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Time of India
14-06-2025
- Time of India
Forest officials visit home of boy who flagged helpline failure in letter to Karnataka CM
Udupi: Forest officials visited the home of Class 10 student Deepesh Deepak Shenoy in Udupi after he wrote to the chief minister highlighting the failure of the department's wildlife helpline during a recent incident. It is learnt that Kundapur sub-division ACF Prakash Poojary, range forest officer (RFO) Varijakshi, deputy RFO Shivanand, and beat officer Devraj Pana visited the boy's residence to take stock of the situation on Thursday. ACF Prakash Poojary told TOI, "This incident occurred due to a communication gap. We do not ignore such calls. In this case, the staff the boy tried to contact were in interior areas with poor connectivity. The range officer even tried to return the call as soon as he got the message," he said. Deepak Shenoy, the boy's father, said that in addition to forest department officials, personnel from the Udupi City Municipal Council (CMC) also reached out to verify the incident. "We told them that my son only wanted to confirm whether the snake was venomous so he could act accordingly," he said. "He wrote to the CM, forest minister, and DFO to ensure the helpline works when it's needed most," Deepak added. The incident, reported by TOI on June 12 under the headline 'Student rescues snake, flags forest department helpline failure in letter to CM', took place on June 8 at the family's home in Kukkikatte, Udupi. Deepesh, a student of TA Pai English Medium School, Kunjibettu, responded calmly when a snake slithered into their home. With guidance from his father, he immediately called the wildlife helpline (1926) and was redirected to the local range office. Despite repeated calls, sharing photos of the snake, and informing officials about the presence of senior citizens at home, no assistance arrived, he alleged. With no response by late afternoon, Deepesh sought help from a local wildlife expert, who identified the reptile as a Buff Striped Keelback—a non-venomous species. He then safely released the snake back into the wild. Following the incident being reported, Deepak said they received supportive calls from various well-wishers and organisations recommending Deepesh for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar and Shaurya Award for his presence of mind and responsible action, Deepak said. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
India Gazette
03-05-2025
- General
- India Gazette
Central Government Invites Nominations for Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025
New Delhi [India], May 3 (ANI): The Central Government has invited nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) 2025, a prestigious national-level award conferred annually by the President of India to recognize exceptional achievements of children across the country. As per a release from the Ministry of Women and Child Development, the last date for submission of nominations is 31st July 2025. All nominations must be submitted online through the official Rashtriya Puraskar Portal at Nominations are open to children aged between 5 and 18 years (as on 31st July 2025). Any individual or institution may nominate children with exceptional achievements for PMRBP. Children may also apply through self-nomination. 'To apply, applicants must first register or log in on the portal by providing details such as First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth, Applicant Type (Individual/Organisation), Mobile Number, Email ID, Aadhaar Number, etc. and CAPTCHA verification. Once registered, they should select the 'Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025' under the Ongoing Nominations section and click on 'Nominate/Apply Now.' Applicants must then choose the relevant award category and indicate whether the nomination is for themselves or for someone else,' said the release. As per the release, the application form requires nominee details, a concise narrative (maximum 500 words) describing the achievement and its impact, and the upload of supporting documents (PDF format, up to 10 attachments) and a recent photograph (in jpg/jpeg/png format). Applications can be saved as drafts and edited before final submission. Once reviewed and submitted, a downloadable copy of the application will be available for reference. The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar honours young individuals below the age of 18 (as on 31st July 2025) who have demonstrated excellence in the following six categories: Bravery, Social Service, Environment, Sports, Art & Culture, and Science & Technology. According to the release, the objectives of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar awards are to celebrate and amplify the achievements of India's youth in diverse spheres, to inspire peers nationwide by showcasing real-life role models and to foster an enabling environment for children's holistic development. (ANI)
Hans India
03-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
Nominations for Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025 to close on July 31
New Delhi: For honouring young achievers, the Ministry of Women and Child Development has invited nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) 2025 by July 31, an official said on Saturday. The prestigious national-level award is conferred annually by the President to recognise exceptional achievements of children, aged 5 to 18, in the fields of art and culture, bravery, sports, social service, environment and science and technology. The objectives of the awards are to celebrate and amplify the achievements of India's youth in diverse spheres, to inspire peers nationwide by showcasing real-life role models and to foster an enabling environment for children's holistic development, said a statement. The official said young achievers can also nominate themselves online. In a social media post on X, the Ministry said, "Do you know a young hero whose story can inspire the entire nation? Nominate them today at Hurry! The last date to submit is 31st July 2025." To apply, young achievers must first register or log in on the portal by providing details such as First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth, Applicant Type (Individual/Organisation), Mobile Number, Email ID, Aadhaar Number, etc. and CAPTCHA verification, said the statement. It said that once registered, they should select the 'Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025' under the 'Ongoing Nominations' section and click on 'Nominate/Apply Now'. Applicants must then choose the relevant award category and indicate whether the nomination is for themselves or someone else. The application form requires nominee details, a concise narrative (maximum 500 words) describing the achievement and its impact, and the upload of supporting documents (PDF format, up to 10 attachments) and a recent photograph, said the statement. It said applications can be saved as drafts and edited before final submission. Once reviewed and submitted, a downloadable copy of the application will be available for reference.
