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Injustice, manipulations done to those who created history, it's misfortune: PM Modi

New Delhi/ Bahraich (UP), Feb 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of Maharaja Suheldev Memorial and development work of Chittaura Lake in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was also present at the event. The event took place via video conferencing on February 16. While addressing at the event, PM Modi said, "History of India is not just what was written by those who enslaved this country and those with a slave mentality. India's history is that too which the common people of India have kept in the folk stories of India, that which has been carried forward by generations." "Today when India is entering the 75th year of independence, there can be no bigger an occasion to remember and take inspiration from the contribution of such great men (Maharaja Suheldev), their sacrifice, struggle, valour and martyrdom," he added. "It is a misfortune that those who dedicated their lives to protect India were not given their due positi

PM Modi lays foundation stone of Maharaja Suheldev Memorial, development work of Chittaura Lake

New Delhi/ Bahraich (UP), Feb 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of Maharaja Suheldev Memorial and development work of Chittaura Lake in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was also present at the event. The event took place via video conferencing on February 16.

Chamoli glacier burst: Death toll mounts to 58, rescue ops underway

Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Feb 16 (ANI): As per official information, a total of 11 bodies have been recovered from Tapovan tunnel in Joshimath of Uttarakhand's Chamoli district so far. The death toll has reached to 58 so far. Search, relief and rescue operation is still underway at Tapovan tunnel on February 16. 146 more bodies are yet to be found. The region was hit by a flash flood on February 07 after a glacier burst.

FASTag mandatory for all vehicles from Feb 15 midnight, violators to pay double toll fee

Ghaziabad (UP), Feb 16 (ANI): Union Road Transport and Highways Ministry announced all lanes in the fee plazas on the National Highways shall be declared as 'FASTag lane of the fee plaza' with effect from the midnight of 15 February, informed an official statement. Any vehicle not fitted with FASTag or vehicles without valid, functional FASTag entering into the FASTag lane of the fee plaza shall pay a double fee applicable to that category. The Ministry had mandated fitment of FASTag in M and N categories of motor vehicles with effect from January 1. Category 'M' stands for a motor vehicle with at least four wheels used for carrying passengers. And Category 'N' stands for a motor vehicle with at least four wheels used for carrying goods, which may also carry persons in addition to goods.

CRPF jawans get first dose of COVID-19 vaccination in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Feb 16 (ANI): Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel got first dose of COVID-19 vaccination in Odisha's Bhubaneswar on February 15. The vaccination drive was inaugurated by CRPF Inspector General SK Mohanty. Many CRPF personnel were being vaccinated during the drive. This campus is targeting to vaccinate minimum 800 CRPF personnel in four days.

Tikait detests Congress leader's call to distribute liquor for farmers protest

Jind (Haryana) / Ghazipur Border, Feb 15 (ANI): On Congress' Vidya Rani's call 'to distribute liquor' to farmers to strengthen the agitation, BKU spokesperson Rakesh Tikait said, "What is the use of liquor here? I don't know why she is making such comments. Such people don't have anything to do with the movement. It's wrong and shouldn't be done. They can distribute whatever they want to, at their movement."

CM Mamata should apologise for allowing BJP to come to West Bengal: Adhir Ranjan

Kolkata, Feb 15 (ANI): Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said, "Mamata Banerjee should seek forgiveness from people of Bengal for allowing BJP to come to State. Before asking for votes from Muslims of Bengal, Chief Minister should accept that it's due to her mistake that BJP got opportunity to strengthen itself in State."

85,16,385 beneficiaries vaccinated till Feb 15: Health Ministry

New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): "85,16,385 beneficiaries were vaccinated till 6pm on February 15," informed Health Ministry Joint Secretary Mandeep Bhandari during a press conference on February 15. Mandeep Bhandari said, "Total vaccination carried out is of 85,16,385 beneficiaries. 61,54,894 healthcare workers vaccinated. Of which, first dose of vaccine has been given to 60,57,162 while second dose has been given to 97,732 beneficiaries. Around 14 states have recorded coverage of more than 70%."

COVID Vaccination: '11 deaths so far,' informs Health Ministry

New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): "35 cases required hospitalization, 11 deaths have been reported in hospitals during last 31 days of COVID vaccination drive," informed Health Ministry Joint Secretary Mandeep Bhandari on February 15. Bhandari said, "Percentage of hospitalisation against vaccination is 0.0004%. In the last 24 hours, there is one case that required hospitalisation. This is due to central retinal vein occlusion after blood pressure increased. Patient is now stable at the hospital in Indore."

Toolkit case: People protest in Bengaluru against Disha Ravi's arrest

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Feb 15 (ANI): People from various organizations and students on February 15 staged a protest at Benagluru's Mysore bank circle against arrest of Disha Ravi. Hundreds of protestors gathered with Disha's posters and demanded her release. Disha Ravi was arrested by Delhi Police for her alleged involvement in 'toolkit' case, which was shared by environmentalist Greta Thunberg on twitter. Later, Greta deleted the tweet but it sparked controversy in India. Police charged Disha for being 'key conspirator' and editing "toolkit doc" in the document's formulation and dissemination. Delhi police has issued arrest warrant for two other people also, Nikita Jacob and Shantanu.

EC committed to conduct peaceful, ethical and inducement free Kerala Assembly elections: Sunil Arora

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Feb 14 (ANI): Chief Election Commissioner of India Sunil Arora held a meeting with political parties, police and other institutions ahead of Kerala Assembly elections 2021. He said that the Election Commission is committed to conduct the forth coming elections in a free, fare, peaceful, accessible, ethical, inducement free and COVID-19 safe election. He said that term of Kerala Assembly is due to expire on 1st June.

Will intensify strike if govt will not respond: IMA Prez on 'mixopathy'

New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): While addressing a joint press conference in the national capital on February 14, the president of Indian Medical Association (IMA), Dr JA Jayalal said, "We will intensify the strike if the government will not listen to us or not respond. IMA is not against the public and that is why we have not gone for the closure of the hospitals." "We know our opponents are very big and there are 411 Ayurveda Medical College in India," he added. The doctors said that the mixing of the two pathies, referred to as 'mixopathy', will inevitably bring doom to the healthcare system in India. They demand the government to withdraw the order for the sake of the public.

IMA doctors on relay fasting express anguish against concept of 'mixopathy'

New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): The notification by Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) has received backlash from the medical fraternity. The notification allows Ayurveda practitioners to perform up to 58 medical surgeries. It has prompted doctors from the Indian Medical Association (IMA) to go on a relay hunger strike. While addressing a joint press conference in the national capital on February 14, the president of Indian Medical Association (IMA), Dr JA Jayalal said, "In last 14 days, 3.5 lakh doctors across the nation is on relay-fasting expressing our concern, pain and anguish against the concept of mixing the systems and bringing 'one nation, one system, one treatment' concept". The IMA has taken the case to the court and vehemently opposed 'mixopathy'. They state that practitioner from one field performing other field's surgeries can be termed as quackery.

Have not yet raised slogan to 'return back gaddi': Rakesh Tikait

Karnal (Haryana), Feb 14 (ANI): "Don't spoil our brains, both 'kisan and jawan' have right now said that take back the bills, we have not yet raised the slogan to return back the 'gaddi' so it's better if you keep on doing our work," said BKU spokesperson Rakesh Tikait during a Kisan Mahapanchayat in Indri on February 14.

'TMC will not be able to fight against BJP': Adhir Chowdhury on Tapas Roy's remark

New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on February 14, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury spoke on TMC MP Tapas Roy's remark 'Onda TMC MLA will join Congress and Left procession'. Chowdhury said, "I would like to advise the person who said so that leave TMC and join Congress or CPM because TMC will not be able to fight against BJP."

'Shouldn't let our enemies sleep in peace': Adhir Chowdhury on 2nd anniversary of Pulwama attack

New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on February 14, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury spoke on second anniversary of Pulwama attack. Chowdhury said, "We have lost our brave jawans on that fateful day. We cannot forget the sacrifice of our brave jawans." "We should not let our enemies to be sleeping in peace till terrorism is wiped out," he added.

Indians working in Gulf countries have full support of Centre to ensure their welfare: PM Modi

Kochi (Kerala), Feb 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 14 said that Indians working in Gulf countries have full support of the government it is there to ensure their welfare. PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of several projects in Kochi.

Where is it written Mandi, MSP system will end?, asks Anurag Thakur to Opposition

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): Minister of Finance Anurag Thakur denounced Opposition for 'misleading farmers' and challenged the leaders to show that where is it written that Mandi and Minimum Support Price system will end in the new farm laws. During the discussion on the Union Budget 2021-22 in the Upper House of Parliament on February 12, Union Minister asked the Opposition. "I challenge Congress and Opposition leaders to show where is it written that Mandi and Minimum Support Price system will end. We are committed to taking India forward," said MoS Finance.

Budget shows hope to build new, self-reliant India: Anurag Thakur

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): The budget shows a hope to build new India self-reliant India, said Minister of Finance Anurag Thakur during the discussion on the Union Budget 2021-22 in the Upper House of Parliament on February 12. "This Budget shows a hope to build new India, a stronger India and to build a self-reliant India. It will set us on the path of becoming an economic and manufacturing powerhouse," said MoS Finance.

No passenger death due to train accidents in last 22 months, informs Piyush Goyal in RS

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): While speaking in Rajya Sabha on February 12, Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal informed that there has not been a single passenger death due to train accidents in nearly 22 months. "The last passenger death due to a railway accident happened on 22nd March 2019. For the nearly 22 months, we have not had a single passenger death due to train accidents," he added during question hour in RS.