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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Ahilyabai was a paragon of women strength'
Lucknow: Emphasising the importance of historical female figures, BJP's state president Bhupendra Singh on Saturday said, "Queen Ahilyabai Holkar was a formidable administrator, warrior and a driving force behind economic and cultural revival. " Addressing a seminar that marked the 300th birth anniversary of Ahilyabai, Singh said, "She was a paragon of women's strength whose contributions to justice and entrepreneurship made her different." Power and urban development minister AK Sharma highlighted Ahilyabai's extensive work in temple restoration and her initiatives aimed at economic fortification and women's empowerment during her rule. He noted her unique ability to blend tradition with progress, which significantly benefited society. Rajya Sabha MP Dinesh Sharma reiterated Ahilyabai's pivotal role in cultural heritage preservation amid the adversities of Mughal and British rule. Meanwhile, BJP's Lucknow district president Anand Dwivedi said that the BJP organised a series of programmes from May 21-31 under a campaign to further promote the legacy of Ahilyabai. The seminar attracted numerous party workers and community members, reflecting the lasting impact of Ahilyabai's contributions to society and culture, serving as an inspiration for future generations.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Bird Flu Alert: Gorakhpur bans chicken sale for 3 weeks
The district administration in Gorakhpur has announced a three-week ban on the sale of chicken after confirmation of a bird flu outbreak in multiple areas of the city. The decision follows laboratory tests that detected H5N1 and H9N1 strains in samples sent to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD). According to chief veterinary officer (CFO) Dr Bhupendra Singh, samples testing positive were collected from Jhugiya Bazar, Aluminium Factory area, Taramandal, Bhagat Crossing, and localities near Shaheed Ashfaq Ullah Khan Zoological Park. As part of containment measures, authorities have begun culling birds in affected areas. On Saturday, 695 birds were culled from 19 poultry shops identified within the hotspots. A one-kilometre containment zone has been declared around the affected sites. A quick response team and a control room have also been activated to monitor the evolving situation, the CFO informed. Officials said that the H5 strain was also found in a sample taken from Tigress Shakti, who died at Gorakhpur Zoo on May 7. In response, the animal husbandry department collected 1,328 samples from poultry farms and vendors across the district for further testing at NIHSAD. Surveillance has been stepped up across Gorakhpur to track any new signs of the virus. Zoo deputy director Dr Yogesh Pratap Singh confirmed that no other animals have tested positive. However, the zoo will remain closed for at least another week beyond June 3 as a preventive measure. 'Authorities are awaiting results for five more samples taken from the premises.'
The Print
4 days ago
- The Print
UP: 6 held for duping ex-Navy officer of over Rs 2 crore in Bijnor trading scam
Bijnor (UP), May 30 (PTI) Six people have been arrested for allegedly cheating a retired Navy officer of over Rs 2 crore in a fake share trading scheme, police said on Friday. Superintendent of Police Abhishek Kumar Jha said Bhupendra Singh, a resident of Lalpur village, was lured into investing Rs 2.08 crore between March and April through a WhatsApp group run by the accused.
India Gazette
15-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Indian Army actively engaged in defusing projectiles in Nowshera
Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 15 (ANI): The Indian army's engineer bomb disposal squad has been actively working to retrieve and defuse projectiles being found in residential areas in the Nowshera sub-division of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir. The live shells found after Pakistan resorted to intense shelling during the recent conflict between India and Pakistan are being defused by the Indian army for the protection of locals, safeguarding them from further harm. The army was engaged in defusing these live shells fired by Pakistan in the border areas across the Line of Control (LoC) almost on a daily basis, ensuring the safety of civilian lives. An encounter broke out between the police forces and terrorists in the Nader, Tral area of Awantipora in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday morning. The Kashmir police shared a post on their official 'X' handle and informed about the development.'Encounter has started at Nader, Tral area of Awantipora. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow', the 'X' post from Kashmir police read. Further details are awaited on the matter. Meanwhile, three terrorists affiliated with the Lashkar-e-Taiba were killed in an encounter in Shopian, South Kashmir, on Tuesday. The confirmation of the identification of two out of three Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)-affiliated terrorists has been made, sources told ANI. Three of the terrorists were killed in the Shukroo forest area of Keller in the Shopian district. As India and Pakistan reach an understanding for cessation of hostilities, halting escalation of the conflict after the launch of Operation Sindoor, the daily life in Jammu's Akhnoor seems to be getting back on track as people approach normalcy and go about their business. Bhupendra Singh, who resides in Akhnoor for work, said, 'The situation in Akhnoor remains normal after the ceasefire was announced. Shops are opening, and people are returning to their work.' Earlier, the Indian Army took a humanitarian initiative by organising a free medical camp in Narayana village of the Akhnoor sector, located near the border. The camp's objective was to provide quality healthcare services to the residents of border areas. (ANI)
India Gazette
15-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Jammu: Akhnoor returning to normalcy as people go about their business
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 15 (ANI): As India and Pakistan reach an understanding for cessation of hostilities, halting escalation of the conflict after the launch of Operation Sindoor, the daily life in Jammu's Akhnoor seems to be getting back on track as people approach normalcy and go about their business. Bhupendra Singh, who resides in Akhnoor for work, said, 'The situation in Akhnoor remains normal after the ceasefire was announced. Shops are opening, and people are returning to their work.' Earlier, the Indian Army took a humanitarian initiative by organising a free medical camp in Narayana village of the Akhnoor sector, located near the border. The camp's objective was to provide quality healthcare services to the residents of border areas. Many locals, including children, women, and elderly citizens, came to the camp. The Army's medical team conducted health check-ups and distributed free medicines to needy people. Border camps were also set up to provide food and education for villagers. The locals expressed their opinions on the facilities being provided. A resident, Praveen Sharma, said, 'For the past seven to eight days, we've been forced to seek shelter in camps. Every five to seven years, we have to abandon our homes and flee due to cross-border shelling. We urge the government to provide permanent solutions. While plots in safer areas have been allocated to some border residents, not everyone has received them. Previously, shelling was limited to a 5-km range, but now shells land beyond 15 km. We demand bunkers to ensure everyone's safety. The administration, especially our SDM, has been instrumental in timely evacuations, and our transport minister provided vehicles to help relocate people efficiently.' Meanwhile, an encounter broke out between the police forces and terrorists in the Nader, Tral area of Awantipora in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday morning. The Kashmir police shared a post on their official 'X' handle and informed about the development. 'Encounter has started at Nader, Tral area of Awantipora. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow', the 'X' post from Kashmir police read. (ANI)
