LUCKNOW, Oct 10: Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav died on Monday at a hospital in Gurugram after prolonged illness.
“Mere adarniya pitaji aur sabke netaji nahi rahe – Akhilesh Yadav,” the SP tweeted from its Twitter handle.
The 82-year-old was admitted to a hospital since August and was shifted to the Intensive Care Unit of the Gurugram-based Medanta Hospital on October 2.
Condoling his death, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Yadav was a remarkable personality and was widely admired as a grounded leader.
“Mulayam Singh Yadav served people diligently and devoted his life towards popularising ideals of Jayaprakash Narayan and Ram Manohar Lohia,” he said in a tweet.
Yadav distinguished himself in Uttar Pradesh and national politics and was a key soldier for democracy during Emergency, he said.
As defence minister, Yadav worked for a stronger India and his Parliamentary interventions were insightful, Modi added.
Yadav served as defence minister and as chief minister of Uttar Pradesh thrice.
Born on November 22, 1939 into a farming family in Saifai near Etawah in Uttar Pradesh, Yadav spawned the state’s most prominent political clan.
He was elected an MLA 10 times and an MP, mostly from Mainpuri and Azamgarh, seven times. (Agencies)
Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav passes away at 82
India records 2,424 new coronavirus infections, 3 deaths
New Delhi, Oct 10: India saw a single day rise of 2,424 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,46,14,437, while the active cases have declined to 28,079, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday.
The death toll has climbed to 5,28,814 with 15 fatalities which include 12 deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.
The active cases comprise 0.06 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has increased to 98.75 per cent, the health ministry said.
A decline of 514 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.
The daily positivity rate was recorded at 2.65 per cent, while the weekly positivity rate was recorded at 1.27 per cent, according to the health ministry.
The number of people who recuperated from the infection surged to 4,40,57,544, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.19 per cent.
According to the ministry, 218.99 crore doses of COVID vaccine have been administered in the country so far under the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination drive.
India’s COVID-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7, 2020, 30 lakh on August 23, 40 lakh on September 5, and 50 lakh on September 16.
India crossed the grim milestone of two crore on May 4, three crore on June 23 2021, and four crore on January 25 this year.
The three new fatalities reported in 24 hours include two from Kerala and one from West Bengal. (Agencies)
DEO along with representatives of Political Parties inspect EVM/VVPAT Warehouse at Doda
Doda, October 08; District Election Officer Doda (DEO), Vishesh Paul Mahajan, alongwith representatives of various political parties, held quarterly inspection of EVM/VVPAT Warehouse, in the DC office complex at Doda today.
They examined all the warehouse and EVM/ VVPAT machines and found all the things in place as per the protocol and expressed their satisfaction.
DEO directed for installation of additional CCTV cameras on the backside of the warehouse. The representatives also discussed with DEO, various issues regarding summary revision, and other related activities.
During the inspection representatives of BJP, JKNC, PDP, INC and Apni Party remained present.
Instead of protecting parents from loot, JKFFC is supporting private schools: Kapoor
Amit Kapoor has opposed the decision of Jammu and Kashmir Fee Fixation Committee to increase the transport charges of schools by 14%. He said that JKFFC recently ordered 14% hike in charges, they need to clarify that private schools which are charging fees from parents in the name of admission fees, monthly fees and printing charges. Does the FFC know anything about that too? Amit Kapoor said that when it is time to benefit private schools, the Education Department Fee Fixation Committee becomes active and turns a blind eye when parents are robbed. Private schools in Jammu and Kashmir are looting parents with both hands. They also do not obey the orders of the Education Department, Government and Supreme Court.
Looking at everything, the education department is playing the role of a mute spectator. If the Fee Fixation Committee can issue an order to increase the transport charges, then it should also take some action on the fees being charged arbitrarily by the schools. It is clear from this order that there is a collusion between the Jammu and Kashmir School Education Department and private schools and both together rob the parents.
Authorities seal liquor shop near Govt school in Srinagar, residents welcome action
SRINAGAR, Oct 8: In a swift action, authorities sealed a liquor shop that had come up near a school in the Sonwar area in the city here in violation of rules, with locals hailing the move.
The liquor shop had come up opposite a Kendriya Vidyalaya and was found to be operating without the permission of the Badami Bagh Cantonment (BBC) Board, under whose jurisdiction the area falls, officials said on Saturday.
“We were informed (about the liquor shop) yesterday (Friday) and we sealed it yesterday only,” BBC Board CEO John Vikas said.
“Permission was not taken from the cantonment board which is a prerequisite to operate,” he said.
Vikas said whether the owner had the license to run the shop or not, the board will not allow a liquor shop to operate near a school.
“Obviously, we will not allow it but he should have applied for that NoC from the cantonment board. So, it has been sealed,” the CEO said.
Vikas said the board is also mulling legal action against the owner.
“We have provisions for penalties. If any trade is being carried out without taking any license or permission, then there is a provision for penalty,” he added.
Local residents praised the board’s action.
“The shop came up near the school. How can it be allowed to operate? So, we informed the board about it and they acted very swiftly,” said Mehraj Ahmad, a local resident.
He said the residents of the area are happy that the BBC Board CEO acted on people’s complaint and the shop was sealed immediately. (Agencies)
J&K | 1917 Crore Approved For Six Lane Express From Jakh To Kunjwani, Gadkari Gave Information
Lt Governor expresses gratitude to Prime Minister and Union MoRTH Minister
These projects are the road of J&K’s destiny that will accelerate the development, meet aspirations of people and facilitate ease of living: LG
Project approved under Bharatmala Pariyojana in the UT of J&K on Hybrid Annuity Mode on completion would boost connectivity to Jammu Airport
JAMMU, Oct 8: Srinagar, October 08: Union Government has approved the project for the Development of Jakh (Vijaypur)-Kunjwani section of NH-44 to 6-lane Expressway standards as part of the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway including development of Kunjwani to 4th Tawi Bridge section of NH-144A to four-lane NH standards at the revised cost estimate of Rs.1917.32 cr. under Bharatmala Pariyojana in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir on Hybrid Annuity Mode.
Once completed, the stretch would boost connectivity to Jammu Airport.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on behalf of the people of Jammu Kashmir, expressed his deepest gratitude to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Hon’ble Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari.
“These projects are the road of J&K’s destiny that will accelerate the development, meet aspirations of people and facilitate ease of living”, added the Lt Governor.
Suspicious Aircraft-shaped Balloon With ‘I Love Pakistan’ Message Seized In J&K’s Kathua
JAMMU, Oct 8: A suspicious aircraft-shaped balloon which had ‘I love Pakistan’ message on it was seized by Jammu and Kashmir police on Saturday morning. It was recovered from Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district along the International Border.
According to sources, the balloon, yellow in colour, had ‘I love Pakistan’ written in English and Urdu languages.
Notably, the balloon has been handed over to police officials for further investigation. According to sources, the balloon was seized near the Cham Bagh area in the Kathua district of the Pakistan International Borders.
Meanwhile, upon subsequent searches that were carried out by Jammu and Kashmir police in the nearby area, nothing suspicious was found.
An investigation has been initiated by the police to look into whether it was wrongdoing by some locals who are trying to create panic in the area or it has come from across the borders. It is to be noted that, there have been several such similar incidents in the past. Police have taken cognisance and they are investigating. (Agencies)
Women’s Asia Cup 2022: India wins toss, opts to bat first against Bangladesh
Sylhet, Oct 8: Indian skipper Smriti Mandhana won the toss and opted to bat first against Bangladesh in their Women’s Asia Cup tie at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
The Indian team are heading into the match after a 13-run loss to Pakistan while Sri Lanka registered a previous 72-run win over Malaysia. The Indian team is at the top of the table with six points while Sri Lanka is at third place with six points. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur is rested while Mandhana is leading the team. Shafali Verma, Kiran Navgire and Sneh Rana are in the playing eleven today.
Bangladesh have only made one change. Shamina Sultana has been replaced with Lata Mondal.
The Women’s Asia Cup 2022 started on October 1 and will continue until October 15.
India Women (Playing XI): Smriti Mandhana(c), Shafali Verma, Sabbhineni Meghana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh(w), Kiran Navgire, Pooja Vastrakar, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Renuka Singh, Rajeshwari Gayakwad
Bangladesh Women (Playing XI): Murshida Khatun, Fargana Hoque, Nigar Sultana(w/c), Ritu Moni, Lata Mondal, Fahima Khatun, Rumana Ahmed, Nahida Akter, Salma Khatun, Fariha Trisna, Shanjida Akter.
Z-Morh Tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir to Be Open for Traffic by Nov 15: Official
SRINAGAR, Oct 8: The 6.5 km Z-Morh tunnel between Gagangir and Sonamarg on the Srinagar-Leh highway will be thrown open for traffic by November 15, an official spokesperson said. He said Divisional Commissioner for Kashmir P K Pole gave directions in this connection to the officials concerned during a high-level meeting at Sonamarg, which was held to review preparedness for keeping the popular tourist destination open during the winters.
Discussions were held in order to ensure that necessary facilities such as water, electricity and snow clearance were in place for the convenience of tourists. During his visit, Pole also inspected the work on the Z-Morh tunnel which when operational will provide connectivity round the year, the spokesperson said.
He directed the executive director, National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (projects) to ensure all necessary works pertaining to the tunnel are completed by the second week of November so that it can be opened for traffic by November 15, the spokesman added. Pole also asked the director of tourism in Kashmir and CEO of Sonamarg Development Authority to widely publicise the region as a winter tourist destination.
Further, they were directed to finalise hotel rates by holding discussions with owners and notify the same by November 15. (Agencies)
Jammu Air Force station conference hall dedicated to Flt Lt Advitiya Bal
JAMMU, Oct 8: On the occasion of 90th Air Force Day, Air Force Station Jammu inaugurated the Station Conference Hall dedicated to ‘Son of the Soil’ braveheart, Flt Lt Advitiya Bal.
A Defence Ministry statement said: “Braveheart Flt Lt Advitiya Bal, Born on 16 July 1996 at MH Jammu, as a true “Son of the Soil” gave the ultimate sacrifice in the ‘Line of Duty’ on 28 July 2022 while flying a Battle Inoculation Training mission on a Mig-21 Type 69 trainer aircraft.”
“The officer with his sheer hardwork and perseverance joined Sainik School Nagrota and National Defence Academy. He was commissioned into the Fighter Stream of IAF on 16 Jun 2018.”
“The Bravery and supreme sacrifice made by Flt Lt Bal will always be remembered and inspire generations of this soil for years to come.”
“To mark this auspicious day of Indian Air Force as a red letter day, the ‘Bal Conference Hall’ of Air Force Station Jammu was inaugurated by Smt Praveen Kumari (mother) and Sub Maj Swaran Bal (father), parents of braveheart Flt Lt Advitiya Bal in the presence of Air Commodore G.S. Bhullar, VM (AOC Jammu) and Mrs Ruhi Bhullar (President AFWWA {L}) with senior Officers of Station along with Principal of Sainik School Nagrota Capt(IN) Desai.”
“Symbolically, The first video call in newly inaugurated conference room was made between the parents at Jammu with the CO and Officers of Fighter Squadron at Utarlai (Flt Lt Bal’s squadron), where the young officer made supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.” (Agencies)