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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)