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IND vs PAK: Cricket fanatics cheer for their teams, pray rain gods to stay away from Old Trafford

Manchester (England), Jun16 (ANI): This Sunday is not a normal for cricket lovers as arch-rivals are going to compete today. The 'Men in Blue' and Green Army will lock horns at Old Trafford stadium. This is probably the most anticipated match of ICC World Cup 2019 as cricket is considered as a religion in both the countries and winning is a matter of pride. Cricket fans across the globe are praying that the rain gods stay away from Old Trafford on Sunday.

PM Modi has courage to take decision on Ram Mandir: Uddhav Thackeray

Ayodhya (UP), Jun 16 (ANI): While addressing a press conference, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray in UP's Ayodhya on Sunday said, "From tomorrow Lok Sabha Session will begin so before entering the Parliament all Shiv Sena MPs have come here to take the blessings of Ram Lalla. We strongly believe that temple will be constructed at the earliest. The matter is in Court for a long time. The government is strong now and we all are together. Modi ji has the courage to take the decision. If the government takes the decision to build Ram Temple there will be no one to stop it."

National Capital witnesses sudden weather change

New Delhi, Jun 16 (ANI): Delhi witnessed sudden change in weather today bringing relief to people residing in the national capital. Parts of Delhi-NCR received light rains today. At present, the maximum and minimum temperature in Delhi are hovering at 38 Degree Celsius and 28 Degree Celsius respectively, according to India Meteorological Department. Several areas of Delhi and its surroundings were going through extreme temperature for past few days. Delhi has been witnessing temperature over 40 Degree Celsius in last few weeks.

People in Odisha celebrate earth's womanhood on concluding day of 'Raja Festival'

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Jun16 (ANI): A three-day festival 'Raja Praba' is being celebrated in Odisha's Bhubaneswar. The festival celebrates the onset of monsoons and earth's womanhood across the city. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended greetings to people of Odisha on the auspicious occasion. The festival which started as a tribal practice is based on the belief that Mother Earth menstruated for those three days and she is given a ceremonial bath on fourth day. While speaking to ANI, a local said, "It is a typical Odia festival for girls and women. To celebrate, we wear new clothes, go around with friends, eat traditional Odia food."

Uddhav Thackeray offers prayers at Ram Lalla temple in Ayodhya

Ayodhya (UP), Jun 16 (ANI): Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray today arrived in Ayodhya. He offered prayer at Ram Lalla temple in UP's Ayodhya on Sunday. His son Aditya Thackeray and Sanjay Raut also accompanied him. Earlier, Eighteen Shiv Sena MPs had reached the city last evening.

CM Yogi Adityanath pays tribute at National War Memorial

New Delhi, Jun 16 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the National War Memorial on Sunday and paid tribute to jawans who laid down their lives for the country post-independence. He also gave remarks on the visitor's book. The war memorial, located next to India Gate in the heart of the national capital, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 24 this year.

CWC: India will steal the show against Pakistan, say fans

Gorakhpur (UP)/Delhi/Bhopal (MP)/ Nagpur (Maharashtra), Jun 16 (ANI): India will take on Pakistan in their fourth match of World Cup today. India won two opening games against South Africa and Australia while the third match against New Zealand was washed out. While speaking to ANI, Indian cricket fan from Gorakhpur said, "We have performed prayers today. India will surely win against Pakistan in today's match." Another Indian cricket fan said, "It will be a very interesting match today. Not only people from our country but from all over the world wait to watch India-Pakistan match."

Harsh Vardhan advises people to avoid moving out till temperature reduces in Bihar

Patna (Bihar), Jun 16 (ANI): At least12 people died due to heat stroke in Gaya. Adequate arrangements were made at the hospital, 6 senior doctors and 10 interns were present. Families of the deceased will be given an ex-gratia of Rs 4 Lakh each. Those belonging to BPL categories are being given Rs 20,000 each for the last rites informed Abhishek Singh, District Magistrate, Gaya. While speaking to ANI, Union Health Minister, Dr Harsh Vardhan who reached Patna said, "It's very unfortunate that people have died due to heat stroke. I advise people to avoid moving out of house till temperature reduces. Intense heat affects brain and leads to various health issues."

Special 'Aarti' and 'Hawan' performed in UP ahead of India Vs Pakistan clash

Varanasi/ Prayagraj (UP), Jun 16 (ANI): Ahead of India Vs Pakistan match, special 'Aarti' performed in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on Sunday. India will face Pakistan in today's match in England's Manchester. While speaking to ANI, a local said, "We hope India will win today's match. India will get all success in the World Cup." Meanwhile, in UP's Prayagraj people also seems enthusiastic about the match and performed 'hawan' in the temple.

'Beti Bachao' committee in all colonies of Bhopal to ensure women empowerment: Shivraj Chouhan

Bhopal (MP), Jun 16 (ANI): While speaking to mediapersons, former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday said, "Members of religious, social organisations gathered today. To ensure safety of daughters, it was decided to form 'Beti Bachao' committee in all colonies of Bhopal, campaign begins tomorrow. Leaders of various orgs will visit colonies tomorrow and form committees. Committees will be responsible for monitoring their colonies, see that everything there is fine, spot notorious elements, that no liquor business takes place and inform police and central committee about it, make daughters self confident and begin a Yoga/self defence class."

Lucknow civic body uses plastic waste to construct road

Lucknow (UP), Jun 16 (ANI): In a project led by Lucknow Development Authority (LDA), a road is being constructed from Gomti Nagar Police Station to Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Lucknow, using plastic waste collected from across the city. While speaking to ANI, Chief Engineer, LDA said, "Mixing plastic waste increases roads' durability by 40-50%, they will be durable for a longer time." He further added, "8-10% plastic waste is being mixed in coal tar. The road will stay in a good condition for a longer period of time. We use less than 50 micron plastic."

Cow brought to Rajasthan court in ownership case, verdict announced

Jodhpur (Rajasthan), June 16 (ANI): A shocking case has come to light in the local court of Jodhpur. A cow was produced in the court on Saturday, because there was a dispute about his proprietary rights. While speaking to ANI, Lawyer said, "2 men, Om Prakash and Shyam Singh had dispute over its ownership since 2018. Today court said that based on all evidence the cow be handed over to Om Prakash."

12 people die due to heatstroke in Gaya Medical College

Gaya (Bihar), Jun 16 (ANI): 12 people died due to heatstroke at Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College in Gaya. Gaya DM Abhishek Singh said, "Adequate arrangements have been made at the hospital, 6 senior doctors and 10 interns are there. Families of the deceased will be given an ex-gratia of Rs 4 Lakh each. Those belonging to BPL categories are being given Rs 20,000 each for the last rites."

Suicidal tendencies linked to rheumatic, musculoskeletal diseases, claims study

New Delhi, Jun 16 (ANI): A new survey has revealed that pain due to rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) impacts the mental health of people and they are more likely to have suicidal thoughts. The results were presented at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2019). The study conducted a survey on over 900 RMD patients which revealed that pain had caused one in ten to have suicidal thoughts within the previous four weeks. Pain also caused 58 per cent to feel that everything was unmanageable for them. Another important finding was a reciprocal relationship between sleep and pain where 69 per cent people identified the quality of their sleep as having a negative influence on their pain. In return, two-thirds of patients rarely or never felt fully rested when they wake up in the morning, with 36 per cent taking painkillers to improve their sleep. Of the participants, 83 per cent have pain daily or several times a week and 46 per cent have received strong painkiller

'Mango Man' grows new variety named after Amit Shah

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Jun 16 (ANI): Padma Shri Haji Kalimullah Khan, a mango grower also known as 'Mango Man', has grown a new variety of mangoes and named them after HM Amit Shah. He says, "People come and go but fruits will stay. I'm naming them after good men so that people remember them even when they're gone." He further added, "These mangoes match with personality of Amit Shah. I hope they also taste good so that they match him well. I'd also named varieties of mangoes after Aishwarya, Sachin, Akhilesh, Kalam sa'ab and Bachchan sa'ab. People will always remember good people like this."

Fire engulfs scrap godown in Punjab's Ludhiana

Ludhiana (Punjab), Jun 16 (ANI): Fire broke out at a scrap godown at Tajpur Road in Ludhiana on Saturday late night. 6 fire tenders are present at the spot. Fire officer Shambhu Nath Sharma says, "Fire is almost doused. Cooling is being done. We don't know what caused the fire."

Notorious criminal arrested in police encounter in UP's Sambhal, 1 constable injured

Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh), Jun 14 (ANI): An encounter broke out between a notorious criminal and police in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district on Saturday late night. One constable sustained injuries in exchange of fire. The criminal was also injured during the clash. One associate managed to escape from the spot. Injured are sent to the hospital for treatment.

Father stabs 15-year-old as she wanted to continue her studies

Shahjahanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Jun 16 (ANI): A 15-yr-old girl of village Hathoura of Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur was allegedly stabbed by her father and thrown in a canal yesterday. Girl said, "My father wanted to marry me off, I had rejected his proposal as I wanted to study. He stabbed and threw me in a canal." Speaking about the incident, ASP Dinesh Tripathi said, "The girl is telling us she was thrown in a canal by her father. She is now in a hospital. Investigation is underway. Action will be taken based on the findings."

1400 marijuana chocolates seized, two held in Telangana

Medchal- Malkajgiri (Telangana), Jun 16 (ANI): Two people were held and 1400 marijuana chocolates were seized in raids conducted by excise department officials in Medchal-Malkajgiri district of Telangana on Saturday. According to the excise department, the drugged sweets were wrapped in normal chocolate covers. "We first conducted a raid on a betel shop where 80 marijuana chocolates were recovered," Balanagar Prohibition and Excise station inspector Jeevan Kiran said. He said that as many as 1320 marijuana chocolates were recovered in another raid on a shop located in Balanagar area of the district. A case was registered and the accused were sent to judicial remand.

Indian Railways TTE helps woman deliver baby on moving train

Supaul (Bihar), Jun 16 (ANI): A Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) helped a passenger deliver baby on-board. HS Rana, TTE of Delhi Division came forward to help woman since no doctor was available at the moment. Father of the baby, said, "TTE sir helped us a lot, he even made announcement for a doctor, couldn't find any doctor, then few women came forward to help us out."