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Onions making consumers cry, being sold at Rs 80 per kg in Bhopal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)/ Patna (Bihar), Nov 06 (ANI): Soaring prices of vegetables across nation are burning holes in household budgets. Prices have soared due to shortage of supply caused by heavy rains and floods. Onions are being sold at Rs 80 per kilogram in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal and are expected to go as high as Rs 120 per kilogram, and the situation is more or less same in the national capital. Situation is no different in Patna where onion prices have soared significantly following which many consumers have cut down their consumption. The government had earlier imposed a ban on the export of the onions to curb and bring down the prices in the domestic market.

DMK workers stage protest against desecration of statue of Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Nov 06 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) workers staged protest in Chennai on November 06. Protest was against the desecration of statue of Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar in Thanjavur on November 04. The Thiruvalluvar statue was found blackened apparently with cow dung and its eyes covered with a black paper.

This village in Goa imposes 'Swachhata Tax' on tourists clicking snaps

Panaji (Goa), Nov 06 (ANI): Best known as the ancestral village of late Union Minister and Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar, Parra village has started charging people for clicking photographs of a coconut palm-lined scenic landscape. Tourists, as well as locals, will have to pay 'swachhata tax' or 'photography tax' if they click a photograph or shoot video on the road in the village in North Goa. The imposition of the tax by the Parra village panchayat has been severely opposed by the locals who feel the fee may discourage tourists from visiting the iconic visit. The matter became a talking subject after a video purportedly showing a group of tourists being charged in Parra went viral on social media. The video was recorded by a local resident Paul Fernandes. While speaking to ANI, Fernandes said he came to know about that the new tax when some of his relatives were charged Rs 500 by the panchayat. "To pay Rs 500 for a photograph is seriously wrong. Nowhere in the country, there is

38-year-old man pedals across country to raise awareness on 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao'

Siliguri (West Bengal), Nov 06 (ANI): With an aim to spread awareness regarding the "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao" mission, a 38-year-old writer and brand developer named Rajiv Azad is out alone on 5,000 kilometers tour of the country on his bicycle. Azad, a resident of Ahmedabad, reached Bagdogra town, 28 kms from Siliguri city in West Bengal and said, "I embarked on the journey on September 8, 2019, and that I named the all India bicycle tour as the "Kiran India Cycle Expedition". During the journey, he will pass through 150 cities of 12 states, covering a distance of more than 5,000 km targeted in 60 days. He is also providing awareness classes in various schools, colleges and remote villages about his mission during his journey.

Ancient statues discovered during excavation in a mining area in Karnal

Karnal (Haryana), Nov 06 (ANI): The ancient statues were discovered during an excavation in a mining area in Haryana's Karnal district on November 05. The statues were discovered in Faridpur village of Karnal district. Statues belong to the era of Kushan Empire. While speaking to ANI, Archaeology department said, "The size and symbols of the statues suggest that they belong to the era of The Kushan Empire. The area might have been part of a temple."

Mock drill conducted at school to create awareness among students about natural disaster in Agartala

Agartala (Tripura), Nov 06 (ANI): A mock drill was conducted at a school in Tripura's Agartala on November 05. It was held to create awareness among students about the steps to be taken during a natural disaster. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in association with the State Disaster Management Authorities of Tripura and West District administration conducted a multi-stage mega mock drill for a hypothetical earthquake on the occasion of International Day for Disaster Reduction. The event took place at Vivekananda stadium of Agartala. Various security forces including the National Disaster Reserve Force (NDRF), Tripura State Rifles, BSF, Assam Rifles, Red Cross Society and firefighter rushed to the premises and took control of the presumably arising situation. The mock drill was organized with the objective to see the coordination of different agencies in order to ensure organized and structural mechanism.

No new proposals will be exchanged between BJP, Shiv Sena now: Sanjay Raut

Mumbai, Nov 06 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Mumbai on November 06, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said, "We will only have discussions on the proposal that we had agreed on before the assembly polls. No new proposals will be exchanged now." "Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena had an agreement on post of chief minister before elections and then only we moved ahead for alliance for the elections," he added.

Watch: Forest Dept rescues 10-ft-long python in Mumbai

Mumbai, Nov 06 (ANI): A 10-foot-long Indian rock python was rescued in Mumbai on November 05. Python was rescued by the forest officials in Borivali area of Mumbai. Forest Department rushed to the spot after they received the information. Python was later released to its natural habitat.

Students wear anti-pollution masks, air quality dips to 'poor' category in Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 06 (ANI): A thick layer of smog blankets Delhi on November 06. As the air quality continues to be poor, several students were seen wearing anti-pollution masks while going to school. Schools have opened today after an extended Diwali break due to air pollution. According to the Air Quality Index (AQI) data and System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), major pollutants in Delhi's Lodhi Road area were PM 2.5 at 279 and PM 10 at 250 both in 'poor' category. Higher value of AQI indicates greater level of air pollution and health concern. Residents have complained of a spike in respiratory problems, allergies and other health issues. The air quality of Delhi took a major hit due to a combination of stubble burning, firecracker emissions and unfavourable meteorological conditions. On November 01, the Supreme Court-mandated Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) declared public health emergency in Delhi due to rising air pollut

Students, guardians thrash teacher for scolding them in Prayagraj

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 06 (ANI): A teacher was thrashed by a group of male students and their guardians in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on November 05. The incident took place at Balkaranpur's Adarsh Janta Inter College after the teacher scolded students when they allegedly misbehaved with female students. While speaking to ANI, the police official said, "FIR has been registered and they will be arrested soon."

Running may help you live longer: Study

New Delhi, Nov 06 (ANI): While some run to boost their stamina, others do it to maintain overall well-being. But now people have got yet another reason as it is found that running is linked to significantly lower the risk of death from any cause. The study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine stated if more people took up running--and they wouldn't have to run far or fast--there would likely be substantial improvements in population health and longevity. It's not clear how good running is staving off the risk of death from any cause and particularly from cardiovascular disease and cancer, researchers said. Nor is it clear how much running a person needs to do to reap these potential benefits, nor whether upping the frequency, duration, and pace--in other words, increasing the 'dose'-- might be even more advantageous. Researchers looked for studies on the association between running/jogging and the risk of death from all causes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. They fo

IIT Madras launches India's first standing wheelchair

Chennai, Nov 06 (ANI): India's one of the top colleges, IIT Madras launched first indigenously designed standing wheelchair 'Arise'. The state-of-the art wheelchair can enable specially-abled people to shift from sitting to standing position using simple lever. It was launched in presence of Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thawarchand Gehlot. Standing wheelchairs will hit the market soon in affordable price.

Monitoring activities in JandK will now be easier, says Army Chief

New Delhi, Nov 06 (ANI): Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat asserted that as Jammu and Kashmir became a Union Territory, it will be easier to monitor activities in the region. "In the Kashmir valley, everybody is working together, Army does not work in isolation. Army is working along with the other central police forces that are there, the state police forces. Now if you see the BDC and Sarpanch elections have been held. So, we are working with everybody together," General Rawat told media. "Now what will happen is the monitoring of activities I am sure will be carried out in a better manner because they have come directly under the Centre becoming a Union Territory," he added. The Army Chief on November 05 met a group of maulvis, granthis and pundits from Rajouri and Reasi region as part of a national integration tour.

Posters of Navjot Sidhu, Imran Khan put up in Amritsar to 'thank' them for Kartarpur Corridor

Amritsar (Punjab), Nov 06 (ANI): Posters of former Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu and Pakistan PM Imran Khan were seen in Amritsar. The posters read, "Navjot Singh Sidhu and Imran Khan are the real heroes, for opening Kartarpur Corridor." Master Harpal Singh, a Councilor from Verka who put up the posters said, "We wanted to congratulate the people who made it happen, Sidhu sahab aur Imran Khan. More posters are to be put tomorrow."

'Pakistan, China releasing poisonous air into India': BJP leader on pollution

Meerut (UP), Nov 06 (ANI): In an unusual comment over current air pollution prevailing in northern states of India, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader from Meerut Vineet Agarwal Sharda claimed that neighbouring countries, mainly Pakistan and China are behind it. "Some are claiming it's because of stubble burning farmers and some others claim that it is because of industries, Farmers and businessmen go hand and hand, we should not question them, I think poisonous air is being released by 'afraid' neighbouring countries may be Pakistan or China,"he added.

Fire breaks out at godown in Mumbai's Malad

Mumbai, Nov 06 (ANI): A level-3 fire broke out in a closed godown at Mamledar Wadi in Malad West of Mumbai on Nov 5. 8 fire tenders are rushed to the spot to douse the flames. No injuries have been reported so far. Fire fighting operations are underway.

'Priyanka Gandhi is fraud's wife, her husband grabbed poor's land': UP Minister

Ballia (UP), Nov 06 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Minister AS Shukla took a sharp jibe over Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi's recent tweet on arrest of two officers in connection with alleged irregularities at DHFL. "She is a fraud's wife...Her husband had grabbed land of poor, She should first speak about her brother and mother who are on bail in National Herald case,"said AS Shukla

2 Naxals killed in encounter with DRG in Chhattisgarh

Dantewada (Chhattisgarh), Nov 06 (ANI): Two Naxals were killed in an encounter with a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) in Dantewada district's Katekalyan on Nov 05. Arms and ammunition have been recovered from the site of encounter, said Superintendent of Police Abhishek Pallav. This comes weeks after 28 Naxals surrendered at the new police camp in the Chikpal area of Dantewada district. Before that, Police killed one Naxal deputy commander in an encounter

Watch: Crocodile being rescued from drainage in Gujarat

Vadodara (Gujarat), Nov 06 (ANI): A 6.5 feet long crocodile was rescued from a drainage line in Air Force Colony of Darjipura, Vadodara. The reptile was later handed over to the forest department.

NDRF teams arrive in Ahmedabad to fight cyclone 'Maha'

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Nov 06 (ANI): NDRF teams arrived in Ahmedabad on 5th Nov, in the light of Cyclone 'Maha'. NDRF assistant commandant Ajay Verma said, "6 teams have arrived here. They are being sent to different districts. We also have a medical officer with us. More NDRF teams are expected to arrive."