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4 terrorists killed in Shopian encounter: JandK Police

Srinagar (JandK), Jun 23 (ANI): At least terrorists were killed in an operation by security forces in Kashmir's Shopian district today morning. While speaking to ANI, Dilbagh Singh, DGP, Jammu and Kashmir Police on today's Shopian encounter said, "It was a successful operation in which 4 militants were neutralised. All of them were sort of IS inspired militants who were commanded by Shaukat Ahmed Butt of the same area. They were wanted in many terror-related crimes." The police have registered a case and requested citizens not to venture inside the encounter zone since such an area can prove dangerous due to stray explosive materials.

Rain lashes parts of Indore, brings respite from scorching heat

Indore (MP), June 23 (ANI): With temperatures soaring and heat waves being declared in various states in the past, rain lashed parts of Indore. Rain brought respite from sweltering heat for the people of Indore. Monsoon rains have started in South India, while there is still more time left for the monsoon to reach North India.

Madurai Corporation distributes RO water to ration card holders in Iravathanallur village

Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Jun 23 (ANI): Madurai Corporation is providing RO water 6-days a week to the residents of Madurai's Iravathanallur village. The corporation has issued one coupon per ration card for the distribution of water. Tamil Nadu has been reeling under water crisis in the recent time. Scorching heat and delayed monsoon have further exacerbated the situation.

AES deaths: RJD student wing takes out protest march against health situation in state

Patna (Bihar), Jun 23 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) student wing marched to Raj Bhavan, Patna, in protest against state government over health situation in state. Protesters demanded resignation of state Health Minister Mangal Pandey. They also demanded formation of committee to investigate the situation due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) and compensation for affected families. The death toll due to AES in Bihar rose to 125 on Sunday. AES is a viral disease that causes flu-like symptoms such as high fever, vomiting and in extreme cases, brain dysfunction, seizure and inflammation of heart and kidney.

Mayawati holds meeting at residence, leaders deposit belongings outside

Lucknow (UP), June 23 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party's (BSP) Chief Mayawati chaired a meeting with party leaders at her residence in UP's Lucknow. Mobile phones and other belongings of the leaders were not allowed in the meeting. Members of Parliament were also present in the meeting.

Woman, 3-yr-old child locked in hospital for hours in Muzaffarnagar, one suspended

Muzaffarnagar (UP), June 23 (ANI): A woman was locked with her 3-year-old daughter in health centre for five hours in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar. One person has been suspended for negligence and other doctors and pharmacists have been transferred. Speaking to media persons, Chief Medical Officer PS Mishra said, "Staff said it totally slipped out of their minds that there was a patient inside and they locked the doors. One person has been suspended for negligence and other doctors and pharmacists have been transferred."

3 lakh CCTV cameras to be installed across Delhi in 50 days: Manish Sisodia

New Delhi, June 23 (ANI): With less than a year to go for the Assembly polls, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Sunday kick-started AAP's government CCTV cameras installation project in the national capital. The leader asserted that three lakh CCTV cameras will be installed across the national capital in 50 days. While speaking to mediapersons, Sisodia said, "With the increase in crime in Delhi especially against women our government has decided to install CCTV cameras across the city. Project of installing 3 lakh cameras has started."

Shivraj Chouhan, Thawarchand Gehlot pay tribute to Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his death anniversary

Bhopal (MP), June 23 (ANI): Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan paid tribute to Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his death anniversary in Bhopal on Sunday. Union Minister Thawarchand Gehlot, Rakesh Singh and other BJP leaders were also present. Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee founded Bharatiya Jana Sangh that later emerged as Bharatiya Janata Party.

Thousands gather in Antananarivo to mark 5th International yoga Day

Antananarivo (Madagascar), June 23 (ANI): Thousands of Yoga enthusiasts rolled out their mats to participate in yoga sessions in Antananarivo city on Friday to mark the 5th International Day of Yoga. In a worldwide event celebrated by the people of all countries through practicing yoga, meditation, debates, meetings, discussions and variety of cultural performances. The theme for this year's International Yoga Day was "Climate Action". Yoga enthusiasts of various nationalities took part in the event. It embodies unity of mind and body, thought and action, restrain and fulfilment, harmony between man and nature and a holistic approach to health and well-being. Madagaskar has also registered its name in one among those countries which participate in Yoga international day every year as they take vows to keep themselves fit through the practice of Yoga. To mark the importance and significance of yoga in one's life, June 21 is observed as International Day of Yoga every year since the U

Devotees offer special prayers for rain across country

Mumbai/ Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Jun 23 (ANI): As the delayed monsoon is affecting various parts of country, devotees across the country offered special prayers for rain. Tamil Nadu Minister SP Velumani and other devotees offered prayers for rains at a Dargah and a Church in the Coimbatore city. Special prayers for monsoon were also organised at Sri Sankara Mattham in Mumbai's Matunga.

Mamata Banerjee politics is one which divides nation, says Kailash Vijayvargiya

Indore (MP), June 23 (ANI): While speaking to mediapersons on Sunday, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya on Mamata Banerjee government celebrating Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee death anniversary in WB said, "Observing the death anniversary and following his thinking are 2 different things. Mamata ji is observing his death anniversary, I thank her. But she should also follow his thinking so that violence, especially political violence, ends in WB. The manner, in which she is getting BJP workers killed for vendetta, is not in line with Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee's thinking. His politics was one which unites the nation. Mamata ji's politics is one which divides the nation."

Man climbs electric pole after police calls him for investigation in Telangana'

Hyderabad, June (ANI): In a peculiar but life-threatening act, a man from Telangana climbed an electric pole on Saturday after police brought him to Bachupally police station area to investigate him pertaining to a case of a missing person. The man threatened to commit suicide by hanging from the extra high tension pole. The police managed to deal with the issue and brought him down. He was later handed over to Andhra police.

3 found murdered in Delhi's Vasant Enclave

New Delhi, June 23 (ANI): An elderly couple and their domestic help were found murdered at their residence in Vasant Enclave in Delhi on Sunday. The deceased elderly couple was identified as Vishnu and Shashi Mathur and the domestic help as Khushboo. The police have reached the spot and further investigation is underway. While speaking to ANI, DCP South West, Devendra Arya said, "Prima facie it seems nothing has been looted and it looks like it was friendly entry into the house. Bodies sent for post mortem. Probe is on."

20 dogs killed and buried in Telangana's Vikarabad, resident files complaint against Municipal Corp

Vikarabad (Telangana), June 23 (ANI): In a heinous act of animal cruelty, a resident in Telangana's Vikarabad has filed complaint alleging that the Municipal Corporation has killed and buried 20 stray dogs in a dump yard. The carcasses of dogs were recovered and taken for post-mortem. The police has been registered FIR under Sec 11 of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and Sec 429 (killing animals by mischief) of IPC.

AES outbreak: Death toll rises to 109 in SKMCH, senior resident doctor suspended

Muzaffarpur (Bihar), Jun 23 (ANI): Superintendent at Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH), Sunil Kumar Shahi gave information on the deaths due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES). Speaking to ANI, he said, "Since last evening there has been one death. A total of 109 deaths occurred at the hospital, 225 patients have been discharged. 39 more will be discharged today."

Recruitment centre for Maritime Force will open in Dehradun: CM TS Rawat

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), June 23 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat announced the setting up of a new recruitment centre for the Maritime Force in Dehradun.Trivendra Singh Rawat told ANI that the total amount of centre is 42 crore, which will be given by Indian Coast Guard to Uttarakhand government. Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, Rajendra Singh said, "This recruitment centre will cover people of four states, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana along with Uttarakhand and Uttra Pradesh.

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Ambubachi Mela attracts large number of devotees at Assam's Kamakhya Temple

Guwahati (Assam), Jun 23 (ANI): Devotees continued to arrive at Ambubachi Mela at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on Saturday. Devotees meditated in the temple premise. Believers celebrated the festival with traditional dance and songs. The temple was decorated with flowers and lights. The festival will continue till June 25.

No CBSE registration fee for Delhi govt school students, says Deputy CM Manish Sisodia

New Delhi, June 23 (ANI): While addressing students during a felicitation ceremony at Thyagraj Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday, Education Minister and Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia said that the Delhi government will cover the mandatory CBSE class 12th board registration fee. It came after a student asked Sisodia about the difference between registration fee of general category and OBC or Scheduled Caste (SC) category for CBSE class 12th board. Manish replied to the student and said that students will no longer have to pay Rs 1,500 to the education board.

Over 81 released prisoners get jobs in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, June 23 (ANI): With an aim to curb crime in the state, Telangana Prison Authorities conducted an employment drive for released prisoners in Hyderabad on Saturday. Around 10 companies came forward and participated in the fair. 129 released prisoners have participated in the job fair out of which 81 prisoners got placements. They are also trying to provide the employment to other released prisoners who have not been selected. While speaking to ANI, Founder and Director of TT Hub Management, Chakradhar said, "We are very happy and humble to provide best career opportunities to the ex-convicts who are willing and having zeal to work and change themselves."