BI News, India: The endangered aquatic mammal, the Gangetic Dolphin (Platanista gangetica), has been spotted in the Charikadiya River in Dhakuakhana in Lakhimpur district of Assam. The was reported by Dhruba Jyoti Chetia and Rajib Baruah of Pu N Fu Wild, a wildlife protection group based in Dhakuakhana.

Locally known as Sihu, the sighting of the mammal holds great significance. Gangetic Dolphin was last spotted in the Charikadiya river 25 years ago, with the last documented sighting dating back to 1998. The prolonged absence of this species raised concerns about its dwindling population and near-extinction status.

Hunting, reduction in primary food sources and several other reasons are attributed as probable reasons of the decline of gangetic dolphins in Charikadiya river.

The discovery was made during a routine bird-watching expedition at Bolaighat, Dhakuakhana, led by Dhruba Jyoti Chetia and Rajib Baruah.

According to Wildlife Institute of India, gangetic dolphins were historically distributed in major river systems (Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna and Karnaphuli-Sangu) of India, Nepal and Bangladesh. Currently, the species is restricted to disjunct stretches in India’s Ganga-Brahmaputra-Barak river system, Nepal’s Karnali, Sapta Koshi and Narayani river systems, and Bangladesh’s Meghna, Karnaphuli and Sangu river systems.

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A long thin snout, rounded belly, stocky body and large flippers are characteristics of the Ganges river dolphin. The species has a slit similar to a blowhole on top of its head, which acts as a nostril. The Ganges river dolphins can only live in freshwater and are essentially blind. They hunt by emitting ultrasonic sounds waves that bounce off of fish and other prey.

Major threats that the species face are unintentional killing through entanglement in fishing gear; poaching for dolphin oil, used as fish attractant and for medicinal purposes; habitat destruction due to development projects (e.g. water extraction and the construction of barrages, high dams and embankments), pollution among several others.

BI News,India: प्रधानमंत्री नरेन्द्र मोदी एक बार फिर मध्य प्रदेश के दौरे पर जाएंगे। जहां आगामी 21 अक्टूबर को एक दिवसीय प्रवास पर ग्वालियर पहुंचेंगे। पीएम मोदी ग्वालियर के ऐतिहासिक किला स्थित सिंधिया स्कूल के 125वें स्थापना दिवस कार्यक्रम में शामिल होंगे। पीएम सिंधिया के किले में करीब दो घंटे तक रुकेंगे, साथ ही स्पोर्ट्स कॉम्पलेक्स का शिलान्यास भी करेंगे।
सिंधिया स्कूल प्रबंधन द्वारा सोमवार को जानकारी दी गई कि केंद्रीय नागरिक उड्डयन मंत्री ज्योतरादित्य सिंधिया ने कार्यक्रम के लिए प्रधानमंत्री मोदी को आमंत्रण दिया था। उनके विशेष आग्रह पर प्रधानमंत्री ग्वालियर आ रहे हैं। जिला प्रशासन का कहना है कि प्रधानमंत्री मोदी के कार्यक्रम की जानकारी मिल गई है।

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पीएम मोदी का इस महीने यह ग्वालियर का दूसरा दौरा होगा। इसके पहले प्रधानमंत्री बीते दो अक्टूबर को ग्वालियर आए थे। यहां उन्होंने मेला मैदान में सभा को संबोधित कर 16 हजार करोड़ के विकास कार्यों की सौगात दी थी। वहीं सिंधिया स्कूल में 125वें स्थापना दिवस की तैयारियां शुरू हो गई हैं। कार्यक्रम दो दिवसीय होगा। इसमें मीत ब्रदर्स अपनी संगीत की प्रस्तुति देंगे। कार्यक्रम में विद्यार्थियों और उनके अभिभावकों को कार्यक्रम शुरू होने से करीब एक घंटे पहले क्यूआर कोड के जरिए प्रवेश दिया जाएगा।

पीएम मोदी के शाम 5 बजे कार्यक्रम में होंगे शामिल

स्कूल प्रबंधन की ओर से कार्यक्रम में आने वालों की संख्या को सीमित करने और प्रधानमंत्री की सुरक्षा को लेकर बदलाव किया गया है। प्रधानमंत्री मोदी के शाम 5 बजे स्कूल पहुंचने के साथ स्थापना दिवस समारोह शुरू हो जाएगा। वह स्कूल परिसर में विद्यार्थियों के नवाचारों की प्रदर्शनी देखेंगे। जिला प्रशासन और पुलिस ने प्रधानमंत्री मोदी के आगमन को लेकर तैयारी शुरू कर दी हैं।

सिंधिया स्कूल के 125वें स्थापना दिवस समारोह में वर्षभर अलग-अलग क्षेत्रों में स्कूल का नाम रोशन करने वाले छात्रों को पुरस्कार प्रदान किया जाएगा। समारोह में मुख्य रूप से प्रदेश के राज्यपाल मंगुभाई पटेल, मुख्यमंत्री शिवराज सिंह चौहान, केंद्रीय मंत्री नरेंद्र सिंह तोमर, केन्द्रीय मंत्री ज्योतिरादित्य सिंधिया, तकनीकी विज्ञान मंत्री डॉ. जितेंद्र सिंह, सिंधिया एजुकेशन सोसायटी के अध्यक्ष आरएस पवार भी शामिल होंगे।

BI News, Mizoram : Congress leader Rahul Gandhi delivered a scathing critique of the RSS and BJP, asserting that the divisive ideology propagated by the RSS poses a direct threat to the unity of India. Speaking at a public gathering in Lunglei, Mizoram, he expressed concerns, stating that individuals are increasingly hesitant to openly use their native languages and practice their religions, which he argued runs counter to the essence of India. Rahul Gandhi emphasized that the impact of the RSS ideology is evident throughout the country. He stressed that, in the view of his party, each state contributes to India’s rich tapestry with its distinct culture, traditions, and religious customs, serving as the very foundation of the Indian identity.

In his perspective, preserving these cultural diversities is paramount.Gandhi further underscored that their vision of India does not align with a scenario where individuals are fearful to practice their faith, speak their languages, or uphold their traditions. Such an India, he asserted, does not align with their vision for the nation.As an example, he referred to the ongoing developments in Manipur, which, in his opinion, stand as a compelling illustration of the potential consequences of the BJP’s ideology. Notably, he pointed out that the Prime Minister has not visited Manipur despite the significant events unfolding in the region.

BI News, Bhopal : The Madhya Pradesh Congress on Tuesday released its manifesto for the November 17 assembly polls, promising Rs 25 lakh health insurance, 27 per cent reservation for OBCs and an IPL cricket team of the state.
Party state unit chief Kamal Nath along with other leaders released the manifesto at Ravindra Bhavan here.
“We will provide a health insurance cover of Rs 25 lakh which will also have an accidental cover of Rs 10 lakh for all the people,” Nath said, adding that the party’s ‘Vardaan Health Insurance’ scheme’ will include all hospitals of the state and some in other states too.
As promised earlier, the Congress also announced ‘Naari Samman Nidhi’ of Rs 1,500 per month for women, domestic gas cylinder at Rs 500, free school education from classes 1 to 12 and implementation of the old pension scheme (OPS).

Further, the party pledged support for daughters’ weddings. It said it would start a new scheme for the marriage of girls and provide assistance of Rs 1.01 lakh.
It also promised to provide loans for women entrepreneurs, housing for rural homeless women, and free transportation on metropolitan bus services. The party promised that loans up to Rs 25 lakh would be provided to women for start-ups at 3 per cent interest rate.
The grand old party also intends to regularize anganwadi assistants and workers and create a new cadre of field health workers. Additionally, the ‘Meri Bitiya Rani Yojana’ is designed to support daughters from birth till their wedding.
The manifesto states that under the ‘Padho Padhao’ As promised earlier, the Congress also announced ‘Naari Samman Nidhi’ of Rs 1,500 per month for women, domestic gas cylinder at Rs 500, free school education from classes 1 to 12 and implementation of the old pension scheme (OPS).

Further, the party pledged support for daughters’ weddings. It said it would start a new scheme for the marriage of girls and provide assistance of Rs 1.01 lakh.

It also promised to provide loans for women entrepreneurs, housing for rural homeless women, and free transportation on metropolitan bus services. The party promised that loans up to Rs 25 lakh would be provided to women for start-ups at 3 per cent interest rate.

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The grand old party also intends to regularize anganwadi assistants and workers and create a new cadre of field health workers. Additionally, the ‘Meri Bitiya Rani Yojana’ is designed to support daughters from birth till their wedding.
The manifesto states that under the ‘Padho Padhao’ scheme, financial aid of Rs 500 would be given to children of government schools from classes 1 to 8, Rs 1,000 to students of classes 9 and 10, and Rs 1,500 per month to students of classes 11 and 12.

The Congress also reiterated its promise of waiving loans up to Rs 2 lakh of farmers. It said it would also pay unemployment allowance under the ‘Yuva Swabhimaan’ scheme ranging from Rs 1,500 to Rs 3,000 per month for two years.
Nath said the Congress government would buy paddy at Rs 2,500 per quintal and wheat at Rs 2,600 per quintal. He said under the ‘Indira Griha Jyoti Yojana’, 100 units of electricity will be provided free and subsequent 200 units of electricity will be provided at half rate.
He said Madhya Pradesh will also field a cricket team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) if his party comes to power in the state. The opposition Congress listed 59 promises in its 106-page manifesto, with assurances for all sections of the society, including farmers, women and government employees.
Election to the 230-member state assembly is scheduled on November 17 and counting of votes on December 3.