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Chandigarh youth recycle used earthen lamps to collect money for education of needy children

Chandigarh, Oct 03 (ANI): A youth welfare association from Chandigarh has started a unique recycling project. In this project, they recycle used earthen lamps by collecting them a day after Diwali. They clean and paint these earthen lamps before selling them in markets. The association invests the earned money for education of needy children. While speaking to ANI, the founder of the association said, "We'll invest the money earned, in education of needy children."

This Durga idol in Kolkata is made of around 50 kg gold

Kolkata, Oct 03 (ANI): As the country is dip into the festivities of Durga Puja, different types of Goddess Durga idols can be seen across the country. People in Kolkata are celebrating one of their most glamorous and biggest festivals with full fervor. A goddess Durga idol has been made of around 50 kg gold. Around 250 workers, who worked in day and night, completed Durga idol of gold in 3 months. This is not the first time that the puja organisers have resorted to such an ostentatious display of jewellery. In 2017, they had draped goddess Durga in a gold saree. Last year, she was astride a silver chariot. While speaking to ANI, a puja community member said, "We just wanted to show the world and the country that machine can't make the idol of gold, only man can do it."

Bapu belongs to humanity, nobody has proprietary ownership of his legacy: Tushar Gandhi

Jalgaon (Maharashtra), Oct 03 (ANI): On the occasion of 150 birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, his great-grandson Tushar Gandhi on October 02 said that on Gandhi Jayanti everybody wants to claim a part of that legacy and I believe that everyone has the right to claim the legacy. He said, "Bapu belongs to the humanity in general and nobody has any proprietary ownership of that legacy. "Some people do it sincerely, some don't. Politics of all kind is insincere in their eulogy of Bapu and their show of aligning with him but I don't think anybody is fooled by that insincerity. That's all across, you can't say that somebody is better than the other." he added.

Mild deafness in children leads to changes in how brain processes sound

New Delhi, Oct 03 (ANI): While deafness in early childhood leaves permanent changes in how sounds are processed in the brain, researchers found that even mild-to-moderate hearing loss have a similar impact. Researchers say that the findings may have implications for how babies are screened for hearing loss and how mild-to-moderate hearing loss in children is managed by healthcare providers. The structure and function of the auditory system, which processes sounds in the brain, develops throughout childhood in response to exposure to sounds. In profoundly deaf children, the auditory system undergoes a functional reorganisation, repurposing itself to respond more to visual stimuli, for example. However, the brain responses of older children with hearing loss were smaller than those of their normally hearing peers. To confirm these findings, the researchers re-tested a subset of the group of younger children from the original study, six years later. In the follow-up study, the researchers

Mumbai all set to play Country's first-ever floating basketball

Mumbai, Oct 03 (ANI): Country's first-ever floating basketball court comes up near Bandra-Worli sea link in Mumbai. The city will host its first-ever National Basketball Association (NBA) match when 2 pre-season games of NBA India Games 2019. The match will be played between Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers on October 4 and 5. While speaking to ANI, American basketball player, Jason Williams said, "Any promotion is gone help the game get bigger. NBA does the great jobs in comes the city like Mumbai and tries to help to promote the games.

Ashok Tanwar claims BJP approached him 6 times in last 3 months but he turned down the offer

New Delhi, Oct 02 (ANI): Former Haryana Congress chief Ashok Tanwar said on Wednesday (October 02) claimed that Bharatiya Janata Party offered him to join 6 times. "I was in ticket distribution process so I know, 14 people who are BJP MLAs today were sent away from here, 7 of their MPs have Congress background. BJP offered me to join 6 times in 3 months, I didn't go and never will, Ashok Tanwar further added. He made this statement in a protest outside the Congress headquarters in New Delhi.

India's stature in world is rising: PM Modi in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Oct 2 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad said that India's stature is rising at world stage. While speaking at the event, PM Modi said, "India's stature is rising at world stage. Respect for India is increasing all over. One can experience the change. The world can see that India is at the forefront of several positive changes taking place at the world stage." Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take part in Swachh Bharat programme in Ahmedabad on the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

PM Modi arrives in Gujarat to mark Bapu's 150th Birth Anniversary

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Oct 2 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Ahmedabad airport to take part in Swachh Bharat programme on the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. He was received by Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and Nitinbhai Patel at the airport. The Prime Minister Modi is also scheduled to participate in a cultural Navaratri event in the city.

Bapu's 150th birth anniversary was marked with enthusiasm at UN: PM Modi

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Oct 2 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad said that Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary was marked with immense enthusiasm at UN. While speaking at the event, PM Modi said, "Mahatma Gandhi's 150th anniversary has been marked at the United Nations with immense enthusiasm. Take any problem the world faces, the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi offer solutions to those challenges." Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take part in Swachh Bharat programme in Ahmedabad on the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

Nitish Kumar blames climate change for state's present condition

Patna (Bihar), Oct 2 (ANI): Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in an event in Bihar spoke on the flood-situation and said change in climate is the reason for the present condition of Bihar. While speaking at the event, Nitish Kumar said, "The change in climate has led to drought, sudden heavy rainfall and the present condition in Bihar. This year in July, there were flash floods in 12-13 districts. Later, water level in river Ganga rose. Now, sudden heavy rainfall has flooded many areas in Patna."

Gandhi Jayanti: ML Khattar takes part in 'Swachhta Abhiyan' in Gurugram

Gurugram (Haryana), Oct 2 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister ML Khattar took part in 'Swachhta Abhiyan' (cleanliness drive) in Gurugram. The drive was organised on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary. Bapu's birthday on October 2 is celebrated worldwide as the 'International Day of Non-Violence'. People across nation are celebrating Gandhi Jayanti.

Bihar flood: Ravi Shankar Prasad visits flood-affected areas in Patna's Rajendra Nagar

Patna (Bihar), Oct 02 (ANI): Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad visited the flood-affected areas in Patna's Rajendra Nagar on October 02. Prasad said, "Bigger pumps from Coal India have been installed in the areas." He also visited different pump houses in Bihar's capital and asked district administration to prevent the state from diseases.

Peace march carried out in Ludhiana to mark Mahatma Gandhi's 150th anniversary

Ludhiana (Punjab), Oct 02 (ANI): A massive peace march had been carried out in Punjab's Ludhiana on October 2 to mark the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi. Students from different schools participated in the peace march. During the march, Swachh Bharat Mission and ban on single-use plastic were also promoted. October 2, birthday of Mahatma Gandhi is observed as Peace and Non-violence day by UN.

President Kovind inaugurates 70th TB Seal Campaign of Tuberculosis Association of India in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 2 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated 70th TB Seal Campaign of the Tuberculosis Association of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Since 1904, lung health associations have raised millions of dollars in funds for lung diseases by selling TB seals.

BSF Dog Squad promotes Swachh Bharat Mission on Bapu's 150th birth anniversary

Jammu, Oct 2 (ANI): The world is celebrating the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary on October 2. To mark the day, Border Security Force (BSF) Dog Squad participated in Swachh Bharat Mission in Jammu. The K-9 team along with their handlers roamed around the Jammu city and picked litter and put it into the dustbin. October 2, birthday of Mahatma Gandhi is observed as Peace and Non-violence day by UN.

Bapu's thoughts inspired people including Martin Luther King Jr, Nelson Mandela: JP Nadda

New Delhi, Oct 2 (ANI): BJP Working President JP Nadda in Delhi on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary said thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi inspired people all over the world, including Martin Luther King Jr and Nelson Mandela. While speaking at the event, JP Nadda said, "Martin Luther King Jr raised the issue of racism, he was influenced by the thoughts of Gandhi ji. Nelson Mandela who fought against racism and fought for freedom in South Africa, his Satyagraha was also inspired by Gandhi ji."

Search Operation underway in Udhampur's Kud area after suspicious activity reported

Udhampur (JandK), Oct 2 (ANI): Sujit Singh, DIG Udhampur-Reasi Range, JandK informed that search operation is underway after the team received information about some suspicious persons, who were seen in Kud area. While speaking to ANI, Sujit Singh said, "Today, we received info that some suspicious persons have been seen in Kud area, as per operational procedure search operation is underway. Security forces have been alerted, if suspicious persons will be found, appropriate action will be taken."

Students forced to study in kutcha room in Udhampur

Udhampur (JandK), : Students of a primary school in Udhampur's Pund village are forced to study in a kutcha room as the school building is damaged. The building is damaged for past 9 years but administration didn't take any action even after continuous request by the school teachers. The students and teachers demanded the renovation of the school to be done immediately so that they can study easily.

Watch: People queue up for food packets, water bottles in flood-affected Patna

Patna (Bihar), Oct 2 (ANI): People queue up for food packets and water bottles being distributed by National Thermal Power Corporation Limited in Rajendra Nagar area of Patna. Many parts of Bihar including capital Patna are battling with heavy rain and flood. NDRF, SDRF teams have been deployed to rescue stranded people.

Gandhi Jayanti: Nitish Kumar attends 'Gandhi Vichar Samagam' in Patna

Patna (Bihar), Oct 2 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar attended "Gandhi Vichar Samagam" event at Gyan Bhawan in Patna. Mahatma Gandhi's birthday on October 2 is celebrated worldwide as the 'International Day of Non-Violence'. The whole nation is celebrating 150th birth anniversary of Bapu with great fervour.