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Time of India
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- Time of India
Union min Pradhan lays foundation of infra projects in CU Punjab
Bathinda: Union minister of education on Tuesday virtually laid the foundation stone of infrastructure projects worth Rs 200.99 crore at the Central University of Punjab (CU Punjab), Bathinda. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The ceremony was part of a nationwide initiative to launch infrastructure projects at centrally funded higher education institutions under the ministry of education. During the day, the minister virtually laid the foundation stone for the academic block, a 600-seater boys' hostel, a 400-seater girls' hostel, a 100-seater international students' hostel, and the vice-chancellor's residence. Several of these buildings are designed in compliance with GRIHA-IV norms, incorporating green, energy-efficient, and sustainable features such as sensor-based lighting, solar energy systems, aseismic structures, zero-waste water systems, and full accessibility for differently-abled persons. Pradhan lauded the proactive role of higher education institutions in implementing NEP 2020, particularly in advancing multidisciplinary education, digital inclusion, skill development, and inclusive learning. He highlighted the notable improvements in rural learning outcomes through initiatives like the NIPUN Bharat Mission and emphasised that this progress is the result of collective efforts by educators, students, institutions, and state govts. Vice-chancellor Prof Raghavendra P Tiwari emphasised that these developments would propel CU Punjab towards becoming a world-class institution with state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research, and student well-being. MSID: 122975566 413 |
Time of India
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- Time of India
Areas near Hubballi airport lack drinking water for 20 years
Hubballi: Jagadish Nagar and Ram Nagar, located next to Hubballi Airport in Ward No. 32, continue to suffer from a lack of drinking water supply for the past 15-20 years. While most HDMC wards received 24x7 water supply or have ongoing work, these two areas remain excluded. Despite repeated appeals by residents for pipeline connections, there is no response from authorities. Locals expressed frustration over being left out of essential urban infrastructure. According to a source, these areas are located at HDMC Ward No. 32. A total of 612 houses were built here under the Ashraya scheme. However, due to lack of amenities, many of the owners locked their houses and are living elsewhere. 120 poor families are living here because they cannot afford to shift to another area. Rajeshwari Sutar, a resident of Ashraya Yojane, said that in recent years, villages have also been improving. Concrete roads, piped water supply to every house, street lights, sanitation, and other basic amenities are seen in villages. She said that every year during the rainy season, it was impossible to even walk on roads here. "If the roads here are also asphalted or concreted, it will facilitate commuters. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like See the AI App Making Headlines Across the UK — Book Your Spot Kapital Wolf Undo There are no medical facilities and Asha workers are not visiting. Govts that spend hundreds of crores of rupees to upgrade the airport to international standards have no will to provide basic facilities like drinking water," she said. Shankarappa Harijan, corporator of HDMC Ward No. 32, said he requested HDMC seeking 24x7 drinking water supply. The drinking water is being supplied from Neerasagar to around 13 to 15 wards. Till Tarihal industries area, the pipeline was installed. Now the water is supplied from the tanker once a week, he said. Shivakumar Gokavi, Ashraya committee member, said that around Rs 10 crore grant was announced in the budget to provide basic amenities. The grant should be provided soon, he urged. Manjunath Daivajna, assistant executive engineer, KUIDFC, said that continuously the drinking water is being supplied through a tanker as per request. The 24x7 drinking water project is not included. In the second phase, some areas will be included for 24x7 drinking water, he said.
NDTV
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- NDTV
On Camera, Elephant Chases Workers Near Coffee Estate In Karnataka
Over 15 estate workers narrowly escaped a wild elephant that charged at them near a coffee estate in Pollibetta, Kodagu (Coorg), on Monday morning. The incident was caught on camera. The footage, dated July 28, shows a group of workers breaking into a frantic run. Moments later, an elephant is seen charging down the same road. The workers manage to flee into a gated compound just in time, with the elephant following closely behind. The elephant approached the compound gate, appearing to push it open. But it stopped, turned around, and disappeared into the surrounding bushes. Though no injuries were reported, the close call has left estate workers too fearful to return. Many have stayed away since the incident and are demanding swift action from authorities to ensure their safety. Forest officials have announced plans to conduct a drive on Wednesday to steer the elephant back into its natural habitat. Kodagu, known for its dense forests and coffee plantations, has witnessed a rise in human-elephant conflicts in recent years due to habitat loss and shrinking corridors for wildlife movement. Located in the Western Ghats, these lands once supported elephant corridors, but over the past two decades, forest cover has declined by about 18 per cent, with nearly 46 per cent lost in dry deciduous areas, forcing elephants into nearby human-dominated zones. At least 44 people have died in wild elephant attacks in Kodagu between 2019 and 2024, reported The Kodagu Express. Hotspots include Madikeri taluk, the Nagarahole Tiger Reserve periphery, and Virajpet. With around 2,000 elephants living in Kodagu (nearly a third of Karnataka's entire elephant population), encounters have become more frequent and intense. To address the crisis, the Karnataka government has sanctioned Rs 40 crore for immediate mitigation. Measures include trenching, railway barricades, solar fencing, and elephant-proof trenches in high-risk areas like Virajpet. A major component of this plan is the proposed relocation of 185 conflict-prone elephants, especially from southern Kodagu and the Kutta border zone. The state is also investing in science-driven solutions. A Rs 4.7 crore partnership between the Forest Department and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) aims to study elephant behaviour, track movements via satellite, and develop predictive models to prevent future conflict. The five-year study will also focus on mapping historical migration corridors and understanding the health and stress levels of these elephants.
