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File photo: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, addressing the gathering during ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ programme in Dehradun NEW DELHI: Congress is planning to move court to seek permission for Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chhatron ki Goonj’ programme in Pune if it is stopped by the district administration’s curfew for the coming fortnight.Rahul’s student convention is planned for Pune on August 22, while the administration is said to have imposed a ban on the gathering of more than four persons from August 18-31.The party is learnt to have secured permission from a city college that is to serve as the venue of the programme. It applied for permission from police and municipal corporation Monday, coinciding with the information about imposition of curfew.The district administration is said to have issued the ban on big gatherings with an eye on protests and festivals, but Congress views the sudden order as targeted at its upcoming programme.‘Chhatron ki Goonj’ conventions are aimed exclusively at students, with Rahul coming up with the series to deepen connect with Gen Z in the wake of NEET paper leak related protests at Jantar Mantar. The Pune leg has the novelty of being exclusively for girls, with Rahul himself making the announcement on Sunday.“Dehradun administration rescinded permission for July 17 for the main Parade Ground and the venue had to be shifted. The same problem was faced in Allahabad on August 8. Rajasthan govt also tried to block the first of the series of the programme in Kota on June 17. Now, it is Pune. The curfew is clearly aimed at our programme,” a party functionary said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesSources said that if Pune denies permission, Congress will move court and seek a direction to the district administration.Congress strategists believe the programme’s targeted wooing of the young has disturbed its political rival BJP, which is looking to undercut its programmes. That Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, UP and Maharashtra are all governed by BJP has only deepened the suspicion in the party.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosKolkata Hotel Fire Kills 9, Six Injured; 80 Rescued As Safety Norms Face Serious QuestionsSupreme Court To Form Panel On July 20 Clash, Examine Police Force And Alleged Pellet Gun UseManipur Shuts Down For 48 Hours As NRC Demand Intensifies Ahead Of 2027 Census DeadlineAAP Leader Satyendar Jain Arrested In Delhi Jal Board ‘Corruption’ Case; Kejriwal Hits Out At BJPTrump Praises India’s Voter ID System, Pushes Same In US, Puts CEC Gyanesh Kumar In SpotlightBihar Transfers 18 Top Cops, Including Siwan SP, Amid Row Over AK-47 Use During Student Protest‘Join Republican Party’: Union Minister’s Big NDA Offer To CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke30,000 Protesters, 5,000 Cops: Delhi Police Defends Force Before Supreme Court In Protest CaseSIT Gives Clean Chit To Champat Rai & Anil Mishra In Ayodhya Probe, Submits Final Report | WatchVijay Apologises In Assembly After Karunanidhi Remark Sparks DMK Uproar Over Decorum Breach123Photostories7 Signs your body is telling you to get more restSnake in the house during monsoon? 7 things you should NEVER doSharvari’s powder-blue Stella McCartney’s look is proof that power dressing can be soft and striking10 foods that naturally produce their own alcoholTiger vs leopard: 7 differences you can spot in the wildKeep these 8 foods at your desk for the 4 pm hunger attack5 things you should avoid for heart health: US cardiologist reveals after 8,000 surgeries16 Indian vegetarian dishes so hearty you won’t miss meatHow to peel pineapple the right way: 5 waste-free tricks to use at homeThe Great ADHD Myth? 7 myths about ADHD debunked (and the facts you need to know)123Hot PicksSugar importBank holidays this weekAzam KhanCSBC resultJharkhand ProtestJSSC-CGL exam cancelledGold rate todayZepto internshipTN maternity leaveTop TrendingKolkata Hotel FireBengaluru MurderRahul GandhiBhopal MurderKerala MurderKiren RijijuAbhijeet DipkeSatyaki SavarkarBengaluru RapidoBen Gvir

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File photo: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, addressing the gathering during ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ programme in Dehradun NEW DELHI: Congress is planning to move court to seek permission for Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chhatron ki Goonj’ programme in Pune if it is stopped by the district administration’s curfew for the coming fortnight.Rahul’s student convention is planned for Pune on August 22, while the administration is said to have imposed a ban on the gathering of more than four persons from August 18-31.The party is learnt to have secured permission from a city college that is to serve as the venue of the programme. It applied for permission from police and municipal corporation Monday, coinciding with the information about imposition of curfew.The district administration is said to have issued the ban on big gatherings with an eye on protests and festivals, but Congress views the sudden order as targeted at its upcoming programme.‘Chhatron ki Goonj’ conventions are aimed exclusively at students, with Rahul coming up with the series to deepen connect with Gen Z in the wake of NEET paper leak related protests at Jantar Mantar. The Pune leg has the novelty of being exclusively for girls, with Rahul himself making the announcement on Sunday.“Dehradun administration rescinded permission for July 17 for the main Parade Ground and the venue had to be shifted. The same problem was faced in Allahabad on August 8. Rajasthan govt also tried to block the first of the series of the programme in Kota on June 17. Now, it is Pune. The curfew is clearly aimed at our programme,” a party functionary said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesSources said that if Pune denies permission, Congress will move court and seek a direction to the district administration.Congress strategists believe the programme’s targeted wooing of the young has disturbed its political rival BJP, which is looking to undercut its programmes. That Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, UP and Maharashtra are all governed by BJP has only deepened the suspicion in the party.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosKolkata Hotel Fire Kills 9, Six Injured; 80 Rescued As Safety Norms Face Serious QuestionsSupreme Court To Form Panel On July 20 Clash, Examine Police Force And Alleged Pellet Gun UseManipur Shuts Down For 48 Hours As NRC Demand Intensifies Ahead Of 2027 Census DeadlineAAP Leader Satyendar Jain Arrested In Delhi Jal Board ‘Corruption’ Case; Kejriwal Hits Out At BJPTrump Praises India’s Voter ID System, Pushes Same In US, Puts CEC Gyanesh Kumar In SpotlightBihar Transfers 18 Top Cops, Including Siwan SP, Amid Row Over AK-47 Use During Student Protest‘Join Republican Party’: Union Minister’s Big NDA Offer To CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke30,000 Protesters, 5,000 Cops: Delhi Police Defends Force Before Supreme Court In Protest CaseSIT Gives Clean Chit To Champat Rai & Anil Mishra In Ayodhya Probe, Submits Final Report | WatchVijay Apologises In Assembly After Karunanidhi Remark Sparks DMK Uproar Over Decorum Breach123Photostories7 Signs your body is telling you to get more restSnake in the house during monsoon? 7 things you should NEVER doSharvari’s powder-blue Stella McCartney’s look is proof that power dressing can be soft and striking10 foods that naturally produce their own alcoholTiger vs leopard: 7 differences you can spot in the wildKeep these 8 foods at your desk for the 4 pm hunger attack5 things you should avoid for heart health: US cardiologist reveals after 8,000 surgeries16 Indian vegetarian dishes so hearty you won’t miss meatHow to peel pineapple the right way: 5 waste-free tricks to use at homeThe Great ADHD Myth? 7 myths about ADHD debunked (and the facts you need to know)123Hot PicksSugar importBank holidays this weekAzam KhanCSBC resultJharkhand ProtestJSSC-CGL exam cancelledGold rate todayZepto internshipTN maternity leaveTop TrendingKolkata Hotel FireBengaluru MurderRahul GandhiBhopal MurderKerala MurderKiren RijijuAbhijeet DipkeSatyaki SavarkarBengaluru RapidoBen Gvir


Congress may move court if Pune curfew blocks Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chhatron ki Goonj’ event
File photo: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, addressing the gathering during ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ programme in Dehradun

NEW DELHI: Congress is planning to move court to seek permission for Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chhatron ki Goonj’ programme in Pune if it is stopped by the district administration’s curfew for the coming fortnight.Rahul’s student convention is planned for Pune on August 22, while the administration is said to have imposed a ban on the gathering of more than four persons from August 18-31.The party is learnt to have secured permission from a city college that is to serve as the venue of the programme. It applied for permission from police and municipal corporation Monday, coinciding with the information about imposition of curfew.The district administration is said to have issued the ban on big gatherings with an eye on protests and festivals, but Congress views the sudden order as targeted at its upcoming programme.‘Chhatron ki Goonj’ conventions are aimed exclusively at students, with Rahul coming up with the series to deepen connect with Gen Z in the wake of NEET paper leak related protests at Jantar Mantar. The Pune leg has the novelty of being exclusively for girls, with Rahul himself making the announcement on Sunday.“Dehradun administration rescinded permission for July 17 for the main Parade Ground and the venue had to be shifted. The same problem was faced in Allahabad on August 8. Rajasthan govt also tried to block the first of the series of the programme in Kota on June 17. Now, it is Pune. The curfew is clearly aimed at our programme,” a party functionary said.

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The tribal residents have been holding a Satyagraha against the project, demanding adequate compensation and dignified rehabilitation for people whose land is being acquired. NEW DELHI: Congress leader and leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday backed tribal residents of Madhya Pradesh’s Bundelkhand region protesting against the Ken-Betwa River Link Project, saying the Congress stands with them and promising to visit the protest site to pressure the government over their demands for compensation and rehabilitation.Rahul shared a video on X featuring accounts from tribal residents affected by the project and said, “The problems, demands, struggles, and personal ordeals of the tribal brothers and sisters who are carrying out a satyagraha against the Ken-Betwa project–their own account. For years, these residents of Bundelkhand have been enduring injustice and oppression solely for their rights; they deserve respect and support,” he said.”In this fight of our tribal brothers and sisters, I and the Congress stand with them,” he said.In the video, a tribal representative claimed that the project would affect 21 tribal-dominated villages and lead to the loss of around 4.6 million trees, besides affecting the Panna Tiger Reserve. The representative also claimed that around 11,500 acres of land belonging to nearly 7,000 families would be affected.The residents urged Rahul to raise their concerns about alleged administrative harassment in Parliament and join their movement. Rahul assured them that he would visit the site and put pressure on the government.The tribal residents have been holding a Satyagraha against the project, demanding adequate compensation and dignified rehabilitation for people whose land is being acquired.Rahul had also supported the agitation earlier in July. Sharing a poem and visuals from the protest, he said the tribal residents were demanding fair compensation through non-violent means and described tribal people as the “original owners of the country”.”The tribal brothers and sisters of Madhya Pradesh had sat on a water satyagraha and hunger strike because their land was taken away for the Ken-Betwa project, but they received neither fair compensation nor dignified rehabilitation. The ‘truth’ is that tribals are the original owners of the country–the first right to water, forests, and land belongs to them alone. And their ‘satyagraha’ is because that very right is being snatched from them today.””In their unique way, their demand is simply this: provide a proper means of livelihood–or else life is no different from a funeral pyre. But even this is unacceptable to the BJP government. Instead of listening to them, their peaceful protest is being crushed with police force. We stand with our tribal brothers and sisters. We will secure justice for them–compensation and rehabilitation will have to be provided,” he added.The Ken-Betwa Link Project is a major river-linking initiative aimed at transferring surplus water from the Ken river in Madhya Pradesh to the Betwa river through a 221-km-long link canal. The project is being implemented in the drought-prone Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe Rs 44,605-crore project is the first river-linking project under the National Perspective Plan. According to the government, it is expected to irrigate 1.062 million hectares, provide drinking water to around 6.2 million people and generate hydropower.The project involves construction of the 77-metre-high Daudhan Dam and two tunnels in the Ken river basin in Panna. The government says the project will enable irrigation across 8.11 lakh hectares in 2,000 villages across 10 districts and benefit around seven lakh farmer families.It is also expected to provide drinking water to 44 lakh people in Madhya Pradesh and 21 lakh people in Uttar Pradesh, while generating 103 MW of hydropower and 27 MW of solar energy.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Uttar Pradesh authorities have intensified flood relief and rescue operations across 13 districts, with 173 villages affected and 4,845 people shifted to safer locations as the state government keeps a close watch on rising river levels and vulnerable areas.The government has deployed 16 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel and Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) teams across the state, while 724 medical teams and 534 ambulances have been placed on duty for emergency response and healthcare services.The Relief Commissioner’s Office said 13,058 hectares of land and 84,362 people have been affected by the floods so far. The administration has established 1,589 flood outposts and prepared 1,263 flood shelters, of which 41 are currently in use and accommodating 1,045 people.13 districts affected, river levels monitoredThe affected districts are Badaun, Bahraich, Ballia, Barabanki, Bijnor, Farrukhabad, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Gonda, Kasganj, Lakhimpur Kheri, Muzaffarnagar, Sitapur and Unnao.The state government said the overall flood situation is currently under control, but several rivers are flowing at or above danger levels, prompting continued monitoring and preparedness in vulnerable districts.The Ghaghra near Elgin Bridge in Barabanki is flowing above the danger mark, while the Ganga has reached the danger mark at Kachhla Bridge in Badaun and Fatehgarh in Farrukhabad.The Sharda river at Palia Kalan and Shardanagar in Lakhimpur Kheri, and the Ghaghra at Ayodhya and Turtipar in Ballia, are also flowing around the danger mark.District administrations in these areas have been kept on alert, with officials instructed to monitor river levels and respond to any deterioration in the situation.Relief Commissioner Dr Hrishikesh Bhaskar Yashod reviewed the flood situation and ongoing relief and rescue operations on Tuesday. He directed district magistrates to move affected residents to relief camps or other safe locations wherever necessary.Officials have also been instructed to ensure adequate supplies of food, medical facilities and essential relief material, while keeping flood outposts operational.Relief operations expanded across affected areasThe administration has deployed 428 boats and motor boats along with 1,101 local divers to support rescue operations.So far, 15,238 food-grain packets and 30,316 meal packets have been distributed among flood-affected people.The government has also directed officials to ensure adequate availability of rescue teams and equipment and to activate additional resources immediately if the situation requires.The Control Room at the Relief Commissioner’s Office is maintaining contact with district officials and monitoring information received from flood-affected areas. Complaints and requests received through the 1070 helpline are being acted upon, according to the government.724 medical teams deployedHealthcare arrangements have been strengthened in the affected areas, with 724 medical teams and 534 ambulances available across the state.Authorities said 19,406 people have received medical treatment so far, while anti-snake venom has been provided to 566 people.To support public health measures, 43,612 chlorine tablets and 23,476 ORS packets have been distributed. Larvicide has also been sprayed in 1,468 villages to help prevent mosquito-borne diseases.The administration has also made arrangements for livestock affected by the floods. According to the government, 6,067 animals have been affected so far.A total of 208 quintals of fodder has been distributed, while 11,465 sick animals have received treatment. More than 4.04 lakh animals have also been vaccinated.NDRF, SDRF and PAC teams on standbySixteen NDRF teams have been deployed across Uttar Pradesh to deal with emergency situations. SDRF teams are operating in various districts, while PAC personnel have been deployed in 52 districts.The administration has been instructed to deploy additional rescue teams and resources wherever required.A joint team of the Uttar Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority and the United Nations Development Programme has also conducted field inspections in Basti, Siddharthnagar, Sant Kabir Nagar, Sant Kabir Nagar, Azamgarh, Mau and Ballia.The team reviewed flood shelters, model flood shelters, relief kits, rescue and relief teams and preparedness measures in affected villages.Ministers in charge and local public representatives have also been conducting field visits to assess the situation and relief arrangements.140.52 crore SMS alerts sentThe state government has placed emphasis on early warnings and public communication as part of its flood management measures.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesAccording to the Relief Commissioner’s Office, 140.52 crore SMS alerts were sent between August 1 and August 18 to communicate weather department warnings to residents.Information on flood prevention and safety measures is also being shared through social media.The state control room is maintaining continuous communication with district officials and monitoring flood-related developments. Information received from the districts is being used to track relief and rescue operations and identify areas requiring immediate intervention.The administration is also monitoring river water levels and maintaining the availability of boats, motor boats, rescue teams and other resources.With several rivers still at or above danger levels, authorities have kept vulnerable districts on alert despite describing the overall flood situation as under control.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorNewsdeskதமிழ்நாடு, இந்தியா, உலகம், கிரைம் என உள்ளூர் முதல் சர்வதேசம் வரை முக்கியமான செய்திகளை உடனுக்குடன் வழங்கி வருகிறது. பிரேக்கிங், மக்கள் பிரச்சினைகள், மக்கள் நலத்திட்டங்கள், அரசின் செயல்பாடுகள், அரசியல் பகுப்பாய்வு கட்டுரைகள் ஆகியவற்றை விரிவாக அளிக்கிறது.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosKolkata Hotel Fire Kills 9, Six Injured; 80 Rescued As Safety Norms Face Serious QuestionsSupreme Court To Form Panel On July 20 Clash, Examine Police Force And Alleged Pellet Gun UseManipur Shuts Down For 48 Hours As NRC Demand Intensifies Ahead Of 2027 Census DeadlineAAP Leader Satyendar Jain Arrested In Delhi Jal Board ‘Corruption’ Case; Kejriwal Hits Out At BJPTrump Praises India’s Voter ID System, Pushes Same In US, Puts CEC Gyanesh Kumar In SpotlightBihar Transfers 18 Top Cops, Including Siwan SP, Amid Row Over AK-47 Use During Student Protest‘Join Republican Party’: Union Minister’s Big NDA Offer To CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke30,000 Protesters, 5,000 Cops: Delhi Police Defends Force Before Supreme Court In Protest CaseSIT Gives Clean Chit To Champat Rai & Anil Mishra In Ayodhya Probe, Submits Final Report | WatchVijay Apologises In Assembly After Karunanidhi Remark Sparks DMK Uproar Over Decorum Breach123PhotostoriesSnake in the house during monsoon? 7 things you should NEVER doSharvari’s powder-blue Stella McCartney’s look is proof that power dressing can be soft and striking10 foods that naturally produce their own alcoholTiger vs leopard: 7 differences you can spot in the wildKeep these 8 foods at your desk for the 4 pm hunger attack5 things you should avoid for heart health: US cardiologist reveals after 8,000 surgeries16 Indian vegetarian dishes so hearty you won’t miss meatHow to peel pineapple the right way: 5 waste-free tricks to use at homeThe Great ADHD Myth? 7 myths about ADHD debunked (and the facts you need to know)Meet VO2 maxxing: The fitness ‘trend’ that could help you live longer123Hot PicksSugar importBank holidays this weekAzam KhanCSBC resultJharkhand ProtestJSSC-CGL exam cancelledGold rate todayZepto internshipTN maternity leaveTop TrendingKolkata Hotel FireBengaluru MurderRahul GandhiBhopal MurderKerala MurderKiren RijijuAbhijeet DipkeSatyaki SavarkarBengaluru RapidoBen Gvir

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Uttar Pradesh authorities have intensified flood relief and rescue operations across 13 districts, with 173 villages affected and 4,845 people shifted to safer locations as the state government keeps a close watch on rising river levels and vulnerable areas.The government has deployed 16 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel and Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) teams across the state, while 724 medical teams and 534 ambulances have been placed on duty for emergency response and healthcare services.The Relief Commissioner’s Office said 13,058 hectares of land and 84,362 people have been affected by the floods so far. The administration has established 1,589 flood outposts and prepared 1,263 flood shelters, of which 41 are currently in use and accommodating 1,045 people.13 districts affected, river levels monitoredThe affected districts are Badaun, Bahraich, Ballia, Barabanki, Bijnor, Farrukhabad, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Gonda, Kasganj, Lakhimpur Kheri, Muzaffarnagar, Sitapur and Unnao.The state government said the overall flood situation is currently under control, but several rivers are flowing at or above danger levels, prompting continued monitoring and preparedness in vulnerable districts.The Ghaghra near Elgin Bridge in Barabanki is flowing above the danger mark, while the Ganga has reached the danger mark at Kachhla Bridge in Badaun and Fatehgarh in Farrukhabad.The Sharda river at Palia Kalan and Shardanagar in Lakhimpur Kheri, and the Ghaghra at Ayodhya and Turtipar in Ballia, are also flowing around the danger mark.District administrations in these areas have been kept on alert, with officials instructed to monitor river levels and respond to any deterioration in the situation.Relief Commissioner Dr Hrishikesh Bhaskar Yashod reviewed the flood situation and ongoing relief and rescue operations on Tuesday. He directed district magistrates to move affected residents to relief camps or other safe locations wherever necessary.Officials have also been instructed to ensure adequate supplies of food, medical facilities and essential relief material, while keeping flood outposts operational.Relief operations expanded across affected areasThe administration has deployed 428 boats and motor boats along with 1,101 local divers to support rescue operations.So far, 15,238 food-grain packets and 30,316 meal packets have been distributed among flood-affected people.The government has also directed officials to ensure adequate availability of rescue teams and equipment and to activate additional resources immediately if the situation requires.The Control Room at the Relief Commissioner’s Office is maintaining contact with district officials and monitoring information received from flood-affected areas. Complaints and requests received through the 1070 helpline are being acted upon, according to the government.724 medical teams deployedHealthcare arrangements have been strengthened in the affected areas, with 724 medical teams and 534 ambulances available across the state.Authorities said 19,406 people have received medical treatment so far, while anti-snake venom has been provided to 566 people.To support public health measures, 43,612 chlorine tablets and 23,476 ORS packets have been distributed. Larvicide has also been sprayed in 1,468 villages to help prevent mosquito-borne diseases.The administration has also made arrangements for livestock affected by the floods. According to the government, 6,067 animals have been affected so far.A total of 208 quintals of fodder has been distributed, while 11,465 sick animals have received treatment. More than 4.04 lakh animals have also been vaccinated.NDRF, SDRF and PAC teams on standbySixteen NDRF teams have been deployed across Uttar Pradesh to deal with emergency situations. SDRF teams are operating in various districts, while PAC personnel have been deployed in 52 districts.The administration has been instructed to deploy additional rescue teams and resources wherever required.A joint team of the Uttar Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority and the United Nations Development Programme has also conducted field inspections in Basti, Siddharthnagar, Sant Kabir Nagar, Sant Kabir Nagar, Azamgarh, Mau and Ballia.The team reviewed flood shelters, model flood shelters, relief kits, rescue and relief teams and preparedness measures in affected villages.Ministers in charge and local public representatives have also been conducting field visits to assess the situation and relief arrangements.140.52 crore SMS alerts sentThe state government has placed emphasis on early warnings and public communication as part of its flood management measures.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesAccording to the Relief Commissioner’s Office, 140.52 crore SMS alerts were sent between August 1 and August 18 to communicate weather department warnings to residents.Information on flood prevention and safety measures is also being shared through social media.The state control room is maintaining continuous communication with district officials and monitoring flood-related developments. Information received from the districts is being used to track relief and rescue operations and identify areas requiring immediate intervention.The administration is also monitoring river water levels and maintaining the availability of boats, motor boats, rescue teams and other resources.With several rivers still at or above danger levels, authorities have kept vulnerable districts on alert despite describing the overall flood situation as under control.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorNewsdeskதமிழ்நாடு, இந்தியா, உலகம், கிரைம் என உள்ளூர் முதல் சர்வதேசம் வரை முக்கியமான செய்திகளை உடனுக்குடன் வழங்கி வருகிறது. பிரேக்கிங், மக்கள் பிரச்சினைகள், மக்கள் நலத்திட்டங்கள், அரசின் செயல்பாடுகள், அரசியல் பகுப்பாய்வு கட்டுரைகள் ஆகியவற்றை விரிவாக அளிக்கிறது.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosKolkata Hotel Fire Kills 9, Six Injured; 80 Rescued As Safety Norms Face Serious QuestionsSupreme Court To Form Panel On July 20 Clash, Examine Police Force And Alleged Pellet Gun UseManipur Shuts Down For 48 Hours As NRC Demand Intensifies Ahead Of 2027 Census DeadlineAAP Leader Satyendar Jain Arrested In Delhi Jal Board ‘Corruption’ Case; Kejriwal Hits Out At BJPTrump Praises India’s Voter ID System, Pushes Same In US, Puts CEC Gyanesh Kumar In SpotlightBihar Transfers 18 Top Cops, Including Siwan SP, Amid Row Over AK-47 Use During Student Protest‘Join Republican Party’: Union Minister’s Big NDA Offer To CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke30,000 Protesters, 5,000 Cops: Delhi Police Defends Force Before Supreme Court In Protest CaseSIT Gives Clean Chit To Champat Rai & Anil Mishra In Ayodhya Probe, Submits Final Report | WatchVijay Apologises In Assembly After Karunanidhi Remark Sparks DMK Uproar Over Decorum Breach123PhotostoriesSnake in the house during monsoon? 7 things you should NEVER doSharvari’s powder-blue Stella McCartney’s look is proof that power dressing can be soft and striking10 foods that naturally produce their own alcoholTiger vs leopard: 7 differences you can spot in the wildKeep these 8 foods at your desk for the 4 pm hunger attack5 things you should avoid for heart health: US cardiologist reveals after 8,000 surgeries16 Indian vegetarian dishes so hearty you won’t miss meatHow to peel pineapple the right way: 5 waste-free tricks to use at homeThe Great ADHD Myth? 7 myths about ADHD debunked (and the facts you need to know)Meet VO2 maxxing: The fitness ‘trend’ that could help you live longer123Hot PicksSugar importBank holidays this weekAzam KhanCSBC resultJharkhand ProtestJSSC-CGL exam cancelledGold rate todayZepto internshipTN maternity leaveTop TrendingKolkata Hotel FireBengaluru MurderRahul GandhiBhopal MurderKerala MurderKiren RijijuAbhijeet DipkeSatyaki SavarkarBengaluru RapidoBen Gvir

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UP moving strongly towards USD 1 trillion economy; state has edge in infrastructure, logistics: CM Yogi Adityanath (Photo: ANI) NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh is moving strongly towards becoming a trillion economy, chief minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday, highlighting the state’s advantages in infrastructure, logistics, industrial growth and good governance as key drivers of its economic expansion.Addressing UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026, CM Adityanath said that the state has continuously improved and stands amongst the country’s top three economies.”We are moving strongly towards becoming a one-trillion-dollar economy,” the CM said, stressing, “Uttar Pradesh has the advantage of infrastructure, logistics, industrial growth, and good governance.”Further highlighting the state’s economic progress, Adityanath said, “In the past nine years, we have succeeded in tripling Uttar Pradesh’s budget, GSDP, and per capita income. Women’s workforce participation has also increased more than threefold.”He also highlighted the state’s expanding infrastructure, noting that “multimodal logistics and industrial corridors, electronics and semiconductor ecosystems, and data-centre infrastructure are continuously expanding.”Adityanath said Uttar Pradesh accounts for 60 per cent of the country’s total expressways and has 17 airports, India’s largest railway network, metro networks, the country’s first Rapid Rail, first inland waterway, two dedicated freight corridors and logistics hubs, providing global-standard connectivity.Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasised leveraging Japanese technology and expertise to benefit Indian farmers at the UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026.Pitching Uttar Pradesh as a strong destination for Japanese investment, he said the India-Japan partnership should not be limited to investment, but should extend its benefits to farmers, youth and the rural economy.Adding to this, he noted, India’s vast market, large young population and significant agricultural potential, combined with Japan’s technological and industrial expertise, could open new opportunities in the agriculture sector.Chouhan urged Japanese industries and institutions to develop technologies and machinery that are useful and easily accessible to small and marginal farmers.He said the state has the potential to combine Japan’s technological expertise with Uttar Pradesh’s talent and market opportunities to create new avenues for employment, innovation and sustainable growth.However, Chouhan stressed there is a need for technologies that can increase farm productivity, reduce water consumption and production costs, and raise farmers’ incomes. The Minister also called for greater participation of rural youth in the agriculture technology ecosystem.He emphasised that closer coordination between agriculture and manufacturing could help develop technologies suited to farmers’ needs.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026 is being held from August 18 to 23 across Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, with more than 200 Japanese industrialists, CEOs, business representatives and policymakers.Further, bilateral trade between India and Japan stood at around .5 billion in 2025-26. Exports from Japan to India during this period were .43 billion and imports were .04 billion, with India ranking 14th in Japan’s total trade with a 1.75 per cent share, as per government data.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosKolkata Hotel Fire Kills 9, Six Injured; 80 Rescued As Safety Norms Face Serious QuestionsSupreme Court To Form Panel On July 20 Clash, Examine Police Force And Alleged Pellet Gun UseManipur Shuts Down For 48 Hours As NRC Demand Intensifies Ahead Of 2027 Census DeadlineAAP Leader Satyendar Jain Arrested In Delhi Jal Board ‘Corruption’ Case; Kejriwal Hits Out At BJPTrump Praises India’s Voter ID System, Pushes Same In US, Puts CEC Gyanesh Kumar In SpotlightBihar Transfers 18 Top Cops, Including Siwan SP, Amid Row Over AK-47 Use During Student Protest‘Join Republican Party’: Union Minister’s Big NDA Offer To CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke30,000 Protesters, 5,000 Cops: Delhi Police Defends Force Before Supreme Court In Protest CaseSIT Gives Clean Chit To Champat Rai & Anil Mishra In Ayodhya Probe, Submits Final Report | WatchVijay Apologises In Assembly After Karunanidhi Remark Sparks DMK Uproar Over Decorum Breach123Photostories10 foods that naturally produce their own alcoholTiger vs leopard: 7 differences you can spot in the wildKeep these 8 foods at your desk for the 4 pm hunger attack5 things you should avoid for heart health: US cardiologist reveals after 8,000 surgeries16 Indian vegetarian dishes so hearty you won’t miss meatHow to peel pineapple the right way: 5 waste-free tricks to use at homeThe Great ADHD Myth? 7 myths about ADHD debunked (and the facts you need to know)Meet VO2 maxxing: The fitness ‘trend’ that could help you live longerExclusive – Rubina Dilaik on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, staying away from daughters and Abhinav Shukla’s support: ‘Cried over the phone, wondering if I made the wrong decision’Aishwarya Rai Bachchan just reopened the timeless beauty files with these unseen Cannes 2026 gown photos123Hot PicksSugar importBank holidays this weekAzam KhanCSBC resultJharkhand ProtestJSSC-CGL exam cancelledGold rate todayZepto internshipTN maternity leaveTop TrendingKolkata Hotel FireBengaluru MurderRahul GandhiBhopal MurderKerala MurderKiren RijijuAbhijeet DipkeSatyaki SavarkarBengaluru RapidoBen Gvir

UP moving strongly towards USD 1 trillion economy; state has edge in infrastructure, logistics: CM Yogi Adityanath (Photo: ANI) NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh is moving strongly towards becoming a $1 trillion economy, chief minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday, highlighting the state’s advantages in infrastructure, logistics, industrial growth and good governance as key drivers of its economic expansion.Addressing UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026, CM Adityanath said that the state has continuously improved and stands amongst the country’s top three economies.”We are moving strongly towards becoming a one-trillion-dollar economy,” the CM said, stressing, “Uttar Pradesh has the advantage of infrastructure, logistics, industrial growth, and good governance.”Further highlighting the state’s economic progress, Adityanath said, “In the past nine years, we have succeeded in tripling Uttar Pradesh’s budget, GSDP, and per capita income. Women’s workforce participation has also increased more than threefold.”He also highlighted the state’s expanding infrastructure, noting that “multimodal logistics and industrial corridors, electronics and semiconductor ecosystems, and data-centre infrastructure are continuously expanding.”Adityanath said Uttar Pradesh accounts for 60 per cent of the country’s total expressways and has 17 airports, India’s largest railway network, metro networks, the country’s first Rapid Rail, first inland waterway, two dedicated freight corridors and logistics hubs, providing global-standard connectivity.Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasised leveraging Japanese technology and expertise to benefit Indian farmers at the UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026.Pitching Uttar Pradesh as a strong destination for Japanese investment, he said the India-Japan partnership should not be limited to investment, but should extend its benefits to farmers, youth and the rural economy.Adding to this, he noted, India’s vast market, large young population and significant agricultural potential, combined with Japan’s technological and industrial expertise, could open new opportunities in the agriculture sector.Chouhan urged Japanese industries and institutions to develop technologies and machinery that are useful and easily accessible to small and marginal farmers.He said the state has the potential to combine Japan’s technological expertise with Uttar Pradesh’s talent and market opportunities to create new avenues for employment, innovation and sustainable growth.However, Chouhan stressed there is a need for technologies that can increase farm productivity, reduce water consumption and production costs, and raise farmers’ incomes. The Minister also called for greater participation of rural youth in the agriculture technology ecosystem.He emphasised that closer coordination between agriculture and manufacturing could help develop technologies suited to farmers’ needs.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026 is being held from August 18 to 23 across Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, with more than 200 Japanese industrialists, CEOs, business representatives and policymakers.Further, bilateral trade between India and Japan stood at around $27.5 billion in 2025-26. Exports from Japan to India during this period were $21.43 billion and imports were $6.04 billion, with India ranking 14th in Japan’s total trade with a 1.75 per cent share, as per government data.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosKolkata Hotel Fire Kills 9, Six Injured; 80 Rescued As Safety Norms Face Serious QuestionsSupreme Court To Form Panel On July 20 Clash, Examine Police Force And Alleged Pellet Gun UseManipur Shuts Down For 48 Hours As NRC Demand Intensifies Ahead Of 2027 Census DeadlineAAP Leader Satyendar Jain Arrested In Delhi Jal Board ‘Corruption’ Case; Kejriwal Hits Out At BJPTrump Praises India’s Voter ID System, Pushes Same In US, Puts CEC Gyanesh Kumar In SpotlightBihar Transfers 18 Top Cops, Including Siwan SP, Amid Row Over AK-47 Use During Student Protest‘Join Republican Party’: Union Minister’s Big NDA Offer To CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke30,000 Protesters, 5,000 Cops: Delhi Police Defends Force Before Supreme Court In Protest CaseSIT Gives Clean Chit To Champat Rai & Anil Mishra In Ayodhya Probe, Submits Final Report | WatchVijay Apologises In Assembly After Karunanidhi Remark Sparks DMK Uproar Over Decorum Breach123Photostories10 foods that naturally produce their own alcoholTiger vs leopard: 7 differences you can spot in the wildKeep these 8 foods at your desk for the 4 pm hunger attack5 things you should avoid for heart health: US cardiologist reveals after 8,000 surgeries16 Indian vegetarian dishes so hearty you won’t miss meatHow to peel pineapple the right way: 5 waste-free tricks to use at homeThe Great ADHD Myth? 7 myths about ADHD debunked (and the facts you need to know)Meet VO2 maxxing: The fitness ‘trend’ that could help you live longerExclusive – Rubina Dilaik on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, staying away from daughters and Abhinav Shukla’s support: ‘Cried over the phone, wondering if I made the wrong decision’Aishwarya Rai Bachchan just reopened the timeless beauty files with these unseen Cannes 2026 gown photos123Hot PicksSugar importBank holidays this weekAzam KhanCSBC resultJharkhand ProtestJSSC-CGL exam cancelledGold rate todayZepto internshipTN maternity leaveTop TrendingKolkata Hotel FireBengaluru MurderRahul GandhiBhopal MurderKerala MurderKiren RijijuAbhijeet DipkeSatyaki SavarkarBengaluru RapidoBen Gvir

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