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United Naga Council To Hold Massive Rallies Today
The powerful United Naga Council (UNC) will hold massive rallies in Naga-inhabited areas in Manipur today. The rally has been called to press for successfully concluding the peace talks with the Centre based on the Framework Agreement. According to the statement released by the Naga body, the rallies will be held in the district headquarters of Tamenglong, Senapati, Ukhrul and Chandel districts from 10 am.
The UNC has appealed to all Nagas to participate in the rallies in large numbers.
'Meri Maati Mera Desh' Campaign To Be Launched
A 21-day nationwide campaign, ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’, will be launched Today. It is being held to mark the conclusion of the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' (AKAM) and pay tributes to the bravehearts who laid down their lives for the country, the Culture Ministry said in a press release.
The campaign will observe various programmes at village, block, state and national levels from August 9 to 30. The closing ceremony will be held at Kartavya Path in the presence of various dignitaries, the ministry said in its statement.
To encourage mass participation in the yatra, a website has also been launched where people can upload selfies carrying soil or earthen lamps. By doing so, they will take the pledge of ‘Panch Pran’. Once the pledge is taken, a digital certificate of participation can be downloaded from the website.
No Honking Day In Mumbai
In order to check noise pollution and bring some respite from the regular and loud honking on the streets of Mumbai, the traffic police will observe 'No Honking Day' today. It will also be observed on August 16.
Sharing a press release on Twitter and the norms to be followed, the Mumbai Traffic Police wrote "Mumbai will be observing No Honking Day on 9th August (Wednesday) & 16th August in an attempt to reduce the growing trend of unnecessary honking. Honking significantly contributes to noise pollution and health problems."
Rajasthan CM Gehlot Announces 6% Additional Reservation For Most Backward Castes Of OBC
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot announces an extra reservation of 6 per cent for most backward castes of the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category.
"In addition to 21 per cent reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBC) in Rajasthan, six per cent additional reservation will also be given now, which will be reserved for the most backward castes of the OBC category," tweets Gehlot.
Former Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu, 14 Others Booked For Tamballapalle Clash Case
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu, along with 14 others have been named in an FIR in connection with recent clashes in Tamballapalle constituency at Mudiveedu PS in Annamayya district.
NIA Files 2 Sep Supplementary Chargesheeys Against Key Members Of Lawrence Bishnoi & Bambiha Gangs
National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed two separate Supplementary Chargesheets against several key members of Lawrence Bishnoi and Bambiha gangs, even as a Special Court declared seven absconders as Proclaimed Offenders (POs) in the multi-state terrorist-gangster-drug smuggler network, says the Agency. Notorious ‘listed terrorist’ Arshdeep Dala of Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF), who was chargesheeted by NIA on 22nd July, is one of the seven NIA absconders declared Proclaimed Offender today, says NIA, ANI reported.
Kejriwal Writes To Kharge, Uddhav, Mamata Among Other Leaders, Expresses Gratitude For Support Against Delhi Services Bill
Delhi Chief Minister and AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal wrote a letter thanking all the leaders for their support against the Delhi Service Bill.
Kejriwal wrote a letter to Rahul Gandhi, Malikarjun Kharge, Nitish Kumar, Uddhav Thackeray, Mamta Banerjee, Sharad Pawar, MK Stalin, Hemant Soren, KCR, and other senior leaders.
He also thanked former Prime Ministers Dr. Manmohan Singh and Shibu Soren for participating despite his ill health.
Former CM Of West Bengal Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee Discharged
Dr Rupali Basu, Managing Director & CEO, Woodlands Hospital says, "Former CM of West Bengal Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee was discharged from the Woodlands Hospital today, on the 12th day of admission. Woodlands homecare team will continue to monitor him closely for at least 1 month. Our nurses will be there 24/7 at his home and our doctors and physiotherapists will be visiting daily..."
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