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Yogi Adityanath unveils new population policy for UP
Through the proposed policy, efforts will be made to increase the accessibility of contraceptive measures issued under the Family Planning Programme and provide a proper system for safe abortion and on the other hand, through improved health facilities, efforts will be made for population stabilization by providing accessible solutions to impotence/infertility and reducing the infant and maternal mortality rate.
Assam govt to link some schemes to two-child norm: CM
The BJP-led Assam government would restrict some state government schemes to the two-child norm, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said here on Saturday. Addressing the media, Sarma said that everyone will be allowed to avail the basic government schemes, but in case of some selective schemes, the two-child norm would come into play.
PM invites people to nominate for Padma awards 2022
The Padma awards are one of the highest civilian honours of India announced annually on the eve of Republic Day. The awards are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri . The award seeks to recognize achievements in all fields of activities or disciplines where an element of public service is involved.
UP: Yogi is numero uno as BJP sweeps block level polls
The victory is proof of the BJP's immense presence in rural Uttar Pradesh and will make it easier for the ruling party in the next year's assembly elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP president J.P. Nadda, union ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari were among those who took to Twitter to congratulate Yogi Adityanath on this 'unparalleled and stupendous' victory.
Kumbh devotees get verification calls, even those who did not attend
A large number of devotees from Uttar Pradesh had attended the Haridwar Kumbh Mela. Rudra Dutt Chaturvedi, an octogenarian in Kanpur, has received one such call. "I did not visit the Kumbh Mela but my relatives did. I received a call asking details about my visit. I do not know if my relatives gave my number but then why would they give my number?" he wondered.
Tight security arrangement in place for Rath Yatra in Puri
"All preparations for the festival have been made. Arrangement from police administration has also been done. A detailed plan to ensure foolproof security has been chalked out," Additional Director General (law and order), R.K. Sharma, said on Saturday. The entire city has been divided into 12 zones. Along with the 65 platoons, 10 senior officers of additional SP rank have been deployed for the festival.
2nd wave not yet over, Home Secretary cautions 8 states
Emphasising that "second wave of Covid-19 is not yet over", Bhalla, while chairing a meeting here, directed the states to ensure strict adherence to the protocols prescribed in respect of wearing of masks, social distancing and other safe behaviour. He was checking the steps taken by state governments to avoid the spread of Covid-19 in hill stations and tourist locations.
3 terrorists killed in Anantnag encounter
The army said that on receiving specific intelligence inputs about the presence of three terrorists in the built-up area of Kwarigam Ranipora in Anantnag district, Ladkipura-based Rashtriya Rifles along with Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation at 1 pm on Saturday. Two of the slain terrorists belonged to Anantnag district while the third was from Pulwama.
'Younger politicians like Anurag Thakur, Kiren Rijiju can emerge as national leaders'
However, 35.67 per cent of the respondents said that it is very difficult for younger leaders from smaller states like Thakur and Rijiju to emerge as national leaders, and even more difficult to become the Prime Minister a few years later. In the recent Cabinet reshuffle, younger ministers like Thakur and Rijiju were promoted to Cabinet rank with important portfolios.
India should crackdown on Twitter: Survey
A huge majority of 70.81 per cent respondents said that India should crack down on Twitter while 18.65 per cent said there should not be a crackdown. Newly-appointed Union Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has not wasted any time to make it crystal clear how he wants things to pan out in the ongoing Twitter-Centre face off after he assumed office as the Union Minister for Railways, Communication, Electronics & IT on Thursday.
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