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Time of India
5 days ago
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- Time of India
Villagers oppose proposed cement plant in Mansa village
Bathinda: Hundreds of residents of Talwandi Aklia and Karamgarh Autanwali in district Mansa opposed the setting up of a cement plant during a public hearing by the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) on Monday. Members of the pro-environment organisation Public Action Committee (PAC) mobilised people to participate in the public hearing and oppose the setting up of the cement plant, terming it a red category industry. The villagers raised objections and said if the industrial unit from the red category was allowed to be set up, they might have to face environmental hazards. The representatives of the PPCB, Mansa district administration, and the JSW also participated in the public hearing and apprised villagers about the proposed plant. As per the notification, JSW Cement Limited proposes to set up a 6 million tonne per annum (MTPA) plant with two units of 3 MTPA each, and a standalone grinding unit in 19.02 hectares (48 acres) of land at Karmgarh and Talwandi Aklia villages in Mansa. As per the Environment Impact Assessment Notification of 2006, the project proponent needs to obtain environmental clearance from the Union ministry of environment, forest, and climate change. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dukung Orang Terkasih Menghadapi Limfoma: Mulai Di Sini Limfoma Klik Di Sini Undo For this, the industry has approached the PPCB. "Talwandi Morcha was formed to mobilise people against the proposed project, and a seminar was held at Talwandi Aklia village on July 11 to sensitise people about the environmental impact in the area and on the lives of the people with the setting up of a red category industry," said PAC members and Talwandi Aklia residents Karnail Singh and Harjinder Singh. Earlier, the PAC formed Chamkaur Sahib Morcha against the proposed paper mill at Chamkaur Sahib, and due to its efforts, hundreds of residents of nearby villages, while participating in a public hearing by the PPCB on April 30, opposed the setting up of the industry. MSID:: 122438714 413 |
Hindustan Times
08-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: 3 booked for tree felling, bid to encroach upon forestland
The Koom Kalan police have registered a case against three residents of Mand Chaunta village for allegedly cutting trees and trying to encroach upon protected forestland. The Koom Kalan police have registered a case against three residents of Mand Chaunta village for allegedly cutting trees and trying to encroach upon protected forestland. (HT File/ Representational image) The accused, identified as Harjinder Singh, Manjit Singh, and Mahinder Singh, reportedly damaged forest boundaries and felled trees to extend their adjoining farmland into the forest area. The case was registered following a complaint filed by Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Davinder Singh. According to the DFO's report, the accused cut down around seven trees and ploughed 5.5 kanals of forestland in an attempt to claim it as their own. The accused own land adjacent to the forest and allegedly breached the boundary wall to carry out the encroachment. An official from the forest department said that the incident came to light during a routine inspection by the department's field team. Upon discovering the unauthorised ploughing and felling of trees, the department promptly filed a complaint with the police. ASI Sanjeev Kumar, the investigating officer, confirmed that after initial inquiry, a case was registered against the three individuals under Sections 303(2) and 221 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with relevant sections of the Indian Forest Act, including 29, 30, 32, 33, and investigation into the matter is underway.
Hindustan Times
06-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: Man, female accomplice held with 300 gm heroin in Samrala
The Samrala police arrested a man and a woman after recovering 300 grams of heroin from their possession during a routine bus checking operation near Samrala on Saturday. Preliminary questioning revealed that they were en-route from Moga to Kharar, where the seized heroin was intended to be handed over to an unidentified person. (HT Photo) The operation was carried out by a special police team, including the narcotics wing, outside the police post under Samrala police station limits. As part of the drive, buses traveling from Ludhiana were being stopped and checked. Sub-inspector Harjinder Singh, additional SHO at Samrala police station stated that a bus coming from Ludhiana was halted for inspection, during which a man and woman attempted to flee the vehicle, triggering suspicion. Police personnel quickly intercepted them and conducted a search, leading to the recovery of heroin from their belongings. The accused have been identified as Dev Arjun, 24, resident of Sajjan Mahiro village, of Moga and Jashanpreet Kaur, 20, resident of Mehana village, Moga. Both have been booked under the NDPS Act. The sub-inspector added that the duo was presented before a local court, which granted three-day police remand for detailed interrogation. Preliminary questioning revealed that they were en-route from Moga to Kharar, and the seized heroin was intended to be handed over to an unidentified person at the destination. 'Initial probe indicates that the accused have been in touch for quite some time, and their roles as possible mules for a larger drug trafficking racket are being investigated,' said Harjinder Singh. He added that police suspect the involvement of a broader network, and further arrests are likely as the investigation deepens.
Time of India
25-06-2025
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- Time of India
RTE online second round: Over 1000 allotted seats in Indore
Indore: A total of 9,190 students across Madhya Pradesh secured free admissions to private schools under the Right to Education (RTE) Act through second round of the online lottery held on Wednesday evening. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The online lottery was conducted for the vacant seats remaining after the first round. According to official data, a total of 17,444 seats were available across private and unaided schools in the state for this round. In this round, 6331 seats were allotted for nursery, 1,895 for KG-1, and 964 for Class 1. In Indore, 1,189 seats were allotted out of 2,453 vacant seats. Bhopal saw 943 seat allotments out of 1,117 vacant positions, while 620 out of 1,489 vacant seats were filled in Gwalior. State Education Centre director Harjinder Singh initiated the lottery process, which included only those students, who were not allotted schools of their preference in the first round. These applicants were given another opportunity to submit revised preferences based on remaining vacancies. In this automated computer-based lottery held on Wednesday, 5128 children received admission to their first-preference schools. Singh said the online lottery process was conducted in a transparent and automated manner, ensuring fairness in school allotments. He acknowledged the technical support provided by the Madhya Pradesh State Electronics Development Corporation and appreciated the role of school education department in smoothly executing the process. This year, a total of 1,66,751 children were found eligible for RTE admissions after document verification. In the first round, 83,483 students were allotted schools. With 9,190 additional allotments in the second round, the total number of RTE beneficiaries for the 2025-26 academic session reached 92,673. The selected students are being notified via SMS on their registered mobile numbers. They must report to their allotted schools and secure admission by June 30.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
RTE admission 2nd round starts June 16
Indore: The State Education Department on Friday announced that the second round of admissions under the Right to Education (RTE) Act for the academic session 2025-26 will begin on June 16. The notification, issued on Friday, directed all district collectors and project coordinators to initiate the next phase of the online process for free admissions in non-grant recognised private schools across Madhya Pradesh. According to the official communication, the school choice updating window for eligible applicants will remain open from June 16 to June 20. This will be followed by the online lottery draw on June 25, and admissions will be carried out between June 25 and June 30. Schools are required to confirm the admission process and report through the designated mobile app. The second round has been scheduled to fill remaining vacancies after the conclusion of the first round, which ended on June 10. The education department confirmed that 91% of the students allotted seats in the first round completed the admission process across Madhya Pradesh. As per official data, 75,939 out of 83,483 students secured admissions in private schools across the state. In Indore district, 4,361 of 5,126 students confirmed their admissions, resulting in an 85 percent success rate. Against a total allotment of 5,612 seats in Bhopal, 4,993 seats were filled, reflecting an 89 percent completion rate. Similarly, Jabalpur reported a 90 percent success rate, with 2,478 out of 2,764 students completing the process. Director of the State Education Center, Harjinder Singh, instructed officials to strictly follow the prescribed timeline and ensure awareness among all stakeholders involved in the process. The remaining instructions from the earlier admission rounds will continue to apply. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
