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4 Mowed Down by Train in Haridwar
Four people were mowed down by a train in Jamalpur area of Haridwar on Thursday evening, ANI reported.
“The incident took place during the trial of the newly constructed track. Identification of the deceased is underway," Manoj Kumar Katyal, Additional SP, GRP, Haridwar told ANI.
Egg and Chicken Sales Affected Amid Concers Over Bird Flu
Poultry farmers and retailers in Moradabad told ANI that sales of eggs and chicken have been adversely affected due to fears of bird flu.
“No case of bird flu has been reported in the district so far,” says Dr Sanjeev Kumar, Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer, Moradabad.
Ruckus in Kerala Assembly Amid Governor's Address
The 22nd session of the Kerala Legislative Assembly, underway in Thiruvananthapuram, witnessed ruckus by Opposition as Governor Arif Mohammad Khan delivered his address.
“I am doing my constitutional duty. It is expected that no obstruction shall be created while the governor is performing his constitutional duty,” he said, as quoted by ANI
4 Dead, 7 Hospitalised After Consuming Spurious Liquor in Bulandshahr
At least four people died, seven were hospitalised after consuming liquor in UP’s Bulandshahr, ANI reported.
CM Yogi Adityanath ordered strict action against the culprit and distillery.
Three police personnel including Station Incharge have neeb suspended, according to ANI.
Earthquake of 3.3 Magnitude Hits Bageshwar
Earthquake of magnitude 3.3 on the Richter scale occurred at Bageshwar, Uttarakhand at 10.05 am, the National Centre for Seismology said.
Puducherry CM Leads Dharna Against Governor Kiran Bedi
Puducherry CM V Narayanasamy is leading a sit-in dharna near Raj Nivas demanding Centre to call back Lt Governor Kiran Bedi, ANI reported.
“She isn't allowing elected govt to function and is interfering in day to day administration. People will sit peacefully and agitate for minimum three days,” he was quoted by ANI as saying.
Mumbai Attack Mastermind Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi Sentenced to 5 Years Prison
Mumbai attack mastermind and LeT commander Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi was on Friday sentenced to 5 years in jail by a Pakistani court in a terror financing case.
(Source: Reuters)
Israel Postpones PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s Trial Amid COVID-19 Lockdown
Israel has postponed the next hearing in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial because of a tightened coronavirus lockdown that began Friday.
The Jerusalem District Court said the hearing scheduled for Wednesday would be postponed indefinitely because of the number of people required to attend in person.
(Source: AP)
Nirav Modi's Extradition Concludes, Verdict Expected on 25 February
Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi's extradition trial concludes, verdict expected on 25 February 2021.
(Source: ANI)