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The Print
25-05-2025
- General
- The Print
Known for efforts to save Great Indian Bustard, conservationist's death shocks wildlife lovers in Jaisalmer
Radheshyam, conservationists Shyam Bishnoi and Kanwar Raj Bhati, and Surendra Chaudhary, a forest guard, were killed when their camper vehicle collided with a truck in the Lathi area of Jaisalmer on Friday night. Radheshyam (28) was an animal rescuer from Dholia village in Pokhran, who was known for his efforts to save the Great Indian Bustard (GIB), the state bird of Rajasthan, considered India's most critically-endangered bird species. Jaipur, May 25 (PTI) The untimely deaths of three wildlife activists, including prominent conservationist Radheshyam Pemani Bishnoi, and a forest guard in a road accident in Jaisalmer have shocked wildlife lovers and locals. With the support of villagers, Radheyshyam created more than 100 watering holes for birds across Pokhran, a desert area, which were filled regularly using tankers. 'Radheshyam made wildlife conservation his life's mission. He worked on the ground. He started a great mission to provide water to birds and animals inhabiting this desert area. I urge the youth of the region to come forward and carry forward his mission,' Shivraj Bishnoi from the Akhil Bhartiya Jeev Raksha Bishnoi Sabha said. He said the Sabha will erect a memorial in memory of the four wildlife lovers who lost their lives in the accident. Shivraj also appealed to the state government to give job to one family member of each of the deceased. On Friday night, Radheshyam, Shyam Bishnoi, Bhati and Chaudhary were going to check on a tip-off about poaching activity in the Lathi area. But before they could reach the spot, their camper vehicle collided with a truck, leaving all four dead, police said. Radheshyam was known for raising the plight of the Great Indian Bustard in the desert region. He also rescued and rehabilitated many birds and animals. 'A dedicated conservationist, Radheyshyam was always ready to rescue animals and birds. The government should help the deceased's families in every possible manner,' wildlife activist Mal Singh said. Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, former chief minister Ashok Gehlot, state Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra and several other prominent leaders have condoled the loss of lives in the accident. PTI SDA ARI ARI This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
India Today
21-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Delegations briefed on India's 'new normal' as Op Sindoor outreach starts today
As India's Operation Sindoor global outreach starts today, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri briefed Members of Parliament who are part of delegations visiting various countries. Misri briefed the members, MPs and former parliamentarians, of three of the seven such briefings focused on how to effectively communicate India's position during international Sabha MP Ashok Mittal, part of Delegation 6, said they were guided on articulating India's views clearly during their discussions InMust Watch advertisement
IOL News
20-05-2025
- Politics
- IOL News
Ranjiv Nirghin takes the helm as president of the South African Hindu Maha Sabha
South African Hindu Maha Sabha deputy president Professor Brij Maharaj (left), congratulates Advocate Ranjiv Nirghin, newly-elected South African Hindu Maha Sabha president. Image: Facebook In a unanimous decision, Advocate Ranjiv Nirghin has been elected as the president of the South African Hindu Maha Sabha. The election, held over the weekend, marks a pivotal moment following the passing of the late Ashwin Trikamjee, who held the position until March. Nirghin was unanimously elected as president of the South African Hindu Maha Sabha in terms of its constitution at its council meeting on Saturday, the organisation announced. South African Hindu Maha Sabha Deputy President Professor Brij Maharaj said Nirghin is not new to the organisation. He has served the Maha Sabha for many years in various capacities. These include the youth coordinator, council, and executive member. 'He also brings a wealth of experience as the President of the Midlands Hindu Society in Pietermaritzburg,' Maharaj said. Maharaj stated that while it is impossible to fill Trikamjee's shoes, Nirghin is committed to upholding Hindu Dharma, the vision and mission of the South African Hindu Maha Sabha, specifically promoting unity in diversity, irrespective of our linguistic and sectarian beliefs, within a multi-religious and multi-cultural society in South Africa, in keeping with the motto of the Maha Sabha – Vasudhaiv Kutumbakum – which means 'the world is one family'. Organisations and the average person congratulated Nirghin on his appointment, some also cited his abilities based on past positions. The Hindi Shiksha Sangh Midlands Region said: 'We wish you and your team victory as you embark on protecting and promoting Hindu Dharma. May the blessings of Shri Raam be your guiding light.' Merisha Lalla said: 'Sending the biggest congratulations to Advocate Ranjiv Nirghin on his election as president of the SA Hindu Maha Sabha. From first meeting him 25 years ago to our engagements over the years, I know he will do us all proud.... Well done Ranjiv Bhai.' Rishi Maharajh said: 'Congratulations. Democracy in action. Based on Advocate Nirghin's track record and commitment to Dharma, I know that the Sabha's work will progress well.' Vishal Surbun said Nirghin chaired the Hindu Students Association at the University of Natal-Durban in the late 1980s, bringing decades of leadership experience. 'I feel confident that the Sabha will flourish with him at the helm,' Surbun said. [email protected]
New Indian Express
17-05-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Remembering a visionary...152 years on
In 1873, 152 years ago, Dharmarathnakara Rai Bahadur Arcot Narrainsawmy Mudaliar, known as the 'merchant prince of Bengaluru' founded the first free English primary school in Bengaluru on Commercial Street. In the following decades, Mudaliar would go on to start many more institutions focused on serving low income, first-generation learners from marginalised caste-class backgrounds for whom the barriers to accessing an education were sky high, including one for girls. It is to celebrate him and his vision that RBANM's educational charities hosted their Founder's Day celebrations on May 14, held at the newly-renovated Sabha, Kamaraj Road, which was once an RBANM school. Advocate and RBANM's secretary Arvind Narrain, walked an audience of Mudaliar's family members, staff from RBANM's institutions, and other guests through the founder's journey of establishing schools, orphanages, and technical institutes at the 'high noon of colonialism'. Narrain said, 'The founder himself did not know English but understood the importance of an education in English. It [his institution] was the first place where Indians could learn English,' Interestingly, the first principal was social reformer and freedom fighter Bipin Chandra Pal, who was associated with the Brahmo Samaj. 'Brahmo Samaj encouraged the education of women, campaigned for widow remarriage and was against the system of caste. In terms of his vision, the founder wanted a principal who embodied that way of thinking about education being for all people,' added Narrain.
Indian Express
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Inter-faith prayer meet at residence of Delhi L-G
An inter-faith meeting ('Sarva Dharma Sabha') was held at Raj Niwas, the official residence of Delhi's Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, amidst India-Pakistan tensions on Saturday. The gathering took place before the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between the countries in the evening. The meeting was attended by Saxena, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, and Chief Secretary Dharmendra. Faith leaders from the Jain, Buddhist, Christian, Sikh, Muslim, and Hindu communities participated in the event, offering prayers for the strength of Indian troops and the country's well-being, as per a statement from the L-G's office. At the Sabha, speakers across faiths stressed that their foremost identity was that of an Indian, and that the entire country — irrespective of religion, caste, or community — stood united behind the armed forces. The assembly resonated with chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', 'Vande Mataram', and 'Hum Sab Ek Hain.'
