New Delhi, Jan 03 (ANI): The cold waves continued to hit national capital. A layer of fog was observed in parts of Delhi. Locals flock to tea stalls to safeguard themselves from chilly waves. Temperature has dropped down in Delhi due to snowfall in parts of North India and minimum temperature recorded was 6 C, as per IMD. 19 trains are late due to low visibility in Northern Railways region on Jan 03.
Meerut (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 03 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Police has released a video clip where few protestors were seen attempting to burn policemen and Rapid Action Force (RAF) officials during CAA protest in UP's Meerut. The incident happened on Dec 20. Protestors allegedly shut the shop when these policemen and RAF officials were inside it and tried to set it ablaze. Although, the senior police officials reached at the spot and they stopped the major mishappening. Two RAF officials were injured in the incident.
New Delhi, Jan 03 (ANI): The cold waves are reeling in the national capital. People took refuge in government-supported night shelters at Lodhi Road. These night shelters have become heaven for homeless people. They are provided with free blankets, pillows. Temperature has dropped down in Delhi due to snowfall in parts of North India. The minimum temperature recorded was 6 C.
Poonch (JandK), Jan 03 (ANI): Indian Army's Rashtriya Rifles distributed textbooks for competitive examinations among students in Poonch district's Loran. Scores of students, teachers and other locals participated in the event. "These books are very beneficial for competitive exam preparations," said Mohammad Shafiq, a student.
New Delhi, Jan 03 (ANI): The national capital of India, Delhi woke up to smoggy morning on Jan 03. A layer of smog was observed at India Gate. According to Air Quality Index (AQI) data, major pollutants PM 2.5 was at 302 in 'very poor' category and PM 10 was at 283 in 'poor' category at Lodhi Road area.
Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Jan 03 (ANI): Age is just a number for 79-year-old, Veerammal Azhagappan, who has won the local body election of Arittapatti village in Melur Taluk of Madurai district in Tamil Nadu. In this election, seven candidates had competed against her and she won the election with a difference of 199 votes. After winning the election, Azhagappan said that the youth of the village have elected her irrespective of her age, and she will work for the people.
Lahaul-Spiti (Himachal Pradesh), Jan 03 (ANI): River Chandra in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul-Spiti has frozen partially due to cold wave. Severe cold spell has hit the states of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir. Normal life got affected as the temperature is dipping day by day in several parts of North India.
Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Jan 03 (ANI): The Great Himalayan National Park in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district received fresh snowfall on Thursday (January 02). The entire area was covered under a white sheet of snow. Meanwhile, the Chandra river in Lahaul-Spiti has been frozen partially due to dip in temperature.
Udaipur (Rajasthan), Jan 03 (ANI): A tiger named, Kumar attacked and killed tigress named Damini after breaking the barrier between their enclosures. The incident took place on January 02 at Sajjangarh Biological Park in Rajasthan's Udaipur.
New Delhi, Jan 03 (ANI): Researchers have developed a new machine learning platform for identifying patients having colorectal cancer. The platform also helps in the prediction of disease severity and survival chances of the patients. The method which is a non-invasive one has added on to the technological advances that are used for the analysis of circulating tumour DNA or the ctDNA and can also be used for spotting colorectal cancer at earlier stages in patients.
Dantewada (Chhattisgarh), Jan 03 (ANI): A differently-abled class 7 student has attracted the attention of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, and the reason is former's dedication for the sport despite the physical limitations he has. Madda Ram Kawasi hails from Naxal-hit Dantewada district in Chhattisgarh, and is playing cricket for last two years. Tendulkar had tweeted a video in which Madda was seen playing cricket, and told his followers to start their new year with the "inspirational video".
Kota (Rajasthan), Jan 03 (ANI): Three more children died in the JK Lon Hospital in Rajasthan's Kota on the first two days of the New Year. All the three children died during the treatment. The death toll has now reached 103 since December last year.
Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Jan 03 (ANI): A scuffle broke out between two groups during counting of votes for the Thirumangalam local body election in Tamil Nadu's Madurai on Thursday (January 02). Police personnel who were present at the counting centre eventually brought the situation under control. Meanwhile, a 79-year-old woman won the local body election of Arittapatti village in Melur Taluk of Madurai district.
New Delhi, Jan 03 (ANI): Dell has unveiled the new Alienware 25 gaming monitor ahead of the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020. The 1080p Alienware 25 (AW2521HF) monitor is an overhaul of the existing AW25. Dell also announced refreshes to its UltraSharp 27 and 25 monitors, Cnet notes. The new Alienware 25 promises 240Hz refresh rate which is attainable in Extreme Mode.
Jaipur (Rajasthan), Jan 02 (ANI): While speaking to mediapersons on the issue of Kota infant deaths case, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that issue is being raised to divert attention from the atmosphere created against CAA."The issue is being raised to divert attention from the atmosphere created in the entire country against the Citizenship Amendment Act. I have already said that this year, the infant mortality figures have decreased considerably compared to the last few years," said CM Gehlot.
Bengaluru (Karnataka), Jan 02 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Five Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Young Scientists Laboratories in Bengaluru. While addressing the gathering, PM Modi said, "I am satisfied that work was done sincerely on the suggestion of setting up 5 labs in the field of Advanced Technologies and today five such institutes are coming up in Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad and Mumbai."
New Delhi, Jan 02 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute to senior NCP leader and former MP, DP Tripathi on January 02. He passed away in Delhi due to prolonged illness. Senior NCP leader Tripathi was battling with cancer.
New Delhi, Jan 02 (ANI): Students of Jamia Millia Islamia and several artists painted the streets outside the university in protest against Citizenship (Amendment) Act and National Register of Citizens. Nation-wide protests have intensified after implementation of the new Citizenship Act. CAA gives Indian citizenship to non-Muslim immigrants from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.
Bengaluru (Karnataka), Jan 02 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Five Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Young Scientists Laboratories in Bengaluru. While addressing the gathering, PM Modi motivated the young scientists by saying that a scientist sacrifices his life for nation and so government's budget has no value. "I want that these five labs do as many mistakes as they want, spend the entire budget," said Modi. PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Karnataka.
Bengaluru (Karnataka), Jan 02 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Five Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Young Scientists Laboratories in Bengaluru. PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Karnataka.