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Mumbai Heightens Security After Social Media Warning of Possible Riots During Eid

By
Saniya Patel
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In response to a social media post warning of potential riots, bombings, and arson during Eid celebrations on March 31 and April 1, 2025, security across Mumbai has been ramped up. The warning, which cited “illegal Rohingya/Bangladeshi/Pakistani infiltrators” as the perpetrators of the alleged attacks, was sent to the Navi Mumbai police and later shared with the Mumbai police.

High Security Alert in the Area

The warning suggested that areas like Dongri, known for their communal sensitivity, could be targeted. Upon receiving this alert from Navi Mumbai police, the Mumbai police immediately escalated their security measures. Increased patrolling and vigilance were implemented across the city, with Mumbai’s Crime Branch, Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), and Special Branch involved in heightened surveillance. As of now, no suspicious activity has been reported, but authorities remain on high alert.
The social media post further fueled concerns by suggesting that the attacks would be orchestrated by individuals with connections to neighboring countries. However, the authorities have not confirmed any concrete evidence of this, and the situation remains under investigation.

New Guidelines Introduced for Media Coverage

In an effort to control misinformation, the Maharashtra government has introduced new guidelines to regulate media coverage. These guidelines aim to swiftly address any misleading or false reports that could contribute to unrest. The Directorate General of Information and Public Relations (DGIPR) will monitor print, electronic, and digital platforms, ensuring that corrective measures are taken when necessary.
In a separate development, a Bangladeshi national, Azizul Nizanul Rahman, was arrested in Mumbai for illegally residing in India. Rahman is also under investigation for possible links to the violence that occurred in Nagpur on March 17, 2025. The Crime Branch suspects that Rahman was involved in the unrest following rumors surrounding a religiously sensitive incident. His mobile records are being analysed to confirm his whereabouts during the violence.
As the situation develops, Mumbai’s law enforcement remains vigilant, focusing on maintaining order during Eid celebrations and responding to potential threats swiftly.

महाराष्ट्र: सरकार से संबंधित खबरों पर अब तुरंत होगा एक्शन

By
Rahuldeo Sharma
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महाराष्ट्र सरकार ने मीडिया के माध्यम से सामने आने वाली नागरिकों की शिकायतों और सार्वजनिक समस्याओं पर त्वरित कार्रवाई के उद्देश्य से एक महत्वपूर्ण परिपत्र जारी किया है। इस परिपत्र के माध्यम से, विभिन्न मीडिया प्लेटफार्मों पर प्रकाशित महाराष्ट्र सरकार से संबंधित महत्वपूर्ण खबरों पर ध्यान देकर सरकार की कार्यक्षमता को बढ़ाना और नागरिकों को बेहतर सेवाएं प्रदान करना उद्देश्य रखा गया है। यह जानकारी सूचना और जनसंपर्क महासंचालनालय के प्रधान सचिव एवं महासंचालक ब्रिजेश सिंह (IPS Brijesh Singh) ने दी।

नागरिकों की शिकायतों के लिए महाराष्ट्र सरकार करेगी मीडिया का इस्तेमाल

विभिन्न मीडिया प्लेटफार्मों पर प्रकाशित खबरों पर सरकारी विभागों द्वारा तुरंत ध्यान दिया जाएगा। इससे नागरिकों की शिकायतों और समस्याओं को प्रभावी ढंग से हल करने में मदद मिलेगी। मीडिया रिपोर्ट्स के आधार पर सेवा वितरण प्रणाली को बेहतर बनाना और समस्याओं का शीघ्र समाधान करना संभव होगा। इससे मीडिया के साथ संवाद को बढ़ावा मिलेगा। नागरिक और सरकार के बीच जुड़ाव को मजबूती मिलेगी। नियमित जानकारी का आदान-प्रदान सुनिश्चित होगा। (Media Monitoring)

कैसे काम करेगी ये प्रणाली

महाराष्ट्र सरकार के प्रत्येक विभाग में नोडल अधिकारी की नियुक्त किये जायेंगे। मीडिया रिपोर्ट्स पर तुरंत ध्यान दिया जायेगा। ये अधिकारी साप्ताहिक कार्रवाई रिपोर्ट भी सरकार को देंगे। मीडिया रिपोर्ट्स पर त्वरित ध्यान देकर शिकायतों का शीघ्र समाधान किया जायेगा। इस पहल से Maharashtra Government सुशासन और सार्वजनिक छवि को मजबूत करेगी। यह परिपत्र पारदर्शी और जवाबदेह प्रशासन की दिशा में उठाया गया एक महत्वपूर्ण कदम है। इससे मीडिया में प्रकाशित सूचनाओं और खबरों पर ध्यान देकर नागरिकों की समस्याओं को हल करने के लिए एक प्रभावी प्रणाली लागू होगी।

Three cases filed against Kunal Kamra in Mumbai a day after Madras HC granted him anticipatory bail

By
Ahana Bhattacharya
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Just a day after the Madras High Court granted interim anticipatory bail to comedian Kunal Kamra, who has stirred a controversy with his jibe at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, three cases were filed against the stand-up comedian at Mumbai’s Khar Police Station. The three complainants are the Mayor of Jalgaon city, a hotelier and a businessman from Nashik as revealed by Mumbai Police to news agency ANI.
On Friday, the Madras High Court granted Kamra relief on the condition that he should execute a bond to the satisfaction of the judicial magistrate at Vanur in Villupuram district in Tamil Nadu. Justice Sunder Mohan also issued notice to 2nd Respondent (Khar Police) and posted the matter to April 7.
Meanwhile, Khar Police has issued summons to the 36-year-old comedian twice asking him to appear before them in Mumbai for questioning but he has not turned up yet. A Zero FIR was lodged against Kamra under Sections 353(1)(b), 353(2) [Public mischief] and 356(2) [Defamation] BNS by Shiv Sena MLA Muraji Patel. The FIR was later transferred to Khar police station in Mumbai.
In the second summons issued earlier this week, Kamra has been asked to appear before the Khar Police on March 31, following which he submitted petition seeking anticipatory bail in Madras High Court fearing arrest by Mumbai Police. Kamra is a resident of Villupuram town in Tamil Nadu which comes under the jurisdiction of Madras High Court and hence he had filed the petition there.

Kamra’s “gaddar” jibe at Eknath Shinde

Kamra, known for his satirical style of comedy, was performing at a stand-up show at the Unicontinental Hotel in Mumbai’s Khar area, where he mocked Shinde’s defection from the Shiv Sena and his alliance with the BJP by allegedly calling him a “gaddar” (traitor) in an indirect manner. The jokes, which included a parody of a song from the Bollywood movie “Dil To Pagal Hai”, were aimed at Shinde, even though Kamra did not mention him by name. His performance quickly gained attention on social media, following which it triggered a series of protests and even violence.

Kunal Kamra refuses to apologise

Refusing to apologise for his act, the comedian recently issued a statement on social media where he wrote, “I will not apologise. What I said is exactly what Mr. Ajit Pawar (1st Deputy CM) said about Mr. Eknath Shinde (2nd Deputy CM). I don’t fear this mob and I will not be hiding under my bed, waiting for this to die down.”
Highlighting the importance of freedom of speech in India, Kunal Kamra further mentioned in his statement, “Our right to freedom of speech and expression is not only to be used to fawn over the powerful and rich even though today’s media would have us believe otherwise. Your inability to take a joke at the expense of a powerful public figure does not change the nature of my right. As far as I know, it is not against the law to poke fun at our leaders and the circus that is our political system.”

Uttar Pradesh: वाराणसी में नवरात्रि के दौरान मांस की दुकानें रहेंगी बंद 

By
Anju Singh
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Navratri NonVeg Ban Varanasi
Navratri NonVeg Ban Varanasi
 Varanasi: वाराणसी नगर निगम ने घोषणा की है कि आगामी Navratri त्योहार के दौरान शहर में सभी मांस की दुकानें बंद रहेंगी और कार्यकारी बोर्ड द्वारा अनुमोदित इस कदम को त्योहार के दौरान जागरूकता अभियानों और प्रवर्तन अभियानों द्वारा समर्थित किया जाएगा। Municipal Commissioner अक्षत वर्मा ने कहा कि आदेश को लागू करने की तैयारी चल रही है। वर्मा ने कहा, “कार्यकारी बोर्ड द्वारा लिए गए निर्णय के अनुसार, हमने फैसला किया है कि नगर निगम क्षेत्र में मांस की दुकानें Navratri के दौरान बंद रहेंगी। हम इसे लागू करने के लिए काम कर रहे हैं। अनुपालन सुनिश्चित करने के लिए, नागरिक निकाय (Municipal Body) पहले एक सार्वजनिक जागरूकता अभियान शुरू करेगा। हमारे पास हमारे वैन हैं जो स्थिति की निगरानी के लिए शहर में घूमेंगे। यदि इस अवधि के दौरान कोई भी मांस की दुकान खुली पाई जाती है, तो हम उचित कार्रवाई करेंगे।” हाल के वर्षों में, उत्तर प्रदेश के कई शहरों ने धार्मिक पवित्रता और सार्वजनिक भावनाओं को बनाए रखने के लिए प्रमुख हिंदू त्योहारों के दौरान मांस की बिक्री पर अस्थायी प्रतिबंध लगाया है।

Delhi में भी Navratri में नॉन वेज बैन की मांग

इस बीच, राष्ट्रीय राजधानी Delhi में त्रिलोकपुरी से BJP विधायक रवि कांत ने पूर्वी दिल्ली में चैत्र Navratri के दौरान मांस की दुकानों को बंद करने का आग्रह किया है, जो 30 मार्च से शुरू हो रही है। पूर्वी जिले, शास्त्री नगर के DM को लिखे एक पत्र में, कांत ने अनुरोध किया कि Delhi में पवित्रता बनाए रखने और स्वच्छता सुनिश्चित करने के लिए नौ दिवसीय त्योहार के दौरान मांस की दुकानें बंद रखी जाएं। उन्होंने आगामी चैत्र नवरात्रि और हिंदू नव वर्ष समारोहों के महत्व पर भी प्रकाश डाला, जो 30 मार्च से शुरू हो रहे हैं। अपने पत्र में, उन्होंने जोर देकर कहा कि संपूर्ण सनातन हिंदू समुदाय, देवी दुर्गा के भक्त, इन नौ दिनों को भक्ति, उपवास और श्रद्धा के साथ मनाते हैं। इसके अतिरिक्त, कांत ने उल्लेख किया कि 6 अप्रैल को भगवान राम की जयंती है, जिसे चैत्र महीने में शुक्ल पक्ष के नौवें दिन मनाया जाता है। इस अवसर को पूरे सनातन समुदाय द्वारा भी सम्मानित किया जाता है। BJP विधायक रवि कांत को जवाब देते हुए मुस्लिम Maulvi Chaudhary Ibrahim Hussain ने पहले Navratri त्योहार के दौरान मांस की दुकानों को बंद करने के लिए अपना समर्थन व्यक्त किया था और कहा था कि मुस्लिम समुदाय को इस कदम पर कोई आपत्ति नहीं होगी क्योंकि यह हिंदू समुदाय की भावनाओं का सम्मान करता है। Chaudhary Ibrahim Hussain ने कहा कि प्रत्येक धर्म की अपनी भावनाएं और आस्था होती है और अंतर-धार्मिक सम्मान के महत्व पर जोर दिया। चौधरी इब्राहिम हुसैन ने कहा, “मुस्लिमों को इस कदम पर कोई आपत्ति नहीं है क्योंकि यह हिंदू समुदाय की भावनाओं का सम्मान करता है। यह प्रशासन का मामला है। मुस्लिम समुदाय को इस पर कोई आपत्ति नहीं होगी क्योंकि प्रत्येक धर्म की अपनी भावनाएं और आस्था होती है, और हम सभी को इसका सम्मान करना चाहिए।

आस्था और शक्ति का पर्व Navratri

Navratri, जिसका संस्कृत में अर्थ ‘नौ रातें’ है, देवी दुर्गा और उनके नौ अवतारों, जिन्हें नवदुर्गा के रूप में जाना जाता है, की पूजा के लिए समर्पित है। हिंदू पूरे वर्ष में चार Navratri मनाते हैं, लेकिन केवल दो- चैत्र नवरात्रि और शारदीय नवरात्रि- व्यापक रूप से मनाई जाती हैं, क्योंकि वे मौसम के बदलने के साथ मेल खाती हैं। नौ दिवसीय त्योहार, जिसे राम नवरात्रि के रूप में भी जाना जाता है, राम नवमी, भगवान राम के जन्मदिन पर समाप्त होता है। Navratri के सभी नौ दिन देवी शक्ति के नौ अवतारों के सम्मान में समर्पित हैं।
2025 में, ईद-उल-फितर और चैत्र Navratri के ओवरलैप होने की संभावना है। ईद संभावित रूप से 30 या 31 मार्च को पड़ रही है, और नवरात्रि 30 मार्च को शुरू होकर 7 अप्रैल को समाप्त हो रही है।

काशी विश्‍वनाथ मंदिर के दायरे में पहले ही लग चुकी है रोक

काशी नगर निगम ने जनवरी में ही Varanasi के काशी विश्वनाथ मंदिर के दो किलोमीटर के दायरे में मांस-मछली की बिक्री पर प्रतिबंध लगा दिया था। नगर निगम की कार्यकारिणी बैठक में यह निर्णय लिया गया कि अब मंदिर से दो किलोमीटर के क्षेत्र में किसी भी तरह की मांस-मछली की दुकान खोले जाने पर कड़ी कार्रवाई की जाएगी। हालांकि, स्थानीय दुकानदारों ने इस फैसले का विरोध किया है। इस संबंध में नगर निगम ने दुकानदारों को नोटिस भी भेजा था, जिस पर दुकानदारों ने आपत्ति जताई थी। नोटिस में यह कहा गया था कि निरीक्षण के दौरान पाया गया कि इन दुकानों का संचालन अवैध रूप से किया जा रहा है और इनमें कोई लाइसेंस भी नहीं है। इसके अलावा, इन दुकानों में साफ-सफाई का भी ध्यान नहीं रखा गया था। Varanasi के मेयर अशोक तिवारी ने बताया, ‘पिछले साल सदन और कार्यकारिणी की बैठक में एक प्रस्ताव पारित किया गया था, जिसमें यह निर्णय लिया गया कि काशी विश्वनाथ मंदिर के दो किलोमीटर के दायरे में कोई भी मांस या मांसाहारी उत्पादों की दुकान नहीं होनी चाहिए।’

Noida Man Loses Rs 6.5 Crore in Online Investment Scam Linked to Dating App

By
Saniya Patel
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Businesswoman Using Smart phone
A Noida-based director from a Delhi firm named Daljit Singh lost his lifetime savings worth Rs 6.5 crore through an online investment scam. Through his connection on the dating app with Anita, he became vulnerable to losing his entire savings, amounting to Rs 6.5 crore, in online trading platforms that allegedly produced false promises of substantial returns.  

How the Incident Took Place

At 50 years old, Singh joined the dating application as a way to search for love. The meeting occurred between Singh and Anita in December 2024, and she said she lived in Hyderabad. Their talks shifted from simple small talk to more serious mature discussions. After winning his trust Anita proposed that he place funds in a few selected online trading platforms which would provide him substantial gains.
Although doubtful in the beginning, Singh made his first investment of Rs 3.2 lakh. He received Rs 24,000 back from his small initial investment the same day, which prompted him to realize that his trading choice was practical. After his initial gain, he put all his savings of Rs 4.5 crore into these recommended companies. Using a Rs 2 crore loan, Singh added the funds to his existing investments, which resulted in a total value of Rs 6.5 crore.

Singh Filed a Police Complaint

However, when Singh tried to withdraw his money, he was informed that he needed to pay a 30% fee as a processing charge. Suspicious, Singh refused, only to find that Anita had cut off all contact with him, and two of the websites she recommended were now offline. Realising he had been duped, Singh filed a complaint with the Cyber Police in Noida Sector-36.
Upon investigation, police discovered that Anita’s profile on the dating app was entirely fake. Authorities are now working to trace the accounts where Singh’s money was transferred. The case has drawn attention to the growing issue of online fraud, particularly those targeting individuals seeking companionship.
Singh’s story is a stark reminder to exercise caution when engaging in online interactions, especially when financial investments are involved. As the investigation continues, police are urging the public to be vigilant about such scams.

Top CSR projects in Shillong

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The CSR Journal
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Shillong is the capital city of Meghalaya. It has an old-world charm that has led to the city being bestowed with the title: The Scotland of the East. Shillong used to be the capital of undivided Assam until the state of Meghalaya was formed in the year 1972. The soothing weather and splendid waterfalls make it a tourist haven in the North East region of India.
Tourism contributes heavily to the city and to Meghalaya’s profits. The economy of Shillong is agrarian in nature as a large section of the people there are dependent on agriculture. The other sources of livelihood are small scale industries such as handicraft and handloom items in cane and bamboo.
Shillong is a storehouse of natural resources and hence an ideal place to set up industries. Despite the natural wealth, liberal industrial policy and the advantage of being located close to the South East Asia market, this city has not developed industrially. CSR in Shillong is restricted to a few projects by the organisations based in the city.
Shillong is district headquarters of the East Khasi Hills District, which was the top recipient of CSR funds in FY2023. In FY 2022-23, the district received CSR funds worth Rs 6.34 crore. 
Here are top programmes of the lot:

NIT Meghalaya – RuTAG

RuTAG (Rural Technology Action Group) has a mission to bring Government and Non-Governmental groups or stakeholders together to proactively work for the development of the region so that people can derive the benefits of Research & Development in various scientific fields. It is an endeavour of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Govt. of India for revamping the rural economy of our country by setting up a number of Centres in different parts of the country. For the North Eastern Region, a Tier-II institute of RuTAG-NE has been set up at National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Shillong. The modus operandi of RuTAG Mission is to identify challenging problems and the potential technologies that can impact the rural economy of artisans, rural-based industrial groups and entrepreneurs.

HCLtech Grant Symposium

HCL Foundation which drives the corporate social responsibility (CSR) agenda of global technology company HCLTech in India, today conducted the fourth HCLTech Grant Pan-India Symposium 2024 at North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya, on the theme ‘Role of CSR in Development of Rural Parts of Northeast India’.
With an intent to strengthen sustainable rural development in the country, the HCLTech Grant Pan-India Symposium series provides a platform for social purpose organisations, including NGOs, civil society organisations, etc., to network and exchange ideas and learnings.
“Our priority has always been to contribute towards the development of local communities and the HCLTech Grant is the medium through which we assist NGOs with the common goals. The symposiums have proven to be especially important and have allowed us to reach out to NGOs and civil societies to discuss critical topics. Beyond these symposiums, we are excited to see NGOs submit their proposals for HCLTech Grant and collaborate with them for bringing about change in the society,” said Dr. Nidhi Pundhir, Vice President, Global CSR, HCLTech and Director, HCLFoundation.
The HCLTech Grant Symposium 2024 series aims to raise awareness of the HCLTech Grant among NGOs.  Edition 10 of HCLTech Grant India will provide funding of ₹16.5 Crore (~$2.2 million) to nine NGOs, selected through an independent, robust and democratic process. Three NGOs will receive ₹5 crore each for their projects of four-year duration in the categories of health, education and environment. Another six NGOs will receive a grant of ₹25 lakh each for projects of one-year duration.

IDFC FIRST Bank – Honour FIRST

IDFC FIRST Bank offers Honour FIRST to serving personnel and veterans of Assam Rifles. The MoU for Honour FIRST was signed at the Assam Rifles headquarters in Shillong between Col P S Singh, Colonel Administration and senior officials of the Bank. Assam Rifles is the oldest paramilitary force of India, instituted in 1835. Entrusted with internal security and border management roles, Assam Rifles is referred to as the Sentinels of the North East. Honour FIRST is specially designed keeping in mind the needs of the Armed Forces community. It includes a zero balance Honour FIRST salary account with 6% interest, unlimited free ATM transactions from any location, free fund transfers and other benefits. The debit card is also customised to the needs of Armed Forces personnel.

Power Grid Telemedicine Centre

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited is India’s largest electric power transmission utility. Under its CSR scheme for healthcare, Power Grid opened a telemedicine centre in Shillong during the first wave of the pandemic. The Shillong and Sohra centres of Ramakrishna Mission (RKM), in collaboration with NEIGRIHMS, are managing the medical facility. The cost of the CSR project is Rs. 49.47 lakhs that went into a Mobile Medical Van and equipment for setting up two Teleconsultation Centres. This initiative provides the facilities for medical consultation initially in collaboration with North East Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Shillong (NEIGRIHMS). Medical facilities in specialised domains like neurology, oncology, dermatology, ophthalmology, gynaecology, cardiology, dental, pediatrics, ENT, urology and psychiatry will be provided.

SECL CSR Report FY 24: South Eastern Coalfields Limited focuses on heart health, NEET coaching and tree plantation

By
Ahana Bhattacharya
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SECL CSR Report FY 24: South Eastern Coalfields Limited focuses on heart health, NEET coaching and tree plantation
SECL CSR Report FY 24: South Eastern Coalfields Limited focuses on heart health, NEET coaching and tree plantation
South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coal India Limited. It is one of the largest government-owned coal producers in the world. SECL is one of the highest coal producing companies of India. The coal mines of SECL are spread across the central Indian states of Chhatisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, hence the company’s CSR activities focus on the underprivileged people residing in these states.
SECL operates 67 coal mines, of which 41 coal mines lies in Chhatisgarh, while the rest are situated in Madhya Pradesh. Among these 67 coal mines, 46 mines are worked by underground method of mining while the rest are opencast mines. For effective administrative control and operation, the coal mines at SECL have been divided into three groups viz Central India coalfields (CIC), Korba coalfields and Mand Raigarh Coalfields.

CSR Spending in FY 2023-24

Chhattisgarh-based Coal India subsidiary SECL has spent more than Rs 300 crores via CSR on various sectors in the state of Chhattisgarh between 2018-19 and 2023-24.
The company has undertaken CSR initiatives in a wide range of areas to create greater impact in the lives of people. In the past 5 years, the company has utilised its CSR funds mostly focusing on environmental sustainability, education, healthcare, rural development projects, sanitation and providing support to flagship government programs like Swachh Vidyalaya Abhiyan, Swachh Bharat Mission and Clean Ganga Mission among others.
In the FY 2023-24, SECL spent Rs 53.07 crore towards CSR activities mainly focused around the areas of its operation in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

Launch of the SECL CSR App

In July 2023, SECL launched a CSR app for better implementation of various social welfare programs and activities carried out under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and to make the same accessible to the public. The CSR App can be accessed through the link available on the SECL website.
The App was launched by Gajanan Deorao Asole, Part Time Non-Official Director and Chairman, CSR Committee, at the 338th SECL Board Meeting held on Friday, July 14 at New Delhi. The launch of this CSR app is expected to add more fairness and transparency in the CSR efforts of the company through digitization.
Through the app, people will be able to get information related to the annual expenditure incurred by SECL on CSR activities, total number of activities carried out, last year’s performance, photo-videos of activities etc. Along with this, the facility of giving suggestions and feedback has also been provided in the app.

Going Net Zero

South Eastern Coalfields Ltd has announced that it will be developing rooftop and ground mounted solar power projects of 600 MW capacity in the coming years as part of its strategy to expand and diversify its business and achieve the “Net Zero Energy” goal. The strategy is in line with the larger goal of “Panchamrit” announced by India’s Prime Minster Narendra Modi at CoP-26 to achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2070. SECL, the Miniratna PSU, is planning to develop the above projects at a cost of more than Rs.1000 crores.
Solar power projects of more than 180 MW are already in various phases of development in the operational areas of SECL spread over Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. The Indian coal major has recently commissioned rooftop solar projects of 580 kWp capacity in Johilla, Jamuna-Kotma and Kusmunda Areas. At Johilla Area, the commissioned capacity is about 280 kWp. Solar panels have been installed at Administrative Building GM office, SECL-run Kendriya Vidyalaya, Regional Hospital and at Area’s Guesthouse. The project will generate about 4,20,000 units of electricity saving about Rs 21 lakh annually in power expenditure.
The largest two solar projects under implementation are of 40 MW capacity each. A 40 MW ground mounted, grid connected solar PV plant is being developed on company’s own land in Bhatgaon and Bishrampur areas located in Chattisgarh’s Surajpur district. Plans are on to install another 40 MW ground mounted solar PV plant in Johilla area in Madhya Pradesh.
Coal India Ltd has set an ambitious target of achieving net-zero status by installing 3000 MW capacity renewable energy projects by 2026 as part of a broader plan to reduce the company’s carbon footprint and ensure sustainability. SECL contributed around one-fourth of CIL’s total coal production in FY 2022-23. It is promoting renewable energy to reduce the carbon footprint of coal mining and move towards the goal of net zero carbon emissions.

CSR initiatives of SECL

Healthcare

SECL’s area of operation being Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, the PSU focuses on providing healthcare facilities to the underprivileged population through CSR. SECL has provided CT scan and MRI Machines to Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences, Bilaspur, and a CT scan machine to Government Medical College, Ambikapur.
SECL through its CSR allocated Rs 4.88 Crore to enhance medical infrastructure in 15 districts of Madhya Pradesh, which made a profound impact during the intense second wave of COVID-19. The installation of digital X-ray machines and portable units significantly improved diagnostic capabilities, enabling prompt treatment initiation and curbing virus spread. This initiative benefited the rural and tribal folks of the respective districts. By providing these machines for the remote tribal and rural district hospitals, the SECL has ensured better access to diagnostic services. Additionally, the establishment of PSA Oxygen Plants addressed critical oxygen needs, reducing mortality rates.

SECL Ki Dhadkan

South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program achieved a significant milestone with the successful completion of heart surgeries for 20 children suffering from congenital heart disease (CHD) in October 2024. This effort is part of “SECL Ki Dhadkan,” a vital initiative aimed at providing affordable, life-saving cardiac care to economically disadvantaged families in SECL’s operational coalfield areas across Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.
SECL Ki Dhadkan, an extension of Coal India’s overarching CSR initiative ‘Nanha Sa Dil’, focuses on ensuring that children from SECL’s project-affected regions can access the necessary medical interventions for CHD. The project supports early diagnosis, screening, and treatment of CHD in communities that often lack resources for specialized healthcare.
The CSR project SECL Ki Dhadkan aims to provide free-of-cost treatment to children suffering from Congenital Heart Disease in SECL’s operational Areas in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh
The initiative primarily benefits children from SECL’s operational areas, which include the districts of Raigarh, Korba, Bilaspur, Korea, Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur, Surajpur, Balrampur, and Sarguja in Chhattisgarh, and Anuppur, Shahdol, and Umaria in Madhya Pradesh.
As part of this initiative, SECL has collaborated with the Shri Satya Sai Health & Education Trust in Raipur, with all surgeries performed at the Shri Satya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital, Raipur. The initiative is particularly beneficial for families in tribal and rural areas who face severe economic constraints, removing financial barriers to critical treatment.
With this initiative, SECL demonstrates its commitment to uplifting marginalized communities by offering life-saving interventions that ensure equal access to essential healthcare. ‘SECL Ki Dhadkan’ stands as a testament to SECL’s mission to foster sustainable development and address healthcare inequities in its operational regions.
Tree plantation activity by SECL

Tree plantation

SECL recently announced that it has planted a staggering 1,46,675 saplings across its operational areas in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. Plantation drive was conducted in 8 districts of Chhattisgarh and 3 districts in Madhya Pradesh, covering an area of over 56 hectares. Additionally, the company distributed 25,000 saplings to communities residing near its mining areas.
This initiative was part of a nationwide plantation drive, launched in July 2024 by Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy, encompassing all coal PSUs across the country. The initiative also aligns with the centre’s ongoing “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign (One tree in the name of mother).
In July 2023, SECL announced that it has decided to invest a whopping Rs. 169 crores for tree plantation Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, the states in which it operates. The plantation will be carried out for a period of five years from FY 2023-24 to 2027-28 with its subsequent maintenance of 4 years for each consecutive year of plantation.
For execution of the project, the company has signed Memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chhattisgarh Rajya Van Vikas Nigam and Madhya Pradesh Rajya Van Vikas Nigam. As per the MoU, SECL will spend Rs. 131.52 crore in Chhattisgarh and Rs. 38.11 crore in Madhya Pradesh for enhancing greenery in the central Indian states.
Six to twelve months old (polypot) plants will be used for the plantation work. Among the saplings that will be planted are different species including fruit bearing trees like Jamun, Imli, Bel, Mango, Sitaphal etc., and medicinal/ herbal plants like Neem, Amla, Karanj etc.
In addition to these, trees with high timber value such as Teak, Sal, Bamboo, Babool, Sissoo, Safed Sirus and ornamental or avenue plants like Gulmohar, Kachnar, Amaltas, Peepal, Jharul etc. will also be planted. Keeping in view the needs of the local communities, species of plants will be selected while paying heed to suggestions from local villagers.

Education

The company has taken initiatives to develop education infrastructure in government schools in Chhattisgarh by renovating and rebuilding schools, building hostels, developing smart-classes and providing desk and benches for the students.

Smart-classes in Government schools of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh

SECL implemented smart class-room solutions for improving learning outcomes and education quality through all-in-device, in First Phase schools i.e. 86 Govt. Schools located within 25 Kms from SECL establishments of Madhya Pradesh’s Umaria District under CSR Activities of SECL Johilla Area. The purpose is to enhance opportunities for education and community development.
With SECL’s CSR support, smart classes have been set-up in 500 government schools of Chhattisgarh’s Korba district at an expenditure of about Rs 9 crore through the District Collector of Korba. The beneficiaries are mainly children belonging to tribal areas and underprivileged background. At least 113 smart classes have been developed through the district administration Raigarh in government schools built within 25 km radius of SECL’s office in Raigarh district.
Apart from this, 113 smart-class facilities have been developed in schools in Raigarh, Dharamjaigarh, and Kharsia tehsils of Raigarh district.

SECL ke Sushrut – Free residential coaching for NEET

In October this year, SECL announced on social media that they are inviting applications for free residential coaching of SECL’s Sushrut 2024 to prepare for National Entrance cum Eligibility Test (NEET) 2025.
SECL provides free residential medical coaching to students of Class 12th under its CSR initiative, “SECL ke Sushrut”. The company will mentor and provide coaching to students to help them prepare for the national medical entrance exam – NEET.
The move aims to benefit students from poor economic background, especially in villages in coal belt areas of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
Under the programme coaching is provided to a batch of students in partnership with a Bilaspur-based private coaching institute. The program is residential with regular national-level test series and mentoring. This also includes lodging and boarding facilities.

Empowering the specially abled and youths

For empowering the specially abled or Divyangjans, the company has built a Skill Development Training Centre with a 100-bed hostel in Bilaspur.
With a focus on skill development and making India’s youth job ready, the coal major has undertaken training programmes for around 1000 youths though Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (CIPET) Korba.

Rural development

The company is taking up projects to develop rural areas in Chhattisgarh through CSR. It has built roads for faster communication, pipelines to supply water from the mines to adjacent villages which face water scarcity, and constructed toilets. SECL has also implemented and supported projects in the areas of Drinking water, Livelihood enhancement projects etc for villages.

 

CBI Rules Out Gangrape in RG Kar Incident, High Court Seeks Evidence

By
Ujjal Roy
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A significant divergence has surfaced in the judicial proceedings concerning the alleged sexual assault at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in its submission to the Calcutta High Court, has challenged the initial assertion of a gang rape, presenting forensic evidence that points to a single perpetrator.
This revelation, based on meticulous DNA analysis conducted at the crime scene, indicates that the victim, while undeniably subjected to sexual assault, was attacked by one individual, contradicting previous reports.
Justice Tirthankar Ghosh, presiding over the case, has demanded a comprehensive account from the CBI, specifically requesting the detailed list of witnesses interrogated, their respective testimonies, and the original case dossier compiled by the Kolkata Police. The court’s directive, issued during a recent hearing, mandates the agency to furnish this information within the next two weeks.

Discrepancies and Judicial Scrutiny

The CBI, through its legal representative Rajdeep Majumdar, presented its findings in a sealed report to the court. This submission was in response to the court’s earlier queries regarding the nature of the assault—whether it was an act of gang rape or a single-perpetrator crime—the potential involvement of individuals beyond the convicted Sanjay Roy, and the rationale behind the ongoing inquiry.
The agency has reaffirmed its position, stating that the forensic evidence unequivocally supports the conclusion of a lone assailant, dismissing the initial claims of a gang rape. Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer, had been initially arrested by the Kolkata Police. However, the High Court subsequently transferred the case to the CBI, which ultimately filed a charge sheet naming only Roy, leading to his conviction and life imprisonment by the Sealdah Court.
Justice Ghosh further scrutinized the CBI’s methodology, questioning whether the DNA analysis was confined to the accused or extended to other potential suspects. The CBI clarified that the DNA profiling yielded only one matching profile, conclusively ruling out the involvement of other individuals.

Pursuit of Collateral Investigations

During the court proceedings, the CBI revealed that its investigation has extended to questioning medical personnel and nurses at R.G. Kar Hospital, ensuring a thorough examination of all facets of the case. The agency also disclosed its exploration of a potential conspiracy, aiming to identify individuals who may have attempted to manipulate or tamper with evidence.
Justice Ghosh also sought clarity on the timeline of the investigation, to which the CBI responded that the sheer volume of recorded statements made it challenging to provide a precise completion date. Expressing concern over potential delays, the court directed the agency to provide a progress update at the next hearing.

Legal Framework and State Intervention

The West Bengal government, while not opposing a reinvestigation, raised pertinent legal questions regarding the validity of such actions at this stage. Government counsel Kalyan Bandyopadhyay argued that only the trial court possesses the jurisdiction to address such issues post-conviction.
The case, initially handled by the Kolkata Police, was transferred to the CBI following concerns raised before the Supreme Court regarding the integrity of the initial investigation. The High Court, having received the case diary from the Kolkata Police, has now requested its production for review.

Familial Advocacy and Parallel Proceedings

The victim’s family, dissatisfied with the CBI’s findings, has advocated for a more comprehensive investigation. Their efforts to seek further scrutiny before the Sealdah Court’s verdict were initially declined by Justice Ghosh, pending Supreme Court authorization. However, the apex court recently ruled in their favor, allowing the High Court to proceed with hearings based on their petition.
Following this ruling, the first hearing took place last Monday, with the CBI submitting its status report on Friday. In a parallel development, the CBI also submitted a separate status report to the Sealdah Court, providing an update on its investigation into the related rape and murder case at R.G. Kar Hospital.

Manchester City FC to Launch Football Academy in Kolkata, MoU signed

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Ahana Bhattacharya
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Popular English Football Club Manchester City also referred to as Man City FC will be setting up a football academy in The City of Joy Kolkata which is known across the world for its love and passion for the sport! The academy will be named Manchester City Football School which will be launched in collaboration with the Techno India Group, a leading academic institution group in Bengal.
A Memorandum-of-Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Techno India Group and Manchester City on the sidelines of an interactive session on opportunities in West Bengal attended by Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in London. Announcing the news of the MoU, CM Mamata Banerjee highlighted the popularity of football across West Bengal among all age groups from 8 to 80 and how this collaboration will strengthen the state’s sporting ecosystem.

Football training to children and teens aged 3 to 17

The objective of the initiative is to nurture young talent from across the country by offering players a unique blend of world-class football coaching and a strong sports foundation. The proposed football school will cater to athletes aged 3 to 17, providing them with top-tier training led by full-time Manchester City coaches who will be handpicked by City Football Group.
The Manchester City Football School in Kolkata will provide students an authentic and creative football education program inspired by the coaching philosophy and methodology of the world-leading football club who were recently crowned Premier League champions for a fourth successive season.

Manchester City coaches will train kids in Kolkata

The Football School, based in Kolkata, West Bengal will benefit from the expertise of official Manchester City coaches who will relocate to the city from Manchester to deliver a bespoke football programme tailored for the personal development of Techno India Group’s students.
Manchester City and Techno India Group had announced the news of the upcoming Manchester City Football School in Kolkata in September last year.
“We are delighted to be opening our first Manchester City Football School in Kolkata with Techno India Group, who are a leading education provider to children and young adults throughout West Bengal. We are looking forward to creating a first-class educational experience, through the presence of fully training, full-time Manchester City coaches, based on the same approach and methodology that we use in our programs in Manchester, tailored to the level of each player,” Jorgina Busquets, Managing Director – Football Education, Recreation and Partner Clubs for City Football Group had stated in an official announcement.

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