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TMC, BJP workers clash in Bengal’s Durgapur

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TMC, BJP workers clash in Bengal’s Durgapur

Bengal, Dec 12: A clash broke out between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Trinamool Congress workers in the Durgapur area under Pashchim Bardhaman district of West Bengal on Friday night after a firebomb was hurled at a TMC worker’s house.

The TMC worker blamed the BJP for the incident, that resulted in a clash between the party workers in Durgapur area, saying the saffron party workers were “angry” because of his popularity in the area.

Speaking to media, a TMC worker said the bomb injured a cow.

“We were sitting in our house when a firebomb was flung in our midst. It injured the cow. I think BJP workers are angry I’m a TMC worker and am popular here,” the TMC worker said.

Responding to the allegations, a BJP worker said his colleagues only wanted to put out the fire. It has become a norm to blame the BJP for any disturbance in the state.

“Our boys only went to help to put out the fire which they saw from afar. It’s become a norm to accuse BJP of any disturbance in the state. We believe action must be taken against the perpetrators. We hope this oppressive government will go in this upcoming election,” the BJP worker said.

Pfizer vaccine approved by US for emergency use

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Pfizer vaccine approved by US for emergency use

COVID Vaccine, Dec 12: The United States has given emergency use authorization to the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine candidate. It comes a week after The UK became the first nation in the world to begin mass rollout of the vaccine against Covid-19.

Soon after the announcement, US President Donald Trump said, “Today our nation has achieved a medical miracle. We have delivered a safe and effective medicine in just nine months.”

US FDA has approved Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, with the first vaccinations expected within days.

FDA has granted an emergency use authorization for the Pfizer vaccine, developed with German partner BioNTech, was shown to be 95% effective in preventing the disease in a late-stage trial.

Following the announcement, US President Donald Trump called it a medical miracle achieved within 9 months. Trump also said the first doses of the Pfizer vaccine will be administered with 24 hours.

The Pfizer vaccine has already been approved for the public in the UK, Canada, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia. India is also considering the Pfizer dose after the US pharma giant sought emergency use authorization here.

India is also actively considering two other vaccine candidates, those being developed by the Serum Institute of India (SII) in partnership with AstraZeneca and Oxford University and the second by Bharat Biotech.

India nod to mRNA vaccine :

India’s first indigenous mRNA vaccine candidate developed by Pune-based Genova has been given approval from drug regulators to initiate Phase 1/2 human clinical trials.

The mRNA vaccines do not use the conventional model to produce an immune response. Instead, they carry molecular instructions to make the protein in the body through a synthetic RNA of the virus.

The host body uses this to produce the viral protein that is recognized, thereby, making the body mount an immune response against the disease.

According to the Department of Biotechnology, the mRNA-based vaccines are scientifically the ideal choice to address a pandemic because of their rapid developmental timeline.

Assam: BTC election results today; counting begins

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Assam: BTC election results today; counting begins

Assam, Dec 12: The results for the 2020 Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) election in Assam will be announced on Saturday. Counting of votes for the council polls have started from 8 a.m.

The polls were held in two phases in four BTR districts –Udalguri, Baksa, Kokrajhar, and Chirang.

State Election Commission sources said counting is going on in ten subdivisional headquarters in the four districts – Kokrajhar, Gossaigaon, Parbatjhora, Chirang, Bijni, Tamulpur, Bhergaon, Udalguri, Salbari and Mushalpur.

The two-phase polls recorded an overall 77.9 per cent polling. Compared to earlier elections, the voter’s turnout this time was quite high

The BPF, BJP, UPPL, Congress, and AIUDF are the key players contesting the polls which had a total of 243 candidates in the fray.

The BTC election witnessed a high-voltage campaign with a war of words between the BPF chief Hagrama Mohilary and Assam minister and influential BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma.

In the first phase, polling was held for 21 constituencies in Udalguri and Baksa districts.

A total of 19 constituencies in Chirang and Kokrajhar the district went to poll in the second phase on December 10.

Former CM of Tripura seek immediate re-appointment of agitating terminated teachers

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Former CM of Tripura seek immediate re-appointment of agitating terminated teachers

Tripura, Dec 11: Former CM of Tripura, Manik Sarkar seek immediate re-appointment of agitating terminated teachers.

Former Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar has demanded the State Government for immediate re-appointment of the 10,323 terminated teachers as the protest has entered its fifth day on Friday.

“13,000 non-teaching posts were created by the then Left Front Government, which has been cleared by the Supreme Court. These posts can be easily revived by a simple cabinet decision and the retrenched teachers can be accommodated in these posts,” said Manik Sarkar.

The Tripura High Court had ordered the termination of services of 10,323 Government teachers, citing ‘discrepancies’ in the selection process. Later, the Supreme Court of India upheld the decision of the Tripura High Court.

Meanwhile, the terminated teachers are continuing with their indefinite sit-in demonstration at Paradise Chowmuhani in Agartala.

The agitating teachers rejected the offer made by Chief Minister Biplab Deb to compete for the vacant 9,000 posts in various Government departments notified by the State Government.

“Instead of agitating, these teachers must apply for the vacant jobs notified by the Government,” Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb said.

Reacting to the offer of Chief Minister Biplab Deb, Joint Movement Committee has termed the offer impractical.

Choreographer Remo D’Souza suffers a heart attack, admitted to the hospital

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Choreographer Remo D’Souza suffers a heart attack, admitted to the hospital

Mumbai, Dec 11: Film Director-choreographer Remo D’Souza has suffered a heart attack on Friday. He is admitted to Mumbai’s Kokilaben Hospital and has undergone angioplasty and is now stable.

The 46-year-old director is in the Intensive Care Unit of the Kokilaben hospital.

According to sources, “He had a heart attack. There was a blockage. For now, doctors have done angiography and he is currently in the ICU.”

D’Souza is one of the leading choreographers working in Bollywood, after having worked on films such as “Tum Bin“, “Kaante“, “Dhoom“, “Rock On” and “Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani“.

Remo D’Souza received the award for Best Choreography for Bajirao Mastani’s Deewani Mastani at 63rd National Film Awards. He has also judged dance reality shows like Dance Plus, Dance India Dance and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.

As a director, he has made movies such as “F.A.L.T.U“, “ABCD“, “A Flying Jatt“, “Race 3” and most recently “Street Dancer“.

IMA Members and doctors stage protest against ‘Mixopathy’ in Guwahati

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IMA Members and doctors stage protest against ‘Mixopathy’ in Guwahati

Guwahati, Dec 11: Indian Medical Association (IMA) members and doctors staged a protest against the Centre’s law enabling Ayurvedic doctors to practice modern medicine and surgical procedures in Guwahati.

“They are mixing the modern medical system with the traditional one. It takes eight to 10 years to become a surgeon but the Center is allowing Ayurvedic practitioners to perform it with only three years of training. It is a sort of experiment on people,” said Satyajeet IMA Assam State Chief.

“The Government of India has to withdraw the notification. We are protesting against mixopathy,” Bora added.

IMA has called for a nationwide no-demonstration strike on Friday. The medical body is demanding the withdrawal of the notification allowing Ayurveda postgraduates to perform modern medicine surgery.

The nationwide doctors’ strike will disrupt medical services across the country amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The medical services in Assam will also be interrupted except for emergency services and COVID care services.

Dr Rajan Sharma, national president, IMA, said allowing Ayurveda postgraduates to perform surgery is a ‘blatant attempt‘ to ‘corrupt‘ the healthcare system of the country.

“It takes years and years to become a doctor and with ‘mixopaths‘ what are we heading for? It’s a failure when nations compromise on health,” said Dr Sharma.

IMA reiterates that it has taken 200 years of medical research to reach modern medical capabilities, where modern medicines are controlled and double controlled and are research-oriented.

Doctors across the country are observing the strike by wearing a black ribbon as a mark of protest while on duty.

Meanwhile, IMA protest calls for the withdrawal of all non-essential non-COVID services between 6 am and 6 pm today and the agitation is likely to intensify in the coming weeks.

Bhartiya Kisan Union approaches the Supreme Court against the three Farm Laws passed by the Parliament

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Bhartiya Kisan Union approaches the Supreme Court against the three Farm Laws passed by the Parliament

Delhi, Dec 11: Bhartiya Kisan Union on Friday approached Hon’ble Supreme Court against the three Farm Laws passed by the Parliament, claiming the laws will make farmers “vulnerable to corporate greed“. This is for the first time the ongoing farm laws protest takes a legal turn.

Farmers starting the protest march from Punjab, reached Border with national capital on 26th November, for talks with the Centre Govt. After several rounds of meetings, the talks are in deadlock, farmers demanding repeal of farm laws. However, Centre Govt has assured of securing MSP price in the written intimation.

Two senior Delhi Police officers heading security arrangements at Singhu border where thousands of farmers have been camping for two weeks have tested positive for COVID-19, an officer said on Friday. Both the DCP-rank officers are in isolation, he said. Hundreds of police personnel have been deployed at the Singhu border point to prevent the protesters from entering the national capital.

The Centre Thursday issued a fresh call for farmers to end their agitation and join the next round of talks. Having rejected the Centre’s proposals, the farm leaders reacted to the new appeal by saying they would continue their protests for repeal of the laws. “We are against the three laws. We will block railway tracks if the Prime Minister doesn’t listen to us,” said Boota Singh, chairperson, Bhartiya Kisan Union (Dakaunda), which is part of the stir.

Meghalaya CM tests positive for COVID

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Meghalaya CM tests positive for COVID

Meghalaya, Dec 11: Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma has tested positive for COVID. He is experiencing mild symptoms and currently under home isolation.

“I have tested positive for #COVID_19. I am under home isolation and experiencing mild symptoms. I request all those who came in contact with me in the past 5 days to kindly keep a watch on their health and if necessary get tested. Stay safe.” he Tweeted.

Earlier, Health Minister AL Hek and Urban Affairs Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar — Meghalaya CM cabinet colleagues, had also tested positive for the COVID.

Meanwhile, the total number of cases in Meghalaya has risen to 12,586 according to My Gov website, with 11,883 recoveries and 123 deaths caused due to the virus.

The deadly virus has also infected over 6.95 crore people and killed more than 15.80 lakh across the world, according to the Johns Hopkins University. More than 4.48 crore people have recovered from the infection.

Mizoram CM lays foundation stone of sports infrastructure

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Mizoram CM lays foundation stone of sports infrastructure

Mizoram, Dec 11: Mizoram CM Zoramthanga laid the foundation stone for 118 crore worth sports infrastructure for Kawrthah, Tuidam, and Mamit. These seven infrastructure projects in the Mamit district of the state will be funded by the Sports & Youth Services Department’s Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK).

Mizoram CM laid the foundation stone for a Residential Sports School (project cost Rs. 3286.34 lakhs) and Smart Classroom (Rs. 17.54 lakhs) in Kawrthah, an Astroturf Football ground (Rs. 532.50 lakhs) in Tuidam, a Residential Sports School (Rs.3286.34 Lakhs), District Sports Complex (Rs. 4496.48 Lakhs), Community Service Centre (Sadvhav Mandab) (Rs.236.00 Lakhs) and two Smart Classrooms (Rs. 35.08 Lakhs) in Mamit.

On this occasion, Mizoram CM Zoramthanga said “happy to see the beginning of a journey of many opportunities for the youth and hopes the youth will make the best use of these opportunities.”

CM also spoke on the importance of having good roads for the development of the state, saying even farmers need good quality link roads to be able to sell their produce. As such we are working hard on building good roads for the people.

“Though some works have been halted due to the Covid19 pandemic, we are hoping that the condition will get better and we will be able to put in our best efforts to work,” he added.

Sports and Youth Services Minister Robert Romawia Royte said “despite the state of Mizoram having poor sports infrastructure, the youth of Mizoram have stood out in various sports disciples in the state as well as across the nation.”

The Residential Schools in Mamit and Kawrthah will have academic buildings as well as 100 bedded boys’ and girls’ hostel, multipurpose hall, Astro football turf, principal and staff quarters, basketball and volleyball court, and RCC tank. The first instalment of Rs. 1478.85 Lakhs has been received for the construction of these schools.

“Once the proposed sports infrastructures have been completed, he hoped that many youths will be trained from the sports centres who will make the state proud,” Royte added.

The proposed Smart Classrooms will have an Internet A technology-based education system with Computer, Printer, and Television (TV).

For the Mamit District Sports Complex, out of the Rs.4496.48 Lakhs approved funds, the 1st Installment of Rs.2023.41 Lakhs has been received. This sports complex will have a Synthetic Football Turf and Pavilion, Synthetic Athletic Track, Multi-sports Indoor Stadium, Indoor Shooting Range, Boxing, and Contact Sports Centre, Gymnasium, and Dormitories & Training Facilities.

The Mamit Community Service Centre will have a Computer Room, Office and Committee Room in its basement, a Public Meeting Hall cum Badminton Hall on the ground floor and the Mid-level, Table Tennis courts as well as Changing Rooms and Toilets.

In Tuidam khelmual, Laldenga Football Ground will be constructed with artificial turf. It was sanctioned a fund of Rs. 532.50 lakhs from which the 1st Installment of Rs.239.62 lakhs has been received. The football ground will be of a FIFA 2 Star standard.

Fresh anti CAA agitation by 18 organizations in Assam from Friday

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Fresh anti CAA agitation by 18 organizations in Assam from Friday

Assam, Dec 11: Many Organisations in Assam has begun fresh agitations against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

During the protests, the organizations also seek the release of Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) leader Akhil Gogoi, who was taken in custody during the protests last year.

According to local reports, the agitation has launched from Sivasagar in eastern Assam. It will then be carried out throughout the rest of the state.

The agitators have been demanding that the CAA be rolled back.

All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) has also announced that it will revive the anti-CAA protests on December 12, the one-year ‘anniversary‘ of the agitation. To be undertaken with the name – ‘Gono Hoonkar’, meaning public outcry, the agitation aims to press for repeal of the act.

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