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Hans India
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Bihar Deputy CM slams Mamata govt for Trinamool's 'links' to Murshidabad violence
Patna: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after a Special Investigation Team (SIT) report, submitted to the Kolkata High Court, linked a Trinamool Congress leader to the Murshidabad violence. Speaking to the IANS, Deputy CM Sinha alleged that West Bengal has plunged into anarchy and accused the Trinamool Congress government of failing to uphold law and order. "Mamata Banerjee has completely lost control over the administration," he said. "Those who came to power through appeasement politics are now destroying the state's democratic and constitutional fabric," he said. The SIT report said Trinamool councillor Mehboob Alam was the alleged instigator of the communal violence that erupted in Murshidabad last month after the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Act. The report, constituted under orders from the High Court, documented indiscriminate arson, looting, and destruction of shops and malls, primarily targeting the Hindu community. "The local police remained inactive and failed to respond to emergency calls," the report stated, adding that the violence was not spontaneous but organised and incited. Condemning the revelations, Vijay Kumar Sinha said: "It has been proved in a court of law. I want to tell Mamata Banerjee that such a mindset must stop. This act is against the Constitution and reflects a total disregard for democratic principles. The Trinamool Congress is a group that compromises everything for power." He further alleged that the rule of law in West Bengal has eroded under Trinamool Congress' watch and that the party continues to shield violent elements within its ranks. The SIT findings are expected to intensify political tensions between the BJP and Trinamool Congress, especially as national parties begin to prepare for the upcoming Assembly and general elections. Meanwhile, BJP leaders across various states, including Bihar, have begun to cite the report as proof of "constitutional failure and minority appeasement" in West Bengal.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Sand stock plenty for development work: Bihar deputy CM
PATNA : Deputy CM-cum-mines and geology department minister, Vijay Kumar Sinha , said on Wednesday that the state govt would continue to supply sand from 180 sand ghats , including 18 white sand ghats, even in the monsoon season. He said the govt has also ensured sufficient stock of sand prior to the monsoon season so that development projects are completed timely even after June 15. Sinha said sand pits are closed every year from June 15 due to the monsoon, but the state govt has arranged sufficient stock of sand in advance to complete development projects on time. Talking to reporters at the department of mines and geology, Sinha said: "Departments requiring sand for their development projects will also be granted mining leases. In the fiscal year 2024-25, the state exceeded its revenue target. So far, the mining department has earned revenue of Rs 3,569 crore. A total of 37 sand ghats were surrendered, out of which the auction process for 29 has begun, and 14 have already been auctioned. Additionally, out of 457 yellow sand ghats, 161 are currently operational." Sinha said the surrendered ghats would have their advance assets seized, and legal actions would be taken against the individuals who had won the tender for mining. He said that development work should not stop as there was sufficient sand stock. He warned all the departments not make excuses of unavailability of construction material.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Topoland' farmers to get benefits of welfare schemes
Patna: In a major policy shift, the state govt will now extend the benefits of its welfare schemes to farmers cultivating ancestral 'topoland' – land that has been in use for generations but remains outside official land records, deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha announced on Thursday. Topoland, or unsurveyed land, mainly found in the state's riverine areas, was excluded from the official land survey conducted between 1905 and 1915. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting at Krishi Bhavan, which was attended by revenue and land reforms minister Sanjay Saraogi, additional chief secretary Deepak Kumar Singh and agriculture secretary Sanjay Kumar Agarwal. Sinha, who also serves as the state's agriculture minister, said, "A large number of farmers in the state cultivate three categories of topos – general, unsurveyed and riverine land. In diara regions, the land is frequently submerged, making permanent settlement impossible. It was decided that a process for temporary settlement will be adopted so that farmers can obtain usage rights." He added that a comprehensive policy would be formulated. "Revenue officials will inspect the sites, assess the ground situation and submit a detailed report to the govt. This initiative will empower sharecroppers and landless farmers," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Stavyshche: Beautiful New Senior Apartments with Two Bedrooms Senior Apartments | Search Ads Search Now Undo In a separate meeting with environment, forest and climate change minister Dr Sunil Kumar and other officials, serious concern was raised over crop destruction caused by Ghorparas. It was decided that panchayati raj officers, in coordination with forest officials and local panchayat leaders, would devise control measures. Based on this input, the number of authorised shooters in affected areas will be increased to control the rising Ghorparas population.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Sand stock plenty for development work: Dy CM
Patna: Deputy CM-cum-mines and geology department minister, Vijay Kumar Sinha, said on Wednesday that the state govt would continue to supply sand from 180 sand ghats , including 18 white sand ghats, even in the monsoon season. He said the govt has also ensured sufficient stock of sand prior to the monsoon season so that development projects are completed timely even after June said sand pits are closed every year from June 15 due to the monsoon, but the state govt has arranged sufficient stock of sand in advance to complete development projects on time. Talking to reporters at the department of mines and geology, Sinha said: "Departments requiring sand for their development projects will also be granted mining leases. In the fiscal year 2024-25, the state exceeded its revenue target. So far, the mining department has earned revenue of Rs 3,569 crore. A total of 37 sand ghats were surrendered, out of which the auction process for 29 has begun, and 14 have already been auctioned. Additionally, out of 457 yellow sand ghats, 161 are currently operational."Sinha said the surrendered ghats would have their advance assets seized, and legal actions would be taken against the individuals who had won the tender for mining. He said that development work should not stop as there was sufficient sand stock. He warned all the departments not make excuses of unavailability of construction material.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Govt to promote mulching technique to increase crop productivity: Dy CM
Patna: State govt plans to promote the use of plastic/jute/agro textile mulch component to increase productivity and conserve water through modern techniques in the agriculture sector, said deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha on Sunday. There will be a provision to provide 50% financial assistance to the farmers on a one-time unit cost of Rs 40,000 per hectare for adopting plastic mulch , said Sinha, who is also the state's agriculture minister. Mulching technique is used in the agriculture sector to cover the topsoil with plant material such as leaves, grass, twigs, crop residues, straw etc in order to enhance the activity of soil organisms such as said the state govt is promoting modern agriculture techniques to increase the income of farmers, conserve water and improve crop productivity . Operation Sindoor 'Decided to strike where it would hurt': Air Marshal on Op Sindoor Op Sindoor: IC-814 hijackers, Pulwama plotters among over 100 terrorists killed 'Pak Army lost 35 to 40 personnel': Takeaways from armed forces' briefing on Op Sindoor In this sequence, a proposal has been prepared to promote the use of plastic/jute/agro textile mulch component in all the districts of the minister said the mulch technology will help in maintaining moisture in the fields, weed control and maintaining soil fertility. "This technique has proved to be extremely effective, especially in the cultivation of vegetables, fruit trees and flowers," he said the state initiative will help farmers deal with the impact of climate change and maintain the continuity of crop production. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Essential Tips for Navigating Morocco Celebrities' Educational Journey Undo He stressed on the govt's efforts to give a new direction to the green revolution in the state by adopting modern techniques in the agriculture minister said the mulching scheme will be implemented in all the districts of the state, so that farmers from every region can take advantage of it. "Farmers will be encouraged to adopt this technology through technical training, on-farm demonstrations and assistance programmes. The use of this technology will not only increase production, but will also reduce water consumption and improve crop quality. This will directly benefit the income of farmers, as well as strengthen environmental protection," he said."This scheme will not only strengthen the economic condition of the farmers, but will also prove helpful in establishing Bihar as a leading state in agricultural innovations," he added. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
