Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami joined a state-wide tree planting initiative on Wednesday in Dehradun, celebrating the Harela folk festival. The event, held at the Gorkha Military Inter College Campus, focused on the theme of environmental responsibility. Dhami extended greetings and planted a Rudraksha sapling, emphasizing Harela’s significance in Uttarakhand’s culture and its connection to nature. The government aims to plant approximately 5 lakh saplings during the festival. He highlighted the importance of public participation, including voluntary organizations, students, and women’s groups, in the effort to plant 50% fruit trees in each division of the Forest Department, while also…
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Foreign affairs expert Waiel Awwad criticized NATO’s recent warnings of sanctions against India, China, and Brazil, labeling them as part of a US pressure campaign against Russia. Awwad stated the US has been unsuccessful in isolating Russia and is now employing such tactics. He believes the US is resorting to rhetoric because they know the conflict will continue and will send more advanced weaponry. This follows comments from NATO chief Mark Rutte, who urged the aforementioned nations to reconsider their economic ties with Moscow or face secondary sanctions if Russia doesn’t engage in peace talks regarding Ukraine. Trump also threatened…
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai released a booklet on the ‘More Village, More Water’ campaign at his chamber in the Assembly complex today. He highlighted the unprecedented awareness generated in water conservation and augmentation through this special initiative launched on Panchayati Raj Day. The release was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, Principal Secretary of Panchayats Niharika Barik, Commissioner of MNREGA and Director of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Taran Prakash Sinha, among other officials. Sai noted that the campaign has transformed into a people’s movement due to the active participation of gram panchayats and the voluntary involvement of the…
Kashmir Valley, including Srinagar, is experiencing heavy rainfall for the second consecutive day. The Meteorological Department has issued a severe weather advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall, flash floods, and potential landslides within the next 24 hours. Despite the challenging weather conditions, the Amarnath Yatra is proceeding smoothly, with pilgrims continuing their Darshan at the holy cave. Authorities are closely monitoring the pilgrimage routes from both Pahalgam and Baltal, taking all necessary safety precautions. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad, Director of MET in Srinagar, predicts generally cloudy weather with intermittent rain and thundershowers from July 16-17 and…
The family of Talal Abdo Mahdi, allegedly murdered by Nimisha Priya, has rejected the offer of blood money (Diyah) from the Kerala nurse’s family and is demanding the enforcement of ‘God’s law’ (Qisas) – retaliation in kind. Talal’s brother, Abdel Fateh Mahdi, speaking to BBC Arabic, dismissed claims of abuse, exploitation, or passport confiscation made by Nimisha Priya, stating these were never presented in court. He emphasized that the murder, dismemberment, and concealment of Talal’s body were unforgivable. The family’s stance is unwavering, seeking no compromise. Under Yemeni Sharia law, the family can choose between execution or accepting blood money,…
A shocking incident has occurred in the Biroda village of Abhanpur police station area, located near the capital city of Raipur. Unidentified assailants broke into a house and brutally murdered an elderly couple by slitting their throats. The double homicide has sent shockwaves throughout the region. The deceased have been identified as Bhukhan Dhruva (62 years old) and his wife Rukhamani Dhruva (60 years old). Preliminary investigations suggest that the attackers first killed the elderly man while he was asleep, then chased and murdered the woman. The woman’s body was found on the ground, soaked in blood, while the elderly…
Farmers across the nation are awaiting the 20th installment of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. While the exact date of disbursement is yet to be announced, it is anticipated that the next ₹2,000 installment will be released in July 2025. This scheme provides financial assistance to eligible farmers, with installments disbursed every four months. The previous installment, the 19th, was transferred in February 2025. To ensure seamless receipt of the upcoming installment, farmers must take several crucial steps. These include completing e-KYC, linking their Aadhaar with their bank accounts, verifying the accuracy of bank details, updating land records, ensuring their…
In a brazen act of robbery, a businessman in the Dumka district of Jharkhand was held at gunpoint and looted of ₹7 lakh. The incident occurred on Monday night in Arichuwa village, under the Gopeekandar police station. Masked assailants, arriving on motorcycles, targeted the home-based grocery store and hotel of the victim, identified as Naveen Rai. After initially requesting a cigarette, the robbers brandished a pistol, threatening the family and taking them hostage. They then proceeded to ransack the premises, stealing cash, jewelry, goods from the store, and even petrol. Police are investigating the incident, suspecting the involvement of individuals…
The third day of the monsoon session saw a heated debate in the House. Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Charan Das Mahant, raised concerns about the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. The response from Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma to Dr. Mahant’s queries sparked outrage among the Congress MLAs. Dr. Charan Das Mahant questioned the progress under the PM Awas Yojana (Rural), asking whether a house is considered complete after payment, or if it’s considered finished even without the construction of a toilet. Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma responded by stating that the third installment is paid after the lintel level…
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has issued a stark warning to India, China, and Brazil, threatening secondary sanctions if they persist in trading with Russia. Rutte’s remarks emphasized the potential for these measures unless these nations cease their business dealings with Russia. Rutte urged the leaders of these countries to engage with Vladimir Putin, encouraging him to accept a US-brokered peace agreement. He stated, ‘If you are the President of China, or the Prime Minister of India, or the President of Brazil, and you are still trading with the Russians and buying their oil and gas, I will impose secondary…