1. PM Modi to launch rural property cards' distribution today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to launch the physical distribution of property cards under the 'SVAMITVA' scheme on Sunday. The launch will enable nearly one lakh property holders to download their property cards through the SMS link delivered on their mobile phones.
2. Three held for gang-rape of woman in Himachal Pradesh
In a spate of crimes against women, yet another rape case has come to the fore from Himachal Pradesh's Una district where as many as three persons have been arrested for allegedly gang-raping a 22-year-old woman.
3. Kerala Gold smuggling case: Customs quizzes M Sivasankar for 11 hours
The Customs department probing the Kerala gold smuggling case on Saturday questioned M Sivasankar, former principal secretary to the chief minister, for 11 hours. The agency had questioned Sivasankar twice earlier after his alleged links with Swapna Suresh, prime accused in the gold smuggling, surfaced.
4. Couple's bodies found hanging from tree in Uttar Pradesh
The bodies of a man and a woman, whose families were opposed to their relationship, were found hanging from a tree in the servants' quarters inside the district magistrate's compound here on Saturday.
5. Minor earthquakes hit Manipur and Mizoram
Big and moderate earthquakes hit Manipur and Mizoram on Saturday, causing panic among people.
6. Heavy rains likely in many parts of Odisha over next 4 days
With the fresh low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal further intensifying on Saturday, many parts of Odisha are likely to be lashed by heavy rainfall over the next four days, the Meteorological Centre here said.
7. Chhattisgarh govt enhances benefits for journalist
The Chhattisgarh government has increased the senior media worker honorarium, financial assistance provided from Journalist Welfare Fund, and the retirement age of journalists.
8. Was putting too much pressure on myself in initial games, says Kohli
After producing an unbeaten 90 off 52 balls in his side's 37-run win against Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli said he was putting too much pressure on himself in the initial games of the tournament.
9. Woman Dalit panchayat chief humiliated in Tamil Nadu
In yet another incident of caste discrimination, a Dalit panchayat president in Cuddalore district was not allowed to sit on her seat during the meetings besides being prevented from hoisting the tricolour in the recently concluded I-day celebrations at the hamlet which is about 200 km from Chennai.
10. Vet student straps on reflective collars to stray dogs to prevent accidents
A veterinary student named Vibha strapped on reflective collars, visible from a long distance, to stray dogs so that drivers can see them from a distance and accidents can be avoided. Vibha says she hit upon the idea last winter.
