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Several people die in Jharkhand's Giridh allegedly due to illicit liquor consumption

Giridh (Jharkhand), Feb 16 (ANI): Several people have died in Giridh district of Jharkhand allegedly after consuming illicit liquor. A police official said, "8-9 people have died in Fakira Pahari village in Giridih since Feb 08. 3-4 people have died under suspicious circumstances. There are talks that they died after consuming spurious liquor. The cause is yet to be ascertained. Probe is on."

Unique marriage in MP, couple tie knots by taking oath of Constitution

Sehore (MP), Feb 16 (ANI): A one of a kind marriage held in Madhya Pradesh's Sehore on February 16. The bride and groom took oath of the Constitution rather than performing Hindu rituals. Not even the bride and groom but all the guests also took oath of the Constitution and pledged to follow it.

Man falls into 15-feet deep hole, rescued

Mangaluru (Karnataka), Feb 16 (ANI): A man who fell into a 15-feet-deep hole in Maravanthe village in Udupi district of Karnataka on February 16 has been rescued. The incident took place when the land around the borewell that was being dug collapsed suddenly. The man was identified as Rohith.

Coronavirus: 406 people in Chhawla quarantine tested negative

New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): Final test reports of all 406 people (who travelled from Wuhan, China) at ITBP Quarantine Facility in Chhawla, was found negative. Dispersal of people from centre will commence from February 17 in a phased manner, based on the advisory of Health Ministry with due medical procedures.

Rita Bahuguna flags off Kashi Mahakal Express in Prayagraj

Prayagraj (UP), Feb 16 (ANI): BJP MP from Prayagraj Rita Bahuguna Joshi on February 16 flagged off Kashi Mahakal Express at Prayag Junction Railway Station. She said that this train is a very beautiful connection between Jyotirlings. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 16 flagged off India's third private train Kashi Mahakaal Express which will between Varanasi and Indore, covering pilgrim destinations. The train will commence its services from February 20 and will be operated by IRCTC. The express will connect three Jyotirlinga- Khandwa's Omkareshwar, Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar and Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath.

District level mid-day meal competition organised in Aligarh to boost morale of chefs

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 16: District level mid-day meal competition was being organised in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh on February 16. Women, who are working as chefs in government schools around the district participated in the competition. Around 30 women participated in the competition form which 10 were shortlisted and then three winners were chosen from the 10 shortlisted chefs. Winner got reward amount of Rs. 3,500, woman who came second got Rs. 2,500 and third woman got Rs. 1,500. The participants got Rs 250 as travel allowance and Rs 250 as consolation prize. The aim of the competition was to motivate the chefs who prepare meals for the school kids in government schools and recognise their work.

Watch: Arvind Kejriwal sings 'hum honge kaamyaab' at Ramlila Maidan

New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, after taking oath as the CM for the third straight time, sang "hum honge kamyaab" at the Ramlila Maidan on February 16. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal took oath as Chief Minister of Delhi for 3rd time in a row. He took oath at Delhi's Ramlila Ground on February 16. AAP party had won 62 of 70 seats in Delhi Assembly elections on February 11.

Watch: PM Modi inaugurates 'Kashi Ek Roop Anek' exhibition in Varanasi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 'Kashi Ek Roop Anek'- a cultural, arts and handicrafts exhibition, at Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Hastakala Sankul in Varanasi. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel were also present there.

Watch: PM Modi flags off Kashi Mahakaal Express

Chandauli (UP), Feb 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 16 flagged off Kashi Mahakaal Express (Varanasi-Indore) via video conferencing. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was also present at the event. The train will run between Varanasi and Indore connecting Omkareshwar, Mahakaleshwar and Kashi Vishwanath.

BJP to go solo in Maharashtra, will sweep next assembly polls on its own: JP Nadda

Mumbai, Feb 16 (ANI): Leaving past the bitter memories post the Assembly elections in Maharashtra where the Shiv Sena ditched the BJP to forge alliance with Congress and NCP, BJP president JP Nadda said the party has to ensure that it doesn't need to forge an alliance with anyone in Maharashtra in the future, adding that he can see the party winning the next assembly polls in the state. "We have to ensure that we do not need to forge an alliance with anyone in the future (in Maharashtra). It will be BJP versus other parties in the next polls. I can see that BJP will sweep the next election in the state," Nadda said in Mumbai where he addressed party workers.

CISF personnel save passenger's life by giving CPR at Kolkata airport

Kolkata, Feb 16 (ANI): A passenger J Roychowdhury at Security Hold Area of Kolkata Airport suddenly fell down after complaining of chest pain on February 15. Assistant Inspector General, Public Relations Officer of CISF, Hemendra Singh informed, "Sub Inspector Partha Bose rushed to the passenger and found that he was unconscious and his breathing was unstable. Bose gave cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to the passenger with the help of Inspector Shampa Karmakar. Thereafter, passenger regained his senses."

Bhim Army chief leads 'Aarakshan Bachao' march from Mandi House to Parliament

New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad led 'Aarakshan Bachao' march from Mandi House to Parliament on February 16. Azad said, "Reservation is our fundamental right, no one can take it away from us. We oppose the judgement of Supreme Court." Last week, the Supreme Court gave ruling that reservation in promotions for government jobs is not a fundamental right.

Viral Jamia video seems to be of Dr Zakir Husain Library: University PRO

New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): PRO of Jamia Millia Islamia, Ahmad Azeem, responded to the viral footage of varsity's library from December 15 2019, which has been surfacing on the social media. Azeem said, "Prima facie, the CCTV footage seems to be of MPhil and PhD section in Dr. Zakir Husain Library. We have also come to know that the footage has been released by Jamia Coordination Committee. Delhi Police is investigating the case." The video shows policemen thrashing students who were studying in the library at the time. Special Commissioner (Crime), Praveer Ranjan said that cognizance of the video has been taken and an investigation will be done.

Shaheen Bagh protesters march towards Amit Shah's residence

New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): Despite not getting the permission, Shaheen Bagh protesters started their march towards Union Home Minister Amit Shah's residence on February 16. However, police is trying their best to maintain the law and order in the area. "They (Shaheen Bagh protesters) told us that they wanted to take out a march (to meet Home Minister) but we told them they cannot as they do not have appointment call from Union Home Minister. We are talking to them and we hope that they will understand," said DCP South East RP Meena.

Want blessings of PM Modi for Delhi's development: Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): After taking oath as the CM for the third straight time, Arvind Kejriwal said that he wanted to take blessings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to develop Delhi and take it forward. "I had sent an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for this event. He could not come maybe he is busy at some other event. But through this platform, I want to take blessings from PM and central government to develop Delhi and take it forward," CM further said.

Watch: PM Modi inaugurates 63-ft statue of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya

Chandauli (UP), Feb 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 63-foot statue of former Bhartiya Jana Sangh leader Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya in Chandauli. The statue was inaugurated at Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Memorial Centre. PM Modi is in Varanasi to inaugurate over 30 projects.

Will never budge on Article 370, CAA: PM Modi

Chandauli (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 16 (ANI): Despite several protests against the new citizenship law and opposition criticism on repealing of Article 370, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that his party stood its ground over the decisions and will remain so in future. While addressing a public gathering in Uttar Pradesh's Chandauli, PM Modi said, "For years, India had been waiting for decisions like repealing Article 370 and introduction of CAA. These decisions were necessary in interest of the country. Despite all the pressure, we stood our ground over these decisions and will remain so."

MP minister comes out in support of Jyotiraditya Scindia over 'spar' with Kamal Nath

Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh), Feb 16 (ANI): Amidst the spar between Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Kamal Nath and Jyotiraditya Scindia, state's Women and Child Development Minister Imarti Devi had come out in support of the latter. She said that if Scindia will protest on streets against "unfulfilled" promises, the whole Congress will support him. While talking to media persons, Imarti Devi said, "Maharaj ji (Jyotiraditya Scindia) is not alone, Kamal Nath is also with him, but there is no need to go on streets as we are fulfilling manifesto's promises." However she further said, "If Jyotiraditya Scindia will take protest than whole Congress will follow him." Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath has dared Scindia to follow his threat of taking to streets over "unfulfilled" promises laid out in party manifesto by saying "let him do". As Scindia was also a claimant for the top post, the two leaders are at loggerhead since the Congress came to power in MP.

Arvind Kejriwal's statue installed at wax museum in Punjab's Ludhiana

Ludhiana (Punjab), Feb 16 (ANI): A wax statue of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has been installed at Prabhakar Wax Museum in Punjab's Ludhiana. The development comes after the AAP romped to a magnificent victory in the Delhi Assembly election winning 62 out of 70 seats in the Assembly for a second time after its 2015 sweep of 67 seats. Kejriwal is all set to be sworn-in as Delhi CM with his Cabinet at New Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on February 16. The sculptor of the statue said Kejriwal has won for the third time because the leader has fulfilled the promises made to the people. While speaking to ANI, sculptor and owner of the wax museum, Sunil Prabhakar said, "People want prosperity for the country and Arvind Kejriwal has given it to them. He has convinced the people with his work not only to the citizens of Delhi but to the entire nation." "I have been making statues for a long time. I have also made statues of PM Narendra Modi, Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandh

Watch: Arvind Kejriwal takes oath as Delhi CM for 3rd straight time

New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal took oath as Chief Minister of Delhi for 3rd time in a row. He took oath at Delhi's Ramlila Ground on February 16. AAP party had won 62 of 70 seats in Delhi Assembly elections on February 11. Venue of Ramlila Ground is close to Kejriwal's heart as it was from this place that he joined Anna Hazare's 'India Against Corruption' movement in 2011. The movement later became Arvind Kejriwal's gateway to politics in 2012. Besides the AAP chief, his Cabinet colleagues-Manish Sisodia, Gopal Rai, Satyendar Jain, Kailash Gahlot, Imran Hussain and Rajendra Pal Gautam also took oath today.