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MP by-polls: Shivraj Chouhan holds massive roadshow in MP's Agar Malwa

Agar Malwa (Madhya Pradesh), Nov 01 (ANI): Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, held a massive roadshow in the Agar Malwa district on November 01. COVID-19 norms were flouted during the political rally. Campaigning for by-elections to the state assembly is underway in the state. By-polls for 28 assembly seats will be held on November 03.

Home care: A game-changer in management of Covid-19

Avoid hospitals at every cost - that’s the general sentiment and mood of the moment in Corona times. Resultant, people have been smartly and sensibly investing into healthcare devices to manage their chronic problems, and keep crises at bay. If you are a diabetic, there is every reason to buy a glucometer, if you haven’t bought it so far. Likewise for Blood Pressure Monitors and oximeter that measures the oxygen levels in your blood. Some patients with post covid residual inflammation, or those with comorbidities like COPD, Cardiac ailments, may require long term Oxygen therapy, or Non-Invasive ventilator support. What does one do when confronted by serious health issues? The answer comes in the name of home diagnostics. Meet the pioneer in home diagnostic space who is literally bringing the hospital home, Ms Meena Ganesh, MD and CEO, Portea Medical.

Ballabhgarh incident: 'Guilty will not escape,' assures CM Khattar

Karnal (Haryana), Nov 0 1 (ANI): Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Ballabhgarh incident said that all legal provisions will be considered so that guilty is not able to escape and no innocent is punished. Manohar Lal Khattar said, "Since Ballabhgarh woman killing case is being linked with 'love jihad,' Centre as well as state government is looking into it, and considering legal provisions so that guilty is not able to escape, and no innocent person is punished." On October 26, a 21-year-old college girl was shot dead in broad daylight in Ballabhgarh. According to police, the incident happened when the woman went to write her college exam. Two accused have been arrested in the incident and are in police custody.

PM Modi announces Rs 1 lakh crore for agriculture infrastructure in Samastipur rally

Samastipur (Bihar), Nov 01 (ANI): Ahead of second round of polling in state Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in Bihar's Samastipur on November 01. During the rally, PM Modi announced fund of Rs 1 lakh crores for agriculture infrastructure for our farmers. PM Modi said, "BJP has decided to form 1,000 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) for farmers in Bihar. Also, Central Govt has created a fund of Rs 1 lakh crores for agriculture infrastructure for our farmers."

'PM Modi rallying in Bihar as no one will vote CM': Chirag

Patna (Bihar), Nov 1 (ANI): LJP chief Chirag Paswan commented on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's political rallies in the upcoming Bihar polls. He said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself is conducting so many rallies in Bihar. He is putting in a lot of effort because everyone knows that not a single Bihari is going to vote in the name of the present CM, Nitish Kumar." Chirag added, "Why are BJP leaders bowing their heads before such a corrupt CM? Such remarks disappoint their own party workers and voters. CM himself knows he's not going to win."

Bihar polls: 'NDA is committed to democracy,' says PM Modi during Samastipur rally

Samastipur (Bihar), Nov 01 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in Bihar's Samastipur on November 01. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Union Minister Giriraj Singh were also present in the rally. PM Modi said that livelihoods which are becoming the inspiration of self-reliant families and self-reliant Bihar today, are giving strength to the NDA. Narendra Modi said, "Those livelihoods, which are becoming the inspiration of self-reliant families and self-reliant Bihar today, are giving strength to the NDA. House-to-school, school-toilets that gave dignity to sisters and daughters, liberated from the waiting of darkness, are forming the NDA government." He further said, "On one side, NDA is committed to democracy, and on the other side is 'parivar tantra gathbandhan'. NDA government is for 'sabka saath, sabka vikas.'" Earlier he had held a rally in Chhapra.

Cycle rally in Kanpur creates awareness on pollution

Kanpur (UP), Nov 1 (ANI): Social workers in Kanpur organised a cycle rally to spread awareness on pollution. "We are holding this rally so as to spread awareness among people. Cycling is important as it will help to keep you fit during times of COVID and also reduce pollution," said a social worker.

Bihar polls: 'Why is CM not working to stop alcohol smuggling?' asks Chirag Paswan

Patna (Bihar), Nov 1 (ANI): As Bihar polls are approaching, LJP Chief Chirag Paswan during a press conference targeted Chief Minister over alcohol availability in the state. "They talk about prohibition of alcohol but then it is available everywhere. The CM says that alcohol is being smuggled. But when he knows about these activities why isn't he working to stop these. Why does he get defensive when he's asked about it," said Paswan.

Bihar polls: PM Modi assures free grains for poor till Chhath puja in Chhapra rally

Chhapra (Bihar), Nov 01 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Bihar's Chhapra on November 01 ahead of second round of voting in the state for the state assembly elections. In the rally, Prime Minister Modi assured free grains for poor till Chhath puja. PM Modi said, "We have ensured free grains for poor till Diwali and Chhath puja. No woman should worry about how she will celebrate Chhath puja."

'Will increase retirement age, if our govt is formed,' assures Tejashwi Yadav

Patna (Bihar), Nov 01 (ANI): RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav took a jibe on Nitish Kumar's decree wherein he asked the retirement age of government employees to be reduced to 50. Tejashwi Yadav assured that if RJD comes into power, the retirement age will be increased. Yadav said, "Nitish Kumar has issued a decree asking to give retirement to government employees at the age of 50 years. He himself has become over 70, but this time the public is going to retire him. If our government is formed, we will increase the retirement age."

Bihar polls: There are two 'Yuvaraj' of whom one is from 'jungle raj', says PM Modi

Chhapra (Bihar), Nov 01 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Bihar's Chhapra on November 01 ahead of second round of voting in the state for the state assembly elections. PM Modi during the rally claimed that the first phase of voting has cleared that Nitish Kumar is all set to form government again. He further said, "Today, Bihar has 'double-engine ki sarkar'. On the other hand, there are two 'Yuvaraj' of whom one is from 'jungle raj.' The double-engine NDA government is capable of serving the people of Bihar."

Delhi public buses to run with full seating, Delhiites welcome state govt's decision

New Delhi, Nov 01 (ANI): Delhiites extended their support to the government's decision of movement of public buses with full seating capacity amid COVID-19 pandemic. One of the conductors of the public bus said, "Passengers were facing problem, so they will benefit from the decision." One of the commuters said, "We were facing problems while boarding buses and in the travel, so now it's ok."

Om Birla casts his vote in Rajasthan local body elections

Kota (Rajasthan), Nov 1 (ANI): Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla cast his vote in Rajasthan local body elections on November 01. He urged locals to come out and vote. "Urban bodies are connected to everyday life of common people. In this case, the councillor plays an important link between the body and the public. I believe that all the councillors who get elected will work on the basis of the hopes and expectations of the people and will contribute immensely in the development of the city," said Lok Sabha speaker in a tweet.

Watch: Mukhtar Ansari's Ghazal Hotel demolished by UP Police

Ghazipur (UP), Nov 01 (ANI): Mukhtar Ansari's Ghazal Hotel in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur was demarcated by police on November 01. JCB machines were used to bring down the structure. The action was taken after the district magistrate rejected the appeal of Mukhtar Ansari's wife and sons to save the hotel. Heavy force has been deployed in the region due to security purposes.

Thick layer of smog envelops national capital

New Delhi, Nov 01 (ANI): The air quality of national capital is continuously deteriorating with rise of pollutants in the atmosphere. Air Quality Index was again in 'very poor' category at several locations in the national capital on November 01. Thick layer of smog enveloped in Delhi related to which residents raised their concerns. Delhi Government has launched campaigns like - 'Yudh Pradushan ke Virudh' and 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' to combat the problems of air pollution.

Inflation in vegetable prices affects family budgets in Mumbai

Mumbai, Nov 01 (ANI): The prices of vegetable surge in Mumbai's market causing trouble to the locals. One of the customers said, "We have to let go of several vegetables from our plate as we can't afford to buy them. Price of almost all vegetables has risen." Another customer said, "Even coriander is being sold at Rs 30-40. Onion is available at Rs 100 per kg, it may go even higher. It has become difficult to manage our budget, our expenses."

Mohali NGO creates idols, earthen lamps using cow dung as Diwali nears

Mohali (Punjab), Nov 1 (ANI): As the festival of Diwali is approaching, an NGO in Mohali, Gauri Shankar Sewa Dal started making idols and earthen lamps out of cow dung. Ramesh Sharma, its Director said, "We have 1000 cows each in our cowsheds in Chandigarh and Mohali. We decided to utilise the cow dung and used to make sticks and flower pots. We don't intend to sell these idols. People come to us and take them. If they want to pay we ask them to feed cows with the amount."

MP Bypolls: 'BJP leaders are saleable, voters of MP are not', says Kamla Nath

Agar Malwa (Madhya Pradesh), Nov 01 (ANI): Congress leader and former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh (MP), Kamla Nath who is in the middle of controversy for his speeches ahead of bypolls in the state, took a sharp jibe at BJP. "They'll (BJP) talk about buying you but they don't know that their leaders may be salable but MP's voters aren't...Not applicable to you but I say at other places, if they offer you money take it but take decision to safeguard future," said Kamal Nath. Earlier on October 30, Election Commission had revoked the star campaigner status of Congress leader Kamal Nath, citing repeated violations of Model Code of Conduct.The bypolls to 28 seats in Madhya Pradesh is scheduled to take place on November 3.

Mobile van provides onions, potatoes at lesser rate in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 01 (ANI): With an aim to provide potatoes and onions to customers at rate less than market price, Uttar Pradesh Government started a mobile van in Lucknow on October 31. Initiative will also help farmers get appropriate price for their produce. The initiative is being carried out by State Horticultural Co-Operative Marketing Federation (HOFED). "We purchase directly from farmers and make it available to customers. Potato being sold at Rupees 38 per kilogram. A grade onion at Rupees 60 per kilogram and B grade onion at Rupees 45 per kilogram," said a horticulture official, RK Tomar.

Sweetened beverages impact cardio-metabolic health, suggests study

New Delhi, Nov 01 (ANI): Research has shown that diets including beverages sweetened with sugar can have a negative impact on cardio-metabolic health.The results of the research were published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Artificially sweetened drinks have been suggested as a healthier alternative, but their impact on cardiovascular health is not fully known. In this paper, researchers looked at data from the French NutriNet-Sante cohort to investigate the relationship between the risk of cardiovascular disease and consuming sugary drinks and artificially sweetened drinks.