Northern Railways short terminates, diverts trains due to farmers’ stir
Thousands of farmers continued their march to the national Capital as part of their ongoing agitation against three farm laws passed by Parliament in September.
By Asian News International | Posted by Shivani Kumar | New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 29, 2020 06:16 AM IST
Amid farmers’ agitation in Punjab against farm bills, Northern Railways said on Saturday that some trains will be short terminated, short originated or diverted.
The Chief Public Relations Officer, Northern Railways Deepak Kumar issued a release in this regard.
The 02715 Nanded -Amritsar express special train journey commencing on November 28 will be short terminated at New Delhi while the 02716 Amritsar - Nanded journey commencing on November 30 will short originate from New Delhi and remain partially cancelled between New Delhi- Amritsar- New Delhi.
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The 02925 BandraTerminus - Amritsar express journey commencing on November 28 will be short terminated at Chandigarh. Consequently, the 02926 Amritsar- Bandra Terminus express journey commencing on November 30 will short originate from Chandigarh and remain partially cancelled between Chandigarh- Amritsar-Chandigarh.
The 02903 Mumbai Central- Amritsar express special journey commencing on November 27 will be diverted to run via Beas - Tarntaran - Amritsar while the 02904 Amritsar- Mumbai Central express journey commencing on November 28 will be diverted to run via Amritsar -Tarntaran - Beas.
The 04650/74 Amritsar- Jaynagar express special journey commencing 29 .11.20 will be diverted to run via Amritsar -Tarntaran - Beas while the 04649/73 Jaynagar -Amritsar express special jco 27.11.20 will be diverted to run via Beas - Tarntaran - Amritsar.
Marching style of Indian, Bangladeshi contingents 'similar', says Col Chaudhary
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 04:03 PM IST
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Bihar to spend over ₹20 crore on security of temples, walls at burial grounds
Written by Reena Sopam
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 04:02 PM IST
The move is aimed to address the issue of encroachment and illegal constructions over the burial grounds and near temples. Besides, there also has been a rise in incidents of thefts of idols from temples.
Farmers complain tractors not allowed to enter Bengaluru for R-Day rally
By Sharan Poovanna
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 03:58 PM IST
Multiple organisations in Karnataka have extended support to farmers agitating against the farm laws just outside of Delhi.
Delhi HC reiterates ‘voluntary to download WhatsApp on mobile, not mandatory’
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Kanishka Sarkar, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 03:53 PM IST
Additional solicitor general Chetan Sharma told the court that the data protection bill is being discussed and WhatsApp's response has been sought by the Central government.
Man with 155 deskinned birds, involvement in smuggling arrested in Bihar
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 03:49 PM IST
The accused, a resident of Belwa village under Turakauliya police station of East Champaran, was involved in supply of Siberian and other local birds to various districts of Bihar.
On R-Day eve, Padma Awards, Gallantry Awards to be conferred
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Mallika Soni
UPDATED ON JAN 25, 2021 03:45 PM IST
The Param Vir Chakra, given for displaying acts of valour during wartime, is India's highest military decoration. The Ashoka Chakra, the Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra are peacetime awards. Maha Vir Chakra and Vir Chakra are wartime awards.
Police case filed against Rajasthan MLA for alleged attempt to murder
By Jaykishan Sharma
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 03:44 PM IST
Mohit Yadav, 39, son of a BJP leader Jaswant Yadav, was beaten up by miscreants on Alwar Road at around 10.45 am on Sunday.
Deputy sarpanch in Chhattisgarh's Bastar killed by Maoists: Cops
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 03:40 PM IST
Officials said that the man died by strangulation and that the Maoists then fled into the jungle.
`Vaccine Maitri' helps strengthen bilateral ties with Myanmar, says Indian envoy
ANI, Yangon
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 03:26 PM IST
Myanmar is one of India's strategic neighbours and shares a 1,640-km-long border with a number of north-eastern states including Nagaland and Manipur.
Committed to peace, says China after PLA’s aggressive moves at Sikkim’s Naku La
By Sutirtho Patranobis, Beijing
UPDATED ON JAN 25, 2021 03:17 PM IST
Several Chinese and Indian soldiers were reportedly injured in a clash last week after the Indian troops stopped a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) patrol team from entering Indian territory at Naku La in Sikkim.
Obnoxious, unacceptable, outrageous: activists on Bombay HC judgement
PTI, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 03:11 PM IST
Women's rights activist Shamina Shafiq called it very unfortunate that a lady judge had come out with this judgement.
Republic Day: Haryana CM’s programme changed, to hoist flag in Panchkula
By Neeraj Mohan
UPDATED ON JAN 25, 2021 03:12 PM IST
Shifting of Khattar’s programme from Panipat has necessitated change in state Governor Satyadeo Narain Arya’s programme from Panchkula to Haryana Raj Bhawan at Chandigarh
Check full list of Fire Service, Home Guards and Civil Defence medals awardees
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Kanishka Sarkar, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 03:10 PM IST
As many as 54 personnel are being awarded Home Guard and Civil Defence Medals. Check full list here
Kerala Gold Smuggling Case: Court grants bail to M Sivasankar
ANI, Kochi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 03:01 PM IST
The court granted him bail because the customs department didn't file the charge sheet in the case. But Sivasankar will remain in the prison because the case registered against him by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) still exists.
Supreme Court issues notice to Centre, others on plea against electronic media
ANI, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 03:00 PM IST
A bench, headed by Chief Justice of India SA Bobde, agreed to hear the PIL and sought the responses of the government and others.