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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 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)
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)
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)
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.
15 people travelling in a tempo were injured after the vehicle overturned in the Alipore area today. Case of negligence registered against the driver: Delhi Police (ANI Input)
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi along with party leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra today chaired a meeting of party leaders of Kashmir and expressed serious concern over the difficulties confronting people in absence of the democratic system in J&K: Congress
The Tamil Nadu BJP has announced a one-day hunger strike and silent march in Chennai on February 21 against the DMK government in response to the killing of an Army jawan in Krishnagiri. C Annamalai, State President of the BJP, will take part in the programme.
On Sunday, members of the Christian community protested in Jantar Mantar in Delhi against claimed "attacks on churches, violence, and arrests" in several regions of the country.
"We are being accused of forcibly converting people to Christianity. Churches are being attacked, our people are being beaten up and arrested. The community members are living in a constant state of panic," Steven from Uttar Pradesh said, PTI reported.
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Shakir Gulzar Bhat, a drug peddler, was arrested, and 700 grams of a Charas-like contraband substance was recovered from him. In PS Kulgam, a case was filed under the NDPS Act: Police (ANI Input)
There cannot be a better day than this for the launch of Shivsrushti theme park. I salute Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj for his contribution to the country, religion & Swaraj: Union HM Amit Shah at inauguration of first phase of Shivsrishti theme park on Shivaji Maharaj, in Pune.
85th Preliminary Session of Congress will be held on 26 Feb in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. This session will be called 'Haath Se Haath Jodo'. Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra & Sonia Gandhi will be present. This session is also a preparation for the upcoming 2024 election, Congress party informed, as per ANI.
Police busted a pan NCR drugs racket on February 18 in Kamla Nagar based on a tip-off. Accused namely, Rajiv Gupta was running a pan NCR network targeting DU students & Cafes of NCR using social media apps such as Whatsapp, Rapido & Paytm: Sagar Singh Kalsi, DCP North, said, as per ANI.
A surprise raid was conducted and the following items were recovered from his possession- Ganja- Around 3 kg, Charas- 0.5 kg, Methamphetamine, 2 weighing machines, 2 smartphones with multiple social media accounts: Sagar Singh Kalsi, DCP North
Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais pays floral tribute to the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Shivaji Park on the occasion of Shiv Jayanti, ANI reported.
I will visit the CBI office by the end of February, whenever they (CBI) will call me. Being the Finance Minister of Delhi, preparing the budget is very important, so I have requested to shift the date. I have always cooperated with these agencies, Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia said, as per ANI.
Shimla City recorded the highest minimum temperature of 14.4°C yesterday breaking the previous record of 14.2°C on 23rd February 2015: IMD
Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari addressed a Seminar on 'Emerging Great Power Rivalry: Strategic Imperatives for India' at the College of Defence Management. He exhorted officers to understand India's role in emerging geopolitical realities, ANI reported.
North India's first Nuclear Plant is coming up in Haryana in the town of Gorakhpur, which is about 150 km north of the national capital of New Delhi. This is keeping in line with the priority to increase India’s nuclear capacity, said Union Min Jitendra Singh yesterday, as per ANI.
15 people killed, including civilians, in Israeli strike on Damascus that struck a residential building, AFP reported citing Syrian Observatory for human rights.
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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)
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