The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has commenced the land acquisition process from farmers in villages designated under the Master Plan 2041. YEIDA aims to develop new industrial and residential sectors on the acquired land and subsequently launch plot schemes. Farmers will receive compensation and residential plots in exchange for their land, following the government’s directive to secure land ownership before initiating any plot schemes to prevent disputes and expedite development. Land acquisition has begun for sectors planned under the Master Plan 2041, including areas in Sector-5, Sector-8, and Sector-9, as well as remaining land in existing Sectors 24A,…
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Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district will be closed to tourists starting July 1 due to the monsoon season. However, visitors can still access eco-tourism sites located within the national park, including Jamuani, Gudagudia, Kumari, Barehipani, and Ramatritha. The reopening date will be announced later through newspapers. The closure is primarily due to the disruption of roads within the sanctuary during heavy rainfall. Similipal is a vast reserve, spanning 2,750 square kilometers, and it is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including 42 mammal species, 242 bird varieties, 30 reptile categories, and a wide variety of plant…
A devastating incident in the Duddhi area of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, resulted in the death of an 18-month-old girl. The child, the daughter of a chaat vendor, sustained fatal burn injuries after accidentally falling into a large vessel containing boiling ‘chhole’ (chickpeas) at her home on Saturday night. The incident mirrors a similar tragedy from two years prior, when the girl’s elder sister died after falling into a pot of boiling ‘dal’. Police investigations revealed the incident to be accidental. The girl’s father, Shailendra, reported that his wife was preparing ‘golgappa’ ingredients and had briefly stepped away. During this…
Odisha Vigilance is investigating Dayanidhi Bagh, Joint Director of Soil Conservation and Watershed Development in Bhubaneswar, on allegations of accumulating assets disproportionate to his known income. This follows the arrest of four watershed wing officials in Rayagada district in May for allegedly misappropriating approximately Rs 20 lakh of government funds. The misappropriation occurred during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 financial years under the MGNREGS scheme, where funds were misused without the completion of farm ponds in Kashipur block. Raids are currently underway at eight locations in Bhubaneswar, Kalahandi, and Nabarangpur, based on search warrants issued by the Special Judge, Vigilance, Bhawanipatna.…
Jabalpur Airport was the target of a bomb threat delivered via email, sparking widespread panic throughout the airport. The email claimed explosives were hidden within the terminal and would detonate imminently. Responding swiftly, police and security forces evacuated the terminal and deployed bomb disposal and fire teams. After an extensive three-hour search, no suspicious devices or explosives were discovered. Khamaria police station has initiated an investigation, registering a case against an unidentified individual. In related news, IndiGo has announced the suspension of its Jabalpur-Bhopal flights due to low passenger numbers, with the final flight operating on Tuesday. This route cancellation…
A civil engineer in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, was shot during a robbery attempt. The 35-year-old engineer, Govind Sharma, was riding his motorcycle to his maternal home when the incident occurred. The robbers tried to snatch his chain, but Govind resisted, bravely fighting them off. During the struggle, the chain broke, with the robbers getting a portion and Govind retaining the rest. The robbers then shot Govind in the back and fled. Amazingly, he didn’t realize he’d been shot until two kilometers later when passersby noticed the blood and informed him. He immediately contacted his family and the police.
Dumri MLA and Jharkhand Lok Kranti Manch (JLKM) president Jairam Mahato’s escort vehicle met with an accident last night. The incident occurred on the Dhanbad-Purulia road while the MLA was returning from an event. The MLA’s vehicle remained safe. The accident happened when the escort vehicle, traveling in front of the MLA’s car, overturned after losing control. The driver of MLA Jairam Mahato’s car applied the brakes in time, averting an accident.
A high alert has been issued in 13 villages in a district of Chhattisgarh as the threat of elephants looms again. Forest officials have strongly advised villagers to stay indoors. The warning comes after reports of elephants roaming in the forests of the region. The alert has caused significant concern, especially for farmers who are currently busy with agricultural activities, particularly given the ongoing monsoon season. According to the Forest Department, a herd of elephants has been roaming in the forests of Compartment numbers 155, 156, 126, and 127 of the Forest Development Corporation for the past three days. Forest…
The Indian Railways is undertaking significant reforms to streamline and enhance the passenger experience. Following a review by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav, several key changes are being implemented to the ticketing system, aiming for greater convenience and efficiency. A primary initiative involves modifying the reservation chart preparation time. The current practice of preparing charts four hours before departure often causes confusion. To address this, the Railway Board has proposed preparing the charts eight hours in advance, with trains departing before 2 PM having their charts ready the previous night. This will provide waitlisted passengers with timely information and facilitate alternative…
Grand Ayatollah Nasir Makarim Shirazi, a prominent Shia religious leader in Iran, has issued a fatwa against former US President Donald Trump and former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, labeling them as ‘enemies of God.’ This fatwa calls upon the Muslim community to take strict action against them. Concurrently, Grand Ayatollah Noori Hamdani issued a similar fatwa, stating that anyone threatening Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, would also be considered an enemy of God. This follows reports of growing anger among Shia religious leaders regarding perceived threats against Khamenei. In response to the escalating tensions, Khamenei, currently residing in…