The Centre has scrapped the 'no-detention policy' for classes 5 and 8 in government schools, allowing educational institutes to fail students who do not clear the year-end exams, officials said. According to PTI, following the amendment to the Right to Education Act (RTE) five years ago, at least 18 states and Union Territories have already abolished away with the 'no-detention policy' for the two classes. According to a gazette notification, if a child fails to fulfil the promotion criteria in the exam they shall be given additional instruction and opportunity for re-examination within a period of two months from the date of declaration of results. "If the child appearing in the re-examination fails to fulfil the promotion criteria again, he shall be held back in fifth class or eighth class, as the case may be. During the holding back of the child, the class teacher shall guide the child as well as the parents of the child, if necessary, and provide specialised inputs after identifying the learning gaps at various stages of assessment," the notification said. However, the government has clarified that no child shall be expelled from any school till the completion of elementary education, PTI reported. "The examination and re-examination shall be competency-based examinations to achieve the holistic development of the child and not be based on memorisation and procedural skills. The head of the school shall maintain a list of children who are held back and personally monitor the provisions provided for specialised inputs to such children and their progress with respect to the identified learning gaps," the notification further read. According to senior officials from the Ministry of Education, the notification will be applicable to more than 3,000 schools run by the Central Government, including Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navaodyala Vidyalayas and Sainik Schools. "Since school education is a state subject, states can make their decision in this regard. Already 16 states and 2 UTs including Delhi have done away with the no-detention policy for these two classes. Haryana and Puducherry have not made any decision yet while remaining states and UTs have decided to continue with the policy," a senior official said. States and UTs that have scrapped the no-detention policy include Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Delhi, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Jammu and Kashmir. When questioned about the delay in the notification since the amendment was approved in 2019, the official explained that the new National Education Policy (NEP) was announced within six months of the amendment, reported PTI. "By the time amendment was made, NEP was announced within few months. The department (school education and literacy) decided to wait till the recommendations of the new National Curriculum Framework (NCF) were ready to be able to take a holistic view. NCF was ready in 2023 and subsequently the Ministry of Education took the decision and made some changes in rules of RTE implementation," the official added. (With PTI inputs)
23 December,2024 07:05 PM IST | Delhi | PTIThe Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project has reached a significant engineering breakthrough with the installation of 2,06,000 noise barriers along its 103 km viaduct corridor, NHSRCL said in an official statement on Monday. The project has strategically placed 2,000 noise barriers on each side of every kilometer of track, demonstrating remarkable precision in acoustic engineering, stated National High Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL). These sophisticated noise barriers are meticulously designed to mitigate sound generated during train operations. Measuring two metres in height and one metre in width, each barrier weighs approximately 830-840 kg and is engineered to reflect and distribute aerodynamic noise produced by train movement. Over 200,000 noise barriers installed along 100+ km of Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train viaduct, to mitigate noise during operations without obstructing scenic view from the train. pic.twitter.com/QRWQYUDBB4 — NHSRCL (@nhsrcl) December 23, 2024 "Over 200,000 noise barriers installed along 100+ km of Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train viaduct, to mitigate noise during operations without obstructing scenic view from the train," NHSRCL said in a post on X. In residential and urban areas, the project has implemented enhanced three-metre tall barriers featuring an additional 1-metre translucent polycarbonate panel, ensuring passengers maintain unobstructed scenic views while minimizing environmental noise. To support this massive production requirement, six dedicated manufacturing facilities have been established across Gujarat, with three located in Ahmedabad and one each in Surat, Vadodara, and Anand. This strategic infrastructure development has not only facilitated barrier production but also created significant local employment opportunities, NHSRCL said. The project's construction progress extends beyond noise barriers. NHSRCL stated that over 243 km of viaduct construction has been completed, accompanied by 352 km of pier work and 362 km of pier foundation work. The project has already constructed bridges across 13 rivers and successfully crossed multiple railway lines and highways using five steel bridges and two PSC bridges. Track construction in Gujarat is advancing rapidly, with Reinforced Concrete (RC) Track Bed construction underway in multiple districts including Anand, Vadodara, Surat, and Navsari. Seventy-one track kilometers of RC track bed have been completed, with rail welding already commenced on the viaduct. In Maharashtra, significant milestones have been achieved, including casting the first concrete base-slab for the Mumbai bullet train station at an impressive depth of 32 metres. The 21 km tunnel between Bandra-Kurla Complex and Shilphata is progressing, with a 394-metre Intermediate Tunnel (ADIT) already completed to facilitate main tunnel construction. The project is simultaneously constructing seven mountain tunnels in Palghar district using the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM), with the mountain tunnel in Gujarat already successfully completed. Twelve stations along the corridor are being developed with innovative thematic elements and energy-efficient features, promising a world-class passenger experience. “The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project continues to set new benchmarks in high-speed rail infrastructure by combining cutting-edge technology with environmental considerations. The project is not only transforming connectivity but also creating significant social and economic benefits, including the generation of thousands of jobs, the development of local industries, and improvements in regional infrastructure. It will also help in reducing travel time, enhancing mobility, and fostering regional development. The project is set to drive economic growth and elevate the quality of life across Gujarat and Maharashtra,” said Vivek Kumar Gupta, Managing Director, NHSRCL.
23 December,2024 06:18 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentCongress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday criticised the BJP over levying GST on examination forms, saying the government had turned the dreams of parents who saved every penny to prepare their children for exams into a source of income, reported news agency PTI. The Congress general secretary shared an examination form of the Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute, Sultanpur Road, Lucknow, that showed 18 per cent GST was being charged, reported PTI. भाजपा युवाओं को नौकरी तो दे नहीं सकती, लेकिन परीक्षा फॉर्म पर 18% जीएसटी वसूल कर युवाओं के जख्मों पर नमक जरूर छिड़क रही है। अग्निवीर समेत हर सरकारी नौकरी के फॉर्म पर जीएसटी वसूली जा रही है। फॉर्म भरने के बाद सरकार की विफलता से पेपर लीक हुआ, भ्रष्टाचार हुआ तो युवाओं के ये पैसे डूब… pic.twitter.com/FGnCydZDgb — Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) December 23, 2024 "The BJP cannot provide jobs to youngsters but it is definitely rubbing salt on the wounds by charging 18 per cent GST on examination forms. GST is being charged on every government job form, including Agniveer," Priyanka Gandhi said in a post in Hindi on X (formerly Twitter). "After filling the form, if the paper is leaked due to the failure of the government or if there is corruption, then this money of the youngsters is wasted," she said. Parents sacrifice their lives and save every penny to educate their children and prepare them for the exams but the BJP government has turned their dreams into a source of income, she added. BJP lawmaker gifts '1984' bag to Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Parliament corridors Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) Aparajita Sarangi on Friday gifted a bag with "1984" written on it in red to Congress lawmaker Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, news agency PTI reported. This comes days after Vadra carried bags with messages on Palestine and Bangladesh written on it to the Parliament. Sarangi, the BJP MP from Bhubaneswar, gave the bag to Vadra in the corridor of Parliament. She handed the bag to the Congress MP while Vadra was walking in the Parliament corridor. Vadra took the bag from Sarangi and walked on, reported PTI. The BJP leader said that this is also an issue that the Wayanad MP should raise through her tote bags. The bag had “1984 riots” written on it, as per PTI. In a show of support for the people of Palestine, the Congress leader had carried a bag to Parliament on Monday that had "Palestine" emblazoned on it. The Congress MP was later on Tuesday seen carrying a cream-coloured handbag to Parliament on which it was written "Bangladesh Ke Hindu Aur Isaiyon Ke Saath Khade Ho" (stand with the Hindus and Christians of Bangladesh), reported PTI. (With inputs from PTI)
23 December,2024 05:59 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAn IndiGo flight operating between Bhubaneswar (BBI) and Guwahati (GUW) experienced a bird strike shortly after takeoff. The flight safely returned to BBI airport. All passengers and crew are reported to be safe. IndiGo flight operating between Bhubaneswar (BBI) and Guwahati (GUW) experienced a bird strike shortly after takeoff. The flight safely returned to BBI airport. All passengers and crew are reported safe. #birdstrike #Bhubaneshwar #Indigo pic.twitter.com/Jz859wil3V — Mid Day (@mid_day) December 23, 2024 The aircraft will be positioned back to terminal after necessary maintenance, the airline stated in a press release, adding "All the passengers of the flight were accommodated with alternative travel options, including other flights, and provided with refreshments in the interim. We regret the inconvenience caused to customers due to factors beyond the airline's control."
23 December,2024 05:48 PM IST | Mumbai | Prasun ChoudhariLok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Monday met the family of Somnath Suryavanshi, who died in judicial custody following violence in Maharashtra's Parbhani city earlier this month, reported news agency PTI. A glass-encased replica of Constitution near Dr B R Ambedkar’s statue outside the railway station in Parbhani, located in Marathwada region, was vandalised on the evening of December 10, which led to violent incidents in the region. Suryawanshi, a resident of Shankar Nagar in Parbhani, was among more than 50 persons arrested in connection with the violence, reported PTI. He was rushed to state-run hospital after he complained of chest pain and uneasiness while he was in judicial custody and lodged at the Parbhani district central prison. He died on December 15 at the hospital, police said. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a judicial probe into the Parbhani violence. Recently, Fadnavis stated in the Maharashtra assembly that Suryavanshi had told a magistrate that he was not tortured and the CCTV footage also doesn't show any evidence of brutality, stated PTI. State BJP chief and revenue minister Chandrashekar Bawankule has termed Gandhi's visit as a "drama". Sharad Pawar calls Fadnavis to discuss Parbhani violence and Beed sarpanch's murder Sharad Pawar, the president of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-Supremo), engaged in a telephonic discussion with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday, addressing concerns regarding the murder of a sarpanch in Beed and the death of a man following violent protests in Parbhani. Pawar, who visited the families of both victims on Saturday, sought accountability and swift action. According to PTI, he met the relatives of Santosh Deshmukh, the sarpanch of Massajog village in Beed district, who was abducted and brutally murdered on December 9. He also visited the family of Somnath Suryavanshi, who allegedly died while in judicial custody after being arrested in connection with the Parbhani unrest. Speaking to reporters in Pune on Sunday, Pawar revealed that he had raised the matter during a telephonic conversation with the chief minister. "I discussed the gravity of the situation in Beed and Parbhani with the chief minister and urged him to take appropriate action," he stated, as per PTI. (With inputs from PTI)
23 December,2024 05:28 PM IST | Parbhani (Maharashtra) | mid-day online correspondentThe Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of Puja Khedkar, a former IAS probationer, in the criminal case filed against her for allegedly engaging in cheating and fraudulently availing benefits under the OBC and disability quotas in the 2022 Civil Services Examination. Justice Chandra Dhari Singh, while passing the order, stated that Khedkar’s plea for anticipatory bail had no merit. He remarked that a "strong prima facie case" had been established against the former probationer and that further investigation was necessary to uncover the full extent of the alleged conspiracy. The judge emphasised that this was a "classic case of fraud committed on a constitutional body as well as society." As per PTI, the former probationer had applied for the UPSC Civil Services Examination by allegedly providing false information in her application, specifically regarding her eligibility for reservation benefits. Khedkar is accused of misrepresenting her status to avail benefits under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) and disability quotas. The allegations against her involve not only misleading the examination authorities but also manipulating her attempts at the civil services exam by falsifying her identity. The counsel representing Delhi Police, along with the complainant — the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) — opposed the anticipatory bail plea, asserting that Khedkar's actions warranted a thorough investigation. The UPSC’s legal team, led by senior advocates Naresh Kaushik and Vardhman Kaushik, also strongly contended that the case involved serious allegations of fraudulent misrepresentation and identity theft. Khedkar has firmly denied all allegations against her, maintaining her innocence throughout the proceedings. The former IAS probationer claims that there has been a misunderstanding and that she has been unfairly targeted. In July, the UPSC initiated several actions against Khedkar, which included filing a criminal case and notifying the relevant authorities. According to PTI reports, the Delhi Police subsequently registered an FIR against Khedkar under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Information Technology Act, and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act. These legal actions followed the UPSC’s investigation, which found evidence suggesting that Khedkar had falsely claimed to be eligible for certain reservations.
23 December,2024 02:54 PM IST | New DelhiTwo BJP MPs who suffered head injuries in a face-off between opposition and NDA members on the Parliament premises were discharged from Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital on Monday, authorities said, reported news agency PTI. On Thursday, two BJP leaders, Pratap Sarangi (69) from Odisha and Mukesh Rajput from Uttar Pradesh were brought to the hospital from Parliament with head injuries, stated PTI. "The condition of both the MPs is much better now and they have been discharged," a senior doctor said. The MPs were kept under observation in the ICU and on Saturday they were shifted to a ward. Doctors stated that Sarangi has an old heart problem and a stent in his heart. Nothing significant regarding the injury came up in MRI and CT scans, Dr Shukla MS of RML Hospital had said earlier, reported PTI. According to Dr Shukla, Sarangi was bleeding profusely when he was brought in. "He had a deep cut on his forehead and it had to be stitched," he had said, PTI stated . "Rajput also had a head injury immediately after which he lost consciousness. However, the MP was in his senses when he was brought to the hospital. His blood pressure levels had shot up," Dr Shukla had said. Ambedkar remark row: Opposition, BJP MPs scuffle in Parliament A face-off between the opposition and NDA MPs in Parliament premises over the alleged insult to B R Ambedkar left former minister Pratap Chandra Sarangi injured. The BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of pushing the senior member, a charge rejected by the Congress leader. Trouble began when the INDIA bloc members insisted on entering Parliament through the BJP MPs holding a protest instead of using the space left empty on one side of the staircase of the Makar Dwar, used by members to enter and exit the building. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said BJP MP Mukesh Rajput was also injured in the melee. Sarangi, a BJP member from Balasore in Odisha, suffered injuries on the left temple of his forehead. BJP member Nishikant Dubey accused Gandhi of pushing the senior leader. Rejecting the BJP members’ charge, Gandhi told reporters, “I was trying to enter Parliament and the BJP MPs were stopping me, pushing me and threatening me.” Meanwhile, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge claimed he was pushed by BJP MPs, lost his balance and was forced to sit on the ground, injuring his knees that have already undergone surgery. Both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were adjourned following noisy protests by the opposition seeking an apology from Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks on B R Ambedkar. (With agency inputs)
23 December,2024 02:42 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe Uttar Pradesh Police have successfully apprehended the mastermind behind a notorious kidnapping gang that targeted celebrities, including actor Mushtaq Khan and comedian Sunil Pal. The accused, Lavi Pal, also known as Rahul Saini, was arrested following an encounter on the night of December 22-23 in Bijnor, during which he sustained injuries. According to Bijnor Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Jha, the incident began on October 15, when Lavi Pal, posing as Rahul Saini, invited actor Mushtaq Khan to an event in Meerut. Pal allegedly offered Khan an advance of Rs 25,000 along with a flight ticket for the event, which was scheduled for November 20. However, once Khan arrived in Delhi and was picked up for the event, he was taken to Bijnor under the false pretence of attending a gathering. Khan was confined to a house in the Chahshiri area of Bijnor, which belonged to Lavi Pal. However, Khan managed to escape from captivity on November 21 when the kidnappers were asleep. Seeking refuge at a nearby mosque, Khan was able to return home safely. The incident was officially reported on December 9 by Khan’s event manager, Shivam Yadav. As the investigation progressed, authorities discovered that the same gang had employed a similar strategy to target comedian Sunil Pal in Meerut. The gang had also used Khan’s mobile phone for transactions worth Rs 2.5 lakh during the kidnapping. While six members of the gang had already been arrested, Lavi Pal and his cousin Shubham remained at large. On December 22-23, police received a tip-off that the two men would be arriving at Jain Farm on Mandawar Road. When police attempted to arrest them, Lavi Pal and Shubham opened fire, with a bullet hitting the bulletproof vest of Station House Officer (SHO) Uday Pratap. During the subsequent encounter, Lavi Pal sustained a bullet injury to his leg, while Shubham managed to escape. Lavi Pal was arrested and taken to the district hospital for treatment. Police also recovered a country-made pistol, two cartridges, and Rs 35,050, which had been extorted during Khan’s abduction. Authorities have indicated plans to pursue strict action under the Gangster Act, and property acquired through criminal activities will also be seized. Both Bijnor and Meerut police had placed a Rs 25,000 bounty on Lavi Pal’s arrest. The authorities are now interrogating him to gather further information about his gang’s operations and any additional targets within the entertainment industry. (With inputs from PTI)
23 December,2024 01:56 PM IST | MumbaiTwo children and a man were killed and six other persons injured in the wee hours of Monday after a truck ran over people sleeping on a footpath in Maharashtra's Pune city, police said, reported news agency PTI. Police officials stated that the incident took place at around 12.30 am in the Wagholi area. Several persons were sleeping on the footpath during the incident, police said. The truck driver was detained after the incident, the police said. "There were many people sleeping on the footpath near Kesnand Phata area, most of them labourers. They were run over by a truck, leading to the death of three persons," a senior police official said. "We have detained the driver. We are checking if he was under the influence of alcohol. Further investigation is on," the official said. The deceased have been identified as Vaibhavi Pawar (1), Vaibhav Pawar (2) and Vishal Pawar (22), the police said, reported PTI. Six other persons were admitted to the Sassoon General Hospital, stated PTI. Jewellery store salesman shot dead by two bike-borne men in Shahapur area of Thane In another incident, a 25-year-old jewellery store salesman was fatally shot by two men on a motorcycle in Shahapur in Maharashtra's Thane district, a police officer said on Sunday, reported news agency PTI. The shooting took place around 10.30 pm on Saturday outside Mahalaxmi Jewellers in the Gotheghar area, where the victim Dineshkumar Manaram, his employer, and another individual were concluding their day. "Two motorcycle-borne persons fired some rounds, which hit Chaudhary, who succumbed to his wounds some time later at a hospital in Thane. He passed away in the early hours of Sunday. They stole a bag Chaudhary was carrying," the Shahapur Police Station officer said. Chaudhary was a salesman with Mahalaxmi Jewellers, Senior Inspector Jitendra Thakur said, adding the motive of the incident remains unclear, stated PTI. "A probe has begun under the supervision of Deputy Superintendent of Police Milind Shinde. Roadblocks have been set up in several places in the district to nab the assailants. CCTV footage from the area as well as stretches of Mumbai-Nashik highway are being checked to ascertain their route of escape," the official informed. (With inputs from PTI)
23 December,2024 01:01 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondentThe Uttar Pradesh Police and Punjab Police successfully conducted a joint operation, resulting in an encounter with three members of the Pakistan-sponsored Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) terror group. During the operation, which took place in Pilibhit district's Puranpur area, the accused opened fire on the police, ANI reported. The three terrorsits identified as Gurvinder Singh, Virendra Singh alias Ravi, and Jaspreet Singh alias Pratap Singh, were believed to have been responsible for the grenade attack on Gurdaspur's police station Director General of Police, Punjab, Gaurav Yadav, confirmed the 'breakthrough' in a post on X, stating, "In a major breakthrough against a #Pak-sponsored Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) terror module, a joint operation of UP Police and Punjab Police has led to an encounter with three module members who fired at the police party." Yadav further explained that the terror module is involved in grenade attacks at police establishments in the border areas of Punjab, ANI cited. In a major breakthrough against a #Pak-sponsored Khalistan Zindabad Force(KZF) terror module, a joint operation of UP Police and Punjab Police has led to an encounter with three module members who fired at the police party.This terror module is involved in grenade attacks at… — DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) December 23, 2024 The encounter took place inside the jurisdiction of the Puranpur Police Station in Pilibhit and involved joint police teams from Pilibhit and Punjab. According to reports, the three suspects were involved in a grenade attack on a Gurdaspur police post. Following the encounter, the injured were transferred to Puranpur's Community Health Centre (CHC) for immediate medical care. Investigations into the terror module are ongoing, with authorities attempting to learn more about the group's activity. Furthermore, the Punjab DGP stated that during the operation, police recovered two AK rifles and two Glock pistols suspected to have been used in the attacks. Meanwhile, on Sunday, two gangsters were detained, and four magazines and 14 cartridges were discovered when Punjab Police's Counter Intelligence team disrupted a major gangster module in Pathankot. The Punjab DSP confirmed the arrests on Saturday, ANI reported. The arrested individuals have been identified as Sunil Kumar also known as Ashu, a resident of Rauwal in Batala, and Dilpreet Singh known as Dil, a resident of Raimal in Batala. Accused Sunil known as Ashu has a criminal history, including a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. As per release, he was released on bail from Gurdaspur Jail on February 27, 2024, ANI cited. According to Yadav, preliminary investigations revealed that the accused got a consignment of guns from the Ajnala region of Amritsar on the instructions of their handlers and were told to deliver them to an unknown party. Further investigations are underway to determine the source of the weapons and identify additional people in the network. AIG CI Pathankot, Sukhminder Singh Mann, shared details of the operation, stating that secret intelligence was acquired indicating that accused Sunil Kumar and Dilpreet Singh were in communication with unknown gangsters and had recently received a consignment of rifles and ammunition. Based on this intelligence, the CI Pathankot team set up a trap and apprehended both accused men after seizing the weapons and ammunition from their hands. He further said that the efforts are underway to track previous consignments retrieved and delivered by the accused, ANI reported. In this regard, an FIR (No. 71 dated 21.12.2024) has been registered under Section 25 of the Arms Act and Section 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Police Station State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) Amritsar. The arrested accused will be produced in court to obtain police remand, the statement added, ANI cited. (With inputs from ANI)
23 December,2024 12:02 PM IST | Chandigarh | mid-day online correspondentThe Supreme Court on Monday formed a high-powered committee to amicably resolve the problems of farmers protesting at the Punjab-Haryana border at Shambhu. The panel, led by Justice Nawab Singh, a former Punjab and Haryana High Court judge, sought to address farmers' concerns without politicising the Shambhu border case, reported PTI. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan urged the committee to convene its first meeting within a week and work with protesting farmers to clear the tractors and trolleys that were blocking the Shambhu border, therefore bringing respite to commuters, the news agency report stated. The court stated that the Punjab and Haryana governments are free to make proposals to the committee. Shambhu border case: SC tells committee to request farmers to remove their tractors According to the PTI report, the committee's members include retired IPS officer PS Sandhu, Devender Sharma, Professor Ranjit Singh Ghuman, and Dr Sukhpal Singh, an agricultural economist at Punjab Agricultural University. The panel was also ordered to seek the expert opinion of Professor B R Kamboj, Vice Chancellor of Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, as a special invitee, as needed. "The High powered committee should reach out to and request the agitating farmers to remove their tractors. We hope the farmers will listen to the committee and vacate their vehicles from the border to provide huge relief to the general public...," an ANI report quoted the court as saying. The court warned the protesting farmers to stay away from political parties and avoid making unrealistic demands. It emphasised that the farmers' concerns should be addressed gradually by the committee and that they are free to move their peaceful protests to other locations, the PTI report added. Shambhu border case: SC was hearing plea from the Haryana govt This ruling came as the court heard a petition from the Haryana government appealing a high court order for the removal of barricades at the Shambhu border, where farmers have been protesting since February 13. The Haryana government first set up the barricades on the Ambala-New Delhi national highway in response to the 'Samyukta Kisan Morcha' (Non-Political) and 'Kisan Mazdoor Morcha' announcing a march to Delhi in support of their demands, which included a legal guarantee for the minimum support price (MSP) for their crops. With agency inputs
23 December,2024 09:58 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
