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News Headlines, September 16

Hemanta Pande
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·10 months ago·3 min read

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mementoes to be auctioned for the National Ganga Fund to support river conservation efforts.

The Odisha government will plant 75 lakh saplings on Wednesday to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday.

PM Gifts Auctioned for Ganga

Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has announced the online auction of over 1,300 gifts received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with proceeds going to the National Ganga Fund to support river conservation efforts.

 

Anti-Narcotics Meet

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 2nd National Conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force Heads in New Delhi.Heads of Anti-Narcotics Task Forces of 36 states and Union Territories, apart from stakeholders from other government Departments are also attending the conference. 


The two-day conference will serve as a strategic platform to reinforce PM Narendra Modi’s commitment to a Drug-Free India and to formulate a roadmap to achieve this goal.

 

All Party- Meet Held

Ahead of the monsoon session, Odisha's all-party meeting ended on a positive note as Speaker Surama Padhy urged cooperation from all parties to ensure smooth legislative proceedings.

75 Lakh Trees for PM@75

To mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday, the Odisha government will plant 75 lakh saplings on Wednesday, promoting environmental sustainability and honoring the milestone with a massive green initiative.

Employment Push

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Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has said that over 1 lakh jobs in both government and private sectors have been given during the 15 months of BJP dispensation in the state.

 

Mauritius PM meets Prez Murmu

Prime Minister of Mauritius, Navinchandra Ramgoolam called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. The meeting concluded PM Ramgoolam’s State Visit to India from September 9 to 16, during which he visited Mumbai, Varanasi, Ayodhya, and Tirupati.

 

World Ozone Day

World Ozone Day is being observed across the globe today, to highlight the ozone layer’s vital role in shielding life from harmful UV rays. This year’s theme, “From Science to Global Action,” celebrates international cooperation and environmental progress.

India Surpasses Japan in Auto Sales

India has overtaken Japan to become the world’s third-largest automobile market, valued at Rs 22 lakh crore. The milestone reflects booming domestic demand, rising investments, and a push toward sustainable mobility and manufacturing excellence.

ICC Rejects PCB Plea

The ICC rejected the Pakistan Cricket Board’s plea to replace referee Andy Pycroft after India’s seven-wicket win over Pakistan, where Indian players exited without handshakes, igniting a diplomatic stir beyond the cricketing field.

 

Celebs Summoned

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Robin Uthappa, Yuvraj Singh, and Sonu Sood in connection with an investigation into an online betting app. The probe focuses on alleged financial irregularities and promotional activities linked to the platform.

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