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'No respect for women under Priyanka's leadership': UP Mahila Congress chief accuses party leader of molestation

Mathura (UP), July 05(ANI): Accusing Uttar Pradesh Congress Vice President Yogesh Dixit of molestation, state's Mahila Congress President Preeti Tiwari on July 04 alleged that there is no respect for women in the party under the leadership of Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. Terming Yogesh Dixit 'mannerless' and accusing him of disrespecting women, Preeti Tiwari left the party's training camp at Govind Vihar Ashram of Vrindavan on July 04. She left the premises saying, "This is happening under Priyanka Gandhi's leadership, there is no respect for women." She added, "These people have no manners. State Vice President Yogesh Dixit has no manners."

No stretcher provided, Man carries daughter's dead body in his arms

Nalanda (Bihar), July 05 (ANI): A shocking incident took place at Biharsharif's Sadar hospital where a man was forced to carry the body of daughter in his arms in absence of stretcher. Girl was brought to the hospital on July 04 was suffering from diarrhoea and vomiting. Her father claimed that because of negligence of the hospital authorities she lost her live.

With no COVID fear, villagers gather to celebrate fishing festival in Sivaganga

Sivaganga (TN), July 05(ANI): The famous, centuries-old fishing festival celebrated at Sivaganga in Tamil Nadu on July 04. Flouting the COVID SOPs, hundreds of people from four villages gathered in large numbers to celebrate the annual festival. With no mask, no social distancing, they were seen celebrating the festival. The fish that are caught during the festival are cooked and offered to the deity for better harvest and health. Tamil Nadu reported 3,867 new COVID cases with 72 deaths in the last 24 hours.

Policies not enough, awareness needed to control population in minority community: Assam BJP General Secretary

New Delhi, July 05 (ANI): Assam BJP General Secretary and MP Dilip Saikia on July 04 said that just policies would not control growing population and there is a need to create awareness about the issue among the minority community regarding a meeting between Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and 150 intellectuals from the Muslim community in Guwahati. "In each Constituency Development Block, the Muslim population is increasing in a big way. This has happened due to the wrong policies of the Congress. Congress's wrong policies have been there. They saw Muslims as a vote bank, due to which Muslims are getting isolated today. The name of Muslim remains associated with every incident. The Muslim intellectual needs to be united to take up these issues," said Saikia. "It is an important step by Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma to talk to indigenous Muslim intellectuals to discuss population, literacy rate and various other areas where they are lagging behind and how to take

An entrepreneur transforms barren land into green forest in Shivamogga

Shivamogga (Karnataka), July 05 (ANI): An entrepreneur Suresh Kumar from Bengaluru has converted 21 acres of barren land into a thick forest over the last 10 years with the help of renowned environmentalist Akhilesh Chipli. Hundreds of birds, reptiles, and wild animals roam in the forest created on the private land which is now covered by innumerable varieties of plants. Speaking to ANI, Akhilesh Chipli said, "This forest is named as Usha Kirana (Morning sun rays) a green initiative model. Ten years ago it was like a desert. Now it is covered in green. An entrepreneur from Bengaluru Suresh Kumar purchased the land after the earlier owner harvested the eucalyptus and Acacia trees."

UP govt allows opening of cinema halls and gyms at 50% capacity

Noida (UP), July 05 (ANI): UP government on July 02 further eased the COVID-19 restrictions and allowed the opening of gymnasiums, cinema halls, multiplexes and sports stadiums at 50 percent of their capacity from July 05. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced the relaxations in view of improving COVID situation in the state.

MP Police booked man for calling village 'mini Pakistan' on Facebook

Rewa (Madhya Pradesh), July 02 (ANI): A man has been booked for calling Amreti village of MP's Rewa 'mini Pakistan' in a Facebook post, in Gurh area of Madhya Pradesh's Rewa district. The accused has been identified as Afsar Khan. "Afsar Khan, the accused, has been booked under Section 153 of IPC and Section 67 of IT Act," a police official told mediapersons on July 01.

Newly-wed bride performs 'Silambattam' to spread awareness about self-defense in TN

Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu), July 02 (ANI): A newly-wed bride Nisha performed 'Silambattam' to spread awareness about self-defense in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi. 'Silambattam' is a form of martial art from Tamil Nadu. Nisha donned traditional wedding outfits while performing the martial art. She got married on June 28.

Not aware of Bihar Minister Madan Sahni's resignation: Jitan Manjhi

Patna (Bihar), July 02(ANI): I am not aware of Bihar Social Welfare Minister Madan Sahni's resignation, said former Bihar chief minister, and Hindustani Awam Morcha president Jitan Ram Manjhi on July 01. "I'm not aware of this (Bihar Minister Madan Sahni's resignation) but it's true that many administrative officers don't give preference (to leaders' words). I had earlier raised the issue in a joint meeting of MLAs," said Majhi. Bihar Minister and Janta Dal (United) leader Madan Sahni on July 01 resigned from his ministerial post expressing displeasure over the high-handedness of the bureaucracy.

Jitan Ram Manjhi points out 'loopholes' in implementation of liquor ban in Bihar

Patna (Bihar), July 02 (ANI): Former Bihar chief minister, and Hindustani Awam Morcha president Jitan Ram Manjhi on July 01 pointed out 'loopholes' in implementation of liquor ban in Bihar and said that rich people are consuming alcohol freely and poor are in jail. "There are some loopholes in the implementation of liquor ban. Poor people are being sent to jail. But rich people are freely consuming alcohol. Over 2 lakh poor people are in jail right now" HAM president Jitan Ram Manjhi.

100% vaccination target for 18+ achieved in MP's Jamui village

Shahdol (Madhya Pradesh), July 02 (ANI): Jamui village in Shahdol district has become the first gram panchayat in Madhya Pradesh to achieve the target of 100% vaccination of all residence. The Jamui village has a population of 3200, and out of it, 1855 are 18+. The villagers eliminated the rumours and apprehensions about COVID vaccine and achieved the target. 6 other gram panchayats in Shahdol district have also achieved 100% vaccination.

Women soldiers bridging gap between army and locals in JandK's Ganderbal

Ganderbal (JandK), July 1(ANI): Central Kashmir's Ganderbal is witnessing a remarkable change in routine military affairs. To ensure safety and security in the region, Indian Army has deployed women soldiers of Assam Rifles. Riflewomen have been deployed for MVCP (Mobile Vehicle Check Post). Speaking to ANI, Col R S Karakoti, Co 34 Assam Rifles said, "These Rifle women have been a force multiplier and they have been bridging the gap between army and Awaam and we are using them in other operations as we use our riflemen. Local citizens have been coning and reaching out to these riflewomen and developing a special relationship with the army."

Caught on cam: Shimla cop slaps tourist

Shimla (HP), July 01(ANI): A traffic cop slapped a tourist in Shimla. Video of the incident went viral. Shimla Superintendent of Police condemned the cop's action and said, "Even if the people are not behaving well the police officials should not react in this way and they should deal it calmly". "Enquiry has been ordered to look on this situation," he added.

AIIMS doctors appeals for citizens' participation to fight COVID

New Delhi, July 1 (ANI): On the National Doctors' Day, Head of Medicine Department, AIIMS, Dr Navneet Wig appealed for participation of citizens to fight COVID-19. "Team India includes healthcare workers and citizens. Both have a responsibility towards managing COVID19," said Dr Wig. "100 percent vaccination, clean masks and no mass gatherings can ensure a lower positivity rate. Healthcare workers take a lot of pressure; have to maintain work-life balance. We need to give those breaks and shifts; need to be away from work to re-energize themselves. They should look after themselves," he added.

'Officers don't listen to me', Bihar Minister resigns

Patna (Bihar), July 01(ANI): Bihar Social Welfare Minister Madan Sahni announced resignation as "officers don't listen to him". "We are meant to work for the people and if we cannot serve the people and officers will not listen to us then how will we work," Madan Sahni told ANI

UP Polls 2022: Samajwadi Party to ally with smaller parties

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), July 01(ANI): Samajwadi Party chief and Former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh Yadav shared party's plans to contest 2022 Assembly Polls. According to Akhilesh Yadav, "The people of Uttar Pradesh want change now. People will vote for change. Since the day, BJP formed government it has forgot its Sankalp Patra. I think BJP has thrown its Sankalp Patra in garbage". "Samajwadi Party to come up with alliance with smaller political parties. BJP doesn't want to hold debate on real matters like unemployment, inflation," said Akhilesh Yadav.

Ready to discuss provisions of farm laws except repealing them: Narendra Tomar

Gwalior (MP), July 1 (ANI): Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar interacted with media over the farm laws and farmers protest. He claimed that government brought these farm laws for the benefit of farmers. "Many farmers support and accept these laws," he said. "We have told the farmers' union that the government is ready for discussions on provisions of the farm laws except for repealing the laws," he added.

'Zydus Cadila to produce 1 crore vaccine doses/month,' says MD Sharvil Patel

New Delhi, July 1 (ANI): Managing Director of Zydus Cadila Healthcare, Sharvil Patel on July 1 said that company aims to produce 1 crore COVID vaccine (ZyCoV-D) doses per month from August onwards. "We expect to produce 1 crore vaccine doses per month from August onwards and 5 crore doses by December this year. Our target is to produce 10 crore vaccine doses in a year," said Sharvil Patel, MD, Cadila Healthcare.

Credit Guarantee Scheme to boost health infrastructure: PM Modi

New Delhi, July 01(ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 01 addressed the doctors via video conferencing on the occasion of National Doctors' Day. PM Modi said, "We have come up with a Credit Guarantee Scheme of Rs 50,000 crores to strengthen the health infrastructure in such areas, where there is a lack of health facilities".

A pandemic lesson: When family's breadwinner dies without nominating anyone

Death of the breadwinner leaves the finances of a family in shambles. What happens to investments when the holder dies without nominating anyone? Watch the video to know