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Manohar Parrikar was person of simplicity: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

New Delhi, Mar 18 (ANI): Union Minister of Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi remembered Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on his sudden demise. He said, "He was a person of simplicity and good governance and his demise is a great loss for all of us. He spent his life in a simple possible manner." Naqvi further said, "He once said about Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he does not need nation but the nation needs him. It was his foresight and sagacity."

EAM Swaraj meets Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

Male (Maldives), Mar 18 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday met Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and held a meeting with him. Soon after meeting President Solih on second day of her visit, Swaraj also held a meeting with Maldives' Minister of Home Affairs Sheikh Imran Abdulla and discussed relevant cooperation projects and future collaboration efforts. Swaraj reached Maldives on Sunday and held a bilateral meeting with Foreign Minister Shahid. Swaraj's visit to Maldives is expected to further strengthen the close and friendly relations between India and Maldives.

Watch: Priyanka Gandhi reaches Manaiya Ghat for her 'Ganga-Yatra'

Prayagraj (UP), Mar 18 (ANI): Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, Congress general secretary for Uttar Pradesh (East) Priyanka Gandhi Vadra reached to Manaiya Ghat to start her 3-day long 'Ganga-Yatra' on Monday. She took a ride on the boat to kick-start the journey. This 140-km long rally will start from Chhatnag in Prayagraj to Assi Ghat in Varanasi.

Mortal remains of Goa CM Manohar Parrikar brought to BJP office in Panaji

Panaji (Goa), Mar 18 (ANI): The mortal remains of Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar have been brought to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office in Panaji for state leaders to pay their last respects. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also reached the BJP office to pay his last respects to the 63-year-old leader, who breathed his last on Sunday evening at his residence. Parrikar was suffering from pancreatic ailment since last year. Parrikar's mortal remains would be kept at the BJP office for an hour and will be moved to Kala Academy for the public to pay their last respects. The state of Goa will also be observing seven-day mourning to grieve the loss of the late chief minister.

Priyanka Gandhi kick-starts 'Ganga-Yatra' with visit to Bade Hanuman temple in Prayagraj

Prayagraj (UP), Mar 18 (ANI): Before starting 3-day long 'Ganga-Yatra' from from Chhatnag in Prayagraj to Assi Ghat in Varanasi, Congress General Secretary for Uttar Pradesh-East Priyanka Gandhi Vadra offers prayers at Bade Hanuman temple in Prayagraj. She will start this 140-km long rally on steamer boat.

Watch: Priyanka Gandhi reaches Sangam Ghat to start 'Ganga-Yatra', meets fishermen

Prayagraj (UP), Mar 18 (ANI): Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, Congress General Secretary for Uttar Pradesh-East Priyanka Gandhi Vadra reached to Triveni Sangam to start her 3-day long 'Ganga-Yatra' on Monday. This 140-km long rally will start from Chhatnag in Prayagraj to Assi Ghat in Varanasi. She also met fishermen here.

Manohar Parrikar was not only a great leader but also a great human being: Suresh Prabhu

New Delhi, Mar 18 (ANI): Union Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu expressed his grief over sudden demise of Chief Minister of Goa Manohar Parrikar. Prabhu said, "It is really unfortunate to not have him around anymore. He was my good friend. He not only worked for development of Goa but also when he became the defence minister, he did so well for country's protection and we both took the oath together at that time." He also said, "We have not only lost a great leader but also a great human."

BJP, allies meet in Panaji to discuss govt formation

Panaji (Goa), Mar 18 (ANI): Union Minister and senior BJP leader Nitin Gadkari, who arrived in Panaji late Sunday night following the death of Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, met with leaders of alliance partners of the state's coalition government to discuss leadership issue. Late on Sunday night, Gadkari and BJP's General Secretary BL Satosh met with BJP MLAs and MLAs from alliance parties. Manohar Parrikar passed away on Sunday evening after a prolonged battle with pancreatic cancer.

Preparations underway at Prayagraj for Priyanka Gandhi's 'Ganga-Yatra'

Sangam Ghat (Prayagraj), Mar 18 (ANI): Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, Congress General Secretary for Uttar Pradesh-East Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will start a 3-day long 'Ganga-Yatra' from Chhatnag in Prayagraj to Assi Ghat in Varanasi. She will start this 140-km long rally on steamer boat.

Manohar Parrikar's final journey today, mortal remains being taken to BJP office in Panaji

Panaji (Goa), Mar 18 (ANI): Manohar Parrikar, four-time Goa chief minister and former defence minister, passed away on Sunday evening after a prolonged battle with pancreatic cancer. The senior BJP leader will be accorded a state funeral with full military honours. Goa had also announced seven-day mourning after the chief minister's death. Parrikar's mortal remains are being taken to BJP office in Panaji. His body will be kept for public viewing until 4 pm, after which the funeral procession to Miramar area in the capital will be held. Home Minister Rajnath Singh will be in Goa for the funeral.

People celebrate traditional 'Lathmar Holi' in Mathura

Mathura (UP), Mar 18 (ANI): The popular Holi celebration in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura has begun with great enthusiasm. People gathered in large number to celebrate 'Lathmar Holi' at 'Janmabhoomi' Mathura. A series of special events will continue for next few days in Mathura on the auspicious occasion of Holi. People celebrate festival of colours with joy and happiness every year.

Anna Hazare talks about success of Lokpal Bill after 9 years of struggle

Ralegan (Maharashtra), Mar 18 (ANI): Social Activist Anna Hazare talked about the success of first Lokpal Bill after struggle of 9 years. He said, "After 9 years of protest, court has asked to set the first Lokpal Bill. It means that it happened because of the protest done by people. Secondly, it shows that judicial system of the country is superior to anyone." Hazare further said, "It happened because Supreme Court constantly nagged the government to pass the bill."

We need more people like Manohar Parrikar in Indian politics: Ravi Shankar Prasad

New Delhi, Mar 18 (ANI): Union Minister of Law and Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad mourned over sudden demise of Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar. He said, "Manohar Parrikar's demise is a big loss for Indian politics. It is necessary to have more people like him in Indian politics." Ravi Shankar further said, "He was graduated from IIT Mumbai, an engineer. He was totally dedicated to ideology and a very capable leader. He knows how to take tough decisions rightly and still simple and honest."

Manohar Parrikar's death is not only a loss for BJP but also for society: Amit Shah

New Delhi, Mar 18 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party President, Amit Shah expressed his condolences on the demise of Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar. He said, "Manohar Parrikar ji is no more with us, it's not only a loss for BJP but also for the society. From modernization of the forces to the first surgical strikes under PM Modi's leadership, he gave a good account of his administrative qualities." Parrikar, who was battling a long-drawn battle of pancreatic ailment, breathed his last on Sunday.

Pakistani woman married in India set to cast vote in Lok Sabha elections

Gurdaspur (Punjab), Mar 18 (ANI): A woman from Pakistan Tahira Maqbool, who got married to an Indian is set to cast vote for 17th Lok Sabha for the first time. She has urged Indians to exercise their voting rights. Tahira got married to Maqbool Ahmed in December, 2003. The couple had a long struggle to receive the Indian citizenship for Tahira. She received Indian citizenship on April 12, 2016. Her husband Maqbool said, "it would be a matter of happiness that my wife will cast vote along with me. She has never voted before."

Bogus news about my entry in BJP is being planted by vested interests: Digambar Kamat

Panaji (Goa), Mar 18 (ANI): Congress MLA and former Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat rubbished the news of joining Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday. Speaking to ANI, he said, "News about my entry in BJP is being planted by vested interests, it is bogus. I will return to Goa tonight and attend the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting on Monday. I had gone to Delhi for personal work."

Mentally draining work linked to higher diabetes risk among women: Study

New Delhi, Mar 18 (ANI): Women who find their jobs mentally tiring are at increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, a new study has found. The results of the study were published in 'European Journal of Endocrinology.' The study suggests that mentally draining work such as teaching may increase the risk of diabetes in women. The study suggests that employers and women should be more aware of the potential health risks associated with mentally tiring work.Type 2 diabetes is an increasingly prevalent disease that places a huge burden on patients and society and can lead to significant health problems including heart attacks, strokes, blindness and kidney failure. Numerous factors can increase the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes including obesity, diet, exercise, smoking or a family history of the disease.

Manohar Parrikar was a true patriot: Yogi Adityanath

New Delhi, Mar 18 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed his grief on demise of Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar. He said, "it is a really saddening news. As the chief minister of Goa and Defence minister of india, the commendable services Mr Manohar Parrikar has given to the country that will always be remembered. He was a true patriot, living a very humble life."

We don't want dissolution of house in Goa: Vijai Sardesai

Panaji (Goa), Mar 18 (ANI): Goa Forward Party chief Vijai Sardesai said that the options of government formation in Goa are open after the demise of Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar. He said, "We had given support to Manohar Parrikar not BJP. Now that he is not anymore, options are open. We want stability in Goa, we don't want dissolution of house. We'll wait for the decision at the BJP legislature meeting and then take the next step

#MainBhiChowkidaar gains momentum, BJP workers get tattoos to support campaign

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 18 (ANI): As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s #MainBhiChowkidar campaign has gained momentum people, a tattoo artist is giving free service for associating with this campaign. BJP workers has received temporary tattoo supporting the campaign. Ministers, BJP supporters and many others have put 'chowkidar' before their name on Twitter as a mark of support. A day after kick-starting the 'Main Bhi Chowkidar' campaign ahead of crucial Lok Sabha polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday renamed his Twitter account to "Chowkidar Narendra Modi". The origin of the word 'chowkidar' dates back to the poll campaigning ahead of the 2014 general elections when Modi had promised to work as a 'chowkidar' to guard the people's money and their trust once elected to the top office.