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4 allegedly died due to dust storm and lightning in Bihar's Nalanda

Nalanda (Bihar), June 13 (ANI): Around four people were allegedly died due to dust storm and rain in Bihar's Nalanda on Wednesday. They were found dead in Sherpur village of Noorsarai block in Nalanda district. While speaking to media, the investigating officer of the case Amresh Kumar said, "We are being told that they died due to lightning. They were found dead, near a pond."

Necessary steps have been taken to prevent Nipah virus in Puducherry: Dr KV Raman

Puducherry, June 13 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Nipah virus, Director of Department of Health and Family Welfare Service in Puducherry, Dr KV Raman said, "There was a lone case of Nipah in Ernakulam, Kerala. So, we are involved in Kerala because one region of Puducherry is in Kerala-Mahe. Necessary steps have been taken to prevent Nipah." "We are asking people to come to hospitals as soon as they experience fever, especially when a patient is delirious or have mental disorientation with high fever. Doctors are being trained to detect patients with brain fever, cough and those who have visited Ernakulam and four districts around it," he added. "We have started isolation wards in hospitals in Mahe and other places. All the equipments for the personal protection of the staff attending these patients are ready," he further stated.

Police arrested 9 cattle smugglers from India-Bangladesh border in Assam

South Salmara Mankachar (Assam), June 13 (ANI): Around nine cattle smugglers were arrested by police from India-Bangladesh border areas. While speaking to media on this matter, Superintendent of Police (SP) of South Salmara Mankachar district said, "We have recovered iron cutters from them. We had received information that smugglers used to cut fences at the border and smuggle cattle. Nine cattle have also been recovered."

Cyclone Vayu: More than 2.75 Lakh people have been evacuated, says Vijay Rupani

Gandhinagar (Gujarat), June 13 (ANI): While addressing a press conference on Cyclone Vayu in Gujarat's Gandhinagar, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said, "More than 2.75 Lakh people have been evacuated. All sea-related activities have been stopped. All departments are on alert. Senior Ministers and Senior Secretaries have been sent to control rooms of district administration, they are monitoring situation. Planning had been done in advance." "Around 47 troops of NDRF have reached Gujarat, 5-6 more teams will reach by morning. Indian Army, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard have taken their positions. State Disaster Management is at work. Police patrolling will be done throughout the night so that no one is left in the lower regions," Rupani added.

Special 'aarti' performed at Dashashwamedh ghat on occasion of Ganga Dussehra in Varanasi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), June 13 (ANI): A Special 'aarti' was performed at Dashashwamedh ghat in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on Wednesday. The 'aarti' was performed on the occasion of Ganga Dussehra. Ganga Dussehra is celebrated on the 10th day (Dashami) of the waxing moon (Shukla Paksha) in the Hindu month Jyeshtha, also marks the day when Goddess Ganga is believed to have descended from the heavens to Earth. Thousands of devotees flocked the Dashashwamedh Ghat to take a dip in the holy Ganges while others were seen performing puja on the banks of the river. Celebrations last for a total of ten days, with the last day being celebrated as Ganga Dussehra.

Normal life affected in Jammu as transporters strike against GPRS on vehicles

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir), June 13 (ANI): Normal life was hit in Jammu on Wednesday due to the state-wide strike by transporters. They protested against the administration's decision on the installation of location-tracking devices in vehicles as a security measure in the militancy-infested state. No commercial vehicle like private buses, mini-buses, trucks, taxis and auto-rickshaws plied on roads as all transport associations in the state joined the protest. According to the All Transporters Welfare Association (ATWA), more than hundred transporters took out protest marches in capital cities of Jammu and Srinagar to press the government to withdraw installation of GPRS on transport vehicles. All Jammu and Kashmir Transporters Association protested against non-issuance of fitness certificates to commercial vehicles by the state transport department.

Newly elected president of UP Bar Council shot dead in Agra court

Agra (UP), June 12 (ANI): Newly elected president of Uttar Pradesh Bar Council Darvesh Yadav was shot dead in Agra civil court Wednesday evening. She was killed by her fellow associate advocate Manish Sharma. Additional Director General of Police, Ajay Anand told ANI, "She was attending welcome ceremony when Manish fired three bullets on her with his licensed pistol. After that Manish Sharma shot himself, he is admitted to hospital in critical condition." Darvesh Yadav was elected president of UP Bar Council two days back. Police are trying to ascertain the motive behind culprit's action.

Watch: Strong winds and dust hit Somnath temple ahead of Cyclone Vayu

Gir Somnath (Gujarat), June 12 (ANI): Ahead of Cyclone 'Vayu' landfall, strong wind and dust hit Somnath Temple in Gir Somnath district. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), has been tracking the movement of the cyclone since its formation on Monday.

Delhites heave sigh of relief as dust storm hits national capital

New Delhi, Jun 12 (ANI): Two days after registering one of the hottest days of June with the temperature touching 48 degrees Celsius, heavy dust storm hit the national capital, bringing a respite to the Delhites who were suffering from intense heat wave for the last couple of weeks. Skymet Weather, a private forecast agency, predicted intense rains in the days to come, and said some parts could witness heavy showers as well. On 10 June, Delhi recorded its one of the hottest temperature of June in recent years as the mercury touched 48 degrees Celsius.

Cyclone Vayu: Over 2 lakh people shifted to 2000 shelters, says Gujarat govt

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Jun 12 (ANI): As Gujarat is bracing for cyclone Vayu which is expected to hit the coastal regions of the state tomorrow, the government has "intensified" its evacuation drive, and said that it has shifted over two lakh people from the low-lying areas to more than 2000 shelters, in order to mitigate the loss of lives. "We have intensified our evacuation drive and so far, more than 2,15,000 people from over 500 villages, they have been shifted to more than shelter places," said Pankaj Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary, Gujarat Revenue Department.

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Anantnag terrorist attack: 5 CRPF jawans lose lives

Anantnag (Jammu and Kasmir), Jun 12 (ANI): 3 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans lost their lives in a terror attack at KP road of Jammu and Kashmir;s Anantnag district on Wednesday. 2 other CRPF personnel have been injured. SHO Anantnag has also received serious injuries. 1 terrorist has been nuetralised. More details are awaited.

Sheila Dikshit meets Delhi CM to discuss water and electricity related issues

New Delhi, June 12 (ANI): Delhi Congress Chief Sheila Dikshit met Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, over the power and water woes being faced by several residents of Delhi.After the meeting, Sheila Dikshit said, "He (Arvind Kejriwal) has accepted the fact that Delhi is facing problems related to water and electricity."She further added, "It is Delhi government's responsibility to rectify the problem, I hope he will look into the matter." Delhi Congress delegation, led by the former Delhi Chief Minister, met Kejriwal at his Flagstaff Road residence in Delhi.

NDRF team evacuates beaches in Gujarat ahead of Cyclone Vayu

Dwarka (Gujarat), Jun 12 (ANI): National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team evacuated citizens from beaches in Gujarat's Dwarka ahead of the expected landfall of Cyclone Vayu. Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority (GSDMA) informed that total of 1,64,090 people have been evacuated from 10 affected areas till 4 PM today. Cyclone Vayu is expected to make landfall in Gujarat on Thursday.

Officials stopped from carrying their mobile phones in review meeting with CM Yogi

Lucknow (UP), June 12 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a review meeting in Lucknow with senior officials on law and order situation in the state.The meeting was attended by District Magistrates (DMs), Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) and Superintendent of Police (SPs) from all districts across the state.Officials were not allowed to carry their mobile phones along with them and had to leave their devices outside the meeting hall. The meeting came in the backdrop of the recent incidences, which raised a question over the law and order situation in the state.

CM Vijay Rupani holds meeting ahead of cylone Vayu's arrival

Ahmedabad/Morbi (Gujarat), Jun 12 (ANI): As cyclone Vayu is expected to make landfall on Thursday in coastal regions of Gujarat, Chief Minister Vijay Rupani held a meeting with senior officials of the state, and briefed the media about measures taken by the administration to limit the potential damage. Rupani said, "We have decided to shift everyone who is living on low lying areas and 1.5 lakh people have already been shifted, and by this evening, we'll shift over 3 lakh people. They will be provided with shelter and daily need items through our local administration. We are also receiving all help from the central government. 47 companies of NDRF have arrived and more will come by evening." Teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed in Morbi district to shift people living in low-lying areas.

2 CRPF jawans lost lives in Anantnag terrorist attack

Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir), Jun 12 (ANI): Terrorists attacked police party at KP road in Anantnag district in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. 2 CRPF personnel have lost their lives while 3 have been injured in the attack. SHO Anantnag has also received critical injuries. One terrorist has also been neutralised. Heavy firing is underway. More details are awaited. An encounter took place between terrorists and security forces in Sopore district on Tuesday as well.

Rajasthan CM orders police to give courteous, patient hearing to complainants

Jaipur (Rajasthan), June 12 (ANI): Addressing a high-level review meeting of the Police Department at the Police Headquarters in Jaipur, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has given clear and strong-worded instructions that every citizen reaching the police stations should be given a patient and courteous hearing and the FIRs should be properly registered. He said that focus of State Police should be on professional and timely disposal of FIRs. CM said that the police officials should make efforts to provide justice to every victim and change his or her outlook towards the police force. The police officers should have a friendly behaviour towards the general public. The Chief Minister also announced that every police station would have a reception room where the complainants could report about their grievances in a courteous way. All the police stations should be equipped with CCTV cameras in phased manner for ensuring transparency in public dealing. On this occasion, CM also releas

Delimitation in the state is a rumour: JandK Governor

Srinagar (JandK ), June 12 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir's Governor Satya Pal Malik rejected the earlier reports that the Centre was planning delimitation in the state. While addressing a press conference in JandK, Satya Pal Malik said, "Delimitation is not a one day process, it's a constitutional matter, even the Home Ministry has not confirmed it. Right now these are only rumours." Earlier, mainstream parties reacted sharply to reports that the government of India was planning delimitation in the state and termed the attempt of delimitation as partition of state on communal lines.

Kolkata Police uses water cannons, teargas against protesting BJP workers

Kolkata, Jun 12 (ANI): Kolkata Police today used water cannons, teargas against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers who were protesting on Bepin Behari Ganguly Street and were marching towards Lal Bazaar. The BJP continued its protest in Kolkata following the killing of its two party workers last week in North 24 Parganas in political violence which also claimed the life of a TMC member. Ever since the BJP made huge inroads in the state after Lok Sabha elections, winning 18 of 42 seats there, political violence has seen an uptick in the state as both the parties accuse each other of unleashing violence in the state for the sake of power. BJP's national general secretary Kailash Vijayawvargiya, who took part in the protest, held Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee responsible for the violence in West Bengal, and said that even though BJP is ruling many states in the country, none of them is witnessing political violence.