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Sheila Dikshit demise is a great loss, says HD Devegowda

Bengaluru, July 21 (ANI): Former prime minister HD Devegowda said it is a great loss to Indian politics following the demise of former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit. While speaking to ANI, Devegowda said, "She served as CM for more than 15 years. She was the most honest, simple and dedicated lady. For all round development in Delhi, which has become one of the international cities today and the credit goes to her. It is a great loss. I only pray to almighty to the great soul to rest in peace." Former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit passed away at the age of 81 yesterday. She was the longest serving chief minister of Delhi. She also had a brief stint as Governor of Kerala in 2004.

2nd train under Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra scheme flagged of in Delhi

New Delhi, July 21 (ANI): Under the Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra scheme, the second train was flagged off on Saturday. The train was flagged off from the Safdarjung railway station in the national capital. Earlier, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal flagged off the first train under this scheme. This scheme is fully funded by the Delhi government. The government will bear the entire expenditure, including travel, accommodation, meals and other arrangements. The Mukhayamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana covers five routes of religious importance.

Politicos praise Sheila Dikshit for her remarkable contribution in Indian politics

New Delhi, July 21 (ANI): The three-time Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit died on Saturday in the national capital. She died due to cardiac arrest at the age of 81. While speaking to ANI, Former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah said, "Sheila Dikshit was a known face in the political fraternity. I have spent some time with her while being the chief minister of JandK. What she has done for Delhi, people will never forget that. Her working style was different." Meanwhile, CPI leader D Raja said, "My party pays homage to Sheila Dikshit. She was one of the most loved and respected politicians in the country. She has served the country in different capacity." On the other side, CPI leader Atul Kumar Anjan said, "She completely changed face of Delhi through flyovers and metro project. She has worked with her experience in politics."

Ladakh School Olympics river rafting competition conducted in JandK's Leh

Leh (JandK), July 21 (ANI): In JandK's Leh, river rafting competition of schoolchildren was conducted under Ladakh School Olympics 2019. It covered a stretch of 8 km from Tsoksti till Sangam viewpoint in Zanskar River. Ladakh Cluster University, Vice-Chancellor, Chewang Phonsog was the chief guest on the occasion. While speaking to ANI, Phonsog said, "I am delight to see schoolchildren participating in the rafting competition and I hope this becomes annual events like other sports. I am glad to see Ladakh children are participating in it." "My team participated in the rafting competition for the first time. We felt glad and we practised rafting two days before it starts. Trainer trained and guided us a lot of things," a participant told to ANI. C. Phonsog also presented medals to the top three teams of boys and girls in river rafting competition.

Leaders pay last respects to Sheila Dikshit

New Delhi, Jul 21 (ANI): Former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj arrived at Sheila Dikshit's residence to pay her tribute. Communist Party of India (CPI) leaders D Raja and Atul Kumar Anjan also arrived to pay last respects to Congress stalwart. Chief minister of Delhi for 15 years, Dikshit was credited with many people friendly initiatives. She died of cardiac arrest in a Delhi hospital on Saturday. Last rites of Dikshit will be performed later today.

With 6-feet tall portrait, artist pays tribute to Sheila Dikshit

Amroha (Uttar Pradesh), July 21 (ANI): An artist from Uttar Pradesh's Amroha paid tribute to former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit. Artist Juhaib designed 6-feet tall portrait of Sheila Dikshit. Portrait was made up of coal. Sheila Dikshit was three-time Delhi CM and died on Saturday in the national capital.

Woman tries to kidnap her daughter for marrying against her wishes

Sitapur (Uttar Pradesh), Jul 21 (ANI): A woman allegedly tried to abduct her own daughter from the premises of a local court in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur on Saturday, when the latter had come along with her husband. The daughter is said to have solemnised court marriage with a man of her choice against the wishes of her mother, sometime back. ASP Madhuban Singh said, "The mother had opposed the marriage and had filed a molestation case against her son-in-law. It is being investigated. But today, the couple had come for a different matter when the mother tried to take her away. They were brought to the police station. Action is being taken."

Omar Abdullah pays tribute to Sheila Dikshit at her residence in Delhi

New Delhi, July 21 (ANI): Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah paid homage to former Delhi CM and senior Congress leader Sheila Dikshit in Delhi today. Sheila Dikshit was three-time Delhi CM and died on Saturday in the national capital. She took her last breath yesterday. She died due to cardiac arrest. She died at the age of 81.

Water-logging hits normal life in Haryana's Karnal due to heavy rainfall

Karnal (Haryana), July 21 (ANI): Heavy rainfall triggered water-logging in Haryana's Karnal on Saturday. The situation of water-logging is causing immense inconvenience to the residents. Commuters are also finding it difficult to travel. Water has entered inside the schools creating difficulties for students. The situation is becoming worse as the level of water-logging is increasing on the roads.

Kargil Vijay Diwas: BSF organises week long program in Tripura's Dhalai

Dhalai (Tripura), July 21 (ANI): The third battalion of Border Security Force (BSF) is organising a week long program in Tripura's Dhalai district. BSF is organising this event to commemorate 'Kargil Vijay Diwas'. As a part of this program, they had organised a weapon display in Kamalpur town of Dhalai district yesterday.

Medical student allegedly commits suicide in Rajasthan's Bikaner

Bikaner (Rajasthan), Jul 21 (ANI): A medical student allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself. The incident took place at SP Medical College in Rajasthan's Bikaner yesterday. Principal HS Kumar said, 'She was a bright student. We don't know the reason of suicide.' Police said, 'Body shifted to mortuary. Her relatives have been informed.'

Bike-borne assailant loots petrol pump staff at gunpoint in UP's Aligarh

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh), Jul 21 (ANI): A bike-borne assailant robbed a petrol pump staff of Rs 2,500 at gunpoint in Aligarh's Jawan area. The incident was captured in the CCTV camera installed at the petrol pump on Saturday. Abhishek, ASP (City), Aligarh said, "Three bike-borne men went there and one of them had a gun. He looted Rs 2,500 cash from the petrol pump staff". A case has been registered under the relevant section of the law.

Body of newborn girl found in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Jul 21 (ANI): Body of a new born girl was found near King George's Medical University (KGMU) yesterday. ASP Durga Prasad Tewari said, "1-2 day old infant was found dead near KGMU. Her body was sent for postmortem. Investigation is underway, action will be taken."

2 children drown in river in Manipur's Imphal, 1 body recovered

Imphal (Manipur), July 21 (ANI): Two children were drowned in a river in Manipur's Imphal on Saturday. The incident took place near Mahabali Temple. The team of State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) recovered body of one of the children. The other child is yet to be found. Rescue operation is still underway.

Flood victims return home despite grim condition in Nepal's Biratnagar

Biratnagar (Nepal), Jul 21 (ANI): Locals have started returning to their houses as water recedes in Nepal's Biratnagar. Flood-hit areas are susceptible to outbreak of infectious diseases. Victims are dealing with dilapidated houses post flood. Incessant rainfall that triggered landslides and floods in early of this month has left at least 90 people dead with 29 still missing with search underway.

BJP leader shot dead by unidentified assailants in UP's Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), Jul 21 (ANI): A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dr BS Tomar was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Dasna late night on Saturday. Police said, "The assailants had come on a two-wheeler and fled after committing the crime, leaving their vehicle behind. Search has begun, they will be nabbed soon."

Is it about time we recognise obesity as a disease?

New Delhi, Jul 21 (ANI): With obesity affecting such a massive chunk of the world's population, is there a need to now recognise it as a disease? Obesity is a disorder in which excess body fat is accumulated to such an extent that it starts affecting one's health adversely. This, according to the researchers, meets the dictionary definition of disease. The team of researchers also pointed out that more than 200 genes influence weight, and most of these are expressed in the brain or in adipose tissue. They argue that the recent rapid increase in obesity is not due to genetics but to an altered environment (food availability and cost, physical environment, and social factors). Yet the widespread view is that obesity is self-inflicted and that it is entirely the individual's responsibility to do something about it, while healthcare professionals seem ill-informed on the complexity of obesity and what patients with obesity want. According to the researchers, recognising obesity as a chroni

Absconding Sambhal prison van criminal killed in encounter in UP's Amroha

Amroha (Uttar Pradesh), Jul 21 (ANI): A criminal was killed in an encounter with police in Adampur area of Uttar Pradesh's Amroha district. One police personnel was admitted to hospital after being shot. Police said, "The criminal has been identified as Kamal, one of the criminals who had escaped from Sambhal after killing cops. Look out for other accused on."

Construction of bunkers continues for safety of locals in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir), Jul 21 (ANI): Bunkers are being built for people living near LoC (Line of Control) in Pangrain and Manjakote sector of Rajouri district. Bunkers are being constructed by Rural Development Department and Public Welfare Department (PWD). The initiative has been taken government to prevent loss of lives during shelling across border. Locals express their gratitude towards government for the initiative.

Doctors become messiah, arrange about Rs 11 lakh for liver transplant of 7-year-old boy

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Jul 21 (ANI): Doctors at Max Hospital, Saket arranged around Rs 11 lakh for liver transplant of a 7-yr-old boy. His parents had expressed inability to pay entire amount of transplant. Md Rehan, child's father says, "Doctors helped us. We paid Rs 3 Lakh, they arranged the rest." Dr Sharat Verma of Max Hospital said, "His liver had completely failed, he had jaundice and kept slipping into a coma. We suggested them transplant, they said they don't have enough money. Pediatric liver transplantation is done at cost of Rs 15 Lakh, we arranged Rs 11 Lakh for them."