Updated: Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:28 (IST) Preparations for Nanda Devi Rajjat​​​​ Yatra have started in Chamoli. For the convenience of the devotees, parking arrangements are made at ten stops. For the rest home…read more Jagran Correspondent, Chamoli. Eight months are left to organize the Nandadevi Rajjat ​​​​​​​​Yatra, the longest 280 km walk in the Himalayan region. In such a situation, in accordance with the directives issued by the government regarding the provision of basic facilities, the government personnel became active in carrying out development works. Remove Advertisement Only Read News During Nanda Devi Rajjat​​​​​​​​Yatra thousands of pilgrims arrive from India and abroad, in such a situation the biggest problem remains of parking of vehicles at the main and convenient stops of the yatra. In accessible stops, travelers from India and overseas reach Devi Darshan through various vehicular services including private and participate in the yatra. In such a situation, the most serious problem facing the government and administration is the parking of vehicles on the motor routes connecting the accessible stops. The work of parking will start soon. In this order, the responsibility for vehicle parking was transferred to RWD. Also, funds for the construction of rest houses and halls at ten places by convenient halts for the convenience of the passengers have been sanctioned after TAC, as a result of which the work to prepare temporary and permanent vehicle parking at the selected places will start soon. Two vehicle parking spaces are to be prepared in Karnaprayag, three each in Nandanagar, two in Tharali, one each in Dewal and Narayanbagad. Apart from this, rest houses and common halls will also be constructed which will provide parking facility for more than five hundred vehicles. Under Nanda Devi Rajjat ​​Yatra, TSC has sent Rs 33.65 lakh for permanent surface parking of 30 vehicles at Kanol main stop in Nandanagar Development Block, Rs 18.30 lakh for temporary surface parking of 13 vehicles at Ala, Rs 31 lakh for surface parking of 30 vehicles of R6 302 for community parking of R6 303 for community hall. vehicles at Sem-Cannon in Karnaprayag. Rs 42.39 lakh for parking of 85 two-wheelers and four-wheelers in Nauti, Rs 5.59 lakh for temporary parking of 88 vehicles near Government Polytechnic Kulsari in Tharali, Rs 71.56 lakh for rest house near Shaheed Bhawanidutt Inter College in Cheprad and parking of eight vehicles. Rest house at Sarkot in Dewal and parking of seventy two wheelers and large vehicles worth Rs. 115.21 lakh, temporary parking of 43 vehicles at Kansuwa in Gairsan, temporary parking of 94 vehicles at Bhagwati in Narayanbagad worth Rs. 79.56 lakh has been sanctioned from TAC. Approval of Rs 765.63 lakh has been received by the Technical Evaluation Committee for parking of vehicles at the stops under Nandadevi Rajjat, while the documents for approval for the works at Dewal’s Sarkot have been sent to higher officials. After the approval of the funds, work will be done according to rules at the selected places, so that the visiting passengers can get the facility of rest house and parking of vehicles on time and the residents of the area can benefit from the permanent parking that is being prepared.

A young man returned home drunk, fell by the side of the road and died overnight. The deceased has been identified as Ramji Ram, who fell under the influence of liquor. Cold and injury…read more The young man returned home drunk. Jagran Correspondent, Naubatpur. There was a sensation in the area when a dead body of a middle-aged man was found near Badi Tangraila Bedauli village in the police station area on Wednesday morning. As soon as the information was received, the local people informed the police, after which the police reached the place and started investigating the matter. Remove advertisement Read Only News The deceased has been identified as Ramji Ram, 45-year-old son of the late Subhash Ram, resident of Bedoli, who tripped and fell under the influence of alcohol late at night. He suffered a head injury during the fall, after which he was unable to get up and died after lying overnight in the cold. According to the villagers, the deceased was seen staggering in the area late at night. It is believed that he fell on the side of the road in a drunken state and was unable to get up after being injured. Due to severe cold, his body became numb and due to lack of timely help, he lost his life. Died from cold after falling into an intoxicated state. The police’s preliminary investigation found that no injury marks were found on the body of the deceased. Superintendent of Police Sanjeet Kumar said that the actual cause of death will be confirmed only after the post-mortem, though prima facie it appears to be a case of death due to cold after falling in an inebriated state. People of the area demanded increased patrolling at night and control over incidents caused by alcohol consumption. Currently, the police have registered the case and are investigating it.

Updated: Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:24 (IST) Ravindra Nath Soni, who cheated an elderly man and his son of Rs 42.29 lakh from Kanpur, has been arrested. He has more than 1000 births in many countries including Dubai … read more Jagran Correspondent, Kanpur. Delhi con artist Ravindra Nath Soni has been jailed for defrauding an elderly resident of Kanpur and his son working in a Dubai company of Rs 42.29 lakh. He cheated more than 1000 people not only in the country and Dubai but also in many countries including America. Remove ads Read only news The police received information about 200 victims in Dubai alone. He was also sentenced to six months imprisonment in Dubai. The cyber crime team received information about the bank accounts of more than a dozen companies in the name of Blue Chip. Thug also started another blue chip token company in the UAE three years ago. Now, to find out about the partners of the scammer, call detail report (CDR) of the mobile numbers registered in the bank accounts and the numbers of the jailed scammer are obtained. The investigation has so far found evidence of embezzlement of millions of rupees. On the other hand, after the arrest of the thug, complaints are received by mail to Kanpur Commissionerate Police. DCP East Satyajit Gupta said that the victims should meet him directly or go to the police station of the concerned area and complain, their case will be registered and action will be taken. Cases are also being registered against the scammer in Panipat, Aligarh and Lucknow. Parade resident Abdul Karim filed a case of cheating against Ravindra Nath Soni, resident of Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, at the Kotwali police station on January 5, 2025. According to him, son Talha Karim works in a company in Dubai. In the year 2021, a call came on the boy’s cell phone from a Bluechip commercial broker and sales manager of Bluechip Group of Companies. He transferred Rs 42,29,600 in a year on the pretext of investing in the company. Later the mobile number and website were closed. The Kotwali police station and surveillance team arrested Ravindra near New Defense Enclave Gate of Dehradun and sent him to jail on Monday. According to an official of the cyber crime squad, Ravindra also embezzled 10.05 million dirhams (about Rs 24 crore in Indian currency) from a Dubai company. He created more than a dozen companies under the name Bluechip, including Bluechip, Bluechip Group of Companies, Bluechip Commercial Broker, Bluechip Financial Market. The team will soon go to Delhi for correspondence or mails from other countries. The accused is estimated to have seven to eight partners. ADCP Crime Anjali Vishwakarma said that the network of the accused is being investigated.

Shots were fired at a car parked outside a house in Jotwada area. The bullet entered the driver’s window and went inside. The incident caused an uproar in the area. The police reached the spot, seized the cartridge cases found in the car and started examining the footage from nearby CCTV cameras. According to the victim Satyanarayan Saini, who lives in Shriram Colony of Jotwada, there was a sudden loud explosion around 10.30 pm. His son Vaibhav and his mother heard the sound and ran outside. He noticed a hole in the driver’s side window. When they went inside, they found a cartridge case lying on the footrest of the car. The police were immediately notified. Footage was blurry due to trees Satyanarayan Saini works as a newspaper delivery man, while his son Vaibhav works in a hotel. He said that CCTV cameras have been installed in many places around the house, but due to trees, the footage from some cameras is not clear. Share this story Tags

A drone survey was started on Tuesday to get an accurate estimate of the extent of illegal mining in the Ganga Sarovar catchment in Kolayat area. After Rajasthan Patrika exposed the mafia’s large-scale mining operations, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma immediately ordered an investigation using the latest technology. As a result, the Mines Division sent a high-level joint team of Geology and Mines Branch to the site. Senior officer of the team, the drone survey was conducted by Superintendent Mining Engineer NK Bairavaa lei. The team includes Dheeraj Panwar (Mining Engineer), Manohar Singh Rathore (Senior Geologist), Karanveer Singh (Senior Geologist) and drone technical expert. The depth, extent and amount of illegal mining in approximately 70-75 hectares of the catchment area will be accurately estimated. There is a plan to complete the survey within 3-4 days. After the strict action by the chief minister’s office, the action became more intense. Following the special report titled “Ganga Sarovar heart broken: Mafia looted, royalty worth Rs 1900 crore lost” published in the magazine’s November 20 issue, the Chief Minister’s office has sought a detailed report. Bikaner mining engineer Mahesh Prakash Purohit has been suspended after prima facie confirmation of large-scale illegal mining. Now a team of senior officials has been sent to the site to begin investigation and assessment. Share this story Tags

Anand, November 26 (IANS). Unity March was organized on Wednesday to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will start this journey. The National Padyatra, organized with a strong message of unity and integrity, from Karamsad to the ‘Statue of Unity’ will pass through Anand, Vadodara and Narmada districts. This journey will emphasize the spirit of national unity by covering a distance of about 150 kilometers. During this National Padayatra, a total of 11 ‘Sardar Gatha Sabhas’ and 10 Gram Sabhas were organized to keep the life values, ideals, principles and his great personality of the creator of united India and iron man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel alive in the hearts of the people through stories and discourses. This ‘National Padyatra’ organized under the ‘Unity March’ will not only be a reflection of unity and integrity, but five rivers, which are part of the history and cultural heritage of the state, will also witness this historic padyatra. This journey from Karamsad to ‘Statue of Unity’ will pass through the three districts of Anand, Vadodara and Narmada and during this time five sacred and culturally important rivers of Gujarat will witness it. These rivers include Mahi, Vishwamitri, Jambua, Dhadhar and Narmada which are the lifeline of the state (Jivadori). Pedestrians will pass through the banks of these rivers. These folk mothers are the flow of culture, history and life. In such a situation, with the blessings of these five rivers, this National Padyatra will become a symbol of the richness of Indian culture and spread the message of nation building and patriotism. The inauguration ceremony of this National Padyatra was organized on November 26, Wednesday at Shastri Maidan, Vallabh Vidyanagar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be virtually present at the inauguration of the Padyatra. Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel and Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha will also participate in this national march. Meanwhile, on the occasion of Constitution Day this morning, CM Bhupendra Patel paid floral tributes to the statue of the creator of the Indian Constitution, Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar, at the Central Vista Garden in Gandhinagar and remembered his contribution to equality, justice and democratic values. On this occasion, Gandhinagar Mayor Meena Patel, MLA Rita Patel, City BJP President Ashish Dave, officials of Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation and District Administration and others were present. –IANS PIM/DSC Share this story Tags

The air quality in Textile City is deteriorating. Air Quality Index (AQI) has once again raised concerns. Recently, the air quality was considered better than normal, but on November 19, the AQI suddenly reached the poor category. Since then, the pollution level remained high for several days, causing chaos in normal life. Due to the poor condition of the roads, dust particles constantly fly with the wind. This view is seen in Gangapur Tiraha and other parts of the city. Apart from this, dust clouds are formed in other areas with heavy construction and transport due to lack of proper sprinkling of water on the roads. This dust and smoke is more dissolved in the air in the morning and evening, causing people to experience eye irritation, coughing and difficulty breathing. Doctors at the Mahatma Gandhi Hospital say that due to increasing pollution, the risk of patients suffering from asthma and breathing problems has increased two to three times. The number of patients complaining of coughs, colds and difficulty breathing has also increased in the hospital. Doctors advise people not to go out in the morning in this season, wear masks and stay away from dusty places. Due to continuously increasing pollution, the air quality of Textile City is also affected. According to the Pollution Control Board, improvement in air quality is only possible by sprinkling water, controlling the dust coming from the construction site and stopping the movement of unnecessary vehicles. Impact on health: Increasing level of pollution is harmful to health. It especially affects the lungs. Both smoke and pollution damage the lungs, causing the airways to shrink permanently. Avoiding pollution, quitting smoking and doing pranayam can improve lung capacity. There has been a rapid increase in asthma patients due to pollution. Date AQI Level November 18: 168 November 19: 221 November 20: 191 November 21: 263 November 22: 269 November 23: 247 November 24: 166 November 25: 144 AQI Standard Good: 00-50 Satisfactory: 001- Moderate: 001- Moderate: 5 Poor: 201-300 Very weak: 301-400 Severe: 401-500 Share this story Tags

Hyderabad, November 26 (IANS). Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the Safran Aircraft Engine Services India (SAESI) facility in Hyderabad on Wednesday. He said this would significantly strengthen India’s position as a global hub for aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). PM Modi, who participated in the event through video conferencing, said that this project is a big step towards making India self-reliant in the aviation sector. Speaking at the opening event, Prime Minister Modi said, “This facility will strengthen India’s position as a global MRO hub.” The SAESI facility is Safran’s dedicated MRO center for the LEAP engines, which power popular aircraft such as the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX. According to official information, this is the first time a global aircraft engine manufacturer is setting up an MRO facility in India, which is a major milestone for the country’s aerospace industry. This facility, spread over 45,000 square meters in GMR Aerospace and Industrial Park-SEZ, was built with an initial investment of around Rs 1,300 crore. Once fully operational by 2035, it will be able to service 300 LEAP engines annually and employ over 1,000 highly skilled Indian engineers and technicians. The unit is equipped with advanced technology to provide world-class maintenance and repair services. Officials said the new MRO center will help reduce India’s dependence on foreign facilities, reduce foreign exchange outflows and strengthen the domestic aerospace supply chain. This is expected to generate high-value jobs and support India’s goals of becoming a major global aviation hub. The government said it is actively working to create a strong MRO ecosystem to keep pace with the rapid growth of the aerospace sector. Recent policy steps, such as the GST reforms of 2024, MRO Guidelines, 2021, and National Civil Aviation Policy, 2016, have simplified taxation and reduced royalty burden, making it easier for companies to operate MRO facilities in India. –IANS SCH

Hyderabad, November 26 (IANS). Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the Safran Aircraft Engine Services India (SAESI) facility in Hyderabad on Wednesday. He said this would significantly strengthen India’s position as a global hub for aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). PM Modi, who participated in the event through video conferencing, said that this project is a big step towards making India self-reliant in the aviation sector. Speaking at the opening event, Prime Minister Modi said, “This facility will strengthen India’s position as a global MRO hub.” The SAESI facility is Safran’s dedicated MRO center for the LEAP engines, which power popular aircraft such as the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX. According to official information, this is the first time a global aircraft engine manufacturer is setting up an MRO facility in India, which is a major milestone for the country’s aerospace industry. This facility, spread over 45,000 square meters in GMR Aerospace and Industrial Park-SEZ, was built with an initial investment of around Rs 1,300 crore. Once fully operational by 2035, it will be able to service 300 LEAP engines annually and employ over 1,000 highly skilled Indian engineers and technicians. The unit is equipped with advanced technology to provide world-class maintenance and repair services. Officials said the new MRO center will help reduce India’s dependence on foreign facilities, reduce foreign exchange outflows and strengthen the domestic aerospace supply chain. This is expected to generate high-value jobs and support India’s goals of becoming a major global aviation hub. The government said it is actively working to create a strong MRO ecosystem to keep pace with the rapid growth of the aerospace sector. Recent policy steps, such as the GST reforms of 2024, MRO Guidelines, 2021, and National Civil Aviation Policy, 2016, have simplified taxation and reduced royalty burden, making it easier for companies to operate MRO facilities in India. –IANS SCH

A division bench of the Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that if a woman consistently refuses to have physical relations with her husband – and the refusal of marital obligations is persistent and severe – it can amount to “mental cruelty” towards the husband. Based on this, the court approved the man’s divorce petition. The Times of India+2Patrika News+2 🧑‍⚖️ What was the matter? In this petition, the man said that he got married in 2009, but after only a month, the woman went to her mother’s house. After this, the marital relationship and physical relationship between husband and wife was completely broken. The husband tried many times to fulfill his marital responsibilities, but the wife constantly refused. It is also alleged that the woman threatened the man like “If you have physical relations, I will commit suicide”. Punjab Kesari MP+2The Times of India+2 The husband had earlier filed a petition for divorce in the family court, but the court rejected it. After this, the man appealed to the High Court. The Times of India+1 Court’s reasoning The Supreme Court bench – Rajani Dubey and Amitendra Kishore Prasad – said that if a married person (husband or woman) repeatedly evades marital obligations, persistently refuses physical intimacy and maintains separation because he or she does not want the marriage, it amounts to “mental cruelty.” The Times of India+1 The court found that the man’s mental and emotional health had been affected by decades of separation and negative attitudes towards physical relationships, leading to the marriage being deemed “irretrievably broken”. The Times of India+2Patrika News+2 The court set aside the 2023 decision of the family court and accepted the divorce petition while allowing the husband’s appeal. The Times of India+2Punjab Kesari MP+2 Significance and wider impact of the judgment This judgment further clarifies the interpretation of “marital obligations” in matters relating to family law and divorce. Now, not only physical abuse or domestic violence, but persistent refusal of marital relations, emotional isolation, etc. can also be considered “cruelty”. This indicates that if a married person (husband/wife) repeatedly refuses his/her marital obligations and the other party becomes mentally and emotionally broken, the courts may consider this as grounds for divorce. In addition, the question arises as to how often/how many attempts “physical intercourse” will be considered by the courts as a marital obligation. The circumstances, evidence and documentation will be unique to each case – that is, it is subject to a detailed, fact-based investigation. Share this story Tags