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Energy audit: Punjab to help 1,875 MSMEs cut costs, power

Chandigarh: To improve energy efficiency and reduce the operating costs of the industry, Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) will conduct a comprehensive energy audit of 1,875 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the state.The initiative aims to help MSMEs understand their energy consumption patterns and identify areas of savings. For enterprises operating on thin margins, even small reductions in energy use can reduce costs, improve competitiveness and support decarbonization efforts.Under the project, the audit will assess energy consumption patterns, identify energy conservation and process improvement measures, and estimate potential savings in energy, costs and carbon dioxide emissions. This exercise will also help in generating bankable and implementable audit reports, besides setting state-level energy efficiency baseline for MSMEs.The audit will include investment-grade energy audits (IGEA) to determine the current energy performance of each facility. Major energy-consuming systems such as motors, boilers, furnaces, furnaces, cooling towers and compressors will be examined, and unit-specific energy-saving interventions will be recommended.A techno-economic assessment will also be conducted to assess the feasibility of the proposed measures, including payback analysis and internal rate of return (IRR) based financial assessment.Officials said the audit will analyze at least 12 months of historical utility data, including power and fuel consumption as well as production profiles and operational parameters such as working hours and equipment schedules. A detailed implementation roadmap will also be prepared.The exercise will cover electrical, thermal, utility and process systems, while also exploring rooftop solar, solar thermal applications and waste heat recovery.This initiative is being taken in consultation with the Department of Industry and Commerce under the Rampage and Enhancement of MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme. PEDA has started the process of appointing consultants for the project, which is to be completed within nine months.Officials said the initiative is expected to provide actionable insights to MSMEs to reduce energy usage, cut costs and move towards more sustainable operations.

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Indian couple jailed in UK for running companies for more than 5 years despite legal ban; Involved in £2 million tax fraud

Indian couple jailed in UK for running companies for more than 5 years despite legal ban; Involved in £2 million tax fraud

An Indian-origin couple in the United Kingdom were sentenced after running companies for more than five years despite being legally banned from doing so. Bharat Jogia, 71, from the West Midlands region of England, was disqualified as a company director for 13 years in 2014. He pleaded guilty to disqualification after admitting that he caused Jogia Jewelers (UK) Ltd to falsely claim more than £2 million from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) as part of a tax fraud scheme.Despite the ban, Jogia continued to control two pharmaceutical companies, Diamond Pharma Ltd and BHJ Consulting Ltd. His actions came to light when both companies later ran into financial difficulty.Jogia’s wife, Louise Jogia, 57, was convicted of aiding her husband. She was listed as the official director of BHJ Consulting, but it was her husband who actually ran the business.Mark Stephens, chief investigator for the Insolvency Service, said: “Bharat Jogia has shown complete contempt for the law by breaching the disqualification ban imposed on his director for more than five years.” She added: “Louise Jogia acted as a front to protect her husband, signing documents and providing assistance where necessary.”Stephens said ignoring disqualifications is a serious offense and damages confidence in UK business.Jogia’s original disqualification would have prevented him from running, managing or promoting any company registered in the UK until 2027. He was given a nine-month prison sentence suspended for 18 months. Jogia will also have to complete 100 hours of unpaid community work and will be banned from becoming a company director for the next 10 years.His wife was sentenced to seven months in prison, also suspended for 18 months, and given a 10-year director ban.The couple avoid jail only if they do not commit any further crimes and follow court orders.Records show that Jogia had signed a disqualification agreement in June 2014 admitting his role in the fraudulent claims for Jogia Jewelers (UK) Ltd. The agreement prohibited him from being involved in the formation, marketing or management of any company.Investigators found that from the beginning of his disqualification until mid-2019, Jogia continued to operate Diamond Pharma and BHJ Consulting in all but name. He instructed lawyers, approved accounts, authorized agreements and managed staff at Diamond Pharma, receiving over £80,000 in consultancy fees.“Under Jogia’s management, Diamond Pharma Ltd also accumulated more than £445,000 in tax debt,” the Insolvency Service said. As a result HMRC took steps to wind up the company.For BHJ Consulting, Lewis Jogia provided the company’s trading history to the liquidators. Although she was listed as a director, tasks such as giving instructions, decisions on IT and supplier payments were performed by her husband. Bank records also revealed that the company account was used to pay the couple’s personal bills.

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पहले कराई शादी, फिर बदल गया ससुर का मन… विदाई के वक्त कहा- मुझे दूल्हा पसंद नहीं, अब शादी कैंसिल

उत्तर प्रदेश समाचार: उत्तर प्रदेश के मुरादाबाद और बरेली जिले से शादी के दो ऐसे मामले सामने आए हैं, जिन्होंने सभी को हैरान कर दिया है. जहां मुरादाबाद में निकाह की सारी रस्में पूरी होने के बाद पिता ने अचानक बेटी को विदा करने से इनकार कर दिया, वहीं बरेली में दूल्हे की एक गलती के कारण पूरी बारात को बिना दुल्हन के ही लौटना पड़ा. दोनों घटनाएं अब स्थानीय इलाकों और सोशल मीडिया पर चर्चा का विषय बन गई हैं.

शादी के बाद पिता ने रोकी विदाई मुरादाबाद
शनिवार को मुरादाबाद के सुरजननगर चौकी क्षेत्र के एक गांव में एक ही घर से दो बेटियों की बारात आई थी। एक बारात पास के गांव से और दूसरी बिजनौर से आई थी। पूरे दिन जश्न का माहौल रहा और दोनों बेटियों की शादी आपसी सहमति से हुई। लेकिन जब विदाई का समय आया तो पिता ने एक बेटी को तो खुशी-खुशी विदा कर दिया, जबकि दूसरी बेटी को भेजने से साफ इनकार कर दिया। पिता ने कहा कि उन्हें दूल्हा पसंद नहीं है. अचानक लिए गए इस फैसले से माहौल में तनाव फैल गया. काफी समझाने के बाद भी पिता नहीं माने और मामला पंचायत तक पहुंच गया।

बरेली में दूल्हे की हरकत शादी टूटने की वजह बन गई.
दूसरी घटना बरेली के हाफिजगंज इलाके की है. यहां भोजीपुरा से आई बारात का जोरदार स्वागत किया गया। शादी की रस्म शुरू होने ही वाली थी कि दुल्हन पक्ष के लोगों ने दूल्हे को दूसरी लड़की के साथ बारात में घूमते देखा. इस बारे में जब दूल्हे से पूछताछ की गई तो वह कोई संतोषजनक जवाब नहीं दे सका. इसके बाद मामला बढ़ गया और दुल्हन के परिवार ने शादी करने से इनकार कर दिया. काफी देर तक समझौते की कोशिश की गई, लेकिन बात नहीं बनी और बारात को बिना दुल्हन के ही लौटना पड़ा.

दोनों घटनाएं चर्चा का विषय बन गईं
इन दोनों घटनाओं ने लोगों को झकझोर कर रख दिया है. कहीं पिता के फैसले पर सवाल उठे तो कहीं दूल्हे की लापरवाही महंगी पड़ गई. फिलहाल ये मामले पूरे इलाके में चर्चा का विषय बना हुआ है.

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Jammu and Kashmir Lakes: Since 1967, 315 lakes have been destroyed in Jammu and Kashmir. india news

315 lakes have been destroyed in Jammu and Kashmir since 1967.

Srinagar: Nearly 3,000 hectares of lakes have been destroyed in Jammu and Kashmir since 1967. A report by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India said this decline contributed to the devastating Kashmir floods of 2014.In 1967, there were 367 lakes in Jammu and 330 in Kashmir. But by 2020, 259 lakes in Jammu disappeared, resulting in a loss of 297 hectares. A report presented in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly last week said that by 2014, 56 lakes in Kashmir had been lost and the loss in terms of area was much higher, i.e. 1,537 hectares.Overall, 315 lakes in Jammu and Kashmir were destroyed, about 45% of which were recorded in 1967. Worse, the area of ​​the remaining lakes decreased by 1,314 hectares.State and national level research links land use changes in lake areas to increased flood risks. “The disappearance and shrinkage of wetlands has degraded ecosystems, disrupted water and nutrient cycles and increased climate vulnerability,” the CAG report said.Lakes act as natural flood barriers. In 2014, Kashmir suffered devastating floods that completely submerged Srinagar, forcing then CM Omar Abdullah to work from Hari Niwas, the palace of Maharaja Hari Singh in the foothills of the Zabarwan mountains.A Home Ministry report on the 2014 floods, released in 2023, said the carrying capacity of the Jhelum in Srinagar was 35,000 cusecs, but on September 6 the discharge increased to 135,000 cusecs.

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NFL Trade Rumors: Houston Texans eyeing $5 million deal for former Cleveland Browns star CB after brutal setback last season nfl news

NFL trade rumors: Houston Texans eyeing former Cleveland Browns star CB for $5 million after brutal setback last season
The Houston Texans are eyeing a $5 million deal for the former Cleveland Browns star CB after a tough losing season last season. (Image via NFL.com)

The Houston Texans didn’t get off to a good start last season, but they turned in very strong performances and finished the season with 12 wins and just 5 losses.The 2025 season was one of the most successful seasons in Houston Texans history, but the team suffered a blowout loss to the New England Patriots in the divisional round. Ahead of the new season, it seems like the team is completely focused on working on its roster.

Houston Texans target East cleveland browns‘ star towards the corner, martin emerson jrAfter a strong season

A few hours ago, NFL Network’s popular NFL insider Ian Rapoport posted on X, writing, “Former Browns starting CB Martin Emerson Jr., who missed last season after tearing his Achilles, is on a visit with the Texans, source said…”NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport said Emerson was entering a contract year after starting 27 games for Cleveland before his injury. “Potential addition now in Houston.”Although this has sparked debate among fans, neither the Houston Texans nor former Cleveland Browns star player Martin Emerson Jr. have yet responded to the speculation.25-year-old cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. has experienced some tough moments on the field the past few seasons.In the 2023 season, Martin Emerson Jr. recorded an impressive performance, as he finished the season with 59 combined tackles (45 solo), 14 pass deflections, and four interceptions in 16 games and 12 starts.But in 2024, his performance saw a steep decline with 82 combined tackles (62 solo) as he had five pass deflections in 15 starts.According to Pro Football Focus, Martin Emerson Jr.’s overall grade dropped from 65.3 in 2023 to 47.9 in 2024.To make matters worse, former star player for the Cleveland Browns, Martin Emerson Jr., missed the 2025 season because he suffered a serious ACL injury during training camp in July 2025.A few months ago, Martin Emerson Jr. reflected on his performance over the past few seasons, saying, “Honestly, I think there’s a lot more in the tank.” “I feel like I haven’t reached my full potential. It’s been a year. It was full of a lot of growing pains, a lot of learning, a lot of lessons learned.”“And when you’re on fire, all you see is smoke, it’s pretty tough,” the popular cornerback said.For now, all eyes are on where Martin Emerson Jr. will be next as he battles tough times.

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भागीरथी नदी से कटाव: धराली में गंगोत्री हाईवे का 30 मीटर का हिस्सा क्षतिग्रस्त, सेब के बगीचे भी नष्ट

आपदा प्रभावित क्षेत्र में भागीरथी नदी के कटाव से गंगोत्री हाईवे का करीब तीस मीटर हिस्सा क्षतिग्रस्त हो गया है। इसके अलावा भूस्खलन के कारण राजमार्ग के किनारे सेब के बगीचों को भी नुकसान पहुंचा है। ग्रामीणों का कहना है कि अगर बारिश इसी तरह जारी रही तो गंगोत्री हाईवे पूरी तरह ध्वस्त हो सकता है और ऊपर के गांवों और बगीचों के लिए बड़ा खतरा पैदा हो सकता है.


ट्रेंडिंग वीडियो

धराली के प्रधान अजय नेगी ने बताया कि पिछले रविवार को क्षेत्र में हुई बारिश के कारण गंगोत्री हाईवे के किनारे बगीचों में भारी भूस्खलन हुआ। इससे करीब 100 सेब के पेड़ों को नुकसान पहुंचा है। मिट्टी पूरी तरह धंसने से वहां पेड़ गिर गये हैं. साथ ही इससे गंगोत्री हाईवे का करीब तीस मीटर हिस्सा भी क्षतिग्रस्त हो गया है। वहां अब भी जमीन धंसने का काम जारी है.

उत्तराखंड: पहाड़ से लेकर मैदान तक बदला मौसम, दून में बारिश से बढ़ी ठंडक, केदारनाथ और औली में बर्फबारी

उन्होंने बताया कि अगर दो-तीन दिन तक लगातार इसी तरह बारिश होती रही तो इससे भूमि धंसाव बढ़ जाएगा और गंगोत्री हाईवे पूरी तरह क्षतिग्रस्त होने के साथ ही इसके ऊपर के गांवों और बगीचों को भी बड़ा खतरा पैदा हो जाएगा. ऐसे में चारधाम यात्रा के दौरान यात्रियों को यात्रा में दिक्कतों का सामना करना पड़ेगा.

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6Ix9Ine Streaming: Rapper 6ix9ine officially retires from music, turns his focus to streaming

Rapper 6ix9ine has officially retired from music and focused his attention on streaming

Rapper 6ix9ine, also known as Daniel Hernandez, has surprised his fans with a shocking decision. The artist has announced that he is retiring from the music industry in a stream hosted by popular streamer Adin Ross. “Washed.” he adds, “I just know what I’m good at,” This shows that he wants to focus on something he enjoys and can be successful at. Fans who followed his music career were surprised by this sudden change.This was 6ix9ine’s first stream after getting out of jail. During the stream, Adin Ross asked him if he would be dropping any new music. 6ix9ine clearly said no and revealed that he is now going to focus solely on streaming. This moment which happened in livestream quickly went viral. This marks a major change for the rapper, who is known for his loud personality and colorful music career.

6ix9ine starts a new chapter focusing solely on streaming

With the shift to streaming, 6ix9ine will be spending more time on the Internet, engaging in activities directly with his fans. They will no longer have to record songs, but instead share themselves with the world through live videos, where people can interact and watch them at their convenience. This change gives him more control over his career and fan base. He appeared happy on the stream and was excited about his future in streaming, indicating he is satisfied with his life choices.Their transition to streaming has received mixed reactions from fans. Many appreciate that he is attempting to expand into other ventures, while others have expressed disappointment at his departure from music.One user said, “I don’t think the music industry is doomed. If he’s tired of singing, let him say so.”Said another, “I don’t blame him. He’s been broadcasting rap since 2018.”Ultimately, this is a historic decision for 6ix9ine, as he is retiring as a musician. While this may seem like bad news for the music industry, streaming sites will be getting another artist who knows how to entertain people. Now the spotlight will be on him, with everyone waiting to see how famous he becomes.

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Ward of Flowers: Tulip Garden Tour for Young Cancer Fighters india news

Flowers for the Ward: Tulip Garden Tour for Young Cancer Fighters

Srinagar: Flowers of hope bloomed in the Tulip Garden of Srinagar. Some children suffering from cancer have just returned with rich food.The children were brought to the garden on the banks of Dal Lake from the Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) on Monday as part of the hospital’s immunotherapy efforts – strengthening the immune system with hope, optimism and positivity. The number of children was about a dozen. The eldest was 18 years old and the youngest was only four years old.The change was rapid. When the SKIMS bus carrying the children left the hospital, the atmosphere inside was calm. Many people wore masks. His attendants remained sitting silently. By the time they reached the garden, the atmosphere inside the bus had changed. The children’s faces lit up at the sight of the tulips, and many seemed to feel more relaxed as the tour progressed.In photos released later, the group were smiling together, capturing a rare moment of relaxation away from grim hospital wards. “The human body’s intrinsic immunity not only fights bacterial and viral infections, but can also fight cancer cells and kill them. Exposing these children was part of the immunotherapy treatment. We are trying to boost the immunity of these children, which can help make our treatment more effective,” said M. Ashraf Ghani, director of SKIMS. times of India.Feedback from the doctors who accompanied the children showed that their mood had improved significantly compared to when they were in the hospital. Gainey said, “The kids were very happy. It gave both kids and their families reassurance that this is not something they can’t fight.”This was the first such SKIMS initiative and the hospital had been preparing for almost a month. “We planned to go out as per the children’s chemotherapy schedule so that no dose is missed. Doctors accompanied him the entire time and all precautions were taken,” Ghani said, adding that food was also arranged for the children and attendants during the visit.The hospital plans to formally assess the impact of the initiative through questionnaire-based feedback from children and their attendants. “The findings will help determine whether similar programs could be conducted in the future as part of a holistic approach to pediatric cancer care,” Gainey said.

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शादी के 2 साल बाद गायब हो गया पति…सास ने कराई देवर से शादी, अब 25 साल बाद लौटा पहला पति

बिजनोर समाचार: उत्तर प्रदेश के बिजनौर जिले से एक हैरान कर देने वाली खबर सामने आई है. यहां नहटौर कस्बे में पुलिस ने पिछले 25 साल से लापता एक शख्स को उसके परिवार से मिलवाया. पंजाब का यह शख्स जब नहटौर के बाजार में बदहवास हालत में मिला तो किसी को अंदाजा नहीं था कि इसके पीछे इतनी लंबी और दर्दनाक कहानी छिपी है. फटे कपड़े, बढ़ी हुई दाढ़ी और टूटी-फूटी भाषा बोलने वाले इस शख्स की हालत देखकर लोग उसे भिखारी समझ बैठे।

पुलिस चौकसी से जुड़ी टूटी कड़ियाँ
तीन दिन पहले स्थानीय लोगों ने इस व्यक्ति को नया बाजार में घूमते देख पुलिस को सूचना दी. थाना प्रभारी रवीन्द्र प्रताप सिंह ने उससे धैर्यपूर्वक पूछताछ की। उसने अपना नाम हंसा सिंह और पता पंजाब के कपूरथला जिले के शिवदयालवाला गांव बताया। पुलिस ने गूगल और पंजाबी जानने वाले लोगों की मदद से जानकारी जुटाई और पंजाब पुलिस से संपर्क किया. महज 72 घंटे में उनके भाई और गांव के सरपंच नहटौर पहुंच गए।

पहचान के बाद छलके आंसू
पहले तो भाई भी उन्हें पहचान नहीं पाए, लेकिन जब हंसा सिंह ने अपने बचपन के किस्से और परिवार के नाम बताए तो सभी भावुक हो गए। 25 साल बाद अपने खोए हुए सदस्य को देखकर परिवार की आंखों में आंसू आ गए। ये पल वहां मौजूद सभी लोगों के लिए बेहद भावुक करने वाला था.

खुशियों के साथ आई बड़ी उलझन
हंसा सिंह की मुलाकात से जहां परिवार में खुशी की लहर है, वहीं एक बड़ी उलझन भी पैदा हो गई है. हंसा के लापता होने के बाद परिवार ने तीन साल तक इंतजार किया और फिर उसे मृत मान लिया। इसके बाद उनकी पत्नी विमला देवी का विवाह उनके छोटे भाई सुक्खा सिंह से हुआ। वह पिछले 22 साल से अपने जीजा के साथ रह रही है और उसके तीन बच्चे हैं, जिनमें से एक बेटी की शादी हो चुकी है।

पुलिस की सराहना और मां की भावुक प्रतिक्रिया
नहटौर पुलिस की इस सफलता की हर ओर सराहना हो रही है। पुलिस ने उस आदमी को नहलाया, नए कपड़े पहनाए और उसकी याददाश्त को समझने की कोशिश की। हंसा सिंह की मां जत्तो कौर फोन पर अपने बेटे की आवाज सुनकर भावुक हो गईं और कहा कि अब उन्हें शांति मिली है. फिलहाल हंसा सिंह अपने परिवार के साथ पंजाब लौट आए हैं.

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Indian-origin engineering student dies due to drowning in New Zealand lake; Parents want immediate repatriation

Indian-origin engineering student dies due to drowning in New Zealand lake; Parents want immediate repatriation

A 21-year-old Indian-origin engineering student has died after being pulled unconscious from New Zealand’s Lake Taupo during an Easter holiday trip with friends, according to a family friend.Emergency services were called to Whakamoenga Point in Acacia Bay at about 3.20am on Sunday, April 5, after the young man was pulled from the water. Police confirmed that despite the efforts of first responders, he died at the scene.“A man has died after being pulled unconscious from the water at Lake Taupo. Police were called to Whakamoenga Point in Acacia Bay about 3.20pm after a man was pulled from the water,” a police spokesperson said. He added: “Sadly, despite best efforts, the man died at the scene.”The death has been referred to the coroner as part of standard procedure.Family friends told The Indian Weekender that the student, identified as Shaurya, was originally from Mumbai and had gone to Taupo with friends for the Easter holidays. His family is said to be devastated by his death and is now asking for assistance to speed up the repatriation process.According to people close to the family, Shaurya entered the lake during a walk but started struggling in the water. After being taken out, friends could not bring him back to consciousness.Shaurya was an engineering student at the University of Auckland. Those who knew him described him as passionate about his studies and his time in New Zealand.

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