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Bihar encephalitis outbreak: Prisoners' ward converted into 'PICU' in Muzaffarpur

Muzaffarpur (Bihar), June 20 (ANI): Muzaffarpur administration of Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH) converted prisoners' ward into Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) due to the crisis of ICU beds in the hospital.The outbreak of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) in Bihar so far killed more than 100 children. SKMCH's Manager Sanjay Kumar Shah told ANI, "We have converted prisoners' ward into PICU and after that, we have installed 19 more beds, monitors and 8 ACs in this ward."

Watch: Tourists enjoy snow during summer vacations in Kullu

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Jun 20 (ANI): The effect of summer has not yet touched Kullu's Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh. The fresh snow cheered the tourists, adding more to the fun. The whole country is scorching from heat and people are visiting hill stations to get rid of it.

Will support 'One Nation, One Election' if it will not affect federal structure: Farooq Abdullah

New Delhi, Jun 20 (ANI): While speaking to mediapersons on Thursday in Delhi, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah on 'One Nation, One Election' said, "I would say that a committee should be formed on this subject who will examine it so that it won't affect the federal structure. This is the reason because of which there are differences on this subject so that there shouldn't be any possibility of bulldozing the Constitution. People are worried about the government's intentions. If the subject doesn't affect the federal structure, then we will support it and if it will affect the federal structure, then we won't." Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday informed that a committee will be set up to explore the possibility of holding simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly polls.

International Yoga Day: Over 35,000 people to participate in Yoga event with PM, says Raghubar Das

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Jun 20 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Thursday in Ranchi, Chief Minister of Jharkhand Raghubar Das said, "PM Narendra Modi will be in Ranchi for the Yoga Day tomorrow. Over 35,000 people will be present at the venue where PM will perform Yoga. PM wanted it to be a 'jan andolan' and in Jharkhand and across the globe, it will turn into a 'jan andolan' tomorrow." International Day of Yoga is celebrated annually since its inception by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015. PM Modi will be joining the programme to be held here in Jharkhand on Friday. The program will be organised at Prabhat Tara ground.

'Triple Talaq', 'Nikah-Halala' should be done away with: President Kovind

New Delhi, Jun 20 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday addressed the joint session of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in the Parliament. While addressing the session, President Ram Nath Kovind asserted that there is need to do away with practices like instant 'triple talaq' and 'nikah halala'. President said, "To ensure equal rights to every sister and daughter in the country, it is necessary to eliminate bad practices like instant 'triple talaq' and 'nikah halala'. I appeal to all members to contribute towards making the lives of our sisters and daughters honourable and better".

Everyone should do Yoga as it helps in mental, physical fitness: Hema Malini

New Delhi, Jun 20 (ANI): While speaking to mediapersons on Thursday in Delhi, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah on 'One Nation, One Election' said, "I would say that a committee should be formed on this subject who will examine it so that it won't affect the federal structure. This is the reason because of which there are differences on this subject so that there shouldn't be any possibility of bulldozing the Constitution. People are worried about the government's intentions. If the subject doesn't affect the federal structure, then we will support it and if it will affect the federal structure, then we won't." Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday informed that a committee will be set up to explore the possibility of holding simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly polls.

We've to conserve water for our future generations: President Kovind

New Delhi, Jun 20 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. During the speech, President centred water crisis issue in the country. President said, "We have to conserve water for our future generations. In this direction, creation of Jal Shakti Ministry is a decisive step."

Watch:World's shortest woman Jyoti Amge practices Yoga in Nagpur

New Delhi, Jun 20 (ANI): Ahead of International Yoga Day, world's shortest woman Jyoti Amge practiced Yoga in Maharashtra's Nagpur on Thursday. In the video, Jyoti was seen practicing Yoga with women trainers as well as children. Her name is also registered in the Guinness Book of World Records. Jyoti was born on December 16, 1993. She had won the title of being the world's shortest woman at the age of eighteen. International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21.

Water crisis hits hospital in Karnataka's Kalaburagi

Kalaburagi (Karnataka), Jun 20 (ANI): Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS), hospital in Karnataka's Kalaburagi is facing shortage of water and nursing staff. There is shortage of water in the hospital for the last 8-10 months. While speaking to ANI, Medical Superintendent Shivakumar said, "We've been facing water scarcity since last August-September. We've started rationing water supply to wards; we release water for just 4-5 hours a day." Along with the scarcity of water, there is shortage of nursing staff in GIMS hospital. The state of Karnataka is facing severe water crisis ever since the beginning of the summer. Locals have been struggling to meet their water demands. This is the fourth consecutive drought year in Karnataka.

'New India' will follow ideals of Rabindranath Tagore: President Kovind

New Delhi, Jun 20 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind, addressing the joint session of Parliament, said the "new India" will follow the ideals of Rabindranath Tagore to form a country where people can live with dignity and free of fear. Kovind added that in the new India, all the systems will be transparent, and honest person's integrity will further strengthen.

Who said you can't say 'Vande Mataram', 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' in LS? asks Om Birla

New Delhi, June 20 (ANI): Reacting on the question over slogans raised by members in Lok Sabha during oath taking ceremony, newly-elected LS speaker Om Birla said, "Who said you cannot say 'Vande Mataram' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' in Lok Sabha? "There is no challenge in running the house. We will run the house by keeping every party leader and political parties into complete confidence", he further added. On the second day of oath-taking by the newly-elected members of the Lok Sabha saw heated exchanges and tit-for-tat slogans shouting as some of the senior-most opposition leaders including Sonia Gandhi, Mulayam Singh and Akhilesh Yadav took oath as MPs.

Our mantra is 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' with 'Sabka Vishwas': Arjun Ram Meghwal

New Delhi, June 20 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Thursday in Delhi, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on slogans raised by members during oath-ceremony in Lok Sabha said, "Protem Speaker is running the House well. Slogans were raised in some emotions. Our mantra is 'sabka saath, sabka vikas' with 'sabka vishwas', we want to win everyone's trust." Many newly-elected members on Tuesday raised slogans after concluding their oath in Lok Sabha.

Teacher thrashes students for coming 10 mins late in class in J and K's Doda

Doda (J and K), June 20 (ANI): Students were beaten up by a teacher allegedly for turning up 10 minutes late for class in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda. They were from Gujjar and Bakerwal Hostel. Speaking on the incident, Coordinator of Child Line Department, Minakshi Raina said, "Teacher has made the confession and has been asked to appear before Child Welfare Committee or else strict action will be taken."

Watch: Cast of ALTBalaji's 'Fixer' claims attack by 'drunk goons'

Pune (Maharashtra), June 20 (ANI): The cast and crew of ALTBalaji's upcoming web series 'Fixer' has claimed that they were attacked by goons on Wednesday. Actors Mahie Gill and Shabir Ahluwalia are a part of the show, however only the former was shooting when the alleged incident took place. According to the producer of the show, Sakett Saawhney, the team had valid shooting permission, but some drunk goons disrupted them and attacked the crew. "We were shooting in a factory with valid permissions since 7 am and suddenly around 4 pm, some drunk goons came in with sticks and rods and attacked our artists, technicians, and crew members. They said that this is their location and we cannot shoot without their permission," Saawhney said. "There was no scope for discussion, they manhandled women. The Senior Director of Photography (DOP) was injured in the manhandling and the director now has a dislocated shoulder," Saawhney concluded. Mahie Gill said that as soon as the goons came near to att

Watch: President Kovind enroute to Parliament to address joint session of both the Houses

New Delhi, Jun 20 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind will address the joint sitting of both the houses of Parliament at the Central Hall today. The first session of the 17th Lok Sabha is underway with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other lawmakers. The Rajya Sabha will commence its first day of the session after the President's address. The Parliament session will end on July 16. The Union Budget for 2019-20 will be presented on July 5.

Traffic resumes till Sarchu in HP's Lahaul-Spiti district

Lahaul-Spiti (HP), June 20 (ANI): Traffic resumed till Sarchu in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul-Spiti district after clearing of snow on Wednesday. The snow clearing operation was carried out by Border Roads Organisation (BRO). Manali- Sarchu road connects the high altitude Himalayan town with Leh in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir. The stretch is prone to snowfall and remains inaccessible for vehicular traffic during winters.

Heat wave results in dead fishes in Tamil Nadu's Selva Chinthamani Lake

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Jun 20 (ANI): Fishes were found dead on the periphery of the dried up Selva Chinthamani lake caused by the severe heat wave in Tamil Nadu's Chinthamani Lake on Wednesday. The constant spell of scorching heat in Tamil Nadu has caused acute water shortage and deficient rain has not made the current scenario in the state any better. The extreme weather conditions in the southern state of India has resulted in protests breaking outside the Coimbatore City Corporation Office by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) too, sending a message to the state about its worsening water condition. The water crisis has affected Tamil Naidu's neighbouring state Karnataka as well. The extreme water scarcity has led to a long unbroken chain of drought for the past two years.

Fire breaks out in Bank of India building in Mumbai

Mumbai, Jun 20 (ANI): Fire broke out at the Bank of India building, Churchgate in Mumbai. Four fire tenders are present at the spot. Firefighting operation is underway. More details are awaited.

DRF staff rescues cow from septic tank in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Jun 20 (ANI): Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation's (GHMC) Disaster Response Force safely pulled out the cow from a septic tank. The cow had accidently fallen in the septic tank 10 days ago in Allwyn Colony, Chandanagar circle. The Disaster Rescue Team fed wet grass and water to the cow and later shifted the cow to veterinary hospital for treatment.

2 CAF jawans shot dead by colleague in Bijapur in Chattisgarh

Raipur (Chhatisgarh), Jun 20 (ANI): Chhatisgarh Deputy Inspector General (Anti-Naxal operations) Sundarraj Patilingam informed that 2 Chhattisgarh Armed Forces (CAF) jawans were shot dead by their colleague at CAF camp in Mingachal, Bijapur. He said, "Accused jawan Sanjay Nishad is being interrogated by police. Bodies have been sent for postmortem. Probe is underway." Talking about the death of Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Santosh Punem he further added, "His body was recovered in Bijapur today. Information collected suggests he was killed by Maoists. Punem had contributions in road construction work. Not yet ascertained why he was killed by Naxals."