PM at AMU event: In India’s progress, none can be left behind because of religion
Even beyond politics, there is enough space to take the society forward. It is very important to keep exploring this space. A campus like AMU can do this work, all of you can.” Updated: December 23, 2020 11:53:49 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Twitter/BJP)
Underlining that “a lot of time was wasted last century in the name of differences”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told a gathering of Aligarh Muslim University Tuesday that “the country is progressing on a path where none can be left behind because of religion, where all get equal opportunity to move ahead, and fulfil their dreams”.
Singhu protest site: Amid biting cold, medical camps ensure help at hand
At a camp set up by the Medical Service Centre, a national-level voluntary medical organisation, behind the main protest stage, counters have been designated for treatment. Updated: December 21, 2020 3:36:59 pm
One of the protesting farmers takes shelter in a makeshift tent on a trolley on Delhi-UP border on Sunday. (File)
As the scale of the protest at the Singhu border becomes bigger by the day amid the biting cold, volunteers are ensuring there is no dearth of medical aid for farmers. Since November 26, several medical camps akin to temporary clinics have come up, which cater to various ailments, check blood pressure and provide quick relief medicines.
According to the chargesheet, the woman and Sandeep lived nearby and “he developed acquaintance with the victim two/three years back which gradually turned into love affair”. It states that “it also came on record” that they “used to meet in isolated places”, and that “these facts are supported by many villagers”.
The chargesheet further states that Sandeep had three phone numbers and several calls were made from those to a phone number belonging to the victim’s family. “However, all family members affirmed during their examination that they neither called nor spoke to Sandeep over the phone.”
“Investigation further revealed that when family member of the victim came to know about the mobile calls exchanged between victim and Sandeep, they had a wordy quarrel with Sandeep’s family in front of his house. This incident was witnessed by several villagers… Subsequently, the victim’s father also made oral complaint to (the pradhan’s son) about the phone c
Arhtiyas slam I-T searches, to shut Punjab mandis this week in protest
The Federation of Arhtiya Associations of Punjab said the arhtiyas also plan to gherao the offices of tax officials and a “final plan of action” will be chalked out after consulting farm leaders. Updated: December 21, 2020 2:33:05 pm
The meeting of the Ahrityas executive body at Baghapurana constituency in Punjab’s Moga district on Sunday.
AFTER INCOME Tax officials served notices to 14 top arhtiyas, or commission agents, in Punjab and conducted searches at premises linked to six of them over the last two days, a key umbrella group Sunday announced the closure of all mandis in the state from December 22 to 25 as a mark of protest against the action.
Farm laws: To combat fake news, ‘IT Cell’ launched by protesters
Upadhyay is currently lodged in Tihar Jail while police have completed the process of speaking to other gurus and students at the Kendra. December 20, 2020 4:39:54 am
Farmer s protest against the new farm laws at Singhu Border, New Delhi.
At Singhu, farmer organisations have designated an ‘IT cell’ which they say is to counter any misinformation online about the protests. Comprising over 25 online and 35 ‘offline’ volunteers, the cell works round the clock, monitoring online discussions and “fake news” about farmer protests. The cell has also created the handle Kisan Ekta Morcha across Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube, reaching lakhs within three days of inception.