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Hindustan Times
21 hours ago
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- Hindustan Times
Haryana govt constitutes committees for 'Operation Dronagiri' to enhance geospatial solutions
Chandigarh, The Haryana government has constituted state and district-level committees for the implementation of 'Operation Dronagiri', an official statement here on Friday said. Haryana govt constitutes committees for 'Operation Dronagiri' to enhance geospatial solutions This initiative, launched by the Central government under the National Geospatial Policy , aims to support national development, economic prosperity and a thriving information economy by strengthening the geospatial sector, the statement said. Haryana is among the first five states selected for the initial phase of this national initiative alongside Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Assam and Uttar Pradesh, said Revenue and Disaster Management Department Financial Commissioner Sumita Misra. According to the statement, Misra stated that 'Operation Dronagiri' aims to facilitate access to high-quality geospatial data for service providers to address sector-specific challenges in areas such as agriculture, transportation, infrastructure, livelihood and skill development. The Survey of India , the nodal agency for this operation, has identified Sonipat district in Haryana for the launch of 'Operation Dronagiri'. In order to ensure effective implementation, the Haryana government has constituted a state-level committee chaired by the director of Land Records, Haryana. The director, Survey of India, Haryana, will serve as the member secretary. At the district level in Sonipat, the deputy commissioner will chair the committee, with the superintendent surveyor, Survey of India, Haryana, to serve as the member secretary. The district revenue officer, Sonipat, and the general manager , Revenue and Disaster Management, will serve as the members. The committee will play a critical role in establishing the operational framework, ensuring coordination between central and state agencies, and monitoring the smooth execution of the project. They will also address on-ground challenges and facilitate timely decision-making. Misra explained that 'Operation Dronagiri' is a Central government initiative utilizing advanced drone-based mapping and geospatial technologies. Under this programme, farmers will benefit from precise, data-driven agricultural advisories, enabling them to optimize crop yields and resource use. This initiative will ensure that important information about an area is transparent, accessible, and used strategically by the government, she said. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Indian Express
‘Virtually ran the college': TMC student wing member accused in rape case had free run of institute even after graduating
Monojit Misra, the main accused in the rape of a student at a Kolkata law college, is a member of the ruling TMC's student wing and a former president of its college unit who wielded immense clout in the campus even after completing his graduation. Misra, 31, was among three people arrested in the case. The two other arrested persons, Zaib Ahmed (19) and Pramit Mukherjee (20), are also members of the college's Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) unit and Misra's associates. The Indian Express spoke to current and former students as well as local TMC members who alleged a string of offences on campus by Misra, his outsized influence there, and his flaunted closeness to local party leaders. Students pointed to the fact that the college's governing body — its president is TMC MLA Ashok Deb — appointed Misra as a 'casual' clerical staffer after he had passed out. 'Misra was the TMCP unit president in the college before he passed out. Earlier, he was accused of ransacking CCTVs put up by the authorities in the old campus of the college. Even in the new campus, he was accused of abducting a student of a rival TMCP faction,' alleged a former student. 'He was suspended twice for all this. But after he passed out, he was appointed as a casual clerical staff by the governing body of the college,' said this person, who is also a TMCP member. The person said: 'Misra formed a gang of students in the college. He called it Team MM. The two other accused persons are members of this group.' Indeed, a graffiti on one of the college walls reads: 'Monojit da is in our hearts (Team MM)'. The text 'arma sobai TMCP samarthak (We are all TMCP supporters )' appears above it. Misra's most recent role in the TMCP was as one of the secretaries of its South Kolkata unit. Trinankur Bhattacharya, the Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad president, said: 'He was once with Trinamool Chhatra Parishad. But now he is not. Whoever he may be, be it a party leader or not, he should be given exemplary punishment if found guilty. We condemn such incidents.' Another student and TMCP member said:. 'He virtually ran the college and his diktats were to be followed by the students. From Saraswati Puja to symposiums to party programmes, he was at the helm of everything in the college.' Misra is a resident of the Kalighat area. A Kalighat TMC leader said: 'We don't know how the party gave him space in the law college. He always tried to be close to local TMC councillors and MLAs.' Misra's Facebook timeline appears to bear this out, with multiple photographs showing him with TMC leaders. There are also several photographs and posts related to the college. His bio describes him as a lawyer with the Alipur police and sessions court and an organisational secretary of the South Kolkata TMCP. Debanjan Dey, the state secretary of CPI(M) student wing SFI, said: 'Monojit Misra is a known criminal from Kalighat. Many cases are pending against him. Even after that, he was given a job in this college. Why did not take action against him?' Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari posted on X: 'This incident is not just a crime, it is a blatant proof of the corruption of educational institutions by the leaders of the Trinamool Congress student wing. The Trinamool student leaders are repeatedly abusing their power to create an atmosphere of fear and anarchy in educational institutions.' TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh, meanwhile, posted on X: 'Police to see that maximum punishment should be given. However we must be careful. Such boys sometimes come close to our party and then they will do their will and do shameful acts. The leaders with whom this boy has worked locally should be careful.'
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Eli Lilly to roll out diabetes medicine in prefilled pen
Eli Lilly will soon launch Mounjaro KwikPen in India. This follows regulatory approval for the diabetes and obesity drug. The KwikPen offers a convenient, once-weekly administration. It contains four fixed doses. This launch intensifies competition with Novo Nordisk's Wegovy. Mounjaro's dual mechanism may offer superior efficacy. The availability of all six dosage options will support personalized treatment. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads US pharmaceutical major Eli Lilly on Thursday announced its plan to launch blockbuster diabetes drug tirzepatide ) in KwikPen , a prefilled pen designed for once-a-week administration for single patients in the Indian market, two days after its rival Danish drug maker Novo Nordisk launched the weight loss drug Wegovy as a weekly injection in the country, intensifying competition in the booming obesity Lilly said it received the approval of the Indian drug regulatory authority but did not comment on the launch timeline. The expected price of the pen device was also not disclosed. Once launched, the company said each pen will deliver four fixed doses of 0.6 ml and has been approved in six dose strengths including 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg, and 15 launched earlier this week, is expected to be in the pharmacies by the end of this month. The delivery device will contain four doses of 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg and 1 mg priced at '17,345 a month. This translates into a weekly cost of '4,366. The 1.7 mg dose will be priced at '24,280 per month, and 2.4 mg dose will be priced at '26, Misra, chairman of Fortis C-DOC, Centre of Excellence for diabetes, metabolic diseases and endocrinology said Mounjaro's dual mechanism may offer superior efficacy, however "wider adoption" will depend on the "price" of the Tucker, president and general manager of Eli Lilly India, said the approval of Mounjaro KwikPen marks a step forward in the care of people living with type 2 diabetes and obesity, offering a convenient way for patients to take their medication. Mounjaro reduces body weight and decreases fat mass by regulating appetite."With this approval, all six dosage options for Mounjaro will soon be available in India, supporting a more personalised approach to treatment and allowing healthcare professionals to tailor care based on individual patient needs and clinical goals," he is the first and only dual GIP (glucose- dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) and GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonist, indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight, with one weight-related comorbidity.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Haryana govt to modernise registration offices
1 2 Chandigarh: Financial commissioner of the revenue and disaster management department, Sumita Misra, said on Wednesday that the state govt will modernise all registration offices across the state by restructuring them on the model of Passport Seva Kendras. She said the initiative will be rolled out in a phased manner, starting with high-density and high-transaction districts such as Panchkula, Gurugram, and Faridabad. She stressed that this transformation is not limited to infrastructure improvements but is part of a broader plan to strengthen service delivery, boost transparency, and increase accountability within the revenue administration. Misra said that this new model will include citizen-centric features such as online slot booking, well-equipped waiting areas, real-time digital display systems, and dedicated helpdesks. Signage and information will be made available in local languages to assist citizens. To address persistent issues of slow server response during registration activities, particularly at sub-divisional and tehsil levels, Dr Misra directed the establishment of two state-level revenue data centres with a storage capacity of 2 petabytes each. She directed officers to float tenders for the same within the next 10 days. She apprised that to date, 418 out of 440 pilot villages (95%) across 22 districts successfully completed their Tatima updation. This represents a substantial leap in land records modernisation and a strong increase from the 380 villages reported on May 8, 2025, reflecting the addition of 38 villages in just over a month. Several districts achieved 100% Tatima updation of their allotted pilot villages. These include Charkhi Dadri, Faridabad, Fatehabad, Hisar, Jind, Kaithal, Karnal, Panchkula, Panipat, Rohtak, Sirsa, and Sonipat. Gurugram also showed progress, leading in new additions with 11 new villages reaching 80% completion. The efforts resulted in a significant increase in processed records, with a total of 3,53,680 Tatima records completed as of June 25, marking an increase of 23,005 records since May 8.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Haryana to modernise registration offices on lines of Passport Seva Kendras
Chandigarh, The Haryana government will revamp all registration offices, modelling them after Passport Seva Kendras to strengthen service delivery and boost transparency, a senior official said on Wednesday. Haryana to modernise registration offices on lines of Passport Seva Kendras Financial Commissioner of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Sumita Misra, said the initiative underscores Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini's commitment to simplify property transactions for citizens. She said the initiative will be rolled out in a phased manner, starting with high-density and high-transaction districts such as Panchkula, Gurugram, and Faridabad. She said the transformation is not limited to infrastructure improvements but is part of a broader plan to strengthen service delivery, boost transparency, and increase accountability within the revenue administration. Misra said this new model will include citizen-centric features such as online slot booking, well-equipped waiting areas, real-time digital display systems, and dedicated helpdesks. Signage and information will be made available in local languages to further assist citizens. To address persistent issues of slow server response during registration activities, particularly at sub-divisional and tehsil levels, Misra directed the establishment of two state-level Revenue Data Centres. She directed officers to float tenders for the same within the next 10 days. While reviewing the Haryana Large Scale Mapping Project, Misra instructed officers to complete the 'Tatima' updation across all districts by the end of August, stressing that this exercise is crucial for accurate land demarcation and for facilitating faster and dispute-free registrations. The Tatima Updation Project focuses on the detailed sketching and mapping of land parcels, which is a crucial step toward achieving transparent and accurate land records. These steps are part of the state's broader vision to promote digital governance, improve citizen services, and ensure a corruption-free and transparent property registration system, Misra said. She apprised that till date, 418 out of 440 pilot villages across 22 districts have successfully completed their Tatima updation. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
