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Dantewada IED blast: Family members of slain CRPF jawan mourns

Unnao (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 19 (ANI): Family of Head Constable Shashikant Tiwari of CRPF's 231st battalion mourned on his death, at their residence. He lost his life in an IED blast followed by an exchange of fire with Naxals in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh on March 18. 5 jawans were also injured in the blast.

Goa assembly speaker Pramod Sawant to succeed Manohar Parrikar as Goa CM

Panaji (Goa), Mar 19 (ANI): Goa assembly speaker Pramod Sawant was named as the Chief Minister of Goa to succeed the late CM Manohar Parrikar today. Speaking to ANI, Pramod Sawant said, "Party has given me a huge responsibility, I will try my best to carry it out in the best possible manner. Whatever I am today is all due to Manohar Parrikar. It was he who brought me to politics, I became the Speaker and the Chief Minister today, due to him." The Chief Minister's post in Goa went vacant after the four-time Goa CM and former Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar died at the age of 63 at his private residence on March 17.

Corruption in Rafale deal pained Manohar Parrikar, didn't let him fight his disease: NCP MLA Jitendra Awhad

Thane (Maharashtra), Mar 19 (ANI): After the four-time Goa Chief Minister and former Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar died at the age of 63 at his private residence on March 17, Speaking to ANI, Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Jitendra Awhad said, "People have been speaking on Rafale and corruption since last 1.5 years but no one pointed fingers at Manohar Parrikar. His character speaks for itself that he can't be corrupt. But corruption which had occurred, pained him, didn't let him fight his disease and led to his death." Earlier, he said that Manohar Parrikar was a very educated and well read person. I think after Rafale deal he did not feel right so he decided to go back to Goa. He was sad. I should not say this as he is not here today but I feel he is the first victim of the Rafale Deal. Parrikar died after fighting with pancreatic cancer for over a year. He was cremated with full state honours on Sunday.

Dantewada encounter: Injured CRPF jawans been airlifted to Raipur, says DIG Operations AK Singh

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Mar 19 (ANI): One Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan was killed and five others were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast followed by a gun battle with Naxals in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh on Monday. The CRPF personnel were reportedly out on a road security duty along with the police in Aranpur area of the district when an IED exploded and Naxals opened fire on them. Speaking to ANI on this matter Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Operations of CRPF AK Singh said, "The injured jawans have been airlifted to Raipur and from preliminary reports all of them look out of danger." CRPF jawans were brought to MMI Narayana Multi Speciality Hospital in Raipur.

2 dead at Odisha's Kalahandi after police lathi-charged protesters at Vedanta aluminium plant

Kalahandi (Odisha), Mar 19 (ANI): Around two people died and several others got injured after police lathi-charged protesters at Odisha's Kalahandi on Monday. This incident took place at Vedanta Aluminium Plant which is located at Lanjigarh area in Kalahandi district. The protesters demanded employment for themselves. As per the information from the police officials, the two dead-one protester and one Odisha Industrial Security Force (OISF) personnel succumbed to their injuries laterwards. Thousands of unemployed youths agitated in front of Vedanta Aluminium plant demanding employment. This agitation soon became violent and the OISF personnel resorted to lathi-charge to disperse the agitators. More than 20 persons were injured and admitted to hospitals at Langigarh, Biswanathpur and Bhawanipatana. Due to tension in the area, the district administration of Kalahandi has imposed Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).

Pramod Sawant sworn in as new Goa CM

Panaji (Goa), Mar 19 (ANI): Pramod Sawant took oath as the new Chief Minister of Goa at the Raj Bhavan in Panaji today. After hours of hectic negotiations by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership with the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) and Goa Forward Party (GFP) in the wake of Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar's death on March 17, his name was announced for the position of CM on Monday. He took oath along with 11 other ministers. Sudin Dhavalikar of MGP and Vijai Sardesai of GFP also took oath as cabinet ministers today. MGP's Manohar Ajgaonkar, BJP's Mauvin Godinho, Vishwajit Rane, Milind Naik and Nilesh Cabral, Goa Forward Party's Vinod Palyekar and Jayesh Salgaonkar and Independent Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) Rohan Khaunte and Govind Gawade also took oath as state cabinet ministers.

Will definitely try to work as much as possible like Manohar Parrikar: Goa CM Pramod Sawant

Panaji (Goa), Mar 19 (ANI): After hours of hectic negotiations by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership with the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) and Goa Forward Party (GFP) in the wake of Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar's death on March 17, Pramod Sawant took oath as the new Chief Minister of Goa at the Raj Bhavan in Panaji today. Speaking to ANI, Pramod Sawant said, "I have to provide stability and move ahead together with all allies. It will be my responsibility to complete the incomplete works. I will not be able to work as much as Manohar Parrikar ji but I will definitely try to work as much as possible."

It's politically motivated: Former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai on economists write open letter alleging govt fudging official data

Mumbai, Mar 19 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on economists wrote open letter alleging that government is fudging official data, Former chief financial officer (CFO) of Infosys, TV Mohandas Pai said, "Those so-called economists who have signed this, I don't think they have gone into details to find out that what's wrong and what's right. They have been led astray, it is politically motivated."

Karnataka Deputy CM G Parameshwara rubbishes reports of 'poisonous' food in Indira Canteen

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Mar 19 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on reports that Indira canteen food is unsafe, Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka G Parameshwara said, "I have asked the Commissioner to submit a report to me, we are taking sample from all 198 wards and get it examined from laboratory. Some reports said it is poisonous, it can't be poisonous, we can't be feeding poisonous food." His remarks came after reports surfaced that the food being served in Indira Canteen is "unfit for human consumption."

Indian Army holds military exercise AFINDEX with 16 African nations in Pune

Pune (Maharashtra), Mar 19 (ANI): A 10-day long Africa-India Joint Field Training Exercise (AFINDEX-19) between the Indian Army and 16 African nations started in Pune from Monday. This exercise will be held from March 18-March 27 at Foreign Training Node at Aundh Military Station and College of Military Engg, Kirkee. As many as 10 personnel, each from the participating nations from the African continent and personnel of Maratha Light Infantry of Indian Army, participated in the joint exercise which will be conducted at two locations in Pune's Foreign Training Node at Aundh Military Station and College of Military Engineering in Kirkee.The aim of the exercise is to train the participating contingents in Humanitarian Mine Assistance (HMA) and Peace Keeping Operations (PKO) under the United Nations Charter. In addition to the participating nations from the African continent, officers from Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo and Madagascar would attend the exercise as Observers. The exerc

RAF jawan shot dead by bike-borne man at Bihar's Muzaffarpur

Muzaffarpur (Bihar), Mar 19 (ANI): A Rapid Action Force (RAF) jawan was shot dead by bike-borne man at Bihar's Muzaffarpur today. This incident took place at Kazi Mohammadpur Thana area in Muzaffarpur. Speaking to ANI, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Muzaffarpur Manoj Kumar said, "He was returning home. There was traffic, he tried to clear it and was shot. He died on way to hospital. We will examine CCTV footage and make arrests soon."

We encouraged India, Pakistan to resolve issues peacefully: UAE Envoy to India

New Delhi, Mar 18 (ANI): United Arab Emirates (UAE) Envoy to India Ahmed Al Banna on Monday said that his country encouraged India and Pakistan to resolve their long-standing issues in a peaceful manner. "UAE was encouraging the two sides to, sort of, ease off the tension and try to sort out this amicably, in a peaceful manner," the UAE Envoy told reporters in Delhi.

No name is final for CM's post yet: Goa BJP chief

Panaji (Goa), Mar 18 (ANI): Reacting to reports of Goa Assembly Speaker Pramod Sawant's name emerging for the chief minister post, state BJP chief Vinay Tendulkar said there was nothing final on the CM name and if one would go by media reports then even his own name was being circulated for the state's top job. "Aise mera bhi naam aa raha hai, sabka naam aa raha hai, aise to naam aate rahenge, abhi vidhayak baithenge aur decide karenge, aaj to pakka hojaega," Tendulkar said.

Artist from Amroha makes charcoal portrait to pay last respects to Manohar Parrikar

Amroha (UP), Mar 18 (ANI): An artist from Amroha, Mohammad Zuhaib, paid his last respects to late Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar by making a charcoal portrait. He wrote on the wall 'Surgical Strike Hero'. Manohar Parrikar breathed his last on Sunday evening at the age of 63. Mohammad Zuhaib said, "I made 4-feet tall portrait to give my last tributes to CM Parrikar and I wrote 'Surgical Strike Hero' on the wall".

Widows pay tribute to Goa CM Manohar Parrikar in Vrindavan

Vrindavan (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 18 (ANI): Hundreds of widows on Monday paid tributes to Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar and prayed for his departed soul in the holy town of Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh. They lit candles and sang devotional songs for the late chief minister. Parrikar breathed his last on Sunday evening at his residence after suffering from pancreatic ailment. The 63-year-old leader's last rites will be performed today at Miramar beach in Goa.

PoK leaders condemn Islamabad's crackdown on peaceful march

Geneva/PoK, 18 March 2019:- PoK leaders and activists living in exile have condemned the state brutality of Pakistan after its security forces heckled, assaulted and arrested common people and activists of United Kashmir People's National Party for carrying out a peaceful march that commemorated the Kashmir foundation day on March 16. Although it wasn't unprecedented, Pakistan's claims of providing equal rights to the people of occupied Kashmir fell flat with these developments. Referring to the assault by Pakistani forces, Chairman of the United Kashmir People's National Party Shaukat Ali Kashmiri said that Pakistan was threatened by the fact that there was a sense of Kashmiri unity in the people of the region.

Uttarakhand's Binsar attracts tourists with its breathtaking natural beauty

Binsar (Uttarakhand), Mar 16 (ANI): Surrounded by Alpine forests, Binsar in Uttarakhand attracts tourists with its beautiful landscape. Located in Kumaon region, Binsar offers breathtaking views of the snow clad mountain ranges of Panchchuli, Shivling, Chaukhamba, Trishul and Nanda Devi. It has one of the beautiful forest reserves and bird sanctuary which boasts rich variety of flora and fauna. Tourists enjoy nature walk, village tour, trekking and bird watching at Binsar.

Watch: Last journey of late Goa CM Manohar Parrikar's begins with full military honour

Panaji (Goa), Mar 18 (ANI): The last journey of Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar to Miramar beach began in Panaji. His last rites will be performed in the beach and he will be accorded state funeral with full military honours at Miramar beach. Parrikar, 63, breathed his last on Sunday after battling from pancreatic ailment for a year. The state of Goa will be observing seven-day mourning to grieve the loss of the late chief minister.

BJP leaders pay tribute to Goa CM Manohar Parrikar in Jammu

Jammu, Mar 18 (ANI): Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Jitendra Singh, Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Ravinder Raina and others paid their last respects to Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar at state party office on Monday. Raina said, "Parrikar Sir's sudden death is a great loss for the BJP as well as the country. He was a true patriot, hard-working and honest leader." The 63-year-old leader breathed his last on Sunday at his residence after suffering from pancreatic ailment for a year.

Priyanka Gandhi interacts with locals during her 'Ganga-Yatra' in Prayagraj

Prayagraj (UP), Mar 18 (ANI): Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday interacted with locals in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj during her three-day long 'Ganga-yatra'. The Congress' general secretary of UP (East) kick started her 'yatra' from Manaiya Ghat in Prayagraj. The Congress leader also interacted with party workers and others while she was on a boat. Priyanka's tour will focus on 'Sanchi Baat Priyanka ke Saath' in which she will talk to people during her 140 kms long travel on steamer boat to Varanasi's Assi Ghat.