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Mt Hanuman Tibba near Manali receives fresh snowfall

Manali (Himachal Pradesh), Sep 30 (ANI): High mountains at Hanuman Tibba near Himachal Pradesh's Manali were all white due to fresh snowfall. Parts of the state also witnessed rainfall on September 29. Friendship peak, Ladaki peak and Manali peak were also covered in fresh snow during the past 24 hours. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall at places across the state till October 03. Snowfall is one of the major attractions for the tourists coming to the state.

PM Modi hails students for their efforts at Singapore-India Hackathon 2019

Chennai, Sep 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended Singapore-India Hackathon 2019 at Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) in Chennai on September 30. PM Modi facilitated students and gave awards to the winners. While addressing the event, PM Modi said, "Friends you have been working for the last 36 hours to solve challenging problems. Hats off to you and your energy and I don't see fatigue. I see satisfaction of a task well accomplished."

Congress' Jitin Prasada under preventive custody in Shahjahanpur

Shahjahanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 30 (ANI): Congress leader Jitin Prasada has put under preventive custody in UP's Shahjahanpur. Congress wanted to hold a march to highlight the plight of the Shahjahnpur rape victim but administration didn't allow. Prasada said, "Congress today wanted to hold a march to highlight the plight of the Shahjahanpur rape victim but the local administration is not allowing it. Tell me how is it a violation of law? It's unfortunate."

Camera to detect who is paying attention will be useful in Parliament: PM Modi

Chennai, Sep 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended Singapore-India Hackathon 2019 at Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) in Chennai on September 30. PM Modi facilitated students and given award to the winners. While addressing the event, Prime Minister said, "My young friends here solved many problems today. I especially like the solution about camera to detect who is paying attention. I will talk to my Speaker in the Parliament. I am sure it will be very useful to Parliament", says PM at Singapore-India Hackathon at IIT-Madras."

Amit Shah attends 27th Raising Day event of RAF in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Sep 30 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the 27th Raising Day event of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on September 30. He reviewed the anniversary parade of RAF in Ahmedabad. While addressing the gathering, Amit Shah said, "Just the news of arrival of Rapid Action Force leads to dispersal of rioters. The presence of RAF eliminates any possibility of riots taking place".

Watch: BJP MP Janardan Mishra threatens to 'bury' IAS Officer

Rewa (Madhya Pradesh), Sep 30 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Rewa Janardan Mishra threatened an IAS Officer in a gathering held in MP's Rewa. Mishra blamed the officer for corruption. This was not the first time that Janardan Mishra gave any controversial comment or speech.

Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria takes charge as Chief of Air Staff after Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa demits office

New Delhi, Sep 30 (ANI): Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa demitted office of the Chief of Air Staff on superannuation in Delhi. Air Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria took charge as the Chief of the Indian Air Force. Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria is the 26th Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force. BS Dhanoa was the 25th Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force. Dhanoa took over the charge of IAF Chief on January 01, 2017.

Bihar flood: Death toll mounts to 29

Patna (Bihar), Sep 30 (ANI): Heavy rainfall led to water-logging in several parts of Patna. According to Bihar State Disaster Management Authority, at least 29 people have died due to rainfall. Bihar government also has asked Indian Air Force for two helicopters for lifting and airdropping food packets and medicines in the flood-affected areas of Patna.

9-day long car festival of Goddess Biraja commences in Odisha's Jajpur

Jajpur (Odisha), Sep 30 (ANI): A nine-day long car festival of Goddess Biraja began in a decorated chariot in Odisha's Jajpur district on September 29. Biraja Temple is the only 'Shakti Peeth' in India where Goddess Biraja moves for nine-days in a chariot. The chariot procession commences during 'Shardiya Durga Puja' which makes it unique and different among all the 'Shakti Peeths' in India. This amazing festival attracts devotees, spectators, pilgrims from across the nation. As per experts of 'shastras', Devi Sati's navel region is said to have been fallen here in the bank of river Baitarani of Jajpur. The Chariot of Goddess Biraja moves around the temple compound continuously for nine-days. An idol of Goddess Biraja which is made up of brass sits in the chariot during car festival. The brass idol is known as 'Chalanti Pratima'.

PM Modi arrives in Chennai to participate in prize distribution ceremony of Singapore-India Hackathon

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Sep 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tamil Nadu's Chennai on September 30. He was received by state Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and Deputy Chief Minister Ottakarathevar Panneerselvam at the airport. He will participate in the prize distribution ceremony of Singapore-India Hackathon and will watch the exhibition on IIT-Madras research park start-ups. While addressing the gathering, PM Modi said, "I am always delighted to be back in Chennai. After 2019 elections, it is my first visit to the state. I am really thankful to all of you for such a warm welcome." PM Modi will also be the chief guest at 56th convocation of IIT-Madras today.

Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa pays tribute at National War Memorial in Delhi

New Delhi, Sep 30 (ANI): The Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa paid tribute at the National War Memorial in the national capital on September 30. He paid tribute at the memorial ahead of his retirement today. BS Dhanoa is the 25th Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force. He took over the charge of IAF Chief on January 01, 2017.

Congress screening committee holds meeting ahead of Haryana polls

New Delhi, Sep 30 (ANI): Ahead of the Haryana Assembly elections slated for next month, the screening committee of the Congress party on Sunday held meeting in Delhi. Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Madhusudan Mistry and Devender Yadav among others were present in the meeting. While speaking to mediapersons, Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee president Kumari Selja said, "It'll now go to CEC, meeting will be held day after tomorrow under chairmanship of Sonia." The Election Commission of India (ECI) has slated the single-phase voting for the 90-member Haryana Assembly elections on October 21, while the counting of votes will take place on October 24.

11 critically injured after boiler bursts at cement plant in Chittorgarh

Chittorgarh (Rajasthan), Sep 30 (ANI): At least 15 people got injured and 11 are critical after boiler at a cement plant burst. The incident happened in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh on September 29. While speaking to mediaperson, Chittorgarh district collector, Chetan Ram Deora said, "The critically injured have more than 70% burns, referred them to Ravindra Nath Tagore Medical College, Udaipur. We have started an administrative level inquiry into the matter. We will get the report within 10 days. Legal action will be taken against those who were found to be negligent." Police investigating is on in the matter.

Navratri 2019: Temporary tattoos in demand in Surat

Surat (Gujarat), Sep 30 (ANI): Women are getting themselves inked as season of festivities began on Sep 29. Tattoo artists are having busy day in Gujarat's Surat. Women are getting colorful tattoos to flaunt at Garba events. PM Modi and Donald Trump theme is high in demand.

Garba dance group performs wearing helmets to spread awareness

Surat (Gujarat), Sep 30 (ANI): A Garba dance group in Surat performed wearing helmets on September 29. The main motto behind this dance was to create awareness about safety.

CM Vijay Rupani inaugurates 'Vibrant Navratri 2019' in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Sep 30 (ANI): Chief Minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani inaugurated 'Vibrant Navratri 2019' on September 29 in Ahmedabad. The grand inaugural function witnessed performances by artists. The festival attracts tourists from different states of India and abroad. Dipped in fervor, people in Gujarat will enjoy 9-day festival with Garba and cultural events.

Batote encounter: Family mourns death of Naik Rajendra Singh

Jaisalmer (Rajasthan)/ Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir), Sep 29 (ANI): People at the native place of Naik Rajendra Singh condoled the death of soldier, who was killed in an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban. Rajendra Singh hails from Mohangarh in Jaisalmer. His body will be flown to his home town on September 29 where his last rites will be performed. Security forces shot dead three terrorists who were holding hostage a civilian inside a house in Batote town of Ramban district. Earlier in the day, DGP Dilbagh Singh visited the Batote encounter site and also met security personnel.

Block Development Council elections in JandK on Oct 24: State CEO

Srinagar (JandK), Sep 29 (ANI): In continuation with the panchayat elections held in Jammu and Kashmir in late 2018, state's election body announced the polls for Block Development Council which will be conducted on 310 out of 316 blocks across the state on October 24. The counting of votes will be done the same day. "Block Development Council elections will be held in 310 blocks out of 316 blocks in the state on 24 Oct from 9 am till 1 pm across JandK. Counting of votes will start at 3 pm on the same day," said Shailendra Kumar, Chief Electoral Officer, JandK.

'Bunch of fools' spreading awareness on cleanliness, plastic ban in Raipur

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Sep 29 (ANI): Youth of Raipur have taken an initiate to bring cleanliness in the city ahead of Gandhi Jayanti. Members of 'Bunch of fools' is not only cleaning and beautifying the city but also spreading awareness on plastic ban. Group was seen cleaning and painting the walls around the city. They interacted with vegetable sellers and locals to create awareness on harmful effects of plastic.

Bhutan helicopter crash: Slain Lt Col Rajneesh Parmar accorded full state honours

Palampur (Himachal Pradesh), Sep 29 (ANI): Last rites of Lt Col Rajneesh Parmar were performed in Palampur on September 29. Parmar's family mourned his death. He lost his life in an Indian Army helicopter crash in Bhutan on September 27. Army officials, police officials were present during his last rites. He was accorded gun salute by the Indian Army.