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2 female Rhinos to be translocated to Manas National Park

Kaziranga (Assam), Mar 02 (ANI): Two female Rhinos to be translocated from Kaziranga National Park to Manas National Park under the Indian Rhino Vision programme. These two Rhinos were captured in Western Range at Bagori. This is a part of India's aim to take one-horn rhino population in the country to 3,000 this year. Manas, which did not have even a single Rhino in last 10 years, will now become home for 43 Rhinos. Assam Forest Minister, Parimal Suklabaidya, said, "Under IRV 2020 agreement, International Rhino Foundation helped us. The Rhino population of Kaziranga is 2, 439. At one point of time, Rhino population of Manas National Park was 0, now it has increased to 43."

COVID-19: Existing visas will remain suspended for China and Iran, confirms Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi, Mar 02 (ANI): Informing about the two confirmed coronavirus cases in Delhi and Telangana, Dr Harsh Vardhan also illuminated people about the suspension on existing visas including e-visas for China and Iran. "Under the travel advisory, existing visas including e-visas will remain suspended for China and Iran. As the situation develops, the travel restrictions may be further extended to other countries also. We advise Indians to avoid non-essential travel to China, Iran, Korea, Singapore, and Italy," said Harsh Vardhan.

COVID-19: Situation in China is becoming normal now, says Chinese Consul General to Kolkata

Kolkata, Mar 02 (ANI): A prayer meet was organised against the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Kolkata on March 02. On being asked on the current situation of deadly disease of COVID-19 in China, Chinese Consul General to Kolkata, Zha Liyou said, "Overall the situation in China is becoming more and more normal now."

Equities erase early gains as Delhi, Telangana see fresh coronavirus cases

New Delhi, Mar 02 (ANI): The last hour of trading at bourses wiped out all early gains on Monday as the government confirmed two fresh cases of coronavirus in India - one in Delhi and another in Telangana. The BSE S and P Sensex opened at 38,911, saw a high of 39,083 and a low of 37,786 but closed 153 points or 0.4 per cent lower from its previous close at 38,144. The Nifty 50 closed 69 points lower at 11,133. Except for Nifty IT, all sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the red with Nifty PSU bank plunging by 4.5 per cent, metal by 2.1 per cent FMCG by 0.58 per cent.

Historic City Chowk in Jammu renamed as 'Bharat Mata Chowk'

Jammu (J-K), Mar 02 (ANI): The historic City Chowk here has been renamed as Bharat Mata Chowk by the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), officials said. JMC's Mayor Chander Mohan Sharma told ANI, "The decision came following the passage of a resolution by the general house of the BJP-led JMC." The starting point of Circular Road has been renamed as 'Atal ji Chowk' in the memory of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Four months back the resolution demanding to rename City Chowk was moved by senior Deputy Mayor of the JMC, Purnima Sharma. Simultaneously, the resolution was adopted after it was passed by the general house of the JMC. Every year, tricolour is hoisted on Republic Day and Independence Day at the City Chowk.

Opposition has important role in state's development: CM Hemant Soren

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Mar 02 (ANI): Jharkhand Assembly was adjourned on March 02 till tomorrow after uproar over naming BJP's Babulal Marandi as Leader of the Legislative Party. Speaking to mediapersons after Assembly session, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said, "Today was the second day of Assembly. You can see how Opposition is playing its role. People sitting in Opposition haven't overcome the results of elections. They aren't even willing to listen to their handiwork of past 5 years. I believe, Opposition has an important role in development of state."

Watch: Karnataka's Shivamogga receives heavy downpour

Shivamogga (Karnataka), Mar 02 (ANI): Karnataka's Shivamogga witnessed pre-monsoon showers on March 02. Meanwhile, other parts of Karnataka also received heavy rainfall. The rainfall activities are likely to increase in next 48 hours.

Delhi violence: Phone no, email id will be issued to ease complaint filing against fake news, says AAP

New Delhi, Mar 02 (ANI): AAP MLA Saurabh Bhardwaj after chairing first meeting of Delhi Assembly's Peace and Harmony Committee informed that soon a phone number as well as email id will be issued where people will be able to file complaint against those spreading fake and hate messages. "We will soon issue a phone number and an email id, where people can file their complaints against those spreading fake and hate messages. We will probe and send such complaints to law enforcement agencies," said Saurabh Bhardwaj.

Delhi violence: Renovation work underway in vandalized school

New Delhi, Mar 02 (ANI): Renovation and clearance of debris are underway at DRP Convent School in Shiv Vihar, the school was vandalized and portions of it were burnt during violence in North-East Delhi area. Over 40 people lost their lives during the violence. Spokesperson of the school said, "Renovation work is underway but one can't bring back the students' memories attached to the school, their momentums, awards were all burnt."

Watch: 'Sooryavanshi' star-cast sit on floor during trailer launch event

Mumbai, Mar 02 (ANI): As director Rohit Shetty dropped trailer of his much-awaited action flick 'Sooryavanshi' on March 02 in Mumbai. During the trailer launch event, funny incident occurred, the star-cast decided to sit on the floor. The action film will hit the theatres on March 24.

Some people still want to create unrest in Delhi: Gopal Rai

New Delhi, Mar 03 (ANI): Delhi Cabinet Minister, Gopal Rai reacted over unrest rumours spread out on night of March 01 in the national capital. While talking to media persons here, Rai said, "Some people still want to create unrest in whole city." "There are complaints that Delhi police is detaining innocent people, will talk about these with police commissioner," Rai further said. The minister also visited Mustafabad Eidgah where government opened a relief camp and met riots victims in violence affected area.

Uttarakhand's famous 'Khari Holi' begins in Kumaon

Champawat (Uttarakhand), Mar 02(ANI): Uttarakhand people celebrated 'Khari Holi' in Kumaon area on March 02. On the festive occasion, people were seen dancing and singing folk songs. A large number of people gathered at a place and celebrated the Holi festival. Kumaoni Holi is the celebration praises the delight of fellowship, culture, and hues that include all the more importance and happiness. The nation will celebrate Holi on March 10, this year.

Will compel Centre to bring law to shoot at sight those who shout anti-India slogans: Karnataka minister

Bengaluru, Mar 02 (ANI): Karnataka Agriculture Minister BC Patil said that he will compel the central government to bring a law where people who shout slogans against India can be shoot at sight. "I will compel central government to bring a law to shoot at sight those who shout slogans against India. Nowadays it has become a fashion for some youths to get popularity this way which spoils the country and patriotism," Patil said while talking to ANI.

IB official Ankit Sharma's family member to be given job, Rs 1 crore compensation, announces CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Mar 02 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that a compensation of Rs 1 crore will be given to the family of Intelligence Bureau official Ankit Sharma. He said, "We are announcing a compensation of Rs 1 crore for the family of Intelligence Bureau official Ankit Sharma and a member of their family will be given a job by Delhi Govt."

Nirbhaya's mother accuses convicts' lawyer AP Singh of misguiding court

New Delhi, Mar 02 (ANI): Supreme Court dismissed convict Pawan Kumar's curative petition in 2012 Delhi gangrape case on March 02. The petition had sought commutation of his death penalty to life imprisonment. While reacting on this, Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi blamed convicts' lawyer AP Singh for misguiding the court. Death warrants against all four convicts have been scheduled for March 03 in the Nirbhaya gang rape and murder case.

BJP engaged in horse-trading in Madhya Pradesh, alleges Digvijaya Singh

New Delhi, Mar 02 (ANI): Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister and senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on March 02 said that BJP is engaged in horse-trading in Madhya Pradesh. He said, "Ever since Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has become the opposition party in Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Narottam Mishra and all those who looted the state for 15 years, are openly offering bribes of Rs 25-35 crores to Congress MLAs." Retorting to the allegation, Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, "Lying to create sensationalism is his (Digvijaya Singh) old habit. Maybe he wanted to blackmail the Chief Minister and show his importance, that is why he is making such allegations."

Delhi violence: Indian Youth Congress stages protest against HM Shah, demands FIR against BJP leaders

New Delhi, Mar 02 (ANI): Indian Youth Congress staged protest against Union Home Minister Amit Shah demanding registration of FIR against BJP leaders Kapil Mishra, Anurag Thakur and Parvesh Verma. Protesters also demanded resignation of Amit Shah from Home Minister post. Over 40 people lost their lives in North-East Delhi violence.

BJP, Amit Shah responsible for Delhi riots: Nawab Malik

Mumbai, Mar 02 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Mumbai on March 02, the Minister of Minority Development and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Nawab Malik spoke on Delhi riots. He said, "According to Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Chief Sharad Pawar, behind the riots of Delhi, there is involvement of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). After losing Delhi polls they (BJP) have done this kind of an act. The miscreants in riot-affected areas were not identified but from where have they came? Why the Delhi Police was mum and took no action." "Responsibility of Delhi riot is with BJP and Union Home Minister Amit Shah," Nawab Malik added.

India's single-minded campaign brought issue of terrorism strongly at G20: S Jaishankar

New Delhi, Mar 02 (ANI): While addressing the two-day conclave titled 'CPR Dialogues 2020: Policy Perspectives for 21st Century India' in the national capital on March 02, the External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar said, "The last few years have demonstrated a growing Indian capacity to contribute to the global discourse and make a difference to international outcomes. We have significantly shaped the connectivity debate at a time when the world was still very confused." "Our single-minded campaign against terrorism has brought the issue into sharp focus in key world forums, including the G20," he added.

Courts didn't hang culprit in Jessica Lal case, then why here: Nirbhaya convicts' lawyer

New Delhi, Mar 02 (ANI): Supreme Court dismissed one of the convicts of 2012 Delhi gangrape case, Pawan Gupta's curative petition on March 02, a day before scheduled hanging of the four convicts. The petition had sought commutation of his death penalty to life imprisonment. Speaking on it to media persons, Singh said, "This is the country that saw Nithari Kand where innocent kids were killed, accused Surinder Koli is alive. When Nithari Kand accused is alive, so the thing is here you are hanging five people for one but there you couldn't hang one or two for fifty. Naina Sahni and Jessica Lal murder case are few other same examples. Don't they have family? Their family members were not getting funding from outside, that is why they were unheard. " He further said, "You can hang a kid, can dismiss his curative petition but cannot do the same with others. I leave this question up to you."