Monday, March 18, 2019

Goa CM Manohar Parrikar Passes Away After Battle with Pancreatic Cancer; National Mourning Today

Goa CM Manohar Parrikar Passes Away After Battle with Pancreatic Cancer; National Mourning Today

AN OVERVIEW OF TODAY'S NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:-


The Election Commission's order on the release of manifestos by political parties ahead of the elections  is prominently noticed in the press. The Asian Age quotes the Election Commission as saying "No release of manifesto 48 hours before polls".

In a front page story related to the forthcoming polls, the Pioneer says "Poll meals on tracks for 2.70 Lakh paramilitary forces ; MHA clears menu, Railways to run 260 Election Specials, splinter coaches to ferry forces on duty".

Political developments in Goa get wide attention on the front pages of most papers. The Tribune writes "Congress stakes claim in Goa, says BJP government in minority; Assembly strength down to 37 after MLAs demise". On the health of incumbent Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, The Times of India observes "Parrikar health dips; BJP looks for a new Chief Minister".

The papers highlight the government's multi-pronged diplomatic initiatives  in tackling terrorism after the Pulwama strike. Citing government sources, the Times of India reports "India to Pak: Give us Dawood to prove sincerity in war on terror". Again, citing government sources, the Indian Express writes "India ready to let another country verify terror apparatus in Pakistan".

The Asian Age takes note of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's social media campaign Hashtag Main Bhi Chowkidar under the caption "With Main Bhi Chowkidar drive, PM mocks Rahul".

On the hefty tax demand notice on an Aditya Birla group firm, the Business Standard reports "I-T slaps 5872 crore rupee tax notice on Grasim".

All MBA aspirants listen in  the Times of India writes "In a first, IIM-Ahmedabad students get MBA degrees". This instead of the Post Graduate diploma they got until now.

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