PM Modi congratulates Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on successful launch of Amazonia-1 satellite

Terming the successful launch of Brazil's Amazonia-1 satellite by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)'s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)-C51 as a "historic moment", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro. "Congratulations President Jair Bolsonaro on the successful launch of Brazil's Amazonia-1 satellite by PSLV-C51. This is a historic moment in our space cooperation and my felicitations to the scientists of Brazil," PM Modi said in a tweet.

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Congress collapsing across India due to dynasty politics: Amit Shah

Lambasting the erstwhile Congress government in Puducherry, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday alleged V Narayansamy, who headed it, gave "cut money" to the "Gandhi family" from Rs 15,000 crore Central funds. Addressing an election rally of BJP, an enclave of the union territory, Shah claimed the Congress government, which collapsed earlier this month after losing majority, indulged in "petty politics" over Central schemes meant for Puducherry.

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WB polls: 3,064 booths designated for 9 assembly seats across West Bardhaman district

As many as 3,064 booths have been designated for nine assembly seats in West Bardhaman district for the upcoming West Bengal polls, 618 more than the last assembly elections, in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While addressing a press conference in Asansol, District Magistrate Purnendu Kumar Maji informed that the total number of voters is 22,31,749, out of which 11,46,969 are male, 10,74,732 are female and 48 are third gender voters.

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Fire breaks out at Eco Retreat facility in Odisha

A major fire broke out at the Eco Retreat facility at Satkosia Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha''s Angul district on Sunday, official sources said. There was no injury or loss of life in the fire incident, the tourism department said in its Twitter post, adding that safety of tourists was paramount and steps will be taken to ensure that no recurrence of such an incident happens in future.

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Centre to launch campaign to promote water conservation: PM Modi on 'Mann Ki Baat'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the Centre's Jal Shakti Ministry is about to launch a 100-day campaign called 'Catch the Rain' to promote water conservation in the country. The Prime Minister made the statement while addressing this year's second 'Mann Ki Baat' radio programme.

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Odisha govt allows operas & open air theatres with a ceiling of 2,000 persons

The Odisha government has allowed holding of operas and shows in open air theatres subject to a ceiling of 2,000 persons, in its March guideline issued to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the state.

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Kumbh Mela Haridwar 2021: Legal action to be taken against COVID-19 SOP violators

Legal action will be taken against attendants of the Kumbh Mela who violate COVID-19 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Department informed on Sunday, adding that SOPs will remain in force throughout the duration of the event.

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