थौलधार ब्लॉक के सुल्याधार क्षेत्र में भालू और गश्ती दल के बीच करीब 10 मिनट तक चले संघर्ष में वन दरोगा अजयपाल पंवार के साहस से दो लोगों की जान बच गई। भालू की सूचना मिलने पर वन दरोगा अजयपाल पंवार, बेरगनी गांव के प्रधान युद्धवीर सिंह, ग्रामीण विनोद रावत और वन बीट अधिकारी प्रवीण रावत सुल्याधार के थापली तोक पहुंचे।

Iran has reportedly rejected a US offer of a short-term ceasefire, according to an unnamed source cited by the country’s semi-official Fars news agency. As cited by Reuters, the source told Fars that the resolution, which called for a halt to hostilities for 48 hours, was put through an unnamed mediating nation on Wednesday. The rejection comes as the Middle East enters its fifth consecutive month of war, with no end in sight. Earlier on Friday (local time), Iran targeted another US aircraft near the Strait of Hormuz, shooting down an A-10 Warthog attack aircraft, US officials confirmed. The Iranian military claimed responsibility for the attack. This is the second US jet shot down by Iran this week, after an F-15 fighter plane was shot down in the previous attack.As the war has escalated, efforts to mediate between the two sides by regional countries, including Pakistan, have also failed to make progress. Iran has told mediators that it does not intend to hold talks with US officials in Islamabad in the coming days and considers the US demands unacceptable. Additionally, Türkiye and Egypt are also exploring alternative venues for possible discussions, with Qatar and Istanbul also being considered.Tension has also increased due to the recent comments of US President Donald Trump. A senior Iranian official rejected Trump’s claim that Iran’s “new regime president” had called for a ceasefire. In response, the official dismissed Trump’s social media posts saying, “The President of Iran’s new regime … has called for a ceasefire with the United States!”According to a senior Iranian source cited by Reuters, Tehran is instead pushing for a guaranteed ceasefire that would end the conflict permanently. The source said that although mediators reached out on Tuesday to continue diplomatic engagement, there was no discussion about a temporary ceasefire.Iranian officials have also publicly opposed Trump’s statements. The Consulate General of Iran in Mumbai criticized his remarks in a post on Twitter, saying, “On April Fool’s Day, it’s almost poetic that Donald Trump still managed to outdo the jokes; talking about a “new” Iran president when Dr. Pezeshkian has been in office the entire time.”“Reality check: Presidents aren’t replaced with tweets…that’s what elections are for,” it said.Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Ministry reiterated its stand and rejected the claim that Tehran had sought a ceasefire. “Trump’s statements about Iran’s ceasefire request are false and baseless,” spokesman Esmail Baqai was quoted as saying by state television.This development comes as the Middle East crisis has gone on for over a month and tensions are still rising. After the United States and Israel launched joint attacks on Iran, Tehran responded by blocking the key Strait of Hormuz, sending global oil markets into turmoil.

उत्तर प्रदेश समाचार: कानपुर में अवैध किडनी ट्रांसप्लांट का मामला लगातार सुर्खियों में है. पुलिस सूत्रों के मुताबिक, जिस रात घटना हुई, उस रात एक नहीं बल्कि दो किडनी ट्रांसप्लांट होने थे। पुलिस जांच में पता चला कि डॉक्टर और रैकेट के अन्य सदस्यों को शक हो गया कि सूचना पुलिस तक पहुंच गई है, जिसके बाद सभी लोग मौके से भाग गए. इस घोटाले में मरीज और डोनर दोनों को भारी धोखाधड़ी का सामना करना पड़ा और गिरोह ने करोड़ों रुपये का मुनाफा कमाया.

अवैध किडनी ट्रांसप्लांट रैकेट का भंडाफोड़
पारुल तोमर का अवैध किडनी ट्रांसप्लांट कानपुर के आहूजा अस्पताल में किया गया था। डोनर आयुष से 9.5 से 10 लाख रुपये की ठगी की गई, जबकि मरीज के परिवार से 60 लाख रुपये वसूले गए. पुलिस का अनुमान है कि यह गिरोह अब तक 40 से 50 ऐसे ट्रांसप्लांट कर चुका है, जिसमें विदेशी नागरिक भी शामिल हो सकते हैं. मामला तब सामने आया जब आयुष को भुगतान धोखाधड़ी का सामना करना पड़ा और उसने पुलिस में शिकायत दर्ज कराई। इसके बाद कल्याणपुर-रावतपुर इलाके के आहूजा हॉस्पिटल, मेड लाइफ हॉस्पिटल और प्रिया हॉस्पिटल में छापेमारी की गई.

डॉक्टर और तकनीशियन भी गिरफ्तार
पुलिस ने डॉक्टर दंपति डॉ. प्रीति आहूजा और डॉ. सुरजीत सिंह आहूजा को पहले ही गिरफ्तार कर लिया था. गुरुवार को एनसीआर के अस्पतालों में काम करने वाले दो ओटी टेक्नीशियन भी पकड़े गए। पूछताछ में पता चला कि उस रात एक और किडनी ट्रांसप्लांट होना था, लेकिन पुलिस तक सूचना पहुंच जाने के डर से गिरोह के सदस्य मौके से भाग गए।

ट्रांसप्लांट की पूरी कहानी
29 मार्च को आयुष की किडनी पारुल तोमर को ट्रांसप्लांट की गई। देहरादून में एमबीए की पढ़ाई कर रहे आयुष को कानपुर के शिवम कारा ने फंसाया था। पुलिस अब यह पता लगाने की कोशिश कर रही है कि क्या दूसरी किडनी ट्रांसप्लांट की खबर सच है और अगर ऐसा हुआ था तो इसका डोनर और रिसीवर कौन था.

घटना के बाद दोनों पक्षों के लोग थाने पहुंचे, जहां जमकर हंगामा हुआ. बाद में कुछ लोग एसएसपी कार्यालय भी पहुंचे और प्रदर्शन किया। आरोप है कि विवाद के दौरान एक पुलिसकर्मी ने एक युवक को थप्पड़ मार दिया. उन्होंने संबंधित पुलिसकर्मी और मारपीट में शामिल लोगों के खिलाफ मामला दर्ज करने की मांग की.

दुकान में तोड़फोड़

विवाद के बाद कुछ लोगों ने दुकान में तोड़फोड़ कर सामान सड़क पर फेंक दिया. सूचना मिलते ही पुलिस मौके पर पहुंची और स्थिति को नियंत्रित किया. घटना के बाद आसपास के दुकानदारों ने एहतियातन अपना सामान समेट लिया। इसके बाद कुछ महिलाएं भी दुकान पर पहुंचीं और तोड़फोड़ की.

चार आरोपी गिरफ्तार

पुलिस ने अब्दुल रऊफ, मुज्जमिल, मोहम्मद को गिरफ्तार कर लिया है। यदि। जैद और मो. सभी अपर बाजार निवासी आकिफ को गिरफ्तार कर लिया गया है। सीओ सदर तुषार बोरा ने बताया कि मारपीट मामले में मुकदमा दर्ज कर आरोपियों को गिरफ्तार कर लिया गया है। साथ ही दुकान में हुई तोड़फोड़ और पुलिसकर्मी की भूमिका की भी जांच की जा रही है.

ये भी पढ़ें…उत्तराखंड: सेल्फ कैलकुलेशन, 10 अप्रैल से घर बैठे आसानी से ऑनलाइन भर सकेंगे अपनी डिटेल, 15 से 20 मिनट का काम

पुलिस की अपील

पुलिस ने आम जनता से अपील की है कि किसी भी विवाद की स्थिति में कानून अपने हाथ में न लें और तुरंत पुलिस को सूचित करें. साथ ही अफवाहों पर ध्यान न देने की सलाह दी।

A quiet policy change in Rotherham has become one of the most talked-about examples of low-cost environmental change. In 2013, the city decided to stop mowing large sections of roadside grass and replace them with wild flowers. What happened next was unexpected. Maintenance costs dropped significantly, wildlife returned in noticeable numbers and the once plain shores transformed into colorful corridors of life. Today, the project is widely seen as a simple but powerful model of how cities can save money while supporting biodiversity.

How £25,000 was saved without mowing and nature was revived

The initiative began as part of a broader rethinking of how urban green spaces are managed. Rather than treating roadside verges as areas that required constant trimming, the council explored whether they could serve a more ecological purpose.Approximately 8 miles of meadows were selected and replanted with a mixture of carefully selected wild flowers. These were designed to ensure blooms throughout the season, constant color and a steady food source for pollinators. The project soon became known as the “River of Flowers”.Before the change, maintaining these banks required repeated mowing, labor and traffic management, increasing costs. By reducing logging and switching to seasonal maintenance, the city significantly reduced its expenses.The result was a saving of around £25,000 per year, showing that environmental initiatives do not always require large investments. In this case, doing less work actually produced better results.One of the most surprising results was how quickly the wildlife responded. As the wild flowers took hold, the verges began attracting bees, butterflies and other pollinators almost immediately.Birds also returned, attracted by the increase in insects and seeds. These roadside strips effectively became miniature ecosystems, helping to restore habitats that had been disappearing for decades across Britain.

more than letting the grass grow

Despite its simplicity, the project wasn’t just about stopping mowing entirely. This involved planning and design.The flower mix was selected as follows:

In some areas, a narrow strip near the road was still regularly mowed to ensure safety and visibility, while the rest was left to grow.

The perspective of seeing cities as ‘clean’ is changing

The project also challenged long-held ideas about what urban space should look like. Traditionally, neatly cut grass is seen as a sign of care, while tall vegetation is often seen as neglect.Rotherham’s approach showed that the wild look could be both deliberate and beneficial. Over time, public perception began to change as residents saw the environmental and aesthetic value of the change.The success of the project has attracted the attention of other councils and environmental groups. It has become an example of how small, practical changes can lead to multiple benefits.As cities look for ways to reduce costs and improve sustainability, similar initiatives are being considered and adopted elsewhere.

What does this mean for individuals

The idea behind the project is not limited to councils. Individuals can apply the same principles on a smaller scale.Allowing parts of the garden to grow wild, planting native flowers or reducing the frequency of mowing can all contribute to local biodiversity. Even a small piece of land can support pollinators and create micro-habitats.Rotherham’s Wildflower Verge shows that meaningful environmental change does not always require complex solutions. By rethinking a routine practice, the city managed to save money, support wildlife, and reshape the way we perceive the urban landscape.It’s a reminder that sometimes, the most effective action is to simply step back and let nature do the work.

Devdutt Padikkal of Royal Challengers Bangalore (PTI Photo/Sailendra Bhojak)

New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Devdutt Padikkal is no longer just a brilliant timer of the ball; He is developing into a complete T20 force. Padikkal, who played a blistering 61 against Sunrisers Hyderabad, in an exclusive interview with TOI, opened up about the mental reset behind his aggressive innings, the technical fine-tuning with RCB’s think tank and the clarity of his role in the power-packed lineup. As the IPL 2026 season approaches, his ambitions are firmly set on the India jersey. This season is a battle of fearless talents, giants and giants, and Padikkal is determined to be one of them. Part… Q. 61 off 26 against Sunrisers Hyderabad… did it feel like a continuation of your Vijay Hazare Trophy form, or a conscious change in approach IPL? It is very different when you go to an IPL game. But at the same time, scoring runs is always a confidence booster. And scoring so many runs in the domestic season definitely helped me be more confident and calm when I went out there to bat. But ultimately, when you go to IPL you need to take a very aggressive approach and your mindset definitely changes. Q. You have transformed from being seen as a classic top-order batsman to someone who can change gears explosively. What changed mentally and technically? A lot has changed mentally and technically. First of all, mentally, you obviously need to believe that you are capable of batting at a pace that will make you successful in the IPL, and that’s something I had to work on a lot. I have grown up batting a certain way and it is not that easy to make that change. And, of course, technically, I have worked with andy flowersmo bobat and Dinesh Karthik The last few years have helped me a lot in getting a few things right regarding my balance while batting, position before the ball is released and some other aspects related to batting. I won’t get into the technicalities, but it definitely took a lot to get to where I am now. Q. Royal Challengers Bangalore have many power-hitters, how do you define your role in this batting lineup? It is very clear to me what I have to do when I go there. I have to keep the momentum going. We have some very explosive batsmen in the entire lineup. And when you have that kind of firepower, you have to make sure you don’t break that momentum. That’s what I want to do and keep it simple from there. Q. You have had good IPL seasons in the past and the call-ups from India haven’t come as often as perhaps your numbers would have warranted. Does that still inspire you, or have you made peace with controlling what you can? Of course, playing for India is the ultimate goal! And whenever you score runs, you hope that you are being noticed and you are in the running to play for the country, and it remains like that. But at the end of the day, you can only control what you can, and that’s what I’m trying to do. Hopefully, if I continue to perform well and continue to do the right things, I’ll get there eventually. Q. With a busy international calendar, do you allow yourself to think about the India jersey, or do you deliberately keep this conversation away from your mind? no way! I don’t try to keep it from my mind because it’s a goal I want to achieve, and it’s something that keeps me motivated. It is important that you continue to dream and make sure that those thoughts do not leave you. It’s important that you keep believing that you’re going to achieve it, and having that goal in front of me motivates me even more.