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NGO launches campaign against single-use plastic in Delhi's Rohini

New Delhi, Sep 08 (ANI): Several carry bags made from recycled material were distributed free of cost among the residents of Delhi's Rohini area on September 07. Carry bags were distributed as part of a campaign in order to get rid from single-use plastic in the national capital. The bags were made from old clothes donated by the residents of Rohini. It is a campaign launched by an NGO to get rid of polythene bags. This drive will be held in all the assembly constituencies of Delhi and will eventually cover the entire nation. Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Delhi Assembly and Rohini's Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Vijender Gupta said he was happy that the campaign had begun from his assembly constituency. While speaking to ANI, Vijender Gupta said, "I will make all efforts to make Delhi free from plastic by becoming part of this campaign." "I urged people to participate in this programme," he added. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to launch the campaign against single-u

70,000 litres kerosene seized from godown in UP's Meerut

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 08 (ANI): A massive raid was conducted at a kerosene oil godown in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut on September 07. As per the information, more than excessive oil was found in terms of quantity from the godown. After getting inputs about the Godown, Additional District Magistrate (ADM) of Meerut city Ajay Kumar Tiwari along with the team of District Supply Officer (DSO) Vikas Gautam reached at spot to investigate the case. They seized around 70,000 Kerosene from the godown. Speaking to ANI, Ajay Kumar Tiwari said, "It is an illegal activity as oil is being robbed by the owner of oil godown"

'Suspicious object' spotted in West Bengal's Siliguri

Siliguri (West Bengal), Sep 08 (ANI): A suspicious object spotted at Siliguri's Bidhan Market by locals on September 07. After receiving call from locals, Police and CID bomb squad rushed to the spot. Information about who kept suspected object is yet to be ascertained. Police officials are investigating the matter. Further details are awaited.

Most drugged individuals regret their social media post: Study

New Delhi, Sep 08 (ANI): Many drug users regret their action of posting on social media, texting and appearing in photos while they are high, suggests a study. The study published in the journal -- Substance Abuse -- pointed to the potential social harms associated with substance use. In this study, the researchers examined data from 872 adults, who reported current or previous drug use. Participants were asked if they were ever high on a drug while they posted on social media, called or texted someone, or were in a photo. Those who had were also asked if they later regretted the behaviour. The researchers estimate that more than a third of the adults (34.3 per cent) posted on social media while high, with 21.4 per cent regretting it. In addition, more than half (55.9 per cent) had texted or called someone while high, with 30.5 per cent regretting making a call or sending a text. Nearly half (47.6 per cent) had been in a photo while high, with 32.7 per cent regretting it. Females and y

Normal life crippled due cloudburst in Uttarakhand's Joshimath

Joshimath (Uttarakhand), Sep 08 (ANI): Normal life was severely affected in Uttarakhand's Joshimath due to intense rainfall followed by a cloudburst on September 08. The parking area situated here has also suffered heavy damage due to the cloudburst and incessant rain. SDRF and local administration are engaged in the rescue operations.

Pakistan violates ceasefire in Poonch

Poonch (JandK), Sep 08 (ANI): Pakistan violated ceasefire in Poonch district on September 07. Pakistan initiated ceasefire violations by firing of small arms and shelling with mortars in Poonch. Indian Army is retaliating befittingly. Pakistan has frequently violated ceasefire along the Line of Control ever since the Central government announced the decision to abrogate Article 370, withdrawing special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

All three people rescued after wall of house collapses in Mumbai

Mumbai, Sep 08 (ANI): Wall of a house collapsed in Mumbai's Asalpha on September 07. All three people present at the time of the collapse were rescued by fire brigade. Further details awaited.

Cow urine has lot of medicinal values, Ayush ministry is working on it: Ashwini Choubey

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Sep 08 (ANI): While speaking to mediapersons, on cow urine that it should be declared as medicine for cancer, Minister of State for Health Ashwini Choubey said that cow urine has lot of medicinal values and Ayushman Ministry is working on it. "Several medicines are prepared today using cow urine, including the medicines for Cancer. Our Ayushman Ministry is also working on this."

Driver gets injured after speedy damper hits car in Mumbai

Mumbai, Sep 08 (ANI): A speedy damper hits car on September 08. The mishap took place at Eastern Express Highway in Mumbai. Car driver got injured and has been rushed to the nearby hospital.

CDC warns against e-cigarettes use as mysterious lung disease spreads

New Delhi, Sep 08 (ANI): The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is warning people against the use of e-cigarette products after serious lung illnesses were found associated with vaping products. In its official release, the organisation notes that initial findings from the investigation indicate to illnesses likely to be associated with chemical exposure. However, it is yet to be fully linked to a single product or substance common to all cases. More than 25 states have reported possible cases of illnesses associated with e-cigarette products such as devices, liquids, refill pods, and cartridges. So far, two deaths have been reported to the CDC.

Priyanka off to Toronto for 'The Sky Is Pink' world premiere

New Delhi, Sep 07 (ANI): Priyanka Chopra is jetting off to the Toronto International Film Festival 2019 for 'The Sky Is Pink' world premiere. The actor will be joined by co-actors Farhan Akhtar, Zaira Wasim and Rohit Saraf at the film festival, which is scheduled to take place on September 13. The 'Isn't It Romantic' actor took to Twitter to announce her departure on Saturday and wrote, "On my way to Toronto International Film Festival today. Can't wait for the rest of the team to join me for the premiere on the 13th. So excited for the amazing early reviews and to share this with the world! #TheSkyIsPink." Priyanka's tweet was accompanied with a happy snap of hers with the star cast, including Farhan, Zaira, and Rohit from a beach. The film is based on the life of Aisha Chaudhary, who became a motivational speaker after being diagnosed with an immune deficiency order at the age of 13. It also sheds light on the love story of her parents. It is co-produced by Priyanka, Ronnie Screwvala

'Stressful time for democracies all over the world': Manmohan Singh

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Sep 07 (ANI): Former prime minister and Congress leader Manmohan Singh on Sep 07 said it is a "stressful time for democracies all over the world", adding that in order to strengthen Indian democracy, institutions like the Supreme Court, Election Commission, Central Bureau of Investigation and others are expected to function independently. "We have to respect supremacy of Parliament and its procedures. Serving the federal structure, institutions like Supreme Court, Election Commission, CBI and various others are expected to function independently within framework of Constitution,"Singh said while addressing a gathering at JK Lakshmipat University.

Heavy rain likely to occur in isolated places of Telangana: MET

Hyderabad, Sep 07(ANI): Hyderabad Meteorological Department on September 7 predicted that heavy rainfall is very likely to occur in isolated places of Telangana today and tomorrow. Assistant Meteorologist B Raja Rao informed that the low pressure area in North Odisha and neighbourhood with associated apprise cyclonic circulation extends of 2.6 kms with influence of shear zone the light moderate rains are very likely to occur in many places of Telangana today and tomorrow. He also informed that heavy rainfall is likely to occur in Hyderabad, Nizamabad, Nirmal, Jagtial and in Rajanna Sircilla.

Fire breaks out at godown in Delhi's Punjabi Bagh

New Delhi, Sep 07 (ANI): A fire broke out in a godown in Delhi's Punjabi Bagh Transport Nagar. 22 fire tenders have rushed to the spot to douse the flames. No injuries have been reported so far. Further investigation is underway.

Delhi gets respite from sultry weather with moderate rains

New Delhi, Sep 07 (ANI): After teasing Delhites for days, adequate rains finally lashed parts of Delhi. Heavy showers were witnessed in many parts in Delhi including the south region of the national capital. The change in weather helped lower the humidity level, as the residents of Delhi were suffering from hot temperature.

Pak violates ceasefire in J-K's Poonch

Poonch (J-K), Sep 07 (ANI): Pakistan again violated ceasefire in Krishna Ghati Sector of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) on September 7. The Indian Army gave a befitting reply to the ceasefire violation. Pakistan Army used small mortar shelling during the ceasefire. No loss of life has been reported yet. On September 01, Pakistan Army had violated ceasefire in Poonch district due to which a soldier lost his life.

'Pakistan sympathiser' opposition must not open account in Jharkhand assembly polls: CM Das to BJP workers

Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), Sep 07 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das on Sep 07 said parties like Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and Congress are speaking language of Pakistan as they have anti-national agenda, and told the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers to make sure these parties don't get to open their accounts in the upcoming state assembly elections, scheduled to be held later this year. Addressing a gathering of BJP workers at a 'mandal prawas' meeting in Jamshedpur, CM Das said before becoming Chief Minister, he is a BJP worker, and said he was addressing the party workers as being one of them. He added that the party workers should get in election mood from Sep 09 to spread the message of 'Ghar Ghar Raghubar', and reach out to the last voter to make them aware of state government's welfare schemes.

Promise to provide 8 crore free gas connections fulfilled ahead of plan: PM Modi in Aurangabad

Aurangabad (Maharashtra), Sep 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Aurangabad addressed a state level empowered women's meet of self help groups and said promise to provide 8 crore gas connections under Ujjwala Yojna was fulfilled ahead of the plan. While speaking at the event, PM Modi said, "The promise we took to provide 8 crore free gas connections under Ujjwala Yojna was fulfilled today, 7 months ahead of the planned date." He also inaugurated AURIC Business and Administrative Building and also dedicated DMIC AURIC City to the nation. Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) Project is the first Industrial Corridor project announced by the central government. The project is branded as Aurangabad Industrial City or 'AURIC City'.

183 OTA cadets commissioned as officers in Chennai

Chennai, Sep 07 (ANI): A total of 204 cadets were commissioned as officers after passing out parade at OTA (Officers Training Academy) in Chennai for the batch of 2019. Commissioned officers include 153 gentlemen cadets, 30 lady cadets, and 21 foreign cadets (12 men and 9 women) from friendly countries. Parade was reviewed by Lt General Satinder Kumar Saini - General Officer Commanding in Chief South Command who also presented the sword of honour and gold medal to Ravi Kumar and Silver medal to Abishek Kumar and Bronze medal to Wickremadithya Manker.

ISRO will not stop striving till they reach target: PM Modi on Chandrayaan-2

Mumbai, Sep 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on September 07, that ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) will not stop striving till they reach the target. "I was really inspired by the courage and resolve shown by our ISRO scientists. How to work towards your aim irrespective of big challenges is what I learnt from them. They will not stop striving till they reach the target," said PM. Chandrayaan-2, India's 'complex' mission to the moon's south pole, made headlines globally after the ISRO lost communication with Vikram Lander of Chandrayaan-2 just moments before its scheduled soft landing on Saturday.