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Farmer Leaders To Hold Fourth Round Of Talks With Union Ministers Today
Union ministers Arjun Munda, Piyush Goyal, and Nityanand Rai are scheduled to convene with farmer leaders from Punjab on Sunday for the fourth round of discussions. Previous meetings on February 8, 12, and 15 failed to yield conclusive outcomes.
Farm leader Sarwan Singh Pandher has urged the Centre to enact an ordinance providing a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP), stressing the nation's anticipation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address farmers' demands. Pandher expressed optimism about potential positive developments following Sunday's meeting, underscoring that the government now holds the responsibility to take decisive action.
Asserting the Centre's authority to make political decisions, Pandher emphasised the importance of swift action, suggesting that an ordinance could be swiftly enacted to address farmers' concerns. The demand for a legal guarantee of MSP remains a core issue for farmers currently stationed at the borders of Punjab and Haryana.
“The whole country is looking to the powerful Prime Minister to gather up courage and take a decision on ordinance on legal guarantee to MSP and debt waiver." "We hope that we will get good news from tomorrow's meeting. We have not taken back our programme of going to Delhi. If they (the Centre) accept our demands, then the issue can get resolved. Now the ball is in the government's court,” PTI quoted Pandher as saying.
Karnataka CM To Launch 'Asha Kirana' Programme Today
An official statement released on Saturday announced that Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is set to inaugurate 'Asha Kirana – Eye Care at Your Doorstep' in Haveri on February 18, as part of the National Programme for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment.
The initiative, spearheaded by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, aims to provide comprehensive eye check-ups to individuals of all age groups under the 'Asha Kirana' scheme. Additionally, visually impaired individuals will receive free spectacles, and cataract surgeries will be conducted without any charge.
The statement highlighted that 'Asha Kirana' has already been successfully implemented in eight districts across two phases. The first phase covered Chikkaballapur, Kalaburagi, Haveri, and Chamarajanagar, while the second phase encompassed Chitradurga, Mandya, Raichur, and Uttara Kannada district. The overarching objective of the initiative is to reduce the prevalence of avoidable blindness in Karnataka.
Had Extensive Meeting With CM And Deputy CM Of States Where BJP Is Serving: PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi posted on his X, "Had an extensive meeting with Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers of states where BJP is serving in Government. Discussed ways to further strengthen the growth trajectory of the states so that we can leverage a double engine of growth to build a Viksit Bharat."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweets, "Had an extensive meeting with Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers of states where BJP is serving in Government. Discussed ways to further strengthen the growth trajectory of the states so that we can leverage a double engine of growth… pic.twitter.com/7Bkms0XHAs
— ANI (@ANI) February 18, 2024
PM Narendra Modi Congratulates People Of Indonesia On Successful Presidential Elections
"Congratulations to the people of Indonesia on the successful Presidential elections and @prabowo on the lead. Look forward to working with the new Presidency to further strengthen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Indonesia," PM Narendra Modi posted on his X.
"Congratulations to the people of Indonesia on the successful Presidential elections and @prabowo on the lead. Look forward to working with the new Presidency to further strengthen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Indonesia," posts PM @narendramodi. pic.twitter.com/FkJnXbOLaf
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 18, 2024
Breaking News LIVE: 5.1 Magnitude Earthquake occurs in Afghanistan, National Center for Seismology informs
"Earthquake of Magnitude: 5.1, Occurred on 18-02-2024, 16:50:32 IST, Lat: 36.68 & Long: 66.75, Depth: 15 Km ,Location: Afghanistan," posts National Center for Seismology.
PM Narendra Modi Chairs Chief Ministers' Conclave At Bharat Mandapam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the Chief Ministers' Conclave at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi. BJP national president JP Nadda and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were also present.
#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi chaired the Chief Ministers' Conclave at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi.
— ANI (@ANI) February 18, 2024
BJP national president JP Nadda, Union Home Minister Amit Shah were also present. pic.twitter.com/NRZLjndIsn
Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' Resumes From Prayagraj
The Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra led by Congressman Rahul Gandhi has resumed from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra resumes from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh pic.twitter.com/Q2zyHTFJn0
— ANI (@ANI) February 18, 2024
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