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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Hindustan Times
UP man arrested for posing as Hindu to marry woman in Pratapgarh
A Muslim man, who allegedly married a Hindu woman at a temple here by posing as a Hindu, has been arrested, police on Saturday said. Muslim man held for posing as Hindu to marry woman in UP's Pratapgarh(Representational) Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), East, Shailendra Lal, said that action was initiated in this case on the intervention of Mangala Prasad, the chief priest of Belha Mai temple. The chief priest got suspicious after seeing the man and the woman getting married and informed police, he added. The ASP said that the chief priest, in his complaint, told police that he asked the name of the couple when some doubt arose. The woman revealed her name as Shalini Prajapati, a resident of Prayagraj's Malaka, and the man said that his name was Rajiv, a resident of Malaka, Prayagraj, police said. The ASP said that when police asked the man for his Aadhaar card, he revealed his name to be Matloob Alam, a resident of the Chandapur Police Station area in Prayagraj district. When the woman was asked, she said that he was marrying her in the temple with the intention of forcibly converting her religion, police said. The man was allegedly pressurising the woman to convert her religion by trapping her in his web of love, they said. As soon as the matter came to light, members of Hindu organisations reached the spot and began creating a ruckus. The ASP said that police arrested the accused and registered a case under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act and relevant sections related to kidnapping a woman and forcing her to marry.
Hindustan Times
08-07-2025
- Science
- Hindustan Times
Uttar Pradesh govt sets up astro labs in schools at block level
The Uttar Pradesh government is establishing astronomy/space labs in government schools at the block level. Developed on the public-private partnership (PPP) model, several such labs are now operational in various districts, a government spokesperson said. The astro labs allow students to explore the mysteries of space not just through textbooks, but through hands-on experience with telescopes, VR headsets and microscopes (SOURCED IMAGE) These astro labs, named Amrit Kaal Learning Centres, provide rural students with an opportunity to understand complex concepts like space, light and gravity through real-time experimentation. The labs allow students to explore the mysteries of space not just through textbooks, but through hands-on experience with telescopes, VR headsets and microscopes, according to a press release. To support effective teaching, the programme also includes orientation sessions, video guides, and mentorship initiatives for teachers. Ballia district magistrate Mangala Prasad said science and astronomy labs have been set up in all 17 blocks of the district to promote scientific thinking. 'These labs are designed to foster experiential and inquiry-based learning.' Chief development officer Ojaswi Raj explained that the cost of setting up each astro lab ranges from ₹2.5 to ₹3 lakh, covering both equipment and teacher training. 'The labs include Dobsonian telescopes, VR headsets, light experiment kits, anatomical models, microscopes, and other practical tools,' the officer said. He said that these labs have significantly increased students' curiosity and conceptual clarity. 'Children are now asking questions, gazing at the sky with wonder, and yearning to explore the secrets of the universe. Thanks to CM Yogi's visionary leadership, knowledge of science, sociology, and economics is no longer limited to urban areas. With access to such resources, children in the state's villages are now dreaming of careers at ISRO and beginning to believe those dreams can come true,' he said.
United News of India
07-07-2025
- Science
- United News of India
UP govt sets up astro labs in schools to inspire next generation of space scientists
Lucknow, July 7 (UNI) In a visionary move to cultivate the next generation of space scientists, the Uttar Pradesh government is establishing astro labs in government schools at the block level. Under the Chief Minister's directive, several such labs—developed on the public-private partnership (PPP) model—are now operational in various districts. These labs allow students to explore the mysteries of space not just through textbooks, but through hands-on experience with telescopes, VR headsets, and microscopes. The day is not far when every child in the state can dream of reaching the stars like Shubhanshu Shukla and soar toward their aspirations. These astro labs, named Amrit Kaal Learning Centres, are helping realise that vision. They provide rural students the opportunity to understand complex concepts like space, light, and gravity through real-time experimentation. Developed under the PPP model, the labs are equipped with state-of-the-art tools like Dobsonian telescopes, VR headsets, microscopes, and anatomical models. To support effective teaching, the program also includes orientation sessions, video guides, and mentorship initiatives for teachers. Ballia District Magistrate Mangala Prasad shared that, in line with the Chief Minister's vision, science and astronomy labs have been set up in all 17 blocks of the district to promote scientific thinking. 'These labs are designed to foster experiential and inquiry-based learning.' CDO Aojaswi Raj explained that the cost of setting up each astro lab ranges from Rs 2.5 to Rs 3 lakh, covering both equipment and teacher training. 'The labs include Dobsonian telescopes, VR headsets, light experiment kits, anatomical models, microscopes, and other practical tools.' He further noted that these labs have significantly increased students' curiosity and conceptual clarity. "Children are now asking questions, gazing at the sky with wonder, and yearning to explore the secrets of the universe. Thanks to CM Yogi's visionary leadership, knowledge of science, sociology, and economics is no longer limited to urban areas. With access to such resources, children in the state's villages are now dreaming of careers at NASA and ISRO—and beginning to believe those dreams can come true," he remarked. UNI XC ARN
