Nation Pulse 24

Author: Nation Pulse 24

  • Water! Every drop matters

    Water! Every drop matters

    Water! Every drop matters

    Vipin Kumar

    Mussoorie, March 30

    The International water day was celebrated on March 22 amidst looming water crisis in the entire country. The day reminds every citizen globally that how important it is to conserve every drop of fresh water. This year the theme is “Saving the Glaciers” and that reminds us of the rapidly melting Glaciers due to climate change. The receding glaciers which form the Himalayan river system as Indus. Ganga and the Bhramputra are in peril due to receding Glaciers.

    As per the water quality index India ranks 120th in 122 nations. 70% of the ground water resources are polluted due to iron, arsenic and uranium etc. In 2050 our water requirement shall be 1180 trillion cubic meters of  while the available  quantity is 1,137 trillion cubic meters. It will be difficult to provide fresh water by 2030 in the country and 40% of the population will struggle to get fresh water. There will be a severe water crisis in the country. Recently the Karnatka Government has laid strictures against wasting of drinking water.

     

    In Jammu and Kashmir Kolahoi glacier which is the source of Lidder river and important for the Anantnag district, has receded by 2.81 km since 1962. Similarly, the Tejwas glacier has reduced by 2.76 kms. which a decade ago was 53.6 kms. The Glaciers till 2021 have melted by 4%

     

    The recent study conducted by the Meghalaya university reveals that Glaciers in Uttarakhand  received 36.75%  less ice between 1991 to 2021. The ice layer is thinning which is a clear impact of Global warming. It needs to be also mentioned here that there are 9575 Glaciers in this region which are the origin of 10 major rivers which includes Indus, Ganges and Bhramputra river systems. Rapid melting of Glaciers will make these rivers rain fed instead of glacial.

    These mountainous Glaciers store about 70% of fresh water. Their depletion is a challenge to the human race right from Himalayas to the Andes. We need to understand that of the total water consumed per day,  generates , 80% of grey and black water.. Only 20% is consumed for drinking purpose. We need to recycle the grey and black water for irrigation and use it for flushing in wash rooms. If Saudi Arabia can distil saline water into potable and  recycle  waste water to be used in washrooms then why cannot be the same model be emulated. After all “every drop ” matters.

     

    (Vipin Kumar is an eminent environmentalist)

     

  • Four more supporters of Champion arrested in firing case at MLA Umesh’s office

    Four more supporters of Champion arrested in firing case at MLA Umesh’s office

    Four more supporters of Champion arrested in firing case at MLA Umesh’s office

    The police have arrested four more supporters of Champion involved in the firing at the camp office of Khanpur MLA in broad daylight. A rifle and five cartridges have been recovered from a supporter. After the arrest, the accused have been sent to jail in judicial custody.

    There was a verbal war going on between Khanpur MLA Umesh Kumar Sharma and former MLA Kunwar Pranav Singh Champion on social media. This war escalated from social media to firing. After this, Kunwar Pranav Singh Champion along with his supporters reached the camp office of Khanpur MLA at Kanwar Patri on 26 January and fired indiscriminately.

    After this, the Khanpur MLA fled from there with his supporters. After this, Dehradun Police arrested Kunwar Pranav Singh Champion and his five supporters. Since then the police is investigating the firing case. Senior Sub Inspector of Roorkee Kotwali Vinod Thapliyal said that on Monday, the police arrested MLA Champion’s supporters Mursleen resident of village town Landhaura Kotwali Mangalore, Mangeram resident of Karanpur police station Khanpur, Rao Furkan resident of Dhandera Kotwali Roorkee and Irfan resident of village Halwahedi Bahadarabad. Police recovered a rifle 315 bore and five cartridges from Irfan’s possession.

    Zubair Kazmi of Khanpur MLA Umesh Kumar Sharma’s party had registered a case against 25 supporters including former MLA Kunwar Pranav Singh Champion, Rao Furkan, Riyasat, Mursleen Rana, Jabir, Mangeram, Kuldeep, Sumit Awana, Sonu Gurjar, Jora, Ranveer Singh, Ramkumar, Ankit Arya, Brajveer, Pravez Alam, Pramod Jangi, Nitin, Rizwan, Irfan, Virendra Pradhan, Azad, Ranveer Singh, Omkar, Bhagat Singh. The search for other accused involved in the firing is also on.

  • Six journalists will get financial assistance of Rs 30 lakh

    Six journalists will get financial assistance of Rs 30 lakh

    Six journalists will get financial assistance of Rs 30 lakh

    Journalist Welfare Fund Committee recommended

    The Journalist Welfare Fund Committee has recommended financial assistance of Rs 30 lakh to six journalists. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, who is also the chairman of the committee, will approve this recommendation. 11 cases came before the committee for consideration for the Journalist Welfare Fund.

    In the cases of financial assistance, financial assistance has also been recommended to the family of journalist Manjul Singh Majila, who died last month. In the committee meeting held on Monday under the chairmanship of Director General of Information Banshidhar Tiwari, records were found incomplete in the remaining five cases.

    The DG Information directed that the District Information Officer should complete the documents related to the application by giving one more chance in the remaining cases. A committee meeting was held for the Chief Minister Journalist Samman Pension Scheme. One case was placed before the committee in the meeting.

    No decision was taken in the case due to lack of necessary records. Non-official members of Journalist Welfare Fund Committee, journalist representative BD Sharma, Dr. DD Mittal, Nisha Rastogi, Dinesh Joshi along with Additional Director of Information Department, Ashish Kumar Tripathi and Joint Director KS Chauhan were present in the meeting.

  • High Court’s instructions to the government. Remove encroachments in rivers, drains and ravines and install CCTV cameras

    High Court’s instructions to the government. Remove encroachments in rivers, drains and ravines and install CCTV cameras

    High Court’s instructions to the government. Remove encroachments in rivers, drains and ravines and install CCTV cameras

    The Nainital High Court has told the government that wherever there is encroachment in rivers, drains and ravines, it should be removed and CCTV cameras should be installed at that place. These should be managed in the same way as accident prone areas of roads are managed.

    The division bench of Chief Justice G Narendra and Justice Alok Mehra gave these instructions during the simultaneous hearing of three PILs filed in Dehradun regarding water streams, water sources, environmental protection, including the danger looming over rivers and environmental protection. The next hearing will be on April 15.

    On the previous order, the Principal Forest Secretary of the State Government, Secretary Urban Development and Secretary of Revenue Department appeared in the court through video conferencing. Secretary Forest informed the court that till now the previous orders have not been complied with due to some reasons. Therefore, the concerned departments should be given four weeks’ time to comply with the previous orders of the court because the last week of the financial year is going on.

    On this, the division bench of Chief Justice G Narendra and Justice Alok Mehra has ordered him to present the report within three weeks and also to appear in the court through VC himself. The court told the DGP that where cases of encroachment come in rivers, drains and ravines, he should order the concerned SHO to file a case against the encroachers and submit a report.

    The court also told the Secretary Urban Development to publish a message among the citizens of the state that encroachment, debris and illegal mining should not be done in rivers, drains and ravines so that they do not face any kind of accident during the monsoon season. It should be widely publicized.
    Dehradun residents Ajay Narayan Sharma, Renu Pal and Urmila Thapar had filed separate PILs in the High Court saying that heavy construction work is being done in the submerged land in Sahastradhara in Dehradun, which is causing the drying up of water sources and posing a threat to the environment. The second petition said that there has been excessive encroachment and illegal construction on drains, khaals and dhaangs in Rishikesh. It was also said in the petition that there is encroachment on river land of about 100 acres in Dehradun, 140 acres in Vikasnagar, 15 acres in Rishikesh, 15 acres in Doiwala. Especially on Bindal and Rispana rivers.

  • Bahadurpur incident: Bhim Army created ruckus outside SSP office, a youth died in bloody conflict

    Bahadurpur incident: Bhim Army created ruckus outside SSP office, a youth died in bloody conflict

    On Monday, Bhim Army and Azad Samaj Party workers created a ruckus outside the Roshnabad SSP office in the case of the death of a youth due to bullet injuries in a bloody clash between two parties in Haridwar’s Pathri police station area. Alleged that all the murder accused were not arrested even after the ultimatum and indecent remarks and misleading propaganda were made from Jatin Chaudhary’s ID. A delegation also met SSP Pramod Singh Dobal and submitted a memorandum. They returned after the captain assured action.

    In the memorandum submitted to the SSP, it was said that the police had given 36 hours to arrest the accused, which has expired, but the other accused have not been arrested yet. Said that indecent things are being said from Jatin Chaudhary’s ID on social media. He is being threatened. Said that security should be provided to the victim’s family. The organizations said that in the case filed by the other party, even those people were named who were not even there. This case should be withdrawn. They demanded a fair investigation from the police and arrest of all the culprits.

    During this time Azad Samaj Party State President Mehak Singh, Bhim Army State President Amrish Kapil, Jai Bhim Army State Incharge Deepak Sethpur, Bhim Army Jai Bhim State President Ankush Sherbawal, Azad Samaj Party Incharge Kapil Kumar, District President Arjun, Sonu Lathi, Bhawar Singh etc. were present. During this time police was also present as a precaution.

  • Print media’s authenticity still remains: Ritu Bhushan Khanduri

    Print media’s authenticity still remains: Ritu Bhushan Khanduri

    Interaction between media and journalists is dangerous: Yogesh Bhatt Information Commissioner

    Oath taking ceremony of Devbhoomi Patrakar Union concluded

             

    Dehradun (Amaanullah Usmani) Assembly Speaker Mrs. Ritu Bhushan Khanduri, speaking as the chief guest at the oath taking ceremony of Devbhoomi Patrakar Union (registered), said that along with the three pillars of democracy, the responsibilities of the media remain important even today. Its responsibilities are extremely important. Despite the changing form of media, the authenticity of print media still remains intact.

    Addressing the journalists participating in the oath taking and felicitation ceremony organized at the local Uttaranchal Press Club, Mrs. Ritu Bhushan Khanduri said that the role of journalism today is capable of giving the right direction to the country and society.

    At the same time, journalist unions can play an important role in dealing with adverse circumstances and in the interest of journalists. Press is the mirror of society. On one hand, while the press should criticize, it should also highlight the good things.

    On this occasion, the Speaker of the Assembly administered the oath of office and secrecy to the newly elected state executive and district executive of the Devbhoomi Patrakar Union.

    Information Commissioner Yogesh Bhatt, who was present as a special guest, said that today there is a confusion between media and journalists. Whereas the work of both is different. Today journalists have started calling themselves media. Today, due to the constantly changing form of the press, the existence of journalists is getting endangered. Today everyone has become a journalist. Due to which the credibility of the press is becoming doubtful in the minds of the common people. He said that journalist organizations and unions should be ready for the interests of the journalist colleagues who are doing journalism in adverse circumstances.

    Apart from these, Minister of State Vinod Uniyal, Sarojini Semwal, Arun Sharma, DD Mittal, Pandit Vijendra Kumar Mamagai, Dr. MR Saklani etc. also expressed their views. The program started with lighting a lamp and garlanding the picture of Maa Saraswati. The special guest of the program, Director General of Information Shri Banshidhar Tiwari Ji, who arrived a little late, discussed the problems of the journalists present and assured them of their solution, saying that journalists can meet me with their problems anytime. I will always try to solve them.

    The program was presided over by the State President of the Union Anil Verma and conducted by the State General Secretary Dr. V.D. Sharma. Hundreds of respected journalists, poets, litterateurs, social workers of the state and the city were present in the program.

  • Dhami government will give the gift of Eid kit to the people of Muslim community

    Dhami government will give the gift of Eid kit to the people of Muslim community

    Dhami government will give the gift of Eid kit to the people of Muslim community

    The state government will give the gift of Eid kit to the people of economically weaker Muslim community on Eid. This kit, which will be given as a gift, will include clothes, milk, dry fruits, sugar, vermicelli and rice. Uttarakhand Waqf Board Chairman Shadab Shams said, this decision has been taken in the online meeting of the board.

    According to the Chairman of the Waqf Board, clothes will be given in the kit for mothers, sisters and daughters. The CEO has been instructed in this regard. It has been decided that this kit will be made available by all the Waqf committees. Committees which do not have adequate arrangements for this. Large committees will cooperate with those committees for this. The office of the Waqf Board can also be contacted for this.

    It was also decided in the board meeting of the Uttarakhand Waqf Board that a large number of people are living in Waqf properties at very low rent. These people will now be charged rent on the basis of circle rate. At the same time, action will also be taken against illegal occupants. The government will soon nominate two members in the Waqf Tribunal to take action against them. MLAs Shahzad, Raumstef Ali, Manavvar Hasan, Ziya Naqvi etc. were present in the meeting.

    According to Uttarakhand Waqf Board President Shadab Shams, hundreds of acres of Waqf Board land is being encroached. A complaint will be filed in the Land Fraud Committee to take action against such people. At the same time, there is illegal encroachment in Sahastradhara Crossing Azad Nagar Colony. Which will be removed and apartments, schools and hospitals will be built for the economically weaker people at this place.

  • Seva Diwas will be celebrated in Uttarakhand on 23rd March

    Seva Diwas will be celebrated in Uttarakhand on 23rd March

    Seva Diwas will be celebrated in Uttarakhand on 23rd March

    Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, during a virtual meeting from Delhi, directed the officials to organize various programs in the state from March 22 to 25 to mark the completion of three years of the current government. Effective initiatives should also be taken for public engagement in these events. While giving instructions to celebrate March 23 as Seva Diwas, the Chief Minister said that multipurpose camps should be organized up to the block level to mark the completion of three years of the government. Health camps should be organized. Public representatives should also be involved in the works related to public concerns.

    The Chief Minister said that although he is currently on a visit to Delhi, his mind is dedicated to the development of the state every moment. He said that people from every section and region of the society should be included in the programs organized to mark the completion of three years of the government. The success stories of those doing commendable work in various fields should be conveyed to the common people. In the period of three years, many paradigms of development have been established in accordance with the public sentiments of the state. Many such decisions were taken, which are absolutely necessary for the state’s interest. Landmark laws like Uniform Civil Code, strict anti-copying were implemented, which gave the state a distinct identity at the national level. For the first time, the state budget has crossed one lakh crore to strengthen the state’s economy.

    The Chief Minister directed the officials that along with the enhancement of the state’s natural water sources, efforts should be made at the ground level for the revival of canals, wells, ravines and streams. In view of the upcoming summer season, the Chief Minister also gave instructions to ensure adequate supply of drinking water throughout the state. Chief Secretary Radha Raturi, Additional Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan, Principal Secretary Justice Pradeep Pant, Principal Secretary RK Sudhanshu, L. Fanai, R. Meenakshi Sundaram, DGP Deepam Seth, many other officials were present in the meeting.

  • These policemen are performing their duty of uniform and Ramzan simultaneously, know about them

    These policemen are performing their duty of uniform and Ramzan simultaneously, know about them

    These policemen are performing their duty of uniform and Ramzan simultaneously, know about them

             

    Luxor (Farman Khan) In the holy month of Ramzan, people of Muslim community are busy in the worship of Allah. Working people are performing their duty of both job and Ramzan with full dedication. There are many such departments where the posted people keep fast by enduring hunger and thirst throughout the day.If we talk about policemen, their responsibilities are somewhat different. Because they have to run on the roads all day along with their office duties. In the scorching heat, they definitely feel thirsty while clearing vehicles stuck in traffic jams at crossroads, but they fulfill both the responsibilities with patience and smile. Whether it is catching criminals or going out to raid. Despite facing these difficult situations, they do not turn away from fasting. Actually, it is the effect of prayers that they never feel any problem while doing duty in the month of Ramzan. Whether they get full rest at night or not. Never left the fast

    Many people have been working in the police department for seven to twenty years. While keeping the fast, they also had to run a lot. Despite this, the policemen did not leave a single fast.

    *Shamsher Khan runs from the police station to the road*

    Shamsher Khan, who joined the police department in the year 2002, goes from the police station, the crime scene to the court with the criminals. Despite running around, he looks completely fit.

    *Riyaz Ali is seen everywhere*

    Riyaz Ali, posted in Laksar police station, is always serious about his duty. Riyaz Ali, who has been serving the people in the police service for 23 years, is one of those policemen who reach the spot immediately on any information. He takes action against drug smugglers throughout the day but never feels tired during Ramzan.

    Qurban Ali is the best in reading and writing

    Qurban Ali, posted as Head Constable in Intelligence Unit Laksar, has been serving the department for 22 years. He keeps fasts every year. Along with doing other departmental works of writing or reading, he is an expert in keeping a close eye on every activity of the area.

  • Anger in Muslim society due to unjust action

    Anger in Muslim society due to unjust action

    Muslim Seva Sangath called the action of sealing madrasas and mosques as malicious

             

    Dehradun. Muslim society, Muslim Seva Sangath and Tanzeem Rahnumae Millat gheraoed MDDA against the action of sealing madrasas and mosques in the month of Ramzan.

    The repressive action of the administration was not limited to madrasas only, going further, MDDA has taken action to seal and close the mosque located at Dhakrani. There is anger in the Muslim society due to this unjust action. In protest against this action, Muslim Seva Sangath reached the MDDA office and expressed its protest. Muslim Seva Sangath President Naeem Qureshi said that the way the Dehradun administration is taking action against the people of one religion will not be tolerated. In his address, Vice President of Muslim Seva Sangathan, Aqib Qureshi said that on any festival, the police and the district administration treat people with harmony, but the action of sealing madrasas and mosques in the holy month of Ramzan is not only unjust but also malicious. Talks were held with MDDA Secretary Mohan Singh Barniya. He assured appropriate action on the demands of the organization. Time for talks with MDDA VC was given on Friday. On this occasion, organization general secretary Saddam Qureshi, Tanzeem Rahnumae Millat president Latafat Hussain, former Bar Council Uttarakhand president Razia Baig, Muslim Seva Sangathan Pachhadun president Ayyub Hasan, Muslim Seva Sangathan treasurer Mudassir Qureshi, media in-charge Rameez Raja, Qamar Khan, founder member Nazim Zaidi, Akram Khan, former mayor candidate Sardar Khan, Rashid Qureshi, Qari Akram, Salim Shah, Khurshid Ahmed, Nazim Khan and Tanveer etc. were present.