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Kota Barrage 4 gates open yesterday night
Kota Barrage 4 gates were opened yesterday night along with gates of other Chambal river dams. Due to the weather circulation system, Gunjali, a tributary of Chambal, overflowed after heavy rains in the catchment area of Rana Pratap Sagar Dam. Because of the water inflow, water flow was started on Sunday by opening one Rana Pratap Sagar Dam gate. Due to this, two gates of Jawahar Sagar and four gates of Kota Barrage were also opened.

This time, for the first time in October, the gates of Chambal dams have been opened. However, the Kota Barrage dam gates were previously opened in the year 2022 in October month. Before this, people living in the downstream area were alerted by sounding sirens.

Kota- Rawatbhata Rana Pratap Sagar Dam’s superintending engineer Ejazuddin Ansari said that the gates of the Chambal River dams have always been opened in August and September. So far for the first time after three decades, the Chambal River dams gates have been opened in October.

46164 cusecs of water drained from Kota Barrage

By opening gate number 11 of Rana Pratap Sagar dam at 12:26 PM on Sunday, 34,330 cusecs of water were released. Additionally, 8,868 cusecs of water were released per second by generating electricity. 43,198 cusecs of water are flowing into the Rana Pratap Sagar dam. Moreover, 34,248 cusecs of water are being drained out by opening two gates of Jawahar Sagar Dam. 46,406 cusecs of water are arriving at Jawahar Sagar Dam. Furthermore,12258 cusecs of water are being released by generating electricity. The water level of Gandhi Sagar Dam was recorded at 1311.60 feet against its full filling capacity of 1312 feet. The inflow of 3919 cusecs of water is still there. Electricity generation here continues to drain out 2811 cusecs of water. Additionally, 46,164 cusecs of water are being drained by opening four gates of Kota Barrage.

Chambal River Dam

The Chambal River, a major tributary of the Yamuna River in India, has several dams and reservoirs constructed along its course for irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, and flood control. The most prominent dams on the Chambal River are part of the Chambal Valley Development Project, which was undertaken by the Indian states of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. These include:

1. Gandhisagar Dam
- Location: Madhya Pradesh (near Mandsaur)
- Purpose: This is the first dam built on the Chambal River, primarily for hydroelectric power generation and irrigation.
- Reservoir: Gandhisagar Lake
- Height: 62.17 meters
- Capacity: Around 7.32 billion cubic meters.
2. Rana Pratap Sagar Dam
- Location: Rajasthan (near Rawatbhata)
- Purpose: This dam generates hydroelectricity and provides irrigation facilities.
- Reservoir: Rana Pratap Sagar Lake
- Height: 54 meters
- Capacity: About 2.9 billion cubic meters. Moreover, it is the biggest dam in the Rajasthan.
3. Jawahar Sagar Dam
- Location: Rajasthan (near Kota)
- Purpose: Hydroelectric power generation and irrigation.
- Height: 45 meters
- Capacity: 0.67 billion cubic meters.
4. Kota Barrage
- Location: Kota, Rajasthan
- Purpose: The Kota Barrage primarily facilitates irrigation by diverting water to canals but does not have a hydroelectric component like the other dams upstream. Instead of the hydroelectric project, a Super Thermal Power Plant is running on the bank of the Chambal River near the Kota Barrage.
- Height: 27.8 meters
- Capacity: N/A for electricity still a large amount of water is used in the thermal power plant. Kota Barrage mainly controls water flow for irrigation.
These Chambal River dams have created a chain of reservoirs along the Chambal River. Moreover, they are providing substantial benefits in terms of water resources management for agriculture and power generation. However, they have also affected the river’s ecosystem, especially impacting the habitats of species like the Gharial (a type of crocodile) and freshwater dolphins.
October 14, 2024
UPI Lite limit increased by RBI
UPI lite limit has been increased before the Diwali festival to facilitate users to spend more. On Wednesday, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das made a new announcement regarding UPI 123 Pay and UPI Lite to promote UPI service in the country.

RBI has now increased the UPI Lite wallet limit to Rs 5,000. Earlier this limit was Rs 2,000. The limit per transaction has also been increased from Rs 500 to Rs 1,000.

Why was the transaction with UPI lite limit increased?

The Reserve Bank has now increased the per transaction limit for UPI123Pay from Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000. UPI123Pay was launched in March 2022. This facility is now available in 12 Indian languages. This facility can now be used by a larger user group.

Ramakrishnan Ramamurthy, Chief Distribution and Operations Officer, Worldline in India, says, “It is necessary to expand the capabilities of UPI to make financial services accessible to everyone. UPI 123 Pay and UPI Lite have gained reach and acceptance. In such a situation, increasing the transaction limit is a positive step. This will help in increasing the value of transactions.”

What is UPI Lite?

UPI Lite is a streamlined version of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system. Furthermore, it is designed to facilitate smaller, low-value transactions with minimal friction. It was launched by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). Moreover, it is to improve the efficiency of digital payments for amounts less than Rs 1000 now.

Here are some key features of UPI Lite:
1. Offline Transactions: UPI Lite allows users to make transactions without needing an active internet connection. Thus it is beneficial for places with poor connectivity. Moreover, it works on an “on-device wallet” system. Furthermore, users load money into the UPI Lite balance from their bank accounts.
2. No PIN Required: For small transactions (below Rs 500), UPI Lite doesn’t require users to enter their UPI PIN. Thus making the process faster and more convenient.
3. Wallet-Based System: Now users can load up to Rs 5,000 at a time into their UPI Lite account. Furthermore, the total balance in the wallet can go up to Rs 7,000. Transactions are then deducted from this balance.
4. Targeting Small Transactions: UPI Lite is primarily designed for every day. Such as small-value transactions like purchasing groceries, paying for public transport, or small retail purchases.
5. Faster Payments: Payments made are faster by reducing the need for constant connectivity or PIN entry. UPI Lite makes digital payments quicker and more user-friendly for small purchases.
It’s a step toward making India’s digital payments ecosystem more inclusive and accessible, especially in rural or low-bandwidth areas.

The repo rate is fixed at 6.5%

Federal Bank Group President and CFO Venkataraman Venkateswaran said the increase in per transaction for UPI lite limit is a welcome move. Apart from this, the decision of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) was announced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The country’s central bank announced to keep the repo rate stable at 6.5%.

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das informed that five out of six members of the MPC were in favour of keeping the repo rate at 6.5%. Venkateswaran further said, “RBI maintained the repo rate at the same level and changed the stance to neutral, which was largely in line with the consensus. The balance between growth and inflation is well maintained and this was a signal to change the stance.”
October 9, 2024
Minimum wage rate of labourers increased by Modi Government.

The minimum wage rate for skilled and unskilled workers has been increased as per the decision made by the Modi government. This has been considered a Diwali gift to the labourers. The Modi government has amended the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) for workers. Furthermore, the government has announced an increase in the minimum wage rate given to them to Rs 1,035 per day. The government has made a substantial increase in the minimum wage rates. The government’s objective behind this is to help workers amid the rising cost of living.

The minimum wage rate will be implemented in October.

For unskilled workers, the minimum wage rate in Sector A has been fixed at Rs 783 per day by the government. Thus unskilled workers will get Rs 20,358 every month. At the same time, the minimum wages for semi-skilled workers has been fixed at Rs 868 per day. In this regard, they will earn Rs 22,568 every month. Also, highly skilled workers will get Rs 1,035 per day and Rs 26,910 per month. This new minimum wage rate has been announced to be implemented with amendments in VDA.

This minimum wage rate will come into effect from the first of October. It has also been decided to give its benefits to the workers from April 2024. That means the outstanding amount will be paid from April itself. Earlier, the minimum wages was amended in April as well.

Modi’s strong reply to Congress’s ‘Khatakhat Scheme’

Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Khatakhat’ scheme made a lot of headlines in the Lok Sabha elections. Even now the uproar regarding it is heard on political platforms. After the end of the Lok Sabha elections, a huge crowd gathered outside the Congress office. Moreover, people were eager to receive the monthly instalment of Rs. 8,500 from the Congress office. However, the Congress leaders kept explaining to the public that their demands could not be met right now because their government had not been formed at the Centre.

During the assembly elections in several states, all opposition parties, including Congress, have made populist promises to the public. The parties are not even thinking much about the impact this will have on the government treasury. In such a situation, a befitting reply has been given to Congress’s ‘Khatakhat Scheme’ by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The public is still waiting for the benefits of Congress’s ‘Khatakhat Scheme’, while PM Modi has decided to increase the minimum wage rate. Due to this, the workers of the country will get a big gift before Diwali. Moreover, now the workers will get Rs 26,000 every month.

September 28, 2024
Vikramaditya faced embarrassment imitating Yogi Adityanath

Vikramaditya faced embarrassment imitating the policies and orders of Yogi Adityanath regarding displaying owners’ names in food establishments. A day after a meeting chaired by Himachal Pradesh Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh directed fast food, hawkers and dhaba owners to put up nameplates and display identity outside their shops, the Sukhu government took a U-turn. The government said on Thursday that no decision has been taken so far.

Congress’ Himachal Pradesh in-charge Rajiv Shukla said today, “Yesterday I spoke to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. A committee has been formed under the chairmanship of Parliamentary Affairs Minister Harsh Vardhan Chauhan to consider the street vendors policy. It says that whoever sets up his cart at different places to sell his goods should be licensed. He should be controlled so that the police cannot chase him away. Whoever has been given a place, should sit there. For this, an Aadhar card will be required as a document. There is nothing like this that he will have to put up a board at his shop for this. The provision in this policy is that the hawkers should only be designated and controlled. This will reduce encroachment. Himachal is a hilly area. This will also prevent traffic jams here.”

Vikramaditya taken u-turn

In response to the question of whether the decision on this issue will remain intact or will be withdrawn. Minister Vikramaditya Singh said that an all-party committee has been formed on this subject, which also includes BJP MLAs. He reiterated that anyone can come to Himachal and get employment. But it is the responsibility of our government to take care of the interests of the people of the state.

Vikramaditya further said that the Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed to form a committee based on the Act. An all-party body has been formed to decide how to proceed on this, which includes people from all parties including Congress, BJP, CPI and CPI(M).

Earlier, Vikramaditya Singh had said that it is our responsibility to maintain peace in Himachal Pradesh. Outsiders are welcome here, but it is our responsibility to maintain the internal security, law and order and cleanliness of the state. For this, identification of food vendors will be done. Furthermore, it has nothing to do with the decision of the Yogi Adityanath government of Uttar Pradesh.

Yogi Adityanath ordered to display of names.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken a tough stand on the incidents of mixing human waste in food items. Furthermore, he has now made it mandatory to write the name and address of the operator and manager of the food centres in UP. Police verification of every employee of dhabas and restaurants should also be done. Strict action will be taken against those who mix human waste in food items like juice, dal and roti. For this, amendments will also be made to the Food Safety and Standards Act.

During the review meeting of the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department on Tuesday CM Yogi Adityanath took these decisions. The Chief Minister directed that strict action should be taken against those who adulterate food items with dirty things. Moreover, he directed that CCTV arrangements should be made mandatory in food establishments like dhabas, hotels, restaurants etc. Other parts of the establishment including the place where customers sit should also be covered with CCTV cameras. It should be ensured that every establishment operator will keep the CCTV feed safe. Furthermore, they should make it available to the police/local administration if required. Furthermore, there should be cleanliness at food centres. It should be ensured that the concerned person uses a mask/gloves while preparing and serving food items. Moreover, there should be no negligence in this.

Yogi Adityanath said that in recent times, incidents of adulteration of food items like juice, dal and roti with human waste, inedible and dirty things have been seen in various parts of the country. Such incidents will not be tolerated at all. These decisions were imitated by Vikramaditya. Now probably on the instructions of Congress’s high command Vikramaditya has to take a u-turn.

September 27, 2024
Harini Amarasuriya the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka

Harini Amarasuriya has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka by the newly elected president Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Sri Lanka has made a significant political change by appointing Harini Amarasuriya as the country’s new Prime Minister. She is the 16th Prime Minister and the third woman to hold the post. Previously PM post was held by two strong ladies Sirimavo Bandaranaike and Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga.

Harini Amarasuriya is a member of the National People’s Power (NPP) Party. Furthermore, she is known for her contributions to education and social justice. She has become the first educationist-politician to lead a government. Moreover, she intends to change the image and destiny of Sri Lanka. With Sri Lanka getting a new Prime Minister, new doors of development are opening for the country. The possibilities of solving the country’s problems and writing a new history of diplomatic relations with friendly countries have become stronger.

Brief Overview of Harini Amarasuriya

Harini Amarasuriya is a prominent Sri Lankan academic, social activist, and politician. She is known for her work in the areas of education, social justice, and human rights. Here’s a brief overview of her background:

Academic Career of Harini Amarasuriya:

Harini Amarasuriya earned a B.A. (Hons) in Sociology from Hindu College, University of Delhi. Afterwards, she earned an M.A. in Applied Anthropology and Development from Macquarie University. Moreover, she has done a PhD in Social Anthropology from the University of Edinburgh. After education, Harini Amarasuriya has been a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the Open University of Sri Lanka. She has been actively involved in research and teaching, with a focus on development, social policy, and the sociology of youth. Moreover, she has published widely in these fields. Her famous book is Gender and Poverty in Selected Locations in Sri Lanka.

Activism:

Beyond her academic contributions, Harini Amarasuriya is a well-known advocate for social justice, particularly in the areas of youth rights, education reform, and women’s rights. Furthermore, she has been an outspoken critic of inequalities in the Sri Lankan education system. Moreover, she has consistently highlighted the need for structural reforms.

Political Career of Harini Amarasuriya:

Harini Amarasuriya entered politics as a member of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP)-affiliated National People’s Power (NPP) movement. Afterwards, she was elected to Sri Lanka’s Parliament in the 2020 general elections. As an MP, she has been vocal about issues such as poverty, inequality, and corruption, and she represents a progressive, left-leaning political platform. And now she is the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka.

Public Image of Harini:

Amarasuriya is often regarded as a thoughtful, principled figure, dedicated to addressing the systemic issues in Sri Lankan society. Furthermore, her academic background lends credibility to her political activism. Moreover, she is respected for her clear stance on human rights and her efforts to challenge the status quo.

Anura Kumara Dissanayake the new President of Sri Lanka

Anura Kumara Dissanayake is a Sri Lankan leftist leader. He was born on 24 November 1968. Furthermore, he is the leader of Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), a party with Marxist ideology. He started his journey in politics by joining JVP in 1987 and became an MP for the first time in 2000. He also worked as a minister. Furthermore, in 2014 he became the leader of JVP. Moreover, he is known as a harsh critic, who has been questioning the policies of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Government of Sri Lanka. Dissanayake was born into a poor family. His father was a labourer. Therefore, Dissanayake is also known as a leader who raises his voice in favour of the people with low income.

It is noteworthy that in the year 2022, after massive protests, Gotabaya Rajapaksa had to step down from the post of President. A few days later, Parliament elected Wickremesinghe as the new President. From 2022 the country is facing a massive economic crisis. Now Anura Kumara is the new President of Sri Lanka. This is the first time that a leftist leader is the President of Sri Lanka. Anura took oath on the 23rd of September 2024. Afterwards, he appointed Harini Amarasuriya as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka.

September 25, 2024
Shubhankar Sarkar is now state Congress President of West Bengal

Shubhankar Sarkar is now appointed as the state Congress President of West Bengal after removing Adhir Ranjan Chaudhary. Thus the possibilities of changing the political equation of Congress in the state are also being expressed. Moreover, Adhir Ranjan Chaudhary is a staunch opponent of Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee. Unlike Adhir Choudhary, Subhankar Sarkar has been in favour of allying with the state’s ruling Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Because of this, there are chances of Congress once again getting closer to Trinamool Congress in Bengal.

The Congress high command, including Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, is in favour of building better relations with Mamata Banerjee. It is to maintain the unity of the opposition alliance formed against the BJP at the Centre. But, Adhir Chaudhary continued to oppose Trinamool after the 2011 Bengal Assembly elections. He continued to oppose Trinamool citing the intention of breaking the Congress and marginalizing the Congress in the state politics. Also, in opposition to Trinamool, he once contested the elections in alliance with Congress’ staunch opponent CPI(M) led Left Front, but Congress did not get any political benefit in Bengal.

Shubhankar Sarkar can adopt the 2011 policy

In 2001 and 2011, the Congress got political benefits in Bengal by contesting the assembly elections in alliance with the Trinamool Congress. But Mamata Banerjee broke the Congress and weakened it considerably after 2011. Now Congress is once again attempting to revitalize its party organization in Bengal with the assistance of Mamata Banerjee, following the 2011 policy. It is assumed that the Congress will be benefited by staying with Trinamool.

Shubhankar Sarkar is close to Rahul Gandhi. Moreover, he is one of the two people included in Rahul’s youth brigade from West Bengal. According to sources, Shubhankar has been appointed as the state president to lead the Congress in Bengal based on the policies of Rahul Gandhi.

A senior party leader said that Shubhankar Sarkar was in charge of other northeastern states including Meghalaya and Arunachal. Moreover, he demonstrated better management in Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in the Northeast. While leading Karnataka, he demonstrated superior political skills during the assembly elections there. Furthermore, Rahul Gandhi is seeing more potential in Subhanker Sarkar.

September 23, 2024
Deomali Village in Rajasthan is declared the Best Tourist Village in India

Deomali Village in Rajasthan has been declared the Best Tourist Village in India. It is a unique village in Rajasthan. Deomali village is located in Masuda tehsil of Beawar situated in the Ajmer district of Rajasthan. The Central Government will honour it by giving it an award on 27th November this year in Delhi. This good news was announced on Thursday evening.

A documentary on rural tourism focusing on Deomali village was launched by Collector Utsav Kaushal to promote tourism. The real life of the people of the village was shown in the documentary made under the direction of Bharatraj Gurjar, who was the Sub-Divisional Officer at that time. SDM Bharatraj Gurjar said that this documentary was ready in December 2023 and was sent to the ministry in January 2024. Based on the documentary, Deomali Village has been selected as the best tourist village in India.

Specialty of Deomali village

The speciality of Deomali village is not a single house that has been made of concrete. All houses are built with traditional materials like yellow soil and stones and have clay roofs. The belief is that centuries ago when Lord Devnarayan came here, he asked for a place to stay for a few days. The people of the Gurjar community said that we will live in a kutcha house, and you live in a pacca house. The villagers have been keeping the promise given at that time till today. Because of this, not a single house has been made of concrete here. However, there is no dearth of amenities in every home.

Deomali is a Gurjar-dominated village. Villagers say that Lord Devnarayan used to serve cows. Due to this, there is a lot of interest in animal husbandry in the village. Moreover, the families are based on agriculture. As soon as you roam around the village, you can see the rural environment. All the families of the village are priests of Lord Devnarayan temple.

Bhagwan Devnarayan temple in Deomali Village

The ancient temple of Lord Devnarayan is situated atop a hill in the scenic Deomali village. This sacred site attracts hundreds of thousands of pilgrims annually, who come to seek blessings and pay their respects to the revered deity. The temple’s historical significance and breathtaking surroundings make it a cherished destination for devotees and tourists alike.

It is believed that Lord Devnarayan arrived in Deomali from the Aravalli mountain range in Vikram Samvat 999. On his arrival, the mountains and stones of the village and the surrounding area bowed to one side and welcomed him. All the mountains and stones of the village appear to be inclined towards the west.

There is a belief among the villagers regarding Lord Devnarayan in Deomali that when Bhagwan Devnarayan visits the temple, it rains saffron in the temple premises as well as in the village. Due to this, yellow spots are often seen on clothes and vehicles.

This is also special in the village

There is a water channel by the name of Beela Beeli located in Deomali village. Furthermore, Villagers say that leprosy can be cured by merely bathing in its water.

The promises and rules made here are strictly followed even today in Deomali Village. The family that does not follow these rules has to suffer huge losses. Generation after generation, they are fulfilling the promises of their ancestors, due to which there is no problem. Some people in the village tried to break these rules, whose families were facing a lot of trouble. Furthermore, no one in this village eats meat or fish or drinks alcohol. Burning of neem wood and use of kerosene is also prohibited here.

How to reach Deomali Village

Deomali Village is located 8 km away from the sub-district headquarters Masuda (tehsildar office) and 63 km away from the district headquarters Ajmer. Moreover, Deomali is bordered by Beawar Tehsil to the west, Jawaja Tehsil to the east, Hurda Tehsil to the south, and Pisangan Tehsil to the north. Nearby cities to reach Deomali are Beawar, Nasirabad, Ajmer and Jaitaran. Public bus services are available from these cities to reach Deomali Village. You can also hire a car taxi to reach here. You can also reach here through your vehicles. It is situated on the National Highways number 58 and 158. There is no railway station within 10 kilometres of Deomali.

September 22, 2024
Ritika Tirkey, India’s First Tribal Woman Vande Bharat Loco-Pilot

Ritika Tirkey has been entrusted with ensuring the safe operation of the Vande Bharat Express train. Thus she became India’s first tribal woman loco-pilot. Before this Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagged off the Tata-Patna Vande Bharat Express on Sunday. This train was being operated by loco pilot SS Munda and Ritika Tirkey (27) as assistants. Ritika, from the tribal community of Jharkhand, is hailed as an icon of women empowerment and a trailblazer for the tribal society.

Champai Soren greeted Ritika Tirkey

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren posted on social media on Thursday that Ritika Tirkey is running Vande Bharat Express with full confidence. She is Jharkhand’s daughter and the country’s first woman tribal assistant loco pilot to run Vande Bharat. Furthermore, EX-CM wrote that this is the new India, in which this daughter of the tribal community is making our society and state proud with her education and talent.

Moreover, Champai Soren advised educating daughters and giving them a chance to move forward. Then only they will be able to come forward and lead the society and the country. Only then women’s empowerment will be visible on the ground.

Ritika joined Railways in 2019

Ritika Tirkey is originally from Gumla and now she lives with her husband in Jamshedpur. After obtaining a BE degree from BIT, Mesra, Ritika chose her career in Indian Railways. She joined the Chakradharpur division of South Eastern Railway (SER) in 2019 as a shunter. After that, she drove freight and passenger trains before being promoted to the rank of Senior Assistant Loco Pilot. Presently, she has the opportunity to assist in running the Vande Bharat Express.

Speaking to the media on the eve of flagging off the Vande Bharat Express, Ritika Tirkey said that she believes that women in India can achieve all their goals if they work hard. Ritika Tirkey said, “Opting for the Railways over a conventional job always felt like an adventure.” I would love to see more women pursue this as a career. Women can always lead.” Ritika said, “Yes, I am very happy to get this opportunity and I will give my best. I believe that women in India can achieve everything, provided they have the passion.”

Deepak Jha, Principal Chief Operation Manager (SER), said that Ritika Tirkey will inspire other women, including women from the tribal community, to aspire to make a career in the Railways.

September 21, 2024
Atishi Marlena Singh will now be the new CM of Delhi

Atishi Marlena Singh will now be the new CM of Delhi after Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation was submitted to LG V K Saxena yesterday evening on the 17th of September 2024. Aam Aadmi Party national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Resigned from the post of Chief Minister. After his release on bail, he announced his resignation within two days. From then onward, doubts were going on whether he would resign. Moreover, discussions were going on that who would be the next CM.

Earlier before his resignation, Arvind Kejriwal proposed the name of Atishi during the meeting of the Aam Aadmi Party Legislative Party called at the Chief Minister’s residence. After this, the MLAs unanimously approved Atishi for the post of Chief Minister. Now Atishi will take over the responsibility of the post of Chief Minister of Delhi after taking oath.

Atishi praised Kejriwal

Atishi praised Kejriwal after being selected for the post of Chief Minister. She said that if she had joined any other party, she would not have even got the election ticket. But Arvind Kejriwal not only made her an MLA but also put forward her name for the post of Minister and now Chief Minister. Atishi further said that even after this she is not at all happy. Because Kejriwal is being continuously harassed by the BJP. Moreover, the BJP is misusing the investigating agencies against him.

Atishi insisted not to congratulate her. This is the same Kejriwal, who did remarkable work towards providing better education and health to the people of Delhi. But, it is sad that Kejriwal is being harassed by BJP. But, we will keep fighting this battle.

Atishi will be the third woman CM of Delhi

Atishi will become the 17th woman CM of the country and the third woman CM of Delhi. Currently, Atishi is the MLA from Kalka. In 2020 she became an MLA. Furthermore, in 2023 she became a minister and now in 2024, she is going to become the Chief Minister of Delhi. Atishi will become the eighth Chief Minister of Delhi.

Till now, there have been seven Chief Ministers in Delhi so far. Out of these, two women Chief Ministers have taken charge. Sushma Swaraj from BJP was the first woman CM of Delhi. Afterwards, Sheila Dikshit from Congress became the Chief Minister of Delhi. Moreover, Sheila Dikshit has a record of being a woman Chief Minister for the longest period. She ruled for 15 years and 25 days.

Biography of Atishi Marlena Singh

Atishi Marlena Singh, commonly known as Atishi, is an Indian politician, educator, and member of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). She was born on June 8, 1981, in New Delhi, India, to Vijay Singh and Tripta Wahi, both of whom were professors at Delhi University. Atishi’s upbringing in an academic environment significantly influenced her future career in public policy and education.

Education:

Atishi attended Springdales School in New Delhi and later graduated from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University, with a degree in History. She then went on to pursue higher education at the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, where she completed her master’s degree in History.

Political Career:

Atishi joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) shortly after its formation in 2012. Her work in education reform became the cornerstone of her political career. She played a pivotal role as an advisor to Delhi’s Education Minister, Manish Sisodia, from 2015 to 2018. During this time, Atishi helped implement a series of landmark educational reforms in Delhi, including the transformation of government schools, the introduction of the “Happiness Curriculum,” and improvements in infrastructure and teaching standards.

Her work gained widespread recognition, and she was instrumental in reshaping the public education system in Delhi, which led to improved learning outcomes and a higher number of enrollments in government schools.

Election and Legislative Role:

In the 2019 Indian general elections, Atishi contested from the East Delhi constituency but lost to BJP’s Gautam Gambhir. Despite the defeat, she remained a prominent figure in AAP and continued her efforts in education and public policy.

In 2020, she was elected as a Member of the Delhi Legislative Assembly from the Kalkaji constituency. As a legislator, Atishi has been active in various areas such as education, health, and infrastructure. She was appointed as one of the leaders of several initiatives aimed at the upliftment of marginalized communities.

Atishi Husband, Personal Life and Ideology:

Atishi is known for her progressive views and emphasis on education as a tool for social empowerment. Her parents, known for their left-leaning ideologies, named her “Marlena,” a portmanteau of Marx and Lenin.

Praveen Singh is Atishi’s Husband. He is an educationist and researcher. Furthermore, he is associated with institutes like the Sadbhavana Institute of Public Policy. He has studied at IIT Delhi. Apart from this, Praveen has studied at IIM Ahmedabad. Moreover, he has worked in many big institutions. He has served in consultancy firms in America. After this, he got involved in social work. Praveen has been doing social work since his college days. The couple got married in 2013. They have kept their personal life relatively private, with both of them being focused on their professional and social work.

Controversies

Swati Maliwal openly criticized the selection of Atishi as CM of Delhi. She posted on X regarding her sadness. She stated that today is a very sad day for Delhi. Today, a woman is being made the Chief Minister of Delhi whose family fought a long battle to save terrorist Afzal from hanging. Moreover, Swati wrote that Atishi’s parents wrote mercy petitions to the Honorable President to save terrorist Afzal. According to Atishi’s Parents, Afzal was innocent and he was implicated in a political conspiracy. Furthermore, Swati stated that Atishi Marlena is just a ‘Dummy CM’, yet this issue is related to the security of the country. May God protect Delhi!

Earlier Swati Maliwal registered a case on Bibhav Kuma r a personal assistant to Arvind Kejriwal.

Former MLA of Aam Aadmi Party and now Vice President of the Delhi BJP Kapil Mishra said that Atishi’s family had tried to stop the hanging of terrorist Afzal. Moreover, Kejriwal is sinning imposing a Naxalite mentality on Delhi through the backdoor. Today Aam Aadmi Party is choosing a CM who never had any connection with the Anna movement and India Against Corruption. The people of Delhi will never accept a Naxalite Communist Chief Minister. Other Leaders of the BJP also stated against Atishi.

September 18, 2024
Zorawar Tank completed successfully field test.
Zorawar Tank completed successfully the first field test in the desert area of Rajasthan. Moreover, in the very first test conducted in the desert, the tank succeeded in hitting the intended target with accuracy. The trials were conducted by DRDO. With this, India’s search for a fast-armoured fighting light vehicle has now been completed. As a result, now the force of the Zorawar tank will prevail everywhere. Be it the high-altitude war zones in Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh adjacent to China or the Rann of Kutch adjacent to Pakistan.

The Zorawar Tank is a light tank developed by India’s Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE). It is designed specifically for use in high-altitude terrains like the northern borders, such as Ladakh. It is named after General Zorawar Singh, a military leader known for his campaigns in the Himalayas during the 19th century.

The Zorawar Tank is intended to strengthen India’s capability in managing the challenges posed by high-altitude conflict zones, particularly with an eye on the China border. Its development is part of India’s broader efforts to modernize its military forces.

Currently, heavy tanks deployed at the Chinese border

Currently, heavy tanks weighing 40-50 tonnes are been deployed at LAC. These tanks are Russian-origin Bhisma T90, Ajay T-72 and the main battle tank Arjun. To reach the high-altitude battle areas of Ladakh, army personnel have to pass through many passes. For that reason, it is very difficult with these heavy tanks.

Now soldiers will be able to move faster with the Zorawar Tank. Since the weight of the Zorawar Tank will be less than 25 Tonnes. Therefore these can be transported very easily at a height of 8 to 10 thousand feet. Furthermore, heavy tanks like T-72 and T-90 found it difficult to reach there.

L&T will manufacture the Zorawar Tank

L&T will manufacture 354 Zorawar tanks in collaboration with DRDO. Additionally, it will be prepared on the chassis of K-9 Vajra Self-Propelled Artie 155 mm. Moreover, the K-9 Vajra tank has also been manufactured at L&T’s plant in Hazira, Gujarat. Numerous Indian industries, including micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), will play a pivotal role in the development of various sub-systems.

It will take two years to test the indigenous Zoravar Tank. Moreover, the upcoming trials will include missile firing. The army will also test the tank’s performance in summer, winter, and high altitude before it can go into production. After that, it will be included in the army fleet by 2027. All these tanks will be light as well as provide better firepower and protection.

Specifications of the Zorawar Tank

The Zorawar Tank is a high-altitude, light tank developed by India, optimized for mountainous regions like Ladakh, where mobility and agility are crucial. While the full set of specifications might evolve as development progresses, based on available data and expectations, here are some key features:

1. Weight & Mobility of Zorawar Tank
- Weight: Around 25 tons or less, making it much lighter than standard battle tanks.
- Mobility: Designed for high-altitude warfare, ensuring it can operate effectively in challenging terrain and elevations. Thus this includes a focus on agility, with a good power-to-weight ratio and all-terrain mobility.
- Engine: Expected to have a high-powered engine (up to 1,000 hp) to ensure it can manoeuvre in rough terrains. Thus providing excellent speed and climbing ability.
2. Armament of Zorawar Tank
- Primary Weapon: Likely to be a 105mm gun or a 30mm cannon, suitable for engaging light and medium armoured vehicles as well as infantry positions.
- Secondary Armament: Co-axial machine guns, possibly a 7.62mm or 12.7mm machine gun for infantry support.
- Anti-tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs): Provision to fire-guided missiles, extending its effective range and armor-penetration capability.
3. Protection
- Armour: Lightweight composite armour to ensure high mobility without compromising on essential protection. Therefore the armour would likely be modular, allowing upgrades.
- Active Protection Systems (APS): Likely equipped with APS to defend against incoming anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) and rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs).
- Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA): Potential to add ERA for additional protection against high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) rounds.
4. Electronics & Communication
- Fire Control System (FCS): A modern FCS with laser rangefinders, thermal imagers, and night-vision capabilities for all-weather, day-night operation.
- Situational Awareness: Sensors and cameras provide 360-degree visibility.
- Battle Management Systems (BMS): Integrated with India’s military communication network to coordinate with other units, drones, and command centres.
5. Operational Altitude
- The tank is specially engineered to operate effectively at altitudes of up to 15,000 feet or more. Thus maintaining performance in low-oxygen environments that is critical for high-altitude warfare.
6. Crew
- Expected to have a crew of 3 or 4 (commander, gunner, driver, loader).
7. Variants
- The Zorawar platform is likely to have multiple variants. That include reconnaissance, anti-aircraft, or command post versions, to support a variety of battlefield roles.
8. Range and Endurance
- Fuel capacity allows for extended operational range to support sustained operations in remote areas.
- High endurance in terms of autonomous operation time.
These specifications aim to make the Zorawar Tank a formidable asset for India’s armed forces in challenging high-altitude scenarios, particularly along the northern borders.
September 14, 2024

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