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मुजफ्फरनगर वार्ड-12 नाली निर्माण में देरी: चार माह से अधूरा नाली निर्माण, गंदगी और मच्छरों से परेशान लोगों ने डीएम से लगाई गुहार

मुजफ्फरनगर वार्ड-12 में पिछले चार माह से चल रहे नाली निर्माण कार्य की धीमी गति को लेकर स्थानीय लोगों में आक्रोश बढ़ता जा रहा है। अधूरे निर्माण कार्य के कारण इलाके में जलजमाव, गंदगी और मच्छरों की समस्या गंभीर होती जा रही है. इस संबंध में पार्षद अर्जुन कुमार ने जिलाधिकारी को पत्र लिखकर तत्काल हस्तक्षेप की मांग की है.

स्थानीय निवासियों का कहना है कि निर्माण कार्य लंबे समय से रुका हुआ है, जिससे दैनिक जीवन प्रभावित हो रहा है और स्वास्थ्य संबंधी खतरे बढ़ रहे हैं.


सीएंडडीएस जल निगम और ठेकेदार पर धीमी गति से काम करने का आरोप

पार्षद अर्जुन कुमार ने अपने पत्र में कहा कि सीएंडडीएस जल निगम और संबंधित ठेकेदार द्वारा नाले का निर्माण कार्य बहुत धीमी गति से किया जा रहा है। निर्माण स्थल पर लगाए गए अवरोधों के कारण नाली में गंदा पानी और कचरा जमा हो रहा है, जिससे आसपास के क्षेत्र में दुर्गंध फैल रही है.

उन्होंने कहा कि हालात लगातार बिगड़ते जा रहे हैं और अगर समय रहते इसका समाधान नहीं निकाला गया तो समस्या और भी गंभीर हो सकती है.


मच्छरों का प्रकोप बढ़ा, बच्चों के बीमार पड़ने का डर

स्थानीय लोगों का कहना है कि नाले में जमा गंदगी के कारण इलाके में मच्छरों की संख्या तेजी से बढ़ी है. इससे बच्चों और बुजुर्गों के स्वास्थ्य पर प्रतिकूल प्रभाव पड़ रहा है।

पार्षद ने पत्र में उल्लेख किया है कि दूषित वातावरण और गैस के कारण संक्रमण फैलने की भी संभावना बढ़ रही है, जिससे लोगों में चिंता का माहौल पैदा हो रहा है.


बरसात से पहले निर्माण कार्य पूरा करने की मांग

पार्षद अर्जुन कुमार ने जिलाधिकारी से बरसात शुरू होने से पहले प्राथमिकता के आधार पर नाले का निर्माण कार्य पूरा कराने का अनुरोध किया है. उनका कहना है कि बारिश शुरू होने पर समस्या और बढ़ सकती है.

उन्होंने प्रशासन से इस दिशा में तत्काल आवश्यक निर्देश जारी करने की मांग की है.


टूटी सड़कों के निर्माण और सफाई अभियान चलाने की मांग भी उठाई गई।

स्थानीय समस्याओं को लेकर पार्षद ने प्रशासन से क्षेत्र की टूटी सड़कों का शीघ्र निर्माण कराने, अधूरे नाली निर्माण कार्य को पूरा कराने और विशेष सफाई अभियान चलाने की भी मांग की है.

साथ ही निर्माण कार्य में लापरवाही बरतने वाले अधिकारियों के खिलाफ कार्रवाई की मांग भी उठाई गई है.


समय सीमा के अंदर समाधान नहीं होने पर आंदोलन की चेतावनी दी

क्षेत्रवासियों ने चेतावनी दी है कि यदि तय समय सीमा के अंदर निर्माण कार्य पूरा नहीं हुआ तो वे उग्र आंदोलन करने को बाध्य होंगे. स्थानीय लोगों ने प्रशासन से जनहित में शीघ्र कार्रवाई की अपेक्षा जतायी है.

इस दौरान बड़ी संख्या में नागरिकों ने अपनी उपस्थिति दर्ज करायी और समस्याओं के शीघ्र समाधान की मांग दोहरायी.


स्थानीय नागरिकों ने जताई नाराजगी, उठाई समाधान की मांग

प्रदर्शन के दौरान नरेश प्रजापति, मामचंद खटीक, डॉ. संजीव सैनी, रमाकांत शर्मा, डॉ. सुभाष शर्मा, छोटा कश्यप, मोहित कल्याणी, रितेश डेयरी, रामकली, गीता रानी, ​​संतोष प्रजापति, पूनम, संतोष रानी, ​​रेखा, सुमन, नितिन शर्मा, पवन चौधरी, रामबीर हलवाई, रवि प्रजापति, संजय प्रजापति, सन्नी टेलर, रवींद्र टेलर, अभिजीत, अभिषेक। ठाकुर एवं शेरू जाट सहित सैकड़ों स्थानीय लोग उपस्थित थे।

लोगों ने प्रशासन से मांग की है कि जन स्वास्थ्य से जुड़े इस मुद्दे को गंभीरता से लिया जाए और जल्द इसका समाधान सुनिश्चित किया जाए.


वार्ड-12 में अधूरे नाली निर्माण कार्य को लेकर बढ़ते आक्रोश ने स्थानीय स्तर पर प्रशासनिक हस्तक्षेप की मांग तेज कर दी है. क्षेत्रवासियों ने बरसात से पहले काम पूरा करने की मांग को जनस्वास्थ्य से जुड़ा अहम मुद्दा बताते हुए जल्द समाधान नहीं होने पर आंदोलन की चेतावनी दी है।

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Abandoned husky found dead, 5 rescued, ’30 missing’ india news

Abandoned husky found dead, 5 rescued, '30 missing'

Hyderabad: Five abandoned Siberian Huskies roaming on a village road on the outskirts of Hyderabad under the scorching heat were rescued on Wednesday, while a sixth was found dead nearby, possibly due to heatstroke. Passersby reported seeing a large pack of pedigree dogs wandering on a bushy land near Nandigaon village along the Shankarpalli-Patancheru road.Animal rescuers from Aasra Foundation and SWAN suspect that an unknown breeder had abandoned at least 30 other dogs in the area a week ago. Gauri Vandana of the AASRA Foundation said the rescued huskies were “extremely tired and weak” when they were found. Villagers said they had seen a truck bringing 35 to 40 huskies to the area on the night of April 20. Investigation is going on.The rescued animals, aged two to four years, have been transferred to shelters for treatment and medical evaluation. Harsh Kishore Bhatnagar of SWAN said, “We are waiting for their blood reports to understand whether these dogs were used for any illegal experiment.” This area is considered a center of illegal breeding. “Puppy mills have proliferated, due to which the price of a dog in the market can range between Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh,” said an animal welfare activist.

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IPL 2026: Hardik Pandya takes a dig at Mumbai Indians fans for supporting opponents after SRH defeat

Hardik Pandya has now shifted his focus from teammates to the stands and called on Mumbai Indians fans to support the opposition teams during IPL 2026. The MI captain’s comments come after another disappointing defeat, this time against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede.

MI lost despite a huge score of 243 runs. With only two wins from eight matches, pushing them to ninth place in the table. Speaking after the game, Hardik reflected not only on the performance but also the support from the crowd.

MI vs SRH, IPL 2026: highlight | Achievement:

Hardik said, “Yes, I think we have not given them much opportunity to support us. But yes, they have been brilliant. They have been loyal. They have been brilliant. Yes, sometimes it hurts when the opposition team comes and they start chanting our name. We need to entertain them more to make sure that we get that love and faith from them.”

The comments came especially in a season where MI have already faced internal and external criticism over their performances.

Why did Hardik Pandya call MI fans?

There is disappointment in what Hardik said, but there is also some honesty.

MI has not played like the team in charge at the Wankhede this season. When the results do not come, the mood of the stand changes. It seemed that this is what Hardik was achieving. The noise from the opposing teams has become louder than usual and it has not gone unnoticed.

The match against Royal Challengers Bangalore earlier this season is a good example of this. The chants were clear, and for a team like MI, this is not something you expect at home.

How SRH beat MI at home

Mumbai Indians looked in control for most of the first innings.

Ryan Rickelton played a brilliant inningsRemained unbeaten on 123 runs. This was the kind of innings that should have sealed victory. Will Jacques supported him by scoring 42 runs and Hardik quickly added 30 runs.

But still, it felt as if MI had given up a few runs. On a ground like Wankhede and against a batting team like SRH, 243 is big but not always safe.

This proved to be true.

SRH did not hesitate. Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma set the tempo early on, and once the chase started, MI never really pulled it back. Heinrich Klaasen ensured there was no slump in the middle overs.

What will worry Mumbai Indians most is how flat their bowling is looking. No real success was achieved, no pressure was exerted. Even Jasprit Bumrah did not get any wicket and gave away 54 runs, ending the night.

SRH chased 244 without panic, the highest successful chase recorded at the venue.

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New Delhi: Flight operations at Jodhpur airport resumed after almost a month as runway reconstruction work was completed Indian Air Force The Dornier aircraft landed early Tuesday to mark the reopening of the main runway, officials said. After Jodhpur runway recarpeting, Srinagar, Pune and Adampur airports will also be recarpeted this year under different schedules.“Due to meticulous planning, seamless teamwork and tireless work output of AFS Jodhpur, the critical phase of runway resurfacing was completed on time, resulting in resumption of civil flights on April 28, 2026. IAF Dornier aircraft landed at Jodhpur in the early hours of April 28 to resume operations on the main runway,” South Western Air Command said in a post on Twitter.Since fighter aircraft and military aircraft have strict technical requirements, regular maintenance is essential at Jodhpur Airport. Its proximity to the Pakistan border further increases its strategic importance, making the upgrade necessary for the IAF. Civil aviation officials also confirmed that passenger operations have returned to normal after a pause of almost a month.“After a gap of almost a month, flight operations at Jodhpur airport have resumed today. Passenger movement at the terminal is going smoothly, and check-in, baggage drop and other processes are running normally,” the airport director’s office said.

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‘Is the president allowed to go on space missions?’: Trump jokes on Artemis II astronauts’ White House visit

'Is the president allowed to go on space missions?': Trump jokes on Artemis II astronauts' White House visit
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he meets the Artemis II astronauts (Image/AP)

US President Donald Trump met with NASA’s Artemis II astronauts at the White House on Wednesday, hosting the crew shortly after their historic 10-day mission around the moon.The crew included astronauts Reed Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, all of whom were present at the White House event. During their conversation, Trump made a light comment on space travel and asked, “Is any president allowed to go on a space mission?”NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, who was in attendance, responded to the President’s remarks by saying, “We can work on this, Mr. President.” Astronauts recently completed the Artemis II mission, the first crewed trip around the Moon in more than 50 years, an important step in the US space agency’s broader plan to return humans to the lunar surface and prepare for future Mars missions.During the conversation, Trump said he believed NASA had a strong chance of landing a moon landing during his current term, which ends in 2029. “Oh, we have a chance.”He added, “I mean, we don’t like to say ‘definitely,’ because then you say, ‘Oh, we failed,'” and repeated, “But I think we have a good chance,” when talking to astronauts.The Artemis program aims to establish a long-term human presence on the Moon, with the United States targeting a crewed lunar landing in 2028.The Artemis II mission tested critical systems including life support, navigation, and radiation shielding, providing critical data for future deep space missions.

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Prime Minister inaugurated Ganga Expressway, said- it will be connected to Haridwar. india news

PM inaugurated Ganga Expressway, said- it will be connected to Haridwar
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Ganga Expressway

at o’clock Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised the naming of the Ganga Expressway after the river Ganga and announced that the 594-km greenfield corridor connecting Prayagraj and Meerut will be extended to Haridwar in Uttarakhand.Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the Eway, Modi said the government will also work on a link Eway for Farrukhabad and connect it with other Eways. Calling it a reflection of the vision of a “double engine government”, Modi said the project symbolizes a blend of “development” and “legacy”. He stressed that rapid infrastructure development is the key to accelerating India’s growth. Lauding the speedy construction of the Ganga route, Modi said the project was completed in less than 5 years after he laid its foundation stone in 2021. The new route will become the lifeline of development of UPTalking about the rapid construction of Ganga Ewe after the inauguration on Wednesday, PM Narendra Modi said, “This is the style and speed of working of the double engine government.”

UP's longest expressway to boost speed and connectivity

UP’s longest expressway to boost speed and connectivity

Describing the expressway as a “pilgrimage”, Modi said it would become a lifeline for the development of UP, opening up new economic opportunities. He said the corridor will not only facilitate faster travel but will also serve as a gateway for industrial development and employment generation. “Gone are the days when it would take years to build a road. There was a time when projects would languish in files,” he said. Taking a clear dig at the opposition, Modi said foundation stone plaques were laid during elections but the projects were never completed even after governments came and went.He criticized previous governments for ignoring the interests of farmers facing storage and transportation difficulties. “Now their problems will be solved and they will get more income,” he said. Modi said new industrial corridors will be developed along the Ganga Expressway. He said, “The previous government had not even dreamed of industrial corridors at various places including Hardoi.”The PM said UP, which was earlier called a “sick” state, is now striving to become a $1 trillion economy. “This is a big goal and it requires equally big preparation,” he said. He said, “The economic development of UP is also becoming a strategic strength of India today.” He said, “There was a time when UP was known for its potholed roads. The same state is now home to the largest number of expressways.”

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7 महीने में हटाई गईं महिला आईएएस किंजल सिंह…क्या मंत्री से अनबन बनी ट्रांसफर की वजह? जानिए पूरी कहानी

उत्तर प्रदेश समाचार: उत्तर प्रदेश में मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ सरकार ने रविवार देर रात बड़ा प्रशासनिक फेरबदल करते हुए 40 आईएएस अधिकारियों का तबादला कर दिया. इस बदलाव में 2008 बैच की वरिष्ठ आईएएस अधिकारी किंजल सिंह को परिवहन आयुक्त के पद से हटाकर माध्यमिक शिक्षा विभाग का सचिव बनाया गया है. उनकी जगह हाल ही में केंद्रीय प्रतिनियुक्ति से लौटे 2010 बैच के आईएएस अधिकारी आशुतोष निरंजन को परिवहन आयुक्त की जिम्मेदारी दी गई है. इस बदलाव के बाद प्रशासनिक हलकों में कई तरह की चर्चाएं तेज हो गई हैं.

मंत्री और कमिश्नर के बीच तालमेल की कमी की चर्चा
सूत्रों के मुताबिक किंजल सिंह के तबादले के पीछे परिवहन मंत्री दयाशंकर सिंह से तालमेल की कमी को बड़ी वजह माना जा रहा है. विभागीय कामकाज को लेकर कई मुद्दों पर दोनों के बीच मतभेद थे. खासकर ओवरलोडिंग मामलों में सख्ती और बिना समन्वय के लिए गए फैसलों को लेकर विवाद बढ़ा.

ओवरलोडिंग पर सख्ती बनी विवाद का कारण!
किंजल सिंह ने 16 सितंबर 2025 को परिवहन आयुक्त का पद संभाला था। अपने कार्यकाल के दौरान उन्होंने ओवरलोडिंग के खिलाफ सख्त कदम उठाए। ओवरलोडिंग रैकेट में शामिल होने के आरोप में कई परिवहन अधिकारियों और कर्मचारियों को निलंबित कर दिया गया था। हालांकि, कुछ फैसलों में यह बात सामने आई कि मंत्री के निर्देश से इतर कार्रवाई की वजह से टकराव बढ़ा है.

नई ट्रांसफर नीति से पहले बदलाव
प्रशासनिक हलकों में यह भी चर्चा है कि नई तबादला नीति लागू होने से पहले किसी बड़े विवाद से बचने के लिए यह फेरबदल किया गया है. हालांकि कुछ अधिकारी इसे सामान्य प्रशासनिक प्रक्रिया का हिस्सा बता रहे हैं, लेकिन कम समय में हुए इस बदलाव ने सवाल खड़े कर दिए हैं.

किंजल सिंह का प्रशासनिक अनुभव
बलिया जिले की रहने वाली किंजल सिंह यूपी कैडर की जानी-मानी आईएएस अधिकारी हैं। उन्होंने बहराईच, लखीमपुर खीरी, सीतापुर और अयोध्या जैसे जिलों में जिला मजिस्ट्रेट के रूप में कार्य किया है। इसके अलावा वह चिकित्सा शिक्षा विभाग की महानिदेशक भी रह चुकी हैं। उनके अनुभव और सख्त प्रशासनिक शैली की अक्सर चर्चा होती रही है.

15 जिलों के डीएम बदले, प्रशासन में हड़कंप
इस बड़े फेरबदल में 15 जिलों के जिलाधिकारियों को भी बदल दिया गया है. इसके अलावा कई महत्वपूर्ण विभागों में नए अधिकारियों को जिम्मेदारी दी गई है. इस बदलाव को सरकार की प्रशासनिक रणनीति का हिस्सा माना जा रहा है, जिसके जरिए आने वाले समय में कामकाज को और बेहतर बनाने की कोशिश की जा रही है.

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Candace Owens breaks silence after Andrew Colvette chat leak as Charlie Kirk Show clip made viewers uneasy

Candace Owens breaks silence after Andrew Colvette chat leak as Charlie Kirk Show clip made viewers uneasy
Candace Owens breaks silence after Andrew Colvette chat leak as Charlie Kirk Show clip made viewers uncomfortable (Image via Getty)

Candace Owens is once again in the middle of an online storm, and this time it started with a strange clip and heated exchange on Ex. One user questioned a segment on Charlie Kirk’s show, calling it “awkward”, “uncomfortable” and “painful to watch”.The post immediately attracted attention because it described a pre-recorded segment that featured a woman in a server outfit, reading lines that did not sound natural. Soon after, another user, Andrew Colvet, added fuel to the situation. He shared a screenshot of a private chat that he claimed involved Candace Owens. In that chat, a line emerged and quickly spread online: “First question: Why did you kill your husband?”That one line evoked strong reactions. People began to question the tone, intent and context of the message. Was it serious? Was it a joke? Or was something taken out of context? Candace Owens responded directly, denying the claims and asking to be shown the entire conversation.

Candace Owens reacts to Andrew Colvette chat leak charlie kirk show The clip has sparked debate

The situation unfolded in two parts, but both soon merged into one major controversy. First, the video clip. One user described it in detail and said, “What’s up with this weird pre-recorded thing on the Charlie Kirk show? An angry woman in a server outfit from an Italian restaurant and, for some reason, a trucker threw up some word salad, and now they’re just playing old clips of Charlie Kirk.”The same user added, “Very uncomfortable to watch. Painful prompter read. Speech clearly written by someone else. Objectively horrible so they’ll now pay people to tell us otherwise.” This criticism pointed to concerns about authenticity. The viewer felt the segment did not feel natural and suggested it seemed scripted or forced.But things did not stop here. Andrew Colvet then shared a screenshot of what he claimed was a conversation with Candace Owens. In his post he wrote: “ Funny, you said exactly that to my former employee Aubrey. Yes, Aubrey took a screen capture of your chat and bragged about it to her friends.The screenshot included a line that quickly spread online: “First question: Why did you kill your husband?” That line alone caused confusion and backlash. Without context, it seemed serious and harsh. Many people started reacting to it without knowing the entire conversation behind it.Candace Owens responded directly to this. He denied the way the screenshot was presented and said it was misleading. His reply read:“Why don’t you go the maximum and show the full context of that conversation in its entirety, not just a screen grab. It was an obvious joke mocking the (at the time) absurd neoconservative notion that anyone asking even a single question towards Erica was guilty of accusing her of murder.He continued, “Include full context and the specific person I was making fun of in that thread to share that sentiment, and for once, stop lying.” Their response shifted attention away from the message and onto the way it was shared. He argued that the line was taken out of context and was meant as sarcasm, not an actual accusation. Now, the online discussion is divided. Some people believe that the screenshot should be viewed in full before making a decision. Others felt that even as a joke, the wording was too strong.At the same time, the earlier criticism regarding the Charlie Kirk Show clip is still being discussed. People are questioning whether the segment was authentic or highly scripted. Both issues together have kept Candace Owens trending, as users continue to debate what is real, what has been edited, and what is being taken out of context.

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Was Jeffrey Epstein building a ‘mosque’ on his private island? Records show rare Islamic artefacts brought from the Middle East

Was Jeffrey Epstein building a 'mosque' on his private island? Records show rare Islamic artefacts brought from the Middle East
Jeffrey Epstein (AP Image)

Disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein has spent years building connections across the Middle East, as well as acquiring rare Islamic artefacts for an unusual building on his private Caribbean island. According to The New York Times, this has been revealed in millions of pages released by the US Justice Department in January this year. The documents show how Epstein focused on Islamic art and architecture as he built relationships with wealthy and powerful figures in the region.

Rare artefacts from sacred and historical sites

According to records, Epstein acquired highly significant religious and cultural objects, including tapestries embroidered with Quranic verses that were sent from the Kaaba in Mecca, Islam’s holiest site.Other items include tiles from a mosque in Uzbekistan and a golden-domed structure designed to mimic the architectural style of ancient Syria, The New York Times reports. One document described how Epstein found three pieces belonging to the Kaaba, including sections of the kiswa, the black cloth that covers the sacred shrine and is changed every year.Kiswa is produced in a royal workshop in Saudi Arabia using thousands of pounds of silk and gold and silver thread. After replacement, parts of the clothing are sometimes distributed to institutions or individuals.

‘Mosque’ on Epstein’s private island

The material was created for a distinctive blue-and-white-striped building topped with a golden dome on Epstein’s private island, Little St. James.Over the years, the structure has been described in various ways including as a music room, pavilion, chapel or even a secret place. However, correspondence and interviews cited in the documents show that Epstein repeatedly referred to it as a ‘mosque’.For Epstein, the building was not intended as a place of worship, but as an architectural and artistic project inspired by Islamic design.According to The New York Times, an artist involved in the project confirmed in an interview that Epstein regularly called the structure his ‘mosque’.

Design schemes and symbolism

The inscriptions show Epstein’s deep interest in Islamic architecture, including references to historical Middle Eastern structures such as bathhouses and mosques.In the email, he instructed colleagues to design interiors inspired by traditional Islamic patterns and even suggested replacing Arabic religious inscriptions with his own initials.He also requested authentic tiles from Uzbekistan and shared architectural references from Syria as design inspiration for the building.Records show Epstein met with individuals associated with the Saudi royal court and took advantage of advisory opportunities related to Saudi economic reforms and the planned listing of state-owned oil company Aramco.

Kaaba artifacts

The documents detail the shipment of religious artifacts from Saudi Arabia, including textiles and ceremonial pieces associated with the Kaaba.An email described the cultural and spiritual significance of the temple’s black cloth, noting that millions of pilgrims had touched it during religious rituals.

Decline and final years

Records also show that Epstein Island suffered damage during Hurricane Maria in 2017, affecting parts of the so-called ‘mosque’ structure and its contents.During the same period, Epstein’s relations with some of his international contacts deteriorated due to changing political developments in Saudi Arabia.Epstein was later arrested on federal sex trafficking charges in 2019.Shortly after being taken into custody, Epstein transferred ownership of his island to a private trust. He was later found dead in a Manhattan jail cell in August 2019 while awaiting trial.

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