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'It's a fraud': Mayawati on inclusion of 17 OBC castes in Schedule Caste category

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Jul 01 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati said that the announcement made by Uttar Pradesh government of including 17 communities to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) in the Scheduled Castes (SC) list is a 'fraud'. She said, "It's a fraud with people belonging to these 17 castes, as they won't receive the benefits of any of the categories as UP govt will not treat them as OBCs." She further added, "They won't receive the benefits of belonging to SC as no state govt can put them or remove them from any of the categories through its orders."

Authorities issue 'barcode-enabled' slips to keep track of Amarnath pilgrims

Sonamarg (Jammu and Kashmir), Jul 01 (ANI): A 'barcode-enabled' authority slip is being issued for Amarnath pilgrims. The facility has been started to keep a track of actual number of people travelling to and from the cave shrine. Director of Batlal base camp, Krishan Lal said, "Amarnath Shrine Board has started it, CRPF has been assigned the task. It is a great initiative and will help us in the management of Amarnath Yatra well as the weather is extremely unpredictable."

Noida raids: Spas were being used to run prostitution racket, says GB Nagar Police

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh), July 01 (ANI): While speaking to media on raids on spas in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar, which took place yesterday, Superintendent of Police (Rural) of Gautam Buddh Nagar Vineet Jaiswal said, "Around 14 teams conducted raids at 14 spas. All of them have been sealed. Three of those 14 spas were being used to run a prostitution racket and case has been registered against them." "35 people have been arrested including 25 women and 10 men. More than Rs 1 Lakh cash, used and unused condoms, beer cans and other objectionable material have also been seized. Police is taking further action in this regard," he added.

Amarnath Yatra: 2nd batch of pilgrims enroute to Amarnath Yatra in Udhampur

Udhampur (JandK), July 01 (ANI): Amid tight security, the second batch of pilgrims enroute to Amarnath Yatra in JandK's Udhampur today. In the 45-day long Amarnath Yatra, authorities have made tight security arrangements for all the batches of pilgrims. The yatra will begin from today and will conclude on August 15. The Amarnath cave is considered as one of the holiest shrines of Hindus. Amarnath Yatra is conducted every year during Shravani Mela, which starts from July and continues till August. The holy cave remains open during this period and it attracts lakhs of pilgrims every year.

2 men killed 5 roosters by poisoning them in MP's Gwalior

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh), July 01 (ANI): Around five roosters were killed by two men by poisoning them in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior on Sunday. They killed the roosters after having dispute with their neighbours in Gwalior. While speaking to ANI, Police official said, "One Guddi Joshi had informed us that she had a dispute with her neighbour after which they killed their five roosters by poisoning them. Case is registered in this regard and investigation is on."

Congress workers sit on hunger strike urging Rahul Gandhi to take back his resignation

New Delhi, Jul 01 (ANI): Congress workers sat on hunger strike outside party headquarters on Monday. They were urging party president Rahul Gandhi to take back his resignation. Rahul Gandhi wished to quit as party chief after party's failure in the Lok Sabha elections.

Mysuru man travelling to various holy places with his 70-year-old mother on scooter

Tinsukia (Assam), July 01 (ANI): A resident of Karnataka's Mysuru has been travelling to various holy places with his 70-year-old mother on a scooter. Recently, he has reached at Tinsukia district in Assam. While speaking to ANI, D Krishna Kumar said, "This is 'mathru seva sankalpa yatra' and we have started this journey on January 16, 2018 from Mysuru." "First we went to Kerala from there, we went to Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Goa, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, West Bengal, Sikkim and Bihar. We even went to Nepal and Bhutan. Now, we are heading towards Parshuram Kund in Arunachal Pradesh," he added.

Miscreants remove 'Aurangabad', write 'Sambhaji Nagar' on railway station board

Aurangabad (Maharashtra), Jul 01 (ANI): A video has emerged showing few men trying to damage the railway board at Aurangabad railway station. Miscreants threw paint at the board, and were trying to remove the name Aurangabad and wrote Sambhaji Nagar on it. The incident resulted in an outcry among locals. Police official said, "They will be arrested soon. Police and railway administration will take action."

33 dead, 22 injured after matador vehicle fell into gorge in J and K's Kishtwar

Kishtwar (Jammu and Kashmir), July 01 (ANI): Around 33 people were dead and 22 got injured in an accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district today. They got injured after a matador vehicle coming from Keshwan to Kishtwar fell into a gorge. The injured were sent to a nearby hospital for further medical treatment. More details are awaited.

Mumbaikars wake up to flooded streets, submerged railway tracks following heavy showers

Mumbai, Jul 01 (ANI): Streets in different parts of Mumbai were flooded following heavy rainfall in the state. Various streets across the city are water-logged much to the distress of the locals. Children had to wade through water to go to schools as streets were flooded in Dadar East. Railway tracks were also submerged between Sion railway station and Matunga railway station following heavy rainfall in parts of Maharashtra.

It wasn't a big issue but was made huge: Kailash Vijayvargiya on his son's assault on an officer

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), July 01 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on his son and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Akash Vijayvargiya, National General Secretary of BJP Kailash Vijayvargiya said, "It is very unfortunate. I think there was mishandling from both the sides. Kachhe Khiladi hain-Akash ji bhi aur nagar nigam commissioner bhi. It wasn't a big issue but it was made huge." "I think officers should not be arrogant, they should talk to people's representatives. I saw a lack of it and to ensure that it doesn't happen again, both of them should be made to understand," he added. "I was once a Councillor, Mayor and Minister of the department, we don't demolish any residential building during rains. I don't know if an order for the same was issued by the government, if it wasn't, it's a fault on their part. If a building is being demolished anyway, then arrangements are made for the residents to live in a 'dharamshala'. There was mishandling from Nagar Niga

Case registered against BJP MLA for obstructing programme in MP

Vidisha (Madhya Pradesh), July 01 (ANI): A case has been registered against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Legislative Assembly of Sironj, Umakant Sharma in Madhya Pradesh's Vidisha on Sunday. Case has been registered against him for allegedly obstructing a programme organised under 'Mukhya Mantri Kanyadan Aur Nikah Yojna'. While speaking to ANI, Superintendent of Police (SP) Vinayak Verma said, "A case has been registered under section 186 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against the MLA and 12-13 others." Section 186 pertains to obstructing the public servant in discharge of public functions.

'Let Opposition say whatever they wish to': Tejashwi Yadav on his disappearance

Patna (Bihar), July 01 (ANI): On being asked by the Opposition regarding his disappearance, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav said, "I had clarified through a tweet, let people say whatever they wish to. They have nothing better to do. Earlier, Tejashwi Yadav wrote in his tweet, "Constantly following up the untimely loss of hundreds of poor kids due to AES. In this tragic moment asked party workers, leaders to visit affected families without getting into Photo-OP and MPs to raise it in Parliament and that's why PM responded. My Dear Bihar! I am very much here".

Tuskers kill man in UP's Rampur, 1 injured

Rampur (Uttar Pradesh), Jul 1 (ANI): One man died and one person got injured in an attack by two elephants in Bilaspur area of Uttar Pradesh's Rampur. The elephants created chaos in the area in early morning. Forest officials and policemen are trying to control the tuskers and make them exit the place safely.

Police conducts raids at 14 spas in Noida's Sector 18

Noida (Uttar Pradesh), July 01 (ANI): Around 15 teams of police conducted raids at 14 spas in Noida's Sector 18 on Sunday. Police have arrested 35 people including 10 men and 25 women including those of foreign nationality. Rs 1 Lakh cash, condoms etc have also been seized from the spot. The spas have been sealed. Action will be taken against the spa owners.

Amarnath Yatra: 1st batch of pilgrims flagged off from Baltal base camp

Baltal (Jammu and Kashmir), July 01 (ANI): The first batch of Amarnath Yatra has been flagged off from Baltal base camp today. Pilgrims left for Amarnath Cave shrine. In the 45-day long Amarnath Yatra, authorities have made tight security arrangements for the first batch of pilgrims at Baltal Base Camp. The Yatra will begin from today and conclude on August 15. While speaking to ANI, Ganderbal Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Khalil Ahmad Poswal said, "All forces are deployed here. Around 10,000 pilgrims can stay in the base camp. Pilgrims are getting electricity, water, sanitation and food facilities." The Amarnath cave is considered as one of the holiest shrines for Hindus. The Amarnath Yatra is conducted every year during Shravani Mela, which starts from July and continues till August. The holy cave remains open during this period and it attracts lakhs of pilgrims every year.

Police recovers arms and ammunition in WB's Midnapore, 5 arrested

Midnapore (West Bengal), July 01 (ANI): Police have recovered arms and ammunition in West Bengal's Midnapore on Sunday. They have also arrested five persons during a raid in Midnapore. Investigation is underway in this case. More details are awaited.

Higher salt intake can cause gastrointestinal bloating, says study

New Delhi, July 01 (ANI): People tend to report more gastrointestinal bloating when they consume a diet high in salt, recent findings suggest. The scientists re-analysed data from a large clinical trial-the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension-Sodium trial (DASH-Sodium)-conducted two decades ago, and found that high sodium intake increased bloating among trial participants. The researchers also found that the high-fiber DASH diet increased bloating among trial participants compared to a low-fiber control diet. The study was published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology. Bloating is estimated to affect up to a third of U.S. adults overall, and more than 90 per cent of those with irritable bowel syndrome. Bloating features a buildup of excess gas in the gut. The production of gas can be attributed to gas-producing gut bacteria breaking down fiber. There is also some evidence that sodium can stimulate bloating. According to the researchers, the study is the first to examine sod

North Bengal tea industry suffering losses

Siliguri (WB), July 01 (ANI): The tea planters in North Bengal are staring at a huge financial loss with the tea prices drastically plummeting in the country. The Bengal tea, which accounts for 35 per cent of the total tea produced in the country, is being sold at a price lower than the cost of production. While speaking to ANI, a tea garden manager said, "The prices have gone down to 15 to 20 Rs per kg and it is happening due to an imbalance between demand and supply of the tea. The demand is less and supply is more. The government should fix a base price of the tea."

Heavy security in place as Amarnath Yatra begins today

Baltal (JandK), July 01 (ANI): Ahead of the commencement of the 45-day long Amarnath Yatra, authorities have made tight security arrangements for the first batch of pilgrims at Baltal Base Camp. The Yatra will begin from Monday and conclude on August 15. While speaking to ANI, Ganderbal SSP Khalil Ahmad Poswal said, "All forces are deployed here. Around 10,000 pilgrims can stay in the base camp. Pilgrims are getting electricity, water, sanitation and food facility here. The first batch will leave from here tomorrow morning." Situated at an altitude of 3,888 m, the Amarnath cave is considered as one of the holiest shrines for Hindus. The Amarnath Yatra is conducted every year during Shravani Mela, which starts from July and continues till August. The holy cave remains open during this period and it attracts lakhs of pilgrims every year. Earlier, district administration along with locals welcomed the first batch of enthusiastic pilgrims at Tikri.