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BJP spokesperson CR Keswan on Thursday condemned Maharashtra Congress MLA Nana Patole's statement in which he compared Lok Sabha leader Rahul Gandhi to Lord Ram. He termed it a serious insult to Hindu sentiments. Nana Patole had said that Rahul Gandhi was fighting for justice, just as Lord Ram had worked to combat oppression.
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, while wishing New Year, praised India's decisive actions under 'Operation Sindoor', which is still going on. He informed that the Indian Army is going through a decade of transformation with jointness, self-reliance and innovation. The Army is getting ready for the future with indigenous technologies and new ideas, so that the security of the country can be ensured.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has announced that the Bullet Train will start running in India from 15 August 2027. In the first phase it will run 100 kilometers between Surat and Vapi. 55 works of Ahmedabad-Mumbai corridor have been completed, due to which the distance of 508 km will be covered in 2 hours 17 minutes. This project is being built with the cooperation of Japan. Along with this, the first Vande Bharat Sleeper train will run between Guwahati-Kolkata from 18-19 January.
Haldwani's biggest market remained closed for nine hours in protest against the alleged harassment of traders and indecent behavior of Mandi Parishad Chairman Dr. Anil Kapoor Dabbu. On the assurance of BJP District President and Mandi Committee Administrator, the traders postponed the bandh, but gave an extension of 15 days. Traders are adamant on demanding the resignation of Dr. Dabbu, who had used derogatory language on a public platform.
Haryana Government has decided to open Sports Excellence Centers in every district, work on which will start in the new year. Based on the inclination of the students and local demand, specific sports centers like cricket in Sirsa, football in Jhajjar, swimming pool in Faridabad and Panchkula will be established. PMShri and Model Sanskriti schools will be equipped with modern sports facilities, so that rural and urban students can get better sports opportunities in their own district.
In Anuppur district, a woman was found floating in a 70 feet deep waterlogged area of a closed mine for two days. Despite the severe cold, she was in the water and on seeing the police, she used to disappear saying Ram-Ram. NDRF pulled him out safely. The woman has been identified as Radha Kevat, 47, who is a good swimmer and had reached there under the influence of alcohol. He has been admitted to the health centre.
Hundreds of students protested against the closure of a private winter tuition center in Hajin, Bandipur. The students alleged that the center was closed due to government orders, which was affecting their studies, especially those from economically weaker sections. He demanded the right to affordable education. After assurance from the police, the protesters dispersed peacefully.
A woman named Sundari Devi died while eight other villagers were injured in a tragic road accident in Birdpur, Siddharthnagar on Wednesday night. A speeding car hit him. After the incident, angry villagers caught hold of the car. Police have seized the car and started investigation and have assured strict action against the guilty driver. The injured are undergoing treatment in the hospital.
CMO has issued instructions to ban the entry of stray dogs in government hospitals of Bulandshahr. This step has been taken on the orders of Director General Medical and Health Services, which is as per the instructions of the Supreme Court. Now if dogs are found in the hospital premises, the doctor in charge will be responsible. Instructions have also been given to repair the boundary wall and gate. Data of dog bite cases will also be recorded separately.
Haryana Vigilance Bureau has taken major action against corruption in police and revenue departments. This year, 251 cases were reported, including 147 trap cases, the highest in the last 10 years. 186 accused were arrested and more than Rs 1 crore were recovered. Those arrested include 13 gazetted officers and 150 employees. The bureau has also focused on senior officers.