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Assam floods: Brahmaputra river flows above danger level in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam), Jul 13 (ANI): As the situation of flood is deteriorating in state of Assam, part of Brahmaputra river that flows through Guwahati is flowing above danger level. The flood has affected at least 17 discussed in the state. Famous Lord Vishnu temple, Chakreshwar, also indicates high water level in the river. The vertical river scale pillar bearing statue of Lord Vishnu in temple serves as an indicator of height of river during flood. Rainwater has reached near the feet of statue of Lord Vishnu near Chakreshwar Temple this monsoon. The visitors have been advised to not to go near the river.

CM Kejriwal visits rubber factory, where 3 people died due to fire

New Delhi, July 13 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday visited at the rubber factory of Delhi's Jhilmil Industrial area, where 3 people died due to fire. He also expressed shock over the deaths. The incident took place in the early morning after which several fire engines rushed to the spot to douse the fire.

Man allegedly killed over Rs 1000, Police recover body

Dantewada (Chhattisgarh), July 13 (ANI): One month after a man was allegedly murdered over Rs 1000 buried his body. His body was retrieved by the police and sent for the post-mortem examination on Friday. The deceased, identified as Bachnu, was allegedly murdered by the three villagers, on June 13. After receiving the post-mortem examination report, the body will be sent for the forensic examination.

Former ISRO scientist shows confidence on India's second mission to Moon

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Jul 13 (ANI): Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) former scientist Nambi Narayanan on Saturday shared his views on Chandrayaan-2 which is set to be launched on July 15. Showing his confidence on Chandrayaan-2 he said that the mission will be successful and it will safely land on Moon. Telling the basic difference between both the Chandrayaan-1 and Chandrayaan-2, he said that Chandrayaan-2 is the continuation of Chandrayaan-1, and it's a prelude to future missions. The basic difference between Chandrayaan-1 and 2 is, previously ISRO had dropped a piece on the surface of the moon but in Chandrayaan-2 ISRO will try to soft land it. India's second mission to Moon, Chandrayaan-2, is set to be launched on July 15.

Farmers face acute water crisis in Maharashtra's Nagpur

Nagpur (MH), July 13 (ANI): Farmers of Nagpur are facing worse situation due to water crisis in Maharashtra. Crops are turning into barren filed as there is no rain from last 15 days. Deputy Director of India Meteorological Department, Vidarbha M Sahu said, "Rain is not expected in next coming 5 days, as weather conditions are not favorable. Light rains expected only at 1- 2 locations. Rainfall rate is 28 % lesser than the normal rainfall rate." The situation is likely to worsen in the Marathwada and Vidarbha (Nagpur) regions, where storage levels have depleted to 5 and 10 per cent, respectively.

Crop loans worth Rs 16000 Cr to be distributed in Rajasthan: CM Gehlot

Jaipur (Rajasthan), July 13 (ANI): On the occasion of inauguration of Cooperatives' ATM and launch of online crop loan distribution by the Cooperative institutions at Rajasthan's Jaipur, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that it is duty of the state government to serve the farmers. He underlined that with the sanction of fresh loans for the farmers, this year the state government targeted to distribute crop loans worth Rs. 16,000 crore. The chief minister said that the state government would let no stone unturned in taking steps towards welfare of the farmers. Chief Minister also said that with the historical step of online process, distribution of crop loans would become simpler and more transparent. Now, the farmers would be able to withdraw cash from their loan accounts using ATM cards or POS machines. The Aadhaar-based crop loan distribution would remove various discrepancies and ensure timely benefit to the farmers, he added.

Monsoon brings ray of hope for boat makers

Kanpur (UP), July 13 (ANI): As the monsoon arrives, it brings the hope for good business for Kanpur boat makers every year. Even with the scarcity of rain and low water levels in the river the shipwrights couldn't help but still hope to fetch good income during the monsoon season. There are at least 40-50 families that are into this business of boat making and have been passed on in the families through the generations, since the time of British-rule. They take the boats to sell in districts like Banda, Agra, Fatehpur, etc.

CM Raghubar Das, JP Nadda attend BJP core committee meeting in Ranchi

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Jul 13 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) working president Jagat Prakash Nadda and Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das attended party's core committee meeting in Ranchi. The meeting was held regarding BJP membership drive and upcoming Assembly elections in the state. JP Nadda is on a two-day-trip to the state.

Priest denies solemnizing wedding rituals of BJP MLA's daughter

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), Jul 13 (ANI): The priest of the temple in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj denied solemnizing wedding rituals and issuing certificate to the daughter of BJP MLA who alleged a threat to her life through a viral video after marrying a Dalit man. The priest said, "Nobody knows the girl here. The certificate is fake. They have never come here. The certificate neither has our photo nor our stamp."

Goa: 3 former Congress MLAs who joined BJP take oath as Ministers

Panaji (Goa), July 13 (ANI): Three former Congress legislators in Goa were sworn in as Cabinet Ministers at an event at Raj Bhavan on Saturday. BJP leaders and Deputy Assembly Speaker Michael Lobo was also inducted into the Cabinet. Filipe Nery Rodrigues, Jennifer Monserratte, and Chandrakant Kavlekar, three out of the ten MLAs who joined BJP from Congress recently took oath. Former Deputy Speaker Michael Lobo also took oath.

Man designs wall clocks with 3000-year-old ancient Tamil letters

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), July 13(ANI): With a motive to promote Tamil, Coimbatore-based 82 year old Tamil scholar and poet Mariappan designs wall clocks with 3000-year-old ancient Tamil letters. This clock is designed not for commercial purpose, rather is given to people those who answer to certain questions on Tamil literature. Speaking about this Mariappan said that "The main focus is to save the Tamil language and literature in Indian soil, because Tamil language is getting diminished in India with this, I am designing these clock with ancient 3000-year-old Tamil letters, and will be gifted to people those who answer for questions relating to Tamil literature and history."

Rahane should be India's number 4: Former BCCI Secy

Indore (MP), July 13 (ANI): After India's defeat in World Cup semi finals against New Zealand by 18 runs, everyone started scrutinizing selector for poor selection of number 4 batsman. While speaking on this row Former BCCI Secretary, Sanjay Jagdale backs Ajinkya Rahane to play at number 4, and questioning the credibility of Vijay Shankar. "I think team needs batsman like Ajinkya Rahane at 4, we kept experimenting for 3 months and with players who didn't have a proven track record outside sub-continent. Rahane has always scored in England, Rishabh Pant made test 100s in England and Australia," said Jagdale. "We kept playing Shankar, Rayudu and Karthik. Both Rayudu and Kartik have been playing since '03 but couldn't establish. Shankar didn't have experience of playing in England. I had been speaking of Rahane since middle order looked weak. Selectors should have had better vision," he added.

Powerlifter gets assistance after tweet to participate in Commonwealth Championship

Mangaluru (Karnataka), July 13 (ANI): Fisherman's daughter and powerlifter Deepthika Putran has been selected to participate in Commonwealth event. The event will be held from September 15 to 21. While speaking on this issue Deepthika Putran said, "I have been selected for Commonwealth Powerlifting Championship that will be held in Canada in September. I need help to participate in the same. We have some financial problems since my father is a fishermen and mother is a housewife." She added "That is why I had tweeted to Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju. He replied within hours assuring help. Later, the Sports Authority of India officials called me, asked for my documents. I am getting all the support from them."

INLD senior leader Gopichand Gahlot joins BJP

Gurugram (Haryana), July 13 (ANI): Ahead of Haryana assembly elections, Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) senior leader and former Deputy speaker, Gopichand Gahlot joined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He joined the party in presence of Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Saturday. With the Haryana Vidhan Sabha elections slated for September, political activity in the state is picking pace, with several key players across party lines switching sides. Earlier, Nuh MLA and Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) member Zakir Hussain joined the BJP.

Rain throws life out of gear in Bihar's West Champaran

West Champaran (Bihar), July 13 (ANI): Heavy rainfall in Bihar's West Champaran district has sent normal life for a toss with several areas being water-logged from past few days. The water level in Gandak Barrage has also risen after heavy rain in West Champaran. Scores of commuters have been stranded at city's railway station owing to delay and non-movement of trains due to water-logging at the railway tracks. Besides, a cloakroom at the railway station is also flooded with water and the luggage of the passengers has got wet. "I am waiting for the train for the past two hours. Due to rain, trains are not coming on time. Even in the cloakroom, there is water everywhere. I do not know what to do know," a passenger told ANI. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) today issued warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall in the state with extremely heavy rain forecast for north Bihar districts along the Himalayan foothills in the next 48 hours.

5 dead after massive fire erupts at rubber factory in New Delhi

New Delhi, July 13 (ANI): At least five people died after a major fire broke out at a rubber factory in New Delhi's Jhilmil industrial area on Saturday. A team of 26 fire tenders were rushed to the spot to extinguish the fire. Further details are awaited.

Haryana Police arrests Army Jawan for leaking confidential information on national security

Narnaul (Haryana), July 12 (ANI): Army Jawan Ravinder Singh was arrested in Haryana's Narnaul district on charges for leaking confidential information on national security. Police Official told ANI,"While chatting with a girl on Facebook, Ravinder Singh shared pictures of weapons used by Army. In return of this information the girl gave him some money". Haryana police has taken Ravinder Singh for two day custody. Further investigation is underway in she case .

BJP MPs cleaning Parliament premises as part of 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'

New Delhi, July 13 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs including Minister of State (Finance) Anurag Thakur and BJP MP from Uttar Pradesh's Mathura Hema Malini took part in 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' in the Parliament premises today. Lok Sabha speaker Om Prakash Birla including other dignitaries also participated in 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' initiative. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and BJP MP Manoj Tiwari also accompanied the parliamentarians while cleaning the parliament premises. Prime Minister Narendra Modi exhorted people to fulfill Mahatma Gandhi's dream of a clean and hygienic India.

Haj Committee organises flagging-off ceremony for pilgrims at Mumbai airport

Mumbai, July 13 (ANI): The Haj Committee of India organised a flagging-off ceremony for the pilgrims at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport today. The first batch of Haj pilgrims will leave for Mecca and Medina from Mumbai airport on July 14. For Haj 2019, Government of India has allocated a quota of 60,000 Haj seats to Haj Group Organisers (HGO's).

6-feet-long cobra rescued from septic tank in Coimbatore

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), July 13 (ANI): A 6-foot-long cobra rescued from an unused septic tank in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore today. The incident took place at Nanjundapuram Arm House of Coimbatore. The snake was rescued by snake charmer and later it was released back to its natural habitat.