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Time of India
25-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Min protest leads to transfer of police officer
Kanpur: Following a six-hour demonstration by Pratibha Shukla, minister of state for child development, nutrition, and women's welfare, authorities transferred the Lalpur outpost in-charge to Line from the Akbarpur police station area in Kanpur Dehat. Additionally, SP Arvind Mishra ordered a departmental investigation against the station officer on Thursday night, responding to demands from the minister and her spouse, former MP Anil Shukla Warsi. The situation arose when construction of an MLA-funded road in Badlapur village faced opposition on Wednesday. Upon arriving at the location, the minister attempted to resolve the situation through dialogue. When she contacted the police, Lalpur outpost in-charge Atendra Singh arrived but engaged in a disagreement with the minister, requesting a written complaint for any action. Minister Pratibha Shukla alleged that Station Officer Satish Singh registered an unfounded case under the Dalit Act against BJP workers, suggesting deliberate targeting. Shukla emphasised that the current administration under chief minister Yogi Adityanath would not accept false cases against BJP workers, unlike the previous Samajwadi Govt. Circle Officer (Sikandra) Priya Singh's repeated requests to conclude the protest were unsuccessful, as the minister maintained her position. The minister demanded the Superintendent of Police address the situation publicly. She sought clarification regarding the influences behind the case registration. tnn
Time of India
14-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary: A last bastion for endangered dolphins in Bihar
Patna: In the ancient heartland of Bihar, where the Ganga meanders past whispering sandbars and age-old settlements, a 60km stretch of river pulses with rare life. This is the Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary (VGDS), India's only protected habitat for the endangered Ganges river dolphin and a last bastion for the "blind swimmers" of the subcontinent. Named after the historic Vikramshila University, this sanctuary, declared in 1991, stretches from Sultanganj to Kahalgaon, encompassing a rich mosaic of riverine biodiversity. Apart from being a safe haven for the iconic susu, it is also a thrumming aquatic theatre, hosting everything from elusive otters to critically endangered gharials, from soft-shelled turtles to over 135 species of waterfowl. The sanctuary is, in every sense, a living, breathing example of what India's rivers once were and could still be. "More than 250 dolphins and their calves can be sighted at Jhanwi Ghat, west of Bhagalpur. That is a clear indication that the water here is relatively clean and fit for the survival of dolphins," said Arvind Mishra, member of the governing council of the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) and a representative of the IUCN Species Survival Commission. "The efforts of both the authorities and environmentally conscious citizens have played a major role in creating conditions suitable for wildlife to flourish here," he added. What sets VGDS apart is its shifting, dynamic nature. During the monsoon, the Ganga's meandering channels and inundated floodplains reshape the land and water, constantly redrawing the map of this sanctuary. A particularly rich 36km stretch from Sultanpur to Bhagalpur turns into a breeding paradise for birds with sandbars emerging as seasonal nurseries for nesting species. "The sanctuary is also recognised as an 'important bird area' by the BNHS. It supports a host of endangered and migratory species like the Indian skimmer (Rynchops albicollis), Pallas's fish eagle (Haliaeetus leucoryphus), Greater spotted eagle (Clanga clanga) and Lesser kestrel (Falco naumanni). Greater and Lesser adjutants too have been reported here," said Mishra. "The ecosystem also supports a sizable population of gharials, various freshwater turtles and numerous fish species," he added. But beneath this shimmering surface lies a current of concern. "Pollution from fertilisers and pesticides in agricultural runoff, along with industrial and domestic effluents, continue to threaten the sanctuary's delicate balance," said Sunil Chaudhary, a Bhagalpur-based expert on Ganges dolphins. "Construction of hydroelectric dams, bridges and irrigation reservoirs disrupt aquatic movement, while accidental killings in gill nets and poaching remain persistent threats," he added. Despite these looming challenges, there is an undercurrent of optimism. Conservationists believe the tide may be turning. Govt initiatives, community engagement and scientific studies have started to yield visible results. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Time of India
Man stabs girlfriend, kills self with gun in Kanpur; police say couple had eloped before
In Kanpur Dehat, a man named Kundan attacked his girlfriend with a sharp weapon following a heated argument outside her residence. Upon police arrival, Kundan fatally shot himself. The victim is hospitalized and stable. KANPUR: In Kanpur Dehat's Rania police station jurisdiction, a tragic incident unfolded on Saturday when a man attacked his girlfriend with a sharp-edged weapon before taking his own life. Kundan, who came from Gursahaiganj in Kannauj, visited his girlfriend in Rania, Kanpur Dehat, armed with a sharp weapon and a firearm. The situation escalated when Kundan threatened to commit suicide and began shouting abusive language outside the girl's residence before attacking her neck with the sharp weapon. Local residents alerted the authorities about the incident. Upon seeing the police arrive, Kundan attempted to escape but subsequently shot himself in the head nearby, resulting in his immediate death. As soon as the incident was reported, the Deputy SP, SP, and other police officials arrived at the scene. The victim was transported to hospital where she is currently receiving treatment and remains in stable condition. Law enforcement officials, accompanied by forensic specialists, initiated their investigation at the location. Meanwhile, police shifted Kundan's body to the mortuary for post-mortem examination. According to Superintendent of Police Arvind Mishra, the man and woman eloped together several times before. "The police have taken possession of the deceased's body and are investigating the case. Further action will be taken once the man's family arrives," said SP further. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
7 months after takeover, squatters & illegal parking still plague Indirapuram
Ghaziabad: Seven months after GDA handed over Indirapuram to the municipal corporation, encroachments, illegal parking and damaged sewer lines—the township's main problems—have remained. While vendors selling fruits, clothes, utensils along the busy roads, like Kala Patthar Road and Makanpur, block pavements, haphazard parking on roadsides chokes daily traffic in the township. "Parking mafia has taken over roads along major malls. Haphazardly parked bikes and cars reduce traffic to a single lane. Drain lids are damaged everywhere. You can't walk on pavements as you risk falling into drains, and you can't walk on roads as you risk being hit by a vehicle from behind," said Ashish Kumar, a resident of the area. Another resident Arvind Mishra said barring door-to-door garbage collection, things have hardly changed. GMC's chief engineer NK Choudhary told TOI that there are surprise anti-encroachment drives across the township but that hasn't helped. He claimed snarls and encroachments are more administrative than civic problems, as the parking mafia was active in the township. Mayor Sunita Dayal, meanwhile, said an anti-encroachment drive was planned after May 30. "In the meantime, a database of roadside shopkeepers is being prepared to ascertain their domicile. Only those will be allowed to conduct business at designated places," Dayal said. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
