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Time of India
6 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Each sapling planted today will provide a greener future: NER
Gorakhpur: In a green initiative aimed at promoting environmental conservation, North Eastern Railway (NER) launched a large-scale plantation drive on Wednesday, under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The event was inaugurated by NER general manager Soumya Mathur at the Railway Golf Course here by planting a sapling. The campaign, symbolizing respect for motherhood and nature, witnessed participation from senior officials, including additional general manager Dinesh Kumar Singh, heads of departments, and other railway officers. Speaking on the occasion, GM Mathur emphasized the importance of nurturing the saplings, stating, "Each tree planted today in the name of our mothers will grow to provide a greener future and a healthier planet. It's our collective responsibility to care for these plants." She underlined the urgency of such efforts amidst the challenges posed by rising global temperatures and called for active public participation in greening the Earth. The campaign not only promotes ecological awareness but also serves as a heartfelt tribute to motherhood and the nurturing force of nature, she added.
Time of India
28-06-2025
- Time of India
384kg ganja worth Rs 96 lakh seized in UP: STF busts inter-state drug racket, 3 held in Sultanpur
LUCKNOW: The Special Task Force (STF) of Uttar Pradesh Police on Friday arrested three active members of a drug trafficking syndicate and recovered 384 kilograms of illegal ganja (cannabis) with an estimated international market value of Rs 96 lakh. The arrests were made in front of Bhadeiya Block, under the jurisdiction of Kotwali Dehat police station in Sultanpur district. According to STF officials, actionable intelligence was received over the past few weeks indicating that a syndicate operating across Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and other states was actively smuggling narcotics into Uttar Pradesh. Acting on these inputs, STF units were deployed for surveillance and information gathering under the supervision of Additional SP Dinesh Kumar Singh. On Friday, an STF team was patrolling in Sultanpur when they received a tip-off about a large consignment of ganja being transported from Odisha in a container truck concealed beneath paper rolls and en route to Bahraich. The STF, in coordination with the Circle Officer of Lambhua and local police, intercepted the truck and arrested the trio at Bhadeiya Block. ASP, STF, Dinesh Kumar Singh said that the arrested individuals were identified as Nomaan, who was driving the container truck used in the smuggling operation; Akram Khan, who handled logistics and support; and Ravi Mishra, the key conspirator and self-proclaimed leader of the drug trafficking syndicate. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This new crackdown will destroy local shops [Learn More] The Telegraph Learn More Undo The STF team recovered 384 kilograms of illegal ganja concealed in the vehicle, along with a container truck bearing registration number RJ11GB8224, three mobile phones, one Aadhaar card, one ATM card, and one driving licence during the operation. ASP Singh said that during interrogation, Ravi Mishra revealed that he leads an organised syndicate dealing in large-scale smuggling of ganja. His associate Rahul, based in Bahraich, coordinated with the truck driver Nomaan to load the cannabis from Sonepur, Odisha, concealing it between paper rolls meant for delivery in Delhi. The contraband was to be offloaded in Bahraich, while the legal cargo was to continue to Delhi. Nomaan, the driver, was to be paid ₹800 per kilogram for the transportation. A case under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act was registered at Kotwali Dehat police station, Sultanpur, and further legal proceedings are underway.
Hindustan Times
23-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
NGT stays ‘illegal' concrete plant near SGNP
Mumbai: The Pune bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday issued an order prohibiting J Kumar Infraprojects Ltd from operating its ready mix concrete (RMC) plant in Thane. The plant, located within the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), manufactures girders for various ongoing metro rail projects. NGT stays 'illegal' concrete plant near SGNP The bench of justices Dinesh Kumar Singh and Dr Vijay Kulkarni passed the order on a petition filed by Vanshakti, a Mumbai-based nonprofit, which alleged that the RMC plant was functioning illegally, without due permissions, and its operations were destroying the ecology around the Chene and Bhayander Pada villages. In the petition, Vanshakti claimed that over 27 plots in the two forested villages were affected due to the RMC plant. The top soil had been cleared illegally to set up the plant, cement sludge had been dumped on site, and dust emanated constantly from the casting yard of the plant, directly affecting the ecology of the ESZ contiguous to the SGNP, the petition alleged. Transportation of raw materials and cement using multi-axle vehicles, dumpers and trucks further spread dust in the area and affected various sensitive flora and fauna, it noted. The petition further alleged J Kumar Infraprojects Ltd did not have requisite permissions for the plant as the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) had failed to provide to Vanashakti copies of applications by the company to establish and operate the plant as well as site inspection reports. The nonprofit had sought these documents in June 2024 under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, but in July 2024, the MPCB reverted saying the documents were not available on record. The chief conservator of forests and the director of SGNP told the NGT bench via affidavits that the RMC plant was indeed located in the ESZ of the national park. The SGNP's ESZ monitoring committee had inquired via a letter to J Kumar Infraprojects dated January 30, 2025 if the plant had the relevant permissions, the chief conservator of forests said in his affidavit. The committee was also contemplating action on the company under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, the affidavit mentioned. Advocate Zaman Ali, appearing for Vanshakti, sought a prohibitory order from the tribunal against the company. The tribunal, after hearing both sides, issued an interim order restricting the company from operating the RMC plant. It will adjudicate on the alleged illegality of the plant in due course. HT reached out to J Kumar Infraprojects' spokesperson for comments on the development, but there was no response from the company.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Palamu admin, NPU join hands to find solutions to challenges
Daltonganj: Palamu administration and Nilamber Pitamber University have joined hands to work towards holistic solutions for local ecological problems. Deputy development commissioner (DDC) M Shabbir Ahmad on Tuesday met with vice chancellor, Dinesh Kumar Singh, to deliberate on issues of the management of rainwater, drinking water, forest, and environment. "We sought suggestions for saving the rainwater that fall on the metallic roads like state highway and national highway. We asked the VC to engage their students of geology and other concerned departments to find out ways and means to use it for the benefit of the environment," said the DDC. Palamu district has NHs 75 and 98, with a total length of a little over 220 km. The VC said they will mobilise their resources to brainstorm on the issue. To address drinking water issue, both agreed on water survey by the drinking water and sanitation department for further action. University is close to a dry zone, and hence the underground water table is under pressure from the mining of water. The two officers agreed to extract water without causing any potential danger to the underground water table.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Short-staffed NPU gets external teachers for exam duty
Daltonganj: The Nilamber Pitamber University (NPU) faces an acute shortage of teachers, compelling one of its constituent colleges to bring in external educators to conduct internal assessments and practical examinations for final and sixth-semester undergraduate courses. Janta Shivratri College , Daltonganj, lacks teachers in English, psychology, and economics departments. T he college has arranged for teachers from Yodh Singh Namdhari Mahila College, Daltonganj, and SSMS College, Tarhassi, to conduct the exams. A student said, "Parachuting of teachers tells the pathetic condition of the higher education in Palamu."Vice-chancellor Dinesh Kumar Singh said, "We have issued an order to bring in teachers to the JS college for the mandatory internal assessment practical exams there. "The head of English department with Yodh Singh Namdhari Mahila College, Mashrique Jahan, will assess English students. Shanti Hassa will examine psychology students, while B K Gupta from SSMS College, Tarhassi, will assess economics."It's a firefighting measure since sixth semester theory paper is scheduled from May 20. All internal assessment and practical exams should be conducted before this," added the Yodh Singh Namdhari Mahila College runs with single teacher in English and psychology VC said that they would seek post-graduate toppers through notices to fill teaching positions.
