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CM Biren Singh opens 'Nupi Drama Festival' in Imphal

Imphal (Manipur), Dec 25 (ANI): The first-ever Northeastern women drama festival kick started in Manipur's Imphal. The 10-day 'Nupi Drama Festival' was commenced from December 24, 2019 to January 02, 2019. Chief Minister of Manipur N Biren Singh inaugurated the drama festival. Prominent women theatre directors from different Northeastern states participated in the festival. They performed their art so efficiently during the first day of the festival. 'Northeastern Women Drama Festival' was organised by local theatre group 'Khenjonglang' in association with Sangeet Natak Akademi and Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy.

Deposit used plastic to get free milk in Panchkula

Panchkula (Haryana), Dec 25 (ANI): Panchkula Municipal Corporation came up with a unique idea to get rid of plastic. The administration has decided to offer milk in exchange of used plastics to the netizens. The decision has been taken to support 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' and to make Panchkula, plastic free. On submission of every 10 used plastic bottles, people can claim a packet of milk. Through this initiative, Panchkula Municipal Corporation has collected almost 5 tonnes of plastic till now. Speaking on it, Panchkula Municipal Corporation's Executive Commissioner Jarnail Singh said, "Whoever will deposit 10 used plastic bottles, will get a packet of milk. Municipal Corporation has set up vita booths where netizens can deposit plastic bottles to claim the packet of milk. Through this initiative, we have collected almost 5 tonnes of plastic till now. And it got recycled as well. We are getting really positive response from the people."

Watch: PM Modi launches Atal Bhujal Yojana

New Delhi, Dec 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 'Atal Bhujal Yojana' in Delhi on December 25. The scheme will improve groundwater management through community participation. It will benefit nearly 8350 villages in 78 districts of seven states.

Police registers case against people for chanting 'Hanuman Chalisa' in Aligarh

Aligarh (UP), Dec 25 (ANI): Police registered case against several people for chanting 'Hanuman Chalisa' in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh on December 24. Case was registered for violating norms amid imposition of Section 144 across state due to protests regarding Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). They were chanting 'Hanuman Chalisa' at Centre Point of Aligarh. People from different caste and communities were chanting 'Hanuman Chalisa'. While speaking to ANI, the Circle Officer (CO) of Aligarh, Anil Samaniya said, "They (people) have violated rules of Section 144 and were chanting 'Hanuman Chalisa' in mid of the road."

BJP organises rally in support of CAA, NRC in Mumbai

Mumbai, Dec 25 (ANI): BJP workers organised a rally in support of Citizenship (Amendment) Act and National Register of Citizens in Mumbai on December 25. Nation-wide protests have been intensified after President Ram Nath Kovind gave his assent to the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) on December 13, which sought to give Indian citizenship to non-Muslim immigrants who faced persecution in three neighbouring countries - Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan and entered India before December 2014.

PM Modi pays tribute to Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Parliament

New Delhi, Dec 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya and former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on the occasion of their birth anniversaries at Parliament on December 25. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also paid tribute to them.

Imported onions arrive in WB markets, receive mixed reactions

Asansol (WB), Dec 25 (ANI): In a major relief amid soaring prices, special kinds of onions that were imported from Turkey have hit the market and are getting mixed reactions from the public in West Bengal's Asansol. According to the vendors, these new onions weigh around 400-500 grams a piece. Speaking to ANI, a customer said, "These look like the father of onions. They are way too big. We cannot buy this. We will not be able to use it in our food." Another local, however, said that they have to buy the onion because they have no other option."Kharidana to Padega hi" (We will have to buy eventually), said another customer. In a bid to control the rising prices of onions, the central government had earlier announced that it will import the staple vegetable from Turkey.

Massive fire engulfs Srichakra oil mill in AP's East Godavari

East Godavari (AP), Dec 25 (ANI): A massive fire broke out at Srichakra oil mill in Pera Ramachandrapuram village of East Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh on December 25. Fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the flames. No injuries have been reported so far. Further details are awaited.

PM Modi unveils statue of Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 25 (ANI): On the occasion of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled his statue at Lucknow's Lok Bhawan. PM Modi also paid tribute to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath were also present at the ceremony.

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Locals flock to church to celebrate Christmas in Kerala

Kochi (Kerala), Dec 25 (ANI): People in Kerala's Kochi flocked to church on the occasion of Christmas. Dipped in festive fervour, locals attended the Christmas mass. Churches are lit up and markets are beautifully decorated across the country. Nation today is celebrating birth anniversary of Jesus Christ with full enthusiasm.

Delhi witnesses foggy Christmas morning

New Delhi, Dec 25 (ANI): The cold waves and fog intensified in national capital on Christmas. A layer of fog was observed near India Gate. The health conscious people were seen jogging and walking near India Gate in chilly waves. The temperature dropped down in Delhi due to heavy snowfall in parts of North India.

Homeless people flock to night shelters in bone-chilling December

New Delhi, Dec 25 (ANI): Temperature dropped down in Delhi due to heavy snowfall in parts of North India. Homeless people move to night shelters to stay warm near New Delhi Railway Station. These government-supported night shelters have become heaven for homeless people. They are provided with free blankets and pillows.

Prez Kovind, PM Modi pay tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth anniversary

New Delhi, Dec 25 (ANI): Politicos remembered former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 95th birth anniversary on December 25. President Ram Nath Kovind paid floral tribute to Vajpayee at 'Sadaiv Atal' memorial. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid floral tribute to former PM. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah also remembered Vajpayee on his birth anniversary. Many other politicos including JP Nadda, Anurag Thakur were also present at the event. A cultural program was also organised at 'Sadaiv Atal' memorial, where singer Anup Jalota sang the songs.

Sudden rush to get birth certificates increase in UP's Hapur

Hapur (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 25 (ANI): A sudden rush to get birth certificates has been witnessed in UP's Hapur. Some of these people have birth year of 1948 while some have 1952. Speaking on it, Hapur Nagar Palika, Executive Officer JK Anand said, "There has been a sudden rush to get birth certificates made. Some are from 1948, some 1952 etc. The issue, we are facing is that we are not able to get information of such old dates, trying to do best we can. I can't say right now why this unexpected rush."

10-day-long book fair organised in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Dec 25 (ANI): 10-day-long book fair has been organised in Hyderabad. With a humungous collection of books, fair houses 330 stalls. People from all walks of life attended the fair in Hyderabad.

People flock to churches to attend midnight mass on Christmas Eve

Kolkata, Mumbai, Thiruvananthapuram, Goa Dec 25 (ANI): People across the nation flocked to churches on Christmas Eve. Dipped in fervour, people visited churches to attend midnight mass. Churches are lit up and markets are beautifully decorated. Country will celebrate birth anniversary of Jesus Christ with full enthusiasm on December 25.

Two new Pokemon titles launched exclusively on Facebook Gaming

New Delhi, Dec 25 (ANI): Leveraging the reach of Facebook, two new Pokemon titles have been launched exclusively on the social networking giant's gaming platform. According to The Verge, both the titles - Pokemon Tower Battle and Pokemon Medallion Battle - have been built using Facebook's Instant Games platform. Pokemon Tower Battle places two players against one another who take turns to drop pokemons out of the sky like Tetris blocks to build a stable tower. It is available worldwide. Pokemon Medallion Battle is a digital card battle game that is currently available to play in the Philippines.

NPR is first step towards NRC, HM Shah misleading people: Owaisi

Hyderabad, Dec 25 (ANI): All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi reacted on Home Minister Amit Shah's recent interview with ANI, where Home Minister said that 'there is no link between National Population Register (NPR) and National Register of Citizens (NRC). "Is NPR not related to NRC and HM Shah has also said to me in Parliament that NRC will be implemented PAN-India. You are the Home Minister you should only say that truth, why are you misleading people, NPR is the first step of NRC," said Owaisi while talking to ANI.

Theme cakes in demand this Christmas

Coimbatore (TN), Dec 25 (ANI): As Christmas arrives, people in Coimbatore are treating themselves with theme-based cakes. Cakes designed like planet, barbie dolls, football are hit among buyers. Christmas is being celebrated across the country with fervour.