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ANIL JAINFormer Punjab Chief Minister Bibi Rajinder Kaur Bhattal has criticized the state government's announcement of compensation for farmers who switch from paddy cultivation to other crops. Bhattal claims the government has lost farmers' trust, citing unfulfilled promises of assistance for mung bean crops. She questions whether the compensation will adequately cover farmers' expenses if they switch to alternative crops.
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Ex-Punjab CM Criticizes Crop Diversification Compensation Scheme
Lehragaga, Punjab
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Neamatpur, West Bengal:
The death anniversary of poet Kazi Nazrul Islam was observed at the conference hall of ADDA in Asansol. The event included a tribute to the renowned poet, highlighting his significant contributions to literature and culture. Attendees paid their respects and celebrated Nazrul Islam's legacy through various commemorative activities.
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Irinjalakuda, Kerala:
KPCC Secretary C.S. Srinivasan, who was arrested in connection with an investment fraud case, was brought to the Heewans Head Office in Chakkamukku for evidence collection. The case involves allegations that the financial institution Heewans Finance accepted investments and committed fraud. Earlier, the police had arrested T.A. Sunder Menon, the chairman of Heavens Finance, a prominent industrialist, Padma Shri awardee, and the president of the Thiruvambady Devaswom.
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Thrissur, Kerala:
Minister K. Rajan has commented on the organization of Thrissur Pooram, particularly addressing the central government's regulations on the fireworks display distance. He criticized the central government, stating that PESO (Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation) has set a distance limit of 100 meters for the fireworks display at Thrissur Pooram. PESO is responsible for determining the safe distance for spectators.
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Nenmanikkara, Kerala:
A theft occurred at the Amballur Kalarikal Sree Mahaganapathi Temple, where the donation box was broken into, and money was stolen. The donation box in front of the sanctum was found smashed and overturned. A woman who arrived at the temple in the morning for assistance noticed the broken donation box. She immediately informed the temple authorities about the incident. The donation box in front of the sanctum was forcibly opened and overturned, and a nearby lamp was also found broken.
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Irinjalakuda, Kerala:
Due to the non-payment of the remaining compensation amount in a case involving the death of a bike rider in a road accident, computer monitors from the Irinjalakuda RDO office were seized. On July 4, 1997, Dr. Jawahar, a resident of Gandhigram in Irinjalakuda, suffered severe injuries after his scooter fell into a pothole on the road at Kombara, Irinjalakuda, leading to his death on July 8, 1997.
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Pochal, :
Patriotic zeal,great enthusiasm and national spirit marked 78th Independence Day Celebrations at Kishtwar.DDC Chairperson Kishtwar Mrs Pooja Thakur hoisted the National Flag and took Salute to March Past.
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Thrissur, Kerala:
In Thrissur, the police have arrested suspects involved in the theft
of gold worth ₹42 lakh from workers of a jewelry manufacturing unit
after luring them to a lodge. The accused are Sampson Peter (21), also
known as Paki, from Palliparambil House in Karikkode Thekkumbhagam
Desam, Idukki, and Nandu Deepu (21) from Padikkachikunnel House,
Karinkunnam, Idukki. They were apprehended from Moolamattom in Idukki
district.
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Thrissur, Kerala:
A female dentist was attacked by street dogs in Mal Ashtamichira. Dr. Parvathi Sreejith, a resident of Ashtamichira, was the victim of the attack by the street dogs. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon when she was coming home from her clinic for lunch, through the backside of the Indian Oil pump. Seeing the dogs approaching, Parvathi got scared and fell backward. The dogs then bit her on both thighs and arms, causing severe injuries. The fall also resulted in a fracture in her arm.
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Midnapore, West Bengal:
Junior doctors at Medinipur Medical College Hospital have staged a sit-in protest following the death of a student at R.G. Kar Medical College Hospital. The protest is taking place in front of the emergency ward and the hospital superintendent's office.
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Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh:
The Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) at IIT Kanpur has signed a MoU with Canara Bank to provide comprehensive support to entrepreneurs, including funding, promotion, and knowledge sharing. The MoU was signed by Prof. Ankush Sharma, SIIC's Professor-in-charge, and Sri Sanjay Kumar, Deputy General Manager, Canara Bank, in the presence of key SIIC officials.
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