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The Hindu
24-05-2025
- The Hindu
Hyderabad top cop cautions cow vigilantes in the city ahead of Bakrid
Commissioner of Hyderabad Police C.V. Anand on Friday warned that strict action would be taken against anyone posting videos of cattle killings on social media ahead of the Bakrid festival. He also cautioned against any unauthorised action at city check posts, promising cooperation from the Hyderabad Police to address concerns around cattle protection. Chairing a coordination meeting with gauseva (cow protection) groups at Basheerbagh, he urged activists to avoid taking the law into their own hands. 'Report to us. Don't act on your own,' Anand said, advising the public to share credible information, including photos, videos or alerts, directly with the police control room at 8712661155. The meeting was attended by Additional CP (Law and Order) Vikram Singh Mann and representatives from Gauseva groups including the Yuga Thulasi Foundation, Gorakshak Dal Telangana, Akhil Bharatiya Gau Seva Foundation, Bharatiya Prani Mitra Sangh, and Love for Cow Foundation. Cow protection representatives reaffirmed their commitment to preventing cruelty towards cattle, stressing the moral and environmental importance of cow protection. Concerns were raised over disturbing social media posts depicting cattle killings, with demands for strict legal action against offenders. The police assured full support while calling for restraint and legal compliance from all groups involved.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
PMC invites citizens to plant, care for native trees under Green Guardians initiative
1 2 3 Pune: The civic body has launched a citizen-led initiative called Green Guardians and called upon individuals as well as housing societies to plant native trees and take full responsibility for its care under the Green Pune, Sustainable Pune campaign. Participants must fill in an online application to receive saplings from a designated list of native species — including tabubiya yellow, bakul, kadamb, peepal, chinch, arjun and mango. These must be planted in open grounds within the city limits. The initiative excludes planting in balconies, terraces or pots. Priority will be given to societies or institutions with space for at least 30 trees. Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) requires participants to submit a maintenance report every six months for a period of seven years. A WhatsApp group will be created for registered societies to track progress and share updates. Volunteers are also being sought to assist with development of urban forest areas at various locations. "As per the rules, new trees of local varieties will be planted in place of trees which are an obstacle to road widening by the civic road department," said Megha Lawand, a junior engineer with the road department. "In place of trees obstructing the process of road widening, trees of local species about 6ft high will be planted along the roads and on the premises of private societies. The trees will also be geo-tagged. It is necessary to maintain the newly planted trees and submit a half-yearly report on regular upkeep for at least seven years," said Lawand. Trees planted on roadsides will be cared for by the road department. Those planted on private premises will be the responsibility of the society. Around 2,600 new trees will be planted at North Main Road in Koregaon Park where 108 trees are being removed for road works.
