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Traffic Restrictions To Be Imposed In Delhi's Connaught Place On Sunday Ahead Of 'Raahgiri Day':
Traffic will be restricted on the Inner Circle of Connaught Place for three hours on Sunday morning in honour of "Raahgiri Day," news agency PTI reported quoting the police statement.
On that day, Connaught Place's streets will be converted into a car-free zone, allowing locals to participate in a variety of activities such as yoga classes, Zumba, sports zones, games, music, dancing, and even educational programmes on topics such as road safety, walkability, and women's safety.
According to a Friday alert, the Delhi Police and the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) will hold the first of several Raahgiri Days in Connaught Place Inner Circle from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Sunday.
It is part of the Delhi Police Week celebrations-2023, which will take place from February 16 to 22, and corresponds with the G-20 goal of establishing sustainable and liveable cities, with a focus on sustainable mobility, according to the announcement.
This event is likely to be well-attended. According to the advise, traffic congestion may occur owing to heavy vehicular load on Outer Circle at Connaught Place in such a scenario.
Phase-III Of Sagar Parikrama Covering Gujarat-Maharashtra Coastal Districts To Kickstart Today:
The government announced on Saturday that the third phase of the 'Sagar Parikrama,' which would span coastal areas in Gujarat and Maharashtra, will begin on Sunday. Certificates/sanctions relating to the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), Kisan Credit Card, and state programmes will be awarded to progressive fishermen, particularly coastal fishermen, throughout the three-day tour, it said. According to the Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying Ministry, the third phase of the 'Sagar Parikrama' programme would commence on Sunday in Surat, Hazira Port, Gujarat, with a media interaction, followed by a voyage to the Maharashtra coastal area.
Himachal CM Sukhu To Open International Shivratri Fair On Sunday:
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu will open the seven-day International Shivratri Fair in Mandi on February 19, the District Commissioner announced on Saturday, PTI reported.
According to Arindam Chaudhary, the Mandi DM and Chairman of the Mandi Shivratri Mela Committee, 215 hill gods have been invited to the fair this year, with 150 anticipated to attend.
On Friday, Chief Deity Kamrunag, also known as Bada Dev (God of Rains), arrived in Mandi town.
(With Inputs From Agencies)
'Jammu's Demography Has Changed': PDP Chief & Former CM Mehbooba Mufti At Jammu
PDP Chief and former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on February 19 slammed BJP Government saying the demography of Jammu has already changed. “They want to form BJP Rashtra. We used to say that demography of Kashmir will change. But the demography of Jammu has already changed,” said Mehbooba Mufti. “Where are the Dogras? Why isn't our Governor (LG) from the Dogra community? Why aren't those at important posts like DG and SP from the Dogra community?,” she asked, criticising the BJP government for failing to represent Jammu residents in key decision-making positions. (ANI Input)
Three Students Drown In Ganga In Uttar Pradesh's Badaun
Three students from Badaun's Government Medical College drowned, while two others were rescued from the Ganga near Kachla Ganga Ghat on Saturday. According to the authorities, the deceased has been named as Jai Maurya, Naveen Sengar, and Pawan Yadav. (ANI Input)
J&K: Over A Dozen Families Rendered Homeless After Massive Landslide Damages Several Dwellings
A massive landslide damages over a dozen residential houses in a remote area in Jammu & Kashmir's Ramban district, displacing 13 families: Officials (PTI Input)
13 families rendered homeless after massive landslide damages over dozen residential houses in remote village in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district: Officials
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 19, 2023
'They're Proving Lethal Support': US Secretary Of State Blinken Says China Mulling Weapons For Russia
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned on Sunday that China was considering supplying weaponry to Russia in its conflict with Ukraine, warning that any supplies would "cause a serious problem." (AFP Input)
#BREAKING Blinken says China mulling weapons for Russia in Ukraine war pic.twitter.com/aJAuP94va1
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) February 19, 2023
Bihar: One Dead, Several Injured As Mob Sets Fire To Few Buildings Over Parking Dispute
In a major development, an enraged mob set fire to a few buildings in Bihar's Patna district on Sunday, killing at least one person and injuring several more. According to media accounts, the incident occurred on Sunday as a result of a parking disagreement in Jethuli village.
#WATCH | Mob sets fire to a few buildings after a violent clash between two groups over a parking dispute in Jethuli village,Patna dist
— ANI (@ANI) February 19, 2023
One dead, three injured in the incident. Main accused arrested. Situation under control. Search underway for other accused: SSP Patna#Bihar pic.twitter.com/5uZxyj0O9K