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Congress fasted in Varanasi under MNREGA Bachao Sangram. UP Congress President Ajay Rai said that MNREGA is the 'breath' of the poor, not 'charity'. He accused the government of destroying it by cutting the budget. Rai condemned the police stopping the activists and pledged to continue the struggle for the rights of the poor.
This week is for Sagittarius people to think practically and understand their values. Sun God, Venus God, Mars God and Mercury God will be in Capricorn throughout the week, which will increase the focus on money, own values and long-term stability. In such a situation, let Astrologer Anand Sagar Pathak know from astropatri.com how this week is going to be for the people of Scorpio zodiac.
Severe cold and cold wave continues in Himachal Pradesh, due to which roads have frozen and there is dense fog. The Meteorological Department and the police have issued a special advisory for the drivers, in which they have been asked to be careful in the morning and night. Temperatures are below freezing point in many places. There is a warning of cold wave and dense fog in six districts on Sunday, while the weather is expected to remain clear till January 16.
Dense fog and cold winds have disrupted life in Siddharthnagar. A drop of three degrees was recorded in the temperature, resulting in maximum of 16.1 and minimum of 8.4 degrees Celsius. There is silence in the markets and traffic has been affected. The administration's arrangements appear inadequate. However, this season is said to be favorable for wheat crop. Doctors have advised to take precautions to prevent cold.
A sudden fire broke out in the flat of Sant Premanand located at Shri Krishna Sharanam in Vrindavan on Saturday night. It was fortunate that only one servant was present at that time. As soon as the information was received, the followers reached there and controlled the fire with great effort. The followers stopped the media from going near the flat and did not clarify the cause of the fire.
PHED organized a state-level workshop on operation and maintenance policy of water supply schemes. Minister Sanjay Kumar Singh directed for quick solution to drinking water problems before the Chief Minister's visit. He described O&M policy as important for continuity of services, water quality and community participation. The experiences of 'Har Ghar Nal Ka Jal' scheme were discussed in the workshop, in which it was said that drinking water would be provided to 1.86 crore rural families.
Makar Sankranti and Tusu festival are celebrated in Kolhan region of Jharkhand. A confluence of tradition and modernity is visible in the markets of Musabani, Chakulia and Baharagora. The demand for bamboo and earthen utensils for making jaggery pitha and meat pitha has increased. The historic Howrah Haat was inaugurated in Baharagora, which will give a new edge to the rural economy. This festival binds the region in cultural unity.
Important steps have been taken for Ganga-Yamuna cleanliness under Namami Gange Mission Phase-2 in Uttar Pradesh. Four new sewage treatment plants (STP) have been started in Agra, Varanasi and Unnao Shuklaganj. These projects will benefit approximately 50 lakh people and ensure treatment of waste water in rivers. A total of 74 sewer treatment projects have been approved in the state, out of which 41 have been completed, which has accelerated the prevention of river pollution.
The teaser of Vishal Bhardwaj's film 'O Romeo' has been released, in which Shahid Kapoor is seen in an action-packed and violent avatar. This teaser of 1 minute 35 seconds shows a lot of drama and bloodshed. The film also stars Nana Patekar, Vikrant Massey, Disha Patani and Trupti Dimri.
The mutilated body found in the bushes in Sector 37 of Gurugram has been identified as that of Faisal Idrisi. He was originally a resident of Kanpur and lived in Kadipur. Family members have accused his wife Uzma and his maternal uncle of murder. Faisal's body was found with his hands and legs tied. Police have registered a case of murder and are searching for the accused wife and her family.