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Mamata hits out at Oppositions, says 'Jo humse takraega wo choor choor ho jaega'

Kolkata, Jun 05 (ANI): While addressing a public gathering in Kolkata on Wednesday, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wished Eid-ul-Fitr to the people of West Bengal. In her speech, she hit out at Oppositions and said, "Tyaag ka naam hai Hindu, Imaan ka naam hai Musalman, Pyaar ka naam hai Isaai, Sikhon ka naam hai Balidan. Ye hai hamara pyaara Hindustan. Iski raksha humlog karenge. Jo humse takraega wo choor choor ho jaega. Ye hamara slogan hai". She further added, "There is nothing to be scared. Muddai Lakh bura chahe to kya hota hai, wahi hota hai jo manzoor-e-khuda hota hai. Sometimes when the sun rises, its rays are very harsh but later it fades away. Don't be scared, the faster they captured EVMs, the quicker they will go away."

Clash erupts after Eid prayers in J and K's Srinagar

Srinagar (J and K), Jun 05 (ANI): A massive clash erupted after Eid prayers in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar on Wednesday. Stones were pelted at security forces near Jamia Masjid. Stone pelters were seen wearing mask at the time of incident. The posters supporting terrorist Zakir Musa and UN designated terrorist Masood Azhar were seen in the area.

Omar Abdullah extends greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr

Srinagar (J and K), Jun 05 (ANI): Former Chief Minister and Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) leader Omar Abdullah offered namaz on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr on Wednesday in Srinagar. While speaking to mediapersons, he said, "Eid Mubarak to all Muslims on behalf of me and my family. I hope God fulfill our wishes. I pray to God that in this state we can again see the atmosphere of peace."

Eid-ul-Fitr: BSF personnel exchange sweets with Border Guards Bangladesh personnel

Fulbari (West Bengal), Jun 05 (ANI): On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, Border Security Force personnel exchanged sweets with Border Guards Bangladesh personnel in Fulbari, at Indo-Bangladesh border near Siliguri in West Bengal. They wished each other on the occasion. Every year, jawans from the two neighbouring countries exchange sweets on the auspicious occasion.

Sheila Dikshit plants sapling on World Environment Day

New Delhi, Jun 05 (ANI): Congress leader and former chief minister of Delhi Sheila Dikshit planted sapling on the occasion of World Environment Day on Wednesday. While speaking to ANI, she said, "Because of increasing pollution we have initiated a step to plant a sapling. On Rahul Gandhi's birthday also we will plant saplings and inform and involve Delhi people to do the same." On question about Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's free bus or metro rides for women, Dikshit said, "It would be good if they can do it. But it is being done for their own benefit, not anybody else's, this should be seen politically." World Environment Day is celebrated on the 5th of June every year.

ICC WC 2019: Locals perform 'havan' for victory of Team India in Varanasi

Varanasi (UP), Jun 05 (ANI): Ahead of Team India's first World Cup match, special 'puja' was performed in UP's Varanasi on Wednesday. They performed 'havan' for the victory of the Team India. They chanted slogans such as 'India Zindabad' and 'Kohli tum sangarsh karo, hum tumhare sath hai'. India will play against South Africa in on-going World Cup series on Wednesday.

Cricketer Yusuf Pathan greets people after offering namaz on Eid-ul-Fitr

Vadodara (Gujarat), Jun 05 (ANI): Cricketer Yusuf Pathan greeted people after offering namaz at Taif Masjid in Gujarat's Vadodara on Wednesday. While speaking to ANI, Pathan said, "Wishing Eid to all of you. In World Cup India will play and perform well." Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the culmination of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, is being celebrated across the country today. Eid-ul-Fitr is the most important festival in the Islamic calendar and was started by the Prophet Muhammad.

EAM S Jaishankar plants sapling on World Environment Day

New Delhi, Jun 05 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar planted a sapling on the occasion of World Environment Day on Wednesday. The event happened in Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan. Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan also accompanied Jaishankar for the event. World Environment Day is celebrated on the 5th of June every year.

Azam Khan offers namaz on Eid-ul-Fitr in UP's Rampur

Rampur (UP), Jun 05 (ANI): Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan offered namaz on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr at Eidgah in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur on Wednesday. Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the culmination of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, is being celebrated across the country today. The festival is celebrated where Muslims pray to God, wear new clothes and make dishes. Eid-ul-Fitr is the most important festival in the Islamic calendar and was started by the Prophet Muhammad.

CM Nitish Kumar attends Eid-ul-Fitr festival

Patna (Bihar), Jun 05 (ANI): People celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with great zest and zeal across the country on Wednesday. Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar extended his wishes on the occasion. Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated to mark the end of holy month of Ramadan. The festival is celebrated where Muslims pray to God, wear new clothes and make dishes. Eid-ul-Fitr is the most important festival in the Islamic calendar and was started by the Prophet Muhammad.

Eid-ul-Fitr: BSF personnel exchange sweets with Pakistani counterparts

Attari-Wagah Border (Punjab), May 05 (ANI): On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, Border Security Forces (BSF) personnel exchanged sweets with their Pakistani counterparts on Wednesday. They wished each other on the occasion. Every year, jawans from the two neighbouring countries exchange sweets on the auspicious occasion.

Bunkers construction in school underway for safety of students in Rajouri

Rajouri (J-K), Jun 05 (ANI): Construction of bunkers is underway in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri. The bunkers are being made in schools near LoC. Government has taken the step to ensure safety of students and to not disturb their education.

BJP's Bhola Singh sparks controversy on Eid, says 'should not be done if causes inconvenience'

Bulandshahr (UP), Jun 05 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr Bhola Singh said that if there is inconvenience due to someone's festival of any religion, it should not be done, in pretext of celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr. Bhola Singh said, "While celebrating festivals it should be seen that it doesn't cause inconvenience to the others. Hindus celebrate Holi, Diwali, Raksha Bandhan and the entire country celebrates that but no experiences inconvenience due to our festivals. If there is inconvenience due to someone's festival of any religion, it should not be done. A place has been designated for expressing your devotion, roads should not be blocked. If it happens it is wrong, action should be taken."

CM Kamal Nath celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr along with Digvijaya Singh

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Jun 05 (ANI): People celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with great zest and zeal across the country on Wednesday. Devotees offered namaz during the occasion. Meanwhile, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Kamal Nath along with Indian National Congress (INC) leader Digvijaya Singh and actor Raza Murad attended the Eidgah festival in Bhopal. Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated to mark the end of holy month of Ramadan.

Dipped in festive mood, people celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr across the country

New Delhi/ Mumbai/ Leh (J-K), Jun 05 (ANI): People celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with great zest and zeal in various parts of the country on Wednesday. Devotees offered namaz on the occasion. Eid-Ul-Fitr is celebrated to mark the end of holy month of Ramadan. Eid-ul-Fitr is the most important festival in the Islamic calendar and was started by the Prophet Muhammad.

One injured after PSI opens fire on public in Gujarats Vadodara

Vadodara (Gujarat), Jun 05 (ANI): One person sustained injuries after PSI opened fire on public in Gujarats Vadodara on Tuesday night. Victim was taken immediately to nearby hospital to start the first aid. The police was in civil dress during the time of firing. Further investigation is underway.

Quality of sleep associated with better health in teens not quantity

New Delhi, June 05 (ANI): Researchers at the University of British Columbia have claimed that quality of sleep, and not quantity, is related to better health in teens. The study published in the journal Preventive Medicine, looked at 3,104 students in British Columbia aged 13 to 17 over a period of two years. "Chronic, low-quality sleep was associated with poorer health outcomes among young British Columbia students," said study author Annalijn Conklin. "Kids who regularly had trouble falling or staying asleep were almost two and half times as likely to report sub-optimal or less than excellent health, compared to those who did not," Conklin added. "Even if these teens had difficulty falling asleep just one night a week, if that was a regular occurrence over two years, it really seemed to affect their overall health," explained Conklin. "What was particularly interesting was that the relationship between chronic, poor-quality sleep and health outcome was stronger in the boys than it wa

64ft-tall monolithic statue of Lord Vishnu reaches Bengaluru temple

Bengaluru, June 05 (ANI): A massive monolithic statue of Vishwaroopa Mahavishnu, weighing 300-tonnes, was brought to a temple. The statue, which is 64-feet-tall, will be installed in the premises of Kothandaramaswamy Temple in Viveknagar area of Bengaluru. Upon the arrival of the statue on a large truck, people in large number gathered at the spot to get a glimpse of the structure and to offer their prayers to the almighty.

Chennai environmentalist launches 'Tree Ambulance' with an aim to implement across country by 2020

Chennai, June 05 (ANI): Ahead of World Environment Day on June 5, the 'Tree Ambulance' launched in Chennai by environmentalist Dr Abdul Ghani on June 4, aims at providing first-aid-like services for trees. Planting uprooted trees and offer services like seed ball distribution, plant distribution, aiding tree plantation, shifting and survey of trees and removal of dead trees. While speaking to ANI, founder Abdul Ghani said, "Our aim to implement it across the country by year 2020".

Amazon lets you try on virtual make-up using Smartphone camera

New Delhi, June 05 (ANI): Buying make-up products such as lipsticks online is one of the main things shoppers still dread because it is difficult to know if a particular shade will look good. To help make it easier, Amazon is introducing a new AI feature called Live Mode on the Android app that uses the front-facing camera on a user's smartphone to virtually let them try on different shades of lipstick, Engadget reports. The Live Mode feature is available to users only in the US and Japan. It will be extended to the iOS platform later this year.