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Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
7 arrested in Naini for cattle smuggling and slaughtering
Prayagraj: Panic gripped Naini and adjoining areas under limits of Naini police station for hours in the trans-Yamuna pocket of the district on Friday after a joint team of Naini police and SOG carried out a raid at a house located in Poora Fateh Miya Ka Pura and seized a huge quantity of carcasses, sharp-edged weapons, skins, horns, three bikes, two scooters and an electronic weighing machine. The joint police team also arrested seven persons, including five men and two women, involved in cattle smuggling and slaughtering. They also rescued many cattle forcibly kept inside a plot. Police said that thorough investigations are underway and legal action would be initiated accordingly. The joint police team carried out raids at the house based on tips provided by the volunteers of VHP (Gau Raksha wing). Regional Secretary of VHP (Gauraksha wing – Kashi prant), Lal Mani Tiwari, told TOI that, "Activists of Gau Raksha wing received information about the disposal of horns, skins, and internal body parts of cattle by unidentified miscreants involved in cattle smuggling and slaughtering during late-night hours and alerted senior police authorities. A joint team of Naini police and SOG conducted a series of raids in houses in the area and seized carcasses, sharp-edged weapons, and other items." Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
Indian Express
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Yamuna, air pollution: How BJP govt in Delhi tackled major environmental challenges in first 100 days
In the runup to the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections earlier this year, the BJP centered much of its campaign on a green turnaround: a cleaner Yamuna in three years, no garbage mounds by 2027, and breathable air. Now, 100 days after taking office, the new government can point to several first steps — a Cabinet nod for Delhi's first cloud-seeding trial to curb air pollution; tighter deadline for decentralisation and enhancement of sewage treatment plants (STPs); mandatory anti-smog guns and dust monitors at major construction sites; and 24×7 waste processing at landfill sites. The BJP's poll manifesto called for nothing less than a revival of the Yamuna's 'former glory'. It pledged to clean up the river within three years in power, instituting a dedicated 'Yamuna Kosh' fund, and to develop a riverfront similar to the one in Gujarat at Sabarmati river. The party vowed full treatment of wastewater from major drains, like Barapullah, Shahdara, and Ghazipur, before they empty into the river, along with expanding sewage treatment capacity. The 2025-26 Budget has earmarked Rs 9,000 crore for water-and-sewer upgrades, including ₹250 crore to replace corroded mains in trans-Yamuna zones and funds for 13,000 JJ-cluster and 2.5 lakh colony household sewer connections. A third-party STP audit has also been ordered, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa told The Indian Express during an interview this week. So far, five STP-upgrades inherited from the previous government have inched past the 90%-cent mark. The Delhi Jal Board (DJB's) 100-day tracker lists the status of their upgradation: Rithala (40 MGD or milligram gallon per day ) – 100% Sonia Vihar adjunct (7 MGD) – 99 % Delhi Gate Phase III (10 MGD) – 98 % Najafgarh–Keshopur Phase II and III – 90 % Rohini-Narela-Coronation Pillar corridor – 95 % Meanwhile, the DJB has mapped its next tranche of the Budget allocation: a Rs 3,104-crore package of 40 decentralised STPs and 330 km of trunk sewers, which serve as the main artery for transporting wastewater to a treatment plant, aimed at 416 unauthorised colonies and 115 villages in the Najafgarh, Chhatarpur, Matiala, Bijwasan, Mundka, Narela and Bawana belts. The project's first-year outlay of Rs 613 crore has been booked under the Centre's AMRUT 2.0 scheme, while the remaining expenditure will be split over 2026-27, The Indian Express reported on on May 8. Similarly, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee rolled out a 14-point dust mitigation plan on May 22, focusing on water sprinkling, installing of particulate matter pollution monitors as well as proper disposal of construction and demolition waste. The body made it mandatory for projects equal to or larger than 500 square metres to register on its portal for monitoring. Sirsa also ordered in May for the vehicles inside forest and protected areas to be transitioned to electric-run. He also said that tendering of 70 mechanical road sweepers for cleaning of Public Works Department roads is in progress. In another key measure, the government has revised tree felling and pruning SOP. Intensifying its crackdown on end-of-life vehicles monitoring, AI cameras have also been installed at 90% of fuel stations. Sirsa in the interview with The Indian Express also said that preemptive notices have been sent to such vehicle owners in neighbouring states. From November 1, all transport or commercial goods vehicles not compliant with BS-VI, CNG, LNG, or EV (electrical vehicle) standards will be banned from entering Delhi. Following the Centre for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) directions, the government will stop fueling all end-of-life vehicles after July.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
UP has poor law & order, moving towards anarchy, claims Ajay Rai
Prayagraj: Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC) chief Ajay Rai on Thursday alleged that law and order situation had completely deteriorated across UP, and the state was moving towards anarchy. He said this after meeting the family of the slain retired govt official and his wife, who were murdered allegedly by a mason inside their house in ADA Colony, Naini, over a monetary dispute. He, along with Allahabad MP Ujjawal Ram Singh, reached Naini and expressed condolences to the family members. "Organised crime is shaping across the state under the shelter of the police and administration," he alleged. Rai also welcomed the decision of the Union govt to conduct a caste census. "It is a big victory for the entire INDIA bloc. The govt was forced to accept the demand of opposition leader Rahul Gandhi ," Rai said. Singh expressed concern over the poor law and order and asserted that the graph of crime was continuously increasing in the trans-Yamuna pocket of the district. Prominent leaders, including Kishore Varshney, Fuzail Hashmi, Ashok Patel, Anil Dwivedi and others, were also present.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
With rising mercury, health dept lists dos & don'ts to ‘beat the heat'
1 2 Prayagraj: With mercury crossing 43 degrees Celsius and weather experts issuing heatwave alerts, the officials of the health department have launched an extensive awareness campaign in rural and urban areas, cautioning city denizens about the dos and don'ts as part of it's 'Beat the Heat' campaign. The campaign has been drafted under the guidelines of the UP State Heat Action Plan, highlighting symptoms of heat-related illnesses and preventive measures. Notably, the department has installed a series of posters in the trans-Ganga and trans-Yamuna areas of the district to raise awareness about beating the heat. Dr Anupam Dwivedi, Medical Officer in charge of the Soraon community health centre, told TOI, "Under the public health advisory for extreme heat, we have appealed to the masses to follow four points: stay hydrated , stay covered, stay alert, and stay indoors or in the shade. We are appealing people to drink sufficient water whenever possible, even if they are not thirsty." He adds that thirst is not a good indicator of dehydration. Doctors are also advising the use of ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution) and the consumption of homemade drinks like lemon water, buttermilk, lassi, and fruit juices with some added salt. Dr Dwivedi further stated, "Through banners and posters, we have appealed to the masses to wear thin, loose, cotton garments, preferably light-coloured, and cover the head with a hat, cap, towel or other traditional headgear during exposure to direct sunlight. People should also get weather updates and take measures accordingly." Dr Dwivedi also mentioned, "Infants, kids, pregnant women, people working outdoors, and those with mental or physical illnesses are at greater risk than others and should be more cautious during the summer season. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Elderly or sick people living alone should be supervised, and their health monitored daily. Moreover, people should make efforts to keep their homes cool by using curtains, shutters, or sunshades and opening windows at night. Immersing feet in 20 degrees Celsius water above the ankle provides rapid cooling by reducing dehydration and thermal discomfort," he added. Dr Anurag Tiwari, medical officer in charge of the Kaurihar community health centre, said, "People must avoid going out, especially between 12 noon and 3 pm, and also avoid strenuous activities during the afternoon hours." He also suggested avoiding cooking during peak summer hours and opening doors and windows to ventilate the cooking area adequately. He advised avoiding alcohol, tea, coffee, carbonated soft drinks or drinks with large amounts of sugar, as these can lead to a loss of more body fluid or cause stomach cramps. People should also avoid high-protein food and not eat stale food. Dr Tiwari further maintained, "Don't leave kids or pets in parked vehicles, as the temperature inside a vehicle could become dangerous." Doctors also listed precautions during mass gatherings like marriages or sports events, noting that outdoor or indoor crowded situations increase the risk of acute heat-related illnesses even in the absence of active heatwave alerts in the area. Moreover, physical exertion, direct sun exposure, overcrowding, and difficult access to water, food, and shade may worsen health in vulnerable groups. Attendees should stay hydrated, cool, be aware of signs and symptoms, and seek medical care. Doctors, meanwhile, said, "Heat-related illnesses are preventable, but heatstroke is a medical emergency." Notably, the National Centre for Disease Control has also issued administrative measures to provide a safe working environment with six basic tips, including a cool drinking water facility, timely medical care, frequent breaks in a comfortable rest area, a cool and comfortable area for childcare, insulating and shielding hot equipment, and assigning additional workers or slowing down the work pace to safeguard workers.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Bio-reclamation tech turns rocky belt of Koraon into green areas
1 2 3 Prayagraj: Bio-reclamation technology seems to have worked in the rocky and barren lands of the trans-Yamuna pocket of the Prayagraj district, as farmers are now able to plant trees and grasses of special species. Microbes have also been released into the soil, which are changing its structure. With both union and state govt's taking several steps to make barren and wasteland fertile, the state govt is a step ahead in offering assistance to small and marginal farmers through the Deendayal Upadhyay Kisan Samridhi Yojana . This initiative aims to improve their infertile or less fertile land. On the other hand, it is making the soil fertile and productive through various agro-forestry projects . Experts claimed that the bio-reclamation technology is proving to be effective in the rocky and barren region of the Koraon belt of Sangam City. Bio-reclamation techniques refer to measures that use living organisms, primarily microorganisms, to restore or rehabilitate degraded land or remove pollutants from contaminated environments. This technique involves processes like microbial leaching , where microbes break down substances or extract metals from materials, or using plants to degrade pollutants from soil and water. The Forest Research Centre for Eco-Rehabilitation Department is making barren and wasteland cultivable by using bio-reclamation techniques. Dr Kumud Dubey, a scientist at the Ecological Restoration Centeer in Prayagraj, says, "A project was launched in the Koraon area of the Prayagraj district at a cost of Rs 38 lakhs, which has now started showing positive results. For this, trees and grasses of special species wereplanted here. Similarly, microbes have also been released into the soil, which are changing its structure." A large area of Koraon is completely rocky and barren. It neither has microbes that create fertility nor trees that can absorb moisture and provide a solution to the problem of falling water levels in the area. The bio-reclamation technology has been used in three selected clusters in the area. Dr Dubey said, "In each cluster, 500 to 600 species of trees have been planted, which retain moisture and are effective in maintaining the water level." This quality is found in the species of Milia, Acacia Senegal, and Mahua, which have been planted. Apart from this, Dinanath grass and lemon grass, which grow in very little water, have also been planted here to prevent soil erosion. Similarly, many types of microbes have also been sprayed here to make the soil fertile. This includes nitrogen-fixing microbes, phosphorus, and zinc-storing microbes. With these efforts, the rocky land of the area has become green and the quality of the soil has changed.
