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Bihar Board exams for Intermediate level begin

Patna (Bihar), Feb 03 (ANI): Bihar Board's Intermediate level exam started from February 03. Students reached to exam centers in Patna to give their exams. Parents also accompanied their children to boost up their morale. High security arrangements were made at the exam centers. Police forces were also deployed outside the exam centers. Examination Controller of JD Women's College, Dr Ashok Kumar Yadav said, "We have arranged proper drinking water facility for students and decorated the exam centers as per convenience of the students. We have assigned people to guide students to their way to examination rooms. Our aim is to conduct exams peacefully." Intermediate level exams or 12th class exams will end on Feb 13, 2020.

Delhi polls: Instigating speeches being monitored, says CP Amulya Patnaik

New Delhi, Feb 03 (ANI): Ahead of Delhi Assembly elections, Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik said that they are monitoring instigating speeches during the election rallies; they had also deployed more than 40,000 staff and 19,000 home guards for security arrangements. "I would like to assure that Delhi Police made detailed arrangement. More than 40,000 staff will be deployed from Delhi Police itself and 19,000 home guards have been deployed. Few months back, we've handled Lok Sabha polls very professionally," said Police Commissioner. "The instigating speeches are being monitored and in some cases, the Election Commission has also taken cognizance. The vulnerable locations will be covered and no obstacle will be entertained during elections," CP Amulya Patnaik further added.

MK Stalin pays tribute to late CM Annadurai on death anniversary

Chennai, Feb 03 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president MK Stalin led a silent rally on February 03. He paid floral tribute to DMK founder CN Annadurai. Today is Annadurai's 51st death anniversary. Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Annadurai passed away on February 03, 1969.

Delhi polls: Ahead of PM Modi rally, CP Amulya Patnaik inspects CBD ground in Karkardooma

New Delhi, Feb 03 (ANI): The Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik along with police officials inspected the CBD Ground in Karkardooma, Shahdara where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a public rally today (February 03). "All our senior officers are on alert. Our police are present in sensitive locations too. Everyday around 300 rallies take place which are closely monitored by local police, traffic police and security units. Arrangements are in order," said CP Amulya Patnaik. Patnaik.

Delhi Police appeals Shaheen Bagh protesters to move protest from main road

New Delhi, Feb 03 (ANI): Delhi Police again appealed Shaheen Bagh protesters to move the protest from the main road. Commissioner of Delhi Police Amulya Patnaik said, "We are appealing to protestors at Shaheen Bagh as they are mostly women and children; we thought it's better to approach them in a persuasive manner. We are hopeful that gradually they will realize that people are facing inconvenience and they will listen to Delhi Police and clear it". "Since it has been persisting for a long time, we had put barricades and proper arrangements there," added CP Amulya Patnaik. Commissioner of Delhi Police also reacted over firing incident in Shaheen Bagh area. He said, "Due to police deployment the persons who came there with arms didn't have the courage to do something more. One-two incidents did take place but they are isolated incidents. We have made elaborate arrangements at Shaheen Bagh as well as other protest sites."

'Cartists' give fresh sustainable life to scrapped automobiles

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Feb 03 (ANI): Group of artists united in Jaipur to give fresh life to obsolete cars with their talent. The 'Cartist' initiative gives artistic touches to worn out cars that will be showcased at Auto Expo 2020. Theme of 'Cartist' is zero waste, sustainable, recycle and reuse. While dismantling cars could arguably be environment-friendly, but turning scrapped cars into artwork will leave almost no carbon footprint, according to a member. Scrapped cars have been transformed into furniture, decorative and artifacts.

HP's Lahaul-Spiti hit by snow, several airlifted by special chopper

Lahaul-Spiti (Himachal Pradesh), Feb 02 (ANI): Lahaul-Spiti in Himachal Pradesh is covered in thick blanket of snow. Special choppers are airlifting people stuck in the district. High altitudes of hill state received heavy snowfall in last few days. Snow clearing operations are underway.

Jamia students protest outside police station after firing incident

New Delhi, Feb 03 (ANI): Students of Jamia Millia Islamia and other protestors gathered outside Jamia Nagar police station to protest. Two scooter-borne assailants opened fire at midnight near gate number 5 of Jamia. No injuries were reported in the incident. Investigation is underway. Recently, a juvenile opened fire at anti-CAA protestors near Jamia in which a student, Shadab Farooq, got injured. In another incident a man opened fire at Shaheen Bagh.

2 unidentified persons open fire near Jamia Millia Islamia

New Delhi, Feb 03 (ANI): Two unknown persons opened fire near Gate number 5 of Jamia Millia Islamia. No injuries have been reported so far. Investigation is underway. Recently, a juvenile opened fire at anti-CAA protestors near Jamia in which a student, Shadab Farooq, got injured. In another incident a man opened fire at Shaheen Bagh.

EC organises special event at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan for voter awareness

New Delhi, Feb 03 (ANI): To aware voters of their electoral rights, Delhi Chief Electoral Office (CEO) organised SVEEP (Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation program) at Ramlila ground on Feb 02. Kites were flown to attract visitors at the event. The enthusiasts were provided with different shapes of kites with messages such as 'Delhi Ka voter, Delhi Ka Dabang, 'vote on 8.02.2020'. The kite flying event was closely followed by live painting. Polling in Delhi will be held on February 8 and the counting of votes will take place on February 11.

25 hospitalised after boat capsizes in Odisha's Chilika Lake

Khurda (Odisha), Feb 03 (ANI): A boat carrying 25 people capsized in famous Chilika Lake on February 02. They were returning from Kalijai when the incident took place. All the 25 people were admitted at a hospital in Balugaon, 2 people have been referred to MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur.

Ladakh Mountaineering Association organises Ice Climbing festival in Gangles village

Ladakh, Feb 03 (ANI): Mountain climbing went a notch higher with icy twist in Gangles village of Ladakh. Ladakh Mountaineering Association organised Ice Climbing festival for enthusiasts. Climbers in proper gears gave their best shot in sub-zero temperature to conquer slippery slopes. Rock solid ice tested stamina of climbers in the first ever ice climbing festival.

Adorable pets set stage on fire in Chennai

Chennai (TN), Feb 03 (ANI): Pet fashion show was organised in Chennai on February 02. Dressed glamorously, owners and pets both were present in the event. Pets including birds, dogs, and calves participated in the fashion show. "The fashion show has been well organised, I am excited to bring my pet in the show," said a participant.

Aurangabad college bans mobile phones on campus to enhance learning process

Aurangabad (Maharashtra), Feb 03 (ANI): Dr Rafiq Zakiria Women's College in Aurangabad has made its campus 'Mobile Free Zone'. Speaking to ANI, Principal said, "Girls are happy, their concentration has increased. Their interaction with each other has increased. It was done with consent of parents, students and teachers." Students can access internet at computer room and reading room. If they need to make a phone call, they can use cell phone at reading room for which they need to write their name, roll no, mobile no,and name of the person they're making phone call to on register.

India will not tolerate five killings against one: Nirbhaya convicts' lawyer

New Delhi, Feb 02 (ANI): Delhi High Court on February 02 reserved order on Centre and Tihar jail's plea challenging the trial court's order which had stayed the execution of the convicts in the 2012 Delhi gang-rape case. Nirbhaya's Mother, Asha Devi said, "I hope that this verdict will take us towards Justice." On the other side, Convict's lawyer AP Singh shared his concern, and said India will not tolerate killing of five people against one.

Watch: Tricolour march in TN's Coimbatore against CAA, NRC and NPR

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Feb 02 (ANI): A tricolour march was taken out in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore on February 02, against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), National Register of Citizens (NRC), and National Population Register (NPR). Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), Congress, Thanthai Periyar Dravidar Kazhagam (TPDK) and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) took part in the march. Several Muslim organisations also joined the march.

Coronovirus: Another batch of 300 Indians evacuated from China's Wuhan

New Delhi, Feb 02 (ANI): Around 300 Indians, who arrived in an Air India special flight from Wuhan in China at Delhi Airport on February morning, have been taken to Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) camp for medical observation. They have been shifted to the paramilitary force's Chhawla camp in New Delhi. Both ITBP and Army have created n-coronavirus quarantine facilities for the passengers coming from Chinese city of Wuhan. The coronavirus outbreak has killed more than 250 people and infected over 9,000 in China. On the other side, two people from Kerala have tested positive for the virus in India.

Watch: Indians evacuated from China's Wuhan amid coronovirus horror dance at Army camp

Manesar (Haryana), Feb 02 (ANI): Indian students, who are among other nationals, who were evacuated from China's Wuhan amid the spread of deadly coronovirus, were seen dancing at a quarantine facility of Indian Army in Haryana's Manesar where they have been lodged for medical supervision. The evacuated nationals danced with their masks on at the isolation camp. The Novel Coronovirus has claimed over 250 deaths in China where the deadly disease recently originated. India also reported its first two confirmed cases of coronovirus both of which came from Kerala. The first death outside China was reported on February 02 in The Philippines.

Delhi polls: Congress releases manifesto, promises anti-NRC, Lokpal, pollution-free steps

New Delhi, Feb 02 (ANI): Ahead of Delhi Assembly elections, Congress Party released its manifesto and promised to go against new citizenship law. Congress promised to go to Supreme Court as the Government of Delhi, against the Citizenship Amendment Act, if it comes to power. Congress has also announced it will not implement National Register of Citizens (NRC), as well as National Population Register (NPR) in its current form in the national capital. The party has also promised to get a strong Lokpal in first six months. It also proposes to spend 25 percent of Delhi Budget on fighting pollution.

Monks at Mahabodhi Temple pray for coronavirus patients

Bodhgaya (Bihar), Feb 02 (ANI): Special prayers were offered at Mahabodhi Temple for the victims of dreadful Novel Coronavirus. The monks at the temple offered special prayers for the victims of the virus and prayed for their fast recovery. A medical team is also checking every tourist visiting the temple. Novel Coronavirus has claimed over 250 deaths in China alone, and several people are affected by it. First death from Novel Coronavirus has been reported outside China. The Philippines confirmed that a man, who tested positive for the new coronavirus, died. Bodhgaya is one of the most important and sacred Buddhist pilgrimage center in the world. India also reported two confirmed cases of coronovirus both of which have come from Kerala.