VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Cobra Snake Encounter Tips: What to do if you encounter a Cobra snake: Simple and mindful tips to stay safe and avoid contact In 1982, a California cheese maker donated thousands of acres from his dairy ranch; 44 years later crews removed his old cattle levees and reconnected the San Joaquin River to 220 acres of floodplain Meet Angus Johnstone, the Australian teacher who kept a kite in the air for more than 26 hours to raise money for Myanmar | World News Harsimrat claims ‘over 600 beadbis’ took place in a decade NEW DELHI: Shiromani Akali Dal leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Thursday turned the heat on Punjab’s ruling AAP and main opposition party the Congress over the sensitive issue of sacrilege, or “beadbi”, claiming that the state had witnessed more than 600 such incidents over the past decade.The SAD MP also acknowledged and apologised for one sacrilege incident that took place during the Shiromani Akali Dal’s tenure in Punjab.She said, “Unfortunately, one incident of Beadbi happened during our tenure and we are very sorry for it. We have vowed that until we punish the perpetrators, we will not rest.”Targeting the AAP and Congress, Harsimrat said, ” But what about the Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress that politicised this sensitive issue. What about the 600+ beadbis which have happened in the last 10 years. What about the people who swore on Gutka Sahab and promised to end the drug trade.”She further said, “What about those who gave guarantees of giving justice in Beadbi cases in the first 4 months? Why is no one asking them for answers? Why aren’t you holding them accountable?!”Harsimrat also targeted the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government and appealed to the people of Punjab to end the “remote control rule” of the state from Delhi.”Punjab is for Punjabis,” the former Union minister said, adding that restoring peace and communal harmony, tackling gangster rule and ending the drug menace would be the top priorities of the SAD if it returned to power.She was addressing a party conference held to mark the 41st martyrdom anniversary of Sant Harchand Singh Longowal.Referring to the recent attack on SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal in Maharashtra’s Nanded, Harsimrat said her husband would not be intimidated by those who had attacked him twice.She also urged Punjabis to get rid of what she called “divisive forces” that were looting the state and destroying the future of its youth.Urging people to consider why Sukhbir Badal was being attacked in ‘Gurughar’, she said that “it is clear this is being done by cowards who have become stooges of governments”.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesShe said the SAD had always prioritised peace, communal harmony and the development of Punjab, which, according to her, had not gone down well with its opponents. She accused them of trying to weaken and split the party by encouraging fringe elements.Calling the attack on the SAD president inside a gurdwara against the principles of Sikhism, Harsimrat said, “Yes, as a wife and a mother, I did get scared for a moment, but today I can strongly look you in the eyes and assert we are all not scared and never will be.”She said this resolve had unsettled SAD’s opponents, who had realised that Sukhbir Badal was in “chardikala” (in high spirits) and would continue to follow in the footsteps of his father and former Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal by working for communal harmony and the welfare of Punjabis.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAbhishek MishraAbhishek Mishra is a Digital Content Producer at The Times of India, working with the news desk. 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Why is the Chief Minister hesitant to release the files? Is he waiting for his astrologer to fix the date?” Udhayanidhi added.While Vijay did not respond directly to Udhayanidhi’s remarks in the House, the state’s School education minister intervened to defend the government. The minister reiterated that Vijay was committed to transparency and would make the alleged graft files public at an “appropriate time”.The exchange led to heated arguments between DMK and TVK MLAs, with members raising slogans and briefly disrupting proceedings before the House resumed its business.The exchange comes after Vijay said on Wednesday that he had files detailing alleged corruption in three government departments and warned former DMK ministers and legislators against forcing him to “open” them. Vijay said he would make the findings public at an “appropriate time.”Earlier, the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly witnessed heated exchanges on August 7 between members of the ruling TVK and the opposition DMK over allegations of corruption, fiscal management and the implementation of welfare schemes.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe exchange took place during a discussion on the State Budget between former minister and DMK MLA Raghupathi and the TVK government.Highlighting the debt incurred during the previous DMK regime, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Wilson said, “He (MK Stalin) is also responsible for the debt of Rs 1.28 lakh on the head of every citizen. They say our leader is present in the women’s entitlement scheme. 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Until I see the letter, I will only tell you that this is a concocted story of yours (media). There is no such letter, nor is there any such criticism, even if it were 9 pages long; he has not made any such criticism. This is merely a made-up story by you (media) people.”Rai had resigned as general secretary of the trust about a month ago amid allegations of misappropriation of donations linked to the Ram Janmabhoomi temple project. His resignation had raised questions about the functioning of the trust.Most temple construction work completedMisra also gave an update on the progress of the Ram temple and said most of the construction work has been completed.”A review of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple construction has been conducted. In total, there are approximately 70 construction projects, out of which 60 have been completed. They have already been handed over and transferred to the Trust and the Nyas. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Trust will now oversee its maintenance. Most importantly, we will conduct an internal audit of the construction work that has been handed over to the Trust,” he said.He also addressed reports of waterlogging on the temple premises during the monsoon and said work was under way to resolve the issue.”Yesterday, discussions were held with both the Commissioner and the Municipal Commissioner regarding development. Due to the current rainy season, water was accumulating in the temple premises; discussions were held on how to connect it to the municipal drains. This work will be completed within two months,” he informed.Auditorium, museum and office work in final phaseMisra said the focus has now shifted to completing the remaining facilities, including the auditorium, trust office and museum.”There are about four months of work remaining for the auditorium and the Trust office. Yesterday, we held a meeting with the Managing Director of the Rajkiya Nirman Nigam. Today, we are visiting the museum. The main discussion is to be held on the script prepared for each gallery; the promoter company wants to show a 3D presentation according to that script and obtain approval for it. We will look into that and make a decision today,” Misra added.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesHe also highlighted that the temple project was funded entirely through donations collected by the trust and did not use government funds.”The matter of greatest pride is that no government money–neither from the Central nor the State government–has been used in this. The temple was built solely from the funds collected by the Nyas.”Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAbhishek MishraAbhishek Mishra is a Digital Content Producer at The Times of India, working with the news desk. 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