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Farmers to block KMP e-way on April 10, hold march to Parliament in May
Unveiling its plan for the next two months, the SKM, an umbrella body of 32 farmer groups, said that it will organise the 'FCI (Food Corporation of India) Bachao Diwas' on April 5 that will be marked by the 'gherao of FCI offices across the country. The foot march will be joined not just by farmers, but also by women, unemployed individuals and labourers who have been supporting the protest, the SKM has said.
Oversight or election driven hindsight: Priyanka Gandhi to Nirmala Sitharaman
Her remarks came after Sitharaman on Thursday said, "Interest rates of small savings schemes of government of India shall continue to be at the rates which existed in the last quarter of 2020-2021, i.e., rates that prevailed as of March 2021. Orders issued by oversight shall be withdrawn".
Cricket bookie used Vaze's clout to collect 'protection money' from betting syndicates linked with underworld
Commenting on the Vaze's multi-crore extortion racket, reportedly patronised by key people in Maharashtra government, the BJP spokesperson Ram Kadam said that besides extorting a large amount of money from dance bars and clubs, Vaze's men were minting money by sheltering betting cartels.
Voting begins for Bengal 2nd phase polls
Electorates, including men, women and the first-time voters, reached polling stations well before voting began at 7 a.m. A total of 171 candidates, -- 152 male, 19 female -- are on the fray in these elections which have been organised across the four districts of South 24 Parganas, Purba Medinipur, Paschim Medinipur and Bankura. Polling will continue till 6 p.m.
Voting begins for 2nd phase of Assam assembly polls
Men, women and the first-time voters in large numbers queued up in front of the polling stations well before the voting for 39 of the total of 126 assembly seats opened at 7 a.m. The polling would continue till 6 p.m. without any break in 13 districts.
Battleground Nandigram: Para troopers, aerial surveillance ahead of Bengal phase-II
The central forces jawans were seen carrying out extensive route march across Nandigram since this morning, in areas like Telhali, Boyal, Tengua and Reyapara a day ahead of the high-voltage political duel. Nandigram is going to polls on Thursday in the second of the eight-phase state assembly elections.
Supreme Court appointed committee on three farm laws submits report
Speaking to IANS, Anil Ghanvat confirmed that the committee has submitted the report, but declined to divulge any details on the content. He added the contents will not be public till Chief Justice S.A. Bobde takes it up for hearing and discussion. The hearing in the matter is expected after April 5 when the court reopens after Holi vacation.
Government continuing steps to restore normalcy in Kashmir: US report
The report released in Washington by Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday noted the release of detained political activists, the restoration of some internet access and the holding of local elections where an opposition coalition won most seats. The report also drew attention to the killing and torture of government officials and civilians by terrorists while also mentioning human rights abuses by security forces.
ICU beds for Covid-19 being increased in hospitals: Arvind Kejriwal
In a tweet, he said that in view of the Covid situation developing in the city, the number of normal and ICU beds reserved for Covid patients "is being increased in a few hospitals" and this will "improve bed availability". Kejriwal said that his government was keeping a close watch on the situation and would take all steps necessary. Assuring people that "there is nothing to worry about", he, however, asked to take all precautions.
Left betrayed Kerala like Judas did Jesus: PM Modi
Modi slammed both the ruling Left and the Congress-led UDF, as he urged the voters to choose the best option -- Bharatiya Janata Party's E. Sreedharan, the Metroman, who is the face of development. said the people of Palakkad have a close tie with the BJP and he has come with a refreshingly different outlook from the current situation prevailing in the state.
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