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The previ- day, several farmers have been given day, Gujarat’s Deputy Chief Minister Test. ous governments had made promises Kisan Credit Card. Earlier, they were not Nitin Patel said the farmers’ protest on Only one patient has devel- to the farmers but never delivered. They available to all farmers. But we changed the borders of Delhi against the Cen- oped symptoms of Covid-19, are upset because what they had only rules to make Kisan Credit Card avail- tre’s three new laws had the support of while the rest 8 patients were talked about, Modi has done that,” he able to all farmers across the country,” “anti-national elements, terrorists, asymptomatic, the official said. said, adding that they don’t have any he added. Khalistanis, communists and pro- He said that the number of ac- problem with the reforms but with This comes a day after nearly a thou- people”. OUR REPORTER tive cases now stands at 147, of Modi. sand farmers embarked on a foot “If 50,000 out of 130 crore popu- AIZAWL, DEC 18 which 57 are in , Addressing the farmers in Madhya march from Morena to join protests at lation come on to the streets asking to At least 9 people, including 3 44 in district, 29 in Pradesh through video conferencing at Delhi borders, where the stir against repeal a law, then tomorrow some other Border Security Force (BSF) district, 10 in Serchhip a state-level Kisan Sammelan (farmers’ the contentious farm laws passed by the people will come and demand repeal jawans and two minors aged 9 district, 5 in and conference), organised in Raisen dis- Centre has entered its 23rd day. Before of CAA… Anti-national elements will months and 7 years, have tested 2 in district. trict, he said the opposition have always the PM’s speech, Chief Minister Shivraj tion about it reaches the cultivators. mislead” the farmers. With the farmers come together, terrorists from Kashmir positive for novel coronavirus in , , , used the farmers for their vote-bank assured that Mandis will not be closed. Similar programmes will also be organ- protesting on the borders of the na- and pro-Pakistan people will come to- Mizoram in the last 24 hours, and district politics. “People should seek replies “PM Modi wants to double the income ised at district, block and panchayat tional capital refusing to relent on their gether with instigation from Paki- taking the state’s tally to 4,094, districts are Covid-19 free as of from political parties who talked about of farmers. Mandis won’t be closed at levels in the state. The chief minister demand for repeal of three new farm stan… if 50,000 anti-nationals come an official said. now. With 15 people, who have agricultural reforms in their manifes- all… Congress is shedding crocodile also directed the authorities to ensure laws, the BJP’s national leadership has together and demand to repeal the law While 5 patients have travel been discharged from hospitals tos,” he added. He also alleged that the tears, Kamalnath had distributed fake that COVID-19 protocols, including so- written to all state units, asking them that abrogated Article 370, do we have history, the rest 4 patients were on Thursday, a total of 3,940 previous governments under the Oppo- loan waiver certificates” he said. cial distancing and wearing of masks, to hold Kisan Sammelans, mass aware- to repeal the Act passed by Parliament? diagnosed with Covid-19 during people have already recovered sition sat over the Swaminathan com- Chouhan on Thursday took stock of are maintained, the official said. ness and public outreach programmes If 50,000 people demand, do we let contact tracing, he said. from the virus. Mizoram has so mittee report for years. “We have im- the preparations for the four-tier Kisan The PM’s address is a part of the to “sensitise” the farmers about the Kashmir go (to Pakistan)? If 50,000 Of the 9 fresh cases, 3 cases far tested 1,69,138 samples, in- plemented it in interest of farmers,” he Kalyan event and directed the collec- fresh nationwide campaign launched by benefits of the farm laws against which Communists get together and ask to were reported from Lawngtlai cluding 936 on Thursday. The said. tors of all districts to make necessary the ruling BJP to counter attempts by farmers from Punjab and Haryana are give to China, do we have to district, 2 each from Aizawl and state has also reported 7 Covid- He also alleged that farmers are be- arrangements and ensure that informa- opposition parties to “misguide and protesting. The senior ministers and do so?” he said. Lunglei districts and 1 case each 19 deaths till date. Knowledge of Hindi language essential Home Minister Stricter enforcement of guidelines to be carried for unity of nation - Lalchhandama Ralte visits IR and BSF out during festive season - Health Minister duty at the border AIZAWL, DEC 18 At the meeting, it was de- to family gatherings, with the which will be distributed before AIZAWL, DEC 18 necessary to reflect on the matter of AIZAWL, DEC 18 A meeting was held under the cided that a stricter enforce- similar situation being seen in Christmas. The School Education Minister introducing Hindi language from the Home Minister Lalchamliana on Friday visited the leadership of the Health & Fam- ment of government guidelines Mizoram. The public are ad- The I&PR Minister Lalchhandama Ralte graced the pro- primary level and not just from Middle Border Security Force and IR battalion duty at ily Welfare Minister Dr. R. such as curfew timings should vised to refrain from social Lalruatkima at the meeting said gram honoring those who had obtained and High school level which could help and Saihapui V. He was accompanied Lalthangliana to assess the be carried out. If we are negli- gatherings with friends, asso- the cooperation of the govern- Padma Shree and Doctorate Degrees in students to better grasp the language, by Lalbiakthanga Khiangte, DIG (NR), Covid19 situation in the state. gent during this festive season, ciates and relatives, they said. ment, the NGO, and churches Hindi field at the Mizoram Hindi he said. Dr.H.Lalthlangliana, DC, Kolasib, Pu.Vanlalfaka, The meeting was attended by there could be a rise in com- At the meeting Dr. R that exists in Mizoram might Prachar Sabha Office in MINECO. The Minister said they plan to em- SP, Kolasib, Pu. M.S. Dawngliana, CO, 1st IR Bn. I&PR Minister Lalruatkima, Chief munity transmission of the vi- Lalthangliana praised the Chief not be found anywhere else in At the program, Ralte stressed on the ploy Hindi teachers across various and other Police department officials. Secretary Lalnunmawia rus, as such we need to carry minister Zoramthanga saying he the world, and said this is one importance of the Hindi language say- schools which are lacking for such but The Home Minister thanked the personnel on Chuaungo as well as the Health out government guidelines has taken great initiatives in the of the main reasons for their ing it is essential for the unity of the said they face a prblem wherein there duty at the border for their hardwork and dedica- secretary, Home Secretary, Addl sternly. Strict action will be fight against Covid19 and has success in the fight against nation. He said there is a need for is lack of Hindi teachers, and they are tion. He assured them of the support of the DGP and representatives of the taken against shops and busi- sanctioned funds for the same. Covid19. He said they will fo- Prachar Sabha to make more efforts in unable to meet the requirement. Mizoram government. Though they will be on duty Indian Medical Association nesses that do not follow the It is because of his able leader- cus on the MGNREGA 100 days educating the people as many high At the program, Mizoram Hindi during the Christmas and New Year season, the (IMA), Mizoram Kohhran standard of procedure, they ship that we are at this juncture guaranteed wage to ensure that ranking officials face problems due to Prachar Sabha honorerd one Padma Home Minister requested the personnel to keep Hruaitute Committee (MKHC) said. It was reported that rise today, he said. The health min- people in rural areas do not limited knowledge of Hindi language Shree awardee and thirteen Hindi lan- in mind that they are working for the people and and Jt. NGO Coordination Com- in Covid19 cases in various ister said they have prepared face financial difficulties due to when travelling to other states. It is guage Doctorate degree holders. the state and to carry out their duty diligently. mittee. parts of the world was attributed gifts for the Covid19 volunteers Covid19. 99.9% Congress members China’s new road cuts travel time to Pass, raises red flags in Delhi want Rahul Gandhi as NEW DELHI, DEC 18 Ladakh LAC, the PLA has no inten- the distance to the strategic gateway to Lhasa via Tibet Railway. It will en- at Lhasa Gonggar air base with an Satellite imagery and communication tions of troop or equipment with- into Daulet Beg Oldi sector by two hance the capacity and capability of increase in the number of military intercepts along the 3,488 kilometre drawal from the area. hours. “Nearly all the kutcha the PLA to deploy in Tibetan border aircraft. President: Randeep Surjewala Line of Actual Control (LAC) shows While the government is tight- (unmetalled) roads have been sur- with for a long time and feed The 1962 military com- that the Chinese People’s Liberation lipped about the developments, the faced in the area with the the troops in case of a worst-case sce- mand town of across NEW DELHI, DEC 18 Army (PLA) is undertaking a signifi- number of military vehicles and troop axis being widened for bigger vehi- nario. and on the banks of Congress leader Randeep cant road and building infrastructure hutments have increased along the cles carrying heavy equipment,” said While there is continuous activity Karakash River is being revived with Surjewala said on Friday that the upgrade across Karakoram Pass and 597-km Ladakh LAC with a number a senior military commander. on Sikkim border, the new concern a direct highway connectivity to party would soon start the pro- Aksai Chin to ramp up military ca- of fresh dug-outs indicating that the The Chinese infra building activ- is the building of two new under- , a critical air base of PLA Air cedure to elect a new president pacities and capability against India. PLA is prepared for a long haul with ity has also increased in depth areas ground facilities at the Pang Ta air Force for dominating the restive and that 99.9% of the party It is quite evident from the surveil- Indian Army. Indian officials said with a new logistics depot that will base across Arunachal Pradesh. The Uighurs and a launch pad of fighter members including hom wanted lance data available to conclude that what was a matter of serious concern have an underground petroleum and PLA uses underground tunnels inside operations in case of a worst case Rahul Gandhi at the helm. despite Beijing’s verbal commitments was that China has built an alterna- oil storage facility coming up at mountains for housing aircraft rather scenario in East Ladakh. Hotan is lo- He said that the electoral col- of mutual military disengagement and tive 8-10 metre wide road to Golmud. The new depot is nearly than blast pens on the air bases. A cated 320 kilometres from the lege of the Congress, All India de-escalation from friction point on Karakoram Pass that would shorten 1,000 km from the LAC but is linked similar tunnel park has been noticed Ladakh LAC. Congress Committee (AICC) members and Congress workers and members would be involved in the procedure. The party has even sought Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine Nagaland govt “Party will soon start the pro- advice from block- and district- India planning surgical strike against us, seeking cedure to elect a new party presi- level leaders for suitable candi- ‘overwhelmingly approved’, dent. Electoral college of Con- dates for the top posts in states. banns use of gress, AICC members, Congress The move is mainly aimed at approval from partners: Pak foreign minister distribution to start soon: Trump workers & members will choose checking infighting in states and ISLAMABAD, DEC 18 demic, and the state of religious posters in who’s best suited. 99.9% of peo- uniting warring factions, a Con- NEW DELHI, DEC 18 Covid-19 vaccine live on televi- Pakistan’s foreign minister Shah minorities in India. President Donald Trump said sion, in a public display designed ple including me want Rahul gress functionary who did not Mahmood Qureshi has claimed He also claimed that Pakistan Gandhi to be elected as party wish to be named said. that India was planning a surgi- has revealed that India was Friday that the United States has to boost national confidence in government offices president,” he said. The youth wing of the Con- cal strike on its neighbouring “sponsoring terrorism in Paki- authorized a second coronavirus the measure. “We have one, per- OUR CORRESPONDENT The grand old party will be gress have scrapped the internal country to divert attention from stan” in a dossier that it shared vaccine, jumping the gun on haps within hours two, safe and DIMAPUR, DEC 18 electing its new President ahead polling system that was started issues it had been facing at with the international commu- regulators who have yet to give effective coronavirus vaccines,” The State government of Nagaland of the crucial polls of West Ben- by former President and current home. In a press conference in nity. it the formal green light. he said. Thursday’s hearing came has banned use of posters in gov- gal, Kerala, Assam and Tamil favourite to take over the party Abu Dhabi on Friday, Qureshi The Pakistan foreign minis- “Moderna vaccine over- as the number of deaths from the ernment offices during functions. Nadu. The party’s recent poor presidency Rahul Gandhi in said Islamabad had “credible in- ter mentioned a recent report whelmingly approved. Distribu- coronavirus quickly approaches Urban Development Depart- performances in the state assem- 2008. The Youth Congress de- formation” that New Delhi was a surgical strike against Paki- by EU DisinfoLab that claimed tion to start immediately,” he 310,000 in the country with the ment, Nagaland in a notification bly elections of Bihar and vised a new format that is based planning such a move. stan,” said Qureshi. to have exposed a concerted In- wrote on Twitter. This follows a world’s biggest Covid-19 out- informed that in pursuance to the Maharashtra have turned several on membership enrolment to Qureshi told the media that He then claimed that India dian disinformation network of recommendation by an expert break, which this week began Ministry of Environment, Forest of its eminent leaders into dis- elect its state unit chiefs. New Delhi was trying to seek was already “trying to seek tacit “fake websites and fake NGOs panel on Thursday to grant emer- vaccinating health care workers and Climate Change, Government senters. This system was adopted in “tacit approval” for the strike approval” from what he called that they had launched with a gency use approval for and long-term care residents of India order dated February 13, Current party president Sonia the Himachal Pradesh selection from its “partners”. He didn’t “important players who they sole objective to malign Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine in with the Pfizer vaccine. 2020, using of flex banners/ Gandhi has called for a strategy and will be used for the selec- share any details. consider to be their partners”. Pakistan”.Pakistan was “fully the United States. Both of the frontrunner boards/ posters by departments/ meet on Saturday and some of tion process in Gujarat, In the press meet, which was The Pakistan foreign minis- prepared to respond to and de- The Food and Drug Admin- vaccines are based on cutting- institutions/ government agencies these dissenters are expected to Telangana and Mumbai. How- held at the end of Qureshi’s two- ter claimed that India was fac- feat India’s designs”, he said. istration is expected to issue for- edge mRNA (messenger ribonu- in government offices during be present. The group includes ever, the selection in Karnataka day visit to the UAE, the Pakistan ing an internal crisis because of The Pakistan foreign min- mal approval Friday. This would cleic acid) technology, which had functions/ programmes, etc. has eminent names like the leader and Madhya Pradesh will follow foreign minister said that he has what he called failed policies of ister said the information of an make Moderna’s vaccine the sec- never been approved prior to the been totally banned with imme- of the opposition in the Rajya the old procedure. shared his country’s concerns on the government. imminent strike against Paki- ond to be approved in a West- pandemic, and both are two-dose diate effect. Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad, former Congress had a dismal show- this front with the UAE leader- Qureshi criticised the Indian stan had been shared with rel- ern country following the one regimens. The US, which has re- Flex banners/ boards/ posters Haryana chief minister ing in the recently contested ship. “An important develop- government’s handling of multi- evant governments, who had developed by Pfizer-BioNTech. corded more than 17 million are made up of Poly-Vinyl-Chlo- Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Bihar Assembly Elections, win- ment has cropped up… I’ve ple issues, pointing to the situa- briefed about India’s plans and Trump’s announcement cases of the virus, will probably rides (PVC), a plastic polymer, former Union minister Shashi ning only 19 seats after contest- learned through our intelligence tion in Kashmir, the farmers’ Pakistan’s readiness to re- came as US Vice President Mike become the first country to ap- which is a non-biodegradable Tharoor. ing for 70. forces… that India is planning protest, the coronavirus pan- spond to them. Pence and his wife received the prove the Moderna vaccine. material and if burned releases harmful toxins and gets bio-ac- cumulated in the food chain of ecosystem causing serious haz- Nearly 70% Indians unwilling to take Covid-19 vaccine, finds study ards to human health and envi- ronment, said the notification. PUNE DEC 18 Of the respondents, 66 per cent due to high immunity levels. The results, both about successes soon as it was made available, The notification further stated that At least 69 per cent of Indians were men and 34 per cent average daily caseload from and adverse events. With high while 55 per cent comprised of use of eco-friendly materials such are hesitant to take a vaccine women. The first study was con- around Diwali in mid-November penetration of social media, the workers who would either defer as cloth banners, light weight tex- against the novel coronavirus, a ducted between October 15 and to mid-December has declined risk of fake information going vaccination or hadn’t yet decided tile fabrics, wrinkle resistant wrap study conducted this month by 20, while the second was done from 50,000 cases a day to viral is high,” Taparia said, add- what to do. knit, natural-fibre based sand- LocalCircles has found. This from December 10 to 15.Sachin 25,000. This is also a reason to ing that authentic and timely in- The study, coordinated by Dr wich boards, resin-infused pa- number has increased from Oc- Taparia, the founder of explain the unwillingness, formation could play a role in Abdul Ghafur to understand pers, particle boards, etc. may be tober when 61 per cent said they LocalCircles, said the key rea- Taparia said. converting people into “vaccine health workers’ attitudes to- encouraged to combat plastic were reluctant to take the sons for the hesitancy were the Taparia suggested govern- champions.” wards Covid vaccination, re- pollution in the State. The order shot.LocalCircles, a community limited information about side- ment measures to curb fake In a separate independent ceived 1,424 responses. “The informed all AHoDs/ HoDs to dis- social media platform, surveyed effects, efficacy levels, and a news on vaccines. “Governments survey of healthcare profession- findings reveal significant con- seminate this directive to all the more than 18,000 people from growing belief that one would need to keep citizens updated at als, 45 per cent said they were cerns and suggest potential so- district offices/ institutions/ agen- 242 districts across the country. not be infected with the disease every step about vaccine trial willing to take the vaccine as lutions,” Dr Ghafur said. cies as well for strict compliance.