Two from Madhubani, Journalist Gandhi & Engr. Samridhi got Deshratna Dr. Rajendra Prasad Smriti Samman.
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Maha Kumbh's tent city will be equipped with super deluxe facilities
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Prayagraj : Keeping in mind the facilities of crores of devotees coming to Prayagraj Mahakumbh 2025, the Yogi government is setting up more than 2,000 Swiss cottage based tents in Sector-20 (Arail) of Mahakumbh Mela area. For the convenience of the people staying in these tents, villa tents are being built in an area of 900 square feet, super deluxe tents in 480 to 580 square feet and deluxe blocks in an area of 250 to 400 square feet.
These tents will have facilities like AC, double bed, mattress, sofa set, customized interiors, writing desk, electric geyser, fire extinguishers, quilt, blanket, mosquito net, WiFi, dining area and common sitting area, which will provide the experience of observing pleasant environmental views on the river bank. At the same time, their package will also include providing information about yoga, cultural events and other major places related to Prayagraj and areas of religious importance.
These super deluxe tents will be available in villa, Maharaja, Swiss cottage and dormitory formats, whose pricing will be fixed between Rs 1,500 to Rs 35,000 per day. Apart from the dormitory, a fee of Rs 4,000 to Rs 8,000 will have to be paid for the stay of an additional person. The tent city being set up by UPSTDC is being prepared in accordance with the vision of CM Yogi. It is estimated that more than 45 crore visitors from 75 countries may come to Maha Kumbh 2025, in such a situation, these tents will be operated between January 1 and March 5 to provide them world class accommodation facilities.
These tents can also be booked through the UPSTDC website and the Maha Kumbh app. These tents are being set up by the Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation Limited (UPSTDC) and are setting up various tent blocks in collaboration with 6 partners. Prominent among them are Aagaman, Kumbh Camp India, Rishikul Kumbh Cottage, Kumbh Village, Kumbh Canvas and Era.(Agency)
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The era of "date after date" is over: PM Modi's big statement on terrorism
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Said- Legal hurdles in taking action against corruption will be removed
Chandigarh : Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the implementation of 3 new laws at Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh on Tuesday. During this, Home Minister Amit Shah was also with him. Here he also saw the demo of the laws implemented in Chandigarh, Indian Judicial Code, Indian Civil Defense Code and Indian Evidence Act. Earlier, Home Minister Amit Shah said in his address that after the new laws, we have got rid of the slave criminal system of the British era. Now the game of date after date is over. At the same time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that now the days of date after date are over. The fight against terrorism will be strengthened with the new laws. The legal hurdles in the fight against corruption will be removed.
PM Modi said that the notification of these 3 new laws was issued in 2020. After this, suggestions were taken from many places. High Court judges and people were talked to in this. The challenges faced by the justice system in the 7 decades of independence were discussed. The country got independence in 1947. After the sacrifice of many people, when the morning of independence came, what kind of dreams were there, how much enthusiasm was there among the people. People thought that if the British are gone, then they will also get freedom from the laws of the British. These laws were a means of exploitation by the British, through which they wanted to strengthen their power in India.
IPAC was formed to punish Indians
PM said that the rebellion against the British started in our country in 1857. After that, the British made the IPC in 1860. The purpose of these laws was to punish Indians and enslave them. However, even decades after the country's independence, the debate continued to revolve around the same penal code. Although there were some changes in these laws, but their character remained the same. Why should we carry the laws made for slaves in an independent country? Neither did we ask them this nor did the people ruling understand it. These affected India's development journey. Now, the country should come out of that slavery. For this, national thinking was necessary. That is why on 15th August, I put this thing in front of the people from the Red Fort.
Poor and labourers will no longer be afraid of courts
The PM said that poor and weak people were afraid of the name of law. Earlier they were afraid of stepping into courts, but now the Indian Code of Justice will work to change this mindset of people. This is true social justice. The assurance of which has been given in our Constitution. The Indian Code of Justice, Indian Civil Security is full of sensitivity towards every victim. It is equally important for the citizens of the country to know its nuances.(Agency)
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The path of progress depends on 'Nation First': President Murmu's address
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She stressed the importance of citizens understanding India's cultural and intellectual heritage and contributing to the strengthening of its invaluable traditions.
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday stressed the importance of instilling a sense of “Nation First” among citizens to make India a developed nation. She addressed a gathering at the inauguration of LokManthan-2024, a colloquium of “nationalist thinkers” in Hyderabad. The President said colonial rulers not only “exploited India economically” but also sought to “dismantle its social fabric”.
“The rulers who disregarded our rich intellectual traditions created a sense of cultural inferiority among citizens. Such practices were imposed, undermining our unity. Centuries of subjugation left citizens with a mentality of slavery. Instilling the feeling of ‘Nation First’ is essential to develop India,” she said.
Murmu cited the replacement of three old criminal laws, the renaming of Rajpath in Delhi as Kartavyapath, and the renaming of Durbar Hall in Rashtrapati Bhavan as ‘Ganatantra Mandap’, as notable instances, reiterating these renaming aligns with the ancient tradition of democracy.
Murmu also referred to the installation of the new ‘Lady Justice’ statue in the Supreme Court of India, describing it as another commendable step in eradicating colonial mentality. Efforts to divide Indian society and create artificial differences were aimed at weakening unity. However, she noted that the spirit of Bharatiyata (Indian-ness) kept the flame of national unity alive. “Whether we are ‘vanvasis’ (forest dwellers), villagers, or city dwellers, we are all Indians first. This sense of national unity has kept us united despite numerous challenges,” she added.
Highlighting India’s ancient global influence, Murmu said the country’s religious beliefs, art, music, medical systems, technology, language, and literature have been widely appreciated. “Indian philosophical systems were the first to offer ideal life values to the global community. Strengthening this glorious tradition is our responsibility,” she remarked.
The president lauded all stakeholders for organising LokManthan-2024, calling it a praiseworthy effort to reinforce “the threads of unity in India’s rich culture, traditions, and heritage.” Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy, Telangana Women and Child Welfare Minister D Anasuya, and RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat attended the event. (Agency)
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Rahul Gandhi: Time to leave politics on air pollution and find collective solutions
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Rahul Gandhi along with environmentalist Vimlendu Jha, discuss the current air pollution crisis and the various reasons it has exacerbated.
Urging the entire nation to act collectively, Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called the air pollution situation a “national emergency” on Friday. Asserting all Members of Parliament to come together and discuss the air pollution crisis without any political blame game, the Congress leader, in an interview with environmentalist Vimlendu Jha, said, “The poorest among us suffer the most, unable to escape the toxic air that surrounds them. Families are gasping for clean air, children are falling sick and millions of lives are being cut short. Tourism is declining and our global reputation is crumbling.”
In his post along with the video, the Congress leader said air pollution in North India is a national emergency — a public health crisis that is stealing our children’s future and suffocating the elderly, and an environmental and economic disaster that is ruining countless lives.
The cloud of pollution covers hundreds of kilometres. Cleaning it up will need major changes and decisive action — from governments, companies, experts and citizens. We need a collective national response, not political blame games,” he added.
Standing in front of the India Gate, Gandhi said he is himself experiencing breathing issues and itchy eyes. With the Parliament’s Winter session around the corner, MPs “will all be reminded of the crisis by our irritated eyes and sore throats”, Gandhi said. “The current AQI was at 396, which is under “very poor ” to “severe ” category of air quality”, says Jha while beginning the conversation.
Festive offer
In the video posted on X, the Congress leader asks about the contributors of the air pollution crisis who responds by saying that there are both episodic sources and perennial sources that act together. While stubble burning and firecrackers are episodic sources, vehicular emissions that contribute to 50 per cent of the polluted air in Delhi is a perennial source. “The average life expectancy of a Delhiite is reduced by 10-12 years,” Jha says in the video.
Jha highlights that stubble burning is an issue but only for three weeks and disproportionate blame should not be levied on them and that there is a need to provide the farmers with incentives. He further says, “Construction and demolition dust is the other 30 per cent of the contributors.”
The environmentalist, in conversation with Gandhi, calls for bringing about lifestyle changes to deal with the air pollution crisis. “ The air-quality monitors in Indian cities often don’t work, and when they work, they show outdated readings,” Jha mentions. “The damage due to air pollution is a year long problem but people only realise it for a month,” Gandhi adds.(Agency)
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Supreme Court stresses on fair trial in verdict against Yasin Malik.
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The Supreme Court was hearing a CBI plea against order to produce Yasin Malik physically in Jammu court for trial.
The Supreme Court on Thursday observed that even terrorist Ajmal Kasab was given a fair trial, while hearing an appeal by the CBI against an order to physically produce Kashmiri separatist and terror convict Yasin Malik to a Jammu court for trial in connection with a case relating to the killing of 4 IAF personnel in 1989, Live Law reported. The CBI had cited security concerns and taken exception to the order to produce Malik physically.
CBI Raises Security Concerns
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told a bench comprising Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih that the Kashmiri separatist could not be taken all the way from Delhi’s Tihar Jail to Jammu for trial. “The safety of the witnesses was also a matter of concern," he added. Taking note of the concern, the top court suggested that a makeshift courtroom could be set up in jail to physically cross-examine Malik, Bar and Bench reported.
“In our country, fair trial was given even to Ajmal Kasab. A courtroom can be set up in jail and it can be done there, just find out how many witnesses. Even witnesses will need security. We need to see how the judge will be posted in jail only for this court," Justice Oka said.
Mehta reiterated that the CBI does not wish to take the terror convict to Jammu and Kashmir for trial. ‘Yasin Malik Not Just Another Terrorist, Govt Cannot Go By Books’: Tushar Mehta “But how can cross-examination can be done in VC?" Justice Oka then asked, as per Bar and Bench.
The SG said that Yasin Malik is “not just another terrorist" and the Centre “cannot go by the books" in his case. He also cited the instances of his travel to Pakistan and meetings with Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafeez Saeed.
“If he (Malik) is adamant to appear personally, then the trial can be shifted here (to Delhi). He is not just another terrorist. Government cannot go by the books in such cases; he frequently travelled to Pakistan and shared the dais with Hafeez Saeed … In Gujarat, there was even trial in jail," the SG replied, reported Bar and Bench.
What Is The Matter?
A Jammu special court had ordered Malik’s physical appearance for cross-examination of witnesses in two cases – the abduction of Rubaiya Sayeed who was the daughter of former Chief Minister Mufti Muhammad Sayeed in 1989, and the killing of four IAF personnel. The CBI had challenged the trial court’s order before the top court which, in April last year, issued a notice in the matter and stayed the lower court’s order.
Notably, terror convict Malik was physically present during a hearing in July 2023 hearing of the matter in the Supreme Court, after informing the jail authorities that he wanted to physically attend the hearing. Justice Dipankar Datta had recused himself from hearing the case back then. Soon after the appearance, Tushar Mehta had written a letter to Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla stating that Yasin Malik’s presence in the top court was a grave security lapse.(Agency)
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Ensure Process Of Law Not Grueling For Citizens': CJI Sanjiv Khanna Lists Top Priorities In Next 6 Months
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CJI Sanjiv Khanna aims to work on reducing trial duration through adoption of a systematic approach, and positioning justice delivery mechanism to ensure that process of law is not grueling for the citizens.
The Chief Justice has further underscored the need for focused reforms on criminal case management. Justice Sanjiv Khanna took oath as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday. In a press release, the new CJI has outlined his priorities in the next six months at the top court. CJI Khanna has highlighted the need to tackle case backlogs, making litigation affordable and accessible, and a need for simplifying complex legal procedures.
With a citizen centric agenda, the Chief Justice further outlined his vision to make courts approachable and user friendly. He aims to adopt a self-evaluative approach which is receptive and responsive to feedback in its working. Making judgments comprehensible to the citizens and promoting mediation will be a priority of the Chief Justice. The Chief Justice has further underscored the need for focused reforms on criminal case management.
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He aims to work on reducing trial duration through adoption of a systematic approach, and positioning justice delivery mechanism to ensure that process of law is not grueling for the citizens, as one of the top priorities.
Expressing immense honour in heading the third wing of democracy, he emphasised – “Judiciary is an integral, yet distinct and independent part of the governance system.
"The Constitution trusts upon us the role of constitutional guardian, protector of Fundamental Rights, and responsibility to fulfill the important task of being service provider of justice,” CJI said.
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CJI Khanna further stated that Justice delivery framework in terms of providing equal treatment necessitates fair opportunity to succeed to all, regardless of status, wealth or power, and a just and unbiased adjudication. "These mark our core principles”
“The responsibility entrusted upon us affirms our commitment as protectors of citizens’ rights and as dispute resolvers. It is our constitutional duty to ensure easy access to justice to all citizens of our great nation.”, the Chief Justice of India said. (Agency)
TMC chief Mamata Banerjee is famous for struggle, simplicity and honesty: Azad.
22-Oct-2024
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Arvind Pathak
Senior journalist
Darbhanga : Former cricketer and MP Kirti Azad has said that West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee is famous for struggle, simplicity and honesty. She never does caste and religion politics.
Mr. Azad said this here yesterday. He said that the BJP does caste and religion politics and is engaged in weakening the Constitution, country and society.