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27 Aug

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

editor0 CommentsIndiabihar, police

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…

13 Aug

Doctors delivers baby girl grown inside abdominal cavity instead of uterus

editor0 CommentsHealth, Indiapregnancy

In a rare occurrence, in new Delhi doctors at a private facility here delivered a baby girl who had grown inside the abdominal cavity instead of the uterus.In most pregnancies, a fertilised egg grows inside the uterus with the placenta, which provides nutrients and oxygen to the growing baby, attached to the uterus wall, but in this case, it was attached to the bowel. Aarogya Hospital’s Dr Anjali Chaudhary was quoted as saying “In cases where the fertilised egg grows inside the abdominal cavity, it does not survive beyond four or five months, but in this case, it was a…

13 Aug

Drones being used by police in Srinagar for smooth Independence Day celebrations

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Amidst the spike in terror attacks in Kashmir ahead of Independence Day, the J&K Police has pressed into service drones to keep a watch over the Lal Chowk and stadium in Srinagar. J&K police on Thursday carried out a successful trial of drones being used for aerial surveillance on 15 August in Srinagar. At least 10 high-end drones will be used in and around the main venue for the I-Day celebrations to be held at the Sher-i-Kashmir stadium in Srinagar’s Sonwar. Police said the drones were tested within the 2-kilometre radius of the Lal Chowk that is the commercial hub…

13 Aug

Muslim man assaulted, forced to chant Jai Shri Ram in Kanpur

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A Muslim man was assaulted in the public and allegedly asked to chant “Jai Shri Ram” even as his minor daughter tried to save him, said police here on Thursday. A one-minute video of the incident surfaced on social media on Wednesday. The 45-year-old man is seen being assaulted by some men, who ask him to chant “Jai Shri Ram”. The victim’s daughter is seen trying to save her father, crying and asking the attackers not to beat him. Later, some policemen took the man to their Jeep. The footage also shows the man being hit while in police custody.…