Month: January 2024

Assam: FIR registered against Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ for route deviation

Manish Kumar

 The Assam Police have registered an FIR against the ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’, led by its leader Rahul Gandhi, and its chief organiser KB Byju for allegedly deviating from its permitted route in Jorhat town on Thursday. Congress’ Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra entered Assam on Thursday through Haluwating in Sivasagar district from Nagaland. ‘Chaotic situation after march took different turn According to an official, the march deviated from its permitted route towards KB Road, resulting in a ‘chaotic situation’ in the area. “Some people fell due to the sudden rush…

PM Modi releases 6 stamps including Ram Temple, Hanuman, Jatayu and Shabri

Manish Kumar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today (January 18) released commemorative postage stamps on Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya and a book of stamps dedicated to Lord Ram from around the world. The stamp book is an attempt to showcase the international appeal of Lord Ram on various societies. Components of the design includes: Ram Mandir Choupai ‘Mangal Bhavan Amangal Hari’. Sun. Saryu River. Sculptures in and around the temple. Today, I got an opportunity to engage myself in another programme related to the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony. Today, six postage stamps…

PM Modi lays foundation stone of 8 AMRUT projects in Maharashtra’s Solapur

Manish Kumar

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of several development projects at Solapur in Maharashtra today (January 19). At a public program in the southern Maharashtra city, PM laid the foundation stones of eight AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) projects in the state worth around Rs 2,000 crore. According to an official release from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), “The Prime Minister will visit Maharashtra and at around 10:45 am, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects in Solapur, Maharashtra.” AMRUT…

Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha: Half-day in government offices across India on January 22

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Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced that all central government offices will observe a half-day closure on January 22, coinciding with the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The decision reflects the government’s recognition of the overwhelming sentiments associated with the event. The Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha ceremony on January 22, 2024, is deemed a national celebration. In light of this, the closure aims to allow employees nationwide to participate in the festivities The pran-pratishtha ceremony, scheduled for 12:30 pm, will witness the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and…

‘Congress leaders do not invite us to their programs,’ says Akhilesh Yadav

Manish Kumar

Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav took a dig at the Congress saying that the ‘Grand Old Party’ leaders do not invite them to their events. Akhilesh Yadav while speaking on Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, during India TV’s Samvaad said, “…every party has the right to take out yatras. We also take out yatras. There is nothing wrong in that. But Congress leaders do not invite us to their programs.” Our vote will increase after allying with the Congress… together with the I.N.D.I.A bloc and our PDA (Pichda,…

Rohit Sharma: Should India captain have been allowed to bat in second Super Over?

Manish Kumar

Rohit became the first batter ever to score five centuries in T20Is. His compatriot Suryakumar Yadav and Australia’s flamboyant batter Glenn Maxwell are tied for the second position with four centuries each. The 3rd T20I between India and Afghanistan was a dead rubber before it got underway, hence, the wind of excitement wasn’t blowing as strongly as it would normally before the start of an India game. However, all of that changed and that too dramatically as the fixture at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru arguably offered more than the price of…

Scindia, Adityanath Flag Off Flight Connecting Ayodhya To Kolkata

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Speaking on the occasion, Scindia said under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh has touched new heights of development. Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister flagged off an Air India Express flight connecting Ayodhya to Kolkata on Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion, Scindia said under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh has touched new heights of development. “Uttar Pradesh is a state that ensures India’s progress. We celebrated Diwali in November last year. Meanwhile, the…

Iran Claims Of Carrying Out Attacks On ‘Militant Bases’ In Pakistan, Islamabad Warns Of ‘Consequences’

Manish Kumar

Pakistan on Wednesday warned Iran of severe consequences after the later said it carried out strikes on militant bases of Jaish ul-Adl terror group in the country. Iran claimed the attacks were carried out on the two bases of terror group Jaish ul-Adl in Balochistan province of Pakistan. State-run Mehr news agency reported that the Jaish ul-Adl’s bases targeted in the Kuhe Sabz area were one of the largest bases of the terror group. “These bases were hit and destroyed by missiles and drones,” Iranian state media reported, without elaborating.…

Assam Rolls Out Ration Card Distribution For 42 Lakh New Beneficiaries

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A total of 42,85,745 new beneficiaries will be covered under the NFSA in the state, with ceremonial distribution of ration cards to be held across the state, an official release said. Ration card distribution to over 42 lakh new beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) has started in Assam, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launching it in his constituency Jalukbari. Sarma, attending the launch programme at Boripara area on Tuesday, termed it a milestone event in the current government’s regime. A total of 42,85,745 new beneficiaries will…

Odisha CM To Inaugurate Srimandir Parikrama Prakalpa On Wednesday

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The CM is scheduled to reach here at around 1 pm and unveil the much-awaited project at 1.30 pm, a large number of devotees from different parts of Odisha and the country have already congregated here for the inaugural ceremony. The Rs 800 crore Srimandir Parikrama Prakalpa or Jagannath Temple Heritage Corridor project here will be inaugurated by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday. The pilgrim town is adorned with flowers, lights, and graffiti. The project includes parking areas, Shree Setu (a bridge), Shree Danda (a road), running parallel…