6. Karnataka allows green firecrackers during Diwali
The Karnataka government on Thursday issued modified guidelines for Diwali and permitted sale of only green firecrackers by licensed shops in the state. Green firecrackers do not contain harmful chemicals, thereby reducing air pollution due to firecrackers considerably. They are less harmful in comparison to conventional firecrackers. They are available as sparklers, flowerpots and maroons in the market, an official statement said here.
7.UK's 'Yorkshire Ripper' serial killer Peter Sutcliffe dies
Britain’s Prison Service says that serial killer Peter Sutcliffe, who was widely known as the “Yorkshire Ripper," has died in the hospital. The 74-year-old had tested positive for COVID-19 and was suffering from underlying health conditions. His cause of death will be investigated by the coroner.
8. Newly elected NDA MLAs to meet on Nov 15 to choose Nitish as their leader
A joint meeting of the NDA legislature party will be held on Sunday where Nitish Kumar will be elected as its leader. This was decided a meeting of the leaders of the four NDA constituents in Bihar--the JD(U), BJP, HAM and Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) at the residence of Chief Minister Kumar on Friday.
9. Peshawar High Court Chief Justice dies of Covid-19
Peshawar High Court (PHC) Chief Justice Waqar Ahmad Seth has died due to the novel coronavirus. He was 59, according to officials. Justice Seth had tested positive for the virus on October 22 and was subsequently admitted to a hospital in Peshawar, Zubair Hussain, a protocol officer of the high court, told Dawn news. He was later shifted to the Kulsum International Hospital in Islamabad, where he passed away on Thursday, Hussain added.
10. Gehlot demands special status for Rajasthan under National AYUSH Mission
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to give special status to the state under the National AYUSH Mission as it has the "largest" infrastructure in the country in the AYUSH sector. He said the state has 5,000 AYUSH medical centres in operation.
