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01 Feb

Budget Session Begins in India, 2022 along with drive of covid vaccine

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President Ram Nath Kovind highlighted the achievements of Modi government's COVID-19 vaccination drive, that have administered 150 crore doses to the country's citizens during the time. In his address to the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament at the start of the Budget Session, President Kovind said the Rs 64,000 crore PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission will prepare the country for a health crisis in the future. The President also added, six crore rural households are getting tap water under 'Har Ghar Jal initiative'. President Kovind said India's agriculture exports have also crossed ₹ three lakh crore. He said despite the…

30 Jan

Rajasthan CM pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

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Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary.Gandhi was assassinated on this day 74 years ago.At the office of Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC), Ashok Gehlot paid floral tribute. He then attended a Sarva Dharma Prarthana sabha' at the PCC.PCC chief Govind Singh Dotasra, Education Minister B D Kalla and other leaders were also present on the occasion.

30 Jan

Death tolls to 227 fresh in Ladakh, post covid-19 situation

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One person died of coronavirus in Ladakh, while 227 fresh cases pushed the overall virus tally in the Union Territory to 25,763.The new death was reported from Leh district.A total of 1,144 people were tested for COVID-19 in the twin districts and 227 of them returned positive. They included 134 in Leh and 93 in Kargil.There are 1,261 active cases with 854 in Leh and 407 in Kargil, according to the reports.

30 Jan

NCR’s Mathura-Palwal fourth line project completed

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North Central Railways has completed its Mathura-Palwal fourth line project, sanctioned by the Railway Board in 2015-16. The project covers 668.7 crore.Rundhi-Sholaka, Sholaka-Hodal, and Hodal-Chhata sections were opened for traffic as both were commissioned subsequently.With the commissioning of the Chhata-Bhuteshwar section on Thursday, the project has been completed in a major thrust to mobility.According to the reports, with the commissioning of the fourth line, Agra Division of NCR now will have two lines at its disposal for improving the punctuality of trains.

29 Jan

A couple in Odisha sells their newborn girl for money

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A newborn girl was allegedly sold by her parents for Rs 12,000 in Odisha's Jajpur district.Accoding to the report, the couple has three daughters, they sold their newborn for Rs 12,000 to a childless couple of Mahakalapada in Kendrapara district soon after the baby was born at the community health centre.The health centre was not aware of the alleged sale.An investigation was ordered, the father told the reporters, "We already have three children. As I am a daily wager, it will be very hard to feed a six-member family. So, we decided to hand over the newborn to a childless…

29 Jan

Rajasthan surge to 10,437 fresh COVID-19 cases, 22 deaths

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Rajasthan recorded 10,437 fresh COVID-19 cases and 22 deaths on Saturday.According to the reports, Jaipur (four), Udaipur (three), Kota, Jhunjhunu and Bikaner (two each), Ajmer, Barmer, Bharatpur, Dausa, Jalore, Jodhpur, Karauli, Rajsamand and Tonk (one each).A maximum of 2,408 cases were reported from Jaipur followed by 999 in Jodhpur, 746 in Alwar, 572 in Kota and 567 in Udaipur. Rests of the cases were reported from other districts of the state.The number of active cases in the state is 74,849.

29 Jan

Dabang Delhi beat Gujarat Giants with huge brink

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Dabang Delhi K.C. beats Gujarat Giants 41-22 in a Pro Kabaddi.Defenders Manjeet Chhillar and Krishan scored 'High 5s' for the Delhi. Later, he moved to top with the result.Vijay (8 points) and Neeraj Narwal (4 points) contributed to the raiding points for Delhi who continued to be without their star raider Naveen Kumar.Captain Joginder Narwal was back in the left corner position and have motivated the seniors in the team.Vijay also continued to impress in the lead raider role and picked up a 3-point Super Raid in the 7th minute to reduce the Giants on the mat.A Super Tackle by…

28 Jan

Intense cold prevail in Rajasthan

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According to the reports of Meteorological Department, the minimum temperature was 1.9 degrees Celsius in Fatehpur, 2 degrees in Sikar, 2.3 degrees in Karauli, 2.6 degrees in Bhilwara, 2.8 degrees in Jalore, 3.7 degrees in Churu and 4.9 degrees in Sangaria.Last night, on Wednesday, the minimum temperature in Jaipur was 7.1 degrees Celsius.

28 Jan

Intense cold in Kashmir as temperature dips further

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Reports says, Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir, recorded a low of minus 1.3 degrees Celsius down from 1.3 degrees Celsius the previous night.Kashmir valley is currently under the grip of the 40-day harshest winter period known as 'Chilla-i-Kalan' which began on December 21 last year.'Chilla-i-Kalan' is a period when a cold wave grips the region and the temperature drops considerably leading to the freezing of water bodies including the famous Dal Lake as well as the water supply lines in several parts of the valley.The chances of snowfall are the most frequent and maximum during this period, especially…

26 Jan

Maharashtra cops to be awarded on Republic Day eve

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The Union Home Minister has released a list of 51 police officials that are to be awarded on the eve of Republic Day of Maharashtra. The President's Medal for Gallantry is being awarded to assistant police sub-inspector Gopal Maniram Usendi, sub-inspector Bharat Chintaman Nagare, constables Mahendra Ganu Kuleti, Sanjay Ganpati Bakamwar, Divakar Kesari Narote, Nileshwar Devaji Pada and Santosh Vijay Potavi, who had participated in anti-Naxal operations in Gadchiroli district. Director General of Police Vinay Kargaonkar posted at Protection of Civil Rights department is being awarded the medal for their service. SRPF Commandant Pralhad Khade, inspector Chandrakant Gundage and sub-inspector…