DailyWorld News - The First International Newspaper From India https://dailyworld.in/ Sun, 21 Sep 2025 14:44:53 +0530 en 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 https://dailyworld.in/society/kolkata-police-to-meet-durga-puja-committees-on-sep-10-to-discuss-festival-preparations-637029.html Kolkata Sep 7 Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Verma has convened a meeting with Durga Puja committees in Kolkata on September 10 to discuss preparations for upcoming Durga Puja festivities The meeting will be held at Dhano Dhanya Auditorium on Wednesday evening Kolkata Police have taken special measures to ensure compliance with various administrative and legal guidelines starting from security to crowd management According to Kolkata Police sources detailed instructions regarding this meeting have already been sent from Lalbazar Kolkata Police headquarters to the OfficerinCharge of all Kolkata police stations However selected Puja committee officials have been asked to attend this meeting Officials of all the Puja committees across Kolkata that attract large crowds during Durga Puja have been asked to participateAs per plan each big puja committee will send two representatives to this meeting In total about 1500 participants will be present Along with them senior Kolkata Police officers such as Deputy Commissioners Assistant Commissioners officials of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation electricity supplier CESC fire department state pollution control board and representatives of various administrative agencies will be present in the meeting Discussion will be held on the process of getting permission for puja online compliance with the High Courts directives rules for collecting donation restrictions on construction of pandals schedule for immersion of idols and traffic management Apart from this coordination will also be made on the role of other departments besides the police to maintain law and order during the puja days across the cityAccording to a police officer every year Durga Puja is faced with various complications including crowd control traffic problems noise pollution and complaints about donation From this time on the online permit process has been made easierThe city police commissioner will give a clear message to the puja committees that strict action will be taken if they disobey court orders and administrative restrictions At the same time Kolkata Police is moving towards completing Durga Puja peacefully through active cooperation from all parties IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/kolkata-police-to-meet-durga-puja-committees-on-sep-10-to-discuss-festival-preparations-637029.html Sun, 07 Sep 2025 23:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/nagaland-ruling-ndpp-npf-inch-closer-to-merger-636892.html Kohima Sep 6 Possible political realignment unfolded in Nagaland with Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party NDPP and Naga Peoples Front NPF are inching closer to a merger Dominated by the NDPP the NPF and BJP are the partners of the United Democratic Alliance UDA government in Nagaland NPF president Apong Pongener on Saturday has offered to resign from the top party post making way for Chief Minister and the NDPP leader Neiphiu Rio to take over An NPF leader said that internal parleys are on and both sides are talking about the merger proposal Rio along with party colleague K Therie had left the Congress in 2002 to form the NPF then known as Nagaland Peoples Front which was later renamed as the Naga Peoples Front NPF Ahead of Assembly polls in 2018 Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio resigned from NPF and joined the NDPP in 2017 NDPP currently has 32 MLAs in the 60member House and if the two regional parties merged the strength would rise to 34 as the NPF has two legislatorsLeaders of both the Naga parties NDDP and NPF wanted to retain the NPF identity and symbol in recognition of its historic legacy and emotional connection with the Naga people The merger would consolidate the regional front provide stability to the ruling dispensation and project a stronger collective voice on the Naga political issue an NPF leader said Meanwhile NDPP President Chingwang Konyak on Saturday said that the Central Executive Board CEB meeting would be held on September 12 at the party headquarters in Kohima The NDPP president has directed all members of the central executive board to attend the meeting In May this year all seven NCP MLAs belonging to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawarled faction in Nagaland joined the ruling NDPP with this chief minister Rioled party an absolute majority in the 60member Assembly NDPP numbers have increased from 25 to 32 Apart from 32 NDPP and 12 BJP MLAs the state assembly has five National Peoples Party NPP legislators two members each of the LJP Ram Vilas Naga Peoples Front and RPI Athawale a Janata Dal United MLA and four Independents The NPP is led by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/nagaland-ruling-ndpp-npf-inch-closer-to-merger-636892.html Sun, 07 Sep 2025 00:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/cm-nitish-promises-more-jobs-for-people-before-bihar-assembly-polls-636732.html Patna Sep 5 Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday addressed a workers dialogue program in Sikariya village of Paliganj block Patna district where he received a warm welcome from party workers Asking them to gear up for the upcoming Assembly elections he stressed that his government has already provided 10 lakh government jobs and 39 lakh employment opportunities to youth since 2020 and the numbers will cross 50 lakh before 2025 Bihar Assembly electionHe further said that a new target of 1 crore jobsemployment in the next five yearsThe CM said that since the formation of the NDA government in November 2005 Bihar has witnessed rapid development in law and order education health roads bridges and rural infrastructureWhile mentioning the Social Security Pension he said that his government has increased from Rs 400 to Rs 1100 benefitting 112 crore elderly disabled and widows of the stateHe also pointed out that nearly free power for all domestic consumers and solar panels to be installed in interested householdsUnder Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana which was launched recently he said that from September Rs 10000 will be provided to one woman in each household for selfemployment with additional support up to Rs 2 lakh for successful venturesHe also said that free land and incentives would be provided to the industrialists for setting up new industries in BiharNitish Kumar credited the Central government for extending major financial assistance in recent budgetscovering roads flood control industries health and tourismHe highlighted special allocations for the Makhana Board Western Kosi Canal and new airports in BiharThe CM also listed major development works in Patna district including the establishment of national institutions like IITPatna and NIT expansion of medical colleges and super specialty hospitals Patna Medical College and Hospital PMCH is being redeveloped into a 5462bed worldclass hospital IGIMS is being expanded to 3000 beds and NMCH to 2500 bedsNitish Kumar further expressed pride in Bihar hosting the Khelo India Youth Games for the first time calling it a recognition of Bihars growing importance at the national levelThe Chief Minister ended his address by urging workers to take the governments message of development and welfare to the peopleBihar is moving forward with full support from the Centre and we are committed to continuing this pace of growth he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/cm-nitish-promises-more-jobs-for-people-before-bihar-assembly-polls-636732.html Sat, 06 Sep 2025 00:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/ex-jampk-dgp-criticises-national-conference-mla-for-remarks-related-to-national-emblem-636733.html Srinagar Sep 5 Former Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police SP Vaid on Friday reacted sharply to a comment by ruling National Conference NC MLA and party spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq about the national emblem engraved on an inauguration stone at Srinagars Hazratbal shrine Tanvir Sadiq NC MLA from Zadibal Assembly constituency and party spokesperson had said earlier on Friday on X I am not a religious scholar but in In Islam idol worship is strictly forbidden the gravest of sins The foundation of our faith is TawheedPlacing a sculpted figure at the revered Hazratbal Dargah goes against this very belief Sacred spaces must reflect only the purity of Tawheed nothing elseSP Vaid former JampK DGP criticised Tanvir Sadiq for his comment pertaining to the national emblem Vaid said on X in reaction to Tanvirs comment Tread carefully Tanvir Choose your words wisely The National Emblem is part of Indias Constitution the very source of the rights you and all of us enjoyEven the money you use carries it There is no idol worship here Twisting facts only fuels radical mindsets in KashmirIn a related development Darakhshan Andrabi chairperson of the Waqf board held a press conference here on Friday demanding stringent punishment to those hooligans who earlier today smashed the inauguration stone with stones outside the Hazratbal shrine to deface the national emblem engraved on the inauguration stoneThe inauguration stone had been erected at the Hazratbal shrine two days before when the shrine was decoratedrenovated internally by the Waqf board spending crores of RupeesAt the inauguration ceremony Darakhshan Abdrabi had said that the decorationrenovation at the shrine was done by the Waqf board from its own resources without borrowing money from outside sourcesOn Friday thousands of devout Muslims gathered at the Hazratbal shrine to spend the night in prayer and penance to commemorate the birthday of the Prophet of Islam EideMiladEvery year the event is the largest gathering of Muslims at the Hazratbal shrine to commemorate the birthday of the Prophet IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/ex-jampk-dgp-criticises-national-conference-mla-for-remarks-related-to-national-emblem-636733.html Sat, 06 Sep 2025 00:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/valsala-club-brings-a-bizarre-village-tradition-to-the-big-screen-636775.html Thiruvananthapuram Sep 6 Malayalam cinema is set to explore an eccentric slice of imagination with Valsala Club releasing on September 26 Set in the fictional village of Bharathakkunnu the film revolves around a peculiar tradition where disrupting weddings is not only accepted but celebrated as a sport and community festivalIn this village halting a marriage is seen as a matter of pride rather than shame with families often obstructing even their own childrens nuptials The highest wedding stoppers are honoured with the Mudakku Dand awardAgainst this odd backdrop rises the Valsala Club a group of spirited youngsters who challenge the regressive practice igniting a clash between reform and tradition Their mission takes a dramatic turn with the arrival of a mysterious young woman whose presence reshapes the course of eventsThe film marks the directorial debut of Anush Mohan who blends satire humour and fantasy to tell this unconventional tale Produced by Jini S under the Falcon Cinemas banner Valsala Club emphasizes story and character over star powerThe ensemble cast includes Vineeth Thattill Akhil Kavalayoor Karthik Shankar Roopesh Peethambaran Aristo Suresh Ambi Vishakh Gauri Mallika Sukumaran Jibin Gopinath Anil Raj Arun Sol Deepu Karunakaran Priya Sreejith Binoj Kulathoor Rahul Nair Deepu Navayikkulam among others Dhyan Sreenivasan also features in a pivotal role adding weight to the narrativeThe technical crew brings together scriptwriter Faiz Jamal cinematographer Shaurinath editor Rakesh Ashok art director Ajay G Ambalathara and music composer Jini S Makeup is handled by Santosh Penpakal costumes by Busy Baby John and publicity design by Anand RajendranShot extensively in and around Thiruvananthapuram Valsala Club promises audiences a refreshing cinematic experience an inventive mix of folklore satire and youthful defiance against outdated traditions IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/valsala-club-brings-a-bizarre-village-tradition-to-the-big-screen-636775.html Sat, 06 Sep 2025 11:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/probe-intensifies-into-rajasthan-mla-daughters-fake-disability-certificate-636822.html Jaipur Sep 6 The Special Operations Group SOG has intensified its investigation into allegations that Kanchan Chauhan daughter of Beawar BJP MLA Shankar Singh Rawat allegedly secured a government job using a fake disability certificate Chauhan currently posted as Tehsildar in Karera Bhilwara is accused of misusing the certificate during the Rajasthan Administrative Service RAS examination to obtain the post of Naib TehsildarThe office of the Additional Director General of Police ATS and SOG had issued a notice to Chauhan stating that the inquiry was being conducted by the Deputy Superintendent of Police SOG JaipurAs part of the probe she was directed to undergo a medical examination on September 3 A medical board was constituted at SMS Hospital Jaipur for the purpose However despite doctors waiting from 8 am to 1230 pm Chauhan failed to turn up for the examinationThis was not the first time her medical test was scheduled On September 1 Chauhan had appeared at the SOG headquarters but the medical board had not been set up at SMS Hospital and the process was postponedWith her absence on September 3 the investigation has now been further extended said officialsThe case began after Beawar resident Phanish Kumar Soni filed a complaint on August 12 alleging that Chauhan had used a fraudulent disability certificate to secure her appointment Following this SOG not only summoned her but also sought several documents including a selfattested copy of her Aadhaar card appointment order issued by the department and four passportsized photographsDefending his daughter MLA Shankar Singh Rawat had termed the allegations completely baseless insisting that the truth would come out only after the investigation is completedThe matter is part of a larger probe by the SOG into the use of fake disability certificates in government recruitment So far 37 officers and employees have been found to have secured jobs through such meansHowever medical examinations of many accused are still pending Once completed SOG is expected to register FIRs against those found guilty The case has triggered political and administrative attention as it reports the use of fraudulent recruitment practices in the state IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/probe-intensifies-into-rajasthan-mla-daughters-fake-disability-certificate-636822.html Sat, 06 Sep 2025 16:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/two-lynched-in-bengals-nadia-on-suspicion-of-murdering-child-636826.html Kolkata Sep 6 Two persons were lynched in Nadia districts Nischintapur area on Saturday after being accused of murdering a minor boy officials said The incident occurred after residents recovered the childs body wrapped in a tarpaulin from a pondEnraged locals alleged that the two had killed the boy thrashed them brutally and set their house on fireAccording to police Swarnabha Biswas a Class 3 student went missing on Friday afternoon after playing in a nearby fieldDespite an overnight search the family could not trace him On Saturday morning villagers spotted his body floating in a pond near the housePolice said that suspicion fell on neighbour Uttam Mandal who was accused of killing Swarnabha and dumping the body Soon after a mob attacked Mandal and another man at his residenceBoth were severely beaten up and their house was set ablaze They were rushed to Tehatta Hospital with critical injuries where doctors declared them brought dead police saidLocals alleged the boys body bore cut marks on the head with blood oozing from his nose and eyesSome also claimed the accused had previously attempted to abduct schoolchildren and had been caught once in Palashi They alleged that this time Swarnabha was targetedPolice said that the lynching took place shortly after the body was foundThe police said the deceased have been identified as Utpal Biswas 45 and his wife Soma Biswas 38One more person was injured in the attack and has been sent to a hospital for treatmentThe three bodies including the body of the child were sent for postmortem police saidThe Police were yet to arrest anyone in connection with the lynchingWe have started an investigation into the matter We are waiting for the autopsy report We are trying to identify those who were behind the attack said the police IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/two-lynched-in-bengals-nadia-on-suspicion-of-murdering-child-636826.html Sat, 06 Sep 2025 17:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/arunachal-bro-launches-outreach-programme-to-engage-civil-society-scholars-636830.html Itanagar Sep 6 The Border Roads Organisation BRO under the Ministry of Defence launched an outreach exchange programme to engage with civil society and members through Project Brahmank at Pasighat in Arunachal Pradeshs Lower Siang District on Saturday Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said that the weeklong Outreach Exchange Programme aimed to foster structured engagement between BRO personnel and the local civil administration academia and youthThe programme sought to raise awareness about the mission and contributions of BRO over the decades while also encouraging young capable and motivated individuals to consider a meaningful career with the organisationAt the same time BRO personnel benefited by gaining valuable insights from academic institutions through interactive exchanges the spokesman saidUnder the unique exchange model BRO teams comprising officers JCOs engineers supervisors clerical staff and pioneers visited prominent institutions including Arunachal Pradesh University Apex University and Rashtra Raksha UniversityIn turn faculty members administrative officials PhD scholars and postgraduate students from these institutes visited Project Brahmank headquarters where they were given presentations briefings movie screenings and demonstrations of engineering equipment to better understand BROs functioningThe outreach programme Lt Col Rawat said witnessed enthusiastic participation with around 120 BRO personnel engaging in visits to universities and 7580 faculty members and students taking part in interactive sessions at Project BrahmankThe events at the academic institutes were attended by ViceChancellors and Principals while at Project Brahmank the visiting teams were hosted by Col Ashish Raisinghani Officiating Chief Engineer Project Brahmank The initiative received strong support from Sonalika Jiwani Deputy Commissioner who encouraged universities and institutes in the region to actively participateCoordinated efforts between Project Brahmank and local educational leaders ensured maximum benefit from the programme for both sidesSpeaking on the occasion Col Raisinghani highlighted the pivotal role of Project Brahmank in connecting remote and strategic areas of Arunachal Pradesh thereby contributing significantly to the socioeconomic development of the regionHe added that in addition to its core infrastructure responsibilities BRO remains committed to welfareoriented activities such as medical camps cleanliness drives skill development and motivational programmesHe further stated We believe that such collaborative efforts will not only strengthen the connection between BRO and local communities but will also open new avenues of opportunity for the youth of the Siang districtsWe look forward to continued support and a fruitful partnership with the civil administration in this meaningful endeavour Col Raisinghani added IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/arunachal-bro-launches-outreach-programme-to-engage-civil-society-scholars-636830.html Sat, 06 Sep 2025 17:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/kerala-rift-in-cong-resurfaces-as-sudhakaran-slams-satheesan-over-onam-feast-with-cm-vijayan-636853.html Thiruvananthapuram Sept 6 The rift between Congress leaders in Kerala has once again come to the fore on Saturday with senior MP and former state party chief K Sudhakaran openly criticising Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan for joining Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at an Onam feast on the very day shocking visuals of police custodial assault on a Youth Congress leader surfaced The CCTV footage obtained after a protracted legal battle through RTI showed Thrissur Youth Congress leader Sujith being brutally assaulted in custody at Kunnamkulam two years agoThe release of the visuals triggered widespread outrage across the state with demands for stern action against the four police officers already facing a criminal caseSudhakaran took strong exception to Satheesan sharing the dais and meal with the Chief Minister while the Congress rank and file were reeling from the disturbing images I would not have gone Our party takes this assault very seriously and we will go to any extent to ensure justice for Sujith said SudhakaranWhile Sudhakaran called the youth leader via video call to convey solidarity on that day Satheesan called on Sujith at his home the other dayThe images of both leaders smiling alongside the Chief Minister at the Onam event drew criticism from within CongressSome party members hailed Sudhakarans stance as a mark of true leadership indirectly targeting SatheesanSatheesans supporters however argue that the CCTV footage emerged while the Onam programme was already underway and maintain that Satheesan himself had strongly condemned the incident and even warned of strict action against the erring officersFactional feuds between Sudhakaran and Satheesan are not newTheir strained relationship often spilled into the open when Sudhakaran was KPCC presidentThis latest episode marks the first public flareup since Sudhakarans replacement as state party chief with Sunny Joseph took place recently IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/kerala-rift-in-cong-resurfaces-as-sudhakaran-slams-satheesan-over-onam-feast-with-cm-vijayan-636853.html Sat, 06 Sep 2025 18:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/dharmasthala-murders-mask-man-chinnaiah-remanded-to-judicial-custody-for-14-days-636862.html Mangaluru Sep 6 A court in Karnatakas Mangaluru district on Saturday remanded the complainant Chinnaiah known as the Mask Man to 14 days of judicial custody The Special Investigation Team SIT presented him before the court earlier in the day Authorities said the arrested complainant would be shifted to the Shivamogga district prison in view of safety and security concernsSources added that the SIT has decided to seek his custody again whenever required during the course of the investigationFollowing the orders the SIT authorities took him to Shivamogga prison Sources stated that Earlier even as the SIT sought 10 days custody the court on September 3 has extended SIT custody till September 6On July 11 the complainant claimed that he had been forced to bury the bodies of women and girls who were raped and murdered in Dharmasthala and recorded his statementHe requested that the bodies be exhumed in his presence and alleged that the victims bore clear signs of sexual assaultIn addition the whistleblower reportedly submitted a skull allegedly recovered from one of the burial sites to the SITHe was given protection under the Witness Protection Act and facilities were extendedHowever Chinnaiah was subsequently arrested later for misguiding the SIT authorities in the caseThe authorities are awaiting the FSL and DNA analysis reports of the sand samples collected from the 17 excavated sitesHome Minister G Parameshwara stated that due to the nature of the soil at the burial spots human bones would dissolve and this will be confirmed through the lab reports He added that the major phase of the investigation will commence thereafter based on the findingsThe SIT is also focusing on cracking the mystery surrounding the skull presented to the authorities through the court by Chinnaiah as first piece of evidence to corroborate with his charges Sources stated that Chinnaiah has claimed that he had got the skull with the help of activists and activists and YouTubers are being grilled by the SIT over the matterThe SIT is questioning activists Girish Mattennavar T Jayanth and YouTuber Sameer who raised their voices against temple authorities and made direct allegations targeting the DharmadhikariIn addition the SIT is questioning Sujatha Bhat a complainant who initially claimed that her daughter Ananya Bhat an MBBS student had gone missing under suspicious circumstancesShe later retracted her statement saying she had no daughter before going on to claim that she was blackmailed into making the allegationThe SIT is also preparing to question Mahesh Shetty Thimarodi and issued notice to Kerala YouTuber Manaf to appear for questioning with electronic gadgets in connection with the caseThe case has taken political turn with BJP JD S and the ruling Congress party leaders organizing rallies to Dharmasthala expressing their solidarity with the temple management and Dharmadhikari BJP Rajya Sabha member Veerendra HeggadeIn another development a group of progressive woman activists have written a letter to senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi seeking her interference in the matter and appealed to contain the Congress leaders who are supporting the temple authoritiesKarnataka Deputy CM and state unit Congress president DK Shivakumar has openly stated that there is a big conspiracy against temple town Dharmasthala and those indulging in conspiracy would not be sparedAlso a delegation of religious seers have recently met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and submitted a memorandum demanding the probe by the National Investigation Agency NIAThe delegation claimed that HM Amit Shah stated to them that he is observing the developments closely and initiate action soon IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/dharmasthala-murders-mask-man-chinnaiah-remanded-to-judicial-custody-for-14-days-636862.html Sat, 06 Sep 2025 20:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/bengal-school-service-commission-to-hold-fresh-exam-tomorrow-amid-tight-security-636866.html Kolkata Sep 6 The West Bengal School Service Commission WBSSC will conduct the Class 9 and 10 teacher recruitment examination on Sunday under tight security and transparency measures an official said on Saturday Over 319 lakh candidates will sit for the test across more than 636 exam centres while the overall number of applicants for the two phases of recruitment has crossed 565 lakh said WBSSC Chairman Siddhartha MajumdarThe School Level Selection Test SLST is being conducted to fill up 35726 teaching posts for classes 910 and 1112Addressing a press conference Majumdar said If anyone attempts to resort to unfair means they will be caught within 30 minutes Each paper carries a unique security feature and candidates admit cards will be verified through barcode scanning No one will be allowed to leave the hall until the exam is overCandidates have been strictly instructed to report to their centres by 10 am Entry will close at 1145 am with the exam beginning at noon Question papers will reach centres between 10 am and 1030 am and will be distributed at 1145 amMajumdar however could not clarify whether any tainted and ineligible candidate will sit in the exam In a veiled response Majumdar said Every competitive exam and admit card is provisional There is also an example where the results were not released after the Calcutta University exam It turned out that there was some kind of glitch But that is not the caseThe School Service Commission as per Supreme Courts order published the list of names of 1806 tainted candidates who had got jobs due to recruitment scam These candidates have been barred from taking part in the fresh recruitment process However there are allegations that thousands of more tainted and ineligible candidates had got jobs due to the scam whose names have not been disclosed by WBSSC In that case Majumdar could not give response on whether such tainted candidates will appear in the fresh examinationMeanwhile in addition to frisking with metal detectors separate enclosures have been set up for female candidates who will be checked by women staff members Candidates are not allowed to carry phones smartwatches calculators or opaque items Only transparent pens folders and water bottles will be permitted though the SSC has also arranged pens at the centres Additionally venue supervisor and even SSC officials will not be allowed to carry their mobile phones after a point and cannot go inside the exam hall with it said Majumdar IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/bengal-school-service-commission-to-hold-fresh-exam-tomorrow-amid-tight-security-636866.html Sat, 06 Sep 2025 21:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/darjeeling-civic-body-imposes-ban-on-feeding-monkeys-within-town-area-636869.html Kolkata Sep 6 The authorities of Darjeeling Municipality have imposed a strict ban on the feeding of monkeys within the town area According to the Darjeeling Municipality Chairman Dipen Thakuri the ban also includes a financial penalty clauseAnyone found feeding or offering food to monkeys including its favourite food of banana within the town area will be slapped with a financial penalty of Rs 5000 each This financial penalty will be applicable both for the local people and the tourists Thakuri saidAccording to him the decision of the civic authorities in the matter have been taken leaping in mind two aspects the first is to prevent manmonkey conflict within the two area and the second is to ensure that that the monkeys go back to their original habit of arranging their own food from the nature which are the jungles outside the town area instead of coming to town in search of food offered by the local people and touristsA senior official of the municipality said that the monkeys frequenting the town area from the nearby jungle were not that common even a few years backOccasionally only a few monkeys were spotted in the town areas But the local people and the tourists spoiled their habits by feeding them or offering them food especially the latters favourite the banana Gradually a larger number of monkeys started frequenting the town areas during the busy hours of the day since sunrise These monkeys mainly frequented the Mall area which remained crowded from early morning till late evening since the availability of food and bananas offered by the people was maximum there he saidThereafter the menace of humanmonkey conflict started as the latter started snatching food from the hands of the people and even from the local food shopsOften the people were attacked by monkeys for food We want this menace to end We also want to ensure that the monkeys go back to their original habit of arranging their own food from nature which are the jungles outside the town area instead of coming to the town area in search of food offered by the local people and tourists So the ban along with a financial penalty has been introduced Thakuri said IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/darjeeling-civic-body-imposes-ban-on-feeding-monkeys-within-town-area-636869.html Sat, 06 Sep 2025 21:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/2020-delhi-riots-conspiracy-case-sharjeel-imam-moves-sc-for-bail-636875.html New Delhi Sep 6 Sharjeel Imam an accused in the conspiracy behind the 2020 Delhi riots case moved Supreme Court on Saturday in an appeal against the denial of bail by the High Court in the fiveyearold case a lawyer said Sharjeel Imam has been charged under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act UAPA and other penal provisionsThe February 2020 riots led to the death of 53 people and left 700 injured The violence took place during protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act and the National Register of Citizens CAANRCThe Delhi High Court had on Tuesday dismissed the bail pleas of Sharjeel Imam Umar Khalid and several others accused in the 2020 city riots larger conspiracy casePronouncing the decision a Bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Shalinder Kaur said All the appeals are dismissed A copy of the detailed judgement is yet to be uploaded on the official website of the Delhi High CourtIn July this year the Justice Chawlaled Bench reserved its decision after hearing the oral submissions advanced on behalf of the accused individuals and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta who appeared on behalf of the Delhi PoliceOpposing the bail pleas Solicitor General Mehta the secondhighest law officer of the Centre said that the long incarceration of the accused individuals should not be a ground for their release on bail pending trial since they were involved in a wellorchestrated criminal conspiracy to put the entire country to shame ahead of the visit of US President Donald Trump in 2020If you referring to accused persons are doing something against the nation then youd better be in jail till you are acquitted or convicted he had submittedIt is not just a case of bail in regular riot cases it is a very well thought and wellorchestrated criminal conspiracy which starts in the capital of the country aiming at a particular day and time Mehta addedThe Solicitor General referring to speeches made by Sharjeel Imam had said that there was a plan to divide the nation based on a particular religionTheir intention was to divide the nation on religious lines The intention was to cause national embarrassment at the global level he assertedDuring his arguments Mehta referred to several global media posts relating to the Delhi riots and said that the accused were not protesting against a law but were planning something sinisterHe shared an earlier court order denying bail to Umar Khalid where the entire episode was termed as a terrorist actPlease do not treat it as a mere riot case It is a case of premeditated attack on the sovereignty of the nation by doing something in the national capital had concluded Mehta IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/2020-delhi-riots-conspiracy-case-sharjeel-imam-moves-sc-for-bail-636875.html Sat, 06 Sep 2025 22:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/anirban-has-delivered-a-direct-message-without-sparing-but-it-was-fun-636876.html New Delhi Sep 6 Bengali actorsinger Anirban Bhattacharyas recent satirical musical rendition in Kolkata on politics and politicians has gone viral drawing diverse opinions It is not the first time that a song laden with political message or certain allegations has been rendered but it still is different And it comes ahead of assembly elections that will take place next year And as activist Prasenjit Bose points out I dont remember any song specifically taking up specific allegations against specific leaders Though he quickly adds songs have been composed against top leaders of parties naming them But perhaps not against regional leaders who are in the second third or lower levels of leadership he clarifies I dont remember such a succinct rendition He has not spared any major party in the state says senior journalist Suvashis MaitraHe has an interesting tale to tell I was reading that Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was once a target of satirical songs by those who were opposed to his efforts at social reforms The book narrates that he had apparently invited the singer to listen to it Ishwar Chandra Bandyopadhyay was bestowed the title of Vidyasagar for his immense knowledge He was an educator and social reformer of the nineteenth century That spirit has been exhibited by at least two of the three leaders named in Anirbans song Tumi Masti Korbe Jani I know you will have fun The trend of penning singing or staging satire is not new But this somehow stands out adds Maitra Usually political messages in any art form come from a particular political party or target some particular leaning or philosophy Here Anirban is addressing diverse issues calling out leaders of various hues and colours Such songs are not only meant to entertain but instigate agitate and activate Sometimes even to draw criticism Controversy does popularise creation whether positive or not For Bose Arindams rendition was a critique of the political situation in West Bengal I liked the message and lyrics very powerful very direct It articulates the common mans sentiments Taking names ridiculing leaders is tricky but he has done it with elan without abusing states Bose When asked to find similar songs an AI assistant listed a few returning about halfadozen songs mainly from outside India Trusting AIs capabilities one of the songs that are not generalised but target specific leaders that can be named is REMs Exhuming McCarthy in 1987 It targeted former Senator Joseph McCarthy criticising neoconservatism during Reagans era drawing parallels to Cold Warera political repression A particular nasty song was sung by her detractors targeting Margaret Thatcher but posthumously to protest her legacy Interestingly Tumi Masti Korbe Jani made that AI list Except for his the songs either did not name the specific leader targeted or was not used during the persons lifetime IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/anirban-has-delivered-a-direct-message-without-sparing-but-it-was-fun-636876.html Sat, 06 Sep 2025 22:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/ktaka-bjp-leader-abdul-azeem-urges-banu-mushtaq-to-turn-down-dussehra-inauguration-invitation-636681.html Bengaluru Sep 5 BJP leader and former Karnataka Legislative Council member Abdul Azeem has appealed to Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq to reject the Congressled governments invitation to inaugurate the Dussehra festivities stating that when Hindus have expressed that people of other religions should not inaugurate the celebration she should not attend Speaking to the media at the BJP state office Jagannath Bhavan on Friday the former copturnedpolitician said The Karnataka government has invited Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the Dusshera festival and she has accepted it However Hindus in the state have requested that she should not inaugurate the event This is a Hindu religious festival and should be inaugurated by Hindus not by people of other religions Therefore she must decline the invitationBanu Mushtaq has won the Booker Prize which is a global award The world has recognised her through her writings Lakhs of people have read her book It is indeed a matter of pride that a Kannada writer has received an international award But maintaining peace and harmony in Karnataka is our responsibility Hindus and Muslims in the state must live in harmonyRecalling his days in the police service Azeem said For nearly 10 years I was deployed for security arrangements at Chamundi Temple Mysore Palace Vijayadashami and Ayudha Puja during Dussehra From that experience it is clear that Dussehra is a Hindu religious festival Just as Bakrid and Ramzan are festivals of Muslims we perform the observances of our own religionHe added In Hindu scriptures Puranas Vedas Upanishads Bhagavad Gita Mahabharata and Ramayana Chamundi Devi is mentioned The victory of Goddess Chamundi over the demon Mahishasura is celebrated as Navaratri This is a Hindu religious festival If Muslims participate in inaugurating it it could hurt the religious sentiments of Hindus create controversies and even cause enmity between Hindus and Muslims Therefore she should not accept the governments invitationAzeem further suggested If the state government truly respects and trusts Banu Mushtaq it can honour her in the Dussehra programme in some other way But making her inaugurate the festival is not appropriateHe stressed that not a single Muslim in the state has approached Chief Minister Siddaramaiah with a request that the Dussehra inauguration should be done by a member of the Muslim communityTherefore instead of Banu Mushtaq the government should select a true religious figure a distinguished Hindu a Kannada personality or someone who has served the nation to inaugurate the Dasara festivities he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/ktaka-bjp-leader-abdul-azeem-urges-banu-mushtaq-to-turn-down-dussehra-inauguration-invitation-636681.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 19:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/good-teacher-equal-to-thousand-libraries-rajasthan-cm-sharma-636701.html Jaipur Sep 5 Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said that Teachers Day is not merely a celebration but an occasion to express gratitude towards those who shape the future of society Addressing the State Level Teacher Honor Ceremony at Birla Auditorium on Friday he described teachers as the true architects of life and builders of the nation affirming that the state government is fully committed to improving the quality of education ensuring the welfare and respect of teachers and securing an excellent future for studentsThe programme began with a tribute as silence was observed in memory of the children who lost their lives in the Peeplodi accidentPaying homage to the great philosopher and educationist Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan the Chief Minister said that education is not only the acquisition of knowledge but also the understanding of life and the incorporation of values into itEducation is the power that builds man and society he remarked adding that its true purpose lies in the holistic development of personalityQuoting late former President APJ Abdul Kalam Sharma recalled his words that a good book is equal to a thousand friends but a good friend is equal to a libraryExtending the thoughts further he said I believe a good teacher is equal to a thousand libraries stressing that teachers are not only repositories of knowledge but also awakeners of dreams whose inspiring words bring hope to disheartened studentsThe Chief Minister noted that students naturally imbibe the values of life by observing their teachers who not only impart knowledge but also nurture truth nonviolence compassion service and patriotismTeachers he said guide students with lessons of humility honesty and dedication which form the essence of true worship Referring to the Indian tradition of GuruShishya CM Sharma said that since ancient times sages have enlightened the world through knowledge flowing from centers like Takshila Nalanda and VikramshilaIn our culture the Guru is not merely a teacher but also a guide for life he emphasised citing the examples of Dronacharya and ChanakyaHighlighting Rajasthans rich legacy of knowledge and culture the Chief Minister said that the land has always been sacred to education and wisdom He recalled how Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II gave new heights to astronomy through the construction of Jantar Mantar in Jaipur while places like Pushkar and Mount Abu emerged as spiritual learning centersEven on Friday he said the tradition of imparting knowledge through folk songs and stories remains alive reflecting the cultural depth of the stateCM Sharma also underlined the significant steps taken by the government in the education sector He said that more than 20000 appointments have been made in the education department advertisements have been issued for over 18000 teacher posts and as many as 33217 personnel have been promotedOver 8000 smart classrooms have been established in 4000 schools across the state while 88800 meritorious students have received free tablets with Internet connectivityTo strengthen digital learning live classes by subject experts are being conducted through the ePathshala WhatsApp channelThe Chief Minister further informed that scholarships worth Rs 139 crore have been distributed by the Secondary Education Department and Rs 24 crore by the Elementary Education Department in 202425Scholarships of Rs 174 crore have been given under the Chief Minister Anuprati Coaching Scheme along with Rs 4 crore under the Merit Scholarship Scheme while Rs 175 crore has been distributed under the Gargi Puraskar YojanaTo encourage girls education thousands of scooties have been distributed under the Kalibai Higher Education Scooty Scheme and Devnarayan Chhatra Scooty SchemeAlongside this more than three lakh youth have been provided skill training under central and statesponsored programs and 17 lakh new approvals have been issued under the Chief Minister Yuva Sambal YojanaCM Sharma concluded his address by stating that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Rajasthan is witnessing positive change in various sectorsHe reiterated that education respect for teachers and empowerment of students will continue to remain at the core of the state governments policies as these are the foundations of a strong and prosperous future IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/good-teacher-equal-to-thousand-libraries-rajasthan-cm-sharma-636701.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 20:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/dharmasthala-case-sit-summons-kerala-youtuber-over-skull-mystery-636712.html Mangaluru Karnataka Sep 5 Amid the political developments surrounding the alleged Dharmasthala murders case the Special Investigation Team SIT has continued its probe The SIT has summoned Keralabased YouTuber Manaf for questioning in connection with the skull presented earlier by the complainant known as mask man ChinnaiahThe move to summon Manaf has assumed significance as he a lorry owner and YouTuber had uploaded a video of the skull and claimed that hundreds of such skulls could be exhumed in and around Dharmasthala The video was uploaded on July 11 the very day when Chinnaiah was presented before the court and his statement was recorded police sources saidAccording to the police the skull submitted as evidence by the complainant purportedly linked to allegations that hundreds of women and girls were raped murdered and buried was taken out from the Banglagudda region of Dharmasthala It was reportedly retrieved from a forested area beside a tree on which a saree was found While removing the skull a sword was used to lift it before packing it in a bag and the entire act was video recordedPolice suspect that this very video was uploaded by Manaf on his YouTube channel on July 11 coinciding with Chinnaiahs court appearanceInvestigators have also obtained photographs of Manaf at the residence of activist Mahesh Shetty Timarody who has openly challenged temple authoritiesManaf had uploaded a series of videos related to Dharmasthala The police notice to him states that he appears to possess more information regarding the case and has directed him to appear before investigators with his electronic gadgets and relevant documents police saidEarlier Manafs truck was found washed away in Karwar district of Karnataka The vehicle and the body of his truck driver Arjun were recovered after some time police sources stated He will now be questioned on how he obtained the July 11 video of the skull before the official investigation had even begunIt is suspected that activist Jayanth may have been in contact with ManafMeanwhile another activist Girish Mattennanavar who has been at the forefront of protests against temple authorities has also appeared before SIT officials in Belthangady Activist Jayanth is currently housed at the SIT police station while the probe into YouTuber Abhisheik continues Abhisheik has been questioned for three days and is being kept at the SIT station due to security concerns police saidIn parallel developments complainant mask man Chinnaiah was taken to Belthangady taluk hospital for a medical examination His SIT custody ends on Saturday and the court has directed that he be produced on September 6SIT Chief Pronab Mohanty also visited the SIT office in this backdrop The court is likely to remand Chinnaiah to judicial custodyIn another development Karnataka police have registered an FIR against YouTuber Vasanth Giliyar who has been voicing support for the temple authorities in the Dharmasthala case The FIR was filed at the Vijayanagara Police Station in Mysuru based on a complaint by K V Stanley of the Odanady TrustStanley alleged that Vasanth Giliyar by identifying him as a Christian has been spreading false information about himVasanth Giliyar is falsely claiming that I said the Dharmasthala pilgrimage centre should be destroyed in the same way a wild boar is hunted and killed By doing so he is creating communal hatred He has also provoked religious sentiments and threatened my personal security Stanley stated in his complaintThe FIR has been registered under Sections 1961A and 3532 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS 2023It may be recalled that complainant Stanley had earlier spoken out against the Murugha Mutt seer in Chitradurga Karnataka who is facing rape charges under the POCSO Act IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/dharmasthala-case-sit-summons-kerala-youtuber-over-skull-mystery-636712.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 21:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/if-you-doubt-evms-dissolve-assembly-bjp-legislator-slams-ktaka-govt-over-ballot-paper-move-636725.html Bengaluru Sep 5 Former Karnataka minister and BJP legislator S Suresh Kumar has dubbed the move of the Congressled government to go for ballot papers over EVMs as a major insult to name of Silicon City as Bengaluru is considered as technology capital of the country Speaking at a press conference at the BJP state office Jagannath Bhavan on Friday he remarked that when they win everything is fine but when they lose they blame EVMs This Congress government came to power in May 2023 through elections conducted via EVMs If they now doubt the EVMs then they should dissolve the Assembly and go back to the peopleSuch an attitude does not befit a party that claims to be the oldest political party in the country he criticisedHe criticised the September 4 Cabinet meeting calling it extremely dangerous for the state In this age of Artificial Intelligence the Cabinet has taken decisions filled with artificial ignorance he quippedThe arrogance that whatever we do is right since we have a majority will only lead to the downfall of this government he analyzed The decision to reintroduce ballot papers instead of Electronic Voting Machines EVMs in local body elections is a clear insult to Bengaluru itself which has earned the name Silicon City of India he condemnedSuresh Kumar further said Just to please their leader they might next even decide to ban PhonePe and digital payments and insist on cash transactions only This is the kind of fear we now haveHe pointed out that even the Supreme Court has upheld the credibility of EVMsMany countries around the world admire Indias electoral system and are adopting it But just to please their leader this government has announced a decision not to use EVMs He noted that deputy chief ministers and ministers of large and medium industries have all strongly defended this decision BJP strongly condemns this regressive move which drags the state backwards into an earlier era he saidToday countless projects and schemes are being executed through digital platforms With a single click of the Prime Minister crores of farmers receive money directly into their bank accounts within minutes In such a progressive country the Congress government claims progress but behaves in ways that are the exact opposite Progress means a forwardlooking vision but Congress only shows a destructive outlook he chargedSuresh Kumar recalled minister Parameshwaras words We were winning earlier you know and said This is exactly the kind of past they want to drag Karnataka back into On the other hand they cry vote theft Chief Minister Siddaramaiah himself has admitted in 1991 when he contested from Koppal Congress themselves rigged the elections and defeated himOpposition chief whip in the Legislative Council N Ravikumar former MLC Amarnath Patil and Koppal district president Dadesagur Basavaraj were also present at the press conference IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/if-you-doubt-evms-dissolve-assembly-bjp-legislator-slams-ktaka-govt-over-ballot-paper-move-636725.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 23:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/manipur-apex-meitei-body-opposes-suspension-of-operations-pact-with-kuki-militants-636730.html Imphal Sep 5 A day after the Centre signed a tripartite agreement with Kuki militants extending the Suspension of Operations SoO for another year the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity COCOMI an apex Meitei body strongly opposed the deal on Friday The COCOMI said that the extension of the SoO agreement despite the series of terrorist and criminal acts committed by ChinKuki armed narcoterrorist groups is a decision that runs completely against the interests of the indigenous people of ManipurCOCOMI reaffirms its stand to firmly oppose this antipeople move of the government of India The popularly elected government of Manipur had through a Cabinet decision on March 10 2023 unanimously resolved to abrogate the SoO agreement the Meitei body said in a statementLaikhuram Jayenta Convenor Information and Public Relations SubCommittee in a statement said that under the current Presidents Rule the administration is being run by an authority appointed from Delhi which lacks the legitimacy to represent the people of Manipur in letter and spiritThe statement said that the decision to extend the SoO under such circumstances is illegitimate and reflects an undemocratic and hegemonic imposition upon the indigenous people and its elected representatives of ManipurBy extending overwhelming legitimacy and recognition to armed ChinKuki narcoterrorist groups under the deceptive pact of the SoO the government of India has raised serious doubts about its role and responsibility in dealing with narcoterrorism in the region Since the introduction of the SoO in 2005 and 2008 such agreements have only shielded narcoterrorist armed groups while undermining the democratic will of the people it saidThe COCOMI said that the international community too would question Indias credibility in combating narcoterrorism when it is seen as providing safe passage and impunity to such groupsThe Meitei body alleged that the Government of India has willfully disregarded the unanimous resolution of the Manipur Assembly taken on February 29 2024 urging the government of India to revoke abrogate the SoOThe COCOMI said that instead the Presidents Rule administration in Manipur has been made a party to the tripartite talks without any mandate from the peopleThis act represents a complete compromise of the basic principles of democracy The Constitution of India guarantees free movement to every citizen across the country as a fundamental right the group saidThe COCOMI said that by turning this into a bargaining chip with armed narcoterrorist groups the government of India has undermined its own constitutional obligationsSuch actions portray the Government as holding the Meetei population hostage at gunpoint under narcoterrorist influence This is utterly unacceptable to the people of Manipur Looking into all these aspects COCOMI strongly rejects the government of Indias extension of the SoO Agreement the statement saidThis decision would always be viewed as an act of legitimizing narcoterrorist operations granting them impunity under a deceptive pact while undermining the rights security and future of the indigenous people of Manipur and the Northeast region at large the Meitei body saidA senior official on Thursday had said that the tripartite Suspension of Operations SoO agreement with the Kuki militants has also been extended for one more year after a tripartite meeting between the officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs MHA the Manipur government and leaders of the Kuki National Organisation KNO and the United Peoples Front UPFThe UPF and the KNO which are a conglomerate of 24 underground outfits signed a SoO with the government on August 22 2008 and 2266 cadres of the militant outfits have been staying in different designated camps in Manipurs hill regionsAfter the meeting between the officials of MHA Manipur government and the leaders of the KukiZo Council KZC the Centre in a statement on Thursday said that the KZC has decided to open the ImphalDimapur National Highway NH2 for the free movement of commuters and essential goodsThe NH2 is one of the lifelines of Manipur even as Manipur connects with the rest of the country through another National Highway ImphalJiribam National Highway NH37Meanwhile the KZC in a statement on Thursday said that the MHA has expressed serious concern over commuter safety on NH2 ImphalDimapur through Kangpokpi district and it hereby clarifies that no untoward incident has occurred either to commuters or to transportation of essential goods on NH2 in the recent past IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/manipur-apex-meitei-body-opposes-suspension-of-operations-pact-with-kuki-militants-636730.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 23:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/garlands-cannot-replace-clarity-acharya-prashant-on-teachers-day-636567.html New Delhi Sep 5 On Teachers Day philosopher and author Acharya Prashant paid tributes to the nations teachers calling them the true custodians of societys future He urged that the day must rise above rituals and greetings and instead awaken reflection on educations real purpose nurturing clarity enquiry and inner strength Human beings are born twice he said The first is biological The second truly human is the birth of clarity Schools and teachers exist for this second birth Without it we may create skilled professionals but leave them unclear and insecure as human beingsHe noted that nations which respected teachers flourished while those that neglected them decayed regardless of wealth or sizeIndia has no shortage of talent he remarked adding but what it lacks is a system where real teachers can thrive and young minds are free to thinkPointing to current challenges he said that teaching has come to be seen as a safe career rather than a callingIn a conscious society teaching is the highest vocation not a refuge for mediocrity Yet posts lie vacant many teachers remain underprepared and classrooms are left untended as teachers are diverted to election and survey duty We have reduced teachers to clerks of the state cheap labour for errands while young minds go untended This is not negligence it is betrayal When the role of teaching is treated with such contempt how can the young feel inspiredHe warned that beyond administrative failures lies a deeper rot education reduced to rote learning exam scores and job placementsStudents are told that life has value only if they meet impossible targets while being denied the freedom to ask who they really are This suffocates the mind and in many tragic cases even leads to selfharm The fault is not in the student but in a system that withholds the education that matters most Education of the self he saidAcharya Prashant stressed the need for two streams of learningWe need knowledge of the world science language history technology to keep life functional But equally essential is knowledge of the self To know where knowledge serves and where it cannot Without this we produce cleverness without wisdom achievement without fulfillment he addedQuoting Vedanta he described these as avidya and vidya One keeps life workable the other makes life worth livingFor teachers he urged focus not only on lesson plans but on personal clarityWho you are speaks before what you teach Students first sense the teachers being only then their words The true bond is not of control but of care not of marks but of seeingHe added that genuine teachers often meet resistance because they unsettle the ego instead of consoling itThe real teacher frees the student to such an extent that she no longer depends on the teacher To reduce such a one to garlands on a single day is selfdeception The real teacher is not a person or a date on the calendar but the call of truth that refuses to let us live narrowly he saidConcluding with a message for Teachers Day he said The real tribute is courage Courage to ensure qualified and supported teachers courage to restore enquiry at the heart of classrooms and courage to give our children both aspects of education external and internal Without teachers of clarity no nation can survive its own cleverness We may produce engineers doctors and executives but without wisdom they only build higher prisons for themselves Teachers Day is not about flowers on a desk It is about freeing the next generation from ignorance and fear If that does not happen then every day becomes a funeral of education IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/garlands-cannot-replace-clarity-acharya-prashant-on-teachers-day-636567.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 09:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/police-accused-of-torturing-man-in-custody-trying-to-pull-out-teeth-with-pliers-in-kerala-636585.html Kollam Kerala Sep 5 As the row over the custodial torture of a Youth Congress leader in Thrissur continues a similar case emerged in Keralas Kollam district on Friday Kulathupuzha Police Station in Kollam district in the southern part of the state has come under scanner after allegations of custodial torture according to a local reportThe report said the incident took place on August 31 when police allegedly attempted to extract the teeth of a 50yearold man Anil Kumar of Chozhiyakode in Kulathupuzha using a pair of pliersThe victim later underwent treatment at the Punalur Government Taluk Hospital where the damaged teeth were removed the report claimedThe Kulathupuzha police denied any custodial torture stating that he was taken into custody for creating a nuisance under the influence of alcohol The police dismissed his claim of attempted teeth extraction claiming that he was released on bail the same day and showed no health issues at the timeIn his complaint to the Kollam Rural Superintendent of Police Anil Kumar stated that the police stopped him while he was going home with friends on August 31 on charges of having consumed liquor He alleged that the police detained him after he objected to their conduct the media report saidAnil Kumar alleged that he was assaulted inside the police vehicle and at the station where the cops tried to pull out his teeth with a pair of pliers He said he lost consciousness during the ordeal and was taken to the Kulathupuzha Government HospitalHowever Anil Kumar was later admitted to the Punalur Taluk Hospital after feeling unwell where three teeth were removed surgicallyThe latest custodial torture allegation has surfaced amid the Opposition protests and public outrage over a recently released video showing Youth Congress leader VS Sujith being assaulted by cops inside the Kunnamkulam Police Station in Thrissur leaving the police on the defensiveThe incident occurred on April 6 2023 but the CCTV footage surfaced only after a twoyear legal effort under the Right to Information ActSujith president of the Chowannur Mandalam Youth Congress in the district alleged that the cops beat him inside the station leaving him with serious injuries including hearing loss in one earReports said the altercation began when he intervened as police threatened his friends by the roadside officers then took him to the station in a jeep and assaulted him IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/police-accused-of-torturing-man-in-custody-trying-to-pull-out-teeth-with-pliers-in-kerala-636585.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 11:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/niti-aayog-charts-out-roadmap-for-atmanirbhar-bharat-in-pulses-636597.html New Delhi Sep 5 NITI Aayogs Thursday report on Strategies and Pathways for Accelerating Growth in Pulses towards the Goal of Atmanirbharta is relevant and significant today It explores the state of the countrys pulse sector and its future potential The good news is that the report projects a steady rise in pulse production in the country Incidentally India is the worlds largest producer as well as consumer of pulses Pulses are essential to the Indian diet offering a budgetfriendly and sustainable source of plantbased protein and vital micronutrients In addition they are rich in fibre vitamins and minerals benefiting both human and animal healthThe relevance of the report lies in the fact that sustaining the livelihoods of over five crore farmers and their families the sector is vital to rural economies and the vision of Atmanirbharta In fact Union Budget 202526 had announced the launch of a sixyear Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses with a special focus on Tur Urad and MasoorMeanwhile to meet exigencies like crop shortfall price volatility etc the government maintains a buffer stock of major pulses such as Tur Urad Chana Moong and Masur under the Price Stabilisation Fund PSF for market interventions Thus pulses are procured and stored for regulated release to meet market demandsAccording to a statement from the Ministry of Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution on April 1 the government has some 1575 LMT worth of stock of major pulses The ministry has also stated that to augment domestic availability of pulses and control price volatility dutyfree import of Tur and Urad has been allowed till March 31 2026In its First Report Demands for Grants 202425 submitted in December 2024 the Standing Committee on Agriculture Animal Husbandry and Food Processing observed The production of Pulses has increased from 198 lakh tonne in 201314 to 24246 lakh tonne in 202324 But the actual production in 202324 was about 5004 LMT below the target for that period India imported 4739 LMT of pulses to augment stock while exports amounted to about 6 LMTAs per the governments third advance estimates for 202425 production is expected to be around 25238 LMT against a target of 299 LMTMeanwhile as on August 15 acreage increased by 114 lakh hectare over the 10839 lakh hectare attained in 202425 Figures quoted by Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ramnath Thakur while answering a question in the Lok Sabha last month show that production had decreased by about 1812 LMT in 202324 against 202223Meanwhile despite a fall in production in 202223 by about 1244 LMT compared to the previous period imports were lower by around 2 LMT while exports jumped from 387 LMT in 202122 to 763 LMTPulses are procured under the Minimum Support Price MSP of the government In the last marketing season 202425 a total of 246 LMT of Tur was bought till March 25 this yearFor the report NITI Aayog surveyed 885 farmers in five major pulseproducing states Rajasthan Madhya Pradesh Gujarat Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka This study has led to the recommendation of over a dozen points to strengthen the pulse sector increase domestic production and ensure sustainability These include area retention and diversification through targeted cropwise clustering adoption of customised technologies for varied agroecological subregions emphasis on highquality seed distribution and treatment kits specially focusing on 111 highpotential districts contributing 75 per cent of national output and One BlockOne Seed Village clusterbased hubs facilitated by Farmers Producers OrganisationsAs pointed out proactive climate adaptation measures driving dataled transformation through comprehensive monitoring and decisionsupport systems are crucial for transforming the sector and ensuring Atmanirbharta IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/niti-aayog-charts-out-roadmap-for-atmanirbhar-bharat-in-pulses-636597.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 13:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/delhi-ncr-braces-for-wet-week-imd-warns-of-heavy-rains-rivers-swell-636611.html New Delhi Sep 5 The national Capital and its adjoining regions are bracing for another spell of heavy rains The Indian Meteorological Department IMD has forecast continuous showers across DelhiNCR between September 5 and September 10 According to the weather department moderate rainfall with normal cloud cover is expected on September 5 while September 6 and 7 are likely to witness heavy rains accompanied by thunder and lightningAfter a brief respite on September 8 with partly cloudy skies in the afternoon and evening the IMD says torrential downpours may return on September 9 again with thunder and lightning Skies will remain partly cloudy on September 10Meteorologists warn that this fresh spell could last for an entire week keeping the mercury between 3435 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature between 2325 degrees CelsiusHumidity levels ranging from 55 to 90 per cent are expected to add to discomfort making conditions sticky and oppressive for DelhiNCR residentsThe persistent rainfall has already pushed up the water levels of the Yamuna and Hindon rivers triggering flooding around the banks though water levels in Yamuna receded a little bit on FridayOfficials said that over 43 villages in lowlying areas in DelhiNCR have been affected with many residents evacuated to safer locations District administrations have deployed relief and rescue teams across vulnerable zones to provide assistanceExperts caution that if the intensity of rainfall increases further waterlogging and flooding could become criticalDaily life is already hampered in several NCR cities due to severe traffic jams and waterlogged roads and fresh downpours may worsen the situationAuthorities have appealed to citizens to avoid venturing into lowlying or flooded areas and to strictly follow IMD warningsPeople have also been advised to take precautions against lightning strikes by staying away from open spaces during thunderstorms IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/delhi-ncr-braces-for-wet-week-imd-warns-of-heavy-rains-rivers-swell-636611.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/ajmer-anger-erupts-after-boraj-dam-breaks-people-demand-compensation-636646.html Jaipur Sep 5 The wall of the Boraj dam in Ajmer collapsed on Thursday night leading to the flooding of streets with water entering peoples homes in Swastik Nagar There is 5 to 8 feet of water on the streets On Friday morning frustration boiled over as residents blocked roads and shouted slogans against the administration Locals said they had built their houses by taking loans but now everything lies destroyed under floodwater Our homes are drowned how will we repay the bank loans now lamented residentsWhen a Civil Defense team arrived with tea and snacks the fury only grew People sent the team back declaring that they would not end the road blockade until the District Collector himself reached the spot The dam burst around 1145 pm on Thursday triggering panic in Swastik Nagar Varun Sagar Road and nearby colonies Families rushed to rooftops for safety as water gushed through with forceThe administration and SDRF launched rescue operations using boats and JCBs to evacuate stranded residents Several houses were left badly damaged in the torrent Traffic on Faisagar Road had to be suspended while police and administration teams remain deployed in the affected areasThe district administration has instructed officials to arrange shelter homes food water and medicines for displaced families Even so locals allege administrative negligence and are now demanding full compensation for their lossesThe administration has assured residents affected by the Boraj pond dam break that compensation will be provided after a detailed survey SDM Garima Narula assured that she will accompany locals to inspect the damaged houses Following this assurance the road blockade was lifted at around 1030 am on FridayLate Thursday night heavy water flow from the pond reached Faisagar Road about one and a half km away Immediately after receiving the information teams from Civil Defense SDRF Municipal Corporation ADA and the district administration along with locals began rescue operations People were evacuated safely using tractors though many women and children broke down in tears during the ordealBesides Swastik Nagar the water also entered Bharat Nagar Rawat Nagar Jyoti Nagar SS Colony and areas along Faisagar RoadDistrict Collector Lok Bandhu inspected the situation and confirmed that while property damage was severe there was no loss of life and the situation was under controlOfficials revealed that concerns about soil erosion and the potential breach of the dam had already been raised earlier As a precautionary step around 80 houses in Swastik Nagar were evacuated on ThursdayMeanwhile officials said that the waterlogging in Swastik Nagar is being tackled with mud pumps while teams from the Municipal Corporation and ADA continue to remain stationed at the site IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/ajmer-anger-erupts-after-boraj-dam-breaks-people-demand-compensation-636646.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 16:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/tripura-govt-to-create-education-hub-in-state-cm-saha-636663.html Agartala Sep 5 Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday announced that the state government would set up an education hub in the state Addressing a function organised on the occasion of the 64th Teachers Day2025 programme the Chief Minister said that the state government has taken a series of schemes and programmes to provide quality educationTeachers not only impart bookish knowledge but also provide physical mental and emotional support to students They should strive to nurture good human beings with moral values while continuously upgrading their own skills and learning with patience he saidBesides three old government level universities including a Central university several private universities have already been set up and more are in the process of being established in the state said Saha who also holds the Education portfolioHe announced that in addition to the 25 existing government degree colleges the state government would set up three more new degree colleges in Ambassa Kakraban and KarbookStressing the importance of girls education he announced that a womens university would be set up in the state soonThe Chief Minister said that since the BJP government came to power in 2018 over 19800 government jobs have been provided so far including 5215 as teachers and 125 as librariansAs per the National Education Policy2020 monitoring of studies the performance of students and teachers would be improved in a big way the Chief Minister said adding that the teachers must go beyond the stipulated syllabus and they should encourage the students to do something positive and innovativeHe said that on June 23 Tripura became the third state in the country to achieve full literacy after Goa and MizoramBy successfully implementing the ULLAS Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society New India Literacy Programme Tripuras literacy rate has now increased to 956 per cent CM Saha pointed outHe said that Tripura has achieved the recognition of a fully literate state which is a matter of great pride for the people of the stateWe are working on Nipun Tripura for developing education in children and PM Shri Schools are being implemented here We have also undertaken campaigns like Saharsh to provide education with cheers CM Saha said adding that the government has introduced the Tripura School Quality Assessment and Accreditation Framework to create healthy competition among schools through which we can identify loopholes and address themHe added that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi the National Education Policy NEP has been introduced to bring qualitative changes in the education system with a strong focus on Indian cultural heritage and rich historyOn the occasion the Chief Minister felicitated three outstanding teachers and social activists for their significant contributions to education and creativity The three teachers and social activists are Dr Atul Debbarma Pranati Debbarma Samir Chakraborty IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/tripura-govt-to-create-education-hub-in-state-cm-saha-636663.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/kerala-on-thiruvonam-day-youth-congress-stages-kolachoru-protest-over-custodial-torture-636670.html Thrissur Kerala Sep 5 The Youth Congress on Friday marked Thiruvonam with a symbolic protest in front of the DIG office here highlighting the alleged custodial torture of a party worker The agitation termed the Kolachoru Samaram Rice with Blood Protest saw activists donning police uniforms and masks of the accused officials to present the incidentThey also laid banana leaves on the ground near the office barricades as a symbolic gesture of resistanceThe case dates back to April 5 2023 when Congress mandalam president VS Sujith was allegedly subjected to brutal assault while in custodyAfter nearly two years of legal proceedings visuals of the incident came to light following an RTI order from the State Information CommissionSujith has alleged that the police attempted to suppress the case by offering bribesHe claimed that both he and local leader Varghese Chovvanur were offered up to Rs 20 lakh to remain silentHe also named Suhair then a police driver and now working with the Revenue Department as one of those who attacked him Despite his role no case has been registered against Suhair Sujith allegedThey tried to buy my silence but I insisted on legal action That is why the officials backed off he said demanding action against all five accused officersSujith stated that the assault was triggered when he questioned the police for allegedly intimidating his friends who were standing by the roadsideMeanwhile reports indicate that the police diluted the case to protect the accusedThough visuals of the custodial violence were available charges were limited to IPC Section 323 voluntarily causing hurt which carries only a oneyear prison termThe officers were penalised with stalled promotions for three years and increments for two years with the police legal wing advising that no further departmental action was possibleAny further steps it added would have to be decided by the courtThe Youth Congress has vowed to intensify its agitation until strong action is taken against those responsibleOn Friday evening Leader of Opposition VDSatheesan reached the home of Sujith and spoke to him and his parents and later told the media that even though the DIG of Police has said action has been taken but thats not at all enoughWe have already said Kerala will see a protest never before seen initiated by the Congress party We just cannot tolerate this inhuman action against our party office bearer Its surprising that the report submitted on this has not been properly looked into Sujith will be the last person to have suffered such a brutal assault from the police If proper action is not taken against these police officials we will see that they will never wear the police uniform again We do not even mind going to jail as such would be our protest Now we will give some time to the government to take action and if it doesnt happen then we will begin our work said Satheesan IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/kerala-on-thiruvonam-day-youth-congress-stages-kolachoru-protest-over-custodial-torture-636670.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 18:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/35-ailing-elderly-manimahesh-devotees-airlifted-in-himachal-636480.html Shimla Sep 4 Thirtyfive ailing and elderly Manimahesh Yatra devotees were airlifted from Chamba in Himachal Pradesh by a helicopter in seven sorties on Thursday despite adverse weather conditions the state government said It said that in a major operation launched by the Chamba administration to safely evacuate devotees nearly 500 devotees were rescued in vehicles from Bharmour to ChambaAt certain stretches where roads have been damaged adequate security personnel have been deployed by the administration for their assistance and to ensure their safetyIn addition free food drinking water transport and other essential facilities have been arranged en route to prevent any inconvenience to them a spokesperson for the government saidThe Indian Air Forces MI17 helicopter has also been stationed at Pathankot to meet any exigencyThe spokesperson said that Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi has been supervising the rescue operation on the ground for the past several daysTravelling on foot he reached Bharmour from Chamba and has been engaged in ensuring the safety of the devoteesHe said the government was committed to safeguard the lives and property of its people as well as the visiting pilgrims and tourists from several partsIn view of the widespread destruction the government has decided to relax norms under MGNREGS to ensure timely relief and rehabilitationThis would allow additional works to be undertaken as per actual demand for employment in rural areas particularly for the repair and restoration of damaged infrastructure said the governmentChief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu said the state has suffered massive loss due to cloudbursts incessant rains flash floods and landslides which have severely impacted agriculture horticulture livestock and rural infrastructureTo accelerate restoration Deputy Commissioners have been empowered to approve new works under MGNREGA without waiting for prior approval from gram sabhaExpost facto approval from gram sabha panchayat samiti and zila parishad would be obtained later keeping in view the practical impossibility of holding such meeting during the prevailing weather conditions IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/35-ailing-elderly-manimahesh-devotees-airlifted-in-himachal-636480.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/gst-council-has-taken-revolutionary-and-historic-decision-ex-ktaka-dy-cm-ashwath-narayan-636481.html Bengaluru Sep 4 Former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and BJP legislator CN Ashwath Narayan hailing the GST reforms stated that the GST Council has taken a revolutionary and historic decision which will ensure curbing inflation and boosting production Speaking at a press conference at the BJP state office Jagannath Bhavan in Bengaluru he said that the people of Karnataka and the BJP state unit wholeheartedly welcome this decision and wish to extend their gratitudeIn the past there was no One Nation One Market There were restrictions and obstacles between states To improve this our beloved Prime Minister Narendra Modi and all state governments took a decision With consensus and unity GST was implemented he statedHe said changes have now been made to the slabs based on the demands of industry and citizensA simpler and more rational tax structure has been introducedThere was a demand to bring in a twoslab system The 12 per cent and 28 per cent slabs have been removed and now only 5 per cent and 18 per cent slabs remain he said praising the moveHe added that this would help curb inflation and boost production while also expanding marketsHighlighting the key reforms Ashwath Narayan said Life insurance and health insurance will now be taxed at 0 per cent This is a very positive step making life and health protection more affordable In agriculture the 12 per cent tax has been reduced to 5 per cent Essential dailyuse consumer goods will now be in the 05 per cent range The decision will also energise the automobile sectorAshwath Narayan noted that this was a unanimous decision taken with the cooperation of all governments calling it a progressive and nonpartisan reformHe extended congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and all state Chief Ministers for this decisionCriticising the Congressled state government in Karnataka he said Since coming to power they have increased taxes and collected more than Rs 15 lakh crore They have raised property tax vehicle tax waste management fees excise duty petrol and diesel rates electricity and water charges bus fares metro fares and even hospital OPD fees Arbitrary price hikes have been imposed everywhere While the Centre has worked to simplify administration provide relief and reduce rates the state government has only burdened peopleHe further described the GST reforms as progressive scientific timely and appropriateThese decisions are aimed at boosting production supporting industries and ensuring economic growth Who would have thought GST collections would reach such levels he questionedBJP State Economic Cell convener Prashanth GS was also present at the press conference IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/gst-council-has-taken-revolutionary-and-historic-decision-ex-ktaka-dy-cm-ashwath-narayan-636481.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/kerala-leaders-unite-in-extending-onam-greetings-636485.html Thiruvananthapuram Sep 4 As Kerala marks the peak of its Onam festivities leaders across the political spectrum have extended greetings each highlighting the festivals timeless message of equality harmony and unity Friday September 5 is the most important event of Onam Thiru Onam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in his Onam message underlined the universal nature of the celebrationHe described Onam as a festival that transcends divisions bringing Malayalis together across the world in a spirit of brotherhood and compassionOur goal must be to build a Kerala of prosperity equality and happiness where no one is left behind This Onam should give us energy and inspiration in that journey he saidAt the same time he cautioned against forces spreading sectarianism and hatred urging people to uphold Keralas image as a land of unity and peaceLeader of Opposition VD Satheesan in his greeting called Onam a celebration of pride for all Malayalis beyond caste and religionHe said the festival evokes memories of a time when families and communities came together as equals setting aside hardships and anxietiesEvery celebration gives us strength and confidence to move forward Let this Onam bring joy and resilience for the future he saidLegislative Assembly Speaker AN Shamseer reflected on the cultural depth of the festival calling it inseparable from Malayali identityHe described Onam as a diverse and vibrant celebration blending nature cuisine and traditional games across Kerala Yet he noted all Malayalis uphold one unifying ideal the egalitarian Maveli NaduQuoting EMS Namboodiripads essay One Crore Malayalis he recalled how the legend of Mahabali who treated all people equally has deeply shaped Keralas imaginationEvery Onam is a call for a society of trust love and equality he saidTogether the leaders messages place the spirit of Onam above politics reminding Malayalis that the festivals true strength lies in its vision of unity prosperity and equality IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/kerala-leaders-unite-in-extending-onam-greetings-636485.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/gst-rejig-to-simplify-processes-ease-burden-on-middle-class-and-the-poor-sanjeev-sanyal-636504.html New Delhi Sep 4 The new GST 20 regime is all set to not only simplify processes to ease the burden on businesses but also empower the middle class and the poor in terms of the cost of everyday essentials Sanjeev Sanyal a member of Prime Minister Narendra Modis Economic Advisory Council EAC said on Thursday Speaking to IANS in the national capital he said that the changes made in GST are very important for the development of our indirect tax systemIt has been simplified very significantly from the earlier system Now there are only two major slabs and one for a very small number of sin goods As a result it will make the GST system a lot more efficient said the leading economist adding that most of the daytoday items are now under very low tax rates among the lowest in the worldSeveral items have been made cheaper in new GST slabs like cement which is now in the 18 per cent slab from the earlier 28 per cent and many food items which have now been put into the 5 per cent slab or even nil slab from the earlier 12 and 18 per cent slabsSanyal said another big change that has happened is that there are a lot of process reformsA new system has been created where we estimate about 9697 per cent of GST registrations will now get automatically done in three days This will be something that will further simplify things and then there are other processes as well in terms of getting refunds and so on So the idea was to make it a lot simpler a lot lighter and hopefully this will ease the burden on businesses that are functioning Sanyal told IANSHe further stated that the removal of GST on health and life insurance premiums will help policyholdersThe health insurance penetration in India is not very high and there have been deliberations on how to improve this This is one more step towards that in terms of making it somewhat cheaper for the average household to purchase but of course there are many other issues in health insurance that we also need to look at said the economist IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/gst-rejig-to-simplify-processes-ease-burden-on-middle-class-and-the-poor-sanjeev-sanyal-636504.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 20:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/bold-step-body-representing-small-scale-industries-hails-gst-20-reforms-636521.html New Delhi Sep 4 Laghu Udyog Bharati LUB a organisation representing small scale industries on Thursday hailed the new GST rate structure as a critical pillar for nationbuilding and a bold step toward creating a selfreliant Viksit Bharat The organisations president Ghan Shyam Ojha said The rationalised rate slabs of 5 per cent and 18 per cent effective from September 22 mark a transformative shift in Indias indirect taxation systemLaghu Udyog Bharati LUB wholeheartedly welcomes the historic GST 20 reforms announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his address from the Red Fort on August 15 followed by the GST Councils approval of a simplified twotier GST rate structure on Wednesday he said in a statementIn a statement by LUBs regional office in Nagpur Ojha said We commend the visionary leadership of PM Modi and the prudent guidance of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in ushering in this longawaited reformWe see these reforms as a critical pillar in nationbuilding and a bold step toward creating a vibrant selfreliant Viksit Bharat he addedHe said that the decision to streamline tax rates while ensuring that the Ministry of Finance absorbs the shortterm revenue loss demonstrates a strong commitment to economic growth consumer welfare and nation interestThis reform is truly path breaking It goes beyond mere rate rationalisation and signals a major stride towards ease of doing business particularly for Micro and Small Enterprises MSEs Lower working capital requirements more affordable raw materials and access to a wider market will provide a significant boost to small industries said OjhaIn a joint statement with Ojha LUBs All India General Secretary Om Prakash Gupta said We particularly welcome the focus on smoother registration faster refund processing and reduced compliance burden which will collectively uplift Indias industrial base and create a more conducive environment for entrepreneurship and innovationLaghu Udyog Bharati pledges its full support to the government in ensuring the smooth and timely implementation of this reform Our member units are committed to passing on the benefits of this rationalisation to the end consumers thereby aligning with the PMs vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India Movement he saidGupta noted These GST 20 reforms will not only benefit industries but also ensure that the ultimate consumers enjoy the positive impact through lower prices and improved access to goods and servicesWe believe this rate structure combined with the stability and clarity it offers will significantly reduce litigation enhance compliance and stimulate consumption setting the stage for robust inclusive economic growth he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/bold-step-body-representing-small-scale-industries-hails-gst-20-reforms-636521.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 21:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/gst-reforms-dont-show-hypocrisy-at-every-level-tejasvi-surya-reacts-to-oppns-criticism-636525.html Bengaluru Sep 4 Reacting to the criticism by the opposition and state governments commenting adversely on the GST reforms move by the Centre BJP Yuva Morcha National President and MP Tejasvi Surya criticised them on Thursday urging not to show hypocrisy at every level He was answering questions from media after addressing a press conference at the BJP state office Jagannath Bhavan in Bengaluru Surya stated To all those state governments which are commenting adversely on the GST reforms initiated on September 3 I have one specific question Why did you not oppose these yesterday in the GST meeting The council took these decisions unanimously which means all of you all of these voices and government in the meetingHe added You cant have one logic when you are inside the meeting without cameras and you cant have a second logic when you come outside and before the cameras Let there be consistency in your politics and in your principles not hypocrisy at every levelSurya said that the same senior Congress leader P Chidambaram had opposed when Digital India was introduced GST in the beginning Therefore at this belated stage opposing something for the sake of opposing does not deserve any meritorious responseOn state government considering purchasing private helicopters Tejasvi Surya commented Well the state government says they dont have enough money to fill potholes in Bengaluru When our government was there we were providing scholarship for farmers kids under the Raita Vidya Nidhi scheme The state government stopped it on the pretext that they dont have funds When farmers welfare is concerned the state government doesnt have money They dont have money for childrens education The state government does not have money for filling pot holes in Bengaluru but to buy luxury choppers and private jets for the CM and the Dy CM they have all the moneyHe further said I also at this point urge media to continuously monitor closely the whole tender process of how the state government will make purchases because I suspect this is another Augusta Westland chopper scam that will happen in Karnataka in the pretext of buying private helicopters IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/gst-reforms-dont-show-hypocrisy-at-every-level-tejasvi-surya-reacts-to-oppns-criticism-636525.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 22:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/tgana-seeks-rs-16-732-crore-from-centre-as-immediate-flood-relief-636529.html Hyderabad Sep 4 The Telangana government on Thursday urged the Centre to immediately release Rs 16732 crore to the State towards flood relief A delegation from the state government headed by Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi and submitted a representation urging the Centre to immediately provide the assistanceThe assistance sought by the state include Rs 11713 crore towards relief works in districts affected by last years flood The remaining Rs 5018 crore is towards relief in the districts affected by the recent floodsThe Centre was also urged to declare it as national calamity The delegation also requested the Centre to send a Central team to Telangana to visit the floodaffected areas and assess the damagesAccording an official release here the Union Home Minister told the delegation a team of Central government officials will be sent to Telangana to assess the damages due to floodsThe state delegation brought to Home Minister Amit Shahs notice that the state had last year sought Rs 11713 crore towards flood relief in Khammam and surrounding districts but the Centre did not release the assistanceThey also told the Union Home Minister that as per the preliminary assessment the state suffered a loss of Rs 5108 crore in the recent floodsThe delegation which included Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao state governments special representative in Delhi AP Jitender Reddy and senior government officials that this is only an initial estimate The final estimates will be known after the floods completely recedeThe delegation explained that the state received heavy rains between August 25 and 28 The rains caused extensive damage to infrastructure in Kamareddy Medak Nirmal and Nizamabad districts The state has so far recorded 25 per cent excess rainfall while rainfall received in eight districts is 6595 per cent above normalHome Minister Amit Shah was told that the state government has mobilised resources to undertake relief measures Seven teams of NDRF 15 teams of SDRF and about 100 Army personnel participated in relief operationsThe delegation informed Home Minister that the heavy rains badly damaged roads railway tracks culverts electricity poles and transformers and disrupted normal life across the stateThey informed the Home Minister that as per the initial estimates the floods resulted in the loss of 22 human lives The assessment about loss of cattle damage to houses and crops is underwayAccording to the representation the Municipal Administration department suffered an estimated loss of Rs 1025 croreThe loss due to roads damaged in the floods is estimated at Rs 785 crore The irrigation department suffered loss of Rs 655 crore while the crop loss was to the tune of Rs 236 crore Panchayat Raj and Rural Development suffered a loss of Rs 377 croreThe Home Minister was told that the state immediately needs Rs 1500 crore for emergency repairs IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/tgana-seeks-rs-16-732-crore-from-centre-as-immediate-flood-relief-636529.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 22:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/ensuring-lower-prices-this-festive-season-pralhad-joshi-launches-onion-sale-at-rs-24-per-kg-636539.html New DelhiBengaluru Sep 4 Union Minister for Food Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi has stated on that the BJPled government at the Centre has ensured availability of onion every year at lower prices during festive seasons and launched sales of onions at Rs 24 per kg Speaking to IANS in Delhi Union Minister Joshi said We have launched the first consignment of 25 tonnes of onions which will be sold at Rs 24 per kilograms These onions will be available at Rs 24 per kg in major citiesJoshi further said Today we have dispatched a truckload of onions Every year we ensure that onions are made available to people at lower prices At present onion prices in cities like Mumbai Delhi Ahmedabad and Bengaluru are above Rs 30 per kilogram Considering the festive season National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India NAFED and the National Cooperative Consumers Federation of India NCCF have started sales through their outletsThis decision has been taken keeping in mind the monsoon and the upcoming season Along with onions we have also dispatched tomatoes through NAFED and NCCF to provide them to consumers at lower prices Tomatoes will be sold at Rs 30 per kilogram he statedWe purchase these from the market and supply them at a balanced rate Currently we have a stock of 3 lakh tonnes of onions of which 72 per cent has to be released he statedThe retail sale has been launched at Rs 24 per kilogram in Delhi Mumbai and Ahmedabad through outlets and mobile vans of NCCF NAFED and Kendriya Bhandar The government is monitoring daily prices of 38 commodities including onion reported from 574 centres across the country The every day price data and comparative trends constitute key inputs for decisions on the quantum and release of onion from the stock Joshi stated IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/ensuring-lower-prices-this-festive-season-pralhad-joshi-launches-onion-sale-at-rs-24-per-kg-636539.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 23:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/delhi-govt-plans-mobile-unit-to-popularise-ayurveda-health-minister-636541.html New Delhi Sep 4 The Delhi government plans to launch a mobile unit for public outreach and popularising Ayurveda Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said on Thursday Reiterating the Delhi governments commitment to expanding access to holistic healthcare through Ayurveda Yoga and Naturopathy Unani Siddha and Homeopathy AYUSH directed that Panchakarma therapies be made more widely available as part of the governments commitment to promote holistic wellnessSpeaking at the 19th Governing Council Meeting of Chaudhary Brahm Prakash Ayurved Charak Sansthan CBPACS in Najafgarh the Health Minister lauded the institutes progress and emphasised its potential to emerge as a benchmark Ayurvedic institute in IndiaHe said CBPACS stands as a preeminent institution and I am pleased with its impressive functioning Our vision is to establish it as a benchmark Ayurvedic institute in India fostering innovative healthcare and research for all citizensDuring the meeting the Minister underlined the need to expand the visibility of Ayurvedic treatments offered at CBPACS stressing the importance of public awareness so that more Delhiites can benefit from its servicesDr Singh announced that steps will be taken to strengthen infrastructure and service delivery at CBPACS These include the establishment of an International Wellness Center for treatment of stress and mental health issues through traditional wellness techniquesThe Minister said that a mobile unit for public outreach and the popularization of Ayurveda will be providedHe assured faculty and staff of the institution the governments full support encouraging them to work collectively to raise the institute to international standardsThe Minister also highlighted that CBPACS is preparing to expand its research activities with a Memorandum of Understanding to be signed soon with national and international partners to advance Ayurvedic medical science and innovationThe meeting was attended by CBPACS DirectorPrincipal Prof Dr Manu Bhai Gaur Director General of the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences Prof Dr Rabi Narayan Acharya Joint Advisor of the Ministry of AYUSH Dr Debashish Panda Director of the AYUSH Department of the Delhi Government Dr Yogita Munjal Dean of Maulana Azad Medical College Dr Munisha Agarwal Principal of Ayurvedic and Unani Tibbia College Dr Mohd Zubair along with senior officials of the Health and Finance Departments IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/delhi-govt-plans-mobile-unit-to-popularise-ayurveda-health-minister-636541.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 23:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/union-minister-cr-paatil-underlines-far-reaching-benefits-of-gst-reforms-636544.html Surat Sep 4 Union Minister of Jal Shakti CR Paatil who is also the Gujarats BJP unit chief on Thursday underlined the farreaching benefits of GST reforms the success of the Catch the Rain campaign and Surats achievements in civic cleanliness Speaking on the Goods and Services Tax during a press conference here CR Paatil said the reforms transformed Indias economic landscape by unifying the country into a single market Before 2017 every state had its own tax regime making compliance difficult and opening doors to misuse GST fulfilled the dream of One Nation One Tax simplified trade reduced unnecessary levies and increased transparency he saidPaatil added that the number of GSTregistered taxpayers has risen from 665 lakh in 2017 to 251 crore in 2025 boosting government revenue and global confidence in Indias economy The Councils recent decision to rationalise GST slabs into two main categories 5 per cent and 18 per cent along with a special 40 per cent rate for luxury items would provide relief to common citizensEssential goods textiles and insurance services have seen rate reductions which Paatil described as a Diwali gift from Prime Minister Narendra Modi effective from September 22 On infrastructure Paatil said Surat airport is set to receive equipment to reduce flight diversions during bad weather along with better passenger amenities following discussions with the Aviation MinistryTurning to the Jal Shakti Ministrys flagship Catch the Rain programme Paatil said over 32 lakh water harvesting structures have been created in 611 districts across 33 states without Central funding relying instead on CSR and community participation Migrant communities from Rajasthan Madhya Pradesh Bihar and Saurashtra living in Surat contributed significantly building thousands of structures in their native villages under the Karmabhoomi to Matrubhoomi call given by the Prime MinisterCR Paatil also lauded Surats sanitation workers and officials crediting their efforts for the city ranking first in cleanliness surpassing Indore He announced that a special fund would be created to support the education of sanitation workers children and interestfree loans would be provided for housing and vehiclesA felicitation programme for workers is scheduled on September 17 in Indore stadium Surat State Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi who also addressed the press shared details of a multimedia play based on the life of Prime Minister Modi The 25hour production prepared by a 400member team with music and visual effects will premiere on September 7 in Surat and later tour other districts IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/union-minister-cr-paatil-underlines-far-reaching-benefits-of-gst-reforms-636544.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 23:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/odisha-governor-suggests-preventive-fire-audits-in-higher-education-institutions-636292.html Bhubaneswar Sep 3 Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Wednesday urged the Fire and Emergency Services Department to conduct preventive fire audits in all institutions under the Higher Education Department with special focus on those housing large auditoriums He made these remarks during a detailed presentation on Disaster Preparedness and Response by the Fire and Emergency Services Department at the conference hall of Raj Bhavan on WednesdayThe presentation highlighted the departments equipment staffing training programmes and future plansThe Governor during the meeting emphasised the importance of preventive fire audits in educational institutions noting that such inspections help identify potential hazards and ensure timely corrective measuresAddressing these risks in advance ensures safer evacuation routes reduces the likelihood of injuries or fatalities minimises property damage and enhances overall emergency preparedness fostering a culture of safety among staff and students said Governor KambhampatiDuring the presentation the Fire Services department officials highlighted the departments modern equipment including Robotic Monitors Advanced Rescue Tenders Incident Command Vehicles Hydraulic Platforms and other advanced machineryGovernor Kambhampati also enquired about the status of procurement of additional equipment and plans for future upgrades He was briefed on the National Water Rescue and Watermanship Centre at Ramchandi PuriThe Governor was also informed about the deployment of the K9 Squad making Odisha the first state in the country to establish such a unitAppreciating the departments efficiency Kambhampati commended initiatives such as fully online fire licensing processes engagement of thirdparty agencies and Odishas overall disaster preparedness noting that the state has become a model for othersThe Governor also visited the Command Vehicle and observed its advanced featuresDG Fire Services Home Guard and Director Civil Defense Sudhanshu Sarangi CommissionercumSecretary to the Governor Roopa Roshan Sahoo DIG Fire amp Emergency Services amp Home Guards Dr Umashankar Dash along with senior officials of the Fire Services Department were present during the presentation Raj Bhavan on Wednesday IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/odisha-governor-suggests-preventive-fire-audits-in-higher-education-institutions-636292.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/gst-20-what-gets-cheaper-and-costlier-from-sep-22-636296.html New Delhi Sep 3 The GST Council on Wednesday approved historical changes to Indias indirect tax structure adopting a 5 per cent and 18 per cent tax structure and several dailyuse goods will become cheaper from September 22 From groceries and fertilisers to footwear textiles and even renewable energy a broad basket of goods and services is set to become more affordable Items earlier taxed at 12 per cent and 28 per cent will now largely migrate to the other two slabs making a wide range of products cheaperFood and daily essentialsMilk products Ultrahigh temperature UHT milk will now be taxfree down from 5 per cent while condensed milk butter ghee paneer and cheese have moved from 12 per cent to 5 per cent or nil in some casesStaple foods Malt starches pasta cornflakes biscuits and even chocolates and cocoa products will see rates reduced from 1218 per cent to 5 per centDry fruits and nuts Almonds pistachios hazelnuts cashews and dates earlier taxed at 12 per cent will now attract just 5 per centSugar and confectionery Refined sugar sugar syrups and confectionery items like toffees and candy have shifted to the 5 per cent slabOther packaged foods Vegetable oils animal fats edible spreads sausages meat preparations fish products and malt extractbased packaged foods have been moved to the 5 per cent slabNamkeens bhujia mixture chabena and similar edible preparations ready for consumption form other than roasted gram prepackaged and labelled to go from 18 per cent to 5 per centWaters including natural or artificial mineral waters and aerated waters not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured to move from 18 per cent to 5 per centAgriculture and fertilisersFertilisers are down from 12 per cent18 per cent to 5 per centSelect agricultural inputs including seeds and crop nutrients have been rationalised from 12 per cent to 5 per centHealthcareLifesaving drugs healthrelated products and some medical devices have seen rate cuts from 12 per cent18 per cent to 5 per cent or nilConsumer goodsEntrylevel and massuse items like select electrical appliances will move from 28 per cent to 18 per centFootwear and textiles have seen GST cut from 12 per cent to 5 per cent reducing costs for massmarket productsHowever certain goods and services remain firmly under higher taxationPan masala gutkha cigarettes chewing tobacco zarda unmanufactured tobacco and bidi will continue under existing high GST rates and compensation cess until outstanding cesslinked loans are clearedAdditionally the valuation of these products will now be shifted to Retail Sale Price RSP instead of transaction value tightening complianceAll goods including aerated waters containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured to go from 28 per cent to 40 per centA new 40 per cent slab for sin and luxury goods remains ensuring that items like cigarettes premium liquor and highend cars dont see tax reliefImported armoured luxury sedans will be exempt only in special cases such as those brought in by the Presidents Secretariat IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/gst-20-what-gets-cheaper-and-costlier-from-sep-22-636296.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 01:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/bhogeswar-baruah-national-best-sportsperson-award-launched-by-assam-olympic-association-636303.html Guwahati Sep 3 The Assam Olympic Association AOA on Wednesday launched the Bhogeswar Baruah National Sports Award honouring the legacy of Assams first Asian Games gold medalist The inaugural awards were presented by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union Minister of Ports Shipping amp Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal at a ceremony held here todayHonouring the Arjuna Awardee Bhogeswar Baruah this award will be conferred annually in six categoriesBest Sportsperson Emerging Player and Lifetime Achievement at both the national and Assam levelsThe inaugural awards were given to several athletes in different categories The Best Sportsperson National was awarded to Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker Lifetime Achievement was given to footballer Sunil Chhetri The Emerging Player award conferred to Bedabrat BharaliLovlina Borgohain was given Best Sportsperson of Assam award while Dipankar Bhattacharya was awarded Lifetime Achievement Assam awardSwimmer Priyanuj Bhattacharya was recognised as Emerging Player of AssamThe award ceremony was held in commemoration of the birthday of Bhogeswar Baruah who made history by clinching the gold medal in the 800 meters race at the 1966 Asian Games in BangkokSpeaking at the event Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal said This day is not just a celebration of sports but a celebration of Assams indomitable spirit embodied in the life and legacy of Bhogeswar Baruah By instituting this award we are honouring the past and investing in the future We are sending a message to every aspiring athlete in Assam and across Indiathat their dreams matterMeanwhile Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed gratitude to the Assam Olympic Association for instituting this award programme on the birthday of Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah which has also been observed as State Sports Day across AssamCongratulating the recipient of the Bhogeswar Barua National Sports Awards he observed that several star athletes present at todays gathering had in their respective disciplines brought global recognition to Assam through their sporting excellenceAcknowledging the importance of the awards the Chief Minister thanked the Assam Olympic Association for taking such a step to bring Assams sporting journey onto the national stage and expressed hope that the Association would continue its efforts in the future as wellHe highlighted that the state government has been undertaking a series of initiatives to strengthen the sporting ecosystem across AssamSarma informed that the government is currently implementing schemes worth around Rs 3000 crore for building modern sports complexes in each of the 126 Assembly constituencies to constructing nationallevel stadium He also mentioned that several internationallevel training centers are contributing to the states growing reputation in sports IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/bhogeswar-baruah-national-best-sportsperson-award-launched-by-assam-olympic-association-636303.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 01:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/madras-hc-quashes-denial-of-kidney-transplant-over-proof-of-friendship-636163.html Chennai Sep 3 Questioning the logic of demanding documents to establish personal friendship the Madras High Court has set aside an order of the Authorisation Committee that had refused permission for a kidney transplant between two men who described themselves as family friends A bench of Justice N Anand Venkatesh observed that the committee had denied approval merely on the basis of a report from the Erode Collector which said that donor C Ganesan of Erode and recipient V Periasamy of Thanjavur had not produced documentary evidence to prove their friendshipIt is incomprehensible as to how family friends can establish their relationship through documents Emotion plays a part in a relationship involving friends and it is not determined through documentation the judge said in his order calling the Collectors reasoning flawedThe court pointed out that the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act 1994 does not bar transplants between unrelated individuals The law only mandates that such donations must be out of love and affection without monetary inducement or coercionIts central objective it underlined is to prevent exploitation of vulnerable people and ensure that organ trade is not legitimised under the guise of donationJustice Venkatesh noted that in cases involving nonnear relatives the onus of establishing the absence of commercial dealings cannot rest solely on the donor and recipient While they may assert that the donation is genuine it is the duty of the Authorisation Committee to independently examine the circumstances and assess whether the donation is truly voluntary or influenced by financial gainIn the present case the committee has failed to apply its mind independently and has simply relied upon the Collectors report This vitiates the decision the bench said quashing the committees June 27 2025 order that denied permission for the transplantThe judge directed the Authorisation Committee to give both parties a fresh opportunity to present their case and to deliver a reasoned decision within four weeks based solely on legal requirements and independent assessment IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/madras-hc-quashes-denial-of-kidney-transplant-over-proof-of-friendship-636163.html Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/delhi-ncr-drenched-heavy-downpour-brings-relief-from-heat-but-city-chokes-on-traffic-snarls-636178.html New Delhi Sep 3 IANS The monsoon has returned to DelhiNCR with full force on Wednesday drenching the region in heavy showers and disrupting peoples routinenbspThe India Meteorological Department IMD had sounded a yellow alert for Tuesday and the skies did not disappoint By afternoon dark clouds gathered and unleashed a spell of rain that cooled the air washed the city clean and at the same time threw traffic out of gearnbspWhile the downpour provided muchneeded respite from the muggy heat it also led to waterlogging in several areas turning the daily commute into a nightmareIt usually takes me 40 minutes to reach my office in Noida but today I was stuck for almost two hours said a harried Ghaziabad residentnbspAnother commuter from South Delhi who travels to Noida for work admitted to being caught off guard The sky looked clear when I left but midway it started pouring By the time I reached Noida I was drenched to the bonenbspAccording to IMD DelhiNCR is likely to witness a wet spell for the next week Similar conditions are forecast for September 4 and 5Rains accompanied by thunder may continue on September 6 and 7 as well while September 8 is likely to see a cloudy sky During this period temperatures are expected to hover between 2324 degrees Celsius minimum and 3234 degrees C maximumnbspInterestingly the rain has also brought a dramatic improvement in air quality With dust and pollutants washed away monitoring stations across the capital recorded AQI levels in the good to very good rangeAyyanagar stood at 37 Bawana at 39 Mundka at 35 and Narela at 44nbspHowever some pockets such as Jahangirpuri AQI 108 and North Campus AQI 197 remained in the moderate to poor categorynbspNoida however reported good AQI levels at 4748 in several sectorsnbspThe showers have pulled the maximum temperature down to around 3334 degrees C while the minimum has dipped to 2324 degrees C https://dailyworld.in/society/delhi-ncr-drenched-heavy-downpour-brings-relief-from-heat-but-city-chokes-on-traffic-snarls-636178.html Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/punjab-floods-5-500-civilians-300-paramilitary-personnel-rescued-by-army-636201.html Chandigarh Sep 3 IANS Over 5500 civilians and 300 personnel of paramilitary forces have been rescued more than 3000 civilians received medical aid and 27 tonnes of ration and essential supplies have been delivered to flood affected communities the Armys Western Command said on WednesdaynbspIn addition seven fresh columns have been launched in Punjabs areas of Tarn Taran Ferozepur Shahkot Phillaur and Dhatewal and in areas of Sarala and Harchandpura owing to rising water levels in the Ghaggar riverThe Western Command continues to mount largescale Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief HADR operations under Operation RAHAT across the floodaffected areas of the JammuPathankot sectors and various regions of PunjabnbspWith more than 50 Army columns on the ground activated till now relief efforts have been running round the clock rescuing stranded people restoring vital infrastructure and delivering lifesaving assistanceIt said troopers are continuously supporting the civil administration and the Border Security Force BSF in debris clearance and emergency construction tasksnbspEngineer Regiments have reconstructed the Jaitpur Bund in the Mamun sector repaired the main water supply line at the Sidhra bridge and employed heavy machinery to restore damaged roads between Bikraman helipad and Tawi view pointnbspIn Punjab Army teams remain engaged in strengthening bunds at vulnerable locations transporting food and fodder to isolated villages and clearing key water channels to prevent further floodingAmid these ongoing operations Western Command troops also undertook a lifesaving evacuation that symbolises their dedicationnbspA pregnant woman stranded in Sumb a village completely cut off by road was airlifted to a hospital for urgent care reflecting the Indian Armys resolve to protect every life even under the most challenging conditionsnbspThe continuous and coordinated efforts of Western Command under Operation RAHAT highlight the Armys unwavering commitment to saving lives supporting civil administration and restoring normalcy across floodhit regions https://dailyworld.in/society/punjab-floods-5-500-civilians-300-paramilitary-personnel-rescued-by-army-636201.html Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/viksit-krishi-sankalp-campaign-in-kerala-to-focus-on-climate-smart-advisories-636218.html Kochi Sep 3 The upcoming Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan VKSA of the Union Ministry of Agriculture will focus on districtspecific climatesmart advisories and farmercentric innovations in Kerala The campaign will be held from October 3 to October 18 across 14 districts in KeralaClimatesmart advisories would help farmers to adopt precautionary measures in water management pest and disease surveillance soil health maintenance and developing bioinputs in agriculture animal husbandry and fisheries sectors experts said at a statelevel webinar held by ICARCentral Marine Fisheries Research Institute CMFRI on Wednesday for preparing a road map for the campaignApart from climate induced adversities increasing attack of wild boars in farms is posing serious threat to the agriculture sector and dependent livelihood in the state the webinar observedRepresentatives from Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare state departments of agriculture fisheries animal husbandry and dairy development ICAR research institutes including Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute CMFRI Kerala Agriculture University Veterinary University Fisheries University and Krishi Vigyan Kendras attended the webinarThe roadmap focuses on diversification of crops across sectors development of robust technology system and collaboration among various agenciesThe campaign will bring together agricultural scientists government officials subject matter specialists and resource managers in addressing issues and challenges faced by farmers in the stateIt also aims to popularise government schemes disseminate commercially viable technologies identify researchable issues and document farmer innovationsAgricultural and allied enterprises in the state such as plantation crops food crops fisheries animal husbandry and dairying will be expected to benefit from this twoweek long campaignSpeaking at the webinar Dr Grinson George Director of CMFRI and Nodal Officer of VKSA for Kerala said the primary objective of the campaign is to create awareness about innovative technologies and identify researchable issues from the field directlyA collaborative effort this campaign will have scientific expertise from ICAR research institutes coordination from various state departments technical support from state agricultural universities and leadership at the district level from KVKs IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/viksit-krishi-sankalp-campaign-in-kerala-to-focus-on-climate-smart-advisories-636218.html Wed, 03 Sep 2025 19:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/amid-row-mysuru-admin-hands-over-official-invitation-to-banu-mushtaq-to-inaugurate-dusshera-festivities-636226.html Bengaluru Sep 3 Amid the row surrounding the inauguration of the historic Dusshera festivities the district administration of Mysuru visited the residence of Booker Prize awardee Banu Mushtaq at Ameer Mohalla in Karnatakas Hassan city on Wednesday During the visit Mushtaq was handed over the official invitation to inaugurate Dusshera and she was also felicitated The Congressled governments decision to name Banu Mushtaq for the inauguration of Dusshera had stirred a major controversy in the stateThe BJP questioned the move claiming that Banu Mushtaq does not respect Goddess Chamundeshwari or the idea of equating the Kannada language with the goddess BJP leaders further alleged that the name of Deepa Bhasti the translator of Banu Mushtaqs Bookerwinning book was overlooked because she is a HinduThe delegation led by Mysuru Deputy Commissioner Laxmikanth Reddy presented her with a bouquet a traditional Mysuru Peta headgear a shawl and a memento while formally inviting her to inaugurate the festivitiesIn return Banu Mushtaq gifted a copy of her Booker award winning book Heart Lamp inscribing a congratulatory note on the first page Her family members were present on the occasion She will inaugurate the renowned Dusshera festivities on September 22Speaking to reporters at Banu Mushtaqs residence Deputy Commissioner Laxmikanth Reddy said As you are aware Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had announced the name of Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the Dusshera festivities atop Chamundi Hills in Mysuru and directed us to extend the invitation to her respectfullyAs per these directions the full district administration including the CEO Corporation Commissioner and members of the Dusshera Welcome Committee came to Hassan and extended the invitation Banu Mushtaq madam has joyfully agreed to inaugurate Dusshera on September 22 in Mysuru I want to thank her for consenting to inaugurate this historic event Reddy statedExpressing her gratitude Banu Mushtaq said I want to convey my thanks for inviting me There is no problem Dusshera is a festival celebrated in every household it is truly a festival of the landMeanwhile former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and BJP legislator CN Ashwath Narayan has stated that the state government has invited Banu Mushtaq only to create controversyBanu Mushtaq does not respect goddess If you want to carry out traditional rituals while inauguration of Dusshera it is not appropriateCongress MLA Kadaluru Uday said that the BJP was trying to sow the seeds of poison in the societyWhy not Banu Mushtaq Does she not belong to Karnataka For every issue they will bring up caste and religion he stated IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/amid-row-mysuru-admin-hands-over-official-invitation-to-banu-mushtaq-to-inaugurate-dusshera-festivities-636226.html Wed, 03 Sep 2025 19:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/ex-bengal-minister-paresh-chandra-adhikari-daughter-ankita-get-bail-in-school-jobs-case-636239.html Kolkata Sep 3 Former West Bengal minister Paresh Chandra Adhikari and his daughter Ankita Adhikari have been granted bail in the School Service Commission SSC teacher recruitment case Earlier on Wednesday both surrendered before the Special CBI court in Kolkatas Alipore in a case related to corruption in the SSC recruitment process At the same time they also applied for bail At the end of the day the court granted conditional bail to both father and daughter They were granted bail on a personal bond of Rs 7000At the same time Debashree Sinha wife of former convener of the School Service Commission Advisory Committee Shantiprasad Sinha was also granted bail by the courtRecently the CBI has submitted the final chargesheet in the SSC recruitment case for 9th10th and 11th12th classesOn last Friday the final chargesheet was submitted to the Alipore court in the GroupC recruitment case as well Earlier the CBI had submitted two more charge sheets in that case In total four charge sheets have been submittedA total of 75 people were summoned to the court in all the cases Under such circumstances Paresh and Ankita surrendered to the court this time Incidentally the name of the former ministers daughter is at number 104 in the list of tainted and ineligible candidates which was published by the West Bengal School Service Commission WBSSC recentlyIt may be recalled that Ankita Adhikari got a teaching job for political science submitted for classes 11th and 12th through WBSSCHowever another job seeker Babita Sarkar filed a case in the Calcutta High Court alleging that Ankita had got the job illegally In May 2022 then Calcutta High Court Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay cancelled Ankitas jobThe High Court also ordered her to return her salary As a result Babita got the job of the daughter of a former state minister and a salary of about Rs 15 lakhLater it was learned that there was a mistake in the evaluation of Babitas marks She also lost her job after another job seeker named Anamika Roy filed a case Finally the same job went to Anamika RoyHowever Roy too lost the job after the Supreme Court cancelled the teaching and nonteaching jobs of about 26000 candidates IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/ex-bengal-minister-paresh-chandra-adhikari-daughter-ankita-get-bail-in-school-jobs-case-636239.html Wed, 03 Sep 2025 21:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/empowerment-of-farmers-at-the-centre-of-govt-schemes-cm-bhajan-lal-sharma-636245.html Jaipur Sep 3 Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has reiterated the state governments commitment to making farmers economically strong He said that the government schemes and policies are ensuring the allround development of farmers along with their participation in the journey of Viksit Rajasthan2047 The Chief Minister directed officials to ensure timely implementation of Budget announcements so that farmers and cattlerearers can benefit directly on the ground CM Sharma said this while reviewing the progress of Budget announcements related to Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Horticulture Animal Husbandry Dairy and Cow Husbandry Departments at the Chief Ministers Office on WednesdayHe said that agriculture must be promoted as an employmentoriented sector through the adoption of advanced technologies and rapid expansion of services for farmers The Chief Minister stressed that 1000 Custom Hiring Centers are being established to provide agricultural equipment at affordable rates to small and marginal farmers FPOs will be prioritised for their operation while GSS KVSS and Panchayats may also be considered He instructed officials to study successful models from other states before implementation and ensure wide publicity so that maximum farmers benefitCM Sharma said that the emandi platform is being strengthened to facilitate direct purchase of crops from farmers fields and ensure fair pricesHe directed creation of adequate storage facilities at the Panchayat level and steps to make Krishi Upaj Mandi Samitis selfreliant He also instructed the preparation of an action plan for the successful organisation of the Global Rajasthan Agri Tech Meet GRAM2026 The Chief Minister emphasised promotion of millets through Shri Anna Promotion Agency encouraged organic farming and incentives for traditional bulldriven farming He also directed strict action against adulterated milk quality monitoring by RCDF and regular supervision of mobile veterinary vansAvailability of veterinary medicines at fixed rates must be ensured he said CM Sharma underlined the judicious use of state resources directing that unused government buildings be repurposed for new projects and land be allotted only after the District Collectors NOC During the meeting the Chief Minister released the interim report of the Rajasthan Farmers Commission for 2025 Agriculture Minister Kirori Lal Meena Animal Husbandry Minister Joraram Kumawat Farmers Commission Chairman CR Chaudhary Chief Secretary Sudhansh Pant and senior officials were present IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/empowerment-of-farmers-at-the-centre-of-govt-schemes-cm-bhajan-lal-sharma-636245.html Wed, 03 Sep 2025 21:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/meet-assams-new-entrepreneurs-lakhpati-didis-rise-with-govt-support-636269.html Guwahati Sep 3 In a significant move towards womens empowerment Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the ambitious Lakhpati Didi initiative on Wednesday The programme part of a nationwide push by the Ministry of Rural Development aims to help women from SelfHelp Groups SHGs achieve a sustainable annual household income of Rs 100000 or more At a special event held under the Ramsarani Anchalik Panchayat the Chief Minister distributed cheques to 7474 SHG members The financial assistance paves the way for the journey towards economic independence for these women Many of these women have already begun transforming their lives through small businesses and livelihood venturesAmong the beneficiaries is Purnima Das who runs a small tailoring business Elated by the support she shared her plans to expand her operations and hire local girls to work with her This money is not just financial help its recognition I feel supported she saidAnother beneficiary who has been running a dairy business expressed gratitude for the opportunity to scale up her enterpriseI have cows and goats and sell milk in the nearby markets With this new support I will be able to buy more livestock and increase my income she saidHer story reflects the core objective of the Lakhpati Didi initiativeenabling women to build sustainable sources of income Another beneficiary expressed her happiness saying that they are receiving loans for businesses such as farming textiles and purchasing sewing machinesThe initiative goes beyond financial assistanceIt combines skill development financial literacy and entrepreneurial guidance to ensure longterm success Women are encouraged to take up diverse livelihood activities ranging from agriculture and animal husbandry to crafts and smallscale manufacturingA Lakhpati Didi is not just about earning a lakh rupees its about building confidence financial independence and respect in the community said CM Sarma while addressing the gathering He reaffirmed the governments commitment to creating an ecosystem where womenled SHGs can thrive IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/meet-assams-new-entrepreneurs-lakhpati-didis-rise-with-govt-support-636269.html Wed, 03 Sep 2025 22:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/jal-jeevan-mission-brings-clean-water-to-dhamtaris-thirsty-villages-636277.html Dhamtari Chhattisgarh Sep 3 For decades thousands of tribal families in the forested Nagri block of Dhamtari district have been forced to drink contaminated red water from handpumps and makeshift wells dug near streams But now thanks to the Central Governments Jal Jeevan Mission under the Multi Village Scheme MVS clean and safe drinking water is finally reaching their homes This is also keeping villagers happy and healthy Under this scheme nearly 76 villages in Dhamtari are being connected to a piped water supply system which will benefit an estimated 50000 to 60000 households With 80 per cent of the project already completed the regions residents especially tribal families are expressing their deep gratitude and reliefTwo major water treatment plants are being constructed in Mechka and Ghatula villages These plants will purify water sourced from the Sondur Dam before it is supplied to households through an extensive pipeline networkResidents of the area shared the hardships they faced before this initiative Bimla Dhruv a local villager recalled For years we have been drinking red water from handpumps In summer the water level drops so low that we have to dig pits near rivers just to find a little water It was never clean and many of us fell sickDushyant Kumar Sahu another beneficiary said In the dry months we had no choice but to drink water from open sources Diarrhea and stomach illnesses were common But now thanks to this project well have safe water at home all year round It feels like a blessingVillager Bisambhar Netam added Getting clean water directly at home seemed like a dream We are thankful to the Modi government for bringing this change to our livesDhalvendra Sahu echoed the sentiment This scheme is nothing less than a boon for us We have been waiting for this for so long Dhamtari Collector Abinash Mishra emphasised that the administration is committed to ensuring the benefits of government schemes reach the last person in the queueUnder the Jal Jeevan Mission we are working to ensure every household gets access to safe drinking water Our goal is to improve health and quality of life especially in remote tribal areasWith the project nearing completion the governments efforts are already being hailed as life changing What was once a daily struggle for water is now becoming a symbol of progress For the tribal communities of Nagri clean drinking water is no longer a luxury its becoming a reality IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/jal-jeevan-mission-brings-clean-water-to-dhamtaris-thirsty-villages-636277.html Wed, 03 Sep 2025 22:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/delhi-breathes-like-the-hills-rains-gift-capital-its-cleanest-air-in-months-635959.html New Delhi Sep 2 IANS For a change Delhis lungs feel lighter After days of incessant rain residents of DelhiNCR are soaking in air so fresh that it has reminded many of a holiday in the hillsnbspThe capital notorious for its choking smog in winter has suddenly found itself breathing easy thanks to continuous showersnbspOn most days the city struggles with an Air Quality Index AQI hovering between 200 and 300 often slipping into the poor or even very poor category But on Tuesday morning monitoring stations reported a different picture AQI levels between 25 and 60 in the excellent categoryDelhis Anand Vihar clocked 66 while DUs North Campus saw 55 IGI Airport and Nehru Nagar matched at 53nbspThe national capitals traditionally polluted areas were recording numbers one could hardly believe Najafgarh 43 Okhla 34 Majnu Ka Tila 39 and Punjabi Bagh 42nbspGhaziabad too breathed cleaner air with Sanjay Nagar at 38 Indirapuram at 41 and Vasundhara at 39 Loni stood at a moderate but still respectable 51 And in Noidas Sector1 the AQI dropped to just 25 a figure rarely seen in the NCRResidents have welcomed the respite with joy It feels like Mussoorie has shifted to Delhi a Noida resident told IANS adding that for the first time in months she could sit on her balcony and breathe in the cleanest airnbspA South Delhi resident speaking to IANS said Its a big relief for our lungs but how long it continues like this remains to be seennbspAcross neighbourhoods ACs and coolers have been switched off windows thrown open and people are stepping outdoors simply to enjoy the airThe rains have also brought relief from heat and humidity On September 2 Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 22 degrees Celsius and a maximum of 30 degrees CnbspAccording to the Meteorological Department intermittent rain and thundershowers will continue for the next four to five days keeping temperatures pleasant with highs around 33 degrees C and lows between 23 and 24 degrees CelsiusnbspSeptember 7 may bring cloudy skies but for now DelhiNCR is relishing this rare mix of cool breezes washed skies and pure breathable airnbsp https://dailyworld.in/society/delhi-breathes-like-the-hills-rains-gift-capital-its-cleanest-air-in-months-635959.html Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/ncert-a-change-leader-in-teaching-learning-dharmendra-pradhan-635811.html New Delhi Sep 1 Calling NCERT a change leader Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Monday that developing students creative thinking skills is key to building Viksit Bharat by 2047 Addressed the 65th Foundation Day of National Council of Educational Research and Training NCERT Pradhan said the organisation can play a key role of igniting young minds as a change leader through a reformoriented and techdriven approachHe expressed confidence that NCERT would drive educational reforms bring a paradigm shift in teaching and learning and play a pivotal role in realising the vision of a Viksit BharatPradhan also launched a host of initiatives including Diksha 20 at the event and also released a book on the life and contribution of 100 great personalities of Odisha Utkal Jananinkara Sujogya SantanaExtending his best wishes to NCERT Pradhan described it as an iconic institution at the heart of Indias educational systemHe said that NCERT has been a pillar of the nations educational landscape shaping the destinies of generations of students with unparalleled commitment and dedicationCalling NCERT not just an institution but a GyanKumbh he highlighted its immense contribution to nationbuilding through education since its inceptionHe urged NCERT to embrace its role as a change leader by adopting a new avatar reformoriented techdriven and focused on global best practicesThe Minister underlined that building a Viksit Bharat by 2047 would be possible only if students were encouraged to develop critical and creative thinking skillsHe urged NCERT to promote multilingualism to foster critical thinking in the Amrit Peedhi and to work towards transforming knowledge into competencyHighlighting the governments focus on technologydriven learning Pradhan spoke about DIKSHA 20 the upgraded digital platform that is fully responsive and compatible with multiple devicesIt offers structured lessons adaptive assessments and AIpowered tools like Read Aloud and translation of text files in 12 Indian languagesHe also shared firsthand feedback from students who have benefitted from DIKSHA noting how the platform is facilitating learnerspecific education and empowering teachers and students alike IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/ncert-a-change-leader-in-teaching-learning-dharmendra-pradhan-635811.html Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/bluru-shocker-jilted-lover-kills-woman-by-setting-her-on-fire-arrested-635816.html Bengaluru Sep 1 In a shocking incident a 52yearold jilted lover killed his former partner a widow to death by setting her afire The incident took place within the limits of Hulimavu police station in Bengaluru The police have arrested the accused Vittala a cab driver in connection with the case an official said on MondayThe deceased widow has been identified as 25yearold Vanajakshi a resident of Samanduru village in Anekal taluk on the outskirts of BengaluruThe incident occurred on August 30 and Vanajakshi succumbed to her injuries at a Bengaluru hospitalHer current partner Muniyappa lodged a complaint regarding the incident the police addedAccording to the FIR Vanajakshi had separated from her husband three years ago and was living alone with her sonHer husband had died six months prior and Muniyappa had entered into a relationship with her frequently visiting her residence On the day of the incident Muniyappa was traveling in a car with Vanajakshi and another woman Lakshmamma along Bannerghatta RoadAt Hommadevanahalli Muniyappa noticed another car chasing them and constantly honking When he stopped the accused emerged from his vehicle holding a petrol can and poured fuel on Muniyappas car The accused tried to prevent Muniyappa and the others from opening the car doors Muniyappa managed to escape but the accused poured petrol on himVanajakshi also stepped out and began running behind Muniyappa The accused doused her with petrol and while she was running on a muddy road she fell The accused then set her on fire with a lighter He also attacked another person who tried to interveneDuring the attack the accused suffered burns but managed to remove his shirt and escape Before losing consciousness Vanajakshi told Muniyappa that the accused was Vittala a resident of Malenallasandra village and that he had been harassing her for several daysShe also asked Muniyappa to take care of her son and ensure Vittala was punished according to the FIRPolice investigation revealed that Vanajakshi had previously been in a livein relationship with Vittala Last month they had a quarrel after which Vanajakshi ended the relationship Vittala had been married twice before his first wife had died and his second wife had eloped with another manDCP Electronic City Narayana M stated that the incident was a result of domestic discord and unfortunate circumstances The police arrested the accused within 24 hours and appreciated the bravery of the person who saved the woman he statedThe police have taken up further investigation IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/bluru-shocker-jilted-lover-kills-woman-by-setting-her-on-fire-arrested-635816.html Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/elderly-couple-brutally-murdered-in-jharkhands-dumka-two-daughters-injured-635873.html Dumka Jharkhand Sep 2 A gruesome double murder has shaken Sundaraplan village under Shikaripara police station in Dumka district of Jharkhand leaving an elderly couple dead and their two daughters grievously injured According to police the incident occurred between 2 am and 3 am on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday when unidentified assailants broke into the house of 63yearold Saheb Hembram and his wife Mangali Kisku 60The attackers allegedly used sharpedged weapons to kill the couple on the spot before turning on their daughtersThe couples elder daughter Hiramuni Hembram 25 and younger daughter Beni Hembram 17 sustained severe injuries in the attackDespite her condition Hiramuni managed to call the police emergency helpline 112 following which Shikaripara police station incharge Amit Kumar Lakra rushed to the spot with his team and arranged for the victims immediate transfer to PhoolJhano Medical College Hospital in DumkaBoth sisters remain in critical condition and are being treated The bodies of the deceased have been sent for postmortem examinationDumka Superintendent of Police Pitambar Singh Kherwar told media persons that preliminary investigations suggest the involvement of the elder daughters lover a resident of Pakur district who was allegedly present in the house on the night of the crimePolice however have maintained that all possible angles are being thoroughly examinedThe incident has sparked fear and grief across Sundaraplan village where residents woke up to the shocking newsHeavy police deployment has been made in the area to prevent any untoward situationSP Kherwar further said that a special police team has been constituted to track down the culpritsHe has assured the villagers that the perpetrators will be arrested soon and justice will be delivered to the bereaved family IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/elderly-couple-brutally-murdered-in-jharkhands-dumka-two-daughters-injured-635873.html Tue, 02 Sep 2025 13:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/nine-ultras-surrender-with-cache-of-weapons-including-five-ak-47s-in-jharkhand-635681.html Latehar Jharkhand Sep 1 Nine militants of the banned Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad JJMP surrendered before police and security forces in Jharkhands Latehar district on Monday officials said Among the surrendered cadres were four subzonal commanders each carrying a bounty of Rs 5 lakh and another with a reward of Rs 3 lakhThe others were wanted in several LeftWing Extremismrelated casesOfficials said this is the first time in Jharkhands history that such a large number of JJMP militants have surrendered togetherThe ultras also handed over a significant cache of arms and ammunition including five AK47 rifles several other firearms and hundreds of live cartridgesPolice claimed that with this surrender the JJMP has been virtually wiped out from the Latehar regionThose who gave up arms include JJMPs top zonal commander Ravindra Yadav who faces 14 cases and has a Rs 5 lakh bounty He surrendered with two AK47s three rifles and 1241 cartridges Subzonal commander Akhilesh Ravindra Yadav also carrying a Rs 5 lakh reward and 10 cases surrendered with an AK47 and 256 cartridgesOther subzonal commanders Baldev Ganjhu with nine cases and a Rs 5 lakh reward Mukesh Ram Yadav who faces 21 cases and carries a Rs 5 lakh reward and Pawan alias Ram Prasad with a Rs 3 lakh bounty also surrenderedArea Commanders Dhruv wanted in three cases surrendered with a rifle while fellow area commanders Shravan Singh surrendered with an AK47 a rifle and 131 cartridges and Mukesh Ganjhu handed over an AK47 and 154 cartridgesThe surrender ceremony organised at Latehar Police Headquarters was attended by CRPF IG Saket Singh IG Operations Michaelraj S Palamu IG Sunil Bhaskar DIG Naushad Alam Latehar SP Kumar Gaurav and senior CRPF officialsPolice attributed the surrender to sustained antiMaoist operations and the state governments rehabilitation policyIn recent months several senior top JJMP commanders including Lovelesh Ganjhu Rs 5 lakh reward and Pramod Palendra and Tulsi Ganjhu Rs 1 lakh each had also surrenderedSince January 2025 Latehar police have arrested 75 Maoists and carried out multiple successful operationsOn May 24 JJMP leader Pappu Lohara Rs 10 lakh reward and Sudesh Ganjhu alias Prabhat Rs 5 lakh reward were killed in an encounterTwo days later on May 26 subzonal commander Manish Yadav Rs 5 lakh reward was neutralised while another top cadre Kundan Rs 10 lakh reward was arrested IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/nine-ultras-surrender-with-cache-of-weapons-including-five-ak-47s-in-jharkhand-635681.html Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/tamil-nadu-bims-dalit-teacher-seeks-reinstatement-institute-mulls-appeal-in-sc-635705.html Chennai Sep 1 An assistant professor from the Scheduled Caste community has petitioned the state higher education department alleging that the Bharathidasan Institute of Management BIM has failed to reinstate him despite a Madras High Court order in his favour Dr CNS Ramnath Babu an alumnus of BIM joined the institute in April 2021 as an assistant professor in the marketing departmentIn July 2023 after completing his probation period he was terminated by Director Asit K Barma without noticeChallenging the move Dr Babu approached the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court which first stayed and later quashed the termination in November 2023 The dispute prolonged after BIM secured a temporary stayHowever in August this year a division bench dismissed the appeal and upheld the reinstatement order ruling that while probationers could be discharged for poor performance punitive or stigmatic termination required a formal inquiryOn August 24 Boiler Plant police registered a case against Barma under the SCST ActSince July 2023 I have been fighting this battle only to prove that I am an able teacher and scholar Every day is a struggle to uphold my dignity without an income Dr Babu saidHe also alleged that BIM failed to implement reservation norms in faculty recruitment adding This is about justice and dignity I only seek what I rightfully deserveBarma when contacted said the institution respected the court but retained the right to approach the Supreme Court within 90 daysReservation norms do not apply to our faculty recruitment or promotions We follow meritbased selection as per institutional rules At the same time we are exploring legal remedies he saidLegal experts point out that unless BIM secures a stay from the Supreme Court the High Courts order remains binding and any delay in compliance could invite contempt proceedingsHigher Education Minister Govi Chezhian assured that the state would look into the matter The department will examine the case and take necessary action he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/tamil-nadu-bims-dalit-teacher-seeks-reinstatement-institute-mulls-appeal-in-sc-635705.html Mon, 01 Sep 2025 16:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/rains-lash-delhi-ncr-temperature-dips-traffic-snarls-reported-in-several-areas-635737.html New Delhi Sep 1 The weather in DelhiNCR changed dramatically on Monday as overcast skies gave way to spells of rain and gusty winds across the region bringing muchneeded respite from the heat and humidity By afternoon several parts of Noida Ghaziabad Gurugram and Delhi received heavy showers accompanied by strong winds leading to a sharp drop in temperatureAccording to the India Meteorological Department IMD the maximum temperature on Monday was recorded several degrees below normal for this time of the yearMany residents said they felt an unusual September chill as cool winds swept through the regionThe IMD had earlier issued a yellow alert for September 1 warning of rain thunderstorms lightning and gusty winds in the afternoon and evening The forecast proved accurate with heavy rainfall turning the skies dark in broad daylight and forcing commuters to switch on headlightsWhile the showers provided relief from sweltering conditions they also caused widespread disruption Waterlogging was reported in several areas of Noida Ghaziabad Gurugram and parts of Delhi leading to severe traffic congestionLong traffic snarls formed on arterial roads with the movement of vehicles slowing to a crawl in many pockets Commuters struggled with flooded streets particularly underpasses and lowlying roadsDespite these issues the rain brought smiles to many residents who enjoyed the sudden cool breeze and relief from the oppressive heatIt feels like the monsoon is back in full swing This is such a welcome change said a resident of NoidaLooking ahead the IMD has predicted that the pleasant weather will continue for the next week with light to moderate showers expected intermittentlyThe skies are likely to remain cloudy on September 2 as well though no alert has been issued for that dayHowever the Met department has forecast another spell of rain accompanied by thunder and lightning on September 3Meteorologist Naresh Kumar in an update on continued rainfall said An orange alert has been issued for Himachal Pradesh Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir Alerts are also in place for Rajasthan western Uttar Pradesh Punjab and Haryana Delhi and NCR expect heavy rain for 12 days before the weather normalises IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/rains-lash-delhi-ncr-temperature-dips-traffic-snarls-reported-in-several-areas-635737.html Mon, 01 Sep 2025 18:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/ahmedabad-illegal-liquor-manufacturing-factory-busted-300-litres-of-raw-material-seized-635761.html Ahmedabad Sep 1 The police in Ahmedabad raided an illegal liquor unit operating out of a rented house near Fatehwadi Canal on the citys outskirts an official said on Monday adding that the raid led to the seizure of over 300 litres of raw material including flavouring essence an alcohol meter and nearly 2000 empty bottles allegedly meant for bottling spurious liquor According to officials the haul is valued at around Rs 50000Police sources confirmed that the unit was being used to manufacture fake English liquorWhen the raid team arrived the house was locked However with the landlords help they entered and recovered the stock The tenant who had allegedly been running the operation is abscondingSarkhej Police Inspector SA Gohil said that preliminary investigations suggest the accused was producing counterfeit liquor using chemicals and efforts are underway to establish whether the supply chain extended beyond Ahmedabad The accused has been identified and will be arrested soon he addedThe raid forms part of Gujarat Polices ongoing crackdown on bootlegging under the state prohibition lawIn 2025 Gujarat Police have stepped up their crackdown on illicit liquor under the states prohibition law seizing massive hauls across districts including IMFL worth Rs 126 crore hidden in a tanker at the GujaratMadhya Pradesh border in Dahod 15456 bottles of counterfeit liquor worth Rs 54 lakh in Ahmedabad 8596 bottles valued at Rs 119 crore in Surendranagars Chotila and another Rs 6518 lakh consignment in Vadodara alongside seizures such as liquor worth Rs 3057 lakh from a gas tanker near DahodAccording to official data Gujarats State Monitoring Cell confiscated alcohol worth Rs 2252 crore in 2024 while in the past two years alone liquor valued at Rs 191 crore has been seized underlining both the scale of smuggling operations and the states intensified enforcement IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/ahmedabad-illegal-liquor-manufacturing-factory-busted-300-litres-of-raw-material-seized-635761.html Mon, 01 Sep 2025 20:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/jharkhand-woman-accused-of-theft-paraded-with-shoe-garland-video-sparks-outrage-635771.html Giridih Jharkhand Sep 1 In a disturbing case of mob justice a woman in Jharkhands Giridih district was humiliated and assaulted by villagers after being accused of theft The incident took place in Piprali village under Dumri police station limits According to reports some villagers alleged that the woman had stolen household goods Acting on suspicion a group of residents on Sunday evening caught hold of her assaulted her chopped off her hair and forced her to wear a garland of shoes and slippersShe was then paraded through the village as bystanders recorded videos of the act These videos have since gone viral on WhatsApp and other social media platforms drawing sharp criticism and widespread condemnationThe matter came to light after the local village head informed the police A team from Dumri police station reached the spot and rescued the woman from further assaultShe was later taken to the police station for questioning and sent to a hospital for medical examinationPolice said that prompt action has been taken in the case Three women have already been detained for their involvement in the assault while efforts are underway to identify others seen in the viral footage Officials stressed that strict action will be taken against all those found guiltyDistrict authorities have condemned the incident describing it as inhuman and unlawful Social media users too have demanded stringent punishment for the culprits pointing out the dangers of mob vigilantism and public shamingThe entire matter is being investigated thoroughly Those responsible will not be spared under any circumstances Giridih police officials assuredThe incident has once again highlighted the persistent issue of mob justice in rural areas and the urgent need for awareness against such unlawful acts IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/jharkhand-woman-accused-of-theft-paraded-with-shoe-garland-video-sparks-outrage-635771.html Mon, 01 Sep 2025 21:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/bihar-free-dialysis-service-at-sheikhpuras-sadar-hospital-benefitting-thousands-of-people-635774.html Patna Sep 1 The Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme PMNDP launched in 201617 to provide dialysis services free of cost to people below the Poverty Line BPL is proving to be boon for people in Sheikhpura and adjoining districts of Bihar The dialysis center at Sheikhpuras Sadar Hospital is providing free dialysis services to people from economically weaker sections It has made the treatment of kidneyrelated ailments accessible for the poor but also aiding them in saving money on treatment costsPatients from nearby areas like Lakhisarai Jamui Nawada and Nalanda are also benefiting from it as they visit this centre for availing free services This has reduced the need for them to travel to farther destinations for kidneyrelated treatmentThe fivebed dialysis center started in Sheikhpuras Sadar Hospital was inaugurated on 18 August 2020 and has since then been a lifesaver for many patientsPeople are expressing deep gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the stateofthe art dialysis center They also credited the Centre for saving many lives as they claimed that many patients failed to live longer due to the unavailability of dialysis services and also their inability to travel to bigger cities for treatmentThose kidney patients who have their names registered in the ration card can avail the free services they need to submit copies of their ration card and Aadhaar cardMany patients as well as the centre incharge also shared their experience with IANSThe dialysis center incharge Uttam Kumar said All services here are free for people with dialysis provided under the Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis ProgrammeA beneficiary said The facility here is good everything is wellmaintained and clean We are extremely thankful to Prime Minister Narendra Modiled governmentAnother beneficiary said The services here are free and we are very grateful to PM Modi for providing themThe service is operated under the Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme PMNDP which is part of the National Health Mission Its main objective is to eliminate the need for rural and economically weak patients to go to big cities and provide them dialysis facilities in their own villages and citiesCurrently the Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Program PMNDP is in operation in all the 36 StatesUTs in 751 districts of the country There are a total of 1704 operational centres as on June 30 2025 IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/bihar-free-dialysis-service-at-sheikhpuras-sadar-hospital-benefitting-thousands-of-people-635774.html Mon, 01 Sep 2025 21:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/rajkot-entrepreneur-builds-business-with-pm-mudra-yojana-support-635783.html Rajkot Sep 1 Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana PMMY is an ambitious scheme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with an aim to empower aspiring entrepreneurs across India by providing easy access to credit for selfemployment There are ample examples of success stories of business being taken to great levels with the help of this scheme One such inspiring success story dominating the public discourse is from Rajkot in GujaratA resident Nareshbhai Mirani has transformed his small business dreams into reality with the help of this government scheme in RajkotNareshbhai runs a shop named Gopinath Emporium on Junction Plot Main Road in RajkotIn the early days of starting his business he faced financial challenges and needed capital He approached the State Bank of India and availed a loan of Rs 50000 under the PM Mudra Yojana This initial financial support allowed him to start his business and establish a stable source of incomeAfter successfully repaying the first loan Nareshbhai became eligible for a larger loan He was subsequently sanctioned a loan of over Rs 5 lakh under the same schemeHe now repays the loan through regular EMIs and continues to expand his business steadily Nareshbhai credits the schemes lowinterest rates and hasslefree process for much of his successThe Mudra Yojana made it possible for me to stand on my own feet Its a great initiative by the Prime Minister he saidMudra Yojana is doing wonders like this The scheme aims to provide microfinance to small and medium entrepreneurs helping them to become selfreliant It has significantly benefited small traders and businesses by offering collateralfree loans in three categories Shishu Kishor and TarunAs of now more than 52 crore loans have been sanctioned under the scheme disbursing over Rs 33 lakh crore to beneficiaries across the country The scheme is also playing a key role in encouraging selfreliance among youth and women fostering a strong culture of entrepreneurship in IndiaNareshbhais story stands as a testament to how government initiatives when effectively utilised can change lives IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/rajkot-entrepreneur-builds-business-with-pm-mudra-yojana-support-635783.html Mon, 01 Sep 2025 22:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/delhi-hc-to-pronounce-tomorrow-its-decision-on-bail-pleas-of-umar-khalid-sharjeel-imam-635786.html New Delhi Sep 1 The Delhi High Court will deliver on Tuesday its decision on bail pleas of Umar Khalid Sharjeel Imam and several others accused in the 2020 Delhi riots larger conspiracy case As per the causelist published on the website of the Delhi High Court a Bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Shalinder Kaur is scheduled to pronounce the verdict in the postlunch session on September 2In July this year the Justice Chawlaled Bench reserved its decision after hearing the oral submissions advanced on behalf of the accused and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta who appeared on behalf of the Delhi PoliceOpposing the bail pleas Solicitor General Mehta the second highest law officer of the Centre said that the long incarceration of the accused individuals should not be a ground for their release on bail pending trial since they were involved in a wellorchestrated criminal conspiracy to put the entire country to shame ahead of the visit of the US President Donald Trump in 2020If you referring to accused persons are doing something against the nation then you better be in jail till you are acquitted or convicted he had submittedIt is not just a case of bail in regular riots cases it is a very well thought and well orchestrated criminal conspiracy which starts in the capital of the country aiming at a particular day and time Mehta addedThe Solicitor General referring to speeches made by Sharjeel Imam had said that there was a preparation to divide the nation based on a particular religionTheir intention was to divide the nation on religious lines The intention was to cause national embarrassment at global level he assertedDuring his arguments Mehta referred to several global media posts relating to the Delhi riots and said that the accused were not protesting against a law but were planning something sinisterHe shared an earlier court order denying bail to Umar Khalid where the entire episode was termed as a terrorist actPlease do not treat it as a mere riots case It is a case of premeditated attack on the sovereignty of the nation by doing something in the national capital concluded Mehta IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/delhi-hc-to-pronounce-tomorrow-its-decision-on-bail-pleas-of-umar-khalid-sharjeel-imam-635786.html Mon, 01 Sep 2025 22:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/oppn-bjd-cong-target-odisha-govt-over-fertiliser-crisis-in-state-635793.html Bhubaneswar Sep 1 The opposition Biju Janata Dal and the Congress on Monday targeted the Mohan Charan Majhiled Odisha government over the alleged ongoing shortage of fertiliser across the state Senior BJD leader and party vice president Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak on Monday alleged that the state government is misleading the farmers amidst the severe shortsupply of fertilizer in the stateAddressing a press conference Nayak also asserted that the BJPled state government has failed completely to provide Urea fertiliser to the farmers of OdishaThat is why the farmers are on the streets and the black marketers are being sponsored by the government agenciesHe asserted that BJD has always been with the farmers and if the state government fails to address the woes of farmers properly the opposition BJD would be forced to resort to agitationAmid the allegations of shortage of fertiliser the state government has claimed that there is a sufficient quantity of fertiliser available in the stateThe department also requested the farmers not to be scared by any misleading information showing artificial shortage of fertilizer in the stateChief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has reviewed the situation but it has not yet solved the problems faced by the farmers of the stateThe BJD leader demanded that the state cooperation department and MARKFED make public the official allocation and lifting figures of fertiliserTransparency in data will expose who is misleading farmers Since during the last 11 years Odisha has never faced a crisis in fertiliser supply Nayak saidMeanwhile Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee OPCC President Bhakta Charan Das on Monday alleged a massive fertilizer crisis in the state accusing the ruling BJP of allowing black marketing and hoarding at the cost of farmersDas said fertiliser black marketing has been rampant for the past 11 years forcing farmers to purchase essential supplies at inflated prices from the black marketThis year the crisis surfaced much earlier because earning profits from farmers has become an easy business he allegedThe PCC chief further accused the BJP of making huge profits from both paddy procurement and fertiliser hoardingDuring paddy procurement over Rs 2000 crore was siphoned off in just 1015 days and now thousands of crores are being looted through fertiliser hoarding he saidIt is pertinent here to mention that exCM and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik has recently written a letter to the union minister for Chemicals and fertiliser JP Nadda drawing his attention towards the fertiliser crisis in the stateShortsupply of urea along with its black marketing and adulteration is a major concern for our farmers now in the start of the Kharif season In many districts particularly in tribal districts the farmers are on an agitation path due to nonavailability of urea wrote PatnaikHe had alleged that MARKFED the governments designated distribution agency is supplying subsidised fertilisers to private traders instead of farmersHe claimed that supply chain mismanagement and corruption have pushed the farmers in Odisha to the edge IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/oppn-bjd-cong-target-odisha-govt-over-fertiliser-crisis-in-state-635793.html Mon, 01 Sep 2025 22:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/bengal-list-of-tainted-and-ineligible-candidates-published-as-per-sc-order-635394.html Kolkata Aug 30 The West Bengal Central School Service Commission WBCSSC on Saturday published the list of tainted ineligible candidates as per the Supreme Courts order The Supreme Court had directed that the list should be published within seven days The list was published on the commissions website on Saturday within the deadline set by the court A total of 1804 names have been published in the listIn compliance with the Order of the Honble Supreme Court of India dated 28082025 the list of candidates as mentioned in the List 1 is attached below who were selected whose selection has been set aside by the Honble High Court and confirmed by the Honble Supreme Court is hereby published in the official website of the West Bengal Central School Service Commission in order to place the List of such tainted candidates in public domain read the notice Along with the notice the list of tainted candidates with their roll numbers have been publishedFresh SSC recruitment exams are scheduled to be held on September 7 and 14 The Supreme Court bench of Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma ordered that tainted and ineligible candidates will not be able to appear for the exam The Apex Court ordered on Thursday that the commission should publish the list of names of ineligible job seekers within seven days These tainted and ineligible candidates had gotten teaching jobs in staterun schools in the SSC recruitment scamAs per the Supreme Courts order the commission has made the list of names of tainted and ineligible job seekers public A total of 1804 names have been published Initially it was learnt that the commission would publish the list of tainted candidates by 3 pm on Saturday But after a long meeting and legal advice the SSC published the list on its website in the evening However the list does not separately mention how many of the tainted ineligibles got appointments for classes 910 and classes 1112 IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/bengal-list-of-tainted-and-ineligible-candidates-published-as-per-sc-order-635394.html Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/pil-in-sc-seeks-higher-fines-in-criminal-cases-635501.html New Delhi Aug 31 A public interest litigation PIL has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking guidelines for lower courts to consider imposing higher fines in order to better achieve the punitive and deterrent objectives of criminal law As per the plea fines prescribed under criminal sections are grossly inadequate in achieving their goals in the present scenario due to the significant depreciation of the rupee over the last many decadesThe PIL said that the Motor Vehicles Act has been amended twice in recent years significantly increasing fines for various traffic offences for example Rs 10000 for drunk driving or for not possessing a Pollution Under Control PUC certificateIf one is breaking many traffic rules at a time eg one is driving rashly after drinking and jumping a red signal or not possessing a pollution certificate he may be fined for more than Rs 50000 Such fines certainly have a deterrent effect on offenders the petition saidIt added that the fine under the criminal law has become too little an amount and imposing fines such as Rs 100 or Rs 500 is too little to make any meaningful impactThe plea filed by Sanjay Kulshresthra the petitionerinperson said that the fine should be substantial enough to deter offenders or potential offenders from committing wrongful acts and that the fine as a form of punishment must be capable of instilling a sense of fear in their mindsStating that fines are also failing as a means of compensating victims the PIL referred to an example where the trial court imposed a grossly insignificant additional fine of Rs 5000 on the convict as compensation for a sixyearold rape victim It said that nominal fines of Rs 100 Rs 200 or Rs 500 do not meaningfully contribute to the governments efforts in maintaining the judicial systemFor fines to serve this purpose they must be quantifiable otherwise the goal becomes redundant the plea addedAs per the causelist published on the website of the apex court a Bench of Chief Justice of India CJI BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran will take up the matter for hearing on Monday September 1 IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/pil-in-sc-seeks-higher-fines-in-criminal-cases-635501.html Sun, 31 Aug 2025 19:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/hm-amit-shah-inaugurates-new-health-centre-in-ahmedabad-635531.html Ahmedabad Aug 31 Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Sunday inaugurated a newly constructed Urban Health Centre in Gota Ward of Ahmedabad built at a cost of approximately Rs 384 crore The centre is set to provide a wide range of healthcare services at the doorstep of residents including general medical OPD facilities Ayushman Bharat PMJAY cards ABHA cards Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana Janani Suraksha Yojana and other government health schemesSpecialised care will also be available such as gynecology consultations for expectant and nursing mothers pediatric services for newborns and children vaccination maternity care and referral servicesIn addition the centre will offer early diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases screening and referrals for noncommunicable diseases like hypertension diabetes and cancer as well as mental health counseling deaddiction referrals laboratory testing and access to medicines through an inhouse pharmacyThe facility also plans to run Mamta Day and maternalchild welfare programmes in slum and nonslum areas promote holistic wellbeing through yoga and provide telemedicine services for expert consultationsThe inauguration event was attended by Ahmedabad Mayor Pratibha Jain Standing Committee Chairman Devang Dani MP Narhari Amin Municipal Commissioner Banchhanidhi Pani and other officialsHe also launched the Statewide Dial 112 Integrated Emergency Response Support System ERSS in Gujarat bringing all major emergency services police fire ambulance womens helpline and child helpline under a single helpline number As part of the initiative HM Shah also dedicated 500 Jan Rakshak vehicles which will be deployed across the state to ensure faster emergency responseA centralised call centre staffed with 150 personnel working round the clock will handle 112 calls and dispatch the nearest Jan Rakshak vehicle irrespective of police station jurisdiction Officials said the pilot project in Surat demonstrated significant improvements with police response time reduced by nearly two minutes The state government expects the system to strengthen emergency management and enhance citizen safety across urban and rural areas IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/hm-amit-shah-inaugurates-new-health-centre-in-ahmedabad-635531.html Sun, 31 Aug 2025 21:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/gujarat-bhadarvi-poonam-fair-in-ambaji-from-sep-1-7-grand-drone-show-planned-635540.html Ahmedabad Aug 31 The Ambaji Temple in Banaskantha district in Gujarat is set to host the annual Bhadarvi Poonam fair from September 1 to 7 with lakhs of devotees expected to throng the shrine To ensure smooth management the district administration have announced extensive preparations focusing on safety security and convenience for pilgrims To manage the massive gathering the administration has set up 29 committees responsible for arrangements including drinking water electricity parking prasad distribution and security The aim is to provide devotees with seamless facilities throughout the fair This year technology will play a key role in enhancing the experience for devoteesAn EMandir WhatsApp chatbot will provide instant information on aarti timings prasad centers parking arrangements and other templerelated updates Devotees will also be able to watch live darshan of Matajis Akhand Jyot on the trusts official YouTube channelGiven the massive turnout expected the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation ST has announced the operation of 5500 additional buses during the fair periodThese buses will ply between Ambaji and major routes including Gabbar Danta Palanpur Ahmedabad Vadodara and Surat ensuring easier access for devotees traveling from across the stateAdding a spectacular cultural attraction a grand drone light show featuring 400 drones will be organised on the night of September 34 at 830 pm subject to weather conditionsThe sky will light up with dazzling formations depicting Ambe Maa Jai Mataji inscriptions and the Trishul promising to mesmerise the audienceThe Ambaji Temple is one of the most important and revered Shakti Peethas in India dedicated to Goddess Amba a form of ShaktiIts significance lies in the belief that the heart of Goddess Sati fell at this very spot making it a powerful center of divine feminine energyThe temple is unique because the deity is worshipped in the form of a sacred yantra Shree Visa Yantra rather than an idol symbolising the eternal and formless power of the goddessBeyond its spiritual role the temple has cultural historical and economic relevance it is tied to folk traditions of the region referenced in ancient scriptures and continues to influence local livelihoods through pilgrimage tourismFor devotees Ambaji represents both a maternal figure of protection and a cosmic source of energy making it a living spiritual hub where faith tradition and cultural identity converge IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/gujarat-bhadarvi-poonam-fair-in-ambaji-from-sep-1-7-grand-drone-show-planned-635540.html Sun, 31 Aug 2025 23:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/urban-naxal-mindset-bjp-slams-mahua-moitra-rahul-gandhi-over-controversial-remarks-635200.html New Delhi Aug 29 Trinamool Congress TMC MP from West Bengal Mahua Moitra is once again in the spotlight for her controversial remarks Her latest statement has triggered political uproar prompting a sharp attack from the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP on both TMC and the Congress When questioned by journalists in Nadia district about the issue of illegal infiltration Moitra on Friday made objectionable comments against Union Home Minister Amit ShahBJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari strongly condemned Moitras remarks saying they reflect the desperation and frustration of leaders from TMC and CongressBhandari stated Leaders like Mahua Moitra and Rahul Gandhi the socalled political urban Naxals are disturbed by the fact that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is working for the upliftment of the poor Their frustration and anger are evident in their attempts to incite violence against the Home Minister and the Prime MinisterHe added that while these leaders often speak about nonviolence their statements appear to provoke young people against top elected officials of the countryReferring to an earlier statement by Rahul Gandhi Bhandari recalled how had once told youth to beat the Prime Minister with sticks He said this reflects the urban Naxal mindset which stands against Indian values and culturePradeep Bhandari further alleged that the intentions and actions of leaders like Mahua Moitra and Rahul Gandhi are against the interests of the nationThese people resort to abusive language and incitement of violence against elected leaders like the Prime Minister and the Home Minister Their statements insult the poor and go against the core values of the Indian Constitution he saidMeanwhile a controversial remark by Congress leader Ajay Rai targeting the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS has further intensified the political storm In response Bhandari said that Congress leaders are frustrated because the country is united and their lies are being exposed IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/urban-naxal-mindset-bjp-slams-mahua-moitra-rahul-gandhi-over-controversial-remarks-635200.html Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/suspected-crude-bomb-blast-kills-one-several-hurt-in-keralas-kannur-houses-damaged-635209.html Kannur Kerala Aug 30 One person was killed and a few sustained injuries in a massive explosion at a rented residence in Kannurs Kannapuram early on Saturday morning the police said The explosion suspected to be caused by a crude bomb was so powerful that the body was torn apart and the remains were found scattered at the siteAccording to eyewitnesses the house was reduced to rubble in the blast Several houses in its neighbourhood have also been damaged in the blastThe police suspect that the explosion may have taken place accidentally while a crude bomb was being manufactured The owner of the house identified as Keezhara Govindan had leased it to two persons engaged in running a spare parts shop in Payyannur around 40 km from KannurThe identities of the deceased and the injured have not yet been established and the number of people present in the house at the time of the crude bomb blast is still unknownThe impact of the explosion damaged neighbouring houses cracking walls and dislodging doors Forensic experts and the bomb disposal squad are on the scene to examine the circumstances and gather evidenceThe crude bomb blast has once again brought attention to the persistent issue of illegal bombmaking in the Kannur districtThe region has a documented history of such occurrences often with a political subtext In April 2024 a worker of the ruling Communist Party of IndiaMarxist was killed in a similar crude bomb blast in Panur while reportedly assembling explosivesThat same year a 90yearold man died in Thalassery after accidentally picking up a steel bomb he found on an uninhabited plot Such incidents which frequently result in casualties including children and innocent bystanders have been a source of recurring tension and a political blame game between rival political factions in the area IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/suspected-crude-bomb-blast-kills-one-several-hurt-in-keralas-kannur-houses-damaged-635209.html Sat, 30 Aug 2025 08:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/youth-empowerment-critical-for-national-development-says-ls-speaker-om-birla-635268.html Bhubaneswar Aug 30 Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday called for equal opportunities for the countrys youth noting their significant role in national development when they are given the chance Addressing the concluding ceremony of a twoday National Conference of SCST Welfare Committees here the Speaker highlighted the increasing importance of parliamentary and legislative committees in protecting democratic discourseHe said that both the central and state governments have allocated funds for the welfare of these communities and that parliamentary committees play a vital part in ensuring the proper use of these funds for their intended beneficiariesThe role of parliamentary committees is growing because they rise above party lines Birla stated adding We are concerned about the lack of quality dialogue and conduct within the state assemblies and ParliamentHe also proposed that state assemblies could create legislative panels to oversee SC and ST welfare to ensure benefits reach the target communitiesRajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh described the conference as a live symbol of constructive federalism explaining that participants rose above political differences to discuss issues concerning SC and ST welfare He mentioned that this was the first time such a conference had been held outside DelhiOdisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhapati said these communities are a core part of Indias social fabric and are guardians of its culture and heritage He added that parliamentary and state legislative committees have a critical role in monitoring the implementation of schemes holding governments accountable and ensuring that the benefits reach the last mileUnion Minister Jual Oram highlighted initiatives such as the PM Janman and Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan which he said would benefit over five crore tribal citizensEducation Minister Dharmendra Pradhan affirmed that the New Education Policy is ensuring greater access for SC and ST studentsFaggan Singh Kulaste chairperson of Parliaments Committee on Welfare of SCs and STs along with ministers of the Odisha government were among those presentThe conference which centered on the Role of Parliamentary and Legislative Committees deliberated on reinforcing constitutional protections and working towards a Viksit Bharat by 2047The conference emphasized the need to strengthen the constitutional safeguards for these communities Delegates also deliberated on the effectiveness of current policies and the need to develop new strategies to address contemporary issuesThe conference stressed the crucial role of parliamentary and legislative committees in scrutinizing budget allocations and evaluating the performance of welfare schemes to ensure they meet their goals and truly uplift the most vulnerable sections of society IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/youth-empowerment-critical-for-national-development-says-ls-speaker-om-birla-635268.html Sat, 30 Aug 2025 14:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/kerala-readies-for-26-dish-onam-sadhya-635272.html Thiruvananthapuram Aug 30 When Onam arrives Kerala awakens not only in a riot of flowers and festivities but also in the irresistible aroma of the Onam Sadhya the grand vegetarian banquet spread on a glossy green plantain leaf More than a meal it is a sensory experience that binds heritage flavour and fellowship into one unforgettable celebrationThe festival itself is rooted in legend Onam honours the benevolent King Mahabali whose golden reign symbolised prosperity and equalityAccording to myth the gods threatened by his growing power sought Lord Vishnus help Taking the Vamana avatar Vishnu sent Mahabali to the netherworld but granted him the boon of returning once every year to visit his people Onam marks that annual homecomingAmong its many rituals nothing embodies the spirit of the festival quite like the SadhyaTraditionally served on Uthradam Thiruvonam and Avittam this elaborate feast features around 26 dishes sometimes ranging from 24 to 28 depending on region and custom Barring a few northern districts the Sadhya is a strictly vegetarian affairThe feast unfolds in a rhythm perfected over generations The leaf arrives first its sheen adding freshness to what follows The opening ensemble includes crisp banana chips sweet jaggerycoated sharkkara varatti the sharp tang of inji curry pickles and golden pappadamsThen comes the centerpiece steaming mounds of Keralas parboiled rice ready to welcome a stream of curriesEach dish tells its own story creamy avial with a rainbow of vegetables fiery sambar brimming with spices sourmango pullissery enriched with yogurt and olan where ash gourd and blackeyed beans float in delicate coconut milkA crunchy thoran brings texture while a silky pachadi often made with beetroot or pineapple cools the tongueTogether they form a balanced harmony of sweet sour salty bitter and spicy stuffJust as the appetite begins to slow the finale arrives payasam Keralas cherished dessertWhether it is the jaggeryrich ada pradhaman or the milkbased palada payasam the sweet note concludes the meal with indulgence often served in more than one varietyToday the Sadhyas fame extends far beyond Kerala though many nonKeralites still struggle with eating payasam by handWith time preparation too has changed few households cook the entire feast as restaurants and caterers now deliver packed Sadhyas priced anywhere between Rs 250 and Rs 2500Yet whether savoured at home or ordered from outside the Onam Sadhya remains Keralas most cherished tradition a feast not just for the body but for memory culture and the spirit of Mahabalis golden age IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/kerala-readies-for-26-dish-onam-sadhya-635272.html Sat, 30 Aug 2025 14:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/punnamada-lake-erupts-as-71st-nehru-trophy-boat-race-unfolds-in-keralas-alapuzzha-635332.html Alappuzha Aug 30 Alappuzhas famed Punnamada Lake on Saturday turned into a vast amphitheatre of colour rhythm and excitement as the 71st edition of the Nehru Trophy Boat Race got underway From the break of dawn the backwaters echoed with the chants of oarsmen as the traditional Iruttukutti heats set the tone for the dayThis year 75 boats including 21 majestic Chundan Vallams or snake boats are in contentionThese slender marvels stretching between 120 and 140 feet carry about 120 oarsmen eachThe captain and his associates stand tall at the stern beating rhythms and barking instructions that keep the rowers in perfect unison turning the spectacle into a symphony of muscle and waterThe official inauguration was held at 2 pm on Saturday presided over by Tourism Minister PA Mohamed Riyas with Zimbabwes Deputy Minister Rajesh Kumar Indukant Modi leading a foreign delegation among the guestsThe race track itself measures 11 km but the energy of the event stretches far beyondEvery inch of the banks was filled with crowds spilling into vantage points days in advanceTourists from across the globe thronged Alappuzha their cameras capturing every paddle stroke while premium seats at the finishing pavilion were sold out well ahead of timeThough the event features several categories and even mass drills where all boats row together the climax remains the snake boat finals the ultimate test of endurance teamwork and local prideThe origins of this celebrated race date back to 1952 when the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had visited KeralaAs a fleet of boats escorted him from Kottayam to Alappuzha an impromptu race broke outMesmerised Nehru famously leapt into the Nadubhagam Chundan riding it to the jetty with abandonBack in Delhi he donated a silver trophy a replica of a snake boat mounted on a wooden abacus inscribed with his signatureThat iconic trophy continues to crown the victors of the snake boat race todaySeven decades on the Nehru Trophy Boat Race is more than a competition it is Keralas cultural heartbeat where tradition athleticism and sheer festive joy surge together in waves of glory IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/punnamada-lake-erupts-as-71st-nehru-trophy-boat-race-unfolds-in-keralas-alapuzzha-635332.html Sat, 30 Aug 2025 18:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/punnamada-lake-erupts-as-71st-nehru-trophy-boat-race-unfolds-in-keralas-alappuzha-635334.html Alappuzha Aug 30 Alappuzhas famed Punnamada Lake on Saturday turned into a vast amphitheatre of colour rhythm and excitement as the 71st edition of the Nehru Trophy Boat Race got underway From the break of dawn the backwaters echoed with the chants of oarsmen as the traditional Iruttukutti heats set the tone for the dayThis year 75 boats including 21 majestic Chundan Vallams or snake boats are in contentionThese slender marvels stretching between 120 and 140 feet carry about 120 oarsmen eachThe captain and his associates stand tall at the stern beating rhythms and barking instructions that keep the rowers in perfect unison turning the spectacle into a symphony of muscle and waterThe official inauguration was held at 2 pm on Saturday presided over by Tourism Minister PA Mohamed Riyas with Zimbabwes Deputy Minister Rajesh Kumar Indukant Modi leading a foreign delegation among the guestsThe race track itself measures 11 km but the energy of the event stretches far beyondEvery inch of the banks was filled with crowds spilling into vantage points days in advanceTourists from across the globe thronged Alappuzha their cameras capturing every paddle stroke while premium seats at the finishing pavilion were sold out well ahead of timeThough the event features several categories and even mass drills where all boats row together the climax remains the snake boat finals the ultimate test of endurance teamwork and local prideThe origins of this celebrated race date back to 1952 when the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had visited KeralaAs a fleet of boats escorted him from Kottayam to Alappuzha an impromptu race broke outMesmerised Nehru famously leapt into the Nadubhagam Chundan riding it to the jetty with abandonBack in Delhi he donated a silver trophy a replica of a snake boat mounted on a wooden abacus inscribed with his signatureThat iconic trophy continues to crown the victors of the snake boat race todaySeven decades on the Nehru Trophy Boat Race is more than a competition it is Keralas cultural heartbeat where tradition athleticism and sheer festive joy surge together in waves of glory IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/punnamada-lake-erupts-as-71st-nehru-trophy-boat-race-unfolds-in-keralas-alappuzha-635334.html Sat, 30 Aug 2025 18:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/chamundi-hills-belongs-to-hindus-stop-politics-over-dussehra-celebrations-erstwhile-royal-family-member-635339.html Mysuru Karnataka Aug 30 Pramoda Devi Wadiyar of the erstwhile Mysuru royal family responding to Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and state unit Congress President DK Shivakumars statement that Chamundi Hills is not exclusive to Hindus asserted that Chamundi Hills indeed belongs to Hindus She also appealed to stop carrying out politics over Dusshera celebrationsSpeaking to reporters in Mysuru on Saturday Pramoda Devi further stated that the rituals and worship at Chamundi Temple are conducted strictly according to Hindu traditionsThe Chamundi Temple is governed by Hindu rituals she saidGoddess Chamundi is a Hindu deity She is especially revered by those of the Yadu lineage For people of this lineage Goddess Chamundeshwari is like a mother Pramoda Devi addedShe further said Let politicians say what they want Their statements will not change anything The legal battle over the Chamundi Temple is ongoing in court Even though a government authority has been formed it is not yet official Everything will become clear once the court delivers its verdictThis matter has been in court for 70 years I am saddened to see the temple being used for political purposes she saidCommenting on the invitation extended to Booker Prize awardee Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the Dussehra celebrations Pramoda Devi stated I have no personal opinion on this matter Only those who extended the invitation and the invitee know the reasoning behind it There has been enough politics surrounding Dussehra and it should stop nowShe further remarked The governments celebration of Dussehra is not part of our traditional heritage Our family celebrates Dussehra privately The government conducts its celebrations according to its own plans Since our family is responsible for the Ambari one of our family members participates in the ceremonyThe statement was made by Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar in response to objections by the BJP for choosing Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq for inauguration of Dusshera Shivakumar had stated that the Chamundi Hills is not exclusive to HindusPramoda Devi Wadiyar had earlier issued a statement describing Shivakumars comments as insensitive and unnecessaryI write this with deep dismay over the way this years Dasara celebrations proposed to be conducted by the Government of Karnataka have unfolded especially with politics finding its way around the sacred Chamundeshwari temple atop Chamundi Hills she had said in her letter IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/chamundi-hills-belongs-to-hindus-stop-politics-over-dussehra-celebrations-erstwhile-royal-family-member-635339.html Sat, 30 Aug 2025 19:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/cm-bhupendra-patel-leads-van-mahotsav-celebrations-at-galteshwar-temple-635344.html Gandhinagar Aug 30 The 76th Van Mahotsav was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Galteshwar in Kheda district in Gujarat As part of the festivities the 24th Sanskrtik Van Cultural Forest of the state was inaugurated The occasion was marked by the visit of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel He arrived at the site located near Sarnal village in Kheda district to participate in the celebrationsChief Minister Patel began the day by offering prayers at the ancient Galteshwar Mahadev temple situated at the confluence of the Mahisagar and Galti rivers near Sarnal village in Thasra taluka During his visit he sought blessings for the welfare and prosperity of the people of GujaratFollowing the prayer the Chief Minister undertook a circumambulation of the temple appreciating the unique architectural style of this ancient shrine He also learned about the glory of Sage Galav to whom the temple holds significant spiritual importanceThe inauguration of the 24th Cultural Forest which promotes the preservation of regional flora and cultural heritage was the highlight of the Van Mahotsav celebrations This initiative emphasises the importance of forests in ecological balance and celebrates the cultural significance of natural heritage sitesAlongside Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel the event was attended by prominent dignitaries including Member of Parliament Devusinh Chauhan Panchmahal MP Rajpalsinh Jadav Thasra MLA Yogendrasinh Parmar Kheda District Collector Amit Prakash Yadav District Development Officer Jayant Kishor Superintendent of Police Vijay Patel Forest Conservator Mitalben Sawant Anand Kumar and leading social worker Nayanaben PatelThe 76th Van Mahotsav at Galteshwar thus not only underscored the state governments commitment to environmental conservation but also celebrated Gujarats rich cultural and spiritual legacyThe 12th century Galteshwar temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is considered unique in its style and has an influence of Gujarati Chaulukya architectureProtected by the Archaeological Survey of India the temple is the Monument of National Importance IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/cm-bhupendra-patel-leads-van-mahotsav-celebrations-at-galteshwar-temple-635344.html Sat, 30 Aug 2025 19:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/police-must-prevent-atrocities-against-the-marginalised-ktaka-cm-siddaramaiah-635352.html Bengaluru Aug 30 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said that there exists a caste system in the state and many marginalised communities continue to face caste discrimination He said that such cases must be taken seriously and atrocities must be preventedThe Karnataka CM was speaking on Saturday at the Raj Bhavan during the Presidents Medal Award Ceremony held for officers in the states Home Department who have rendered distinguished serviceThe government has established DCRB District Crime Records Bureau police stations in every district In a recent review meeting I conducted I found the performance and progress of these DCRB stations unsatisfactory Siddaramaiah saidOfficials must take this seriously to ensure the governments objective of providing safety to marginalised communities is fulfilled Compared to other states the rate of convictions in atrocity cases against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Karnataka is very low The police must pay attention to this he addedThe service medals awarded today are a testament to the dedication honesty and hard work of the police personnel Such achievements are possible only when service is rendered with a sense of social concern CM Siddaramaiah statedApart from maintaining law and order in society it is the polices responsibility to protect the lives and property of the public Police play a vital role in ensuring peace and harmony in the country The responsibility of preventing crimes lies with both the government and the police If precautionary measures are taken many crimes can be prevented Siddaramaiah saidIf police officers have a sense of social responsibility peace can be established in society The role of the police is crucial in eliminating social inequalities and enforcing the protections guaranteed by the Constitution he saidDr BR Ambedkar had stated that when power rests only with the privileged the lives of the marginalized become miserable The police must prevent atrocities against the underprivileged Justice should be made accessible to ordinary citizens Instead of merely focusing on the number of police personnel we must assess how many crimes have been prevented the Karnataka CM addedTodays award winners have made commendable achievements and should serve as role models for others We must find solutions to the inequalities present in society Police officers and staff should introspect and strive to deliver better service Siddaramaiah concluded IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/police-must-prevent-atrocities-against-the-marginalised-ktaka-cm-siddaramaiah-635352.html Sat, 30 Aug 2025 19:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/even-without-a-terror-group-zakir-naik-poses-a-grave-threat-to-indias-security-635357.html New Delhi Aug 30 Abubacker Siddique who operated as a lone wolf was arrested by the Andhra Pradesh police recently The police termed him as a big fish with advanced bomb making skills During his questioning he had told the police that he was operating alone and was inspired by the preachings of Zakir Naik a wanted criminal in India currently living in MalaysiaThe agencies have been on the look out for Naik for several years now Naik however remains free in Malaysia and has no restrictions He had even travelled to Pakistan recently where he was given a rousing welcomeNaik may not have dedicated terror modules or may not plan strikes However he remains an institution by himself and his speeches and radical school of thought continues to inspire many to either indulge in violence or take the terror pathNaik had managed to flee India in 2016 He is wanted in India for cases relating to money laundering and inciting extremism through his hate speeches Naik is unwelcome in many countries since his speeches manage to incite the youth into taking extreme pathsOver the years India has made several requests to Malaysia to have him extradited but the country has refused to entertain the plea In 2019 the then Prime Minister of Malaysia Mahathir Mohammad had said that his country had the right not to extradite Naik if he would not be accorded justice in IndiaThe Abubacker Siddique case is a grim reminder that Naik remaining in the open continues to pose a security risk for India His influence is not just limited to India but to other countries as well The 2016 Dhaka cafe attack which claimed 22 lives had a Naik link to it Although he was not involved in the planning the attackers had said that it was his speeches that inspired them to carry out the strikesThe Indian agencies say that Naik could be considered to be more dangerous than any terror group It is his speeches which makes him lethal His speeches and messages that reach millions of people online is what is causing a worry for security agenciesWhile the Malaysian government has refused to extradite him India would have hoped that the ban that was imposed on Naik in 2019 would have continued However in February Malaysian minister Saifuddin Nasution Islamil said that there are no ban orders on him from giving public speeches While Naik had openly declared his support for the AlQaeda he is not officially part of any terror group He functions on his own but manages to get the message through The Indian agencies say that he is the most dangerous preachers in the world His messages are rabid and he has very good convincing skills which make him even more dangerous Moreover unlike other rabid preachers who deliver their speeches either in Urdu or Arabic Naik does so in English This has ensured that he has a much wider reach and hence more people especially the youth follow him blindlyNaiks ability to radicalise people through his hate speeches was recognised by Pakistan He was given a red carpet welcome in Pakistan despite objections by India The Pakistan trip was equivalent to a state visit and during the same he met with former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam NawazIndian officials say that Naik has managed to play it smart Unlike outfits such as the Islamic State he does not give open calls to carry out attacks In fact he never speaks about attacks However his style of operation is extremely dangerous as he manages to put out his message which eventually ends up radicalising the youth Be it the case of Abubacker Siddique or the Dhaka Cafe attackers Naik has had no direct role to play in it However the attackers themselves had said that they were inspired by his speeches In such an event it is very hard to pin him down and Naik manages to get away with free speech However it is the same speech that would have done the damage IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/even-without-a-terror-group-zakir-naik-poses-a-grave-threat-to-indias-security-635357.html Sat, 30 Aug 2025 20:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/bjp-leaders-silence-amidst-floods-shocking-says-punjab-aap-chief-635366.html Chandigarh Aug 30 Punjab Cabinet Minister Aman Arora taking a dig at BJP leaders on Saturday said their silence is shocking at a time when the state is going through a crisis Instead of pressuring the Central government to immediately release a relief package during such times BJP leaders are only focusing on finding faults with the state government Arora who is also the chief of AAP unit of Punjab told the media after flagging off 11 trucks of relief material for floodaffected areas Arora said the Haryana governments statement about reducing the water quota has exposed the true face of the BJPled Haryana government the Central government and Punjabs BJP leaders He said the silence of Punjabs BJP leaders during this crisis is truly surprising He said when Punjab needs water for its crops Haryana demands additional water However now when Punjab is urging Haryana to take excess water to save the state from flooding the Haryana government has stated that it no longer needs water and is even talking about reducing the allocated quota The AAP state chief questioned Where is the justice in this When Punjab faces the brunt of floods it is left to bear it alone but when it comes to managing excess water the Haryana government washes its hands of responsibilityHe appealed to the Central government to increase the compensation amount from a mere Rs 6800 per acre Punjab which feeds the entire nation has suffered crop losses across lakhs of acres and therefore the state deserves a special relief package Arora urged Opposition parties to rise above politics and work together to help the people He highlighted that Punjab is currently facing a massive natural calamity Due to cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh seveneight districts of Punjab have been severely affected From the first day Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann all ministers MLAs and the administration have been actively engaged in relief operations The Punjab government is leaving no stone unturned to protect peoples lives property and economic resources However Arora emphasised that it is everyones moral duty to come together and support the affected people IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/bjp-leaders-silence-amidst-floods-shocking-says-punjab-aap-chief-635366.html Sat, 30 Aug 2025 20:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/arunachal-youth-bringing-glory-to-nation-with-extraordinary-feats-at-national-intl-levels-guv-635373.html Itanagar Aug 30 Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General KT Parnaik Retd said on Saturday that youth of Arunachal Pradesh are bringing glory to the state and the nation with their remarkable achievements at both the national and international levels Addressing a function organised in connection with the 3day National Sports Day celebration and to promote physical fitness the Governor emphasised the need for systematic talent scouting and the availability of sports medicine experts to nurture the immense potential of the young generation of Arunachal PradeshThe Governor also participated in the badminton game at the Rajiv Gandhi University RGU at Rono Hills in Doimukh Lt General Parnaik Retd who is also the Chief Rector of RGU reminded that as India has placed its bid to host the Commonwealth Games in 2030 and the Olympic Games in 2036 it is not merely a matter of national pride but also a call to action for all peopleUrging the youth of the state particularly budding sportspersons to prepare themselves with dedication and determination so that they may shine on the world stage the Governor said that sports and fitness are not only for athletes but for every citizenA healthy nation he said is not built by champions alone but by a society that values fitness and wellbeing as a way of life Whether it is a brisk morning walk yoga in the courtyard cycling through the villages or an evening game with friends every small step towards fitness is a step towards building a stronger India he pointed outThe Governor said that values of fitness and wellbeing are necessary to realize Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision of Viksit Bharat in 2047 A healthy body he noted sharpens the mind and together they create a society that is energetic productive confident and full of vitalityVice Chancellor Rajiv Gandhi University Prof S K Nayak and Registrar RGU Dr NT Rikam briefed the Governor about the initiatives taken by the Central University for the National Sports Day celebration under Ek Ghanta Khel Ke Maidan Mey themeAs part of the celebration and to promote indigenous traditional games demonstrations of indigenous games were also presented by the RGU students on the occasion Deputy Commissioner Papum Pare Vishakha Yadav Superintendent of Police Taru Gusar Deans of Faculty Heads of Department and Directors of Institute and RGU students attended the programme IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/arunachal-youth-bringing-glory-to-nation-with-extraordinary-feats-at-national-intl-levels-guv-635373.html Sat, 30 Aug 2025 21:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/us-tariffs-impact-banarasi-saree-exports-industry-faces-challenges-635390.html Varanasi Aug 30 The worldfamous Banarasi saree and silk industry is facing a severe impact due to tariffs imposed by the US Following the imposition of tariffs large orders from the US are being cancelled and foreign traders have started returning shipments say traders According to the Varanasi Textile Industry Association if this situation persists the city could suffer losses of up to Rs 300 crore annually This crisis has put the livelihoods of thousands of artisans at risk and the industry is now staring at largescale unemploymentRajan Bahl vice president of Banarasi Textile Industry Association stated Exports of Banarasi sarees will decline by 15 to 20 per cent due to these tariffs Handloom products will be the most affected Though the current losses may appear small the future impact will be severe Every year exports worth Rs 200 to Rs 300 crore were sent to the US which is now under threat Orders are being cancelled and no new orders are coming in I firmly believe this is not a minor loss it is a major blow to Banaras and its industry Orders are being cancelled and we cannot expect fresh orders going forwardHe further added that the number of handlooms is already decreasing and these tariffs will only accelerate the decline He appealed to the government for immediate intervention to save the industryLocal saree trader Sarvesh Kumar Srivastava said The tariffs have seriously impacted our business Recently goods worth Rs 10 lakh were returned The weavers livelihoods are in jeopardy Finished products have been put on hold and payments are stuck I employ 20 workers and holding Rs 20 lakh worth of goods has caused significant lossesHe explained that traders already facing economic challenges are now under increased pressure due to the tariffsSrivastava demanded that the government exempt handloom and handicraft sectors from GST Removing the 5 per cent GST on handloom and handicrafts would provide relief to the industry It would boost demand in the domestic market and attract the middle class back to Banarasi sarees he saidHe added I believe GST exemption could bring a revival in the industry providing support to weavers and traders alike The tariffrelated crisis has not only caused economic losses but also endangered the livelihoods of thousands of artisans and their families The government must intervene immediately Without prompt action this industry could slip into deeper crisis IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/us-tariffs-impact-banarasi-saree-exports-industry-faces-challenges-635390.html Sat, 30 Aug 2025 23:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/jal-shakti-minister-cr-paatil-to-lead-review-of-rural-swachh-bharat-mission-on-sep-1-635159.html New Delhi Aug 29 Aiming to outline priorities for the next phase of Swachh Bharat MissionGrameen SBMG Minister of Jal Shakti CR Patil will lead a brainstorming session on September 1 with 17 state ministers incharge of rural sanitation an official said on Friday The Roundtable Conference on Swachh Bharat MissionGrameen SBMG Progress and Brainstorming on SBMG Next Phase planned by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation DDWS shall review the achievements and progress under SBMG focusing on sustaining Open Defecation Free ODF Plus Model outcomes strengthening solid and liquid waste management systems the official saidThe Conference apart from reviewing progress under SBMG is going to focus on sustaining Open Defecation Free ODF Plus Model outcomes strengthening solid and liquid waste management systems and scaling innovative models like GOBARdhan and Faecal Sludge Management said an official statementThe outlining of priorities for the next phase of the SBMG will be done at an open house that will enable brainstorming with an emphasis on system strengthening digital innovations and convergence with climate resilience goalsTill date SBMG Phase II has enabled over 1193 crore Individual Household Latrines 262 lakh Community Sanitary Complexes 476 lakh ODF Plus Model Villages over 950 functional GOBARdhan projects and 124 Faecal Sludge Treatment PlantsAs SBMG Phase II approaches its conclusion in March 2026 this conference provides a critical opportunity to consolidate gains reflect on lessons learnt and chart a robust roadmap for the next phase of SBMG said the statementThe DDWS looks forward to the participation of states and Union Territories whose insights and experiences will be vital in shaping the contours of the next phase of SBMG thereby advancing the national vision of Swachh Sujal and Sustainable VillagesOthers who are likely to take part in discussions include Minister of State V Somanna Secretary DDWS Ashok KK Meena and ASampMD NJJM amp SBMG Kamal Kishore SoanAs many as 21 Additional Chief SecretariesPrincipal SecretariesSecretaries and 26 Mission Directors from 29 States and Union Territories are also expected to attend the conference IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/jal-shakti-minister-cr-paatil-to-lead-review-of-rural-swachh-bharat-mission-on-sep-1-635159.html Fri, 29 Aug 2025 19:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/aap-govt-failed-to-provide-relief-in-flood-hit-areas-punjab-bjp-635179.html Chandigarh Aug 29 Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar on Friday visited the floodaffected Ajnala Assembly constituency and met with people to listen to their problems Jakhar accused the state government of failing to provide relief and assistance in floodaffected areas holding it directly responsible for the massive losses in states border regions He said his visit was not for political purposes but to remind the government of its responsibilities and to support the flood victims The BJP has postponed its facilitation camps due to the severity of the floods as we stand shouldertoshoulder with Punjabs floodaffected people in this hour of grief he said Do not forget Punjab This disaster is a result of the Punjab governments failure People in floodaffected areas are neither getting rations nor fuel for draining water nor any government assistance The government is only indulging in publicity He further said social organizations religious groups and ordinary Punjabis have stepped forward to help the flood victims while the government has proven entirely ineffective Warning the Chief Minister Jakhar said Take up your responsibility you will be held accountable later Jakhar said the Central government has released Rs 229 crore out of the allocated Rs 611 crore for disaster management in Punjab but the state government has failed to utilise these funds effectively He questioned Where has this money been spent The government neither made arrangements nor held preparatory meetings Jakhar also blamed uncontrolled mining in border areas for the devastation He said Due to mining embankments broke causing significant damage in Pathankot Gurdaspur and Ajnala constituencies Jakhar assured that the Central government stands with people as Punjab is an integral part of the country He suggested the Chief Minister could seek any assistance from the Centre as its doors are always open Jakhar highlighted the floods have completely destroyed the paddy crop and wheat sowing will also be impossible causing significant economic losses for farmers He urged the state government to immediately start relief and rehabilitation efforts in the floodaffected areas IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/aap-govt-failed-to-provide-relief-in-flood-hit-areas-punjab-bjp-635179.html Fri, 29 Aug 2025 21:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/tripura-cm-mulls-using-water-of-bangladeshs-titas-river-for-agartala-city-635197.html Agartala Aug 29 Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Friday that he is contemplating the use of water from the Titas river in Bangladesh for supplying drinking water in the Agartala Municipal Corporation areas The Titas is a river in Bangladesh which merges into the Meghna river and forms part of the SurmaMeghna River System flows along TripuraFrom Indias Tripura territory the Titas river flows 5 km inside Bangladesh at some places and 1012 km in other placesThe Titas river starts its journey from Sarail Upazila Brahmanbaria The river is 98 km long and again meets the Meghna river near Nabinagar Upazila BrahmanbariaAfter inaugurating the Vivekananda Township Project at the heart of the capital city Agartala the Chief Minister said that the water of the Haora river Kalapania or Katakhal canal mix with the Titas River in BangladeshI have adequate knowledge of the Titas river I have proposed that water from the Titas river be supplied to the 51 wards of Agartala Municipal Corporation areas as drinking water Proposals are being studied and if everything goes as planned we would raise this matter with the Central government so that we can provide ironfree and clean water We are working in this direction he addedClaiming that his government is transparent and has been working for the betterment of the people CM Saha said that the 48 flats constructed in the Vivekananda Township Project for the lowerincome group middleincome group and higherincome group peopleHe added that these flats are earthquakeresistantWe are working for development and there is no talk without development From January till August we have inaugurated and laid foundation stones for numerous projects and infrastructures worth Rs 800 crore This is what the BJPled government is about We have formed TUDA Tripura Urban Development Authority to construct beautiful buildings for comfortable living We have also given permission for highrise buildings by following all rules he saidManik Saha who holds the PWD portfolio further informed that the main aim of TUDA is to build modern flats for economically weaker and middleclass peopleAnother project of 216 flats at a cost of around Rs 96 crore is underway in the outskirts of Agartala It is expected to be completed by March next year he saidThe Chief Minister also said he has requested the Centre to remove the cap on loan amounts for externally aided projects to undertake many ambitious projectsThere are many states where such a cap does not exist But in our case due to many ongoing development works we are facing issues because of this cap he saidThe Chief Minister also informed that work on preparing GIS master plans for 20 urban areas of the state including Agartala Municipal Corporation areas is underwayThe master plan for Agartala city is already about 70 per cent complete and development projects worth around Rs 530 crore have been undertaken in the first phase of the Mukhyamantri Nagar Unnayan Prakalp with the help of Asian Development Bank ADB he stated IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/tripura-cm-mulls-using-water-of-bangladeshs-titas-river-for-agartala-city-635197.html Fri, 29 Aug 2025 23:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/kerala-land-reforms-amendment-a-tight-noose-on-hill-communities-says-cong-mla-kuzhalnadan-634888.html Thiruvananthapuram Aug 28 Congress MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan on Thursday strongly criticised the Pinarayi Vijayan governments proposed amendment to the Land Reforms Act calling it the final noose around the necks of hill communities in Idukki and other highrange regions of Kerala On Wednesday the Vijayan Cabinet approved an amendment to the decadesold Land Assignment Act meeting a longpending demand of people living in the states high ranges to resolve various landrelated issuesBut Kuzhalnadan alleged that the Cabinets decision would further complicate longpending land disputes and was aimed at misleading the public through false propagandaAccording to him the government has ignored the genuine demand for the free utilisation of assigned land by its ownersThe government recently announced that violations in land use up to June 2024 would be regularised by charging a feeHowever Kuzhalnadan pointed out that the Congress led UDF had earlier recommended removing all restrictions on assigned land and ensuring uninterrupted usage rights for ownersBoth he and former minister PJ Joseph had submitted such proposals he remindedThe government now seeks to impose restrictions once again while misguiding the public with distorted campaigns the MLA allegedHe warned that the draft amendment would ban construction on newly assigned lands effectively stalling development prospects in highrange areasKuzhalnadan said the move would hit settlers the hardest especially in Idukki and accused the government of deliberately creating complexities since coming to powerEven though violations up to June 2024 may be regularised the benefit would be minimal he arguedHe also criticised the governments decision to levy additional fees on buildings larger than 1500 sq ft despite owners already paying building tax onceThis amounts to an unjustified double taxation aimed at squeezing revenue from ordinary people to cover the governments financial crisis he saidCalling the draft amendment illegal and arbitrary Kuzhalnadan said the Congress and UDF would expose the governments moveHe accused the LDF of betraying its preelection promise of granting unconditional land titles and instead curbing the rights of settlers in the high ranges IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/kerala-land-reforms-amendment-a-tight-noose-on-hill-communities-says-cong-mla-kuzhalnadan-634888.html Thu, 28 Aug 2025 19:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/laos-advances-nutrition-efforts-using-fortified-rice-634919.html Vientiane Aug 28 Laos is stepping up efforts to combat widespread micronutrient deficiencies by launching a largescale rice fortification initiative aimed at improving national nutrition and public health Representatives from the Lao Ministry of Health development partners and other stakeholders gathered in the national capital on Thursday for a national workshop on rice fortification to advance standards and nutrition security in Laos Lao News Agency reportedRice fortification offers a costeffective solution to address iron deficiency anaemia which affects around 40 per cent of women of reproductive age and 44 per cent of children under five nationwide Xinhua News Agency reportedThese deficiencies can cause fatigue impaired learning stunted growth and birth defects such as neural tube disorders in pregnant women In 2020 alone anaemiarelated health issues resulted in economic losses exceeding 241 million said the reportTo tackle this issue Laos launched a national rice fortification project in early 2025 As rice is the staple food in Lao diets it serves as an ideal vehicle for fortification Fortified rice looks and tastes like regular rice but is enriched with essential vitamins and minerals crucial for health and developmentThe Ministry of Health is leading the governments efforts to integrate fortified rice into the national food system with technical support from development partnersThe Lao government and the United Nations World Food Program are working together to develop national rice fortification standards and a regulatory framework These measures will ensure the safe and consistent production of fortified rice while also guiding scaling up and building public trust through quality assuranceThe national workshop marks the beginning of the consultation process for setting these standards and lays a strong foundation for longterm improvements in nutrition and health across LaosMeanwhile the Ministry of Health is partnering with development partners to improve access to rehabilitation services and strengthen the capacity of healthcare providers in LaosThe initiative aims to improve access to rehabilitation medical services and strengthen the capacity of healthcare personnel in Laos with a particular focus on the rehabilitation medicine centre in northern Laos Oudomxay provinceThe project will provide free highquality services to people with disabilities invalids and the elderly across the northern provinces according to a report from the ministrys Centre of Information and Education for Health on August 25The project also aims to enhance the skills and expertise of rehabilitation medical personnel upgrade infrastructure at both the central rehabilitation medicine centre and its provincial branches to meet safety standards and equip facilities with modern medical and production equipment IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/laos-advances-nutrition-efforts-using-fortified-rice-634919.html Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/in-final-phase-desperate-maoists-pose-rising-danger-despite-imminent-defeat-634920.html New Delhi Aug 28 The security forces are well on track to eradicate the menace of Left Wing Extremism LWE in India by March 31 2026 On Thursday Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma announced that in the Bijapur district 30 Maoists had surrendered and were rehabilitated He also urged the Maoists to join the mainstream and improve their lives Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the Maoists should either surrender or else they would be eliminated Leaving the choice to them HM Shah said that the menace could come to an end by March 31 2026While Operation Blackforest has been a successful one so far security officials however state that once the task is complete it would not be wise to take ones eyes of the issue There would be attempts made to revive the movementWhile many Maoists have surrendered there are some who are still around and remain adamant They want to take the fight to the finish with the hope that many would take inspiration and join the movement This last phase is a dangerous one security officials sayThey are getting desperate and would try and indulge in mindless violence which would eventually be to target innocent civilians The murder of a 30 year old man working as a shikshadoot temporary visiting teacher in government schools being killed by Maoists in Chhattisgarh is one such example of thisOn July 14 two shikshadoots were killed by Maoists in Farsegarh area of neighbouring Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh On February 19 two men including a shikshadoot were killed in Dantewada district This made it the 30 killing this year by Maoists These incidents took place in the Bastar region comprising seven districts including Sukma Bijapur and DantewadaAll these persons were killed on the suspicion that they were police informers However the fact is that these killings signal the desperation of the Maoists and the main intention is to cause fear in the minds of the peopleIn the past the Maoists thrived on local support When the locals realised that they were being used as pawns the Maoists then resorted to fear tactics to control the local peopleHowever today with Prime Minister Narendra Modiled government initiating several developmental projects in Maoisthit areas the minds of the locals have changed There is connectivity thanks to roads Further communication too has improved a great deal thanks to investments by the telecom sector This has led the locals to changing sides and seeing reason on why it is better to be away from the MaoistsThe locals turning away has been a major factor for the forces to achieve such success against the Maoists When a patrol party approaches an LWEhit area there is none to inform the Maoists about the same This has led to successful and precise operations against the MaoistsHowever the Intelligence agencies warn that the desperation which is being felt among the Maoists is what could prove to be dangerous They would try and target locals more and more with an intention of controlling them with fear as was the case in the past The agencies say that while they may not be too successful such desperation could lead to loss of innocent livesThe security forces have stepped up operations in the wake of such incidents and would continue to go all out and could even achieve the target before the deadline While the security forces work on nabbing or eliminating the Maoists a massive effort is also being made to bring them to the mainstreamThose who are being brought to the mainstream and rehabilitated would also need to be watched the agencies say Some could well be informers who have been intentionally sent by the Maoists to surrender IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/in-final-phase-desperate-maoists-pose-rising-danger-despite-imminent-defeat-634920.html Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/rajasthan-cm-approves-land-allotment-for-non-polluting-industrial-units-634667.html Jaipur Aug 27 The Rajasthan government is consistently working towards accelerating industrial growth and strengthening infrastructure in the state Taking forward this commitment Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has approved two significant proposals for land allotment one aimed at promoting nonpolluting industries in Kota and the other for enhancing connectivity and security in border areas of Jaisalmer In a major step towards boosting industrial development the Chief Minister has approved the allotment of 2278 hectares of land in village Dhoti of Kanwas tehsil Kota district The land has been allotted to Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation Limited RIICO for setting up nonpolluting industrial unitsThis decision is expected to strengthen the states industrial ecosystem create opportunities for local entrepreneurship and generate new employment avenues for the youth It will also encourage sustainable growth by focusing on environmentfriendly industries thereby aligning with the governments vision of balanced economic development Alongside industrial promotion the Chief Minister has also given approval for the allocation of 10197 hectares of government land in Jaisalmer district for road construction along the IndiaPakistan borderThis land allotment is based on the proposal of the District Collector aligned with the requirements of the Central Public Works Department CPWD The road will run parallel to the border and will serve as a crucial link in strengthening both strategic security and economic development in the region According to officials this project will provide a strong boost to border area infrastructure facilitate smoother movement and help improve the livelihood opportunities of people living in remote villages near the international boundaryBy approving these two proposals Chief Minister Sharma has once again reaffirmed the state governments focus on industrial growth employment generation and regional development along with contributing to the nations security needs officials said IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/rajasthan-cm-approves-land-allotment-for-non-polluting-industrial-units-634667.html Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/telangana-cm-conducts-aerial-survey-of-flood-hit-districts-634923.html Hyderabad Aug 28 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday conducted aerial survey of floodhit areas in Peddapalli Kamareddy and Medak district Accompanied by Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy and state Congress president and MLC Mahesh Kumar Goud the Chief Minister also visited Sripada Yellampalli ProjectThe Chief Minister was scheduled to land in Kamareddy to hold a review meeting on flood situation However the helicopter could not land there due to bad weather He held the review meeting in MedakThe helicopter landed at the helipad near Goliwada Pump House in Peddapalli district He inspected the Sripada Yellampalli Reservoir Project at AnthargamHe reviewed the flood inflows current water storage levels and the quantum of water being released downstream He directed officials to ensure strict maintenance of the project and to take necessary steps to achieve full water storage by the end of the flood seasonThe Chief Minister also ordered immediate measures to evacuate people from lowlying areas to safer locations as water levels continue to riseRecalling that Congress government in united Andhra Pradesh had originally constructed the Yellampalli Project as a key junction for optimum utilisation of Godavari waters the Chief Minister said that experts and engineers recommendations will be sought to examine repair and restoration possibilities of Medigadda Annaram and Sundilla projects of KaleshwaramHeavy rains since Tuesday night under the impact of lowpressure area wreaked havoc in Kamareddy and Medak districtMeanwhile the state government said six persons were missing while 1444 people were rescued from floodaffected areasFire Disaster Response Emergency and Civil Defence Department rescued people trapped in floods with the help of State Disaster Response Force SDRF and crew of local fire stations Most of the people were rescued in worstaffected districts of Kamareddy and MedakChief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao has directed officials of the concerned departments to submit reports with estimates of losses due to heavy rains and floodsHe held a teleconference with special chief secretaries chief secretaries and secretaries of various departmentsThe Chief Secretary stated that heavy rains and floods have caused huge losses especially in the districts of Nirmal Medak Kamareddy and Sircilla He wanted officials to immediately submit preliminary reports on the damages due to heavy rains and floods IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/telangana-cm-conducts-aerial-survey-of-flood-hit-districts-634923.html Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/when-narendra-modi-brought-back-ganeshotsav-to-gujarat-634927.html New Delhi Aug 28 Ganesh Chaturthi also called Vinayaka Chaturthi or Ganesh Utsav is a tenday long Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha As the countrymen engage in tenday festivities an incident from Gujarats Sabarkantha shows how the festival saw a break in the celebrations in 1988 due to stonepelting but was revived by Narendra Modi the then Gujarat BJP General SecretaryVasant Mehta a BJP leader from Gujarat sharing an anecdote from Meghraj village in Sabarkantha recalled that the villagers faced stone attacks and also the government restrictions and this led to temporary halt in Ganpati SthapanaIt was after the insistence and intervention of Narendra Modi that the villagers started celebrating the festival again with its grandeur increasing every yearModi Story a popular social media handle shared a video of Vasant Mehta in which he recalls the cessation and then revival of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in late 1990sHe says that Ganesh Chaturthi programme was planned in Himmatnagar at Shaktinagar area near the Zila Panchayat Residents decided to install Ganesh idol for puja but the government did not give permission for Ganesh SthapanaIn Meghraj Taluka Sabarkantha Ganpati festival was celebrated every year Ganesh idol used to be brought with full fanfare but at one occasion the procession faced stone attack from some miscreants leaving the people and locality panicked he says recounting the incidentWhen Narendra Modi came to Sabarkantha the next day we apprised him about the prevailing situation and how we were forced to stop the practice of Ganesh Sthapana and festivities he addsHe further says that Narendra Modi then Gujarat BJP General Secretary personally visited Meghraj gathered karyakartas and took stock of the situation He assured protection secured government permission and ensured the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations went ahead safelySince then Ganesh Chaturthi is being celebrated in Meghraj region every year and the Ganesh Visarjan is also observed with full enthusiasm and zealSince then Ganeshotsav has continued here in in every village and every home uninterrupted with devotion enthusiasm and community spirit IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/when-narendra-modi-brought-back-ganeshotsav-to-gujarat-634927.html Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/satellite-campus-of-iim-nagpur-to-be-established-in-pimpri-chinchwad-cm-fadnavis-634942.html Mumbai Aug 28 Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday announced the establishment of a satellite campus of the Indian Institute of Management IIM Nagpur in PimpriChinchwad Pune on a 70acre site in Moshi According to officials the IIMNagpur satellite campus in PimpriChinchwad will build on the institutes esteemed reputation bringing worldclass management education to Punes dynamic industrial and academic ecosystem CM Fadnavis conducted multiple highlevel meetings in Pune Mumbai and Nagpur over the past year to ensure its successRevenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said this development solidifies Maharashtras position as a leader in management education adding that the revenue department has earmarked 70 acres of land in MoshiMinister Bawankule said As we commemorate the vibrant occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi the foundation for IIM Nagpurs satellite campus in PimpriChinchwad marks an auspicious milestone for our city This industrial hub home to residents from across India and renowned for its robust MumbaiPune connectivity will gain further distinction with this prestigious institutionHe further mentioned Pune widely recognised as the Oxford of the East is a hub of academic excellence industrial innovation and advancements in IT and automotive sectors The new satellite IIM Nagpur campus is poised to attract top talent from across the nation fostering opportunities in education research and entrepreneurship With 21 IIMs currently operational across India Maharashtra continues to lead with its existing IIMs in Nagpur and MumbaiThe minister said the land acquisition process is underway with officials committed to accelerating development to realise this vision The IIM Nagpur satellite campus will strengthen Indias management education ecosystem create highvalue opportunities and contribute significantly to the regions economic and intellectual growth he observedEarlier on Thursday on a separate but muchdiscussed matter CM Fadnavis said the government will consider the interest of both Maratha and OBC communities and there is no question of doing injustice to anyone as the government will solve the problems of both the communitiesHe was speaking to reporters at a time when the proMaratha reservation activist Manoj JarangePatil was marching with a large number of his followers to Mumbai to launch his indefinite fast from August 29 to demand reservation for the Maratha community from the OBC quotaJarangePatil has declared that the permission granted by the Mumbai police for holding a protest for a day was not acceptable to him as he would sit on an indefinite fast until the government accepts all its demandsThe OBC community should also remember that the government will not allow injustice to be done to them Also the government has solved all the problems of the Maratha community CM Fadnavis said IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/satellite-campus-of-iim-nagpur-to-be-established-in-pimpri-chinchwad-cm-fadnavis-634942.html Thu, 28 Aug 2025 22:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/a-step-towards-self-reliant-india-hm-amit-shah-on-11-years-of-pmjdy-634766.html New Delhi Aug 28 IANS Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday hailed the socioeconomic gains from the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana PMJDY crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for conceiving the worlds largest banking initiative in historynbspExactly 11 years ago today for the financial inclusion of the poor women farmers and deprived sections Modi ji launched the worlds largest banking initiative in history the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana said HM Shah on the anniversary of the schemeHe said in a post on X Through 11YearsOfJanDhan a historic effort was made to connect a large section of the country to banking facilities which had been deprived of it for decadesnbspHM Shah highlighted that today more than 56 crore Jan Dhan beneficiaries including nearly 56 per cent women are directly benefiting from various government schemes such as banking insurance and pension and are engaged in achieving the goal of a developed and selfreliant IndianbspEarlier PM Modi said that the scheme has enhanced dignity and empowered people to script their own destinyHe took to his social media platform X and said When the last mile is financially connected the entire nation moves forward together That is exactly what the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana achieved It enhanced dignity and gave people the power to script their own destiny 11YearsOfJanDhannbspAccording to a government factsheet over 67 per cent of the PMJDY accounts are located in rural or semiurban areas while 56 per cent of the accounts were opened by womennbspThe PMJDY has been one of the major channels for delivering benefits under various schemes using Direct Benefit Transfer DBT providing credit facilities social security and enhancing savings and investments Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman saidThe scheme has also issued 38 crore RuPay cards playing a major role in increasing digital transactions to 22198 crore in 202425nbspThe number of RuPay card transactions at PoS and ecommerce has increased from 67 crore in FY 201718 to 9385 crore in FY 202425 the government said in a releasenbspIn line with PM Modis vision of every household having a bank account and every adult having insurance and pension coverage saturation drives are being conducted nationwide said Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj ChaudharyThe campaigns will run till September 30 to expand the reach of PMJDYnbspAt least one camp will be held in each of the 27 lakh gram panchayats in the country where eligible persons can open PMJDY accounts enrol under Jansuraksha schemes and also do their reKYC and update nominations in their bank accounts the minister saidnbspWe have achieved near saturation in bank accounts and there has been a continuous increase in insurance and pension coverage across the country he addednbspNotably the total deposit balances under PMJDY accounts have reached Rs 267756 crore while the number of accounts has increased threefold and the total deposits have grown by approximately 12 times https://dailyworld.in/society/a-step-towards-self-reliant-india-hm-amit-shah-on-11-years-of-pmjdy-634766.html Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/interstate-robbery-gang-leader-held-in-gujarat-after-kerala-heist-634781.html Kottayam Kerala Aug 28 The Kerala police arrested the leader of an interstate robbery gang from a hideout in Gujarat after two weeks of manhunt following a burglary at a house in Kottayam district early this month The accused Guru Sajan a resident of Dhar district in Madhya Pradesh was arrested on Wednesday from a firm in Morbi in Gujarat where he had been working under a false identity along with his family after fleeing the Kottayam robberyThe arrest has unearthed several robberies committed by the gang in various states including Kerala and Karnataka said the policeThe accused along with four other accomplices had burgled the house of one Annamma Thoamas in Manganam in Kottayam in the wee hours of August 9 and decamped with gold jewellery worth Rs 36 lakh after breaking open the steel almirahThe robbers broke into the house when the family members were at a hospital in Kottayam said the policeAccording to a senior police official the gang is suspected of using an intelligence network of migrant workers to identify unoccupied houses This network allegedly provides information to interstate burglary rings based in states like Karnataka and Tamil NaduDuring the Kottayam robbery probe the police had sought assistance from their counterparts in Karnataka as the gang is believed to be involved in similar cases there as wellThe investigating officer said police examined fingerprints and mobile phones recovered from the locality of the robbery They scanned nearly 1000 numbers which led them to the accused Guru SajanWhile probing robberies in neighbouring states the Kerala police found that the robbery in Kottayams Manganam resembled one committed in Ramadurga Karnataka in 2016Investigators later discovered matching fingerprints at the robbery sites in Karnataka and KeralaThey also found that prints lifted from robbery sites in Kottayam and Thrissur matched confirming that a single gang was behind the crimesThe police said the accused had earlier been involved in a gold theft and a government treasury robbery in Karnataka in 2016 in which firearms including a pistol were stolenSajan is also suspected to have carried out robberies in Alappuzha in 2023 as well as a breakin at a wellness clinic near Manganam before targeting the house in the same area recently IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/interstate-robbery-gang-leader-held-in-gujarat-after-kerala-heist-634781.html Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/stamp-duty-abolished-on-registration-of-residential-plots-haryana-cm-tells-assembly--634628.html Chandigarh Aug 27 IANS Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday informed the Assembly that stamp duty would be completely abolished on the registration of residential plots up to 50 sq yards in urban areas and up to 100 sq yards in rural areas under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Mukhyamantri Shahri Awas Yojana and Mukhyamantri Gramin Awas YojananbspnbspThe Chief Minister was responding to the calling attention motion moved by the Opposition regarding the increase in collector rates Refuting the Oppositions allegations the Chief Minister said they are unsuccessfully trying to mislead the publicPresenting figures he said during the Oppositions rule from 200405 to 2014 the collector rate increased by an average of 2511 per cent whereas under the present government from 2014 to 2025 the increase has been only 969 per centnbspHe also emphasised that the government has not introduced any new tax on registrationnbspThe Chief Minister clarified that since 2008 stamp duty has been levied at seven per cent including a two per cent development fee for men and five per cent for women and these rates remain unchanged to this dayTaking a dig at the Opposition the Chief Minister said that the issue is not about increasing the collector rate but about individuals who engage in land deals using black money to evade stamp dutynbspHe urged the Opposition to stand up for the poor and the underprivileged rather than supporting those who profit from illegitimate meansnbspHe said the stamp duty on the purchase and sale of gaushala land which was reduced to one per cent in 2019 has been completely waived off this yearnbspThe Chief Minister said the revision of collector rates is a routine and transparent process conducted annually in accordance with prevailing market pricesHe pointed out that collector rates were also increased regularly during the Congress governments tenure Between 200405 and 201314 the rates saw annual increase ranging from 10 per cent to 300 per cent across all districtsnbspFor instance in Faridabad the rates rose by 300 per cent in 2008 and 220 per cent in 201112 in Karnal by 220 per cent in 201213 in Mahendragarh by 100 per cent in both 201011 and 201112 and in Jhajjar by 109 per cent in 200708 https://dailyworld.in/society/stamp-duty-abolished-on-registration-of-residential-plots-haryana-cm-tells-assembly--634628.html Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/adani-agri-hikes-procurement-price-of-apples-by-125-pc-to-rs-90-per-kg-in-himachal-634645.html New Delhi Aug 23 Adani Agri Fresh Limited AAFL announced on Wednesday that it has increased the price of apples it is procuring from farmers of Himachal Pradesh by 125 per cent to Rs 90 per kg for the largemediumsmall LMS grade of topquality fruit this year from Rs 80 last year AAFL is committed to the betterment of apple farmers in the state and the step has been taken to ensure that they get the best price for their crop an Adani Group spokesman saidAAFL procures apples in Himachal Pradesh from Rohru Rampur TutuPani Sainj JarolTikkar and ReckongPeo sites he saidThe companys procurement network extends across more than 17000 growers in Himachal Pradesh comprising over 90 per cent small and marginal farmers for sourcing apples from orchards that cover 700 villagesLast month in a landmark initiative for the horticulture sector Adani Agri Fresh launched the countrys first digital apple market platform in Bithal near Rampur about 120 km from Shimla The project is designed to directly benefit apple growers across Himachal PradeshCurrently being implemented as a pilot project farmers are already expressing strong support for the projects transparency convenience and profitabilityThe platform enables farmers to digitally participate in transparent auctions avoid middlemen and ensure assured paymentThe apples are graded packed and marketed under the Adani brand ensuring uniform quality and higher bargaining power for growersThis digital platform is beneficial for both buyers and growers Bidding can be done from anywhereAdani Agri Fresh Limited is a whollyowned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Limited part of Adani Group which is one of Indias leading business housesWith FarmPik AAFL emerged as the first company to engage in organised apple purchase storage and marketing by following the construction of stateoftheart controlled atmospheric storage in the apple belt of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh in 2006The setup includes stateoftheart controlled atmosphere facilities of 22400 MT capacity in the apple growing belts of Shimla district in Bithal near Rampur Sainj near Theog and Mehandli RohruThe companys distribution network comprises 76 wholesale and 1500 retailers panIndia in addition to the modern retail format IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/adani-agri-hikes-procurement-price-of-apples-by-125-pc-to-rs-90-per-kg-in-himachal-634645.html Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/simhastha-2028-in-ujjain-will-break-all-previous-records-cm-mohan-yadav-634653.html Ujjain Aug 27 Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday expressed hope that with the blessings of Lord Mahakal the upcoming Simhastha2028 in Ujjain will break all previous records Chief Minister Yadav said that his government will leave no stone unturned to promote pilgrimage tourism and overall development in the states religious city of Ujjain which is also his home district CM Yadav made this statement addressing the clay Ganesh idol distribution event organised by the Lokmanya Tilak Ganesh Utsav MahaAyojan Samiti in Ujjain on Wednesday On this occasion the Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister performed a pooja of Lord Ganesh and also extended his heartfelt greetings to the people of the state on Ganesh Chaturthi He said that in Indian culture Ganesh is revered as the first deity to be worshipped As the giver of wisdom and success Lord Ganesh ensures the accomplishment of auspicious works hence invoking him at the beginning of every sacred task is considered essential Our tradition and nature give the message that there should be a clay Ganesh idol in every home he addedThe Chief Minister further said that the state is celebrating the festival with a Swadeshi spirit This is a festival of joy and with the blessings of God both the nation and the state are progressing which is a matter of pride he said Addressing the gathering CM Yadav also said that beautification work is continuously being carried out in Ujjain Along with road construction and widening flyovers will soon be built in the city A metro train will also run from Pithampur to Indore and Ujjain The Gopal Mandir Chowk will soon be expanded as well In a previous review meeting held in June in Ujjain Chief Minister Yadav had directed that all work related to the Simhastha be completed by June 2027 and that monthly reviews be held The ongoing development works include widening the roads and lanes of Ujjain which has seen a rising influx of devotees since the establishment of the Shri Mahakal Lok The monthlong Simhastha Kumbh mela the largest congregation of Hindus is organised once in 12 years in Ujjain Last time the Simhastha mela was organised between April 22 and May 21 2016 It is celebrated on the bank of the river Shipra and millions of people from across the world visit to Ujjain on this occasion IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/simhastha-2028-in-ujjain-will-break-all-previous-records-cm-mohan-yadav-634653.html Wed, 27 Aug 2025 22:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/rajasthan-becomes-first-state-to-implement-supreme-courts-order-on-stray-dogs-634501.html Jaipur Aug 27 Following the Supreme Courts directive on stray dogs the Rajasthan government has taken the lead in managing the animals more systematically The Department of Autonomous Governance has issued strict instructions to all municipal corporations councils and municipalities making compliance with the Stray Animal Birth Control ABC Rules 2023 mandatoryUnder this feeding points for dogs will now be marked in every ward and locality with urban bodies directed to coordinate with resident welfare associations and animal welfare organisationsEven in cases of rabies arrangements for food and water will be ensured at these feeding spotsRavi Jain Secretary Local Self Government Department said Rajasthan is the first state in the country to issue such comprehensive orders balancing public safety and animal welfare after the Supreme Courts decisionAll municipal bodies will have to send their compliance reports to the state government within 30 daysAccording to the order sterilisation rabies vaccination and deworming centres will be established in every cityStray dogs will be treated sterilised tagged and then released in the same localityTo ensure transparency CCTV cameras will be installed in operating theatres and ABC centresOnly trained teams will be authorised to catch dogs either with nets or by hand and no dog below six months of age will be sterilisedThe government has also directed the formation of monitoring committees in every city comprising NGO members and animal welfare workers who will regularly review the processKeeping records of sterilisation vaccination deaths and feeding will be mandatoryAccording to the Animal Welfare Board of India Rs 200 has been fixed for catching each dog and Rs 1450 for sterilisation food and postoperation careLast week the Supreme Court stressed that a blanket direction to pick up all the strays and place them in dog shelterspounds without evaluating the existing infrastructure may lead to a catch22 situation because such directions may be impossible to comply withIt said that sterilised dewormed and vaccinated dogs should be released back to their original localities in line with the Animal Birth Control ABC Rules 2023 IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/rajasthan-becomes-first-state-to-implement-supreme-courts-order-on-stray-dogs-634501.html Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/bjp-legislator-in-haryana-seeks-law-mandating-parents-permission-for-marriage-634521.html Chandigarh Aug 27 A Bharatiya Janata Party legislator in Haryana has triggered a row by demanding a law that mandates parents permission before marriage Ram Kumar Gautam known for his candid and often controversial statements said such a decision is necessary keeping in view the present situationBoys and girls run away There have been cases where parents are forced to commit suicide later the Safidon Assembly constituency legislator said during the Zero Hour in the Assembly on TuesdayMy request to the government is to make such a law where permission of parents is mandatory for boys and girls before marriage he saidResponding to the demand Speaker Harvinder Kalyan asked him to take his seatHowever Gautam insisted on carrying on the discussionIf you want to say anything beyond this then you give a notice and whatever needs to be done I will act accordingly the Speaker advised himGautam popularly known as Dada Gautam a former member of the Jannayak Janta Party JJP switched loyalties and joined the BJP ahead of the October 5 Assembly bypollEarlier soon after the BJP and JJP stitched alliance in 2019 and formed the government in the state Gautam who was upset with the functioning of the government had said the alliance was sealed in a mall secretly indirectly hinting that except Dushyant Chautala no legislator was aware of the developmentIn the Assembly elections Gautam then 73 had defeated the BJPs Minister Abhimanyu from the Narnaud constituency in Hisar district with a margin of 12029 votesAt that time Gautams sudden outburst against JJP leader Chautala was due to deliberate sidelining of the partys legislators and having all the plum postsSlamming Dushyant for keeping 11 portfolios with him Gautam had said He Dushyant should realise there are nine other MLAs in the party These MLAs too were chosen by the people Most party MLAs are disappointed over the issue IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/bjp-legislator-in-haryana-seeks-law-mandating-parents-permission-for-marriage-634521.html Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/hospitals-refusing-rghs-services-face-removal-rajasthan-govt-prepares-to-empanel-new-facilities-634526.html Jaipur Aug 27 The Rajasthan government is preparing to take strict action against hospital operators in Jaipur and other cities who are opposing the Rajasthan Government Health Scheme RGHS Hospitals refusing to provide services under the scheme will be removed from the RGHS panel while new hospitals are being empaneled in their place a government statement said on Wednesday Principal Secretary of the Medical Health Department Gayatri Rathore said that a list of hospitals declining services under RGHS is being prepared Action will be taken against them as per the rules and they will be removed from the panelShe added that right now more than 50 per cent of the hospitals in the state are providing treatment under RGHS but a few operators are refusing to cooperateShe said that to ensure that beneficiaries do not face problems the government is planning to empanel new hospitals at all major locations So far more than 350 applications have been received from hospitals across the state that want to join the scheme The action comes after reports of irregularities in about 57 private hospitals in Jaipur Complaints were received against these hospitals and penalties ranging from thousands to lakhs of rupees were imposed on them To avoid penalties some hospital operators formed a new association and announced to stop services under RGHS while also attempting to bring private hospitals and pharma store operators across the state into the protest Meanwhile the Health Department has cleared a large part of the pending duesOfficials said that since April this year more than Rs 850 crore has been paid to hospitals under RGHS Almost all pending payments before March 2025 have been cleared except for those hospitals against whom irregularities were reported Payments to such hospitals are either under investigation or have already been withheld due to proven violations IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/hospitals-refusing-rghs-services-face-removal-rajasthan-govt-prepares-to-empanel-new-facilities-634526.html Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/all-set-for-launch-of-longest-tunnel-road-project-in-kerala-on-aug-31-official-634594.html Thiruvananthapuram Aug 27 Kerala is set to mark a major milestone in its infrastructure development with the launch of the AnakkampoyilKalladiMeppadi tunnel road project on August 31 Once completed the tunnel will reduce the distance between Anakkampoyil Kozhikode distirct and Meppadi Wayanad distirct from around 50 km to just 22 km ending the longstanding hardships of commuters traveling through the ghat roadMore importantly the tunnel will provide a seamless route linking Kerala with Karnataka and Tamil Nadu significantly easing interstate travelIt is expected to emerge as a historic achievement paving the way for the comprehensive development of the highrange regionsAnnouncing this Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday said the muchawaited project cleared after securing mandatory environmental approvals promises to transform connectivity in the Malabar region north Kerala including WayanadThe tunnel road implemented under the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board KIIFB initiative will be built at an estimated cost of Rs 21345 crore Spanning 873 km the project includes a twin tunnel of 81 km the longest of its kind in the state said VijayanThe Konkan Railway Corporation Limited has been entrusted with executing the projectFor the construction about 33 hectares of land across Kozhikode and Wayanad districts have been earmarkedForest land has already been handed over and nearly 90 per cent of the private land required has been acquiredWork on the approach roads leading to the tunnel has already begunThe project will be executed in two packages bridges and approach roads in the first and tunnel construction in the secondThe design includes a fourlane roadway equipped with stateoftheart facilities such as tunnel ventilation fire safety systems tunnel radio and telephone connectivity sound systems escape route lighting traffic signals CCTV surveillance and emergency call systemsOriginally announced as part of the first Vijayan governments 100day action plan the project faced several hurdles before receiving clearanceWith work formally commencing this month the AnakkampoyilMeppadi tunnel road is being hailed as a landmark project that will redefine Keralas connectivity and regional growth IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/all-set-for-launch-of-longest-tunnel-road-project-in-kerala-on-aug-31-official-634594.html Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/union-minister-seeks-apology-from-dks-for-chamundi-hills-not-exclusive-to-hindus-remark-634602.html New DelhiBengaluru Aug 27 Union Minister of State for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises and Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje has demanded an apology from Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar over his Chamundi Hills is not exclusive to Hindus remark Speaking to reporters in Delhi Shobha Karandlaje said on Wednesday Shivakumar has hurt Hindu sentiments He chose to do so in order to please the Congress high command and his bosses in Delhi He created a controversy in the Karnataka Assembly session by singing the RSS anthem That may have upset his bosses and they are angry with himTo divert attention he created another controversy by claiming that Chamundi Hills does not belong to Hindus What does he mean by this Across the country and in Karnataka the Waqf Board has claimed lakhs of acres of land and in land records these have been declared Waqf properties Farmers are not getting loans people cannot build houses Amid this why has Shivakumar made such a statement about Chamundi Hills Shobha Karandlaje questionedLashing out at Shivakumar who is also the Congress Karnataka unit chief she questioned Why is it not a Hindu property Whom are you trying to please Mr Shivakumar After you sang the RSS anthem your high command grew angry Now to divert the issue you are making statements that Chamundi Hills does not belong to Hindus What exactly are you trying to sayChamundi Hills belongs to Hindus and Goddess Chamundeshwari is the deity of Hindus We worship her and pray to her Navaratri is the festival of Chamundeshwari Shobha Karandlaje saidFurther criticising the Siddarmaiahled Karnataka government for inviting Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate Dussehra she said How can the state government invite Booker awardee Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate Dussehra Banu Mushtaq does not believe in Goddess Kannada Bhuvaneshwari For ages the Kannada language has been equated with Goddess Bhuvaneshwari and we respect the language by giving it the status of a goddess Banu Mushtaq does not respect this and has even spoken against itAfter insulting Goddess Bhuvaneshwari now Goddess Chamundeshwari has been insulted In this background Shivakumar should immediately apologise to the people of Karnataka We will not tolerate this conspiracy The conspiracy of Shivakumar CM Siddaramaiah and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will not be tolerated by HindusAttacking the Congressled government in Karnataka Shobha Karandlaje said Earlier the police had taken the idol of Ganesha and placed in a police vehicle This year too the government has introduced peculiar rules and regulations Authorities have conveyed that it will not be easy to hold Ganesha festivities and cultural programmes in the stateI question the governmentwhy have so many restrictions been imposed on the Ganesha festival Once a year people install Ganesha idols worship them celebrate and take out processions But the government is imposing regulations and curbing their celebrations The restrictions must be rolled back immediately Ganesha festival was an inspiration during the freedom struggle she said IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/union-minister-seeks-apology-from-dks-for-chamundi-hills-not-exclusive-to-hindus-remark-634602.html Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/union-minister-seeks-apology-from-dks-for-chamundi-hills-not-exclusive-to-hindus-remark-634603.html New DelhiBengaluru Aug 27 Union Minister of State for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises and Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje has demanded an apology from Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar over his Chamundi Hills is not exclusive to Hindus remark Speaking to reporters in Delhi Shobha Karandlaje said on Wednesday Shivakumar has hurt Hindu sentiments He chose to do so in order to please the Congress high command and his bosses in Delhi He created a controversy in the Karnataka Assembly session by singing the RSS anthem That may have upset his bosses and they are angry with himTo divert attention he created another controversy by claiming that Chamundi Hills does not belong to Hindus What does he mean by this Across the country and in Karnataka the Waqf Board has claimed lakhs of acres of land and in land records these have been declared Waqf properties Farmers are not getting loans people cannot build houses Amid this why has Shivakumar made such a statement about Chamundi Hills Shobha Karandlaje questionedLashing out at Shivakumar who is also the Congress Karnataka unit chief she questioned Why is it not a Hindu property Whom are you trying to please Mr Shivakumar After you sang the RSS anthem your high command grew angry Now to divert the issue you are making statements that Chamundi Hills does not belong to Hindus What exactly are you trying to sayChamundi Hills belongs to Hindus and Goddess Chamundeshwari is the deity of Hindus We worship her and pray to her Navaratri is the festival of Chamundeshwari Shobha Karandlaje saidFurther criticising the Siddarmaiahled Karnataka government for inviting Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate Dussehra she said How can the state government invite Booker awardee Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate Dussehra Banu Mushtaq does not believe in Goddess Kannada Bhuvaneshwari For ages the Kannada language has been equated with Goddess Bhuvaneshwari and we respect the language by giving it the status of a goddess Banu Mushtaq does not respect this and has even spoken against itAfter insulting Goddess Bhuvaneshwari now Goddess Chamundeshwari has been insulted In this background Shivakumar should immediately apologise to the people of Karnataka We will not tolerate this conspiracy The conspiracy of Shivakumar CM Siddaramaiah and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will not be tolerated by HindusAttacking the Congressled government in Karnataka Shobha Karandlaje said Earlier the police had taken the idol of Ganesha and placed in a police vehicle This year too the government has introduced peculiar rules and regulations Authorities have conveyed that it will not be easy to hold Ganesha festivities and cultural programmes in the stateI question the governmentwhy have so many restrictions been imposed on the Ganesha festival Once a year people install Ganesha idols worship them celebrate and take out processions But the government is imposing regulations and curbing their celebrations The restrictions must be rolled back immediately Ganesha festival was an inspiration during the freedom struggle she said IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/union-minister-seeks-apology-from-dks-for-chamundi-hills-not-exclusive-to-hindus-remark-634603.html Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/magician-samraj-to-honour-operation-sindoor-with-the-great-missile-blast-escape-634606.html Alappuzha Aug 27 In a stirring tribute to the valor of the Indian Army during Operation Sindhoor celebrated magician Samraj is set to mesmerize audiences with a daring act titled The Great Missile Blast Escape The performance to be staged in Alappuzha on August 28 is designed as both a spectacle of illusion and a salute to the spirit of Indias soldiersSamraj told IANS that the act symbolically portrays the ordeal of a soldier captured by enemy forces and trapped inside a powerful missileIn the dramatic sequence terrorists attempt to annihilate both the missile and the captive with a massive explosion said SamrajIn a breathtaking escape the soldier embodied by Samraj breaks free defeating the enemys plotThe theme was inspired by the resilience and heroism of Indian soldiers during Operation Sindhoor which continues to serve as a powerful reminder of national courage and sacrifice added SamrajThe grand show will be staged at 7 pm at Johns Ground Mullakkal near here coinciding with the festivities surrounding the iconic Nehru Trophy Boat RaceOrganised jointly by the Kerala government the Nehru Trophy Boat Race Society the Tourism Department and the Alappuzha district administration the event is expected to draw thousands of spectatorsHe further said after its national premiere in Alappuzha the act will also be performed at select Indian Army camps across the country further strengthening its connection to the militaryThe centerpiece of the performance is a colossal missile prop 18 feet tall and 6 feet wide crafted from metal and foam sheets under the supervision of technical experts from ChennaiThis is not the first time Samraj has stunned Alappuzha audiences ahead of the Nehru TrophyIn 1997 his famous Fire Escape act captured national attentionWith The Great Missile Blast Escape he aims once again to hold audiences spellbound blending suspense patriotism and magic while paying homage to the indomitable spirit of Indian soldiers through the legacy of Operation Sindoor IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/magician-samraj-to-honour-operation-sindoor-with-the-great-missile-blast-escape-634606.html Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/b-tech-student-found-dead-under-suspicious-circumstances-at-bml-munjal-university-gurugram-634368.html Gurugram Aug 26 A 23yearold B Tech student was found dead under suspicious circumstances in her hostel room at BML Munjal University campus in Gurugram police said on Tuesday Bhumika Gupta a resident of Rajasthans Alwar was discovered hanging from a ceiling hook in her room late on Monday nightAccording to officials a case of suspicious death has been registered at Bilaspur police stationPolice said that around 130 am a friend of Bhumika went to her room to collect some items but found it locked from the inside Despite repeated knocks there was no response The hostel warden was alerted and with the help of a plumber the door was forced openBhumika was found hanging inside The police and forensic team were called to the spot immediately and the body was later taken into custody for postmortem examinationPreliminary inquiry revealed that Bhumika had been anxious about her studies in recent daysWhile investigators are questioning classmates to determine possible reasons behind the death Bhumikas family has expressed disbelief that she could have taken her own lifeHer mother Bina Gupta said her daughter was bright and ambitious and had recently complained only about food in the hostel Her uncle Brijesh Gupta alleged that there might have been pressure or harassment from seniors or the administration demanding a thorough probeThe truth must come out We dont think she could have committed suicide without any reason The police should investigate if she was harassed in any way he saidPolice have assured that all angles including academic pressure and possible harassment are being examinedRecently a 24yearold BTech student of Sharda University Greater Noida allegedly died by suicide in his hostel room on the campus The student identified as Shivam Dey from Bihars Madhubani was found hanging in the HMR hostelAccording to the National Crime Records Bureau student suicides have reached an alarming scale in India with students making up 76 per cent of the countrys total suicide deaths According to the report an estimated 13000 students die every year by suicide in India IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/b-tech-student-found-dead-under-suspicious-circumstances-at-bml-munjal-university-gurugram-634368.html Tue, 26 Aug 2025 18:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/train-services-to-jammu-disrupted-after-flash-floods-soil-erosion-damage-tracks-634410.html Jammu Aug 26 Train services to Jammu and adjoining regions were severely hit on Tuesday following landslides and heavy soil erosion triggered by flash floods in the Chakki River in Pathankot a statement said The Indian Railways said traffic on the Pathankot CanttKandrori section had to be suspended after the track alignment was damaged due to erosionOwing to heavy soil erosion and flash floods in the Chakki River rail traffic has been temporarily suspended between Jammu TawiShri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Jammu TawiBari Brahman sections the Railways said in a statementSeveral Jammubound trains have been cancelled including the Martyr Captain Tushar MahajanPathankot Shri Mata Vaishno Devi KatraYog Nagari Rishikesh JCO Shri Mata Vaishno Devi KatraNew Delhi JCO Shri Mata Vaishno Devi KatraChennai JCO KalkaShri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra JCO New DelhiShri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra JCO Jammu TawiVaranasi JCO and Jammu TawiSambalpur JCO among othersIn addition several trains have been shortterminated including the SealdahJammu Tawi JCO and the IndoreMartyr Captain Tushar Mahajan JCO The Railways has advised passengers to check revised schedules before travellingMeanwhile mobile and internet services in parts of the Valley remained suspended disrupting normal life The sudden blackout of communication services by multiple providers caused severe inconvenience to residentsWith floodlike conditions reported from several areas the Jammu administration has ordered the closure of all schools on August 27In view of the prevailing inclement weather conditions and floodlike situations at various places across the region all government as well as private schools in Jammu division shall remain closed on Wednesday a government order statedA bridge on the JammuPathankot highway collapsed forcing the closure of the highway as shooting stones blocked the JammuSrinagar highwayMeanwhile fresh snowfall on Zojila Pass has closed the SrinagarLeh highway while Sinthan Pass connecting the Kashmir Valley with Kishtwar district and Razdan Pass leading to the Gurez border town have also been closedSeveral people have been killed due to inclement weather across the region The Tawi River is flowing far above the evacuation level in Jammu city and Udhampur districts The authorities have closed the Tawi Bridge in Jammu city IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/train-services-to-jammu-disrupted-after-flash-floods-soil-erosion-damage-tracks-634410.html Tue, 26 Aug 2025 20:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/drug-racket-busted-at-mahindra-university-in-hyderabad-four-held-634417.html Hyderabad Aug 26 The Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement EAGLE a specialised unit of Telangana Police has busted a drug racket in Mahindra University here and arrested four accused including a student of the university Fifty students are under investigation for drug consumptionThe sleuths of EAGLE also seized 115 kg of ganja cannabis and 47 grams of OG WeedOfficials said the EAGLE team cracked down on a major interstate drug peddling racket that was supplying narcotics to university students in HyderabadActing on credible information a raid was conducted on Monday at Shivalayam Colony Suraram Jeedimetla The operation resulted in the arrest of four accused and the seizure of drugs along with drug packaging material a weighing machine and multiple mobile phones used for traffickingEAGLE said in a statement that during the investigation of the Malnadu Restaurant case busted last month they found that two parcels emanating from a Nigerian in Delhi were delivered to a varsity student named Dinesh on two occasionsThe investigations also revealed that one more student Bhaskar made two payments to Nick a Nigerian through an ATM cash deposit One student was making the payment and the other was receiving the parcel They received four MDMA pills on two occasions and consumed them along with three other friends at Quake Arena Pub Pavan had provided the phone number of Nick who supplies all types of drugs through couriers from Delhi The same Nigerian had provided drugs valued at Rs 13 lakh and Rs 80000 on two occasions to Annanamaneni Surya the main accused in the Malnadu caseEAGLE teams then fanned out around the university campus and started collecting intelligence from the security guards and students and came to know that a student who used to stay in the hostel and later shifted to a house outside the campus is selling drugsThe investigators identified two students and after checking their houses contacts bank accounts and their financial transactions alerted the University authorities On the basis of payments made through banking channels the EAGLE identified some 50 students who might have been consuming drugs Investigations revealed that the accused had set up a wellstructured supply chain connecting interstate suppliers local peddlers and university studentsDrugs were procured from Delhi and Karnatakas Bidar smuggled into Hyderabad through courier and transport networks and then pushed into Mahindra University through student distributors The probe further established that at least 50 student consumers were regularly buying and using drugs from this network Legal action will follow against all of them under the NDPS ActAccording to EAGLE 21yearold Nevelle Tongbram a student and native of Manipur is the main handler He procured OG Weed from Delhi contacts arranged delivery through courier parcels and stored the consignments in his rented flat at SuraramAmbati Ganesh 24 a resident of Jeedimetla was in charge of distribution in Hyderabad He repackaged consignments into 4gram packets and sold them at inflated prices to students and local buyers He also built connections with local peddlers for secondary suppliesBoosa Shiva Kumar 26 a marketing employee in Jeedimetla was the interstate supplier who travelled to Bidar to procure bulk consignments of ganjaMohd Ashar Jawed Khan 21 a student of Mahindra University and originally from Delhi was the principal campuslevel distributor who along with Nevelle supplied narcotics to university students He also independently sourced consignments from Gurugram and Delhi using India Post courierEach ounce 28 grams of OG weed was purchased from Delhi for Rs 30000 and sold to fellow students at Rs 2500 per gram One gram of OG Weed goes into two cigarettes Each student was spending Rs 2500 every day Inside Mahindra University the accused specifically targeted students Jawed Khan played the role of a trusted peer distributor collecting orders delivering packets inside hostels and at private gatherings and collecting payments digitallyThe investigation also revealed the role of students Bhaskar and Dinesh both BBA students at Mahindra University who acted as intermediaries for synthetic drugs They established contact with Nick based in Delhi who was supplying MDMA pillsThe racket was not limited to ganja alone but also had active links to international suppliers through Nigerians like Nick The accused built a twopronged network OG Weed through courier from Delhi and Bidar and MDMA pills through foreigncontrolled networks operating in IndiaEAGLE also stated that ADC of the University never passed a faint suspicion to the local police There is no checking of the hostels by the university authoritiesDuring the last year EAGLE came across many institutions and colleges where the drug culture exists and is a cause for great concern for society and the nation Successful raids were carried out at the Symbiosis College the Osmania General Hospital OGH the Guru Nanak Engineering College the Culinary Academy of India Kundanbagh the Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology CBIT the IIIT Basara the JNTU Jogipet the Medicity Medical College the ICFAI and the Osmania University IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/drug-racket-busted-at-mahindra-university-in-hyderabad-four-held-634417.html Tue, 26 Aug 2025 21:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/quarter-of-a-million-kerala-schoolchildren-to-get-4-kg-rice-for-onam-634421.html Thiruvananthapuram Aug 26 Bringing festive cheer ahead of Onam the Kerala government has announced that nearly 247 lakh schoolchildren will receive four kg of rice each under the states midday meal scheme General Education Minister V Sivankutty launched the statelevel distribution on Tuesday at Cotton Hill School in ThiruvananthapuramOnam is a festival that fills our hearts with joy and prosperity This is not a charity but the right of every child the minister said highlighting that food is a fundamental right enshrined in the Constitution and recognised by the United NationsThe scheme covers all students from preprimary to Class 8 who are enrolled in the midday meal programmeA total of 9910 metric tonnes of rice will be distributed across 12024 schools with support from the Food Department and the Civil Supplies CorporationSivankutty noted that the midday meal scheme which gained statutory protection under the 2013 National Food Security Act has been crucial in ensuring that children receive nutritious food alongside educationNo child can learn on an empty stomach Education is about overall growth both physical and mental It is our collective responsibility to ensure children receive proper nutrition along with quality learning he saidThe minister added that the initiative symbolises care and social responsibility Every child deserves recognition and consideration from society Through this programme we wish each child a happy and fulfilling Onam he addedSchool authorities PTAs and Mother PTA committees are actively coordinating the distributionThis event took place on the day that Kerala stepped into a season of joy and tradition on Tuesday morning as Atham is the first day of the tendaylong Onam festivalAll educational institutions will remain closed starting later this week for a weekOnam is deeply rooted in the legend of King Mahabali remembered as a benevolent ruler under whom prosperity equality and happiness flourishedThough he was sent to the netherworld by Lord Vishnu folklore says Mahabali returns each year during Onam to visit his beloved subjects a belief that forms the heart of Keralas harvest festival IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/quarter-of-a-million-kerala-schoolchildren-to-get-4-kg-rice-for-onam-634421.html Tue, 26 Aug 2025 21:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/tirumala-temple-to-be-closed-on-sep-7-due-to-lunar-eclipse-634440.html Tirupati Aug 26 The famous Sri Venkateswara Temple in Andhra Pradeshs Tirupati will remain closed on September 7 due to a lunar eclipse The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam TTD which manages the affairs of the hill shrine announced on Tuesday that the temple doors will be closed from 330 pm on September 7 till 3 am on September 8As per the tradition the TTD closes the temple six hours prior to a lunar eclipse it saidThe temple body said the doors will be reopened at 3 am on September 8 after performing Shuddi and Punyahavachanam programmes The darshan for devotees will resume at 6 am on September 8Arjita Sevas like Unjal Seva Arjitha Brahmotsavam Sahasra Deepapalankara Seva stand cancelled on September 7 on account of the lunar eclipseThe Annaprasadam distribution in various places in Tirumala including the main Annaprasadam Complex PAC2 VQC compartments and all other places will also be stopped from 3 pm onwards on September 7 However the Annaprasadam wing of TTD will distribute 30000 Annaprasadam packets of Pulihora among devotees at Rambhageecha PAC1 CRO Seva Sadan and ANC areasThe Annaprasadam activity will resume from 830 am onwards on September 8 for the devoteesThe TTD requested devotees to plan their pilgrimage to Tirumala accordingly to avoid any inconvenienceOther major temples in both the Telugu states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana will also be shut on account of the lunar eclipse Its common for the temples to shut the doors during solar and lunar eclipses The authorities cancel darshan and all sevas and reopen the temples in the evening after purificationThe Srisailam temple in Andhra Pradeshs Nandyal district will also be closed for devotees The priests will shut the main doors after performing the pujaKanaka Durga temple at Vijayawada and the sun temple at Arasavalli in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh will also remain closed during the lunar eclipseIn Telangana the Saraswati temple at Basar and the Sri Raja Rajeswari temple at Vemulawada will also be shut due to the lunar eclipse IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/tirumala-temple-to-be-closed-on-sep-7-due-to-lunar-eclipse-634440.html Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/congress-woman-panchayat-members-suicide-sparks-political-row-in-kerala-634241.html Thiruvananthapuram Aug 26 A political storm has erupted in Aryanad on the outskirts of the state capital of Kerala following the death by suicide of S Sreeja 47 a Congress member of the Aryanad grama panchayat Her death has triggered a war of words between the Congress and the CPIM turning the tragedy into a flashpoint ahead of the upcoming local body electionsLocal Congress leaders allege that Sreeja took the extreme step after being subjected to relentless mental harassment by the CPIMThey claimed that the Left party had branded her a financial fraudster over her personal borrowings through chit funds and microfinance groupsOn Monday posters accusing her of fraud appeared across her ward while the CPIM held a public meeting on the issue the same dayHer husband Jayan a dailywage labourer recalled that Sreeja had been inconsolable on Monday night She cried the whole night and was heartbroken despite our efforts to comfort her he saidOn Tuesday morning she was found unconscious at home after allegedly consuming agricultural acid and later died in the hospitalRatheesh a Youth Congress worker squarely blamed the local CPIM leadership for her death She had some debts and was ready to clear them by August 31 But instead of resolving the matter CPIM leaders tried to malign her for political gain he allegedHowever CPIM local committee president Viju Mohan named by Congress workers denied the charges We had received complaints from those to whom she owed money Since she was one of us we tried to handle it carefully The meeting was political not personal Mohan saidSreeja was wellregarded as a grassroots social worker and had been active in development initiatives in her wardIn the last local body elections she wrested the Kottakkakom ward a CPIM stronghold for the UDF with a comfortable majorityWith polls due in December she had already expressed her intention to contest again either as a Congress candidate or as an independentLeader of Opposition VD Satheesan lashed out at the ruling party saying It is shocking that a party like CPIM hounded a popular woman leader The police must probe and act against those who humiliated her with public meetings said SatheesanFor the locals Sreejas death is not just a personal tragedy but also a stark reminder of how bitter political rivalries continue to overshadow local governance in Kerala IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/congress-woman-panchayat-members-suicide-sparks-political-row-in-kerala-634241.html Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/bjp-emerging-as-first-choice-in-btc-polls-assam-cm-himanta-biswa-sarma-634132.html Guwahati Aug 25 IANS Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday asserted that the people of the Bodoland Territorial Region BTR are rallying behind the BJP in the runup to the Bodoland Territorial Council BTC elections preferring a national party over regional outfits for better coordination between Kokrajhar Dispur and DelhinbspBJP remains the number one choice in BTC except for areas around Parbatjhora and Srirampur I have visited all constituencies and it is clear that the people want a national party this time They believe this will ensure effective cooperation between Delhi Dispur and Kokrajhar Regional parties have had their chance many times Now the people of BTC want a change and they want the BJP Sarma told reporters in KokrajharThe Chief Minister who has been spearheading the BJPs campaign in the area said the party has already held rallies across 36 Council constituencies and is finalising its seat strategynbspBJP has decided which seats it will contest Once the dates are announced the party will release its list of candidates We are confident of our position in Bodoland he assertednbspResponding to questions about the Village Council Development Committee VCDC the Assam Chief Minister said the matter will be decided by the next BTC governmentnbspWhether VCDC should be scrapped or not will be decided only by the government that forms here BJP is not the enemy of anyone he addednbspCM Sarmas remarks underscore the BJPs bid to strengthen its base in the politically sensitive BTR where regional parties such as the Bodoland Peoples Front BPF and United Peoples Party Liberal UPPL have traditionally dominatednbspBy projecting itself as the only party capable of ensuring seamless governance between the Centre the state and the BTC the BJP is seeking to widen its appeal and position itself as the frontrunner in the council polls https://dailyworld.in/society/bjp-emerging-as-first-choice-in-btc-polls-assam-cm-himanta-biswa-sarma-634132.html Mon, 25 Aug 2025 20:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/hyder-ali-tipu-sultan-carried-forward-dussehra-festivities-for-18-years-cong-mla-634138.html Mysuru Karnataka Aug 25 Former Karnataka minister and senior Congress legislator Tanveer Sait responding to BJP leaders demand the state government revoke its decision to invite Booker awardee Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the historic Dussehra festivities in Mysuru countered that in the absence of the Mysuru Maharajas erstwhile rulers Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan had carried forward the celebrations for 18 years The Dussehra festival was first started during the Vijayanagara Empire Later when the coronation of our Maharajas could not take place historical records show that Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan continued the celebrations for nearly 18 years After 1974 when the government took responsibility several eminent personalities writers and prominent figures from society have inaugurated the Dussehra festivities Sait saidThere have been occasions when even a common farmer has inaugurated Dussehra starting from author Nisar Ahmad author Baraguru Ramachandrappa who is an atheist had clearly stated I will not perform puja Whether that was right or wrong is a different matter but at that time I was the Mysuru district incharge minister Sait recalledThe government extends the invitation for Dussehra inauguration to mark the commencement of our celebrations The rituals offerings and the entire responsibility of worship have always been handled by the government and there has never been any deviation in this regard he addedToday we respect the stature and recognition that individuals have earned and invite them as inaugurators Caste and religion have no place in this What matters here is their contribution and achievements in the world of literature Tanveer Sait saidMeanwhile former minister KS Eshwarappa said that he has no objection to the state government choosing Banu Mushtaq for the inauguration However he insisted that whoever inaugurates Dussehra must first offer prayers to Goddess ChamundeshwariHe demanded that both Banu Mushtaq and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah clarify whether she will perform the puja or notWhen asked by the media about earlier inaugurations including by Kannada author Nisar Ahmad Eshwarappa responded Not just him several people have inaugurated it in the past I dont know whether they offered prayers to Goddess Chamundi before the inauguration But if Banu Mushtaq inaugurates the festivities without offering prayers it will amount to insulting Hindus both by her and by Chief Minister SiddaramaiahThe Karnataka government had announced that Booker Prize winner writer and activist Banu Mushtaq will inaugurate the historic and worldfamous Dasara festivities in Mysuru this yearCM Siddaramaiah had stated Banu Musthaq a writer from Hassan in Karnataka will inaugurate the worldfamous Dasara Mahotsav this year The festivities will begin on September 22 and Vijaya Dashami will be observed on the 11th day which falls on October 2 This is a special occasion She is a Booker awardeeHe added Banu Mushtaqs literary work Hrudaya Deepa won the Booker Prize It is a matter of pride and joy for us that a woman writer from Karnataka has received this honour Banu Mushtaq comes from a background of struggle She was associated with farmers organisations Kannada agitations and progressive movements It is significant that a woman has been invited to inaugurate DasaraI have personally spoken to her The Dasara festivities will commence on September 22 and continue for 11 days in accordance with tradition Our district administration will extend a formal invitation to Banu Mushtaq with full honours the Chief Minister had said IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/hyder-ali-tipu-sultan-carried-forward-dussehra-festivities-for-18-years-cong-mla-634138.html Mon, 25 Aug 2025 21:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/bengal-woman-shot-dead-at-point-blank-range-by-youth-634143.html Kolkata Aug 25 A young woman was shot dead in her house in Krishnanagar of West Bengals Nadia district on Monday afternoon by a man with whom she was in a relationship an official said The incident took place at Manikpara area of Krishnanagar The deceased has been identified as 19yearold Ishita Mallick a firstyear college studentAccording to the police the youth named Devraj Singh 23 entered her house in the afternoon and shot her dead at point blank range in the presence of her family membersAfter committing the murder the youth fled the spotThe police reached the house and sent the body of deceased girl for postmortemThey have started an investigation into the case and began a search for the accused youthThe incident in the otherwise quiet and peaceful town of Krishnanagar has created a sensation Interestingly the incident took place near the office of Nadia district superintendent of policeAccording to police sources Devraj Singh is a resident of Kanchrapara in North 24 Parganas districtHe came to meet the girl between 2 pm to 230 pm today He had acquaintance with the girl as she used to go to Kanchrapara for her studies But over time or perhaps due to some dispute their communication stopped This could have led him to commit the crime However we are investigating all possible angles said a senior police officer of Nadia districtAccording to the police when Devraj came to the house Ishitas family members stopped him from entering At that time accused Devraj threatened them by showing a gun He overpowered them and entered the houseThen he went straight to the girls room and closed the door from inside Then the sound of gunshots was heard After the incident he fled the scene IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/bengal-woman-shot-dead-at-point-blank-range-by-youth-634143.html Mon, 25 Aug 2025 21:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/womens-employment-rate-in-india-jumps-from-22-pc-to-403-pc-in-6-years-634147.html New Delhi Aug 25 The Ministry of Labour and Employment on Monday highlighted that India has witnessed a remarkable increase in the female workforce participation rate based on the periodic labour force survey PLFS data which shows that the womens employment rate WPR grew from 22 per cent in 201718 to 403 per cent in 202324 while the unemployment rate UR dropped from 56 per cent in 201718 to 32 per cent in 202324 This shift is even more significant in rural India where female employment has grown by 96 per cent while urban areas have seen an increase of 43 per cent in employment during the same periodThe employability of female graduates has also increased from 42 per cent in 2013 to 4753 per cent in 2024 The employment rate WPR among women with postgraduate education and above has risen from 345 per cent in 201718 to 40 per cent in 202324 as per the statementAccording to the India Skills Report 2025 nearly 55 per cent of Indian graduates are expected to be globally employable in 2025 up from 512 per cent in 2024Additionally EPFO payroll data further highlights the increasing participation of women in the formal sector Over the past seven years 156 crore women have joined the formal workforce Meanwhile eShram as of August has recorded over 1669 crore unorganised women workers registrations providing them access to various social welfare schemes of the CentreThe ministry has highlighted that efforts by the Centre are contributing to growth in women entrepreneurs At the national level 70 Central schemes across 15 Ministries and more than 400 statelevel schemes focus on supporting female entrepreneurship PLFS data shows that female selfemployment grew by 30 per cent from 519 per cent in 201718 to 674 per cent in 202324 making women truly Atmanirbhar it saidGender budgets have increased by 429 per cent in the last decade rising from Rs 085 lakh crore in FY 201314 RE to Rs 449 lakh crore in FY 202526 This reflects a paradigm shift from womens development to womenled development with a strong focus on employment employability entrepreneurship and welfareProgrammes like Startup India have fostered a thriving ecosystem with nearly 50 per cent of DPIITregistered startups having at least one woman director ie 74410 out of over 154 lakh Today around two crore women have become Lakhpati Didi Flagship programmes such as Namo Drone Didi and Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana NRLM are also playing a crucial role in this transformation equipping them with resources and opportunities needed to drive sustainable progress the statement pointed outAnother important driver of the rise in womens selfemployment is PM Mudra Yojana which is playing a crucial role in financial inclusion with women receiving 68 per cent of the total MUDRA loans over 3538 crore loans worth Rs 1472 lakh crore Similarly PM SVANidhi has empowered street vendors and around 44 per cent beneficiaries are women under the scheme These initiatives are driving a new wave of economic selfreliance among women across IndiaAdditionally womenled Micro Small and Medium Enterprises MSMEs have also emerged as key drivers of economic expansion generating over 89 lakh additional jobs for women from FY 21 to FY 23 The share of womenowned proprietary establishments has surged from 174 per cent in 201011 to 262 per cent in 202324 and the number of womenled MSMEs have also nearly doubled growing from 1 crore in 201011 to 192 crore in 202324 highlighting the increasing role of women in shaping Indias economic future IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/womens-employment-rate-in-india-jumps-from-22-pc-to-403-pc-in-6-years-634147.html Mon, 25 Aug 2025 21:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/rajasthan-201-million-year-old-fossils-found-in-jaisalmer-634148.html Jaipur Aug 25 A fossil of a phytosaur species from the Jurassic period has been discovered in Megha village of Jaisalmer Scientists estimate its age at around 201 million years making it one of the oldest fossils ever found in the country and the first phytosaur fossil from Jurassic rocks in India The skeleton was found near a pond in Megha village of Fatehgarh subdivision after which villagers informed the administration on August 21Senior groundwater scientist Dr Narayan Das Inkhaiya inspected the site and confirmed it as a Jurassicperiod fossil Later Dr VS Parihar Dean of the Institute of Earth Sciences JNVU Jodhpur verified the find and is currently leading a detailed study with his team Dr Parihar said This fossil belongs to the phytosaur species of crocodileshaped reptiles that lived during the Late Triassic and Early Jurassic period older than dinosaurs Its length is about 15 to 2 meters Phytosaurs often called tree lizards were ancient reptiles that lived in dense forests near rivers By examining the spine researchers observed strong similarities to modern crocodiles The excavation site has been protected with fencing The Geological Survey of India will now carry out a full excavation and study of the fossil According to Dr InkhaiyaThis is a major discovery where a nearly complete skeleton has been found Further excavation may also reveal fossils of other creatures Jaisalmer has long been known for traces of prehistoric life Dinosaur footprints have been discovered near Thaiyat while 180millionyearold fossilised trees were found in Akal village now preserved in the Wood Fossil Park Three locations Jethwai hill Thaiyat and Lathi are even called the villages of dinosaurs because of the abundance of remains discovered there Mining in these areas once destroyed several fossils but the government has since stopped quarrying and secured the sites for protection IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/rajasthan-201-million-year-old-fossils-found-in-jaisalmer-634148.html Mon, 25 Aug 2025 21:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/calcutta-hc-rejects-plea-seeking-cbi-probe-into-khejuri-deaths-case-634151.html Kolkata Aug 25 The Calcutta High Court on Monday rejected the plea for a Central Bureau of Investigation CBI probe into the death of two persons in Khejuri of East Midnapore district Justice Tirthankar Ghosh said that he is unable to trust the CBI investigation He was learned to have said that the CBI is now doing a gallery showInstead of a CBI probe the judge ordered for an investigation by West Bengals Criminal Investigation Department CID and asked for a progress report in the case within a monthThe family members of the deceased had requested a CBI investigation into the double death in KhejuriHowever Justice Ghosh observed that the state intelligence agency CID will investigate the incident The judge said that a Special Investigation Team SIT will be formed to investigate the double death The court further said that the SIT will be formed under the leadership of the DIG CID Justice Ghosh also said that the investigation team will also include an officer from the Homicide Branch Justice Ghosh also said that the progress report of the investigation will be submitted to the court within a monthOn July 11 a programme was organised in Bhanganmari village under Khejuri police station on the occasion of Muharram The next morning the bodies of two persons were recovered not far from the venue The name of one of the deceased was Sudhir Paik the other was Sujit Das The family claimed that there were multiple injury marks on the bodies of two Although the organisers of the programme claimed that they died due to electrocution the BJP alleged that they were killed for religious reasonsThe police after receiving the autopsy report said that the two died of electrocution However the family was reluctant to accept it They had approached the Calcutta High Court with a petition for another autopsyThe single bench of Justice Ghosh rejected the application and ordered the recording of the statement of the doctor who conducted the autopsy The two families approached the division bench challenging that order The division bench accepted the familys request and ordered for a second autopsy It was also informed that the single bench of Justice Ghosh will hear the case In that hearing on Monday a request for a CBI investigation was made However Justice Ghosh did not grant it IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/calcutta-hc-rejects-plea-seeking-cbi-probe-into-khejuri-deaths-case-634151.html Mon, 25 Aug 2025 22:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/aviation-key-to-economic-growth-and-realising-viksit-bharat-vision-cm-mohan-majhi-634154.html Bhubaneswar Aug 25 Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday said that aviation is not merely limited to airports and air services but is a unique effort to connect peoples dreams with opportunities strengthen the states economy and contribute to realising the vision of Viksit Bharat2047 While addressing the Eastern Region Civil Aviation Ministers Conference here on Monday CM Majhi emphasised the importance of the aviation sector for enhancing economic activities in the state In a significant announcement CM Majhi noted that under the state governments flagship initiative BMAAN Building and Management of Aviation Assets and Network a cadet pilot programme is soon going to be launched in which tribal girls will be trained to become pilots On this occasion the state government on Monday signed an agreement with Air Works the countrys leading aircraft MRO Maintenance Repair and Overhaul service provider As per the agreement a modern MRO facility will be set up at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar Additionally the state government has signed an agreement with Air Works to ensure skill development training and job opportunities for the youth of the state The Chief Minister also stated that a worldclass international airport is being constructed at Puri which will be a spiritual and cultural gateway for crores of Jagannath devotees Speaking on the occasion Majhi said A worldclass international airport is being constructed in Puri which will serve as a spiritual and cultural gateway for millions of Jagannath devotees across the globe Land has also been arranged for the expansion of Jharsuguda Airport In the last 14 months since the formation of the new government Odishas airports have been connected to 15 new destinations This policy has successfully integrated Odisha into the national and international air transport network He further added that the government is also focusing on skill development and creating opportunities to take Odisha forward in the aviation sector A worldclass aviation training centre is set to be established at Birasal in Dhenkanal district The Chief Minister expressed gratitude to the Centre for its support and special focus on eastern and northeastern states In Bhubaneswar we are establishing a stateoftheart Maintenance Repairing and Overhaul MRO center This apart the state government is going to introduce a Progressive Land Allotment Policy for the airports in Odisha Under this policy activities such as flying training UAV drone training and aviation sports will be facilitated at our airports Several flying training institutes will operate from these locations The Chief Minister further stated that the state government is also working to develop unused airstrips into functional airports A total of 14 such airports are planned and in districts without airports the government is working to set up 15 helipads to improve air connectivity CM Majhi also stated transformative initiatives like the UDAN scheme has truly democratised the aviation sector and opened new horizons for the Eastern Indian states The Chief Minister asserted that his government is working to strengthen the connectivity in Odisha and fulfill the aspirations of people Addressing the gathering during the event Union Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Monday claimed that Indias aviation growth sets global benchmarksKinjarapu reaffirmed the Central governments commitment to making aviation accessible to all He said the government is fully dedicated to realising Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision that even those wearing Hawai chappals slippers should be able to travel by air IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/aviation-key-to-economic-growth-and-realising-viksit-bharat-vision-cm-mohan-majhi-634154.html Mon, 25 Aug 2025 22:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/ktaka-bjp-cong-spar-over-inviting-booker-prize-winner-banu-mushtaq-for-dussehra-inauguration-634100.html Bengaluru Aug 25 The BJP and Congress led government in Karnataka have taken opposition positions with regard to inauguration of the Dussehra festivities by Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq The BJP has questioned whether Banu Mushtaq will accept Hindu culture traditions and practices The Congress led government has maintained that whether she believes or not is not a question and she is being invited to inaugurate the festival of the landSpeaking to the media at the BJP state office Jagannath Bhavan on Monday BJP state president and MLA BY Vijayendra reacting to the announcement by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to invite Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the historical Mysuru Dussehra festival said If Banu Mushtaq accepts our Hindu culture traditions and practices and shows faith in them we will welcome herVijayendra said Both Banu Mushtaq and translator Kodagus Deepa Bhasthi have received the International Booker Prize The state government should have invited Deepa Bhasthi from Kodagu along with Banu Mushtaq for the inauguration of Dussehra celebrations Does Siddaramaiah have little interest in KodaguHe further remarked In such matters Deepa Bhasthi could have been paired with Banu MushtaqAs a writer we do respect her But if she accepted our traditions rituals or religious sentiments it would have been different issue Earlier author Nisar Ahmad had inaugurated Dussehra he statedReacting to the controversy Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said Hasnt this been done earlier Nisar Ahmad had inaugurated the Dussehra Sir Mirza Ismail had served as the Diwan of Mysuru We dont look at religion or caste while celebrating the festival of the land Such a development is not goodWhen asked about BJP leaders claims that the Dussehra festivity is a Hindu religious ceremony and not a secular one he stated You might consider it a religious event but this is Nada Habba a festival of the land It has been celebrated for a long time Why are you bringing religious matters into this Will you celebrate the festival by keeping one section of society outWhen questioned about whether Banu Mushtaq believes in Goddess Chamundeshwari he responded It doesnt matter whether she has faith or not This is a festival of the land and we will invite everyoneMeanwhile the BJP has shared a 25minutelong video of Banu Mushtaq recorded in 2023 in which she states that the Kannada people have never allowed her or her family to speak the Kannada language by equating the language to a GoddessAddressing a gathering in the video she says Kannada language has been compared to goddess Kannada Bhuvaneshwari You created a state flag with yellow and red colors representing haldi and sindoor Where should I stand What should I look for How should I be involved The process of keeping me away is not a recent phenomenonit started long ago People need to reflect on thisShe further adds The people are committing excesses against me in this regard and you are answerable to me By equating the Kannada language to Goddess Bhuvaneshwari and by pulling the chariot of Kannada what have you achieved Is this conspiracy necessary to keep me awayThe development is likely to trigger further controversy IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/ktaka-bjp-cong-spar-over-inviting-booker-prize-winner-banu-mushtaq-for-dussehra-inauguration-634100.html Mon, 25 Aug 2025 18:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/rahul-tejashwi-shamelessly-lying-making-baseless-allegations-ravi-shankar-prasad-633914.html Patna Aug 24 IANS Bharatiya Janata Party BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Sunday launched a scathing critique of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and Rashtriya Janata Dal RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav the duo leading the charge against Nitish Kumar government on Bihars electoral turf and accused them of dishing out false claims and lies on a daily basisnbspAddressing a press conference at the partys state office Ravi Shankar Prasad said that LoP Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav are making baseless and unfounded accusations every daynbspThey are shamelessly lying and making baseless allegations he stated while recalling the poll outcome of 2024 General elections when Congress tally saw significant surge and its leadership was also in high spirits over good election resultsIn the 24th Lok Sabha election SP got 37 seats BJP got 33 and Congress got 6 seats in Uttar Pradesh At that time you were happy he saidnbspCalling out grand old partys duplicity he stated that when the public voted for INDIA bloc in an election conducted by the Election Commission the poll panel was right but the moment results turned disappointing it started questioning the poll bodynbspRahul Gandhi has not spared anyone neither the Election Commission nor the media nor the Prime Minister but he should understand that the country will not accept and tolerate it whatever you say he remarkedThe BJP parliamentarian also cited statistics to escalate his attack on the CongressRJD alliance and its public outreach centered around vote chori claimsnbspWhen Congress formed governments in Himachal Pradesh and Telangana was there no Election Commission there He said that if people do not vote for Rahul Gandhi then what will anyone do he wondered in a jeering tonenbspHe further said that the BJP won the assembly elections in Haryana Delhi and Maharashtra because the public recognised the lies of Rahul GandhiHe accused Rahul Gandhi of misleading the people of Bihar with unsubstantiated allegations and also took exception to Tejashwi Yadavs language against the Prime MinisternbspPrime Minister Narendra Modi has been elected to office for three terms consecutively You should not follow the path of Rahul Gandhi he said issuing a stern advice to RJD leadernbspHe also took potshots at the RahulTejashwi duo projecting themselves as the prospective PM and Bihar CM respectively and said This shows their greed for power but the public will never give them power They will neither become a Prime Minister nor a Chief Minister https://dailyworld.in/society/rahul-tejashwi-shamelessly-lying-making-baseless-allegations-ravi-shankar-prasad-633914.html Sun, 24 Aug 2025 19:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/gujarat-sabarmati-river-overflows-amid-heavy-rainfall-25-workers-rescued-633916.html Ahmedabad Aug 24 Continuous heavy rainfall across Gujarat has led to several dams overflowing particularly in the northern region of the state With water being released from the Dharoi and Sant Sarovar dams the Sabarmati river in Ahmedabad has overflowed on both banks flooding lowlying areas and submerging walkways along the riverfront Amid the rising water levels 25 workers trapped near Bakrol village in Sarkhej were successfully rescued on SundayThe workers engaged in the construction of an overbridge across the Sabarmati were caught in the sudden surge of water after release from the upstream dams The Ahmedabad Fire Department deploying four to five rescue vehicles and three boats reached the site and evacuated all the stranded workers to safetyMeanwhile the swelling river also affected ongoing infrastructure projects in the city Near Subhash Bridge equipment related to the MumbaiAhmedabad bullet train project was reportedly swept away in the strong river current Authorities have urged people to stay away from the riverfront and avoid venturing into lowlying areas as water levels continue to remain high As of today Sunday the Dharoi Dam is over 94 per cent full receiving 59444 cusecs of inflow To manage water levels authorities have opened four gates releasing 58880 cusecs into the SabarmatiCollectors of seven districts have been informed about the water release and riverbank areas in Mehsana Sabarkantha Ahmedabad Gandhinagar and Kheda have been placed on alert Authorities have advised residents in lowlying areas along the Sabarmati to remain cautious as the water level continues to rise As of August 24 Gujarat has received approximately 77 per cent of its average seasonal monsoon rainfall with 193 talukas having recorded at least 1 mm of precipitationEarlier in August the state had crossed the 64 per cent mark with southern Gujarat leading at about 688 per cent followed by EastCentral North and Kutch regions in the mid60s and Saurashtra trailing at about 56 per cent At the start of August August 1 Gujarat had received approximately 629 per cent of its seasonal average south Gujarat was at around 669 per cent eastcentral at 648 per cent north at 654 per cent Saurashtra at 551 per cent and Kutch at 642 per centPutting this together throughout June to August Gujarats monsoon delivered strong earlyseason performance with early milestones of around 3034 per cent by late June by early August the state had achieved nearly 63 per cent and by midAugust surpassed 64 per cent culminating in 77 per cent of the normal total by late August IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/gujarat-sabarmati-river-overflows-amid-heavy-rainfall-25-workers-rescued-633916.html Sun, 24 Aug 2025 19:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/ujjain-to-host-global-spiritual-tourism-conclave-on-aug-27-633921.html Bhopal Aug 24 The temple town of Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh steeped in myth and devotion is preparing to host a gathering the second Global Spiritual Conclave on August 27 The conclave will welcome spiritual thinkers tourism leaders and policymakers from across the country and beyond for the Second Global Spiritual Tourism Conclave a day devoted to exploring how faith heritage and modern innovation can shape the future of travelIt will be the 2nd Global Spiritual Conclave RoohMantic organised by the PHDCCI in collaboration with the Department of Tourism Industry leaders from hospitality aviation and technology will join discussionsMadhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Spiritual Leader Gauranga Das Prabhu will participate in the conclave said a senior government officialThe event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism and the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Mohan YadavUnion Tourism and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat will attend as chief guest while spiritual leader Gauranga Das Prabhu is set to deliver the keynote address offering a contemplative lens through which the days discussions will unfoldAmong the highlights is the unveiling of a new report titled Faith amp Flow Navigating Crowds in Indias Sacred Spaces a collaborative effort between PHDCCI and KPMGThe report promises to shed light on the challenges and opportunities of managing spiritual tourism in Indias most revered destinationsThe conclave will feature a governmentindustry roundtable chaired by the Chief Minister where infrastructure hospitality and cultural preservation will take centrestageThematic sessions will range from the economic lifeblood of temple towns to the digital transformation of spiritual experiencesTopics include the role of wellness in spiritual journeys the cultural gravity of the Jyotirlinga circuit and the evolving intersection of faith and technologyDelegates will also embark on guided visits to Shri Mahakaleshwar and Kal Bhairav temples immersing themselves in the spiritual pulse of UjjainWith support from partners like IRCTC Sri Mandir App EFactor Experiences and leading hospitality and tourism associations the conclave is more than a conference it is a reflection of Indias growing commitment to honouring its spiritual legacy while embracing the future IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/ujjain-to-host-global-spiritual-tourism-conclave-on-aug-27-633921.html Sun, 24 Aug 2025 19:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/torrential-rains-once-again-expose-chaotic-and-fragmented-goverance-of-karachi-report-633924.html Karachi Aug 24 The recent torrential rains have once again exposed the chaotic and fragmented governance of Karachi with the widespread flooding reviving the confusion on which agency or municipal body is responsible for basic services further causing anger among people and leading to debates regarding how the city is governed as per a report Karachis ranking as the fourth least liveable city in the world 170th out of 173 cities in the 2025 Economist Intelligence Units Global Liveability Index showcases its ongoing liveability crisis Political fragmentation and neglect have systematically weakened Karachi and it is visible everywhere in collapsing infrastructure inadequate services and declining quality of life Pakistanbased The News International said in a reportThe 202526 budget of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation is Pakistani Rs 55 billion 196 million Further adding multiple agencies DHA cantonments and provincial departments the citywide spending is estimated at 300 million to 500 million though a lack of transparency makes it difficult to get a clear fiscal picture of the city As Karachi has a population of 20 million this amount translates to just 147 to 25 per person annually This underfunding causes failing services crumbling roads and water shortageKarachis economic and service challenges are exacerbated by unorganised urban planning Yousuf Nazar former head of Citigroups emerging markets investments wrote in an opinion piece in The News International It has transformed into a concrete jungle due to widespread corruption unchecked realestate development and the lack of a strong local governance system In addition to the citys planning failure the Karachi Building Control Authority KBCA tasked with regulating construction and implementing safety codes has been hindered for years due to incompetence corruption and poor enforcement As many as 27 people were killed after a fivestorey building in Lyari collapsed in July this yearThe DHA and cantonment boards control the affluent areas DHA sees about 36 square kilometres one per cent of Karachi Malir Cantonment about 12 square kilometres with the six cantonments and DHA together managing 2030 per cent of the city while the Pakistan Peoples Party PPPled Sindh government which has been in power since 2006 oversees the remaining 7080 per cent It is responsible for the chronic failures and development decay of the cityFragmentation further affects governance with each municipal or cantonment body functioning independently with little coordination to allow economies of scale shared investments or strategic planning It causes duplicated duties conflicting priorities and weak accountability Many term the fragmented governance of Karachi as little more than the division of territory among powerful stakeholders The News International report saidThe underrepresentation of Karachi in politics further causes the citys neglect Karachi elects 22 of Pakistans total National Assembly members 266 on general seats and 47 of Sindhs 130 provincial assembly members on general seats yet it has only two federal cabinet seats out of 43 and two provincial ministries out of 18 This imbalance lowers the influence of the city in decisions regarding budgets and reforms despite its economic and demographic importanceKarachis failures can also be seen in the water supply The Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation KWSC supplies around 423 million gallons per day barely one third of the required 10801200 MGD resulting in residents relying on over 10000 water tankers many controlled by a tanker mafia accused of taking off an estimated 272 MGD or 41 per cent of the citys supply Nazar wrote in The News International report Furthermore Karachi loses 3040 per cent of piped water due to leaks from an ageing network Every day Karachi experiences gridlocked traffic collapsed waste management and inadequate storm drainage that causes floods with each monsoon Climate risks further exacerbate these crises heatwaves and intense storms threaten millions of residentsAffluent neighbourhoods in Karachi enjoy superior services and infrastructure while middle and lowerincome areas face relentless decay and neglect The Clifton Bridge separates these privileged areas from the rest of the city Years of neglect dysfunction and underfunding have brought Karachi to the brink Without bold reforms increasing funding and unified governance Karachi is facing collapsing infrastructure increasing inequality and growing unrest the report said IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/torrential-rains-once-again-expose-chaotic-and-fragmented-goverance-of-karachi-report-633924.html Sun, 24 Aug 2025 20:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/experts-whistleblowers-rights-group-term-ccps-use-of-data-as-repression-without-borders-report-633925.html Stockholm Aug 24 The Chinese Communist Partys CCP dependence on digital governance and data manipulation has transformed into a means of transnational repression broadening its authoritarian influence well beyond its territory a report has said Experts whistleblowers and human rights groups have termed the CCPs use of data as a form of repression without borders What starts as the collection of data from ordinary people in China has transformed into a worldwide surveillance system one that threatens dissidents silences critics and punishes people in China and abroad A report in European Times said Experts whistleblowers and human rights groups increasingly describe the CCPs use of data as a form of repression without bordersan apparatus designed to enforce submission not just at home but across the worldChen Ende a former Chinese tech worker now living in the United States shares how this system works internally His work in major projects at Alibaba Cainiao Technology and Tianque Technology exposed him to the way user data was systematically gathered and manipulated At Cainiao Alibabas logistics arm Chen was assigned the task of collecting user information including purchase records addresses phone numbers and recipient information and selling the data to express delivery companiesThe report said What startled him most was not the collection itself but the fact that CCP authorities could readily access all of this information through Party committees embedded within private companies This arrangement in which businesses masquerade as independent entities while answering directly to Party directives makes every major Chinese technology firm a proxy for state surveillance The lines between corporate operations and state control do not exist Data whether from ecommerce transactions or digital platforms is ultimately filtered upward into the CCPs machineryChen joined Tianque Technology in 2019 and there he saw how a private firm was used for building the digital infrastructure of repression The company provided services for Zhejiangs grid management system which divides communities into microunits to monitor residents This network can flag unusual behaviour in real time effectively deputising technology to enforce political conformity According to Chen dissidents critics and any individual deviating from approved practices are tracked immediately the report saidThe Covid19 pandemic showcased how the CCP manipulates data to control populations Chens team worked on Alibabas health code system which regulated the movement of people during the crisis Officially promoted as a public health measure the system was riddled with manipulation Chen and his colleagues found irregularities between infection data and the figures shared with the publicThe European Times report said The CCPs underreporting of cases and deaths was not simply a bureaucratic error it was a deliberate political choice one that concealed the magnitude of the disaster while tightening social controls The health code system effectively transformed daily life into a series of algorithmic permissions People were confined not by police barricades but by the colour of a QR code Green meant freedom of movement yellow or red meant confinement Chen recalled how the policy led directly to tragedies residents starved medical treatment was denied and deaths mountednot from the virus but from a system weaponised against its own peopleExperts termed the manipulation of data not just an aberration but a core feature of CCP governance Official statistics ranging from GDP growth to industrial output are revealed as per the narrative of the party leaving international markets to function on distorted numbersChinese platforms like WeChat QQ and Alipay are part of this manipulation Mandated by the government the realname registration systems of these platforms ensure that the activity of the user is detectable and reportable Under the 2017 National Intelligence Law Chinese firms are required to give any data demanded by authorities which results in the state not only regulating platforms but effectively operating them as means of political surveillance a report in European Times saidThe report said The CCPs push for a digital yuan and digital ID marks another escalation Since 2016 Beijing has promoted its digital wallet system in July 2025 it officially launched a digital ID platform already integrated with 67 applications including WeChat Taobao and government services Chen warns that once fully implemented this system will eliminate even the semblance of autonomyThe CCP does not use data in China only as exiled dissidents human rights activists and diaspora communities have also reported intimidation and harassment in other nations After relocating to the US and joining the banned China Democratic Party in 2023 Chen said his family in China was threatened by police over his activismThe European Times report said The CCPs fusion of big data corporate compliance and digital governance creates a global monitoring network more advanced and efficient than any other authoritarian regime The goal is simple silence dissent before it can take root whether in Beijing New York or Sydney The CCPs reliance on falsification and coercion reveals its deep insecurity By controlling data it controls narratives by weaponising digital tools it enforces compliance by extending repression overseas it ensures that no critic is safe no matter where they reside This is not simply censorship It is the exportation of authoritarianism through technology IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/experts-whistleblowers-rights-group-term-ccps-use-of-data-as-repression-without-borders-report-633925.html Sun, 24 Aug 2025 20:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/hyderabad-horror-man-kills-wife-throws-chopped-body-pieces-into-musi-river-633931.html Hyderabad Aug 24 In yet another horrific crime a man in Hyderabad killed his wife chopped the body into pieces and dumped them in the Musi River police said on Sunday The shocking incident occurred under the limits of Medipally police station in Medchal Malkajgiri district on the outskirts of HyderabadMahender Reddy a driver with a ridesharing app who had a love marriage with Swati 25 a call centre employee only a yearandahalf ago killed her at their house in Boduppal on the evening of SaturdayThe accused then used an axe blade to cut head hands and legs After placing the body parts in small plastic covers he dumped them into the Musi River the same nightDeputy Commissioner of Police Malkajgiri under the Rachakonda Police Commissionerate P V Padmaja on Sunday shared the details of the grisly murderTo avoid any suspicion the accused made three trips to the river to dispose of the body partsThe DCP said Mahender Reddy later informed his sisterinChandrakala over the phone that Swati had gone missing Chandrakala grew suspicious as she knew about the frequent fights between Mahender Reddy and her sister She alerted her maternal uncle Goverdhan Reddy who resides in the Dilsukhnagar area in the cityWhen Goverdhan Reddy went to Mahender Reddys house the latter told him that Swati had left the house and did not return They went to the Uppal police station late on Saturday night to lodge a missing complaint Since the Balaji Hills area of Boduppal comes under the jurisdiction of the Medipally police station the police personnel asked them to approach the police station concernedWhile registering the complaint the officer at Medipally Police Station asked Mahender Reddy a few questions The officer grew suspicious of his incoherent replies and thoroughly interrogated him He confessed to the crime and revealed all the detailsDCP said they registered a case and arrested Mahender ReddyForensic experts and the clues team gathered clues from Mahender Reddys house on Sunday They found only the torso of the victim The same was sent for the DNA testPolice were searching for body parts in the Musi River with the help of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation GHMC and State Disaster Response Force SDRFHailing from Kamareddyguda in Vikarabad district Mahender Reddy had an intercaste love marriage with Swati Two months after the marriage differences cropped up between them resulting in frequent quarrels On a complaint by Swati police had registered a case of harassment and cruelty against Mahender Reddy There was reconciliation between them in the presence of elders following counselling by the policeThe brutal killing has revived the memory of the bonechilling crime by an exserviceman under the limits of Meerpet police station of Rachakonda Commissionerate in January this yearGuru Murthy had killed his wife Venkata Madhavi 35 and disposed of her body parts after cooking them He had dumped the pieces in a lake at Jillelaguda of MeerpetMurthy who was working as an outsourced security guard with the DRDO in Kanchanbagh had lodged a missing complaint along with his inlaws Based on suspicion police interrogated him during which he confessed to the crime IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/hyderabad-horror-man-kills-wife-throws-chopped-body-pieces-into-musi-river-633931.html Sun, 24 Aug 2025 20:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/complaint-filed-against-social-media-influencer-for-protocol-breach-during-reel-shoot-in-kerala-temple-633717.html Thrissur Kerala Aug 23 The temple authorities in Kerala on Saturday filed a formal police complaint against former Bigg Boss Malayalam contestant and social media influencer Jasmin Jaffar for allegedly violating temple protocol by filming a reel at the sacred temple pond The authorities of the famous Guruvayoor temple in north Kerala have lodged a complaint with the police against Jasmin Jaffar accusing her of filming and posting on Instagram a video of herself washing her feet at the temple pond an act forbidden within the sanctified grounds according to a local media reportThe temple authorities clarified that filming videos or reels at the temple pond is strictly forbidden without prior permissionThe area known as Rudratheertham holds immense religious significance as the location for the ritual bathing of the deity of Lord Krishna during the temple festivalsThe sanctity of this space must be maintained at all times the report said quoting a senior Devaswom official adding that photography and videography are banned to ensure decorumOfficials noted the complaint was formally submitted by the Devaswom administrator citing a growing trend of social media influencers using religious sites for content creation without respecting established protocolsThis incident follows previous controversies where individuals were reprimanded for filming inside the temple including a case where the Kerala High Court explicitly banned videography by vloggers in the temples forecourtIn April this year a case was registered against a singer Aloshi Adams and members of a temple advisory committee for singing revolutionary songs glorifying the ruling Communist Party of IndiaMarxist during a temple festival in KollamThe controversy arose during the Kadakkal Temple festival in Kollam on March 10 when the singer performed revolutionary songs including one about the late CPIM worker Puthukudi Pushpan a victim of the 1994 Koothuparamba police firing in Kannur district of the state IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/complaint-filed-against-social-media-influencer-for-protocol-breach-during-reel-shoot-in-kerala-temple-633717.html Sat, 23 Aug 2025 13:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/mp-world-famous-gotmar-mela-opens-with-devotion-25-injured-in-stone-battle-633726.html Pandhurna Aug 23 As many as 25 people are reported to have been injured so far in the worldfamous stonebattle fair or Gotmar Mela in Pandhurna district of Madhya Pradesh The centuriesold spectacle began around 6 am on Saturday at the confluence of Pandhurna and Sawargaon on the banks of the Jam RiverAs tradition dictates thousands gathered to witness and partake in the ritualistic stonepelting battle known as Gotmar a practice that defies modern sensibilities yet continues to thrive with fervent devotionSpeaking to IANS Superintendent of Police SS Kanesh said So far 2225 people have been injured since morning when it started It will continue till late eveningHeld annually on the second day of the Pola festival new Moon day the Gotmar Mela is not merely a fair but a visceral reenactment of a legend soaked in blood and memoryAccording to local lore the tradition began after a tragic love story between a Pandhurna youth and a Sawargaon girl ended in fatal violence Their attempt to elope was thwarted midriver by villagers hurling stones a moment that birthed a ritual now woven into the cultural fabric of the regionThis year the fair saw heightened security and medical preparedness A force of 600 police personnel from Chhindwara Betul Seoni Narsinghpur and Pandhurna was deployed operating across 47 designated points using GPSbased coordination Drone surveillance and CCTV cameras monitored the crowd while 11 blockades and continuous patrolling aimed to contain the chaos Even the Bhopal and Jabalpur zones have provided additional force As many as 10 medical camps are operational with 16 ambulances and a medical team of 300 personnel including 45 doctors the senior police officer saidEach year medical teams remain on high alert and ready for emergency evacuations Ointments and first aid are distributed as injuries mount throughout the day All day Pandhurna and Sawargaon players clash with chants and drumbeats hurling stones to push each other back Between 3 and 4 pm excitement peaks as players charge toward the flag with axes Sawargaon retaliates fiercely forcing Pandhurna to retreatBy evening Pandhurna regains ground breaks the flag shouting Chandi Mata ki Jai and both sides cease hostilities If the flag remains intact the administration halts Gotmar Mela by mutual agreement at 630 pmThe mela often comes to a culmination at around 89 pm these days said a police officerDespite the inherent violence the event remains deeply spiritual Devotees first offer prayers at the temple of Goddess Chandika the fairs presiding deity before engaging in GotmarThe ritual begins with the planting of a Palash tree adorned with red cloth garlands and offerings in the middle of the Jam River symbolising the battlegroundAttempts to reform the tradition have met resistance In 2001 authorities tried replacing stones with plastic balls but locals rejected it resuming stonepelting with renewed intensityThe ritual though controversial continues to draw crowds from across the region and beyond a testament to the enduring grip of tradition over timeAs the sun sets over Pandhurna the river runs red once more not just with blood but with the unyielding pulse of a community bound by myth memory and devotion IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/mp-world-famous-gotmar-mela-opens-with-devotion-25-injured-in-stone-battle-633726.html Sat, 23 Aug 2025 14:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/home-tutor-thrashed-for-protesting-against-public-drinking-near-kolkata-633751.html Kolkata Aug 23 A home tutor was brutally assaulted by a group of youths including a woman after he objected to them consuming alcohol in public on Saturday morning in Belgharia on the northern outskirts of Kolkata The victim has been identified as Nirupam Pal a drawing teacher He was severely beaten up by a few young men and a woman who were drinking alcohol at the roadsideThe injured teacher has been admitted to Sagar Dutta Medical College and Hospital The CCTV footage from a local shop has captured the incident He was seen being punched and kicked in the video The protesting teacher was trying to shield himself with his hands but was overpowered by the youths A young woman was also seen beating himThe teacher has lodged a complaint against the youths at the Belgharia Police Station However no one has been arrested so far in this connectionAccording to the complaint Nirupam Pal was returning to his home in the Nandanpur area from a guesthouse around 6 am on Saturday He saw four young men and a young woman drinking alcohol on the side of the road He protested and asked them why they were consuming alcohol in broad daylightFollowing that five people including a woman allegedly beat him up According to the teacher his nose and mouth were broken He was also hit in the eyes and chestPal said There was an invitation for Kali Puja at night I was returning home from there in the morning I saw a few young men and a woman drinking alcohol on the roadside I protested as it was early morning After that they came towards me and started beating me If the locals had not saved me I would have diedHe has requested the police to take strict action against the accused IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/home-tutor-thrashed-for-protesting-against-public-drinking-near-kolkata-633751.html Sat, 23 Aug 2025 16:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/ahead-of-onam-mona-lisa-gets-malayali-makeover-on-kerala-tourism-depts-social-media-accounts-633798.html Thiruvananthapuram Aug 23 As Kerala prepares for the Onam festivities Leonardo da Vincis celebrated Mona Lisa has appeared in an allnew avatar on Kerala Tourisms social media accounts dressed in a traditional Malayali outfit The new image shows the woman of the Renaissance masterpiece draped in Keralas iconic offwhite kasavu saree her hair adorned with jasmine flowersApart from the cultural makeover the figure retains the familiar features of the original most notably the mysterious smile that has captivated the world for centuriesThe campaign captioned Kerala Tourism Timeless Graceful Iconic is part of the departments Onam promotions inviting visitors to experience the states grandest festivalThis year the celebrations begin on August 26 and will conclude on September 5 with Thiruvonam the most significant day of the harvest festivalThe artificial intelligencegenerated artwork has already become a social media sensation attracting thousands of reactions shares and comments across microblogging platformsMany praised the innovative idea applauding the way it blends Keralas cultural heritage with a globally recognised symbol of artThe timing of the campaign also recalls a historical episode as on August 21 1911 the Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris sparking worldwide shock until it was recovered two years laterTourism officials hinted that the campaigns timing was deliberate drawing attention both to art history and Keralas festive charmKerala has witnessed a steady surge in domestic and international tourist arrivals in recent years aided by imaginative marketing and strong digital outreachBy presenting Kerala through global cultural references officials aim to enhance the states position as one of the worlds premier allseason experiential tourism destinationsAs Onam ushers in a season of joy and hospitality the Malayali Mona Lisa has become a graceful symbol of welcome an invitation to discover Kerala at its festive best IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/ahead-of-onam-mona-lisa-gets-malayali-makeover-on-kerala-tourism-depts-social-media-accounts-633798.html Sat, 23 Aug 2025 20:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/justice-delivery-must-be-fair-fast-and-affordable-says-tripura-cm-633814.html Agartala Aug 23 Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Saturday that judges and advocates must work for the betterment of people stressing that justice delivery should be fair fast accessible and affordable Inaugurating the SubDivisional Judicial Magistrate and Civil Judge court at Mohanpur in west Tripura district the Chief Minister added that the judiciary must see that people should not be harassed while seeking justiceMaintaining the guidelines of the Supreme Court all the works have been completed to construct the new SubDivisional Judicial Magistrate court Tripura has eight district courts and 15 subdivisional courts with Mohanpur it would be 16 We must go with the times Keeping Mohanpur Court as a model we would set up subdivisional courts in the rest of the subdivisions CM Saha saidHe also added that judges observe the advocates who come to court to see whether they are prepared or not and based on their preparation the judges deliver judgmentsNoting that sometimes advocates come to court without proper preparation leading to delayed judgments the Chief Minister said that when people are in trouble they come to court and wait for their judgmentHe stressed that advocates and judges must work for the betterment and benefit of the innocent peoplePrime Minister Narendra Modi has been working for development security selfreliance and progress in every aspect the Chief Minister said adding We are now progressing day by day The judiciary plays a key role in the development of the countryHe also said that the present BJPled state government would extend necessary assistance to the judiciary and reiterated that justice must be fair fast accessible and at an affordable costWe are working to build Viksit Tripura and for that we launched the vision document on Friday Economy of Tripura growth employment generation women empowerment and every sector are progressing due to the good governance We can see the brighter future of Tripura as the parameters of development are visible and positive in different sectors Our GSDP has also increased by 1421 per cent in 202324 he addedTripura High Court Chief Justice MS Ratna Sri Ramachandra Rao Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath Justice T Amarnath Goud Chief Secretary JK Sinha Advocate General Shaktimoy Chakraborty Director General of Police Anurag Dhankar Law Secretary Sanjoy Bhattacharya and others were present in the event IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/justice-delivery-must-be-fair-fast-and-affordable-says-tripura-cm-633814.html Sat, 23 Aug 2025 22:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/justice-delivery-must-be-fair-fast-and-affordable-tripura-cm-633815.html Agartala Aug 23 Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Saturday that judges and advocates must work for the betterment of people stressing that justice delivery should be fair fast accessible and affordable Inaugurating the SubDivisional Judicial Magistrate and Civil Judge court at Mohanpur in west Tripura district the Chief Minister added that the judiciary must see that people should not be harassed while seeking justiceMaintaining the guidelines of the Supreme Court all the works have been completed to construct the new SubDivisional Judicial Magistrate court Tripura has eight district courts and 15 subdivisional courts with Mohanpur it would be 16 We must go with the times Keeping Mohanpur Court as a model we would set up subdivisional courts in the rest of the subdivisions CM Saha saidHe also added that judges observe the advocates who come to court to see whether they are prepared or not and based on their preparation the judges deliver judgmentsNoting that sometimes advocates come to court without proper preparation leading to delayed judgments the Chief Minister said that when people are in trouble they come to court and wait for their judgmentHe stressed that advocates and judges must work for the betterment and benefit of the innocent peoplePrime Minister Narendra Modi has been working for development security selfreliance and progress in every aspect the Chief Minister said adding We are now progressing day by day The judiciary plays a key role in the development of the countryHe also said that the present BJPled state government would extend necessary assistance to the judiciary and reiterated that justice must be fair fast accessible and at an affordable costWe are working to build Viksit Tripura and for that we launched the vision document on Friday Economy of Tripura growth employment generation women empowerment and every sector are progressing due to the good governance We can see the brighter future of Tripura as the parameters of development are visible and positive in different sectors Our GSDP has also increased by 1421 per cent in 202324 he addedTripura High Court Chief Justice MS Ratna Sri Ramachandra Rao Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath Justice T Amarnath Goud Chief Secretary JK Sinha Advocate General Shaktimoy Chakraborty Director General of Police Anurag Dhankar Law Secretary Sanjoy Bhattacharya and others were present in the event IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/justice-delivery-must-be-fair-fast-and-affordable-tripura-cm-633815.html Sat, 23 Aug 2025 22:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/hc-guardian-for-its-subordinates-sc-directs-relief-to-jharkhand-woman-judicial-officer-633638.html New Delhi Aug 22 The Supreme Court on Friday came to the aid of a woman judicial officer in Jharkhand directing the High Court to reconsider her transfer in light of her personal circumstances A bench of Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran while hearing the plea of Additional District Judge ADJ Kashika M Prasad observed that High Courts must act as guardians of their subordinate judiciaryThe High Court should be sensitive towards the problems of its judicial officers and take care of their personal and family circumstances The High Court is the guardian for its subordinate judicial officers Such matters should not be made an issue of prestige the bench remarkedPrasad currently posted at Hazaribagh District Court is a single parent to her son and belongs to the Scheduled Caste category She had sought six months of child care leave to look after her son who is preparing for his Class 10 board examinations However the Jharkhand High Court sanctioned only three months of leave following which she was transferred to DumkaIn her representation to the High Court she had requested that she be allowed to continue in Hazaribagh or be shifted to Ranchi or Bokaro so that her sons studies were not disrupted With her plea unaddressed she moved the Supreme CourtAfter hearing the matter the apex court ordered that the petitioner be either retained in Hazaribagh or transferred to Bokaro till MarchApril 2026 by which time her son will have completed his board examinationsThe bench directed the Jharkhand High Court to comply with its order within two weeksThis is not the first time the matter reached the Supreme Court Earlier when the ADJs request for child care leave was only partially approved the top court had sought responses from both the Jharkhand government and the High Court registry IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/hc-guardian-for-its-subordinates-sc-directs-relief-to-jharkhand-woman-judicial-officer-633638.html Fri, 22 Aug 2025 20:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/tamil-nadu-cm-stalin-invited-to-global-ayyappa-summit-in-kerala-633640.html ChennaiThiruvananthapuram Aug 22 Kerala Devaswom Minister VN Vasavan on Thursday formally extended an invitation to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin to attend the Global Ayyappa Summit scheduled to be held on September 20 as part of the platinum jubilee celebrations of the Travancore Devaswom Board TDB The TDB oversees the functioning of all temples in the south Kerala districts which come under its remitThis includes the Sabarimala temple dedicated to Lord Ayyappa located in the Pathanamthitta district amidst the Western Ghats and known for its strict traditions Lakhs of people visit the temple every year during the twomonthlong festival seasonThe minister accompanied by senior officials met Stalin at the Secretariat in Chennai to hand over the invitationPresent at the meeting were Tamil Nadu Devaswom Minister PK Sekar Babu Chief Secretary N Muruganandam and top Devasom officials from KeralaThe Global Ayyappa Summit conceptualised as the largest gathering of devotees in south India will bring together leaders religious representatives and stakeholders to deliberate on strengthening pilgrim welfare and upholding the traditions of Lord Ayyappas shrineThe twomonthlong festival season opens every year on the first day of November according to the Malayalam calendar and ends in the middle of JanuaryThe summit is set to take place on the banks of the Pampa River a sacred site associated with the annual Sabarimala pilgrimagePampa is a holy place for all pilgrims as they begin their trek to the temple located on top of the hill after taking the holy dip in the riverKerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the event while Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin has been invited as the chief guestWe will be inviting top leaders from all parties including the Chief Ministers from various states Union Ministers also will be invited besides religious leaders Vasavan said in ChennaiThe summit aims to promote interstate cooperation on pilgrim safety infrastructure development and cultural exchange while also highlighting the significance of Sabarimala as a symbol of faith and unity across southern statesBy organising the event in strict adherence to Ayyappa traditions the Travancore Devaswom Board hopes to reinforce Sabarimalas spiritual heritage while marking its 75 years of service to devoteesThe Global Ayyappa Summit is expected to draw thousands of participants making it a historic spiritual congregation for the region IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/tamil-nadu-cm-stalin-invited-to-global-ayyappa-summit-in-kerala-633640.html Fri, 22 Aug 2025 20:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/pm-modi-to-unveil-rs-1-400cr-worth-railway-projects-in-gujarat-on-aug-25-633645.html Ahmedabad Aug 22 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on August 25 to dedicate railway projects worth over Rs 1400 crore a move set to boost connectivity and industrial growth in the states northern region The projects include the Rs 537crore doubling of the 65 km MehsanaPalanpur line gauge conversion of the 37 km KalolKadiKatosan Road line at a cost of Rs 347 crore and the Rs 520crore gauge conversion of the 40 km BecharajiRanuj lineAccording to officials the new infrastructure will provide faster safer and seamless connectivity across Mehsana Patan Banaskantha Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad districtsThe enhanced line capacity is also expected to ease congestion on the busy AhmedabadDelhi route allowing more passenger trains and improving freight movementAs part of the visit PM Modi will also flag off a new passenger train between Katosan Road and Sabarmati and inaugurate a carloaded freight train from Becharaji which is expected to strengthen industrial logistics and reduce transport costs under the PM Gati Shakti planOfficials said the projects will not only save travel time but also open new avenues for tourism local trade and job creation while making rail transport more sustainable and environmentfriendlyGujarat boasts a welldeveloped and strategically important railway network it encompasses approximately 5301 route km with a total of around 6357 running track km and 7938 track km when accounting for multiple lines on the same routeAs of December 2024 the states broadgauge network extended over 4087 km of which 3972 km or nearly 97 per cent has been electrifiedThe state is wellconnected with broadgauge lines covering most regions linking major cities like Ahmedabad Vadodara Surat Rajkot Bhavnagar and Bhuj to the rest of the country It serves as a crucial freight and passenger hub with key routes handling industrial cargo such as petroleum cement salt coal and agricultural produce IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/pm-modi-to-unveil-rs-1-400cr-worth-railway-projects-in-gujarat-on-aug-25-633645.html Fri, 22 Aug 2025 21:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/no-more-leaky-roof-latur-family-finds-hope-under-pm-awas-yojana-633430.html Latur Maharashtra Aug 21 For Gayatri Ghodke a resident of Ausa town in Maharashtras Latur district having a permanent roof over her head once seemed like a distant dream Struggling with a dilapidated house that leaked during monsoons and offered little comfort or safety her family lived each day in uncertainty But that changed when she became a beneficiary of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana PMAY the governments flagship affordable housing scheme aimed at providing housing for allSpeaking to IANS Gayatri shared how the scheme transformed their lives Earlier our house was in a very bad condition During rains we used to face water leakage and damp walls We couldnt sleep peacefully But now thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and this scheme we have a good house Theres no leakage no fear Life has truly changed for the betterShe added that the new house not only improved their physical living conditions but also brought mental peace and a renewed sense of pride and dignity Now when guests visit we dont feel ashamed We are proud to say this is our own house Gayatri said with a smile with other family members standing near her with the smiles on their facesHer story mirrors the experience of thousands of families across India who have found hope and stability through PMAY In Latur district alone several lowincome households have received assistance under the scheme allowing them to move from temporary or unsafe shelters to solid wellbuilt homesAs Gayatris family settles into their new home she says their focus is now on giving family a better future one that begins with a secure and dignified place to live A house is not just four walls she says Its a foundation for dreams IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/no-more-leaky-roof-latur-family-finds-hope-under-pm-awas-yojana-633430.html Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/rose-valley-chit-fund-scam-ed-attaches-assets-worth-rs-2629-crore-633433.html Kolkata Aug 21 The Kolkata zonal office of Enforcement Directorate ED has provisionally attached movable and immovable assets valued at around Rs 26290 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLA 2002 in the Rose Valley chit fund scam case A statement issued by the ED mentioned that the action has been taken as part of its ongoing investigations involving Rose Valley Real Estate and Constructions Pvt Ltd and associated entities wherein Proceeds of Crime POC having book value of Rs 1172 Crore have already been attachedseized by the ED KolkataThe attachment ordered on August 13 covers a bungalow in the Charulata Project at Kolkata West International City along with shares of 32 front companies linked to the Rose Valley group These assets have been identified as proceeds of crime POC generated through fraudulent investment schemes floated by the groupAccording to ED the Rose Valley group led by its chairman Gautam Kundu illegally mobilised funds worth Rs 17520 crore from unsuspecting depositors Investors were lured with promises of land parcels hotel timeshares or in cases of nondelivery assured refunds at interest rates as high as 18 per cent 24 per cent per annum Despite such promises an estimated Rs 6666 crore remained unpaid to investors constituting proceeds of crimeThe statement further said EDs investigation revealed that the Rose Valley group layered and diverted public investments across multiple associated firms acquiring assets and issuing shares under the guise of equity infusion to mask its illicit activities Two prosecution complaints have already been filed against Gautam Kundu and others which are pending before the Special Court under PMLA in CalcuttaED said that the latest attachment aims to secure assets that could ultimately be liquidated and resituated for the benefit of lakhs of investors across West Bengal and neighbouring states The investigation into the chit fund scam is continuingED initiated investigation on the basis of various FIRs registered by West Bengal Police against the Rose Valley group and its entities under various sections of IPC 1860 From the FIRs and charge sheets filed in respect of the said cases it is revealed that Rose Valley Group of Companies were illegally and fraudulently collecting deposits from public with the intention to cheat them by falsely promising high returns on their investment IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/rose-valley-chit-fund-scam-ed-attaches-assets-worth-rs-2629-crore-633433.html Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/medical-student-commits-suicide-in-jamshedpur-four-such-cases-in-city-in-24-hours-633586.html Jamshedpur Aug 22 A spate of suicides has sent shockwaves across Jamshedpur with four people including a medical college student taking their own lives within the last 24 hours Divyanshu Pandey 22 a thirdyear MBBS student at Manipal Tata Medical College TMMC died after allegedly consuming poison on Thursday night police said on FridayOriginally from Kashipur in Bihars Samastipur district Pandey was rushed to the Tata Main Hospital TMH by his classmates when his condition deteriorated Despite emergency treatment doctors declared him dead around 130 am on FridayAccording to family members Pandeys father had already passed away and his elder brother Sudhanshu Shubham was bearing the expenses of his studiesSudhanshu who received his brothers body after the postmortem examination said he had spoken to him on Thursday evening and found nothing unusual in his behaviourThe college administration described Pandey as a brilliant hardworking and muchloved student and expressed deep sorrow at his untimely deathThe incident has cast a pall of gloom across the campus where students and faculty members are still grappling with the lossSidgora police under whose jurisdiction the case falls said the exact reason behind the suicide is not yet known and an investigation is underwayPandeys death comes amid a disturbing trend in the city Within a span of 24 hours three other suicides were also reportedOn Wednesday night Rohan Srivastava a lecturer at Chaibasa College and resident of Parsudih hanged himself after locking his roomThe same night Narayan Kumar Mandal a lathe machine operator died by suicide in Adityapurs Gamharia Station Road areaLate Thursday night Jai Singh an auto driver from Mandal Basti in Telco was also found hanging at his residenceThe series of incidents has left residents perplexed with authorities urging families and communities to be vigilant about mental health concerns IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/medical-student-commits-suicide-in-jamshedpur-four-such-cases-in-city-in-24-hours-633586.html Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/jharkhand-two-commit-suicide-in-east-singhbhum-chaibasa-college-lecturer-among-dead-633369.html Jamshedpur Aug 21 Two separate incidents of suicide have sent shockwaves across Jharkhands East Singhbhum district The deceased include a young lecturer of Chaibasa College and a lathe machine operator from Adityapur Both incidents happened on Wednesday night but came to light on ThursdayIn the first incident Rohan Srivastava a lecturer at Chaibasa College and resident of Sopodera under Parsudih police station limits was found hanging in his roomRohan who had married just eight months ago had reportedly asked his wife to prepare tea on Wednesday night When she later reached his room with the tea she found the door bolted from the insideDespite repeated knocking there was no response The family members eventually broke open the door and found Rohan hanging from the ceiling fan A message saying Sorry Moto was scribbled on the mirror of the dressing table while the word Money was written on the soles of his feetPolice suspect the writings could be personal messages linked to the reason behind the suicideInvestigators said all angles are being probed Rohan was known to be cheerful and wellliked and his sudden death has left his family friends and colleagues stunned The body has been sent for postmortemThe second incident occurred in Adityapurs Gamharia Station Road under Adityapur police station limits Narayan Kumar Mandal 35 a lathe machine operator allegedly ended his life by hanging himself with a towel in his roomAccording to police Narayan had returned home from work on Wednesday night had dinner with his family and went to bed as usualLater when his wife knocked on the door and got no response the family forced it open and found him hanging He was rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors declared him deadNarayan lived with his wife two children and parents Locals said he was addicted to drugs and had been under mental stress for some timeHis body was handed over to the family after a postmortem on Thursday morning Police have begun investigating both cases IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/jharkhand-two-commit-suicide-in-east-singhbhum-chaibasa-college-lecturer-among-dead-633369.html Thu, 21 Aug 2025 18:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/cybercrime-crackdown-jharkhand-cid-traces-15-000-mule-accounts-arrests-seven-633420.html Ranchi Aug 21 The Crime Investigation Department CID of Jharkhand Police has unearthed one of the largest networks of mule bank accounts used for cyber fraud in the country officials said on Thursday The CID has identified nearly 15000 such accounts and arrested seven accused linked to interstate financial scamsOfficials described the action as a big blow to cybercriminal syndicates that have long used Jharkhand as a hub for fraudAccording to CID officials mule accounts are bank accounts opened either in the name of unsuspecting persons or willingly given to fraudsters in return for commission These accounts are used to receive money siphoned from victims of scams and then quickly transferred or withdrawn making it extremely difficult to trace the fundsThe investigation began after an FIR filed on July 29 showed suspicious activity in 40 bank accounts each with transactions exceeding Rs 10 lakhAnalysis of data from the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre I4C under the Union Home Ministry led to the identification of nearly 15000 mule accounts with footprints across multiple statesThe seven accused arrested in the operation were coordinators of mule account networks linked to panIndia scams Those arrested were identified as Roshan Kumar Prem Ranjan Sinha Rajendra Sao Jitendra Kumar alias Pappu Noorez Ansari Satish Kumar and Ganesh Chik BaraikRoshan Kumar controlled accounts in Tamil Nadu Karnataka Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh while Sao operated from Delhi and Sinha ran operations in Andhra Pradesh Delhi and RajasthanJitendra Kumar alias Pappu handled accounts across at least nine states including Kerala Madhya Pradesh Tamil Nadu UP Bihar and MaharashtraAnsari was active in Delhi UP Karnataka Tamil Nadu Rajasthan and West Bengal Satish Kumar focused on Andhra Pradesh Gujarat Karnataka and Maharashtra and Baraik managed fraudulent accounts in Karnataka Himachal Pradesh Kerala Maharashtra and BengalJharkhand has been a hotbed of cybercrime for over a decade with districts like Jamtara and Deoghar becoming notorious But police say this bust shows how cybercrime has evolved into a complex interstate financial racketThe arrests have crippled an important link in this network officials said though the larger web of mule account suppliers is still under investigationThe CID has launched a statewide campaign to identify freeze and block mule accounts and has warned the public not to share bank account details with unknown personsThe seven arrested have been remanded to judicial custody with the probe still underway IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/cybercrime-crackdown-jharkhand-cid-traces-15-000-mule-accounts-arrests-seven-633420.html Thu, 21 Aug 2025 22:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/powered-by-pm-scheme-saharsa-women-lead-a-homegrown-food-enterprise-633218.html Saharsa Bihar Aug 20 They say when positive thinking meets hard work success becomes inevitable In a heartening tale of innovation rooted in tradition Basanti Kumari and her motherinlaw Lalita Devi residents of Ward 24 Patuaha under Saharsa Municipal Corporation have transformed a humble household skill into a thriving small businessmaking traditional bari What began as a family tradition has now become a fullfledged enterprise generating a monthly turnover of approximately Rs 15 lakh The duos success has been significantly boosted under the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises PMFME scheme through which they received Rs 10 lakh financial support to expand their operationsBasanti told IANS that her husband Ratnesh Jaiswal a food technologist working with an NGO in Hyderabad has also played a crucial advisory role in shaping their business His technical insights combined with Lalita Devis decadesold experience in making traditional bari helped lay a solid foundation for the ventureLalita Devi had been making and selling homemade bariprepared from urad dal peas and moong dalbetween 1980 and 2023 But it was in October 2024 with Basanti joining in that the business was formalised and diversifiedToday they manufacture 12 different varieties of bari including Masoor Bari Urad Bari Matar Bari Chana Bari Moong Bari Mixed Dal Bari Chana Garam Masala Mix Bari Masoor Garam Masala Mix Bari Urad Garam Masala Mix Bari Beetroot Mix Bari Ginger Mix Bari and Carrot Mix BariTheir products now reach markets not just in Bihar but as far as South India making the duo proud symbols of rural entrepreneurshipMore than just a family business their enterprise is creating opportunities for others too Basanti and Lalita have employed six local women who earn daily wages by assisting in the production process On average the unit processes about 50 kilograms of raw materials daily resulting in a daily turnover of around Rs 5000A key innovation in their production process has been the construction of a sundrying facility Suryakund in their backyard built at a cost of Rs 5 lakh The structure ensures hygienic drying conditions free from dust flies and interference from animals or birdssomething that adds a layer of quality assurance to their productsBasanti Kumari and Lalita Devis journey is more than just a business success storyits a model of womens empowerment intergenerational collaboration and selfrelianceFrom a kitchen corner to building a brand this motherinlaw and daughterinlaw team is proving that traditional knowledge when blended with modern thinking and government support can lead to sustainable livelihoods Their initiative is now seen as an inspiring example for rural women aiming to become financially independent and selfemployed IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/powered-by-pm-scheme-saharsa-women-lead-a-homegrown-food-enterprise-633218.html Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/maharashtra-govt-transfers-five-bureaucrats-633223.html Mumbai Aug 20 The Maharashtra government on Wednesday transferred five bureaucrats Sanjay Chavan Additional Controller of Stamp Mumbai has been posted as Collector Parbhani according to a notification Raghunath Gawade IASSCS2011 Collector Parbhani has been appointed as Additional Controller of Stamp MumbaiBuveneswari S IASRR2015 Collector Washim has been posted as Managing Director Maharashtra State Seeds Corporation AkolaYogesh Kumbhejkar IASRR2016 Managing Director Maharashtra State Seeds Corporation Akola has been appointed as Collector WashimVarsha Meena IASRR2018 has been posted as Collector AkolaEarlier on August 12 the state government had transferred seven bureaucrats Dr Ashok Karanjkar IASSCS2009 has been posted as Member Secretary Rest of Maharashtra Statutory Development Board MumbaiDr Sanjay Kolte IASSCS2010 Collector Bhandara has been appointed as Managing Director Shivshahi Punarvasan Project MumbaiSushil Khodwekar IASRR2011 Member Secretary Rest of Maharashtra Development Board Mumbai has been posted as Development Commissioner Unorganised Labour MumbaiSawan Kumar IASRR2019 Chief Executive Officer Zilla Parishad Nandurbar has been appointed as Collector BhandaraNaman Goyal IASRR2022 Project Officer ITDP Bhamragad and Assistant Collector Attapali Sub Division Gadchiroli has been psted as Chief Executive Officer Zilla Parishad NandurbarDr GVS Pavandatta IASRR2023 Assistant Collector Desaiganj Sub Division Gadchiroli has been posted as Assistant Collector Igatpuri Sub Division NashikLaghima Tiwari IASRR2023 Assistant Collector Ballarpur Sub Division Chandrapur has been posted as Assistant Collector Gondpimpri Sub Division ChandrapurNotably Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday after the weekly cabinet meeting unveiled the emblem for Ganeshotsav which will be celebrated as Rajya Mahotsav from this year onwards A fund of around Rs 11 crore has been allocated for a series of diverse cultural programmes including competitions illuminations lectures and folkart performances This year through the direct participation of the state government Ganeshotsav will be showcased on national and international platforms informed Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar He added that the emblem will be prominently used as the official identity of the festival across all celebrationsFrom this year onwards the Maharashtra Government will directly participate in the celebrations and take steps to elevate the festival to national and international prominence This year two themes Operation Sindoor a tribute to the valour of the Indian Army and Swadeshi Jagar a call for building a selfreliant and Atmanirbhar Bharat have been woven into the celebrations of Ganeshotsav which has now been accorded the status of Rajya Mahotsav said a government releaseMinister Shelar said Maharashtra is a land rich in art culture and tradition It is blessed with the legacy of saints social reformers great leaders warriors spiritual thinkers and an inclusive heritage This sacred land of the Deccan has been intellectually vibrant and socially united laying the foundation for the states economic social and cultural progress Ganeshotsav has played a crucial role in fostering this unity The centuriesold tradition of domestic Ganesh celebrations and the decadesold public Ganeshotsav culture are proud symbols of Maharashtras cultural and social harmony IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/maharashtra-govt-transfers-five-bureaucrats-633223.html Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/around-42-000-outsiders-entered-manipur-since-dec-biren-singh-calls-it-real-and-ongoing-633264.html Imphal Aug 21 Assam Rifles Director General Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera has stated that around 42000 individuals have crossed into India from Myanmar since December 2024 and their biometrics have been collected Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh commended the Assam Rifles for their efforts in documenting illegal entrants and emphasised that the influx of outsiders is real and ongoing Speaking at a programme at Manipur University on Wednesday Lt Gen Lakhera said The new Free Movement Regime FMR is a Government of India initiative that no previous government has undertaken We now aim to formalise the process of tracking how many people are coming in Since December 31 we have mapped 42000 people crossing the border and their biometrics have been collected These details have been shared with all relevant agencies including Aadhaar UIDAI and other identification authorities We now have a database With this in place when fencing work begins we will serve as the net security providers against all challengesHe reiterated the Assam Rifles mandate saying Our primary roles are to secure the IndoMyanmar border and maintain internal security A third role arises when the civil administration requests intervention in areas beyond our mandate for which we act on requisition We also play a crucial role in humanitarian assistance including during floods fires or medical emergencies Additionally we are the single largest blood donor organisation contributing to society dailyLt Gen Lakhera added Public support is essential in everything we do Our job is to be visible and engaging with the people We ensure that our actions are aligned with the policies of the force directives from headquarters and the Government of India Assam Rifles is a Northeastspecific force 40 per cent of our personnel come from the region and serve here We understand and speak the local languages and are familiar with tribal culturesHe further stated You cant choose your neighbour geography doesnt give you that option Those who are your neighbours are a realityFormer Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh took to X and wrote I thank Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera AVSM SM DG Assam Rifles for confirming that biometrics are being collected from illegal entrants crossing the IndoMyanmar border The very need for such a measure underlines an undeniable truth the influx of outsiders into our region is real and ongoing It is equally reassuring that these individuals are being closely monitored housed only at secure locations and managed under strict authority The message is clear the Northeast is not blind to what is happening nor is it leaving anything to chance IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/around-42-000-outsiders-entered-manipur-since-dec-biren-singh-calls-it-real-and-ongoing-633264.html Thu, 21 Aug 2025 12:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/kerala-police-probe-e-cigarette-bomb-threats-at-kozhikode-kottayam-collectorates-633323.html Kozhikode Aug 21 The police launched massive security checks on Thursday after district collectorates of Kozhikode and Kottayam received bomb threats via email the police said The anonymous threats which were reportedly sent to the official email IDs of the two collectorates prompted the police to take immediate actionThe police confirmed that the email specified a bomb described as being in the shape of an ecigarette was set to detonate at 130 pmIn Kottayam the threat targeted the Women and Child Welfare Department office within the collectorate building adjacent to the railway stationThe email which came from an individual or group using the name Madras Tigers also contained remarks critical of the Tamil Nadu government the police saidBoth the Kozhikode and Kottayam district police dispatched bomb squads and dog squads to the respective locations to conduct thorough inspectionsPreliminary findings suggested the threats are likely a hoax but officials have not yet confirmed thisThe police investigation is underway to trace the origin of the threat emails and identify the senderThe police across Kerala have been grappling with a surge in hoax bomb threats targeting key government establishments and public infrastructureA court in North Paravur in Ernakulam district on Wednesday received an email claiming that explosives had been planted on the court premisesEmployees were evacuated while the bomb detection and disposal squad assisted by a dog unit conducted a thorough inspectionNo explosives were recovered and the alert was later found to be a hoax Ernakulam Rural SP M Hemalatha said nothing suspicious was foundIn April this year similar threats had been sent to locations including the Chief Ministers office the State Secretariat and the Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram airportsAuthorities have registered dozens of cases this year with a significant number originating from anonymous email accounts using international servers and encrypted platforms making it difficult to trace the perpetrators IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/kerala-police-probe-e-cigarette-bomb-threats-at-kozhikode-kottayam-collectorates-633323.html Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/congress-schemes-have-put-rs-1-lakh-crore-in-poors-pockets-says-karnataka-dy-cm-shivakumar-633151.html Bengaluru Aug 20 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday said that the Congressled government had put Rs 1 lakh crore directly into the pockets of the poor through various public welfare schemes Shivakumar who is also the Congress state unit chief made the remark at the state party office here during the celebration of the birth anniversaries of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and former Chief Minister D Devaraj UrsOur government has been running guarantee schemes for the past two years People must be reminded of these schemes We have issued these schemes as tools to empower you and they must be used properly For example Rs 20000 crore has been allocated for free electricity for farmers Rs 10000 crore for various pension schemes Rs 52000 crore for the five guarantee schemes and combined with other social welfare schemes our government is putting around Rs 1 lakh crore into the pockets of the poor Shivakumar stated after paying floral tributes to the portraits of these leadersDid BJP or the other parties have any such programme When I was an MLA during thenCM JH Patels tenure in the state Rs 1 lakh was granted to panchayats During CM SM Krishnas tenure at the head of the Congress government we increased it to Rs 5 lakh and included 27 departments under panchayats This is how the Congress empowers local governance he saidRegarding JDS what sacrifices have the Gowdas former PM HD Deve Gowda and their families made And the BJP what was their contribution during the freedom struggle After coming to power did they ensure food for the poor Did they give land to farmers Regarding free electricity for farmers initially late Chief Minister S Bangarappa and I as ministers increased it from 6 hours to 7 hours Earlier Rs 800 crore was spent annually now we are allocating Rs 20000 crore he addedToday is an inspiring day for the youth Recently our youth leader BV Srinivas organised the Run for Rajiv marathon which saw around 15000 participants at 530 am including many common citizens People still remember Rajiv Gandhis contributions he saidI remember when I was a student in the general hostel there was no telephone connectivity in our village It would take 34 years to get one Today everyone owns two or three phones Rajiv Gandhi brought the revolution of computers and telecommunications to this country Shivakumar saidThe Deputy Chief Minister remembered that the former Prime Minister had brought the 74th Amendment to the Constitution to ensure leadership from panchayats to Parliament Yesterday BJP leaders were raising objections to the 74th Amendment To implement it properly we are creating five municipal corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority GBA he saidRajiv Gandhi had a special concern for youth He lowered the voting age from 21 years to 18 years We remember such visionary leaders he addedRajiv Gandhi had instructed Bangarappa to ensure that youth from all communities get opportunities During communal clashes in Channapatna Rajiv Gandhi personally came to the state I was an MLA of a part of Channapatna then He discussed many matters with me in his car then CM Veerendra Patils health was failing at that time Rajiv Gandhi did not wish to change leadership but due to health reasons the decision was made to appoint Bangarappa He also instructed that opportunities must be given to youth of all communities Instead of senior leader Chikke Gowda in the district I became a minister Shivakumar saidMany leaders who are now Chief Ministers in various states grew during Rajiv Gandhis time No other party leaders can match the sacrifices made by Congress leaders for the nations integrity and peace The Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has written to hold student elections a committee will be formed to decide how to conduct them he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/congress-schemes-have-put-rs-1-lakh-crore-in-poors-pockets-says-karnataka-dy-cm-shivakumar-633151.html Wed, 20 Aug 2025 18:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/taliban-rift-ttps-rise-and-aqis-ambitions-put-south-asia-on-the-edge-633169.html New Delhi Aug 20 Relations between Pakistan and the ruling Taliban in Afghanistan have soured over time This is owing to a variety of factors that also include disputes over the Durand Line and the alleged shielding of the TehreekeTaliban Pakistan TTP by the Taliban In a bid to counter this the ISI indulged in a dangerous game by propping up the Islamic State Khorasan Province ISKP which is looking at making gains in AfghanistanBefore the ISKP was formed the founder of the Islamic State Abu Bakr alBaghdadi had made an offer to the Taliban asking the group to join hands with it Baghdadi was of the view that the Taliban and the Islamic State should join hands in a bid to establish the Islamic CaliphateThe Taliban was however not agreeable to this offer and felt that it could not play second fiddle to the Islamic State Moreover with a US withdrawal in sight the Taliban wanted to rule the country and did not want any foreign outfit on its soil Since then the two groups have been at loggerheads and their men fight each other quite regularlyWith the TTP upping the ante against the Pakistan establishment and the army facing severe losses the ISI came up with a plan to overcome this problem With the relations with the Taliban going down the ISI backed the ISKP For the ISKP this was an acceptable offer since it felt that with the backing of Pakistan it could make inroads in AfghanistanThe ISI on the other hand expected the ISKP to keep both the TTP and Taliban engaged so that the heat on the Pakistan army would come down In doing so the ISI played an immensely dangerous game and a new grouping of terror outfits is in the offingThe TTP too needs more alliances and according to Intelligence officials the outfit has been in talks with AlQaeda in the Subcontinent AQIS Al Qaeda is a known backer of the Taliban and would never hurt its interests in AfghanistanThe AQIS set up in 2014 has not had much of an impact in the region An alliance with the TTP would bode well for the organisation The TTP could well become an umbrella group for other terror organisations and this has raised the possibility of an alliance with the AQISIf the TTP and AQIS do come together it would be a stronger grouping However the problem is that this is not just a dangerous merger in the context of Pakistans security The AQIS has more interests in India and Bangladesh and in the long run such a merger will impact the security of the entire regionThe AQIS has been without a major ally in the region and hence has failed to make the kind of impact it would have wanted to Such an alliance would bolster the outfit and it could become strongerThe major worry would be the security situation in Bangladesh The border is already tense with several terror groups trying to set up modules in India Most of these terror groups back Al Qaeda While the Islamic State too has the support of some groups in Bangladesh the support base for Al Qaeda is much largerFollowing the ouster of Sheikh Hasina Al Qaeda was quick to react It released a 12page statement on its official media outlet AlSahab backing the movement that led to a change in regimeThis is not an ordinary incident that the Muslims of Bengal have today risen up in the form of a storm of hate and anger against the faction that had become a symbol of atrocities and conflicts thrust upon Bangladesh that was exploiting the Muslims of Bangladesh by making them the slave of the polytheist Hindus and by whose hands the followers of the religion of Islam endured crimes and subjugation the Emir of the AQIS Usama Mahmood had writtenThese remarks by the Emir make it amply clear that the primary target is India as it is a Hindumajority country With the AQIS making its intentions clear the security headache would be the possible alliance with the TTP IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/taliban-rift-ttps-rise-and-aqis-ambitions-put-south-asia-on-the-edge-633169.html Wed, 20 Aug 2025 19:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/trinamool-leader-kunal-ghosh-files-defamation-case-against-rg-kar-victims-father-633188.html Kolkata Aug 20 Trinamool Congress state general secretary Kunal Ghosh has filed a defamation case against the father of the RG Kar rape and murder victim Ghosh said that the victims father recently accused him of settling the Central Bureau of Investigation CBI case on the RG Kar incident on behalf of the West Bengal government by paying moneyThe victims father further alleged that Ghosh had gone to CBI office at CGO Complex in Kolkatas Salt Lake area in this regardA week ago Ghosh had sent a legal notice to the victims father and asked him to apologise for making such claims or face legal consequencesAs the victims father did not tender his apology the Trinamool Congress leader went ahead with his move and filed a defamation case against him at Bankshall CourtI sympathise with the victims family But that doesnt mean that we can say things that are not true in someones name I have filed a defamation case Now they will have to prove their allegations in the court said GhoshOn August 11 the Trinamool Congress leader criticised the father of the RG Kar rape and murder victim for alleging that he has settled the CBI case on the RG Kar incident on behalf of the West Bengal government by paying moneyUsing his social media handle Ghosh said the victims father is crossing all the limits of lies and dramaThe vicitms father said that the CBI has taken money and Kunal Ghosh went and settled with them at the CGO Complex office He is crossing all the limits of lies and drama I understand the pain of a father who has lost his daughter But that leaves room for questioning the words of those who are doing and saying whatever they are saying On whose words and on what information did you make false allegations in my name like this Ghosh askedThe strong reaction by the Trinamool leader came after the victims father alleged that Ghosh played a role in settling the case with the CBISpeaking to media persons the victims father claimed CBI officers told me that they will drop this case I told them that instead of telling me tell the court But we believe that CBI has taken money from the state government Kunal Ghosh went to the CGO complex office in Kolkata and made a settlementFollowing the defamation case against him the victims father said they will fight till the endWe cannot back down from our commitment to demand justice for our daughter The Trinamool Congress government has repeatedly tried to prevent us from getting justice This time the Trinamool spokesperson has taken legal action against a childless father However we will fight for justice No force can stop us from this The fight against Kunal Ghosh will be through legal means he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/trinamool-leader-kunal-ghosh-files-defamation-case-against-rg-kar-victims-father-633188.html Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/kolkata-isf-stages-protest-against-sir-migrant-workers-harassment-issue-633203.html Kolkata Aug 20 Indian Secular Front ISF workers led by its leader Nawsad Siddiqui an MLA on Wednesday held a demonstration at Kolkatas Metro Channel in Esplanade area over several issues The ISF activists protested against Election Commissions proposed SIR Special Intensive Revision atrocities on Bengali migrant workers outside West Bengal Waqf Amendment Act and OBC certificate issue However as the protesters did not have permission for the demonstration police detained ISF members including SiddiqueThe ISF legislator alleged that he was physically assaulted by the policemen and punched in the chest I was punched They physically assaulted me I am being harassed for staging a protest which is my democratic right Siddiqui said while being put into a prison van by the policeAs the protesters refused to disperse from the area a scuffle broke out between them and police personnel The ISF MLA claimed that they were holding a peaceful protestWe were peacefully protesting in Esplanade area Our protest was against Waqf Amendment Act the harassment of Bengalispeaking migrant workers from West Bengal and the Centres plan to remove names of Indian citizens from the voters list in the name of holding SIR We had sought permission to hold the protest But Chief Minister Mamata Banerjees administration is not allowing us to hold the protest even for a brief period said the ISF MLA Siddiqui and his party workers were taken to the Jorasankho Police Station There he fell sick following the alleged physical assault Later he was taken to Calcutta Medical College and Hospital for treatmentSiddiqui is the lone ISF MLA in 294seat strong West Bengal Legislative Assembly In 2021 state Assembly polls ISF had contested the election in alliance with the CPIMled Left Front and Indian National Congress While both Left and Congress drew a blank in the Assembly election ISF won only one seat Siddiqui had won the election from Bhangar Assembly constituency in South 24 Parganas districtDeputy Commissioner of Police central division of Kolkata Police Indira Mukherjee however said they used minimal force to disperse the crowd and resume traffic movement in the areaWe used minimum force to lift the blockade by the ISF This was done to resume movement of traffic in the busy thoroughfare There has been no report of injury to anyone in this process said the police officerResponding to queries on alleged physical assault on Siddiqui the police officer said We are looking into the matter IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/kolkata-isf-stages-protest-against-sir-migrant-workers-harassment-issue-633203.html Wed, 20 Aug 2025 23:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/gujarat-leads-in-oil-palm-drive-with-over-1-000-mt-annual-production-govt-633206.html Gandhinagar Aug 20 With annual production crossing 1000 metric tonnes of palm oil Gujarat has emerged as a leading state in the implementation of the National Mission on Edible OilOil Palm NMEOOP Agriculture Minister Raghavji Patel said that more than 150 farmers in Gujarat have adopted oil palm cultivation and are reaping economic benefits The state government has so far disbursed Rs 122 lakh in financial assistance to farmers under various components of NMEOOP since 2021 This includes support for planting material crop maintenance for four years intercropping borewells or pump sets as well as tools for harvesting and minitractors Officials said planting material of the highyielding tenera variety is being supplied through approved agencies while farmers are also being trained in scientific cultivation practices pest management and harvesting techniquesAs part of the Mega Oil Palm Plantation Drive Gujarat has already brought 235 hectares under new plantation this year and the total area under fresh cultivation is expected to reach 1000 hectares by the end of 2025Over the last decade farmers in the state have planted oil palm on nearly 5000 hectares which has pushed Gujarat to seventh place nationally in palm oil output Palm oil is the worlds most widely used edible oil valued for its long shelf life and affordability In India it is widely used in processed foods as well as in household cooking Beyond food palm oil derivatives are also critical in biofuels pharmaceuticals soaps shampoos and cosmeticsWith palm trees yielding fruit for almost 30 years after planting farmers are ensured longterm steady income Minister Patel said farmers fresh fruit bunches FFB are purchased by associated companies under buyback arrangements with prices linked to international market rates Officials noted that government subsidies are structured to make oil palm cultivation financially viableFarmers receive Rs 20000 per hectare for domestic saplings and Rs 29000 per hectare for imported ones They are also eligible for Rs 42000 per hectare in crop maintenance support over four years up to Rs 50000 for borewells or pump sets and assistance for harvest tools such as oil palm cutters motorized chisels portable ladders and chaff cutters In addition those cultivating more than 05 hectares for over three years can claim up to Rs 2 lakh for minitractors and trolleys IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/gujarat-leads-in-oil-palm-drive-with-over-1-000-mt-annual-production-govt-633206.html Wed, 20 Aug 2025 23:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/advanced-therapies-tech-key-to-tackle-rare-disease-burden-in-india-cdsco-niti-aayog-633210.html New Delhi Aug 20 Advanced therapies and technology are the key to tackling the rare disease burden in India said government health officials on Wednesday Officials from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation CDSCO under the Ministry of Health and NITI Aayog stressed this line of action while addressing the National Conference on Rare Diseases organised by business chamber FICCIThere are roughly 7000 known rare diseases that are estimated to collectively affect close to 90 million IndiansFrom early diagnosis to advanced therapies like cell and enzyme treatments we must now build robust regulatory pathways and use tech to ensure access across India NITI Aayogs Member Health Dr Vinod K Paul saidAdvanced therapies hold the key to transforming rare disease care Drugs Controller General CDSCO Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi saidThe expert highlighted the transformative potential of advanced therapies to strengthen Indias rare diseases ecosystem and improve patient outcomesHe stated that the CDSCO is committed to enabling safe timely access as we integrate these innovations into Indias public healthcare system under the National Policy for Rare Diseases NPRDOfficials also underlined the need for a collective resolve to ensure faster diagnosis equitable treatment and an improved quality of life for patients battling rare diseasesSecretary Pharmaceuticals in the Ministry of Chemicals amp Fertilisers Amit Agrawal emphasised that addressing rare diseases must be seen not merely as a medical challenge but as a moral responsibilityThe sessions focused on boosting access awareness and affordability to address the rare disease burdenThe experts also deliberated on tackling the high treatment costs limited therapy access and fragmented care pathways that challenge rare disease patients especially childrenIndia must focus on nationalscale health outcomes with affordable access at the core We are leveraging Jan Aushadhi bridging cost gaps and enabling Make in India innovation to transform rare disease care Paul saidThe experts also urged strengthening Centres of Excellence for rare diseases through a hubandspoke model supported by centralised patient registries and digital toolsEarly diagnosis is crucial not just for treatment but for understanding rare diseases It requires focused research to identify and manage these conditions effectively ICMR Emeritus Scientist Madhulika Kabra saidAIIMS Child Neurology Departments Prof Sheffali Gulati called for more government initiatives and publicprivate partnerships through Centres of Excellence which must ensure proper management of medications and therapies for effective rare disease careThe conference brought together policymakers and healthcare leaders to explore opportunities for strengthening rare care IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/advanced-therapies-tech-key-to-tackle-rare-disease-burden-in-india-cdsco-niti-aayog-633210.html Wed, 20 Aug 2025 23:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/andhra-pradesh-mla-followers-accused-of-kidnapping-assaulting-forest-officials-633213.html Amaravati Aug 20 An Andhra Pradesh MLA and his followers allegedly assaulted Forest Department officials after kidnapping them near Srisailam in Nandyal district according to a police complaint Srisailam MLA B Rajasekhara Reddy of the ruling Telugu Desam Party TDP and his followers allegedly attacked the officials of Nekkanti Forest Range a part of Srisailam Tiger Reserves Markapuram Division late on TuesdayThe forest officials lodged a complaint with the police According to them the MLA and his followers kidnapped and assaulted them near Srisailam around 10 pm on TuesdayAccording to the complaint lodged at Srisailam One Town Police Station the MLA and others kidnapped Nekkanti Range Deputy Forest Officer Ram Naik Beat officers Guruvaiah Mohan Kumar and driver Karimullah and assaulted themThe Forest officials informed the higher officials about the incident Later a complaint was lodged with the policeThe employees told media persons that they were on a patrolling duty in connection with the case relating to the killing of a tiger when the MLA and his followers confronted them near a checkpost One of the employees said they abused them and told them that they were not following their orders and cooperating despite their government being in powerThe employees alleged that the MLA himself drove the government vehicle in which they were kidnapped and assaulted The vehicle was driven around the area till 2 am before the employees were let offMeanwhile Chenchu and other tribals staged a protest against the attack at Sunnipenta Srisailam Dornala and YerragondapalemThe association of forest officials condemned the incident They said the matter has been brought to the notice of Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan who also holds the forest portfolio They demanded strong action against those involved in the attack on the employees belonging to the Scheduled Castes the Scheduled Tribes and minoritiesMeanwhile Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has taken serious note of the incident involving his party MLA He spoke to senior officials about the incident and sought a detailed reportThe Chief Minister directed officials to register a case and take up an investigationOpposition YSR Congress Party has alleged that the TDP MLA Rajasekhara Reddy under the influence of alcohol attacked forest officers on duty obstructed patrolling operations and even harassed tribal staff This shocking incident has drawn widespread criticism and highlighted the lawlessness among ruling party legislators the party said IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/andhra-pradesh-mla-followers-accused-of-kidnapping-assaulting-forest-officials-633213.html Wed, 20 Aug 2025 23:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/bomb-threat-at-palace-school-in-jaipur-sparks-massive-security-search-633040.html Jaipur Aug 20 A latenight bomb threat email sent to The Palace School in Jaipurs Manak Chowk police station area triggered a major security operation on Wednesday morning The school administration alerted the police early Wednesday after discovering the threatening message in their inbox Following the report senior police officials along with the Bomb Disposal Squad AntiTerrorism Squad ATS and dog squad rushed to the school premises A fullscale search operation has been underway since morning to ensure the safety of students and staff The mail threatens explosion in classrooms and toilet said policeAccording to officials the email claimed that two TNT IEDs had been planted in the classrooms and toilet area of classes 4 to 7 threatening that they would explode by 145 pm The message instructed the school to evacuate all children before that timeSpeaking on the matter DCP North Karan Sharma confirmed that a thorough search is being conducted and all necessary protocols are being followed All agencies have been deployed and we are checking every corner of the school he said The Cyber Cell has started investigating the source of the emailThe Jaipur Police cyber team has joined the investigation and is actively working to trace the origin of the threatening email The team is examining the IP address from which the mail was sent The threat is being taken very seriously DCP Sharma addedThis is not the first time The Palace School has received such a threat A similar email had been sent earlier which also led to a security sweep However nothing suspicious was found during that previous incidentDespite the history of false threats police say they are treating the current situation with utmost caution Every possible angle is being investigated and a security perimeter has been established around the school Students were not present at the school at the time of the threat as it was received during the night IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/bomb-threat-at-palace-school-in-jaipur-sparks-massive-security-search-633040.html Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/mtc-expands-private-recruitment-to-diesel-buses-also-unions-mulls-legal-action-633048.html Chennai Aug 20 The Metropolitan Transport Corporation MTC of Chennai has decided to extend private recruitment of drivers and conductors to its regular diesel buses a month after introducing the system in its newly launched electric fleet The move officials said aims to address severe staff shortages that have kept hundreds of buses off the roads but trade unions have condemned the decision and vowed to challenge it in courtUnder the plan MTC will recruit 1172 conductors and 1020 drivers through private agencies offering a monthly salary of Rs 26750 for conductors inclusive of provident fund insurance and other benefitsAll ticketing will be handled using electronic ticketing machines Tenders have been invited to finalise agencies for supplying the total workforce of 2192With 3000 vacancies in its driver and conductor posts the corporation is struggling to operate its full fleet of 3200 busesAt present only about 2800 buses run daily while nearly 400 remain grounded due to the shortage of crew and lack of spare partsOfficials said that with the addition of recruits around 300 more buses could be put back into service benefiting the 265 lakh commuters who depend on MTC every dayMTC Managing Director T Prabhushankar noted that temporary conductors had already been engaged for several months to ensure uninterrupted operationsA large number of employees have retired recently To avoid service cuts we decided to bring in temporary staff he explainedCurrently the corporation employs 625 conductors and 875 drivers on contract Out of a total workforce of 18000 MTC has 7600 conductors and 7000 driversThe corporation also confirmed that all 170 electric buses introduced last month under the World Bank and AIIBsupported Chennai Sustainable Urban Services Program CSUSP are operated entirely by private staffThe revised recruitment norms for women conductors reducing the height requirement from 160 cm to 150 cm and setting the minimum weight at 45 kg will apply to the new round of hiring For men the criteria remain at 160 cm height and 48 kg weightHowever unions have strongly opposed the move Arumuga Nainar general secretary of the Transport Employees Federation CITU said These jobs demand permanent workers since they involve high risk and require commitment We have already filed a case in the Supreme Court against engaging private agencies and we will once again approach the court to stop this IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/mtc-expands-private-recruitment-to-diesel-buses-also-unions-mulls-legal-action-633048.html Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/missing-mp-lawyer-archana-tiwari-traced-her-brother-said-she-is-safe-and-sound-632866.html Bhopal Aug 19 The 12daylong mystery over the disappearance of 28yearold Archana Tiwari who went missing on August 7 while travelling from Indore to Katni by train is finally over Sources confirmed on Tuesday that she has been traced Officials said Archana had been in contact with a constable posted in Gwalior who is now being questioned Sources added that she has also spoken to her mother and shared her location and a GRP team has been dispatched to bring her backArchanas brother Divyanshu Mishra also confirmed that she is alive and safe and she has spoken to her family over the phoneGRP Superintendent Rahul Kumar Lodha had told reporters earlier that investigators had received concrete information likely to crack the caseArchana a young lawyer practicing at the Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court and preparing for Civil Judge examinations had left her hostel on August 7 carrying Rakshabandhan gifts for her family in Katni She boarded the IndoreBilaspur Narmada Express B3 coach that eveningHer last known call was to her aunt at 1016 pm saying the train was near Bhopal When the train reached Katni the next morning her family was waiting at the platform but Archana did not arriveHer bag was later recovered at Umaria station while her phone was last active near Rani Kamlapati station in Bhopal before briefly connecting at Itarsi The final signal was traced near the Narmada Railway Bridge in Narmadapuram which became the focal point of search operationsWitnesses had last seen her on board at Itarsi station What transpired afterwards remained unclear until Tuesdays developmentsAccording to sources a GRP team is on its way to receive Archana marking what officials called a major breakthrough in the case IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/missing-mp-lawyer-archana-tiwari-traced-her-brother-said-she-is-safe-and-sound-632866.html Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/rajasthans-manika-vishwakarma-beats-48-contestants-to-represent-india-at-miss-universe-in-thailand-632884.html Jaipur Aug 19 From the lanes of a small town in Rajasthan to the dazzling ramp of Miss Universe India 2025 Manika Vishwakarmas journey is a story of courage resilience and big dreams Crowned Miss Universe India 2025 at a glittering finale in Jaipur Manika left behind 48 contestants from across the countryHer victory was more than just a title it was the triumph of determination over limitations Raised in a modest family in Sri Ganganagar Manika never let social barriers confine her A graduate in Political Science and Economics from Delhi University she has been an NCC cadet classical dancer and an artist recognised by the Lalit Kala Academy and the JJ School of Arts She also founded Neuronova a platform that advocates for neurodivergent individuals spreading awareness about conditions like ADHD and autism For her these are not weaknesses but unique strengths of human potential Manikas journey has already crossed international borders she represented India at BIMSTEC Sewocon where her views on policy and society won admirationEarlier crowned Miss Universe Rajasthan Manika carried her states culture and values with pride to the national stageNow with the Miss Universe India crown she is preparing to represent India on the global platform in Thailand this November When she walked the ramp to the iconic tune Tujhe Dekha To Ye Jaana Sanam it was more than a performance it was the confident stride of a young woman said the audience who watched her walk on the ramp IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/rajasthans-manika-vishwakarma-beats-48-contestants-to-represent-india-at-miss-universe-in-thailand-632884.html Tue, 19 Aug 2025 19:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/jharkhand-villagers-cut-cake-to-mark-two-months-of-bridge-collapse-slam-govt-apathy-632900.html Khunti Jharkhand Aug 19 In a very unusual protest villagers in Jharkhands Khunti district cut a cake on Tuesday to mark the completion of two months since a bridge over the Banai river collapsed This unique protest was held to highlight what they called the governments indifferenceThe bridge located in Palol village on the KhuntiTorpaKolebira road caved in on June 19 after heavy rains Two months later neither has reconstruction begun nor has a diversion been made This is causing serious problems for thousands of residents of the areaWe know that if we block roads or stage dharnas the government will slap cases against us So we chose this way to register our anger said a villager as locals gathered at the bridge site with a cake to celebrate what they called two months of neglectThe absence of the bridge has disrupted schoolchildrens commute delayed emergency patients from reaching hospitals cut off farmers from seeds and fertilisers and crippled local tradeFor weeks children were even forced to clamber across a makeshift ladder to reach school images of which had gone viral on social mediaPoliticians had rushed to the spot after the bridge collapse assuring a quick fix Local MLA Ram Surya Munda had even laid the foundation stone for a diversion road promising completion by July But villagers say not a shovel of earth has been moved since thenWhat has happened is only politics not a solution a villager remarkedFrustrated residents warned that if the administration does not act immediately they will themselves create a temporary pathway by filling cement bags in the riverbed so that vehicles can passFor the people of Palol the bridge collapse is no longer just an infrastructure failure it has become a symbol of promises broken and patience tested IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/jharkhand-villagers-cut-cake-to-mark-two-months-of-bridge-collapse-slam-govt-apathy-632900.html Tue, 19 Aug 2025 19:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/inspiring-to-see-young-innovators-as-torchbearers-of-atmanirbhar-bharat-gautam-adani-632735.html Kharagpur West Bengal Aug 18 Gautam Adani Chairman of the Adani Group on Monday said it was inspiring to see how our young innovators are the torchbearers of Atmanirbhar Bharat as he addressed IIT Kharagpurs Platinum Jubilee celebrations at a packed house In a post on social media platform X the billionaire industrialist said that at IIT Kharagpur he witnessed the future of Bharat brimming with confidence courage and patriotismThe packed hall unstoppable energy and nonstop cheers will always stay with me On this historic occasion of IIT KGPs Platinum Jubilee it was inspiring to see how our young innovators are the torchbearers of Atmanirbhar Bharat said Gautam AdaniWith their passion and brilliance our nations growth story has no limits he addedThe Adani Group Chairman reminded students that the pace of technological disruption today is unlike any other period in history This is not transformation at 1X speed It is 10X It is 100X And it is accelerating towards 1000X as AI starts to build AI LLMs start to write LLMs robots start to build robots and machines start to teach machines he notedThe billionaire industrialist admitted that Indian corporates too bear responsibility for the innovation deficit and called for industry to invest more in research and development If we corporates do not step up we will remain users of foreign breakthroughs and never be originators This is a future we cannot accept he saidGautam Adani announced the AdaniIIT Platinum Jubilee Change Makers Fellowship as well as the setting up of living laboratories in renewable energy logistics and airports to allow IITians to test their ideas on realworld challengesThe speech was peppered with anecdotes from his entrepreneurial journey the building of Mundra Port against the odds the expansion into energy and the creation of Indias largest airport network I talk about Mundra Khavda our airports because they were born not just from my spirit of entrepreneurship but also from my optimism that the India growth story is unstoppable he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/inspiring-to-see-young-innovators-as-torchbearers-of-atmanirbhar-bharat-gautam-adani-632735.html Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/mumbai-heavy-rains-wreak-havoc-homes-submerged-in-kandivali-632780.html Mumbai Aug 19 Relentless rainfall paralyzes life in Mumbai as the city grapples with waterlogging traffic disruptions and flooded homes One of the worsthit areas is the Milind Vikas Samiti Society in Hanuman Nagar Kandivali where residents are trapped indoors since early Tuesday morning due to flooding Water entered several groundfloor homes around 4 am and remained stagnant for over five hours With rain showing no signs of slowing down the situation has turned dire for many families Daily life has come to a standstill as residents struggle for basic necessities like food drinking water and electricityIANS spoke to residents of Kandivali where they talked about the difficulties they are facing with heavy rainfallWe are surrounded by water Its been five hours and the water level hasnt come down We have no food and no one has come to help us yet said Ranjan a local resident expressing frustration at the delay in relief effortsUma another resident shared her distress Water entered our house at 4 am We have no dry place left to sit No authority has responded This happens every year and still nothing changesSunil Vishwakarma added Mumbai has been battered by rain for the last four days Everything is lost Our children are huddled upstairs Theres no food or water Its a nightmareThe ongoing monsoon fury has put much of Maharashtra on high alert with Mumbai being one of the worstaffected cities In the last 24 hours alone several areas have received over 200 mm of rainfall Vikhroli in the eastern suburbs recorded the highest at 2555 mm Major localities like Borivali Andheri Sion Dadar and Chembur have experienced relentless downpours leading to severe waterlogging and disruptions in public transportAs a precaution the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation BMC declared a holiday for all schools and colleges across Mumbai on Tuesday The Thane Municipal Corporation followed suit announcing a twoday closure for all educational institutions on August 18 and 19 due to continuous rain and the red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department IMDThe IMD has warned of extremely heavy rainfall in Mumbai Thane and Palghar districts urging citizens to step out only if necessary The department forecasts continued downpours until Thursday with some relief expected by FridayMeanwhile Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar visited the State Emergency Control Room on Monday to assess the flood situation He directed immediate relief measures for affected areas and urged coordination among various civic agenciesAt least eight people have lost their lives across Maharashtra due to rainrelated incidents in the past few days Rescue teams remain on high alert as the city prepares for more rainfall in the coming hours IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/mumbai-heavy-rains-wreak-havoc-homes-submerged-in-kandivali-632780.html Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/once-waste-now-gold-demand-drives-coconut-shell-prices-to-record-high-in-kerala-632585.html Kottayam Aug 18 Once discarded as waste coconut shells in Kerala have turned into a lucrative commodity with prices hitting record highs on the back of rising industrial demand from other states and even overseas The price of coconut shells has seen a significant jump rising to a record high of up to Rs 35 per kg in some parts of Kerala in the past few monthsInterestingly a year ago coconuts in the state were sold for Rs 3040 a kg now Rs 8090 while today their shells are fetching up to Rs 35 a kg in many parts of KeralaThe price escalated from Rs 5 per kg at the beginning of this year creating a lucrative market for coconut traders and farmersTraders involved in the trade have confirmed that the price surge is a result of high demand from both domestic and foreign marketsSubair a trader in southern Keralas Kollam city said that he is selling the coconut shells to traders from Tamil Nadu who in turn export to China and Taiwan adding that its prices touched Rs 33 in KollamAccording to him the shells are used to produce activated carbon for water purification cosmetics and various industrial applicationsMurugan a trader in Erattupetta of Kottayam district said that the jump in the price of coconut shells up to Rs 35 a kg made it a highvalue productMurugan says he collects the shells locally and has been selling them to the traders in Tamil Nadu and KarnatakaHouseholds in Kerala have also begun storing coconut shells to sell them to local traders at higher rates after the recent surge in their pricesThe sudden rise in value has made the coconut shell a gold price commodity with the smallscale entrepreneurs now engaging in onlinebased collection businessesThe sudden rise in the prices of coconuts and coconut oil both essential in the daily life of Keralites has upset the household budget across the stateIn the state a kg of coconut costs around Rs 8090 while coconut oil is priced at Rs 400500 per kgWith the Onam festival approaching the price surge has turned into a major political issue prompting the government to announce subsidised sales of coconut oil to provide some relief to consumers IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/once-waste-now-gold-demand-drives-coconut-shell-prices-to-record-high-in-kerala-632585.html Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/amazon-india-announces-15-lakh-new-jobs-owing-to-festive-demand-632661.html Mumbai Aug 18 Online marketplace Amazon India on Monday announced that it has created over 15 lakh seasonal work opportunities in the country due to the increased demand in the festive season These include direct and indirect work opportunities in 400 cities including Mumbai Delhi Pune Bangalore Hyderabad Lucknow Cochin Coimbatore Indore Raipur etcJob opportunities were created for thousands of women associates and over 2000 PWDs differently abled people and the company has already onboarded many of these new associates a release from Amazon India saidThe seasonal jobs are available in fulfilment centres FCs sort centres and lastmile delivery stationsMany of these new associates continue their journey with Amazon beyond the festive period with a significant number returning to work with us year after year said Abhinav Singh VP Operations India amp Australia AmazonThroughout our operations we prioritise the safety and wellbeing of all associateswhether theyre working in our buildings or delivering packages to customers he saidWe remain dedicated to fostering a safe equitable and empowering work environment that includes social security benefits and supports the financial wellbeing of all our team Singh addedAmazon has increased the number of Ashray rest centres in India to 100 to support the wellbeing of its associates in the ecommerce network the release saidFurther it claimed to provide free health checkups to over 80000 delivery associates across major cities offering comprehensive services that include eye dental BMI and physician consultationsAdditionally an onsite first aid AMCARE facility is available at the fulfilment centres to anyone who needs immediate firstaid attention or restThe Early Access to Pay EATP programme allows associates to withdraw up to 80 per cent of their accrued basic salary within the first 20 days of each month promoting financial flexibility and wellness the company said IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/amazon-india-announces-15-lakh-new-jobs-owing-to-festive-demand-632661.html Mon, 18 Aug 2025 18:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/society/after-15-years-pm-modi-to-take-metro-ride-in-kolkata-again-on-aug-22-632409.html Kolkata Aug 17 After one and a half years Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to take a Metro ride again in Kolkata On August 22 the Prime Minister will inaugurate three new Metro lines in and around the city He will also visit one of the newly opened Metro lines himself and take a ride West Bengal BJP president and MP Samik Bhattacharya announced this at a press conference on SundayThe Prime Minister will first reach Jessore Road Metro station by road from Kolkata Airport He will inaugurate the metro service by standing at that station He will then take the first train and go from Jessore Road station to Jai Hind Airport Metro station After that he will take the metro from Airport station and return to Jessore Road station From there he will reach Dum Dum Central Jail Ground by road where his administrative and political meetings will be held said BhattacharyaThis will be the second time the Prime Minister will take a Metro ride in Kolkata In March 2024 PM Modi had inaugurated the countrys first underwater metro in Kolkata and took the first ride under river HooghlyDuring his upcoming visit PM Modi is going to inaugurate the extended services on the Orange Line New Garia to Airport and the Green Line Sector Five to Howrah MaidanHe had earlier inaugurated the services on the Orange Line from New Garia to Ruby Hemant Mukherjee Station This time he will start passenger services from Ruby to Beliaghata As a result metro services will be available along the entire stretch of EM Bypass from New Garia to BeliaghataMeanwhile Bhattacharya also attacked the West Bengal government saying that 43 railway projects are stuck in the stateIf a state does not have a specific land policy and if a government announces after coming to power that we will not acquire even a single square foot of land then how can such railway projects be implemented Bhattacharya asked IANS https://dailyworld.in/society/after-15-years-pm-modi-to-take-metro-ride-in-kolkata-again-on-aug-22-632409.html Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:24:00 +0530