Nitin Gadkari urges farmers to understand farm laws, says 'ready to accept all good suggestions'

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari today said dialogue was the only way forward to end the stalemate with protesting farmers as he urged them to understand the laws and not be misguided. “Our government is dedicated to farmers and is ready to accept the suggestions given by them. There will not be any injustice with farmers in our government. There are some elements who are trying to misguide farmers by misusing this protest. This is wrong. Farmers should try to understand the three laws,” Gadkari said.

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Lalu Prasad Yadav's kidneys functioning at only 25 per cent: RIMS doctor

Jailed RJD supremo Lalu Prasad may have to undergo dialysis as both his kidneys are functioning at only 25 per cent. Dr Umesh Prasad, who is treating Lalu Prasad at Rajendra Institute of Medical Science (RIMS) in Ranchi, said there was no improvement in the functioning of Lalu Prasad's kidneys and his condition is worsening day by day.

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Pune schools suspend online classes over non-payment of fee

Online classes of schools affiliated with an association in Maharashtra have been suspended for three days beginning today. The decision was taken following the non-receipt of fees from a section of students, an official said on Monday. Federation of Schools Association in Maharashtra (FSAM) office-bearers cited "severe financial stress" faced due to non-payment of school fees from parents as the reason for their decision, which comes in the backdrop of the COVID-19 outbreak that forced a shift to online classes.

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Farmers stir enters day 20: Amid raging protests, PM Modi to meet farmers in Kutch today

As the ongoing farmers' protest continued for the 20th day on Tuesday against the three central farm laws, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with members of the farming community in Gujarat's Kutch. PM Modi will hold talks with the farmers to dispel their misconceptions over the new laws. 

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Anil Vij undergoing plasma therapy, vital parameters normal: PGIMS hospital statement

PGIMS hospital in Rohtak, where Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij has been admitted has issued a statement on the minister's health. Vij's vital parameters are normal and he is undergoing convalescent plasma therapy, the Monday statement read. Vij, who is also the state's home minister, was shifted from Civil Hospital at Ambala to PGIMS on Saturday night after he complained of discomfort. The minister had last month got one shot of the two-dose trial of the COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin after he offered to be a volunteer. He had tested positive for COVID-19 on December 5.

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In Kutch today, PM Modi to lay foundation stones for various projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to lay the foundations stones for several projects in Gujarat's Kutch today. According to a government release, the prime minister will also interact with farmers and artisans from the tent city of Dhordo in the district and will virtually lay the foundation stones for the world's largest hybrid renewable energy park at Khavda. Along with this, the foundation stone of a desalination plant in Mandvi along the Arabian Sea coast will also be laid in the afternoon, in the presence of Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.

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AIIMS nurses go on indefinite strike over irregularities in salary; patient care services hit

The AIIMS-Delhi Nurses' Union went on an indefinite strike from Monday over their long pending demands, including those with regard to the Sixth Central Pay Commission, following which the Union health ministry directed the institute's director to ensure no disruption of nursing functions.

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