17-02-2024 ASHWIN 2ND INDIAN TO TAKE 500 TEST WICKETSSPORTS /thetribunechd 00:31 Page 1 13 saturday | 17 february 2024 /thetribunechd www.tribuneindia.com M Modi Sarkar ki Guarantee Hamara Sankalp Prosperous Farmers, Prosperous Nation • 1,389 mandis and 1.8 crore farmers connected with e-NAM • Farmers getting better prices for agricultural products through 'Beej se Bazar tak' initiative Bharat Bandh partial, traffic hit in Punjab, Haryana areas Impact limited to rural belt in North | Southern states unaffected Neeraj Mohan Tribune News Service New Delhi, February 16 The day-long “Gramin Bharat Bandh” organised by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) along with central trade unions evoked a lukewarm response outside the northern states of Punjab, Haryana and parts of Uttar Pradesh. Viksit Bharat Scan for more information PM lays stone of AIIMS-Rewari, says he has fulfilled all guarantees Ravinder Saini Tribune News Service Rewari, February 16 Amid the ongoing farmers’ protest, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said his guarantee was with all those who had nothing to offer as guarantee. He said his government had provided small farmers the guarantee of the PM Samman Nidhi. Similarly, continued on page 10 Sandeshkhali:NCSC for Prez rule in WB FARMER DIES OF CARDIAC ARREST AT SHAMBHU Despite announcements of support from various farmer and transport associations across the country, the impact of the strike remained limited to rural areas in the North. Disruptions were particularly notable in transportation across the National Capital Region, causing inconvenience to commuters in Punjab, Haryana and Delhi as continued on page 10 NOD TO ~84K CR DEFENCE PURCHASE BACK PAGE CHANDIGARH | GURUGRAM | JALANDHAR | BATHINDA | VOL. 144 NO. 47 | 24 PAGES | ~7.00 | REGD. NO. CHD/0006/2024-2026 ESTABLISHED IN 1881 NEW DELHI: The National Com- On a call given by the SKM, protesting farmers block a national highway in Jalandhar on Friday. ANI EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES OPEN ■ In Haryana, the bandh evoked a mixed response. Transport services were hit with a substantial number of buses remaining off the road. Shops and educational institutions functioned normally while the working of certain government offices was affected adversely. GURDASPUR, TARN TARAN HIT HARD ■ In Punjab, traffic was hit due to the bandh, which evoked a mixed response in towns. In Amritsar, schools and colleges saw poor attendance. Gurdaspur and Tarn Taran witnessed a complete bandh. In Patiala, passengers had a harrowing time as buses remained off the road. mission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) has given a report on Sandeshkhali violence in West Bengal to President Droupadi Murmu and recommended President’s rule, citing complete lawlessness. Meanwhile, Sandeshkhali remained tense with the police preventing BJP and Congress delegations from visiting the area. INSIDE c m y b Government of India cbc 22201/13/0274/2324 17022024-TTC-01.qxd Putin critic Navalny dies in Russian jail MOSCOW: Alexei Navalny, the fiercest foe of Russian President Vladimir Putin, died in prison Friday, Russian authorities said. He was 47. Navalny, who was serving a 19-year sentence on charges of extremism, felt unwell after a walk, according to jail authorities and lost consciousness. Paramedics tried to revive him, but he died. INSIDE PM Narendra Modi inspects the model of AIIMS-Rewari project. ANI Tribunal to aid of Cong as I-T Dept ‘freezes’ a/cs New Delhi, February 16 The Congress on Friday alleged its bank accounts have been frozen by the Income Tax Department in a bid to create difficulties for the party before the Lok Sabha elections. The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, in an continued on page 10 edit: congress on i-t radar WHY BEFORE POLLS? Just weeks before LS elections, party’s accounts have been frozen. The government action is equivalent to freezing democracy. ❝ Ajay Maken, CONG TREASURER IN BRIEF Paytm Payments Bank omitted from FASTag list NEW DELHI: The toll collecting arm of the NHAI has removed Paytm Payments Bank from the list of 32 authorised banks for FASTag services. PTI DGCA notice to Air India after 80-year-old dies NEW DELHI: DGCA has issued a notice to Air India after an 80-yearold flyer died after walking from a plane to the terminal as he did not get a wheelchair. BACK PAGE