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NEW DELHI: In a first for the road sector, govt has used waste plastic as a wet mix with bitumen to lay a bituminous highway stretch, a move that is likely to reduce imports of the key construction material while addressing the growing problem of plastic waste.On Thursday, a pilot test section was laid on the main carriageway of NH-44 in Jhansi. Officials associated with the pilot said the technology has potential to reduce conventional bitumen consumption by around 4%, lowering demand for a material that India largely imports to meet domestic requirements. They added that the modified bitumen could cost around 20% less than conventional bitumen.The waste plastic wet-process technology for producing premium-quality Waste Plastic Modified Bitumen (W-PMB 76-10) has been developed by IIT (BHU), Varanasi, under a research programme funded by the ministry of road transport and highways. The performance of the pilot stretch will be monitored by IIT (BHU) to assess its long-term engineering performance and field suitability, officials said.India generates around 25,000 tonne of plastic waste every day. Until now, waste plastic has been used in road construction only as a dry mix with aggregates while laying the bituminous layer. The new method mixes processed waste plastic directly with bitumen before it is laid, making it the first such pilot on a national highway.Officials said the technology offers multiple benefits, including the value-added reuse of waste plastic through a scientifically controlled process and improved rut resistance of bituminous mixes under high ambient temperatures and heavy axle loads.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe technology has also recently been granted a patent. The low-density polyethylene (LDPE) used in the process — a soft, flexible and lightweight thermoplastic made from petroleum — includes discarded irrigation pipes, waste files and plastic folders. The material has been processed with the support of local recyclers and MSMEs, creating an opportunity to integrate local waste recycling with infrastructure development.“Laboratory evaluations have shown that LDPE-modified bitumen provides better resistance to moisture damage and greater resistance to rutting at high temperatures. The modified binder increases the stiffness and high-temperature performance of asphalt, helping pavements withstand permanent deformation under heavy traffic loads and extreme temperatures,” an official said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘A Terrorist Country Asking Me That Question’: Jaishankar’s Sharp Reply To Pak Journalist At UN’SIR’ Under Fire? IIT-Bombay, Election Commission Face Accountability Questions | PrasangMassive Protest Erupts At Delhi’s Jantar Mantar Against Gyanesh Kumar Over EC-SIR RowUAPA ‘Missing’: What Allowed VanDyke, 6 Ukrainians To Leave India? The Legal Gap Explained‘Made In UP’ Missiles Giving Pakistan Sleepless Nights: Amit Shah On BrahMosOmar Abdullah Moves Full Statehood Resolution In J&K Assembly, BJP Protest Sparks House UproarThird Bihar Harassment Case In A Week: Minor Girl Targeted In Banka, Video Surfaces’You Cannot Keep Playing’: CJP’s Dipke Challenges Opposition Over Alleged Election Rigging“Terror, Theatrics Won’t Repay Loans”: India Hits Back At Pakistan At UNHRCBJP’s ₹529 Crore Poll Spending Revealed; Bengal Alone Accounted For ₹287 Crore, EC Data Shows123Hot PicksWeather tomorrowBank strikeNEET PG ResultGold Rate TodayOctober 2026 School HolidaysTN programmePunjab school holidayMadurantakam bypollDr MonishCBSE Date SheetTop TrendingAsian Games Medal TallyRahul GandhiPowerball JackpotDelhi Hit and RunUP EncounterDonald TrumpPM ModiNaomi OsakaJoe ThomasSupreme Court

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NEW DELHI: In a first for the road sector, govt has used waste plastic as a wet mix with bitumen to lay a bituminous highway stretch, a move that is likely to reduce imports of the key construction material while addressing the growing problem of plastic waste.On Thursday, a pilot test section was laid on the main carriageway of NH-44 in Jhansi. Officials associated with the pilot said the technology has potential to reduce conventional bitumen consumption by around 4%, lowering demand for a material that India largely imports to meet domestic requirements. They added that the modified bitumen could cost around 20% less than conventional bitumen.The waste plastic wet-process technology for producing premium-quality Waste Plastic Modified Bitumen (W-PMB 76-10) has been developed by IIT (BHU), Varanasi, under a research programme funded by the ministry of road transport and highways. The performance of the pilot stretch will be monitored by IIT (BHU) to assess its long-term engineering performance and field suitability, officials said.India generates around 25,000 tonne of plastic waste every day. Until now, waste plastic has been used in road construction only as a dry mix with aggregates while laying the bituminous layer. The new method mixes processed waste plastic directly with bitumen before it is laid, making it the first such pilot on a national highway.Officials said the technology offers multiple benefits, including the value-added reuse of waste plastic through a scientifically controlled process and improved rut resistance of bituminous mixes under high ambient temperatures and heavy axle loads.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe technology has also recently been granted a patent. The low-density polyethylene (LDPE) used in the process — a soft, flexible and lightweight thermoplastic made from petroleum — includes discarded irrigation pipes, waste files and plastic folders. The material has been processed with the support of local recyclers and MSMEs, creating an opportunity to integrate local waste recycling with infrastructure development.“Laboratory evaluations have shown that LDPE-modified bitumen provides better resistance to moisture damage and greater resistance to rutting at high temperatures. The modified binder increases the stiffness and high-temperature performance of asphalt, helping pavements withstand permanent deformation under heavy traffic loads and extreme temperatures,” an official said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘A Terrorist Country Asking Me That Question’: Jaishankar’s Sharp Reply To Pak Journalist At UN’SIR’ Under Fire? IIT-Bombay, Election Commission Face Accountability Questions | PrasangMassive Protest Erupts At Delhi’s Jantar Mantar Against Gyanesh Kumar Over EC-SIR RowUAPA ‘Missing’: What Allowed VanDyke, 6 Ukrainians To Leave India? The Legal Gap Explained‘Made In UP’ Missiles Giving Pakistan Sleepless Nights: Amit Shah On BrahMosOmar Abdullah Moves Full Statehood Resolution In J&K Assembly, BJP Protest Sparks House UproarThird Bihar Harassment Case In A Week: Minor Girl Targeted In Banka, Video Surfaces’You Cannot Keep Playing’: CJP’s Dipke Challenges Opposition Over Alleged Election Rigging“Terror, Theatrics Won’t Repay Loans”: India Hits Back At Pakistan At UNHRCBJP’s ₹529 Crore Poll Spending Revealed; Bengal Alone Accounted For ₹287 Crore, EC Data Shows123Hot PicksWeather tomorrowBank strikeNEET PG ResultGold Rate TodayOctober 2026 School HolidaysTN programmePunjab school holidayMadurantakam bypollDr MonishCBSE Date SheetTop TrendingAsian Games Medal TallyRahul GandhiPowerball JackpotDelhi Hit and RunUP EncounterDonald TrumpPM ModiNaomi OsakaJoe ThomasSupreme Court


In a first, waste plastic mixed with bitumen in pilot test section of NH-44

NEW DELHI: In a first for the road sector, govt has used waste plastic as a wet mix with bitumen to lay a bituminous highway stretch, a move that is likely to reduce imports of the key construction material while addressing the growing problem of plastic waste.On Thursday, a pilot test section was laid on the main carriageway of NH-44 in Jhansi. Officials associated with the pilot said the technology has potential to reduce conventional bitumen consumption by around 4%, lowering demand for a material that India largely imports to meet domestic requirements. They added that the modified bitumen could cost around 20% less than conventional bitumen.The waste plastic wet-process technology for producing premium-quality Waste Plastic Modified Bitumen (W-PMB 76-10) has been developed by IIT (BHU), Varanasi, under a research programme funded by the ministry of road transport and highways. The performance of the pilot stretch will be monitored by IIT (BHU) to assess its long-term engineering performance and field suitability, officials said.India generates around 25,000 tonne of plastic waste every day. Until now, waste plastic has been used in road construction only as a dry mix with aggregates while laying the bituminous layer. The new method mixes processed waste plastic directly with bitumen before it is laid, making it the first such pilot on a national highway.Officials said the technology offers multiple benefits, including the value-added reuse of waste plastic through a scientifically controlled process and improved rut resistance of bituminous mixes under high ambient temperatures and heavy axle loads.

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JK CM Omar Abdullah SRINAGAR: Chief minister Omar Abdullah brought Friday an assembly resolution seeking restoration of full statehood for J&K, but an autonomy reference ignited a BJP backlash, with its members ripping up copies amid anti-national chants directed at the governing National Conference (NC).The contentious reference came as the document cited an autonomy resolution passed by the assembly in June 2000 when J&K was a state.For nearly two years, Omar has called on the Centre to restore statehood. Soon after taking office, his cabinet passed a resolution to this effect. NC legislators argued that the Centre’s lack of movement forced the party to bring the resolution to the assembly.Omar echoed the sentiment, saying it seems the cabinet was not seen as the sole voice of the people by the Centre, while the legislature represents a broader political spectrum as it includes parties outside govt. “Statehood is not about govt or my family. It is about J&K. That is why we brought it to the House so that a united voice can go to the Centre,” the CM said.As BJP legislators shouted slogans and tore copies, members of NC ally Congress supported the resolution and confronted rivals. CPM, Peoples Conference and PDP also backed the resolution.Leader of opposition, BJP’s Sunil Sharma, accused Omar of trying to “smuggle in” the 2000 autonomy move dressed up as a “statehood restoration resolution”. He recalled that then PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s govt had rejected the 2000 resolution and asserted that BJP will not tolerate its revival now. Angered by this, some NC legislators displayed banners reading “we want autonomy of J&K be restored.” Others called for restoration of Article 370.Omar argued that statehood was a promise made by the Centre and reaffirmed by PM Narendra Modi at an event where Sharma was present. “Delimitation was carried out. Elections were held (in 2024). People voted without any coercion. But the third step of the promise, restoration of statehood, was not fulfilled,” Omar said, citing assurances given by the Centre in Parliament and Supreme Court.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesExplaining the reference to previous resolutions, the CM said the aim was to convey that the House continued to stand by all past decisions. “Our friends shouldn’t say that we have given up on them. Those resolutions remain in place. This resolution neither replaces nor ignores them. It is an addition to them,” the CM said. The expression “friends” was seen as an allusion to PDP.Speaking to reporters later, Omar rejected BJP’s charges and asked “how demanding statehood can be anti-national”. The CM has been under pressure for several months now, accused by rivals of dropping demands to restore Article 370 and demanding statehood only. Friday’s resolution is not for autonomy, but NC hopes its mention in the document will help it fend off the charges.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘A Terrorist Country Asking Me That Question’: Jaishankar’s Sharp Reply To Pak Journalist At UN’SIR’ Under Fire? IIT-Bombay, Election Commission Face Accountability Questions | PrasangMassive Protest Erupts At Delhi’s Jantar Mantar Against Gyanesh Kumar Over EC-SIR RowUAPA ‘Missing’: What Allowed VanDyke, 6 Ukrainians To Leave India? The Legal Gap Explained‘Made In UP’ Missiles Giving Pakistan Sleepless Nights: Amit Shah On BrahMosOmar Abdullah Moves Full Statehood Resolution In J&K Assembly, BJP Protest Sparks House UproarThird Bihar Harassment Case In A Week: Minor Girl Targeted In Banka, Video Surfaces’You Cannot Keep Playing’: CJP’s Dipke Challenges Opposition Over Alleged Election Rigging“Terror, Theatrics Won’t Repay Loans”: India Hits Back At Pakistan At UNHRCBJP’s ₹529 Crore Poll Spending Revealed; Bengal Alone Accounted For ₹287 Crore, EC Data Shows123Hot PicksWeather tomorrowBank strikeNEET PG ResultGold Rate TodayOctober 2026 School HolidaysTN programmePunjab school holidayMadurantakam bypollDr MonishCBSE Date SheetTop TrendingAsian Games Medal TallyRahul GandhiPowerball JackpotDelhi Hit and RunUP EncounterDonald TrumpPM ModiNaomi OsakaJoe ThomasSupreme Court

JK CM Omar Abdullah SRINAGAR: Chief minister Omar Abdullah brought Friday an assembly resolution seeking restoration of full statehood for J&K, but an autonomy reference ignited a BJP backlash, with its members ripping up copies amid anti-national chants directed at the governing National Conference (NC).The contentious reference came as the document cited an autonomy resolution passed by the assembly in June 2000 when J&K was a state.For nearly two years, Omar has called on the Centre to restore statehood. Soon after taking office, his cabinet passed a resolution to this effect. NC legislators argued that the Centre’s lack of movement forced the party to bring the resolution to the assembly.Omar echoed the sentiment, saying it seems the cabinet was not seen as the sole voice of the people by the Centre, while the legislature represents a broader political spectrum as it includes parties outside govt. “Statehood is not about govt or my family. It is about J&K. That is why we brought it to the House so that a united voice can go to the Centre,” the CM said.As BJP legislators shouted slogans and tore copies, members of NC ally Congress supported the resolution and confronted rivals. CPM, Peoples Conference and PDP also backed the resolution.Leader of opposition, BJP’s Sunil Sharma, accused Omar of trying to “smuggle in” the 2000 autonomy move dressed up as a “statehood restoration resolution”. He recalled that then PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s govt had rejected the 2000 resolution and asserted that BJP will not tolerate its revival now. Angered by this, some NC legislators displayed banners reading “we want autonomy of J&K be restored.” Others called for restoration of Article 370.Omar argued that statehood was a promise made by the Centre and reaffirmed by PM Narendra Modi at an event where Sharma was present. “Delimitation was carried out. Elections were held (in 2024). People voted without any coercion. But the third step of the promise, restoration of statehood, was not fulfilled,” Omar said, citing assurances given by the Centre in Parliament and Supreme Court.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesExplaining the reference to previous resolutions, the CM said the aim was to convey that the House continued to stand by all past decisions. “Our friends shouldn’t say that we have given up on them. Those resolutions remain in place. This resolution neither replaces nor ignores them. It is an addition to them,” the CM said. The expression “friends” was seen as an allusion to PDP.Speaking to reporters later, Omar rejected BJP’s charges and asked “how demanding statehood can be anti-national”. The CM has been under pressure for several months now, accused by rivals of dropping demands to restore Article 370 and demanding statehood only. Friday’s resolution is not for autonomy, but NC hopes its mention in the document will help it fend off the charges.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘A Terrorist Country Asking Me That Question’: Jaishankar’s Sharp Reply To Pak Journalist At UN’SIR’ Under Fire? IIT-Bombay, Election Commission Face Accountability Questions | PrasangMassive Protest Erupts At Delhi’s Jantar Mantar Against Gyanesh Kumar Over EC-SIR RowUAPA ‘Missing’: What Allowed VanDyke, 6 Ukrainians To Leave India? The Legal Gap Explained‘Made In UP’ Missiles Giving Pakistan Sleepless Nights: Amit Shah On BrahMosOmar Abdullah Moves Full Statehood Resolution In J&K Assembly, BJP Protest Sparks House UproarThird Bihar Harassment Case In A Week: Minor Girl Targeted In Banka, Video Surfaces’You Cannot Keep Playing’: CJP’s Dipke Challenges Opposition Over Alleged Election Rigging“Terror, Theatrics Won’t Repay Loans”: India Hits Back At Pakistan At UNHRCBJP’s ₹529 Crore Poll Spending Revealed; Bengal Alone Accounted For ₹287 Crore, EC Data Shows123Hot PicksWeather tomorrowBank strikeNEET PG ResultGold Rate TodayOctober 2026 School HolidaysTN programmePunjab school holidayMadurantakam bypollDr MonishCBSE Date SheetTop TrendingAsian Games Medal TallyRahul GandhiPowerball JackpotDelhi Hit and RunUP EncounterDonald TrumpPM ModiNaomi OsakaJoe ThomasSupreme Court

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“Mafia ruled UP, Yogi govt eliminated it”: Amit Shah highlights political stability, policy implementation under BJP govt NOIDA: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the BJP government had eliminated the mafia from Uttar Pradesh, creating a conducive atmosphere for investment in the state.Addressing the UP International Trade Show 2026, Shah recalled the situation in the state before the BJP came to power in 2017 and said the Yogi Adityanath government had taken steps to eliminate mafia elements across Uttar Pradesh.”There was a time when the mafia ruled UP. In 2017, the BJP formed the government here, with Yogi Adityanath assuming the role of Chief Minister. The Yogi government has successfully eliminated the mafia across the state, and this has created a conducive atmosphere for investment…” Shah said.He also highlighted political stability under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said policy continuity and implementation had helped transform India into a global manufacturing hub.”Political stability has become a hallmark of our leader, PM Modi. By earning the public’s trust over 3 consecutive terms as Prime Minister, he has not only formulated policies but also ensured their consistent implementation on the ground, he said.Shah added that “PM Modi has also demonstrated great dynamism in refining existing policies and formulating new ones based on experience, thereby transforming India into an attractive global manufacturing hub.”The Union home minister recalled that in 2013, the Uttar Pradesh government had organised a conference to attract industrial investment to the state, but the event had to be held in Delhi due to the law-and-order situation in Lucknow.”In 2013, UP govt organised a conference to attract industrial investment to the state… At that time, it had to be held in Delhi. When the media raised questions about this, UP officials frankly admitted that the law-and-order situation in Lucknow was such that no investor was willing to come there. That is why they had to move the event to Delhi,” Shah said.He contrasted the situation with the present and credited the change to the “double-engine” government.”But look at the situation today: That very same Uttar Pradesh has become free from fear, a hub for investment, and an engine of national growth. This transformation is the magic of the ‘double-engine’ government,” he said.Shah said the transformation had enabled Uttar Pradesh to set an ambitious target of becoming a USD 1 trillion economy.”It is precisely because of this transformation that Uttar Pradesh can now set the ambitious goal of becoming a 1-trillion-dollar economy,” he said.Shah contrasted the present situation in Uttar Pradesh with the period when the Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party governed the state, and highlighted the emergence of new industrial and manufacturing sectors.”There was a time when the SP and BSP ruled here. A ‘crime industry’ was thriving… Look at the situation today, 10 years later. In place of the illegal pistol industry, a defence corridor has been established; vehicle manufacturing has replaced vehicle theft; and a medical device park is coming up where the chain-snatching ‘industry’ once existed. This is a massive transformation,” Shah said.He said Uttar Pradesh, which earlier lacked confidence to host an investment summit in Lucknow, had now emerged as a major destination for investors.”The very UP that once lacked the confidence to host an investment summit in Lucknow has now become a major hub for attracting investment… After the Yogi government took office, the BJP administration completely eradicated the hooliganism that prevailed during the SP-BSP era…” he said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesShah also highlighted the impact of the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative on employment and local manufacturing in the state.”There was a time when people from here used to travel to states across the country in search of employment. Today, however, the youth of UP are finding jobs right here in their own state because of this (One District One Product) initiative,” he said.He said the ODOP website had been launched to further promote the state’s products and manufacturers.”I have just launched the ODOP website… This trade show will greatly facilitate business and production for UP’s manufacturers and help showcase the state’s identity to the world,” Shah said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘A Terrorist Country Asking Me That Question’: Jaishankar’s Sharp Reply To Pak Journalist At UN’SIR’ Under Fire? IIT-Bombay, Election Commission Face Accountability Questions | PrasangMassive Protest Erupts At Delhi’s Jantar Mantar Against Gyanesh Kumar Over EC-SIR RowUAPA ‘Missing’: What Allowed VanDyke, 6 Ukrainians To Leave India? 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“Mafia ruled UP, Yogi govt eliminated it”: Amit Shah highlights political stability, policy implementation under BJP govt NOIDA: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the BJP government had eliminated the mafia from Uttar Pradesh, creating a conducive atmosphere for investment in the state.Addressing the UP International Trade Show 2026, Shah recalled the situation in the state before the BJP came to power in 2017 and said the Yogi Adityanath government had taken steps to eliminate mafia elements across Uttar Pradesh.”There was a time when the mafia ruled UP. In 2017, the BJP formed the government here, with Yogi Adityanath assuming the role of Chief Minister. The Yogi government has successfully eliminated the mafia across the state, and this has created a conducive atmosphere for investment…” Shah said.He also highlighted political stability under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said policy continuity and implementation had helped transform India into a global manufacturing hub.”Political stability has become a hallmark of our leader, PM Modi. By earning the public’s trust over 3 consecutive terms as Prime Minister, he has not only formulated policies but also ensured their consistent implementation on the ground, he said.Shah added that “PM Modi has also demonstrated great dynamism in refining existing policies and formulating new ones based on experience, thereby transforming India into an attractive global manufacturing hub.”The Union home minister recalled that in 2013, the Uttar Pradesh government had organised a conference to attract industrial investment to the state, but the event had to be held in Delhi due to the law-and-order situation in Lucknow.”In 2013, UP govt organised a conference to attract industrial investment to the state… At that time, it had to be held in Delhi. When the media raised questions about this, UP officials frankly admitted that the law-and-order situation in Lucknow was such that no investor was willing to come there. That is why they had to move the event to Delhi,” Shah said.He contrasted the situation with the present and credited the change to the “double-engine” government.”But look at the situation today: That very same Uttar Pradesh has become free from fear, a hub for investment, and an engine of national growth. This transformation is the magic of the ‘double-engine’ government,” he said.Shah said the transformation had enabled Uttar Pradesh to set an ambitious target of becoming a USD 1 trillion economy.”It is precisely because of this transformation that Uttar Pradesh can now set the ambitious goal of becoming a 1-trillion-dollar economy,” he said.Shah contrasted the present situation in Uttar Pradesh with the period when the Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party governed the state, and highlighted the emergence of new industrial and manufacturing sectors.”There was a time when the SP and BSP ruled here. A ‘crime industry’ was thriving… Look at the situation today, 10 years later. In place of the illegal pistol industry, a defence corridor has been established; vehicle manufacturing has replaced vehicle theft; and a medical device park is coming up where the chain-snatching ‘industry’ once existed. This is a massive transformation,” Shah said.He said Uttar Pradesh, which earlier lacked confidence to host an investment summit in Lucknow, had now emerged as a major destination for investors.”The very UP that once lacked the confidence to host an investment summit in Lucknow has now become a major hub for attracting investment… After the Yogi government took office, the BJP administration completely eradicated the hooliganism that prevailed during the SP-BSP era…” he said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesShah also highlighted the impact of the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative on employment and local manufacturing in the state.”There was a time when people from here used to travel to states across the country in search of employment. Today, however, the youth of UP are finding jobs right here in their own state because of this (One District One Product) initiative,” he said.He said the ODOP website had been launched to further promote the state’s products and manufacturers.”I have just launched the ODOP website… This trade show will greatly facilitate business and production for UP’s manufacturers and help showcase the state’s identity to the world,” Shah said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘A Terrorist Country Asking Me That Question’: Jaishankar’s Sharp Reply To Pak Journalist At UN’SIR’ Under Fire? IIT-Bombay, Election Commission Face Accountability Questions | PrasangMassive Protest Erupts At Delhi’s Jantar Mantar Against Gyanesh Kumar Over EC-SIR RowUAPA ‘Missing’: What Allowed VanDyke, 6 Ukrainians To Leave India? 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Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, in view of the red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for the next two days, spoke to Secretary Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Vinod Kumar Suman and directed all concerned districts and departments to take necessary precautionary measures.Dhami directed officials to maintain heightened vigilance in districts under red and orange alerts, continuously monitor vulnerable areas and ensure that all arrangements for relief and rescue operations are in place in advance in case of any emergency. He also directed that district emergency operation centres remain active and weather warnings be disseminated immediately at the local level.Disaster management and rehabilitation minister Madan Kaushik also spoke to Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman and took stock of the weather situation and preparedness across the state. He directed officials to closely monitor the weather and remain fully prepared to deal with any eventuality.Following the chief minister’s directions, Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman held a meeting with all 13 districts on Friday and instructed them to remain on alert mode.According to the weather department forecast, on September 26, red alerts have been issued for five districts, orange alerts for five districts and yellow alerts for three districts. On September 27, red alerts have been issued for four districts, orange alerts for four districts and yellow alerts for five districts.On September 26, Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, Champawat, Nainital and Udham Singh Nagar are under a red alert, while Dehradun, Pauri Garhwal, Rudraprayag, Chamoli and Almora are under an orange alert. Haridwar, Uttarkashi and Tehri Garhwal are under a yellow alert.On September 27, red alerts have been issued for Dehradun, Tehri Garhwal, Pauri Garhwal and Haridwar; orange alerts for Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Nainital and Rudraprayag; and yellow alerts for Bageshwar, Almora, Champawat, Udham Singh Nagar and Pithoragarh.The weather department has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at several places and extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places. Authorities have been asked to remain particularly vigilant in view of the possibility of landslides and road blockages in hilly areas, rising water levels in rivers and streams, and waterlogging in the plains.Suman directed all districts to continuously monitor vulnerable areas, keep district emergency operation centres operational and ensure immediate dissemination of every weather warning to the ground level.Officials have been instructed to continuously monitor water levels in rivers, streams, gad-gaderas and other water sources and make arrangements to shift people living nearby to safer locations if water levels rise. JCBs and other necessary machinery should be stationed at strategic locations along landslide-prone roads and areas so that blocked routes can be cleared at the earliest.All district emergency operation centres have been directed to remain operational round the clock, with continuous coordination among the police, SDRF, fire services, health, Public Works Department, drinking water, power and other concerned departments. Relief and rescue teams, along with necessary equipment and resources, should be deployed in vulnerable areas as required.The secretary also directed that traffic on mountain routes be regulated based on weather and road conditions and unnecessary travel in areas vulnerable to landslides and heavy rainfall be avoided. People living near rivers, streams and seasonal water channels should be regularly alerted and prevented from approaching riverbanks or entering fast-flowing waters.Special monitoring has also been ordered along the Char Dham routes, major tourist destinations and other vulnerable areas to ensure the safety of pilgrims and tourists. All arrangements should be kept ready in advance so that relief and rescue operations can begin with minimum response time in case of an emergency.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesSuman urged district administrations to remain fully alert and not to show any negligence in view of the prevailing weather conditions. He also appealed to the public to follow advisories issued by the weather department and district administration, avoid unnecessary travel and stay away from rivers, streams and landslide-prone areas.The State Emergency Operation Centre is continuously monitoring the weather situation. In case of any emergency, people can contact the State Emergency Operation Centre at toll-free number 1070, the District Emergency Operation Centre at 1077, or emergency services at 112.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMassive Protest Erupts At Delhi’s Jantar Mantar Against Gyanesh Kumar Over EC-SIR RowUAPA ‘Missing’: What Allowed VanDyke, 6 Ukrainians To Leave India? 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Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, in view of the red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for the next two days, spoke to Secretary Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Vinod Kumar Suman and directed all concerned districts and departments to take necessary precautionary measures.Dhami directed officials to maintain heightened vigilance in districts under red and orange alerts, continuously monitor vulnerable areas and ensure that all arrangements for relief and rescue operations are in place in advance in case of any emergency. He also directed that district emergency operation centres remain active and weather warnings be disseminated immediately at the local level.Disaster management and rehabilitation minister Madan Kaushik also spoke to Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman and took stock of the weather situation and preparedness across the state. He directed officials to closely monitor the weather and remain fully prepared to deal with any eventuality.Following the chief minister’s directions, Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman held a meeting with all 13 districts on Friday and instructed them to remain on alert mode.According to the weather department forecast, on September 26, red alerts have been issued for five districts, orange alerts for five districts and yellow alerts for three districts. On September 27, red alerts have been issued for four districts, orange alerts for four districts and yellow alerts for five districts.On September 26, Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, Champawat, Nainital and Udham Singh Nagar are under a red alert, while Dehradun, Pauri Garhwal, Rudraprayag, Chamoli and Almora are under an orange alert. Haridwar, Uttarkashi and Tehri Garhwal are under a yellow alert.On September 27, red alerts have been issued for Dehradun, Tehri Garhwal, Pauri Garhwal and Haridwar; orange alerts for Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Nainital and Rudraprayag; and yellow alerts for Bageshwar, Almora, Champawat, Udham Singh Nagar and Pithoragarh.The weather department has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at several places and extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places. Authorities have been asked to remain particularly vigilant in view of the possibility of landslides and road blockages in hilly areas, rising water levels in rivers and streams, and waterlogging in the plains.Suman directed all districts to continuously monitor vulnerable areas, keep district emergency operation centres operational and ensure immediate dissemination of every weather warning to the ground level.Officials have been instructed to continuously monitor water levels in rivers, streams, gad-gaderas and other water sources and make arrangements to shift people living nearby to safer locations if water levels rise. JCBs and other necessary machinery should be stationed at strategic locations along landslide-prone roads and areas so that blocked routes can be cleared at the earliest.All district emergency operation centres have been directed to remain operational round the clock, with continuous coordination among the police, SDRF, fire services, health, Public Works Department, drinking water, power and other concerned departments. Relief and rescue teams, along with necessary equipment and resources, should be deployed in vulnerable areas as required.The secretary also directed that traffic on mountain routes be regulated based on weather and road conditions and unnecessary travel in areas vulnerable to landslides and heavy rainfall be avoided. People living near rivers, streams and seasonal water channels should be regularly alerted and prevented from approaching riverbanks or entering fast-flowing waters.Special monitoring has also been ordered along the Char Dham routes, major tourist destinations and other vulnerable areas to ensure the safety of pilgrims and tourists. All arrangements should be kept ready in advance so that relief and rescue operations can begin with minimum response time in case of an emergency.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesSuman urged district administrations to remain fully alert and not to show any negligence in view of the prevailing weather conditions. He also appealed to the public to follow advisories issued by the weather department and district administration, avoid unnecessary travel and stay away from rivers, streams and landslide-prone areas.The State Emergency Operation Centre is continuously monitoring the weather situation. In case of any emergency, people can contact the State Emergency Operation Centre at toll-free number 1070, the District Emergency Operation Centre at 1077, or emergency services at 112.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMassive Protest Erupts At Delhi’s Jantar Mantar Against Gyanesh Kumar Over EC-SIR RowUAPA ‘Missing’: What Allowed VanDyke, 6 Ukrainians To Leave India? 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Most interventions were cataract surgeries, along with selective retinal procedures and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. NEW DELHI: Over 220 sight-restoring surgeries were conducted by Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) surgeons during the 10th edition of first-of-its-kind mega eye surgical camp, held under Operation Drishti, at an underground operation theatre in a shelling-prone zone at Tangdhar in Kupwara along the Line of Control in J&K on Friday and Saturday.Most interventions were cataract surgeries, along with selective retinal procedures and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. Patients from Khawarpora, Tangdar, Tadd, Bagbela, Yangdar and neighbouring hamlets came after screening and a broadcast on Radio Rooh-e-Karnah, with the Indian Army guiding each one from arrival to recovery.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesOver the two days, the camp was visited by Army chief General Dhiraj Seth who interacted with patients and distributed medicines and gifts. DG AFMS Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja also visited the camp and appreciated the surgeons and their team. The camp was led by head of ophthalmology at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi Cantonment Brigadier Sanjay Kumar Mishra, whose team carried advanced phacoemulsification, vitreoretinal and glaucoma equipment across mountainous terrain.AFMS’s series of mega surgical eye camps envisaged by defence minister Rajnath Singh has, so far, screened over 1.5 lakh patients. Over 3,500 surgeries have been conducted across 10 cities. The 11th camp in this series will be held in Srinagar from Sept 27 to 29. The formal closing ceremony will be attended by J&K LG Manoj Sinha on Sept 30.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMassive Protest Erupts At Delhi’s Jantar Mantar Against Gyanesh Kumar Over EC-SIR RowUAPA ‘Missing’: What Allowed VanDyke, 6 Ukrainians To Leave India? The Legal Gap Explained‘Made In UP’ Missiles Giving Pakistan Sleepless Nights: Amit Shah On BrahMosOmar Abdullah Moves Full Statehood Resolution In J&K Assembly, BJP Protest Sparks House UproarThird Bihar Harassment Case In A Week: Minor Girl Targeted In Banka, Video Surfaces’You Cannot Keep Playing’: CJP’s Dipke Challenges Opposition Over Alleged Election Rigging“Terror, Theatrics Won’t Repay Loans”: India Hits Back At Pakistan At UNHRCBJP’s ₹529 Crore Poll Spending Revealed; Bengal Alone Accounted For ₹287 Crore, EC Data ShowsAjeet Bharti Faces Arrest Heat As Delhi HC Rejects Bail In Chandrashekhar Azad CaseIIT-Bombay Death Row: Parents Question CCTV Leak, Demand CBI Probe And Action Against Officials123Hot PicksWeather tomorrowBank strikeNEET PG ResultGold Rate TodayOctober 2026 School HolidaysTN programmePunjab school holidayMadurantakam bypollDr MonishCBSE Date SheetTop TrendingAsian Games Medal TallyRahul GandhiPowerball JackpotDelhi Hit and RunUP EncounterDonald TrumpPM ModiNaomi OsakaJoe ThomasSupreme Court

Most interventions were cataract surgeries, along with selective retinal procedures and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. NEW DELHI: Over 220 sight-restoring surgeries were conducted by Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) surgeons during the 10th edition of first-of-its-kind mega eye surgical camp, held under Operation Drishti, at an underground operation theatre in a shelling-prone zone at Tangdhar in Kupwara along the Line of Control in J&K on Friday and Saturday.Most interventions were cataract surgeries, along with selective retinal procedures and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. Patients from Khawarpora, Tangdar, Tadd, Bagbela, Yangdar and neighbouring hamlets came after screening and a broadcast on Radio Rooh-e-Karnah, with the Indian Army guiding each one from arrival to recovery.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesOver the two days, the camp was visited by Army chief General Dhiraj Seth who interacted with patients and distributed medicines and gifts. DG AFMS Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja also visited the camp and appreciated the surgeons and their team. The camp was led by head of ophthalmology at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi Cantonment Brigadier Sanjay Kumar Mishra, whose team carried advanced phacoemulsification, vitreoretinal and glaucoma equipment across mountainous terrain.AFMS’s series of mega surgical eye camps envisaged by defence minister Rajnath Singh has, so far, screened over 1.5 lakh patients. Over 3,500 surgeries have been conducted across 10 cities. The 11th camp in this series will be held in Srinagar from Sept 27 to 29. The formal closing ceremony will be attended by J&K LG Manoj Sinha on Sept 30.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMassive Protest Erupts At Delhi’s Jantar Mantar Against Gyanesh Kumar Over EC-SIR RowUAPA ‘Missing’: What Allowed VanDyke, 6 Ukrainians To Leave India? The Legal Gap Explained‘Made In UP’ Missiles Giving Pakistan Sleepless Nights: Amit Shah On BrahMosOmar Abdullah Moves Full Statehood Resolution In J&K Assembly, BJP Protest Sparks House UproarThird Bihar Harassment Case In A Week: Minor Girl Targeted In Banka, Video Surfaces’You Cannot Keep Playing’: CJP’s Dipke Challenges Opposition Over Alleged Election Rigging“Terror, Theatrics Won’t Repay Loans”: India Hits Back At Pakistan At UNHRCBJP’s ₹529 Crore Poll Spending Revealed; Bengal Alone Accounted For ₹287 Crore, EC Data ShowsAjeet Bharti Faces Arrest Heat As Delhi HC Rejects Bail In Chandrashekhar Azad CaseIIT-Bombay Death Row: Parents Question CCTV Leak, Demand CBI Probe And Action Against Officials123Hot PicksWeather tomorrowBank strikeNEET PG ResultGold Rate TodayOctober 2026 School HolidaysTN programmePunjab school holidayMadurantakam bypollDr MonishCBSE Date SheetTop TrendingAsian Games Medal TallyRahul GandhiPowerball JackpotDelhi Hit and RunUP EncounterDonald TrumpPM ModiNaomi OsakaJoe ThomasSupreme Court

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