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The Government of India has removed the procurement ceilings of 40 per cent for tur, urad, and masur dal (pulses) under Price Support Scheme operations for 2023-24. The removal of the procurement ceiling is expected to boost domestic production of pulses, the Government said. It added, “The assured procurement of these pulses by the Government at remunerative prices will help motivate the farmers to enhance sowing area in respect of tur, urad and masur in the upcoming Kharif and Rabi sowing seasons in order to enhance the production.”
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday officially took over the investigation into Odisha's Balasore train crash, which claimed the lives of 278 people. The probe agency was in the process of collecting documents and statements, before beginning to investigate the accident. On Monday, a team of the CBI had visited the train accident site in Balasore. The development came after the Odisha police registered a case under various sections of the IPC and Railway Act for causing death by negligence in connection with the accident. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had on Sunday announced that a CBI probe had been recommended into the accident.
Golden Temple in Punjab's Amritsar oberserved the 39th anniversary of Operation Bluestar. The security in Amritsar has been beefed up by the deployment of Central forces. Operation Bluestar was launched between June 1-6, 1984, by Indian Army to remove the separatists who were hidden inside the Golden Temple.
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US, the White House on Monday dismissed concerns about the health of democracy in India, saying it is vibrant and anybody who happens to go to New Delhi can see that for themselves. "India is a vibrant democracy. Anybody that, you know, happens to go to New Delhi can see that for themselves. And certainly, I would expect that the strength and health of democratic institutions will be part of the discussion," John Kirby, Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the National Security Council in the White House, said addressing a news conference.
Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri took a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for demanding the resignation of the Union Railways Minister following the Odisha train tragedy. Puri stated on Monday that the Railways Minister had spent several hours reviewing the accident site and successfully restored everything within a span of just 51 hours. "Three Union Ministers were also there. And everything went back within 51 hours. The person to whom Rahul Gandhi is asking to resign is at the tragedy site for hours," Puri said.
Pakistan issues 215 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India: Pak High Commission
Delhi Police visits WFI chief's UP home, records statements of associates, employees
The Delhi Police has recorded statements of associates of outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and those working at his residence in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda as part of investigations into sexual harassment allegations against him, officials said on Tuesday.
They also said the girl whose statement was the basis of a case being registered against Singh under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act has recorded a fresh statement under the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) section 164.
The officials said police are collecting evidence in connection with the case filed against the BJP MP, and will submit a report in court accordingly.
Stalin to inspect dredging works in Delta districts on June 9
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will inspect the dredging works being carried out in Delta districts of the state on June 9.
The Chief Minister will be conducting an inspection before the opening of the Mettur dam on June 12.
The farmers cultivating Kuruvai paddy have been preparing for the opening of the dam.
Chief Minister Stalin will leave Chennai on June 8 and will visit Tiruchi and Tiruvarur for inspection on June 9.
Manipur extends Internet ban till June 10
The Manipur government on Tuesday extended its ban on internet services till June 10.
The suspension of mobile data services, including broadband, has been extended till 3 pm of June 10, an order issued by Commissioner (Home) H Gyan Prakash said. The ban was imposed on May 3.
Nearly 98 people lost their lives and 310 others were injured in the ethnic violence in Manipur that broke out a month ago.
BJP workers protest with cows against K'taka minister's statement on slaughter
BSF jawan killed in Manipur, two Assam Rifles personnel injured: Army
A BSF jawan was killed and two Assam Rifles personnel suffered gunshot wounds Manipur's Serou area, the Army said on Tuesday.
The injured have been air evacuated to Mantripukhri and search operations are in progress, the Army's SpearCorps headquartered in Dimapur said on Twitter.
Balasore train accident: Rescuer hallucinated blood upon seeing water, another lost appetite, says NDRF DG
An NDRF personnel deployed in the rescue operation at the three-train crash site in Odisha's Balasore district has been hallucinating blood every time he sees water while another rescuer reported losing his appetite, said Atul Karwal, the director general of the disaster response force, on Tuesday.
Nine National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams were deployed for rescue operations following one of the worst railway disasters in India that killed at least 278 people and injured more than 900. According to official data, the force rescued 44 victims and retrieved 121 bodies from the spot.
Addressing the Annual Conference on Capacity Building for Disaster Response-2023', Karwal said, "I met my personnel who were involved in the rescue operation following the Balasore train accident... someone told me he hallucinated blood every time he saw water. Another said he has lost his urge to eat post this rescue operation."
NIA raids 10 places in Punjab, Haryana in case against Khalistan Tiger Force
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday conducted searches at 10 locations in Punjab and Haryana in a case linked to banned terrorist organization Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF).
The raids were being conducted at nine locations in Punjab and one in Haryana in connection with a criminal conspiracy hatched to raise funds for the banned terrorist outfit and also smuggle arms, ammunition and explosives for it from across the border.
The NIA had registered a suo moto case on August 20 last year under various sections of Indian Penal Code and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. In the same case, the NIA arrested two 'wanted' close associates of Canada based 'listed terrorist' Arsh Dhalla on May 19 this year soon after they arrived at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) from Manila, Philippines, where they had been living.
Headlines management: Cong slams govt for seeking CBI probe into Balasore rail accident
The Congress on Tuesday slammed the government over the Railways seeking a CBI probe into the Odisha railway tragedy, and termed the move as headlines management.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had announced on Sunday evening that a CBI probe had been recommended into the accident.
Slamming the government, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said, "Even before the Commissioner of Railway Safety has submitted his report on Balasore train disaster, a CBI inquiry is announced."
This is nothing but headlines management having failed to meet deadlines, he said on Twitter.
BJP workers protest against Siddaramaiah-led govt alleging that it is not delivering on its 5 poll guarantees
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First Published: Jun 06 2023 | 9:07 AM IST