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Hindustan Times
13 hours ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Assi river shrinks to a drain, 80% encroached from source to Ghat
Varanasi Over 80% of both sides of the Assi River, from its origin to its confluence with the Ganga, are encroached upon—from its place of origin in Kandwa Lake to its confluence in the Ganga at the Assi Ghat area of Varanasi—revealed a survey conducted by a team led by Bhumi Sanrakshan Adhikari (Land conservation officer). Assi is an important tributary of the River Ganga. It flows through Karaundi, Chitaipur, Saket Nagar and Naria, and meets the Ganga near the Assi Ghat area. Land conservation officer, Varanasi, Ashok Yadav, conducted the survey at the place of origin of the Assi River in Kandwa, and its stretches in Chitaipur, Naria, Saket Nagar, Karaundi, Sundarpur and its confluence with the River Ganga in the Assi Ghat area. 'There is encroachment upon the maximum part of either side of the Assi River. First of all, we visited Kandwa and surveyed localities—Chitaipur, Karaundi, Naria, Saket Nagar—through which the Assi River used to flow. Maximum parts of either side are encroached upon,' said Yadav. 'The river looks like a drain in the Assi Ghat area where it meets the Ganga in the vicinity of the Assi Ghat area,' added Yadav. Many stretches of the river have almost disappeared owing to encroachment. A detailed report on the present condition of the Assi River has been prepared based on the findings of the survey, he further added. Yadav will submit the report to district magistrate Satyendra Kumar on Friday, suggesting ways to restore the natural flow of the Assi River. Yadav will also submit a report comprising suggestions to conserve the River Varuna, which is struggling to maintain its flow. Environment activist Rajesh Kushwaha said Varuna and Assi are important rivers. Encroachment has turned the Assi River into a drain, and the Varuna is also struggling to maintain its flow. Several MLDs of untreated sewage fall into it. Serious efforts are required to restore the natural shape of the Assi and protect the River Varuna from encroachment so that it doesn't meet the fate of the Assi River. Rajkumar Das and Keshav Singh, residents of Kashi, also expressed concern over the plight of the two rivers. 'Encroachment should be removed to restore the Assi River, and locals should cooperate with the administration in its efforts to revive Assi,' said Keshav. On May 22, district magistrate (DM) Satyendra Kumar directed the land conservation officer to provide a technical report after surveying the affected areas of the Assi River. The officer and his team assured that the technical survey would be carried out and a report with suggestions for restoring the natural flow of the Assi and Varuna would be submitted soon. The DM also instructed officials to focus on the renovation and revival of other natural drains, preservation of water bodies, and enhancement of groundwater storage. These directions were issued during a review meeting on the progress of the Prime Minister Agricultural Irrigation Scheme WDC-2.0, a key initiative under the Government of India.
Time of India
21 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
No permission for new traditions during Ganga Dussehra, Eid fests
Varanasi: During a district-level peace committee meeting on Wednesday, police commissioner Mohit Agarwal and district magistrate Satyendra Kumar appealed to people to celebrate Ganga Dussehra on Thursday and Eid ul Azha on Saturday without initiating any new traditions. Both officials interacted with each member of peace committee at police lines, listening to their issues and instructing department officials concerned to resolve them responsibly. The committee members were also advised to exercise necessary caution regarding security and other arrangements. Agarwal emphasised that all festivals be celebrated peacefully and with dignity. Meetings of local peace committees have already been conducted in all police stations of the district. He urged all peace committee members to report immediately any fake or misleading news to district administration or nearest police station, so that necessary actions could be taken to maintain peace, law and order in the district. He instructed caution regarding previously identified locations during peace committee meetings held at police stations. Sensitive areas will be monitored using drone cameras. He appealed to everyone to cooperate with the administration. Police cell will keep a strict watch on social media. Additional commissioner of police provided detailed information on important security points. The district magistrate said all festivals in past year were celebrated peacefully and harmoniously. All district residents will celebrate the upcoming Ganga Dussehra and Eid ul Azha festivals traditionally, with joy and peace. No new traditions will be initiated in the district. He advised against any actions that might hurt anyone's sentiments. He instructed electricity department to ensure there were no poles in need of repair, cables, or wires hanging and bare at any location. On being informed by committee members about road, sewer and drain blockages in Dalmandi, Lohata and Ravindrapuri areas, departments concerned were instructed to take immediate action. Instructions were given to ensure availability of tankers for water supply at key locations. The municipal corporation was directed to ensure cleanliness arrangements at all major places, including ghats. DM also sought suggestions from members who attended the peace committee meeting for resolving issues, ensuring they were addressed smoothly. He emphasised that problems related to specific departments be resolved timely. The meeting was attended by ACP Shivhari Meena, along with officials from administration and police department.
Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Official reviews preps for Yoga Day; main event at KV Dham
1 2 Varanasi: The city has started preparations for the International Yoga Day to be held on June 21. While several events including yoga sessions will be held across the district on the occasion, the main event be organised at the Kashi Vishwanath Dham. The series of events to mark the Yoga Week ahead of the International Yoga Day will commence on June 15. While reviewing the preparation for International Yoga Day on Saturday evening, district magistrate Satyendra Kumar sought all details of the events proposed to be organised during the Yoga Week. The Yoga Week will commence on June 15 and will conclude with the celebration of International Yoga Day on June 21. After collecting details from the officials, including regional ayurvedic officer Dr Saroj Shankar Ram, the DM instructed the concerned officials for the completion of all the necessary preparations for the grand opening of Yoga Week at Namo Ghat on June 15. Yoga sessions will also be conducted at all ghats. The main event on June 21 will be held at Kashi Vishwanath Dham, he added. During Yoga Week, he said, yoga camps will be organised in all village panchayats and urban areas. Additionally, the district basic education officer and district inspector of schools were directed to conduct yoga sessions in schools daily. The chief medical officer was instructed to organise yoga at their health and wellness centres. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Todos os idosos deveriam ter um desse no banheiro! Veja só! Evite quedas e escorregões Saiba Mais Undo Yoga organisations were encouraged to conduct daily yoga sessions at their designated locations, and issues being faced in organising yoga in rural areas were to be resolved. The youth welfare officer was asked to coordinate with the Yuvak Mangal Dal members to train them in the yoga protocol for conducting yoga in each village. Important among others, CDO Himanshu Nagpal, CMO, BSA, DIOS, BDO, and representatives from NGOs and yoga organisations were present at the meeting.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Ensure shade, drinking water facilities at all crowded places: DM
Varanasi: District magistrate Satyendra Kumar on Wednesday directed officials to ensure that all preparations are in place to protect people from heatwave and potential floods. "Adequate shade and drinking water arrangements should be ensured at crowded places, temples etc. There should be no drinking water issues in rural and urban areas. All faulty hand pumps must be immediately repaired. If a hand pump failure causes a drinking water issue in any village, the responsibility will be fixed on the concerned village secretary, and action will be taken against them," the DM said during a review meet. He said all cow shelters should have sufficient shade, fodder and water, and green nets should be installed for protection against heatwaves. Kumar also instructed the officials that adequate green fodder be arranged for the animals. "The designated officials must inspect all cow shelters within the next two days and present a report with photographs on the necessary arrangements," he said. He instructed that drinking water facilities be ensured at all major tourist spots, offices, schools, etc, in the district. "Officials must raise awareness among the public to protect themselves from heatwaves," he said. The DM also asked officials to complete all necessary preparations, including tenders for essential materials, in advance for the upcoming rainy season in view of potential floods. The meeting was attended by the chief development officer Himanshu Nagpal; additional district magistrate (finance/revenue) Bandita Srivastava; additional district magistrate (civil supplies), sub-divisional magistrates, district panchayat raj officer, district basic education officer, chief veterinary officer, and officials from the irrigation department, electricity, municipal corporation, and other departments. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Time of India
Cops raid illegal hookah bar, arrest two
Lucknow: In a late-night crackdown, Gomtinagar police raided a restaurant near Jaipuria School and busted an illegal hookah bar being operated in violation of health and safety laws . Acting on a tip-off, a police team led by sub inspector Gurpreet Kaur, along with SI Deepak Kumar Yadav and SI Shyam Singh, raided the premises around 12.30 am. Police found three operational hookahs placed on a table inside the restaurant and another broken hookah with a pipe underneath. Eight containers of flavoured tobacco were also recovered. Two individuals, identified as Satyendra Kumar (resident of Vinay Khand, Gomtinagar; native of Dhakwa, Malihabad) and Anuj Kumar (resident of Vineet Khand, Gomtinagar), were caught while attempting to flee. Satyendra Kumar identified himself as the manager of Pebbles restaurant and stated that the establishment was owned by a man named Manish. Anuj Kumar admitted that he worked there as a hookah server. Neither of them could produce a licence for running a hookah bar. The accused were booked under Sections 223, 271, and 272 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 13(k) of the COTPA Act.
