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Our jawans will definitely achieve aim of 'naxal free Jharkhand': Raghubar Das

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), June 15 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on five policemen who were shot dead in Jharkhand's Saraikela district, Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das said, "It is a very sad incident. I am very distraught. Naxals think they can demotivate our jawans through such incidents but our jawans' morale is high. Jharkhand government and people are with the bereaved families, at this hour." "I assure everyone that our jawans will definitely achieve our aim of a 'naxal free Jharkhand'. Director General of Police (DGP) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Inspector General of Police (IG) will visit the spot tomorrow, I have asked for a detailed report from the DGP," he added.

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G edition goes up for pre-order

New Delhi, June 15 (ANI): Retailers may have cancelled the orders for Samsung's first foldable phone, but there's hope for those awaiting the 5G edition of the flagship Galaxy S10 model. According to The Verge, the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G is up for pre-order on Sprint's 5G network and will be available starting June 21. 5G network launched last month in four key US cities and will soon be rolled out to other cities including Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC. The 5G handset has been available on Verizon's 5G network since mid-May. It will be available on AT and T by June 17. On Sprint, the Galaxy S10 5G is available with USD 80 unlimited plan that includes a subscription to Amazon Prime, Hulu, and Tidal.

Spending two hours a week in nature may boost health

New Delhi, June 15 (ANI): Who does not like to spend time in nature? But the number of hours you spend in nature may be significant to how it benefits your well-being. A recent study has claimed that spending at least two hours a week in nature may boost health and well-being. The study published in the journal 'Scientific Reports' found that people who spend at least 120 minutes in nature a week are significantly more likely to report good health and higher psychological wellbeing than those who don't visit nature at all during an average week. However, no such benefits were found for people who visited natural settings such as town parks, woodlands, country parks and beaches for less than 120 minutes a week. The study used data from nearly 20,000 people in England and found that it didn't matter whether the 120 minutes was achieved in a single visit or over several shorter visits. There is growing evidence that merely living in a greener neighbourhood can be good for health. The data

Kapil Dev unveils largest cricket bat at Chennai in attempt for Guinness World Record

Chennai, June 15 (ANI): Former Indian cricket team captain Kapil Dev unveiled the largest cricket bat at Chennai on Friday. The bat was made using willow in accordance with the International Cricket Council (ICC) standards. The bat is measured over 51 feet and weighed 6.6 tons. He presided over the event where a Guinness World Record was created at the Phoenix Marketcity and Palladium in Chennai. Kapil Dev is the first Indian captain to lift an ICC Cricket World Cup for the nation.

KCR invites Devendra Fadnavis for inaugural of Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project

Mumbai, June 14 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao invited Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for the inaugural of Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project. Earlier there were disputes between Telangana and Maharashtra Chief Minister over sharing Godavari river water. Built on the Godavari River, the project is expected to change the face of Telangana. The agreement between the two states cleared decks for the project.

Doctors' protest against violence at workplace gathers national momentum

Kolkata/Visakhapatnam (AP)/Prayagraj (UP)/Midnapore (West Bengal), Jun 14 (ANI): The protests by doctors against hostile workplace have now snowballed into a nation-wide movement as the medical community's outcry is being witnessed in many parts of the country. Numerous medical associations like Indian Medical Association and Joint Doctors Platform urged the government to ensure a violence-free environment at hospitals. Members of Resident Doctors' Association of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), who wore bandages and helmets during their shifts at the central hospital as a mark of protest, met Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, who assured the protesting doctors that the government is committed towards their safety. The health minister also urged the doctors to ensure that essential health services don't disrupt. The ongoing protests are the outcome of an attack on junior doctor at NRS hospital in Kolkata, where one junior doctor suffered seriou

Small-scale fisheries affected due to high tides in Gujarat's Porbandar

Porbandar (Gujarat), Jun 14 (ANI): Though the threat of Cyclone Vayu has subsided after it changed its course and moved further northwestwards. Fishermen in Gujarat's coastal districts are still facing heavy losses due to strong winds in Arabian Sea. Small scale fisheries have been most affected in the region. They are demanding for compensation from government for the boats of small fishermen.

Met Amit Shah to 'soften PM's heart on special category status': CM Jagan Reddy

New Delhi, Jun 14 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy met Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday. After the meeting, he told mediapersons, "The agenda of my visit was tomorrow's NITI Aayog meeting. Tomorrow, we'll be presenting our case to the NITI Aayog, which is chaired by the Prime Minister. I took an appointment with Home Minister today evening to try and prevail on him, to also soften PM's heart on special category status. What we'll definitely be asking for in tomorrow's NITI Aayog meeting. When asked about reports on Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker post, he added, "1st of all there is nothing offered. We haven't asked, neither any proposal of that sort have come from any quarter. So please don't speculate these kind of things."

Growth in economical status in India is prominent reason for development across globe: PM Modi

Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), Jun 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday attended the India-Kyrgyz Business Forum in Bishkek. While addressing the gathering, he said that growth in economical status and advancement in technology in India are prominent reasons for development across globe. "Youth and innovators of India will play significant role in attainment of India's goal of 5 trillion dollar," said Modi.

Jessica Biel says she's not against vaccination

New Delhi, June 14 (ANI): Clarifying on her joining Robert F Kennedy Junior to campaign against a California state pro-vaccine bill, Jessica Biel took to her Instagram account early on June 13. Her post stated she's not anti-vaccination. She further added, "I support children getting vaccinations and I also support families having the right to make educated medical decisions for their children alongside their physicians. My concern with #SB276 is solely regarding medical exemptions". SB276 implies California's vaccination bill. The bill has received criticism by anti-vaccination advocates like Kennedy. Once passed, the bill would decrease the medical exemptions from vaccines that don't have approval from state public health officers. Under the bill, the doctors will have to certify that they examined the patient and then, have to send the state health department, the reason they are recommending the exemption.

Massive fire breaks out at foam factory in Haryana's Kundli, fire tenders on spot

Kundli (Haryana), Jun 14 (ANI): A major fire outbreak occurred at a foam factory in Kundli village of Haryana. Fire tenders were on the spot to douse the flames. The site has been cordoned off. No causalities were reported. Rescue operation is underway.

TV channels to give credit titles in Indian languages: Prakash Javadekar

New Delhi, Jun 14 (ANI): Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar announced today that all television channels should give their credits, casts and like details in the Indian language they broadcast. Javadekar said, "It is often seen that the credit titles of various serials and programmes are given only in English language. We have issued notice to all TV channels to give those credit titles in the Indian language in which they broadcast and then if they want, they can give titles in another language as well. We are issuing such orders for cinema also."

Resident Doctors' Association of AIIMS meets Harsh Vardhan amid nationwide strikes

New Delhi, June 14 (ANI): Amid the nationwide protest of junior doctors over violence against doctors in West Bengal, Resident Doctors' Association of AIIMS met Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan. While meeting with Health Minister, doctors wore bandages to demonstrate their fear and security issues. Harsh Vardhan assured doctors that the government is committed to ensuring their safety and urged them to ensure that essential services are not disrupted. Doctors in Bengal have launched a massive protest that has now spread across the entire country with health services being disrupted in many cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and others. Junior doctors in West Bengal are on a strike since Tuesday after two of their colleagues were attacked and seriously injured allegedly by relatives of a patient who died at NRS Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.

NMCG organizes Bhajan Sandhya at Chandighat

Haridwar (Uttarakhand), June 14 (ANI): Popular playback singer Anuradha Paudwal mesmerizes the audience during Bhajan Sandhya at Chandighat in Haridwar. The mega event was organized by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) on the occasion of Ganga Dussehra. Anuradha Paudwal gave message of Ganga cleanliness through her songs. A long stretch of newly built Ghat on the Neeldhara stream of the Ganga which was built recently at a cost of Rs 69.18 crore has all the amenities from drinking water, changing rooms, parking and other facilities.

We are only demanding safety in hospitals: Indian Medical Association

New Delhi, Jun 14 (ANI): Indian Medical Association held a press conference in Delhi demanding action by Centre against violence in hospitals. Secretary General of Indian Medical Association, Dr R.V. Asokan said, "We have lost counts of the incidents where doctors are being beaten up brutally. The patience of the medical fraternity of the country has thinned out. We are only demanding safety in hospitals, not a difficult thing to be ensured by the state." The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has declared an All India Protest Day today in the wake of violence against doctors in West Bengal.

Jal Shakti Minister reviews Namami Gange projects in Rishikesh and Haridwar

Haridwar (Uttarakhand), June 14 (ANI): Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat reviewed the ongoing Namami Gange projects in Rishikesh and Haridwar. Accompanied by senior officials of National Mission for Clean Ganga, the Union Minister was shown the operations of Sewage Treatment Plant in Sarai. The minister also inspected the under construction Jagjeetpur STP which is slated for completion later this year. He discusses the roadmap ahead for the Jagjeetpur STP with Director General of NMCG, Rajiv Ranjan Mishra. Upgradation of the existing 27 MLD plant at Jagjeetpur and 18 MLD plant at Sarai have been undertaken under the Namami Gange Programme and these works are expected to be completed by August 2019. A total of 427 crore rupees has been sanctioned for these projects at Haridwar. The Minister also visited the Chandi Ghat project in Haridwar, which was inaugurated in February this year. Jal Shakti Minister also visited Rishikesh to take stock of various STP projects. A total of

CM Kumaraswamy expands his cabinet by inducting 2 Independent MLAs

Bengaluru, June 14 (ANI): To keep his government stable, Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy expanded his cabinet by inducting two Independent MLAs into the cabinet on Friday. In the much-awaited expansion, R Shankar and H Nagesh were sworn in as cabinet-rank ministers by Governor Vajubhai Vala who administered the oath ceremony at the Raj Bhavan.

Piyush Goyal, Arjun Ram Meghwal visit Tirupati Balaji in AP's Tirumala

Tirumala (Andhra Pradesh), Jun 14 (ANI): Union Minister for Railways Piyush Goyal offered prayers at Tirupati Balaji temple in Andhra Pradesh's Tirumala on Friday. Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, Arjun Ram Meghwal, also visited the temple. They both took oath on May 30 along with PM Modi and other ministers. While speaking to ANI, Arjun Ram Meghwal said, "I have worshipped lord Vanketshwar. I will pray for the peace and prosperity of the nation. Everyone should have harmony and we could work faster for the people."

2 Militants killed in Awantipora were associated with Lashkar-e-Taiba: JandK DGP

Srinagar (JandK), Jun 14 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir DGP Dilbag Singh on Friday informed about the encounter which took place in Pulwama today. He said that at least two militants have been neutralized by the security forces. He also informed that both the militants were locals and inked with Lashkar-e-Taiba. Huge amount of arms and ammunition have also been recovered from them.

Centre will provide all possible help: Harsh Vardhan on Encephalitis cases in Bihar

New Delhi, June 14 (ANI): After 57 children died due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) in Bihar's Muzaffarpur, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan assured all support and assistance to the state government. As the situation going severe day by day, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan held a meeting with Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey, and assured all support and assistance to the state government. He also said that the numbers of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) cases are declining in Bihar. The Health Minister's comment comes after as many as 57 children died due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) in Bihar's Muzaffarpur while another 130 are hospitalised.AES outbreaks are routine in areas in and around Muzaffarpur during summer, and mostly affects children below 15 years of age.