13 feared killed in Bihar boat tragedy
Ara: At least 13 persons are feared drowned when a country boat sank in river Ganga at Kewatia village of Bihar’s Bhojpur district, official sources said on Wednesday. The mishap took place last night when nearly 20 persons were returning home in a country boat after working in their field on the other side of the river, sub divisional officer Madhav Prasad said.
SP gagging political class: Varun Gandhi
Jalaun: BJP leader Varun Gandhi on Wednesday accused Akhilesh Yadav Government of gagging political class and said such a regime cannot last long. “The Government which prevents political leaders or a needy person from speaking truth and puts them in jail is set for doom,” Varun, who was here to meet jailed party MlA Sangeet Som, told media.
UP cm’s call against anti-social forces
lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday said forces which want to disrupt social harmony should be weakened and all sections of the society should stand up against them. “We have to weaken forces which are creating rift in the society and end brotherhood... all sections have to stand up against them,” Akhilesh told reporters here.
ADB loans out $100m for edu in Meghalaya
Shillong: Welcoming the USD 100 million Asian Development Bank (ADB) loan to improve education and skills in Meghalaya, Chief Minister Mukul Sangma on Wednesday said the fund will ensure that the State gets the best teachers, best infrastructure and improved skill developments for students. “I am happy to announce that the Union Finance Ministry has given its clearance to the State Government’s ambitious project in Education which is about Rs 700 crore,” Mukul said while addressing thousands of class XII students at a tablet distribution function here.
Stir against Kolkata cops’ ban on vehicles
Kolkata: Thousands of people from all walks of life on Wednesday got down on streets to protest against the Kolkata Police ban on cycling and non-motorised transport in 174 thoroughfares of the metropolis.
HC rejects petition on retirement of judges
Chennai: The Madras High Court has dismissed a petition which sought a direction to the Centre to enhance the retirement age for judges in High Courts and the Supreme Court.