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Mumbai's iconic Chitra Cinema shuts down, 'SOTY 2' last film screened

Mumbai, May 18 (ANI): After seven decades of its successful run, Mumbai's legendary Chitra Cinema, which had made a place in people's hearts, has shut down. Curtains were drawn on the iconic theatre, located in Dadar East, due to poor business. The single screen auditorium stopped operating and the last screening was of Tiger Shroff-starrer 'Student Of The Year 2' at 9:30 pm. Dara Mehta, who is the third generation owner of the cinema hall, revealed that the theatre wasn't minting good money. He shared that the business on weekdays was poorer. Mehta had taken over the business of Chitra Cinema from his father in 1982. Speaking to ANI, Mehta said on weekends, the cinema hall would witness good footfalls, but on weekdays, it hardly added any collection to the business. The single-screen theatre served as the ultimate destination for Hindi film buffs who would line up to watch films like Sholay, Deewar, and several other blockbusters. Some of the most iconic Hindi films have been screened

Elephant 'Lakshmi' of Puducherry temple enjoys indoor shower this summers

Puducherry, May 17 (ANI): Lakshmi, the popular elephant of Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple in Puducherry, this year was given a shower indoors as water is drying up in open temple tanks. Her shower, given by mahouts, takes up around 4000 liters of water daily.

Police sieze 690 kg cannabis in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), May 17 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Police in a major crackdown on Friday seized 690 kilogram of cannabis at a check post near Narsipatnam town. Police also took men into custody for questioning. Further investigation is underway.

Rahul Gandhi credits media for improving his skills to deal with press

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): Self-admitting that he has improved at press exchanges, Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday told media persons that they must have seen how he, over the years, has "improved at press conferences", and credited the country's media for the same. The Congress president sounded confidence of pulling an upset over BJP when the results of Lok Sabha elections come on May 23. Campaigning for the final phase has been officially ended.

Shopian encounter: Army pays tribute to slain soldier in Srinagar

Srinagar (JandK), May 17 (ANI): Indian Army today paid tribute to late Sepoy Rohit Kumar Yadav who lost his life during a counter terrorism operation yesterday, at Handew Village of Shopian district, wherein two terrorists were eliminated. All ranks paid homage to the slain soldier on behalf of a proud nation. In a show of solidarity, representatives from other security agencies also joined in to pay their last respects to the martyr. Late Sepoy Rohit Kumar Yadav, sustained bullet injuries during a fierce operation. He was provided immediate first aid and evacuated to 92 Base Hospital, but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries.

Congress' priority in UP is BJP's defeat: Rahul Gandhi on SP-BSP alliance

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): Hinting his support for the SP-BSP alliance in Uttar Pradesh, Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday said his party's "priority number one" in the state is to defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Lok Sabha elections. The Congress president termed "pushing" his party's ideology in UP as the "number two priority". Gandhi further said leaders like Mayawati, Mamata Banerjee and Chandrababu Naidu to be ideologically on the same page as Congress since all the leaders wanted to oust the BJP from centre.

AP CM Chandrababu Naidu reaches EC, questions its functioning

New Delhi, May 17(ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday reached Election Commission in the national capital. He raised questions on functioning of Election Commission and alleged that it is favouring the Centre Government. He alleged that during the Lok Sabha election the EC supported the Centre.

Watch: Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa flies MiG-21 fighter jet

Sulur (Tamil Nadu), May 17 (ANI): Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa flew three solo sorties of MiG-21 T-96 fighter aircraft in Sulur, Tamil Nadu. He was commissioned in the IAF as a fighter pilot. Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa took over as a Chief of the Air staff, effective January 1, 2017. He has been awarded several medals including Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) in 2015 by the President of India for his commendable service.

Pragya Thakur's candidature is a 'satyagrah' against fake Bhagwa terror: Amit Shah

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): While addressing a press conference, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah on Pragya Thakur's candidature is a 'satyagrah' against a fake case of fake Bhagwa terror said, "I want to ask Congress, some people were earlier arrested in 'Samjhauta Express' who were related to LeT. A fake case of "bhagwa terror" was made in which accused have been acquitted." While speaking on party's stand on Bhopal candidate Pragya Singh Thakur's controversial statement calling Nathuram Godse a 'patriot', he said, "Party has served her a show cause notice and asked her to reply within 10 days. After she files a reply, party's disciplinary committee will take appropriate actions."

BJP held biggest, most extensive campaign for LS polls 2019: Amit Shah

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah on Friday held a press conference in the national capital after campaigning officially ended. He said that 2019 Lok Sabha election is the biggest and most extensive election campaign since independence from the BJP's point of view. The BJP president was holding a press conference with the Prime Minister at party's headquarters in Delhi.

Our govt will come to power with absolute majority: PM Modi at press conference

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his 'first press conference' as Prime Minister on Friday expressed confidence on BJP's performance in this Lok Sabha elections and said, "It will happen after a long time in the country, our Government will come to power with absolute majority for second consecutive time." BJP president Amit Shah was also present in the press conference. The media briefing was held after campaigning for Lok Sabha elections concluded officially.

Jammu's Government Dental College and Hospital benefitting people

Jammu (J-K), May 17: Government Dental College and Hospital in Jammu and Kashmir's Jammu has emerged as a big relief to the people of the valley. This state of the art hospital is fully equipped with latest machines and equipments. The dental hospital is serving the patients at nominal rates and takes no fees for the people who are below poverty line. This building of the hospital has five departments- Oral Diagnosis, Periodontics, Oral Surgery, Operative Dentistry and Orthodontics. 80 modern dental chairs have been installed for better treatment. This government hospital also serves as teaching and academic college. People have expressed satisfaction with the services provided by the hospital.

Khunti gang-rape case: Six people awarded life imprisonment

Khunti (Jharkhand), May 17 (ANI): Six people were convicted in the Khunti gang-rape case including Father Alfonso. They have been sentenced to life imprisonment by a district court. The incident of gang rape of 5 social workers had spread panic across the country. In 2019, 5 women associated with an NGO were gang-raped at gunpoint in Kochang, Khunti on outskirts of Ranchi. Father Alfonso Aind was identified as the conspirator in the case. The women associated with the NGO worked towards raising awareness on issues like human trafficking. A lawyer on the case stated that all the accused have been sentenced life imprisonment. In addition to that they have been charged a penalty of 1 lakh rupees.

Rains bring relief from scorching heat in Delhi

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): Residents of the national capital took a sigh a relief after parts of Delhi-NCR received rains today. Temperature dipped significantly with rains accompanied by light winds. 'Rain or Thundershowers with strong gusty winds', is expected to hit Delhi on May 18, according to Indian Meteorological Department.

'Unprecedented' as PM Modi is holding his 'first press conference', jibes Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for holding his "first press conference" since coming to power in 2014, and sarcastically said it was "unprecedented" but raised questions on the format of the media exchange. The Congress president also reiterated his debate challenge to the PM as he asked why the latter has not done a faceoff with him on the alleged irregularities in the Rafale deal. Campaigning for the final phase of Lok Sabha elections has officially ended. Voting will take place on May 19.

IRCTC website revamped: Key things you shouldn't ignore

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It's not fair to tell me to contest from Bhatinda: Navjot Kaur Sidhu

Amritsar (Punjab), May 17 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Congress leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu said, "I didn't talk of any other seat except Amritsar in the context that I was denied Amritsar ticket by Chief Minister and Asha Kumari Ji saying that Dussehra incident hampers my image. Amritsar is my home seat. It's not fair to tell me to go Bhatinda where I don't know anyone there." All seats of Punjab will got to polls in the last phase of elections on May 19.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra holds roadshow in Kushinagar

Kushinagar (Uttar Pradesh), May 17 (ANI): Congress General Secretary from Uttar Pradesh's East, Priyanka Gandhi held a roadshow in UP's Kushinagar. She was accompanied by RPN Singh, the Congress candidate from Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar. In a kind gesture, Priyanka Gandhi also called a specially-abled man to join her rally. Kushinagar is scheduled to go to the polls in the last phase of general elections 2019. The results will be declared on May 23.

Watch: Wall decor falls off at Lucknow Airport

Lucknow (UP), May 17 (ANI): A portion of a wall decor fell off at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow today. No injuries have been reported. One of the passengers, who escaped unhurt, said, "I was just a few inches away when the decoration".

Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi over his 'non-political' interview

Solan (HP), May 17 (ANI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday addressed a public rally in Himachal Pradesh's Solan. During the speech, he launched a vitriolic attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi by targeting on his 'non-political' interview with Bollywood star Akshay Kumar. Highlighting the unemployment issue Congress president accused PM Modi for making fake television interviews. "Unemployment is the biggest problem in front of the nation, youth from every corner of the country are screaming for jobs. Narendra Modi says that he eat mango by plucking it directly from tree. I have less space in my suitcase so I cut the sleeves of my Kurta, in which world the Prime minister of the country is living in."