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PM Modi, Hasina To Inaugurate First India-Bangladesh Energy Pipeline On Saturday
On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina will launch the first India-Bangladesh energy pipeline via video conference.
It would be the first cross-border pipeline between India and Bangladesh, costing an estimated Rs 377 crore. The overall cost includes the Rs 285 crore spent on paving the part on the Bangladesh side. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will launch the India-Bangladesh friendship pipeline via video-conference on March 18 at 1700 hours (IST)," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MEA) stated on Friday.
''This is the first cross border energy pipeline between India and Bangladesh, built at an estimated cost of INR 377 crore, of which the Bangladesh portion of the pipeline built at a cost of approximately Rs 285 crore, has been borne by the government of India under grant assistance,'' it said in a statement.
PM Modi To Inaugurate Global Millets On March 18
On Saturday at 11 a.m., Prime Minister Narendra Modi will kick off the Global Millets (Shree Anna) Conference in New Delhi.
On occasion, the Prime Minister will address the assembly.
“Modi will inaugurate the Global Millets (Shree Anna) Conference at Subramaniam Hall, NASC Complex, IARI Campus, PUSA New Delhi on 18 March 2023 at 11 am,” Prime Minister’s Office said on Thursday.
The United Nations General Assembly named 2023 the International Year of Millets (IYM) based on India's request (UNGA).
In addition, in accordance with the Prime Minister's vision of making IYM 2023 a "people's movement" and positioning India as the "global hub for millets," all central government ministries and departments, states and union territories, farmers, start-ups, exporters, retail businesses, and other stakeholders are being engaged to promote and spread awareness about the benefits of millets (Shree Anna) for cultivators, consumers, and the environment.
In this regard, the Global Millets (Shree Anna) Conference in India is a significant programme.
'We Don't Have Correct Info About Him': Amritpal Singh's Father
We don't have the correct info about him (Amritpal Singh). The police searched our home for 3-4 hours. They discovered nothing illegal... When he left the house, the police should have arrested him...: Tarsem Singh, Amritpal Singh's father, spoke to ANI.
#WATCH | Amritsar: We don't have correct info about him (Amritpal Singh). Police conducted searches for 3-4 hours at our house. They didn't find anything illegal...Police should have arrested him when he left from the house...: Tarsem Singh, Father of Amritpal Singh to ANI pic.twitter.com/QACVqh1FkX
— ANI (@ANI) March 18, 2023
‘Waris Punjab De’ Chief Amritpal Singh Declared A Fugitive: Punjab Police
Jalandhar Police Commissioner said on Saturday that the ‘Waris Punjab De’ chief Amritpal Singh declared a fugitive. "His two cars were seized & gunmen nabbed, and the legality of their weapons was checked. Case registered. Punjab police personnel are on the job to arrest Amritpal Singh soon. 78 people arrested so far, checking to go on. Further probe on," he was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.
Punjab | ‘Waris Punjab De’ chief Amritpal Singh declared a fugitive. His two cars seized & gunmen nabbed, legality of their weapons being checked. Case registered. Punjab police personnel on the job to arrest Amritpal Singh soon. 78 people arrested so far, checking going on.… https://t.co/DhJ0XtZGw1 pic.twitter.com/LDzUCfAn3S
— ANI (@ANI) March 18, 2023
Amritpal Singh Latest News: Amritpal Singh's Close Aide Daljeet Kalsi In Custody
Daljeet Kalsi, an advisor and close friend of Amritpal Singh, was detained by the Punjab Police in Gurugram. Deep Sidhu and 'Waris Punjab De' are both associated with Kalsi. Police intend to detain more of Amritpal's close friends under the NSA.
Amritpal Singh Absconding, Search Operation Underway: Punjab Police
Punjab Police says that Amritpal Singh is still absconding. A massive search is being carried out across the state to nab Amritpal.
Amritpal Singh Arrest Operation: Search Operation Across State, 78 Held So Far, Says Punjab Police
According to Punjab Police, a search operation is being conducted at suspicious locations throughout the state in order to apprehend Amritpal Singh. So far, 78 people have been arrested, according to the police.