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Odisha celebrates New Year Maha Vishuva Sankranti

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Apr 15 (ANI): The people of Odisha on Sunday celebrated Maha Vishuva Sankranti and the Odia New Year by exchanging greetings and offering pujas in temples across the State. The festival marks the introduction of new Panjika, which is an almanac of Hindu religious festivals, timings and predictions for the year. The devotees with the earthen pot filled with sacred water then used to walk on the burning wood charcoal. They wear picturesque costumes and dance bare footed over burning charcoals which is a part of the ritual during the festival. While speaking to ANI, a devotee said, "Today is the new year of Odia, devotees walk on burning charcoal and after taking bath devotees enter in to the temple." Maha Vishuva Sankranti is the first day of the Odia calendar and also marks the end of spring and beginning of summer.

Belgian Malinois breed has been inducted in MP Police Dog Squad

Bhopal (MP) Apr 15 (ANI): Belgian Malinois dog is a world-class worker who forges an unbreakable bond with his human partner, who guards the White House and was also a part of the team that eliminated Osama bin Laden, has been inducted in Madhya Pradesh Police Dog Squad. Till now they were being used for wildlife protection and anti-poaching operations in the state.

LS polls: At 102, India's oldest voter Shyam Negi ready to vote again

Kinnaur (HP) Apr 15 (ANI): India's first voter, 102-year-old Shyam Saran Negi is all set to vote again. He feels proud that he has voted in every general election since 1951. At the age of 102, he is very excited to vote again in the upcoming Lok Sabha Election. The voting for four Lok Sabha seats in Himachal Pradesh will be held on May 19.

I am MLA from Rampur 9 times, I know what I should say: Azam Khan

Rampur (UP), Apr 15 (ANI): While speaking to ANI after his remark, 'main 17 din mein pehchan gaya ki inke niche ka underwear khaki rang ka hai' in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur, Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan said, "I haven't named anyone. I know what I should say. If anyone can prove that I named anyone anywhere and insulted anyone, then I will not contest election. I was referring to a person in Delhi who is unwell, who had said, 'I came with 150 rifles and I would have shot Azam if I had seen him.' Talking about him, I said, 'it took a long time to know people and later it was found that he was wearing RSS shorts"

2 arrested for smuggling liquor in UP's Bulandshahr

Bulandshahr (UP) Apr 15 (ANI): The police here on Sunday arrested two persons while allegedly smuggling 578 cartons of foreign liquor worth Rs 52 lakh in a truck. This comes ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the Bulandshahr Parliamentary seat. The constituency will go for polls in the second phase of ongoing general elections, on April 18.

Public should seek medical help if they suspect rabies exposure: Study

New Delhi, Apr 15 (ANI): A new research has highlighted the importance of raising awareness about the rising risks of rabies and advised to seek medical treatment on time. People wait an average of 10 days before seeking medical advice following exposure to potentially rabid animals overseas, according to the study. The study was discussed in the meeting ECCMID 2019 and was presented this year at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) in Amsterdam, the Netherlands in April, which states that the average delay in seeking treatment following bat exposures in the UK was almost three days.

Watch: Bouncers thrashed family of a patient in AIIMS Trauma Centre

New Delhi, Apr 15 (ANI): Kins of patient was attacked by the bouncers and mercilessly beaten up with sticks. The incident happened in the AIIMS Trauma Centre at around 3 pm on Sunday afternoon. Four people have been seriously injured in the entire rage, Police detained five people regarding the incident. More people are being identified on the basis of CCTV footage. Further investigation is underway.

Messenger may be finally coming back to Facebook

New Delhi, Apr 15 (ANI): Messenger has been one of the troubled Facebook kids and it might be coming back home. The company has been spotted testing the return of Messenger in the main Facebook app. Security researcher Jane Manchun Wong posted screenshots of the upcoming integration in action. The new section, called 'Chats' appears to include only the basic chat functionalities. To give reactions, make a call, send photos, and more, you are still required to open the Messenger app, Fast Company reported. Users will be able to tap the existing Messenger icon in the main app which will lead them directly to the messages without having to launch the dedicated Messenger app. Facebook removed the built-in chat service from the main app in 2014, compelling users to install the dedicated app. However, as the company plans on integrating its messaging services across all its apps, including Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram, it but seems wiser and more convenient to have the Facebook Messeng

Under construction building collapses at Dharavi's PMGP colony in Mumbai

Mumbai, Apr 15 (ANI): One dead and three injured when a portion of an under-construction building collapsed early on Sunday at Dharavi's PMGP colony in Mumbai. Injured have been shifted to hospital. Further investigation is underway.

Fire breaks out at a market in Goa's Panaji

Panaji (Goa), Apr 14 (ANI): A massive fire broke out at a market in Goa's Panaji on Sunday. A number of shops could be seen burning in the fire. Cause of fire is not known yet. Fire fighting operation is underway. No casualties have been reported.

Opposition playing politics of convenience on EVM: Rajiv Pratap Rudy

Patna (Bihar), Apr 14 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rajiv Pratap Rudy on Sunday criticised the opposition for questioning the credibility of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and suggested that the opposition was doing politics of convenience as he said that the parties don't question EVMs when they win elections. Speaking on Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh skipping a Jalianwala Bagh event where Vice President Venkaiah Naidu was present, Rudy said it was unfortunate that Congress was playing politics on such issues.

Politics for 21st century is for progress and development: Nitin Gadkari

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Apr 14 (ANI): Addressing a public rally in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Sunday said, "Politics for 21st century is the politics for progress and development. The economic approach of our prime minister and our government is how we can create more employment potential by which we can eradicate poverty and that is the reason we need politics for progress and development and that is the highest priority for Modi ji and our government and the philosophy of our party is related with the socio-economic thinking of Deen Dayal Upadhyay named as Antyodaya."

Dharmendra Pradhan conducts roadshow in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Apr 14 (ANI): Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan conducted a roadshow in Odisha's Bhubaneswar today. Hundreds of supporters carrying BJP flags joined the leader during his roadshow. The Lok Sabha and the Assembly polls in Odisha are being held in four phases. The first phase of LS polls was held on April 11 and the remaining phases will be held on April 18, 23 and 29.

Akhilesh Yadav hits back at Naresh Agarwal for his remarks on SP-BSP alliance

Rampur (UP), Apr 14 (ANI): Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday responded over BJP leader Naresh Agarwal's SP-BSP alliance breaking remark. Akhilesh said that after Lok Sabha election results, he will send 'drum' to Agarwal. BJP leader and former Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Naresh Agarwal on April 13 said that Akhilesh Yadav will be seen running on the road after Mayawati will break alliance with the Samajwadi Party the very next day results for Lok Sabha elections are declared.

Watch: PM Modi urges people to say 'Chowkidar ke sath hai UP' against social evils

Aligarh (UP), Apr 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed a public rally in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh. After addressing the crowd PM Modi urged people to say "Uttar Pradesh stands with Chowkidar." Before conducting a public rally in Agra, PM Modi addressed a public rally in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua. During his speech in Kathua, PM slammed Abdullah and Mufti family over dynasty politics.

Tea-seller has become PM because of Constitution drafted by BR Ambedkar: PM Modi

Aligarh (UP), Apr 14 (ANI): After conducting a public rally in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed another public rally in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh. Hailing BR Ambedkar's contribution to India's Constitution, he said, "Because of his Constitution a man belonged from a deprived family has been sitting on a chair of President. Persons belonging from a farmers' family sitting on a designated post of Vice-President and a tea seller has become Prime Minister." Dr B R Ambedkar gave India it's the biggest asset which helped our country to become a successful democracy. He was the chief architect of our constitution Today nation is celebrating BR Ambedkar's birth anniversary on April 14.

Sheer dedication! Specially-abled girl writes examination with her feet

Chhatarpur (MP), Apr 14 (ANI): It is said that, 'Nothing is impossible to a willing heart,' Mamata Patel, a 19-year-old differently-abled girl proved it by writing her examination with her feet. Mamata passed her Higher Secondary education, now she is facing university exams. The 19-year-old girl's disability has not prevented her from pursuing her dream of education degree. She has developed efficiency in holding pen using her toes. Mamata has been writing with her feet since childhood. "My father taught me to write with my feet. In school, children use to bully me for writing this way, but now that I've reached college, I feel great," said Mamata. The 19-year-old girl was born in a humble family of a farmer. Her parents and the councilor of the Commerce Department at Maharaja College encouraged and supported her to continue with her studies. Mamata was bullied by her fellow students but her sheer dedication towards studies didn't let her down. Mamata also gave message to the young

LS polls: BJP chief Amit Shah conducts roadshow in Gujarat's Kalol

Kalol (Gujarat), Apr 14 (ANI): BJP president Amit Shah conducted a roadshow in Gujarat's Kalol today. Hundreds of supporters gathered during the roadshow to show support to the leader. Shah is contesting the Lok Sabha polls from Gujarat's Gandhinagar constituency. Shah filed his nomination on March 30. Polls for Lok Sabha seats in Gujarat will be held in third phase on April 23.

LS polls: Congress leader RPN Singh fries 'jalebi' and 'pakoda' during election campaign

Kushinagar (UP), Apr 14(ANI): Congress' candidate from Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar RPN Singh on Sunday fried 'jalebi' and 'pakoda' during his election campaign for the Lok Sabha polls. He was campaigning during a fair in Horlapur village when he tried his hand at frying 'pakodas' and 'jalebis'.

LS polls: Smriti Irani conducts roadshow in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Apr 14 (ANI): Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani on Sunday conducted a roadshow in Tamil Nadu's capital. Tamil Nadu will be voting in the second phase of elections on April 18. Textile Minister has intensified her campaign. She is contesting against Rahul Gandhi from Amethi in Uttar Pradesh.