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Situation under control in Aligarh, necessary steps will be taken: ADG

Aligarh (UP), Dec 16 (ANI): Ajay Anand, ADG law and order (Agra Zone) in Aligarh stated that the situation is under control and all necessary actions will be taken to maintain law and order."Our personnel are deployed and situation is under control. All necessary steps will be taken to maintain law and order," said Ajay Anand. Protest raged outside Aligarh Muslim University against Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 in Uttar Pradesh. Protesters pelted stones on police. Police used tear gas to disperse the mob. Protest by students of Jamia Millia Islamia also turned violent in Delhi.

Extremely tensed environment, winter vacations declared in view of situation: AMU registrar on CAA protest

Aligarh (UP), Dec 16 (ANI): Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) Registrar, Abdul Hamid stated that the situation is extremely tensed around. He informed that winter vacations have been declared in view of the current situation. "The situation in the campus is tensed, some boys and anti-socials elements came and pelted stones, so we have requested police to take action to control the situation," said the registrar. "In view of the current situation, we have declared winter vacations today onwards. University will reopen on January 5 and examinations will be held after that," he further added. Protest raged outside Aligarh Muslim University against Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 in Uttar Pradesh. Protesters pelted stones on police. Police used tear gas to disperse the mob. Protest by students of Jamia Millia Islamia also turned violent in Delhi.

Detained students released from Kalkaji, New Friends Colony: Delhi Police PRO

New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANI): Delhi Police PRO MS Randhawa informed that the detained students have been released from Kalkaji and New Friends Colony police stations. Earlier, Delhi Minorities Commission had issued an emergency order to the SHO Kalkaji Police Station to release the injured students of Jamia Millia Islamia University or to take them without any delay for treatment to a hospital. The midnight protest carried outside Delhi Police Headquarters was called off by students.

Police entered JMI's campus without permission: Vice Chancellor

New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANI): Professor Najma Akhtar, Vice Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia narrated the incident that took place in the university and asserted that the police entered the campus without permission. Speaking to ANI, Najma Akhtar said, "Students of Jamia didn't give call for today's protest. I've been told that a call was given from colonies nearby Jamia to march towards Jullena. They clashed with police and got inside campus after breaking gate of the University." "Police couldn't differentiate between the protesters and students sitting in the library. Many students and staff were injured. There was so much ruckus that police couldn't take permission," she further added.

'Happy Fridge' set up to feed needy in Odisha

Gajapati (Odisha), Dec 16 (ANI): In order to provide food to those in need, a 'Happy Fridge' has been installed at a hospital in Odisha's Gajapati district. While speaking to ANI, Sarah Sharma, SP said, "It's been done in collaboration with NGO Feeding India to reduce food wastage. I hope people will donate extra food to it".

Researchers find brain circuit linked to eating disorders

New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANI): Researchers have found that over-eating could be controlled through a brain circuit linked to feasting. The state of impulsivity has been linked to eating disorders that can lead to threats like that of obesity, which later can have several psychiatric disorders including drug addiction. A study on this can possibly make scientists develop certain therapeutics to address the issue of over-eating. A team that includes a faculty member at the University of Georgia has now identified a specific circuit in the brain that alters food impulsivity. The team's findings were published recently in the journal Nature Communications. Emily Noble, an assistant professor in the UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences who served as lead author on the paper said: "There is underlying physiology in your brain that is regulating your capacity to say no to. In experimental models, you can activate that circuitry and get a specific behavioural response." The study noticed that

Toshali National Crafts Mela kicks off in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Dec 16 (ANI): The 14th edition of Toshali National Crafts Mela began in Odisha's Bhubaneswar on December 15. The grand mela was inaugurated by Odisha Handloom, Textiles and Handicrafts Minister Padmini Dian. Weavers, artisans and sculptors from all over the country are participating in the event. Several traditional performances are also being held at the mela. This year, special arrangements have also been made for specially-abled visitors.

AAI distributes food to stranded passengers at Guwahati Railway Station

Guwahati (Assam), Dec 15 (ANI): Airports Authority of India (AAI) in association with other organisations distributed food to stranded passengers at Guwahati Railway Station. Hundreds of passengers remained stranded at railway station due to protest against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019. Train services have been affected amid protests.

DTC buses set on fire during protest against CAA, 2 firemen injured

New Delhi, Dec 15 (ANI): Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses were set ablaze by protesters near Bharat Nagar over Citizenship (Amendment) Act. One fire tender rushed to the spot. Two firemen were also injured. More details are awaited.

Congress has a big hand in protests against CAA: Jitendra Singh

New Delhi, Dec 15 (ANI): Minister of State for Prime Minister's Office, Jitendra Singh reacted on incidents of violence over Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019 and hit out on Congress party. "Situation has become comparatively better than before. There are some unscrupulous elements who are trying take advantage of the situation to further their politics, Congress has a big hand in it," said Jitendra Singh.

CAA is 1000 % right: PM Modi

Dumka (Jharkhand), Dec 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019 is 1000% right. He made this statement while addressing a public rally in Jharkhand. He also slammed Congress party for opposing CAA and compared its ideology with Pakistan.

Bengaluru locals protest over rising crimes against women

Bengaluru, Dec 15 (ANI): Locals staged protest over crimes against women in the country in Bengaluru on December 15. They demanded stricter laws to safeguard women against crimes in the country. While speaking to ANI, a protester said, "This is not about the Nirbhaya case or Disha case this is for the normalisation of violence against the women and sexual harassments and even the rape culture that is becoming accepted of pervasive level. It is the responsibility of society to do something against this." "It's a high time we nib things in the bud and find a solutions," another protester told ANI.

Asom Gana Parishad to file plea challenging CAA in Assam

Guwahati (Assam), Dec 15 (ANI): Asom Gana Parishad leader Zoii Nath Sharma on Sunday said that the Asom Gana Parishad has decided to file a petition challenging implementation of Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 in Assam and particularly in Brahmaputra valley. He said, "A party meeting was held y'day, party decided to file a petition challenging implementation of Citizenship Amendment Act in Assam and particularly in Brahmaputra valley. Our party president will lead a delegation that will meet Home Minister and PM."

Locals, students protest against CAA outside Jamia Millia Islamia

New Delhi, Dec 15 (ANI): Protestors, including students of Jamia Millia Islamia held a demonstration against Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) outside the University. Protestors were raised slogans while holding Tricolour in their hands. Students of Jamia Millia Islamia have been protesting against CAA since December 13. The protests have left scores of students and policemen injured.

Tourists enjoy snowfall in J-K's Udhampur

Udhampur (J-K), Dec 15 (ANI): Hilly regions in J-K's Udhampur were covered in stunning blanket of white snow. The region has been witnessing surge in number of tourists. This is the first time that large number of tourists flocked to the hill town Udhampur to enjoy chilly weather as well as fresh snowfall. Tourists were seen dancing and cheering amid heavy snowfall.

All airports in North-East functional, only few flights cancelled: AAI

Guwahati (Assam), Dec 15 (ANI): Regional Executive Director of Airports Authority of India (AAI) of North-East Sanjeev Jindal informed that airports in the region are fully functional and only few flights have been cancelled amid protests against Citizenship (Amendment) Act. "Only six out of 65 flights were cancelled from Guwahati Airport and we are providing all the facilities inside airport to facilitate flyers," said Sanjeev Jindal.

Congress replicated Pakistan by protesting outside Indian Embassy in London: PM Modi

Dumka (Jharkhand), Dec 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned Congress for holding protest outside the Indian High Commission in London against Citizenship (Amendment) Act in Jharkhand's Dumka. Criticising the move, PM Modi said, "For the first time ever, Congress did the same thing which Pakistan used to do. What can be more shameful than this? Does any Indian protest in front of Indian embassy?" Congress workers held 'Bharat Bachao' protest in front of High Commission in London alongside protest at Ram Leela Maidan on December 14.

Government saved country by bringing CAA: PM Modi in Jharkhand

Dumka (Jharkhand), Dec 15 (ANI): While addressing public rally in Jharkhand's Dumka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Government saved the country by bringing Citizenship (Amendment) Act. "Congress and their allies are giving silent support to what is happening (incidents of violence over Citizenship Amendment Act). These scenes are strengthening country's confidence that Modi, Parliament, and the government saved the country by bringing the Act," said PM Modi.

Delegation of PMC account holders meets CM Uddhav

Mumbai, Dec 15 (ANI): A delegation of Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank met Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on December 15. After the meeting, a delegation member Gurjyot Singh Keer told media, "CM has assured us that he is with us and he will meet us once again next week. He asked his management to look into the issue. We are confident that CM will help us. We're thankful to him." Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed regulatory restrictions on the PMC Bank for six months in September. The restriction was imposed over alleged financial irregularities.

Supporters of Savarkar protest against Rahul Gandhi in Mumbai

Mumbai, Dec 15 (ANI): Supporters of Veer Savarkar staged a protest against Rahul Gandhi over his statement on December 15. Protesters burned poster of Rahul Gandhi and demanded him to apologise. Rahul Gandhi had said in a public rally that he would not apologise for his "rape in India" remark as his name is not Rahul Savarkar.