A government minister of India was mocked on social media for urinating in public despite the prime minister's flagship public hygiene drive as pictures of the embarrassing incident were splashed over front pages today.
Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh relieved himself against a school wall guarded by his security guards carrying automatic weapons.
Union minister peed in open, sparking a row on social media and along with rivals printed grainy images of the 67-year-old minister standing next to a wall.
The picture was taken in Singh's constituency in Bihar state.
Indian internet users mocked the minister and his ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Here, the national agriculture minister inaugurating an irrigation scheme in a drought affected region amidst tight security, Rashtriya Janata Dal, a regional political party, quipped as it tweeted the pictures.
The minister also made a contribution to 'Clean India Mission'," the post announced.
'Clean India' is one of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship programmes to improve public hygiene and cleanliness and encourage people to use public toilets.
Proud to have an agricultural minister like Radha Mohan Singh who waters the grass himself, Santosh Bharadwaj tweeted.
Superb. Proud to have an Agricultural Minister like #Radhamohansingh who waters the grass himself !! pic.twitter.com/tkvNJ4LOyK
— Santosh Bharadwaj (@santo_bharadwaj) June 29, 2017
But Singh's relatives and friends criticised the media for publishing the pictures.
Urinating is a natural biological obligation of a human being, so why are such things highlighted to create a controversy?
Are urinals available everywhere?" Sujit Kumar Singh, his son-in-law, asked.
The minister has made no comment.
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Tuesday, 27 June 2017
INDIA: Eid Joy Turns To Sorrow In Chandrapur
Seven-year-old Sharmin Akhter was looking frequently at the path stretching before her house at Latabar village in Chandrapur union of the district, waiting to see her father come with her Eid gifts.
Then the air of festivity changed into mourning as her grandmother Aklima Begum and neighbours began wailing on receiving the news of death of 16 people, of the union, in a road accident early yesterday. Two of the victims were Aklima's two sons including Sharmin's father Saddam Islam.
Sharmin might not have realised what she had lost, but she burst into tears watching elders mourn and cry.
My father told me he had bought new clothes for me. He told me I would wear the new clothes during Eid, said Sharmin, only daughter of Saddam, at her home in Latabar village.
Thirty-five people, mostly low-income people and day labourers, from three villages Batrish Hazari, Latabar and Balapara of the union in Kaliganj upazila of Lalmonirhat met one of the worst road accidents in recent times as they were going home on a cement-laden truck.
The truck skidded off the Dhaka-Rangpur highway at Pirganj of Rangpur around 4:30am, leaving 11 people dead on the spot and 13 others injured, said Rezaul Karim, officer-in-charge of Pirganj Police Station. Later, five others succumbed to injuries.
All the victims used to work in Gazipur.
Jahangir Alam, Union Parishad chairman of Chandrapur, said death of so many people from the same union took away the joy of celebrating Eid.
Those, who were lucky, who escaped death, told me the accident took place because the driver was driving with sleepy eyes.
The truck driver, Nazim Uddin, who also hails from the same union, managed to flee after the accident.
Meanwhile, at her home, Aklima, 46, was passing out, as she learnt her two sons Saddam, 28, and Alamgir Hossain, 25, would never return to her.
Our sons told me they were coming home and they would bring clothes as Eid gifts. Now, forget clothes, my sons are no more,Aklima cried out. Her daughters-in-law Sharifa Begum and Khadiza Begum survived the accident luckily.
Like Aklima, Mizanur Rahman and Mahfuza Begum of Batrish Hazari village, were grieving as their son Maznu Miah, 22, was killed in the accident.
I talked to Maznu over the phone at around 11:00pm on Friday. He told me he would have sehri with us, Mizanur said.
Maznu, who had been working at a garment factory in Dhaka since 2010, had a plan to buy a piece of land with his savings after Eid.
Now, everything is over, Mizanur said.
Of our two sons, the elder one lives separately. We were dependent on Maznu, said Maznu's mother Mahfuza Begum.
We didn't lose our son only, but also our dream, hope, shelter. We don't know how to survive without our son Maznu, she sobbed.
Rubel Islam, 28, of Batrish Hazari village, also saw his hope and dreams shattered after losing his father Kohinur Islam, 48, to the accident.
His father had wanted to return to the village, leaving his job in a garment factory, to open a grocery shop.
Today, he is no more, he said,And my mother is injured. I don't know what is in her fate as she is in a critical condition,said Rubel with tears.
Contacted, truck owner Abdul Karim of Chandrapur said the truck driver was responsible for the accident. I didn't permit him to carry passengers.
Then the air of festivity changed into mourning as her grandmother Aklima Begum and neighbours began wailing on receiving the news of death of 16 people, of the union, in a road accident early yesterday. Two of the victims were Aklima's two sons including Sharmin's father Saddam Islam.
Sharmin might not have realised what she had lost, but she burst into tears watching elders mourn and cry.
My father told me he had bought new clothes for me. He told me I would wear the new clothes during Eid, said Sharmin, only daughter of Saddam, at her home in Latabar village.
Thirty-five people, mostly low-income people and day labourers, from three villages Batrish Hazari, Latabar and Balapara of the union in Kaliganj upazila of Lalmonirhat met one of the worst road accidents in recent times as they were going home on a cement-laden truck.
The truck skidded off the Dhaka-Rangpur highway at Pirganj of Rangpur around 4:30am, leaving 11 people dead on the spot and 13 others injured, said Rezaul Karim, officer-in-charge of Pirganj Police Station. Later, five others succumbed to injuries.
All the victims used to work in Gazipur.
Jahangir Alam, Union Parishad chairman of Chandrapur, said death of so many people from the same union took away the joy of celebrating Eid.
Those, who were lucky, who escaped death, told me the accident took place because the driver was driving with sleepy eyes.
The truck driver, Nazim Uddin, who also hails from the same union, managed to flee after the accident.
Meanwhile, at her home, Aklima, 46, was passing out, as she learnt her two sons Saddam, 28, and Alamgir Hossain, 25, would never return to her.
Our sons told me they were coming home and they would bring clothes as Eid gifts. Now, forget clothes, my sons are no more,Aklima cried out. Her daughters-in-law Sharifa Begum and Khadiza Begum survived the accident luckily.
Like Aklima, Mizanur Rahman and Mahfuza Begum of Batrish Hazari village, were grieving as their son Maznu Miah, 22, was killed in the accident.
I talked to Maznu over the phone at around 11:00pm on Friday. He told me he would have sehri with us, Mizanur said.
Maznu, who had been working at a garment factory in Dhaka since 2010, had a plan to buy a piece of land with his savings after Eid.
Now, everything is over, Mizanur said.
Of our two sons, the elder one lives separately. We were dependent on Maznu, said Maznu's mother Mahfuza Begum.
We didn't lose our son only, but also our dream, hope, shelter. We don't know how to survive without our son Maznu, she sobbed.
Rubel Islam, 28, of Batrish Hazari village, also saw his hope and dreams shattered after losing his father Kohinur Islam, 48, to the accident.
His father had wanted to return to the village, leaving his job in a garment factory, to open a grocery shop.
Today, he is no more, he said,And my mother is injured. I don't know what is in her fate as she is in a critical condition,said Rubel with tears.
Contacted, truck owner Abdul Karim of Chandrapur said the truck driver was responsible for the accident. I didn't permit him to carry passengers.
Sunday, 28 May 2017
INDIA: Jet Airways Introduces Third Non-stop Mumbai-London Heathrow Effective October 29, 2017,
Continuing its commitment of providing guests with greater choice, convenience and further strengthening its global footprint, Jet Airways - India’s full-service, premier international airline, today announced the introduction of its third, non-stop, daily service between Mumbai and London Heathrow.
Effective October 29, 2017, and as part of the airline’s forthcoming winter schedule, the new daytime service - 9W 116 will depart from Mumbai at 0905hrs to arrive in London Heathrow at 1335hrs (local time).
On its return, the planned departure for 9W 115 from London Heathrow is at 1530hrs (local time), arriving in Mumbai at 0555hrs, giving guests a head start to their day in India’s economic capital should they wish to make a stopover, be it for business or for leisure.
The new flight will boost Jet Airways’ passenger and cargo capacity between India and the United Kingdom by almost 33 percent, allowing the airline to capitalize on the growing round-the-year demand being witnessed from EU and non-EU countries to India and other emerging economies in the region, on the back of fast expanding relationships in the areas of trade, commerce, tourism, culture, and, education.
The third frequency enhances onward connectivity over London Heathrow to North America with partners Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic.
Jet Airways will now offer improved connection time and 13 destinations over London Heathrow to North America including Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, Newark, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Salt Lake City and Washington (Virginia).
Jayaraj Shanmugam, Chief Commercial Officer, Jet Airways said, “Jet Airways is delighted to offer a third non-stop service between Mumbai and London Heathrow.
The new frequency will enable us to offer our guests seamless connectivity, choice and convenience with partners Delta Air Lines and Virgin
Atlantic over London Heathrow with a single baggage drop and through check-in. Our world-class experience together with our signature Indian hospitality, makes us stand apart from the competition.” Jet Airways, nominated by TripAdvisor as “India’s Best Airline1” will deploy the biggest aircraft in its fleet – Boeing 777-300ER, offering a three-class configuration that includes the airline’s award-winning ‘First Class’ private suites, 180° lie-flat beds for Business travelers as well as comfortable and ergonomic designed Economy seating, on the new frequency.
Guests will also be able to choose from a carefully-curated menu of delectable international cuisine and experience our cutting-edge in-flight entertainment system, all delivered with the airline’s trademark touch of warm and endearing Indian hospitality.
The new addition will also expand cargo capacity and promote greater access, right from India, SAARC and ASEAN region to London Heathrow facilitating carriage of commodities such as perishables, pharmaceuticals, engineering goods, garments & fabrics, seasonal flowers, packaged foods, specialized medical equipment and supplies.
Effective October 29, 2017, and as part of the airline’s forthcoming winter schedule, the new daytime service - 9W 116 will depart from Mumbai at 0905hrs to arrive in London Heathrow at 1335hrs (local time).
On its return, the planned departure for 9W 115 from London Heathrow is at 1530hrs (local time), arriving in Mumbai at 0555hrs, giving guests a head start to their day in India’s economic capital should they wish to make a stopover, be it for business or for leisure.
The new flight will boost Jet Airways’ passenger and cargo capacity between India and the United Kingdom by almost 33 percent, allowing the airline to capitalize on the growing round-the-year demand being witnessed from EU and non-EU countries to India and other emerging economies in the region, on the back of fast expanding relationships in the areas of trade, commerce, tourism, culture, and, education.
The third frequency enhances onward connectivity over London Heathrow to North America with partners Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic.
Jet Airways will now offer improved connection time and 13 destinations over London Heathrow to North America including Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, Newark, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Salt Lake City and Washington (Virginia).
Jayaraj Shanmugam, Chief Commercial Officer, Jet Airways said, “Jet Airways is delighted to offer a third non-stop service between Mumbai and London Heathrow.
The new frequency will enable us to offer our guests seamless connectivity, choice and convenience with partners Delta Air Lines and Virgin
Atlantic over London Heathrow with a single baggage drop and through check-in. Our world-class experience together with our signature Indian hospitality, makes us stand apart from the competition.” Jet Airways, nominated by TripAdvisor as “India’s Best Airline1” will deploy the biggest aircraft in its fleet – Boeing 777-300ER, offering a three-class configuration that includes the airline’s award-winning ‘First Class’ private suites, 180° lie-flat beds for Business travelers as well as comfortable and ergonomic designed Economy seating, on the new frequency.
Guests will also be able to choose from a carefully-curated menu of delectable international cuisine and experience our cutting-edge in-flight entertainment system, all delivered with the airline’s trademark touch of warm and endearing Indian hospitality.
The new addition will also expand cargo capacity and promote greater access, right from India, SAARC and ASEAN region to London Heathrow facilitating carriage of commodities such as perishables, pharmaceuticals, engineering goods, garments & fabrics, seasonal flowers, packaged foods, specialized medical equipment and supplies.
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