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Indian Express
6 days ago
- Indian Express
Two die of electrocution, 30 injured in Alwar village after power line comes in contact with Kanwar yatra truck
Two people were killed and 30 others injured when a truck carrying kanwariyas came in contact with a hanging overhead high-tension power line at Bichgaon village in Rajasthan's Alwar district on Wednesday morning, police said. Police said three of the injured are said to be in a critical condition and are undergoing treatment at a hospital. The incident took place during the Kanwar Yatra in Bichgaon village, Laxmangarh, around 7:30 am Wednesday. A video of the incident surfaced on social media shows a group of devotees dancing, before several of them who were walking close to the truck suddenly collapse to the ground. The electric current from the overhead wire hit several devotees, including women, within seconds. The devotees were immediately rushed to nearby hospitals, where two were declared dead. The procession was heading towards the village temple when the accident took place. The deceased have been identified as Gopal, 22, and Suresh Prajapat, 40, both residents of Bichgaon. In the aftermath of the tragedy, angry villagers staged a dharna outside Laxmangarh Community Health Centre, demanding compensation for the families of the deceased. After hours of discussion, officials agreed to provide financial assistance of ₹10 lakh to each family of the deceased. Of this, ₹5 lakh will be provided under the Ayushman Yojana and ₹5 lakh by the Rajasthan Electricity Department. Following the incident, two employees of the electricity department – Junior Engineer Dinesh and technical helper Sonu – have been suspended. Forest Minister Sanjay Sharma, the MLA from the Alwar seat, visited the CHC to meet the injured. He assured the villagers that every high-tension electricity line in the area would be made underground to prevent such incidents in future.
United News of India
23-06-2025
- Health
- United News of India
Maha: Minister Gadkari inaugurates Saraswati Karad Hospital in Pune
Pune, June 23 (UNI) Stating that service is the highest virtue and it should be taken to the last person in the society, Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkar on Monday suggested to increase the graph of happiness of common and poor people in the country. Addressing the gathering after inauguration of Saraswati Karad Hospital here, he said that the vision of future is very important and in this, along with the government, the society should now work for the society. The poor people should be served only through service and culture, he said. The Minister further said that through the Ayushman Yojana, the central government has provided treatment facilities up to Rs five lakh for the poor. Keeping social sensitivity and awareness, all medical services have been provided to the poor in Nagpur at a very reasonable price, he said. At a time when the world is struggling due to current turmoil, India has a welfare role to play by giving the message of world peace, Gadkari said and mentioned that world peace should be established on the basis of humanity. While underscoring the necessity of economic development in the present era, he added that along with resources, spirituality is also important. UNI SP SS
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Business Standard
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
BJP plans on planting 7 million trees in Delhi, says CM Rekha Gupta
While speaking to the reporters, the Delhi CM expressed her happiness and stated that every Delhi department and school is joining the second series of 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' ANI Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta attended the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0' event in New Delhi on Monday. She asserted that the government has set up a target of planting more than 70 lakh trees in the present season. While speaking to the reporters, the Delhi CM expressed her happiness and stated that every Delhi department and school is joining the second series of 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam'. Rekha Gupta informed that the government has requested every person and social organisation to plant at least one tree in the name of our "Mother Nature and Earth" to make Delhi greener. "I am pleased that every Delhi department and school is joining the second series of 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam'. We are requesting every person and social organisation to plant at least one tree in the name of our Mother Nature and Earth, making Delhi greener. We have set a target of planting 70 lakh trees this season and expect to improve Delhi's environment by doing this", she told reporters. Furthermore, taking to her 'X' handle, Delhi CM shared some glimpses of the event and mentioned that she planted a vermilion plant under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign started by the Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi. She highlighted that the "sindoor", which will be prepared from the flowers of this tree, is a "symbol of the valour, honour and self-confidence of Indian women." The Delhi CM stated that the tree will keep reminding of the heroic saga of Operation Sindoor and the resolve to make Delhi a symbol of reenery, cleanliness and compassion. "Today, I planted a vermilion plant in honour of my mother under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign started by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The sindoor prepared from the flowers of this tree is a symbol of the valour, honour and self-confidence of Indian women. This plant will not only become a symbol of environmental protection but will also always remind us of the heroic saga of 'Operation Sindoor'. India today has entered a new era of environmental awareness and this campaign launched by the Prime Minister defines the thinking of our sensitive and sustainably developing nation. Our resolve is to make Delhi not just a capital but a symbol of greenery, cleanliness and compassion. For this purpose, a target of planting 70 lakh saplings has been set this year so that a green and healthy Delhi can be provided to the coming generations. My cabinet colleague Ashish Sood was also present on this occasion", Rekha Gupta's 'X' post said. Meanwhile, Rekha Gupta also slammed the previous Aam Aadmi Party Delhi government while addressing the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' event. She said that the Chief Minister and the previous government always had a problem with the name of the Union Government. He stated that the previous government never accepted the Ayushman Yojana, Vay Bandhan Yojana, Arogya Mandir, PM Awas Yojana and Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam. "Wherever the central government's name came, the previous government and the chief minister always had a problem. Maybe that's why they never accepted Ayushman Yojana, Vay Bandhan Yojana, Arogya Mandir, PM Awas Yojana and Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam. What pain was in this? One tree in the name of nature, our mother, our motherland. This is just a social drive... They (AAP) could do anything, but they never loved to do good work", Rekha Gupta said.
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
CM opens med college & hospital in Kandhamal; inaugurates projects worth over Rs 970cr in 2 dists
1 2 Berhampur/Bhubaneswar: A state-of-the-art medical college and hospital was inaugurated by chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi in Kandhamal district on Saturday, fulfilling a long-standing demand of locals. The 100-seat medical college and 650-bed hospital, built at a cost of over Rs 600 crore, is located at Tilakpada near Phulbani. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, CM Majhi emphasised that the facility would provide quality healthcare services to residents of Kandhamal and neighbouring districts like Boudh, Nayagarh and Kalahandi. A govt officer said the medical college hopes to start admission from this year, subject to approval from the National Medical Commission. The 650-bed facility is an upgrade of the existing district headquarters hospital, which would now be attached to the medical college. It had 420 beds earlier. The CM highlighted his govt's commitment to healthcare, noting that the current allocation of Rs 23,635 crore for the health sector represents 8.2% of the total budget — the highest ever in the state's history. "Within the next year, we will address the doctor shortages across the state, ensuring adequate medical staff at every hospital," Majhi said. He added that around 3.50 crore people would benefit from the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), integrated with the Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana, covering 29,000 private hospitals statewide. Taking aim at the previous BJD govt, Majhi criticised its failure to implement the Ayushman Yojana and alleged neglect of healthcare infrastructure over the past 24 years. During his first visit to Kandhamal as CM, Majhi also inaugurated five projects worth Rs 655 crore and laid foundation stones for five additional projects valued at Rs 94 crore. These initiatives span various sectors including water supply, education, healthcare, infrastructure and tourism. The govt plans to establish industries in every district, including Kandhamal, to boost employment opportunities. Additionally, Rs 18 crore has been allocated for developing Daringbadi as a tourist destination, with Rs 4.50 crore earmarked for the Putudi waterfall project. The inauguration ceremony was attended by health minister Mukesh Mahaling, Kandhamal MP Sukant Panigrahy, and Phulbani MLA Uma Charan Mallick, among others. Later, the CM visited Subarnapur district, where he launched 56 development projects worth Rs 323 crore. The projects included 11 completed initiatives valued at Rs 80 crore and foundation stones for 45 projects worth Rs 244 crore, encompassing road construction, irrigation facilities, bridges, healthcare infrastructure and hostels. Majhi announced plans to construct four riverbed reservoirs (ISS) on the Mahanadi at Godhaneswar, Khairmal (Birmaharajpur block), Harihar Jor (Ulunda), and Surubali (Birmaharajpur). "Subarnapur will be transformed into a golden region. Our govt has already implemented 11 out of 21 promised programmes within a year. We will continue to support the district's development without any obstacles," Majhi told a public gathering. The CM highlighted Subarnapur's rich cultural heritage, particularly noting its association with Sant Kabi Bhima Bhoi and its contributions to literature, history and traditional crafts. MP (Balangir) Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo, who attended the event, praised the state govt's efforts in developing backward regions and acknowledged the central govt's support for infrastructure development. During the programme, Majhi also distributed work orders and assistance to beneficiaries of various welfare schemes. The initiative is part of govt's broader strategy to accelerate development in Subarnapur, with a particular focus on harnessing its river resources for regional prosperity.
Hans India
04-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Benefits of double-engine govt
Bhubaneswar: The BJP has planned to reach out to one crore families in Odisha to highlight the benefits of the 'double-engine' government among people, a party leader said on Monday. The Odisha BJP held a high-level meeting to launch simultaneous celebrations for the completion of 11 years of Narendra Modi government at the Centre and the first anniversary of Mohan Charan Majhi dispensation in the State. The party decided to commence a public outreach programme on June 9, before the completion of the first year of the BJP government in Odisha on June 12. 'The party plans to go to around 1 crore families in the State and inform people about the BJP's services, good governance and welfare programmes for the poor,' the party's former State president and its anniversary programme chief Samir Mohanty told reporters here. The State government has planned to organise various programmes across Odisha, highlighting its welfare schemes from June 11 to June 13. The high-level meeting, held at the BJP State headquarters here, was attended by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, BJP State president Manmohan Samal, the party's State in-charge Vijay Pal Singh Tomar, co-in-charge Lata Usendi, State office-bearers, spokespersons, Morcha presidents, district presidents and others. Mohanty said programmes have been chalked out from booth level to mandal, district and State levels, where many Central leaders will address press conferences to make people aware of the 'double-engine' government. The term 'double-engine' is used by BJP leaders to refer to the party being in power at the Centre as well as in a State. In addition, people will also be informed about the 'poor governance' of the Congress and the BJD, Mohanty said. The BJP spokesperson, Surath Biswal, claimed that the party had made 21 promises to the people of Odisha before the elections, and of them, 11 have already been met. The remaining promises will be met much before the completion of the present BJP government's tenure in the State, he said. Biswal said the people in villages and towns will be informed about the 'BJP's flagship women empowerment programme like Subhadra, the financial assistance to farmers, expansion of Ayushman Yojana and others. The benefits of a 'double-engine' government in the State will also be highlighted.' Another BJP leader said the party workers will make 'publicity on how the country is secured under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi'. The party aims to use the anniversary celebrations as an opportunity to strengthen its grassroots connections, he added.
