Latest News: Cong Appoints Ajay Maken as Gen Secy In-Charge of Raj
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After Rajasthan Crisis, Cong Appoints Ajay Maken as Gen Secy In-Charge of State
The Congress on Sunday appointed Ajay Maken as the general secretary in-charge of Rajasthan, replacing Avinash Pandey with immediate effect.
This comes after the crisis in the Rajasthan Congress came to an end after a truce negotiated between the Sachin Pilot camp and the party leadership in Delhi.
The party has also constituted a committee with party leaders Ahmed Patel, KC Venugopal and Ajay Maken as its members to “oversee and follow-up (on) smooth resolution of recent issues in Rajasthan”.
(Source: ANI)
RJD Expels 3 MLAs for Six Years for Anti-Party Activities
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has expelled three of its MLAs – Maheshwar Prasad Yadav, Prema Chaudhary and Faraz Fatami – for six years for anti-party activities in Bihar.
Meanwhile, Bihar Industries Minister Shyam Rajak has also been expelled from his party, the Janata Dal (United), ahead of elections in the state later this year.
(Source: ANI)
DMRC Begins Work on First Cantilever Metro Bridge Over Yamuna
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has begun work on building the first cantilever metro bridge over Yamuna river in Delhi as part of its Phase-IV work on the Majlis Park-Maujpur corridor, officials said on Sunday.
(Source: PTI)
Delhi Disaster Management Authority Sets Rules for Upcoming Festivals
In the wake of COVID-19, Delhi Disaster Management Authority has issued instructions to Dist Magistrates ahead of forthcoming festivals.
During Ganesh Chaturthi, no idol of Lord Ganesha will be allowed to be set up in public places. No permission have been granted for Muharram processions either.
(Source: ANI)
MEA Sends Indian Coast Guard Personnel to Help Control Mauritius Oil Spill
India has sent equipment and personnel to help Mauritius contain an oil spill after a Japanese bulk carrier ran aground on a reef on its south-east coast last month, the ministry of external affairs said on Sunday.
A 10-member Technical Response Team, consisting of Indian Coast Guard (ICG) personnel specially trained for dealing with oil spill containment measures has also been deployed to Mauritius, the MEA said.
(Source: ANI)
Former Prez Pranab Mukherjee Stable But Still on Ventilator
There is no change in the condition of Pranab Mukherjee, the Army Hospital (R&R) said. His vital and clinical parameters are stable and he continues to be on ventilator support. He has multiple old co-morbidities and his health condition is being closely monitored by specialists.
Commenting on his health, his son, Abhijit Mukherjee said, “He is much better and stable than the preceding days. We firmly believe that he will be back among us soon.”
(Source: ANI)
Short Circuit in Bengaluru Hospital Disrupts Oxygen Supply, COVID-19 Patients Shifted
As many as 17 coronavirus patients were shifted overnight from the CV Raman Nagar government hospital to other medical facilities after a short circuit disrupted oxygen supply. The incident took place on the intervening night of August 14 and 15. All patients who were shifted are doing well, said CV Raman Hospital Superintendent Radhakrishna.
(Source: IANS)
Punjab Revenue Minister Tests Positive
Punjab Revenue Minister Gurpreet Singh Kangar on Sunday tested positive for the novel coronavirus, doctors said. He hoisted the national flag on Independence Day and in Mansa town a day earlier.
(Source: IANS)
Spike of 63,489 COVID Cases in Last 24 Hours
A spike of 63,489 cases and 944 deaths was reported in India, in the last 24 hours, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said. The COVID-19 tally in the country rises to 25,89,682 including 6,77,444 active cases, 18,62,258 discharged and 49,980 deaths.
(Source: ANI)
Vaishno Devi Temple Re-opens
Vaishno Devi temple re-opens for devotees from Sunday. The CEO of the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board said, “Only 2,000 people are allowed in, out of which 100 from outside Uttarakhand will be allowed. People from red zones who have tested negative will also be allowed.”
(Source: ANI)
Body of a 13-Yr-Old Rape Victim Found in UP
The body of a 13-year-old girl has been found in a field in Isanagar in Uttar Pradesh. Satyendra Kumar, SP Lakhimpur Kheri said, “The post mortem report confirms rape. An FIR has been registered. Two accused have been arrested.”
(Source: ANI)
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