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Supreme Court allows Puri’s Rath Yatra under ‘strict restrictions’
22 Jun

Supreme Court allows Puri’s Rath Yatra under ‘strict restrictions’

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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Rath Yatra to be conducted at Puri in Odisha with certain restrictions, saying that it will be held in coordination with the Temple committee, state government and the Centre "without compromising the health issues". Asking the Centre and the state government to "work in tandem", a three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice SA Bobde said that a detailed order will be released by evening. The apex court, however, said that the Odisha government can even stop the yatra or festivities "if they feel it is going out of hand". The Puri Rath Yatra is a seven day…
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If the government really wants to be Self-Reliant or AtmaNirbhar as popularised, the first step has to come from the government itself.
22 Jun

If the government really wants to be Self-Reliant or AtmaNirbhar as popularised, the first step has to come from the government itself.

editor0 CommentsNorth East
The last few months have been tense for the world and especially India due to the recent pandemic, Covid-19 or the Corona virus. Adding to this, the clash between the Indian Army and People’s Liberation Army of China in the border of Ladakh valley has created more difficulty for the Indian government. With diplomatic talks on the table, the officials are trying to resolve the matter peacefully but the meetings are bearing no fruit till the date.   The Swadeshi Jagran Manch, affiliate of Rastriya Swayamsewak Sangh has urged the government to ban Chinese firms from the tender process. This is the…
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Pending Board Exams, NEET, JEE May Not Be Held In July
22 Jun

Pending Board Exams, NEET, JEE May Not Be Held In July

editor0 CommentsNorth East
New Delhi: Amid rise in coronavirus cases across India, pending board examinations and competitive tests for engineering and medical colleges are unlikely to be held in July, sources have said. "Safety of students is paramount. The situation doesn't seem conducive to hold these examinations," sources in the Education Ministry said, adding that some exams may be cancelled and competitive exams like NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Under Graduate) or the JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) are likely to be postponed. The Supreme Court will hear the matter tomorrow after it sought the centre's reply on a petition filed by some students's parents…
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Galwan Valley To Be Discussed
22 Jun

Galwan Valley To Be Discussed

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New Delhi: India and China will hold top military talks on the Chinese side of the border to discuss the Galwan face-off and other points of dispute, army sources said today. Lieutenant General-level talks will be held at Moldo on the Chinese side of Chushul in eastern Ladakh. "All issues will be discussed including Galwan and the Fingers area," said army sources. The last time a meeting at this level was held was on June 6, when India and China agreed to pull back troops in attempts to de-escalate after weeks of tension and build-up. In today's talks, the generals will…
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Ratan Tata’s Emotional Instagram Post
22 Jun

Ratan Tata’s Emotional Instagram Post

editor0 CommentsNorth East
New Delhi: Industrialist Ratan Tata on Sunday appealed for "empathy" as he pointed out that "online community (is) being hurtful to each other, bringing each other down, harshly and with quick judgements". "This year has been full of challenges," the Chairman of Tata Trusts said in a post shared on his official Instagram account in an apparent reference to coronavirus pandemic, which has affected over 4 lakh people in India, and other challenges being faced by the country. The 82-year business leader, whose Tata Trusts had committed Rs 1,500 crore in the fight against COVID-19 in March, urged social media users…
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The government said over 42 crore people have so far received financial assistance of Rs 65,454 crore under the Garib Kalyan Package.
22 Jun

The government said over 42 crore people have so far received financial assistance of Rs 65,454 crore under the Garib Kalyan Package.

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The government said on Saturday that over 42 crore people had received financial assistance of Rs 65,454 crore so far under its Garib Kalyan Package.  The package was announced by the government in March to provide support in the form of free food grains and cash payment to women, poor senior citizens and farmers, against the damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the lockdown. Central and state governments will continue to monitor the implementation of the Garib Kalyan Package, the finance ministry said in a statement. The government said an amount of Rs 17,891 crore was front-loaded towards payment of the first…
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India-China border tension: Has PM Modi been unfairly targeted for his remarks?
22 Jun

India-China border tension: Has PM Modi been unfairly targeted for his remarks?

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The Congress has launched a sharp attack on PM Modi since his all-party meet statement on Galwan Valley clash. Other parties have, however, either backed PM Modi and criticised raking up controversy or remained neutral. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement made at the all-party meet on June 19 has drawn sharp criticism from the Opposition, particularly the Congress party leaders. Since PM Modi made the statement denying any loss of land to the Chinese troops, the Congress has been posting satellite images and news reports to call the remarks as "a lame attempt to obfuscate the truth". At the all-party…
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The much-hyped Guwahati Smart City project conceptualised in the beginning of 2016 has not moved an inch in the last four years.
22 Jun

The much-hyped Guwahati Smart City project conceptualised in the beginning of 2016 has not moved an inch in the last four years.

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The much-hyped Guwahati Smart City project conceptualised in the beginning of 2016 has not moved an inch in the last four years. A project which promised to change the face of Guwahati has been given scant attention by an apathetic government.Since inception, the company - Guwahati Smart City Limited (GSCL) - created as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), has witnessed work being confined to only boardroom meetings and it has become a victim of red-tapism. In a span of four years it appears as if there is a musical chair competition of sorts going on for the Managing Director’s (MD)…
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All four chiefs of main terror outfits killed in just 4 months : J&K.
21 Jun

All four chiefs of main terror outfits killed in just 4 months : J&K.

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Three terrorists, including one involved in the killing of BSF jawans in Poonch area las, were gunned down by security forces in Zadibal area of Srinagar. Security forces made several attempts to make them surrender but they refused. During the press briefing by the security forces in Srinagar today, Vijay Kumar, Kashmir IG of Police congratulated the security forces, as for the first time in the history four chief of main terrorist outfits got eliminated in a span of four months. “I congratulate the security forces, as it is for the 1st first time in history that 4 chiefs of…
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