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Fire breaks out in slums in HP's Kullu

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Aug 31 (ANI): Fire broke out in slums in Kullu. Incident occurred in Bhuntar's Sainik Chowk. 2 fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the flames. No injuries have been reported so far. Further investigation is underway.

Odisha's Aswatha Narayana becomes 1st ever to win gold at WorldSkills Competition

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Aug 31 (ANI): Aswatha Narayana, graduate in electronics and instrumentation engineering from CV Raman Engineering College from Bhubaneswar won a gold medal for India in the water technology category at WorldSkills Competition held in Kazan, Russia.

Exercising in pregnancy restores key tissues, betters health

New Delhi, Aug 31 (ANI): Exercising does carry a number of benefits and a new study in this regard has found that working out immediately, prior to and during pregnancy restores key tissues, thus, making them better in managing blood sugar levels and decreasing risk of long term health problems. Findings of this study were published in the journal 'Physiological Reports'. Being overweight during pregnancy levels the risk of complications in the mother, such as gestational diabetes, and predisposes both her and the infant to develop metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes in the years after pregnancy. It also has positive effects prior to and during pregnancy, with beneficial outcomes for both mother and her child, preventing excessive gestational weight gain and the development of gestational diabetes, and the need for insulin use in women who have already developed gestational diabetes. However, little is known about the changes caused to the tissues of obese pregnant mother throug

Watch: Students risk their lives by crossing river in makeshift boat to reach school in MP

Dewas (MP), Aug 31 (ANI): Children of Hirli village in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas risk their lives to reach schools as they are forced to cross river using makeshift boat. They use a makeshift boat of gallon drums to cross the river.

Kashmir issue should be resolved bilaterally: Australian High Commissioner

New Delhi, Aug 31 (ANI): Australian High Commissioner to India, Harinder Sidhu at a gala event, Namaste Pacific hosted by New Zealand High Commission, commented on Indian government's move on revoking Article 370 and said that Australia's view on Kashmir has always been that Kashmir is a bilateral issue and should be resolved by both India and Pakistan. While speaking to ANI, Harinder said, "The Indian govt has said it is an internal matter and we respect the Indian position on that. Australia's long held view on Kashmir has been that this is the issue that should be resolved bilaterally by both India and Pakistan." She expressed her views during Namaste Pacific, a cultural gala was jointly hosted by the High Commissions of New Zealand, Australia, Papua New Guinea and Fiji at the New Zealand High Commission, Chanakyapuri in New Delhi.

Ganesh Chaturthi: Iconic Ganpati idol at Lalbaugcha Raja unveiled

Mumbai, Aug 31 (ANI): One of the most popular idols of lord Ganpati was unveiled at Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai today. The iconic idol has a twitter handle where aarti will be live streamed. This year theme of Lalbaugcha Raja is India's second lunar mission Chandrayaan-2. Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated across India on September 2.

RJD constitutes five-member team to visit Gopalganj: Tejashwi Yadav

Patna (Bihar), Aug 30 (ANI): RJD leader and Former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on August 30 reacted on Gopalganj case. Lambasting at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, he said that his party will demand a probe on Gopalganj case. He added that RJD also constitutes a team of five members to visit Gopalganj regarding the case. A Gopalganj-based contractor was burned to death allegedly by engineer in-chief of water resources department at his Gandak Colony residence under Town police station in Gopalganj district on August 29.

Tibetan Youth Congress holds solidarity rally to support Hong Kong people

New Delhi, Aug 30 (ANI): Tibetan Youth Congress on August 30 held a protest in the national capital to express their solidarity with the people of Hong Kong, who have been protesting for weeks against the now-suspended extradition bill. The protestors held placards reading 'Tibet with Hong Kong No-extradition bill' and black umbrellas to show their aggression. The semi-autonomous region has been witnessing weeks of protests, which began in the wake of the now-suspended extradition bill that would have allowed authorities to send criminal suspects to mainland China for their prosecution.

'Bank frauds became assumption for Indian citizen because of Congress': FM Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi, Aug 30 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hits back Congress party over the question of bank frauds. "I am not going to comment on remarks from Congress because if bank frauds became an assumption for the Indian citizen it is because of the Congress party. Many of these fugitives we are trying to get back were encouraged during their time," said Nirmala Sitharaman.

Health dept provide expired tablets to govt schools in UP's Banda

Banda (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 30 (ANI): The health department provided expired Albendazole tablets to government schools in Uttar Pradesh's Banda district on August 29. Investigation is underway in this regard. No school student was administered with the expired medicine as per the government officials. While speaking to ANI, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Banda Santosh Kumar said, "No expired tablets were delivered to the schools. This is a matter of investigation. No school students were administered expired medicine."

Tricyles allotted for differently-abled persons found lying in open in UP's Basti

Basti (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 30 (ANI): Tricycles meant to be distributed among differently-abled persons were found lying in open in Uttar Pradesh's Basti district. They were found in open due to lack of storage facilities. The tricycles were supposed to be distributed among differently-abled persons under a scheme of the central government. While speaking to ANI, the Commissioner of Basti Division Anil Kumar Sagar said, "We have taken cognizance of the matter. Action will be taken against the officials of District Welfare Department for differently-abled, who are found responsible for the negligence." "Tricycles will be repaired and given to the needed," Sagar added. Meanwhile, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Harish Dwivedi said, "I have got to know this through the media. This is negligence on part of the officials as these tricycles could have been useful for the needy ones. Action will be taken against those found guilty."

Imran Khan is raising Kashmir issue to distract attention from its domestic failings: Manoj Tiwari

New Delhi, Aug 30 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party Delhi President Manoj Tiwari on August 30 slammed Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan attacking India on abrogation of Article 370 and his call for 'jihad and inciting violence in India' statement. He said that Khan is trying to internationalise the issue of Kashmir to distract attention from its domestic failings. On August 29, India strongly condemned 'highly irresponsible' statements by Pakistani leadership on withdrawal of special status to Jammu and Kashmir, saying that the provocative statements include 'call for jihad and inciting violence in India'.

Specialised agencies have been set up to monitor loan over Rs 250 crores: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, Aug 30 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed on August 30 that specialised agencies have been set up to monitor loan over Rs 250 crores.While addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Sitharaman said "Specialised agencies have been set up who are monitoring every loan which is over Rs 250 crores."

Nirmala Sitharaman announces merger of public sector banks

New Delhi, Aug 30 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced merger of public sector banks on August 30.While addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said, "Punjab National Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank will be brought together and they shall form the second largest public sector bank with business of Rs 17.95 Lakh Crores." Down South, the Canara Bank and Syndicate Bank will be merged into one single entity. The other merger will be of Union Bank of India, Andhra Bank and the Corporation Bank.

A display of Hindu-Muslim bonhomie at Sankari Devta Temple in J-K's Udhampur

Udhampur (J-K), Aug 30 (ANI): Thousands of people flocked to Udhampur's Meer village of Panchari area to attend the three days long Sankari Devta mela. From the Meer village the message of communal harmony comes out loud and clears as every year people belonging to Hindu-Muslim communities set their journey to the Sankari Devta temple to celebrate the three-day-long fair held in remembrance of Sankari baba. It is believe that during this three-day affair Sankari Devta pays a visit to his followers. The occasion also attracts vendors, who sells ornaments and eatables to the visitors.

Contractor allegedly burnt alive by Chief Engineer in Bihar's Gopalganj, succumbed to injuries

Gopalganj (Bihar), Aug 30 (ANI): A contractor Ramashankar Singh was allegedly burnt alive at the residence of a Chief Engineer Murlidhar Singh in Bihar's Gopalganj on August 29. He succumbed to injuries while being taken to a city hospital in Gopalganj. While speaking to ANI, Circle Office of Gopalganj Vijay Kumar Singh, Circle Office said, "Contractor had gone to collect some pending payments related to a construction of a building, from the engineer, where the incident took place. After the incident, he was referred to a city hospital for treatment."

Financial national emergency should be declared in country, demands Congress

New Delhi, Aug 30 (ANI): addressing a press conference, Congress spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill, attacked the BJP-led government over its handling on the economy, and demands that financial emergency should be declared in the country. "We demand that financial national emergency should be declared. BJP government should release a white paper on sinking economy and rising banking frauds. It should abide by the orders of CIC and Supreme Court and declare names of willful defaulters."

This Manipur man saved flora, fauna by replanting 300-acre forest

Imphal (Manipur), Aug 30 (ANI): A man quitted his job to plant different species of plants and bamboo in Manipur's Imphal. Moirangthem Loiya has replanted Punshilok forest in Langol hill-range in 17 years. Loiya hails from Uripok Khaidem Leikai in Imphal West. His story is an inspiration for all given how much flora and fauna he has saved single-handedly. While speaking to ANI said, "Today, forest area covers 300 acres. Around 250 species of plants and 25 species of bamboo grow here and its home to a variety of birds, snakes and wild animals." Meanwhile, Principal Chief Conservator of Forest in Manipur Kereilhouvi Angami said, "We appreciate his efforts. We welcome all those who protect the environment and are engaged in reforestation." "We would encourage other people to also take part in protection, revival and re-forestation of forests," he added.

Security tightened ahead of final NRC: Assam DGP

Guwahati (Assam), Aug 30 (ANI): Ahead of final National Register of Citizens (NRC), security measures have been tightened across Assam.Director General of Police, Kuladhar Saikia said, "Police has taken all sorts of steps like activating the control room, linking up state police headquarter and NRC headquarter, night patrolling have been organise in lot of interior places so that people do get confidence in terms of security." The final NRC list, which will identify the 'bonafide citizens' of the state, is scheduled to be declared on August 31.

Yechury meets CPM's Tarigami in Srinagar, says he'll submit affidavit describing his medical condition

New Delhi, Aug 30 (ANI): CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury on Friday arrived at Delhi airport after visiting Jammu and Kashmir and meeting his party leader Yousuf Tarigami. Recently, the Supreme Court allowed him to visit the valley and meet his party leader. While speaking to mediapersons, Yechury said, "We have visited the place as per the SC's order. We have talked with comrade Tarigami. The doctors were also called. We will submit an affidavit in the SC describing his medical condition as the SC has ordered for an affidavit. We don't think the situation is same in Kashmir as the government claiming.