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Big Boost for 1.5 Million Teachers in UP: Cashless Treatment Now Available at Private Hospitals

29Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Big Boost for 1.5 Million Teachers in UP: Cashless Treatment Now Available at Private Hospitals

In a significant move for the state’s education workforce, the Uttar Pradesh government has approved a proposal allowing teachers and education staff to avail cashless medical treatment at private hospitals. The decision, finalized in the cabinet meeting on Thursday, covers around 1.5 million teachers, education staff, and their families under both the Basic and Secondary Education Councils. The initiative, modeled on the Ayushman Bharat scheme, will see the government spend approximately ₹448 crore to provide this benefit. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had announced the scheme on Teacher’s Day 2025. Who Will Benefit Under the Secondary Education Council, grant-aided and self-financed school teachers, vocational subject experts, contract teachers, and their dependents will be cov...

Operation Wild Trap-2: Kanha Patrol Team Rescues Leopard Trapped in Iron Snare

29Jan

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Operation Wild Trap-2: Kanha Patrol Team Rescues Leopard Trapped in Iron Snare

Jabalpur In a dramatic wildlife rescue at Kanha Tiger Reserve, a five-year-old male leopard was saved from a poacher’s iron snare after it became entangled near the Sejhora buffer zone. The incident occurred during Operation Wild Trap-2, when a patrolling team heard distress calls of a trapped animal and rushed to investigate. The leopard was found struggling violently, caught in a trap set near the edge of a field in Beat Chatuakhar, compartment number 1438. Recognizing the danger to both the animal and the team, forest officials immediately alerted senior officers and wildlife veterinarian Dr. Sandeep Agrawal. The rescue team tranquilized the leopard to safely handle the situation without causing further injury. Using cutters, the officials carefully removed the iron snare, free...

Mamata Banerjee to Take SIR Complaint to Delhi, Meeting with CEC Gyanesh Kumar on February 2

29Jan

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Politics, State, West Bengal

Mamata Banerjee to Take SIR Complaint to Delhi, Meeting with CEC Gyanesh Kumar on February 2

Kolkata West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is set to bring the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) dispute to the national stage. She will meet the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar at the Election House in Delhi on February 2, accompanied by a Trinamool Congress (TMC) delegation. The meeting comes amid escalating tensions over the SIR process in West Bengal, which the TMC alleges is being conducted in a biased manner favoring the BJP. The SIR controversy erupted after the TMC claimed that approximately 1.5 crore voters in West Bengal had discrepancies in their documents or were not linked with the 2002 voter list. Mamata Banerjee had earlier accused the Election Commission of attempting to disenfranchise voters, particularly the elderly and persons with di...

Massive Cobra Found Coiled Near Hanuman Statue in Seoni Temple, Safely Rescued

29Jan

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Massive Cobra Found Coiled Near Hanuman Statue in Seoni Temple, Safely Rescued

Seoni, Madhya Pradesh A dramatic encounter unfolded at a Hanuman temple in Lonia village, Seoni, when worshippers discovered a large cobra coiled near the idol of Lord Hanuman, creating panic among devotees. The incident, captured on video, quickly went viral on social media. Villagers immediately contacted snake expert Praveen Tiwari, known locally as a “Snake Friend,” who arrived at the scene promptly. Demonstrating skill and experience, Tiwari carefully rescued the 4-foot-long cobra, which had been hissing aggressively throughout the operation. The cobra was safely relocated to a forested area, ensuring both public safety and the animal’s well-being. Local residents expressed relief after the potentially dangerous situation was averted without any harm to the worshippers or the...

Sanjay Raut Questions Ajit Pawar’s Death, References Ahmedabad Plane Crash; Criticizes BJP Over Legacy

29Jan

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

Sanjay Raut Questions Ajit Pawar’s Death, References Ahmedabad Plane Crash; Criticizes BJP Over Legacy

Political tensions in Maharashtra intensified following the death of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane accident. While Sharad Pawar had earlier described the Baramati air mishap as an accident, Shiv Sena (Uddhav faction) leader Sanjay Raut raised questions regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident, drawing parallels with the Ahmedabad plane crash. Speaking in Mumbai on Thursday, Raut said, “Has there been any proper investigation into the Ahmedabad plane crash? The facts and truth must come before the public.” He added that the sudden demise of Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister is shocking not only for the state but for the entire nation, and the people deserve answers. Criticism of BJP Raut also targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing the party ...

Rajasthan Government’s Widow Remarriage Gift Scheme Brings New Hope to Women’s Lives

29Jan

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Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan Government’s Widow Remarriage Gift Scheme Brings New Hope to Women’s Lives

In a significant step toward breaking long-standing social taboos, the Rajasthan government has introduced the ‘Widow Remarriage Gift Scheme’, an initiative aimed at restoring dignity, confidence, and financial stability to widowed women by encouraging their remarriage. The scheme seeks not only to provide monetary support but also to help women rebuild their lives with self-respect after the loss of their spouse — a phase often marked by emotional isolation, social pressure, and economic hardship. ₹51,000 Assistance for a New Beginning Under the scheme, eligible widowed women who choose to remarry are provided financial assistance of ₹51,000 as a government “gift.” The amount is directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account, ensuring transparency and eliminating middleme...

Republic Day Incident Sparks Outrage in Balaghat as Youths Raise Godse Slogans Holding National Flag

29Jan

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Madhya Pradesh, Politics, State

Republic Day Incident Sparks Outrage in Balaghat as Youths Raise Godse Slogans Holding National Flag

A disturbing incident reported from Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh has triggered widespread outrage after a group of youths allegedly raised slogans in support of Nathuram Godse, the assassin of Mahatma Gandhi, on Republic Day. The incident occurred on January 26 in Bagholi village of Lalbarra block, where several youths were seen moving around in a vehicle while holding the national flag and allegedly shouting slogans glorifying Godse. A video of the incident has since gone viral on social media, drawing sharp political reactions and public condemnation. Congress Condemns the Act The Congress party has strongly objected to the incident, terming it an insult to the Father of the Nation and a direct attack on constitutional values. According to party leaders, the slogans we...

MP Police Bust Major Drug Manufacturing Unit in Rajasthan, Narcotics Worth ₹5 Crore Seized

29Jan

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Madhya Pradesh, State

MP Police Bust Major Drug Manufacturing Unit in Rajasthan, Narcotics Worth ₹5 Crore Seized

In a major crackdown against narcotics trafficking, Madhya Pradesh Police have uncovered an illegal MD drug manufacturing factory in Rajasthan’s Jhalawar district, seizing contraband and chemicals worth nearly ₹5 crore and arresting three accused in a meticulously planned inter-state operation. The action was carried out by the Agar Malwa (Shajapur range) police following crucial leads obtained from a recently arrested drug trafficker. Initial Arrest Led to Major Breakthrough According to Superintendent of Police Vinod Singh, on January 20, Kotwali police arrested Faizan, son of Abdul Mannan, a resident of Noorani Nagar, Susner, from the Agar–Susner Road near Amla area based on a tip-off. During the search, police recovered 330 grams of MD drugs, estimated to be worth ₹33 lakh,...

Three Criminals Arrested in Muzaffarpur for Killing Two-and-a-Half-Year-Old Child in Road Rage Incident

29Jan

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Bihar, State

Three Criminals Arrested in Muzaffarpur for Killing Two-and-a-Half-Year-Old Child in Road Rage Incident

In a major breakthrough, Muzaffarpur police have arrested three hardened criminals involved in the brutal killing of a two-and-a-half-year-old child during a road rage incident that took place last year in Samastipur district. The accused were apprehended late at night during a vehicle checking drive near Station Road by the Town Police Station team. The trio was travelling in a car when they attempted to flee after being signaled to stop, but were swiftly overpowered by alert police personnel. Large Quantity of Stolen Property Recovered The arrested individuals have been identified as Mohammad Uwais Khan of Akhtiyarpur Chandauli under Vaini police station, Mohammad Imran of Shahpur Baghoni, and Mohammad Danish Hussain of Salha Barbatta under Sarairanjan police station — all resid...

Land for Job Case: Court Directs Lalu Family to Appear in Person, Daily Hearing to Begin from March 9

29Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

Land for Job Case: Court Directs Lalu Family to Appear in Person, Daily Hearing to Begin from March 9

In a significant development in the Land for Job case, the Rouse Avenue Court in New Delhi on Thursday directed key accused members of the Lalu Prasad Yadav family to appear personally before the court for the formal framing of charges. The court ordered RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi, Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav, and Tej Pratap Yadav to be present in person. However, granting conditional relief, the court allowed them to appear on any date between February 1 and February 25, subject to prior intimation to the court at least one day in advance. Plea for Exemption Cited Age and Health During the hearing, Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi sought exemption from personal appearance citing advanced age and health-related issues. Tejashwi Yad...