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CM Sonowal inaugurates Ambubachi Mela at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam), Jun 22 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister on Friday inaugurated the Ambubachi Mela at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati. Ambubachi Mela is a four-day religious congregation, the largest in the region. Kamakhya Temple will be closed tomorrow and will reopen on June 25. Ambubachi celebrates the menstruation of Goddess Kamakhya. Lakhs of devotees from different parts of the country as well as abroad throng the mela every year. During this period, Goddess Kamakhya is believed to go undergo her menstrual cycle

Ratlam: Angry villagers tie gram panchayat secy to pole over delay in construction work

Ratlam (Madhya Pradesh), Jun 22 (ANI): Angry villagers of Bhima Khedi village in Madhya Pradesh"s Ratlam, disappointed over impeding construction work of a drain, tied the 'gram panchayat" secretary to a pole, as they complained of water getting accumulated in their streets where mosquitoes have become a nuisance. Secretary Gopal Singh Solanki was later rescued by the police, and narrated his side of the story. Solanki said, "I had asked an engineer for valuation of our work but some miscreants did not let us do that. They took me away from there, tied me to an electricity pole. Later police came to rescue me. A drain was being constructed which had not been evaluated."

Madhya Pradesh: Man declared dead by govt hospital in night, found alive in morning

Sagar (Madhya Pradesh), Jun 22 (ANI): A case of medical negligence to came to fore in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar where doctors at Distict Civil Hospital first declared a man dead but later found them alive just before the patient was to be taken for postmortem. The incident came to light when police had arrived to take the body for the postmortem but surprisingly found the man alive. The man, however, didn't live long after and died soon after the arrival of police. Chief Medical Officer Dr RS Roshan said an investigation will be done in the negligence done by the respective doctor.

I didn't think BJP could repeat its 2014 performance in UP: Rajnath Singh

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Jun 22 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday admitted that senior BJP leaders, before the elections, were unsure of the party defeating the SP-BSP alliance in Uttar Pradesh, and said they were of the view that the party wouldn't be able to get more than 10-15 seats in the Hindi heartland state. Singh added that he himself, although didn't have such conservative target, had doubts of BJP repeating its 2014 performance. Singh praised the BJP workers and the voters of Uttar Pradesh for party's magnificent win in UP. "After SP-BSP alliance in UP, even senior leaders used to think, we (BJP) will only get 10-15 seats and not 72. Even after staying in power for 5 years, there was no anti-incumbency, on contrary, there was pro-incumbency. BJP's vote share increased," Singh said at a BJP workers' event in Lucknow.

Women carried on cart to hospital due to unavailability of ambulance in UP's Shamli

Shamli (Uttar Pradesh), Jun 22 (ANI): In a visible case of lack of medical infrastructure in the government-run hospitals of the country, a woman patient was transported to the District Hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli on a cart as her family alleged they failed to get an ambulance. One of the family members told ANI, "I called them up. They told me there is no one at hospital. Doctors made me go from one room to other and asked me to take her to Meerut." The Chief Medical Officer of Shamli, Dr. Sanjay Bhatnagar, while saying that two ambulances stay outside the hospital to bring patients, assured than an investigation into the matter will be done.

Neglected by authorities, Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital is on verge of collapsing

Darbhanga (Bihar), Jun 22 (ANI): The encephalitis outbreak in Muzaffarpur where more than 120 children have died of the Japanese fever has also put forth the deteriorating conditions of government hospitals across the country. Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital (DMCH), which falls in neigbouring Darbhanga in Bihar, seems to be living its last few days as along with lack of proper facilities, the hospital's physical infrastructure is also in shambles, and parts of the building could collapse if immediate action is not taken by the authorities. "Authorities and ministers have been informed about the condition in the hospital but nothing has happened yet. I have written to them many a times. If something is not done immediately parts of the building can collapse," said Dr. Raj Ranjan Prasad, Superintendent, DMCH. People at the hospital complain of having no medicines and said the fans and ACs, too, are not functional.

Rains impede CM Kumaraswamy's 'Village Stay Programme'

Kalaburagi/ Yadgir (Karnataka), Jun 22 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy's stay at Herur (B) village in Afzalpur taluk of Kalaburagi district, as part of his 'Village Stay Programme', has been postponed due to heavy rains in the region. Kumaraswamy is currently staying at the Government Higher Primary School in Chandraki village in Yadgir.

Muslim man allegedly attacked by 3 men in Rohini for refusing to say 'jai shree ram'

New Delhi, Jun 22 (ANI): A Muslim man has alleged that he was attacked up by a group of three men in Delhi's Rohini Sector 20 after he refused to say 'jai shree ram'. "Some people sitting inside the car asked me to say 'Jai shree ram' but I avoided them. They then verbally abused me and hit me with the car which has caused these injuries,"Mohammad Momin told ANI. Delhi Police took note of the incident and registered an FIR in the case, and said they will verify Momin's allegations. "We have registered an FIR of accident. However, Mohammad Momin has claimed that three boys who were in a white car had asked him to say some religious word, when he refused, they hit him. Now we are verifying this allegation. CCTV footage will be examined,"said SD Mishra, DCP, Rohini.

Turmeric can prevent cancer cell growth

New Delhi, Jun 22 (ANI): Researchers developed a new drug delivery system with the help of curcumin, the main ingredient in the spice turmeric that successfully prevents bone cancer cells to spread and promote the growth of healthy bone cells. The work could lead to better post-operative treatments for people with osteosarcoma, the second most prevalent cause of cancer death in children, reported the Journal of Applied Materials and Interfaces. Turmeric has been used in cooking and as medicine for centuries in Asian countries, and its active ingredient, curcumin has been shown to have anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and bone-building capabilities. It has also been shown to prevent various forms of cancers. "I want people to know the beneficial effects of these natural compounds. Natural biomolecules derived from these plant-based products are inexpensive and a safer alternative to synthetic drugs," said Bose.

'Not a legal merger': Jayadev Galla on TDP merging with BJP

New Delhi, Jun 21 (ANI): A day after four Rajya Sabha lawmakers of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) switched over to the BJP, Jayadev Galla, one of the TDP MPs who met Naidu on Friday, said that the merger of a political party can take place only at an organisational level, as per the tenth Schedule in the Constitution.He said that the merger of a political party can take place only at an organisational level, as per law.He further added, "Having gone through the law what we now understand is, merger of a political party has to take place at only organisational level. It cannot take place at legislature party level. Since TDP and BJP have not merged at the organisational level this is not a legal merger". A group of MPs of the Andhra party submitted a written complaint to Rajya Sabha chairman M Venkaiah Naidu.

AN32 crash: Mortal remains of IAF jawans reach their native places

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu)/ Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Jun 21 (ANI): The mortal remains of Indian Air Force (IAF) Squadron Leader H Vinod and Non Combatant (Enrolled) Putali brought to their native place in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore and Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow respectively today. They lost their life in AN32 aircraft crash in Arunachal Pradesh on June 03. Mortal remains of H Vinod were taken for last rites in Sulur of Coimbatore urban district. Various rescue teams struggled for days to reach out the crash site in Arunachal Pradesh.

G20 Summit: Suresh Prabhu will be PM Modi's Sherpa at Japan's Osaka, says MEA

New Delhi, Jun 21 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital today, Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Raveesh Kumar said, "For the sixth time Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be participating in the G20 Summit in Japan's Osaka from June 27 to 29. Apart from participating at the Summit itself PM will also have bilateral meetings. He will also participate in a few plurilateral meetings." "Suresh Prabhu will be Prime Minister's Sherpa for the G20 Summit at Osaka, Japan," Kumar added.

Jamia Millia Islamia will provide Yoga training for students and professor everyday

New Delhi, June 21 (ANI): Public central university, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) will provide Yoga training everyday to students and professors. Vice Chancellor of JMI, Professor Najma Akhtar said, "University will provide Yoga training everyday to one group each of boys and girls under the supervision of an instructor." International Yoga Day was celebrated in the campus of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI). Students and faculty members performed Yoga.

AES deaths: Amusing to believe that litchi is the cause, says Rajiv Pratap Rudy

New Delhi, Jun 21 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) deaths in Bihar, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) from Bihar's Saran district and National Spokesperson, Rajiv Pratap Rudy said, "We all were born and brought up in Bihar and we had litchis right from childhood. There has been an incident in Bihar which is almost an epidemic. Around 120 lives have been lost. Nonetheless, it is very amusing to believe that litchi is the cause." "Today, more than 30 hectares of litchis is produced in Bihar. All exports have been stopped. My concern is, is it actually litchis or something else. Litchi is a cash crop. Don't kill this industry, let's be more pragmatic and find the reason behind the death," Rudy added.

BJP stage protest against Bhatpara clash in West Bengal

Kolkata (WB), Jun 21 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers staged protest against Bhatpara clash in Kolkata on Friday. Two people died and 11 others got injured Thursday after clashes broke out between two groups suspected to be affiliated to the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the BJP in Bhatpara area of West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district.

Akshay Kumar shares picture of his mother practicing yoga on International Yoga Day

New Delhi, Jun 21, ANI: Known for his strict fitness regime and healthy lifestyle, Bollywood 'Khiladi' Akshay Kumar is an epitome of fitness. However, the actor on Thursday shared a picture of his mother doing yoga to mark the International Yoga Day. Akshay's 75-year-old mother can be seen sitting with her feet joined and eyes closed as she meditates. The actor praised his mom for practicing yoga and making it a part of her daily routine even after a knee surgery. "Sharing something I'm extremely proud of...post her knee surgery at the age of 75, my mother started doing yoga and now it is part of daily routine, improving one day at a time. #NeverTooLate #BreatheInBreatheOut #InternationalDayOfYoga," he tweeted. Marking the 5th International Yoga Day, many B-town celebrities shared their videos and pictures on social media. Bollywood veteran Anupam Kher too posted an image of him performing a yoga pose on Instagram besides actor-turned-politician, Urmila Matondakar also shared an image

Pandemonium broke out after people looted yoga mats in Haryana's Rohtak

Rohtak (Haryana), June 21 (ANI): A pandemonium broke out in Haryana's Rohtak after people looted yoga mats from the venue today. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar had participated in a programme for International Day of Yoga earlier. Haryana was in special focus of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for Yoga Day event as the state is going to poll later this year. The International Day of Yoga is celebrated on June 21 every year since 2015. The day was adopted as International Yoga Day after PM Modi proposed this during his maiden speech at the United Nations General Assembly in 2014.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chairs 35th GST council meeting in Delhi

New Delhi, Jun 21 (ANI): The 35th Goods and Service Tax (GST) council meeting was held today in the national capital. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the meeting for the first time after assuming the office. The meeting was attended by the Finance Ministers of States, Union Territories and senior officers of the Ministry of Finance and State governments among others. The meeting is underway at Vigyan Bhawan.

'Bypass Road' stars shine at wrap up party

Mumbai, Jun 21 (ANI): Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh announced the wrap up of his upcoming movie 'Bypass Road'. A wrap up party was organized to make the film memorable. Co-actress Adah Sharma, Neil Nitin Mukesh's wife Rukmini Sahay and actress Ameesha Patel was also seen at the party. 'Bypass Road' is a suspense thriller, where Neil is playing a role of paraplegic patient. The film is directed by Neil's brother Naman Nitin Mukesh.

Posters put up in Bihar's Muzaffarpur with reward of Rs 5,100 for finding Tejashwi Yadav

Muzaffarpur (Bihar), Jun 21 (ANI): A poster related to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav was seen in Bihar's Muzaffarpur today. Poster announced a reward of Rs 5,100 for the person who will find Tejashwi Yadav. Poster also depicted that he is missing since long time from Muzaffarpur city.