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Strive to make Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban range free of militancy: JandK DGP

Ramban (JandK), Sep 29 (ANI): Congratulating the security forces for the successful operation in JandK's Ramban district where three terrorists were killed while the lone civilian hostage was rescued, state's Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbagh Singh said the forces strive to make Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban range "free of militancy". "I congratulate the team for successful operation in which a civilian was rescued and three militants were killed yesterday. I grieve the loss of our personnel. We strive to make Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban range free of militancy," Singh said in Ramban where he visited the Batote encounter site.

PM Modi takes part in BJP's central election committee meeting in Delhi

New Delhi, Sep 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in Delhi on Sunday for party's central election committee meeting ahead of assembly polls in Haryana and Maharashtra. BJP president and Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP working president JP Nadda were also present for the meeting. Elections for Maharashtra and Haryana assemblies will be held on October 21 and counting of votes will be done on October 24.

Harsh Vardhan inspects ongoing beautification work of 'Naini Lake' in Delhi

New Delhi, Sep 29 (ANI): Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan inspected ongoing beautification work of 'Naini Lake' in the national capital on September 29. Naini Lake is a waterbody which is situated in the middle of the bustling Model town in north Delhi. Recently, a team from National Environmental Engineering Research Institute collected a water sample from the lake to check its Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) level for the survival of aquatic life.

Where were human rights champions when Kashmiri Pandits were driven out: Amit Shah

New Delhi, Sep 29 (ANI): Recalling the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits in the early 1990s, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, "Culture of Sufi saints in Kashmir was destroyed, where were these champions of human rights then? Where were they when Kashmiri Pandits were driven out of the region? Kashmir has suffered because of article 370."

Rajnath Singh spends 24 hours onboard INS Vikramaditya

Onboard, Sep 29 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spent Friday night onboard INS Vikramaditya. He spent 24 hours at INS Vikramaditya - 'Sikandar of Samundar'. Rajnath Singh also fired round of machine gun. The Defence Minister also interacted with the personnel of Indian Navy's Sword Arm, the Western Fleet.

Private Durbar held at Mysore Palace ahead of festive season

Mysuru (Karnataka), Sep 29 (ANI): Mysore Palace has been decked ahead of festive season. Private Durbar was held at Amba Vilas or Khas Durbar Hall on September 29. Durbar is held at this hall every year during Navaratri. Crystal chandelier illuminated the golden throne where King Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar was seated. The diamond studded golden throne was assembled this morning ahead of private Durbar.

Bihar flood: Death toll mounts to 17 due to incessant rainfall

Patna (Bihar), Sep 29 (ANI): Around 24 districts of Bihar including Patna were badly hit after incessant rains lashed the state on September 28. Locals are facing several problems in the low-lying areas due to continuous rainfall. The death toll has mounted to 17 due to floods and incessant rainfall. The teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed in the city to rescue locals stranded due to flood. Heavy rain lashed wide areas of Patna causing water-logging problem. Patna remained the worst affected after several localities in the city were left water-logged after the rains. Normal life was thrown out of gear after rainwater entered in the residential areas and houses were submerged under knee-deep water.

Group of miscreants loot 2 flats in Haryana's Gurugram

Gurugram (Haryana), Sep 29 (ANI): A group of miscreants looted two flats of Sanskriti Apartments in Haryana's Gurugram. The incident took place on September 25 and was captured in a CCTV camera of the apartment. Case of robbery has been registered in the nearby police station in this regard. Investigation is underway in the case.

3-tier Panchayat system will be fully functional in JandK: Amit Shah

New Delhi, Sep 29 (ANI): Talking about civic elections in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, "We ensured Panchayat polls happen in Jammu and Kashmir after which 40,000 village heads are working for development. In next 4-5 days Tehsil and Zila Panchayat elections will be held. Three-tier Panchayat system will be fully functional in the state."

Heavy rainfall affects Durga Puja preparations in WB's Siliguri

Siliguri (West Bengal), Sep 29 (ANI): Continuous rainfall has affected Durga Puja preparations in several districts of North Bengal including Siliguri. The pandal workers have stopped their work due to the rainfall. According to the organisers in Siliguri, they somehow managed 60 per cent work of the pandal decoration on the outer parts, but rest is becoming very tough to make shape."We are worried as Durga Puja is approaching and we are not yet ready with the pandal. We are unable to complete decorations in the outer part of pandal due to rainfall," local told ANI.

Nehru's decision to take Kashmir issue to UN was Himalayan mistake: Amit Shah

New Delhi, Sep 29 (ANI): Attacking former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru for taking the Kashmir issue to United Nations, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, "Jawaharlal Nehru's declaration of untimely ceasefire led to creation of PoK. His decision to move the United Nations in 1948 was a Himalayan mistake, a mistake greater than Himalaya. He made another mistake by selecting wrong charter to refer matter to UN."

Bihar Flood: All administration efforts on to help people, says Nitish Kumar

Patna (Bihar), Sep 29 (ANI): While speaking on the flood situation in parts of Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said, "There has been heavy rainfall in some areas since yesterday and water in Ganga River is rising constantly. But there are proper arrangements and administration is at the spot and making all the efforts to help people. Arrangements are being done to provide drinking water to all. Also, arrangements are being made for community kitchens for the flood-affected people"

Time has come to write correct history: Amit Shah on Article 370 revocation

New Delhi, Sep 29 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended a discussion programme on "National Security Perspective of Security" at Indraprastha Vishwa Samvad Kendra at Teen Murti Bhawan on September 29. While addressing the event, Shah said that the responsibility of writing history was in the hands of the same people who had committed mistakes, so as a result, true facts were hidden. "Even today there are many rumours doing rounds about Article 370 and Kashmir. It is important to clarify them. We know that since 1947, Kashmir has been a matter of discussion and controversy but distorted history was presented before people. Since the responsibility of writing history was in the hands of the same people who had committed mistakes, so as a result, true facts were hidden. I think time has come that correct history is written and presented before people." Shah added.

20 schoolchildren escaped from flooded road in Rajasthan's Dungarpur

Dungarpur (Rajasthan), Sep 29 (ANI): Around 20 schoolchildren were escaped in Rajasthan's Dungarpur district on September 28. They were stuck after the truck they were travelling in veered off in the flooded road. The mishappening occurred while the driver was carrying dozen of schoolchildren in a truck.

E-cigarettes banned to prevent youth from new way of intoxication: PM Modi

New Delhi, Sep 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (September 29) said e-cigarettes were banned to prevent the youth from falling into the new way of intoxication. He also said there are several misconceptions being spread about use of e cigarettes, including the one which says that it is not harmful for health. In the latest edition of his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio address Modi said several harmful chemicals are added to e cigarettes which have a bad effect on health. Urging people to shun tobacco, the prime minister warned that e-cigarettes, which are used as a "fashion statement", are a new way of getting addicted to nicotine. There is very little awareness among people about e-cigarettes. They are completely unaware of its danger and for this reason sometimes e-cigarettes find their way into homes out of curiosity.

CM Yogi conducts door-to-door campaign in Varanasi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 29 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath conducted door-to-door campaign in Varanasi on September 29. CM Yogi reached at residence of several people in the city during the campaign. He was also accompanied by other officials of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on this occasion. CM Yogi was being felicitated by one of the family during his door-to-door campaign.

Sister Mariam Thresia, to be declared a Saint on October 13, gets special mention in 'Mann ki Baat'

New Delhi, Sep 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to sister Mariam Thresia. While speaking on 'Mann Ki Baat' programme. He said that it was matter of pride for every India that she will be canonised in the Vatican City by Pope Francis, adding that she had dedicated her life for the betterment of people and humanity and has set an example for the world. Sister Mariam will be canonised in the Vatican City by Pope Francis on October 13, where the founder of Congregation of the Sisters of Holy Family will be pronounced a saint.

3 dead after wall collapsed due to heavy rain in Bihar's Bhagalpur

Bhagalpur (Bihar), Sep 29 (ANI): At least three people died after a wall collapsed in Bihar. The incident occurred in Bhagalpur following heavy rain in the region. More people are feared trapped under the debris. Rescue teams rushed to the spot immediately after the incident was reported.

Free India from the menace of single-use plastic, urges PM Modi

New Delhi, Sep 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to join the exercise (plogging) to ban on single-use plastic on October 2, Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary on October 2.He made this statement while addressing the nation through his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday (September 29). Earlier this week, PM Modi received the Global Goalkeeper award by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for his government's Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

Intermittent showers worsen water-logging woes in UP's Varanasi

Varanasi (UP), Sep 29 (ANI): Heavy rains in Varanasi have thrown normal life out of gear as water-logging was witnessed in several parts of UP's Varanasi. Relentless rains in the district has led to administration ordering the closure of all the schools and colleges. Commuters are also facing problems due to the prevailing situation.