CM honoured with DLitt from DY Patil deemed University

First India Bureau

Thane: Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has been awarded D.Litt by DY Patil deemed University in Navi Mumbai for his contribution to the political and social fields.

The chancellor of Dr DY Patil University also awarded the D.Litt. to Vijay Darda-the chairman of the editorial board of Lokmat Media Group and veteran parliamentarian--at the 17th convocation ceremony held on Tuesday in the presence of governor Ramesh Bais and others.

Darda, who received the honour for his contribution to the fields of social service and media, said it was a very prestigious, respected and inspiring award.

“This award is very special for me as it is given by an educational institution like DY Patil, which is one

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde —FILE PHOTO

Vijay Darda, Chairman of the editorial board of Lokmat Media Group, also received the honour of the most reputed and internationally acclaimed universities. What makes the degree very significant for me is that it is conferred on me for my service to socie -

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ty,” he said.

Darda said this degree was a tribute to the ideals and teachings of his father and Lokmat Media Group founder Jawaharlal Darda.

“I have carried forward his teachings through my work towards social development while discharging my responsibilities as a journalist, parliamentarian, educationist, author, thinker, social worker and philanthropist,” he said.

Of the 2,506 active COVID-19 cases, the highest (731) are in Mumbai districts followed by 637 in Pune and 455 in Thane.

the department.

An administrative circle consists of multiple districts.

Of the eight circles, Kolhapur reported two deaths and the Mumbai circle one fatality.

According to the bulletin, Mumbai city witnessed 139 COVID-19 cases, but zero fatalities, taking the overall tally to 11,55,801, while the death toll remained unchanged at 19,747.

The financial capital of the county has reported more than 100 cases for the fourth time in the last few days.

The number of recoveries rose to 79,92,045 after 317 patients recuperated from the viral infection during the day. State’s active caseload crossed the 2,500-mark (2,506) from 2,343 a day ago, said the department.

As per the bulletin, recovery rate stood at 98.15%, while the case fatality rate was 1.82%.

BJP’s Savarkar Yatra to begin Apr 02 in Aurangabad

Aurangabad (PTI):

The Bharatiya Janata Party’s ‘Gaurav Yatra’ in support of late Hindutva ideologue VD Savarkar in Aurangabad district will start from April 02, the party’s local leadership announced on Wednesday.

This came a day after the BJP announced that Savarkar Gaurav Yatras would be taken out in each district to honour Savarkar's contribution to the country and to counter Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's criticism against him.

The Savarkar Gaurav Yatra in Aurangabad will commence on April 02 from Nirala Bazar where the statue of Savarkar is located, said BJP's city president Shirish Boralkar. The Yatra will go on in one constituency for two days, he said.

In a press meet, BJP leader and state Co-operative Minister Atul Save said, “For the past few days, leaders of op- position parties are using insulting words against Savarkar. The people of Maharashtra cannot tolerate this for long. Therefore, BJP has decided to take out Savarkar Gaurav Yatra in every constituency,” he said.

The first rally of Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders is also scheduled in Aurangabad on April 02 on Marathwada Sanskrutik Mandal ground. Former chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, NCP leader Ajit Pawar and Congress state unit president Nana Patole will address the rally here.