CM Uddhav Thackeray cancels visit to rain-impacted Satara due to bad weather
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray had to call off his visit to flood-hit Satara district on Monday due to inclement weather. Maharashtra has seen the worst of rain fury over the last week, with landslides and flooding of big towns and cities and connectivity being cut off and lakhs marooned and homeless. The state government has said that 164 lives have so far been lost in rain-related incidents across the state. 100 continue to be missing. Over 30 people who were missing in the devastating landslide at Taliye village in Raigad are now presumed dead. After four days of staying shut, essential services vehicles were guided to use one lane on NH 4 near Kolhapur whether water levels did recede but have not fully drained out of the areas it has flooded. Homes continue to be cut off or partially submerged as relief work continues.
July 26, 2021
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Hyderabad: Doctors protest outside Chest hospital, Erragadda after assault by Covid-19 patient’s kin
Several medical professionals at Hyderabad’s Chest hospital at Erragadda protested outside the facility after relatives of a deceased coronavirus patient allegedly attacked a few doctors.A number of doctors at the hospital refused to resume duties till their demands were met.
July 26, 2021
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Pune: Pashan lake overflows, locals worried
Pashan lake overflowing through the obstacle of a massive heap of hyacinth. Due to heavy rain hyacinth spilt from the lake with overflowing water and some of them were dumped there while cleaning the lake by PMC. Locals fear the waterlogging on the road.
July 26, 2021
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Monday Review: TOI's weekly roundup of print news from Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula
In the 64th edition of Monday Review, the weekly home update from Chandigarh, Panchkula, and Mohali, watch what happened when the monsoon gained pace. Traffic jammed, roads were flooded, and bridges broke. This was Chandigarh after 18.6 millimetre rain early on in the week. A city craving for respite from heat and humidity was left sated and inundated. Bikes under water and boats on land. It was also quite a scene. The railway underbridge became divers' platform, while Zirakpur came to its knees, wading at that depth. Its roads caved in and the town's claims of unclogged drains were drowned. In Ambala, the poor mayor's reputation also sank. While the government schools of Chandigarh reopened from July 19 after parents’ mandatory authorization, the private campuses remain closed, since a section of the parents wants to wait until all the children are vaccinated. That's a long shot, given that just the permission for clinical trials on children has come only a few days ago. Almost 80% of adult Chandigarh has Covid antibodies, reveals the serosurvey, and urban areas march ahead of rural. That, last week, was also said for 60% of the city's children. Will statistics be any guarantee against infection remains to be seen but it lifts the morale for sure. Experts say the city is just short of herd immunity and the next wave may be manageable. While people wonder how's that possible in a place with so much of floating population, doctors are also not recommending that we let down our guard. Vaccination doesn't mean 100% immunity against the virus. Once bitten, twice shy after the July 6 violence, the cops prevented Punjab’s jobless teachers from storming into the city. And how? By holding aloft banners warning them of Section 144 in force and by laying barbed wires over the metal barricadess. Two weeks ago, police had to use water cannon, tear gas and lathicharge. For your TOI copy, call us at this number: 1800 121 0005. Please, like, share, and subscribe, and get vaccinated.
July 26, 2021
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Explained: Can Raj Kundra's 'vulgar not porn' defence help him in the porn racket case?
The Raj Kundra case has been making headlines all of last week. What's perhaps also got some attention are the arguments put forth by his lawyer in court. While claiming that the controversial businessman's arrest is illegal, his lawyer Subhash Jadhav said there are no sexually explicit acts in videos. TOI spoke to senior advocate Vikas Pahwa to demystify the law under which Raj Kundra has been taken into custody.
July 26, 2021
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Tokyo Olympic stadium created from ice-cream sticks
Biswajit, a college student, has created an art on the Tokyo Olympic stadium. Inspired by the Olympic games and to cheer for the Indian team, he used 375 ice cream sticks to make the art showing various sport events. He took 4 days to complete this craft.
July 26, 2021
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Kochi restaurant revives the classic drive-in concept
Who doesn’t like to sit back and enjoy a meal at a restaurant. But for many of the Keralites, this is a lost luxury during the pandemic. As the restaurants across India are reeling from city and state-wide initiatives that shut down dining rooms, a Kochi restaurant is doing its best to accommodate accordingly. While restaurateurs maintain that in-car dining has its challenges, it has been a great way to tide over the tough phase, keeping jobs and livelihoods. To stay competitive, providing solid drive-in service can be make or break for the restaurant.
July 25, 2021
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Toddler’s body dug out over suspicion of being killed by 'black magic' rituals in Agra
Agra police on Saturday night dug out the body of a three-year-old boy, who is suspected to have been sacrificed for 'black magic' rituals, from Chambal ravines under Pinhat police jurisdiction. According to police, villagers told them that four men and a woman buried a child after offering prayers on the night of Guru Purnima, suggesting it to be a sacrifice. A knife, a spade and prayer material were found near the place where the body was buried, local residents suspected some 'black magic' activities performed there, said police. Station house officer of Pinhat police station, Pradeep Kumar Chaturvedi, said that the body has been sent for post mortem to ascertain cause of death. The description of the deceased has been spread in the neighbouring districts of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan in an attempt to identify it. The matter is being investigated and further action will be taken after a post mortem report is received, said Chaturvedi.
July 25, 2021
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High tide witnessed at Marine drive in Mumbai
High tide was witnessed in the Marine Drive area in Mumbai on Sunday amidst a sunny day. People were seen thronging the area witnessing high tide from over the bridge. Marine Drive is a 3.6-kilometre-long Promenade along the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road in Mumbai, India. Often, the names Marine Drive and Marines are used interchangeably to refer to this 3.9 km stretch. The road and promenade were constructed by Pallonji Mistry.
July 25, 2021
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Shocking: Woman cop killed in clash over custody death in Bihar's Jehanabad
A woman cop was killed in clash over custody death in Bihar's Jehanabad. The deceased Kanti Devi was beaten up with rods and sticks, claimed police. But sources claimed that she was run over by a vehicle. At least 15 other police personnel were injured in the mob attack. The angry mob attacked the cops over the alleged custodial death of one Govind Manjhi.
July 25, 2021
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Worldwide Demonstration: People protest against mandatory vaccinations, lockdowns
On the occasion of Worldwide Demonstrations, people held a protest against the lockdown and mandatory vaccination in Mumbai. On this day people of 45 countries and 120 cities came together for freedom. Awaken India Movement had called for demonstrations in multiple cities across India in solidarity with the people of India & the World.
July 25, 2021
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Surat: AAP workers protest against inflation, rising fuel prices
Aam Aadmi Party workers protested against rising inflation and increased fuel prices in Surat. The AAP workers used PM Narendra Modi's old audio during the protest. Petrol prices crossed Rs 100 in many places across the country.
July 25, 2021
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Freestyle wrestler Bajrang Punia, a strong contender at the Tokyo Olympics
Indian freestyle wrestler Bajrang Punia is currently ranked world number 2 in the 65 kg weight category. He has won three medals at the World Wrestling Championship. He started wrestling at the age of 7 and belongs to Khudan village of Jhajjar district in Haryana. Punia one of the big Indian medal contenders at the Tokyo Olympics.
July 24, 2021
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World IVF Day: Meet India's first and world's second test-tube baby
On July 25 world celebrates World In Vitro Fertilisation Day. The day is celebrated to mark the greatest innovation in the field of reproductive medicine. The biggest breakthrough was the birth of Louise Brown on July 25, 1978, in England. In India, Dr Subhash Mukherjee was also working on IVF and in less than three months of the birth of Louise Brown, Kanupriya Agarwal was born on October 3, 1978. Dr Subhash Mukhopadhyay named India's first IVF child as 'Durga' later on her parents renamed her Kanupriya. She became India's first and the world's second IVF baby.
July 24, 2021
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This Mumbai constable is cop by day and good samaritan by evening
Meet Bhoiwada police station’s constable Rajni Jaware. The Mumbai constable is a cop by day and a Good Samaritan by evening. Rajni frequently helps the needy after finishing her duties as a cop. She distributes food and books to the needy whenever she gets the chance. In 2020, Rajni helped those stranded under the King Circle flyover during flooding due to heavy rains.
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July 24, 2021
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Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra on his autobiography and making of Rang De Basanti, Delhi 6
Even though it's been 15 years since Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra made the iconic Rang de Basanti, he feels there's always scope to make a better version provided the filmmaker is completely committed to the story telling. In an exclusive conversation with TOI, the filmmaker talked about a range of topics including why his colleagues sometimes refer to his film narrations as 'painful'. He's also ready with his autobiography, snatches of which also influence his filmmaking and story-telling.
July 24, 2021
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Visakhapatnam: Devotees throng Sai Baba temples on occasion of Guru Purnima
A large number of devotees throng Sai Baba temples on the occasion of Guru Purnima in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. The priests were seen performing puja. The devotees followed Covid protocols but at a few places, people were seen not maintaining social distancing.
July 24, 2021
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Bengaluru: Organisers use sanitisers, masks, and medicines to decorate Sai temple
The organisers used sanitisers, masks, and medicines to decorate Sai temple in Bengaluru on Saturday. On the occasion of Guru Purnima, devotees offered prayers at Sathya Ganapathi Shirdi Sai Trust temple. They want to spread awareness among people against Covid. They also distributed masks and sanitisers to poor people.
July 24, 2021
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Parked car submerged in swollen river at Shaniwar Peth in Pune
Parked car submerged into swollen Mutha river at Shaniwar Peth in Pune. After heavy rains in the catchment area, the Khadakwasla dam discharges 16,247 cusecs of water into Mutha River. The release was maintained at the rate of 1,000 cusecs in the morning and was gradually increased up to 11,704 cusecs by afternoon and 16,247 by late evening. An alert has been issued by the Pune Municipal Corporation for people living in the low lying areas. An irrigation department official said water would be released from the Khadakwasla dam on Friday as well if the catchment continued to receive heavy spells of rain.
July 24, 2021
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Mother’s survival instinct: Pregnant tribal woman carried 8 km in jholi in Madhya Pradesh
A woman in labour was carried on a cloth sling for 8km on Thursday evening, on jungle trails and muddy paths in MP’s Barwani -- every moment of it in utter agony --because there is no road connecting her forest hamlet with a village that at least has a dirt track. That wasn’t the end of her ordeal, though. The nearest hospital was still 20km away, but she thankfully got an ambulance. Tribal grit and a mother’s survival instinct helped her endure the agony, and she gave birth to a baby girl early Friday morning. Dr Arvind Kirade, block medical officer of Pansemal, said the 20-year old mother, Sunita, and her child are doing fine. Sunita’s village, Rajpura, is a settlement of about 200, close to the Maharashtra border. Local ASHA workers are life-savers here, and Sunita’s health was being monitored by Sangeeta Fatia Rawat all along.
July 24, 2021
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