Updated: Mon, 22 Dec 2025 02:51 (IST) Congress MP Aditya Surjewala raised the issue of sanitation workers from Kaithal in the Assembly. He said that the sanitation workers of Kaithal Municipal Council have been working for two months…read more Congress MP Aditya Surjewala raised the issue of the pitiful condition of the sanitation workers of Kaithal in the Assembly (Photo: Jagran) Jagran Correspondent, Kaithal. Congress member Aditya Surjewala strongly raised the pathetic condition of sanitation workers from Kaithal and Haryana in the Assembly. He said that the sanitation workers of the Kaithal Municipal Council were on strike for the last two months for their demands, but the state government did not take notice of it. MLA Surjewala said in the House that the state government has not recruited a single permanent sanitation worker in Kaithal in the last 11 years. An election promise was made to end the contractual system, but this promise turned out to be completely false. Remove Ad Only Read News Contractors get tenders worth crores of rupees but it becomes difficult for the sanitation workers to manage even their household. No value is given for their hard work. Demanding immediate action from the government, Aditya Surjewala said that the contract system should be ended with immediate effect. Also, 160 sanitation workers who were removed earlier must be rehired and given permanent jobs. The salaries of employees must be increased and pay differences must be removed. Let us tell you that the sanitation workers in Kaithal have been agitating against the contractual system for a long time and demanding permanent recruitment. Recently, there was a protest outside the Municipal Council, in which MLA Aditya Surjewala himself participated. He said this is a policy of exploitation of employees, which should be changed soon.

By Abhishek Sharma Edited By: Abhishek Sharma Updated: Mon, 22 Dec 2025 02:51 (IST) In a historic decision for Varanasi, the circuit bench of ITAT got the approval of the permanent bench. With this decision, the tax payers of Varanasi and surrounding areas… read more The announcement was made by the Union Minister of State for Law and Justice (Independent Charge) Arjun Ram Meghwal during the silver jubilee celebrations of ITAT in Lucknow on Sunday. Jagran Correspondent, Varanasi/Lucknow. In a historic decision for the taxpayers, tax advocates and chartered accountants of Varanasi and the entire Purvanchal, the central government has announced to soon upgrade the circuit bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) based in Varanasi as a ‘permanent bench’. This announcement was made by the Union Minister of State for Law and Justice (Independent Charge) Arjun Ram Meghwal during the silver jubilee celebrations of ITAT in Lucknow on Sunday. Remove ads just read news In this feature, representing Varanasi, Varanasi ITAT Bar Association President Arvind Shukla, Income Tax Bar Association, Varanasi President Ashutosh Bhardwaj and former presidents Om Prakash Shukla and Asim Zafar met the Minister and made a strong demand to convert the long pending circuit bank into a permanent bank, underlining the historical and administrative importance of Varanasi. As this demand is completely justified, the Minister announced the adoption of a permanent ITAT bench in Varanasi from the dais itself. The establishment of a permanent bench will ensure regular hearing of income tax appeals, which will enable speedy and effective disposal of pending cases. Hence, taxpayers and tax experts from many nearby districts including Varanasi, Chandauli, Ghazipur, Jaunpur, Mirzapur, Sonbhadra, Gorakhpur, Maharajganj will not have to make repeated trips to Prayagraj and Lucknow for hearing, which will save considerable time and money. Addressing the function, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said that the central government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is constantly working to make the tax system simpler, more transparent and taxpayer-friendly. He said that considering the special importance of Varanasi, it was necessary to establish a permanent ITAT bench there, so that common tax payers should not face unnecessary difficulties in getting justice. This announcement was widely welcomed by the tax payers, tax experts, tax lawyers and chartered accountants and business fraternity of the entire Purvanchal region including Varanasi. Local bar associations described it as an important milestone in the judicial history of Varanasi and said that it will not only strengthen the judicial system but also promote the favorable environment for business and investment in the area. The establishment of a permanent ITAT bench in Varanasi will not only provide relief to the tax payers but this decision will also play an important role in the economic development of the region. This step is a positive initiative towards the development of Purvanchal, which will open up new possibilities for local businesses and taxpayers.

Updated: Mon, 22 Dec 2025 02:48 PM (IST) Cybercriminals have adopted a new method of fraud in Motihari. By hacking a young man’s mobile phone, Rs 1.37 lakh went missing from his account. Diss of the youth’s cell phone … read more Dialogue Associate, Motihari. Cybercriminals adopt new fraud tactics every day. Now it doesn’t matter that your account will be empty after receiving an unknown link or call on your mobile, but without even clicking on the OTP or unknown link, you will become a victim of cyber fraud. Remove Advertisement Only Read News A new case of cyber fraud has come to light, in which cybercriminals hacked the mobile phone of a young man and made Rs 1.37 lakh disappear from his account. The display of the young man’s cell phone went blank for a while and when it arrived, cash withdrawal messages began to appear on his cell phone. By the time he could explain something, Rs 1.37 lakh had disappeared from his account. Ajay Kumar Prasad, resident of Khurhiya village Ghorasahan police station, lodged an FIR with the cyber police station regarding the incident. He told the police that his mobile phone screen suddenly went dark at around 18:00 on December 5. After some time, when the mobile screen came on, three, four messages came in a row, which were for withdrawal of money. Immediately went to cyber cafe and filed a complaint at 1930. After that an FIR was lodged at the cyber police station. Cyber​​​​DSP Abhinav Parashar said based on the application, an FIR has been registered and investigation into the matter has been initiated. ,

Updated: Mon, 22 Dec 2025 02:47 (IST) Flight service at Shravasti Airport has come to a standstill after 10 months. PM Modi virtually inaugurated it. Passengers face problems due to closure of flight service…read more Flight service at Shravasti airport has come to a standstill after 10 months. Sanjay Rastogi, Ikauna (Shravasti). On 23 December 2024, flights from Shravasti Airport were banned due to poor visibility due to fog. Which could not start even after a year. This has caused disappointment among tourists, area residents and unemployed youth. Due to the closure of flights due to systemic defects, the dream of flying by air in the aspirational district is fading. Remove Advertisement Read Only News In the year 1993, the then Governor Moti Lal Bora laid the foundation stone of the Shravasti airstrip. On 22 May 1997, the then Chief Minister Mayawati inaugurated the terminus building. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the virtual launch on March 10, 2024. The first passenger flight began on March 12, which came to a halt on December 23, 2024. The terminal building, runway and parking lot built here have become mere objects of mock drill. The dream project of the district has been closed even after three decades of waiting. The airport was seen as a driving force for regional development, tourism and employment. Within 10 months, that month became a symbol of the indifference of the system. The flights that started with great demands and dreams are now at a standstill and the airport lies deserted. Due to the non-start of flights, the dreams of taxi drivers, tour guides, hotel-restaurant operators, dhabas and other tourism-related people seem to have been shattered. The irony is that hundreds of hectares of fertile agricultural land were used in the construction of the airport. The farmers gave the land in the hope that the picture of the area would change, but their dream is also unfulfilled. People said, there is no one to provide information. Sarafa Association Treasurer Abhimanyu Soni said that there is no system to provide information about the start or stop of flights at Shravasti Airport. Because of this, people have to wander from the area when necessary. Flights should be started according to the needs of the residents of the area. Farmer leader Umashankar Mishra said the airport has been closed for a long time after the flights started. There is disappointment among the people because of this. In December last year, flights from Shravasti airport were suspended due to fog. Now, regular flights are likely to start only after the expansion of the airport. -Afzal Ahmed, Director, Shravasti Airport.

Updated: Mon, 22 Dec 2025 02:47 (IST) Winter continues to wreak havoc in Hamirpur. Cities, highways and railroads were covered in a blanket of fog. Subedarganj special train arrived late at 2 pm, due to which the passengers … read more Jagran Correspondent, Hamirpur. The ravages of winter are constantly increasing. Cities, highways and railways were seen covered in fog throughout the day. The situation at the railway station was such that the special train from Subedarganj arrived about 14 hours late from its scheduled time. Remove ads, just read news In such a situation, passengers had to face a lot of problems. At the same time, due to fog, the speed of buses is also seen to be low. Due to this, buses also arrive late from the stand. It seems difficult for passengers to wait for buses and trains in winter. According to the report of the Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature on Sunday was recorded at 16.2 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature was 10.2 degrees Celsius. People have been seen getting relief from the cold by sitting in front of the bonfire all day. With the weather temperature constantly dropping, fog has disrupted people’s lives. Trains also run late due to fog. The arrival time of the special train from Lokmanya Terminal Subedarganj was 12:34 pm on Saturday evening, but this train was delayed by 14 hours and reached Sumerpur station at 2:34 pm on Sunday afternoon. Which made the passengers appear upset. Along with this, Chitrakoot Intercity Express, which arrives at 4:36 am daily, arrived at 6:34 am and Khajuraho-Kanpur MEMU, which arrives at 8:10 am, was delayed by around 36 minutes. While the MEMU train going from Kanpur to Manikpur was about 26 minutes late and the intercity train which was supposed to arrive at 12:55 PM arrived at 1:21 PM. Due to delayed operation of trains, passengers were seen shivering on the platform due to cold. As a result, he had to face problems. Station manager Amanuddin said that trains were running with some delay due to fog. People hid in their houses all day because of lack of sunlight. Some were seen warming themselves by a bonfire while others were seen sitting in front of a heater to get relief from the cold. The ravages of winter are constantly increasing. In such a situation, children and the elderly face the most problems.

People used to think that pollution only affects and harms our lungs, airways and heart, but according to research, pollution also affects the fertility of both men and women. The most alarming thing is that pollution has a serious impact on the pregnancy of women, due to which the cases of miscarriage in hospitals are increasing rapidly. Due to polluted air and dangerously high AQI levels in Delhi-NCR, miscarriages among women are increasing, which is a matter of great concern. What came out in China’s report? According to a report published in China, severe levels of pollution are a major threat to women. The report says that prolonged exposure to pollution or living in polluted areas adversely affects both the number and quality of eggs in the ovaries of women, thereby reducing the number of eggs. Impact of pollution on women in Delhi-NCR Delhi-NCR is one of the most polluted areas in India, where according to many doctors, the number of pregnant women visiting hospitals is increasing. These pregnant women have problems like cold, fever and cough, due to which many IVF operations have to be canceled due to the increase in the cases of these diseases in women. Effect of pollution on AMH hormone: According to research, when a woman lives in a polluted environment for a long time or comes in contact with a polluted environment, the level of anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) in her body decreases significantly. Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) is a hormone that tells how many eggs are left in a woman’s ovaries. If the level of this hormone is low in a woman, it means that there are very few eggs left in her ovaries, which directly affects her fertility. Why are PM 2.5 and NO2 so dangerous? The biggest reason for the decrease in this hormone is the severe level of pollution. When the level of pollutants such as PM 2.5, PM 10 and PM 1 increases in the air, as well as the level of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) also increases, the level of anti-Müllerian hormone in the body automatically decreases. Hormonal imbalance and its effect on menstruation: Women who live in or are exposed to areas with high air pollution are at the greatest risk of hormonal imbalance, which can lead to menstrual cycle disorders. High levels of pollutants such as PM 2.5 and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in the air adversely affect progesterone and estrogen levels, which seriously affect fertility. Share this story Tags

The song “Ghar Jala Hai Mera, Kya Badhada Tera” is trending online these days. Reels and funny videos based on this song have entertained netizens on different social media platforms. Meanwhile, a video from Patna, Bihar is catching people’s attention and making waves online. This viral video was recorded near a Durga Puja pandal in Patna city. In this, a man in turquoise kurta-pajama is seen singing the song “Ghar jala hai mera, kya badhada tera” in his velvety voice. The song is so melodious that it immediately catches the attention of passers-by. It is clearly visible in the video that people stop their cars to listen to him and praise his voice. Some got out of their vehicles and started dancing with her, while others were seen recording this unforgettable moment on their phones. This video was shared from Instagram page @vibrantpatna. The user wrote in the caption, “Singers of Patna also deserve to go viral.” This video has been viewed over 400,000 times so far and is going viral. Netizens have gone crazy over this man’s singing and are commenting a lot. One user wrote, “Now he will also go to Dubai like Raju artiste.” Another user commented: “That’s the vibe, boss.” Another user wrote: “Brother you set the stage on fire.” Overall, this man not only mesmerized the audience around the pandal with his singing, but has now taken over the entire internet with his voice. Share this story Tags

Who doesn’t know Jasprit Bumrah? He is a shining star in the world of cricket, a star who wreaks havoc on opposing teams with his dangerous bowling. If you have seen Bumrah bowl, then you will know how unique his bowling action is. One such video of a young cricketer is currently trending on social media, winning people’s hearts with his bowling action and wicket-taking style. The action of this kid is so similar to Team India’s star bowler Bumrah that people call him “Chhota Bumrah”. In the video, you can see the kid running with the ball in Bumrah’s style and throwing the ball with the same action as Bumrah. Interestingly, the kid hit a perfect yorker in one over, breaking the bottle held in place of the sponsors. After throwing the ball, his celebration after taking a wicket is also similar to that of Bumrah. The same confidence as Bumrah is visible on his face, as if he has taken a big wicket for Team India. People are very happy to see the talent of this child. Chhota Bumrah bowling amazingly! pic.twitter.com/WuSEOhMmu9— Suleman Khan (@sulemankhans609) October 3, 2025 Amazing bowling from Chhota Bumrah. This amazing video was shared on the social media platform Twitter by the name @sulemankhans609, the caption of which read, “Chhota Bumrah is bowling amazingly!” This 19-second video has been viewed more than 26,000 times, with hundreds of people liking it and giving different reactions. After watching the video, a user wrote, “After Bumrah, the next generation is ready.” Another user wrote: “IPL teams need to start scouting now, this kid will be a big star.” At the same time, the third user wrote, ‘This little package is a big blast’, while another user wrote that ‘Looking at the talent of this kid, looks like he will replace Bumrah next time’. Share this story Tags

Sukma, December 22 (IANS). The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has achieved a major success in the anti-Naxal operation in Chhattisgarh. Acting on specific intelligence, 150 battalion CRPF launched Search and Cordon Operation (CASO) in Meenagatta village on Saturday. CRPF gave this information on Monday. During this operation led by Assistant Commandants Roshan Jha and Ajay Kumar under the direction of the Commandant, the security forces busted a large Naxalite hideout and a suspected gun factory amidst dense forests. During the operation, security forces recovered a large quantity of weapons, equipment and explosive materials. These include eight single shot guns, eight VHF sets, welding and cutting machines, large amount of material used to make IED, ANFO, Cordex, detonators, Naxalite uniform and Maoist literature. The recovery of a large quantity of weapons indicates that this hideout was the center of important activities of Naxalites in arms manufacturing and explosives preparation. This operation was carried out in challenging circumstances. Acting professionally amidst dense and inaccessible forests, the troops destroyed the hideout and safely returned to FOB Palaguda. Through this operation, the security forces foiled a major plan of the Naxalites. CRPF reiterated that it stands by its resolve to eradicate Naxalism before March 2026. Security forces believe that destroying weapons manufacturing and IED manufacturing bases will attack Naxal activities. –IANS PSK Share this story Tags

New Delhi, December 22 (IANS). Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologized for the terrorist attack against Jews on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. Terrorists opened fire on a Hanukkah event organized on the Jewish festival of Bondi Beach, killing 15 people. The police gave new information about the planning behind the attack and sent the surviving accused to jail. PM Albanian addressed the nation and said he felt deep responsibility for this attack. He said: “As prime minister, I feel responsibility for the atrocities that took place during my tenure as prime minister, and I am saddened by what the Jewish community and our entire country have experienced.” “The government will work every day to protect Jewish Australians and protect their fundamental right as Australians to be proud of who they are, to practice their religion, to educate their children and to fully integrate into Australian society,” he said. Let us tell you, this apology from Prime Minister Albanian came at a time when Israel is constantly accused of ignoring warnings. On the other hand, the prime minister defended his decision not to set up a national royal commission to investigate the attack. The Australian prime minister has backed a federal review led by former spy chief Dennis Richardson. On this, Anthony Albanese said that it can produce results worthy of quick action. Meanwhile, he also announced that the government would begin broad discussions on a legislative package aimed at strengthening hate speech laws and criminalizing the incitement of violence against protected communities. Attorney-General Michel Rowland said the discussions would include close dialogue with representatives of the Jewish community on the framework of the new proposed crimes. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said authorities would examine the past behavior of the groups currently operating to decide whether they should be banned under tougher laws. –IANS KK/AS Share this story Tags