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Three mortar shells found in J and K's Samba, search operation underway

Samba (Jammu and Kashmir), Oct 07 (ANI): Three mortar shells were found in J and K's Samba on Oct 07. Locals spotted these shells near Sangwali village. Police reached to the spot and started investigation. The search operation is underway.

Congress, NCP release joint manifesto for upcoming Maharashtra elections

Mumbai, Oct 07 (ANI): Congress and NCP released joint manifesto for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections on October 07. Earlier, Congress-NCP front on October 05 finalised its seat sharing formula. Out of 288 seats, the Congress will contest 144, the NCP 122 and others on 20 seats. The Maharashtra will go to polls on Oct 21.

RBI must return money to account holders: Manjinder Sirsa on PMC bank issue

New Delhi, Oct 07 (ANI): Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa held a press conference with account holders of Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative (PMC) Bank in New Delhi on October 07. Manjinder Singh Sirsa also said that people have given our money to the government. RBI (Reserve Bank of India) is responsible and they must return our money.

People perform 'Ayudha Puja' for their vehicles at Sri Prasanna Ganapathi Temple in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Oct 07 (ANI): Devotees offered prayers to their newly-bought vehicles by performing Ayudha Puja at the Sri Prasanna Ganapathi Temple in Bengaluru on October 07. The vehicle owners and drivers decorated their vehicles with flowers and banana plants. The Sri Prasanna Ganpathi Temple is popularly known as "Accident Ganesha temple" as the people believe that if they do not perform Pooja here for their vehicle, it will meet with an accident.

Private hospitals should provide treatment to poor on subsidized rates: CM Gehlot

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Oct 07 (ANI): Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot recently inaugurated the new Heart Transplant Operation Theatre, office of State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (SOTTO) and e-Library at Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur. On this occasion, while addressing the gathering, CM Gehlot said that state government is making efforts to bring Rajasthan on top position in medical and healthcare sector. Education and health are the sectors that are for serving people not for earning. Chief Minister also asked private hospitals to provide treatment to poor people on subsidized rates and provide treatment to other patients on reasonable rates. SOTTO office opened in SMS Hospital is the seventh in the country. It will organise organ donation motivation camps to generate awareness among public about the organ donation and will collect information from various hospitals about organ recipient patients and will coordinate in distribution of organs to patients in waiti

Centuries-old 'Ram Dal' tradition continues in Prayagraj

Prayagraj (UP), Oct 07 (ANI): With its unique traditions dating back to several centuries, the city of Prayagraj is immersed in religious fervour on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra. On Sunday night, the colourful 'Ram Dal' procession jointly organised by Katra and Colonelganj Ramlila Committee illuminated the streets of the city. The locals who flooded the streets to catch a glimpse of the procession, watched in awe as the actors enacted multiple scenes from Ramayana. "Our Ram Dal is famous across the country. Others start their Ramlila with the birth of Lord Rama, but here it starts with Ravana's Shobha Yatra. Ravan was related to Bharadwaj lineage and Katra was his maternal home," said Gopal Babu Jaiswal, Secretary of Katra Ramlila Committee. It also features instrumental music and colourful light show. In addition, elephants also feature in the procession.

Muslim artisans make effigies for the Hindu festival of Dussehra

Surat (Gujarat), Oct 07 (ANI): Various artisans across the country have started working relentlessly to prepare the tall effigies of Ravana that will be burnt on the occasion of Dussehra.In Surat city too, similar scenes can be observed but with sweetness of communal harmony, as here it's the Muslim artisans that have come from different cities of Uttar Pradesh to make the effigy for their Hindu brothers. From, designing the structure to the final painting of the effigy-parts, everything is done by them. Making these effigies require a lot of dexterity as one has to assemble the large parts together and plant the fire crackers inside them, but these artisans do every piece of work with immense devotion. This time these artisans are making a 65 ft. tall effigy of Ravana. Few artisans say that it's their ancestral work which they are carrying forward.As Dussehra marks end of Ravana and commemorates the victory of god over evil, a similar message is spread by these Muslim artisans as wel

Delhi police solved blind murder case

New Delhi, Oct 07(ANI): With the arrest of two accused persons North East District Police of Delhi has solved a blind murder case. A PCR call was received at PS Karawal Nagar, regarding a dead body at ganda Nala near Karawal Nagar. Police reached at the spot and found a dead body of lady. Consequently, police registered a case and investigation was taken up. During the investigation, the deceased was identified namely Shabnam and through the call records and examination one person Naushad came out as a prime suspect. Thereafter, he was examined at length. He confessed that he committed crime as he wanted to get rid of her. Deceased and accused used to know each other since long and deceased was pressurizing him for marriage. Naushad brother-in law also involved in this crime. Both the accused have been arrested and vehicle used in crime was also recovered.

Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das visits Sakchi Gurudwara in Jamshedpur

Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), Oct 07 (ANI): Chief Minister of Jharkhand Raghubar Das visited Sakchi Gurudwara in Jamshedpur. He also attended 'satsang' ceremony there. CM Das interacted with locals and congratulated them for Guru Nanak birth anniversary. Jharkhand Chief Minister is on his 'Jan Ashirwaad Yatra' ahead of assembly elections.

Youth in large numbers participate in police recruitment rally in J and K

Samba (J and K), Oct 07 (ANI): Scores of youth participated in a recruitment rally organised by Jammu and Kashmir police. The police here had organised the event to recruit candidates for various posts in the border districts. More than 450 female candidates have submitted their applications this year.

Dargah of Baba Sheikh Fateh in Amritsar is revered by all faiths

Amritsar (Punjab), Oct 07 (ANI): Thronged by the people of different faiths, the 300 year old Peer Baba Sheikh Fatah ji Dargah stands as a testament to communal harmony in the Amritsar city of Punjab. Regarded as the contemporary Sufi saint of Chishti order, Baba Sheik Fatah is said to have spent his entire life working for the welfare of humanity. Today his shrine is thronged by the devotees from different parts of the countries. The dargah holds special place in the hearts of local Jatt community who offer kheer to the saint everytime when their cows or buffalos start with their new lactation period. Along with them, the devotees whose wishes get fulfilled also offer this rice pudding, which is then distributed among all devotees who visit the dargah. Besides, a langar service, which is basically a Sikh tradition, also runs in the Dargah where devotees irrespective of their caste and community can have food. For the last several years, the Dargah of Baba Sheikh Fatah has paying a key

Two arrested for thrashing couple at Alwar bus stop in Rajasthan

Alwar (Rajasthan), Oct 07 (ANI): Two men have been arrested for allegedly thrashing a Muslim couple at the Alwar bus stop. "The couple was waiting for their bus when the two men attacked them on Saturday night around 11:30 pm. One of the two also misbehaved with the woman, showing inappropriate gestures to her. The couple complained to us and we have arrested them," a police official told ANI on Sunday. The two accused have been identified as Surinder Mohan Bhatia (33) and Vansh Bhardwaj (23) - both resident of Alwar. An FIR has been registered in this regard and further investigation is underway.

CM Yogi, Shivraj Chouhan perform 'Kanya Pujan' on 'Maha Navami'

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh)/ Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Oct 07 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed 'Kanya Pujan' in Gorakhpur on October 07 on the occasion of 'Maha Navami'. Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also performed Kanya Pujan at his residence. Nine girls are worshipped in 'Kanya Pujan' representing 9 forms of goddess Durga. Navratri festival celebrates Goddess Durga's triumph over 'Asura'.

Don't burst crackers this Diwali, advises Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar

New Delhi, Oct 07 (ANI): Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar advised people to not burst fire crackers this Diwali. "I will advise that don't burst fire crackers, and I am confident that children themselves will ask parents to not buy firecrackers, but if someone wants to then buy green fire crackers," said the Environment Minister. The Indian Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has developed green crackers, which are new and improved formulations of the previous sound-emitting crackers and other fireworks. The development of green crackers is aimed at reducing pollution and health risks.

Enjoy food while hanging in the sky in Noida

Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 07 (ANI): Imagine devouring a scrumptious meal at 160-feet above the ground! Well, this is now a reality as food and adventure have found the perfect balance in Noida. Fly Dining at Noida's Sector 38-A has become a perfect place for adventure lovers where they can enjoy their food in a unique way and place-160 feet up in the air. A huge table surrounded with 24 seats is lifted up with a crane. It also has a less widen central passage to allow free movement of waiters and other staff. The man behind the idea, Nikhil Kumar shared that this idea came from his visit in Dubai, where he had experienced something similar. Kumar first witnessed this two years ago in Dubai and since then was thinking of bringing this to Noida. "It took two years because we have been focusing more on safety and ensuring customers get an amazing experience. Experts from Germany have trained us," he said. He described his unique idea to be not merely selling food but experience. Changing

BS6-compliant vehicles will significantly curb air pollution in Delhi: Prakash Javadekar

New Delhi, Oct 07 (ANI): Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said that BS6-compliant vehicles will significantly curb air pollution in Delhi. "BS6-compliant vehicles will be coming in Delhi in April 2020. BS6 petrol/diesel is already available in Delhi/NCR. It will lead to great reduction in air pollution from vehicles," said Minister Javadekar. "This will cost government 60,000 crore rupees," he aded.

Brother of RJD leader shot dead in Nalanda

Nalanda (Bihar), Oct 07 (ANI): Chandan Kumar, brother of RJD (Rashtriya Janata Dal) leader Satyendra Kumar was shot dead at his residence by unknown assailants in Bihar's Nalanda. Superintendent of Police, Nilesh Kumar said, "The incident took place last night. The victim was a student and had no criminal record." However, police started the investigation.

'Nagar Kirtan' from Pakistan's Nankana Sahib arrives at Kaithal

Kaithal (Haryana), Oct 07 (ANI): The international 'nagar kirtan' (religious procession) that commenced from Nankana Sahib, to celebrate 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, arrived at Neem Sahib Gurudwara in Kaithal on October 06 night. A large number of devotees took part in the historic Gurudwara Neem Sahib. The procession is to spread the Guru's teachings of eternal love, peace, equality and brotherhood across the globe.

Aarey Protest: SC asked to maintain status quo till next hearing, says petitioner's lawyer

New Delhi, Oct 07 (ANI): While speaking said that Supreme Court bench's direction on Aarey, petitioner's lawyer Sanjay Hegde said that status quo of SC will be maintained till next hearing. "Supreme Court orders that status quo should be maintained regarding felling of trees at Mumbai's Aarey Colony till the next hearing in the case for October 21," said Hegde. SC bench on October 07 asked Maharashtra Government not to cut any more trees at Aarey colony.

Delhi-NCR to get 29 new AQI monitoring stations: Prakash Javadekar

New Delhi, Oct 07 (ANI): There are 113 Air Quality Index monitoring stations present in Delhi- NCR and 29 more will be installed soon said Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar. While addressing a press conference on October 07 in New Delhi, Prakash Javadekar said, "Since 2006, air quality in Delhi has been deteriorating rapidly. But till 2014, neither it was talked about nor was much work done to improve it. In 2015, Prime Minister started Air Quality Index."