Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS: Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy Holds Review Meeting In View Of Cyclone Alert
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Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS September 25, 2021: Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra government has decided to reopen all places of worship in the state from October 7, with all rules and guidelines related to Covid-19 protocols in place. “All temples in Maharashtra to be reopened from October 7 - the first day of Navratri,” the Maharashtra chief minister’s office said.
IPS Iqbal Preet Singh Sahota has been given the additional charge for the post of Punjab officiating Director General of Police during the leave period of IPS Dinkar Gupta. The 1988-batch officer is currently Special DGP, Armed Bns. Jalandhar.
US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi began their Quad summit in a fast-changing world throwing up problems and new issues at dizzying speeds. Speaking before the formal start of their meeting, Modi told Biden: "I find that under your leadership, the seeds have been sown for the Indo-US relations to expand, and for all democratic countries in the world, this is going to be a transformative period. I can see that very clearly."
"We're launching a new chapter in the history of US-Indian ties and taking on some of the toughest challenges we face together," President Joe Biden said.
After their meeting, Modi tweeted: "Had an outstanding meeting with @POTUS @JoeBiden. His leadership on critical global issues is commendable. We discussed how India and USA will further scale-up cooperation in different spheres and work together to overcome key challenges like COVID-19 and climate change."
Delhi: Fire breaks out in cardboard godown in Dabri area
Delhi: Fire breaks out in a cardboard godown in the Dabri area, 14 fire tenders are present at the spot. Fire fighting operations are underway, ANI reported.
West Bengal: Protest over post-poll violence in Kolkata
A group of people whose families were affected due to West Bengal post-poll violence protested at Hazra Road in Kolkata earlier today.
State BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar, party's national VP Arjun Singh, party's candidate for Bhabanipur by-polls Priyanka Tibrewal & also joined in.
TMC is the name of the govt that killed the culture of WB, that shredded WB. Someone lost their father, someone lost their brother, someone lost their husband, someone lost their son. What does she call them? If she has courage, she should come & answer them: Priyanka Tibrewal pic.twitter.com/SgSL4PqteZ
— ANI (@ANI) September 25, 2021
Southern Odisha to be affected due to cyclonic storm Gulab
Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy Holds Review Meeting In View Of Cyclone Alert
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy held a review meeting on the preparedness in wake of the weather office report on cyclone alert and directed the officials to take all necessary steps, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister's Office (CMO) informed.
Officials informed the CM that they have alerted district collectors and suggested taking all necessary steps. They said control rooms were set up village secretariat-wise and added that they have readied disaster management staff in Srikakulam and Visakhapatnam districts. The district collectors are taking steps to set up relief camps at required locations, the officials said. The Chief Minister directed the officials to be alert and take necessary steps as there are chances of heavy rains after cyclonic storm crosses the coast.
Kerala govt issues new COVID-19 guidelines
Kerala govt issues new set of COVID-19 guidelines; restriction of movement for people who have not taken at least one dose of COVID vaccine stands withdrawn.
Air-conditioning in hotels will not be allowed. Indoor stadiums and swimming pools can be opened for persons who are vaccinated with both doses of COVID vaccine. Those who are below 18 years of age are not applicable for entry into the establishments: Kerala govt
— ANI (@ANI) September 25, 2021