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Devotees offer prayers at Golden Temple on birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh

Amritsar (Punjab), Jan 02 (ANI): Devotees offered prayers at Golden Temple on the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh. Despite the chilly weather, devotees thronged the Golden Temple in large number. Golden Temple was lit up on the occasion. Devotees took dip in holy water.

Anurag Thakur visits Golden Temple on 'Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti'

Amritsar (Punjab), Dec 02 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Anurag Thakur visited Golden Temple in Amritsar on occasion of 'Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti' on Jan 02. Anurag Thakur extended his wishes and said, "I would like to extend my wishes for 'Guru Purab' and 'New Year' to the whole country. I hope everyone's life fill with happiness and everyone contributes in building a new India. " 'Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti' marks the birthday of the 10th Sikh Guru - Guru Gobind Singh

Districts of Uttarakhand covered with thick layer of snow

Pithoragarh, Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Jan 02 (ANI): Parts of Uttarakhand received heavy snowfall on Jan 02. Munsyari area was covered with thick layer snow. Chamoli also received fresh snowfall. The roads were blocked due to heavy snowfall and normal lives also got affected. North Indian states have been hit by cold spell.

Protest will continue till BJP doesn't take back CAA: Haryana Congress leader

Panchkula (Haryana), Jan 02 (ANI): National Coordinator of All India Mahila Congress, Ranjeeta Mehta slammed Bharatiya Janata Party to not being clear about provisions of Citizenship (Amendment) Act and National Register of Citizens (NRC). Speaking to ANI, she said, "Constitution was made it to bring all the religions together. The protest will continue till the time BJP government doesn't take the decision back."

Shiv Sena-Cong-NCP govt is like 3-wheeler auto-rickshaw, won't last long: Ramdas Athawale

Mumbai, Jan 02 (ANI): Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Wednesday said that the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena-Congress-NCP government in Maharashtra is like three-wheeler vehicle and will not last long. While speaking to ANI, he said, "The three parties (Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress) have come together but I don't think the three-wheeler can run long. I think there was requirement of a four-wheeler."

Tamil writer Nellai Kannan arrested over controversial remarks on PM Modi, Shah

Perambalur (Tamil Nadu), Jan 02 (ANI): Tamil writer, Nellai Kannan has been arrested in Tamil Nadu's Perambalur on January 01 for giving a "hate speech" against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah during protest against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The arrest comes after the BJP's senior leaders staged a sit-in protest, demanding Nellai Kannan's arrest.

Ahmedabad Zoo makes special arrangements to keep animals warm

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Jan 02 (ANI): In view of the chilly weather, the authorities at Kankaria Zoo in Ahmedabad have made special arrangements for the animals. Heating facilities have been installed in the enclosure for tigers and lions. Paddy straws also have been put in place to keep animals warm. While speaking to ANI, RK Sahu, Director, Kankaria Zoo, said, "We have made special arrangement to protect the animals from chilly winter. We have installed heaters near the cages of the animals.

Sai Deepak sets new Guinness World Records for most side lunges

Hyderabad (Telangana), Jan 02 (ANI): B Sai Deepak has set a Guinness World Records for most side lunges in 60 seconds. Deepak scripted the record by doing 59 side lunges in 60 seconds, which is his fourth overall Guinness World Records. The previous record was held by Pakistan national Irfan Mehsood. The 23-year-old dedicated his achievement to the martyrs. "Currently I hold four Guinness World Records for India. I took 3-4 months to break previous record," he told ANI.

If Hindus will not come to India where else they will go, Italy, asks G Kishan Reddy

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 02 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Varanasi, Minister of State for Home Affairs, G Kishan Reddy on Wednesday said that it's India's responsibility to provide citizenship and protection to minorities from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. He said, "If Hindus will not come to India, where will they go? Italy thodi lenge unko. It's India's responsibility to provide citizenship and protection to minorities from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan."

8 more children die in Kota hospital, toll rises to 100 in Dec

Kota (Rajasthan), Jan 02 (ANI): Eight more new-born infants died at a JK Lon hospital in Kota in the past two days taking the total toll of children who died in the hospital last month to 100. Speaking to media persons, Dr Amrit Lal Bairwa, who heads the Pediatric Department at JK Lone Hospital, said, "8 newborns have died due to various reasons in the last two days. There have been 100 deaths in the month of December."

Rajasthan Education Board rejects examination form of Hindu refugee from Pakistan

Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Jan 01 (ANI): A Hindu refugee from Pakistan, Dima fighting a battle for education in Rajasthan's Jodhpur. The Board of Secondary Education in Rajasthan rejected her application. In 2018, Dima came to India from Pakistan's Sindh. She started living in Anganwa refugee camp around 20km away from Jodhpur. Later, she got admission in 11th standard in a local school. But now, this year board refused to gave her permission to sit in examinations as she is not eligible. However, the family had shown the migration certificate to the school. Dima's father said, "We came here for the betterment of our children, if they can't study, then what's the point of living here." On the other side, Convenor of Seemant Lok Sangathan, Hindu Singh Sodha said that in 2012, the Central government and Rajasthan government itself had issued a circular in favour of such students given their special circumstances.

Bound to follow mandate of Constitution, says RS Prasad to states against Citizenship Amendment Act

New Delhi, Jan 01 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on January 01 slammed the state governments which are raising their voices against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). He reminded Indian Constitution articles like 245, 246, etc and said that there is a Constitutional obligation on every state to exercise the executive power in such a way that ensures compliance with laws made by Parliament. " I again repeat all the state governments which are talking about not enforcing it (CAA) for political reasons need to know that once they become the part of the government having taking oath under the Constitution, they are bound to follow the mandate of the Constitution," said Prasad.

Home Ministry will decide action based on evidence: RS Prasad on PFI's role in violence

New Delhi, Jan 01 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on January 01 reacted on Popular Front of India (PFI) role in violence. He said that Home Ministry will decide on further action based on evidence. "There're many allegations against them including connection with Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI)," said Prasad.

Creation of CDS is bold step, IAF will fully support it: IAF Chief

New Delhi, Jan 01 (ANI): Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria reacted on the creation of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) post and called it an extremely bold step and also stated that IAF will fully support it. "The creation of CDS is a very big and a bold step. Indian air force will fully support it and will help wherever required. We have done a lot in past and will continue to do so," said RKS Bhadauria.

Equity indices close in green, Adani Ports gains by 3.1%

New Delhi, Jan 01 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices traded range-bound but closed in the green as investors contemplated stock-specific action on the first trading session of the calendar year 2020. The BSE SandP Sensex closed 52 points up at 41,306 while the Nifty 50 edged higher by 21 points at 12,190. Sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) were mixed a day after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Rs 102 lakh crore infrastructure pipeline project for the next five years at a time when overall economic growth is slowing. Among stocks, Adani Ports was the top winner with an intra-day gain of 3.13 per cent to Rs 377.45 per share. Power Grid Corporation gained by 2.8 per cent while NTPC ticked up by 2.1 per cent. The other prominent gainers were Vedanta, Bharti Infratel, Infosys, Mahindra and Mahindra, HDFC, Larsen and Toubro and Hindustan Lever. However, private sector lenders slipped with IndusInd Bank down by 1.5 per cent, Axis Bank by 0.7 per cent and Kotak

Specially-abled kids celebrate New Year with full fervour in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Jan 01 (ANI): Various specially-abled children celebrated New Year 2020 with full fervour in Odisha's Bhubaneswar. Kids of 'Chetana Institute for the Mentally Handicapped' and 'Chetana College of Special Education' celebrated the day with full excitement and enthusiasm. Several kids were seen dancing and enjoying along with their mentors. Teachers distributed candies, toffees to the kids during the celebration. The event took place in RRL campus area in Bhubaneswar.

Delhi Assembly polls: BJP hasn't decided CM face yet, says Vijay Goel

New Delhi, Jan 01 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on January 01, the Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) leader Vijay Goel spoke on various current political issues. On the matter of BJP's face for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls, he said, "The Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar have clearly stated that we haven't decided anything yet and once it will be cleared then we will let you know about the same." "Nothing has been decided yet by the government." he added.

PMO doing politics over deaths of newborns in Kota: Rajasthan's Health Minister

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Jan 01 (ANI): Health Minister Minister of Rajasthan, Raghu Sharma hits out at Prime Minister Office (PMO) over deaths of newborns in Kota. He said that PMO is doing politics on the matter. "BJP's politics over death of children in Kota is directed by PMO, as they don't have anything else to cover over up the protests over Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). In 2015, 2016 and 2017 when BJP was in power, hospital authority had sought funds, why wasn't money released then?" said Minister Raghu Sharma.

Panchkula Municipal Corporation equips sanitation workers with GPS watch to ensure attendance

Panchkula (Haryana), Jan 01 (ANI): Panchkula Municipal Corporation has provided Global Positioning System (GPS) watches to its sanitation staff. This initiative was launched in order to track its sanitation employees on a real-time basis so as to ensure that they do not skip their work during duty hours. GPS watches give their precise location. While speaking to ANI, the Executive Commissioner of Panchkula Municipal Corporation, Jarnail Singh said, "As soon as they enter the fencing area allocated to them, their attendance is marked automatically. If they leave their area and go somewhere the GPS enabled watch will give their location." "Earlier there were complaints that some sanitation workers only come to mark their attendance and then go away without doing their work," he added. He said that the system was introduced in March. "If we have any doubt we ask them to take a selfie and send it to us. We have a control room here to monitor their location. This improved our ranking in Swa

Here's what consumers say about Non-Subsidized LPG price hike

New Delhi, Jan 01(ANI): Non-Subsidized Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) price hiked by Rs 19 per cylinder on January 1. The woman who manages the household showed their disapproval to the decision and urged government to take cognizance of it. The price of non-subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has been hiked by Rs 19 per cylinder. With effect from January 1, 2020, the non-subsidised LPG rates have been revised to Rs 714 per cylinder in Delhi and Rs 684.50 in Mumbai. Government provides a subsidy quota of 12 cylinders of 14.2 Kgs every each per household in a year.The consumer has to make any additional purchases at the market price once this quota is exhausted. It may be noted that state-run fuel retailers change the rates of LPG cylinder every month based on international benchmark rates.