Month: July 2021

Increasing population can be a hurdle in way of the development said Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adtyanath on Sunday as he unveiled the state’s Population Policy 2021-2030 on the occasion of World Population Day.

He further added that every community has been taken care of in Population Policy 2021-2030.
Emphasising on the need to reduce infant and maternal mortality rate and asserting the importance of population stabilisation for hindrance-free development of the state, he said.

“This concern has been expressed from time to time all over the world. An increased population can be a hindrance to development. It has been discussed for four decades now. The countries which took it seriously, those countries have developed.”

Terming poverty as a ‘big curse’, Adityanath mentioned that Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in the country, adding that to ensure prosperity, a new population policy needs to be established in the state.

“Today Uttar Pradesh also needs to establish a new population policy. Poverty is a big curse. Being the most populous state in the country, we have to think now. Through this prosperity is possible,” said the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister.

Stating that the total fertility rate in the state declined from 3.6 in 2016 to the present 2.7, Adityanath said that a gap between two children is necessary, adding that not only mother and child but each and every section of the society needs to be linked with population stabilisation.

“In 2016 the total fertility rate (TFR) was 3.6, today it is 2.7 at the state level. The difference between two children is necessary. It is necessary to reduce infant and maternal mortality. Population stabilisation is necessary. It has to be linked with mother and child. We need to connect every section of society with it. All the departments related to the government will implement the new draft effectively,” added the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister.

Uttar Pradesh Law Commission chairman Aditya Nath Mittal had on Saturday said that under the proposed population control bill in the state, any couple who would follow the two-child policy will receive perks from the government.

The state’s Law Commission has released the first draft of the proposed ‘UP Population (Control, Stabilization and Welfare) Bill, 2021’ in the public domain and invited public suggestions by July 19.

“State Law Commission has given a proposal for population control and welfare. We have proposed that any couple that follows the two-child policy will be given all government benefits. They will be able to avail all government welfare schemes,” Mittal told ANI. (ANI)

Bollywood actor Disha Patani on Sunday shared a stunning monokini picture from her beach vacation.

The 28-year-old actor posted an alluring picture on her Instagram handle in which she is seen posing in a cheetah print bikini. In the picture, amid the picturesque view of the exotic location, Disha is seen covered in sand, as she posed for the camera with the bright sun in the background.
The ‘Malang’ star looks sultry as her hair waves in the air while soaking the sun. In the backdrop are a clear blue sky and the beach.

Disha posted a bright sun emoticon in the caption of the post that garnered more than 1 million likes including one from her rumoured beau Tiger Shroff’s sister Krishna within a few hours of being posted. In awe of the beautiful picture, fans left red hearts and lovestruck emoticons in the comments section.

Taking to her Instagram story, the actor shared a short video of her getaway and alongside the video, she wrote: “blessed”.

Speaking of her work projects, Disha, who was recently seen sharing screen space with superstar Salman Khan in ‘Radhe’, will be next seen in ‘Ek Villain Returns’. The film is a sequel to the 2014 hit film ‘Ek Villain’ starring Sidharth Malhotra, Shraddha Kapoor and Riteish Deshmukh. (ANI)

Due to the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan’s Kandahar, some staff of the Indian embassy has been evacuated, said diplomatic sources on Sunday.

Meanwhile, the emergency services of the consulate remain operational. However, diplomatic sources stated that reports of shutting of Indian Consulate in Kandahar, Afghanistan are incorrect. And the mission remains functional, they added.

India had earlier hinted that it will bring back its nationals and officials from Afghanistan if the security situation worsens as the Taliban is making advances and capturing more provinces.

“With the Afghan security situation deteriorating, plans have been discussed for bringing back our citizens and officials present in different parts of that country and multiple agencies are in discussion for this purpose,” sources had earlier told to ANI.

India has its embassy in Kabul along with the consulates in Kandahar and Mazar where it has over 500 staff deployed.

Two consulates in Herat and Jalalabad had ceased operations earlier there.

The country, which has had a big presence in Afghanistan since the fall of the Taliban in 2001 following the US invasion, has been helping the successive governments there including the members of the northern alliance who have been friends with India for a long time.

Describing the security situation in Afghanistan as fluid and deteriorating, the Afghan envoy to India Farid Mamundzay has said the Taliban need to cease violence and there should be an end to the bloodshed.

“More than 200,000 Afghan civilians are displaced already. There is an active fight going on between Afghan forces and Taliban fighters in 200 districts out of a total of 375. There is also trouble in 18 border districts that share a border with several countries Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Iran,” the envoy said.

Considering that the complete withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan will end in August, the Taliban have been capturing newer districts and areas at a lightning speed and the Afghan government forces are also fleeing from a number of places there.

India has worked immensely for the redevelopment of Afghanistan and helped it to construct Parliament building along with several roads connecting important cities of the war-torn country. (ANI)

By Aashique Hussain

The second part of the proposed population control bill in Uttar Pradesh which specifies more benefits for a couple having only one child will create an “imbalance in the ratio of Hindu and Muslim populations”, said the International working president of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) Alok Kumar on Saturday.

Speaking to ANI, Kumar said, “We welcome the government’s move of bringing a law regarding population because the population is increasing like an explosion in the entire country. There is a consensus in the whole society about controlling the population growth.”

But the VHP leader raised concerns against the second part of the proposed bill where it says that a couple having only one child will get some more benefits. He suggested that this provision might create a population imbalance among Hindus and Muslims.

“The first part of this bill mentions that a couple having two children will get the benefit of government facilities. But, in the second part, it has been said that the couple having only one child will get some more benefits. We object to this part because it will create an imbalance in the ratio of Hindu and Muslim populations. The government should think again about this because it leads to negative growth in population,” he stated.

Uttar Pradesh Law Commission has released the first draft of the proposed ‘UP Population (Control, Stabilization and Welfare) Bill, 2021’ in the public domain and invited public suggestions by July 19.

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Under the proposed population control bill in Uttar Pradesh, any couple who would follow the two-child policy will receive perks from the government, said state’s Law Commission chairman Aditya Nath Mittal on Saturday.

The UP Law Commission chairman informed that the new bill has provisions to debar people, who have more than two children, from benefitting government schemes.

Asked if Champat Rai would be removed from Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust, Alok Kumar said “Govind Dev ji had taken chartered accountants and lawyers with him to investigate the allegations against Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust. Each sale deed has been carefully checked and we are satisfied that all the land purchased has been purchased with sufficient care.”

“We have benefited from Champat ji’s experience. There is not a single case due to which a finger can be pointed at Champat ji. For this reason, there is no question to replace Champat ji,” he added.

Kumar further said that the trust will decide who will be the trustee in Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust. “The Central Government has no right to make any trustee or make a member, it is clearly written in the trust deed.” (ANI)

Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait on Saturday informed that from July 22 onwards, 200 people will hold protests near Parliament, in view of the ongoing farmers’ protests.

While speaking to ANI, Tikait said, “If the Centre wants discussion on farm laws, we’re ready for talks. But, if talks do not happen or reap fruitful results, then from July 22 onwards, 200 of our people will hold protests near Parliament.”
Tikait on Thursday said the farmers are ready to talk with the government on the farm laws but made it clear that the discussions should be held without conditions. Tikait was responding to Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar’s remarks where he said the government is ready to hold talks with the protesting farmers to discuss other options.

Speaking about this year’s Republic Day incident, Tikait today said, “We did not said that we’ll take up issue of new farm bills at United Nations. We’d responded to a question over January 26 incident. Is there any agency here that can conduct an impartial investigation? If not should we take this matter to the UN?”

On Republic Day, protestors did not follow the prearranged route and broke barricades to enter Delhi, clashed with police, and vandalised property in several parts of the national capital during the farmers’ tractor rally. They also entered the Red Fort and unfurled their flags from its ramparts.

Farmers have been protesting at different borders of the national capital since November 26 against the three newly enacted farm laws — Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020; the Farmers Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act 2020 and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020. (ANI)

Eleven employees of the Jammu and Kashmir government have been sacked for terror links, sources said on Saturday. Among those dismissed are two sons of terror outfitt Hizbul Mujahideen founder Syed Salahudin.

The sources said that the designated committee in Jammu and Kashmir for scrutinizing and recommending cases, in its second and fourth meeting, recommended three and eight cases respectively for dismissal from the government service. The recommendations for dismissal were made by the committee under the relevant provisions of the Constitution.
The government sources said that three officials recommended for dismissal in the second meeting of the committee include an Orderly of ITI, Kupwara who was an overground worker of terror outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba. He was providing information to the terrorists about the movement of security forces and abetting and harbouring terrorists to carry out activities in a clandestine manner.

Two teachers from Anantnag District have been found involved in anti-national activities including participating, supporting and propagating the secessionist ideology of Jamat-Islami (JeI) and Dukhtaran-e-Millat (DeM).

The eight government employees recommended for dismissal in the fourth meeting of the committee include two constables of Jammu Kashmir Police who have supported terrorism from within the police department and provided inside information to the terrorists as also logistic support.

The sources said that Constable Abdul Rashid Shigan has executed attacks on the security forces.

Sons of most wanted terrorist and Hizbul Mujahideen founder Syed Salahudin has been axed. His sons Syed Ahmad Shakeel and Shahid Yousuf were also involved in terror funding.

The NIA tracked terror funding trials of both persons and they have been found involved in raising, receiving, collecting, and transferring funds through hawala transactions for terror activities of Hizbul Mujahideen.

Another government employee with terror link is Naaz M Allaie, an Orderly of the Health Department.

He is an overground worker of HM and has a history of direct involvement in terrorist activities. Two dreaded terrorists were harboured by him at his residence.

Two employees of the Education Department have been terminated. Jabbar Ahmad Paray and Nisar Ahmad Tantray were actively involved in furthering the secessionist agenda unleashed by the sponsors from Pakistan and are Jamat-e-Islami ideologists.

Shaheen Ahmad Lone, an Inspector of the Power Department, has been found involved in smuggling and transporting arms for Hizbul Mujahideen.

Sources said he was found travelling with two terrorists on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway carrying arms, ammunition and explosives in January last year.

Out of the 11 employees dismissed, four are from Anantnag, three from Budgam, one each from Baramulla, Srinagar, Pulwama and Kupwara.

Out of these, four were working in the Education Department, two in Jammu Kashmir Police and one each in Agriculture, Skill Development, Power, SKIMS and Health Departments. (ANI)

Bollywood actor Ananya Panday has partnered with ACP Sandeep Karnik, PSI Dattatray Dnyaneshwar Bhojane, and PSI Ajay Kashinath Patil of Mumbai Police’s Cyber Crime branch, to raise awareness about cyberbullying and discuss issues faced by the youth in the cyberspace.

During the virtual interaction, the actor asked the experts how can people strengthen their social media space. She also asked them how can youth prevent themselves from social media bullying and speak up against it.

Speaking about her experience, Ananya shared, “The conversation I had with the ACP Sandeep Karnik, PSI Dattatray Dnyaneshwar Bhojane, and PSI Ajay Kashinath Patil of Mumbai Police at the Cyber Crime branch was really insightful. Discussing the various aspects of cyberbullying and ways to keep social media profiles safe has helped me understand so much.”

She added, “Through this, our hope is that it helps all users of various social media platforms as well. It is really commendable the work they have been doing to keep cyberspace clean and safe, This interaction was another step we took to spread awareness about cyberbullying, coming from the officers themselves – the information is legitimate, verified, and accessible on our social media handle too now.”

Ananya recently extended the scope of her DSR ‘So Positive’, as she launched another initiative ‘Social Media for Social Good’, to hail good Samaritans who have used social media for the greater good of the society.

The actor launched the ‘So Positive’ campaign in 2019, to raise awareness against cyberbullying and spread kindness in the social media space.

Meanwhile, on the film front, Ananya will be seen sharing screen space with Deepika Padukone and Siddhant Chaturvedi in Shakun Batra’s next film. (ANI)