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'Nagar Kirtan' en-route Nankana Sahib reaches Amritsar

Amritsar (Punjab), Oct 31 (ANI): Group of Sikh devotees from India, a part of Nagar Kirtan that started off from Delhi to Nankana Sahib in Pakistan reached Punjab's Amritsar. The Nagar Kirtan is led by Paramjit Singh Sarna, former president of DSGMC. The procession will be welcomed by Pakistan on the special occasion of 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.

Air India set to connect Amritsar with London Stansted Airport

Amritsar (Punjab), Oct 31 (ANI): Air India is set to connect Amritsar in Punjab with London Stansted Airport with a thrice-a-week service from October 31 to mark the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev. Commencing from Mumbai, the flight will connect Ram Das Jee International Airport in Amritsar to Stansted Airport in London to facilitate Sikh pilgrims aspiring to visit Punjab on the occasion of Guru Purab. Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh also attended the launch ceremony.

Indians are least active, second-most sleep-deprived, reveals Fitbit study

New Delhi, Oct 31 (ANI): Indians are the least active and second-most sleep deprived according to a study conducted by fitness device maker Fitbit. Based on Fitbit sleep data insights from across 18 countries, Indians have an average nightly sleep of 7 hours 1 minute, after Japanese who get an average sleep of 6 hours 47 minutes. Indians are also the least active with a walking average of just 6533 steps daily, the official release notes. The most active country is Hong Kong with an average of 10133 steps daily while Ireland ranks last in the list of sleep deprivation with people sleeping an average of 7 hours and 57 minutes.

'Maharashtra ki kundali to hum hi banayenge': Sanjay Raut

Mumbai, Oct 30 (ANI): Few time back, Congress said that they haven't received any proposal from Shiv Sena and if they get one, Congress will definitely reciprocate to it. Speaking on it, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said, "Be it Congress or NCP, they will keep on talking like this till the government is formed. They will keep blowing these kinds of things in the air. We should understand these kinds of things in politics. But even today, the alliance of BJP and Shiv Sena is going on. We believe that what was decided was about the alliance or the sharing of power, as CM said that 'Mahayuti' will form the government. We even want that 'Mahayuti' should form the government. And it will be made the way it was decided. " Raut further said on 'forming the Maharashtra government. He said, "Maharashtra ki kundali to hum hi banayenge. Kundali mein kaunsa greh kahan rakhna hai aur kaunse taare zameen pe utaarne hain, kis taare ko chamak dena hai, itni taakat aaj bhi Shiv Sena ke paas hai."

FIR to be lodged against 115 farmers for burning stubble in Haryana despite ban

Fatehabad (Haryana), Oct 30 (ANI): Despite Haryana government's ban, the incidents of stubble burning has come in the light in many parts of the state. Over 115 cases of stubble burning have been reported so far. An FIR has also been filed against the defaulters. While speaking to media person, Agriculture Department Official said, "Applications have been filed at concerned police stations to register cases against around 115 farmers."

PM Modi greets staff of PMO during Diwali Milan programme

New Delhi, Oct 30 (ANI): Diwali Milan was organised for all the officers and staff of Prime Minister's Office at Lok Kalyan Marg on October 30. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Diwali greetings to everyone.

Pralhad Joshi meets beneficiaries of Ayushman Bharat in Karnataka's Hubli

Hubli (Karnataka), Oct 30 (ANI): Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi met beneficiaries of Ayushman Bharat health scheme in Karnataka's Hubli on October 30. He talked to the beneficiaries of the scheme and also asked them to share their experiences. While talking about it, he said, "Ayushmaan Bharat is an ambitious programme of PM Narendra Modi ji. People who have benefitted are requested to share their experiences. If there is any difficulty then we will address it. Our intention is to benefit more people out of this".

Road accident cases will reduce if people follow new Motor Vehicles Act rule: VK Singh

New Delhi, Oct 30 (ANI): Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, VK Singh attended ASSOCHAM 5th International Conference ROADTECH in Delhi on October 30. While speaking to media persons, he said, "If people follow the new Motor Vehicles Act rule and aware towards the safety then the road accident cases will reduce".

European MPs may be invited to attend Parliament, speak in favour of govt: Chidambaram

New Delhi, Oct 30 (ANI): While being taken to Tihar Jail, Congress leader P Chidambaram spoke on the delegation of European Union (EU) MPs which visited Jammu and Kashmir yesterday. He said, "European MPs may be invited to attend Parliament and speak in favour of the government. Who knows? It may happen." The delegation of European Union MPs visited Kashmir to assess the situation in the state. After visiting the state, they backed Centre's move on Article 370.

Manoj Tiwari terms Kejriwal's free bus rides for women as temptation before election

New Delhi, Oct 30 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party Delhi president Manoj Tiwari on October 30 slammed the state CM Arvind Kejriwal's free bus rides to women. He said that the free bus rides for women is just a temptation before election. He also said that the Centre has passed various schemes for Delhi but Kejriwal stopped them.

INX media case: Chidambaram sent to judicial custody till November 13

New Delhi, Oct 30 (ANI): In the latest development in INX Media money laundering case, Congress senior leader P. Chidambaram has been sent to judicial custody till November 13. The court has also rejected Enforcement Directorate's (ED) application, seeking Chidambaram's remand for one more day. Recently, Chidambaram moved Delhi High Court seeking an interim bail till November 04 on medical ground. Chidambaram is currently lodged in Tihar Jail in connection with the INX Media money laundering case. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) have been probing his role in the case.

Apple traders receive threats from militants in JandK's Poonch

Poonch (JandK), Oct 30 (ANI): Life of apple traders is in risk due to continuous threat from militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch. Their life is in high risk when they go Kashmir or Srinagar garden to buy apples. A few days ago, two apple traders had also become the victim of terrorists attack in Shopian district. Pakistan-sponsored terrorists are continuously attacking Jammu and Kashmir.

Massive fire engulfs company in Gujarat's Bharuch

Bharuch (Gujarat), Oct 30 (ANI): Massive fire broke out at Arrow Greentech Ltd in Gujarat's Bharuch on October 30. At least 14 fire tenders have been rushed to the spot to douse the fire. No injuries and casualties have been reported so far. More details are awaited.

BJP to oppose MP govt's decision of distributing eggs at Anganwadis: Kailash Vijayvargiya

Bhopal (MP), Oct 30 (ANI): On being asked about Madhya Pradesh government's proposal to distribute eggs at Anganwadis, National General Secretary of BJP, Kailash Vijayvargiya on October 30 said, "We will oppose this. I think there should not be interference in religious beliefs of the people."

Watch: Man's unique dance wins people's hearts at Buffalo festival in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Oct 30 (ANI): The unique moves of a man became the centre of attraction at the buffalo festival in Hyderabad. The festival is taking place in Narayanguda area of the city. People from across the state are flocking Hyderabad to participate in the festival.

Delhi-NCR chocks as stubble burning continues in Punjab

Ludhiana (Punjab)/ Noida, Oct 30 (ANI): Even after state governments several measures to stop stubble burning, farmers of Punjab continues to burn the paddy crops. Delhi pollution levels have gone worse after Diwali festival. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has appealed 'with folded hands' to the Haryana and Punjab governments to put an end to stubble burning, as a blanket of haze settled over Delhi and its neighbouring areas. Due to stubble burning, blanket of haze in the national capital has become a norm every winter. Despite a ban on stubble burning, farmers of Punjab continue to defy it due to a lack of financial incentives.

Rahul Gandhi is on meditational visit: Congress

New Delhi, Oct 30 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Delhi on Wednesday, Congress leader Randeep Surjewala on 35 PCs from 1-8 November against Central government over economic situation said, "Rahul Gandhi has gone in the past from time to time on a meditational visit, on which he is currently there, this entire programme was drafted as per his direction and in consultation with him."

Kashmir has all elements to become one of most dynamic regions of India: EESC President

Srinagar (J-K), Oct 30 (ANI): President of European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) on October 30 said that Kashmir has all elements to become one of the most dynamic regions of India. He said, "India has reached very high level of growth. Kashmir, despite receiving subsidies, is backward because of the situation."

Speedy wind to improve air quality of Delhi-NCR by Nov 02

New Delhi, Oct 30 (ANI): India Meteorological Department Scientist D Kuldeep Srivastava on October 30 said that the national capital's air quality can improve as the wind will take away the pollution with it. "Wind speed can go up to 10-12 km/hr tomorrow, so air quality is likely to improve. Wind will pick up speed on November 02 and 03 and improve the air quality so dispersion of pollutants from Delhi-NCR will begin," said Srivastava.

Thiruvananthapuram receives fresh rainfall, yellow alert issued

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Oct 30 (ANI): Kerala's capital city Thiruvananthapuram received rainfall and experienced strong winds on October 30 as India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued yellow alert for the district. Last year, Kerala braved one of the worst floods in a century which was followed by a flood-like situation this year too.