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29 Aug

COVID-19: India extends ban on scheduled international flights till September 30

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The Centre on Sunday extended the suspension on international scheduled commercial flights till September 30 owing to the coronavirus diseases (Covid-19) pandemic. The latest circular issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) continued to keep international cargo flights and those approved by the regulator to operate. The DGCA also said that scheduled international flights might be allowed on selected routes on a case to case basis. Scheduled international passenger services have been suspended in India since March 23, 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. But special international flights have been operating under the Vande Bharat Mission since May…

29 Aug

Police Violence in Karnal: Cops Lathi-Charge Protesting Farmers, Several Injured

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Haryana Police on Saturday, 28 August, resorted to lathi-charging several farmers blocking National Highway-3 and the Delhi-Amritsar Highway to protest against police brutality against other farmers in Karnal. The farmers were reportedly protesting a meeting chaired by Haryana Chief Minster Manohar Lal Khattar in Karnal. The clashes between the police forces and farmers reportedly took place near the Bastar toll plaza According to a The Media several farmers were injured injured as the police used riot gear disperse them. One visual shared on social media shows a man holding a bandage to his head, with blood on his shirt and…

28 Aug

Police makes arrest in relation to Mysuru Rape Case

editor0 CommentsBreaking News, Crime, IndiaMysuru Rape Case

According to sourcesFive people have been arrested in connection with the Mysuru gang rape case. On tuesday a post graduate student was molested and sexually assaulted near Chamundi foothills on the outskirts of Mysuru. The victims male friend was also assaulted. The arrest comes after five days of the crime being committed. One of the five in police custody who belong to Tiruppur in Tamil Nadu is suspected to be a juvenile. The Director General and Inspector General of Police Praveen Sood said the operation was still on to nab the sixth accused in the case. There are speculations that the…

27 Aug

596 women among 1,582 new sub-inspectors in Bihar Police

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It was like a dream come true for Sudha Kumari, a postgraduate in English from Magadh University, Bodh Gaya, when she was inducted into the Bihar Police as a sub-inspector after the passing out parade on Thursday. She was among the 596 women out of a total 1,586 sub-inspectors who were inducted into the Bihar Police after completion of their rigorous training at the Bihar Police Academy, Rajgir. Coming from a family of Army men, Sudha said the sense of security for women and zeal to serve the people inspired her to join the police force. “There was a sense…

25 Aug

No plan to ban alcohol in Rajasthan but plan afoot to boost revenue

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The Rajasthan government wants to collect revenue by selling good quality liquor and there is no proposal to ban the sale of liquor in the state.The state government clarified this in a written reply to a question in the assembly asked by the BJP MLA Madan Dilawar. Dilawar in his question had asked that a total of 73 accidents were reported in the state due to drunken driving in 2019 and 2020 in which 37 people died. He also said, "incidents of crime against women like rape, murder, robbery have increased district-wise. Is it appropriate to ban liquor in the…

24 Aug

2X8 MVA, 33/KV substations inaugurated at Dharmanagar & Kumarghat

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Hon'ble Deputy Chief of Tripura, Shri Jishnu Dev Varma has inaugurated 2X8 MVA, 33/KV substations as part of AzadikaAmritMahotsav, at Dharmanagar & Kumarghat districts of North Tripura on 21st August 2021. This project will help in the load shedding and AT&C losses will be reduced thereby benefiting the people of Tripura. The event was attended by Shri Biswa Bandhu Sen, Hon’ble Deputy Speaker, Tripura Legislative Assembly, and other state government dignitaries. The implementation of the projects will increase the revenue of the utility. The inauguration started with the presentation of a cultural song and dance by the local artists which…

21 Aug

Farmers’ Protest Hits Train Movement, National Highway In Punjab’s Jalandhar

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Farmers seeking a hike in sugarcane prices blocked rail tracks and a national highway in Punjab's Jalandhar for the second consecutive day on Saturday, affecting trains and vehicular traffic.According to railway officials of Ferozepur division, as many as 69 trains have been cancelled, while 54 have been either diverted or short-terminated. Rail passengers travelling for ''Raksha Bandhan'' festival on Sunday bore the maximum brunt of the blockade. Emergency vehicles have, however, been allowed to run, they added. Protesters have blocked the Jalandhar-Phagwara stretch of the national highway near Dhanowali village of Jalandhar district. The blockade affected vehicular movement to and…

20 Aug

U.S. not interested in trade pact: Piyush Goyal

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India will look at working with the US on market access issues to promote bilateral trade as Washington has indicated that it is not looking for a new trade agreement as of now, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. He also said that Australia has shown significant interest to do an early harvest pact with India and exporters should share areas of their interest with the ministry. An early harvest with countries like Australia will help India engage with others on similar lines, Goyal said. "The US as of now has kind of indicated that they are…

15 Aug

PM announces Rs 100 lakh crore Gatishakti scheme for holistic infra growth

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Leading the nation into the 75th year of Independence from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the time had come to redefine India and called for “sabka prayas” to take the country to greater heights. Setting national goals for the centenary of Independence in 2047, a 25 year period he called “amrit kaal”, the Prime Minister in a 90-minute address said, “This is the time, the right time, precious time for India. Let’s seize it.” Noting that he was no fortune teller but a firm believer in the fruits of labour, the Prime…

14 Aug

August 14 to be observed as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day: PM Modi

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The pain of partition of the country can never be forgotten, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, adding that August 14 will be remembered as 'Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas' or Partition Horrors Remembrance Day. "The pain of partition of the country can never be forgotten. Because of hatred and violence, lakhs of our sisters and brothers were displaced and even lost their lives. In memory of the struggle and sacrifice of those people, it has been decided to celebrate 14th August as 'Vibhishika Memorial Day'," PM Modi said in a tweet. "#PartitionHorrorsRemembranceDay This day will not only inspire us…