Thursday, December 25

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Chaudhary Charan Singh: The Messiah of Farmers and a Lifelong Champion of Rural India
State, Uttar Pradesh

Chaudhary Charan Singh: The Messiah of Farmers and a Lifelong Champion of Rural India

Every year on December 23, India observes National Farmers’ Day (Kisan Diwas) to commemorate the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, the fifth Prime Minister of India and one of the most influential advocates of farmers’ rights in the country’s history. Revered as the “Messiah of Farmers”, Chaudhary Charan Singh dedicated his entire life to the upliftment of rural India, agrarian reforms, and the dignity of the farming community. Born into a farming family, Charan Singh understood the struggles of rural India not from textbooks, but from lived experience. Throughout his political journey, he consistently raised his voice for farmers’ economic security, fair land distribution, and social justice. At a time when industrial growth dominated national discourse, he firmly asserted t...
Big New Year Boost for Bihar’s Mushroom Farmers: Electricity to Cost Just 55 Paise Per Unit
Bihar, State

Big New Year Boost for Bihar’s Mushroom Farmers: Electricity to Cost Just 55 Paise Per Unit

Patna:Mushroom farmers and entrepreneurs in Bihar have received a major year-end gift from the state government, bringing significant relief to thousands engaged in this fast-growing agricultural sector. The Bihar government has announced that mushroom cultivation will now be treated as agricultural activity rather than a commercial one, allowing producers to avail electricity at highly subsidized rates. Until now, mushroom growers were categorized under the non-domestic (commercial) consumer category and were required to pay higher electricity tariffs. With the new decision, they will now be charged only 55 paise per unit, the same rate applicable to general farmers. Earlier High Power Tariffs Burdened Farmers Under the previous system, mushroom cultivators had to pay commercial ...
Barabanki Police Arrest Three ATM Thieves Who Learned Crime Techniques from YouTube; Car and Firearm Recovered
State, Uttar Pradesh

Barabanki Police Arrest Three ATM Thieves Who Learned Crime Techniques from YouTube; Car and Firearm Recovered

Barabanki (Uttar Pradesh):In a major breakthrough, Barabanki police have arrested three notorious thieves involved in ATM thefts by cutting machines open using gas cutters—a method they reportedly learned through YouTube videos. The accused were apprehended along with sophisticated tools used in the crime, ATM cards, an LPG gas cylinder, a Hyundai Creta car, and an illegal firearm. The arrested individuals have been identified as Rahul Gaur, Mohit Chaudhary, and Raj Kanojia, all residents of the Pura Kalandar police station area in Ayodhya district. Arrest Made Under Special Anti-Crime Drive According to police officials, the arrests were made as part of a special district-wide operation launched to curb incidents of theft, robbery, and snatching. Acting on the directions of Super...
New Christmas Guidelines Issued in Sri Ganganagar; Action to Be Taken Against Forced Celebrations in Schools
Rajasthan, State

New Christmas Guidelines Issued in Sri Ganganagar; Action to Be Taken Against Forced Celebrations in Schools

Sri Ganganagar (Rajasthan):An official order issued by the District Education Officer (Secondary) of Sri Ganganagar regarding Christmas Day celebrations has sparked widespread discussion across social media and educational circles. The directive, released ahead of December 25, clearly instructs government and private schools not to force students to celebrate Christmas or compel them to dress up as Santa Claus. Any violation of the order will invite strict administrative action. With Christmas Day approaching, schools across the district were preparing for year-end celebrations. However, the education department’s latest order has brought clarity, emphasizing that students’ consent and parental permission are mandatory for participation in Christmas-related activities. Order Issued A...
Swaminarayan Saints from Pune Meet Premanand Maharaj, Present Harmonium for Shri Ji
State, Uttar Pradesh

Swaminarayan Saints from Pune Meet Premanand Maharaj, Present Harmonium for Shri Ji

Mathura (Vrindavan):Vrindavan, the sacred land of devotion and renunciation, continues to draw spiritual seekers from across India and abroad. In this divine atmosphere, renowned spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj was recently visited by senior saints of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sampradaya from Pune, marking a deeply devotional and emotionally charged spiritual interaction. The visiting saints, associated with the globally respected BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, met Premanand Maharaj and engaged in meaningful spiritual dialogue. The Swaminarayan Sampradaya is widely known for its disciplined way of life, monumental temple architecture, and commitment to social reform. In Pune, the organization has a strong presence and actively works to instill values and promote Sanatan Dharma among the yout...
Bihar Chief Secretary Honours Cricketer Anukul Roy; Samastipur Connection Highlighted
Bihar, State

Bihar Chief Secretary Honours Cricketer Anukul Roy; Samastipur Connection Highlighted

Patna:Bihar Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit on Monday felicitated Anukul Roy, Protocol Officer of the Bihar State Power Holding Company Limited (BSPHCL) and a celebrated all-rounder, in recognition of his outstanding achievement in domestic cricket. The felicitation ceremony was held at Vidyut Bhawan in Patna. Anukul Roy was honoured with a shawl and a memento after being named ‘Player of the Tournament’ in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025–26, one of India’s premier domestic T20 competitions. The award was presented for his exceptional all-round performance that played a decisive role in his team’s championship triumph. Outstanding Performance in SMAT Roy delivered a stellar performance throughout the tournament, scoring 303 runs and claiming 18 wickets, emerging as the most...
Gujarat Eases Liquor Rules in GIFT City Ahead of Christmas and New Year, Makes Access Easier for Tourists and Foreign Visitors
Gujarat, State

Gujarat Eases Liquor Rules in GIFT City Ahead of Christmas and New Year, Makes Access Easier for Tourists and Foreign Visitors

Ahmedabad:In a significant policy relaxation ahead of the Christmas and New Year festivities, the Gujarat government has further eased liquor consumption rules in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), making it easier for tourists, non-resident Indians, and foreign nationals to consume alcohol. The move is seen as part of the state’s broader strategy to position GIFT City as a global financial and business hub. According to a new government notification, non-residents of Gujarat and foreign citizens can now consume alcohol in GIFT City without requiring an individual permit. In addition, companies operating within GIFT City are now allowed to host parties for up to 25 guests, provided the invitees are from outside Gujarat or are foreign nationals. Major Relief for Emplo...
‘Passengers’ Progress, Our Destruction’: Red Shirts, Brass Badges and Empty Hands — 42 Porter Families Struggle for Survival at Satna Railway Station
Madhya Pradesh, State

‘Passengers’ Progress, Our Destruction’: Red Shirts, Brass Badges and Empty Hands — 42 Porter Families Struggle for Survival at Satna Railway Station

Satna:Once an inseparable part of India’s railway identity, the sight of porters in red shirts, brass badges strapped to their arms, calling out “Sahab… Coolie!” is fast fading into history. At Satna Railway Station, the porter community—once considered the station’s pride—is now fighting a grim battle for survival as modernization steadily erodes their livelihood. While technological upgrades have transformed Indian Railways into a more passenger-friendly network, the same changes have pushed traditional porters to the margins. Escalators, lifts, battery-operated carts, platform redesigns, and most significantly, wheeled trolley bags, have drastically reduced the need for manual luggage carriers. A Community on the Brink India has over 20,000 licensed railway porters, of whom 42 ...
Police–Gravel Mafia Nexus Exposed Amid Aravalli Row; Five SHOs Suspended, Six Others Attached to Police Lines in Rajasthan
Rajasthan, State

Police–Gravel Mafia Nexus Exposed Amid Aravalli Row; Five SHOs Suspended, Six Others Attached to Police Lines in Rajasthan

Jaipur:In a major embarrassment for the Rajasthan Police amid the ongoing controversy over the Aravalli hills and the contentious “100-metre rule,” a large-scale nexus between police personnel and the illegal gravel (bajri) mafia has been exposed through a statewide decoy operation. The revelations have prompted swift disciplinary action, with five station house officers (SHOs) suspended and six others attached to police lines, while 15 more policemen have come under investigation. The crackdown follows a covert operation conducted to verify complaints of unchecked illegal gravel mining and transportation across the state. The operation uncovered glaring lapses and alleged collusion at police stations spread across eight districts, where vehicles laden with illegally mined gravel were f...
Aligarh Police Face Embarrassment as On-Duty Sub-Inspector Found Sleeping at Outpost, Video Goes Viral
State, Uttar Pradesh

Aligarh Police Face Embarrassment as On-Duty Sub-Inspector Found Sleeping at Outpost, Video Goes Viral

Aligarh:A video showing an on-duty police sub-inspector sleeping inside a police outpost has triggered widespread criticism and embarrassment for the Uttar Pradesh Police in Aligarh district. The incident took place at the Khereshwar Police Outpost under the Lodha police station area, where a sub-inspector was allegedly found asleep during duty hours. The viral video, reportedly recorded by a local resident, shows Sub-Inspector Shiv Kumar Sharma lying on a cot inside the outpost premises, dressed in full police uniform. A cloth can be seen covering his face, while his shoes are placed beside the cot—clearly indicating he was resting while officially on duty. The video has since spread rapidly across social media platforms, drawing sharp reactions from both the public and within the poli...