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Hans India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Human survival depends on trees: Minister Savita
Poranki (Krishna district): Minister for BC, EWS Welfare, Handlooms and Textiles S Savita emphasised that human survival is only possible with trees. She announced that as part of the Harithandhra Pradesh initiative, one crore saplings are being planted across the State, with a target to achieve 50 per cent green cover by 2047. The Minister stressed that everyone is responsible for protecting the planted saplings and warned of strict action against those who remove trees. Minister Savita planted saplings here and led locals in a pledge to commit to environmental protection and increasing greenery. She highlighted that environmental protection must start from every home. She called upon everyone to avoid plastic use and plant trees, emphasizing that human survival is only possible with green trees. She stated that the coalition government has decided to prioritize the creation of Green Andhra Pradesh and environmental protection by significantly increasing green cover in the state. She mentioned that development is progressing rapidly in the state, with work on the capital Amaravati and the Polavaram project already underway. Simultaneously, high priority is being given to increasing green cover. Minister Savita warned that strict action will be taken against those who remove trees along roadsides and canal banks. She emphasized that tree planting is everyone's responsibility and called upon everyone to come forward to plant trees in front of every house and for auspicious occasions. Savita highlighted that Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan are giving high priority to tree planting, which provides oxygen to humans and maintains environmental balance. In contrast, she criticised former CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, stating that he acted in opposition to this. She expressed anger, alleging that Jagan, when traveling by air outside his palace, had ordered the removal of trees along roads. Earlier, coalition leaders and workers accorded a grand welcome to Minister Savita upon her arrival in Poranki for the Vana Mahotsavam. Corporation chairmen Veeranki Gurumurthy and Eshwar, along with several TDP leaders, participated in the programme.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Revolution on wheels: Bijapur Express drives hope through Red corridor
Raipur: In the heart of Bastar, a region once synonymous with insurgency and isolation, a quiet revolution is rolling on four wheels. Bijapur district, tucked between the borders of Maharashtra and Telangana, the region has often seemed beyond the reach of modern India — physically, economically, and socially. But that story is beginning to change. And its unlikely hero is a humble community-run bus, 'The Bijapur Express', born under state's Niyad Nellanar scheme. It is not just ferrying people, it's also carrying a sense of belonging. The bus service connects the district headquarters to block-level offices and as many as 33 far-flung villages, threading together the fragments of an otherwise disjointed landscape. Around 1,020 passengers use the service daily. They are not just numbers, but students clutching notebooks, mothers with toddlers, farmers with sacks of produce, and elders with hope in their eyes. For generations, access to basic services in interior villages of Bijapur district meant arduous treks through forested paths and uncertain waits for the occasional transport vehicle. Reaching a hospital, a school, a market or even simply the district headquarters was a logistical challenge, compounded by fear and remoteness, with a lot of time consumption. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Killer New Dodge Ram 1500 Is Utter Perfection (Take A Look) SocialGazette Undo "I remember walking for hours just to get my child to the nearest health center," says Savita, a mother from a village that now lies on the Bijapur Express route. "Now we catch the morning bus, see the doctor, and return by evening." "What we're seeing here is not just transportation, but transformation," said Bijapur collector Sambit Mishra. "When people are able to move, they are able to access rights, services, and opportunities. That's empowerment," the collector added. He said, Bijapur Express is quietly challenging the dominant narrative about this region. Once described solely in terms of conflict and backwardness, Bijapur is scripting a new identity rooted in resilience and progress. And the change isn't just practical — it's deeply emotional. Children from remote hamlets now reach their schools more easily. Women attend markets, community meetings, and health camps with greater confidence. Even govt services, once considered distant and difficult to reach, feel closer and more accessible. It's easy to overlook a bus. They are everywhere, anonymous and unremarkable. But in Bijapur, the Bijapur Express is more than just a ride. WHEELS OF TRANSFORMATION Benefited Niyad Nellanar village Operated from where to where (to and from) Average daily pessengers Bechapal,Timmenar,Etepal,Hurrrepal Bechapal To Bijapur 200 Marudbaka,Pujarikanker,Nambi,Gunjeparti,Galgam,Nadpalli,Puttapalli,Kasturpadh Pujarikanker to Bijapur 180 Peddakodepal, Chipurbhatti, Pokela, Murkipada, Putkel, Chilkapalli and Puskonta,Tarrem,Outpalli,Korsaguda,Biraguda, Chinnagellur Silger To Bijapur 220 - Bedre To Bijapur 200 - Bijapur- Bhairamgarh -Benglur 220 Hiroli, Kawadgaon,Mutvendi,Cherpal, Burji,Padeda, Mutvendi – Bijapur- Pujarikanker 200 Raipur: In the heart of Bastar, a region once synonymous with insurgency and isolation, a quiet revolution is rolling on four wheels. Bijapur district, tucked between the borders of Maharashtra and Telangana, the region has often seemed beyond the reach of modern India — physically, economically, and socially. But that story is beginning to change. And its unlikely hero is a humble community-run bus, 'The Bijapur Express', born under state's Niyad Nellanar scheme. It is not just ferrying people, it's also carrying a sense of belonging. The bus service connects the district headquarters to block-level offices and as many as 33 far-flung villages, threading together the fragments of an otherwise disjointed landscape. Around 1,020 passengers use the service daily. They are not just numbers, but students clutching notebooks, mothers with toddlers, farmers with sacks of produce, and elders with hope in their eyes. For generations, access to basic services in interior villages of Bijapur district meant arduous treks through forested paths and uncertain waits for the occasional transport vehicle. Reaching a hospital, a school, a market or even simply the district headquarters was a logistical challenge, compounded by fear and remoteness, with a lot of time consumption. "I remember walking for hours just to get my child to the nearest health center," says Savita, a mother from a village that now lies on the Bijapur Express route. "Now we catch the morning bus, see the doctor, and return by evening." "What we're seeing here is not just transportation, but transformation," said Bijapur collector Sambit Mishra. "When people are able to move, they are able to access rights, services, and opportunities. That's empowerment," the collector added. He said, Bijapur Express is quietly challenging the dominant narrative about this region. Once described solely in terms of conflict and backwardness, Bijapur is scripting a new identity rooted in resilience and progress. And the change isn't just practical — it's deeply emotional. Children from remote hamlets now reach their schools more easily. Women attend markets, community meetings, and health camps with greater confidence. Even govt services, once considered distant and difficult to reach, feel closer and more accessible. It's easy to overlook a bus. They are everywhere, anonymous and unremarkable. But in Bijapur, the Bijapur Express is more than just a ride. WHEELS OF TRANSFORMATION Benefited Niyad Nellanar village Operated from where to where (to and from) Average daily pessengers Bechapal,Timmenar,Etepal,Hurrrepal Bechapal To Bijapur 200 Marudbaka,Pujarikanker,Nambi,Gunjeparti,Galgam,Nadpalli,Puttapalli,Kasturpadh Pujarikanker to Bijapur 180 Peddakodepal, Chipurbhatti, Pokela, Murkipada, Putkel, Chilkapalli and Puskonta,Tarrem,Outpalli,Korsaguda,Biraguda, Chinnagellur Silger To Bijapur 220 - Bedre To Bijapur 200 - Bijapur- Bhairamgarh -Benglur 220 Hiroli, Kawadgaon,Mutvendi,Cherpal, Burji,Padeda, Mutvendi – Bijapur- Pujarikanker 200
The Hindu
5 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Climate action training camp in Dharwad from June 10
Swayamdeepa Zen Centre will organise a month-long climate action training camp at Sumana Sangama eco-farm in Daddi Kamalapur of Dharwad from June 10. Men and women in the 15-45 age group can participate. Food and accommodation are free. Only 15 people are allowed to participate. Interested people should attend the camp for at least three days. A plantation drive will be organised every morning and evening. Cultural programmes, informal chats, singing, watching films and leisurely walks will be conducted. All participants should take part in cooking, cleaning and Shramadana work. Saplings prepared during the camp will be distributed to the public and schoolchildren free. Details can be had from founder of the centre Sanjeev Kulkarni on Ph: 8951210509 or Savita on Ph: 7892597819, said a release.
Time of India
03-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
HC acquits man sentenced to life for killing son due to contradictions in evidence
Bhopal/Jabalpur: A division bench of MP high court has acquitted a person sentenced to life by a sessions court for killing his two years old son. Pointing to glaring contradictions in the statements of witnesses and medical reports in the case, the court set aside the order of the sessions court and acquitted the man. The man has, however, been in jail for 12 years before being acquitted by the high court. According to the prosecution, the petitioner married Sevanti 3 to 4 years before the incident. They were happy with each other till the petitioner, Arvind Dhurve, developed a relationship with another woman Savita and brought her home. Quarrels started between him and his wife and Arvind used to physically assault his wife. He also sold her jewelry. On May 14, 2013, he again demanded money from his wife and when she expressed inability to give him money, he assaulted her and snatched their two-year-old son Rohit and threw him on the floor. She ran away to her parental home to save herself and 2 to 3 hours later, Savita came to her home and handed over Rohit, who was badly injured. Savita was a co-accused in the case but was acquitted by the trial court. Sevanti told the police that she took her son to hospital, where he died during treatment the next day. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo She charged that her husband had thrown Rohit on the floor, inflicting fatal injuries on his body. The court took note of the medical report of Dr Sudhir Shukla of Chhindwara civil hospital, who had examined the boy when he was brought to hospital in an unconscious state. The report said that the boy had swelling behind his right pinna and some abrasions. However, the post mortem report, conducted the next day, suggests no injuries behind the right ear of the deceased child and only found injuries on the frontal part of the face and abrasions on the upper and lower lips. He opined that the child died on account of hypoxia due to head injury. The court said that it's clear from the two reports that the medical evidence was not consistent about the injuries caused to the child. The court further pointed out that the mother of the child Sevanti, who is the only eyewitness in the case, was not also consistent in her statement and in her statement in court she said that the child in his sleep had fallen off the bed-table and dashed against the table lying nearby. She was declared a hostile witness by the prosecution. The bench of Justice Atul Sreedharan and Justice Anuradha Shukla court also referred to contradictions in the statements of other witnesses in the case including family members of Sevanti and the strained relationship between wife and husband at the time of the incident as reflected in the fact that Sevanti had also lodged a complaint of rape against her husband while allowing the petition and ordered release of the accused.
India Gazette
03-06-2025
- General
- India Gazette
Enthusiastic Indian Hockey players sign up for various educational courses with Amity University
New Delhi [India], June 3 (AN): More than 100 Indian hockey players have signed up for various educational courses with Amity University Online as they look to secure their future outside and be part of a holistic development programme, as per the Hockey India press release. Among the top names to have signed up are Indian Women's Hockey Team's goalkeeper Savita, the Indian Men's Hockey Team Captain Harmanpreet Singh, and Manpreet Singh. Players from the India Junior Hockey Teams and the Indian Senior Hockey Teams have enrolled themselves in these educational courses. Earlier in May, Hockey India and Amity University Online (AUO) had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which is aimed at reshaping the future of Indian athletes by providing comprehensive educational opportunities to hockey players at the international, national, and state levels. The MoU was signed on 20th May, celebrated nationwide as 'Hockey Day' to commemorate a century of hockey excellence in India. From the Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team, there have been 12 players who have registered themselves for the educational courses, with eight of them picking Bachelor of Arts courses while the remainder have gone in for Sports Psychology. Within the Indian Women's Hockey Team squad, as many as 39 athletes have enrolled themselves in various courses. Whilst Goalkeeper Savita has gone in for an MBA, forward Lalremsiami is the only one to have picked an MA in Psychology course, and young Beauty Dung Dung is hoping to earn her stripes in Sports Psychology. Out of the 39 players, three have gone in for a Bachelor of Arts course, seven have picked a BBA course, and one has signed on for an MA in Psychology course. Meanwhile, Ishika Chaudhary is the only one to have gone in for an MA in Journalism and Mass Communication course. However, among the most sought-after courses were the MBA and Sports Psychology degrees, with 13 and 14 players registering for them, respectively. The Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team have also responded enthusiastically to this initiative, with a grand total of 32 players signing up for further education. Whilst Mohammad Konain Dad is the only one to have gone in for a seven others have picked a Bachelor of Arts degree, two more have signed on for a Master of Arts degree, and 22 are keen on delving into the world of Sports Psychology. Last but not the least, the Indian Men's Hockey Team to have good numbers in participation, as 36 players are keen on higher education. Whilst captain Harmanpreet Singh, Mandeep Singh, Manpreet Singh, and Hardik Singh are among 17 players who have picked an MBA course, six players are going to feature in Bachelor of Arts courses, and 13 more will be studying Sports Psychology. Speaking on the occasion, Savita said, as quoted by the Hockey India press release, 'This is a fantastic initiative by Hockey India and Amity University, as it gives us athletes more opportunities after our playing careers are over. I have decided to go in with an MBA, and it is very encouraging to see that so many fellow players are also keen on higher education.' Indian Men's Hockey Team Captain Harmanpreet Singh said, 'Every athlete can only play till a certain point in life, but after that, there is a lot of time in our lives. An initiative like this by Hockey India and Amity University is very much appreciated, as it helps us think along the lines of a future beyond our playing days. An MBA will be a very intense course, but I am looking forward to balancing playing and academics once again.' Lalremsiami, who is the only player from the Indian Women's Hockey Team to have decided on an MA in Psychology, said, 'It is very important for us athletes to complete our education as soon as we can because our playing careers make it hectic for us. Amity University is very well known, and their robust educational modules will surely help us athletes do well in the future. I am grateful to Hockey India and Amity University for this opportunity.' 'When we are coming through the age-group teams and going through the ranks, our playing career takes priority while matters such as education can take a bit of a back seat. However, that is important, and I am glad we are getting this opportunity now to complete this with the support of one of the best universities in the country. I am sure this initiative by Hockey India and Amity University will also tell younger athletes that you can balance it all out,' said Manpreet Singh. (ANI)
