R-Day violence: Notices sent to 3 people based on Punjab admin info, says Delhi Police

Grain market in Punjab deserted despite beginning of procurement process

Grain market in Amritsar wore deserted look despite the state government announced the beginning of procurement of produce on Apr 10. Commission agents and farmers had staged strike in support of the farmers protesting for the past few months over Centre's farm laws. Punjab Food and Supplies Minister, Bharat Bhushan Ashu said, "Commission agents have called off their strike over direct benefit transfer to farmers. The procurement process will be started now at Rajpura mandi. The farmers will get payments in their accounts."

PM Modi holds meeting with Chief Ministers on COVID situation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held meeting with Chief Ministers on the current COVID19 situation on April 08 via video conferencing. Terming the second wave a grave concern, PM Modi said, "We need to fight the second surge in cases. Many states including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Punjab have crossed first wave of peak in COVID-19 cases. This is a serious concern and people have become complacent. In most States administration has also become relaxed." PM Modi said that there is need to work on war footing again to fight COVID-19. "Despite all the challenges, we have a better experience, resources and a vaccine," he added.

Delhi Police nabs ganja supplier

Delhi Police has arrested one ganja supplier Krishan Jha. Accused Krishan Kha was involved in supplying ganja in various parts of the capital.In the month of February this year, one Shashi Bhushan was arrested with the recovery of illegal ganja weighing around 8 Kg. During interrogation, accused Shashi Bhushan disclosed that he was a carrier and the recovered illegal ganja belonged to Krishan Jha and Vikas. The efforts were made to nab both of them but they evaded their arrest. Hence, Non-bailable warrant against both of them was issued by the Court. After strenuous efforts, the accused was arrested from his hide out in Najafgarh, Delhi. During sustained interrogation, Krishan Jha disclosed that Vikas supplied ganja to him. Further efforts are being made to nab the co-accused Vikas, who is still absconding.

Four notorious burglars nabbed by Delhi Police

Delhi Police Crime branch apprehended four notorious burglars. The burglars were nabbed after the Crime Branch received a tip-off that some burglars would gather at Siri Fort Road, and might commit a burglary or dacoity in the posh area of Hauz Khas. Acting upon the information, the police team conducted a raid and apprehended all the accused. The accused persons hail from Bangladesh. In the last few years they have settled illegally in many parts of India. Due to lack of education and greed for money they have started committing thefts. The accused committed several crimes across the country. They carried weapons with them. The accused used to reside on a rented room, away from the city. They have committed many burglaries in Faridabad, Jodhpur, Aurangabad, Gulbarga, Wapi, Bangaluru, Pune and Mumbai. Further investigation regarding the case is underway.

'Delhi Police will strictly enforce night curfew, issue fresh passes': PRO

In the wake of rising Covid-29 cases, Delhi government on Tuesday imposed night curfew in the national capital from 10 pm to 5 am till April 30. Only essential services will be allowed in that seven-hour window. Delhi police PRO Chinmoy Biswal said that fresh movement passes will be issued for essential services and whoever is willing to apply for it can also visit Delhi Police website. “In wake of rising cases, DDMA decided to impose night curfew from 10pm to 5 am. We will strictly enforce the order issued, except for the exempted category. Delhi Police will issue fresh movement passes for essential services on demand. Those willing to apply for movement pass, can also visit Delhi Police website,” he said. Delhi government's decision to impose night curfew comes after the Capital recorded more than 3,540 new cases on Monday.

'New movement passes will be issued': Delhi Police PRO on night curfew

After night curfew was announced in Delhi from 10pm to 5am, Delhi Police PRO Chinmoy Biswal informed that Delhi Police will issue fresh movement passES for essential services and commodities on demand. "In wake of the rising COVID cases in the state, Delhi Disaster Management Authority has decided to implement night curfew from 10pm in the night to 5 am in the morning. We will strictly enforce the order issued on night curfew, except for exempted category mentioned in order. Delhi Police will issue fresh movement pass for essential services and commodities on demand. Those qualifying for it can also visit Delhi Police website," said Chinmoy Biswal.

Gujarat Municipal Polls: BJP's big win, PM Modi thanks people of Gujarat| Oneindia News

The BJP has swept the municipal polls in Gujarat with a winning performance in elections to six municipal corporations of Gujarat, winning Jamnagar, Bhavnagar, Rajkot and Surat. Disha Ravi, the 22-year-old climate activist arrested February 13 was granted bail by a Delhi Sessions Court on Tuesday afternoon with two sureties of ₹ 1 lakh each. A meeting was held at the Prime Minister's Office today to review the coronavirus situation in the country amid a surge in cases over the past few days. Lakha Sidhana, who is wanted in connection with the violence in Delhi on Republic Day, attended a public meeting in Punjab's Bathinda on Tuesday in support of the ongoing farmers' agitation. #GujaratPolls #DishaRavi #Covid-19

Watch: Lakha Sidhana, wanted for R-day violence, seen at meeting in Bathinda

Lakha Sidhana, the gangster turned activist who is wanted in connection with the violence in Delhi on Republic Day, was seen at a meeting in Punjab's Bathinda in support of the ongoing farmers' agitation. Delhi police had earlier announced a reward of 1 lakh rupees for any information on Sidhana. Protesters had clashed with the police during the violence on Republic day; some of the protesters had even reached the Red Fort and hoisted religious flags on its domes. Farmers have been protesting at the different borders of the national capital since November 26 last year against the three newly enacted farm laws. Watch the full video for all the details.

Delhi police arrest man seen swinging swords at Red Fort on R-day

Delhi police has made another arrest in connection with the incident at Red Fort on Republic Day. Maninder Singh, who was allegedly swinging swords that ‘motivated’ protesters at the Red Fort, was arrested from Pitampura in the capital. ‘Singh was seen in a video swinging two swords at Red Fort with intent to motivate or radicalise and energise the violent anti-national elements indulging in brutal assault or attack on police persons on duty with swords, 'khandas', iron rods, axes, 'barsaas', sticks etc and damaging historical monument Red Fort on Republic Day,’ police said in a statement. Earlier, Deep Sidhu and Iqbal Singh had also been arrested in connection with the case. Over 120 people have been arrested so far in connection with the violence across Delhi on January 26.