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Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
PAU marks Van Mahotsav with planting of saplings
1 2 3 4 Ludhiana: A plantation drive was undertaken near PAU's gate no. 1 adjoining the Dr Manmohan Singh Auditorium to mark Van Mahotsav. It was organised with the help of the landscape officer of the university and his team. Vice-chancellor Satbir Singh Gosal kicked off the drive with the planting of saplings. He was accompanied by registrar Rishi Pal Singh, dean (postgraduate studies) MIS Gill, director (research) AS Dhatt, director (extension education) MS Bhullar, dean of College of Community Science Kiran Bains, director (students' welfare) Nirmal Jaura, additional directors of research GS Mangat and Mahesh Kumar, additional director (communication) TS Riar and heads of departments. Parminder Singh, HoD of floriculture and landscaping, said the dignitaries planted saplings of species, namely, Neeli Gulmohar, Kacchnar, Lal Gulmohar, Champa, etc. RIS Gill, dean of College of Horticulture and Forestry-cum- estate officer, thanked the faculty for their participation and encouraged them to hold take more plantation drives in the University.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Satish Kulkarni's poetry highlights optimism and social relevance: Baraguru Ramachandrappa
Pic: Veteranr writer Prof Baraguru Ramachandrappa inaugurates the event of senior progressive writer Satish Kulkarni's 75th birthday celebration at the KEB Community Hall by lighting the lamp in Haveri on Sunday Haveri: In contemporary times, when religious controversies eclipse spiritual values and caste-based tensions pervade social discussions, openly expressing personal religious beliefs can be challenging. However, as noted by senior writer Prof Baraguru Ramachandrappa, Satish Kulkarni's poetry maintains its relevance through its messages of optimism and support for the underprivileged. At the lamp-lighting ceremony celebrating Kulkarni's 75th birthday at the KEB Community Hall on Sunday, Prof Ramachandrappa highlighted that genuine rebellion originates from emotional depth. He emphasised that impactful poetry requires deep insight, and poets should preserve their artistic integrity whilst remaining connected to people rather than pursuing material gains. "Kulkarni's work is recognised for its conscientious approach over mere anger, recognising him as a people's poet," he commended. Prof Ramachandrappa noted that Kulkarni's engagement with contemporary social matters, while enriching Bandaya literature in the region. He further stated that social change necessitates acknowledging past wrongs and developing greater awareness. Kulkarni acknowledged that his involvement in Dalit and Bandaya literary movements enabled his recognition in literary circles. He mentioned that Champa was his initial educational foundation, and Prof Baraguru Ramachandrappa is his university. "Though emerging from a traditional family was challenging, Haveri soil gave me everything. Poetry, beyond expectations and anticipations, is my first and last choice," he stated. Senior writers Dharanidevi Malagatti and Sarjoo Katkar, alongside Byadagi MLA and chairman Basavaraj Shivannanavar, and former MLA Nehru Olekar, were present at the event.
New Indian Express
08-07-2025
- New Indian Express
Three Maoists including two women surrender in Odisha
PHULBANI/BERHAMPUR: Three hardcore Maoists from Chhattisgarh including two women surrendered before the security forces in Kandhamal district on Monday. The surrendered Maoists are Made Beti alias Champa (30), Raju Dodi alias Ajaya (35) and Adamo Madhavi alias Manju (27), all members of the banned CPI (Maoist) outfit. They were active in Kalahandi, Kandhamal and Boudh districts of Odisha. IG (Southern Range) Niti Sekhar said while Champa worked for the Bansadhara-Ghumsar-Nagabali (BGN) division, Ajaya and Manju were members of Kalahandi-Kandhamal-Boudh-Nayagarh (KKBN) division of the outlawed organisation. Their task was to reactivate the north-south corridor from Jharkhand to Chhattisgarh through south-centre Odisha. The trio was involved in several anti-development and extremist activities both in Chhattisgarh and Odisha. They have surrendered to live a normal life, said Sekhar.
Indian Express
08-07-2025
- General
- Indian Express
Tree ambulances to bamboo barriers: NDMC's vision for a greener Delhi
Multiple campaigns, smart watering systems, and tree ambulances are at the heart of an extensive plantation drive launched Monday by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) to expand the city's green cover. Initiatives such as 'Gap Filling Campaign' and 'End-to-End Green Cover' have been kicked off, aimed at eliminating brown patches across 80 major roads, junctions, and roundabouts. It is expected to reduce air pollution. 'Places where there was no green cover at all earlier, or where digging has taken place, have been identified as brown patches,' said an official. NDMC Vice-Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal said in a press conference that the civic body will now use a 'smart watering' system to save water. 'A drip irrigation system will be in place. Water sprinklers, like the one present in Nehru Park, will be set up in other lawns and gardens,' the official explained. Chahal also announced that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative of 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam,' 3,000 trees, 35 lakh shrubs, and 3,946 bamboo plants will be planted across 89 sites. To keep the already planted trees healthy and safe, a tree ambulance has been deployed. 'The Plant Protection Cell at Lodhi Garden is equipped to conduct tree surgeries, termite and pest control, and soil treatments, supported by a dedicated team of one supervisor and four staff members,' Chahal said. The prominent places included in the plantation drive are Shankar Road, Hailey Road, Barakhamba Road, Feroz Shah Road, Janpath, Mahadev Road, Sansad Marg, KG Marg, Peshwa Road, Tansen Marg, Udyan Marg, Bangla Sahib Road, RK Ashram Marg, Tilak Marg, Maulana Azad Road, Akbar Road, Panchsheel Marg, among others. Tree species selected for plantation include varieties such as Arjun, Peepal, Champa, Jamun, Imli, Neem, Cassia Fistula (Amaltas), Ashoka, Khirni, Silver Oak, Harsingar, and Gulmohar. Shrub species include Murraya, Hemelia, Karonda, Bougainvillea, Calliandra, Justicia, Canna, and other patterned varieties. The bamboo plants of Golden and Budha Valley will be planted at four selected locations — Akbar Road, Subramanium Bharti Marg, Krishna Menon Marg, and Mandir Marg. 'These will be planted along boundary walls to act as natural green screens and enhance biodiversity,' Chahal said. 'Despite covering only 3% of Delhi's total geographical area, NDMC contributes nearly 55% of the city's green cover,' Chahal said, adding that efforts are made by the civic body to keep the tag of the 'greenest urban local body in the country.' The plan also includes installing 4,000 flower hanging baskets made from biodegradable coconut shells and promoting rooftop gardening. Chahal added that the civic body plans to construct nine new decentralised sewage treatment plants (STPs) at Bapu Dham, Nehru Park, Akbar Road, AIIMS, among other places. The civic body plans to rope in Union Ministers, foreign embassies, Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), Market Traders Associations (MTAs), Bar Associations, hospitals, private institutions, as well as both government and private schools. Meanwhile, on July 27, 240 trees and 36,200 shrubs will be planted across 20 key locations to mark the festival of Hariyali Teej.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
3 Maoists surrender in Phulbani
1 2 Berhampur: Three hardcore Maoists, including two women, all from Chhattisgarh, carrying a total bounty of Rs 13 lakh, surrendered to police at Phulbani in Kandhamal district Monday. The surrendered Maoists were identified as Made Beti alias Champa (30) of Dugumarka in Sukma district, working as divisional committee member (DCM), Raju Dodi alias Ajay (35) of Basaguda, and Admo Madvi alias Manju (27) of Pangud in Bijapur district, working as area committee members in Kalahandi-Kandhamal-Boudh-Nayagarh (KKBN) division of CPI (Maoist). They surrendered at the district police office in Phulbani in the presence of inspector general of police (southern range) Niti Sekhar, SP (Kandhamal) Harish BC, and commandant 127 battalion of CRPF Pankaj Verma. "The task of the surrendered Maoists was to reactivate the North-South corridor from Jharkhand to Chhattisgarh through south-central Odisha. They were working in the Maoist organisation since 2009, 2016, and 2011 respectively," said the SP (Kandhamal). The trio were involved in several Maoist-related violences in Kandhamal. The surrender of senior Maoist leaders took place after the death of two Maoist leaders, Manku and Chandan, the ACM and party member in the Maoist organisation, in the June 30 encounter at Pushungia forest. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Abiti in una casa indipendente? Ecco perché installare una pompa di calore Aira Scopri di più Undo "Regular anti-Maoist operations in the interior areas of Kandhamal, the death of two ultras in the recent exchange of fire and frustration over unethical activities in the Maoist organisation, such as sexual harassment of female cadres, extortion through intimidation, and induction of youth into the organisation by false propaganda, are some of the reasons for the trio to quit the Maoists," said the SP. They will be suitably rehabilitated under the surrender rehabilitation scheme of the govt, he said. Sekhar appealed to other ultras to shun violence and join the mainstream.
