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Rakesh Sharma is India's first astronaut. He conducted many scientific experiments in space within seven days, 21 hours and a total of 40 minutes. After this, he displayed his skills in ISRO also. He also carried out several missions by flying MiG-21 in the 1971 war.
Kalyanpur Block Development Officer Devendra Kumar inspected the verification work of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. In Rampura Mahadalit Basti of Ladaura Panchayat, names of some villagers were not in the list, which were noted. BDO said that whether the benefit has been received in the past or not, it will be investigated. He appealed for cooperation in identifying the eligible persons and to inform the block office of any problem.
According to the Vedic calendar, Shukra Pradosh Vrat is on 16th January. Many auspicious yogas including Dhruva Yoga are being formed on this day. Astrologers believe that by worshiping Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati in these auspicious yogas, all the wishes of the seeker are fulfilled and happiness and good fortune increases. This fast is observed on the Trayodashi date of every month, in which poverty is removed by devotion to Shiva-Parvati.
Buxar Sadar MLA Anand Mishra highlighted the Bharat-Ji Ram Ji Bill, 2025 developed in the press conference. Taking a dig at the opposition, he said that when Congress changed the names of the schemes, there was no opposition, but now there is a problem with the name of Ram. The MLA also pointed out the features of the bill such as 125 days of employment and AI based fraud detection system.
A massive fire broke out in a camp in Sector 5 of Magh Mela in Prayagraj on Tuesday evening, causing a stampede in the fair area. Seeing the flames, people ran towards safe places. As soon as the information was received, police and fire brigade reached the spot and immediately started relief and rescue operations. It is fortunate that there is no news of any casualty in this incident yet.
The Dahi-Chuda feast of Makar Sankranti at the residence of Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha created a stir in the politics of the state. Many senior leaders of power and opposition including Chief Minister Nitish Kumar participated in this event, in which the presence of RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav was special. Tej Pratap said that leaders keep meeting each other and political views may differ, but personal relations remain. This meeting has intensified speculations regarding future political equations.
Himachal Cabinet meeting is scheduled on January 19, in which Dharamshala Zipline and Taradevi-Shimla Ropeway proposals may get approval. An important decision will also be taken on Panchayat elections. Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu will meet Union Ministers during his visit to Delhi and demand financial assistance and increase in import duty on apples. Adventure tourism and the financial condition of the state will also be discussed in the meeting.
Unnao Police has been accused of illegally detaining and torturing the sister of a theft accused. Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court has taken a tough stand in this matter and has sought a personal affidavit from the Chief Secretary of UP. The court also expressed displeasure over the attitude of the police and the missing CCTV footage, calling it a violation of the orders of the Supreme Court.
In Purnia, MP Pappu Yadav organized Chura-Dahi Mahabhoj and a grand cultural program on Makar Sankranti. Hundreds of people, public representatives and distinguished guests participated in it. Pappu Yadav gave the message of social unity and brotherhood. Anupama Yadav and other artists performed. This event promoted harmony and social harmony in Seemanchal, due to which people showed great enthusiasm.
A tempo driver Raja Singh committed suicide by hanging himself after a dispute with his wife in Surajpur Kotwali area of Greater Noida. He was addicted to alcohol, which often led to fights with his wife. He took this step after the dispute on Tuesday morning also. Police have not found any suicide note and the body has been sent for post-mortem.