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New Indian Express
29-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
MDMK councillor flags misuse of GST in road cut charges; seeks action against contractors
CHENNAI: During the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) council meeting on Wednesday, MDMK councillor S Jeevan voiced concerns over the 18% GST collected from the public for road cuts made during new service connections, alleging that the tax component was being usurped by private contractors instead of being deposited with the Chennai Metro Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB). He stated that the public are charged Rs 7,500 for new drainage connections with an additional Rs 5,200 per metre for road cuts and 18% GST. Previously, CMWSSB handled road cuts directly after obtaining GCC's permission and compensated the corporation for road repairs. Since January, private contractors have been hired for these works and are paid the full amount, including GST. Jeevan alleged that the contractors failed to properly restore roads after pocketing the money. He claimed that the actual CMWSSB road cutting costs range between Rs 1,100-Rs 1,700 per metre up to 10m, much lower than what is being charged, he said. He added that photographs of roads not being repaired properly were submitted to Mayor R Priya and urged the corporation to hold talks with CMWSSB to stop engaging contractors. Mayor Priya assured that the matter would be discussed with relevant departments.
India Gazette
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
"My work has been acknowledged today, I'm happy about it..." says folk artist Jeevan Joshi as PM Modi lauds his journey in 'Mann Ki Baat'
Haldwani (Uttarakhand) [India], May 25(ANI): Polio-affected folk artist Jeevan Chandra Joshi from Uttarakhand's Haldwani was hailed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his monthly radio program 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday. Despite living with physical challenges due to polio, Joshi (65) has spent more than three decades developing a rare art form he calls 'Baget' -- a craft where he turns the dry bark of pine trees into meaningful art. While speaking to ANI, Joshi said he is happy that his work is now being 'acknowledged.' 'I have been doing this work for 30-35 years... I give training to children. Today, my work has been acknowledged. I am happy with this... I wish to open a training centre soon.' During the 122nd episode of Mann ki Baat on Sunday, PM Modi lauded Joshi's journey and praised his strength despite being affected by polio, making it difficult for him to walk. 'I want to tell you about a wonderful person who is an artist as well as a living inspiration. His name is Jeevan Joshi; he is 65 years old. Now imagine how full of life someone must be if they have 'Jeevan' in their name. Jeevan ji lives in Haldwani, Uttarakhand. During his childhood, polio took away the strength of his legs, but polio could not steal his courage,' PM Modi said. The Prime Minister hailed Joshi for his aspirations to fly high despite enduring challenges due to the highly infectious disease that has affected his leg 'Even though his walking speed slowed down, his mind kept soaring on every flight of imagination. In this flight, Jeevan ji gave birth to a unique art... he named it 'Baget.' In this, he makes beautiful art pieces from the dry bark that falls off pine trees. The very bark, which people generally consider useless, becomes a heritage as soon as it comes into Jeevan ji's hands,' PM Modi added. Praising Jeevan Joshi, PM Modi said his work is not just art but a 'sadhna.' 'Every creation of his bears the fragrance of the soil of Uttarakhand. Sometimes it is the folk instruments of the hills, and at times, it seems as if the soul of the hills has permeated that wood. Jeevan ji's work is not just art; it is a sadhana,' he added. (ANI)
Mint
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
In 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi mentions Uttarakhand-based artist Jeevan Joshi – who is he?
During the 122nd episode of Mann ki Baat on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged a Uttarakhand-based wood craftsman, Jeevan Joshi, for his determination despite suffering from polio. The Prime Minister hailed the Haldwani-based artist for his aspirations to fly high despite enduring challenges due to the highly infectious disease that has affected his leg, making it difficult for him to walk. 'In this fight, Jeevan ji gave birth to a unique art form called Baget. He creates beautiful artefacts using dry bark fallen from pine trees,' Modi said. 'Each of his creations carries the fragrance of Uttarakhand's soil. The pieces of wood at times turn into the folk instruments of the mountains, while sometimes they carry the soul of the Himalayas,' he said. 'His work is not just art, it is devotion,' Modi added. The PM , further heaping praise on the artist, concluded that artists like Jeevan Joshi 'remind us that no matter what the circumstances are, if intentions are strong, nothing is impossible.' 'His name is Jeevan, and he has truly shown us the real meaning of life.'
India.com
23-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- India.com
8 Meaningful Indian Baby Names That Mean 'Life'
Muskan Kalra May 23, 2025 It means Life, existence, living. A popular unisex name in India, Jeevan symbolizes the essence of life itself. It reflects vitality, survival, and the journey of living. The sacred syllable 'Om,' symbolizing the source of all life and creation. Often a boy's name, Pranav is deeply spiritual, referencing the cosmic sound that represents universal life energy in Hinduism. Meaning of Aarush is a First ray of the sun, bright and radiant, signifying the dawn of life. It is a trendy boy's name that captures new beginnings, hope, and the warmth of life starting anew. Meaning of Jeevika is a Source of life, livelihood, water that sustains life. Commonly a girl's name, Jeevika means not just life but also the means to sustain it, symbolizing nourishment and survival. It means Life, long life, duration of life. It is a Popular boy's name, Ayush directly relates to longevity and the blessing of a healthy life. Pranati means Salutation, reverence; life filled with devotion and respect. It is a graceful girl's name that implies a respectful life and a soul devoted to higher principles. It means Earth, giver of life, nurturing, It is a Girl's name symbolizing the Earth which sustains and nurtures all life, representing abundance and fertility. It means Living, full of life, lively. It is a Unisex name signifying vibrance and vitality, often used to describe someone energetic and life-loving. Read Next Story
The Print
20-05-2025
- Health
- The Print
Fed up of Bengaluru roads, doctor drags civic body to court, seeks Rs 50 lakh in damages
'Specifically suffered neck and back pain, which has been medically linked to the jerks and trauma caused while commuting on these treacherous roads,' the lawsuit added. 'Despite being a tax-paying citizen with a right to safe public infrastructure, he has been subjected to continuous physical hardship and mental agony as a result of BBMP's blatant failure to maintain basic civic infrastructure,' Jeevan's advocate said in the lawsuit. Bengaluru: A Bengaluru-based doctor has filed a lawsuit against the city corporation seeking Rs 50 lakh in damages, claiming the poor state of public infrastructure caused him significant physical and mental distress. The 43-year-old Kiran Jeevan filed the lawsuit against the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), the city's civic body, on 14 May. Incessant rains since Sunday night have once again exposed Bengaluru's faultlines—inundating entire neighbourhoods, destroying livelihoods, damaging property and causing endless suffering. Jeevan filed his case before the downpour, which has claimed at least three lives in the city in the last 48 hours. With no elected council for the city corporation since September 2020, the onus of administering one of India's largest and most densely populated cities has fallen on the state government and officials with little or no accountability. BBMP has been using the heavy rains to deflect questions on poor quality of urban infrastructure, rampant corruption, and decades-old encroachments of lakes and natural waterways, among other issues. Jeevan says that the rains are just an excuse for the BBMP to hide behind. 'When I filed the petition, it was not even raining in Bengaluru. The potholes, the neck pain I have because of it… I have been thinking about this (filing a lawsuit) for a long time now,' he told ThePrint, adding that BBMP has 15 days to respond to his notice. 'I will not stop at this,' he said, adding that he will file a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) next if the BBMP does not respond within the stipulated time. Jeevan said that he will also approach the Lokayukta. 'I have done everything on my part as a law-abiding and tax-paying citizen. The least the state can do is provide good roads,' he said. In his petition, Jeevan said he was forced to visit at least five hospitals for back and neck pain, and had to undergo injections and procedures to relieve acute agony. The petition adds that due to hazardous road conditions, Jeevan is unable to travel in autos or two-wheelers, and 'uneven and damaged roads severely worsen his spinal and neck condition'. ThePrint reached BBMP Chief Commissioner M. Maheshwar Rao for comment, but calls to him went unanswered. This report will be updated if and when he responds. Also Read: Bengaluru under water, Siddaramaiah govt gears up for grand 2-yr anniversary Residents cope As rains continued to pound Bengaluru, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and his deputy, D.K. Shivakumar, toured the city Monday evening, but this had little or no impact on the condition of those affected by the downpour. 'We had identified 210 areas as flood-prone in Bengaluru. Ever since I took over as the Bengaluru development minister, we have fixed flooding issues in 166 (70 percent) of those localities,' Shivakumar said Monday night. Adding, 'Flood prevention work is currently going on in 24 areas, while work will be taken up soon in the remaining 20 areas. We have built 197 km of stormwater drains.' He also said that the traffic police have identified 132 spots that are flooded during heavy rains, of which issues had been rectified in 82 spots. 'We are spending Rs 2,000 crore for storm water drains.' The meteorological department has issued a 'yellow alert' till Friday for Bengaluru, where the state government is holding a mega event in Hosapete Tuesday to celebrate two years in power. Residents, meanwhile, have no option other than coping. Tractors and boats were used to evacuate people at Sai Layout in Bengaluru South as water gushed into their homes. Even the BBMP chief commissioner and the civic body's administrator, Tushar Girinath, were forced to use tractors to assess the damage in several localities they visited Monday. 'Overnight rains and the condition of #Bengaluru roads when monsoon is yet to arrive. Fixing city's infra is a sore point & our city & its people don't deserve this,' Biocon Executive Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw said in a post on X. Overnight rains and the condition of #Bengaluru roads when monsoon is yet to arrive. Fixing city's infra is a sore point & our city & its people don't deserve this. @BBMPCOMM @BBMPAdmn @DKShivakumar @siddaramaiah @osd_cmkarnataka — Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw (@kiranshaw) May 19, 2025 Elected representatives asked companies, especially those located around the IT corridor, to allow their employees to work from home, since most roads around Manyata Tech Park, Bellandur and other places were completely inundated. (Edited by Sugita Katyal) Also Read: Bengaluru's new chief commissioner M Rao is Harvard grad who has worked with Shivakumar in past
