Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS: Encounter In J&K's Baramulla District; 1 Militant Killed
Welcome to the ABP News LIVE for Tuesday, March 9, 2021: An encounter broke out in Tujjar area of Sopore in North Kashmir's Baramulla on Tuesday where 1 unidentified terrorist was killed by the security force. Several incriminating materials including arms and ammunition were recovered. Meanwhile, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia is presenting the seventh budget in the state assembly on Tuesday morning. While presenting the Delhi Budget 2021-22, Sisodia announced free COVID-19 vaccines for Delhi citizens at government hospitals.
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Welcome to the ABP News LIVE for Tuesday, March 8, 2021: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia is presenting the seventh budget in the assembly on Tuesday morning. While presenting the Delhi Budget 2021-22, Sisodia announced free COVID-19 vaccines for Delhi citizens at government hospitals. He also said that the Delhi govt intends to increase city's per capita income to Singapore's level by 2047. Moreover, the Delhi govt allocated Rs 10 crore for programmes on Bhagat Singh's life during 75-week 'Deshbhakti' events and Rs 45 crores to install 500 Tricolours across Delhi.
The death toll in the massive fire that broke out on the 13th floor of a multi-storey building at Strand Road in Kolkata, West Bengal, on Monday evening, mounted to 9 on Tuesday morning. PM Narendra Modi expressed condolences and approved an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakhs each from Prime Minister's National Relief Fund for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to the tragic fire in Kolkata. Rs 50,000 would be given to those seriously injured.
Thane Municipal Corporation has announced to imposes lockdown in COVID hotspot areas from March 13 to March 31, 2021. So far, 16 areas have been identified as hotspots in Thane. According to the reports, Municipal Commissioner Dr Vipin Sharma issued the Lockdown orders stating that decision was taken due to rise in COVID-19 cases in these areas in the past few days.
JUST IN | Encounter Breaks Out Between Cops & Militants In J&K's Baramulla District
Encounter breaks out in Tujjar area of Sopore in North Kashmir's Baramulla district. As per initial reports, around 2-3 militants are said to be trapped in the area. Firing is underway and 1 unidentified terrorist has been killed. in the cross-firing. Incriminating materials including arms and ammunition were reovered.
Trivendra Singh Rawat Resigns As Uttarakhand CM
"The party gave me a golden opportunity to serve this State for four years. I had never thought that I would get such an opportunity. The party has now decided that the opportunity to serve as CM should be given to someone else now," Trivendra Singh Rawat said during a presser after resigning as Uttarakhand CM.
JUST IN | Another Fire Reported In Kolkata Near Maa Flyover
A day after nine people, including three railway official, one RPF personnel died in a fire incident in Kolkata railway office, another fire incident was reported near Maa flyover in Kolkata. As per initial reports, 3 fire tenders have been rushed to the spot. No loss of lives or property has been reported yet.
Toolkit Case: Delhi Court Extends Interim Protection For Shantanu Muluk, Nikita Jacob Till March 15
Delhi court extends interim protection from arrest till March 15 to Shantanu Muluk & Nikita Jacob in Toolkit case related to farmers' protest.
Actor Ranbir Kapoor, Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali Test Positive For COVID-19
Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor tested positive for COVID-19. Mother Neetu Kapoor confirmed the developmentsaying that Ranbir is currently under quarantine and taking all the precautionary measures.
Meanwhile, a reliable source told ABP News that Gangubai Kathiawadi’ director Sanjay Leela Bhansali has also tested positive for COVID-19.
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