Nation Pulse 24

Author: Nation Pulse 24

  • Number of women on important posts is large: Khanduri

    Number of women on important posts is large: Khanduri

    Number of women on important posts is large: Khanduri

    Women who emerged as a source of inspiration were honored

           

     

    Dehradun. International Women’s Day 2025 was organized by the regional office of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Uttarakhand. Assembly Speaker Ritu Khanduri Bhushan attended the program as the chief guest.

    Assembly Speaker Ritu Khanduri Bhushan told about her background that in the past women have dominated in her family, due to which she also got inspiration and the support received from the women of her family has contributed significantly to her current achievements. After she assumed office, the condition of women in her assembly constituency has improved a lot and the number of women on important posts is large, and women are also developing in Uttarakhand with time.

    In the program, the Assembly Speaker honored women who have achieved various achievements in the fields of women empowerment and have emerged as a source of inspiration for other women. He also inaugurated the exhibition of products of women self help groups and producer organizations financed by NABARD.

    Chief General Manager NABARD Pankaj Yadav said that the concept of Self Help Group by NABARD in 1992 was a historic step in the field of women development. At present about 1.44 crore Self Help Groups are active with which about 18 crore families are associated. The program was concluded by Nirmal Kumar, Deputy General Manager, NABARD by giving a vote of thanks.

  • MP Ravi Kishan Shukla became the President of Olympic sport Lacrosse Association of India

    MP Ravi Kishan Shukla became the President of Olympic sport Lacrosse Association of India

    MP Ravi Kishan Shukla became the President of Olympic sport Lacrosse Association of India

             

    Gorakhpur- Elections of Lacrosse Association of India, the representative body of Lacrosse, which has been included to be played in the Los Angeles Olympics, were held for 4 years at Vivek Hotel in Gorakhpur. Representatives from 22 states participated in the elections. Gorakhpur’s Sadar MP and superstar actor Ravi Kishan Shukla was unanimously elected unopposed as the President of the Indian Lacrosse Association. Asia Lacrosse Executive Director Chris Geno joined the Indian Lacrosse Association elections online from Japan as an observer.

    He congratulated the elected members of the Indian Lacrosse Association.

    Among other elected officials of the Indian Lacrosse Association, Vijay Mipun was elected chairman, Naviz Alam general secretary, Rajkumar Kaithwas treasurer and MP Ravi Kishan Shukla joined the meeting online and greeted everyone and assured to get the lacrosse sport recognized by the Indian Olympic Association and the Sports Ministry as soon as possible and also assured to include it in Khelo India. Along with this, he announced to organize national and international lacrosse competitions in Gorakhpur, the holy land of Guru Gorakhnath. Apart from these, Tauseef Ahmed Lari was elected to the post of CEO and Saurabh Betal to the post of COO. The election process was conducted under the supervision of Election Officer Alok Dwivedi and Advocate Yashveer Singh. People from 22 states including Tripura, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Rajasthan, Odisha, Maharashtra, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat participated in the election. Giving the above information, Tauseef Ahmed Lari CEO said that with the arrival of Sadar MP Ravi Kishan Shukla, the lacrosse sport will progress at a very fast pace in India.

  • UCC is an attack on Sanatan culture and values- Harish Rawat

    UCC is an attack on Sanatan culture and values- Harish Rawat

    UCC is an attack on Sanatan culture and values- Harish Rawat

           

    Amaanullah Usmani

    Roorkee-Former Chief Minister Harish Rawat said that the BJP government has badly disappointed the farmers, labourers and small class traders with the budget of the central government and the budget of the state of Uttarakhand. He said that the BJP’s central government and the state government of Uttarakhand are constantly doing anti-farmer work.

    While talking to journalists at a hotel on Delhi Road on Friday, former Chief Minister Harish Rawat lashed out against the central government and the state government. He said that the interests of farmers and laborers are not in the budget of the BJP government of Uttarakhand. He said that the BJP government is constantly ignoring the farmers and laborers and is bent on harassing them. He said that the sugarcane season is about to end but the price of sugarcane has not been declared yet. He said that during the Congress government, the state has always given more sugarcane price than other states. He said that the price of sugar has increased in the markets but the purchase price of sugarcane is not increasing, he said that the price of sugarcane should be Rs 450 per quintal. Harish Rawat said that the Dhami government should make a plan to get money from Iqbalpur mill. He called the government’s intention to close Iqbalpur and Doiwala sugar mills and called UCC an attack on the culture of Uttarakhand and said that the statement of Cabinet Minister Premchand Agarwal hurt the basic sentiment of the state. He said that UCC works to destroy our values. This is an attack on Sanatan culture and values, Sanatan Dharma never recognizes evil practices like live-in relationships. Former State Congress spokesperson Shri Gopal Narsan, MLA Furkan Ahmed, MLA Qazi Nizamuddin, former State Minister Gaurav Chaudhary, Rao Sher Mohammad, Metropolitan Congress President Rajendra Chaudhary, Pranay Pratap Singh, Aditya Rana, Melaram Prajapati, Pankaj Saini, Sethpal Parmar, Ashish Saini, Pankaj Saini etc. were present in the press conference.

  • 50 thousand stray dogs spreading terror in the streets of Doon

    50 thousand stray dogs spreading terror in the streets of Doon

    50 thousand stray dogs spreading terror in the streets of Doon

    The terror of stray dogs has spread from the streets of Doon to the house of the corporation. According to the corporation, there are more than 50 thousand stray dogs in the city. The maximum terror of dogs is in Dehradun, Dalanwala, Adhoivala, Karanpur, Nalapani, Kargi, Banjarawala, Paltan Bazaar, Lalpul, Turner Road, Subhash Nagar, Racecourse, Vasant Vihar, Aryanagar, Kewal Vihar, Kaulagarh, MDDA Colony, Tilak Road, Khudbuda, Vasant Vihar and Patel Nagar.

    The councilors say that the Municipal Corporation should make a concrete policy which can get rid of the terror of stray dogs. It is not easy for the corporation to take steps in this direction. Because there are strict provisions in the Supreme Court guidelines and the Animal Cruelty Act. Here, the councilors raised this issue in the house and everyone seemed to agree. People living in different localities of the city say that whatever the method, the terror of dogs in the city should be reduced.

    The councillors have not raised this issue in the House without any reason, this is indeed a big problem of Doon. Stray dogs start creating terror in all the colonies of the city as soon as the evening falls. The Municipal Corporation is proving unsuccessful in controlling stray dogs. ABC program is going on in Doon, complaints of stray dogs and cases of dog bites are coming here on a large scale.

    Apart from Dehradun city, dogs are also creating terror in Mussoorie, Doiwala, Herbertpur, Vikasnagar, Selaqui and Rishikesh. About three thousand doses of anti-rabies vaccine are ordered in Doon every three months, which get finished by the end of the month. Municipal Corporation officials say that the number of dog puppies on the streets has reduced considerably. The effect of sterilization will be seen in the coming one or two years.

    There are a large number of dogs of dangerous breeds in Doon. Dogs of breeds like Pitbull, Boxer, Rottweiler, Doberman are being reared in large numbers. According to the corporation, there are more than five thousand pet dogs in Doon. People who have been bitten by pet dogs are reaching Doon Hospital in large numbers in cases of dog bites.

  • Police stopped Hindu Raksha Dal workers who were going to recite Hanuman Chalisa outside the mosque

    Police stopped Hindu Raksha Dal workers who were going to recite Hanuman Chalisa outside the mosque

    Police stopped Hindu Raksha Dal workers who were going to recite Hanuman Chalisa outside the mosque

    Police stopped Hindu Raksha Dal workers who were going to recite Hanuman Chalisa outside the mosque demanding to reduce the volume of the loudspeaker. The workers also created a ruckus when the police stopped them.

    After this, the people of the Hindu organization recited Hanuman Chalisa on the dispensary road itself. After this, people calmed down on the assurance of the police. Actually, Hindu Raksha Dal is continuously demanding to reduce the volume of loudspeakers in mosques. Regarding this, on Tuesday, the workers of the party went out to protest by reciting Hanuman Chalisa outside the Jama Masjid in Dhamawala.

    The police stopped them on the way on the dispensary road itself. People associated with the organization created a ruckus when the police stopped them. After this, people sat on the ground and recited Hanuman Chalisa. During this, the police calmed the people by assuring action.

    The state president of the party, Lalit Sharma, said that the workers of the party had gone out to recite Hanuman Chalisa, but the police stopped them by putting up barricades on the way. It was said that the volume of the loudspeaker installed in the mosque was much higher than the prescribed standard.

  • Success in Police Service: Mahboob Ali’s Journey and Valuable Advice for Aspirants

    Success in Police Service: Mahboob Ali’s Journey and Valuable Advice for Aspirants

    Interview: An Inspiring Dialogue between Mahboob Ali and Dr. Afroze Eqbal

             

    Interviewer:

    Mahboob Ali, who achieved success in the police service through hard work and determination, is with us today to share his experience. He succeeded without any coaching and now aims to guide other aspirants with his insights.

     

    **Dr. Afroze Eqbal:**

    Mahboob, welcome! First, please tell our readers how you prepared for the police service and what was the biggest challenge you faced on this journey?

     

    **Mahboob Ali:**

    Thank you, sir! Getting a job in the police was my dream, so I put in all my efforts from the beginning. I focused on *Lucent’s General Knowledge* and *RS Aggarwal’s Reasoning* without any coaching. The biggest challenge was feeling demotivated at times, but I kept myself organized with a study routine.

     

    **Dr. Afroze Eqbal:**

    Did you use any online platforms during your preparation?

     

    **Mahboob Ali:**

    No, sir, when I started my preparation, your channel had not yet launched. I mostly studied from books and previous year question papers. However, I recommend today’s students to explore the playlists on *Dr. Afroze Eqbal’s YouTube channel*. The mock tests, problem-solving techniques, and motivational content related to police recruitment are highly beneficial.

     

    **Dr. Afroze Eqbal:**

    It’s great to know that you are now guiding others. Can you tell us about your daily routine and how you managed your time during preparation?

     

    **Mahboob Ali:**

    I followed a strict routine:

    – **Morning:** 2 hours of General Knowledge and Current Affairs

    – **Afternoon:** 3 hours of Reasoning and Mathematics

    – **Evening:** 1-2 hours of mock tests and question paper analysis

     

    Additionally, I reviewed my preparation every Sunday. Taking mock tests was essential because it highlighted my weaknesses, which I then worked on.

     

    **Dr. Afroze Eqbal:**

    Your experience is truly inspiring. What further advice would you offer to future aspirants?

     

    **Mahboob Ali:**

    In my opinion, patience and consistency are the keys to success. Those preparing for police or constable exams should stick to their routine and focus on their weak areas. I also recommend students watch *Dr. Afroze Eqbal’s YouTube channel*, especially the police recruitment playlist. It provides essential content on time management, exam strategies, and mock tests, which can greatly benefit candidates.

     

    **Dr. Afroze Eqbal:**

    Mahboob, in addition to the written exam, the physical test is also crucial for police recruitment. What advice would you give regarding physical fitness preparation?

     

    **Mahboob Ali:**

    Absolutely, focusing on the physical test is essential, as many candidates struggle with it. I worked on building stamina and fitness daily:

    1. Make a 5-kilometer run a part of your daily routine.

    2. Practice skipping and push-ups to build strength.

    3. Pay attention to hydration and nutrition—avoid dehydration and eat a protein-rich diet.

    4. Focus on timing—practice daily to improve speed in running and long jumps.

     

    I advise candidates not to postpone fitness training until the final stages.

     

    **Dr. Afroze Eqbal:**

    Excellent advice, Mahboob! Physical fitness is indeed a critical aspect. Your preparation will surely inspire many students.

     

    **Dr. Afroze Eqbal:**

    Your success and advice will undoubtedly guide aspirants. We wish you a bright future and hope your journey inspires many others to achieve their goals.

     

    **Mahboob Ali:**

    Thank you, sir. I hope your channel continues to serve as a guiding light for many students.

  • First e-Assembly session begins in Uttarakhand

    First e-Assembly session begins in Uttarakhand

    First e-Assembly session begins in Uttarakhand

    Chief Minister Dhami launches e-Assembly application

    Amaanullah Usmani

    Dehradun – Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly has taken a new and historic step towards digital system. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the e-Vidhan Sabha application, which will now make the proceedings of the Assembly completely paperless. The aim of this initiative is to improve transparency, efficiency and functioning. All the proceedings of the Assembly will be conducted digitally through the e-Vidhan Sabha application. This will save paper and the processes will be executed more smoothly. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami described this initiative as an important achievement for the state. Pushkar Singh Dhami said that this will not only bring transparency in parliamentary work, but will also improve the functioning of MLAs and officials. They will be able to submit their questions, proposals, notices and other important documents online and will be able to track the proceedings of the Assembly live. Digital copies of all the necessary documents will be available, which will make the process faster and easier. With this new digital system, all the processes of the Assembly will become more effective and transparent. The decision-making process will be expedited and it will be easier to deliver accurate information to the public.Assembly Speaker Ritu Khanduri Bhushan said that this initiative is a major success towards administrative reform and better use of technology. Now all the documents of the House will be available in digital form, due to which the MLAs will not need files and papers. MLAs will now be able to submit their questions, proposals and notices online, which will make the process more transparent and timely. MLAs will receive information about all the proceedings of the Assembly in real-time. The government is considering this initiative as a strong step towards the digital future of the state. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Premchand Aggarwal said that this initiative will make Uttarakhand more technologically capable.

    At the same time, the opposition welcomed this system and also reiterated the demand to extend the duration of the session. Leader of Opposition Yashpal Arya said that e-Vidhan Sabha is a good initiative, but it is not right to keep the duration of the session to three days. He suggested that this digital system should be used by giving more time to the MLAs.

    The digital transformation of the Uttarakhand Vidhan Sabha is a historic initiative, which will make the process of legislative work in the state more transparent and effective. The proceedings will be conducted smoothly with the e-Vidhan Sabha application, which will benefit both the MLAs and the public. This step will prove to be helpful in taking Uttarakhand further into the mainstream of the Digital India campaign.

  • Special on Valentine’s Day …..Brahma Kumaris write love letters to God!

    Special on Valentine’s Day
    …..Brahma Kumaris write love letters to God!

    Dr. Shri Gopal Narsan Advocate

    Even though Valentine’s Day is a festival to feel the heartbeat of young hearts, Brahma Kumaris brothers and sisters dedicated to spirituality consider only and only God as their Sajan or Sajani and not only express their love to God, but also write love-filled letters to Him. Prajapita Brahma Kumari Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya is the only institute in the world which is run by God Shiva himself. For the brothers and sisters associated with this institute, God Shiva is their Sajan and God is their Sajan. That is why Brahma Kumaris and Brahma Kumars write love letters to God Shiva and remain lost in His memories and love just like Meera used to remain lost in the devotion of Shri Krishna. In fact, ever since there is life in this world, there has been love and the expression of love has also been happening since then. We can say that when man gave birth to language, created words for actions and feelings and created a script for those words, the trend of writing love letters must have started from then. Love letter has been a powerful medium to express one’s love. It is said that the first love letter in the world was written by Rukmini to Shri Krishna, she wrote a letter and sent it to Shri Krishna through her friend Sunanda. This fact is also mentioned in the 52nd chapter of Bhagavatpuran. Bhagavatpuran is a Sanskrit epic written in devotion to Shri Krishna. It was composed between 800 to 1000 AD. The second written proof of love letter is found in ancient Egypt. The widowed queen of ancient Egypt, Ankhesenamun, wrote a love letter to the king of Hejit and requested him to send one of his sons to Egypt and marry him to Ankhesenamun. The history of love letters is also found in the literature of ancient China, in which a Chinese girl’s parents, against her wishes, arrange her marriage as per their wish, and she writes a love letter to her childhood friend. Similarly, there is evidence of letters full of love expressions in Roman literature. According to a research in America, probably the most love letters were written in the world during the two world wars. But at present, the tradition of writing love letters has ended and this way of expressing love has become history. Instead of love letters, love is being expressed through WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Messenger Instagram etc. Still, the day of expression of love in the name of Valentine’s Day is still being celebrated even if it is only for a day. Every beating heart eagerly awaits this special occasion to express its love feelings in words. Valentine’s Day, celebrated on 14 February all over the world, is celebrated in different ways and with different beliefs in different countries. In western countries, the excitement of this day is at its peak, while in eastern countries, there is a different way of celebrating this day. In China, this day is celebrated as ‘Nights of Sevens’, which is special for people in love, while in Japan and Korea, this festival is known as ‘White Day’. In these countries, from this day onwards, people express their love for a whole month and express their feelings by giving gifts and flowers to each other. In the countries of the world connected with western culture, traditionally, to celebrate this festival, love letters are exchanged in the name of ‘Valentine’s Day’, along with this, feelings are expressed by giving love symbols like heart, cupid, flowers etc. as gifts. In the 19th century, America had even officially declared a holiday on this day. Every year about one billion Valentine cards are used, which is considered to be the second most sold festival after Christmas. Valentine’s Day is basically celebrated in the name of Saint Valentine. There are different opinions about Saint Valentine, in 1969 the Catholic Church confirmed that there are a total of eleven Saint Valentines. It was announced to celebrate this festival in their honor on February 14 every year. The most important Valentine among them is considered to be Saint Valentine of Rome. A description of Saint Valentine is found in a book called ‘Aurea of ​​Jacobus de Voragine’ compiled in 1260. According to this, Emperor Claudius ruled Rome in the third century. According to him, marriage reduces the strength and intelligence of men. That is why he issued a royal decree that none of his soldiers or officers would marry. Saint Valentine opposed this as he considered it a cruel order. On his call, many soldiers and officers rebelled against the emperor’s order and got married. Angered by this, Claudius hanged Saint Valentine on 14 February 269. Since then, the day of love is celebrated in his memory. Saint Valentine donated his eyes to the jailor’s blind daughter Jacobus at the time of his death and wrote a letter to Jacobus, in which he wrote ‘Your Valentine’ at the end. That day was 14 February, which later started being celebrated in the name of this saint. There is a tradition of celebrating a special day a week before this festival. The beautiful week of love begins on 7 February. On this day, you can make your feelings known to the person you love by giving them a rose flower. Loving couples like to give each other red roses.

  • Uttarakhand UCC challenged in High Court

    Uttarakhand UCC challenged in High Court

    Uttarakhand UCC challenged in High Court

    ‘Live-in relationship’ challenges the ignorance of customs of minorities

                                 

    Nainital: UCC i.e. Uniform Civil Code has been implemented in Uttarakhand, but various provisions of UCC have been challenged in the Nainital High Court. In which the petitioner has especially challenged the provision of ‘live-in relationship’. Which is likely to be heard in the division bench headed by the Chief Justice on Wednesday i.e. 12 February. Provisions of ‘live-in relationship’ challenged in High Court: Actually, Bhimtal resident Suresh Singh Negi has challenged various provisions of the Uniform Civil Code in the form of a public interest litigation. In which mainly the provisions of ‘live-in relationship’ have been challenged in the High Court. Apart from this, some other provisions including ignoring the marriage system of Muslims, Parsis etc. in the UCC have also been challenged. At the same time, Suresh Singh Negi’s public interest litigation is listed at number 21 for hearing on February 12 in the division bench of Chief Justice G Narendra and Justice Ashish Naithani. In such a situation, there is a possibility that the case may be heard in the High Court tomorrow. Suresh Singh Negi has also been a student leader of DSB campus Nainital. Who has now challenged the provision of ‘live in relationship’. Apart from this, Dehradun resident Elmasuddin Siddiqui has also filed a writ petition challenging many provisions of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). In which it has been mentioned that the customs of the minorities are being ignored. Let us tell you that Muslim Seva Sangathan has also opposed the UCC. They had said that they will fight the battle from the streets to the court.

    Provision for living in live-in relationship: It is to be noted that UCC has come into effect in Uttarakhand from 27 January 2025. After the implementation of UCC, registration has become mandatory for living in a live-in relationship. If a couple lives in a live-in relationship without registration, action will be taken against them. Under which 6 months jail or a fine of Rs 25,000 can be imposed. Apart from this, there is also a provision for both jail and fine. A provision has been made in the UCC rules that people already living in live-in relationship will be required to get registered within one month from the date of implementation of UCC. After the implementation of UCC, if a couple comes into a live-in relationship, then they will have to get registered within 1 month from the date of live-in. Registration for live-in relationship can be done both online and offline. At the same time, tribal couples have been exempted from live-in registration. Under which if one of the two comes from the tribal community, then it has been kept out of its purview.

  • Uttarakhand’s shine continues.. 10 more medals including two gold medals

    Uttarakhand’s shine continues.. 10 more medals including two gold medals

    Uttarakhand’s shine continues.. 10 more medals including two gold medals

             

    Amaanullah Usmani

    Dehradun – Uttarakhand continued to rain medals on Monday with its excellent performance in the National Games. The state has got 10 medals including two gold medals. Due to which the number of medals has increased to 77. These include 17 gold, 27 silver and 33 bronze medals.

    Ankita Dhyani won the gold medal in 3000 meter race and Siddharth Rawat in Judo. While Prakhar, Sahil Malik, Anu Kumar and Praveen won silver medals in four times 400 meter relay race. Bhagirathi Rawat, Aarna Chauhan and Shraddha Joshi won silver medals in the Modern Pentathlon Team event. At the same time, Pradeep Rawat won the silver medal in Judo men’s 73 kg category.

    While Ayush Mawadi in Judo men’s 66 kg category, Diya Chaudhary and Jaya Kapoor in lawn tennis women’s double category, Bhagirathi Rawat in modern pentathlon women’s individual event, Kanishka Joshi, Ansh Bisht and Surya Patel in men’s team event of the same competition and Sunita Shrestha in cycling won bronze medals.

    Monday was the day of Uttarakhand’s daughter Ankita in the National Games. She won the first gold medal for the state in athletics by winning the gold medal in the 3000 meter steeplechase event. She ran so well in the athletics track that she became famous. After winning the silver medal in the 10 thousand meter race recently, she won this second medal in athletics.

    Originally a resident of Merud village of Jayharikhal in Pauri district, Ankita initially ran in fourth place for about 200 meters, after which she had taken a good lead over the athletes of other states in the competition, which she maintained till the end and defeated everyone. According to Ankita, being in fourth place at the beginning of the race was part of her strategy. To test the athletes from other states of the country, he took slow steps and then speeded up the race.