Decades old flood record broken in Delhi, life in trouble.
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Usha Pathak Senior Journalist.
New Delhi, July 14, 2023 (Agency). Due to the severe floods in the Yamuna river in Delhi and NCR, many areas have been cut off due to large-scale flooding of residential areas.
After many decades, the danger has increased due to flood water filling Kashmiri Gate Bus Stand, Ring Road and residential areas in the stomach of Yamuna. The government has issued an alert regarding this.
Schools, colleges and other similar institutions have been closed in Delhi and NCR. People living in Yamuna Khadar have been given shelter in nearby public places and high dams.
The Delhi government has said that thousands of people living in the flood-affected areas of the Yamuna river in the city have been shifted to temporary shelters at safer places and are being provided food and water.
Delhi government's water minister Saurabh Bhardwaj said that due to rise in the water level of Yamuna in Delhi, low-lying areas have been flooded. People affected by the rising water level have been shifted to East, North, Northeast, South East Central and Shahdara districts. More than 2700 tents have been arranged here for these people. He said that due to release of huge amount of water from Hathnikund in Haryana, the water level of Yamuna has increased.
Mr Bhardwaj said maximum number of tents have been set up in East district 1,700, North East Delhi district 280, Shahdara 170, Central 150 and South East district 384 among others to provide shelter to evacuees from low-lying areas of Delhi.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal called an emergency meeting on Tuesday. The Yamuna river is currently flowing above the danger mark. Its water level had reached 205.33 meters on Monday evening.
On the other hand, keeping in view the security, the movement of trains going from Old Delhi to Ghaziabad via Shahdara has been stopped from 6 am on Tuesday. Deepak Kumar, Chief Public Relations Officer of Northern Railway said that Loha Pul has been temporarily closed due to continuous rising water level in Yamuna.L.S.
Amid Rising Prices, Centre To Source Tomatoes From Andhra, K'taka, Maharashtra
New Delhi: Amid spiralling prices of tomatoes across the country due to heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand from where bulk of supplies arrive, the Centre has sought procurement of tomatoes from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra. Tomato stocks will be distributed through retail outlets at discounted prices to the consumers in Delhi-NCR region by Friday, Consumer Affairs Ministry officials said. The Ministry has directed the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation (NAFED) and National Cooperative Consumers Federation (NCCF) to immediately procure tomatoes from mandis in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra, for simultaneous distribution in major consumption centres where retail prices have recorded maximum increase in the last one month. Currently, the supplies coming to markets in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and some other states are mostly from Maharashtra especially Satara, Narayangaon, and Nashik, which is expected to last till this month-end. Tomato supplies in Delhi-NCR are mainly from Himachal Pradesh and some also come from Kolar, Karnataka. New crop arrivals are expected soon from Nashik district, official sources said. In addition to this, additional supply is expected to arrive from the Narayangaon and Aurangabad belt. Madhya Pradesh arrivals are also expected to start. Prices are anticipated to cool down in the near future accordingly, they added. Though tomato prices have been on a high since the last one month, the Consumer Affairs Ministry had said few weeks ago that they will stabilise by mid-July, as supplies were expected from Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. However owing to heavy rain and floods in both the states, tomato prices continue to hit the roof, forcing the Centre to source supplies from the southern and western states. Tomato is produced almost in all the states in India, though in varying quantities. Its maximum production is in southern and western regions of India, which contribute 56 per cent to 58 per cent of all India production. Southern and western regions being surplus states, feed to other markets depending on production seasons. The production seasons are also different across regions. The peak harvesting season occurs from December to February. The periods during July-August and October-November are generally the lean production months for tomato. The month of July coinciding with the monsoon season, adds to further challenges related to distribution and increased transit losses, thus leading to price rise. —
Srinagar: The Amarnath yatra resumed on Sunday from Panjtarni and Sheshnag base camps after remaining suspended for three days due to inclement weather in Kashmir, officials said here.
As soon as the skies cleared around the cave shrine, the authorities opened the gates and allowed the stranded devotees to offer prayers at the naturally formed ice-lingam in south Kashmir Himalayas, they said.
"Those devotees who had already performed 'darshan' have been allowed to return to Baltal base camp," a senior official at the Panjtarni base camp told PTI over phone.
The Army has sheltered more than 700 Amarnath pilgrims at its camp in Qazigund in Anantnag district after they were stranded due to heavy rainfall in the valley.
Earlier, in the day no fresh batch of pilgrims was allowed from Jammu owing to inclement weather and closure of the Jammu-Srinagar national highway, officials said.
Efforts are on to restore traffic on the highway which was blocked by multiple landslides and washing away of nearly 40-metre road stretch in Ramban district, leaving over 3,500 vehicles stranded, officials said.
While most parts of Jammu and Kashmir experienced incessant rains since Thursday night, some areas near the high altitude Amarnath shrine recorded snowfall as well.
According to the meteorological department, the weather is likely to improve from Monday.
The officials said the clearance operation along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway was hampered by incessant rains.
“The operation to clear the landslide debris and bypass the damaged portion of the road near Panthiyal tunnel through old road alignment is going on. Frequent shooting of stones from the hillocks overlooking the highway at Panthiyal delayed the restoration work,” a traffic department official said.
He said stranded vehicles will be cleared on priority once the road is made trafficable before allowing fresh traffic from Jammu and Srinagar.
The official said a fresh landslide at Ratta Chamb has blocked the Mughal road.
The road was cleared for traffic late afternoon on Saturday but was again blocked due to a fresh landslide, the official said, adding the clearance operation is on. —PTI
New Delhi, Jul 8: India has registered a single-day rise of 49 new COVID-19 infections and the count of active cases in the country now stands at 1,463, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Saturday. The death toll due to the disease has increased to 5,31,912, the data updated at 8 am showed. According to the ministry, the tally of coronavirus infections in the country is at 4.49 crore (4,49,94,543). The national COVID-19 recovery rate is at 98.81 per cent and the number of people who have recuperated from the disease has surged to 4,44,61,168, the data showed. The case fatality rate now stands at 1.18 per cent. According to the ministry's website, 220.66 crore vaccine doses have been administered in the country so far under the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination drive.
BJP will win with thumping majority in 2024 :Tamta
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Navesh Kumar
Sr. Journalist
New Delhi, 6 July 2023, (Agency) । Former Union Minister of State and MP Ajay Tamta said that in 2024, BJP will form a government with thumping majority under the able leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Mr. Tamta said this during an exclusive interview.
Talking about the achievements of the nine years of the Modi government, the former Union Minister said that the respect of the country has increased on the global stage today. Due to the untiring efforts of the Prime Minister, the 140 crore people of India feels proud. The MP said that new AIIMS, seven other IITs and more than 400 medical colleges were established in the country. Along with this, important works are being done at to renovated hostorical sites and religious places including construction of grand Ram temple and Kashi Corridor. The government has done their best in bringing prosperity on the face of the poor by giving schemes like cooking gas connection and toilet in every houshold.
On the question of the challenge from the grand alliance from opposition in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the MP said that in the 75 years of independence of the country, some political parties ruled for 54 years but gave more importance to familes and dynasty politics. This is the reason why these parties have been rejected by people. However, I wonder if they could have shown the same passion during their tenure, the scenario would have been different. It is not possible to stop the winning chariot of BJP by Grand Alliance. The whole country has understood the intentionbof opposition and knows that there is no better alternative than BJP. Modi government only works in the interest of the country and is moving in a rightful direction, working for betterment of the society.
Answering to the question of the challenges of passing the Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand, MP Tamta responded that Uniform Civil Code means having equal law for every citizen living in India, irrespective of religion or caste. We have made a better effort in Uttarakhand under the leadership of Pushkar Dhami ji.
The way Lord Ram's temple is being built, Vishwanath ji's temple was built in Kashi, triple talaq and Article 370 ended, similarly Uniform Civil Code will also be implemented.
This is included in the manifesto of our party from the very beginning.L.S.
Water stored in the river from tube well for the devotees.
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Tarun Mohan
Journalist.
Darbhanga, July 5, 2023 (Agency). Mithila, flooded by the flowing water of seven rivers since ancient times, has also started to remain dry. Due to this dryness, the villagers use motors in tubewells to supply water to the river for the devotees at Jiv Chhaghat a place of religious importance.
A unique inspiring incident came to the fore in the river walk organized by World Natural Democracy, when the yatra reached Jivchhaghat in the first stop from Kakarghati, some water was seen under the bridge, which was surrounded by mud and deposited. On enquiring, it was found that due to the complete drying up of the river, there was a lot of difficulty for the devotees coming here from far off places. They did not get water. Then the local people bought a motor for ten thousand rupees in the tubewell of their house with mutual cooperation and took out water through that motor and gave it to the river, so that the devotees could not face any difficulty said Former Principal Vidyanath Jha here , today.
Those who collect water in the river told that devotees come here from the neighboring country Nepal, Vaishali, Sitamarhi, Hasanpur etc., they feel disappointed after coming here, because there is no water in the river, for this purpose a motor was installed by donating and water was arranged in the dry river.
For this commendable work, Jagdish Sahni, Shambhu Sahni and Ram Narayan Sahni were garlanded by environmentalist Narayan ji Chowdhary, the director of the campaign to save the pond in the third phase of the river satyagraha, and the botanist Prof. Jha, who came as the chief guest, covered him with a shawl was awarded. On the other hand, Jitendra Sahni and Rajdev Sahni, who could not reach to receive honor in the meeting of River Satyagraha, Dr. Javed Abdullah, President of World Natural Democracy, himself went to Jivchaghat and honored them. Rama Shankar Prasad, Managing Director, Bihar Zone, Ujjwal Bhavishya Foundation appreciated his charitable work.L.S.
Journalists Protection Act” necessary to protect the interests of journalists: Dr. Pathak.
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New Delhi, : TNINS. Eminent senior journalist Dr. Samrendra Pathak said that there is a need to enact a "Journalist Protection Act" to protect the interests of journalists across the country and the Center should take immediate initiative in this matter, today.
Coordinator of Save UNI Movement Dr. Pathak was having an informal conversation with reporters at the V.P. House.He said that this has been demanded for many years, but nothing has been done so far.
Dr. Pathak, Executive President of SAARC Journalist Forum and United Indian Journalist Association, said that there is a need to speed up the movement for this.
In response to a question, Dr. Pathak said that there has been a lot of change in the field of journalism with the passage of time. Earlier there used to be newspapers and magazines. Then came TV & now there is social media.
Now when the UNI is completely liquidated, the board of the company appointed a receiver.This work would have been done 10 years ago, then there would have been hope of survival , said Dr. Pathak.
In response to another question, Dr. Pathak, who was the bearer of the journalists' agitation against PIB, said that there are still some people who are playing with the interests of journalists. L.S.
Change in thinking is require for development of Bihar: Pathak.
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Vijay Kumar
Journalist.
Darbhanga, June 16, 2023 (Agency). Famous social worker Arvind Pathak said that there is a need to change the thinking of people for the development of Bihar, today.
He said that the biggest irony of this province is that people here vote on the basis of caste and religion instead of collective interest, then where is the matter of overall development left ? Mr. Pathak said this during an interview here.
Mr. Pathak, who was the carrier of many national movements, said that these two things have been effective here since independence. This is the reason why Bihar, despite being a talented and proud state, is a sick state. It has become the biggest labor exporting state, which is very painful.
When asked about the initiative being taken in this direction by election strategist Prashant Kishor, Mr. Pathak said that this effort is fine, but change is impossible until people rise above the politics of caste and religion and vote. They are capable of doing it. They should take initiative in this direction. Only then they will be able to succeed in their mission.
When asked what he should do for this? Mr. Pathak said that there are people of all castes and religions who are concerned about the situation in Bihar. Change can be brought about by bringing them on one platform. L.S.
New Delhi, June 16, 2023. Eminent educationist Prof. Yogesh Kumar has said that youths are the future of the country and they should move forward with truth and integrity.
Prof. Kumar was addressing the participants at the conclusion of a fortnight long workshop organized by JITM on the occasion of G20 under the Ministry of Skill Development at Mithapur, yesterday.
Many participants were honored with cash and prizes on this occasion. These include Avneesh, Pooja, Kavita, Priyanka, Jeetendra, Anjali, Priya, Ajay Singh, Aarti and Shilpi.
Human life is limited for a short time and in this time we have to do many big things with our truth and loyalty, said Prof. Kumar . In this regard he gave examples from Buddha to Ambani.
JITM chief Prof. Kumar said that the country is progressing under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The youth should make maximum use of this time.
There is great power in the truth. No one can deny it. We should continue to do the right things by being the representatives of God. Only then we will be able to progress, said Prof. Kumar .L.S.
There is a part of Chhattisgarh in the persona and character of Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram - Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel
For the first time in the country, Ramayana Festival is being organized officially at the national-level in Chhattisgarh
Ram resides in our hearts. Our day begins with 'Ram-Ram' and ends in the name of Ram, said Chief Minister in his address to the programme
State Government has sent out letters requesting 2 acres of land to facilitate our pilgrims in the pilgrimage sites of other states
Collective Recitation of Hanuman Chalisa organized
Raigarh TNINS
In his address to the mega event of National Ramayana Festival, Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel said that Lord Shri Ram spent 10 years of his exile in Chhattisgarh. And during the exile, Shri Ram faced extreme hardships and difficulties but he never lost the sight of his moral values and dignity. The time he spent in the forests played an important role in his journey to become Maryada Purushottam, and in this way, Chhattisgarh also has a part in his character building.
Chief Minister inaugurated the three-day 'National Ramayana Festival' today at a grand function organized at the historic Ramleela Maidan in the city of arts and literature, Raigarh. On this occasion, he said that our Chhattisgarh is the state of Mata Kaushalya and Mata Shabri. This is the land of tribals and forest dwellers who have been living here for centuries. When Shri Ram was supposed to be crowned as a King, he had to go on exile. During his exile, Shri Ram met Nishadraj, Shabri Mata and several sages and ascetics. We in Chhattisgarh relate to both 'Vanvasi Ram' as well as 'Kaushalya's Ram'. As Chhattisgarh is the birthplace of Mata Kaushalya, Shri Ram is considered as 'Bhancha' (nephew) in Chhattisgarh.
Chief Minister said that for the first time in the country, Ramayana Festival is being organized officially at the national-level in Chhattisgarh. Although it is a national event, but foreign teams like Cambodia and Indonesia are also participating, making this festival international. Chief Minister said- "Today I witnessed a beautiful march past at the National Ramayana festival. Meanwhile, I also observed the march past of 'Ramnami Sampraday Ka Ram'. They have dedicated their entire life to Shri Ram. They believe in the formless, as Kabir believes in the formless. In this way everyone has their own perception of 'Shri Ram'." Chief Minister said that the story of Shri Ram is enshrined in our hearts.... our day starts with 'Ram-Ram' and ends with 'Ram-Ram'. Each and every village of our state has its own Ramleela mandali. We feel deep affinity with Shri Ram because Shri Ram belongs to everyone, he belongs to Nishadraj, he belongs to Shabri.
Chief Minister further said that we have written a letter to the Chief Ministers of all those states where there are pilgrimage sites and we have requested for 2 acres of land there, so as to arrange for proper facilities for the pilgrims from Chhattisgarh to stay there. In addition, we are also developing our pilgrimage sites to provide better facilities to the pilgrims coming from other states. Chief Minister said that Lord Shri Ram spent most of his exile with the forest dwellers. We find an account of his connection with nature and forest dwellers in the Ramayana.
Chief Minister said that we have been organizing the National Tribal Festival for three years, with the objective to promote tribal culture. We have also been taking consolidated steps towards protection of Devgudis and Ghotuls. Addressing the residents of Raigarh, Chief Minister said that Raigarh has been one of the earliest witnesses of human culture, the rock paintings here show that the earliest cultural development of mankind were found here. This 'Sanskar-dhani' city has made significant progress in the field of art. We are working for the conservation of Kelo as well.
While presiding over the programme, Culture Minister Mr. Amarjeet Bhagat said that in these wonderful event, we have got the opportunity to learn about the ideal character of Shri Ram. It is a matter of pride for all of us that this mega event based on Aranyakand of Ramayana is being organized in Chhattisgarh. School Education Minister Mr. Premsai Singh Tekam said that this unique event is being organized on the initiative of Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel. Ram Katha inspires us to follow the ideals of Shri Ram. Higher Education Minister Mr. Umesh Patel said that through Ram Van Gaman Tourism Circuit Development Plan, Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel has done a great job of developing places associated with Lord Shri Ram. Former Member of Parliament Shri Nand Kumar Sai, Mahant Shri Ramsunder Das, Chairman of Chhattisgarh Gau Seva Aayog also addressed the programme.
Collective Recitation of Hanuman Chalisa organized
On this occasion, Collective Recitation of Hanuman Chalisa was organized. Bhajan Singer Mr. Dilip Shadangi led the recitation while Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel and thousands of spectators joined in, worshiping Hanuman ji with great devotion. At the onset, the teams from different states and countries performed a march past. Teams from Indonesia and Cambodia enthralled the audience in their traditional attires. Members of the Ramnami sect also did a march past. The specialty of the Uttarakhand team was that it was led by Ravana. States like Goa, Karnataka, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh etc. also performed. It is noteworthy that 270 artists from 12 states are participating in this event, which includes 70 artists from Chhattisgarh state and 27 artists from abroad.
A 12-member troupe of artists has come from Kerala to take part in the National Ramayana Festival.
A team from the neighboring state of Madhya Pradesh also participated in the march past. There are 25 members in this team.
The troupe of artists from Karnataka and the 18-member artist troupe from Maharashtra gave a wonderful performance in the march past round. 'Bajrangbali' is walking ahead of them.
Ravana is seen leading the Uttarakhand team. This wonderful tradition where even Lord Ram sends Lakshman to seek knowledge from Ravana at the time of his death.
Chhattisgarh's team of artists also gave a beautiful performance.
270 participants from 12 states are taking part in this event. 70 artists of the state and 27 artists from abroad are participating.
Mr. Baghel unveiled the statue of Chhattisgarh Mahtari in the Collectorate premises
Chief Minister inaugurated and performed bhoomipujan of various development works
Raigarh district received gift of Rs 465 crore worth development works
Newly-built 'Hamar Lab' in Dharamjaigarh and Pusaur inaugurated
Inauguration of the upgradation work of the district library
Dhanvantari generic medicine shop inaugurated in the district hospital
Chief Minister Youth Center, Gharghoda dedicated to public for upgradation
Bhoomipujan of District Transport Office building construction work
Raigarh TNINS
01 June 2023/ Prior to attending the National Ramayana Festival today, Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel paid floral tributes to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi, at Collector's office premises in Raigarh, and also unveiled the statue of Chhattisgarh Mahtari built there. He also observed the activities at RIPA and appreciated the works of the groups associated with it.
On this occasion, Chief Minister presented development works worth more than Rs 465 crore to Raigarh district. These include bhumipujan of 59 development and construction works costing Rs 258 crore 74 lakh 26 thousand and inauguration of 53 works worth Rs 207 crore 4 lakh 49 thousand.
Chief Minister Mr. Baghel inaugurated two Hamar labs in Dharamjaigarh and Pusaur development blocks, built at the cost of more than Rs. 58 lakhs. He also inaugurated the affordable medicine shop 'Dhanwantri Medical' in District Hospital Raigarh. With the objective to provide proper guidance and a conducive environment to the youth preparing for competitive examinations, facilities at Mukhyamantri Yuva Kendra in Gharghoda has been expanded. Chief Minister inaugurated the aforementioned upgradation works done here today. District library operating in Raigarh has been upgraded and equipped with the necessary facilities for the students. The upgradation works done at the Library were also inaugurated at hands of Chief Minister.
Likewise, inauguration, bhoomipujan and foundation laying of 62 works worth Rs 186 crore 39 lakh under various construction departments was also performed on the occasion. These include construction and renovation/upgradation work of roads, school buildings and other buildings as follows- community building construction work and road renovation work worth Rs 14 crore 39 lakh 71 thousand under Municipal Corporation Raigarh, works worth Rs 38 crore 24 lakh 70 thousand under Panchayat and Rural Development Department, 27 Samuh Nal-Jal Yojana and solar based tap water works worth Rs 107 crore 68 lakh 20 thousand under Public Health Engineering Department, bhoomipujan of the District Transport Office built at a cost of Rs 95 lakh 95 thousand under the Transport Department, 12 works worth Rs 4 crore 58 lakh 63 thousand under Forest and Climate Change Department, construction work of pre-matric tribal boys hostel with 50-seat capacity at 3 places at a cost of Rs 4 crore 68 lakh 70 thousand under Tribal Development Department and construction of 5 bridges at a cost of Rs 108 crore 25 lakh under Public Works Department bridge division is also included.
Patients will get access to Advanced Cath Lab and ICU facilities
Raigarh TNINS
01 June 2023// Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel inaugurated the newly constructed building of Shri Balaji Metro Hospital in Raigarh district today. This super-specialty hospital, equipped with 400 beds, will now provide patients with advanced cath lab and ICU facilities.
The Balaji Hospital has established a state-of-the-art ICU setup with 70 beds, including 12 ventilators, to ensure enhanced treatment facilities for critically ill patients in and around the district. Additionally, the hospital has set up an advanced cath lab to provide improved treatment for patients suffering from heart ailments.
The Balaji Super-Specialty Hospital has various specialized departments including respiratory, nephrology, neurology, urology, and gastroenterology, equipped with modern equipment and facilities. The hospital also has modern dialysis machines and comprehensive diabetes screening facilities.
School Education Minister Dr. Premsai Singh Tekam, Food Minister Shri Amarjeet Bhagat, Sports and Higher Education Minister Shri Umesh Patel, former Member of Parliament Shri Nandkumar Sai, Raigarh MLA Shri Prakash Nayak, Sakti MLA Shri Ram Kumar Yadav, Raigarh Mayor Smt. Janki Katju, along with other public representatives and senior officials were present.
The Godhan NYAY Yojana has brought unprecedented prosperity to the lives of cattle rearers in Chhattisgarh. These individuals, who had never fathomed the possibility of cow dung becoming a valuable commodity, are now reaping the benefits of this innovative scheme implemented by the state government. Under the Godhan NYAY Yojana, the Chhattisgarh government has taken a momentous step by purchasing cow dung at a rate of Rs 2 per kilogram. This simple yet transformative decision has not only recognized the inherent value of cow dung but has also opened up new avenues for generating income.
Shri Ramji Yadav, a cattle herder from Birkona village, shared that he brings cows to the Gauthan every morning and evening for grazing. He highlighted the remarkable impact of the Godhan NYAY Yojana, which has resulted in dual benefits for him. On one hand, he receives remuneration for taking the cows for grazing and on the other hand, he earns a decent income by selling cow dung. Shri Yadav stated that his earnings from selling cow dung have reached a total of Rs 18,000. He expressed his deep appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel for this earning opportunity.
Smt. Gayatri Yadav, a resident of Birkona village in the Kawardha development block, states that she has earned Rs 40,000 by selling cow dung under the Godhan NYAY Yojana. She explained that the government's initiative has provided her with a source of additional income. Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel's emphasis on the importance of cow dung has played a pivotal role in facilitating its purchase through this scheme.
Smt. Yadav expressed her gratitude to Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel for spearheading this transformative initiative and acknowledged that it has amplified the significance of cows in their lives. She further shared that the income generated from selling cow dung has enabled her to procure essential items for her family, including those required for a family member's wedding. She also mentioned that she sells cow dung at a rate of Rs 2 per kilogram in the Gauthan. Afterwards, the women in the group undertake the task of converting it into vermicompost, which is subsequently sold.
Agra, The Indo-Nepal-Bangladesh Conclave-2023 concluded, stressing the need for advancing towards collective prosperity by promoting mutual harmony and cooperation among all South Asian countries.
The event held on May 17 was based on the subject of 'challenges and solutions in contemporary scenarios in media'. It was organized by the Press Club of India and UP Journalist Association, Agra branch in collaboration with the SAARC Journalists Forum.
The Conclave was attended by 25 journalists from Nepal, 12 from Bangladesh and around 300 from India.
India's central minister of state Pro SP Singh Baghel inaugurated the event and it was virtually addressed by UP Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak. During his address, the deputy chief minister described journalism as the 'the fourth pillar of democracy', highlighting the need to further strengthen it by bridging a gap between the power and journalism.
"Incomplete and inaccurate media stuff in the name of competition are capable of misleading the society. Democracy will be at risk if any of its pillars turn weak," he said, urging journalists to fulfill their roles and responsibilities in a very transparent way.
Uttar Pradesh minister Yogendra Upadhyay said the government and journalists were expected to think about the betterment of society and act accordingly.
Addressing the event as a keynote speaker, senior journalist Vinod Agnihotri, said if the Agra Summit, a historic meeting between India and Pakistan had been successful, the maps of two countries would be different.
Shiv Manohar Pandey, the State president of the Association, was of the view that issues of rural journalists were the priorities of none. He was against restrictions in the media.
SAARC Journalist Forum President Raju Lama said journalists were always on the frontline in South Asia for safeguarding democracy. He urged the Conclave to prioritize the issues of journalists in Afghanistan.
Forum general secretary Mohammed Abdur Rahman from Bangladesh said India's democracy was prosperous and inspiring and other nations in the sub-region should learn from it.
Senior journalist Arun Tripathi gave his presentation about challenges in journalism.
Siddaramaiah to be next Karnataka CM, DK Shivakumar to be his deputy
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Navesh Kumar
Senior Journalis
New Delhi-Karnataka May 18, 2023 (Agency). The Congress has officially announced the name of the next Chief Minister of Karnataka. Siddaramaiah was elected the next Chief Minister of the state while DK Shivakumar got the post of Deputy Chief Minister. The swearing-in ceremony will take place in Bengaluru on May 20. On the same day, other ministers of the cabinet including the Chief Minister and the Deputy Chief Minister will also take oath.
During the press conference, Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal said that Shivakumar would continue as Karnataka Congress President till the end of the parliamentary elections and would work to further strengthen the party. He further said that the Congress party government in Karnataka will also implement five guarantees in its first cabinet meeting.
In the elections to the 224-member Karnataka Assembly, the Congress has won a big victory with 135 seats. Whereas BJP got 66 and Janata Dal Secular (JDS) got 19 seats. (L.S)
Mourning across the country on the death of Harishankar Tiwari.
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Sanant Singh
Journalist.
New Delhi-Gorakhpur May 17, 2023 (Agency). People across the country have mourned the death of Pt. Harishankar Tiwari, former minister of Uttar Pradesh and a prominent leader of Brahmin community.
Founder President of Brahmin Lok Sangathan and famous social worker Arvind Pathak has expressed deep condolence on the death of Mr. Tiwari and said that he was the leader of the society. He remained alert throughout his life to protect the existence of his society.
He had a very intimate relationship with Mr. Tiwari .Whenever he used to come to Delhi, he used to stay with him for hours. He had a family relationship with him. May his soul rest in peace, said Mr. Pathak.
Expressing condolence on the death of Mr. Tiwari, the leader of Brahmin community in Rajasthan and senior journalist Dr. Surendra Sharma said that he should be continuously associated with the upliftment of the society. He prayed to God to give peace to his soul.
International coordinator of All India Mithila State Sangharsh Samiti, Prof. Amarendra Jha has said in his message that Mr. Tiwari was associated with the upliftment of the society till the last moment. L.S.
The voice of journalists is raised not by the crowd, but by the thoughts: Vice-Chancellor
*Third National Convention of Indian Journalist Association organized at Muzaffarpur Chamber of Commerce
Vice Chancellor of CV Raman University said, Journalism course will start in the university from next year
*Chairman of Chamber of Commerce appreciated the role of journalists
• Journalist protection law should be implemented in Bihar like Chhattisgarh: Ramnath Vidrohi
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Muzaffarpur. The third National Journalist Conference cum Honor Ceremony of the Indian Journalist Association (IJA) was organized on Monday in the premises of the Chamber of Commerce in Muzaffarpur district. The program was inaugurated by Chief Guest Dr. CV Raman University, Vaishali Vice Chancellor Dr. Vimal Kumar Sharma, Guest Chamber of Commerce President Shyam Sundar Bhimseria, IJA National President Ramnath Vidrohi, National Vice President Pramod Kumar, State President Ajit Kumar Pandey by lighting the lamp.
On this occasion, Chief Guest Vice Chancellor Dr. Vimal Kumar Sharma said that in today's era the work of journalists is very risky. He said that the solidarity of journalists is not shown by the crowd, but their solidarity is decided by their thoughts. He announced from the stage that there is no journalism course in Dr. CV Raman University, but journalism course will start from next year.
While the guest Muzaffarpur Chamber of Commerce President Shyam Sundar Bhimseria appreciated the role of journalists.
Speaking on the role of press in nation building, IJA National President Ramnath Vidrohi said that the main objective of the conference is to implement the Journalist Protection Act like Chhattisgarh, to send memorandums related to other demands of journalists to the Center and the State Government and to implement them. have to fight for.
He said that mofussil journalists are the backbone of any newspaper, but they are neglected by the management. There are many journalists who are dependent on an identity card. He said that there is a need to run a phased agitation in front of various state governments regarding the safety of journalists and the facilities provided by the management. For this, our organization will play a decisive role.
On the other hand, National Vice President Pramod Kumar said that though there are innumerable problems of journalists, but there is a need to make necessary improvements in Journalist Pension Rules and Recognition Rules and give its benefits to maximum number of journalists. Especially regarding the neglectful policy of the government towards the problems of Mufassil journalists, we have to struggle by taking a concrete decision.
National General Secretary Satyendra Satyam said that in today's era, if the journalist wants to save his dignity, then there is a need to bring change in himself. He said that if journalists use their pen honestly, no one can play with the dignity of journalists.
While Bihar State President Ajit Kumar Pandey said that till the Journalists Security Act is not implemented, they will continue to struggle.
Jharkhand State President Gopal Sharma said that in Jharkhand also the IJA organization is raising its voice strongly. IJA is an organization which is strongly fighting for the interests of journalists.
State President Ajit Kumar Pandey presided over the programme. Poet Anil Kumar Mitbhashi conducted the stage and the vote of thanks was done by National Vice President Pramod Kumar.
National Treasurer Santosh Kumar Sharma, State Treasurer Manoj Kumar, Kaimur District Media Incharge Co-Secretary Mir Jalaluddin, Prakash Kumar, Avinash Kumar Singh, Samastipur District President Rajkumar Rai, District Vice President Jyoti Kumar Singh, Hajipur to Anish Kumar, Naveen Kumar, Shyam Sunder , Darbhanga District President Naveen Kumar, Dharmendra Kumar, Sadre Alam, Azim Akhtar, Divankar Kumar, Sunil Kumar Seth, Sushil Kumar Singh, Yashwant Kumar, Puneet Jha, Akshay Kumar Chanchal, Shravan Kumar, Himanshu Shekhar, Awadhesh Kumar Mandal, Pandit No. Kumar Nirmal etc. were present.
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