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CM Raghubar Das holds 'Johar Jan Ashirwad Yatra' roadshow in Jharkhand's Jamtara

Jamtara (Jharkhand), Sep 20 (ANI): The Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Raghubar Das on September 19, attended 'Johar Jan Ashirwad Yatra' roadshow in Jharkhand's Jamtara. Through 'Johar Jan Ashirwad Yatra', he will travel through all the legislative assemblies of Jharkhand in three phases. Legislative Assembly elections are due to be held in Jharkhand in November-December 2019.

Water level of River Ganga further rises in Varanasi

Varanasi (UP), Sep 20 (ANI): The water level of River Ganga has continued to rise in UP's Varanasi. The rise in water level also led trouble to locals. They started shifting to safer places. They used boats to travel from one place to another. Most of the houses have submerged in water. Incessant rains led to overflow of River Ganga.

Drug for treating psoriasis can be used to treat malaria, finds study

New Delhi, Sep 20 (ANI): Drug used for treating skin disease psoriasis may now be used to effectively treat malaria, suggests recent study. Researchers modified a class of molecules called pantothenamides to increase their stability in humans. The new compounds stop the malaria parasite from replicating in infected humans and from being transmitted to mosquitoes and are effective against malaria parasites resistant to currently available drugs. A paper describing this new class of modified pantothenamides was published in the journal Science Translational Medicine. Malaria is caused by the parasite Plasmodium falciparum, which is transmitted to humans from the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito. Because many Plasmodium parasites have developed resistance to the most common drugs used against them, there is a pressing need for effective new treatment options. The team found that the modified pantothenamide molecules not only interfere with the development of the malaria parasite dur

PM Modi to visit US on Sept 21: MEA

New Delhi, Sep 19 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit to the US from September 21-27. "During his visit, he will go to two cities, Houston in Texas and then in New York," he added.

Gates Foundation to honour PM Modi for India's progress in sanitation: MEA

New Delhi, Sep 19 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will receive Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's 'Global Goalkeeper's Award' for his leadership in field of sanitation through Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. "Every year this award is given to a world leader for achievement in a specific sustainable development goal," he added.

Article 370: Decision is to bring out people of JandK from violence, terrorism, says PM Modi

Nashik (Maharashtra), Sep 19 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Maharashtra's Nashik on September 19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "We had promised that we will make new efforts to curb the problems in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Today, I can say with satisfaction that the country has started walking towards fulfilling those dreams. Implementation of India's constitution in totality in Jammu-Kashmir wasn't the decision of a government alone, it's the disclosure of sentiments of 130 crore Indians. This decision is to bring out people of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh from violence, terrorism, separatism, corruption."

There is effort for development of economic structure, creation of job opportunities: PM Modi

Nashik (Maharashtra), Sep 19 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Maharashtra's Nashik on September 19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "When I came to you during LS elections, I had told you that the pace of development will be increased, it'll be done within a time frame and I'll come to you time to time with answers. We just completed the first 100 days and the first century is before you." "In the first 100 days, there is a glimpse of the point of view of the new India, there is the message of global power of India, there is the belief of welfare, there is efforts for development of country's economic structure and creation of new job opportunities," he added. Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis was also present.

Ex-Odisha Cricket Association secretary arrested by CBI in Artha Tatwa chit fund scam case

Cuttack (Odisha), Sep 19 (ANI): Former secretary of Odisha Cricket Association (OCA), Ashirbad Behera, was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with Artha Tatwa chit fund scam case. Behera was arrested from his residence in Cuttack. He was later brought to the CBI office in Bhubaneswar. Behera had been under CBI scanner since 2014 and has been questioned several times by the central probe agency over his alleged links with AT Group.

Mongolian President arrives in India

New Delhi, Sep 19 (ANI): President of Mongolia, Khaltmaagiin Battulga arrived in India on September 19. He was received by Minister of States for Sports Kiren Rijiju. President Battulga is on a 5-day state visit to India. He will also meet President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Ram Temple: PM Modi requests 'bayan bahadur' to trust Supreme Court, Constitution

Nashik (Maharashtra), Sep 19 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Maharashtra's Nashik on September 19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said," In last 2-3 weeks, some 'bayan bahadur', some outspoken people have started speaking nonsense on Ram temple. It's necessary to have respect for Supreme Court, the matter is sub-judice there, all parties in are presenting their case and SC is listening to them. I am astonished where did these 'bayan bahadur' come from? Why are they creating obstacles? We should trust Supreme Court, the Constitution and judiciary of India. I request these people to trust the judiciary of India, for God's sake."

JandK people want development, employment opportunities: PM Modi

Nashik (Maharashtra), Sep 19 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Maharashtra's Nashik on September 19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said," The country can feel that in the covers of this decision (Article 370), efforts are being done from across the border to spread to unrest and disbelief. Lot of efforts is being done to fuel violence in Jammu and Kashmir. But the youth, mothers and sisters in Jammu and Kashmir have made up their mind to come out of the long period of violence. They want development and new employment opportunities."

Mamata Banerjee meets Amit Shah in Delhi, says genuine citizens left out of Assam NRC

New Delhi, Sep 19 (ANI): Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, met union Home Minister Amit Shah and handed him an official letter mentioning genuine citizens being left out of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam. "I handed over a letter to him and told him of the 19 Lakh people left out of NRC, many are Hindi speaking, Bengali speaking and local Assamese. Many genuine voters have been left out. This should be looked into. I submitted an official letter," said Banerjee. The NRC final list was published on August 31. More than 19 lakh people in Assam were excluded from the final list.

NRC being used to divert attention from economic challenges: Harish Rawat

New Delhi, Sep 19 (ANI): NRC (National Register of Citizens of India) is being used to divert everybody's attention from the economic challenges and the critical issues that the country is facing, said former Uttarakhand chief minister Harish Rawat on September 19. He further reacted on questions over Ayodhya hearings, and said "We believe the Supreme Court will deliver a fair verdict and I hope everybody accepts it."

'Modi ji Railway me chori karwa rahe hai': Chhattisgarh Minister on his stolen bag

Koriya (Chhattisgarh), Sep 19 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Education Minister and Congress leader, Premsai S Tikam, accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of facilitating stealing in railway stations. He was commenting on 100 days of Modi Government. His bag was allegedly stolen from Amarkantak Express on 17 September.

3 students become cops for 5 minutes under SPC scheme in Jabalpur

Jabalpur (MP), Sep 19 (ANI): Three students in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur became cops for five minutes each under Student-Police Cadet scheme on September 18. The dreams of the students were fulfilled by Jabalpur SP, Amit Singh. The students from the school were called over to the police headquarters. While speaking to ANI, Amit said, "It is our government SPC scheme. Our main motto through this scheme is to provide knowledge among the young generation towards the police."

Rahul Gandhi should apologise for not fulfilling promise of farm loan waiver in MP: Congress's Lakshman Singh

Jabalpur (MP), Sep 19 (ANI): Three students in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur became cops for five minutes each under Student-Police Cadet scheme on September 18. The dreams of the students were fulfilled by Jabalpur SP, Amit Singh. The students from the school were called over to the police headquarters. While speaking to ANI, Amit said, "It is our government SPC scheme. Our main motto through this scheme is to provide knowledge among the young generation towards the police."

CM Amarinder Singh inspects construction work of Kartarpur Corridor

Gurdaspur (Punjab), Sep 19 (ANI): Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh visited Dera Baba Nanak in Gurdaspur on September 19. He visited Dera Baba Nanak to inspect the progress in the construction work of Kartarpur Corridor. The construction work of Kartarpur Corridor is being carried out by National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and Land Port Authority. The corridor will be opened in November in connection with the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.

We encourage India to open embassies in Latin America: Dominican Republic Envoy

New Delhi, Sep 19 (ANI): Modi 2.0 government is celebrating 100 days of their governance and on Tuesday union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that government of India has decided to open 18 new embassies in South Africa, on the occasion of 100 days of Indian government. Latin American countries are looking for India to open their embassies there. In an exclusive interview, Dominican Republic Ambassador to India Hans Dannenberg Castellanos said, "Indian government is doing great job right now, there is a lot of positive outlook for the future. I am happy that the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) with the new External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar is a career diplomat and refreshing a new and positive minister for as diplomatic community, I wish him best of luck, I am very excited to work with him. I'm very excited to hear that India is going to open new embassies in all over the world. India has announced to open new embassies opening in south Africa, We Latin American

'Felt thrilled': Defence Minister Rajnath Singh after flying in Tejas

Bengaluru, Sep 19 (ANI): After a 30-minute sortie in the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, in Bengaluru on September 19, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "I felt very thrilled. It was very smooth and comfortable. I want to congratulate HAL, DRDO and several concerned agencies. We have reached a level where we can export fighter planes across the world."

Congress leader Ajoy Kumar joins Aam Aadmi Party

New Delhi, Sep 19 (ANI): Congress leader and party's former Jharkhand chief, Dr Ajoy Kumar, joined the Aam Aadmi Party on September 19. He joined the AAP in presence of Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia. Kumar had resigned as Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee (JPCC) resident last month.