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Challans there but no public toilets? Court pulls up NHAI

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**Challans There but No Public Toilets? Court Pulls Up NHAI**

*By Chanshimla Varah | Sep 18, 2025, 06:11 PM*

The Kerala High Court has expressed strong criticism of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for failing to provide and maintain public toilet facilities along national highways.

### Public Inconvenience Highlighted

The remarks came during a hearing of an appeal from Kerala’s petroleum dealers association. The appeal challenged a single judge’s earlier order mandating petrol pumps on national highways to keep their washrooms open to the public at all times.

Justice Amit Rawal, one of the judges on the Division Bench, recounted his recent journey from Jodhpur to Ranthambore. He highlighted the absence of public toilets on that long highway stretch. “Recently, when I was traveling from Jodhpur to Ranthambore, we could not find a single public toilet on the NH. It is such a long stretch. We oversped and got four challans. So challans are there but no public toilet,” he remarked, emphasizing the inconvenience faced by travelers.

### International Comparison

Justice Rawal also compared the situation in India with that in other countries. He noted, “Basically, this is the duty of the NHAI. Frankly speaking, if you go any foreign country, after you cover a certain distance you will always find a convenience stop. [In India] Whatever National Highways toilets are there, they are not working. Nobody is there. Ultimately the entire brunt has fallen on them (petrol pump owners). This is very, very bad.”

### Modification of the Earlier Order

The Division Bench, comprising Justices Amit Rawal and PV Balakrishnan, modified the earlier directive. The revised order states that petrol pumps not located directly on national highways may decide at their discretion whether to allow public use of their toilet facilities. However, these toilets must remain accessible to customers and transit travelers.

For petrol pumps situated along national highways, the court stipulated that washrooms should be available to customers, transit travelers, and staff only during working hours.

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The order underscores the pressing need for improved sanitation amenities on national highways, placing greater responsibility on the NHAI to ensure public convenience alongside law enforcement.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/india/we-get-challans-but-no-public-toilets-court-to-nhai/story

Education Ministry Directs Screening Of PM Modi-Inspired Film ‘Chalo Jeete Hain’ In CBSE, KVS, NVS Schools Till October 2

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**Ministry of Education Mandates Screening of ‘Chalo Jeete Hain’ in Schools Nationwide**

The Ministry of Education has directed schools across the country to screen *Chalo Jeete Hain*, a short film based on childhood episodes from the life of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This initiative is part of a nationwide value-based learning program aimed at nurturing essential human values among students.

In a circular dated September 11, the ministry instructed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) to make the 32-minute film available for viewing in their schools between September 16 and October 2.

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### Focus on Values and Learning

The screening aligns with the *Prerana* programme, an experiential learning initiative designed to inculcate nine fundamental human values such as courage, service, dedication, empathy, diversity, and responsibility.

Officials emphasized that films serve as a powerful medium for students to connect with abstract values, ethical dilemmas, and human emotions. According to the ministry’s circular, “It will help young learners to reflect on themes of character, service, and responsibility. The film can also serve as a case study for moral reasoning, supporting the goals of social-emotional learning, including the development of empathy, self-reflection, critical thinking, and inspiration.”

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### About the Film

*Chalo Jeete Hain* is directed by Mangesh Hadawale and produced by Aanand L. Rai and Mahaveer Jain. Initially released in 2018, the movie follows “Naru,” a young boy inspired by the philosophy of Swami Vivekananda, who sets out on a journey to discover his purpose through helping others.

The film was honored with the National Award for Best Non-Feature Film on Family Values in 2019, as reported by the Press Information Bureau (PIB).

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### Re-release under ‘Chalo Jeete Hain: Seva Ka Sanman’ Campaign

*Chalo Jeete Hain* is scheduled for a re-release from September 17 to October 2 as part of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting’s campaign *Chalo Jeete Hain: Seva Ka Sanman*. This campaign pays tribute to everyday “silent heroes” such as drivers, cleaners, and watchmen, recognizing their significant contributions to society.

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For schools and educators, this initiative offers a valuable opportunity to engage students through meaningful storytelling that reinforces core human values and inspires social responsibility.
https://www.freepressjournal.in/education/education-ministry-directs-screening-of-pm-modi-inspired-film-chalo-jeete-hain-in-cbse-kvs-nvs-schools-till-october-2

‘BJP Will Shape India’s Politics For Next 25 Years,’ Says Annamalai, Likening PM Modi To Lee Kuan Yew

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Chennai: Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai on Wednesday stated that the BJP will shape India’s politics for the next 25 years and compared Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Singapore’s former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, who was once labelled authoritarian but later celebrated as a visionary.

Annamalai was speaking at a seminar titled “Indian Dreams 2047 _ New India! New Dreams!” on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday. He lauded the Prime Minister’s “unwavering commitment to service over celebration.”

“Whether it is his birthday or any other day, for Modi ji, every day is a day of service,” he said, pointing out that the Prime Minister spent his birthday working in Madhya Pradesh.

Taking a swipe at symbolic events, Annamalai added, “If someone even puts a ring on newborn babies in hospitals on the Prime Minister’s birthday, Delhi will call and advise: do it without publicity. That is how we celebrate Modi ji’s birthday.” This statement was made in reference to the BJP leader Nainar Nagendran, who distributed rings to newborns earlier in the day.

Speaking on India’s evolving political landscape, Annamalai said, “The BJP sometimes appears right-wing, sometimes left, and sometimes centrist. That flexibility is what has reshaped Indian politics. PM Modi has been the driving force behind this transformation.” He also remarked that the Congress party has lost its relevance in the new political era.

Projecting the party’s future, Annamalai asserted, “In the next 25 years, the BJP will remain the only dominant political party. For that, the party is working tirelessly on growth and expansion.”

Defending PM Modi against critics, he compared him to Singapore’s former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, who was once labelled authoritarian but later celebrated as a visionary. “Today, some call Modi a dictator. But after 50 years, his achievements will be recognised in the same way,” he said.

Highlighting PM Modi’s leadership, Annamalai stated that “PM Modi was the only leader to guide India through a war and still return to win elections.” He also pointed to international milestones, including the construction of a Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, as a testament to PM Modi’s global influence.

Dismissing criticisms about the cost of PM Modi’s foreign trips, Annamalai said such expenses were routine for world leaders’ security. “When PM Modi stays in Saudi Arabia, critics claim he spends ₹16 crore. But even leaders like Putin or Kim Jong Un require the same level of precaution. That’s the global standard,” he remarked.

“PM Modi’s stature as India’s Prime Minister demands extraordinary security and respect. Those who criticise him fail to understand the responsibility and global recognition that come with leading a nation like India,” Annamalai added.

*Note: Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ’s editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.*
https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/bjp-will-shape-indias-politics-for-next-25-years-says-annamalai-likening-pm-modi-to-lee-kuan-yew

‘He’s f***ing me’: Trump fuming over Israel’s Gaza strategy, Doha strike – report

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**’He’s F***ing Me’: Trump Fuming Over Israel’s Gaza Strategy, Doha Strike Report**

Despite harsh words, former President Donald Trump has not publicly rebuked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. However, tensions over Gaza and Qatar are straining their once-solid alliance.

U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Prime Minister Netanyahu at the entrance of the White House in Washington, D.C., on April 7, 2025.
(Photo credit: REUTERS/LEAH MILLIS/FILE PHOTO)

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-867856