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- Time of India
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Shahnawaz, an SDRF member, became a symbol of hope after rescuing a 13-month-old girl from rubble following a devastating cloudburst in Kishtwar, J&K, which claimed at least 61 lives. His image went viral, prompting adoption requests, though the child was reunited with her parents. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A long beard, a navy-blue cap, a megaphone, and a child on his lap — that's how the world came to know Shahnawaz, an SDRF member from Doda, J&K. His photograph, showing him cradling a 13-month-old girl rescued alive from the rubble in Chasoti village, Kishtwar district, has gone and messages flooded in, with strangers asking to adopt the baby. 'Her parents have been found. She is with them now, but people don't believe me,' Shahnawaz said on Sunday. The calls kept floods triggered by a cloudburst on August 14 tore through Chasoti's hillside stream. Rajai Nalla surged violently, sweeping away boulders, trees, and homes. A bridge collapsed, and people crossing it were carried away. Pilgrims at campsites and langars for the Machail Mata Yatra disappeared within seconds. The disaster claimed at least 61 lives, injured 116, and left around 70 teams worked with excavators while relatives stood along the muddy banks, eyes locked on rescuers in orange vests. Desperation pushed them dangerously close to the torrent until Shahnawaz's voice cut through: 'Step back.''Everyone is desperate. You cannot stop them from rushing to the spot when they hear that a body has been found,' he said, his voice growing hoarse, as he ran up and down the stream with his the evening of August 14, while clearing debris from a damaged home, he noticed a faint movement — a tiny arm beneath the rubble. He pulled out the child, cleaned her, and wrapped her in a blanket. Then he helped free a woman trapped nearby — the girl's mother, a healthcare worker — alive. 'When the child began to cry, I was happy,' he when phone networks were restored, Shahnawaz's photo spread widely online. 'I felt proud that people recognised our work. We gave our 100%. Saving lives brought us happiness.'The girl was reunited with her father, who had been desperately searching for kept working tirelessly. On Independence Day, he revived another girl using CPR and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Since joining SDRF in 2019, he had witnessed Kishtwar's worst, including bodies recovered from Chenab's icy currents after road accidents.[With TOI inputs]
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Delhi Metro records decline in OHE trippings during Independence Day, Janmashtami
Measures taken by DMRC Advt Decline in incidents By , ETInfra The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has reported a fall in incidents of Overhead Equipment (OHE) trippings linked to kite flying during Independence Day and Janmashtami Traditionally, kite strings—particularly metallic-coated manjha—becoming entangled with overhead wires have been a major cause of service disruptions on these occasions in address the issue, DMRC has set up a dedicated response system. Maintenance teams of 5–7 members are deployed across all metro lines during the festivals. These teams remove entangled strings to restore services and maintain measures have also been introduced by the Traction Operation & Maintenance (O&M) team. These include installation of insulation sleeves on catenary wires at elevated stations with heavy bird and kite activity; modifications to increase clearance between live and earthed wires by using additional insulators; shifting of return conductors to lower the risk of contact with live wires; and regular inspection and maintenance, with Catenary Maintenance Vehicles (CMVs) deployed during non-operational hours to remove kite threads and other foreign to DMRC, disruptions caused by kite strings around Independence Day have reduced over recent years: 102 in 2021, 90 in 2022, 33 in 2023, 23 in 2024 and 11 in has also conducted awareness campaigns urging the public not to fly kites near Metro OHE wires, which carry 25,000 volts. The corporation said public cooperation has contributed to the reduction in trippings this year.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Will schools remain closed on August 27?
August continues to be a packed month for students across India, blending academic deadlines with national festivals and state-specific observances. As schools navigate through Independence Day activities and mid-term preparations, another question looms large: Will August 27, the day of Ganesh Chaturthi, bring a school holiday? Ganesh Chaturthi and regional school closures Ganesh Chaturthi, which falls on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in western and southern India. The day marks the birth of Lord Ganesha and is observed with grand processions, pujas, and community celebrations. It is also recognised as a public holiday in states such as Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, and Telangana, where schools might remain closed to allow students and families to participate. In other regions, the holiday status depends on government notifications or school board directives. States where Ganesh Chaturthi is not traditionally observed may continue with regular academic schedules. August 2025: A festive month for students This year, August has brought a cluster of holidays. Independence Day on August 15 was observed nationwide, while Raksha Bandhan (August 9) and Janmashtami (August 16) were regional holidays. Schools in Kerala are also set to close during Onam celebrations from August 26 to 28, coinciding with Ganesh Chaturthi. For students and parents, these holidays not only provide cultural immersion but also offer a pause in busy academic calendars. Whether schools will remain closed on August 27 depends largely on regional observance and state-level announcements. Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
