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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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 (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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Delhi, Feb 02 (ANI): Gaje Singh, Father of Kapil Gujjar, man who opened fire in Shaheen Bagh area in New Delhi on February 01, said that they don't know why he has taken such a step. "I did not go to meet him. I am at home since morning. Had no information about him after I dropped him. After that, we saw him on the television in the evening. We don't know why he took such a step," said Gaje Singh. Delhi police have been registered an FIR against Kapil Gujjar.
Srinagar, Feb 02 (ANI): Inspector General of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Ravideep Singh Sahi reacted over the grenade attack on CRPF personnel in Srinagar's Lal Chowk area. "This is an incident of grenade throwing during the busy Sunday market. 2 CRPF personnel sustained minor injuries. Those who threw the grenade, wanted to create fear among locals so that normalcy can be hampered," said CRPF IG.
Bengaluru, Feb 02 (ANI): Face masks sale in Bengaluru increased due to coronavirus fear. With the coronavirus scare gripping the city, horrified Bengalureans are reaching out to pharmacists to buy the masks. Though, no positive cases of coronavirus infection have been reported in the city.
New Delhi, Feb 02 (ANI): Speaking to ANI, DCP South-East Delhi Chinmoy Biswal informed that no permission was allowed to demonstrate in and around Shaheen Bagh against ongoing protest over CAA."No permission was granted to anyone to hold demonstration in and around Shaheen Bagh area against the ongoing protest here over CAA. Still some people called on the protest today, so, they were stopped and dispersed by police," said DCP Chinmoy Biswal.
Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 02 (ANI): A car fell into a canal after hitting the divider in UP's Ghaziabad. 2 out of 6 people who were present in the vehicle were safe. NDRF team has started the search operation for other 4 missing people. SSP of Ghaziabad, Kalanidhi Naithani said, "There were 6 people in the car. They were going to Delhi. NDRF team is present at the spot. Officers are deployed here." Further details are awaited.
Karaikudi (Tamil Nadu), Feb 02 (ANI): A restaurant in Tamil Nadu's claims to have a cure of notorious coronavirus. The disease has claimed more than 250 lives in China alone. The restaurant holds a board which reads, 'to prevent coronavirus, eat small onion Uttapam'. The disease has been announced as a medical emergency by WHO.
New Delhi, Feb 02 (ANI): Ahead of Delhi Assembly elections, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav held a roadshow in Delhi's Dwarka sector 1 on February 02. He was accompanied by party candidate Nirmal Kumar Singh, who is contesting from Palam assembly constituency. Assembly elections will be held on February 08 and the results will be declared on February 11.