Rewa (Madhya Pradesh), July 02 (ANI): A man has been booked for calling Amreti village of MP's Rewa 'mini Pakistan' in a Facebook post, in Gurh area of Madhya Pradesh's Rewa district. The accused has been identified as Afsar Khan. "Afsar Khan, the accused, has been booked under Section 153 of IPC and Section 67 of IT Act," a police official told mediapersons on July 01.
Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu), July 02 (ANI): A newly-wed bride Nisha performed 'Silambattam' to spread awareness about self-defense in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi. 'Silambattam' is a form of martial art from Tamil Nadu. Nisha donned traditional wedding outfits while performing the martial art. She got married on June 28.
Patna (Bihar), July 02(ANI): I am not aware of Bihar Social Welfare Minister Madan Sahni's resignation, said former Bihar chief minister, and Hindustani Awam Morcha president Jitan Ram Manjhi on July 01. "I'm not aware of this (Bihar Minister Madan Sahni's resignation) but it's true that many administrative officers don't give preference (to leaders' words). I had earlier raised the issue in a joint meeting of MLAs," said Majhi. Bihar Minister and Janta Dal (United) leader Madan Sahni on July 01 resigned from his ministerial post expressing displeasure over the high-handedness of the bureaucracy.
Patna (Bihar), July 02 (ANI): Former Bihar chief minister, and Hindustani Awam Morcha president Jitan Ram Manjhi on July 01 pointed out 'loopholes' in implementation of liquor ban in Bihar and said that rich people are consuming alcohol freely and poor are in jail. "There are some loopholes in the implementation of liquor ban. Poor people are being sent to jail. But rich people are freely consuming alcohol. Over 2 lakh poor people are in jail right now" HAM president Jitan Ram Manjhi.
Shahdol (Madhya Pradesh), July 02 (ANI): Jamui village in Shahdol district has become the first gram panchayat in Madhya Pradesh to achieve the target of 100% vaccination of all residence. The Jamui village has a population of 3200, and out of it, 1855 are 18+. The villagers eliminated the rumours and apprehensions about COVID vaccine and achieved the target. 6 other gram panchayats in Shahdol district have also achieved 100% vaccination.
Ganderbal (JandK), July 1(ANI): Central Kashmir's Ganderbal is witnessing a remarkable change in routine military affairs. To ensure safety and security in the region, Indian Army has deployed women soldiers of Assam Rifles. Riflewomen have been deployed for MVCP (Mobile Vehicle Check Post). Speaking to ANI, Col R S Karakoti, Co 34 Assam Rifles said, "These Rifle women have been a force multiplier and they have been bridging the gap between army and Awaam and we are using them in other operations as we use our riflemen. Local citizens have been coning and reaching out to these riflewomen and developing a special relationship with the army."
Shimla (HP), July 01(ANI): A traffic cop slapped a tourist in Shimla. Video of the incident went viral. Shimla Superintendent of Police condemned the cop's action and said, "Even if the people are not behaving well the police officials should not react in this way and they should deal it calmly". "Enquiry has been ordered to look on this situation," he added.
New Delhi, July 1 (ANI): On the National Doctors' Day, Head of Medicine Department, AIIMS, Dr Navneet Wig appealed for participation of citizens to fight COVID-19. "Team India includes healthcare workers and citizens. Both have a responsibility towards managing COVID19," said Dr Wig. "100 percent vaccination, clean masks and no mass gatherings can ensure a lower positivity rate. Healthcare workers take a lot of pressure; have to maintain work-life balance. We need to give those breaks and shifts; need to be away from work to re-energize themselves. They should look after themselves," he added.
Patna (Bihar), July 01(ANI): Bihar Social Welfare Minister Madan Sahni announced resignation as "officers don't listen to him". "We are meant to work for the people and if we cannot serve the people and officers will not listen to us then how will we work," Madan Sahni told ANI
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), July 01(ANI): Samajwadi Party chief and Former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh Yadav shared party's plans to contest 2022 Assembly Polls. According to Akhilesh Yadav, "The people of Uttar Pradesh want change now. People will vote for change. Since the day, BJP formed government it has forgot its Sankalp Patra. I think BJP has thrown its Sankalp Patra in garbage". "Samajwadi Party to come up with alliance with smaller political parties. BJP doesn't want to hold debate on real matters like unemployment, inflation," said Akhilesh Yadav.
Gwalior (MP), July 1 (ANI): Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar interacted with media over the farm laws and farmers protest. He claimed that government brought these farm laws for the benefit of farmers. "Many farmers support and accept these laws," he said. "We have told the farmers' union that the government is ready for discussions on provisions of the farm laws except for repealing the laws," he added.
New Delhi, July 1 (ANI): Managing Director of Zydus Cadila Healthcare, Sharvil Patel on July 1 said that company aims to produce 1 crore COVID vaccine (ZyCoV-D) doses per month from August onwards. "We expect to produce 1 crore vaccine doses per month from August onwards and 5 crore doses by December this year. Our target is to produce 10 crore vaccine doses in a year," said Sharvil Patel, MD, Cadila Healthcare.
New Delhi, July 01(ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 01 addressed the doctors via video conferencing on the occasion of National Doctors' Day. PM Modi said, "We have come up with a Credit Guarantee Scheme of Rs 50,000 crores to strengthen the health infrastructure in such areas, where there is a lack of health facilities".
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New Delhi, June 30 (ANI): At least four people were died and a person sustained burn injuries in a gas cylinder blast which took place June 29. The mishap took place at a house in Farsh Bazar area of Delhi's Shahdara. The fire caused by the blast has been doused off. Further investigation into the matter is underway.
Ranchi (Jharkhand), June 30 (ANI): Jharkhand is facing shortage of vaccines alleged state Health Minister Banna Gupta on June 29. He further informed that the state government is deciding to allocate 5% of vaccine to private hospitals over Center's 25% allocation. "We are facing shortage of vaccines. Centre has directed to allot 25% to private hospitals but we have decided to allocate 5% of vaccine to private hospitals. We are sending this proposal to Central Govt", Health Minister Gupta.
New Delhi, June 29 (ANI): Amid the ongoing turf war in Punjab Congress, party's state in-charge and national general secretary Harish Rawat on June 29 denounced the rumours over Punjab Congress crisis and said that everything is under order in Congress. "Rahul Ji recently met many leaders from Punjab, anybody can meet him. I wanted to meet Sidhu Ji (Navjot Singh Sidhu) but his mother-in-law is unwell. Everything is under order in our house (party)," said Punjab Congress in-charge.
Thane (Maharashtra), June 30 (ANI): In the shadow of COVID second wave, officials of Mira Bhayander Municipal Corporation (MBMC) was caught on camera, allegedly upturning dry spices vendor cart at Naya Nagar Market in Maharashtra's Thane on June 29. The video went viral on social media.