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Time of India
07-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Himachal Pradesh: Thunag in Mandi faces severe water crisis after cloudburst
Thunag in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district is facing a severe water crisis after recent cloudbursts and floods washed away machinery, water pipes, and transformers used to extract and supply clean water. Jal Shakti Department Chief Engineer Anju Sharma visited the area to assess the damage. Speaking to ANI, she said, "All 81 panchayats in this constituency have been affected. Our people are tracing the sources... We collected all the staff as it is very difficult to reach from one place to another." She added, "The pipes have been arranged, but it is difficult to reach... We have gone a lot back for permanent restoration. The big schemes have suffered a huge setback. Our transformers and machinery have been washed away and tracing it is a huge challenge for the department and trying to do it on war level. I want to appeal to the people to support the department and use the water from storage or hand pumps and drink only after boiling it." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), continuous rainfall across Himachal Pradesh in the past 24 hours has seriously impacted public utilities. A total of 269 roads have been blocked, 285 electricity transformers disrupted, and 278 water supply schemes have stopped functioning. In its daily situation report issued at 10 am on July 6, the SEOC stated that Mandi is the worst affected district, with 200 roads blocked due to heavy rains. The district also reported the highest number of damaged transformers (236) and disrupted water schemes (278) in the state. Live Events Kullu district was the second most impacted in terms of road access, with 39 roads blocked in areas like Banjar and Nirmand due to landslides. Chamba reported 32 blocked roads and 17 damaged transformers in sub-divisions such as Salooni, Dalhousie, and Bharmour. "The heavy monsoon showers have triggered landslides, waterlogging, and infrastructure damage, disrupting road connectivity and essential services across multiple districts," the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) said. "Efforts are underway to restore services swiftly, and field teams are on alert in highly affected regions such as Mandi and Kullu." The report added that districts like Shimla, Solan, and Lahaul and Spiti saw minimal or no disruption. However, SDMA warned that continued rainfall could worsen the situation. Authorities have advised the public to avoid unnecessary travel, especially in areas prone to landslides. Restoration efforts are ongoing, with the Public Works, Electricity, and Jal Shakti departments actively working to repair damaged infrastructure.
India.com
04-07-2025
- General
- India.com
Meet IAS Anju Sharma: Failed In Class 10 & 12, Cracked UPSC In First Attempt With AIR...She Is Currently...
photoDetails english 2926732 The UPSC exam is one of India's most prestigious competitive exams, conducted to recruit candidates for civil services like IAS, IPS, and IFS. It involves three stages—Prelims, Mains, and Interview—testing a candidate's knowledge, aptitude, and personality. Success requires dedication, strategic preparation, and strong analytical and writing skills. Cracking the UPSC exam is no easy feat, as it's known to be one of the toughest competitive exams in India. Only a few candidates manage to clear it in their very first attempt each year. One such inspiring success story is that of IAS officer Anju Sharma. Updated:Jul 04, 2025, 06:08 PM IST Anju Sharma's journey 1 / 7 Despite facing setbacks in her Class 10 and 12 board exams, Anju Sharma refused to let those failures dictate her future. With unwavering determination, focus, and hard work, she cleared the UPSC exam on her very first attempt, becoming a powerful example of resilience, perseverance, and the strength to overcome challenges. Anju Sharma background 2 / 7 IAS officer Anju Sharma, originally from Bharatpur, Rajasthan, often reflects on her journey with a powerful reminder: while many guide us toward success, few teach us how to cope with failure. During her early academic years, she experienced a major setback when she failed her Class 12 economics examination. Setback in her life 3 / 7 The setback deeply impacted her, planting seeds of self-doubt about her future. However, she quickly regained her footing and went on to earn distinctions in multiple subjects. Earlier, she had also failed chemistry in her Class 10 pre-boards. Anju Sharma's journey is a powerful tale of resilience, determination, and triumph. Family behind her preparation 4 / 7 Her mother played a key role in calming her and offering the support she needed. Experiences like these taught Anju Sharma a valuable lesson — never depend on last-minute preparation. Instead, consistent focus from the beginning is essential. This approach helped her earn a gold medal in college. She completed both her and MBA from Jaipur. Discipline and dedication 5 / 7 While preparing for the UPSC Civil Services exam, Anju Sharma applied the same discipline and dedication she had developed earlier in life. She approached the UPSC as 'just another exam,' aiming to clear it in her first attempt. Having completed the syllabus well in advance, she remained calm and confident before the exam. When did she cleared UPSC? 6 / 7 In 1991, at just 22 years old, Anju Sharma cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in her very first attempt and became an IAS officer. Her journey proves that early setbacks don't define one's future—strong will and dedication can lead to great success. She was assigned to the Gujarat cadre, with her first posting as Assistant Collector in Rajkot. Current designation 7 / 7 Dr. Anju Sharma is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer and has been serving in the Government at senior leadership positions for more than 28 years. She currently holds the office of Labour, Skill Development and Employment Department, Government of Gujarat, as Additional Chief Secretary. She has done her MBA in Marketing & Finance and Masters in International Development Policy from Duke University, USA. During her administrative career she worked as Collector & DDO in various districts of Gujarat and has worked in various departments like Higher and Technical Education (H&TE),Health, Revenue, Environment, and Forests in the State Government. She has also worked as Director in the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. (All images: anjusharma_ias)
India.com
22-06-2025
- General
- India.com
Failed in Class 10th, 12th, cracked UPSC exam in first attempt, became IAS Officer at..., her name is..., now posted at...
It is not easy to crack the UPSC exam, which is considered to be one of the toughest examinations in India. Every year, a handful of people crack the exam on their very first attempt. IAS Anju Sharma's story is one of them. Despite failing board exams in Class 10th and Class 12th, Anju didn't allow the unsuccessful attempts to define her future. However, with utmost passion, determination, and attention, Anju Sharma has cracked one of the toughest exams in India—UPSC, on her first attempt, providing a strong motivation and example of resiliency and persistence. IAS Officer Anju Sharma's Educational Journey Anju Sharma, an IAS officer, hails from Bharatpur, Rajasthan. Whenever she looks back at her journey, she repeats almost like a mantra that everyone will prepare us for success, but no one prepares us for how to deal with failure. During her early academic journey, she once failed her class 12 economics exam. This incident shook her, creeping into her mind to raise doubts about her future. But she landed back on her feet, earning distinctions in several other subjects. Earlier, in the pre-board examination in class 10, she also failed in chemistry. Anju Sharma's story is one of resilience, courage, and ultimately, success. Nevertheless, Anju Sharma now regards these two events in her life as a blessing in disguise—events that helped her shape her future. While speaking to a website, Anju Sharma shared that there was a time when she had a large portion of her syllabus left to study, and panic began to set in after dinner. She admitted feeling completely unprepared and was certain she would fail. The overwhelming stress brought her to tears, and to make matters worse, her performance in the pre-board exams also declined due to the pressure. Luckily, Anju had parents on her side. Her mom helped calm her down and gave her the encouragement she needed. So these events, like the one above, were a good learning experience for Anju: Never rely on last-minute preparation. One should pay attention to the syllabus from the start. This way helped her win the gold medal in college. Both and MBA were completed from Jaipur. Anju's tireless efforts bore fruit when she finished a Bachelor of Science (BSc), graduating with a gold medal for her achievement. After that, she finished her MBA. Soon, she began preparing for the UPSC exams, determined to turn her aspirations into reality. As Anju Sharma prepared for the UPSC Civil Services examination, she consistently and diligently employed the discipline that she learned at earlier stages in her life. And she also regarded the UPSC examination as 'just another exam', intending on clearing it in only one attempt. Anju completed her syllabus far in advance and was relaxed and carefree during the days leading up to the examination. Cracked UPSC in 1991, first posting was… In 1991, Anju Sharma became an IAS officer at 22 years old, passing the UPSC Civil Services Examination on her first attempt. Anju's life story demonstrates that failure at an early age does not foreshadow the rest of one's life—anyone can accomplish anything with determination and focus. IAS Anju Sharma belongs to the Gujarat cadre and her first posting in the service was as Assistant Collector of Rajkot in 1991. She subsequently served as Collector and held other important positions in various other districts of the state, including Gandhinagar. Because of her exceptional performance, IAS Anju Sharma has risen through the ranks, including Special Secretary, Secretary, Principal Secretary, and is now the Additional Chief Secretary Agriculture. According to the official website of Kaushalya The Skill University, Dr. Anju Sharma is a member of the prestigious Indian Administrative Service and has been serving in the Government at senior leadership positions for more than 28 years. She currently holds the office of Labour, Skill Development and Employment Department, Government of Gujarat, as Additional Chief Secretary. She has done her MBA in Marketing & Finance and Masters in International Development Policy from Duke University, USA. During her administrative career she worked as Collector & DDO in various districts of Gujarat and has worked in various departments like Higher and Technical Education (H&TE),Health, Revenue, Environment, and Forests in the State Government. She has also worked as Director in the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India.
The Hindu
13-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Air India crash: relatives struggle to break news of Anju's death to elderly parents
A day after fifty-five-year-old Anju Sharma died in the Air India plane crash in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, her relatives on Thursday (June 12, 2025) at Ramsaran Majra village in Haryana's Kurukshetra district, were struggling to break the news of Anju's death to her frail father and elderly mother. After her marriage, Anju had settled in Vadodara in the 1990s. She had boarded the London-bound flight to meet her elder daughter – Nimmi. She is survived by two daughters. He husband passed away a few years ago. 'We are all in a state of shock in the village. I don't know how to inform my brother (Anju's father) about the news of her passing. I am unable to muster the courage. How will they bear the weight of this tragedy,' Balkishan Sharma, Anju's uncle told the media persons. 'It's hard to believe for us, she visited her parents last month and stayed here for a fortnight, and now she is no more. Her father Jagdish Sharma, a retired government employee, has not been keeping well for some time and mother Santosh Sharma is also aged. We are trying to find how to disclose the news, but we can't hide it for too long,' he said. Mr. Balkishan said Anju's late husband was an engineer who worked in the oil industry. A few other members of Anju's extended family at her native village remembered her as a compassionate and caring person who supported her family. 'The loss has shattered our family,' they added.
News18
13-06-2025
- General
- News18
‘Aadmi Ek Khilona Hai': Anju Sharma's WhatsApp Status Before Boarding Doomed Air India Flight
Last Updated: On Thursday, Anju Sharma was flying to London on an Air India flight to visit her daughter. After hearing of the crash, her family immediately left for Ahmedabad A pall of gloom has descended on Ram Sharan Majra village in Haryana's Kurukshetra after news broke that Anju Sharma, a local resident, was among those who died in the tragic Ahmedabad plane crash. Her sudden death in the devastating incident has left the entire village in shock and mourning. The family is in shock. However, Anju Sharma's parents were initially not informed about their daughter's death. Notably, the Sharma's family had been living in Vadodara for many years. On Thursday, Anju was on her way to London to visit her elder daughter. Anju's father, Jagdish, a retired Indian Army officer, is bedridden due to a brain haemorrhage, while her mother suffers from a heart condition. Currently, her uncle, sister, and brother-in-law are meeting people who are coming to offer their condolences. DNA of Anju Sharma's younger daughter was taken in Vadodara and has matched. Anju's brother-in-law said he chose not to inform her parents immediately to avoid shocking them. 'But now, everything is over," he added. The family remembers Anju Sharma as a cheerful and warm-hearted person who held everyone together. Her sudden demise has left them all in deep shock. After boarding the flight, Anju Sharma made a video call to her sister, Neelu Sharma, through a WhatsApp group she had created for the entire family. Sadly, Neelu couldn't answer the call—a moment she says she will regret for the rest of her life. Anju, the eldest of eight sisters, was deeply loved by her family. The relatives are now preparing to travel to Vadodara for her last rites. Anju Sharma had posted the popular song ' Aadmi Ek Khilona Hai ' as her last WhatsApp status. A resident of Ramsaran Majra village in Ladwa, Kurukshetra district, she had come to her maternal home on May 26. On Thursday, Anju was flying to London on an Air India flight to visit her daughter, Nimmi Sharma. As soon as the family received news of the crash, they left for Ahmedabad. Uncle Balkishan Sharma, in tears, said, 'She was the son of the family, not a daughter. She managed everything." He added that several family members were unwell, so they hadn't been told immediately. 'Even I was informed about Anju's death after a long time," he said. Younger sister Neelu Sharma, grief-stricken, said, 'It feels like we've lost our mother. We can't tell our parents — they may not survive the shock. We are eight sisters, and she had been living in Gujarat for the past 30 years. She called from the flight for the last time, and I couldn't even see her face." 'She was the pillar of our family," Neelu added, 'the son of the house." However, on Friday afternoon, when villagers finally broke the news to Anju's parents, it led to scenes of heartbreak and chaos. First Published: June 13, 2025, 18:19 IST
