More states reluctant to adopt fines related to new Motor Vehicle law
Along with several non-BJP-ruled states like MP and West Bengal, BJP-ruled states like Gujarat and Karnataka have also opposed the amendments that are leading to hefty fines.
Gujarat has ordered reduction in the penalty amounts and West Bengal has refused to implement the fines.
Goa government said it would first repair the roads in the state as a “moral responsibility” before charging heavy fin.
Meanwhile Karnataka CM Yediyurappa instructed authorities in the state to reduce fines for traffic violations.
Landline connectivity restored in J&K
Union Ministry of Home Affairs informed that landline phone connections had been restored in Jammu and Kashmir while mobile postpaid connections were functioning in Kupwara district.
The Ministry also informed that the attendance of teachers and students improving after the schools started functioning.
Yesterday, curfew-like restrictions were imposed in several parts of Kashmir to prevent people from gathering and taking out rallies.
The ministry also informed that all banks and ATMs are functioning.
Scottish court rules PM’s decision to suspend Parliament unlawful
The court reversed its last week’s judgment which said that the PM had not broken any law.
British PM Boris Johnson had suspended the parliament for a five-week period. The parliament was set to discuss the no-deal Brexit.
Seventy-five opposition MPs and peers had contended that Johnson’s decision was a ploy to avoid discussion over no-deal Brexit, and was illegal and violated UK constitution.
Government will contest the ruling and PM has refuted allegations that the suspension had anything to do with forcing the no-deal Bresit.
