Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS: UP CM Adityanath Imposes Ban On Meat, Liquor Trade In Mathura
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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.
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.
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 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.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has informed that 64 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the country so far.
Kerala reports 19,622 new Covid cases, 22,563 recoveries and 132 deaths in the last 24 hours. A total of 1,17,216 samples were tested yesterday.
Total recoveries 37,96,317
Death toll 20,673
Active cases 2,09,493
Test positivity rate is 16.74%.
Due to heavy rainfall in upper reaches of Bihar, water level of Ganga river rises above danger level in most areas Water level above danger level in all areas except Gandhi Ghat. It's expected to increase further, said Sanjeev Kr, Director, Central Water Commission, Gandhi Ghat, Patna.
Enforcement Directorate (ED) is questioning Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez in Delhi for the last five hours, in a money laundering case.
Indian Army has send proposals worth around Rs 14,000 crore to acquire two regiments of the Akash-S air defence missile system and 25 Advanced Light Helicopters (ALHs). According to reports, the proposal is with the Defence Ministry and a decision on the approval is expected soon at a high-level meeting to be chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Former BJP MLA from Bishnupur, Tanmay Ghosh on Monday joined Trinamool Congress. Upon joining the Mamata's party in West Bengal, Ghosh said, "BJP is into vindictive politics. They're attempting to snatch rights of WB people by using central agencies. I urge all politicians to support CM Mamata Banerjee for welfare of public."
Union minister Narayan Rane on Monday failed to appear at the office of the superintendent of police here in Raigad district of Maharashtra as directed by a court earlier due to ill health, his lawyer said. Rane's lawyer Sandesh Chikne appeared in the office of the local crime branch inspector Dayanand Gavde on behalf of Rane.
Out of the 7 people who went missing following heavy rainfall, three bodies of children have been recovered near Jumma village of Pithoragarh district: Uttarakhand Govt
Number of Delta Plus COVID variant cases in Rudraprayag has risen to 15 after a fresh case was reported today. In Udham Singh Nagar, 3 more cases of Delta Plus variant have been reported, taking its number to 5, out of which one infected person is missing: Uttarakhand Health Dept
2 people were killed, 5 buried under debris due to a landslide near Jumma village of Pithoragarh district. District Magistrate ordered to intensify the rescue mission, tweets Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami.
Teams of SDRF and SSB have been sent to Jumma village. Relief materials are also being sent
Air Intelligence Unit at Kannur airport has seized 302 grams of gold in the form of a very thin paste, concealed within the double-layered pants worn by a passenger: Customs Preventive Unit, Kochi in Kerala
Phenomenal performance Avani Lekhara! Congratulations on winning a hard-earned & well-deserved Gold, made possible due to your industrious nature and passion towards shooting. This is truly a special moment for Indian sports. Best wishes for your future endeavours: PM Modi
India's Yogesh Kathuniya wins silver medal in discus throw F56 at Tokyo Paralympics
The Himachal Pradesh government has claimed cent per cent completion of inoculation of the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine in the state.
State health minister Dr. Rajiv Saizal said that on Saturday, Himachal Pradesh became the first state in the country to complete administering the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine for the 18-plus age group.
Dr. Saizal, speaking to ANI, said, "The state has completed 100 per cent first dose vaccinations in the 18 plus age group and it aims to complete 100 per cent vaccination of both the doses by November 30, 2021."
"Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appreciated the efforts of the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh for Covid-19 management and also in the field of vaccination. The state has been doing well right from the beginning," he said.
Background
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.
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