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Delhi court on Thursday dismissed the bail applications of five accused in an excise policy-related money laundering case, news agency PTI reported.
Indian Army eliminated an infiltration attempt in forward areas of Tangdhar sector on the night of 15/16 Feb, preventing efforts of Pakistan to destabilise peace and tranquillity in Kashmir valley: PRO (Defence) Srinagar.
Ukraine reports a large Russian airstrike with 36 missiles, says at least 16 were shot down, as reported by the news agency AP.
Conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar arrested by ED in another case of extortion&money laundering. He's been arrested in another ECIR by ED for allegedly duping ex-Religare promotor Malvinder Singh's wife Japna Singh of Rs 3.5 cr. Delhi's Patiala House Court sent him to 9-day ED remand, as reported by the news agency ANI.
Nepal MP Chandra Bhandari injured in LPG gas leakage-induced blast, sustaining 25% burns & his mother sustained about 80% burns. “Condition isn't good, they need to be taken to hospital specialized in burns outside country as treatment not possible here,” Kirtipur Burns Hospital.
Police seized 951 kg of ganja from a truck during a vehicle check-in Kochadai check-post area in Tamil Nadu's Madurai, as reported by the news agency ANI. Two accused, Prabhakaran and Senthil Prabhu arrested; two others, Jeyakumar and Ramkumar managed to escape. Case registered.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6 rocked the Philippines on Thursday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.
The institute said the quake, which occurred at 2:10 a.m. local time, hit at a depth of 10 km, about 11 km southwest of Batuan town in Masbate province on the main island of Luzon, Xinhua news agency reported.
The quake was also felt in several areas in Luzon and central Philippines, including Legazpi City in Albay province, Sorsogon, Northern Samar, Negros Occidental, and Southern Leyte, the institute said. There are no reports of damage or casualties.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate “Aadi Mahotsav”, the mega National Tribal Festival Today at 10:30 AM at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi. The Aadi Mahotsav is being organised from 16 to 27 February.
The Mahotsav celebrates the spirit of tribal culture, crafts, cuisine, commerce, and traditional art, and is an annual initiative of the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation Limited (TRIFED) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The programme will showcase the rich and diverse heritage of tribes from across the country in over 200 stalls at the venue. Around 1000 tribal artisans will participate in the Mahotsav.
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PM Modi To Inaugurate 'Aadi Mahotsav'
As part of efforts to showcase tribal culture on a large scale, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the massive national tribal festival known as "Aadi Mahotsav" on Thursday. The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) noted Modi's leadership in promoting the welfare of the tribal population and recognizing their significance to the country's growth and development.
The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation Limited (TRIFED), which falls under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, organizes an annual event called the Aadi Mahotsav to honour the spirit of tribal culture, crafts, cuisine, commerce, and traditional art.
According to a statement, it will be held in Delhi's Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium from February 16 to 27 this year.
Over 200 stalls will be set up at the venue to show off the diverse and rich heritage of tribes from all over the country.
The exercise will involve around 1,000 tribal artisans.
The statement added that because 2023 is being commemorated as the International Year of Millets, a special emphasis will be placed on showcasing "Shree Anna," a new government term for millets grown by tribals, in addition to the usual attractions of handicrafts, handlooms, pottery, and jewellery.
Tripura Ready For Assembly Elections, 3-Cornered Contest On Cards
Wednesday's voting will mark the culmination of a three-cornered, high-voltage election campaign in which the ruling BJP will compete with the Left-Cong alliance and the Tipra Motha.
Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Gitte Kirankumar Dinakarro stated that all preparations for conducting free, fair, and peaceful elections to the 60-member Tripura Assembly on Thursday had been completed.
Dinakarro told PTI that the voting will take place under tight security from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 3,337 polling stations, of which 1,100 have been designated as sensitive and 28 as critical.
The BJP-IPFT alliance, CPI(M), and Tipra Motha, a regional party founded by a descendant of the former royal family of the northeastern state, are the main candidates in the elections.
On March 2, votes will be counted.
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