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Business Standard
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Will move SC with contempt plea against Karnataka on Mhadei issue: Goa CM
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday informed the legislative assembly that the state government will file a contempt petition in the Supreme Court against Karnataka for carrying out activities that are aimed at diverting the Mhadei river water. The CM also accused the neighbouring state of being involved in activities aimed at diverting the river water. The two adjoining coastal states are embroiled in a dispute over sharing the Mhadei river water. The BJP-ruled Goa has accused the Congress-governed Karnataka of planning to divert the river water by constructing two dams. The Mhadei river originates in the Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka, and flows through Goa, Karnataka and Maharashtra as it empties into the Arabian Sea at Panaji in Goa. The Centre had set up a tribunal which decided on sharing the river water between the three riparian states -- Goa, Karnataka and Maharashtra. Goa and Karnataka along with Maharashtra have appealed against the tribunal's order on sharing water by the three states in the Supreme Court, and the matter is sub-judice. Opposition MLAs in the Goa assembly on Tuesday cornered the Pramod Sawant government in the House over its failure to stop Karnataka from conducting illegal activities. Raising the issue, independent MLA Aleixo Reginaldo Lourenco sought to know the progress of the case pending before the apex court against the verdict of the tribunal on the share of Mhadei river water. Speaking on the issue, Sawant said Karnataka has been actively involved in activities aimed at diverting the Mhadei river water. "We cannot stop their activities as they are happening in their jurisdiction. But the Goa government has taken every step to counter their attempts to divert the Mhadei water," he said. The chief minister added that he had personally met Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav over the issue. "I have discussed the matter and the Union ministry (has assured that it) will not give any permission to Karnataka to conduct any such activities," he said. "The state will file a contempt petition against Karnataka before the Supreme Court in the matter," the CM added. State Water Resources Department Minister Subhash Shirodkar said the state government has been monitoring the activities of Karnataka. The opposition benches, including Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao, Goa Forward Party (GFP) MLA Vijai Sardesai, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Venzy Viegas and others participated in the discussion. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
The Hindu
18-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Work on first phase of jungle safari in the Aravalis to begin soon: Haryana Minister
Haryana Forest and Wildlife Minister Rao Narbir Singh on Friday said work on the first phase of the 10,000-acre jungle safari in the Aravalis would begin soon, adding that the project would be equipped with world-class facilities. Mr. Rao made the remark after meeting Union Power and Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal and Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav in Delhi to discuss the project. The project would give a new identity to the National Capital Region in the direction of a green and sustainable environment, said the Minister, adding that it would be developed in four phases. 'Green tourism' 'Of the total project area, 2,500 acres will be developed in the first phase. The project will play an important role in promoting green tourism as well as conservation of wildlife,' said Mr. Rao. With the aim of equipping the project with world-class facilities and adopting the best model in its construction, the Minister said that he, along with Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Mr. Lal, had recently visited the 'Vantara' Jungle Safari in Jamnagar, Gujarat. This visit provided important support in understanding the technical, structural, and conservation-based aspects of the project, he said. BJP's poll promise The project, which is spread across Gurugram and Nuh districts of the State, was one of the poll promises made by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in its manifesto last year. However, it has faced stiff opposition ever since it was first mooted. A group of 37 retired Indian Forest Service officers had written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this year demanding that the project be scrapped. They argued that the project's aim was to simply increase tourist footfall and not conserve the mountain range.
India Gazette
27-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Emergency will always be marked as black chapter in Indian democratic history: Uttarakhand CM Dhami
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], June 27 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the 'Samman Program for Democracy Fighters on completion of 50 years of Emergency' organised at the Himalayan Cultural Centre, Dehradun. CM Dhami said that the period of Emergency will always be marked as a black chapter in Indian democratic history. Paying tribute to the democracy fighters, CM Dhami said, 'Today we are getting the privilege of honouring the great heroes who protected democracy. The period of Emergency will always be marked as a black chapter in Indian democratic history. This decision, as always, was the result of the dogmatism and dictatorial attitude of a family that considered the country as its fiefdom.' Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupendra Yadav was also present on this occasion. CM Dhami honoured 10 democracy fighters, including Narendra Kumar Mittal, Ranjit Singh Juyal. Welcoming Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupendra Yadav on his arrival in Uttarakhand, the Chief Minister said that with the cooperation of the Central Government, the forest-related matters of the state are being resolved promptly. Uttarakhand is getting all possible cooperation and help from the Central Government on priority. The Chief Minister said that during the Emergency, the Indian Parliament was held hostage, censorship was imposed on the freedom of the press and the dignity of the judiciary was shredded, and the fundamental rights of crores of countrymen were trampled upon. 'In those dark days of the Emergency, the then government, intoxicated with power, ruthlessly suppressed all opposition leaders, hundreds of journalists and every voice that was being raised to protect democracy. The entire country was turned into an open prison by crushing freedom of expression,' CM Dhami said. CM Dhami said, 'Salute to the protectors of democracy, who made the dungeons of the prison their austerity ground and did not let the lamp of democracy be extinguished. At that time, innumerable democracy fighters like Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan, revered Nanaji Deshmukh, revered Atal Bihari Vajpayee, respected LK Advani, George Fernandes and Chandrashekhar ji worked to give direction to the movement against the decision of the dictatorial government to impose the Emergency. Even while being confined in the four walls of the prison, these leaders worked to awaken the consciousness of democracy among the youth.' 'At that time, respected Atal ji worked to inspire the youth through many poems. Many social-cultural organisations, including Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad and Jan Sangh, also launched a movement to revive democracy with all their might against the oppression of the dictatorial government. This movement also received full support from the students of universities and colleges across the country, and gradually this movement turned into a nationwide people's revolution,' he further said. The Chief Minister said that many such sons were born on the holy land of Uttarakhand, who played a leading role in that people's revolution by showing indomitable courage to protect democracy. 'Shri Chandra Singh Rathore ji of Bageshwar, while being a teacher, worked to awaken faith in democracy among the students, for which he had to face many tortures, even had to lose his job, which he could get back after 32 years of struggle. Govind Ram Dhingra of Pauri was also forcibly put in jail for being associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. There are hundreds of such examples in every district of Uttarakhand who had made their significant contribution to restore democracy,' he said. The Chief Minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself was playing a leading role in the fight for democracy by staying underground during the Emergency. 'This is the reason why he started celebrating 25 June as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' to make the coming generations aware of the contribution of democracy fighters and the dark chapter of the Emergency. The respected Prime Minister had also written a book named 'Sangharshama Gujarat' in 1978, mentioning the events of the Emergency. Just yesterday, Home Minister Amit Shah also released a new book 'The Emergency Diaries' written by the Prime Minister on his struggle during the Emergency. I am confident that through this book and Samvidhan Hatya Diwas, the new generation of India will also be able to know how the Constitution was trampled upon during the Emergency and the soul of democracy was crushed ruthlessly,' he said. The Chief Minister said that under the leadership and guidance of the Prime Minister, state government is working with full determination to honour the freedom fighters. 'Various exhibitions are also being organised across the state to make our young generation aware about this great movement against the Emergency,' he added. (ANI)
Hans India
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Collective action needed to conserve and protect big cats: Bhupender Yadav
New Delhi: Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday emphasised the importance of collective action to advance the conservation and protection of the seven major big cat species and their natural habitats and assisting in securing the ecological future and mitigating the adverse effects of climate change. In his address at the first Assembly of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for conservation of big cats in range countries, held here, Yadav highlighted that India has emerged as a global leader in wildlife conservation, demonstrating notable successes over the past decade, and called upon the Big Cat range countries to actively engage and collaborate in the initiatives and programmes of the grouping. The Assembly, which is the apex body of the IBCA, was attended by ministerial delegations from 9 countries - Bhutan, Cambodia, Eswatini, Guinea, India, Liberia, Suriname, Somalia and Kazakhstan. It unanimously endorsed Yadav as the President of the IBCA, while it also endorsed S.P. Yadav as the Director General of IBCA. Created by the Indian government, the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) is a coalition of 95 range countries with a mandate for the conservation of seven big cats, namely tigers, lions, leopards, snow leopards, cheetahs, jaguars, and pumas. "The Assembly endorsed the proceedings of the first International Steering Committee meeting of IBCA, which was held in April 2024, ratified the Headquarters Agreement signed by IBCA with the Republic of India, approved the Workplan, Rules of Procedure of the Assembly and the manual of Staff and financial regulations of the IBCA. These will serve as the guiding foundation for the effective governance, operations, and collaborative initiatives of the International Big Cat Alliance," the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change said in a statement. The IBCA was established by the Indian government, through the nodal organisation, the National Tiger Conservation Authority, through an order on March 12, 2024. Its primary objective is to facilitate collaboration and synergy amongst range countries and other stakeholders, consolidating successful conservation practices and expertise to achieve a common goal of conservation of big cats at a global level.
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
PM Modi flags off 200 new e-buses in Delhi: Equipped with CCTV, GPS & more
PM Modi flags off 200 new e-buses in Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday flagged off 200 electric buses in the national capital, strengthening Delhi's public transport with a clean mobility push. The new buses are part of the Delhi Electric Vehicle Initiative (DEVI), which aims to improve last-mile connectivity and reduce vehicular emissions in congested areas of the city. The flag-off event, held on World Environment Day, was attended by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, and Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa. The fleet has been developed and operated by PMI Electro Mobility . MG Windsor Pro EV Review: More Range, Tech, Safety | TOI Auto Built to suit Delhi's dense urban layout, the 9-metre DEVI buses are designed to run on 30 green routes. Each bus offers seating for 23 passengers—six reserved for women—and space for 13 standing commuters. Accessibility and safety features include CCTV cameras, panic buttons, GPS tracking, voice announcements, and ramps for the differently abled. Other key features include real-time diagnostics, automatic passenger counting, and air suspension for smoother travel through Delhi's busy streets. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Descubre cómo Amazon CFD puede ayudarte a invertir como un pro Empezar ahora Subscríbete Undo Each bus is powered by six battery packs with a total capacity of 196kW, offering over 200km of range on a single charge. Using opportunity charging, they can be topped up in 45 minutes. With this rollout, PMI's electric bus fleet now exceeds 2,500 units across 31 cities. Recently, CM Rekha Gupta launched over 400 electric buses in the capital's bid to reduce pollution and adopt green mobility. Stay tuned to TOI Auto for latest updates on the automotive industry and do follow us on our social media handles on Facebook, Instagram, and X.
