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Remarkable athlete, PM Modi congratulates Nishad Kumar for winning silver at Tokyo Paralympics
President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the `JanaJana Ke Ram` Ramayana Conclave organized by the Department of Tourism and Culture on Sunday.
Highlights
- PM Narendra Modi congratulated Nishad Kumar for his victory on Twitter.
- Nishad Kumar jumped 2.06m in the finals of the men's high jump T45-T47 class at the ongoing Paralympics in Tokyo.
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West Bengal: Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) arrested one person and seized a truck with 1344.100 kg of ganja concealed as scrap near Baigachhi village in Kolkata, yesterday.
Uttarakhand: The Niti border road connecting the India-China border in Joshimath in Chamoli district has been opened for vehicular movement after 17 days. The road was blocked due to a landslide.
Mumbai | 18 children have tested positive for COVID-19 at a children's home in Mankhurd. All children have been shifted to an isolation ward at a COVID centre in Vashi Naka: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
Himachal Pradesh govt announces a reward of Rs 1 crore for high jumper Nishad Kumar after he won a silver medal in Tokyo #Paralympics . "I hope he'll inspire other people in the future to perform better in sports. Many congratulations to him," says HP CM Jairam Thakur.
My heartfelt congratulations to Nishad Kumar for winning super silver. He created a new Asian record & gave his personal best. He debuted in 2019 in sports & look at the way he has taken his game high up in high jump: Deepa Malik, President, Paralympic Committee of India.
Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani spoke to para-paddler Bhavina Patel via video call earlier today and congratulated her for winning the silver medal in Tokyo #Paralympics . He also spoke to Patel's parents and conveyed his congratulations to them.
There is a difference between having the qualities to become PM & filing a claiming to be one. PM material means he (Nitish Kumar) has the capabilities & capacity to lead the country. We are a small party, how will we claim for it: Lalan Singh, JD(U) national president.
Maharashtra: People thronged in huge numbers to Mumbai's Marine Drive after relaxations in COVID-19 guidelines "Marine Drive is connected to every Mumbaikar's heart. People used to come and relax here. People are feeling free now after relaxations in COVID curbs," says a local.
Himachal Pradesh has become the first state to administer first dose of vaccines to 100% of the adult population. The state's performance in vaccinations has been very good. We will administer 2nd dose to 100% population by November 30: State Health Minister Rajiv Saizal (28.08)
Uttarakhand: IMD issues an orange alert in Dehradun and all hill districts for the next three days. Vehicular movement at five national highways, 15 state highways, and over 200 roads have been blocked due to incessant rainfall.
Maharashtra: Juhu Beach in Mumbai witnesses a huge footfall after the state government eased COVID-19 restrictions.
Congratulations to Vinod Kumar for winning bronze at Paralympics. You have done India proud with your podium finish. I appreciate your grit and determination. May you scale greater heights of success: President Ram Nath Kovind
MoS for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai visited ITBP Border Outpost (BOP) Lukung in Ladakh, earlier today
West Bengal: Sikha Mitra, former MLA and wife of late former WB Congress President Somen Mitra, joined TMC earlier today. "I joined TMC to serve the public. My husband was also a TMC MP before going to Congress," she said.
Happy to win silver medal at #Paralympics .I cleared 2.06 m in 2nd attempt. I want to thank SAI, PM Modi, Himachal Pradesh CM&others for their support. I received training under Satyanarayan in Bengaluru for last 2 yrs. Hope more players will come up for Paralympics: Nishad Kumar
Tamil Nadu reports 1,538 new COVID19 cases, 1,753 recoveries and 22 deaths
Active cases: 17,322
Total recoveries: 25,59,637
Death toll: 34,878
"August 27 was a historic day for India as more than 1 crore #COVID19 vaccinations were administered in a single day. We salute our health care workers for making this possible," tweets Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya
Himachal Pradesh: Family of high jumper Nishad Kumar celebrates at their home in Badaun village of Una district on his silver medal win at Tokyo Paralympics "The family always supported his decision to pursue athletics as a career. He has made all of us proud," says his mother.
It's a Bronze for India as Vinod Kumar's best throw of 19.91m in the Men's Discus Throw F52 final earns the nation their THIRD medal of the day.
He also set a new Asian record!
Vinod Kumar wins bronze medal in Discus Throw F52 at Tokyo.
Delhi Police Special Cell arrested an inter-state arms supplier in Rohini area & seized 20 pistols & 50 live cartridges from his possession: Delhi Police Special Cell.
Tamil Nadu: Kodaikanal Boat and Rowing Club reopens for tourists in wake of new relaxations in COVID-19 guidelines. "I wanted to visit the Club for a long time. It's pretty safe around here. Police are checking vaccination certificates, masks and sanitisers," says a tourist.
Gujarat: Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Sunday (August 29) congratulated Bhavina Patel, for her silver medal win at Tokyo Paralympics and announced a Rs 3 crore reward for the paddler.
The reward was announced under the state government`s Divyang Khel Pratibha Protsahan Puraskar Yojana.
President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and other leaders have also extended their congratulations to India`s para table tennis player.
Bhavinaben Hasmukhbhai Patel lost the match to China`s Zhou Ying 3-0 in the women`s singles - Class 4 here at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium -- Table 6 today.
With this silver medal, Bhavina became the first medal winner for India in this edition of the Games.
Nishad Kumar jumped 2.06m in the finals of the men's high jump T45-T47 class at the ongoing Paralympics in Tokyo to help India secure its second medal at the event. The effort by the Indian saw him clinch a silver medal at the showpiece event. His 2.06m mark also saw him create a new Asian record in men's high jump T45-T47 category.
Rahul Gandhi shares a tweet congratulating Nishad Kumar for winning the Silver medal at 2021 Tokyo Paralymoics. "Another #Silver for India on National Sports Day. Congratulations to Nishad Kumar for the stellar performance. You’ve done our country proud."
PM Narendra Modi congratulated Nishad Kumar for winning Silver medal at Tokyo Paralympics 2021. "More joyful news comes from Tokyo! Absolutely delighted that Nishad Kumar wins the Silver medal in Men’s High Jump T47. He is a remarkable athlete with outstanding skills and tenacity. Congratulations to him," PM Modi tweeted.
After offering prayers at Hanuman Garhi & Ram Temple, President Ram Nath Kovind along with First Lady Savita Kovind leaves from Ayodhya to Lucknow by a special train
Mumbai: A total of 15 people were injured, including 5 seriously injured in the cylinder blast in Dharavi.
Former Unitech promoters Sanjay Chandra and Ajay Chandra have been shifted from Delhi's Tihar Jail to Arthur Road Jail and Taloja Central Jail in Mumbai as per a court order: Director-General, Tihar Jail
Any problem can be resolved by talks only, not by suppressing people's voices. There must be a high-level inquiry into whatever happened yesterday. Culprits must be punished: Congress leader & former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda on lathi-charge on protesting farmers in Karnal
Participants of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) cycle rally on Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, from Gogra to Rajghat, completed 121 km (via-Gogra-Bao Nala- Lukung-Pangong Tso-Durbuk) distance till today: ITBP
Goa CM Pramod Sawant inaugurated Antha Prerna -- a startup conclave and entrepreneurship summit -- at Atal Incubation Centre, Goa Institute of Management earlier today. "My vision is to take Goa to the top in Asia by 2025 in startup ecosystems," he said.
Chandigarh: Police use water cannon after protesting members of AAP Punjab Women Wing tried to enter the BJP Punjab office. Many women workers were later detained by the police.
Punjab: Farmers blocked the road leading to Ferozepur in Ludhiana earlier today in protest against lathi charge on protesting farmers in Haryana's Karnal yesterday "Police have made all security arrangements. We've diverted traffic," said Paramdeep Singh, SHO, Sarabha Nagar PS
Madhya Pradesh: Two persons arrested for allegedly thrashing a man over suspicion of stealing vehicle batteries in Transport Nagar, Rewa "A case has been registered. Search for two absconding accused is underway," says Sachindra Prasad, Rewa City SP
On one hand, Central Govt is asking us to take appropriate measures (to contain COVID spread), on the other, it is asking four newly-inducted ministers (from Maharashtra) to take out rallies/yatras. Gathering at these rallies will obviously impact COVID spread: Dy CM Ajit Pawar
In the coming days, we will see the effect of these rallies wherever they are taking place. If it happens (COVID cases rise) where the rallies are taking place, who will be responsible for it?: Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar
Haryana: Yesterday, an officer ordered (policemen) to hit farmers on their heads. They call us Khalistani. If you would call us Khalistani & Pakistani, we would say 'Sarkari Talibani' has occupied the country. They are 'Sarkari Talibanis. The officers who speak about cracking farmers' heads should be posted in Naxal-affected areas. That IAS officer (Karnal SDM Ayush Sinha) is commander of 'Sarkari Talibani': BKU leader Rakesh Tikait in Nuh, Haryana
Ayodhya: President Ram Nath Kovind and his family members Sunday offered prayers to Ram Lalla at a makeshift temple in Ayodhya. The president also planted a sapling and was presented with a miniature replica of the upcoming Ram temple. Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, his deputy Keshav Prasad Maurya also offered prayers to Ram Lalla.
Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur jumps a skipping rope during the launch of FIT INDIA mobile application in Delhi.
Devotees will not be permitted to visit temples on Janamashtami as DDMA guidelines prohibit religious gatherings. We will urge people to celebrate it at their homes & not to gather at temples. Action will be taken against those violating guidelines: RP Meena, DCP South-East, Delhi.
President Ram Nath Kovind along with First Lady Savita Kovind and CM Yogi Adityanath visits the Hanuman Garhi temple in Ayodhya.
India: "The changing equation in Afghanistan is a challenge for us. These situations have forced our country to rethink its strategy. We are changing our strategy and the formation of QUAD underlines this strategy," said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh while addressing the Defence Services Staff Colleges.
Defence Ministry is very seriously considering the formation of Integrated Battle Groups amid these developments, said Singh. "These `Integrated Battle Groups` will be new groups to fight against the enemies. Under this, extremely lethal, brigade-sized agile and self-reliant fighter formations will be made," he added. "Quick decision-making is an important factor during wars. These groups will not only facilitate faster decision-making but also increase the number of integrated fighting units," stated Singh. (ANI)
Delhi: Delhi Jal Board (DJB) Vice Chairman Raghav Chadha Sunday inaugurated water purification plants capable of dispensing 500 litres of water every hour at two schools.
As per a statement by DJB, the reverse osmosis (RO) plants at Government Girls Senior Secondary School, F block, Inderpuri and Sarvodaya Kanya Vidayalaya, C block, Naraina Vihar, will fulfill potable water demand of about 11,000 individuals.
Uttar Pradesh: Ayodhya is nothing without Lord Ram, President Ram Nath Kovind said on Sunday as he visited the city, where a Ram temple is under construction.
"Without Ram, Ayodhya is not Ayodhya. Ayodhya exists where there is Ram. Lord Ram resides permanently in this city, and hence in the true sense, this place is Ayodhya," the president said while inaugurating a Ramayan conclave. (PTI)
Uttar Pradesh: "Publicity of Ramayana is important because the inherent values of life it offers will always remain relevant for humanity. Along with philosophy, Ramayana also offers the model code of conduct that guides in all aspects of our lives," said President Ram Nath Kovind.
Uttar Pradesh: "I commend CM Yogi Adityanath and his team for the campaign that has been launched by UP Govt today to take Ramayana to common people through art and culture by organising Ramayana Conclave," said President Ram Nath Kovind after inaugurating Ramayana Conclave in Ayodhya.
Rajasthan: The second phase of elections to Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti recorded 13 percent turnout toll 10 am on Sunday. The Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections, which are taking place in six districts of Rajasthan, will decide the fate of 1,680 candidates.
Polling began peacefully at 7.30 am in the districts of Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bharatpur, Sawai Madhopur, Dausa and Sirohi, officials said. State Election Commissioner P S Mehra said ten candidates have already been elected unopposed.
Delhi: Union Minister I&B and Youth Affairs & Sports, Anurag Thakur launches the FIT INDIA mobile application. "This is a free mobile application which will help monitor fitness. One must not forget the 'Fitness Ka Dose, Aadha Ghanta Roz' slogan", he says.
West Bengal post-poll violence: CBI registers seven more FIRs, taking the total number of FIRs in the matter to 28. The central agency is conducting an investigation into the matter on the order of the Calcutta High Court. (ANI)
Rajasthan: CM Ashok Gehlot has been discharged following angioplasty at Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur
Delhi: With a view to make metro accessible for transgender passengers, the DMRC has allowed them to use toilets which were till now meant only for disabled commuters, officials said on Sunday.
Transgender commuters who wish to use gender-based toilet as per self-identified gender can also continue to do so, they said. At present, Delhi Metro has 347 such separate toilets across its stations, a senior official said."In its efforts to provide safe space and prevent gender discrimination against transgenders, Delhi Metro on a priority basis has designated its existing toilets meant only for 'Divyangjans' so far, to be accessible for the transgenders too," the DMRC said in a statement. (PTI)
Mann ki Baat: "Need of the hour is to give importance to skill development," said PM Modi.
Mann ki Baat: "If you know about people who are doing commendable work to popularise Sanskrit, write about them on social media using Celebrating Sanskrit," said PM Modi.
Mann Ki Baat is now global: PM Modi says that Mann Ki Baat is no longer restricted only to India, people across the world are talking about it. "I receive messages from Indians based abroad," he says.
Mann ki Baat: "MP's Indore continues to be number one in 'Swachhata' rankings for last many years. Now, the people of Indore have resolved to make their city a 'Water Plus City'. In our country, cleanliness will improve with the number of 'Water Plus' cities," said PM Modi.
Mann ki Baat: "India is cheering for our Paralympics contingent. At a larger level, there is renewed momentum towards sports across India. Our fields must be full of players," said PM Modi.
Mann ki Baat: PM Modi hails youth of India
India’s space sector reforms have captured the imagination of the youth. Ask any youngster what he or she wants to do and a common answer will be, start up. The start up sector is very vibrant in India. India’s youth is giving emphasis to quality: PM Modi
Mann ki Baat: "This year we won an Olympic medal in hockey after 40yrs. You can imagine how happy Major Dhyan Chand must be today. We're seeing love for sports in the youth today. This passion for sports is the greatest tribute to Major Dhyan Chand," said PM Modi.
Mann ki Baat: "We must not let this momentum stop. Our sports grounds in villages, towns, cities must be full. Only through the participation of all, India can attain the height in sports it deserves," said PM Modi.
Mann ki Baat: Every medal is special. When India won a Medal in Hockey, the nation rejoiced. And, Major Dhyan Chand Ji would have been so happy.
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Kerala: Rain lashes various parts of Thiruvananthapuram. IMD predicts cloudy skies with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers till 2nd September.
Mumbai: NCB arrests actor Armaan Kohli in a drugs case, he will be presented before a city court today. Armaan Kohli and drug peddler Ajay Raju Singh arrested u/s 21(a), 27(a), 28, 29, 30, & 35 of NDPS Act. NCB Mumbai raided Kohli's house in suburban Andheri and recovered a small quantity of Cocaine drug from him. (ANI)
Afghanistan: U.S. forces are in the final phase of leaving Kabul, ending two decades of involvement in Afghanistan, and just over 1,000 civilians at the airport remain to be flown out before troops withdraw, a Western security official said on Sunday. The country`s new Taliban rulers are prepared to take control of the airport, said an official from the hardline Islamist movement that has swept cross Afghanistan, crushing the U.S.-backed government. (Reuters)
World: US military aircraft are now flying food, tarps and other material into southern Haiti amid a shift in the international relief effort to focus on helping people in the areas hardest hit by the recent earthquake to make it through hurricane season.
Afghanistan: The Taliban on Saturday ordered Afghans to hand over vehicles, weapons, ammunition and other government property to concerned authorities. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid issued the directive on Twitter, reported Geo News.
"Announcement by the security of the Islamic Emirate: All those in Kabul city who possess vehicles, weapons, ammunition, or other government property, are being informed to handover the said items to the relevant authorities of the Islamic Emirate within a week in order to avoid any legal action against them," wrote Zabihullah. (ANI)
India: India reports 45,083 new cases, 460 deaths and 35,840 recoveries in the last 24 hours; active caseload 3,68,558.
Mumbai: Indian Air Force organizes a cyclothon to create awareness about the Swarnim Vijay Varsh celebrations (commemoration of 50 Years of the 1971 War).
Paralympics: PM Modi congratulates Para-paddler Bhavina Patel on winning a Silver medal at Tokyo Paralympics.
Paralympics: President Ram Nath Kovind wishes Para table tennis player Bhavina Patel on winning a Silver medal at Tokyo Paralympics.
Kerala: Kerala reimposes Sunday lockdown as COVID19 cases rise in the state
Afghanistan: The US Embassy in Afghanistan appealed to its citizens to leave the airport vicinity citing intelligence inputs warning of a specific threat to Kabul airport. "Due to a specific, credible threat, all US citizens in the vicinity of Kabul airport (HKIA), including the South (Airport Circle) gate, the new Ministry of the Interior, and the gate near the Panjshir Petrol station on the northwest side of the airport, should leave the airport area immediately," the embassy said in a security alert.
World: The global coronavirus caseload has topped 215.9 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 4.49 million and vaccinations soared to over 5.16 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University.
In its latest update on Sunday morning, the University`s Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload, death toll and vaccination tally stood at 215,904,106, 4,493,161 and 5,167,667,136, respectively. (IANS)
India: Slamming the Congress party over the political situation in Chhattisgarh and Punjab, Union Minister Faggan Singh Kulaste on Saturday said the party has a culture of internal feuds. Speaking to ANI, the union minister said, "Whatever happens in Congress, that is their internal matter. We do not care. Everyone knows the culture and character of Congress. Bhupesh Baghel is presently the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh. He will come to Delhi then go back to Chhattisgarh and then again come to Delhi. This gameplay will continue."
Paralympics: Bhavinaben Patel on Sunday became only the second Indian woman to win a medal at the Paralympics after she signed off with a historic silver following a 0-3 loss to world number one Chinese paddler Ying Zhou in the women's singles table tennis class 4 final here. (PTI)
India: As part of the second-anniversary celebration of the Fit India Movement under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur will launch the Fit India Mobile Application today. The launch will take place at Delhi’s Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium where he will be joined by the Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Nisith Pramanik.
India: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation through the 80th edition of his monthly radio programme “Mann Ki Baat” at 11 am on Sunday (August 29, 2021). The programme will be aired on All India Radio and Doordarshan. The radio programme will be streamed live on PM Narendra Modi's official YouTube channel along with PMO.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (August 29) congratulated Bhavina Patel and Nishad Kumar for winning a silver medal in Table Tennis at the Paralympics Games in Tokyo.
PM Narendra Modi tweeted, "The remarkable Bhavina Patel has scripted history! She brings home a historic Silver medal. Congratulations to her for it. Her life journey is motivating and will also draw more youngsters towards sports. #Paralympics."
Nishad Kumar jumped 2.06m in the finals of the men's high jump T45-T47 class at the ongoing Paralympics in Tokyo to help India secure its second medal at the event.
The effort by the Indian saw him clinch a silver medal at the showpiece event. His 2.06m mark also saw him create a new Asian record in men's high jump T45-T47 category.
PM Modi congratulated Nishad Kumar for his victory on Twitter, "More joyful news comes from Tokyo! Absolutely delighted that Nishad Kumar wins the Silver medal in Men’s High Jump T47. He is a remarkable athlete with outstanding skills and tenacity. Congratulations to him."