The Congress party on Friday (September 14) raised concerns over an "unacceptable comment" aimed at Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. The comment, came from the official X account of the Gautam Budh Nagar district magistrate, who called&nbsp;Rahul Gandhi 'Pappu'. The congress party immediately after seeing the post demanded action against the officer.

Later, District Magistrate Manish Verma issued a statement on X, claiming that his account had been misused by anti-social elements who posted an inappropriate comment. "Taking this seriously, legal action is being taken by registering an FIR immediately and the wrong tweet/comment is being investigated by the cyber cell," the statement read.

Congress general secretary for communications, Jairam Ramesh, had criticised the post from the Uttar Pradesh district magistrate's account. He described the comment as "inappropriate and unacceptable comment."

Ramesh said, "This is not a new development; over the last 10 years, India's bureaucracy and other non-political officials have become increasingly politicised."

"There is a lot of effort being made to suppress and render useless the civil service, which Sardar Patel once called the steel frame of India. Cases like this are the latest example of that effort," he added.

He called for swift action against the official, accusing him of violating established norms and conduct.

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Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate also reacted by sharing a video on X, where a historian said,&nbsp;"History is made and cannot be changed. Narendra Modi knows how history will remember him and that is why he is worried."

A now-deleted post from the official account of the district magistrate responded in Hindi, stating, "You should think about yourself and your Pappu." Shrinate later posted a screenshot of this deleted comment, criticising the language and tone used by an officer responsible for the district.

"He is DM Noida, he is responsible for the entire district. His language and thoughts about the country's opposition leader Rahul Gandhi must be seen," Shrinate said. "It is clear that the administrative staff is full of Sanghis -- and now they are fanning hatred by sitting on constitutional posts," Shrinate added.

Pawan Khera, head of Congress' media and publicity department, said, "Have IAS officers now been ordered to make such political comments under BJP rule? @myogiadityanath @HMOIndia."&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The Congress party on Friday (September 14) raised concerns over an "unacceptable comment" aimed at Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. The comment, came from the official X account of the Gautam Budh Nagar district magistrate, who called Rahul Gandhi 'Pappu'.

The Congress party on Friday (September 14) raised concerns over an "unacceptable comment" aimed at Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. The comment, came from the official X account of the Gautam Budh Nagar district magistrate, who called Rahul Gandhi 'Pappu'. The congress party immediately after seeing the post demanded action against the officer. Later, District Magistrate Manish Verma issued a statement on X, claiming that his account had been misused by anti-social elements who posted an inappropriate comment. "Taking this seriously, legal action is being taken by registering an FIR immediately and the wrong tweet/comment is being investigated by the cyber cell," the statement read. Congress general secretary for communications, Jairam Ramesh, had criticised the post from the Uttar Pradesh district magistrate's account. He described the comment as "inappropriate and unacceptable comment." Ramesh said, "This is not a new development; over the last 10 years, India's bureaucracy and other non-political officials have become increasingly politicised." "There is a lot of effort being made to suppress and render useless the civil service, which Sardar Patel once called the steel frame of India. Cases like this are the latest example of that effort," he added. He called for swift action against the official, accusing him of violating established norms and conduct. Also read: Indian security forces gun down three terrorists in J-K's Baramulla Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate also reacted by sharing a video on X, where a historian said, "History is made and cannot be changed. Narendra Modi knows how history will remember him and that is why he is worried." A now-deleted post from the official account of the district magistrate responded in Hindi, stating, "You should think about yourself and your Pappu." Shrinate later posted a screenshot of this deleted comment, criticising the language and tone used by an officer responsible for the district. "He is DM Noida, he is responsible for the entire district. His language and thoughts about the country's opposition leader Rahul Gandhi must be seen," Shrinate said. "It is clear that the administrative staff is full of Sanghis -- and now they are fanning hatred by sitting on constitutional posts," Shrinate added. Pawan Khera, head of Congress' media and publicity department, said, "Have IAS officers now been ordered to make such political comments under BJP rule? @myogiadityanath @HMOIndia." (With inputs from agencies)

Congress demands action after Noida DM’s ‘Pappu’ jibe at Rahul Gandhi

A Banda court has said that it will grant bail to a person accused of creating nuisance on condition that they will have to plant five saplings.

The clause is an addition to the existing punishment prescribed under the law.

"People are appreciating it and following the orders. The accused are granted bail after they submit photos of the saplings being planted by them to the court every month for the next six months," said Vandita Srivastava, Sub-District Magistrate (SDM).

In the last 15 days, the SDM court has directed over 500 accused to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/modi-plants-sapling-at-presidents-secretariat-in-colombo-225714">plant the saplings</a>.

"I have not amended any provisions of the law, but simply added a necessary condition to avail the bail," Srivastava said.

Appreciating her work, the District Magistrate has now directed every court in the Banda district to take up the initiative.

A Banda court has said that it will grant bail to a person accused of creating nuisance on condition that they will have to plant five saplings. The clause is an addition to the existing punishment prescribed under the law.

A Banda court has said that it will grant bail to a person accused of creating nuisance on condition that they will have to plant five saplings. The clause is an addition to the existing punishment prescribed under the law. "People are appreciating it and following the orders. The accused are granted bail after they submit photos of the saplings being planted by them to the court every month for the next six months," said Vandita Srivastava, Sub-District Magistrate (SDM). In the last 15 days, the SDM court has directed over 500 accused to plant the saplings. "I have not amended any provisions of the law, but simply added a necessary condition to avail the bail," Srivastava said. Appreciating her work, the District Magistrate has now directed every court in the Banda district to take up the initiative.

'Eco-friendly verdict': Plant 5 saplings to get bail, orders Uttar Pradesh court

In view of the rising water level in the Yamuna River in the national capital, the District Magistrate (East) has issued orders to concerned Sub-Divisional Magistrates to evacuate people and shift them to relief camps or suitable locations.

"Whereas the water level in Yamuna River is rising due to heavy rains as well as release of water from Hatni Kund Barrage and water level of river Yamuna may likely to rise up 207 metre by 10 am at ORB by tomorrow, i.e. 19 August, 2019 pitting risk to public life and property," read the order.

"And whereas it has come to the notice that many people live/work/wander in flood plains of Yamuna River which is dangerous considering the flood situation. Therefore, I direct the concern SDMs for complete evacuation from the low lying area of East district with the help of Delhi Police and CDVs. By 9 am on 19 August and shift them in relief camps /suitable location," said the order from District Magistrate (East).

The Yamuna level started rising near the catchment area on Sunday after water was released from Hathni Kund Barrage in Yamuna Nagar.

Irrigation Department official Haridev Kamboj told media, "Till 3 pm, 7,60,466 cusec of water was released from the barrage, which could affect low-lying areas in Delhi in the next 48 hours. The release of water began at 4 am. The administration has sounded a high alert in all the nearby areas of Yamuna Nagar."&nbsp;

In view of the rising water level in the Yamuna River in the national capital, the District Magistrate (East) has issued orders to concerned Sub-Divisional Magistrates to evacuate people and shift them to relief camps or suitable locations.

In view of the rising water level in the Yamuna River in the national capital, the District Magistrate (East) has issued orders to concerned Sub-Divisional Magistrates to evacuate people and shift them to relief camps or suitable locations. "Whereas the water level in Yamuna River is rising due to heavy rains as well as release of water from Hatni Kund Barrage and water level of river Yamuna may likely to rise up 207 metre by 10 am at ORB by tomorrow, i.e. 19 August, 2019 pitting risk to public life and property," read the order. "And whereas it has come to the notice that many people live/work/wander in flood plains of Yamuna River which is dangerous considering the flood situation. Therefore, I direct the concern SDMs for complete evacuation from the low lying area of East district with the help of Delhi Police and CDVs. By 9 am on 19 August and shift them in relief camps /suitable location," said the order from District Magistrate (East). The Yamuna level started rising near the catchment area on Sunday after water was released from Hathni Kund Barrage in Yamuna Nagar. Irrigation Department official Haridev Kamboj told media, "Till 3 pm, 7,60,466 cusec of water was released from the barrage, which could affect low-lying areas in Delhi in the next 48 hours. The release of water began at 4 am. The administration has sounded a high alert in all the nearby areas of Yamuna Nagar."

Delhi on high alert as Yamuna water level continues to rise

Normalcy was restored in Jammu on Saturday as the city woke up to the familiar sight of young children racing to school.&nbsp;

Many children along with their parents and grandparents were seen waiting for their school buses and vans to arrive.

Yesterday, the District Magistrate of Jammu had withdrawn section 144 of CrPC, which prohibits an assembly of more than four people, which was imposed in the district five days ago.

'The order dated August 5 issued under section 144 CrPC, within Municipal Limits of Jammu district is hereby withdrawn,' read the order issued by Sushma Chauhan, District Magistrate, Jammu.

As per the order, all schools, colleges and academic institutions that are closed can resume functioning normally from Saturday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/section-144-imposed-in-jk-internet-services-suspended-240701">Section 144 was imposed in the backdrop of the whittling down of Article 370</a> and bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two UTs Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.&nbsp;

Normalcy was restored in Jammu on Saturday as the city woke up to the familiar sight of young children racing to school. Many children along with their parents and grandparents were seen waiting for their school buses and vans to arrive.

Normalcy was restored in Jammu on Saturday as the city woke up to the familiar sight of young children racing to school. Many children along with their parents and grandparents were seen waiting for their school buses and vans to arrive. Yesterday, the District Magistrate of Jammu had withdrawn section 144 of CrPC, which prohibits an assembly of more than four people, which was imposed in the district five days ago. 'The order dated August 5 issued under section 144 CrPC, within Municipal Limits of Jammu district is hereby withdrawn,' read the order issued by Sushma Chauhan, District Magistrate, Jammu. As per the order, all schools, colleges and academic institutions that are closed can resume functioning normally from Saturday. Section 144 was imposed in the backdrop of the whittling down of Article 370 and bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two UTs Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

Section 144 withdrawn from Jammu; schools, colleges re-open after five days

At least nine children were killed and ten others injured when the school bus with 18 children in it fell into a gorge in Kangsali of Tehri Garhwal here on Tuesday morning.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/there-should-be-separate-ministry-for-himalayan-states-at-centre-uttarakhand-chief-minister-trivendra-singh-rawat-239067">Chief Minister Trivendra Rawat</a> has ordered a magisterial-level inquiry into the accident.

Rawat expressed his condolences to the bereaved families and instructed officials to act swiftly and ensure the timely treatment to the accident victims.

In addition, those critically injured have been airlifted to AIIMS, Rishikesh from Chamba.

The ten injured have been referred to the district hospital in Baurari, said Tehri-Garhwal Chief Medical Officer, Bhagirathi.

A team of Uttarakhand State Disaster Response Force, district administration and medical professionals rushed to the spot the accident to rescue and evacuate the passengers of the bus.

'Our medical team is active and we are providing treatment to the injured. We are also in touch with the parents of the children,' said Tehri Garhwal District Magistrate, V Shanmugam.

Upon being asked about the allegations of school bus running over its maximum seating capacity, the District Magistrate, said, 'We will conduct an inquiry into this and after a magisterial inquiry, we will know the full details.'

At least nine children were killed and ten others injured when the school bus with 18 children in it fell into a gorge in Kangsali of Tehri Garhwal here on Tuesday morning.

At least nine children were killed and ten others injured when the school bus with 18 children in it fell into a gorge in Kangsali of Tehri Garhwal here on Tuesday morning. Chief Minister Trivendra Rawat has ordered a magisterial-level inquiry into the accident. Rawat expressed his condolences to the bereaved families and instructed officials to act swiftly and ensure the timely treatment to the accident victims. In addition, those critically injured have been airlifted to AIIMS, Rishikesh from Chamba. The ten injured have been referred to the district hospital in Baurari, said Tehri-Garhwal Chief Medical Officer, Bhagirathi. A team of Uttarakhand State Disaster Response Force, district administration and medical professionals rushed to the spot the accident to rescue and evacuate the passengers of the bus. 'Our medical team is active and we are providing treatment to the injured. We are also in touch with the parents of the children,' said Tehri Garhwal District Magistrate, V Shanmugam. Upon being asked about the allegations of school bus running over its maximum seating capacity, the District Magistrate, said, 'We will conduct an inquiry into this and after a magisterial inquiry, we will know the full details.'

Uttarakhand: 9 children killed, 10 injured after bus falls into gorge in Tehri Garhwal

Pakistan nationals in Rajasthan's Bikaner have been asked to leave the city within 48 hours, the District Magistrate said in an order on Monday.

Following a terror attack in <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/two-jem-terrorists-shot-dead-in-pulwama-encounter-four-soldiers-killed-198080">Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama</a> on February 14, in which more than 40 CRPF personnel were killed, the Bikaner administration has issued a list of orders under section 144 of CrPC.

The orders, effective immediately, prohibit hotels and lodges of the district from allowing Pakistan citizens to check-in.

Indian citizens have been asked not to employ any Pakistan citizens and not have any direct or indirect business relationship with the neighbouring country.

"In the matter of receiving spoof calls from Pakistan, no citizen through any medium of telecommunication will exchange any kind of army or sensitive information to unknown persons. Any person of Bikaner district will not use sim cards registered in Pakistan," according to the order.

The order is applicable for two months, but would not be applicable to Pakistan citizens who have registered with the foreigners' registration officer, the district administration said.

On Friday, India withdrew the Most Favoured Nation status accorded to Pakistan -- a day after the Pulwama terror attack.

Pakistan nationals in Rajasthan's Bikaner have been asked to leave the city within 48 hours, the District Magistrate said in an order on Monday. Following a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on February 14, in which more than 40 CRPF personnel were killed, the Bikaner administration has issued a list of orders under section 144 of CrPC.

Pakistan nationals in Rajasthan's Bikaner have been asked to leave the city within 48 hours, the District Magistrate said in an order on Monday. Following a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on February 14, in which more than 40 CRPF personnel were killed, the Bikaner administration has issued a list of orders under section 144 of CrPC. The orders, effective immediately, prohibit hotels and lodges of the district from allowing Pakistan citizens to check-in. Indian citizens have been asked not to employ any Pakistan citizens and not have any direct or indirect business relationship with the neighbouring country. "In the matter of receiving spoof calls from Pakistan, no citizen through any medium of telecommunication will exchange any kind of army or sensitive information to unknown persons. Any person of Bikaner district will not use sim cards registered in Pakistan," according to the order. The order is applicable for two months, but would not be applicable to Pakistan citizens who have registered with the foreigners' registration officer, the district administration said. On Friday, India withdrew the Most Favoured Nation status accorded to Pakistan -- a day after the Pulwama terror attack.

After Pulwama attack, administration orders Pak nationals to leave Bikaner within 48 hours

The government has sent the district magistrate of Alipurduar, Bengal on leave. A video had surfaced on Sunday showing Nikhil Nirmal and his wife beating up a youth.&nbsp;

The video had gone viral.&nbsp;

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Nirmal has been sent on leave till January 16. Additional District Magistrate (Dev) Chiranjb Ghosh will take additional charge of the DM's post till Nirmal returns.&nbsp;

The video had shown Nirmal and his wife beating up the local youth inside the Falakata police station and in the presence of the station's inspector-in-charge Soumyajit Ray.

According to sources in the police, the youth had made some lewd comments on Nirmal’s wife’s Facebook profile. He was then reportedly summoned to the police station, after which Nirmal and his wife were seen beating him up. &nbsp;

Nirmal is heard saying in the video: “I will not let you do anything against me in my district. I will enter your house and kill you.”

Nirmal’s wife is heard asking the youth, “At whose behest did you make such comments?”

While the youth can be heard pleading for mercy, the duo continue&nbsp;to beat him.

Interestingly, the entire episode unfolded at the police station without the district magistrate or his wife filing any official complaint against the youth.&nbsp;

On the other hand, the youth, identified as Vinod Sarkar, who was arrested later, was granted bail by the local court on a personal bond of Rs 1,000. 
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The government has sent the district magistrate of Alipurduar, Bengal on leave. A video had surfaced on Sunday showing Nikhil Nirmal and his wife beating up a youth.

The government has sent the district magistrate of Alipurduar, Bengal on leave. A video had surfaced on Sunday showing Nikhil Nirmal and his wife beating up a youth. The video had gone viral. See how Bengal IAS officer, Nikhil Nirmal, district magistrate of Alipurduar district take law in his own hands. He & his wife beat up a youth for making lewd comments on his wife’s Facebook profile. Incident unfolds inside the police station & infront IC of Police @dna @ZeeNews pic.twitter.com/iRCO7SnRa6 — Pooja Mehta (@pooja_zeenews) January 6, 2019 × Nirmal has been sent on leave till January 16. Additional District Magistrate (Dev) Chiranjb Ghosh will take additional charge of the DM's post till Nirmal returns. The video had shown Nirmal and his wife beating up the local youth inside the Falakata police station and in the presence of the station's inspector-in-charge Soumyajit Ray. According to sources in the police, the youth had made some lewd comments on Nirmal’s wife’s Facebook profile. He was then reportedly summoned to the police station, after which Nirmal and his wife were seen beating him up. Nirmal is heard saying in the video: “I will not let you do anything against me in my district. I will enter your house and kill you.” Nirmal’s wife is heard asking the youth, “At whose behest did you make such comments?” While the youth can be heard pleading for mercy, the duo continue to beat him. Interestingly, the entire episode unfolded at the police station without the district magistrate or his wife filing any official complaint against the youth. On the other hand, the youth, identified as Vinod Sarkar, who was arrested later, was granted bail by the local court on a personal bond of Rs 1,000.

Bengal: IAS officer who beat up youth sent on leave; video had gone viral

Sitapur District Magistrate has taken the Swacch Bharat mission to another level by issuing an order, asking all government employees to submit a picture of them posing in front of the toilet at their home.

The employees will also have to submit a certificate proof of their respective toilets to ensure that every household has a toilet built.

The step has been taken by the District Magistrate in a bid to make the district free from open defecation.

The order also stated that the salary for the month of May would be stalled if the order was not abided by.

The order has come with a warning which states that "Salary for May month may be stalled if you failed to obey".

The step has been taken by the District Magistrate in a bid to make the district free from open defecation.

Sitapur District Magistrate has taken the Swacch Bharat mission to another level by issuing an order, asking all government employees to submit a picture of them posing in front of the toilet at their home. The employees will also have to submit a certificate proof of their respective toilets to ensure that every household has a toilet built. The step has been taken by the District Magistrate in a bid to make the district free from open defecation. The order also stated that the salary for the month of May would be stalled if the order was not abided by. The order has come with a warning which states that "Salary for May month may be stalled if you failed to obey".

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