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Hockey becoming popular among girls in Srinagar

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), June 12 (ANI): The game of hockey is widely gaining popularity among girls in Srinagar. Local authorities of the valley are doing their bit to further encourage this trend. Hockey is playing the vital role to boost up women empowerment in Srinagar. With the help of sports activities Kashmiri girls are getting the opportunity to showcase their talent. They aim to make their future bright in sports field. Girls are participating in different hockey tournaments organised by J and K sports council and Kashmir Hockey Association.

Manali-Leh NH opens for vehicular traffic

Lahaul Spiti (Himachal Pradesh), June 12 (ANI): The Manali-Leh National Highway has been opened for vehicular traffic movement in Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) had completed snow-clearing operation of the road which remained block due to accumulation of snow during winter at various passes en route. A large number of tourists prefer the picturesque landscape to visit Leh from Manali by road. The strategically significant road was blocked for over six months due to snow. The road serves as a lifeline for the people of Ladakh region ensuring essential supplies as well as stocking for winters when the region remains cut off from the rest of the country.

Magazines tend to exaggerate fertility at advanced reproductive age: Study

New Delhi, June 12 (ANI): Popular magazines featuring older pregnant celebrities on their covers with no mention of the risks attached to it, contribute to women's belief that they can safely put off pregnancy until later ages, a recent study suggests. The findings have shown that popular magazines commonly feature older pregnant celebrities on their covers with no mention of the risks of advanced maternal age pregnancy or the advanced reproductive technologies and methods needed to achieve these pregnancies. According to the team of researchers, by downplaying fertility decline with advancing age, these magazines tend to contribute to women's belief that they can safely put off pregnancy until later ages. As part of the study, published in the Journal of Women's Health, the researchers examined 416 magazine issues aimed at reproductive-aged women and found that fertility was highlighted on one-third of the covers, which included the mention of 240 different celebrities. More than half

Cyclone Vayu: Request tourists to leave for safer places, says Vijay Rupani

Gandhinagar (Gujarat), June 12 (ANI): While addressing the media in Gujarat's Gandhinagar on Cyclone Vayu, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said, "I request the tourists visiting Gujarat and going to Dwarka, Somnath, Sasan and Kutch to leave for safer places after the afternoon of June 12 so that you don't get harmed due to the cyclone." "If it is possible, you can go back, it is a request," Rupani added.

Devotees throng at shrine of Sufi Saint Sheikh Ahmed Karim in J and K's Pir Panjal Range

Pir Panjal Range (J and K), June 12 (ANI): Around thousands of devotees from across the nation have gathered to visit the shrine of Sufi Saint Sheikh Ahmed Karim in J and K's Pir Panjal Range. Devotees from different religions visit the shrine of Sufi Saint Ahmed Karim and pray for peace, prosperity and brotherhood. This shrine is one of the beautiful sights of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district. Peer Ki Gali is named after the famous Sufi saint Sheikh Ahmed Karim. Peer Ki Gali has been seeing a flock of tourists who cannot get enough of the snow-clad terrain. Situated in the higher reaches of Pir Panjal Mountains, Peer Ki Gali is nestled between two villages, Poshana and Heer Pur, which lies along the historical Mughal road.

Hyderabad-based man stranded in Riyadh, mother seeks Indian Embassy's help

Hyderabad, June 12 (ANI): A Hyderabadi woman has urged the Indian Embassy in Riyadh to rescue her son who is stranded in the Gulf nation. While speaking to ANI, mother of the stranded man said, "Some agents in Riyadh, Saudi have locked my son in a room and they are demanding Rs 1 lakh to send my son back. I have filed a complaint with the local police station in Hyderabad and then later approached the External Affairs Ministry and Indian Embassy in Riyadh, who said that my son will be rescued. I request Indian Embassy to rescue him as he is locked and is not even being given adequate food." Moin was in search of a job and was approached by an agent who promised him a courier service job in Riyadh. He left for Riyadh in April on a two years contract but was cheated by those agents and was employed as a cleaner at some residence. "They ask him to work for 12 hours and when he refuses to work, they start beating him and are also not paying him his salary," she added.

BJP stages protest at Delhi Jal Board office over water scarcity in city

New Delhi, June 12 (ANI): The delegation led by former Union minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vijay Goel protested against the scarcity of water in Delhi today. They protested at Delhi Jal Board (DJB) headquarters in the national capital. While protesting they also met DJB Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Nikhil Kumar who took charge on June 6. BJP MLA OP Sharma also protested against the shortage of water. Former Delhi BJP president Vijay Goel and other party leaders indulged in arguments with DJB officials over the complaints on water supply. The protestors also raised slogans against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who is also the chairman of DJB.

Ankit Saxena murder case: Family awaits compensation from Delhi govt

New Delhi, June 11 (ANI): An old man and his wife sat in a daze in a West Delhi colony as a garlanded photo of their son hanged on a wall. The boy's smile in the picture is in stark contrast to the look on the face of his father-sombre, dejected and neglected. Yashpal Saxena, who became a symbol of Hindu-Muslim unity when his son was bludgeoned to death by a Muslim family, is now a figure of lack of apathy. 23-year-old Ankit Saxena was lynched to death in broad daylight in the national capital by his Muslim girlfriend's family in February 2018. The murder took a communal angle but the grief-stricken father put his foot down. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government had promised the family a compensation of Rs 5 lakh but they have not received a penny. While speaking to ANI, Yashpal Saxena said, "We have yet not received any compensation. We repeatedly reminded the Delhi government, but they did not pay heed to it. The government has not fulfilled its promise." Four months after h

Manufacturers stage protest against plastic ban in UP's Kanpur

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), June 12 (ANI): The plastic manufacturers of Kanpur staged demonstration against plastic ban in the city on Tuesday. They have protested in order to get their livelihood. There is a strict ban on the usage of plastics and disposable items in Kanpur. They demanded that the state government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi should provide them with some other better job opportunity after putting a strict ban on plastic.

FM Sitharaman holds pre-budget consultation meeting with stakeholders

New Delhi, June 11 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today held a pre-budget consultation meeting with stakeholder groups from industry, services and trade. She was accompanied by Minister of State Anurag Thakur. The Finance Minister held the meeting in connection with the forthcoming Union Budget 2019-20. Pre-budget consultation meeting was organised for the second time. FM Sitharaman is expected to present Union Budget for financial year 2019-20 on July 5.

Madrasas to be connected with mainstream education: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

New Delhi, Jun 11 (ANI): Union Minister of Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Tuesday said that the Madrasas will be connected with mainstream education. He said, "Madrasas which are there in large number across the country are to be connected with the formal education and mainstream education so that those children in Madrasas can also contribute in the development of the society."

4 senior citizens die in Kerala Express in UP's Jhansi

Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh), Jun 11 (ANI): Atleast 4 elderly people, including 1 woman and 3 men from Tamil Nadu died in Kerala Express train in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi. Reason behind the death has not been ascertained yet. Bodies have been sent for post-mortem. Manoj Kumar Singh, Jhansi PRO Railway, said, "All of them were in the age group of 70-90 years and were going to Coimbatore. Bodies have been sent for post-mortem. Reason behind the death is not ascertained." He further added, "A doctor team was sent to the train after they complained of ill health and they were checked at Jhansi railway station. Three were declared dead on the spot while one was admitted to hospital where he died during treatment."

Watch: Argument breaks out between Congress leaders after review meeting

New Delhi, Jun 11 (ANI): An argument broke out between Congress leaders from Western Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday. The incident occurred following a review meeting in Delhi on general election results in UP. When asked, a leader said, "It's our internal matter". Talking to mediapersons, Congress leader KK Sharma held party high command responsible for general election results. He said, "We're here since 10 am, but meeting was held at 3 pm. Higher leadership that takes decision without meeting right members also responsible for election results. I told Jyotiraditya Scindia Ji in the meeting that I've many things to say against Ghulam Nabi Azad."

Investors of IMA Jewels stage protest in Bengaluru after founder went 'missing'

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Jun 11 (ANI): Investors of IMA Jewels staged protest outside its office in Karnataka's Bengaluru on Tuesday. They staged the protest after they received a suspicious message from founder-owner Mohammed Mansoor Khan. The massage says "tired of bribing corrupt politicians and bureaucrats." Mohammed Mansoor Khan went absconding and before fleeing, he posted an audio clip saying he would have committed suicide by the time people listen to the recording. The clip went viral, spreading panic among investors.

Scholarships to 5 crore minority students in next 5 years: Naqvi

New Delhi, Jun 11 (ANI): Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Tuesday announced that the BJP-led central government will provide scholarships to 5 crore students belonging to the minority communities in next 5 years. The new government measure is aimed at lowering dropout rates of girl students of the minority community. The scholarships will be provided through various mediums which also include Maulana Azad Education Foundation, which Naqvi said will provide 10 lakh scholarships.

Man kills wife, child before shooting himself in Patna

Patna (Bihar), Jun 11 (ANI): A man killed his wife and child before shooting himself in Bihar's Patna. Police said that they recovered a suicide note from the spot. "Prima facie, it seems that the man shot his wife and kid from his pistol, and then committed suicide. He mentioned this in a suicide note. Investigation is underway," said Garima Malik, SSP, Patna. The incident which happened in Kidwaipuri area of Patna earlier seemed like a triple murder.

Indian consulate in Birgunj celebrates 150th birth anniversary year of Mahatma Gandhi

Birgunj (Nepal), Jun 11 (ANI): Indian consulate of Birgunj organized a cycle rally on the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary year of Mahatma Gandhi. Rally was organized under the aegis of Consul General of India, BC Pradhan. The rally aimed to promote a healthy lifestyle and holistic living and to create awareness about the environment. Mahatma Gandhi always stood for a clean environment and the rally was organized to reiterate his vision and spread the message of sustainable living. Narayan Prasasd Bhattarai, Chief District Officer of Parsa, Consul General of India BC Pradhan and various other dignitaries were present at the rally.

CM Mamata unveils statue of Ishwar Vidyasagar in Kolkata

Kolkata, Jun 11 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday unveiled the state of polymath Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar at Kolkata's Vidyasagar College where the statue of the Bengali philosopher was vandalised during clashes between TMC and BJP workers last month. Banerjee also installed a bust of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar at the college that had become the epicentre of violence during BJP chief Amit Shah's LS polls campaign roadshow in Kolkata in mid May.

Protest erupts at Kolkata hospital after patient's kin attacked doctor

Kolkata (West Bengal), Jun 11 (ANI): Junior doctors at NRS Medical College and Hospital went on a strike after one of the doctors was allegedly attacked by a patient's family who died yesterday. The junior doctors locked up the hospital gates, stopped work at the outpatient department (OPD) and started a 'dharna' as a mark of protest against the attack. Adequate security has been deployed in the wake of the incident. Earlier, the family members of the deceased patient have staged a protest alleging medical negligence on behalf of the doctor. Chandrima Bhattacharya, Health Minister of WB said, 'Emergency is open and talks are on. Four people have been arrested in connection with attack on doctors."

CM Mamata garlands Vidyasagar's bust ahead of its re-installation at Vidyasagar College

Kolkata (West Bengal), Jun 11 (ANI): Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee garlands the bust of polymath Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar at a ceremonial programme in Kolkata on Tuesday. The event took place at the Hare School ground in College Street. Later in the day the bust will be re-installed at Vidyasagar College. Vidyasagar's statue was vandalized during Amit Shah's roadshow in Kolkata amid Lok Sabha elections campaigning.