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Himachal Pradesh holds "State Olympics" in the capital

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Jun 23 (ANI): In a bid to promote sports in the state, Olympic day run was organised in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla on June 23. The run was organised by the Himachal Pradesh Olympic Association. Over 600 people and others participated in the 4 kilometers long run. The run was also organised to encourage the youth to stay away from drugs. While speaking to ANI, a participant said, "The main objective of run is to encourage more people to participate in games. The run will not only help in improving the environment and ecology of the region but would also help people to keep themselves healthy and stay away from drugs."

BJD holds meeting before 1st budget session of Odisha Assembly

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Jun 23 (ANI): Biju Janata Dal (BJD) held a meeting before the fist budget session of Odisha Assembly which is going to start on June 25. The budget session will be start under the chairmanship of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. CM told media that his Government will fulfill its manifesto as promised to people of the state. He also seeks the help of Centre.

BJP's Rahul Sinha demands CBI inquiry into Bhatpara, Bankura violence

Kolkata, Jun 23 (ANI): National Secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rahul Sinha demanded CBI investigation on WB's Bankura and Bhatpara violence. He demanded CBI inquiry and alleged that TMC had planned the violence. At least two people were killed in violence that broke out in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district.

Heavy rains leave streets of Karnataka's Hubli water-logged

Hubli (Karnataka), Jun 23 (ANI): Heavy Rain lashed Karnataka's Hubli on Monday. Rain accompanied by gusty winds, lashed parts Hubli. Rainwater also entered into some houses at low-laying areas. Streets were seen water-logged. However, mercury level came down and the rain has brought relief .

Watch: Two-wheeler washed away in Hubli following heavy rainfall

Hubli (Karnataka), Jun 23 (ANI): Rain accompanied by gusty winds, lashed Karnataka's Hubli on Monday. Mercury level came down and the rain has brought a relief as region was suffering from heat wave. A two-wheeler washed away in Hubli following heavy rainfall in the region.

Part of roof at SKMCH collapsed because building is old: Superintendent

Muzaffarpur (Bihar), Jun 23 (ANI): Reacting on roof collapsed outside the ICU of Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH) in Bihar's Muzaffarpur, Superintendent Dr Sunil Kumar Shahi said, "It's an old building, it's not inside any ward but around the veranda area. PICU is in between ward number 6-7 but the patch fall between ward numbers 5-6." 110 people have died due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) at the hospital.

40 stray dogs allegedly killed by Siddipet Municipal Corporation

Siddipet (Telangana), Jun 23 (ANI): At least 40 stray dogs were allegedly killed and buried by the Siddipet Municipal Corporation. Joel Davis, Commissioner, Siddipet said, "Case has been registered under relevant sections; we are yet to recover bodies of the dogs, further investigation underway." Several hundred dogs were poisoned to death allegedly on the orders of Siddipet municipality.

Shopian encounter: Defence experts hail security forces

New Delhi, Jun 23 (ANI): The defence experts shared their views on the shopian encounter in which at least four terrorists were gunned down. Praising the security forces, defence expert Qamar Agha said that now the terrorist organisations only have young untrained terrorists as security forces gunned down most of the trained terrorists. On the other hand another defence expert PK Sehgal hailed the local network and efforts of security forces. Four terrorists were killed in an operation by security forces in Kashmir's Shopian district today morning.

INTACH organises workshop to preserve Kashmiri handicrafts

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), June 23, ANI: The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) of Jammu and Kashmir organised a workshop in Srinagar. The aim was to revive and preserve the importance of Kashmiri art and to boost the overall artisan community of Srinagar. The workshop was conducted because the handicraft products play a vital role to generate employment in the state. With the help of handicraft products the cultural and traditional activities are still alive in the valley but presently the artisan community is facing hardships due to the lack of good infrastructure along with basic facilities to nourish their art. The workshop included administrators, artisans, policy makers and representatives of design schools and civil society associated with the promotion and restoration of art and craft who shared their thoughts on the topic.

BJP is Democratic, TDP does horse-trading: MoS Home Affairs on TDP MPs joining BJP

New Delhi, Jun 23 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy on Sunday came down heavily on accusations of Telegu Desam Party (TDP) after four of its MPs joined BJP. He said that TDP does the horse trading. He also questioned TDP that how N Chandrababu Naidu became Chief Minister avoiding NT Rama Rao.

Japanese designers collaborate with Indian artists to manufacture Japanese outfits

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), June 23 (ANI): Japanese textile designers Chiaki Maki and Parva Tanaka have laid deep roots of Japanese tradition in India by collaborating with the Indian artisans and manufacturing traditional hand-woven Japanese outfits in Dehradun. Chiaki and Parva started working with the Indian artisans and opened their own work station in 2017, Ganga Maki Textile Studio in Bhogpur, Uttarakhand. Rakesh Singh is the Indian director for their textile studio. Beautiful and distinctive Japanese outfits are manufactured in their studio with the help of hardworking weavers and artisans, putting in their efforts to produce authentic outfits. Currently, about 50 workers, including, 10 weavers, five tailors, women workers for various hand-woven tasks, caretakers, and farmers are working at Ganga Maki Textile Studio. They conduct exhibitions twice a year, displaying their hand-woven outfits for the visitors.

Water tanker bursts in AP's Peddapuram, triggers flash floods

Peddapuram (Andhra Pradesh), Jun 23 (ANI): Water flooded streets and entered houses in Andhra Pradesh's Peddapuram town of East Godavari district after a water storage tank in the area was damaged due to rain on Sunday.

Police official allegedly commits suicide in MP, probe underway

Jhabua (MP), Jun 23 (ANI): A police official allegedly committed suicide in Madhya Pradesh's Jhabua on Sunday. According to the Jhabua Assistant Superintendent of Police Vijay Dabar, the police official hung himself in his room. Police have also found a suicide note in which the deceased police official mentioned that he had a depression that he was not technically sound and he also mentioned about debt of the home. Police are investigating the matter from all aspects.

Watch: Priests in Hyderabad offer special prayers with cows to prevent rapes

Hyderabad, Jun 23 (ANI): A special prayer was organised at Chilkoor Balaji Temple in Hyderabad's Gandipet with three cows today to prevent rapes. Priest Ranga Rajan said,"3 cows will do 3 Pradakshina around Balaji temple sanctum to prevent evil thoughts, deeds like rapes. Three Pradakshinams represent words, deeds and thoughts."

Smriti Irani distributes laptops to 240 Lekhpals in Amethi

Amethi (UP), June 23 (ANI): Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party's Member of Parliament from Uttar Pradesh's Amethi district, Smriti Irani distributed laptops to 240 Lekhpals, to connect people with digital programmes and schemes. She also attended 'Annaprashna-god bharai' an event for mass baby shower which was organized by district administration. She held a meeting with officials on the women security issue.

14 people dead after 'pandaal' collapses in Rajasthan's Barmer

Barmer (Rajasthan), Jun 23 (ANI): At least 14 people died and around 24 injured after a 'pandaal' collapsed in Rajasthan's Barmer. Injured persons have been admitted to a hospital. Investigation is underway.

Watch: Forest Department rescues crocodile from pond in Gujarat's Vadodara

Vadodara (Gujarat), Jun 23 (ANI): A 13 feet long crocodile was rescued from a pond by the Forest Department in Gardhia village, nearly 80 km away from Vadodara, today. While speaking to ANI, Nitin Patel, Forest Department official said, "We have rescued a 13 feet long crocodile weighing 400 kg, we will release him later."

Trafficked woman rescued by Indian Embassy in Kuwait

Hyderabad (Telangana), June 23 (ANI): Rehana Begum from Hyderabad, who was allegedly trafficked to Kuwait by an agent has been rescued, speaking to ANI, she said "Earlier an agent has approached me and offered a beautician job in Kuwait. After going there five months ago they employed me as house maid and started torturing me."She further added, "Finally I was rescued from Kuwait with the help of Indian embassy and returned back to India. I would like to thank Indian Embassy and central government for rescuing me from the hell." Cases of duping people on the pretext of offering jobs in Middle Eastern countries are on the rise.

Part of roof collapses outside SKMCH's ICU

Muzaffarpur (Bihar), June 23 (ANI): A part of roof collapsed outside the ICU of Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH) in Bihar's Muzaffarpur. No injuries have been reported. 109 people have died due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) at the hospital.

AES deaths: LJP MP Pashupati Paras distributes medicines in Bihar's Vaishali

Vaishali (Bihar), Jun 23 (ANI): Lok Jan Shakti Party (LJP) MP Pashupati Kumar Paras from Hajipur reached Bihar's Harivanshpur village today and distributed medicines. Families who lost their children to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) were compensated with Rs 5000 each. Villagers on 22 June put up 'missing' banners of Union Minister of Consumer Affairs Ram Vilas Paswan and MP Pashupati Kumar Paras in Harivanshpur village. The posters read 'Whosoever will find Ram Vilas Paswan will get Rs 15,000.'