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The news of her death prompted an outpouring of grief from colleagues, political leaders, journalists, and viewers across the country. Many took to social media to remember her as a symbol of credibility and grace in Indian news broadcasting. Admirers recalled how her composed presence and precise diction made her one of the most trusted faces on television.
Sarla Maheshwari began her career as a news presenter in 1976. At a time when television was still evolving in India, she quickly established herself as a dependable and dignified anchor. In 1982, she joined Doordarshan, the national broadcaster, where she was entrusted with reading major news bulletins. Her association with the channel continued for over two decades, and she remained active in news presentation until 2005.
Throughout her career, she became synonymous with Doordarshan’s identity. Her delivery style was marked by restraint, clarity, and authority, qualities that helped shape the standards of television news in the country. She was regarded as one of the prominent voices of Indian broadcasting during a period when Doordarshan was the primary source of televised news for millions.
Colleagues from the media fraternity described her as disciplined, knowledgeable, and deeply committed to journalism. Several former news readers and media professionals expressed their sorrow, calling her a mentor figure who set high benchmarks for professionalism.
Her contribution to Indian television journalism extended beyond reading news. She represented a generation of anchors who brought dignity and seriousness to the medium, helping to build public trust in televised news.
With her passing, Indian broadcasting has lost one of its most respected pioneers. Sarla Maheshwari’s calm voice and dignified presence will continue to be remembered by audiences who associated her with reliability and authenticity in news reporting.
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]]>The Delhi government had conducted two cloud-seeding trials on Tuesday, in collaboration with IIT-Kanpur, in areas such as Burari, north Karol Bagh, and Mayur Vihar. While there was no significant rainfall in these regions, light rainfall was recorded in Noida and Greater Noida after the trials.
Agrawal explained that the trial covered an area of approximately 300 square kilometers, with an estimated total cost of around Rs 60 lakh, which translates to about Rs 20,000 per square kilometer. He further stated that if the process were expanded to cover 1,000 square kilometers, the total cost would amount to approximately Rs 2 crore.
He also highlighted the projected cost of conducting cloud seeding over an entire winter period, assuming cloud availability once every 10 days. In such a scenario, the overall cost would range between Rs 25 crore and Rs 30 crore. Agrawal added that this amount is relatively small when compared to the significant funds spent on pollution control measures in the city.
The IIT-Kanpur director explained that the low moisture content in the clouds, which was only about 15%, reduced the likelihood of successful rainfall. Despite not achieving the desired rainfall, Agrawal pointed out that the trial provided valuable data. He mentioned that 15 monitoring stations were set up across various locations to assess air pollution and moisture levels. The results showed a reduction in PM 2.5 and PM 10 concentrations, suggesting that even with limited moisture, cloud seeding had some effect on air quality.
As part of the trials, a mixture of common salt, rock salt, and silver iodide was injected into the clouds. Agrawal clarified that the tiny particles helped in the condensation process, allowing water droplets to form, and when these droplets accumulated, they eventually led to rainfall.
A scheduled cloud-seeding trial for Wednesday was postponed due to insufficient moisture in the clouds.
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]]>As the COVID-19 conditions have improved significantly across the nation, some states, notably West Bengal, Maharashtra, and Delhi, have opted to relax virus outbreak regulations like as the requirement to use face masks and the prohibition on social events.
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]]>Fuel costs in India are updated on a daily basis. The rates were, meanwhile, constant for 137 days, from November 2021 till last Tuesday, when they were increased. The rates have practically doubled every day since that day.
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]]>Petrol and diesel prices in Mumbai, India’s financial hub, have risen to 110.82/liter and 95.00/liter, correspondingly. Fuel costs have also gone up in Chennai and Kolkata.
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According to him, the Indian Air Force also has collaborated with Operation Ganga. He stated that there would be a plane from Bucharest to Delhi today. According to the MEA spokeswoman, several Indian students have indeed been permitted to leave the Kharkiv area, which really is a positive indication.
“Our Embassy’s warning to depart Kharkhiv is based on information we received from Russia. They should proceed westward, and they should do so, by all means, possible, even walking .” Bagchi said.
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Upon arriving, they went to Kakraban in Udaipur’s Gomati district, followed by minority-dominated areas in West Tripura and Sepahijala districts. On Saturday, they went to Fatikroy in the Unokoti district, where a Hindu mob allegedly vandalized an under-construction mosque in the Pal Bazar area, according to sources.
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Meanwhile, due to significant air pollution in Delhi, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has recommended citizens avoid stepping outside. It also mandated that the state government and commercial businesses minimize vehicle usage by at least 30% by working from home, carpooling, and optimizing field operations.
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A thick haze of toxic smog hung over Delhi, exacerbated by a spike in the burning of crop waste in surrounding farmlands. It reduced visibility and the Air Quality Index (AQI) hit 470 on a scale of 500, according to the pollution control board. This level of pollution means the air will affect healthy people and seriously impact those with existing diseases.
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