Chandigarh&nbsp;(The Hawk): A large number of human skeletons were excavated from an old well in Ajnala town of Punjab in early 2014. Some historians believe that these skeletons belong to the people who were killed in riots during the partition of India and Pakistan. The other prevailing belief, based on various historical sources, is that these are skeletons of the Indian soldiers killed by the British army during the revolt of 1857 of Indian freedom struggle. However, the identity and the geographic origins of these soldiers have been under intense debate due to lack of scientific evidence.Dr J.S. Sehrawat, Forensic Anthropologist and a Faculty from Department of Anthropology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, collaborated with the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) Hyderabad, Birbal Sahni Institute, Lucknow and Benaras Hindu University (BHU) to establish the roots of these martyrs using DNA and isotope analyses. The finding of this study revealed that the skeletons belonged to residents of the Gangetic plain region. The study was published on 28th April, 2022 in the journal Frontiers in Genetics. Researchers have used 50 samples for DNA analysis and 85 specimens for isotope analysis. “DNA analysis helps understanding ancestry of people, and isotope analysis sheds light on food habits. Both the research methods supported that the human skeletons found in the well were not of people living in Punjab or Pakistan. Rather, DNA sequences matched with the people from UP, Bihar, and West Bengal”, said Dr K. Thangaraj, Chief Scientist, CCMB; Director, Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics, Hyderabad, and a senior member of this team.“The results from this research are consistent with the historical evidence that the 26th Native Bengal Infantry Battalion consisted of people from the eastern part of Bengal, Odisha, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, ” stated Dr J.S. Sehrawat, the first author of this study. As per historical records, soldiers from this battalion were posted at Mian-Meer, Pakistan and killed British officers in a revolt. They were captured by the British army near Ajnala on banks of river Ravi and executed very next day.Dr Niraj Rai, the lead researcher of this team and expert on ancient DNA, said that scientific research done by this team helps look at history from a more evidence-based way.Prof Gyaneshwer Chaubey, Department of Zoology, BHU, who played a crucial role in the DNA study, stressed that the findings of this study would add a significant chapter in the history of the unsung heroes of India's first freedom struggle.Dr Vinay Nadicoori, Director, CCMB, said, “Ancient DNA study is a powerful tool not only to understand our past and also help us in understanding historical perspective. He further said that CCMB plans to take up a largescale ancient DNA study, which would unravel several historical and pre-historical facts”.For further information, contact:Dr. JS Sehrawat (9988031199): Panjab University, ChandigarhDr. K. Thangaraj (9908213822): CCMB, Hyderabad and CDFD, HyderabadProf. Gyaneshwar Chaubey (9560375165): BHU, VaranasiDr. Niraj Rai (9550235839): BSIP, Lucknow

 A large number of human skeletons were excavated from an old well in Ajnala town of Punjab in early 2014. Some historians believe that these skeletons belong to the people who were killed in riots during the partition of India and Pakistan. The other prevailing belief, based on various historical sources, is that these are skeletons of the Indian soldiers killed by the British army during the revolt of 1857 of Indian freedom struggle. However, the identity and the geographic origins of these soldiers have been under intense debate due to lack of scientific evidence.

165-Year-Old Human Skeletons From Ajnala In Punjab Belong To The Martyrs Of The Ganga Plain

 A large number of human skeletons were excavated from an old well in Ajnala town of Punjab in early 2014. Some historians believe that these skeletons belong to the people who were killed in riots during the partition of India and Pakistan. The other prevailing belief, based on various historical sources, is that these are skeletons of the Indian soldiers killed by the British army during the revolt of 1857 of Indian freedom struggle. However, the identity and the geographic origins of these soldiers have been under intense debate due to lack of scientific evidence.




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New Delhi : Coming from a small village in Uttar Pradesh and setting a record in long jump for Delhi, the story of Shivani Soam has drama, emotion and the determination to overcome all odds, including the barriers erected by the male chauvinistic society.Hailing from a village in Moradabad district, choosing sports was not easy for Shivani. From getting flak for wearing shorts to practicing with boys, life wasn't easy for Shivani in her village.But her dedication and determination to do something in sports saw Shivani go ahead despite the taunts. The society, which used to berate her and her family, is today lauding her achievements. The mind-set of the people has changed after Shivani won silver in the 30th North Zone Junior Athletics championship, organised by the Haryana Athletics Association at Rohtak in October 2018."All this was not easy for me. My parents used to work in Delhi as daily-wage labourers. At the time of the first Covid-19 wave, the financial situation went from bad to worse for us. We had to return to our village from Delhi. There, when I used to go for practice in the morning, I was the target of taunts. Still, I continued my training," Shivani told IANS.Taunts were not the only problem Shivani faced. During the lockdown, when her parents had no work, a situation arose when she even though of leaving the sport. However, she continued her passion against all odds.Shivani concedes that the pandemic period in 2020 was like an 'earthquake' situation in her life."The lockdown affected us badly. We had to return to our village... we faced a different problem here. There are many problems for girls, but I did not give up and continued my practice. After a few months, when things became normal, we came back to Delhi, where Deepika ma'am (a sports management company head) contacted me. Since then I have not faced any problem. Now I am focusing on my game," said the 20-year-old, who wants to breach the Asian Games qualifying mark.Shivani won gold in the Delhi State Athletic Championship in August, 2019, with a record jump of 5.31 metre. The record is still in Shivani's name. She says that she is putting in a lot of effort to breach the Asian Games qualifying mark of 6.45 metre."I made this record (Delhi State) in 2019. Since then, my performance has improved a lot, now I can easily cross 6.50 in training. It is not difficult for me to qualify for the Asian Games."Shivani has a dream of winning an Olympic medal. While the athlete is aware that the task is not easy, she is confident that one day she will be good to compete at the international level."For a player, the biggest dream is an Olympic medal. I have a dream of winning a medal at the Olympics. But before that, there will be an attempt to win a medal at the Asian Games. My jump is good now, and with a little improvement, I will qualify for the Asian Games. After that I will plan for the future," Shivani told IANS.Shivani thanked the sports management company ENGN and its head Deepika Das Pereira, and said that they have helped her a lot by paying for training."Shivani is a very talented girl. ENGN focuses exclusively on female athletes and helps them realise their potential and reach their goals. In its endeavour to encourage all women to make health and fitness a part of their life, it has also launched a product line of high quality performance wear at affordable prices. Part of the revenue is cycled back towards supporting the needs of their talent," Pereira, head of talent and sports, ENGN, said—IANS

Coming from a small village in Uttar Pradesh and setting a record in long jump for Delhi, the story of Shivani Soam has drama, emotion and the determination to overcome all odds, including the barriers erected by the male chauvinistic society.

Against all odds, a labourer’s daughter dreams of winning an Olympic medal

 The skeletons of 282 Indian soldiers who participated in India's First War of Independence in 1857 were found during the excavation near Amritsar, said Dr JS Sehrawat, Assistant Professor, Dept Anthropology, Punjab University.

Skeletons of 282 Indian soldiers found during excavation in Amritsar

Los Angeles: Actress Elizabeth Olsen says making Marvel movies involves a lot of acting on your own. The actress, who plays Wanda Maximoff also known as Scarlet Witch in the Marvel Cinematic Universe media franchise, most recently reprised her role for 'Doctor Strange' sequel 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness', reports aceshowbiz.com. But despite the film's star-studded cast made up of Benedict Cumberbatch, Benedict Wong, Rachel McAdams, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Xochitl Gomez, Elizabeth revealed she never actually got to meet the majority of the people in the movie, as filming involved a lot of solo acting.Speaking to Collider, Olsen said, "I never met lots of people in the movie. Also, we were acting with ourselves as well. There's a lot of acting with an imagination that we get to do, which is a challenge and a joy. There's part of it that feels really imaginative and childlike that we get to do." "Also, this script was always a moving object. It was never something that was set in stone. I wasn't surprised when they were doing the reshoots. I knew that the reshoots didn't affect my arc so much. When it did affect me, I just did voiceover work for it," she continued.The sequel, directed by Sam Raimi, carries on the story of world-renowned neurosurgeon Dr Stephen Strange (Cumberbatch), whose life changed forever following a near fatal car accident where he lost the use of his hands. In his quest to regain their function he obtained mystical powers that turned him into a superhero. The second movie sees Strange cast a forbidden spell that opens a portal to the multiverse which poses a threat so great to humanity that not even the combined forces of Strange and Wanda can fight them off.—IANS

Actress Elizabeth Olsen says making Marvel movies involves a lot of acting on your own.

Elizabeth Olsen, says Marvel films involve a lot of solo acting

New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal has directed Chief Secretary, Uttarakhand to look into a complaint against the construction of public toilets and discharge of untreated waste in the floodplain zone of the Ganga river by the Rishikesh Municipal Corporation.The complainant alleged that part of the toilet complex has been encroached by the present Councilor and the agents of the Municipal Corporation and no Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) has been constructed there.The applicant Vipin Nayyar stated that he has also submitted relevant photographs and instances of the agents of the Municipal Corporation taking bath and washing vehicles on the tap installed outside the toilet complex on the bank of the river.NGT chairperson Adarsh Kumar Goel's bench observed that the matter was considered earlier on January 3 and it was found that a public toilet had been constructed in the flood plain zone illegally."Accordingly, it was directed that the arrangement should not be permanent and it may be ensured that no untreated sewage is discharged into the river or in the open." read the order dated May 18. The report submitted by the District Magistrate, Dehradun, contended that Septic tanks are evacuated from time to time. 80 per cent work has been constructed but it has been suspended by the green court."This is being done for the visitors in 3 km of Astha Path where no other such facility is available, except at Triveni Ghat," the report said.However, the applicant had filed objections to the report on the ground that the construction within Flood Plain Zone is illegal."While we find merit in the objections of the applicant that the construction in Flood Plain Zone is illegal, having regard to the public inconvenience pointed out, we direct that the arrangement in question should be interim and not treated as a precedent and shifted to an appropriate location, where construction is legally allowed," the tribunal said. Till an alternative arrangement is made, septic tanks be regularly cleaned and maintained to ensure that no untreated sewage is discharged into the river or in the open, in violation of provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and earlier SC verdict on Paryavaran Suraksha Samiti's plea, it added directing the CS to look into the matter. —IANS

The National Green Tribunal has directed Chief Secretary, Uttarakhand to look into a complaint against the construction of public toilets and discharge of untreated waste in the floodplain zone of the Ganga river by the Rishikesh Municipal Corporation.

NGT Asks U'khand CS To Check Public Toilet Construction At Ganga's Flood Plain

Srinagar:&nbsp;Security forces on Thursday foiled an infiltration bid in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir and killed three Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists, police said."Based on a specific input developed by police regarding an infiltration attempt by terrorists in Jumagund village in Kupwara, the ultras were intercepted by the Army and police," a police spokesperson said. He said an encounter broke out between the ultras and security forces in which three terrorists were neutralised. Inspector General of Police, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar said the slain terrorists were affiliated with the proscribed terror outfit LeT. "Identification (of the terrorists) is being ascertained. Incriminating material, including arms and ammunition, have been recovered from the encounter site," Kumar said.—PTI

Security forces on Thursday foiled an infiltration bid in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir and killed three Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists, police said.

3 LeT terrorists killed in J&K's Kupwara

Manchester: Manchester United are set to play Atletico Madrid for a pre-season match before the start of the 2022/23 Premier League campaign. The match will take place on July 30, with kick-off at 14:00 local time, and will see United return to play at the Ullevaal Stadium, Oslo, exactly three years to the day since the Red Devils' last played there against Kristiansund in 2019.Manchester United's football director, John Murtough, comments: "Pre-season is such an important part of the squad's preparations for the season ahead.Our players and coaching staff will be relishing the opportunity to play against such a high-calibre opponent in Atletico Madrid, as well as the chance to perform in front of a full stadium of passionate Norwegian fans." Manchester United's chief operating officer, Collette Roche, said: "Manchester United has a deep and long-standing relationship with Norway and we are delighted to be returning to play at the Ullevaal Stadium this summer. Our visit will coincide with the 40th anniversary of our official Norwegian supporters' club, reflecting the strength of support we have in the country. "We know that both our locally-based and travelling fans will provide a great reception for the team," she added.—ANI

Manchester United are set to play Atletico Madrid for a pre-season match before the start of the 2022/23 Premier League campaign. The match will take place on July 30, with kick-off at 14:00 local time, and will see United return to play at the Ullevaal Stadium, Oslo, exactly three years to the day since the Red Devils' last played there against Kristiansund in 2019.

Manchester United to play Atletico Madrid in pre-season friendly

Srinagar:&nbsp;Ten terrorists belonging to the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant outfits were killed in different security operations in Kashmir in the last three days, police said.Of the 10 slain terrorists, three were from the JeM and seven from the LeT.A total of four terrorists were eliminated in two separate encounters in Awantipora and Srinagar’s Soura area, including those responsible for the killing of Kashmiri TV artist Amreen Bhat on Wednesday. “Ten terrorists including three from JeM and seven from LeT terror outfits killed in three days in Kashmir Valley. Heinous murder case of late Amreen Bhat solved in 24 hours,” Jammu and Kashmir Police quoting Inspector General Police Kashmir zone Vijay Kumar, said in a tweet.—IANS

Ten terrorists belonging to the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant outfits were killed in different security operations in Kashmir in the last three days, police said.

10 Terrorists Killed In Kashmir In 3 Days

Ten terrorists belonging to the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant outfits were killed in different security operations in Kashmir in the last three days, police said.



Mumbai: Mahendra Singh Dhoni's World Cup winning six resides in India's collective consciousness and it was a shot that changed a lot of lives, including that of little-known Solapur athlete Kiran Navgire. And so, athletics' loss became cricket's gain as the former Maharashtra state level athlete decided that there is no fun if she can't tonk the ball like her "idol".Eleven years later, at 28, Navgire, who plays domestic cricket for Nagaland, has found instant stardom with some of the most biggest sixes that one has ever seen from an Indian batter.In her very second big stage game in the Women's T20 Challenger, the right-handed Navgire hit the fastest fifty for her team Velocity and her 34-ball-69 will certainly be remembered for a long time, especially the five sixes. "I really feel good when I hit sixes and whenever I practise in the nets. I practice hitting sixes, I follow Dhoni Sir and I love finishing like him, hitting big sixes," Navgire told her teammate Yastika Bhatia during an interaction for bcci.tv. For her, Dhoni's unbeaten 91 against Sri Lanka made her set new goals as she concentrated more on athletics, kho-kho, kabaddi during her formative years while helping out her father in family farm in Solapur district's Mire village. "I watched the 2011 World Cup final and Dhoni Sir's winning sixer is something that impressed me and remained imprinted in my head. That six inspired me and I always feel that in every match, I can hit a six like that," said the stockily built Navgire, who was a state level shot-putter.On Thursday, Velocity skipper Deepti Sharma sent her up the order at No. 3 and Navgire didn't disappoint anyone, taking international bowlers like Poonam Yadav, Salma Khatun and Rajeshwari Gayakwad to the cleaners. "I dont like playing dot balls and want to score something off every ball and hence I got a good score," her answers were as uncomplicated as her lofted hits."In domestic cricket, I hadn't batted up the order but I had a good season there and had some good scores. My game revolves around my power hitting ability and if it's in my arc, I send it out of the park and if there are good balls, I like to rotate strikes playing singles and doubles," Navgire said. She admitted that she was a bit nervous at the start but coach Devika Palshikar's sound advice did help a lot. "Initially, I was a bit nervous bit then everything settled down. The captain (Deepti) and teammates gave me lot of confidence. Coach Devika ma'am said 'you don't need to look at the bowler but at the ball and I did just that," she added.—PTI

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's World Cup winning six resides in India's collective consciousness and it was a shot that changed a lot of lives, including that of little-known Solapur athlete Kiran Navgire.

How Dhoni inspired this woman cricketer to hit sixes!

Mumbai: The Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad on Thursday arrested a man in Jammu and Kashmir for his alleged links with Junaid Mohammed, who is accused of recruiting terrorists for the banned outfit Lashkar-e-Tayiba, an official said.&nbsp;He was arrested in Kishtwar, the official said. "A team of the Maharashtra ATS, which is in Jammu and Kashmir to probe the links of Junaid, who was given the task of recruiting terrorists for the LeT from various parts of the country," he said. The ATS had arrested 28-year-old Junaid Mohammed Ata Mohammed on May 24 from Pune's Dapodi area. He was remanded into ATS custody till June 3. He was allegedly in touch with active members of Pakistan-based LeT's terror network through social media platforms, officials had said.Junaid Mohammed was assigned the task of recruiting new members for the LeT from various states. As part of his mandate, he tried to take fresh recruits to Jammu and Kashmir to train them to carry out terror activities in the country. He would receive money from his handlers for completing the given task, the officials said.—PTI

The Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad on Thursday arrested a man in Jammu and Kashmir for his alleged links with Junaid Mohammed, who is accused of recruiting terrorists for the banned outfit Lashkar-e-Tayiba, an official said. 

Maharashtra ATS arrests man in Kashmir for links to LeT recruiter

The Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad on Thursday arrested a man in Jammu and Kashmir for his alleged links with Junaid Mohammed, who is accused of recruiting terrorists for the banned outfit Lashkar-e-Tayiba, an official said. 



Meerut: His story is the stuff that Bollywood blockbusters are made up of. A Rs 100 crore scholarship scam that he unearthed when he was a young officer in the Provincial Civil Services (PCS) in March 2009, put him on the firing line of the mafia.Seven bullets were pumped into him — three in the face — that left him disfigured, blind in one eye, and with impaired hearing in an ear. Rinkoo Rahee was deputed as a social welfare officer in Muzaffarnagar in 2008 when he busted the massive racket. Eight men were booked for the attack on him that followed, out of which four were sentenced to 10 years in prison."During my ordeal, I was not fighting the system. The system was fighting me. I was in the hospital for four months but my medical leave is 'pending' for approval to date," said Rahee, now 40. However, Rinkoo Rahee was not one to reconcile with his fate. He decided to strengthen his own hands and crack the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sentinelassam.com/topheadlines/shruti-sharma-tops-upsc-all-three-toppers-are-women-594365" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(255, 100, 0); background-color: transparent;">UPSC exam</a>.He finally has done it, securing 683rd rank. (UPSC has an age relaxation for some special categories of candidates which helped Rahee.)Rahee said that though he was attacked during the Mayawati regime, he was sent to a psychiatric ward during the Samajwadi Party regime for protesting corruption too much'. Rahee said, "My grandfather died when my father was 10 years old. My grandmother was thrown out of her in-laws' house.She had to do every menial job, including cleaning toilets of other people's homes, to survive. My father was good at studies but had to drop out to take care of the family. I grew up listening to these stories of exploitation and thought that had government officials been honest, we could have benefitted from several schemes. This is what drove me all along." Rahee is now the father of an eight-year-old. "It's not that temptation didn't knock on my doors. But I knew that if I ever indulged in nefarious activities, someone else and their child may suffer too," he said.He said he has insured himself in case there are any more attacks on him in future."Now I make my observations very transparent and post them on social media because my death will remove all proof of scams," he said.—IANS

 His story is the stuff that Bollywood blockbusters are made up of. A Rs 100 crore scholarship scam that he unearthed when he was a young officer in the Provincial Civil Services (PCS) in March 2009, put him on the firing line of the mafia.

Seven bullets only strengthened his resolve

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari released the Compendium Booklet for ‘Road Over Bridges’ for Indian Railways on Thursday.

Compendium Booklet for ‘Road Over Bridges’ for Indian Railways released

Beijing: One person was killed and eight others were injured after a bullet train derailed on Saturday in Rongjiang County in China’s Guizhou province, authorities said. According to China State Railway Group Co., Ltd., two carriages of the train D2809 from Guiyang to Guangzhou came off the tracks that were hit by mud and rockslide as it was about to arrive at the Rongjiang station, Xinhua news agency.It said that the victim was the driver of the train and injured people comprised one attendant and seven passengers. They have been receiving treatment at local hospital. A total of 136 other passengers have been evacuated, the company said. The investigation of the accident is underway.—IANS

One person was killed and eight others were injured after a bullet train derailed on Saturday in Rongjiang County in China’s Guizhou province, authorities said.

1 Dead, 8 Injured After Bullet Train Derails In China

Mumbai: The Maharashtra department of Home Affairs on Monday, strengthened the security for actor Salman Khan after a threat letter was sent to the Bollywood actor and his father. The threat letter was sent to him and his father Salim Khan on June 5. The Mumbai Police on Sunday lodged the First Information Report (FIR) against an unknown person for sending a 'Threat letter' to the Bollywood actor Salman Khan and his father Salim Khan.According to the police, Salim Khan found the letter on a bench where he sits daily after jogging in the morning. He found the letter at around 7.30 AM-8.00 AM in his and Salman's name. As per the police, an unsigned letter issuing threats to Salman Khan and his father Salim Khan was found near the Bandra Bandstand promenade in Mumbai on Sunday. Bandra Police has filed an FIR against an unknown person and a further probe is underway, Mumbai Police said.—ANI

The Maharashtra department of Home Affairs on Monday, strengthened the security for actor Salman Khan after a threat letter was sent to the Bollywood actor and his father. The threat letter was sent to him and his father Salim Khan on June 5. 

Salman khan's security beefed up after threat letter

Mumbai: Mom-to-be soon, actor Sonam Kapoor and her husband Anand Ahuja who were enjoying a 'babymoon' in Italy have returned home now. The 'Neerja' actor, who will be turning a year older, tomorrow expressed her excitement for her birthday and shared a short video with her husband, on her social media account, on Tuesday.Taking to her Instagram handle, Sonam dropped a lovely short video with husband Anand Ahuja, wherein she wrote, "Back home.. birthday week starts!"Fans and admirers bombarded the comment section with heart emoticons, showing their love for the couple. Sonam Kapoor is quite active on social media and frequently updates her fans and followers with photos and videos on her social media handles. In the summer of 2018, Sonam married businessman Anand Ahuja. Before marriage, the couple met six years ago, in 2016 and they started dating. Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja announced that they are expecting their first child in the March of 2022. Meanwhile, on the work front, Sonam will next be seen in the film 'Blind', which also stars Purab Kohli, Vinay Pathak, and Lillete Dubey in supporting roles. The film is a remake of the same-named Korean film of 2011. The actors finished filming in February 2021.—ANI

Mom-to-be soon, actor Sonam Kapoor and her husband Anand Ahuja who were enjoying a 'babymoon' in Italy have returned home now. The 'Neerja' actor, who will be turning a year older, tomorrow expressed her excitement for her birthday and shared a short video with her husband, on her social media account, on Tuesday.

Sonam shares her joy ahead of her birthday, returns from her 'babymoon'

Gorakhpur: Gita Press, the largest publishing press of Hindu religion text, is planning to open its outlets in 11 countries, the international convener of the press Jai Kishan Sarda said. Jai Kishan Sarda and his wife Sumitra Sarda, both are of Indian origin and living in Nepal from many generations. They have been managing Gita Press book depot in Nepal at Pashupatinath temple campus since 2016 and Jai Kishan Sarda thought of serving the society after he was saved in the earthquake in Nepal. “We are planning to open Gita Press stores in other countries and we became highly motivated after listening to President Kovind during the Gita Press centenary programme in Gorakhpur last week. President Kovind said that his secretariat will help in reaching the books at the international level. I have many contacts in several countries and we are coordinating with the people of Indian and Nepali origin in 11 countries to open outlets in their respective countries,” he said. He further added that he has plans to open outlets in Australia, America, Dubai, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore, the UK, Ghana, Kenya, Thailand and Myanmar. The Gita Press is located in Gorakhpur and was founded in 1923 by Jaya Dayal Goyanka and Ghanshyam Das Jalan for promoting the principles of Sanatan Dharma. Hanuman Prasad Poddar, popularly known as ‘Bhai ji’ was the founding and the lifetime editor of its noted magazine who also wrote articles with his pen name ‘Shiv Kalyan’. It started publishing in 1927, with a circulation of 1,600 copies and its print order had reached 2,50,000 in 2012. The Gita Press archives contain over 3,500 manuscripts including over 100 interpretations of the Bhagwad Gita. Since its establishment, the Gita Press has published approximately 410 million copies of the Gita (in different editions) and 70.0 million copies of the Ram Charitamanas, at subsidised prices.—IANS

Gita Press, the largest publishing press of Hindu religion text, is planning to open its outlets in 11 countries, the international convener of the press Jai Kishan Sarda said.

Gita Press To Open Outlets In 11 Countries

Srinagar: Two hybrid terrorists linked with proscribed terror outfit LeT were arrested by J&amp;K Police and other security forces from Sopore in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Thursday, police said. “Based on specific input about movement of terrorists, a joint naka was established by PC Sopore along with 52 RR at Gurseer in the jurisdiction of police station Tarzoo. During checking, the joint party intercepted two persons coming from Darpora Delina towards Seer who on seeing joint naka party tried to escape but were apprehended,” a police officer said.The arrested duo has been identified as Faizan Ahmad Paul, resident of Pinjoora Shopian, and Muzamil Rashid Mir, resident of Aarihal Pulwama. Arms and ammunition including two pistols, two magazines and five pistol rounds were recovered from their possession. “Preliminary investigation has revealed that the arrested persons are hybrid terrorists of proscribed terrorist organisation LeT (TRF) and were in constant search of an opportunity to carry out attacks on security forces as well as civilians including outside labourers,” police said. Police have registered a case and investigation has been initiated.—IANS

Two hybrid terrorists linked with proscribed terror outfit LeT were arrested by J&K Police and other security forces from Sopore in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Thursday, police said.

Two Hybrid LeT Terrorists Held From J&K’s Sopore

Mumbai: The Bombay high court has held that income tax cannot be deducted from an amount given by way of compensation for property the National Hi-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd acquired for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project. A division bench of Justices SV Gangapurwala and MG Sewlikar passed its order on Thursday, on a petition filed by one Seema Patil, who sought a refund of the income tax deducted at the source by the NHSRCL after it acquired her property at Bhiwandi in Thane district for the project. The court in its order noted that the petitioner's land was acquired for a public project and that acquisition of property through private negotiations and purchases was permitted to expedite the process for implementation of a public project.“If the parties would not agree with the negotiations and direct purchase, then compulsory acquisition is resorted to,” the bench said.“No income tax can be levied in the present matter for the amount of compensation. Hence, the NHSRCL could not have deducted the TDS amount from the compensation paid to the petitioner. Income received by the petitioner on account of property acquired by the NHSRCL by private negotiations and sale deed is exempted from tax,” the bench said.The court directed the NHSRCL to file a correction statement within a month to the effect that the TDS deducted by it while paying the compensation amount to Patil was not liable to be deducted.“The Income Tax department shall process the correction statement and take steps for refund of the amount,” the court directed.Patil's advocate Devendra Jain had argued that the provisions of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act exempt payment of income tax on an amount of compensation paid under an award/agreement.The NHSRCL, however, claimed that the amount received by the petitioner was taxable as the acquisition was by an agreement between the parties and not compulsory acquisition. It further claimed that a sale deed was entered between Patil and the NHSRCL through direct purchase method and tax was deducted as per the Income Tax Rules.According to the NHSRCL, the deducted tax has already been deposited with the Income Tax department and the TDS certificate has also been provided to Patil.—PTI

The Bombay high court has held that income tax cannot be deducted from an amount given by way of compensation for property the National Hi-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd acquired for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project.

Compensation for land acquired for bullet train project not taxable: HC

New Delhi: Work on desilting of drains is underway on "war-footing" ahead of the onset of monsoon and it is expected to be completed by June 15, officials said on Friday.So far, workers have removed more than 87,000 metric tonnes of silt from 688 drains, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi said in a statement."The MCD has been working on a war-footing to meet the target of cleaning all the drains under its jurisdiction before the onset of monsoon."Taking forward the steps, the corporation has successfully completed more than 96 per cent work of desilting and all set to complete the work of desilting before June 15," the civic body said in the statement.Silt taken out from drains is being sent to the landfill site, and its monitoring is being done through RFID tags, it added.The MCD has also requested PWD, DSIIDC and Irrigation and Flood Control Department of the Delhi government to complete cleaning of drains falling under their jurisdictions before the monsoon, officials said.—PTI

 Work on desilting of drains is underway on "war-footing" ahead of the onset of monsoon and it is expected to be completed by June 15, officials said on Friday.

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