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RJD MLA angry over 'misleading' reply of Bihar Education Minister
Bhai Virendra, the MLA from Maner assembly constituency in Patna, asked a question about the pending salaries of teaching faculty and other staff of colleges in the state. "They have not been getting salaries for the last three months despite the Patna High Court also directing the state government to pay the salaries as soon as possible. Then why is the Education Department not releasing the salaries?" he asked.
Over 10,000 encounters in UP under Yogi government
A police personnel had also been martyred, according to a data released by the state government. "In terms of number of encounters, Meerut is at the top in the state with the highest number of 3,152 encounters taking place since 2017, in which 63 criminals were killed and 1708 criminals were injured," the official release said.
PM Modi to visit Varanasi on March 24
According to official sources, the Prime Minister will also inaugurate ready projects worth Rs 200 crore and lay foundation of Rs 1,200 crore including ropeway for first public transport use in any city, at a public meeting at Sampurnanand Sanskrit University ground. Divisional Commissioner Kaushal Raj Sharma said, "Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will reach Varanasi on Friday to take stock of the projects and arrangements for the Prime Minister's visit."
'Gehlot swallowed 6 elephants': Rajasthan BJP chief on Congress-BSP 'merger'
Six BSP MLAs had joined Congress soon after the formation of the government and extended full support to Gehlot. The elephant is the party symbol of the BSP. On Thursday, a protest -- 'Halla Bol' programme, was organised by the Rajasthan BJP in Bharatpur against the "Congress' policies".
Tamil Nadu: Ash packets sent to Raj Bhavan after Governor rejects bill on online gambling
A party member on Thursday said that this was a symbolic protest to bring to the notice of society that 42 people had lost their lives due to losses from online gambling, adding "ash packets were sent to the Governor to make him realise the gravity of the issue". Governor R.N. Ravi had returned the bill passed by the state legislative assembly four months after it was lying dormant on his table.
How can court reinstate a CM who didn't even face floor test and resigned, SC questions Uddhav Thackeray
A five-judge constitution bench, headed by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and comprising Justices M.R. Shah, Krishna Murari, Hima Kohli and P.S. Narasimha, before reserving the verdict, shot a volley of questions at senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing the Thackeray group.
Not working for forming next govt, says Punjab CM on one year at helm
In a video message on the occasion of completion of one year in office, Mann said the people of the state had given a thumping verdict in favour of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) during the Assembly elections held last year. He said during the last one year, "revolutionary changes" have been witnessed in the state with his government making concerted efforts for ensuring the holistic development of Punjab and prosperity of its people.
Mumbai cops detain 2 for trying to 'bribe & blackmail' Devendra Fadnavis' wife
Moving swiftly, the Malabar Hill Police Station detained the two persons -- a bookie, Anil Jaisinghani, and his daughter Aniksha, a professional designer -- from Ulhasnagar in Thane district. They have been booked under IPC Section 120(B), and Prevention of Corruption Act Section 8 and 12, and further investigations are on.
Kavitha summoned again on March 20 by ED
On Thursday, her second round of questioning had to be done which she skipped. Now, the ED has sent her another summon to join the investigation on March 20. During her first appearance, she was reportedly confronted with Hyderabad-based businessman Arun Pillai, who had represented the South Group that allegedly gave.
LS adjourned till Friday amid noisy protests
The Lower House was adjourned within a minute of convening at 2 p.m. As soon as the Lok Sabha convened, treasury benches started shouting slogans on seeing Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, who was present in the House. "Aa gaya! Aa gaya!", the BJP MPs could be seen shouting on seeing the Congress MP. The BJP MPs have been.
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