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Time of India
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Prayagraj family thanks Indian govt, embassy for arrangements in Iran
Prayagraj: Indian embassy officials have made elaborate arrangements in Mashhad city for the 20 members of Dariyabad-based family stranded in war-torn Iran for the past one week amid escalating tensions with Israel. The family, which was relocated to Mashhad from Qom, also thanked the Union govt and embassy officials for taking care of the elderly and children. About 20 members of the family, including elderly and two kids, had gone to Iran on pilgrimage. They were supposed to return on June 13. However, due to Israel's strike on Iran and the subsequent cancellation of flights, the family members were shifted from Tehran to Qom city and then to Mashhad. The members contacted their kin on Friday and applauded the efforts of the Union govt and embassy officials. Dariyabad resident Sameer Naqvi, whose mother along with other close relatives was trapped in Iran due to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, told TOI: "After being relocated to Mashhad city, the embassy officials made elaborate arrangements for accommodation, food, and medicines for the group members. My family has thanked the Indian govt and embassy officials for taking better care of them in this time of crisis. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Safe & Comfortable Stair Lifts Leaf Home Safety Solutions Learn More Undo " He added that embassy officials have assured family members to make arrangements for their safe return. "We are very much relieved and could get proper sleep after family members told us that they were safe," he said. Prayagraj: Indian embassy officials have made elaborate arrangements in Mashhad city for the 20 members of Dariyabad-based family stranded in war-torn Iran for the past one week amid escalating tensions with Israel. The family, which was relocated to Mashhad from Qom, also thanked the Union govt and embassy officials for taking care of the elderly and children. About 20 members of the family, including elderly and two kids, had gone to Iran on pilgrimage. They were supposed to return on June 13. However, due to Israel's strike on Iran and the subsequent cancellation of flights, the family members were shifted from Tehran to Qom city and then to Mashhad. The members contacted their kin on Friday and applauded the efforts of the Union govt and embassy officials. Dariyabad resident Sameer Naqvi, whose mother along with other close relatives was trapped in Iran due to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, told TOI: "After being relocated to Mashhad city, the embassy officials made elaborate arrangements for accommodation, food, and medicines for the group members. My family has thanked the Indian govt and embassy officials for taking better care of them in this time of crisis. " He added that embassy officials have assured family members to make arrangements for their safe return. "We are very much relieved and could get proper sleep after family members told us that they were safe," he said.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Curbing phone addiction: Desi, physical games to challenge e-game fixation at UP govt primary schools
The Uttar Pradesh basic education department has introduced a calendar of traditional Indian games for students of Classes 1 to 8 across government primary and upper primary schools. The move is aimed at reconnecting children with their cultural roots and curbing the growing mobile phone addiction. The initiative, aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, aims to encourage physical activity and reduce children's screen time by promoting indigenous games like Posham Pa and Langdi Taang. The calendar, prepared by experts from the State Institute of Education (SIE), Prayagraj—a unit of the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT)—has been distributed digitally to around 1.5 lakh schools across the state, for the benefit of over 1.5 crore students. 'The illustrated PDF calendar has been shared with school principals, who have been instructed to incorporate these games into teacher-parent meetings and other school events to actively engage children,' said Anil Kumar, principal in-charge, SIE-Prayagraj. This initiative is a step toward reviving traditional games and improving both mental and physical health among students, he added. Officials hope the games will not only promote fitness and teamwork but also instill cultural pride among young learners.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
HC: Law protects adult woman's right to marry
Prayagraj: Emphasising that the right to marry a person of one's choice is protected under Article 21 (right to life and personal liberty) of the Constitution of India, the Allahabad high court has provided protection to a 27-year-old woman, who feared abduction, purportedly because she wanted to marry on her own will. Passing the order on June 13, a division bench comprising Justice JJ Munir and Justice Praveen Kumar Giri strongly condemned the woman's family's resistance to her decision to marry a person of her choice, therming such objections 'despicable'. "It is despicable that the petitioners should object to the decision of an adult member of the family, a woman 27 years of age, from marrying a man of her choice. At least that is the right which every adult has under the Constitution by virtue of Article 21," the court said. While the court clarified that it did not know whether the petitioners, the woman's father and brother, "really intend to abduct" her, it noted that the matter reflected a larger societal issue, i.e., the 'value gap' between constitutional and social norms. "The fact that there is social and familial resistance to the exercise of such right is a glaring depiction of the 'value gap' between the constitutional and social norms. So long as there is a gap between the values fostered by the Constitution and those cherished by the society, these kinds of incidents would continue to happen', the court added. The court was dealing with a petition moved by the father and brother (the petitioners) of the woman (fourth respondent) seeking quashing of the FIR lodged by her under sections 140(3), 62, and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Chilh police station of Mirzapur district. In the FIR, she alleged a threat of abduction for wanting to marry a man of her choice. Though the court stayed the arrest of the petitioners in connection with the FIR, it also restrained them from interfering in the woman's life or from assaulting, threatening or contacting her or the man she intends to marry or live with. "The petitioners shall not contact the fourth respondent (woman) over telephone or any other electronic device or using the internet or through friends or associates. The police are also restrained from interfering with the fourth respondent's freedom and liberty in any manner, whatsoever," the court directed. In its order dated June 13, the court also issued notices to the state govt and other authorities and granted them three weeks to file a counter-affidavit in the matter. The matter has been posted for admission on July 18.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Patients pay price of global conflicts as drugs become up to 20% costlier
1 2 Prayagraj: The ongoing armed conflicts between Israel-Palestine, Israel-Iran and Russia-Ukraine have led to 10% to 20% increase in prices of essential drugs in the medicine markets. With many countries forcing to close air or ship routes, agencies importing raw materials from countries like Korea, China etc are taking longer routes to deliver consignments, resulting in the price rise, said traders associated with the Allahabad Chemist & Druggist Association. "There are many factors involved in the rise in prices of essential drugs in the past two months," said Anil Dubey, president of the Allahabad Chemist & Druggist Association. He added, Apart from different regions of the world witnessing wars, the imports of raw materials used in pharmaceutical companies, particularly the supply of aluminium foil/sheets used in packaging medicines and other raw materials required for medicine preparation, have caused the prices of essential medicines to go up." "Russia is the biggest exporter of aluminium foil or sheets, which are also used for packaging tablets, syrups, medicine strips, etc. It has left its impact on the prices of medicines," Dubey claimed. Aluminium foil has superior barrier properties against moisture, oxygen, and other gases, as well as being impenetrable to micro-organisms and light, helping to keep medication in perfect condition for a longer time period. As a result, it remains the material of choice for pharma industries. Secondly, the pharmaceutical companies, despite recording low sales in some pockets across the nation, are making efforts to maintain their profits, and as a result, companies are raising the prices of medicines. Currently, patients seeking drugs for blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, heart ailments, thyroid issues, tuberculosis, asthma, etc., are the worst affected due to the rising cost of medicines. Civil Lines resident Rajul Bhargava said, "The prices of essential medicines have gone up twice in the past one and a half months, and it has undoubtedly left an impact on the common man's budget." Similar views were echoed by Ashutosh Dwivedi, a resident of Kalyani Devi area, asserting that prices of essential drugs are rising and the govt must take corrective measures in the same regard.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Solar push saves Rs1.6 crore for NCR's Prayagraj division
Lucknow: Prayagraj division of North Central Railway is advancing its zero-carbon emission goal while saving Rs 1.6 crore in the 2024-25 financial year. By installing 4,700 kW solar panels across stations and offices, the division produced 42.19 lakh units of electricity, blending environmental protection with cost efficiency, officials said. Solar panels at Prayagraj Junction, Kanpur Central, Tundla, Aligarh and Mirzapur, among others, power railway operations cleanly, said officials. Prayagraj region's 1,906 kW panels, at sites like Subedarganj and NCR headquarters, generated 20.98 lakh units, saving Rs 65.55 lakh. Kanpur's 1,200 kW panels, at electric loco shed and Memu shed, produced 10.8 lakh units, saving Rs 48.28 lakh. Tundla's 614 kW panels yielded 4.79 lakh units, saving Rs 23.46 lakh, while Aligarh's 236 kW panels at Kulwa and Dadri saved Rs 8.01 lakh with 2.39 lakh units. Other stations like Manikpur and Fatehpur, with 742 kW, saved Rs 14.77 lakh. "Energy-efficient equipment complements solar efforts, reducing consumption. In Feb 2025, five buildings, including Kanpur's electric loco shed and Aligarh's parcel office, earned the Bureau of Energy Efficiency's prestigious 'Zero Plus' certificate for exemplary clean energy use," said Kunwar Singh Yadav, senior divisional electrical engineer of Prayagraj division.
