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Traditional 'Holika Dahan' in Kullu concludes with grand celebrations

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Mar 11 (ANI): Traditional Holika Dahan concluded in Batala village of Kullu. Like every year, this year too, the traditional festival was celebrated with great gaiety. The celebrations started on March 09. The final day of celebrations ended with traditional dance performances.

Watch: Rahul Gandhi refuses to comment on Scindia's resignation

New Delhi, Mar 11 (ANI): Amid political uncertainty in Madhya Pradesh following resignation of Jyotiraditya Scindia and several MLAs siding with former, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi refused to answer question on his resignation.

MP political crisis: 'Even BJP MLAs are in touch with us', says Congress' Shobha Oza

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 11 (ANI): Amid political turmoil in Madhya Pradesh and Jyotiraditya Scindia's resignation from Congress, one of the party leaders, Shobha Oza said that they will prove majority on the floor of the house and even BJP MLAs are in touch with them. While speaking to mediapersons, Shobha Oza said, "We will prove majority on the floor of the house. We are not short of numbers. All the Congress MLAs who are in Bengaluru were being misled, they are with us. Even BJP MLAs are in touch with us. We are 100% confident that our government will remain." Congress MLAs will meet Chief Minister Kamal Nath at his residence shortly.

1 dead, 15 injured after vehicle hits elephant in Jalandhar

Jalandhar (Punjab), Mar 11 (ANI): One person died in a road accident which took place on Amritsar-Jalandhar Highway. Around 15 others received severe injuries in the incident. The vehicle in which people were travelling, lost control and hit an elephant. Injured were shifted to the hospital immediately. A case has been registered and further investigation is underway.

Scindia's resignation won't affect anything, Kamal Nath govt will remain: MLA Arjun Singh

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 11 (ANI): Day after Jyotiraditya Scindia tendered resignation from Congress, party MLA Arjun Singh said that former's move will not affect anything. While speaking to mediapersons, Arjun Singh said, "Be carefree. Congress and Kamal Nath's government will remain. You will see on 16th (of March), numbers (of MLAs) will stay the same. Him (Jyotiraditya Scindia) leaving doesn't affect anything, days of Rajas-Maharajas are long gone. Nothing will happen. Everyone will come to us, with Kamal Nath ji and with Congress. " Jyotiraditya Scindia offered resignation letter to Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi. His resignation came amid political turmoil in Madhya Pradesh on March 10.

24X7 control rooms set up in JandK amid coronavirus situation

Doda (JandK), Mar 11 (ANI): In the backdrop of threat from the deadly coronavirus, Doda district administration is running 24X7 control rooms and is providing training to the village heads to create awareness and teach people about the precautions required to be taken. 24X7 control rooms have doctors, paramedics and administrative staff. District Development Commissioner (DDC) Dr Sagar D Doifode said that the administrative machinery is ready to deal with any situation and is following the standard operating procedure laid down by Department of Health, Government of India and J-K administration.

COVID-19: Hiding travel history will be considered crime, says Kerala Health Minister

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Mar 11 (ANI): Talking about the deadly outbreak of coronavirus, Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja informed that those who are not revealing their travel history of coming from affected areas will be considered a crime.

Madhya Pradesh BJP MLAs arrive in Delhi

New Delhi, Mar 11 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs reached Delhi in wee hours of March 11. National General Secretary of BJP, Kailash Vijayvargiya said, "We are here for holidays and we are in festive mood. We will be staying in Delhi." When asked about MP Chief Minister Kamal Nath's assertion that Congress will win the floor test, Vijayvargiya said, "He should keep dreaming. It's good for his health."

Going to Delhi with all other party MLAs: BJP leader Gopal Bhargava

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 11 (ANI): Amid the political crisis in Madhya Pradesh, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gopal Bhargava said that he was going to Delhi, along with other party leaders. He said, "We have no fear. All our MLAs are together like a mountain. I am going to Delhi along with all other party members. We have support of SP and BSP leaders as well. Around 20 Congress MLAs have given resignation. In this way, the number of MLAs in Assembly is in our favour." Buses full of BJP leaders reached Bhopal airport on evening of March 10.

Study reveals persistent sleep difficulties in infancy linked to heightened risk of childhood anxieties

New Delhi, Mar 11 (ANI): Risk of developing childhood anxieties and emotional disorders are linked with persistent sleep difficulties during the first 12 months of life, indicates recent research. The research was published online in the journal, Archives of Disease in Childhood. Based on their findings, poor infant sleepers should be monitored for mental health issues in later childhood, advise the researchers. Disturbed sleep patterns were associated with heightened risks of childhood anxiety and emotional issues, the analysis showed. The emotional disorder includes any of the following: separation anxiety; social phobia; agoraphobia; obsessive-compulsive disorder; specific phobias; panic disorder; post-traumatic stress; generalised anxiety; depression; or bipolar disorder. Infants whose sleep problems were persistent and severe were also more than twice as likely to have separation anxiety, to fear getting hurt (physically), and to be more anxious generally by the age of 10.

Holi celebrated in Kanpur old age home in high spirits

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 11 (ANI): Holi was celebrated with warmth and kindness in an old age home of UP's Kanpur. The administration of the old age home celebrated the festival of colours with senior citizens. Colours was applied to the faces of oldies and delicacies were served. Being away from home and family, some senior citizens shared their experience with ANI. One old lady said, "We are very happy. People keep coming here."

5-day 'Yaoshang' festival celebrated with gaiety in Imphal

Imphal (Manipur), Mar 11 (ANI): 'Yaoshang' festival was celebrated with full fervour in Imphal on March 10. A unique feather in Manipuri culture, 'Yaoshang' celebrations began on full moon day. Young and old came together to celebrate the festival with great pomp and gaiety. In evening, a traditional Yaoshang (a small thatch hut) was burnt before prayers by local priests. Devotees sang devotional songs and danced together. The annual festival is celebrated for 5 days.

BRO begins snow-clearing operation in Lahaul-Spiti

Lahaul-Spiti (Himachal Pradesh), Mar 11 (ANI): Border Roads Organisation (BRO) carried out snow clearing operation on National Highway 3 (Koksar to Rohtang Pass) in Lahaul and Spiti district, on March 10. The region has received fresh snowfall last week. The temperature went down by several notches in different districts of Himachal Pradesh. The minimum temperature was recorded at -7 degree celcius.

Coronavirus: 50 cases confirmed in India, 16 are Italians, says Special Health Secy

New Delhim, Mar 10 (ANI): Special Secretary in the Union Health Ministry, Sanjeeva Kumar, on March 10 informed about the latest development in number of cases of the dreadful Coronavirus. He said, "The total number of positive cases is now 50. Of these 34 are Indian nationals and 16 are citizens of Italy. There has been no death in the country due to coronavirus so far."

MP political crisis: We will prove majority in Assembly, says Congress' Shobha Oza

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 10 (ANI): Congress leader Shobha Oza on March 10 stated that the Congress party have the numbers to prove the majority in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly. Adding on it, she further said the Kamal Nath-led government has no threat and we will prove the majority in the Assembly. She said, "Meeting (legislative party meet) was good. All Congress MLAs, including independents, were present. We have the numbers, we'll fight this together. MLAs who were rounded up were told that Scindia has to demand a Rajya Sabha seat so they need to come together. But when the talks of him (Jyotiraditya Scindia) going to BJP started, these MLAs became angry. They are all in contact with the Chief Minister. The government has no threat. We will prove the majority in the Assembly."

Watch: BJP's CEC meeting underway at party HQ in Delhi

New Delhi, Mar 10 (ANI): BJP's top leadership held party's Central Election Commission meeting at party headquarters in Delhi. They will finalise BJP's list of candidates for upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and other digniteries attended the meeting. Jyotiraditya Scindia, who quit Congress today, is reported to get a Rajya Sabha seat from BJP amid political crisis in Madhya Pradesh.

Will follow established procedure: MP Speaker on flurry of resignations by Cong MLAs

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 10 (ANI): Amid the political crisis in Madhya Pradesh, leader of Opposition in state assembly Gopal Bhargava, along with other BJP leaders reached the residence of state assembly Speaker NP Prajapati on March 10 to submit resignations of 19 Congress MLAs. "I will take action according to the established procedure of the state Assembly," Assembly Speaker NP Prajapati told media persons. This comes after Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia resigned from the party earlier in the day.

Watch: 'Mud fest' organised in Surat on occasion of Holi

Surat (Gujarat), Mar 10 (ANI): 'Mud fest' was organised in Gujarat's Surat on the occasion of Holi on March 10. People in large numbers gathered on the occasion and celebrated the colour of festival. Dipped in fervour, people danced on music to celebrate the day.

Watch: Guwahati celebrates Holi with zest and zeal

Guwahati (Assam), Mar 10 (ANI): Guwahati celebrated the festival of colors with great enthusiasm. From elderly to kids every one poured in multiple colors. Holi basically is a two-day festival celebrated across the country to rejoice the victory of the good over evil. Holi is a festival that brings together families and friends.

MP political crisis: BJP holds legislative party meeting in Bhopal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 10 (ANI): BJP's legislative party meeting held at the party office in Bhopal on March 10. Former chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan and MP from Damoh, Prahlad Patel, were present at the meeting. Other senior leaders of the party were also present at the meeting. The meeting comes in the wake of grave political crisis in Madhya Pradesh, where 19 Congress MLAs tendered their resignations from Chief Minister Kamal Nath-led government which also got a shock from the resignation of Jyotiraditya Scindia from Congress.