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Breaking News BHIGHLIGHTS, September 5, 2021: About 600 Taliban have been killed in Afghanistan's northeastern province of Panjshir, Sputnik reported quoting the Afghan resistance forces on Saturday.
"About 600 Taliban have been liquidated in various districts of Panjshir since morning. More than 1,000 Taliban have been captured or surrendered themselves," the resistance forces' spokesperson Fahim Dashti tweeted.
The spokesperson further added that the Taliban had problems with getting supplies from other Afghan provinces, Sputnik reported.
Meanwhile, the Taliban offensive against Panjshir resistance forces has slowed down due to the presence of land mines in the area.
Ariana Afghan Airlines resumed some flights in Afghanistan between Kabul and three major provincial cities on Saturday, the carrier said, after a technical team from Qatar reopened the capital's airport for aid and domestic services.
In India, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Saturday claimed that thousands of farmers from 15 states have started reaching Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district to participate in "Kisan Mahapanchayat" on Sunday.
The umbrella body of 40 farmer unions spearheading the farmers' agitation against the Centre's three farm laws said the "mahapanchayat" will prove that the agitation has the support of "all castes, religions, states, classes, small traders and all sections of the society"
"The "mahapanchayat" of September 5 will make the Yogi-Modi governments realize the power of farmers, farm labourers, and supporters of the farm movement.
"The Muzaffarnagar ''mahapanchayat'' will be the biggest ever in the last nine months," the SKM said in a statement.
It added that 500 ''langar'' services have been started to arrange meals for farmers, including mobile ''langar'' system run on hundreds of tractor-trolleys.
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya participated in G-20 Health Ministers' Meeting 2021
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya participated in G-20 Health Ministers' Meeting 2021.
"Shared India’s response to monitor global health impact of #COVID19 pandemic, with a detailed assessment of its consequences in implementing SDGs," tweets Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya
— ANI (@ANI) September 5, 2021
Mumbai reports 496 fresh COVID cases
Maharashtra: Mumbai reports 496 fresh COVID cases, 237 recoveries, and 2 deaths.
Active cases: 3,815
Total recoveries: 7,24,077
Death toll: 15,993
Maharashtra: Mumbai reports 496 fresh COVID cases, 237 recoveries, and 2 deaths
— ANI (@ANI) September 5, 2021
Active cases: 3,815
Total recoveries: 7,24,077
Death toll: 15,993 pic.twitter.com/34hEAcirUJ
West Bengal Bypolls
West Bengal CM and TMC chief CM Mamata Banerjee to contest from Bhabanipur in the Assembly bypolls. TMC candidates Jakir Hossain & Amirul Islam to contest from Jangipur & Samserganj seats respectively, ANI reported.
Elections on the three seats will be held on Sept 30.
Jammu & Kashmir Govt allows reopening of schools for Class 12 for vaccinated students & staff with 50% capacity
Jammu & Kashmir Govt allows reopening of schools for Class 12 for vaccinated students & staff, with 50% capacity; permits DCs to allow reopening of schools for Class 10 after COVID test; also allows coaching centres for civil services/JEE/NEET to reopen with certain conditions.
Jammu & Kashmir Govt allows reopening of schools for Class 12 for vaccinated students & staff, with 50% capacity; permits DCs to allow reopening of schools for Class 10 after COVID test; also allows coaching centres for civil services/JEE/NEET to reopen with certain conditions pic.twitter.com/rtALMbMAUk
— ANI (@ANI) September 5, 2021
Karnataka govt's SOPs for 5-day Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations
"No more than 20 people will be allowed for celebrations & immersion of Ganesha idol. No celebrations will be allowed after 9 pm. Night curfew to remain in effect during the festival": Karnataka govt in its SOPs for 5-day Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.
"No processions will be allowed. Only eco-friendly Ganesha idols will be allowed. Distribution of food & prasad will not be allowed during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. No function to take place in districts with more than 2% positivity rate": Karnataka govt
TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee To Appear Before ED In Delhi On Monday
TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee will appear before Enforcement Directorate in Delhi tomorrow.
Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel says Legal action would be taken against his father for remark against a community
"As CM, I have a responsibility to maintain harmony among different communities. If he (Baghel's father) made a remark against a community, I feel sorry. Legal action would be taken against him": Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel on FIR against his father for remarks against Brahmins.
PM Narendra Modi to address inaugural conclave of Shikshak Parv on Sept 7
PM Narendra Modi will address the inaugural conclave of Shikshak Parv on September 7 via video conferencing. He will also launch multiple key initiatives in the education sector during the event: PMO
Nipah Virus Case In Kerala
We have identified 188 primary contacts. Of which, 20 persons are in the high-risk category. They are being shifted to MCH, Kozhikode. We've formulated an action plan & are enforcing lockdown in 3 km around child's house (infected with Nipah virus): Kerala Health Minister Veena Gorge
We have identified 188 primary contacts. Of which, 20 persons are in high-risk category. They are being shifted to MCH, Kozhikode. We've formulated an action plan & are enforcing lockdown in 3 km around child's house (infected with Nipah virus): Kerala Health Minister Veena Gorge pic.twitter.com/qyZsOTxGlS
— ANI (@ANI) September 5, 2021
Breaking News LIVE: Will Lay Down Our Lives But Won't Leave Protest Site, Says BKU Leader Rakesh Tikait
We take a pledge that we'll not leave the protest site there (at Delhi borders) even if our graveyard is made there. We will lay down our lives if needed, but will not leave the protest site until we emerge victorious, says BKU (Arajnaitik) leader Rakesh Tikait at Kisan Mahapanchayat
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