Jharkhand CM kicks off tree plantation drive
Ranchi, July 2: Nine lakh saplings were planted on Monday on a river bank in Jharkhand under the leadership of Chief Minister Raghubar Das.
He kicked off the 'Nadi Mahotsav' on the banks of the Subarnarekha river in the state. The plantation drive will conclude on August 2.
Addressing a gathering he stressed that "Today simultaneously nine lakh trees will be planted across the river banks as it will help check soil erosion and provide groundwater to the trees."
He said: "This year the forest department has set a target to plant 2.40 crore saplings on 15,300 hectares of land and rejuvenate 7,000 acres of forest land. Last year 2.75 crore saplings were planted on 19,700 hectares of land and 4,600 hectares of forest land was rejuvenated."
He asked the people to make it a people's movement and urged them to join the drive to make Jharkhand clean and green.
"Trees have played a vital role in both science and spirituality. Even from an economic point of view, trees have their own importance. By planting trees like Sal, Sagwan, Forest, and Teak, future expenditure can be meted out," said the Chief Minister.
He added that, to provide adequate food to elephants the forest department has set a target to also rejuvenate bamboo plantation on 1,450 acres of land so that elephants can get adequate food within the forest itself and they do not venture into human habitats.
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Teen killed after being hit by private bus in Bengaluru
Bengaluru (PTI): A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was allegedly hit and run over by a private bus while crossing a road here on Friday, police said.
The deceased was identified as Varun, they said.
According to police, the accident occurred around 11:30 am on the Hennur–Bagalur main road.
The boy who crossing the road on foot when he was allegedly struck by the bus and came under its rear wheel, leading to his death on the spot.
He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was declared brought dead.
Following the incident, family members and locals staged a protest by blocking the Hennur–Bagalur road, resulting in heavy traffic congestion in the area.
The driver of the bus has been detained, and further legal action is being initiated, a senior police officer said, adding that an investigation is underway.
