool MLAs words in his own language So I am answering in legal language I am asking Saokat Molla to prove his allegations He should first tell me in the court when and where I took money from the BJP and whether Rs 500 note or any other denomination was used in that transactionSince Siddiqui became an MLA he has been in loggerheads with Trinamool Congress especially with Molla due to his influence in South 24 Parganas district He is the lone ISF legislator in West BengalIn 2021 Bengal Assembly polls the Trinamool Congress won all but one Assembly constituency in South 24 Parganas districtOut of 31 seats Trinamool Congress won 30 seats while ISF won oneSiddiqui was elected from Bhangar constituencySince then Trinamool Congress and ISF engaged in a power struggle in the district with multiple violent crashes were reported since 2021 and especially during the 2023 state panchayat electionThe Trinamool Congress on a number of occasions tried to reach out to Siddiqui and prodded him to join the Mamata Banerjeeled party The ISF MLA however refused to entertain such offersSpeaking on the latest development Siddiqui said The BJP won 77 seats in Bengal in 2021 Trinamool Congress has no major issues with them But they have so much of problems after ISF won only one seat They offered me first to join their party I rejected it They filed a false case against me I served 42 days in jail Then again I served 24 hours in jail When I am not bowing down before them they want to use social media against me where they are making false allegations against meHe further said that when the Trinamool Congress leaders are unable to fight him politically they are conspiring to humiliate him socially IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/bengal-isf-legislator-nawsad-siddiqui-files-defamation-case-against-trinamool-mla-sokat-molla-637202.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 20:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/pm-modi-to-visit-himachal-punjab-tomorrow-to-review-flood-situation-637212.html ChandigarhShimla Sep 8 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday will first visit Himachal Pradesh and then Punjab to review the floodrelated situation He will undertake an aerial survey of the flood and landslidehit areas in Himachal Pradesh too sources in the BJP saidAt around 130 pm the Prime Minister will reach Kangra in Himachal Pradesh where he will meet officials and chair a highlevel review meeting on the situation He will also meet floodaffected people and the NDRF the SDRF and Aapda Mitra team thereThen the PM will conduct an aerial survey of the flood affected areas in Punjab around 3 pmHe will arrive in Gurdaspur around 415 pm where he will hold discussions with senior officials and chair a review meeting on the ground situation said the BJPHe will also interact with floodaffected people as well as central disaster management agencies in GurdaspurThe Prime Ministers direct review is aimed at closely monitoring relief and rehabilitation efforts to support the people of the two states during this difficult time said the partyAhead of the Prime Ministers visit Punjab Cabinet minister and Aam Aadmi Party State President Aman Arora made an appeal to come with Rs 20000 crore relief package citing that mere flood tourism wont suffice in addressing the states dire situation which the state BJP leadership and Union Ministers had already over exploited the photo opsArora said On the behalf of over 3 crore citizens of Punjab I warmly welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi who are coming to visit floodaffected areas of Punjab but I would humbly request him to not reduce the crisis to mere flood tourism for photo opportunities The Prime Minister must come with Rs 20000 crore package if he considers Punjab is the integral part of the India and he really cares about PunjabHe also demanded the immediate release of Rs 60000 crore stalled funds which includes Rs 50000 crore in revenue losses due to implementation of the Goods and Services Tax GST regime and Rs 8000 crore withheld in Rural Development Fund RDF and Market Development Fund MDF during past three and half yearsHe highlighted that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann also wrote a letter to Central government to release the stalled fundsHe also demanded a hike in flood compensation as over 450 lakh acres of farmland has submerged over 3 lakh livestock have been affected and hundreds houses damaged by the delugeMeanwhile Leader of the Opposition in Himachal Pradesh Jairam Thakur reviewed preparations relating to the Prime Ministers visitIn an informal interaction with the media in Dharamsala BJP leader Thakur expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for visiting the state and inspecting disasteraffected areasOn behalf of the entire Himachal Pradesh we are grateful to the Prime Minister for standing with us in crisis and sharing our griefFormer Chief Minister Thakur said he will apprise the Prime Minister of the damage to public and private property to enable the state to get the maximum financial assistanceHe thanked the Prime Minister for providing central agencies the NDRF the Indian Army the Indian Air Force for relief and rescue operationsThe BJP leader said this time the disaster has given irreparable wounds IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/pm-modi-to-visit-himachal-punjab-tomorrow-to-review-flood-situation-637212.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/brother-sister-crushed-to-death-beneath-debris-in-rajasthan-house-collapse-637218.html Jaipur Sep 8 A brothersister duo was killed when a twostorey house collapsed in Rajasthans Dubkar village on Monday an official said A woman and her five children who were asleep inside were buried under the debrisIn this tragic incident while two kids identified as siblings were dead the others were seriously injured and were rushed to Jurhara CHC and later referred to Bharatpur due to their critical conditionAll are now admitted to RBM HospitalASI Ranjit Singh said that upon receiving the alert a police team reached the spot Sixyearold Zara daughter of Sameen died on the spotHer siblings Zaid Shaif and Shahrukh along with their mother Ayesha were rescued and taken to hospital Zaras brother Saif also succumbed to injuries at the hospitalThe bodies have been sent for postmortem The mishap took place in the house of Sameen a resident of Nangla Doobokhar villageThe house had two rooms and a verandah on both floorsOn Sunday night Sameens wife and children were sleeping in the lower verandah when the structure suddenly gave wayBharatpur district has been experiencing heavy monsoon rains leading to waterlogging and damageIn Deeg alone around half a dozen houses have collapsed this season leaving several people injured Pump sets have been deployed at different spots to remove stagnant water and officials have been directed to remain on alertIn fact traffic was also disrupted on National Highway58E UdaipurJhadolIdar near Jhadol this morning after a landslide blocked the roadLarge stones rolled down from the hillside leading to a long queue of vehicles on both sidesThe Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for heavy rain in four districts and a yellow alert in six districts on MondayHowever starting September 9 residents are expected to get relief from the ongoing spell of heavy rainsIn view of the weather conditions schools remained closed on Monday in Udaipur except within municipal limits Salumber Jalore Dungarpur Sirohi Barmer Jaisalmer and Balotra districtsIt needs to be mentioned here that a fatherdaughter also lost their lives in Jaipur recently in a house collapse incident IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/brother-sister-crushed-to-death-beneath-debris-in-rajasthan-house-collapse-637218.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/kerala-hc-grants-leave-to-life-term-prisoner-to-attend-law-internship-637231.html Kochi Sep 8 The Kerala High Court on Monday granted 10 days ordinary leave to a life convict who is currently pursuing a threeyear LLB course to attend his mandatory internship programme scheduled from September 10 to 16 Justice PV Kunhikrishnan while allowing the plea relied on the precedent laid down in Pattakka Suresh Babu v State of KeralaIn that case a division bench had observed that prisoners intending to pursue higher education should be permitted to attend classes online while leave could be granted for internal examinations or other academic requirementsI am of the considered opinion that the petitioner should be given leave in the light of the observation of the division bench the court noted in its orderThe petitioner is presently undergoing life imprisonment at the Central Prison and Correctional Centre Kannur after being convicted under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code for murderDespite being incarcerated he has enrolled in the LLB programme at KMCT Law College Kuttippuram and has been attending online classesNow in his fourth semester the student is required to undergo a oneweek internship in person as part of the course curriculumHe had initially sought permission from the prison authorities to attend the programme but his application was not acted upon by the SuperintendentThis led him to move the High Court for reliefGranting his request the court directed the Jail Superintendent to allow the convict 10 days of ordinary leave subject to conditionsThe order requires the petitioner to execute a bond of Rs 1 lakh with two solvent sureties of an equivalent amount to the satisfaction of the prison authorities before availing the leaveThe ruling underscores the judiciarys emphasis on the right to education even for those serving life sentences provided safeguards are put in place to balance rehabilitation opportunities with public interest IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/kerala-hc-grants-leave-to-life-term-prisoner-to-attend-law-internship-637231.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 23:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/sanchar-saathi-mobile-app-emerges-as-key-tool-in-curbing-cyber-crimes-637232.html New Delhi Sep 8 The Sanchar Saathi mobile app has crossed 50 lakh downloads since its launch in January this year and more than 2276 lakh stolen or lost devices have been traced from the Sanchar Saathi LIVE dashboard according to an official statement issued on Monday Over 3728 lakh stolen or lost mobile devices have been successfully blocked with the help of the Sanchar Saathi dashboard marking the emergence of the App as a powerful tool for securing Indias growing telecom ecosystemIn response to escalating cyber threats the Department of Telecommunications DoT introduced the Sanchar Saathi mobile app a citizencentric tool that brings robust security features and fraudreporting capabilities directly to users smartphones The app complements the existing Sanchar Saathi portal by providing convenient onthego protection against identity theft forged KYC device theft banking fraud and other cyber risksThis proactive initiative has already made a measurable impact more than 3 crore fraudulent mobile connections have been terminated 319 lakh devices blocked 1697 lakh WhatsApp accounts disabled and over 20000 bulk SMS senders were blacklisted significantly curbing telecomrelated fraud and enhancing user security across the country the statement saidBy integrating services like blocking lost devices reporting fraud verifying mobile connections and safeguarding user privacy it empowers citizens to protect their digital identity with easeIts wide language availability alignment with cyber laws and strong privacy safeguards make it both inclusive and trustworthy As adoption continues to rise Sanchar Saathi is not just reducing telecom fraud it is reinforcing digital confidence and shaping a safer citizencentric future for Indias mobile users the statement saidWith over a billion subscribers India has emerged as the worlds secondlargest telecom ecosystem Mobile phones now serve as critical gateways to banking entertainment elearning healthcare and government services making mobile security more important than everRising cyber threats have made safeguarding mobile users a pressing national concern According to the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team CERTIn cybercrime incidents surged from 1592917 in 2023 to 2041360 in 2024 Digital Arrest Scams and related cybercrimes reported on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal alone totalled 123672 in 2024 with 17718 cases already reported by February 2025By empowering citizens with easytouse tools and realtime access to vital security features the Sanchar Saathi mobile app represents a timely and effective response to Indias growing cybercrime challengesThe application is available in Hindi and 21 other regional languages making it inclusive and accessible across the country Available on both Android and iOS platforms the app has already crossed 50 lakh downloads since its launchThe Sanchar Saathi mobile app brings all citizencentric services of the portal directly to users smartphones including security verification and fraudreporting featuresChakshu Enables users to report suspected fraud communications via calls SMS or WhatsApp especially KYCupdating scams This proactive reporting tool helps the DoT monitor and act swiftly on forged KYC and identitytheft cases and encourages citizens to report unsolicited commercial communication UCCIMEI Tracking and Blocking Allows tracking and blocking of lost or stolen phones anywhere in India It assists police authorities in tracing stolen or lost devices prevents counterfeit phones from entering the black market and blocks attempts at device cloningAnother important feature is the option to verify the number of mobile connections If any suspicious connectionspotentially created using forged KYC detailsare found users can report and block them immediatelyKnow Your Mobile Handsets Genuineness offers an easy way to verify whether a purchased mobile device is genuineReporting of International Calls with Indian numbers Allows citizens to report international calls disguised as domestic calls from numbers starting with 91 10 digits after the country code Such calls originate from illegal telecom setups abroadKnow your Internet Service Provider Lets users check details of wireline Internet Service Providers across India by entering a PIN code address or ISP nameThis initiative strengthens telecom security by empowering citizens to secure their digital identities and combat telecom fraud Sanchar Saathi also supports enforcement of TRAIs Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations by enabling users to report spam and fraudulent calls and messages at the click of a button IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/sanchar-saathi-mobile-app-emerges-as-key-tool-in-curbing-cyber-crimes-637232.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 23:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/meghalaya-minister-calls-for-dialogue-to-resolve-tourist-taxi-dispute-637031.html Shillong Sep 7 Meghalaya Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh has expressed concern that the recent protest call by the All Khasi Meghalaya Tourist Taxi Association AKMTA against the entry of tourist taxis from outside the state into its popular destinations could trigger retaliatory measures from neighbouring Assam Speaking to reporters here on Sunday Lyngdoh cautioned that the decision needed careful consideration stressing the importance of dialogue over confrontation We have seen the reaction from the part of the Assam associations where they have maintained that if their vehicles are prohibited from entering tourist spots in Meghalaya they will also do the same he said The Minister noted that such titfortat restrictions could negatively impact tourism in both states especially since Assam and Meghalaya share close economic and cultural links He urged AKMTA to seek a solution through dialogue with the committee headed by senior government official Cyril Diengdoh which has been tasked with addressing transportrelated grievances We have suggested that they meet the committee They have been meeting from time to time but I fail to understand how they cannot resolve the issue Lyngdoh remarked adding that tourism was a key economic driver for Meghalaya and any disruption in interstate transport would hurt livelihoods The Minister further underlined that disputes between drivers of the two states should be settled amicably through direct talks between their respective associations rather than through unilateral protests Ideally disputes between Meghalaya and Assam drivers should be resolved through discussions between the respective associations Instead if they want to protest we clearly understand it may lead to retaliatory measures from Assam he cautioned Lyngdoh also reiterated the governments commitment to protecting the interests of local drivers while ensuring that Meghalaya remains an attractive and accessible destination for tourists from across the region and beyond He appealed to all stakeholders to prioritise dialogue to avoid an escalation that could harm the states tourism industry at the peak of the travel season The standoff comes amid growing competition among tourist taxi associations in the Northeast with interstate mobility playing a crucial role in sustaining the flow of visitors Officials said efforts are on to bring both sides to the table to avert any confrontation IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/meghalaya-minister-calls-for-dialogue-to-resolve-tourist-taxi-dispute-637031.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/over-100-mobile-phones-several-gold-chains-stolen-during-lalbaugcha-raja-immersion-in-mumbai-637066.html Mumbai Sep 8 The immersion procession of Mumbais most celebrated Ganesh idol Lalbaugcha Raja was marred by a spate of thefts as miscreants took advantage of the massive crowds Amid the fervent devotion and festive spirit several devotees reported losing their mobile phones and gold chains to organised gangs of thievesLakhs of devotees had gathered for the grand immersion procession that began from Lalbaug and culminated at Girgaon Chowpatty after nearly 32 to 35 hours The massive crowd created opportunities for criminals to strike unnoticedAccording to the Mumbai Police over 100 mobile phone thefts were reported during the procession Long queues of aggrieved devotees were seen outside the Kalachowki police station to lodge complaintsSo far 10 official cases have been registered four stolen phones recovered and four accused arrested police saidIn addition at least seven cases of gold chain snatching were recorded Police have recovered two chains and detained 12 suspects in connection with these incidentsAccording to police investigation several gangs active every year during Ganesh immersion processions were behind the theftsMeanwhile Bhoiwada police also registered cases against individuals for illegally flying drones during the procession which is prohibited for security reasonsDespite heavy security deployment during Ganeshotsav the scale of thefts has raised serious concernsSenior police officers admitted that controlling organised gangs in such large gatherings remains a daunting taskHowever they assured that investigations are underway and more recoveries are expected in the coming daysThe police have appealed to citizens to remain vigilant avoid carrying valuables and secure their belongings while participating in large religious gatheringsThefts during the immersion of Lalbaugcha Raja not only dampened the festive spirit for many devotees but also posed a stiff challenge to Mumbai Police even as swift action in some cases offered partial relief IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/over-100-mobile-phones-several-gold-chains-stolen-during-lalbaugcha-raja-immersion-in-mumbai-637066.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 12:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/kerala-to-challenge-sc-order-making-tet-mandatory-for-in-service-teachers-637099.html Thiruvananthapuram Sep 8 Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty on Monday said the state government will initiate legal steps against the recent Supreme Court ruling that makes the Teachers Eligibility Test TET mandatory for all inservice teachers of Classes 1 to 8 in nonminority schools The apex courts September 1 order stipulates that even teachers appointed before the Right to Education RTE Act came into force in 2009 must clear TET to continue in service and qualify for promotions According to Sivankutty the ruling could adversely affect nearly 50000 teachers in KeralaThe order will impact a majority of teachers making promotions and appointments more complicated Teachers associations have voiced concern arguing that retrospective implementation of TET is unfair to longserving educators said SivankuttySince education is a subject in the Concurrent List central laws take precedence The Kerala government has decided to approach the Supreme Court again either through a review petition or by seeking clarity on the implementation of the order added SivankuttyHe went on to point out that as per the judgment delivered on September 1 teachers with less than five years of service remaining may continue until retirement but will not be eligible for promotions without passing the TET Those with more than five years left must clear the exam within two years Failure to do so will result in compulsory retirement with terminal benefitsThe ruling is based on the RTE Act its 2017 amendment and the 2010 NCTE notification that set uniform standards for teacher qualificationsThe apex court observed that while the decision may seem harsh on teachers who have been serving for decades enforcing minimum standards is essential to ensure quality educationThe judgment will have sweeping implications nationwide affecting lakhs of teachers in government aided and private schools added SivankuttySivankutty also pointed out that whenever teacher qualifications were revised in Kerala such as for primary and language teachers existing staff were protectedHe also criticised both the Congressled UPA and the BJPled NDA governments for failing to provide similar safeguards when bringing in TET requirements IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/kerala-to-challenge-sc-order-making-tet-mandatory-for-in-service-teachers-637099.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 14:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/ganesh-visarjan-violence-in-ktaka-town-everything-under-control-asserts-minister-637160.html Bengaluru Sep 8 Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Monday said that everything is under control in Maddur town of Mandya district where prohibitory orders are in place until Tuesday morning following the Ganesh Visarjan violence Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru on Monday Minister Parameshwara said Those who created the ruckus have been arrested and the situation is under control The Ganesh immersion programme continued afterwards There are minor incidents reported across the state such as a stabbing when someone tried to bring a flag and in another case children aged three to four spat during the procession But everything is under controlWe are making appeals and deploying adequate police forces The community should also cooperate Lakhs of Ganesh idols are immersed across the state every year without any untoward incidents We thought this year the situation was being handled well but this incident of violence has been reported from Maddur town he addedMinister for Agriculture N Cheluvarayaswamy the district incharge Minister for Mandya stated at the Vidhana Soudha Immediately after lodging the FIR 21 accused persons who are Muslims have been arrested Two to three persons are outsiders but their identity is not yet confirmed No cases have been lodged against Hindus and no Hindus have been arrestedMinister for Labour Santosh Lad said Whenever such situations arise any government would take action What the BJP is doing is for political mileage and it is clear why they have chosen this issue We wont comment further Let the government do its job Legal action will be initiated against the culpritsAsked about the BJPs claim that attacks during the Ganesh Visarjan procession are on the rise Minister Lad stated Do you mean the government is provoking them These incidents occur regardless of which party is in power Action will be taken BJP leaders are responsible if Hindus are growing restlessIn the 70 years of Congress rule such incidents did not occur The BJP is in power in the majority of states They are answerable if Hindu culture is under attack during their regimeI appeal to Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy to speak in the larger interest of the people rather than in a communal interest when incidents of communal violence occur he concluded IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/ganesh-visarjan-violence-in-ktaka-town-everything-under-control-asserts-minister-637160.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 18:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/rajasthan-hc-stays-order-cancelling-si-recruitment-exam-2021-ban-on-postings-to-continue-637168.html Jaipur Sep 8 The division bench of Rajasthan High Court has stayed the single bench order cancelling the SubInspector SI Recruitment Exam2021 However the selected candidates will not be given field postings until further orders The court has also issued notice in this regard to the state government The appeal filed by Amar Singh and other selected subinspectors was heard on Monday by the division bench of Justice SP SharmaSenior advocate RN Mathur represented the petitioners The appellants argued that the single benchs cancellation order was incorrect as the government itself was not in favor of scrapping the recruitmentThey highlighted that the Special Operations Group SOG had already arrested those involved in the paper leak making it possible to distinguish between tainted and genuine candidatesHence cancelling the entire recruitment was termed illegal and unfairLegal experts including Pratik Kasliwal and petitioners lawyer Harendra Neel pointed out that courts usually grant a stay in such cases as the majority of candidates were genuine aspirantsThey argued that cancellation would amount to immediate dismissal for those already under training or on job rolls Had the stay not been granted the government would have been forced to dismiss all trainees and restart recruitmentExperts noted that in such circumstances a stay by the division bench was highly probableRPSC Chairman UR Sahu stated that the matter was now in the governments domain and the Commission had no further roleOn August 28 the single bench of Justice Sameer Jain had cancelled the SI Recruitment2021 held for 859 posts after several trainee subinspectors were caught in the paper leakIn a 202page order the court ruled that the recruitment process was compromised due to widespread leaks involving six RPSC members and even the Bluetooth gang had accessed the examThe court ordered that these posts be added to the 2025 recruitment and that all 2021 candidates be allowed to reappearThe court had held that former RPSC chairman Sanjay Shrotriya and five members had an active role in the leak Confidentiality was compromised even before the paper reached the printing pressHighlighting the involvement of members it said evidence showed that members Manju Sharma Sangeeta Arya and Jaswant Rathi were involved in influencing interviews for associates children indicating systematic corruptionThe order highlighted how candidates appearances were disclosed in advance to panel members The court noted that a handwritten copy of the paper was leaked prior to printing proving deep internal betrayal within the Commission IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/rajasthan-hc-stays-order-cancelling-si-recruitment-exam-2021-ban-on-postings-to-continue-637168.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 18:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/gen-z-protest-in-nepal-lessons-from-recent-uprisings-in-south-asia-637173.html New Delhi Sep 8 Defiance turned violent in Nepal leading to deaths as participants taking part in a massive youth protest clashed with security forces on Monday A movement against nepotism corruption and the governments ban on several media apps spilled out on the streets leading to physical altercations The tiny Himalayan country has witnessed several uprisings with youth in the forefront in the past Last year it saw protesters calling for a return to monarchy over a decade and a half after overthrowing the royals in a violent movementThe demand for a return to the earlier form of governance came after longlasting political instability where 13 government changes took place in 16 yearsBut it is happening now in the wake of youth movements elsewhere against corruption and nepotism leading to regime change in South Asian countries like Sri Lanka and BangladeshJust like in Nepal where Gen Z is leading the charge youth were also at the forefront of the mass movements in Sri Lanka 2022 and Bangladesh 2024Gen Z is the term given to the generation born between 1997 and 2012 They are considered the first generation to have largely grown up using modern technology including the Internet and social mediaIn Sri Lanka and Bangladesh this generation was at the forefront of the uprising And like Nepal the stirs in the other two countries were against the government then in power In all three instances protests began as being apoliticalIn the initial stages the uprisings tried to guard against established parties coopting the struggleIn Colombo spiralling fuel and food shortages spurred Gen Z and millennialled demonstrations What began as sitins grew into largescale occupations of presidential premises culminating in President Gotabaya Rajapaksas resignationProtesters later went on to storm the presidential residence and the Prime Ministers office which gained international attention for the movement In the process informal councils emerged to negotiate demands with authoritiesMany reports suggested the presence of political forces among the protesters who had their own vested interestsSince the new government assumed power in 2024 there have been some prominent shifts in policy and governanceIn Bangladesh students launched mass protests against the then governments jobquota policy Protesters argued the reservation favoured political loyalists over meritocratsAs demonstrations swelled security forces responded with force Protesters ultimately surrounded the prime ministerial residence prompting Sheikh Hasina to flee the country on August 5 2024 effectively ending her 16year ruleIn the aftermath student leaders formed the National Citizen Party to contest future elections and joined an interim government overseen by Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad YunusAn appointed National Consensus Commission began drafting constitutional and civilservice reforms aiming to entrench transparency and curb entrenched patronage networksLike Nepal Bangladeshs stir was driven by digitally savvy young activists who bypassed traditional party structures to organise protests via viral videos and encrypted chatsLike Sri Lanka Bangladeshs students achieved toppling the government through sustained encampments and mass mobilisationWhile Sri Lanka has an elected government now Bangladesh witnessed a transfer of power to an interim authority with elections not expected very soonStudent leaders in Bangladesh rapidly institutionalised their movement into a formal political party in Kathmandu Gen Z activists still prioritise leaderless coalitions and incremental policy demands to maintain grassroots authenticityNepals Gen Z have explicitly refused to affiliate with existing parties As evident from the other two unrests this stand offers both strength and vulnerabilityThus considering the subsequent changes in Sri Jayawardenepura KotteColombo and Dhaka there is a high risk of absorption into party politics IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/gen-z-protest-in-nepal-lessons-from-recent-uprisings-in-south-asia-637173.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 19:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/himachal-high-court-sets-up-fund-to-help-those-struggling-to-rebuild-lives-636965.html Shimla Sep 7 IANS Exhibiting a humane approach towards building resilience and supporting natural calamityhit communities the Himachal Pradesh High Court has set up a dedicated voluntary fund with an appeal to call of conscience to help those struggling to rebuild their livesnbspnbspObserving the state is passing through an extraordinary tragedy with relentless rains cloudburst and landslides that have brought untold devastation leaving behind a trail of loss despair and destruction Chief Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia the brain behind the initiative to establish dedicated Chief Justice Disaster Relief Fund 2025 in a circular observed that in some districts a few families have been displaced homes have vanished and livelihoods have been shatteredThe High Court has called upon members of the judicial and legal fraternity to make voluntary contributionsnbspThe initiative anchored in the Legal Services Authorities Act is being coordinated under the guidance of Supreme Court Justice Surya Kant the Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services AuthoritynbspOfficers of the legal services authorities have been tasked with identifying the worsthit families and areas to ensure that aid both monetary and inkind such as clothes and utensils reaches those most in neednbspIn a circular issued by the High Court RegistrarGeneral on behalf of the Chief Justice the court observed Every single contribution small or large will be a step towards restoring hope and dignity for thousands who have lost everythingThe fund will operate through a dedicated savings account at UCO Bank High Court Complex Shimla Account No 18330110060070 IFSC Code UCBA0001833 with a QR code made available for direct transfersnbspThe Registrar Accounts of the High Court has been appointed the nodal officer for receipt of contributions with disbursement routed through the State Legal Services Authority and District Legal Services AuthoritiesJustice Vivek Singh Thakur the seniormost judge of the High Court after CJ Sandhawalia and the Executive Chairman of the State Legal Services Authority will oversee the relief operations which will also involve paralegal volunteers and panel lawyers at designated distribution points across districtsnbspThe appeal extends to all tiers of the judicial and legal ecosystem in Himachal Pradesh High Court judges the AdvocateGeneral District and Sessions Judges bar associations judicial officers and High Court Registry officials urging them to actively participate in the fundThis fund reflects the high courts relief efforts in 2023 when unprecedented weather similarly displaced families and damaged infrastructure and underscores its proactive engagement in addressing humanitarian needs alongside its judicial functionsnbspMeanwhile the state government has pegged a loss of Rs 3959 crorenbspTill now the spells of rain have continued during the monsoon and the figure of damage is increasing in all 12 districts of the state The Indian Air Force was deployed for rescue operations of the Manimahesh Yatra stranded pilgrims The government has been demanding a special relief package from the Central governmentIn June 31 people died in the Seraj assembly constituency of Mandi district and road connectivity to all places was cut off After that Kullu Kangra Mandi and now Chamba district were badly impacted As per the official data the death toll is 366 to datenbspThe State Disaster Management Authority SDMA on Sunday reported that 869 roads remain blocked while 1572 power supply lines and 389 water supply schemes have been disruptednbspDuring the Monsoon Session of the Assembly the government passed a resolution to declare the state a national disasterhit state in view of the unprecedented disaster situationnbspIn 2023 Himachal Pradesh suffered a loss of more than Rs 10000 crore due to natural disasters In 2024 too Shimla and Kullu districts bore the brunt of natural calamity https://dailyworld.in/society/himachal-high-court-sets-up-fund-to-help-those-struggling-to-rebuild-lives-636965.html Sun, 07 Sep 2025 16:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/round-one-of-state-level-selection-test-conducted-by-wbssc-concludes-without-hitch--636987.html Kolkata Sep 7 IANS The first round of the State Level Selection Test SLST conducted by the West Bengal School Service Commission WBSSC concluded on Sunday without a hitchnbspThe candidates submitted their answer sheets by 130 pm However the speciallyabled candidates have been given an extra 30 minutes They had time till 2 pm All candidates were allowed to leave exam centres after 2 pm as part of the security measuresAfter 2 pm the candidates were seen gradually coming out of the examination centres Everyone had a carbon copy of the question paper and OMR sheet in their hands The carbon copy is a new addition to this fresh recruitment process which can be used to prevent corruption as this will ensure no one can manipulate OMR sheets later onnbspA candidate told media persons They have given carbon copies of the OMR sheets So there is some hope that there will no corruption this time But whether the recruitment process which includes an interview round will be completely transparent or not only the future will tellAmong the candidates there are about 31000 from other states According to WBSSC sources their number is 10 per cent of the total candidatesnbspThe exam began at noon after the distribution of question papers at 1145 amnbspFollowing repeated court cases and relentless candidates protests the West Bengal School Service Commission WBSSC conducted the State Level Selection Test SLST exam after nine yearsnbspWest Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu on Sunday expressed satisfaction over the manner in which the first round of the written examination for fresh recruitment for teaching jobs in staterun schools in the state was conductedThe first round of the written examination for fresh recruitment was conducted on Sunday to fill the vacant posts arising from the termination of 25753 teaching jobs in the state by the Supreme Court earlier this yearnbspThe second and last round of the written examination will be conducted on September 14 Written examinations are conducted for the recruitment of both secondary and higher secondary teachersnbspShortly after the written examination was over at 2 pm on Sunday Basu issued a social media statement claiming that 35 lakh candidates appeared across 636 centres for the assistant teacher recruitment examination Classes 910 which was conducted successfullyMy sincere congratulations to all candidates WBSSC the School Education Department and all officials involved The entire administration also looks forward to extending all possible support to ensure that next Sundays examination for recruiting Assistant Teachers for Classes 1112 is to be conducted with utmost security clarity and transparency Basu addednbspThe second round of the examination will be held on September 14 to recruit teachers in staterun schoolsnbspAccording to WBSSC the SLST is being conducted to fill up 35726 teaching posts for Classes 910 and 1112 Of these vacancies 23212 posts are for Classes 9 and 10 and 12514 are for Classes 11 and 12The overall number of applicants for the two phases of recruitment has crossed 565 lakhnbspThe fresh examination is being held in the backdrop of a teacher recruitment scam which has rocked West Bengal politicsnbspSeveral people including former state Education Minister Partha Chatterjee Trinamool Congress MLA Jiban Krishna Saha and a large number of officers of the state education department were arrested by central investigation agencies for indulging in massive corruption to help candidates get teaching jobs in exchange for money and also by manipulation of OMR sheetsThese candidates had appeared in the 2016 SLST exam the last time the WBSSC held a recruitment exam to fill teaching posts in Classes 910 and 1112nbspThe Supreme Court on April 3 annulled the appointment of about 26000 teachers and nonteaching staff whose recruitment was carried out following the 2016 selection processnbspThe fresh exams are being held following a Supreme Court order which also barred the previous panels 2016 tainted and ineligible candidates from appearing in the fresh examnbspOn August 30 the WBSSC as per the Supreme Courts order published the list of names of 1806 tainted candidates who had bagged teaching jobs through the recruitment scamBoth Supreme Court and Calcutta High Court have taken a strong stand against the appearance of the tainted candidates identified as paying cash for jobsnbspRecently a group of tainted candidates whose names appeared in the WBSSC list published last week approached the Calcutta High Court for permission to appear for the written examination for the fresh recruitment processnbspHowever first a singlejudge bench and then a division bench of the Calcutta High Court dismissed their petitions https://dailyworld.in/society/round-one-of-state-level-selection-test-conducted-by-wbssc-concludes-without-hitch--636987.html Sun, 07 Sep 2025 18:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/pm-modi-to-visit-punjab-himachal-on-sep-9-to-take-stock-of-monsoon-fury-devastation--636997.html ChandigarhShimla Sep 7 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Punjab and Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday to take stock of the situation of monsoon fury that left a trail of widespread destruction in both northern statesnbspnbspResponding to the visit Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar on Sunday said Prime Minister Modi is deeply concerned about the flood situation in Punjab and is closely monitoring itnbspLikewise Himachal Pradeshs Leader of Opposition and former chief minister Jairam Thakur told the media that he would be going to Dharamsala on September 9 for the meeting of Prime Minister Modi to assess the loss in the state during the monsoonnbspThe death toll in the state during the monsoon exceeded 350nbspHe said he would apprise the Prime Minister about the loss and damage in areas wherever they have visitedPunjab BJP chief Jakhar said He Modi is visiting Punjab on September 9 to personally assess the local conditions and understand the ground realities to provide maximum assistance to the people of PunjabnbspEarlier Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan was sent to evaluate the situationnbspTwo Central government teams which visited to assess the damage caused by the floods in Punjab are set to submit their reports to the central government after their tour The Government of India stands firmly with the people of Punjab Jakhar wrote on XnbspIt has been learnt that the Prime Minister after casting his vote in the September 9 vicepresidential election in Delhi is likely to land at Amritsar on Tuesday afternoon and there he will hold a review meeting with state ministers and officialsLater he will visit the nearby hill state of Himachal PradeshnbspThe Punjab government has estimated a loss of Rs 13289 crore due to the floods The figure was presented by the government to members of two Central interministerial teams that have been touring the state to assess the damagenbspPunjab Revenue Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian said 1996 villages across 22 districts have been impacted affecting a population of 387013nbspA total of 22854 people have been rescued The highest number of evacuations has been carried out in Gurdaspur district 5581 followed by Fazilka 4202 Ferozepur 3888 Amritsar 3260 Hoshiarpur 1616 Pathankot 1139 and Kapurthala 1428Meanwhile two teams of the Union Home Ministry arrived in Himachal Pradesh to study the damage in Chamba and Kullu districts that faced severe devastation caused by incessant rainfall which has claimed lives and caused extensive damage to infrastructure and agriculturenbspBoth teams will be on tour till September 10 and they will assess the damage and submit a report to the Home Ministry a senior state government functionary told IANSnbspThe state government has pegged a loss of Rs 3959 crore Till now the spells of rain have continued during the monsoon and the figure of damage is increasing in all 12 districts of the stateThe Indian Air Force was deployed for rescue operations of the Manimahesh Yatra to assist stranded pilgrimsnbspThe Congress government in the state has been demanding a special relief package from the Central governmentnbspIn June 31 people died in Seraj in Mandi district the Assembly constituency by BJP leader Jairam Thakur and road connectivity to all places was cut offnbspAfter that Kullu Kangra Mandi and now Chamba district were badly impacted The State Disaster Management Authority SDMA reported that 869 roads remain blocked while 1572 power supply lines and 389 water supply schemes have been disruptednbspSince June 20 the state has recorded more than 330 landslides leaving a trail of destruction Responding to Prime Minister Modis visit to Himachal Pradesh state Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh told the media in Shimla earlier that PM Modi did not visit the state during natural disastersIt is a good thing that now PM Modi is coming to Himachal Pradesh to visit disasteraffected areas He said Prime Minister Modi considers Himachal Pradesh as his second homenbspThe state government has already received information about his possible visit Singh said adding the government has demanded that the disaster in Himachal Pradesh should be declared a national disasternbspIn the just concluded Monsoon Session of the Assembly the government passed a resolution to declare the state a national disasterhit state in view of the unprecedented situation https://dailyworld.in/society/pm-modi-to-visit-punjab-himachal-on-sep-9-to-take-stock-of-monsoon-fury-devastation--636997.html Sun, 07 Sep 2025 18:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/all-major-temples-in-andhra-telangana-shut-for-lunar-eclipse-637013.html Tirupati Sep 7 The doors of Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple atop Tirumala near here and all major temples in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana were closed on Sunday due to lunar eclipse The priests closed the doors of the temples after performing rituals They will be reopened early Monday after purification ritualsThe lunar eclipse begins at 950 pm and ends at 131 am on MondayTirumala Tirupati Devasthanam TTD which administers the famous hill shrine said the doors were closed in a traditional manner at 330 pmSpeaking to the media outside the main temple the TTD Trust Board Chairman BR Naidu said in view of the lunar eclipse the temple doors were closed in a ceremonious manner and will be reopened on Monday after the Suddhi and other religious rituals at 3 amThe darshan for devotees will resume at 6 am on September 8Additional Executive Officer Venkaiah Chowdary said all the devotees who were in the compartments were provided darshan as per the time schedule without any inconvenienceThe Annaprasadam wing of TTD has also prepared 50000 Pulihora packets to be distributed among devotees on Sunday as even the main Annaprasadam Complex Vakulamata PAC 2 and Vaikuntham Canteens remain closed in Tirumala owing to the eclipse The Annaprasadam activity commences from 8 am onwardsArjita Sevas like Unjal Seva Arjitha Brahmotsavam Sahasra Deepapalankara Seva were cancelled on Sunday on account of lunar eclipseOther major temples in both the Telugu states were also shut on account of lunar eclipseMallikarjuna Temple in Srisailam Kodandarama Temple at Vontimitta Sri Seetha Ramachandra Swamy Temple in Bhadrachalam Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at YadadriSri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple at Simhachalam and Kanaka Durga Temple at Vijayawada were also closedIts common for the temples to shut the doors during solar and lunar eclipse The authorities cancel darshan and all sevas and reopen the temples evening after purificationSri Suryanarayana Swami Temple also known as sun temple at Arasavalli in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh was also closed due to lunar eclipseSaraswati temple at Basar and Sri Raja Rajeswari temple at Vemulawada was also shut IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/all-major-temples-in-andhra-telangana-shut-for-lunar-eclipse-637013.html Sun, 07 Sep 2025 20:34:00 +0530