NEWSPAPERS SCAN -MARCH 28
Supreme Court’s verdict on the Aadhaar card has been noticed prominently in all dailies today. “Can’t make Aadhaar must for benefits,” while “allowing the government to use it for non-profit welfare schemes such as opening bank accounts,” reports Hindustan Times.
On the slaughterhouse ban, the Indian Express reports, “More than half of 44 licensed slaughterhouses closed in UP, for not following norms.” The Times of India notes, “UP officials told not to harass meat sellers,” whereas Hindustan Times highlights, “UP crackdown hits Delhi meat prices.”
On the Finance Bill, the Hindu reports, “BJP trying to sneak in corporate funding.” “Opposition gears up for amending Finance Bill in Rajya Sabha,” says the Tribune.
“Government in a fix as Sena protests flying ban” highlights DNA. “Airlines ban on Sena MP rocks Houses,” reports Asian Age. “DGCA can clip MP’s wings too,” says the Pioneer. “No BJP help for flight barred Sena MP” : The Tribune.
“Lok Sabha passes Mental Health Bill, decriminalises suicide attempt,” highlights DNA.
The Statesman highlights, “2000 rupee notes may be phased out; hoarding to be illegal.” “Hefty drop in Indian students going to the US,” notices Asian Age while The Pioneer says, “Hate crimes bring Indian applications to US universities down sharply.”
DNA writes “2017 Monsoon to be below normal” quoting the private Met forecast agency Skymet. Business Standard writes “Skymet offers no silverlinning: brace for weak monsoon.
