BJD to Hold Protest Rally in Delhi Today
Biju Janta Dal to hold protest rally on Tuesday, 8 January, at Delhi's Talkatora Stadium demanding hike in MSP for common paddy to Rs 2930 per quintal and implementation of Swaminathan Commission report. Odisha CM and BJD President Naveen Patnaik to address the rally and lead delegation to submit memorandum to the President.
(Source: ANI)
World Bank Cuts Global Growth Forecast
World Bank cuts global growth forecast amid US-China trade conflict, reported AFP.
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London's Heathrow Airport Suspends Departures After 'Drone Sighting'
London’s Heathrow Airport suspends departures as precaution after a reported drone sighting, reported AP.
Constitution (124 Amendment) Bill, 2019 Passed in LS
Lok Sabha passes Constitution (124 Amendment) Bill, 2019, providing 10 percent quota for the poor among the general category has been passed by the Lok Sabha with 323 ‘Yes’ and 3 ‘Nos’.
The government will now table the bill in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, 9 January.
"I Don't Have Money to Buy Medicines": Veteran Actor Satish Kaul
Deputy Commissioner Pradeep Kumar Agrawal today met actor veteran actor Satish Kaul at his residence in Manakwal, Ludhiana. He says, "We got to know about his physical and financial condition through media reports. We'll send a report and govt will soon help him in this regard."
Kaul reportedly informed that he doesn’t even have any money to buy medicines and his bank balance is nil.
I have many problems. I don’t have money to buy medicines. Bank balance is nil. I am unwell. I want a house, medicines, and an attendant. I also want to open a little school where I can teach children.Veteran actor Satish Kaul
(Source: ANI)