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Swarms of Locusts Attack Orange Orchards in Maharashtra; UP Areas Bordering MP, Raj on Alert

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“No major financial loss is caused for crops due to the locust attack, however, some patches of orange orchards and vegetable fields suffered damage due to the pests,” Bhosle said.

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  • Last Updated: May 27, 2021, 11:29 AM IST

Swarms of locusts have damaged orange crop and vegetable plantations in some areas of Nagpur and Wardha districts in Maharashtra, an agriculture official said on Tuesday.

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Divisional Joint Director of Agriculture, Ravi Bhosle, told PTI that large swarms of locusts stretching up to 17 kms in length and 2 to 2.5 km in width entered the farms in Fetri, Khangaon in Katol in Nagpur district and in Ashti taluka in Wardha district on Saturday night.

The orange season in Katol is in full bloom, he said.

Fortunately, as the Kharif season is yet to started, there are no major standing crops in fields except vegetables like brinjal, ladies’ fingers besides orange orchards.

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“No major financial loss is caused for crops due to the locust attack, however, some patches of orange orchards and vegetable fields suffered damage due to the pests,” Bhosle said.

Agriculture workers started spraying pesticides and chemicals on plants and fields from truck-operated sprayers and fire extinguishers since Saturday, he said.

Bhosle further informed that the swarms were spotted in Parseoni and Kalmeshwar areas of Katol on Monday also.

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“Farmers have been alerted about the preventive measures to be taken, such as making noises and community spraying of insecticides,” said Bhosle.

At least 10 districts in Uttar Pradesh that border Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan have been put on alert after swarms of locusts attacked crops in the two states, an official said on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, in Chhattisgarh the state’s agriculture department and farmers of districts bordering Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra have been told to be on the lookout after swarms of locusts destroyed crops in the neighbouring states, an official told PTI on Wednesday.

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The official added that the locusts had arrived at Amravati in Maharashtra and Mandla in Madhya Pradesh from Rajasthan and may reach the bordering districts of Chhattisgarh “in a day or two.”

“Hence, the Central Integrated Pest Management Centre (CIPMC) has asked agriculture officials and farmers of the districts concerned to be aware of these insects and take precautionary measures, a public relations official was quoted as saying.

Farmers have been asked to use pesticides like malathion, fenvalerate and quinalphos, to protect their crops from locust attack, he added.

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Did Mahua Moitra say “Sex” or “Eggs” In The Viral Video? The Person Who Asked Her Clarified

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Mahua Moitra's recent interview response went viral on the internet and later claimed the response was edited.

Former MP and Trinamool Congress candidate from Krishnanagar Lok Sabha Seat, Mahua Moitra, recently found herself in hot water when her recent interview from her campaigning went viral on the internet.

In the viral clip, she can be seen sitting on the open-roof vehicle along with other people during her campaigning in her Lok Sabha constituency Krishnanagar.

A question was asked: ‘What is her source of energy?’ to which she replies something that makes people laugh, as can be seen in the video.

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Many claim she states, ‘it’s SEX.’

Instantly, the video went viral on various social media platforms, garnering nationwide attention.

One of the X users commented,

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‘Journalist: what’s your source of energy? Mahua: Sex, I mean is this woman for real?’

Former MP and Trinamool Congress candidate from Krishnanagar Lok Sabha Seat, Mahua Moitra has recently found herself in hot water when her recent interview from her campaigning went viral on the internet. 

Mahua Moitra’s Interview Video Viral

In the viral clip, she can seen sitting on the open-roof vehicle along with other people during her campaigning in her Lok Sabha constituency Krishnanagar. A question was asked- What is her source of energy?  to which she replies something that makes people laugh as can be seen in the video. 

As the video turned into a controversy, interviewer Tamal Saha, the renowned journalist with the YouTube channel ‘The Truth,’ came out responding to the claims stating she replied it was ‘eggs,’ which she replied, not ‘sex.’

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He further added,

“Let me clarify since this is my interview. I asked @MahuaMoitra: What’s your source of energy in the morning? Mahua Moitra replied: EGGS …(anda) This is ridiculous how the bhakt mandali has distorted it to make it sound like sex. The audio is being tampered with deliberately,” 

Mahua Moitra is facing a probe for a cash-for-question case by the Central Bureau of Investigation.

Back on 8 December, she was expelled from Lok Sabha as a Member of Parliament (MP) after the Ethics panel’s determination of her guilt in the ‘cash-for-query’ case.

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In response, Mahua denied all allegations and claimed she was targeted by the opposition party.”

Also Read: PM Modi reaches Bharat Mandapam for BJP’s office bearers’ meeting

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Video Of A Woman In Bikini On A Delhi Bus Goes Viral On Twitter, WATCH

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A video of a woman in a bikini on a Delhi bus goes viral on the internet 

A video is currently going viral on the internet, showing a woman in a bikini on a Delhi bus. According to news reports, the video was shot in Delhi NCR. In the viral clip, she can be seen wearing nothing but underwear while boarding a crowded bus.

Additionally, in the clip, passengers, irked by her clothing, decided to move away from her. One passenger even left their seat and kept a distance from the girl.

Video Of A Woman In Bikini On A Delhi Bus Dominates The Social Media 

The clip has gone viral on various social media platforms, generating millions of clicks and views. In just a day, the video has garnered around 5.3 lakh views and thousands of comments. It has also led to the creation of many wild memes and reels on Instagram.

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As the video started to gain more attention, netizens on Twitter/X sparked a debate. Some are siding with her, stating she has the right to wear whatever she wants, while some are criticizing her behavior in a public space.

It got to a point where netizens started tagging Delhi Police and demanding strict action against the woman. Police officials have yet to respond to the incident.

One user quoted,

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‘Some people are becoming shameless; how do they get such ideas?’

Another wrote,

‘What is wrong with her? Why do people do such things? She is also making the rest of the passengers uncomfortable. Also, obviously, this is unsafe as well.’

Meanwhile, Some netizens are in her favor, with many supporting her decision to travel in public transport in a two-piece bikini.

One commented,

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‘It’s okay, let her live the way she wants. In this humid weather, the fewer clothes you wear, the more comfortable you feel. I myself am wearing underwear while tweeting.’”

Also Read: Mewaram Jain Congress MLA from Barmer viral video sparks controversy

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Jaipur MP receives death threat via email

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Jaipur MP receives death threat on his email

Jaipur MP Ramcharan Bohra received a death threat on his official email, leading to his PA Arun Sharma filing a police complaint on Wednesday. The threatening email stated, “We will kill you. Delhi is still very far. Wherever we meet you on the way, we will kill you there.”

The FIR was registered at Jawahar Circle police station after Arun Sharma discovered the threatening email at 4.30 am while going through the MP’s emails. MP Bohra affirmed that the cyber cell and technical team of the police are currently investigating the matter.

Arun Sharma, the PA of Ramcharan Bohra, came across the alarming email and promptly notified the MP. Following Bohra’s instructions, Sharma took the necessary steps to report the threat to the authorities. The severity of the situation prompted the police to take immediate action in handling the case.

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