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Time of India
10-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
HPV vaccination drive for UP Police families launched
Lucknow: In a landmark health initiative aimed at protecting daughters of police personnel from cervical cancer, governor Anandiben Patel on Wednesday inaugurated the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign at Lucknow Commissionerate Police Lines. Under this campaign's first phase, 140 girls, aged 9 to 26 years, from police families received free HPV vaccinations. The initiative, launched under the joint collaboration of Uttar Pradesh Police , King George's Medical University (KGMU), Green Gas Limited, and WAMA Sarathi, marks a significant stride in preventive healthcare for families of law enforcement agencies. The campaign is a response to the increasing threat of cervical cancer, which affects over 1.25 lakh women in India every year, with nearly 70,000 deaths annually-one every eight minutes-due to the HPV virus. In her address, the Governor called the campaign not just a health initiative, but a "social protection shield" for the daughters of police personnel. "A healthy daughter is the foundation of a healthy society," she said. DGP Rajeev Krishna, who led the drive alongside Lucknow Police Commissioner Amrendra Kumar Sengar, stated, "Our personnel work tirelessly for public safety, often neglecting their own families. Through this campaign, we want to tell them, 'your family is our family'." The event was attended by senior police officials, KGMU medical experts, representatives of supporting organisations, and numerous police families. HPV is a leading cause of cervical cancer among women, and timely vaccination can prevent up to 90% of such cases. The vaccine is most effective between ages 9 and 14 but remains beneficial up to age 26. Experts present at the event also emphasised that boys can also be at risk, as HPV is linked to other forms of cancer. Based on the success of this pilot programme, the campaign will be scaled statewide.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Time of India
Plantation drive honour mothers, increase green cover: DGP
Lucknow: DGP Rajeev Krishna kickstarted the UP Police's largescale plantation drive- 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam'- by planting a sapling at the Police Lines in Lucknow. The campaign aims to not only increase green cover but also honour the nurturing spirit of motherhood. The campaign, spearheaded by the Lucknow Police Commissionerate, sets a target of planting 8,000 saplings across the city. Saplings are being planted in all police stations, police lines and battalion premises. Senior officers including police commissioner Amrendra Kumar Sengar, joint police commissioners Amit Kumar and Bablu Kumar, and several police personnel, volunteers, and citizens participated in the event.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Time of India
Muharram: Clash during Tazia procession, 4 hurt
Varanasi: At least four persons suffered injuries when two groups clashed over snapping of electric wires during a Muharram procession in Parsiya village under Revati police station of Ballia district. The clash occurred when the Muharram procession was returning from graveyard. Ballia superintendent of police Omvir Singh said on Monday that apart from attacking one another with sticks and bamboos, some assailants also opened fire. Of the four persons who suffered injuries in this clash, two sustained bullet injuries and were referred to Varanasi. Later, sub-inspector Jitendra Pandey and constable Anand Kumar, who were accompanying the procession, were suspended. Singh added that the Revati station in-charge Prashant Kumar also failed to provide proper oversight and did not inform any senior officers or the local CO which might have prevented the incident. Consequently, he was attached to Police Lines. The SP added that after lodging a report under relevant sections, a detailed investigation is being conducted by the CO (Sadar). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like One of the Most Successful Investors of All Time, Warren Buffett, Recommends: 5 Books for Turning... Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Click Here Undo The accused will be arrested soon, he added. Earlier, when a Tazia procession was passing through Parsiya village towards Karbala in Revati town, it came into contact with low-hanging electric wires which led to some wires being damaged in front of Sadhu Yadav's house. This led to a dispute between people taking part in the Tazia procession and locals. The cops escorting the procession intervened to resolve it, allowing the Tazia to reach its destination. However, when the participants of the Tazia procession were returning, they clashed with locals gathered along the road in Parsiya.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kanwar Yatra festival: Meerut admin, police discuss dos and don'ts with DJ operators
File Photo NEW DELHI: Police officials and district administration in Meerut held a meeting with approximately 200 DJ operators on Tuesday to discuss guidelines for the upcoming Kanwar Yatra festival, focusing on vehicle dimensions, noise limits, and song selection restrictions. The meeting took place at the Police Lines auditorium and was jointly presided over by Additional District Magistrate (City) Brijesh Kumar Singh and Superintendent of Police (City) Ayush Vikram Singh. Officials issued specific guidelines limiting DJ vehicles to a maximum height of 12 feet and width of 14 feet. They also implemented a complete ban on playing objectionable, provocative, or obscene songs during the yatra. You Can Also Check: Meerut AQI | Weather in Meerut | Bank Holidays in Meerut | Public Holidays in Meerut To address noise pollution concerns, authorities mandated adherence to prescribed sound limits and prohibited DJ operations after 11 pm. Officials emphasized that Kanwar Yatra is a festival of faith, discipline, and social harmony, stating that it will be conducted peacefully with cooperation from all parties. The measures aim to ensure the smooth conduct of the religious procession while maintaining public order and minimizing disruption to local residents. The administration's guidelines reflect a balance between allowing festival celebrations and maintaining community standards.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Prez marks int'l yoga day in Doon as state unveils India's 1st policy
Dehradun: President Droupadi Murmu, on the final day of her three-day visit to Dehradun, participated in the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations at the Police Lines on Saturday, highlighting Yoga's role in uniting nations and promoting holistic health. "Since 2015, Yoga has become a common heritage of all humanity. It is an important example of India's 'soft power' — the art of living a healthy life, benefiting the body, mind, and overall personality. When a person is healthy, the family tends to remain healthy, and when families and society remain healthy, the country remains healthy," she said. The President emphasised that Yoga connects the body, mind and soul, making the person healthy and strong. "Yoga can also connect one person to another, one community to another, and one country to another. It is a common belief that prevention is better than cure, and Yoga is considered highly effective in this regard," she added. Governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (retd) also attended the event and spoke about the country's rich Yoga heritage and this year's global theme of 'One Earth, One Health'. Meanwhile, chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami led celebrations in Gairsain, the summer capital of Uttarakhand, where he was joined by Padma Shri Swami Bharat Bhushan and delegates from eight countries. The event marked the launch of the country's first Yoga Policy for the state, passed by the state cabinet in May this year. Under the policy, five new Yoga hubs will be established across the state by 2030, and Yoga services will be available in all AYUSH health and wellness centres by March 2026. New Yoga centers and those opting for expansion will be eligible for grants covering 50% of project costs, up to Rs 20 lakh in hilly areas and 25% or Rs 10 lakh in plains. The total annual grant limit will be Rs 5 crore. The policy also aims to develop two spiritual cities — one each in Garhwal and Kumaon — and allocate Rs 11 crore for research in Yoga, meditation and naturopathy, with grants of up to Rs 10 lakh per project. Plans are in place to establish a dedicated Yoga directorate and transform places like Rishikesh, Kausani, Champawat, Jageshwar, Mukteshwar, Vyas Valley, Tehri Lake and Kolidek Lake into special Yoga hubs. The state aims to build partnerships with 15 to 20 national and international institutions by March 2028. While unveiling a booklet based on the Yoga policy, Dhami announced that Uttarakhand aims to become the global capital of Yoga and wellness. "A spiritual economic zone will be established in both Garhwal and Kumaon, and two new towns will be developed in the state's mountainous areas for Yoga, Ayurveda and spirituality. Our mantra is 'Har Ghar Yog, Har Jan Nirog' (Yoga in every home, health for every person)," he said. The celebrations were attended by international delegates, including Mexico's ambassador to India Federico Salas, high commissioner of Fiji Jaganath Sami, Nepal's ambassador Shankar Prasad Sharma, Suriname's ambassador Arunkoemar Hardien, Mongolia's ambassador Dambajav Ganbold, Latvia's deputy head of mission Marks Ditons, Sri Lanka's minister-counsellor Lakshmendra Geshan Dissanayake and representatives from the Russian Embassy, Kristina Ananina and Ekaterina Lazareva. According to Deependra Kumar Chaudhary, secretary of the Ayush Department of Uttarakhand, the state is setting an example for the rest of the country. "With the launch of India's first Yoga Policy for 2025, Uttarakhand has positioned itself as a global destination for Ayurveda, Yoga, spirituality and wellness tourism. Currently, the state has 770 Ayurvedic medical officers, 117 homeopathic doctors and four Unani doctors serving remote areas, while 300 Ayush doctors are working across various projects of the state health department. Ayush and allopathy complement each other, and Ayush units have been established in hospitals across the state to ensure an integrated approach to healthcare and provide holistic medical services to the people of Uttarakhand," he said. Meanwhile, in Garsari village of Almora, children explored Yoga through interactive games conducted by Yoga therapist Arun Budhiraja, founder of Ayushman India. He led a session called 'Krida Yoga', combining traditional Yoga practices with interactive games such as 'Do the Opposite with Awareness', where participants responded only when prompted by a specific cue, making Yoga a fun and focused activity for children. "It is important to make Yoga and Yoga therapy an integral part of academic learning through enjoyable and interactive methods," said Budhiraja.
