Chipko movement leader Sundarlal Bahuguna on Friday extended his support to the farmers protesting against the three farm laws.
In a video message released by the Sundarlal Bahuguna family, Bahuguna said, “I support the demands of the ‘annadatas.’ The farmers are the real soldiers of the country’s food security, the concern of the farmers is justified.” Bahuguna said he is unable to join the movement due to ill health but he supports the farmers’ movement and their demands.
He further said that the government should resolve this crisis peacefully by considering the demands of the farmers.
Hundreds of farmers have been protesting on different borders of the national capital since November 26 against the three newly enacted farm laws- Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020, and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation through his monthly radio program ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on December 27.
“How would you sum up the year gone by? What do you look forward to the most in 2021? Share this, and more in the final Mann Ki Baat of 2020 on 27th December. Write on MyGov, NaMo App or record your message on 1800-11-7800,” PM Narendra Modi tweeted. In the 71st edition of his monthly radio program ‘Mann Ki Baat’, emphasizing on strong, vibrant, and active alumni network, PM Narendra Modi had urged educational institutions to adopt innovative methods and develop creative platforms for engagement with alumni.
How would you sum up the year gone by? What do you look forward to the most in 2021? Share this, and more in the final #MannKiBaat of 2020 on 27th December. Write on MyGov, NaMo App or record your message on 1800-11-7800. https://t.co/5b0W9ikuHn
The Prime Minister said that a strong vibrant and active alumni network is needed not only in big Colleges and Universities but also in schools of our villages.
“Mann ki Baat” is the Prime Minister’s monthly radio program to the nation, which is broadcasted on the last Sunday of every month.
The large gathering was witnessed, even as the threat of pandemic of COVID-19 has not subsided.
Srinagar, J&K —
Amid sobs and tears, people attended the last rites of slain Jammu & Kashmir Police Constable, PSO Manzoor Ahmad at his native village Nagam Chadoora in J&K’s Budgam district.
The last rites of the slain cop were attended by thousands of people from the locality, with tears rolling down the eyes of his close relatives.
The large gathering was witnessed, even as the threat of pandemic of COVID-19 has not subsided.
It is pertinent to mention here that Manzoor was killed in a suspected militant attack in Natipora area of Srinagar yesterday, just outside the residence of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader Parvez Ahmad.
In the attack, the Personal Security Officer (PSO) received bullet injuries, after which he was shifted to Bone and Joints Hospital, Barzulla. However, the wounded PSO Manzoor Ahmad succumbed soon afterwards.
“He had bullet injuries and succumbed,” a doctor at the hospital said.
PSO Manzoor Ahmad (Belt number 328) was a selection grade constable in Jammu & Kashmir Police.
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Vijay Diwas or Bijoy Diwas is Celebrated in India and Bangladesh each as a Victory over Pakistan and its Troops
Every year, 16th December is celebrated as Vijay Diwas or Victory Day in India. This day commemorates India’s victory over Pakistan in 1971. This was a unique victory for the Indian Army. It was also a proud moment for Bangladesh as they got separated from Pakistan and got their own identity.
Background and Significance
The history of this day dates back to the 1971 Pakistan War, which lasted for 13 days. The war started on December 3rd and ended on 16th December. During this war, the Pakistan Army surrendered to the Indian Army. December 16th is also celebrated as Independence Day of Bangladesh known as Bijoy Diwas.
The war between India Pakistan was initiated due to the Liberation War of Bangladesh. Pakistan was ill-treating the Bangladeshi people and the election results of then-known East Pakistan were undermined. This led to a liberation war by Bangladesh. The credit for India’s victory over Pakistan is equally shared with Bangladesh.
Patriotic Quotes on Vijay Diwas by Well-Known Leaders
“Freedom is never dear at any price. It is the breath of life. What would a man not pay for living?” – Mahatma Gandhi.
“So long as you do not achieve social liberty, whatever freedom is provided by the law is of no avail to you.”- BR Ambedkar
“Every citizen of India must remember that… he is an Indian and he has every right in this country but with certain… duties.”- Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel
Jindal Steel and Power Ltd (JSPL) has appointed Hemant Kumar as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and key managerial personnel from Tuesday.
Hemant Kumar has been associated with JSPL for more than nine years and is a strategic planner with cross-functional experience of working in close coordination with senior leadership teams in the formulation of business strategy for operating plans and long term plans. Kumar has over 28 years of experience with leading industrial houses like Dalmia Cement, Jindal Saw Ltd, Hero Motors, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
Hemant Kumar has been instrumental in efficiently managing the treasury functions and largely responsible for handling a wide portfolio of corporate finance functions.
Source- Social Media
Hemant Kumar is an alumnus of Shri Ram College of Commerce besides a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and an associate member of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India.
JSPL is an industrial powerhouse with a dominant presence in the steel, power, mining, and infrastructure sectors. The company says it is continuously scaling its capacity utilization and efficiencies to capture opportunities for building a self-reliant India.
Uttarakhand Health Secretary Amit Negi has tested positive for COVID-19. The information was provided by RS Uniyal who is the private secretary of health secretary
The secretariat management officer has been informed in this regard. Two other officers working at the State Secretariat along with the Health Secretary Amar Negi have tested positive for COVID-19.
“All three officials have been quarantined and are following the COVID-19 protocols. The offices of all the three officials will be sanitized,” Uniyal added.
Uttar Pradesh Police has issued challans for over 59.17 lakh vehicles with respect to violations of COVID-19 protocols.
“For violation of COVID-19 related protocols, challans have been issued for over 59.17 lakh vehicles so far and 81,000 vehicles have been seized by the police,” Dharmendra Singh, DIG (Law and Order) said at a press conference.
Uttar Pradesh reported 1354 new cases of COVID-19, 1852 discharged cases, and 20 deaths in the last 24 hours. Total discharged cases in the state are 5,41,579. The active cases are 18,382, while the death toll due to the virus is 8103.
According to the Union Ministry for Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), five states, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Kerala, and Maharashtra account for 56 percent of total active cases of COVID-19 in the country.
Indian Army kills two Pak soldiers along LoC opposite J-K’s Naushera sector
Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) [India]: Indian Army killed two Pakistan Army soldiers along the Line of Control (LoC) opposite the Naushera sector in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, said sources on Wednesday.
According to sources, the incident happened on Tuesday. “Two Pakistan Army soldiers were killed along LoC opposite Naushera sector by Indian Army while retaliating to ceasefire violation by the Pakistan Army there yesterday.”
On December 13, Vice Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) Lt Gen Satinder Kumar Saini had said that the number of ceasefire violations at the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir has increased with an escalation in the calibre of artillery used by the other side to target innocent civilians.
Tech giant Google has discontinued manufacturing the Google Home Max smart speaker
Washington [US]: Tech giant Google has discontinued manufacturing the Google Home Max, it’s the company’s smart speaker designed with high-quality sound in mind.
According to The Verge, the company has told the outlet that Google Home Max has sold out of the product on the Google Store. On checking the Google Home Max page on the Google Store, one can see that the white and black models are listed as out of stock. As reported by The Verge, even though Google is discontinuing the Google Home Max, the company still plans to support it with software updates and security fixes.
“Existing Google Home Max users shouldn’t worry as they won’t see any change in their service. We’ll continue to offer software updates and security fixes to Google Home Max devices. We’re committed to delivering great sound and whole-home audio features across all of our Assistant-enabled products,” a Google spokesperson said in a statement.
The Google Home Max launched in December 2017 for USD 399.
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane termed Karim Benzema as the best French striker ever after he scored a brace against Athletic Club in La Liga on Tuesday.
Benzema’s double strike helped Madrid to beat Athletic 3-1, moving them level on points with Real Sociedad and Atletico atop the table. The Frenchman took his tally to 10 goals in all competitions this season – more than any other La Liga player.
“For me yes, in addition to what he does, what he shows, he has been at Real Madrid for a long time. More than 500 games, all the goals, his record. What he has done speaks for itself. For me he is the best, it is very clear,” Goal.com reported Zidane as saying after the match.
“He is a more complete player now than he used to be. He is not a pure No. 9, he doesn’t just think about scoring goals and that’s what I love about him. “He loves to combine with his team-mates and create chances for them but he also knows how to score goals and he does that when the team needs him the most like he did today. That’s what Karim is all about,” he added. Toni Kroos gave Madrid the lead at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano where Athletic was reduced to 10 men in just the 13th minute following Raul Garcia’s red card.
But Ander Capa drew the visitors level and Madrid struggled to create clear-cut chances before Benzema delivered late. Zidane admitted Madrid were below their best, feeling his side pushed too hard against 10 men.
“It is true that we suffered. When you play 11 against 10, if you interpret the game well you can have it easier, but it has been the other way around. We were too hasty. When they lose a player, you say, ‘I’m going to score the goal in 15 minutes’. And you have to be patient. After the fourth game in 10 days, there are three points and you have to be very happy,” he said. Madrid will look to extend their four-match winning streak when they visit Eibar on Sunday.
