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13 Dead After Being Run Over by Truck in Surat
13 people died after they were run over by a truck in Kosamba, Surat. “All the deceased are labourers and they hail from Rajasthan,” the police said.
(Source: ANI)
Body of Minor Girl Found in Agricultural Field in Barmer
The body of a minor girl was found in an agriculture field in Barmer district earlier on Monday. Family of the victim registered a case against three persons on charges of rape and murder. The police have arrested one accused, while two others are absconding.
(Source: ANI)
16-Year-Old Girl Hung After Alleged Gang-Rape In UP
A 16-year-old Dalit girl in Uttar Pradesh's Mahoba, 230 kilometres from Lucknow, was allegedly gang raped and murdered by three men who had been harassing her, police said today. The victim, a Class 12 student, had gone to buy groceries on Saturday last week but didn't return; her body was found hanging from a tree the next day. The accused have been arrested.
(Source: NDTV)
India Reports 10,064 Fresh COVID-19 Cases
India reports 10,064 new COVID-19 cases, taking total cases in the country to 1,05,81,837, as death toll rises to 1,52,556. Meanwhile, active cases stands at 2,00,528, while total discharges are at 1,02,28,753.
Govt of India to Celebrate Netaji's Birthday as 'Parakram Diwas'
The Government of India has decided to celebrate the birthday of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, on 23 January, as 'Parakram Diwas' every year, the Ministry of Culture said.
(Source: ANI)
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NGT Asks CPCB To Ensure Strict Compliance of Bio-Medical Waster Management Rules, 2016
National Green Tribunal has directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to ensure strict compliance of the Bio-medical Waste Management Rules, 2016 and to duly apply the compensation regime against the defaulters, following due process, reported ANI.
PM to Release Financial Assistance of Aprox Rs 2691 Cr Under PMAY-G in UP
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release financial assistance of around Rs 2691 crores to 6.1 lakh beneficiaries in Uttar Pradesh under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) tomorrow via video conferencing, reported ANI, citing Prime Minister's Office.
Delhi Court Discharges 3 AAP MLAs Accused of Manhandling Woman
A Delhi Court discharged three AAP MLA in a case registered in 2017 for allegedly manhandling and abusing a woman in the assembly premises. The court finds no prima facie case is made out against accused persons and discharged them from all charges, reported ANI.
CBI Recovers More than Rs 2 Cr in Bribery Case Probe
Central Bureau of Investigation has recovered more than Rs 2 crores during searches in a bribery case related to senior Northeast Frontier Railway officers; Rs. 4.43 Crore recovered so far, reported ANI.
Lakshadweep Reports First COVID Case on 18 Jan, 14 Positive, 56 in Quarantine: Health Min
Lakshadweep reported its first case of COVID on 18 January. The person had come to Lakshadweep from Kochi on Jan 4. Initially, 31 primary contacts of the case traced& quarantined of which 14 tested positive&isolated. 56 contacts of positive cases traced&quarantined, reported ANI, citing the Health Ministry.
Further the Health Ministry, according to ANI, said a Central multi-disciplinary team comprising of experts from Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry; National Institute of Virology, Pune and Regional Office of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare were sent to Lakshadweep.
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