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Time of India
09-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Rain deficit casts shadow over paddy yield in Assam
Guwahati: Farmers in Assam are sounding the alarm over a worrying rainfall shortage that has gripped more than half of the state's districts this July. The insufficient precipitation is casting a shadow over winter paddy cultivation, especially in the lower Assam region, where farmland preparation has taken a hit. Scientists warn that if the dry spell continues, it could spell disaster for crop yields and productivity. While rice seedling transplantation kicked off in various parts of Assam in July, the upper Assam region enjoyed normal or even excess rainfall, according to IMD records. However, the situation is dire in lower Assam, where many districts are parched. This July, 15 districts, including Kokrajhar, Dhubri, Kamrup (Rural), Kamrup (Metro), and others, experienced 'large deficient' rainfall, as per IMD data. Eleven of these districts are in lower Assam. Meanwhile, Nagaon, Tinsukia, Lakhimpur, Sonitpur, and Dima Hasao recorded 'deficient' rainfall. The IMD classifies 'large deficient' rainfall as 60 to 99% below normal, while 'deficient' rainfall is 20 to 59% below normal. "Photosensitive varieties like Ranjit, Bahadur, and many local paddy varieties will suffer if the rainfall deficit forces delayed transplantation of rice seedlings. Delayed transplantation, after August 15, leads to low production because flowering may not occur due to reduced daylight after September," said senior scientist Dr Kanchan Saikia, in-charge head at RRLRRS, ICAR-CRRI, Gerua in Hajo. Paddy cultivation thrives on consistent water availability from sowing to flowering. "Most farmers in the state rely on rainfed conditions for paddy. In recent years, the kharif season rainfall was adequate for paddy cultivation. However, excess rainwater often drains away due to a lack of proper rainwater harvesting structures. A rainfall deficit will hinder crop growth, necessitating alternative water supply through irrigation to achieve projected yields," Saikia said. He added that varieties like CR Dhan 801 and CR Dhan 802 show drought resistance, but irrigation at critical stages remains essential. "The Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) method, which alternates drying and wetting in paddy fields, requires less water," he said. IMD's July rainfall data reveals over a 70% deficit in many districts still waiting for transplantation. Karna Rabha, a small-scale farmer in Boko, Kamrup district, owns six bighas of land. Three bighas of his land and about 55 bighas of neighboring villagers' land remain unplanted due to the lack of water in the paddy fields. "The rice seedlings we have will be unusable after 15 days as they will become too old. If we don't get heavy rain in the next two weeks, many farmers will have no seedlings to plant," he lamented. Many areas in Assam lack irrigation infrastructure, leaving farmers at the mercy of the rain. The state's irrigation coverage extends to less than 20% of its cultivable land.
News18
27-06-2025
- News18
'Forget Being Alive...': Kiren Rijiju Stunned By Dangerous Cliff Road In Himachal
Last Updated: The road from Chaura Gate to Taranda Dhank in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur is among the world's most dangerous, with a deep gorge on one side and a towering rock face on the other Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, currently on a tour of Himachal Pradesh, was left awestruck on Thursday as his convoy navigated the treacherous Taranda Dhank stretch in Kinnaur — a route often dubbed the 'Cliffhanger' for its narrow, winding path carved into sheer rock faces. The minister had spent Wednesday in Shimla before continuing his itinerary to Kinnaur, with visits to Lahaul-Spiti also planned. Rijiju shared a video of this dangerous stretch, expressing his disbelief to a fellow passenger in his car by stating that if a vehicle were to fall off the road, even its bones would not be found. The other person in the car concurred, adding that a vehicle falling into the ditch would be irrecoverable. On Thursday, Rijiju was taken aback by the steep and treacherous slopes of National Highway-05 extending from Jhakhri in Rampur, Shimla, to Kinnaur. He posted a video of this experience on his Facebook account, which has rapidly gone viral on social media. In the video, Rijiju is heard saying, 'If you slip and fall from here, forget about being alive, they won't even find your bones." Watch The Video Here Now driving towards Kinnaur Dist. in Himachal Pradesh to launch various Development projects. The National Highway condition here has become very good! — Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) June 26, 2025 The footage captures the segment of the road beyond Jhakri towards Kinnaur, where the highway has been constructed by carving through 80 to 90-degree steep mountain slopes. The hazardous conditions of these roads have led to numerous accidents over the years. Rijiju's visit to Kinnaur aims to launch various development projects. His three-day tour commenced on Thursday afternoon when he left Shimla and arrived in Kinnaur late that evening, receiving a warm welcome from BJP leader Surat Negi. Who Carved The Daring Route Through Taranda Dhank? The construction of the road to Taranda Dhank was spearheaded by PWD engineer Raj Bahadur, who hails from Jhanda Mohalla in Dehradun. Born to Kedar Singh and Hemvati Devi, Bahadur had two siblings and ties to Chamba in Himachal Pradesh, where he married in Bakloh Cantt. Bahadur has three sons: Ajay Thakur, a retired manager from State Bank of India; Subedar Bhuvaneshwar Singh Thakur, retired from the Army and residing in Chamba; and Sanjay Thakur, who also served in the Army but has since passed away. Bahadur's maternal home is in Nahan, Sirmaur. The World's Most Dangerous Road? The road from Chaura Gate to Taranda Dhank in Kinnaur is considered one of the most dangerous roads globally, with a ditch on one side and a rock wall on the other. This perilous stretch was featured in actor Aamir Khan's movie 'Lal Singh Chaddha" and frequently goes viral on social media due to its extreme conditions. First Published: June 27, 2025, 12:47 IST
Time of India
25-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Lohardaga army man scales Mt Everest
1 2 3 Gumla: Bahadur Pahan, an Army subedar of the 3 Bihar Regiment and Lohardaga resident, scaled the world's highest peak, Mt Everest, on May 23. Talking to TOI on Sunday from the base camp upon his return, an elated Bahadur said, "I summit the peak at 3.5 am on May 23. My 15-year-long dream to summit the peak has now come true." Bahadur unfurled a flag bearing the logo of the Jharkhand govt along with the National Flag and his regiment's flag. "Since I hail from Jharkhand, I unfurled a flg with our govt logo to motivate the youths of Jharkhand to achieve big in their fields of choice," he said. A resident of Kakargarh village in Kuru block of Lohardaga, Bahadur said he joined the armed forces in 2002. After serving the nation in different places, he joined the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering in Uttarkashi in Nov 2023. "In 2024, I, along with seven others from the Army, was selected for the expedition after scaling 11 peaks. Of 8 members, seven reached the summit. I'm the first from the Bihar Regiment to scale the world's highest peak," he said. Bahadur also said, "In the regiment, I would hear about mountaineers scaling the Everest. Some 15 years ago, I decided to accomplish this feat someday. I also wanted to motivate the youths to take up mountaineering." Before taking up the challenging task, Bahadur, a member of a tribal priest family, had made himself technically, mentally and physically fit. He also underwent one-year training at the High Altitude Warfare School in Gulmarg and Sommarg in Jammu & Kashmir. He also worked as the school's instructor from 2010 to 2013. Congratulating Bahadur, Lohardaga DC Waghmare Prasad Krishna said, "It's a matter of great pride for the district as well as the state. I wish him greater achievements in his career." MP Sukhdeo Bhagat also said, "Bahadur ji has really done a great wonder. He has made the entire tribal community proud ." Kakargarh mukhiya Chemni Toppo said, "Bahadur ji had made our panchayat great by his great accomplishment. Now, Kakargarh will become famous in the state."
Business Recorder
23-05-2025
- Business Recorder
‘Safe Children, Safe Punjab': Home Dept launches ‘Good Touch Bad Touch Awareness Campaign'
LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department has launched an awareness campaign for younger children under the vision "Safe Children, Safe Punjab". The Home Department has developed a special animated series to raise awareness about "Good Touch and Bad Touch," and its first episode is released on Thursday. The animated series introduces two lead characters "Haya" and "Bahadur", the young children who will spread awareness and will educate all the children on how to protect themselves from any kind of sexual abuse. Haya and Bahadur will guide children in understanding appropriate and inappropriate physical behavior. A powerful message aimed at empowering children has been promoted as part of the campaign: 'We won't fear those who attempt a bad touch; we'll confront them.' The spokesperson for the Home Department Punjab said that the campaign will play a vital role in protecting children from abuse and sexual exploitation. 'After proper education and awareness, children can recognize inappropriate behavior and report it in time,' the spokesperson added. Punjab Home Secretary Noor ul Amin Mengal directed the Child Protection & Welfare Bureau to actively lead the awareness drive for children protection. The department has previously recommended the inclusion of content on "Good Touch, Bad Touch" in the school curriculum, a move that emphasizes the government's commitment to long term child safety. It stressed the urgent need to educate children about personal safety and called upon parents, teachers and all segments of the society to take part in this critical effort. 'Victims of child sexual abuse often suffer lifelong trauma, making immediate awareness initiatives a necessity,' he added. The campaign also appeals to the public to engage actively and help make children safer while ensuring that perpetrators of abuse are held accountable by the law. Parents and educators are being encouraged to use the materials from the campaign to teach children how to recognize and report abuse, whether it occurs at home or outside. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
22-05-2025
- Express Tribune
Animated series on child protection launched
The Punjab Home Department has initiated a province-wide child protection awareness campaign titled 'Safe Children, Safe Punjab'. As part of the initiative, am animated series focusing on the concept of 'Good Touch and Bad Touch' has been developed, with the first episode released on Thursday. The series features two main characters, Haya and Bahadur — young, relatable protagonists who educate children about identifying and responding to inappropriate physical behaviour. The campaign delivers a message, "We won't fear those who attempt a bad touch; we'll confront them." According to a spokesperson, the campaign is a step in equipping children with the knowledge they need to protect themselves from abuse and sexual exploitation. "Through education and awareness, children will be able to recognise inappropriate conduct and report it in a timely manner." The spokesperson called upon parents, educators and all segments of society to actively support the initiative. "Child victims of sexual abuse often endure trauma for life. Early awareness is not optionalit is essential," the spokesperson added.
