Barricaded Dissent
The barricading of the Shambhu border in Haryana to prevent farmers from travelling to Delhi raises a question larger than the protest itself.
The barricading of the Shambhu border in Haryana to prevent farmers from travelling to Delhi raises a question larger than the protest itself.
Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) president Devender Yadav on Thursday demanded Rs one crore compensation for the family of a Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) school teacher who, unable to cope with the pressure of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) work alongside her teaching responsibilities, allegedly died of cardiac arrest.
The move comes after authorities raised concerns over maintaining law and order in the national capital. The special powers allow action against individuals whose activities are considered harmful to public security.
What began as an irreverent internet joke has acquired the unmistakable weight of a political movement.
Student groups and Opposition workers formed a sizeable crowd, but the promised procession towards Parliament never emerged as one organised march.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has issued strict instructions to complete all major road improvement works by September 30, as timely completion of these projects would provide relief to citizens from pollution and further strengthen the capital’s infrastructure.
She said respecting and empowering these karma yogis, dedicated to the service of Delhi, is one of the top priorities of the government.
The station is located close to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), and the renaming comes a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the new name ‘Seva Teerth’ for the building complex housing the PMO.
Sood, during a media interaction on Thursday, said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the leadership of Delhi CM, the state government is set to organize “Khelo Delhi– Delhi Khel Mahakumbh” on the lines of Khelo India, which will begin on Friday, as it will be inaugurated by CM Rekha Gupta at Chhatrasal Stadium.
CM Gupta transferred ₹12.40 crore to 15,706 workers’ children to support their education and launched 59 rural projects across 37 villages, bringing renewed focus and momentum to village infrastructure.
