Rajnath: life, death are pre-destined
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said he was ‘orthodox’ and believed that life and death are pre-destined. Speaking at an event of NDRF, a relief force raised and mandated to rescue people during disasters, he told the jawans and others that they should consider themselves blessed as god has given them the opportunity to save and help those who are struck in such calamities. “There may be a controversy on this or I may be called orthodox but a person like me, who believes in the existence of god, it is our firm belief that life and death are pre- destined and it will happen when it has to,” he said.
Modi asks ministries to work in tandem
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked various Ministries to work in coordination to develop strategies for stopping the spread of left wing extremism and instructed the newly-established NITI Aayog to plan for overall development of tribal areas. Chairing a meeting on tribal welfare here, Modi described the tribal communities as a great force for national development. He called for development of strategies to stop the spread of left wing extremism and said a key role in this has to be played by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
Swamy moves SC on Ram Bhoomi hearing
New Delhi: BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court seeking early hearing on his plea for directions for providing basic minimum facilities to pilgrims at ‘Ram Janam Bhoomi’ site near disputed structure at Ayodhya. He mentioned his application before a Bench headed by Chief Justice Hl Dattu, which asked Swamy to check with the registry if the pleadings are complete in this matter.
India, Myanmar talk on trade, culture
New Delhi: Strengthening of bilateral ties between India and Myanmar, particularly in connectivity, education, infrastructure, trade and culture, were discussed on Wednesday when visiting Vice President Sai Mawk Kham met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here. During the meeting, Modi fondly recalled his first visit to Myanmar in November last year to attend ASEAN-India Summit and East Asia Summit, and his first meeting with President U Thein Sein in Nay Pyi Taw at the time.
Keep city clean, IAF appeals to Delhiites
New Delhi: Indian Air Force on Wednesday appealed to the citizens of Delhi to keep the city clean and avoid throwing eatables, garbage or carcasses in the open on days leading to the Republic Day due to flight safety concerns posed by birds. Indian Air Force planes would be flying at heights varying from 60 m to 500 m on R-Day and in days leading it for training procedures. “Birds pose a serious threat to aircraft flying at low levels. Eatables thrown out in the open attract birds, so to ensure a safe fly-past, the IAF requests the citizens of Delhi, and its neighbourhood not to throw eatables and garbage in the open,” an official statement said.