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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
CM Nayab Singh Saini leads Gurgaon Run, promotes ‘1 nation, 1 election'
Gurgaon: Making an impassioned plea to youths and citizens to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'One nation, one election', Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini led Gurgaon Run on Sunday. The CM said the initiative — "a national interest agenda" — aims to unify electoral processes to ensure cost savings, effective governance and "uninterrupted development". Speaking at the Leisure Valley parking area, Saini said, "This is not just a political reform, it's a democratic movement. Simultaneous elections will reduce administrative fatigue, save public resources and allow governance to continue without frequent electoral interruptions." He urged youths to create awareness in colleges, villages and on digital platforms. Successful public movements such as Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao originated from Haryana and became a national campaign, Saini said, calling for public participation in promoting the "One nation, one election" concept. He condemned the Pahalgam terror attack in (Jammu and Kashmir), saying the ongoing Tiranga Yatras across the country reflected India's unity and patriotic strength. Minister of state for sports Gaurav Gautam said frequent elections disrupt development and exhaust public funds. "The campaign is a step toward a streamlined, focused and stronger India," he said. Industry minister Rao Narbir Singh, Pataudi MLA Bimla Chaudhary, Gurgaon MLA Mukesh Sharma and city mayor Raj Rani Malhotra attended the event. BJP national secretary Om Prakash Dhankhar and state president Mohan Lal Kaushik were also present. Surprise Cricket Match Saini stopped his convoy near Rajiv Chowk to join a group of local youths playing cricket. On his way to the PWD Rest House after Gurgaon Run, Saini stepped onto the field, picked up a bat and played a few shots. He was joined by Rao, Gautam and party state president Mohan Lal Kaushik.
Hindustan Times
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
ECB changes mind, decides to retain Pataudi Trophy
Mumbai: Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy will have to wait. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has decided to retain the name of the upcoming five-Test India-England series as the Pataudi Trophy. 'The upcoming series will be the Pataudi Trophy,' an ECB spokesperson confirmed. About two months back, the ECB had decided to retire the Trophy named after former India captain Mansur Ali Khan (Tiger) Pataudi and had written to the Pataudi family about the same. The move drew criticism from Sharmila Tagore, actress and wife of late Pataudi. 'If the BCCI wants to or does not want to remember Tiger's legacy, it is for them to decide,' she told HT, wanting Indian cricket board BCCI to intervene. Pataudi's teammate and former India captain Sunil Gavaskar was more scathing. 'It shows a total lack of sensitivity to the contribution made by the Pataudis to cricket in both England and India. Here's hoping that if an Indian player has been approached, he'll have the good sense to politely decline — not only out of respect for two former India captains but also to avoid the same fate of having a trophy named after him retired after he is gone,' Gavaskar wrote in his column for Sportstar. The ECB it is understood contemplated re-naming the Trophy after Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson, the two most capped and celebrated Test cricketers of their countries. It could not be confirmed if Tendulkar politely declined. India's Test tours of England, 2007 onwards, have been played for the Pataudi Trophy — an idea commissioned neither by the ECB nor the Indian cricket board BCCI, but MCC (Marylebone Cricket Club), home to the Lord's cricket ground. The conception was to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the first-ever India-England Test series played in 1932. Tiger Pataudi's father Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi represented both England and India in Test matches. The MCC is known to have reached out to an influencial cricket administrator and may have been discouraged from changing the Trophy's name. Tiger Pataudi played 46 Tests for India between 1961-75, 40 of them as captain, scoring 2,793 runs at an average of 34.91, remarkably extending his career despite losing vision in one eye following an accident. He passed away in September 2011. Tiger was also the youngest to captain India aged 21 years 66 days in 1962. 63 years later, India under Shubman Gill – he was picked to become the fifth youngest Test captain – will do battle for the Pataudi Trophy. The news was yet to reach Sharmila. 'It's good, if they have retained the Pataudi Trophy,' she told HT on Sunday.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Kanpur Zoo admin to monitor health of animals
Kanpur: A blue bull's death at Kanpur Zoo on Friday ended a brief respite from animal casualties. Although the zoo authorities attributed the death to injuries from a fight with another blue bull a few days earlier, they exercised caution by sending samples to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) Bhopal for testing. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A lion named Pataudi had died in the zoo, while a peacock and a Brahminy duck succumbed after testing positive for bird flu. These incidents prompted heightened vigilance regarding animal health and safety protocols. The zoo administration intensified monitoring across enclosures, with veterinary staff performing systematic health assessments, especially of animals displaying signs of poor health. Zoo director Shraddha Yadav confirmed the blue bull's death on Friday, stating, "Preparations are underway to send samples of the blue bull to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) Bhopal for testing." Regarding the incident, she explained, "A few days ago, there was a fight among the blue bulls in the zoo, resulting in one getting injured, which led to its death on Friday. However, as a precaution, samples from the blue bull are being sent to Bhopal to determine the cause of death. " She further added, "The zoo premises are continuously being sanitised, and protocols are being followed due to the bird flu threat.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
After lion & peacock, Brahminy duck dies at Kanpur zoo now
1 2 Kanpur: After a lion and a peacock, a Brahminy duck died at the Kanpur zoo on Saturday evening. The staff conducted sanitisation of the enclosure after safely removing the carcass, which was dispatched to the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) in Bareilly for examination. While a 15-year-old Asiatic lion named Pataudi died on Wednesday night, a peacock was discovered lifeless on Thursday evening along the jungle safari route. The specimens from both animals were dispatched to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) Bhopal for analysis. Meanwhile, forest ranger Naved Ikram said that samples of more than 100 zoo staff have been taken for IT-PCR tests by a team from the district health department under the supervision of the chief medical officer. According to him, all the animals and birds are being checked every two hours. They are being given multivitamins to boost their immunity along with their food. Samples from several other animals and birds were taken on Sunday and are being sent to the lab. It is expected that their reports will be available by Tuesday. The lion's sample was previously forwarded to the Bareilly laboratory from Gorakhpur Zoo, with the district administration awaiting the conclusive report. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Want Lower Bills Without Changing a Thing? elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Learn More Undo On Saturday, Bhopal's NIHSAD laboratory confirmed the presence of bird flu. A team comprising additional director Dr Rajendra Prasad, joint director Dr Vivekanand Gangwar, joint director Dr Rajeshwar Singh, additional director Dr Anil Kumar Gehlaut, chief veterinary officer IDN Chaturvedi, alongside zoo veterinary officers and rangers, examined the lion's enclosure. The team also assessed the birds and wildlife in the hospital area, conducting a two-hour investigation into their dietary patterns and other variables. Zoo director Shraddha Yadav announced that a one-kilometre radius surrounding the zoo has been designated as a red zone. The facility has been sectioned into six zones, with sanitisation machines in operation. They have also acquired a new large machine. The administration is implementing measures to safeguard the wildlife while maintaining records of their food and water consumption. Currently, all remaining animals are reported to be in good health.
Hindustan Times
17-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Second feline death due to bird flu in Uttar Pradesh confirmed
The lion Pataudi, which died at the Kanpur zoo on May 15, was infected with avian influenza, officials said on Friday. This was the second feline death due to H5N1 in the state since May 7, when the tigress Shakti died at the Gorakhpur zoo. A peacock was found dead on the safari route inside Kanpur zoo on Friday, said forest ranger Naved Imran. Its carcass was incinerated after taking samples that will be tested for the bird flu infection. Following confirmation of the second feline death due to bird flu, tiger sanctuaries too have alerted their staff to watch out for any unusual behaviour among the wild animals or deaths in the tiger reserves . 'We have alerted our staff to remain alert though the chance of infection in a tiger reserve is negligible as animals here stay away from humans and domestic animals,' said H Rajamohan, director of Dudhwa Tiger Reserve. Meanwhile, speaking about the death of Pataudi, Kanpur zoo director Sharadha Yadav said on Friday: 'The Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, has confirmed that the lion was infected with the H5 strain of avian influenza.' Pataudi was shifted from Gorakhpur zoo to the Kanpur zoo for treatment on May 11 after the death of Shakti. Pataudi's samples were collected on May 5. All zoos in Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow, Gorakhpur and Kanpur) and the Etawah lion safari are closed till May 20 as a precaution against bird flu. Yadav stated that the IVRI Bareilly report confirmed the infection. 'The H5 strain of avian influenza has been identified in the report,' she said. 'Samples collected after Pataudi's death have also been sent to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases, Bhopal, for further confirmation,' Yadav said. Pataudi's samples had initially been sent to IVRI Bareilly by the Gorakhpur zoo authorities after Shakti's death. The report, which arrived on Thursday, confirmed the experts' fears. The lion had stopped eating and was only consuming water in the days leading up to his death, though veterinarians were administering fluids intravenously. Pataudi was brought from Junagadh (Gujarat) to Etawah Lion Safari in 2019. The lion was later transferred to the Gorakhpur zoo in 2021 along with the lioness Mariyam. Pataudi was already under the care of the IVRI team at Gorakhpur Zoo after he lost his appetite and became inactive. Mariyam died in April 2024, and a change in Pataudi's behaviour had been observed since her death, according to officials. Precautionary measures are being taken in all affected zoos to contain the spread of the virus. Yadav said, 'Pataudi's carcass was incinerated in accordance with established protocols.' A team of experts is strictly monitoring the animals, and sanitization efforts are underway across all enclosures. Zoo staff have been instructed to wear masks at all times. 'We are taking all necessary steps to keep the animals safe,' Yadav added. 'We are also following a diet protocol designed to boost their immunity.' The zoo staff who looked after Pataudi have also been screened for infection.
