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Sreelekha Mitra pens open letter to Agnimitra Paul on demolition drive: ‘Uplift the poor instead of pushing them’

Sreelekha Mitra pens open letter to Agnimitra Paul on demolition drive: ‘Uplift the poor instead of pushing them’

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West Bengal Urban Development Minister Agnimitra Paul on Monday conducted a surprise inspection of the Gariahat market in south Kolkata and directed officers and traders to improve sanitation and infrastructure. In the last few weeks, a major demolition drive targeting unauthorized and dangerous constructions across Kolkata has been in place. Bengali actor Sreelekha Mitra has asked Minister Agnimitra Paul to address some issues in the state. What Sreelekha wrote Bengali actor Sreelekha Mitra took to her Facebook account to pen an open letter to her to address the economical needs of the people first. She wrote, “Do not bull doze my thoughts please… Dear Agnimitra Paul I have known you for years, and I wanted to share a few personal thoughts. These are people born and raised within this very system, taught for years that this is normal. Now their very existence seems to have become a political issue. Cleaning the city is a worthy and necessary goal. Civic sense matters. But sadly Rome was not built in a day.” She added, “People need education, …

CJP launches ‘diaper donation drive’ seeking Pradhan’s resignation

CJP launches ‘diaper donation drive’ seeking Pradhan’s resignation

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Under the campaign, titled “Diaper A Day Keeps Leaks Away,” supporters are being asked to bring diapers carrying messages seeking Pradhan’s resignation. The protest has entered its fourth day, with party founder Abhijeet Dipke alleging that police attempted to reduce the protest area Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Biomedical waste dumped across Katraj Ghat forest prompts cleanliness drive

Biomedical waste dumped across Katraj Ghat forest prompts cleanliness drive

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PUNE: Extensive dumping of garbage, including large quantities of biomedical waste, across forested stretches of Katraj ghat has triggered environmental and public health concerns, prompting plans for a large-scale cleanup drive involving citizens, activists, civic authorities and the forest department. Mechanised cleaning operations in Katraj Ghat will begin on June 20, followed by citizen-driven cleanliness drive on June 21, wherein nearly 500 volunteers are expected to participate. (HT) Vikrant Singh, founder of the citizen-led initiative, Inquilab Jaitay, said, “The Katraj ghat forest is being treated like an open dumping ground. Thousands of kilograms of garbage have been dumped there, including biomedical and medical waste. We have identified 52 chronic dumping spots within a 5 km stretch. Medical waste is scattered across the forest, creating a serious threat to wildlife, the environment and public health.” Singh said that his team has been working continuously for the last few years to remove the accumulated waste from the forest area. However, indiscriminate dumping has continued unabated, severely impacting the fragile ecosystem. Singh warned that the onset of the …

Rahul Gandhi starts signature drive against paper leaks, exam irregularities and high fees

Rahul Gandhi starts signature drive against paper leaks, exam irregularities and high fees

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“If you’ve suffered because of paper leaks, exam issues, or high fees, if this education system has shattered your dreams, if your family has invested a lifetime of savings in your education, then ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj is your voice’,” Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Thursday as he launched a signature campaign to amplify issues related to the nation’s education system. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

West Bengal CM launches cleanliness drive at Hooghly river ghat; stresses on ‘Namami Gange’ initiative

West Bengal CM launches cleanliness drive at Hooghly river ghat; stresses on ‘Namami Gange’ initiative

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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. File | Photo Credit: PTI West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) launched a cleanliness drive at a Hooghly river ghat in Bagbazar area in north Kolkata and said efforts would be made to ensure proper implementation of the ‘Namami Gange’ programme. Mr. Adhikari began the programme by offering prayers at a temple located at the historic ‘Mayer Ghat’, associated with Ramakrishna Paramahansa’s wife Sarada Devi, and cleaned the ghat with a broom. BJP leaders Agnimitra Paul and Tapas Roy, along with senior officials of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), were present on the occasion. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said cleanliness, development, law and order and employment generation are priorities for his government. “Work under ‘Namami Gange’ should be carried out properly. It was not done in the past, and we will do it. The Ganga river should be kept clean,” he said. The ‘Namami Gange’ programme is an integrated conservation mission to accomplish the twin objectives of effective abatement of pollution, conservation, …

Kerala actor assault case: HC admits survivor’s plea, orders safe custody of memory card, pen drive

Kerala actor assault case: HC admits survivor’s plea, orders safe custody of memory card, pen drive

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Justice C.S. Dias directed the Ernakulam District and Sessions Court to transfer the memory card and pen drive in a sealed cover through a messenger to the Registrar General of the High Court, where it is to be kept safe until further orders. | Photo Credit: R.K. Nithin The memory card and pen drive, key evidence in the 2017 Kerala actor assault case, are to be kept in safe custody, said Kerala High Court on Friday, while admitting a petition by the survivor seeking a probe into the alleged tampering, copying and transmission of the videos of the crime contained in these devices. Justice C.S. Dias directed the Ernakulam District and Sessions Court to transfer the memory card and pen drive in a sealed cover through a messenger to the Registrar General of the High Court, where it is to be kept safe until further orders. The court further directed the State to file its response to the survivor’s plea within a month.  While admitting the plea, the court stated that it was satisfied that …

Internet services suspended, prohibitory orders imposed in Jaipur for anti-encroachment drive

Internet services suspended, prohibitory orders imposed in Jaipur for anti-encroachment drive

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Mobile internet services were suspended, prohibitory orders issued, and a large number of police personnel were deployed on Monday (June 8, 2026) for a major anti-encroachment drive launched by the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA), which has started work on a long-pending road-widening project on Nandpuri underpass in Jagatpura area. An internet shutdown has been imposed for 24 hours as a precautionary measure to curb the spread of rumours and inflammatory contents on social media, which could disrupt the law and order situation. The 1.5-km road stretch in the south-eastern periphery of Jaipur, running parallel to a railway line, is being expanded from its current width of 25-30 feet to 80 feet. The anti-encroachment operation will also remove large-scale unauthorised structures which are obstructing public infrastructure projects in other parts of the State capital. The demolition drive includes the removal of five religious structures encroaching within the Nandpuri road’s designated boundary. The owners were given time earlier to remove the constructions voluntarily before any action was initiated. The religious structures include a mosque, two temples, a …

Marathi signboard drive exposes manpower crunch, flawed records in BMC

Marathi signboard drive exposes manpower crunch, flawed records in BMC

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MUMBAI: The Shiv Sena’s aggressive campaign to enforce Marathi signboards across the city has thrown the spotlight on the BMC’s shops and establishments department (SED), with the chairperson of the Law, Revenue and General Purpose Committee flagging severe staff shortages, questionable registration data and a revenue loss of up to ₹500 crore. Marathi signboard drive exposes manpower crunch, flawed records in BMC In a letter to municipal commissioner Ashwini Bhide on Tuesday, chairperson Diksha Karkar sought an urgent joint review meeting and demanded sweeping reforms in the SED department responsible for regulating over one million registered establishments across the city. The ongoing signboard drive was launched after deputy mayor Sanjay Ghadi directed commercial establishments to ensure within a month that the Marathi (Devanagari) script appeared first and in a larger font than other languages on signboards. He had warned of “Shiv Sena-like action” against non-compliant shops and establishments after the stipulated deadline. According to civic records, 1,023 shops and establishments have so far been issued notices under the drive started on May 14. Violations attract …

Pawan Kalyan launches drive to make 2.5 crore seed balls on World Environment Day

Pawan Kalyan launches drive to make 2.5 crore seed balls on World Environment Day

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Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan making seed balls at the Butterfly Park in Mulapadu, NTR district, on World Environment Day, Friday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement . Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Forests and Environment Minister Pawan Kalyan launched a drive to make 2.5 crore seed balls at the Butterfly Park in Mulapadu, NTR district, on World Environment Day, Friday (June 5, 2026). He made seed balls himself, alongside public representatives, officials, self-help group women, students and members of voluntary organisations. The seed balls are being made with indigenous seeds, including Ankudu (Wrightia tinctoria), neem, peepal, banyan, gooseberry and Moduga, at 300 locations across the State. 2.5 కోట్ల సీడ్ బాల్స్ తయారీ ప్రక్రియకు శ్రీకారం * మహిళలు, చిన్నారులతో కలసి స్వయంగా విత్తన బంతులు తయారు చేసిన శ్రీ పవన్ కళ్యాణ్ గారు* డ్రోన్ల ద్వారా సీడ్ బాల్స్ వెదజల్లే ప్రక్రియను వీక్షించిన ఉప ముఖ్యమంత్రివర్యులు ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ రాష్ట్ర ఉప ముఖ్యమంత్రివర్యులు, అటవీ పర్యావరణ శాఖ… pic.twitter.com/L7YtlpBceR — Deputy CMO, Andhra Pradesh (@APDeputyCMO) June 5, 2026 Mr. Kalyan had an interaction with the participants involved in the preparation of the seed balls, and urged the people to …

India wins early advance booking for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey in IMAX; US scalpers drive ticket prices upto 00

India wins early advance booking for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey in IMAX; US scalpers drive ticket prices upto $1500

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Here is some good news for Christopher Nolan fans in India. While movie lovers in America were struggling with broken websites and scalpers asking for $1,500 per ticket on eBay, India just got a much better deal. On June 8, Indian audiences will be among the very first people in the world to book their seats for his new film, The Odyssey. The film is a mythic action epic based on Homer’s ancient story. But what makes it a true event is the technology. It is the first feature film in cinema history to be shot entirely with IMAX cameras. Christopher Nolan has been trying to make this happen for nearly twenty years. Now it is finally real. But the ticket race begins much earlier. Nolan fans in India get global booking edge for The Odyssey. A first for Indian Christopher Nolan fans For years, Indian fans have felt left out when global ticket sales opened. They would watch social media fill up with posts from London or New York while waiting for their own …