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  • PM Modi To Unveil Metro Line, Rs 56,000 Crore Development Projects During Maharashtra Visit |

    Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a visit to Maharashtra on Saturday, during which he will launch several development initiatives costing over Rs 56,000 crore, officials said. 

    Modi will first visit Washim, where he will inaugurate the Banjara Virasat Museum, celebrating the rich heritage of the Banjara community, after offering prayers at Jagdamba Mata temple in Poharadevi and paying tribute at the ‘samadhis’ of Sant Sevalal Maharaj and Sant Ramrao Maharaj, an official release said. 

    Later in the day, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for various development projects worth over Rs 32,800 crore in Thane. 

    In Mumbai, he will inaugurate the BKC to Aarey JVLR section of Mumbai Metro Line – 3 costing around Rs 14,120 crore, and will also take a ride in the metro between BKC and Santacruz stations. 

    At 12 noon, Modi will launch various initiatives related to the agricultural and animal husbandry sector worth around Rs 23,300 crore in Washim. 

    In line with his commitment to empower farmers, Modi, during the event in Washim, will disburse the 18th instalment of the PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi worth about Rs 20,000 crore to around 9.4 crore farmers, it said. 

    With this, the total funds released to farmers under PM-KISAN will be around Rs 3.45 lakh crore. He will also launch the 5th instalment of NaMo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana and disburse Rs 2,000 crore, it said. 

    The PM will dedicate to the nation more than 7,500 projects, costing Rs 1,920 crore, under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF). The major projects include custom hiring centres, primary processing units, warehouses, sorting and grading units, cold storage projects, post-harvest management projects etc. 

    He will dedicate to the nation 9,200 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) with a combined turnover of around Rs 1,300 crore. 

    Further, the PM will launch the Unified Genomic Chip for cattle and indigenous sex-sorted semen technology. This initiative aims to increase availability of sex sorted semen at affordable price to farmers and reduce the cost by around Rs 200 per dose. 

    The Unified Genomic Chip, GAUCHIP for indigenous cattle and MAHISHCHIP for buffaloes have been developed along with genotyping services. With the implementation of genomic selection, young high-quality bulls can be identified at an early age, the release said. 

    At around 4 pm, the PM will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for various development projects costing more than Rs 32,800 crore in Thane. 

    The PM will lay the foundation stone of Thane Integral Ring Metro Rail Project to be constructed at the cost of around Rs 12,200 crore. The total length of the project is 29 km with 20 elevated and 2 underground stations. 

    This ambitious infrastructure project is a key effort to address the growing transportation needs of Thane, a major industrial and commercial hub in Maharashtra, the statement said. 

    The PM will lay the foundation stone of Elevated Eastern Freeway Extension from Chheda Nagar to Anand Nagar, Thane, worth around Rs 3,310 crore. The project will provide seamless connectivity from South Mumbai to Thane. 

    At 6 pm, from BKC metro station, he will flag off a metro service scheduled to run from BKC to Aarey JVLR in the western part of the metropolis. He will also travel between BKC and Santacruz metro stations, the release said. 

    Further, PM Modi will dedicate five solar parks with a total capacity of 19 MW across Maharashtra under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0. 

    During the programme, he will also honour beneficiaries of the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, the release added. 

    He will lay the foundation stone of Phase-1 of Navi Mumbai Airport Influence Notified Area (NAINA) project worth around Rs 2,550 crore. The project comprises construction of major arterial roads, bridges, flyovers, underpasses, and integrated utility infrastructure. 

    Maharashtra is headed to the assembly polls, and the Election Commission is expected to announce its schedule soon. 

  • MP High Court ordered to issue arrest warrant against two officers including Dhar Collector

    Indore Bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court. file photo

    HighLights

    Mithun Chauhan was posted as Village Employment Assistant in Gram Panchayat Nalchha Dhar. Due to ill health, Mithun Chauhan could not attend work for one day. Mithun was removed from the post citing his absence for one day as misconduct.

    Indore (MP High Court). Indore bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered to issue arrest warrant against Dhar District Collector Priyank Mishra and the then Chief Executive Officer of District Panchayat Shringar Srivastava. This order has been issued for not following the court order.

    In this case, petitioner’s advocate Prasanna Bhatnagar said that petitioner Mithun Chauhan was posted as Village Employment Assistant in Gram Panchayat Nalchha, District Dhar. On 25 February 2017, he could not attend work for a day due to ill health. He was removed without investigation and without giving him an opportunity of hearing, terming his absence of one day as misconduct.

    Writ petition was filed in the High Court

    Challenging the said order, the Village Employment Assistant submitted an appeal, but the appeal was also rejected. After which he presented a writ petition in the Indore bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court in 2019. After this, the High Court accepted this and the order of termination of his service was canceled on 22 August 2023. Along with this, an order was also given that the Gram Rozgar Sahayak should be hired back with 50 percent of his previous salary.

    Did not follow High Court order

    An appeal was submitted by the government challenging this order, but on July 3, 2024, the appeal was also rejected. Even after the appeal was rejected, the order of the High Court was not followed. The petitioner submitted a contempt petition in which on 20 September 2024, instructions were given to the government to follow the order.

    Along with this, be present before the court on 4 October 2024. Even after this, the order was not followed nor were the two officers present in the High Court. Therefore, arrest warrants have been issued by the court against the Collector and the Chief Executive Officer.

  • UPDATE: After Thulathuli/Nendur encounter, bodies of 31 Naxalites recovered so far, searching continues…

    Dantewada/Narayanpur. Anti-Naxal operation is going on in the forests of village Thulathuli of Barsoor police station of Dantewada district and village Nendur of Orchha police station of Narayanpur district. After the joint operation of DRG Dantewada/Narayanpur and STF, bodies of 31 Naxalites have been recovered so far. Also read: Haryana Assembly Election 2024: More than two crore voters are voting for 1031 candidates…

    In view of the situation, additional reinforcement force of CRPF/DRG has been sent. After the encounter is over, the search is now going on. LMG, AK 47, SLR, INSAS 303 rifle and other weapons have been recovered from the spot. Detailed information regarding the encounter has been said to be given separately after the search operation is over.

    Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma met the injured soldier

    Here in Raipur last night, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma reached Narayana Hospital to meet the soldier injured in the Naxalite attack. The Deputy Chief Minister inquired about the well being of the injured soldier and also took information about the incident. Deputy Chief Minister Sharma said that the Naxal operation that took place in Kanker today is even bigger than that. A large number of AK-47s and SLRs have been recovered. The back of Naxalites is broken in the area. The entire company was destroyed.

    Appeal to Naxalites to return to the mainstream

    He said that I want to tell the Naxalites that everyone should return home. Chhattisgarh government is coming out with a good surrender policy, everyone returned to the mainstream. Bastar and Bastar’s water, forests and land belong to the people of Bastar. The IEDs lying on the path of development of Bastar should be eliminated now.

  • How This Kanpur Couple Duped Rs 35 Crore By Promising Age Reversal Through ‘Israel-Made Time Machine’ |

    In the pursuit of beauty, people often resort to extreme measures—ranging from Botox and rhinoplasty to facial implants—undergoing painful surgeries just to look younger and more attractive. Capitalizing on this desire, a couple from Kanpur allegedly swindled dozens of elderly individuals out of a staggering Rs 35 crore. However, instead of offering the usual cosmetic procedures, they promised youthfulness through an ‘Israel-made time machine.’ 

    Rajeev Kumar Dubey and his wife, Rashmi Dubey, reportedly set up a therapy centre called Revival World in Kanpur’s Kidwai Nagar, where they claimed to have imported a machine from Israel that could reverse the ageing process, supposedly transforming a 60-year-old into a 25-year-old. This miraculous feat, they claimed, would be achieved through ‘oxygen therapy.’  

    Living in a rented flat in Kanpur, the couple allegedly deceived people by asserting that the city’s polluted air was accelerating the ageing process. Their ‘oxygen therapy’ was pitched as a solution that could reverse these effects within months.  

    Their packages, according to reports, started at Rs 6,000 for 10 sessions, with a more expensive option priced at Rs 90,000 for a three-year ‘reward system.’ Media sources revealed that this scheme had elements of a pyramid structure, offering rewards for each referral. 

    The scam came to light when three customers filed an FIR with local authorities. One victim accused the couple of defrauding her of Rs 10.75 lakh and claimed that hundreds of others had been cheated out of nearly Rs 35 crore. 

    Following the complaint, police registered a case of fraud and are now searching for the couple, who are believed to have fled the country. 

  • Fire in Cloth Market Indore: A massive fire broke out in a shop in the cloth market of Indore, the fire brigade is trying hard to extinguish it.

    Indore(Fire in Cloth Market Indore). A massive fire broke out in a shop inside the textile market of Indore this morning. After receiving the information, the fire brigade team reached the spot and tried to extinguish it. According to the information, the fire could not be controlled even after pouring more than 5 tankers of water.

    Fire brigade vehicles faced difficulty due to only one route

    Due to there being only one way into the textile market, the fire brigade vehicles and tankers had to face a lot of difficulty in reaching inside. Many traders and residents also reached there as soon as information about the fire was received.

    The fire could have spread to other shops also

    There are all the clothes shops in the cloth market. In such a situation, if a fire breaks out in one shop, it could engulf other shops also. The fire brigade reached the spot in time and tried its best to stop it from spreading.

    All the goods kept in the shop got burnt

    In the shop which caught fire, all the goods kept in it were burnt to ashes. The cloth catches fire instantly, and within a short time the entire shop went up in flames. The news is updating…

  • CM boosted the morale of the security forces: Chief Minister Sai interacted with the soldiers in Bijapur, said – Bastar is now moving towards peace.

    Raipur. Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai, during his stay in Bijapur, interacted with surrendered Naxalites and youth affected by Naxalite violence at the rest house. These youth have joined the police department under the rehabilitation policy of the Chhattisgarh government and are fighting against the Maoists. Chief Minister Sai expressed happiness after meeting the youth who left the Naxal organization and benefited from the rehabilitation policy and said that Bastar is now moving towards peace.

    Rehabilitation policy is proving to be a boon: Constable Sumitra

    Chief Minister Sai said that more than 55 Naxal victims of Naxal violence last day went to Delhi and met His Excellency President Draupadi Murmu and Union Home Minister Amit Shah and raised their voice against Naxalism. The Chief Minister said that he felt very sad after listening to the words of the victims of Naxalite violence that innocent people are becoming victims of violence. During the conversation with the Chief Minister, Naxalite victim Constable Sumitra told that her father was murdered by the Naxalites. Under the rehabilitation policy of Chhattisgarh government, he has been appointed to the post of constable. The rehabilitation policy of the government is proving to be a boon for the Naxal victim families.

    Naxalites are misleading the tribals in the name of water, forest and land

    Mangal Modiyam, a resident of Cherakanti, was previously involved in the Naxal organization for 19 years. Surrendered after abandoning the hollow ideology of Maoists, who got appointment in the police department under the rehabilitation policy. Mangal Modiyam said that it is necessary to establish peace in Bastar and Bijapur. Innocent tribals are misled by Naxalites in the name of water, forest and land.

    On this occasion, Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh, district in-charge minister Kedar Kashyap, Bastar MP Mahesh Kashyap, Dantewada MLA Chaitram Atami, former minister Mahesh Gagda, Bastar Commissioner Doman Singh Bastar IG Sundarraj P, Collector Sambit Mishra, Superintendent of Police Dr. Jitendra Yadav, CEO District Panchayat Hemant Ramesh Nandanwar was present.

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  • UP Bypolls: Why Is Congress Defying ‘Big Brother’ SP’s 1-2 Seat Proposal? |

    UP Bypolls: The INDIA-bloc is facing some anticipatory hurdles in establishing the seat sharing arrangement for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Bypolls. As per sources the Samajwadi Party (SP) is reluctant to give up more than two seats to the Congress party, whereas the grand old party has appointed in-charges and observers for 10 seats. These in-charges have already started holding conventions at the respective constituencies to prepare the party’s organization down to the booth level. Congress is reportedly eyeing the Mirzapur’s Majhwa seat, Prayagraj’s Phulpur, Ghaziabad, Khair, and Meerapur. 

    Congress’ 50-50 Formula 

    Of the 10 bypoll seats, 5 were previously held by the BJP-led NDA and 5 by SP. Congress argues SP is weaker in the NDA-held seats and wants those allocated to them, leaving SP to focus on its previous wins. 

    Political analysts view this as a strategic move by Congress. Success in securing 5 seats could set a precedent for the 2027 Assembly elections, where Congress may aim for 200 out of 403 seats. 

    Recently, Congress state president Ajay Rai stated that Congress only wants to negotiate with SP for the seats where the BJP and its allies had won last time. Congress is willing to support SP on the seats it has a stronghold. However, this stance is causing friction, as SP fears losing ground by conceding too many seats.  

    Repeating The 2017 Arrangement

    In the 2017 Assembly elections, SP and Congress teamed up, calling themselves the ‘do ladko ki jodi’ (two boys’ alliance). SP ran for 298 seats, while Congress contested on 105. 

    In the 2024 Lok Sabha polls under the INDIA alliance, SP contested 63 seats and Congress 17, successfully outperforming the BJP. SP won 37 seats, while Congress secured 6.  

    Now, Akhilesh Yadav aims to replicate this strategy in the upcoming bypolls, offering Congress only 1-2 seats. However, emboldened by its Lok Sabha performance, Congress is pushing for a larger share, pursuing a stronger position for future elections. 

  • Agriculture Minister Shivraj’s powerful plan, free hybrid seeds to farmers, then preparations for Yellow Revolution

    Target of cultivation of oilseeds in 10 lakh hectares every year.

    HighLights

    National Edible Oil Mission started, 600 clusters will be formed in 347 districts, improved seeds will be given to farmers for free.

    State Bureau, Naiduniya, Bhopal: The government will end dependence on other countries to meet the requirement of edible oil in the country. The Central Government has created the National Edible Oil Mission for this. Under this, improved seeds will be given to 347 oilseed seed producing districts of 21 states of the country including Madhya Pradesh.

    Indian Council of Agricultural Research will prepare this seed and then certified seeds will be made available to the farmers free of cost. For this, 600 clusters will be formed across the country. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan gave this information in a discussion with the media here.

    edible oil mission

    Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj said that the program of advanced seed production will be run at a cost of Rs 10 thousand 103 crore. Presently we have to depend on imports for the edible oil requirement of the country. To end this and become self-reliant, National Edible Oil Mission has been created. This includes those districts where oilseeds are produced.

    Free seeds will be given to farmers by forming 600 clusters. Information about new technology will be given by providing training. Also whatever is produced will be purchased 100 percent. Every year, farming will be done in one million hectare area. In seven years, 70 lakh hectare area will be taken under this scheme. To meet the shortage of improved seeds, 65 new seed centers will be created. 50 seed storage units will also be built to keep the seeds safe.

    Many steps taken in the interest of farmers

    Minister Shivraj said that Modi government has taken many steps in the interest of farmers in the last 120 days. Now 27 percent import duty will have to be paid on the oil imported into the country. It was just zero. With the arrival of palm oil and other oils, the prices of other produce including soybean had reduced significantly. Due to imposition of import duty, the average price of soybean has increased by Rs 500 per quintal and this trend is continuing.

    It has also been decided to buy soybean at minimum support price so that the prices can be given properly. Similarly, minimum export duty was imposed on the export of Basmati rice, which has been abolished. The price of Basmati will increase with increase in exports. Similarly, due to removal of ban on export of non-Basmati rice, farmers will get good price for paddy. Onion export duty has also been reduced from 40 percent to 20 percent. Farmers will directly benefit from this.

  • CM Hemant Soren inaugurated Transport Nagar

    Ranchi: After the formation of the state, keeping in mind the interests of the businessmen, under the leadership of the Chief Minister, Transport Nagar Phase 1 was inaugurated and Bhoomi Pujan of Phase 2 was completed. Transport Nagar is spread over 40.68 acres. Phase Two will be constructed on more than 09 acres of land.

    Transport Nagar will prove to be a millstone in the development of the area.

    The Chief Minister said that Ranchi has got a well-equipped and organized transport city. People associated with transport will get facilities here. This is just the beginning, going forward the facilities will be expanded according to the increasing activity. The state government will work to add new dimensions to it. Every day, big vehicles ply on the streets and narrow roads, which causes inconvenience. Now there will be arrangements for big vehicles at this place, due to which neither the common people nor the people associated with transport will face any problem. Transport Nagar will prove to be a millstone in the development of the area. There will be arrangements for transportation and transportation of goods from different parts of the country. Now from here goods can be taken in small vehicles to their destination i.e. inside the city. Many best wishes and congratulations to the people living in this area and those associated with transport.

  • Registration of 40 thousand children of board classes of the state was not done, Maharashtra Secretary said – Fees will have to be paid not by the parents, but by the schools.

    Satyapal Rajput, Raipur. The future of about 40 thousand children studying in board classes in Chhattisgarh is at stake. 587 schools have not registered even a single child till now. Apart from this, in 553 schools, some 5 and some 10 children have not been registered. If there is no registration, these children will not be able to appear in the board examination. Even after issuing notices to these schools, the future of the children is being played with.

    The school management will have to pay the penalty fee, not the children.

    Secretary of Secondary Education Board Pushpa Sahu said that students of class 10th and 12th are studying in about 7 thousand schools in the state. Out of these, 1140 schools of CGBSE Board and CBSE Board have delayed the registration, out of which 587 schools have not registered even a single child till now. Whereas in other schools, some 4 and some 10 children have not been registered. The late fee for registration will have to be paid not by the children but by each school management. This fee will have to be paid not by the children but by the schools. A fine of Rs 1,000 has been fixed for each late delay.

    He told that earlier time to apply for registration was given from June 18 to August 16. By extending this period, the time was extended till 31st August. The information was sent to the schools through the portal of the Board of Education. After this, the schools were informed through message and then a letter was also sent to the schools. Despite this, these careless schools have not registered the children. These careless schools have been given another chance with late fees. Now, to register by October 6, you will have to deposit a late fee of Rs 1,000 per day from August 31 onwards.

    People associated with education work said that all the fees for the entire education session are taken from the parents of the children together, be it examination fees or other fees like sports. All types of fees are collected and deposited in banks and the interest on it is in the school account.