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Bihar Govt starts project to beautify city walls to raise awareness

Patna (Bihar), Nov 5 (ANI): Bihar government has taken an initiative to spread awareness about 'Swachhta'. Walls of buildings have been artistically painted. Paintings on the walls depict trees, Bengal tigers, animals and humans. Last year, Patna Municipal Corporation not only beautified the city using Madhubani art in the city, but also prevented people from spitting around the place.

Differently-abled perform at 'Super 22' show in Odisha's Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Nov 05 (ANI): A group of disabled persons performed at 'Super 22' show organised in Odisha's Bhubaneswar. The event was organised by Sabyasachi and team Smile Please. 'Super 22' is a talent hunt programme specially designed for person with disabilities. The programme came in to existence a year back by Sabyasachi and his team. 'Super 22' is an attempt to provide the best platform for persons with disabilities having skilful talents to excel themselves in cinemas as main stream actors.

PM Modi returns to India from his Thailand visit

New Delhi, Nov 05 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to India after concluding his 3-day visit to Thailand, where he participated in 16th ASEAN-India Summit, 14th East Asia Summit, 3rd RCEP Summit and related events.

'Health ATM' installed at Lucknow Railway Station for instant checkup

Lucknow (UP), Nov 05 (ANI): A 'Health ATM' has been installed at Lucknow Railway Station where passengers can get upto 16 health checkups done at a charge of Rs 50-100. State head of this Health ATM project said, "Under 'Fit India Movement' programme has been launched in collaboration with Indian Railways." "Such machines are being gradually installed at all railways stations across India, it's the 1st in UP. Around 16 health tests can be done at a nominal charge of Rs 50-100. Passengers get a hard and soft copy of their reports instantly," he added.

WB govt helps 138 workers to return from JandK

Kolkata (West Bengal), Nov 05 (ANI): A total of 138 labourers and workers, who had gone to Jammu and Kashmir to earn a living, were brought back from Srinagar on Nov 04 in the wake of a terror attack last month in which five labourers from West Bengal were killed. While 133 of them are from West Bengal, five are from Assam. Five labourers were killed in a terror attack in Kulgam on October 29. Speaking to the media, Firhad Hakim, Mayor of Kolkata and Minister-incharge Urban Development and Municipal Affairs, said the workers will be sent to their homes. "We have brought them. We have arranged for buses which will take them to their homes in their respective districts," he said.

Spiti valley receives fresh spell of snow

Lahaul-Spiti (Himachal Pradesh), Nov 5 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul-Spiti witnessed fresh snowfall. The mountains and roads turned milky white. Vehicular movement was partly disrupted following the snowfall. High-altitude districts of Himachal have started receiving snow with onslaught of winters.

'Manto Walk' organised to explore diversity and culture of Bhendi Bazaar

Mumbai, Nov 05 (ANI): 'Manto Walk' was organised in Mumbai's Bhendi Bazaar to explore rich culture of historic lanes of Mumbai. It was organised by Centre for Study of Society and Secularism (CSSS). The walk covered areas eminent writer Manto used to document his experience. Walk gave young students an insight to rich Urdu culture of Bhendi Bazar.

Saudi Arabia finally kicks off the world's biggest IPO

More than three years after Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman first raised the idea -- and just three weeks after a plan to launch the share sale was abruptly shelved -- the Capital Market Authority approved Aramco’s offering, according to a statement. The shares are likely to start trading in December. The approval shall be valid for six months, and the company’s prospectus will be published prior to the start of the subscription period, according to the statement.

Electricity dept employees wear helmets to protect themselves from crumbling building in UP's Banda

Banda (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 04 (ANI): Employees of electricity department wore helmets while working at their dilapidated office building in Uttar Pradesh's Banda. They took the step to protect themselves from any untoward incident. Around 12-13 employees work in that building. The ceiling of the building is in crumbling state. One of the employees said, "It is the same condition since I joined. We have written to authorities but there is no response."

Day after claiming support of over 170 MLAs, Sanjay Raut meets Maharashtra Governor

Mumbai, Nov 04 (ANI): Amid the political deadlock in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on November 04 met the Governor, Bhagat Singh Koshyari in Mumbai. Raut was accompanied by Shiv Sena leader Ramdas Kadam. Although it is not certain whether Raut met the Governor to apprise him of the political situation in the western state, the Maratha leader had on November 03 claimed that the Shiv Sena had the support of more than 170 MLAs.

Delhi people owned up Odd-Even scheme: Manish Sisodia

New Delhi, Nov 04 (ANI): Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Monday appreciated the efforts of people of Delhi on odd even scheme. While addressing a press conference in Delhi, he said, "People of Delhi have owned up the Odd-Even scheme. There has been high level of compliance till now. The first day has been highly successful. Total 192 challans have been issued today till now." The Odd-Even scheme, a flagship programme of the AAP government, will be in force till November 15.

Bombay HC asked RBI to explain, by Nov 13, withdrawal limit set on PMC depositors: Petitioners' Lawyer

Mumbai, Nov 04 (ANI): The Bombay High Court on November 04 asked the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to file an affidavit by November 13 explaining the withdrawal limit set by the central bank on PMC depositors, said Pradnya Talekar, the lawyer representing several petitioners in the case. The case will be next heard on November 19, Talekar added.

Srinagar's Makhdoom Sahib Dargah, a pilgrimage site for all religion

Srinagar (J and K), Nov 04 (ANI): Ingrained with rich values and various beliefs, India is known for its diverse culture and unique traditions in the whole world. It has always been the land of Sufi Saints who have not only played key role in combining various religions but have also emphasized on inward search for God and inherent generosity in humans. So today, we take you to the Shrine of Sufi Saint, Hazrat Sultan-ul-Arifeen in Srinagar city of Kashmir that has served as a pilgrimage site for the people coming from different religious and ethnic backgrounds. Take a look.

Islamic school in Hyderabad delivering the message of unity in diversity

Hyderabad, Nov 04 (ANI): "Education is the movement from darkness to light", the famous quote signifies that proper education can shape the future of a nation. Taking education to all the seekers, a Islamic Education centre in the city of Hyderabad is not only teaching different languages like Urdu, Hindi, Sanskrit and host of other languages to students but also instilling in them a feeling of secularism using language as a tool. Regardless of their religion and castes, students here are provided with free lodging and meals along with free education.

Instructed traffic police, DGP to implement odd-even in UP: State Environment Minister

Lucknow (UP), Nov 04 (ANI): The pollution has taken a toll on the environment in Delhi and neighbouring states. While talking about the implementation of odd-even scheme in Uttar Pradesh, Environment Minister Dara Singh Chauhan said that the instructions has been given to traffic police and DGP to implement the odd-even scheme. Now police department can tell us that from when it can be implemented".

Amit Shah inaugurates SCO Joint Exercise on urban earthquake rescue

New Delhi, Nov 04 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Joint Exercise on Urban Earthquake Search and Rescue-2019 in November 04. The inauguration ceremony was held at Ambedkar International Centre in Delhi's Janpath. The exercise was hosted by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to rehearse disaster response mechanisms and share knowledge, experience and technology. The main focus of the joint exercise was to test the region's preparedness to activate intergovernmental interaction for an immediate response. "We are working in that matter from the last 1 year. India is in touch with SCO from very long time," Shah said at the event.

Tis Hazari Court incident: Lawyers from different states join protest

New Delhi/ Kanpur (UP)/ Coimbatore (TN), Nov 04 (ANI): In the latest development in the Tis Hazari Court incident, the lawyers from different states came in support of the lawyers of Tis Hazari Court. Lawyers from Kanpur to Coimbatore came on roads and protested against the Delhi Police. Lawyers from Kanpur city vandalised police van during their protest. Several vehicles were set ablaze during the scuffle. Building has also been damaged in premises of Tis Hazari Court. A police van was also set to fire. According to police officials, scuffle between police and lawyers was over parking. Recently, lawyers protested outside the Supreme Court, demanding the enforcement of Lawyers Protection Act in the wake of a clash that erupted between lawyers and police at Tis Hazari Court on November 02.

Watch: Policeman gets thrashed by protesting lawyer in Delhi's Saket

New Delhi, Nov 04 (ANI): After the violent clashes between lawyers and police officials at the Tis Hazari Court in Delhi on Nov 02, a video has surfaced showing one of the protesting lawyers thrashing a police official in the Saket area of the national capital. In the incident which was shot on mobile from a distance, a person dressed in civil attire could be seen slapping and abusing a policeman on his bike. Some lawyers and officials of Delhi Police got into a scuffle over parking issue in which around 20 people including both lawyers and policemen were injured.

Dushyant Chautala takes charge as Haryana Deputy CM

Chandigarh, Nov 04 (ANI): Dushyant Chautala took charge as a Deputy Chief Minister of Haryana on November 04 in Chandigarh. Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar was also there to give him a warm welcome. After taking the charge, Chautala spoke to media and told them that Haryana Ggovernment has requested the Centre to call for a joint meeting over Delhi Pollution. He also informed that he wrote a letter to PM over the pollution issue.

Tis Hazari Court incident: SC lawyers protest at India Gate, demands enforcement of Lawyers Protection Act

New Delhi, Nov 04 (ANI): Lawyers of Supreme Court on November 04 also raised their voices against the Delhi Police over attack on lawyers at Tis Hazari Court. Lawyers demanded enforcement of Lawyers Protection Act and arrest of police officials who were indulged in the scuffle. Scuffle broke out between Delhi Police and lawyers at Tis Hazari Court on November 02. Several vehicles were set ablaze during the scuffle. Building has also been damaged in premises of Tis Hazari Court. A police van was also set on fire. According to police officials, scuffle between police and lawyers was over parking.