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20 Apr

J-K aims to build a peaceful region

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Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said the government is committed to bringing peace to Jammu and Kashmir. He said that the security forces have achieved the top spot in countering terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir and are working to destroy the ecosystem of terror in the Union Territory. “We will not buy peace. We will establish peace (in Jammu and Kashmir)," Sinha told reporters at the Raj Bhavan. Sinha, who responded to a question about creating an atmosphere of fear through selective killings by terrorists in Kashmir, said, "Our administration's intention is very clear that peace is not to…

20 Apr

India tops in milk production, higher than wheat and rice

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that while India produces milk worth Rs 8.5 lakh crore annually, more than the turnover of wheat and rice, small farmers are the biggest beneficiaries of the dairy sector. The Prime Minister dedicated to the nation the Banas Community Radio Station and the expanded cheese product and ghee powder manufacturing facility at Palanpur and the organic fertilizer and biogas plant at Dama.

20 Apr

Delhi situation returning to usual

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The situation in northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri is returning to normal amid heavy deployment of security personnel in the violence-torn area, police said on Tuesday. More than 500 police and 6 companies of additional force have been deployed in the area round the clock. Besides, a total of 80 tear gas gun parties and water cannons have been deployed and drones are also being used in sensitive areas for rooftop surveillance, police said. On Monday in the Jahangirpuri area, the police took out a peace march with members of the Aman Committee. The committee appealed to the people of the area…

20 Apr

3 cases registered against Drivers Mahasangha

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The police on Tuesday registered three cases against motorists who entered the city and indulged in violence despite assurances not to. Deputy Commissioner of Police US Dash said CCTV footage of the protests in various parts of the city is being examined and action will be taken against those who indulged in violence during the drivers' agitation in the city on Monday. The drivers' union assured us that their members would be out of town and a delegation would be in to discuss their demands. However, they entered the city and resorted to blocking roads and violence in some pockets,…

20 Apr

13 new Covid-19 cases in Thane

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13 new coronavirus-positive cases, Maharashtra's Thane district takes the tally to 7, 08,913. These new cases were reported on Tuesday, the report said. With no Covid-19 deaths, the death count in the district remains unchanged at 11,889.

19 Apr

Manipur CM meets PM Modi in Delhi

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Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Monday. The meeting focused on various initiatives taken by the state government to maintain peace and development in the North Eastern state. In a tweet, the Chief Minister of Manipur said that he informed the Prime Minister about the steps taken by the state government to fight drugs and corruption. “Called on PM Narendra Modi Ji today and I had the privilege to discuss various initiatives that the state government has taken up to sustain peace and development in Manipur. Also, apprised him of the steps…

19 Apr

Jahangirpuri Violence: Amit Shah orders strict action

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9 people including 8 policemen and 1 civilian were injured; Delhi Police has filed a case against the organizers of the Hanuman Janmotsava's procession for holding rally without permission. North West Delhi Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Usha Rangnani said that an FIR has been registered against the organizers of Saturday evening's rally under IPC Section 188 (disobedience of order duly communicated by a public servant) and one of them has joined the investigation. She said that the two other processions were taken out were with permission that was on Saturday. But the other procession was held without permission due…

19 Apr

No new covid cases in Odisha

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The coronavirus situation in Odisha is fully under control and there is no need to panic, a health official said on Monday, downplaying fears of a fresh spike in the state as infections rise in the national capital region. Director of Public Health Niranjan Mishra said, except for seven-eight districts of the state, others are reporting zero cases. “As vaccination is good in the state, the symptoms will be less. So, there is no need to panic,” he told reporters. "No new variant has been detected in the state," Mishra said, adding that the situation was "under full control" and…

19 Apr

Auto, taxi unions on strike in Delhi

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Various auto-rickshaw, cab and taxi unions in the national capital went on strike demanding CNG subsidy and fare revision in the wake of rising fuel prices. Delhi Auto Rickshaw Sangh general secretary Rajendra Soni said they will also protest outside Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence on Civil Lines later in the day to press their demands. Auto and cab driver unions have been demanding hike in fares and cut in CNG prices to cushion the impact of fuel price hike. While most unions have said they will go on a one-day strike, Sarvodaya Drivers Association Delhi. The city's public transport…

19 Apr

Increasing Covid cases in Bengal

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Bengal continues to improve with only 17 new cases detected in the last 24 hours, the health department said. The caseload is now 20,17,823, it said. There were no deaths due to the disease and the number remained at 21,200. 38 recoveries took the number of such people to 19,96,333, the department said. The discharge rate remained at 98.93 percent. The number of active cases accordingly rose to 290, it said. Meanwhile, the West Bengal Health Regulatory Commission on Monday directed hospitals to provide free drinking water to patients. The commission has also withdrawn the old recommendation of all hospitals…