Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS: UP CM Adityanath Imposes Ban On Meat, Liquor Trade In Mathura
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Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS, August 30, 2021: Kerala on Sunday reported 29,836 new Covid-19 cases, a marginal drop from over 30,000 cases the state had been recording for four consecutive days, taking the state’s total confirmed cases to 4,007,408. Over the course of one week ending on Sunday, the state reported over 1,90,000 cases and over 1,000 deaths.
As many as 22,088 people recovered from Covid infection since Saturday, taking the total recoveries to 37,73,754 and the number of active cases to 2,12,566, according to a bulletin released today by the state government.
With 75 Covid-related deaths over the past 24 hours, the death toll reached 20,541, as per the release. The daily test positivity rate (TPR) was recorded at 19.67 per cent.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced on Friday that the government will convene a meeting with experts on September 1 to assess the current situation and its features to formulate a way forward.
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday wished people on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami, which celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. President Kovind said Janmashtami is a chance to learn about Lord Krishna’s biography and wished that the festival brings happiness, health and prosperity in everyone’s life.
“Warm wishes to all the citizens on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami. The festival is chance to learn about Lord Krishna’s biography and devote oneself to his messages. I wish that this festival brings happiness, health and prosperity in everyone’s life,” Kovind wrote on Twitter.
“Greetings to you all on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami,” Prime Minister Modi also tweeted.
UP CM Adityanath imposes ban on meat, liquor trade in Mathura
Mathura (PTI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday imposed a complete ban on the sale of liquor and meat in Mathura.
The officers concerned are directed to make plans for the ban as well as for the engagement of people involved in such activities in some other trade, he said.
The chief minister was speaking at the Krishnotsava 2021 programme here.
He suggested that those engaged in liquor and meat trade may take up selling milk in order to revive the glory of Mathura, that was known for producing huge quantity of animal milk.
Adityanath also prayed to Lord Krishna to eliminate the novel coronavirus infection.
Every effort will be made to develop Brij Bhumi and there will be no dearth of funds for this. We are looking at a blend of modern technology and the cultural and spiritual heritage for the development of the region, he said.
The priest-turned-politician also complimented Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving a new direction to the country.
He said places of faith neglected since long are being revived now.
Cabinet ministers Laxmi Narain Chaudhary and Shrikant Sharma were also present on the occasion.
Harish Rawat to meet CM Amarinder Singh, state Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Tuesday
Punjab Congress in-charge Harish Rawat will reach Chandigarh tomorrow to meet CM Captain Amarinder Singh and state chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, news agency ANI reported.
'AIUDF Can No Longer Remain Alliance Partner,' Announces Assam Congress
After a long discussion, the Core Committee members of Assam Pradesh Congress Committee unanimously decided that AIUDF can no longer remain an alliance partner of Mahajot and in this regard will send intimation to AICC: Assam Pradesh Congress Committee said.
Committee observed that AIUDF's behaviour and attitude in relation to BJP, has baffled the members of Congress. AIUDF leadership's and senior members' continuous and mysterious praise of BJP and CM has affected the public perception of the Congress party: Assam Pradesh Congress Committee added, as reported by ANI
Discussion also held with regard to alliance with BPF (Bodoland People's Front). Since BPF had already expressed unwillingness to remain in Mahajot, pres APCC has been given full authority to take decision on this matter and intimate High Command, Assam Pradesh Congress Committee clarified.
India welcomes measures which create greater opportunities for Palestinian people
India welcomes all measures which create greater opportunities for the socio-economic development of the Palestinian people. India’s development cooperation with Palestine is also geared towards this objective: Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla.
We have helped in building schools, setting up ICT and Vocational Training Centres, a Technology Park and a National Printing Press; and are supporting several other quick-impact community projects in Palestine: Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla.
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