Articles for 29 April

Woman fatally stabbed in neck by stranger on London street, court told
1 year, 7 months ago

Woman fatally stabbed in neck by stranger on London street, court told

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On Tuesday, Nur appeared at the Old Bailey charged …

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Patiala violence: A clear case of political indifference and administrative lapses
2 years, 7 months ago

Patiala violence: A clear case of political indifference and administrative lapses

Firstpost  

Clear directives from the government to all administrative officers for unbiased, impartial and prompt application of rule of law must be enforced with immediate effect The violence that erupted in Patiala on 29 April was the culmination of tension that was brewing for quite some time. A prime accused, Harish Singla, the self-styled president of the Shiv Sena, was arrested …

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The criminal past of Barjinder Singh Parwana, the main accused in the Patiala clashes
2 years, 7 months ago

The criminal past of Barjinder Singh Parwana, the main accused in the Patiala clashes

Firstpost  

Barjinder Singh Parwana, the 38-year-old, has been arrested and remanded to four-day police custody for his alleged role in instigating the violence in Patiala, which saw four people being injured An uneasy peace prevails in Patiala after it witnessed clashes on Friday between Shiv Sena workers and Sikhs. As the city grapples with the violence and police probe allegations that …

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What is Shab-e-Qadr? Find date, significance, celebrations and special dua for Laylatul Qadr
2 years, 7 months ago

What is Shab-e-Qadr? Find date, significance, celebrations and special dua for Laylatul Qadr

Firstpost  

This year, the most significant night of the Muslims - Shab-e-Qadr - will be marked on 29 April, Friday Shab-e-Qadr is considered to be one of the holiest nights for the Muslim community. As per Islamic belief, Shab-e-Qadr commemorates the day when the verses of the Holy Quran were first revealed to Prophet Muhammad. Also known as Laylat al-Qadr, the …

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COVID-19: New governments have no time to celebrate poll win, they must jump into pandemic war immediately
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19: New governments have no time to celebrate poll win, they must jump into pandemic war immediately

Firstpost  

It is time for the new governments to live up to the hopes of the electorate and take effective steps to curb the second wave of coronavirus. As the Trinamool Congress emerged as the clear winner in the West Bengal Assembly election, Mamata Banerjee said that combating the COVID-19 situation will be the topmost priority of her government and dedicated …

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How the panchayat polls ‘killed’ over 700 teachers in UP
3 years, 7 months ago

How the panchayat polls ‘killed’ over 700 teachers in UP

Live Mint  

In April, Uttar Pradesh conducted the panchayat polls in four phases. The government’s and election commission’s belligerence was a “crime against humanity”, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi tweeted; Samajwadi Party leader Mayawati demanded for financial support and a government job for the family members of the polling staffers who died of covid19. To top it off, several media reports have found …

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The Friday List: From a sketching contest to a talk on Mahatma Gandhi's youth, your weekly calendar of virtual events
3 years, 8 months ago

The Friday List: From a sketching contest to a talk on Mahatma Gandhi's youth, your weekly calendar of virtual events

Firstpost  

Compiled by Aishwarya Sahasrabudhe The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has hit sharply, thrusting the country once again into curfews and regulations that sound more and more like a lockdown. To know more and register, When: 29 April Coming up this weekend is a virtual conversation between artist Boshudhara Mukherjee and writer and art critic Rosalyn D’mello on the …

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Assembly Election 2021 Dates: Bengal to vote on 27 March, 1-29 April; TN, Kerala, Puducherry on 6 April; Assam on 27 March, 1-6 April
3 years, 9 months ago

Assembly Election 2021 Dates: Bengal to vote on 27 March, 1-29 April; TN, Kerala, Puducherry on 6 April; Assam on 27 March, 1-6 April

Firstpost  

Counting of votes for the Assembly elections, which will see nearly 18.68 crore electors in four states and one UT exercise their franchise, will take place on 2 May The Election Commission on Friday announced the schedule for assembly polls in Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, West Bengal, and Puducherry. The state of Assam will vote to elect a new Assembly …

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