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Time of India
13-06-2025
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- Time of India
Diesel engine boats banned on Narmada river in Omkareshwar
Indore: In a bid to protect the Narmada river and its aquatic life, use and operation of diesel engine boats has been prohibited within Omkareshwar Nagar Panchayat limits of Khandwa district. The restrictive order, issued by Collector Rishav Gupta under the provisions of Section 163 of BNS, comes into effect from Friday. The decision came amid growing concern over severe water, air, and noise pollution caused by diesel engine boats, which also pose a threat to aquatic ecosystem. The decision to impose the ban was taken during a meeting of District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA), which was also attended by public representatives. Now, only electric engine boats and paddle-powered boats will be permitted to ferry devotees on the Narmada river. Additionally, certain low-emission, low-noise petrol engines meeting specific or superior specifications will also be allowed. "Any individual found violating these orders will be liable for punishment under," Gupta said. 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 .
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Time of India
MP gangrape-murder: No ambulance to take her to hosp, no hearse in death
Indore: Family members of the tribal woman, who died after being gang-raped and brutalised in MP's Khandwa district three days ago, say they couldn't get a vehicle to take her to hospital, nor a hearse when she died. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now They say they contacted the local police outpost for help, but did not receive it in time. The woman's son said: "We brought her back home, and laid her down to rest. We gave her some water, but she began to struggle and gasp. We desperately tried to get her to a hospital but there was no transport. With the help of neighbours, we arranged for a tractor, but by then, she had died. We did not have any money." There is a community health centre nearby, but there were no nurses or doctors there, the family said. According to the family, when they asked police for help around 3.30pm, they were told that there was no ambulance available. It wasn't until 11:30pm that they managed to reach Khandwa by tractor after paying Rs 4,500. Khandwa collector Rishav Gupta responded to the allegations, saying, "While ambulances are typically arranged for patients, not deceased individuals, the administration would have taken some action if information was received on time. In this case, the delay in information reaching the authorities was significant. The woman's body was initially transported in a tractor-trolley provided by a neighbour and then brought to Khandwa in an SUV arranged by police. " Gupta said it was police who paid for the transportation, and that it was confirmed by the officials involved. "An impartial investigation is underway, and the administration is fully focused on ensuring that those responsible for the crime receive the strictest possible punishment," he said. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now There are two hearses in Khalwa and Harsood, but they too were not used. "Police received a call around 2:40pm, after which a team from the outpost went to the spot and helped them arrange a tractor. After that, the outpost in charge hired a Tavera, paying Rs 2,500, and transported the body," said SP Manoj Rai. Both the accused were produced in court and remanded in police custody for two more days as investigations continue. Rai visited the crime scene on Tuesday and spoke with the family members and neighbours of the victim. Police took them to the crime scene as well on Tuesday.
