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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik today distributed smart health cards under the Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana.
The one who has made Bengal killings hub should not question Uttar Pradesh's CM Yogi Adityanath, who's making a 'Ram Rajya': West Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari, on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee 'killing rajya' remark over Lakhimpur violence incident in UP.
PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate ‘Azadi@75-New Urban India: Transforming Urban Landscape’ Conference-cum-Expo at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow, UP tomorrow: PMO
PM will digitally hand over keys of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban houses to 75,000 beneficiaries in 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh and will also interact virtually with beneficiaries of the scheme. He will inaugurate& lay foundation stone of 75 Urban Development Projects
EU's drug watchdog has approved a third booster dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID19 vaccine for people aged 18 and over amid concerns that protection dips after initial jabs: AFP
Chandigarh: Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu was released from Sarangpur Police Station on Monday hours after he was detained by the police while protesting outside Punjab Raj Bhavan for demanding the arrest of Union Minister of State's son Ashish Mishra over Lakhimpur Kheri incident.
"Is demanding the arrest of those who killed farmers a crime?," says Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu who was earlier detained for leading a protest in Chandigarh against the death of 8 persons, including 4 farmers in UP's Lakhimpur Kheri violence.
Punjab Deputy CM Sukhjinder Randhawa & Congress leader Kuljit Nagra along with other party leaders have been detained by UP police in Saharanpur, while they were on their way to Lakhimpur Kheri to meet families of farmers who lost their lives in violence. Sidhu, staged a massive protest before Raj Bhawan today while strongly condemning the killing of innocent farmers in Lakhimpur Kheri "at the hands of BJP goons and ministers".
"People who ran vehicles on peaceful protesting farmers (in Lakhimpur) should be arrested. A case of sedition should be registered against Haryana CM ML Khattar for his statement," said Sidhu during a protest in Chandigarh. Sidhu slammed the BJP for the atrocities committed by the Uttar Pradesh police against the Congress national leader Priyanka Gandhi who reached to support the farmers.
The Congress has demanded immediate release of party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra who has been allegedly detained by Uttar Pradesh Police in the Hargaon area on her way to Lakhimpur Kheri. Chandigarh police with its heavy task force arrested Sidhu along with his associates. On Sidhu's call Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee today staged protests at block and district level across Punjab.
While protesting, Sidhu demanded strict action against the alleged 'killers of farmers' and the removal of the Union Minister of State of Ministry of Home Affairs Ajay Mishra behind the attack. He also demanded that a case of sedition should be registered against Haryana Chief Minister ML Khattar for making incendiary and provocative speeches against farmers.
Navjot Singh Sidhu today held a protest outside the Governor's House. He was accompanied by more than a dozen INC MLAs, Punjab Youth Congress President and other Congress workers. Sidhu staged the protest in front of the main gate and raised slogans against the Central government. The Chandigarh police reached the spot with its large task force and then called in water cannons. After nearly an hour, the Punjab Congress President was arrested along with his associates, The statement of Punjab Congress stated.
Sidhu said that farmers were being forced to sacrifice their lives due to the adamant attitude of the Central government.
"If the government is serious about the welfare of farmers, it should immediately repeal the three agriculture laws and give legal recognition to the desired minimum support price (MSP) on crops," he said. Sidhu, who has been supporting the farmers' movement, said that the BJP is spoiling the atmosphere of the country by oppressing the food-givers of the country.
As many as eight people were killed on Sunday in Lakhimpur Kheri following violence that broke out after a car hit protesting farmers.
Samyukta Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of several farmer unions, issued a statement on Sunday regarding the incident claiming the death of four farmers and alleged that one of the four farmers was shot dead by Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra Teni's son--Ashish Mishra, while the others have been allegedly run over by the vehicles of his convoy.
However, both the Union Minister and his son have refuted SKM's allegations.
"We condemn the unfortunate incident happened in Lakhimpur Kheri and guilty should be arrested. The reason behind this incident is three farm laws... I along with my ministers met Governor Banwarilal Purohit and gave him the memorandum to repeal the three farm laws": Punjab CM Charanjit Channi.
"Cases pertaining to ‘Pandora Papers’ to be investigated," says official spokesperson, CBDT, ANI reported.
"The Government has directed today that, investigations in cases of Pandora Papers leaks will be monitored headed by the Chairman, CBDT, having representatives from CBDT, Enforcement Directorate, Reserve Bank of India & Financial Intelligence Unit," the spokesperson added.
Mumbai, Oct 4 (PTI) The city's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) on Monday announced the reopening of its domestic passenger terminal T1 from the midnight of October 20.
GoFirst, AirAsia India, Star Air and TruJet will resume all their domestic operations from Terminal 1 from October 20 midnight, the private airport operator said in a release.
However, IndiGo's select flights will resume from October 31 with most of its flights operating from T2 and base flights will operate out of Terminal 1, it added.
The Mumbai airport authorities had suspended flight services from T1 in mid-April after the deadly second wave of the pandemic hit the country and moved all operations to T2, which is largely used for international connectivity.
With the nationwide vaccination drive and increase in passenger confidence in air travel, the CSMIA is re-opening its Terminal 1 for domestic flight operations, starting October 20, the private airport operator said in a statement.
Terminal 1 will cater to approximately 156 flights daily, while approximately 396 flights will be operated from Terminal 2, it said.
During the first wave of the pandemic also, services from T1 remained suspended for nearly seven months. At that time too, all operations were being conducted from T2.
The resumption of services via T1 from October 20 will help maintain social distancing measures, uphold passenger safety, and ensure a seamless transit, the CSMIA said in the statement.
It also said that all modes of transport to and from the airport will be made available for the convenience of the passengers, as before.
CSMIA's T1 will host 12 registration desks and 12 testing booths across arrivals and departures where passengers can opt to undergo the RT-PCR test at the airport, the statement said.
It's state-sponsored violence. Both state¢re has to be blamed for this (Lakhimpur) incident because the Home MoS made a provocative speech few days ago that within 2 minutes will finish all things (farmer protest) which led to this incident: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi
Kolkata | This is a very sad & unfortunate incident. I have no words to condemn this incident. They (BJP govt) don't believe in democracy, they only want autocracy. Is this 'Ram rajya'? No, this is 'killing rajya': West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Lakhimpur Kheri violence
COVID-19 restrictions in Uttarakhand to continue from 6 am of October 5 to 6 am of October 19.
341 dengue cases reported in Delhi this year, including 217 in September, highest count for the month in last three years, reports PTI.
Congress leader Navjot Sidhu along with other party leaders have been detained
UP Home Department writes to Punjab Govt's Civil Aviation Dept on Punjab Govt seeking permission to land its CM's chopper in Lakhimpur Kheri, states, 'Due to imposition of Sec 144 in Lakhimpur Kheri, it's not possible to grant permission for the visit of Punjab CM & Deputy CM.'
I'll be visiting Lakhimpur Kheri, UP to show solidarity with the people who've been murdered by Union Minister's son. It's a heinous crime. It's high time, Modi govt should withdraw the 3 farm laws and he should remove this Minister: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi in Hyderabad
It has already been made clear that no guilty will be spared. Arrests will also be made very soon. Post-mortem of bodies will be conducted as per law & last rites will be conducted as per their religious beliefs: ADG (Law & Order) Prashant Kumar in Lakhimpur Kheri
Priyanka Gandhi wants to visit Lakhimpur but this govt is afraid of her because if she visits, then the truth will come out. They detained & misbehaved with her. She has decided not to return until we meet the victim families: UP Congress president Ajay Kumar Lallu
Govt will give Rs 45 lakhs & a govt job to the families of 4 farmers who died in Lakhimpur Kheri yesterday. The injured will be given Rs 10 lakhs. FIR will be registered based on farmers' complaint. Retired high court judge will probe the matter: ADG (Law & Order) Prashant Kumar.
Leaders of political parties have not been allowed to visit the district because Section 144 of CrPC is in place. However, members of farmer unions are allowed to come here, informed UP ADG
Stating that the unlawful detention of opposition leaders is against democratic values, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot today condemned the move to stop Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and others from going to meet the families of farmers killed in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and Punjab Deputy Chief Minister SS Randhawa were among those prevented from going to the state by the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government, Gehlot said, a day after violence during a farmers' protest in Lakhimpur Kheri claimed eight lives, including four farmers.
"Only a dictator government can do this. Does the ruling BJP in UP want to end democracy? In this way, the violation of civil rights is also against the spirit of the Constitution," he said.
Expressing solidarity with bereaved families of farmers, I'm leaving for Lakhimpur Kheri to be with my brothers & sisters in this hour of grief. I've also sought permission from UP Govt to allow landing/taking off of chopper at the site: Punjab CM Charanjit S Channi
As a citizen, I think there should a judicial inquiry by a sitting judge. Before that, the union minister must be dismissed or suspended at least during the inquiry as the incident took place with respect to his convoy: Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Lakhimpur Kheri violence
Punjab Govt's Civil Aviation director writes to UP Additional Chief Secretary Awanish Awasthi, informing him that CM Charanjit Singh Channi wants to visit Lakhimpur Kheri.
Why are people being stopped from visiting Lakhimpur Kheri? Section 144 has been imposed in Lakhimpur Kheri then why isn't one allowed to land in Lucknow? Do people no longer have rights in UP? Does one need a visa to visit UP?: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel
Uttar Pradesh Govt writes to Punjab's chief secretary, urging not to let anyone from the state go to Lakhimpur Kheri where Section 144 of CrPC was imposed following death of 8 people in violence on Sunday.
We're taking this matter seriously & it is under investigation. CM has said that culprits will be punished. Opposition is using the incident for political tourism & political competition as polls are around the corner: UP Minister Sidharth Nath Singh on Lakhimpur Kheri violence
Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi participated in ABP News Shikhar Sammelan and commented on the Lakhimpur incident which claimed lives of eight people including four farmers and said that UP CM Yogi Adityanath should step down.
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav stage a sit-in protest outside his residence after police stopped him from going to Lakhimpur Kheri
Barricading outside SP Leader Akhilesh Yadav after he announced he would visit Lakhimpur today
UP Additional Chief Secretary Awanish Awasthi asks Lucknow airport not to allow Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel & Punjab Deputy CM Sukhjinder S Randhawa to land at the airport Baghel & Randhawa have announced to visit Lakhimpur Kheri today, where 8 people died in clashes
Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait along with several supporters reached here early Monday in wake of the violence during an anti-farm laws protest that claimed eight lives.
We will first meet the farmers and villagers and discuss the situation with them. The future course of action will be done on the basis of the discussion with the villagers and farmers. Their decision will prevail, Tikait told reporters at Banbirpur village.
Prodded about certain comments made by Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra in purported videos that have surfaced on social media, Tikait demanded his arrest and said the atmosphere in the region was being vitiated over the last 10 days.
Tikait said he would speak about it in detail after meeting the villagers.
The national spokesperson of the BKU, a non-political farmers' union, had started from western UP on Sunday evening and hoped to reach here by midnight, with his associates blaming the delay on multiple police checks.
En route to Lakhimpur, we were stopped at multiple places by the UP Police. Somehow we have managed to reach here at Banbirpur village and Tikait ji will now be meeting the farmers here, BKU's media in-charge Dharmendra Malik told PTI over the phone at around 5 am.
Youth Congress National President Srinivas BV claims "Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrested from Hargaon" while she was on her way to violence-hit Lakhimpur.
Background
Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS, October 3, 2021: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other party leaders reached Lakhimpur border early Monday, but alleged they were not allowed to meet the victims of the violence that erupted during a farmers' protest and claimed eight lives a day earlier.
Priyanka Gandhi, who is accompanied by party leader Deepender Singh Hooda among others, had to take alternative routes to reach the bordering Hargaon area in Saitapur as heavy security was deployed on the main roads amid tension in the violence-hit region of Lakhimpur.
We are waiting outside Lakhimpur Kheri. We have been prevented by the police from entering. We have come here to meet the victims of the violence, Congress national secretary Dheeraj Gurjar told PTI over the phone at 4.30 am.
Maharashtra government has announced to reopen schools for Classes 8 to 12 from October 4. Schools will be required to adhere to all the COVID19 protocols released by the government including social distancing, regular sanitisation, wearing masks at all times, among others. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Iqbal Chahal told ANI that the decision for rest of the classes will be taken next month.
“We are reopening schools for classes 8th to 12 in Mumbai with effect from 4th Oct, and for the rest of the classes we will take a decision in November. All COVID19 SoPs issued by the government will be implemented: BMC Commissioner Iqbal Chahal,” news agency ANI tweeted.
Schools in various states are now reopening in a phased manner. The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has announced plans to reopen schools in Delhi after the festive season. As per the PTI report, the DDMA in its meeting on Wednesday decided to reopen schools for junior classes after the festival season, official sources said.
ngress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu again demanded a replacement of Punjab's police chief and advocate general on Sunday, saying otherwise the ruling party in the state will suffer a loss of face. Hours later, Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi reminded that the names of 10 police officers have already been sent to the Centre.
He asserted that a "good" officer will be appointed as the director general of police (DGP) after consulting Sidhu, ministers and MLAs once the state government receives three shortlisted names from the Centre. "Demand for Justice in Sacrilege cases and for arrest of main culprits behind the drug trade brought our Govt in 2017 & Due to his failure, People removed the last CM. Now, AG/DG appointments rub salt on wounds of victims, they must be replaced or we will have No face!!," Sidhu said in a tweet.
The development comes three days after Sidhu and Channi held a meeting, following which it was decided to set up a coordination panel for prior consultation on all major decisions of the state government. Talking to reporters in Morinda on the sidelines of a government function, Channi said a regular DGP is yet to be appointed when he was asked about Sidhu's demand for changing the state police chief and the advocate general.
"I have told Sidhu sahab and he also knows that the names of the police officers who have completed 30 years in service have been sent to the Centre for the appointment of a DGP. "We have sent the names and the Centre will now send us a three-member panel (for the selection of a regular DGP)," he said.
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