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Fibre2Fashion
22-05-2025
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
Tripura rolls out compostable PBAT bags to curb plastic use
Kamalpur Nagar Panchayat in Tripura has introduced compostable bags made from PBAT, a biodegradable, chemical-free polymer, as a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic. Kamalpur Nagar Panchayat in Tripura has launched compostable PBAT bags as a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic. Certified by CIPET, the bags decompose within 180 days and are priced at $1.74/kg (wholesale) and $1.92/kg (retail). The initiative, part of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban, promotes plastic-free living through innovation, awareness, and community engagement. Certified by the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (CIPET) for meeting compostability and bio-degradability standards, the bags decompose within 180 days, offering a practical alternative to conventional plastics that can take centuries to break down. Priced at ₹145/kg (~ $1.74/kg) wholesale and ₹160/kg (~ $1.92/kg) retail, the bags are both affordable and accessible. Local authorities are actively engaging with the community to promote the use of compostable bags, reduce plastic pollution, and encourage responsible waste management for a sustainable future, the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs said in a release. The initiative aligns with the broader objectives of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban, which is driving innovation across Indian cities through the RRR (Recycle, Reuse, Recover) model. Urban Local Bodies are combining infrastructure, technology, and citizen engagement to promote sustainable, plastic-free lifestyles. Guided by Swabhav, Swachhata, Sanskar, the Mission is driving grassroots change and supporting India's Sustainable Development Goals. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (HU)
Hindustan Times
07-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Operation Sindoor: ‘Grateful' says wife of Odisha accountant killed in Pahalgam
Bhubaneswar: Priyadarshini Satpathy, the wife of the Odisha accountant who was killed in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and who managed to escape with their nine-year-oldson, said she is grateful to the Indian government and the Army for Operation Sindoor. Prasanta Kumar Satpathy had travelled to Kashmir with his wife Priyadarshini and their 9-year-old son Tanuj 'They took my husband on a Tuesday. We hit back on a Tuesday. You killed us by asking about our religion, we attacked you by saying our religion. My husband is gone. He won't come back. I hope our actions will prevent similar incidents. Terrorism has no place in the world,' she said. Prasanta Kumar Satpathy (43), an accounts assistant at the Skill Development Centre of the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (CIPET) in Balasore, had travelled to Kashmir with his wife Priyadarshini and their Tanuj on April 19. Pahalgam was their final stop before their scheduled return to Bhubaneswar on April 23. Also Read: Why was India's strikes on Pakistan, PoK named 'Operation Sindoor'? Expressing happiness over Indian armed force's strikes on terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in the early hours of Wednesday, she said: 'I wondered when the government would act against the terrorists, but I was sure the government would do the right thing. I am very happy today.' Pryadarshini recounted saying they had arrived at Pahalgam by noon and kept the luggages in the vehicle before riding to Baisaran valley on horseback. The family vacation for the Satpathys turned into a tragedy on April 22, moments after they had completed a zipline ride in Pahalgam. Just hours before the terrorist attack, Prasanta had shared videos and photos of their holiday on social media. Also Read:Pahalgam terror attack: Odisha accountant shot dead; wife, son safe 'We were supposed to head back to our hotel and then travel to Delhi the next day. At 2.30 pm, I and my son had just finished a zipline ride and my husband was taking off his helmet after he finished his zipline ride. My son and I stood a little away, calling out to him to hurry because the pony handler was getting impatient. That's when everything changed. I heard loud bangs like balloons popping. Then I saw a man in fatigues standing behind my husband, a camera on his cap. My husband turned slightly to the left, and in that split second, the terrorist fired. The bullet tore through his temple. He collapsed instantly, blood pooling around him. Gunshots echoed all around, screams piercing the air. A little away, I saw something horrific—a man lying beheaded, his head splattered on the ground. It was a nightmare,' she said. Also Read: Pakistan airspace cleared after India's Operation Sindoor targets 9 terror sites Pryadarshini added, 'I rushed to my husband, my clothes soaking in his blood. 'Do you need water?' I asked, desperate to do something, anything. He gasped, 'Call for help.' I tried to lift him, but could not and I was shaking. My son ran, shouting for help, but no one came. Tourists were fleeing, while some were frozen in fear. A few feet away, I saw a woman with her husband dead at her feet, pleading a terrorist to kill her too. The gunmen mocked her, saying, 'Modi ko bolo'. They were asking people their names, demanding some recite the Kalma, others to undress and show their private parts before shooting them dead. I'll never forget the meadow, the gunshots, the blood, or the terrorists' cold eyes.'
Indian Express
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
‘They need to be taught a lesson': Pahalgam attack victim's family in Odisha hails Operation Sindoor
The widow of a Pahalgam attack victim from Odisha on Wednesday hailed India's strike on terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, and called it a bold step by the Union government. Prashant Satpathy (43) was among the 26 civilians killed in the terrorist attack in south Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22. His wife Priyadarshani told The Indian Express, 'I thank the Union government for the bold step. The terrorists attacked my husband on a Tuesday, and Operation Sindoor also been started on a Tuesday. I request the government to continue the operation to end of terrorism in the world.' Prashant, who worked as an accountant with the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (CIPET), Balasore, was on vacation with his wife and nine-year-old son at Pahalgam on the day of the terror attack. The family is from Remuna in Odisha's Balasore district. Priyadarshini said that while she will never get back what she lost, she wanted it to be ensured that no one else goes through a similar situation. 'There shouldn't be any fear in the mind of anyone when they are going outside for work or vacation,' she said. Expressing faith that the government will take the fight against terrorism to a decisive end, she said, 'Pakistan, or whoever has done this, they need to be taught a lesson so that they never dare to do this again. The enemy need to know the reaction to their action.' On April 22, hours after the attack in Pahalgam, Priyadarshini had spoken to The Indian Express, saying that her husband had received bullet injuries on his head as they were alighting from a ropeway. 'We couldn't understand what happened as my husband was suddenly hit by a bullet. There was chaos all over,' she said. The attack left 25 tourists and one local man dead.
New Indian Express
24-04-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Odisha bids tearful adieu to Pahalgam terror victim Prasant Satpathy; CM announces Rs 20 lakh ex gratia
BHUBANESWAR: The nondescript and quiet Ishani village in Balasore district turned into a river of sorrow and reverence on Thursday as hundreds walked behind the mortal remains of Prasant Satpathy, who fell to terrorists' bullets at Pahalgam in Kashmir, two days back. His body was taken out in a procession that stretched over a kilometre. The chants of 'Hare Krishna Hare Ram' amidst the rhythmic beating of mridang echoed through the village. The atmosphere was filled with emotions, and the heart-wrenching sobs of family members and relatives who had watched him grow up. Chief Minister Mohan Majhi flew to Ishani in the morning. He not only paid floral tributes to Prasant's mortal remains but also walked alongside the grieving family, relatives and local residents, a rare gesture that struck an emotional chord. The chief minister spoke to the family members and announced Rs 20 lakh ex gratia, a job for Prasant's wife and free education for his son. "This is not just a personal loss to the family but a collective tragedy for the state. We will ensure that the child's future is protected and the family is given all necessary support," he said. Expressing shock over the cowardly terrorist attack, Majhi said he is deeply saddened and heartbroken. "May the almighty bestow the family with immense strength and fortitude in these hours of grief. I pray for the eternal peace of the departed soul and express my condolences to the bereaved family, " he said. Majhi was accompanied by Steel and Mines Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena and BJP state president Manmohan Samal. Prasant's body arrived at Bhubaneswar airport in midnight and was brought to Ishani in a special vehicle after Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo, Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari, and government officials paid tributes. By morning, the village had swelled with mourners. The funeral procession moved slowly through the lanes of Ishani with people lined up with folded hands and moist eyes, offering prayers and flowers. His wife Priyadarshini broke down upon seeing the body, clutching her nine-year-old son Tanuj, who looked on, confused and silent, unable to fully grasp the enormity of the loss. He later lit the funeral pyre before the body was consigned to the flames. Prasant's elder brother, Sushant and younger brother, Jayant are in deep shock ever since they heard the devastating news. 'My brother left for Kashmir with dreams and came back wrapped in a coffin. I still cannot believe he is gone. I will never get a younger brother like him,' Sushant said, holding back tears. Prasant, who worked at the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (CIPET) in Balasore as an accounts assistant, had travelled to Kashmir with his wife and son Tanuj on April 19 for a long-awaited vacation. Pahalgam was the final stop in their itinerary, and they were supposed to return on Wednesday. The family had just completed a zipline ride in the scenic Baisaran valley when terrorists opened fire. Prasant, struck in the head by a bullet, died an hour later in the arms of his shocked wife.
Hindustan Times
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Pahalgam terror attack: ₹20 lakh ex-gratia announced for family of accountant
Odisha chief minister Mohan Majhi on Thursday announced ₹20 lakh ex-gratia for the next of kin of accountant Prasanta Satpathy, who was among the 26 tourists killed in Pahalgam terrorist attack, a job for his wife and free education for his son. Majhi made the announcement shortly after he paid his respects to the mortal remains of Satpathy at his native village of Ishani in Balasore district. Prasant, a 42-year-old accounts assistant working with the skill development centre of Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology in Balasore, had arrived in Kashmir on April 19 with wife Priyadarshini and son. Pahalgam was last on their schedule. His wife and son had finished their zipline ride in Baisaran valley of Pahalgam and Prasant had just completed his ride, when he was hit by a bullet in head. He died an hour later. Also Read:Pahalgam terror attack: Odisha accountant shot dead; wife, son safe Majhi who met Prasant's family, assured them of all help and announced a government job for his wife as well as free education for his 9-year-old son. He also announced ₹20 lakh ex-gratia for his family. 'The state government stands with the family,' he said. Apart from Majhi, state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Manmohan Samal and other BJP leaders were present at Prasant's home. His elder brother Sushant said he never expected that he would be separated from his brother in such a fashion. 'We will never be apart. He departed before me,' said Sushant. Neighbours recalled Prasant as a man of warmth and always ready to help. 'He had promised us a Shiv Lingam for the neighbourhood temple which is under construction. It is unbearable that we have to shoulder his body,' said a neighbour. On Wednesday night, his body was flown from Jammu and Kashmir to Bhubaneswar on a special flight at around 12:30am. Prashant will be cremated on Thursday.
