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Indian Express
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
From heat wave to green wave in UP: CM Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh exceeded its target of planting 37 crore saplings on Wednesday, with 37,21,40,925 planted across the state under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0' campaign. The government had set a target of 37 crore saplings. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath joined the drive at Trivei Vatika on the Saryu river bank in Ayodhya, planting neem and peepal saplings dedicated to Lord Shri Ram, Mother Earth and mothers. He later inaugurated Harishankari Vatika on the Azamgarh expressway and also planted saplings in Gorakhpur. 'We have carried out the plantation of 204 crore plants in the past eight years, and more than 75 per cent of these are still surviving,' Adityanath said, citing data from the Union Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and third-party agencies, which he said confirmed the increase in the state's green cover. 'Now we have moved from heat wave to green wave,' he added. 'Eight years ago, the forest department did not have enough saplings. There were only five crore plants available for plantation in the first year. Today, with support from MGNREGA, private nurseries and inter-departmental coordination, we have 52 crore saplings available. This reflects how we have achieved more than ten times from our earlier position,' he added. Governor Anandiben Patel took part in the campaign in Barabanki, planting peepal, banyan and neem saplings, launching a short film and distributing Anganwadi kits, nutrition bundles and participation bundles. Deputy chief ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak led drives in Meerut and Lucknow, respectively, while Forest Minister Arun Kumar Saxena joined the efforts in Ayodhya-Gorakhpur. All cabinet ministers organised local plantation events in their districts. Under the 'Mega Plantation Drive 2025' conducted today, plantations spanned across forest land, defence and railway property, gram panchayats, expressways, roadsides, canals, industrial zones, institutions and private farmland. To ensure transparency and accountability, the Forest Department deployed an android-based plantation monitoring system and geo-tagged every sapling for precise tracking and a follow-up, as directed by the CM.
Scroll.in
25-06-2025
- Scroll.in
Muslim auto driver assaulted allegedly for refusing to shout ‘Jai Shri Ram' in Bengaluru
A 35-year-old Muslim auto rickshaw driver was assaulted by eight men for allegedly refusing to shout 'Jai Shri Ram' in Bengaluru on Sunday, The Hindu reported. Deputy Commissioner of Police Sajeeth VJ told The Indian Express that the complaint filed by the auto driver, Waseem Ahmed, did not mention any ' slogan-related provocation '. However, Ahmed told The Hindu that the assault took place after he refused to shout the slogan and that he had also mentioned this to the police in his statement. On Sunday, Ahmed and his friend Sameer were driving in his auto rickshaw. They stopped at a vacant site in Hegde Nagar after which the group of men sitting nearby confronted them, demanding to know their identities. 'While I was trying to reason with them, they realised I was a Muslim and started attacking me,' Ahmed told The Hindu. Ahmed alleged that the men demanded that he shout 'Jai Shri Ram', and when he refused, they allegedly 'got furious and started to punch and kick' him. Sameer had fled by then. Ahmed said that one of the attackers 'showed some mercy' and helped him escape. Ahmed filed a complaint at the Sampigehalli police station. The police sent him to hospital for a medical examination, The Hindu reported. A case was filed against the suspects for intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace, criminal intimidation, assault and wrongful restraint. According to a medico-legal case filed at the hospital, the assault left Ahmed with significant injuries, including potential internal damage and reduced hearing in his right ear, The Indian Express reported. The police are trying to ascertain the motive behind the attack, the newspaper reported. As part of the investigation, the police have recorded statements of witnesses, including a watchman from a nearby establishment. The witnesses did not observe the suspects as having forced Ahmed to shout anything, The Indian Express quoted an unidentified police officer as saying.
Hindustan Times
25-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru autorickshaw driver alleges assault over ‘Jai Shri Ram' slogan, police say motive yet to be confirmed
A 28-year-old autorickshaw driver, Waseem Ahmed, was allegedly attacked by a group of men in Bengaluru's Hegde Nagar on Saturday evening, leaving him with serious injuries, reported The Indian Express. While the victim claims he was assaulted for refusing to chant "Jai Shri Ram", police told the publication that motive behind the attack is still under investigation and not conclusively linked to any religious provocation. A Bengaluru auto driver alleged that he was attacked by a mob for not chanting 'Jai Shri Ram' Also Read - Rape-accused Prajwal Revanna moves Karnataka high court again for bail in sexual assault case According to the report, the incident occurred around 6:30 PM on June 22, when Ahmed and a friend were standing near a vacant plot in the Sampigehalli area. Ahmed claimed that a group of six to eight men, allegedly intoxicated, confronted them and demanded that he chant a religious slogan. When he refused, they allegedly attacked him, while his friend managed to escape. Ahmed suffered multiple injuries, including suspected internal damage and partial hearing loss in his right ear, and was treated at Yelahanka General Hospital, where a medico-legal case was registered. Nothing mentioned about slogan in the compliant: Bengaluru Police While a video of Ahmed recounting the incident has been circulating widely on social media, where he repeats that he was beaten for refusing to chant the slogan, police officials have urged caution, stating that the original complaint makes no reference to such a demand. Also Read - Bengaluru civic body's pothole 'fix' sparks outrage as photos of shoddy repairs go viral 'We are verifying the claims thoroughly,' said DCP Sajeeth V J tod the publication. 'Preliminary investigation, including witness statements, has not revealed any slogan-related provocation so far,' he further said. Statements have been recorded from two to three people present near the site, including a watchman, none of whom supported the religious motive claim. However, police have not ruled out any angle and are continuing to examine all available evidence, including CCTV footage and digital material. The Sampigehalli police have registered a case and launched a search for the suspects, who are believed to be local residents. No arrests have been made yet. The case has drawn attention on social media, with calls for a fair and thorough probe. Police have assured that appropriate action will be taken based on facts that emerge from the ongoing investigation.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Time of India
Meet Dumraon man who aided 1k injured rly passengers since 2011
1 2 3 Buxar: Dumraon's Rajiv Ranjan Singh has provided free assistance to over 1,000 injured or abandoned railway passengers over the past 14 years. Treating his work as a humanitarian mission, he helps victims reach govt hospitals and often stays with them until their families arrive. "I started helping passengers in 2011. My home is near Dumraon station and I used to see people lying injured on the tracks with no one coming forward. It affected me deeply," said Rajiv, a software engineering graduate who chose social service over a private job, supported by his family's income from farming. Every month, he said, five to six people suffer injuries near railway tracks between Dumraon and Raghunathpur on the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay-Patna railway line. Many of them are treated at the sub-divisional hospital, 5km away, as smaller stations lack medical facilities. One such case occurred on Jan 29 when Harjinder Singh of Phagwara, Punjab, was found unconscious at Dumraon station after allegedly being drugged by a gang while travelling on the Punjab Mail. "I arranged an auto and rushed him to hospital. His life was saved," Rajiv said. His work includes reuniting missing or runaway children with their families. "So far, I have helped over 200 missing children and young girls return home," he added. He has also intervened in cases involving attempted suicides due to family issues. Acknowledging Rajiv's contribution, RPF inspector Kundan Kumar of Buxar said, "Thanks to social worker Rajeev, the railways receives immense assistance. Many lives have been saved as injured passengers receive timely help." One such passenger was Shri Ram from Birganj, Nepal, who fell while trying to reboard the Toofan Express after fetching water at Dumraon. "He was unconscious. Four days later, he gave his brother's number and the family took him home. They said, 'Rajiv became the Hanuman for our Shri Ram'," Rajiv said. He attributed his values to his father, Ram Bahadur Singh, a human rights worker. "Smaller stations do not have ambulances. In many cases, delays can be fatal," Rajiv said, calling for improved medical facilities at such stations.
News18
02-06-2025
- General
- News18
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Gears Up For Ram Darbar's 3-Day-Long 'Pran Pratishtha' Ceremony
Last Updated: Ayodhya's Ram Mandir is nearing completion, it is expected to be completely ready by year end. While the Ram Darbar's Pran Pratishtha ceremony is set for June 3. Ayodhya Ram Mandir is gearing up for the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of idols in Ram Darbar on June 3. According to General Secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Champat Rai, the holy rituals will begin at 6.30 am on Tuesday and conclude on Thursday, which also marks the day of Ganga Dussehra. Speaking to ANI, Champat Rai said Ram Janmabhoomi Temple's construction is nearing completion. 'The construction of Ram Janmabhoomi Temple is nearing completion. The rituals for Pran Pratishtha will start at 6.30 am on 3rd June and conclude on 5th June, the day of Ganga Dussehra," said Rai. #WATCH | Ayodhya, UP | Preparations for 3rd June Pran Pratishtha of Ram Darbar at Ayodhya's Ram temple are underwayGeneral Secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Champat Rai, says, 'The construction of Ram Janmabhoomi Temple is nearing completion. The rituals for Pran… — ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2025 Ram Darbar Features Several Idols The idols in Ram Darbar have been sculpted by Satyanarayan who told ANI that the Ram Darbar is of 4.5 ft and all the other sculptures are built according to that. The sculptor told that the Ram Darbar features several idols, including that of Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, Lord Sun, Goddess Durga and Lord Hanuman. 'The Ram Darbar is of 4.5 ft. All the other sculptures are built according to that…It has idols of Lord Ram, Goddess Sita…the sun god, Goddess Durga, Lord Hanuman…," he said. Earlier, the Chairman of the Construction Committee of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, Nripendra Mishra, told that the idols of Ram Darbar had reached the temple on May 23. Sharing details about the temple, Mishra said Sapt Mandir's construction work is over and 90 per cent of the 'Parkota' work will be completed by June-July. 'From June 3, prayers of all the idols will begin… The construction of the temple is moving towards its completion… Sapt Mandir is completed. 90% of the 'Parkota' work will be completed by June-July… The 'Parkota' work will be completed by September…," he said. The Chairman added that they are expecting that the entire construction of the temple gets completed by year end. He added that the construction of the exhibition and auditorium has begun recently and this project is likely to get over by March 26. He further said that devotees will be allowed to visit every part of the temple within next two months. " We are hopeful that the entire construction of the temple will be completed by the end of this year… The construction of the exhibition and auditorium has begun recently. They will be completed by March 2026… Regarding the temple, devotees will be allowed to go to all parts of it within the next two months…," he further added. First Published: June 02, 2025, 18:32 IST
