Greater Noida faces a water quality showdown, with residents’ horror stories at odds with bureaucratic denials. The fallout? A shadow of illness hanging over bustling neighborhoods. From foul smells to discolored flow, signs of trouble were ignored until hospitals reported spikes in waterborne diseases. Private analyses confirm pathogens and pollutants, prompting panic buying of bottled water and mass complaints. ‘Our reports are rigorous; public tests lack protocol,’ argues GNIDA spokesperson amid growing skepticism. Historical neglect – corroded mains, booster station lapses – fuels the narrative of official complacency. Health impacts are visceral: school closures, worker absenteeism, vulnerable groups hit hardest.…
Author: The Chhattisgarh
The dragnet tightens around fugitive YouTuber Salman as Delhi Police ramp up efforts to nab him for allegedly poisoning the atmosphere at Turkman Gate with divisive content. The charges paint him as the architect behind efforts to derail peace in one of the capital’s most historic pockets. Nestled in Old Delhi’s labyrinth, Turkman Gate has long been a tinderbox for eviction-related skirmishes. Salman’s videos, laced with accusations against civic bodies, reportedly mobilized unruly elements, culminating in violent standoffs that disrupted normal life. Drawing from CCTV footage and digital trails, investigators link his posts directly to the mobilization. Legal actions invoke…
The Indian stock market’s woes deepened on Monday with benchmarks logging their fourth successive red opening, driven primarily by intense selling in the metal segment. This persistent downtrend signals investor jitters over cyclical slowdowns and international trade frictions. Nifty Metal plunged 2.7% at open, with blue-chips like Adani Enterprises, Vedanta, and NALCO among the top drags. The sector’s affliction rippled across indices, pushing Nifty 50 down 0.8% to 24,320 and Sensex 0.7% lower to 80,150. Volume surged, indicating capitulation selling by leveraged positions. Contributing factors abound: weekend data showed China’s manufacturing PMI contracting further, hammering base metal demand. Coupled with…
Social media buzzed with positivity as Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared birthday felicitations for Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, lauding his contributions to the state’s resurgence. The post, garnering thousands of likes within minutes, exemplified Modi’s personal touch in politics. ‘Birthday best wishes to Tripura CM @maniksaha58 Ji. May he be blessed with good health, long life and success ahead,’ the Prime Minister tweeted, striking a chord with followers nationwide. CM Saha, known for his calm demeanor and result-oriented approach, has led Tripura through pivotal changes since 2022. His administration’s highlights include the successful implementation of PM Awas Yojana, improved…
Evoking cherished memories, Har Gobind Khorana – the Nobel Prize-winning biochemist – embodied the idea that determination, not tools, crafts history. His pioneering genetics work continues to inspire global science communities. From a clerk’s home in pre-partition Raipur, Khorana’s rise was nothing short of miraculous. Limited by finances, he leveraged merit-based aid to study under giants like Alexander Todd at Cambridge. His postdoctoral stints honed skills in organic synthesis, leading to RNA-focused breakthroughs. The crowning glory came in 1968: Nobel recognition for interpreting the genetic code, enabling artificial gene construction. This unlocked protein synthesis mechanisms, revolutionizing drug development and genetic…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned the Somnath Swabhiman Parv into a powerful platform to celebrate India’s cultural indivisibility and the saga of strife that forged its identity. Addressing a rapt audience at the Gujarat temple, he traced Somnath’s journey from ruins to reverence. Faced with 17 destructions over centuries, the temple’s faithful never surrendered. PM Modi detailed how, post-independence, visionary leaders like Patel orchestrated its rebirth, symbolizing hope amid partition’s ashes. Today, it attracts millions, blending devotion with architectural splendor. In a direct appeal, Modi implored: ‘Fellow citizens, Somnath’s swabhiman is your swabhiman. Let us commit to its protection and…
A decisive crackdown by Delhi Police has unmasked 30 individuals in the explosive stone-pelting at Turkman Gate, with plans underway to question a controversial SP Member of Parliament. The announcement electrifies the ongoing probe into what many call a premeditated assault on public order. Chaos descended on the iconic locality as demonstrators, protesting local demolitions, turned aggressive. Police faced a barrage of projectiles, prompting tear gas deployment and baton charges. The swift identification of suspects relied on a blend of tech-driven intel and ground-level sleuthing. Central to the inquiry is the SP MP, whose presence at the protest and subsequent…
Intense cinema demands intense sacrifices, and ‘The Kerala Story’ delivered both. Star Adah Sharma dished out details on the ‘telephone scene’ shoot that turned the set into a sea of tears, affecting every soul present. This climactic moment portrays a betrayal via a fateful call, rooted in Kerala’s alleged conversion scandals. Adah immersed herself deeply, studying voice notes and survivor videos for precision. ‘The phone rang in the script, but it rang in our hearts,’ she reflected. As cameras rolled, Adah’s performance peaked with bone-chilling realism. The crew, witnessing the scripted horror unfold live, crumbled. Grips set down equipment, producers…
Delhiites wake up to crisp, clearer mornings as relentless cold winds deliver a knockout punch to the city’s smog monster. Pollution levels have nosedived, and fog has lifted, transforming the NCR’s grim winter landscape. Yesterday’s wind surge – peaking at 22 kmph – acted like a giant vacuum, sucking out fine particulates accumulated over weeks. SAFAR network data reveals AQI improvements of 40-60% region-wide, with iconic sites like India Gate now visible from afar. ‘The atmospheric flushing is comprehensive,’ notes a leading atmospheric researcher. Visibility metrics jumped from perilous lows to aviation-safe levels, easing burdens on pilots, drivers, and pedestrians…
A daring police swoop in Delhi exposed a thriving illegal garment factory specializing in replica branded apparel, leading to massive seizures and arrests. Hidden in an industrial pocket, the site was a nerve center for fake fashion flooding urban bazaars. Authorities carted away over 5,000 counterfeit Levi’s, Reebok, and Ralph Lauren items, alongside production gear, totaling ₹2 crore in illicit value. The setup boasted semi-automated lines for labels, tags, and finishes that fooled even experts. The bust followed anonymous tips and undercover buys, culminating in the capture of ringleader Manoj Verma and two aides mid-shift. Investigations point to a well-oiled…