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Hans India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
‘Operation Kumki' brings relief to farmers in border areas
Vijayawada: The first operation of the 'Operation Kumki' initiative has been successfully completed, providing reassurance to farmers in the state's border regions. The kumki elephants, specially trained to manage wild elephants, successfully diverted a herd that was destroying mango plantations. According to a report from the Forest Department, a herd of wild elephants that had been active for 15 days in the Mogili area of Bangarupalyam mandal in Chittoor district was successfully driven back into the forest. The operation, which took place from Saturday night to Sunday morning, was carried out by kumki elephants named Krishna, Jayant, and Vinayaka. Forest officials highlighted that Krishna, a kumki elephant brought from Karnataka, was particularly active in the operation. This marks a successful first step for the kumki elephants after two months of training. Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan extended his congratulations to the Forest officials, mahouts, and Kavadi who participated in the operation. He also thanked Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Minister for Forest, Ecology, and Environment Eshwar Khandre for their timely assistance in providing the kumki elephants. Kalyan stated that this operation is the first step in the coalition government's planned approach under the leadership of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu to protect both crops and human lives from wild elephant herds. Officials are now making preparations for the next operation, which will be conducted in the Punganur forest area.
Time of India
04-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
RLD moots Ambedkar Panchteerth plan to tap Dalit voters
Lucknow: (RLD) president has intensified efforts to consolidate the Dalit vote bank in western Uttar Pradesh ahead of next year's panchayat elections and the 2027 UP elections. His recent push for Ambedkar Teerth Sthal Yatra Yojana has shifted focus to the party's strategy of strengthening support among Dalit communities. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In a letter to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on July 28, Chaudhary emphasised the need to enable Dalit and socially oppressed sections to visit Panchteerth – the five key sites associated with BR Ambedkar. These are Mhow-Janmabhoomi, London-Shiksha Bhoomi, Delhi-Mahaparinirvan Sthal, Nagpur-Diksha Bhoomi, and Mumbai-Chaitya Bhoomi. "Due to govt efforts, these pilgrimage sites have now developed into major tourist destinations as well as sources of inspiration. However, for economically weaker sections, visiting these places remains difficult. Therefore, to support them, a scheme named Ambedkar Teerth Sthal Yatra Yojana should be launched, so that people can easily visit and experience five major places associated with Dr Ambedkar's life," the RLD chief said. He said the scheme would make people understand Ambedkar's principles and ideas for building an egalitarian society. "It would not only promote social harmony but also serve as a concrete step towards realising Ambedkar's dreams," Jayant, also a Union minister, said. Experts said that by invoking Ambedkar and focusing on Panchteerth, Jayant Chaudhary is attempting to build an emotional and ideological alignment with Dalit voters, a group that has largely been loyal to , and in recent years courted by BJP and SP. They added that this also marks Jayant's another bid to channelise the Dalit vote bank amid the rise of Azad Samaj Party chief Chandrashekhar Azad, who won the Nagina parliamentary seat in 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Analysts said Jayant's letter to Yogi puts the state govt on record. It also avoids confrontation and indicates that RLD is playing within the constitutional and cultural framework, respecting its alliance with BJP while retaining its independent identity. RLD sources said the party wants to consolidate the Dalits, primarily the Jatav community, which has traditionally been the supporter of Bahujan Samaj Party. With BSP's political graph has been on a decline in recent years, the RLD sees an opportunity to fill in the vacuum. RLD national secretary Anupam Mishra said the party has stepped up its outreach to Dalits in recent times and added that "we need to work more aggressively to sustain our momentum and get more closely associated with Dalits and other oppressed classes." Sources said RLD has been sending feelers amongst Dalits since 2024 when it snapped ties with Samajwadi Party and joined the BJP-led NDA. In fact, it was Anil Kumar, a Dalit MLA from Purkazi (Muzaffarnagar), who got a ministerial seat during UP cabinet expansion in 2024.
NDTV
19-07-2025
- NDTV
22-Year-Old Solo Traveller Shares Struggles Of Travelling With An Indian Passport
Travel is a thrilling experience. It broadens our horizons and sparks our souls. But for those holding an Indian passport, the journey can be complicated. Recently, a 22-year-old solo traveller shared his experience of travelling the world with an Indian passport. In a post shared on Instagram, Jayant Sharma claimed that holding an Indian passport means facing far more scrutiny than most. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jayant Sharma (@jaystravelblog) The vlogger wrote, "The ugly side of travel I had to come across as an Indian passport holder who loves travelling. It's not in the guidebooks. Not on the reels. Not in the sunsets, the flights, or the airport lounges. It's in the stares. The silence. The paperwork that makes you prove your humanity." He further stated that immigration is more than simply a checkpoint for hime, it is a site where Indian passport holders are asked additional questions, extensively monitored and often made to feel like a risk rather than a tourist. He claimed that for young travelers like himself, the main challenge isn't deciding where to go, but rather proving that they would return. "It's in the fact that I've had to justify why I deserve a 7-day trip. That I've spent more time convincing embassies I'll 'come back' than planning where I'll go. That a border control officer, with a 3-second glance, can make me feel like a threat — before I've even said a word. It's in how 'travel' is sold to the world as freedom, but for some of us, it starts with suspicion," Jayant wrote. He concluded the post, writing, "This is not a pity post. It's a reality check. For every Indian traveller who has felt humiliated, delayed, dismissed — I see you. And I hope someday we don't have to fight to prove we simply want to explore. Because we don't want special treatment. We just want the right to dream without borders." The post went viral on Instagram, with several people thanking Jayant for speaking out about a relatable experience for most Indian travellers. Others applauded his honesty and praised him for shedding light on an aspect of travel that is rarely seen on social media.
The Print
06-07-2025
- Politics
- The Print
No place to sit for Ashwini Choubey at Bihar BJP meet & the Chandigarh dinner that's sending ripples
Choubey, the former Union minister who was left out of Modi 3.0, left many party colleagues stunned last May when, on the first death anniversary of the late Sushil Modi, he said the former deputy CM 'died early due to ill-treatment by a senior party leader'. Senior BJP leader and former Buxar MP Ashwini Kumar Choubey is going through tough times. At the party's state working committee meeting in Patna last week, he walked up to the stage but left after he did not find a place to sit, it is learnt. The meeting, convened to chalk out a strategy for the Bihar polls, was opened by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Akhilesh & Jayant no longer friends? On 1 July, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav received birthday wishes from leaders across party lines, including Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, Apna Dal (Soneylal) chief Anupriya Patel, and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) president O.P. Rajbhar. However, conspicuously absent from the list of names was Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) chief Jayant Chaudhary, once a close friend of Akhilesh. The two fell out after Jayant, who was elected to the Rajya Sabha, walked out of INDIA bloc and joined hands with the BJP, for which he was rewarded with a berth in PM Modi's Council of Ministers. Akhilesh, SP insiders say, feels betrayed by Jayant. The two have even stopped communicating with each other these past few months. The unease also extended to SP ally Pallavi Patel of Apna Dal (Kamerawadi) who wished Akhilesh a happy birthday, but did not receive a response on 'X'. In contrast, her sister and Union Minister Anupriya Patel, despite being an NDA ally, received an official 'thank you' from the SP handle. Dinner party sets off speculation A dinner hosted by Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh at his daughter Arti Rao's official residence in Chandigarh recently has set political circles abuzz in Haryana. The gathering was attended by 12 MLAs, including 11 from the BJP and one from the Congress. They were mostly from the Ahirwal region. The Congress MLA was Manju Chaudhary from Nangal Chaudhry, who defeated former minister Abhe Singh Yadav, a close aide of former chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar, in the 2024 Assembly elections. Chaudhary had publicly claimed Rao's support during her campaign, as she did in 2019, adding intrigue to her presence. As the news of the dinner became public, some of these MLAs, including Sunil Sangwan, Mukesh Sharma, Krishan Kumar and Om Prakash Yadav, promptly paid a visit to CM Nayab Singh Saini's residence in Chandigarh. Rao later said his daughter had been allotted an official residence in Chandigarh and he invited people close to him for a dinner to mark the occasion. Rao, whose chief ministerial ambitions remains unfulfilled to this day, has been frequently taking jibes at Khattar, who is now a Union minister, and his successor Saini. Also Read: Biplab Deb on 'common sense' & ex-CJI Gogoi's absence at House panel meet on judges' post-retirement jobs
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Northern Coalfields Ltd (NCL) poised to meet soaring energy needs with green initiatives, targets net-zero with Rs 2,212 crore investment; CSR benefits 10 lakh people across 200 villages
PRAYAGRAJ: In a significant step towards sustainable energy, Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a Mini-Ratna company based in Singrauli, is advancing India's vision of energy self-reliance. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Addressing the media on Monday, NCL's Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Shri B Sairam, highlighted the company's key role in strengthening the country's energy security while prioritising environmental sustainability. In FY 2024–25, NCL produced 139 million tonnes of coal and dispatched 137.7 million tonnes, with 118.51 million tonnes supplied to thermal power plants. The company also ensured a steady coal supply to the non-regulated sector, significantly contributing to India's industrial growth. Green energy milestone: Nigahi solar plant reduces 34,000 tonnes of carbon emissions As part of its efforts towards net-zero energy, NCL's solar power plant at the Nigahi project reduced carbon emissions by around 34,000 tonnes in the past year. Additionally, 85% of NCL's coal was dispatched using eco-friendly methods in FY 2024–25, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable mining. The company invested Rs 2,212 crore in sustainable mining, mechanisation, coal dispatch infrastructure, and land acquisition during the same period. CSR initiatives impact over 10 lakh lives Through its CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives, NCL has invested Rs 1,223.73 crore over the past decade, benefiting over 10 lakh people across 200 villages. In FY 2024–25 alone, Rs 192.19 crore was spent on healthcare, skill development, education, employment, sports promotion, and infrastructure development, including road construction. Commitment to a healthy Singrauli NCL's flagship CSR programmes, Nanha-Sa-Dil-NCL and the Charak Scheme, focus on healthcare and community well-being. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The company also provides first-aid training to housewives to empower them as primary caregivers. Regarding the planned expansion of the Jayant project, Shri Sairam stressed that systematic Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) for residents of Morwa is a top priority. He also called for continued support from stakeholders to ensure NCL continues contributing to India's energy goals. For FY 2025–26, NCL aims to achieve 140 million tonnes of coal production and 141 million tonnes of coal dispatch. With its focus on green technology, sustainable mining, and community development, NCL is well-positioned to play a leading role in shaping a cleaner and more self-reliant future for India's coal sector.
