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Govt increases MSP for Rabi crops

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar, announced on October 23 that the Union Cabinet has decided to increase the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Rabi crops, MSP for wheat and barley has been increased by Rs 85, gram by Rs 255, Masur (Lentil) by Rs 325, mustard by Rs 225.

School set ablaze in JandK's Kulgam

Kulgam (JandK), Oct 23 (ANI): A school in Jammu-Kashmir's Kulgam area was set ablaze, allegedly by terrorists, on Tuesday (October 22). Visuals show debris of the burnt school roof strewn on the floor. The visuals also show the scorched walls and pieces of charred furniture. Meanwhile, the centre has stated that the situation in Kashmir is slowly being restored back to normalcy. The government had revoked Article 370 (August 05) which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, and bifurcated the state into two union territories: Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

Arvind Kejriwal welcomes centre's decision to give ownership rights to people living in unauthorised colonies

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, welcomed the decision of central government to give ownership rights to 40 lakh people who are living in unauthorised colonies in Delhi. "This has been an old demand of the people of Delhi. We welcome this decision and I would like to thank central government on behalf of the people," said Kejriwal at a press conference. He further added that the Delhi government submitted the whole proposal over the scheme on 12th November 2015 and later they submitted their suggestions over the draft on 24th July 2019.

Former Congress leader Ammar Rizvi joins BJP in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): Former Congress leader from Uttar Pradesh, Dr Ammar Rizvi, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi on October 23. He joined BJP in the presence of party's national general secretary Arun Singh. Earlier, he resigned from Congress alleging negligence of party workers.

Sonia Gandhi sends 'Chhadhar' for Bareilly Sharif Dargah

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi sent a 'Chhadhar' to be offered at Bareilly Sharif Dargah on October 23 in Delhi, via party's minority wing. Salman Khurshid, PC Chacko and several other Congress leaders were present. The Minority Department of Congress will present the Chhadhar at the Dargah.

Yogi govt gave 'attractive shape' to traditional 'Deepotsav' in Ayodhya: Mahendra Nath Pandey

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh government will celebrate 'deepotsav' or the festival of lamps in Ayodhya on the occasion of Diwali where over 5.50 lakh earthen lamps or 'diyas' will be lit. While speaking to ANI on 'deepotsav' programme, Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Mahendra Nath Pandey, said, "India is a country of rich cultural heritage. It is a healthy ritual that our society should participate and support such culture of our nation." "I would like to congratulate Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and his government that he has given this old traditional culture of 'Deepotsav' in Ayodhya a very systematic and attractive shape," Pandey added. Diwali is celebrated across the nation which marks return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana.

Delhi Police arrests man for murdering his mother

New Delhi, 23 October (ANI): With the arrest of one person namely Ashutosh, North East District police has solved a murder case. Information was received by PS Jyoti Nagar Delhi from GTB hospital regarding admission of a lady in an injured condition. Immediately police reached the hospital and a case was registered. After few days the injured lady succumbed to her injuries. The son of victim was absconding since the incident. Police team raids were conducted at all the possible hide outs to trace the absconding son of victim. The sincere efforts bore result, as information was received that culprit had been spotted in Modi Nagar area in outskirts of Delhi. On this information, a team of police rushed to the location. After searching, narrowed down on suspect he was arrested. During interrogation he admitted his crime and he revealed that he is a drug addict and asked her mother for money and she refused. Accused got furious and brutally assaulted his mother in a fit of rage before flee

Cabinet approves ownership rights to 40 lakh people living in Delhi's unauthorised colonies

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar, announced on October 23 that the Union Cabinet has taken the "historic" decision to give ownership rights to 40 lakh people living in unauthorised colonies in Delhi.While addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Minister of State with independent charge for Housing and Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri, elaborated the whole scheme. However, the minister also targeted Delhi government for "delaying" the process.

MTNL and BSNL to be merged, no intentions of disinvestment: RS Prasad

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Delhi, Union Communications Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on October 23 said that neither MTNL or BSNL are being closed, nor being disinvested, nor is being hired to any third party. "Union Cabinet approves revival plan of BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) and MTNL (Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited) and in-principle merger of the two," he said.

Want full statehood for Delhi, special status for Bihar: Nitish Kumar

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated 'Training Camp 2019' in Delhi on October 23. While addressing the event, he said, ""Our party has always been in favour that Delhi should be given full statehood. We want statehood for Delhi similarly like we want special status for Bihar."

Farmers continue to burn crop residue in Punjab

Sangrur (Punjab), Oct 23 (ANI): Farmers continued to burn stubble as latest incident has been reported from Kheri village in Sangrur region. Stubble burning, near the autumn season every year, has been a key contributing factor of air pollution and breathing problems among people across the northern region, including New Delhi.The ban and action against people burning crop residue is regulated under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. The National Green Tribunal in the order passed on (10.12.2015), directed and prohibited agricultural residue burning in any part of the NCT of Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.

He was a bright student, secured 9.5 CGPA: Bhubaneswar DCP on death of IIT student

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Oct 23 (ANI): A 2nd year student of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bhubaneswar fell from a campus building and succumbed to injuries in hospital on Oct 21. Speaking on this incident, Bhubaneswar DCP, Anup Sahu said, "We have learned that he was a bright student and was securing 9.5 CGPA. We are investigating the matter" added DCP Bhubaneswar.

Army performs wreath laying ceremony of soldier killed in Nowshera gunfight with terrorists

Jammu, Oct 23 (ANI): The wreath laying ceremony of Naib Subedar Valte Sunil Ravsaheb was performed in Jammu on Oct 23. A suspicious movement of terrorists was observed near the forward area along the LoC in Nowshera sector on October 22. During a counter insurgency operation, Naib Subedar lost his life in a gunfight in Nowshera sector. Senior Army officials paid their last tribute to the slain soldier.

Journalists in PoK protest against attack on journalists by security forces

Muzaffarabad (PoK), Oct 23 (ANI): Journalists in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) protested against Pakistani security forces outside Muzaffarabad Press Club on October 23. Several journalists were injured on Tuesday after police raided a press club during the media briefing by Jammu Kashmir People's National Alliance (JKPNA). JKPNA has announced a protest in front of the Pakistan High Commission in London on Thursday to raise their voice against attack on press.

CM Gehlot promises revamped single-window system for industries by year's end

Jaipur (Rajasthan), October 23 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot recently chaired the review meeting of the Department of Industries at the Chief Minister's Office. In the meeting Chief Minister said that Government is making every effort to attract more and more industries in the state. Our government will make single window system more robust and transparent for the convenience of the entrepreneurs and businessmen. CM also instructed the officers to make single window system more strong and effective and implement the new form of it by the end of this year. In the meeting, CM Gehlot said that with improved single window system, entrepreneurs will be able to establish their industries without any difficulty by applying at only one place. The Chief Minister also directed that Industrial Development Department (RIICO) should make such long-term policy for new industrial areas so that investors could get land at reasonable prices along with a favourable location for their indu

We'll run SAI with full efficiency without any corruption: Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): Minister of State (I/C) Sports and Youth Affairs Kiren Rijiju said that Sports Authority of India (SAI) will be run with full efficiency and commitment without any corruption. "We are very committed to ensure all kind of activities within the sports. Sports world must be corruption free, we want clean sports free form drugs, doping, and corruption and free from untoward incidents. Sports is a field where you must be able to provide equal platform opportunity to everyone. We will run Sports Authority of India with full efficiency and commitment without any corruption," said Minister Rijiju

Roads construction spread across several border areas in last 5-6 years: ITBP DG

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital on October 23, the Director General of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) SS Deswal said, "In the last 5-6 years, more roads have been constructed in the border areas." He also discussed about the safety and security of forces in ITBP.

Number of BOPs increased by 25 in last 5 years: ITBP DG SS Deswal

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital on October 23, the Director General of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) SS Deswal said, "In the last five years, we have increased the total number of Border Out Posts (BOPs) by 25. This year we will conduct a survey of the border from the northwest point starting from Karakorum up to Myanmar border to assess how many more BOPs can be setup." "Currently, we have 180 Border Out Posts (BOPs) and soon new BOPs will be added," ITBP DG added.

India, China have predefined mechanisms to sort out problems: ITBP DG

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital on October 23, the Director General of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) SS Deswal said, "We two countries (China and India) have good relations. We have predefined mechanisms to sort out problems." "We want to assure the nation that the borders are secure," DG Deswal added.

Watch: Indian Army destroys two missile shells fired by Pak near LoC

Poonch (J-K), Oct 23 (ANI): Two missile shells fired by Pakistani forces were destroyed by the Indian Army. This incident happened in a forward village near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch sector of Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on October 22.