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  • In Sikkim, the move towards organic is faltering. here’s why

    In Sikkim, the move towards organic is faltering. here’s why

    East Sikkim/Soreng | District: On a bitterly cold day in January 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared Sikkim as India’s first organic farming state.

    “Sikkim is an example in the sense that when the idea of organic farming was raised here in 2003, it was not that there could be no opposition… Despite this, I salute the lakhs of farmers in Sikkim who Gave.” “Stay on your path, don’t give up your will…and today the whole world will be clapping for Sikkim,” Modi said at the historic plenary session of the National Conference on Sustainable Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare in Gangtok. There are three major ethnic groups in Sikkim: Lepcha, Bhutia and Nepali. From 1642, Sikkim was ruled by the Chogyal (‘Dharma Raja’) – emperors of the Namgyal dynasty, who owned all the land in the state, and leased it to Bhutia and Lepcha nobles. The British, who made Sikkim a protectorate in 1861, encouraged Nepalese to migrate to the state for labour.

    Researcher Anjan Chakraborty writes in his paper, Migration and Marginalization in the ‘Himalayan Kingdom’, “The migration of Nepalis to Sikkim brought about a technological change in agricultural practices in Sikkim, as neither the Bhutias nor the Lepchas had any knowledge of sustainable farming ” Sikkim. The elite used to lease land to Nepali immigrants for cultivation.

    Researcher Debasish Das, in his 1994 book Sikkim: Society, Polity, Economy, Environment, writes about the “unequal distribution of land ownership” in the state. According to the ‘State Focus Papers 2023-24’ published by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, small and marginal farmers with an average land holding of 0.62 hectares (1.532 acres) account for 79% of the total land holdings.

    It is easier to convert to organic in a “small state with small holdings” than in a larger state, Kunga Samdup, joint director of the Sikkim government’s agriculture department, told IndiaSpend.

    In 2002-03, the state used 9.9 kg of nitrogenous and phosphatic (NPK) fertilizers per hectare of crop area, before former Chief Minister Pawan Chamling announced the government’s policy to convert the state to “fully organic”. It was the lowest in the country after Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh. Compare this with states like Punjab, which used 172 kg of fertilizer per hectare in 2002-03, and Haryana, which used 150.4 kg of fertilizer per hectare.

  • Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin will go to Belarus

    Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin will go to Belarus

    Public Relations Webdesk | Yevgeny Prigogine, head of Wagner’s mercenary army, decided to halt his army’s march on Moscow as part of an agreement brokered by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said all charges against the Wagner Group owner would be dropped, the Associated Press reported.

    He said charges against Yevgeny Prigogine, who led an armed rebellion against the country’s military leadership, would be dropped. The New York Times reported that Kremlin spokesman Dmitry S. Peskov said Prigozhin would go to Belarus. Fighters who mutinied with him would not be prosecuted.

    Bagner chief will go to Belarus, Putin withdraws allegations

    Dmitry S. Peskov was quoted as saying that Wagner fighters who did not participate in the mutiny could sign contracts with the Russian Ministry of Defense. The development came after the Belarusian president said he was in talks with Prigogine about a deal to reduce tensions. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus tweeted that tonight at 9 pm the Presidents spoke on the phone again. President of Belarus Lukashenko informed the President of Russia about the results of negotiations with the leader of the Wagner Group. President Putin thanked his counterpart for the work done.

  • Wagner Chief Stops ‘Operation Moscow’

    Wagner Chief Stops ‘Operation Moscow’

    Wagner | The group’s chief, Yevgeny Prigogine, halted Operation Moscow and ordered his “mercenaries” to withdraw. After which there is news that the areas where Prigogine’s fighters had reached, they have started evacuating those areas. Prigojan called the end of Operation Moscow to prevent “bloodshed” and ordered his troops to return to their field camps in Ukraine. But, will Vladimir Putin be able to forgive the Wagner Chief? Wagner Chief Prigogine not only challenged the power of the President of Russia within just 12 hours, but also made him look helpless. It was a rebellion against the Russian President, which has tarnished Putin’s reputation and strong image.
    The deal between Wagner Chief Yevgeny Prigogine and Russia is brokered by Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko, who is considered Putin’s right-hand man. This agreement took place when Prigogine’s troops had reached only 200 kilometers from the Kremlin. The Kremlin has said that Prigogine, head of the Wagner Group, will move to Belarus and will not be prosecuted. According to a Kremlin spokesman, President Vladimir Putin agreed not to prosecute Prigogine and his forces because his “highest goal” was to “avoid bloodshed and internal conflict with unpredictable consequences.”
    Earlier, the office of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced that he had negotiated an agreement with Prigogine to prevent Wagner from escalating to Moscow and to reduce tensions and take the next step. The statement noted that the proposed agreement included security guarantees for Wagner troops, although it did not elaborate on whether Prigogine’s demand for the removal of Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu would be met.

  • ‘Wagner’s army agreed to stop action in Russia’

    ‘Wagner’s army agreed to stop action in Russia’

    Public Relations Webdesk | Belarus President Lukashenko has spoken to Yevney Prigozhin, Chief of Private Army Wagner in Russia. Prigozhin has accepted Lukashenko’s proposal. Belarus President Lukashenko claimed consensus, saying Prigozhin had accepted the offer and agreed to stop action in Russia. According to reports, Wagner’s army has agreed to stop the rebellion. Wagner’s fighters are returning from Moscow. According to reports, the talks continued throughout the day, as a result of which they agreed to stop operations on the territory of Russia. Yevgeny Prigozhin accepted the proposal of the President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, to stop the movement of Wagner Company’s armed men in Russia and take further steps to reduce tensions. For the time being, Wagner is keeping the table open to resolve the situation, with security guarantees for the PMC fighters.

    Moscow’s security increased

    Earlier, this rebellion of Prigozhin is being described as the biggest threat to Putin’s leadership in more than two decades in power. Military trucks and armored vehicles were seen in several parts of Moscow as Prigozhin’s forces advanced towards the capital. In its southern part, soldiers made posts, deployed machine guns along with sandbags. Authorities have announced the imposition of an “anti-terrorist regime” in Moscow and its surrounding regions, under which many of the rights enjoyed by citizens have been limited and security has been increased.

    Prigozhin said, “This is not a military coup, but a campaign for justice.” Prigozhin said he had 25,000 soldiers under his command and urged the Russian army not to resist. Prigozhin posted his video at the military headquarters in Rostov-on-Don, claiming that his forces had taken control of the airfield and other military bases in the city.

    Some videos posted on social media showed military vehicles including tanks on the streets. In one of his many messages on Telegram, Prigozhin said, “We did not kill a single person on our way.” Occupied. His claims could not be independently verified.

    Martial law imposed in Moscow

    Moscow’s mayor has warned that traffic in parts of the Russian capital could be restricted under tight security because of the “Wagner Group” insurgency. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin asked the city’s residents to refrain from using their vehicles amid anti-terrorist operations in Moscow and the surrounding region. He declared Monday a non-working day for most people except civil servants and employees of some industrial enterprises. Parts of the highway were also dug up to prevent Prigozhin’s army from advancing. Access to Red Square was closed, two major museums were evacuated and a park was closed. Sobyanin said all major city services have been asked to be on full alert and residents have been advised to report any emergencies. Britain’s Defense Ministry has said, citing intelligence, that the private army led by Prigozhin has reached the city of Rostov-on-Don, more than 1,000 kilometers south of Moscow. Russia is operating its military operation in Ukraine from this city.

    The fighters of the ‘Wagner Group’ along with their military equipment have also entered the Lipetsk province of Russia, which is situated at a distance of 360 to the south of Moscow. Regional Governor Artamonov said in a telegram that all necessary steps are being taken to protect the residents. The dramatic development comes just 16 months after Russia invaded Ukraine. Thousands were killed, millions were displaced and cities were reduced to rubble in Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II. Ukraine hopes Russia’s internecine fighting will create opportunities for its military to retake territory occupied by Russian forces.

    Prigozhin formed the “Wagner Group”, a group of mercenaries. He sent his fighters to join the fight in Libya, Syria, several African countries and Ukraine. After Putin’s address, officials called on Prigozhin to reiterate his loyalty to the “Kremlin” and urged him to back down.

    MPs came in support of Putin

    Vyacheslav Volodin, speaker of Russia’s lower house of parliament, said lawmakers “stand for the solidarity of the security forces” and support Putin. He said that “Wagner fighters will have to make the right choice. We have to be on the side of the law while supporting our people, we have to obey the orders of the Commander-in-Chief, for the safety of the motherland and the future.

  • 17 people died after drinking poisonous alcohol in iran

    17 people died after drinking poisonous alcohol in iran

    Iran | At least 17 people have died in Alborz province after drinking spurious liquor in the past 11 days.

    Iran’s official news agency IRNA has given this information in its report. The agency quoted Chief Justice of Alborz province, Hossein Fazeli Harikandi, as saying that during this period, about 191 people were taken to various hospitals after their health deteriorated due to drinking poisonous alcohol. Four of them are still admitted to the hospital.

    He added that so far provincial police have arrested nine suspects, two of whom were caught in the past two days. He said that those arrested were involved in the production or distribution of toxic liquor by mixing methanol with water and other solutions.

    The owner of a hairspray production factory in Esthard County in Alborz was found to be ‘illegally’ selling industrial-grade alcohol, which was used in the production of denatured alcohol, the agency reported.

    Last week, local media reported that more than 12 people died in Alborz during the past days after drinking poisoned wine. It is noteworthy that producing, selling and drinking alcoholic beverages is illegal in Iran.

  • Civil war like situation in Russia

    Civil war like situation in Russia

    Moscow | In protest against the removal of Russia’s Defense Minister from the post, the private army ‘Wagner Group’ has launched an armed rebellion against President Vladimir Putin. Wagner’s chief, Yevgeny Prigozhin, claimed that he and his fighters had crossed the Ukrainian border into a key Russian city. Prigozhin posted a video in which he is seen standing at the Russian military headquarters in Rostov-on-Don. This headquarters monitors the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, all the countries around the world have become alert about the deteriorating situation in Russia.

    Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared aggressive in his address to the nation. He said that Yevgeny had done a backstabbing. Wagner Army will be taught a lesson for this. Putin said that Russia is fighting for its future. For this there is a need to give up all those things which weaken the nation.

    The President appealed to citizens, enforcement agencies, soldiers and commanders to stand united. Putin said that he is addressing those people who have been lured. has been induced to commit serious crime and armed rebellion by means of deception or threats. He compared Wagner’s rebellion to the shock of 1917. Putin said it is similar to when the country fought the First World War. Then the Russians killed the Russians. Foreign forces took advantage of this. divided the country. Tore it into pieces.

    Yevgeny, the chief of Wagner’s army, claims to have captured the city of Rostov. Moscow is also besieged. Due to this, the crisis of civil war in Russia has deepened. Putin has strongly criticized this rebellion. Also said that in this difficult time all the forces need to unite. Whoever becomes a part of the rebellion will also have to face the punishment.

    In his address to the nation, Putin said that what we are facing today is internal betrayal. We need the unity of all our forces in Russia. There is a need to mobilize all forces. For this, differences need to be resolved.

    It was said on behalf of many countries that they are closely monitoring the events happening in Russia. Britain’s Foreign Office issued advice for travelers on Saturday following the actions of Wagner Group mercenaries, warning of the risk of unrest across Russia. Britain’s Foreign Ministry said, ‘ Military tension has been reported in the Rostov region. There is a danger of increasing unrest across the country. Also, there is a lack of options for existing flights to return to the UK.

    The German government also says that the situation in Russia is being closely monitored. National Security Council spokesman Adam Hodge said the White House is monitoring Russia and Wagner Force. In the future, whatever kind of developments will come to the fore, it will be discussed with the allied countries. Meanwhile, Ukraine has started seeing a big opportunity due to the rebellion of the Wagner group. In fact, it was Wagner who had been fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine since February last year. Wagner is believed to have played a major role in the conquest of the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. Wagner fighters pushed back Ukrainian forces from Bakhmut.

    Now with the withdrawal of Wagner fighters, the Russian army may be weakened on several fronts in Ukraine. It is feared that in the absence of Wagner fighters, the Ukrainian army will soon recapture Bakhmut. Be aware that some parts of this city are still occupied by the Ukrainian army. Wagner fighters were deployed on the front lines in the heart of the city of Bakhmut. Now after their departure, the Russian army has to deploy its soldiers at these places. At present, the war is going on in Ukraine on different fronts due to which the soldiers of the Russian army are scattered. In this situation, if they are not deployed in Bakhmut as soon as possible, then this city can come out of the hands of Russia.

  • Arrival in Lalpur and Pakaria of Shahdol district

    Arrival in Lalpur and Pakaria of Shahdol district

    Lalpur-Pakaria | Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is coming to Lalpur and Pakaria in Shahdol district on 27th June. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will conclude the Veerangana Rani Durgavati Gaurav Yatra at the huge tribal conference organized in Lalpur and will launch the National Sickle Cell Anemia Eradication Campaign. In village Pakaria, Prime Minister Modi will interact with football players, beneficiaries of PESA Act, millionaire sisters of self-help groups and Will communicate with the heads of the tribal community. Preparations are being made on a war footing at both the venue. Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan reached Lalpur/Pakariya of Shahdol today on a short stay.

    Chief Minister Shri Chouhan visited both the program venues and took stock of the preparations. Giving instructions to the officers on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that the Prime Minister is coming to the area, keeping in view of which all preparations should be ensured. The visit of Prime Minister Shri Modi is a matter of pride for the state. There should be no stone unturned in the program of the Prime Minister. Keeping in view the possibility of rain, ensure all the arrangements, so that there is no disturbance in the program even in rain. Make proper arrangements for the seating of distinguished persons and common people at the program venue. Prime Minister Shri Modi will interact with the self-help group’s sisters in Pakaria.

    Ensure all arrangements for this as well. The Prime Minister will relish the dishes made from Shree Anna along with the tribal community brothers in a special banquet organized under the Millet Mission. Make arrangements for this also. The Chief Minister also gave instructions to the officials regarding security. At the time of inspection, Food Minister Mr. Bisahulal Singh, Tribal Affairs Minister Ms. Meena Singh, Minister in-charge of the district and Minister of State for Rural Development Mr. Ram Khelawan Patel, MP Mrs. Himadri Singh, MLA Mr. Jai Singh Maravi, MLA Mrs. Manisha Singh local public representative, Divisional Commissioner Shahdol Rajeev Kumar Sharma, Commissioner Public Relations Mr. Manish Singh, Collector Mrs. Vandana Vaidya and other officers were present.

  • Shivraj Singh reports this to the public about the meetings to be held in July

    Shivraj Singh reports this to the public about the meetings to be held in July

    Bhopal | Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will give a report to the people of the state in the meetings and election programs to be held in July as to how many posts have been filled so far in the process of recruitment of 1.15 lakh government posts. Chief Minister Chouhan wants that now before the elections, he should tell in public with authentic facts everything that he or the government has announced to do. On the basis of this, preparations are also being made to prove the formula of what is said and done.

    In the election meetings and programs held in February-March, Chief Minister Chouhan had said that the government recruitment process for 1.15 lakh posts would be completed by August. Due to this, preparations are now being made to collect data that how many vacant posts have been recruited in which department? Along with this, the number of youth joining as opposed to recruitment on vacant posts is also being asked so that it can be told in the upcoming programmes.

    In view of the instructions of Chief Minister Chouhan, the General Administration Department has asked to give information related to the recruitment of one lakh vacant posts in various departments of the state government in the prescribed form on the portal. Department heads have also been instructed to update the information related forms from time to time. Additional Chief Secretary, Principal Secretary and Secretary of the departments have been told that they will update the forms related to their department by June 27 under any circumstances.

  • State government will buy bullet proof vehicles for VVIP security

    State government will buy bullet proof vehicles for VVIP security

    Madhya Pradesh | The police headquarters has also stepped up preparations for providing comprehensive security arrangements to the leaders in the assembly elections to be held later this year. In this sequence, now the special wing of the police headquarters is going to buy bulletproof vehicles. These vehicles are likely to reach the state by August. These vehicles will be equipped with hi-tech technology. The formalities of purchasing these vehicles are being completed by the PHQ.
    Eight more bullet proof vehicles will join the State Police fleet in August. The Police Headquarters has got approval from the government to buy it. Regarding these vehicles being purchased just before the assembly elections, it is believed that during the visit of high security leaders, this vehicle equipped with new and state-of-the-art technology will be made available to them. These vehicles will be made available to high security people during their visits across the state.
    If sources are to be believed, the bullet proof vehicle that the state police is about to buy will be so strong that it will not be affected by hand grenades and landmine attacks. Also, this vehicle will be able to run at high speed. Its tires will also have two layers. It will be able to run at high speed even after damage to the upper layer. The body of this car will be of steel, which even a bullet will not be able to penetrate. Bullets will not affect those who put glass with it.
    The minimum thickness of glass in these vehicles will be 39 mm. An anti-spell shield will also be installed on top of it. It may be noted that the State Police still has more than a dozen bullet proof vehicles, but such vehicles are replaced from time to time for security reasons.
    All vehicles will be of Toyota Fortuner. Which will have minimum BR 6 level of safety cover. The car will be fully protected from five sides including the roof. In this, such a shield will have to be used for protection that even ammunition cannot harm this vehicle from five sides. The underbody of the vehicle will be fully equipped with explosive protection. In which the vehicle will not be damaged by hand grenade etc.

  • Gaurav Yatra is being organized for the purpose of reaching the people

    Gaurav Yatra is being organized for the purpose of reaching the people

    Gondwana | The Gaurav Yatra is being organized with the aim of taking the heroic saga, ideals and principles of Queen Durgavati of Gondwana kingdom to the masses. Queen Durgavati Ajar is immortal. In the sixteenth century, Maharani Durgavati of Gondwana and Garha-Mandla took iron while protecting her motherland from the invading forces of Mughal Empire Akbar and got Veergati near Narrai Nala near Jabalpur. I pay my humble tribute to such a heroic queen Durgavati on her 500th sacrifice day.

    Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste, Minister of State for Steel and Panchayat Rural Development, Government of India, said while addressing the meeting/dialogue program of Rani Durgavati Gaurav Yatra at Ladli Laxmi Vatika (Park), District Headquarters Anuppur. On this occasion, former Vice President of Vindhya Development Authority and District President of BJP Ramdas Puri, Anuppur Municipality President Anjulika Singh, SDM Deepshikha Bhagat, Tehsildar Aditya Dwivedi, Naib Tehsildar Mangaladas Chakraborty, Assistant Director of Tribal Affairs Department Ashok Sharma, Principal of Eklavya Vidyalaya. Mulayam Singh Parihar, District Coordinator of Jan Abhiyan Parishad Umesh Pandey, Former District President Pushprajgarh Heera Singh Shyam, Vice President of District Panchayat Anuppur Tejbhan Singh, Rashmi Khare, Councilor Sanjay Chaudhary, Raja Tiwari, MLA Representative Shailendra Singh, Fukku Soni, Amol Singh Marco , Durga, Chandrika Dwivedi, Yogendra Rai, Pushpa Patel, Urmila Sharma, Municipal Sanitary Inspector D.N. A large number of citizens and local public representatives including Mishra were present.

    On reaching Anuppur, Rani Durgavati Gaurav Yatra was accorded a grand welcome. The women welcomed the people involved in the yatra by showering sandalwood, salutations and flowers. On this occasion, Minister of State for Steel and Panchayat Rural Development, Government of India, Faggan Singh Kulaste said that along with giving respect to Gondwana sons and heroines, the respect of the tribal society was increased by providing protection to their archaeological sites by the Government of India and the Government of Madhya Pradesh. Is. He said that 63 Gond kings ruled for 1400 years in the Gondwana kingdom. Maharaja Sangram Singh in 1543 AD, Raja Dalpat Shah, Raja Veer Narayan, Rani Durgavati, Raja Chandrashah, Raja Hirdeshahi, Raja Nizam Shahi and Raja Shankar Shah and Kunwar Raghunath Shah who died fighting against the British in 1857 are prominent.

    He said that Rani Durgavati was married to Raja Dalpat Shah, son of Raja Sangram Shah (1543-1550 AD). After the death of her husband Dalpat Shah, Rani Durgavati ruled from 1550 to 1564. He told that during the period of Gondwana kingdom, there were 63 princely states within 52 strongholds. The Gondwana rulers did many works of development, including swimming pools, agriculture as well as civil development, conservation, which are still living examples. He said that Rani Durgavati won 51 wars. May the coming generations be aware of the glory of such a heroine. He said that the Government of India and the Government of Madhya Pradesh have done the work of preserving the heritage along with construction of many monuments, museums to make people aware of the memory of the rulers of Gondwana Kingdom. Describing the work being done under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan as remarkable, he informed about the welfare works. On this occasion, he announced that Veerangana Rani Durgavati is immortal.