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Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
83 lakh saplings to be planted, 20% fruit trees
: In an effort to make Sangam city greener, approximately 83 lakh saplings are set to be planted by various government departments this year. Around 20 percent of these will be fruit-bearing trees, including mango, jamun, and jackfruit. According to reports, the forest department will plant about 22.45 lakh saplings, while other government departments have been assigned a combined target of 50.69 lakh saplings. District forest officer Arvind Yadav said that a significant number of trees were cut during the Mahakumbh festival to make way for development works. To make up for this loss, saplings including fruit-bearing varieties will be planted across the district. The forest department has identified Shankargarh, Meja, and Koraon tehsils as the key areas for increasing green cover. These areas were chosen because they have large patches of vacant land. Efforts will focus on planting trees in dried-up ponds, barren land, and fields where trees have died. Neem, Peepal, and Gulmohar trees will be planted in most of these areas. From July onwards, several departments will begin planting trees according to their assigned targets. These include: Environment Department: 2.27 lakh Rural Development Department: 29.98 lakh Revenue Department: 2.51 lakh Panchayati Raj Department: 3.40 lakh Urban Development Department: 1.37 lakh Agriculture Department: 5.99 lakh Horticulture Department: 3.69 lakh Basic Education Department: 30,000 Secondary Education Department: 18,000 Higher Education Department: 24,000 Health Department: 12,000 Cooperative Department: 13,000 Industry Department: 8,000 Railways: 15,000 Transport Department: 1,800 Defence: 4,000 This large-scale plantation drive is part of the city's ongoing commitment to enhance its green spaces and improve the environment for its residents.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Food dept cracks down on meat shops in Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad: Food safety department has launched a crackdown on illegal slaughtering, poor hygiene and unregistered food business operators (FBOs) in Ghaziabad. This led to closure notices, seizure of equipment and penalties under the Food Safety and Standards Act on Wednesday. During an inspection at Halal Chicken Shop in Shastri Nagar, chicken slaughtering was found to be taking place despite the outlet having no registration for a slaughterhouse, assistant commissioner of food (Grade II), Ghaziabad, Dr Arvind Yadav told TOI. "The FBO had a registration for a meat shop but not for slaughtering. As a preventive measure, the slaughtering equipment was seized while he was allowed to continue the shop and sale of meat. A penalty was imposed on him as per provisions of the Food Safety Act," Dr Yadav said. In Indirapuram's Kanawani Pulia area, a meat shop, run by Guddu Qureshi, was found operating without any food registration. Legal proceedings under Section 58 of the Act were initiated and the shop was shut down immediately. Another meat shop in the area, Pappu Mutton Shop, was issued a notice for violating registration conditions. Officials said its licence may be suspended if hygiene issues are not resolved within the given timeline. At Windsor Street Market in Indirapuram, Lucknow Wale Kababi Non-Veg Restaurant was pulled up for displaying roasted meat in the open and poor cleanliness, Yadav said.
Mint
25-05-2025
- Climate
- Mint
Will Delhi, Noida see rains, storms tonight? Here's what the IMD forecast says
Delhi: Following the overnight downpour, that led to power disruption in multiple parts of the capital, Delhi is likely to see more spells of rains and thundershowers. The IMD has also predicted thunderstorms with gusty winds for Delhi, and partly cloudy skies in Noida for Monday, May 26. In the wee hours of Sunday, the thunderstorm accompanied with heavy rains disrupted flight operations, uprooting trees and electricity poles, and caused waterlogging in several areas of Delhi. For Delhi, the weather observatory predicted strong winds on Sunday, with speeds of 30 to 40 kilometres per hour, and also issued a yellow alert for the capital and its nearby areas. 'There is a possibility of rain in Delhi disturbance is still centred around its place. There are cyclonic circulations centred on Western Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. The situation is conducive for thunderstorm activity,' IMD scientist Akhil Srivastava was quoted as saying by ANI. New Delhi, India - May 25, 2025: Water logging on Vikas Marg , ITO after heavy rain in New Delhi, India, on Sunday, May 25, 2025. (Photo by Arvind Yadav/ Hindustan Times) On Monday, May 26, Delhi skies are likely to remain partly cloudy, with very light to light rain and thunderstorms, accompanied by gusty winds temporarily reaching to 50 kmph, stated the IMD. As per AccuWeather, no more rains, storms are likely in Noida tonight. On Monday (May 26) skies in Noida are likely to remain partly cloudy, stated the IMD. A similar weather trend is expected to continue till May 28, with light rains predicted for Thursday, May 29. Following the storm in Delhi on Sunday, discoms said that electric lines and poles were damaged with uprooted trees and broken branches falling on them plunging different localities into darkness. Early in the day, a portion of the roof at Terminal 1 of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, also collapsed owing to the intense thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, as per multiple videos on social media. Images and videos captured the dramatic scene as a large portion of the terminal's canopy gave way, crashing onto the pavement below while torrents of water gushed through the collapsed structure. Gurugram, India-May 25, 2025: After heavy rains Vehicles stuck in a waterlogged vacant plot in Ashok Vihar Phase 3 Extension, Block-A near GAV public school, in Gurugram, India, on Sunday, 25 May 2025.(Photo by Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times) In an advisory issued at 6:50 am, Delhi Airport urged passengers to regularly check their flight status and remain in contact with airline staff for the latest updates. A statement posted on X read, 'Due to adverse weather conditions last night, some flights were impacted. Our ground teams are working closely with all stakeholders to ensure a smooth and efficient experience for passengers.'
Time of India
22-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
World Turtle Day: UP's success story in conservation
1 2 Lucknow: In a remarkable push towards wildlife preservation, the Yogi govt has taken unprecedented measures to conserve turtle species across Uttar Pradesh. As the world celebrates World Turtle Day on May 23 to raise awareness about the protection and biological significance of turtles, UP stands out with its proactive efforts. Turtles are considered one of the oldest and longest-living creatures on earth and play a vital role in maintaining aquatic ecosystems. Often referred to as the "cleaners of water bodies", these creatures help control pollution in rivers, ponds and lakes. Turtles rescued from illegal trafficking in other states are being relocated and protected in UP. Several conservation centres have been established, including those in Kukrail, Sarnath and Chambal, along with a dedicated Turtle Sanctuary near Prayagraj. These centres serve as safe habitats and breeding grounds for various turtle species. Under the Namami Gange projects, work has also started to identify and protect turtles and their natural habitats. A turtle sanctuary has been set up near Prayagraj. Arvind Yadav, DFO, Prayagraj, said the sanctuary was established in 2020. It covers a 30-kilometre area and stretches across three districts — starting from Kothari Meja in Prayagraj, passing through Mirzapur and Bhadohi, and reaching up to Uparwar. Out of 30 species of turtles found in India, 15 are found in UP, including Brahmani, Pacheda, Kori Pacheda, Kalitoh, Kala Kacchua, Haldi Baath Kacchua, Saal Kacchua Tilakdhari, Dhor Kacchua, Bhootkatha Kacchua, Pahadi Trikutki Kacchua, Sundari Kacchua, Morpankhi Kacchua, Katahwa Litherhwa, Syontar Fighter, Parvati Kacchua, and others. Species like Katahwa, Morpankhi, Saal, and Sundari play an essential role in keeping water bodies clean and ecologically balanced amidst growing pollution concerns. Anuradha Vemuri, principal chief conservator of forests (wildlife), UP, said efforts are also being made to stop their trade.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
70 traders fined Rs 47 lakh by Ghaziabad court for serving poor quality food in April
Ghaziabad: The court of the additional district magistrate (city) imposed fines totalling Rs 47 lakh on 70 food business operators in April for violations related to food safety and registration. Penalties ranged from Rs 10,000 to Rs 1.5 lakh, with eight traders fined the maximum amount and over 20 others penalised Rs 1 lakh each, officials the key violators was a food vendor at Windsor Street market in Indirapuram, where a paneer sample collected on July 26, 2024, was found to have low milk fat content. "A prosecution was lodged at the ADM (city) court in this regard, and in April, the court imposed a fine of Rs 1.5 lakh on the food business operator," said Dr Arvind Yadav, assistant commissioner, food 2, Ghaziabad.A cafeteria at a private hospital in Kavi Nagar was also fined Rs 1.5 lakh after unpackaged besan collected in December 2023 was found to have alcoholic acidity levels beyond the permissible a rice mill in Shastri Nagar, singhara flour collected during a routine check in March 2024 failed quality tests. The flour, often consumed during fasts, was deemed substandard. A fine of Rs 1 lakh was imposed by the ADM Raj Nagar, a sweet shop was penalised Rs 1 lakh after samples of khoya barfi collected in Dec were found to contain undeclared edible food colour. "The barfi violated food safety norms," an official New Gadhwal Paneer Bhandar at Gokul Apartments in Janakpuri was fined Rs 1 lakh after a paneer sample collected in March was found substandard due to low fat content. "These fines aim to ensure food safety and enforce compliance with registration norms across the district," he added.
