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Odisha doctors to get 3 assured promotions
Government doctors in Odisha would now compulsorily get at least three promotions during their service period after Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Wednesday approved a new Dynamic Assured Career Progression scheme for government physicians. "As per the new provision, all the Odisha Medical and Health Services (OMHS) cadre officers will get three assured promotions after 7, 14 and 21 years of continuous service from their entry-level," a statement issued by the Chief Ministers Office said. So far, there was no guarantee of promotions for physicians employed by the government. "This will encourage the members and bring about greater commitment and dedication," the statement added.
AAP becomes first to announce candidates for LS seats in Goa
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has become the first political outfit in Goa to announce the names of candidates for the two Lok Sabha seats in the state. The Arvind Kejriwal-led party Wednesday announced that state AAP general secretary Pradeep Padgaonkar would be their candidate from the North Goa Parliamentary constituency. The party had announced Elvis Gomes as their candidate from the South Goa Lok Sabha seat last week. TheAAP had fielded 39 candidates in the 2017 assembly elections in Goa, but drew a blank. The coastal state has a 40 -member assembly. "In a meeting of AAPs North District Committee held today, it was unanimously resolved to propose the name of Pradeep Padgaonkar as partys candidate in North Goa Parliamentary Constituency," a party release said here. While Padgaonkar is a journalist-turned-politician, Gomes, a former bureaucrat, was the partys chief ministerial face during the 2017 Goa assembly polls. Talking to PTI, Padgaonkar said the party is going to ...
Digvijaya's statement, Kamalnath's tweet rock MP Assembly
Statements and counter-statements over twin issues of Mandsaur farmer deaths and alleged scam in plantation along Narmada banks rocked the Madhya Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday.
Railway investment in Gujarat grew 5-fold in 2014-19: Sinha
Average capital investment in railway projects in Gujarat grew over five times under the Modi government compared to the previous UPA government, said junior Railway Minister Manoj Sinha Wednesday. Average capital investment was Rs 3,327 crore per year between 2014-19 in Gujarat compared to Rs 589 crore a year in the previous five years, said the Minister of State for Railways. Sinha, who was here to address a BJP event, exuded confidence in the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying "there is nobody in a position to challenge him." He termed the anti-BJP coalition being forged by the opposition as "unprincipled, negative". Reacting to the Pulwama terror attack in which 40 CRPF soldiers were killed on February 14, Sinha said, "The country trusts its prime minister and the government will not let their sacrifice go waste." "In terms of capital investment in Railways, Gujarat has seen average investment of Rs 3,327 crore per year between 2014-19, compared to Rs
Pb Assembly passes resolution, seeks British govt apology for Jallianwala Bagh massacre
The Punjab Assembly on Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution seeking an apology from the British government for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Brahm Mohindra moved the resolution and the House led by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh unanimously passed it to mount pressure on the Centre for seeking a formal apology from the British government on the centenary of the massacre. Historical records note that troops of the British Indian Army under the command of Colonel Reginald Dyer had fired on a Baisakhi gathering on April 13, 1919, without warning and continued to fire for 10 minutes even as they were trying to escape, while he blocked the main exit with his soldiers and armoured vehicles. Scores of people were killed in the incident. "The tragic massacre of innocent protestors in Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar on April 13, 1919 remains one of the most horrific memories of British colonial rule in India. This shameful military action against ...
Pakistan shooting body wants two quotas dropped from New Delhi WC, ISSF terms situation 'urgent'
Denied visas in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack, the Pakistan's shooting federation Wednesday wrote to the international body, asking it to drop the two 25m rapid fire pistol quotas for 2020 Olympics, in the season-opening World Cup here. The terror attack, which killed 40 CRPF personnel, had cast a doubt on Pakistan shooters' participation in the tournament, starting Saturday, in the Indian capital. "The ISSF has received a letter from the Pakistan federation, requesting it not to offer quota places in the events their shooters were scheduled to participate. This is what the ISSF secretary general said," a National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) official said. Pakistan had applied for visas for two shooters -- G M Bashir and Khalil Ahmed -- in the rapid fire category as the event in New Delhi also serves as a qualifier for the 2020 Olympic games. Both International Shooting Sport Federation president Vladimir Lisin and secretary general Alexander Ratner are here for the mega
U'khand HC seeks deployment of more doctors at govt hospitals
The Uttarakhand High Court Wednesday sought the deployment of additional doctors at government hospitals on contract basis due to ongoing strike by private doctors against the Clinical Establishments Act. The private doctors are protesting against the state government's refusal to bring about changes suggested by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) in the Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010. The strike, which entered its sixth day on Wednesday, has increased the burden on government hospitals across the state, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) submitted in the court said. Hearing the plea, the high court directed the government to take necessary steps to ensure that patients do not suffer besides seeking a detailed report on the stir. The division bench of Chief Justice Ramesh Rangnathan and Justice Ramesh Chandra Khulbeasked the government to submit a list of hospitals registered under the state's Clinical Establishment Act and explain under what ...
Modi popular but will be tough for BJP to replicate 2014 in UP: Survey
Prime Minister Narendra Modi still remains popular with the masses but it would be difficult for the BJP to replicate its 2014 success in Uttar Pradesh, says a survey on the evolving political scenario in the state ahead of the upcoming elections.
"Country's security in danger due to inefficiency of rulers":
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu Wednesday said the country's security was in danger due to "inefficiency of the rulers", apparently referring to the Pulwama terror strike that left 40 CRPF personnel dead. There are many doubts on Pakistan Prime Ministers remarks. There is a debate in the country on the remarks by (West Bengal Chief Minister) Mamata Banerjee. "The countrys security is in danger due to the inefficiency of the rulers...," the ruling TDP quoted Naidu as saying in his daily teleconference with party leaders. Banerjee had Monday sought to question the timing of the Pulwama terror attack, asking whether the government wanted to go to war when Lok Sabha elections were round the corner. Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan had Tuesday assured India that he would act against the perpetrators of the Pulwama terror attack if New Delhi shares "actionable intelligence", but warned against any "revenge" retaliatory act In a message posted on mobile app .
West Bengal govt to give Rs 5 lakh as compensation to family of personnel killed in Pulwama attack
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh for the families of the personnel who lost their lives in the ghastly Pulwama attack.Speaking to the media here, she said, "The government of West Bengal will give Rs 5 Lakh as compensation and a job to one person in the family. Two people from the state had died in the incident."Elaborating upon the measures taken by the state to ensure the security of Kashmiris, Banerjee added: "I have requested people of the state to not pay heed to any provocation from different political parties. There are people with vested interest who want to spread certain rumours in order to fulfil their agenda, such people should not be given any sort of attention and should be ignored by the locals."Showing solidarity with 40 CRPF personnel killed in Pulwama terror attack, Trinamool Congress led by Mamata Banerjee on Saturday took out a candlelight march in the state capital Kolkata.A Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) ...
Posters of Sidhu embracing Gen Bajwa emerge in Ludhiana
Posters of Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu embracing Pakistan Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa surfaced in many parts of the city as the cricketer-turned-politician is facing flak over his recent comments on the Pulwama terror attack. Posters in some parts of the city were also smeared with red paint, condemning the Congress leader. A day after 40 CRPF personnel lost their lives in a terror attack carried out by Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in Pulwama, Sidhu had said an entire nation cannot be blamed because of a handful of people, in reference to Pakistan. Speaking to ANI, BJP leader Rajesh Honey said a "traitor" like Sidhu should be "socially and politically boycotted."On Tuesday, pictures of Sidhu were burnt in Punjab Assembly as a mark of protest against the Congress leader. Also, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MLAs jumped into the Well of the House demanding the resignation of Sidhu over his remarks.
BJP should break alliance if CM formula unacceptable: Shiv Sena
The Shiv Sena on Wednesday said if the Bharatiya Janta Party does not agree to the rotational chief minister formula in Maharashtra, it should "break the alliance" which was announced two days ago.Speaking to ANI, Shiv Sena MLA Ramdas Kadam said his party had finalised the alliance with the BJP after the latter agreed to equally share the post of chief minister."When BJP President Amit Shah met Shiv Sena supremo Uddhav Thackeray in Matoshri, it was decided that the chief minister will be from BJP for two and a half years, while for the rest of the period, a Shiv Sena leader will be chief minister, irrespective of who wins how many seats. Now someone says that chief minister should be from the party that has more MLAs. So, if they (BJP) don't like this then they should break the alliance," Kadam said.In a joint press conference with Shah and Thackeray earlier this week, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that Shiv Sena will fight on 23 Lok Sabha seats and the BJP on 25 ..
Pak violates ceasefire along LoC in Rajouri for 2nd consecutive day
Pakistan Army violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera sector of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir for the second consecutive day on Wednesday.The Indian Army is retaliating to the cross border firing."At about 1830 hours, Pakistan initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by resorting to heavy shelling with mortars and firing of small arms along LoC in Kalal and Nowshera sectors of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir. Indian Army is retaliating strongly and effectively," a defence spokesperson said. Pakistan army had resorted to unprovoked firing along the LoC in Nowshera sector of Rajouri on Tuesday as well.This comes close on the heels of a terror attack on CRPF convoy in Pulwama district on February 14 in which as many as 40 jawans were killed, and many others were injured.India had recently summoned a Pakistan High Commission official and lodged a strong protest at the unprovoked firings along the LoC in the Valley.Pakistan continues to violate the ...
Modi may inaugurate PM Kisan scheme on Sunday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the direct income support scheme - PM KISAN - on Sunday by releasing the first instalment to the beneficiary farmers, an official said.
If need be, will do dharna at PM's house for full statehood to Delhi: Kejriwal
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday suggested he could enter the prime minister's residence to stage a 'dharna' in support of his demand for full-statehood status to Delhi. "This (Lok Sabha) election is very interesting. Delhi's seven seats can form the government or it can spoil chances of government formation. If we get these seats, we will ensure Delhi gets full statehood. "Last time, we staged 'dharna' inside LG house for our demands. If need be, we will enter the prime minister's house and stage 'dharna' for this demand," he said at an event organised by Bar Council of Delhi at the Tis Hazari Courts premises. In June 2018, Kejriwal and his Cabinet colleagues had staged a nine-day sit-in at Delhi lt governor's official residence in support of his demands, including LG's approval for doorstep delivery of ration scheme. He has been demanding full statehood to Delhi, claiming in absence of the status, his government faces hurdles in delivering optimum governance to the people
India, Saudi Arabia condemn Pulwama attack, call for sanctioning of terrorists, organisations by UN
India and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday strongly condemned the terror attack on Indian forces in Pulwama, called upon countries to renounce use of terrorism as an instrument of state policy and underlined the importance of comprehensive sanctioning of terrorists and their organisations by the United Nations.
DMK finalises seat sharing with Congress, allots 9 seats in TN
DMK Wednesday finalised seat sharing with key ally Congress for the coming Lok Sabha elections, allotting nine seats in Tamil Nadu and one in neighbouring Puducherry. DMK president M K Stalin made the announcement at party headquarters Anna Arivalayam in the presence of Congress General Secretary incharge of Tamil Nadu Mukul Wasnik, TNCC chief K S Alagiri and other senior leaders following conclusion of seat sharing talks. The constituencies to be allotted to Congress will be announced later, he said. The DMK will finalise seat sharing exercise for other allies soon, Stalin added. There are 39 Lok Sabha constituencies in Tamil Nadu and one in Puducherry, ruled by the Congress. The pact comes a day after the ruling AIADMK cobbled alliances with BJP and PMK allotting them five and seven Lok Sabha seats respectively.
Govt created situation where calls of violence against Kashmiris being openly executed: Yechury
CPIM general secretary Sitaram Yechury on Wednesday alleged that the government has "tacitly and overtly" created a situation in which calls of violence against Kashmiris were being given and executed. In a Facebook post, he said the terror attack in Pulwama, in which 40 CRPF personnel lost their lives, was a result of "colossal failure of politics" in the state. "Instead of fixing responsibility, upholding the basic democratic norm of accountability, we see that the Modi government has misused the support given by the political opposition to bring the perpetrators of this heinous terror attack to justice, to hide its failures. "It has tacitly and overtly created a situation where calls for violence against Kashmiris, who are as much a citizen of India as any RSS member, are being openly given and executed. This is shameful, undemocratic and blatantly 'anti-national' politics from BJP-RSS," he said. He said there should be accountability and fixing of responsibility for the loss of ...
Rise in terrorism due to Congress' appeasement policy: Yogi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Wednesday blamed the Congress' "appeasement policies" for the "growth of terrorism" in the country and asserted that the BJP will never compromise the country's security. Stressing that the saffron party will put an end to the appeasement politics, he called upon people to ensure that Narendra Modi is re-elected as the country's prime minister in the coming Lok Sabha polls as only he can defeat Pakistan backed violence. "The previous Congress government's had sowed the seeds of appeasement which led to growth of terrorism in the country," Adityanath said while addressing BJP workers meeting at Bhawanipatna in Kalahandi district and Nachuni in Khurda district. "The BJP also does not allow any kind of mischief with the country's security. The party works for development of all without having any consideration of caste,creed and religion," he added. "The country cannnot develop unless there is an end to appeasement policy. The Modi government .
Take Centre's welfare schemes to booth level to ensure BJP wins LS polls, leaders tell party workers
The BJP will return to power if workers at booth-level work hard and appraise people about the various welfare schemes of the Narendra Modi government, leaders said in a meeting of the saffron party's Delhi unit on Wednesday. The meeting held at the Delhi BJP's office was attended by MLAs, party office bearers, district presidents, office bearers of frontal organisations and councillors among others. "We have to take these welfare schemes of the Central government to the booth level so that Narendra Modi is elected prime minister again and the country becomes world leader," BJP national organisation secretary Ramlal said. The party's co-incharge of parliamentary elections in Delhi Jai Bhan Pawaiya said the BJP is in a "strong position" and if the party workers made efforts and ensured cooperation and coordination, it will certainly win the upcoming Lok Sabha elections and the Delhi Assembly polls in 2020. Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari compared party workers and leaders as Hanuman, .