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  • Kolkata: Be A Solo-Traveler In ‘The City Of Joy’ | Culture News

    Embarking on a solo trip to Kolkata doesn’t have to drain your wallet. With its rich cultural heritage, bustling streets, and vibrant atmosphere, Kolkata offers a plethora of budget-friendly activities for solo travelers.

    From shopping to relishing a boat ride at Ganga Ghat, and finding inner peace at parks, there’s something for every budget-conscious adventurer in the City of Joy.

    Discover the top five must-do activities for solo travelers seeking an affordable yet memorable experience in Kolkata.

    Affordable Shopping

    Explore the bustling streets of Dharmatala for shopping at a bargain price.

    Amazing Nightlife

    Kolkata is also known for its bustling nightlife there are various budget-friendly cafes you can hop on for example Sabka Club, where you can jig to the latest tunes.

    Sipping and Chilling

    Taking after the nickname the City of Surprise is an amazing place for writers and readers. Grab a book to read or a notepad to jot down ideas while relaxing and enjoying the city view from the Boho Sky Cafe, known for its laid-back atmosphere, and delicious food.

    Ganga Boat Ride

    Enjoy a scenic boat ride along the Hooghly River at Prinsep Ghat, taking in panoramic views of the city’s skyline and historical landmarks.

    Meditation and Relaxation

    Find tranquility amidst nature at temples, and parks, where you can meditate, stroll through lush greenery, and enjoy various recreational activities at minimal cost.

  • UP cop who raised issue of poor-quality food, gets transfer punishment

    By IANS

    FIROZABAD: As an apparent punishment for highlighting the issue of substandard food being served to the men in khaki, the police constable who had posted a video in this connection has been transferred to Ghazipur district, which is 600 kilometres away from Firozabad.

    Earlier, the 26-year-old constable, Manoj Kumar was sent on a ‘long leave’ after videos of him highlighting his plight outside the Police Lines with tears in his eyes and a plate of food in his hand had gone viral.

    He was captured on video saying that policemen were being served substandard food after 12 hours of duty. “Even a dog won’t eat this. How can we work if we do not have anything in our stomachs?” he had stated.

    ALSO READ | Rotis fit for dogs: UP cop breaks down over quality of mess food, video goes viral

    Manoj Kumar, a resident of Aligarh district, said, “There are a total of six members in my family, including two younger brothers and an unmarried sister. My parents are old and undergoing treatment. It will be very difficult for me to take care of them by staying on duty over 600 kilometres away from them. I am the only earning member in my family.”

    A friend of Kumar, who is also in the police force, said, “It is disheartening to see that an honest man like him is made to suffer for raising a genuine issue. He comes from a humble background and his two brothers still work as daily wagers. In fact, Manoj worked as a child labourer as well to pursue his education.”

    After the video went viral, Firozabad Senior Superintendent of Police issued a roster for circle officers to check the quality of food served in the mess. Similar orders were issued in other districts as well.

    FIROZABAD: As an apparent punishment for highlighting the issue of substandard food being served to the men in khaki, the police constable who had posted a video in this connection has been transferred to Ghazipur district, which is 600 kilometres away from Firozabad.

    Earlier, the 26-year-old constable, Manoj Kumar was sent on a ‘long leave’ after videos of him highlighting his plight outside the Police Lines with tears in his eyes and a plate of food in his hand had gone viral.

    He was captured on video saying that policemen were being served substandard food after 12 hours of duty. “Even a dog won’t eat this. How can we work if we do not have anything in our stomachs?” he had stated.

    ALSO READ | Rotis fit for dogs: UP cop breaks down over quality of mess food, video goes viral

    Manoj Kumar, a resident of Aligarh district, said, “There are a total of six members in my family, including two younger brothers and an unmarried sister. My parents are old and undergoing treatment. It will be very difficult for me to take care of them by staying on duty over 600 kilometres away from them. I am the only earning member in my family.”

    A friend of Kumar, who is also in the police force, said, “It is disheartening to see that an honest man like him is made to suffer for raising a genuine issue. He comes from a humble background and his two brothers still work as daily wagers. In fact, Manoj worked as a child labourer as well to pursue his education.”

    After the video went viral, Firozabad Senior Superintendent of Police issued a roster for circle officers to check the quality of food served in the mess. Similar orders were issued in other districts as well.

  • Children taken ill after eating meal in Budaun school 

    By PTI

    BUDAUN: Twenty-eight students of an all-girls government residential school in the district were taken ill after consuming dinner on Saturday, officials said.

    The affected students — who were in the 10-14 age group– of the Sarvodya School in Samrer block of Budaun district were admitted to a hospital where their condition is stated to be stable.

    Budaun’s Chief Development Officer Rishi Raj told PTI on Sunday,”The dinner was tasted by a committee of three people as per protocol. Those who tasted the food reported uneasiness after which the distribution of prepared food was stopped. However, 28 students had already started their meal by that time.”

    The students started vomiting and complained of stomach ache and dizziness. The school administration took the students to a nearby government hospital. “The students were kept under observation of medical experts and their condition is said to be stable. Officials of the departments concerned have been asked to probe the matter,” said the officer.

    Over 300 students are enrolled in the school run by the social welfare department.

  • Food Minister Shri Amarjit Bhagat reviews departmental work

    Food Minister Shri Amarjit Bhagat reviewed the working of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department at Mantralaya (Mahanadi Bhawan) today. He directed to make arrangements for distribution of food grains in fair price shops. He did a district-wise review of the storage and distribution of food grains in the government fair price shops of the state. Shri Bhagat has asked to ensure adequate storage for distribution of rice, jaggery, sugar and gram. Instructions have been given to the officers for systematic operation of government fair price shops, drinking water system in ration shops, painting and putting up rate list, as well as to keep constant inspection of PDS.

    Food Minister Shri Bhagat has instructed the departmental officers that PDS should be started in the state. Make proper arrangement of bales of good quality for the rice from the gunny bags. Instructions have been given to make adequate storage arrangements for all the unreachable and inaccessible areas before the rainy season. It was informed in the meeting that the Government of India has not yet received the formal order for free food grains to the BPL category ration card holders. Therefore, as per the announcement of Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, proper arrangements are being made to distribute the BPL card holders free of cost. The Food Minister has given instructions for proper security of the paddy left uncollected in the paddy collection centers and procurement centers. He has given instructions to the officers to work cautiously so that there is no paddy shortage anywhere. If there is a complaint of paddy shortage anywhere, action will be taken against the concerned officials. The Food Minister has instructed the officers to take necessary action by continuous monitoring and correspondence for the purchase of rice by the Food Corporation of India under the Central Pool. Instructions have been given to the officers to distribute food grains every month to the beneficiaries of PDS as per their eligibility. It was informed in the meeting that out of 92 lakh metric tonnes of paddy purchased in the state this year, about 54 lakh metric tonnes by millers, 20 lakh metric tonnes by collection centers, more than 9 lakh weeders and more than 8 lakh 10 thousand metric tonnes of paddy The lifting has been done by the Food and Civil Supplies Corporation. The Food Minister also reviewed the custom milling of rice last year and this year.
    In the meeting, Secretary, Food Department, Mr. Topeshwar informed that CCs in 4 thousand government fair price shops of the state. TV Cameras have been installed, including 109 shops in urban areas and 2 thousand 900 in rural areas. CC in remaining ration shops TV Camera installation is in progress. In the state, about 4 thousand 428 fair price shops are operated by panchayats, more than 4 thousand shops by cooperative societies, 3 thousand 925 shops by women self-help groups, 120 shops by security societies and 320 fair price shops by urban bodies. has been Adequate quantity of food grains, jaggery, gram, sugar, fortified rice are being stored and distributed smoothly in all the shops. Departmental officers including Special Secretary, Food Department Shri Manoj Kumar Soni, MD Markfed, Ms. Kiran Kaushal, MD Nan Shri Niranjan Das were present in the meeting.

  • The food grains donated to the Chief Minister will be used in the Nutrition Scheme and the amount received in the hospital

    When the Chief Minister today asked for donations of ‘Chherchera, Chhera Bark Din Chherchera, Paddy La Herhera of Mai Kothi’, people donated baskets in shops and houses from old bus stand to mosque in Kanker, they filled baskets, soups and sacks. -Bharkar, weighed the Chief Minister in Libra and made a donation of his weight. Citizens donated food with open heart while welcoming the Chief Minister, who was asking for Chharchera on the main road of Kanker. People also donated fruits, vegetables, Chhattisgarhi dishes. The food grains received by the Chief Minister from Chherchera will be used for Suchitna Yojana and the amount will be used in the hospital.