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19 prisoners released after trust pays Rs 5.40 lakh fine on their behalf in UP's Agra

Agra (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 06 (ANI): Nineteen prisoners who had completed their respective sentences but were serving extra time because of their inability to pay penalties here at the district jail were freed on Thursday after Satymev Jayate Trust paid off Rs 5.40 lakh fine on their behalf. "The trust has paid a total of Rs 5.40 lakh penalty for the prisoners who were not able to do so. They have taken the pledge that they will not engage in crime again," said Mukesh Jain, trustee, Satyamev Jayate trust. Last month, 21 prisoners were released on Independence Day after a businessman paid penalties to the tune of Rs 1.73 lakh on their behalf.

4000 earthen pots arranged for water ahead of PM Modi's visit in Rohtak

Rohtak (Haryana), Sep 06 (ANI): District administration of Rohtak has bought around 4,000 earthen pots to store drinking water, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to the city. The step has been taken after PM Modi urged countrymen to stop using single use plastic and save environment. PM Modi will be visiting the city on September 08.

STF arrests man for smuggling leopard skin in international market in MP's Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Sep 06 (ANI): Indore Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a man for smuggling the skin "Kind Leopard's", a rare leopard species, in the international market on September 05. The three accomplices of the accused person, Ghaffar, were caught by the forest department with the nails of the same species of King Leopard in November 2018, last year. Soon after that, the police carried out a search operation to find the then missing accused Ghaffar who is allegedly involved in tiger skin smuggling. "We have apprehended Gaffar with leopard skin which is worth crore of rupees. Ghaffar's companions, Shakir Maulana, Shiva Baba and Baldev were first caught by the forest department. Soon after that, we had started searching for Ghaffar. Forest department had even announced a cash price reward for finding Ghaffar. Maharashtra CBI was also in search of this gang, but they were caught in Indore" said one of the police officials. According to the police, 'King Leopard' is found

Family distributes eco-friendly bags free of cost to end single-use plastic in Raipur

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Sep 06 (ANI): Members of Bairagi family from Chhattisgarh's Raipur, distribute home-made, eco-friendly, re-usable bags, free of cost. The family intends to make the city single-use plastic free. Surendra Bairagi said, "My wife makes these bags using old clothes, we have distributed hundreds of these bags to people." Asserting on the hazard of single-use plastic on environment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 15 urged people and shopkeepers to eliminate the use of plastic bags completely.

30-year-old househelp allegedly stripped, beaten by police personnel at Delhi's police station

Gurugram (Haryana), Sep 06 (ANI): A 30-year-old woman was allegedly stripped and beaten by police personnel at DLF Phase-1 Police Station, over suspicion of theft. The woman who works as househelp was interrogated on September 03 after complaint of theft suspicion from her employer. 2 female police officers are suspended in the matter. Gurugram ACP, Usha Kundu, said, "One FIR of theft was filed by a complainant against 3 servants. On Sep 03, 3 servants were interrogated. Later, one of them complained of mishandling by police during interrogation. 2 female officers suspended, two policemen sent on 'Line Hazir' for inquiry."

Congress-JDU supporters stage protest in Karnataka against DK Shivakumar's arrest

Kanakpura (Karnataka), Sep 06 (ANI): Congress-Janata Dal (Secular) supporters held a protest at Channabasappa Circle in Kanakapura. Demonstration was held against the arrest of Congress leader DK Shivakumar. Shivakumar has been sent to ED's custody till September 13.

People enjoy samosa on 'World Samosa Day' in Lucknow

Lucknow (UP), Sep 05 (ANI): Talk about Indian snacks, the very first name that comes to our mind is samosa. From parties to small gathering, everyone's favourite tea-time snack samosa tops the list of snacks. As the country was celebrating the World Samosa Day on September 05, people thronged to tea-stalls and enjoyed samosa in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow. Even though samosa is one of the staple Indian snacks, very few people know that a day has been dedicated to their favourite snack. In Lucknow, people were seen enjoying samosa with tea on the occasion.

Caretaker consumes liquor, beats inmates, allege girls at Jehanabad Boarding School

Jehanabad (Bihar), Sep 06 (ANI): Girls living at Jehanabad Boarding School alleged that hostel caretaker consumes liquor and beats inmates. FIR has been filed against the caretaker. Navin Kumar, DM Jehanabad, said, "For better security, more CCTV cameras will be installed. Only women staff will be allowed at the school."

Smoking e-cigarettes might affect your sleep health

New Delhi, Sep 06 (ANI): While people looking to quit smoking might find e-cigarettes as a viable option, a new study has found it might not be so. Similar to traditional cigarette smokers, e-cigarette users reported worse sleep than individuals who did not use cigarettes. The findings of this study were published in the 'Journal of Sleep Research'. Researchers included a total of 1,664 college students, 41 per cent of whom reported ever trying or currently using e-cigarettes. The other 29 per cent reported ever trying or currently using traditional cigarettes. And the findings noted that across all groups, average sleep scores indicated poor sleep for most students. The users of e-cigarettes even reported greater use of sleep medications than traditional cigarette users. Study stated that even an irregular use of e-cigarettes was linked with deteriorating sleep.

Facebook Dating goes live in US

New Delhi, Sep 06 (ANI): After launching in 19 other countries, Facebook Dating, the social networking giant's dating service, is now live in the US for users aged 18 and above. Facebook Dating profile will also allow users to integrate their Instagram posts directly into their profile along with the ability to add their Instagram followers into their Secret Crush lists, the official blog explains. The Dating profile works separately from the main Facebook profile and the activities of the Dating profile are not shared on the main profile. People are suggested based on preferences, interests, and other engagements on Facebook. Users can comment directly on a profile or tap on the Like button to let them know. By the end of this year, Facebook plans to add the ability to add Facebook and Instagram Stories to the Dating profile as well.

Delhi Police cracks GK-2 murder case

New Delhi, Sep 05 (ANI): South district Delhi Police has arrested five people including a domestic help for murdering his 91-year-old employer Krishan khosla in Greater Kailash-2. The prime accused Kishan who has admitted to the crime, said that he was frustrated with the constant nagging of his master Krishan Khosla. So, he conspired with his friends to kill his employer. After killing him, they stuffed his corpse in a refrigerator and transported it to different house in an auto-rickshaw. They fled the site after dumping his body in a pit in that house. A technology-driven comprehensive investigation helped police in nabbing the killer and his accomplices. Based on the information they arrested Kishan, they later arrested other four culprits. Kishan killed his employer in a macabre manner.

P Chidambaram sent to Tihar Jail till Sep 19 in INX Media case

New Delhi, Sep 05 (ANI): Former union finance minister and Congress leader on Sep 05 was sent to judicial custody till Sep 19 by Rose Avenue Court in Delhi in connection with the INX Media case. The order followed Supreme Court's refusal to grant him pre-arrest bail in the case; however, a Delhi Court today granted him and his son Karti Chidambaram anticipatory bail in the Aircel-Maxis case, in which the father-son duo is facing probe by enforcement agencies. Chidambaram is in CBI custody for the past 15 days and was arrested on Sep 21 by the CBI from his Jor Bagh residence.

'Whatever happened was not good': Sunny Deol meets Gurdaspur fire victims

Gurdaspur (Punjab), Sep 05 (ANI): Gurdaspur's Member of Parliament (MP) for Lok Sabha and BJP leader, Sunny Deol, met people who were injured in the explosion that took place at a firecracker factory in Gurdaspur's Batala on September 04. In the incident, 23 people were killed and 20 got injured. While speaking to ANI, Deol said, "Whatever happened was not good. We pray this type of incident won't repeat anywhere. We will investigate the matter and provide our help."

Watch: Spectacular view of Jog Falls in Karnataka's Sagar

Sagar (Karnataka), Sep 05 (ANI): World famous Jog Falls in Karnataka's Sagar regained its glory after the torrential rains in its adjacent areas. Sharavati River which formed the magnificent Jog Falls is receiving maximum water and inflow to Linganamakki dam. All radial gates were opened to release water. Water preserved here for hydroelectric power. To experience the spectacular view locals and tourists started flocking the place to watch cascades of falls.

74-year-old woman delivers twin babies in AP's Guntur through IVF

Guntur (Andhra Pradesh), Sep 05 (ANI): A 74-year-old woman has delivered twin baby girls in Andhra Pradesh's Guntur city on September 05. Erramatti Mangayamma gave birth to twin babies through In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) technique and might have become the oldest mother in India to give birth to twin children at this age. While speaking to ANI, Director of Ahalya IVF Hospital, Dr. Umasankar, said, "She approached our hospital last year for getting a baby through IVF method. Egg from a donor and sperm from her husband, were used. She conceived the baby in January." "She has delivered twin girls today, both are healthy. Mother is in Intensive care unit (ICU)," the doctor added. Both the babies are healthy and weighing around 2 kg. Egg donors will breast feed two of them. Mangayamma hails from East Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh. Her husband Rajarao is 80-years-old and a farmer by profession. They got married in 1962 but don't have any children till date.

J-K youth to be given opportunities to flourish in sports: Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi, Sep 05 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on strengthening sports in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs and Sports, Kiren Rijiju, said, "We are continuously planning and will keep doing it. There is lot of talent in the region of Jammu and Kashmir and through our ministry we are trying to strengthen them." "We are constantly in touch with our ground level workers over there so that the future of youth shouldn't be ruined while doing wrong activities," he added. "We will give them full opportunity to flourish," Rijiju further stated.

India 1st country to open its consulate in Vladivostok: PM Modi

Vladivostok (Russia), Sep 05 (ANI): While addressing at the Plenary Session of 5th Eastern Economic Forum in Russia's Vladivostok on September 05, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "I believe that our brainstorming today at this forum will not only strengthen the efforts for human welfare in Far East, but also the entire mankind." "The relation of India and Far East is not new but ages old. India is the first country which opened its consulate in Vladivostok. Even during Soviet Russia when there were restrictions on other foreigners, Vladivostok was open for Indians," PM Modi added.

Special court grants anticipatory bail to P Chidambaram and Karthi in Aircel-Maxis matter

New Delhi, Sep 05 (ANI): The veteran Congress leader P Chidambaram and his son Karthi was granted anticipatory bail in both Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) cases in Aircel-Maxis matter. The former finance minister is already in CBI custody in connection with INX media case. Chidambaram was arrested from his Jor Bagh residence in Delhi on August 21 after the Delhi High Court rejected his request for an anticipatory bail in two cases being investigated by ED and CBI.

RPI doesn't want to fight Maharashtra elections on BJP's symbol: Ramdas Athawale

Mumbai, Sep 05 (ANI): Union Minister and Republican Party of India (RPI) leader Ramdas Athawale on Thursday said that party will contest Maharashtra Assembly elections on our own party symbol. While speaking to ANI, he said, "BJP and Shiva Sena have decided to give 18 seats to allies, RPI has demanded 10 out of those 18 seats. We'll contest on our own symbol in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. We don't want to fight on BJP's symbol." Maharashtra Assembly elections will be held later this year.

Crime Branch seizes Rs 4.10 cr from vehicle in MP's Bhopal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Sep 05 (ANI): In Madhya Pradesh, Crime Branch seized Rs 4.10 crore on September 04. The money were kept in sealed packets and hidden in a vehicle. The vehicle belongs to a businessman. Income Tax (IT) department is investigating the matter.