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Criminal carrying bounty of Rs 20, 000 arrested in UP's Amroha

Amroha (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 07 (ANI): An encounter broke out between police and criminals in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha on September 06. A wanted criminal who suffered bullet injury was arrested. He was wanted in several cases and carried a bounty of Rs 20,000 on his head. Meanwhile, the other criminal escaped from the spot. Police seized one motorbike and one pistol from their custody. The injured goon has been admitted to the hospital for medical treatment. Investigation is underway and combing is going on to arrest the escaped criminal.

Empathetic traffic cop distributes slippers to needy in Ludhiana

Ludhiana (Punjab), Sep 07 (ANI): In a sheer example of humanity, a traffic cop distributes slippers to poor people. Assistant Sub-Inspector of city traffic police in Ludhiana, Ashok Kumar displays his humanitarian side by this welcoming gesture. The idea of distributing slippers came into his mind when he saw barefoot poor people walking on streets during his duty. Kumar has been doing this good work from one year. He purchased 50 pairs of cheep slippers and put them into his patrol van, whenever he spots a barefoot poor he distributes slippers to them.

Minister Javadekar inaugurates Molecular Ecology and Conservation Genomics Laboratory

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Sep 07 (ANI): Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar on September 7 attended annual meeting of Wildlife Institute of India in Uttarakhand's Dehradun. After the meeting Javadekar also inaugurated Molecular Ecology and Conservation Genomics Laboratory and training guest house there. "This laboratory is one of its kind and we are proud that the laboratory is in India, said Javadekar. Wildlife Institute of India is also playing a key role in protection of Great Indian Bustard birds."

Ladakh Agriculture Department organises vegetables, flowers Expo in Leh

Leh (Ladakh), Sep 07 (ANI): Kisan Mela cum Exhibition (Vegetables and Flowers Expo-2019) was organised in Leh on September 06. This exhibition was organised by Department of Agriculture and Forest Department, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC)-Leh/ Himalayan Forest Research Institute (HFRI)-Shimla. Deputy Chairman of LAHDC, Leh Gyal P Wangyal inaugurated the exhibition at Leh Indoor Stadium. Leh is fully prepared to cater the industry with locally grown food products after being declared as UT. A wide range of vegetables, fruits and flowers were presented by the local farmers who later got awards for the same. There were stalls of local handicrafts and food items which were installed by several Self-Help Group (SHGs).

Dancers pay homage to Lord Shiva at Natyanjali Dance Festival

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu), Sep 07 (ANI): Natyanjali Dance Festival held in Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram on September 06. Many classical dancers performed in festival and paid their homage to Lord Shiva. Natyanjali is an annual dance festival commemorating Hindu deity Shiva. It was originated around 1981.

ISRO has achieved several landmarks till date: Kapil Sibal on Chandrayaan-2

New Delhi, Sep 07 (ANI): India's ambitious second lunar mission Chandrayaan 2 was expected to make its soft landing on the surface on the moon on September 07. However, Chandrayaan 2's lander 'Vikram' lost communication with the ground stations just minutes before soft landing. While speaking to ANI, veteran Congress leader Kapil Sibal said, "In research and human achievements there is no end. In the cosmic universe every research will be new and unique. At one point no one knew that earth is round in shape nut today we have reached somewhere else. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has started its work in 1969 and achieved several landmarks till date."

More than 30,000 people to get pension soon in J-K's Poonch

Poonch (J-K), Sep 07 (ANI): More than thirty thousand people of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district will get their pensions soon. Social Welfare Department started filling forms of beneficiaries including old age, handicapped and widows.

Flash flood: SDRF team rescue people in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh

Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand), Sep 07 (ANI): At least 2 people died in flash flood in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh. State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) rescued people from near Nachani village. Due to heavy rain fall, 3 buildings were damaged last night (September 06). Relief and rescue operations are in progress.

PM Modi offers prayer at Lokmanya Seva Sangh Tilak Mandir in Mumbai

Mumbai, Sep 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Mumbai on September 07. He was received by newly appointed Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari and state Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. After his arrival, PM Modi also offered prayers at Lokmanya Seva Sangh Tilak Mandir in Vile Parle area of Mumbai. PM Modi will lay foundation stone for three metro lines in Mumbai. It will together add more than 42 kms to the metro network of the city. Devendra Fadnavis and Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari were also present during the event.

PM Modi lays foundation stone of 3 metro lines in Mumbai

Mumbai, Sep 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid foundation stone of three metro lines in Mumbai on September 07. This project will together add more than 42 kms to the metro network of the city. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and newly appointed Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari were also present during the event. PM Narendra Modi onboard a state of the art metro coach, the first metro coach which is manufactured under the Make in India project. Earlier, PM Modi also offered prayers at Lokmanya Seva Sangh Tilak Mandir in Vile Parle area of Mumbai.

Chandrayaan-2 mission not disaster but grand success: Former DRDO scientist

New Delhi, Sep 07 (ANI): Former scientist of DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation), Ravi Gupta said that chandrayaan-2 mission as a whole is not a disaster but grand success. "It will take time to collect and analyse data to determine what has happened. Scientists of our country are putting efforts to solve the people's problem and to make their life better. They are not working for money as they can get better jobs and money abroad," he further added.

Bangladesh makes hat-trick as it lifts Subroto Cup U-17 Girls

New Delhi, Sep 07 (ANI): Subroto Cup International Football Tournament of U-17 Girls concluded at Ambedkar Stadium in Delhi on September 06. Subroto Cup is Asia's largest youth football meet. The tournament saw participation of 112 teams, including 16 international teams. Bangladesh Krida Shiksha Prothishtan (BKSP) thrashed Nilmani English School, Manipur, 4-0 in the final of the Diamond jubilee edition of Subroto Cup (under-17 girls). The tournament is organised by the Subroto Mukerjee Sports Education Society under the aegis of Air Force Sports Control Board and is supported by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Ministry of Human Resource Development and the Sports Authority of India.

Proud of our space program: PM Modi

Bengaluru, Sep 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed ISRO scientists on September 07. He said, "For last few hours the entire nation was worried. Everyone stands in solidarity with our scientists. We are proud of our space program and scientists." Scientists at ISRO lost communication with the Vikram Lanader when it was about 2.1 Kms from surface of the moon. Chandrayaan-2 was launched on July 22 from Sriharikota.

Effort was worth it, so was the journey: PM Modi to ISRO Scientists

Bengaluru, Sep 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed ISRO scientists on September 07. He said, "I can proudly say that the effort was worth it and so was the journey. Our team worked hard, travelled far and these very teachings will remain with us. The learning from today will make us stronger and better. There will be a new dawn and a brighter tomorrow very soon."

Rajnath Singh visits Joint Security Area at Panmunjom in Korean Demilitarised Zone

Panmunjom (Korean Demilitarised Zone), Sep 07 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Joint Security Area (JSA) at Panmunjom in Korean Demilitarised Zone (North Korea-South Korea border). Singh is currently on 2nd leg of his 5-day visit to East Asian countries. The main aim of the visit is to intensify defence and security ties of foreign countries with India.

India is with you: PM Modi to ISRO scientists

Bengaluru, Sep 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed ISRO scientists on September 07. He said, "We will rise to the occasion and reach even newer heights of success. To our scientists, I want to say- India is with you. You are exceptional professionals who have made an incredible contribution to national progress." He further said, "In our illustrious history, we have faced moments that may have slowed us but they have never crushed our spirit. We have bounced back again and gone on to do spectacular things. This is the reason why our civilization stands tall."

Watch: PM Modi hugs, consoles ISRO Chief K Sivan after he breaks down

Bengaluru, Sep 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugged and consoled ISRO Chief K Sivan after he broke down post Chandrayaan-2 setback. Scientists at ISRO lost communication with the Vikram Lanader when it was about 2.1 Kms from surface of the moon. Chandrayaan-2 was launched on July 22 from Sriharikota.

Chandrayaan-2 setback: PM Modi salutes ISRO scientists for their efforts

Bengaluru, Sep 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed ISRO scientists on September 07. PM Modi saluted scientists for their efforts. He also motivated them as they were disappointed after communications with Vikram Lander were lost. PM Modi said, "Friends, I could feel what you were going through few hours back, your eyes were conveying a lot. You live for India's honour, I salute you". Scientists at ISRO lost communication with the Vikram Lanader when it was about 2.1 Kms from surface of the moon. Chandrayaan-2 was launched on July 22 from Sriharikota.

Schoolchildren forced to study under umbrellas due to leaking rooftop in Jharkhand's Ghorabandha

Ghorabandha (Jharkhand), Sep 07 (ANI): Students of a government school in Jharkhand's Ghorabandha study under umbrellas due to leaking rooftop. While speaking on the issue, a teacher said that they turn off the electricity to avoid unfortunate incidents. Teacher also requested the government to look into the matter and solve it.

Watch: PM Modi motivates disappointed scientists after they lost communication with Vikram Lander

Bengaluru, Sep 07 (ANI): Scientists at ISRO lost communication with the Vikram Lanader when it was about 2.1 Kms from surface of the moon. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated scientists for their efforts. He also motivated them when all the scientists got disappointed after communications were lost. PM Modi said, "There are ups and downs in life. This is not a small achievement. The nation in proud of you. Hope for the best. I congratulate you. You all have done a big service to nation, science and mankind. I am with you all the way, move forward bravely".