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This woman carries 6.5 ft tall Lord Ganesha's idol from Mumbai to Jammu to spread harmony

Mumbai, Aug 27 (ANI): Meet Kiran Isher, a resident of Poonch, who is taking 3 idols of Lord Ganesha from Mumbai to Jammu. It included a 6.5ft tall idol called 'India-Pak Border cha Raja,' which would be placed at LoC border. The other two idols will be installed at Maratha Regiment in Poonch. She has been transporting an idol for Ganesh Chaturthi from last 10 years. While speaking to mediapersons, Kiran Isher said, "I've been doing it for last 10 yrs to boost the morale of our jawans and instill a feeling of harmony among citizens."

16 killed after truck overturns on two tempos in UP's Shahjahanpur

Shahjahanpur (UP), Aug 27 (ANI): Atleast 16 people died in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur after a truck overturned on two tempos on August 27. The injured have been rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken the cognizance of the incident and directed the district administration to provide medical care to the injured. Directions to provide appropriate compensations were also given.

'There is no difference of opinion at all': BS Yediyurappa on portfolio allocation

Bengaluru, Aug 27 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nalin Kumar Kateel took charge as Karnataka BJP chief in Bengaluru on August 27. He was felicitated by state Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa. Speaking on this development, Yediyurappa said, "He is a hard worker, he has become a member of Lok Sabha for the 3rd time. Entire organisation is with him, we are going to win a minimum of 150 seats in next Assembly elections under his leadership. Later, when he was asked about the difference of opinion in portfolio allocation, he added, "There is no difference of opinion."

Appointing 3 Dy CMs is not Yediyurappas's decision but has come from RSS: Ivan D'Souza

Mangaluru (Karnataka), Aug 27 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa's cabinet will have three deputy chief ministers in the state. While speaking to ANI, on this issue, Congress Leader Ivan D'Souza said, "In the history of Karnataka, we have never seen 3 deputy chief ministers. This is not BS Yediyurappas's decision but the direction has come from RSS. This government is not pro people, this is the government, which has against the verdict of the people."

Kiren Rijiju meets PV Sindhu, says shuttler made India proud

New Delhi, Aug 27 (ANI): The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Kiren Rijiju on August 27 met shuttler PV Sindhu and said the badminton star has made the nation proud by becoming the first Indian to win gold at BWF World Championships. "Honoured @Pvsindhu1 who created history and made India proud by winning the World Badminton Championship for the first time! My best wishes to her in her pursuit to bring more glory to India," Rijiju tweeted. Sindhu became the first-Indian to win a World Championships gold medal by defeating Japan's Nozomi Okuhara 21-7, 21-7 in the finals of the tournament on Sunday.

JP Nadda visits family of slain soldier Major Amit Ahuja in Ambala

Ambala (Haryana), Aug 27 (ANI): National working president of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jagat Prakash Nadda visited family of Major Amit Ahuja at their residence in Haryana's Ambala. Major Ahuja sacrificed his life during a 2001 skirmish with terrorists along the Indo-Pak border in Jammu and Kashmir. Nadda honoured the family of slain soldier.

Opposition walks out from Puducherry assembly after govt didn't consider their notice against Speaker

Puducherry, Aug 27 (ANI): Opposition leaders walked out from Puducherry assembly on August 27. They took the step after government didn't consider their 'no confidence motion' notice against Speaker VP Sivakolundhu. Leaders alleged that the speaker conducts the assembly in partisan manner.

Aircraft VT-AVV crashes at Aligarh Dhanipur airstrip, no casualty reported

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) Aug 27 (ANI): An aircraft VT-AVV crashed at Aligarh Dhanipur airstrip on August 27. Police officials have reached the spot. 6 people were present in the plane at the time of accident. No injuries have been reported so far.

PM Modi meets late Arun Jaitley's family

New Delhi, Aug 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the residence of late Arun Jaitley on August 27. Union Home Minister was also present. They paid tributes to Jaitley. PM Modi and HM Shah extended their condolences to the bereaved family. Senior BJP leader late Arun Jaitley was the finance minister in the first tenure of Modi-led central government.

Nalin Kumar Kateel takes charge as Karnataka BJP chief

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Aug 27 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nalin Kumar Kateel took charge as Karnataka BJP chief in Bengaluru on August 27. He was felicitated by state Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa. Nalin Kumar Kateel is a three-time MP from Dakshina Kannada. The event was held at party's state headquarters. Other BJP leaders and workers were also present at the oath-taking ceremony.

'I have been given a significant portfolio, I am grateful for it,': Karnataka Tourism Minister

Bengaluru, Aug 27 (ANI): After allotting the portfolios for the cabinet expansion in Karnataka, BJP MLA CT Ravi reserved for Tourism Ministry. While speaking to ANI, he said, "My strength is that I can't think about anything else other than the party, it is also my weakness. I have been given a significant portfolio, I am grateful for it, I will work."

Vegetable prices soar in UP as floods hit cultivating regions

Varanasi/ Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 27 (ANI): Vegetable prices have shot up this month in Varanasi as the supply was disrupted due to floods in major cultivating regions. Especially the prices of onions and tomatoes are soaring high in the market. A local said, "Prices of vegetable keeps fluctuating. Prices of tomatoes and onions have increased." Several states have been severely affected due to floods owing to incessant rains.

Odia Culture Department to organise monthly folk dance performance to promote art

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Aug 27 (ANI): Odisha is a state which is rich with culture and folk art. In order to promote folk art in state, Department of Culture has taken a unique initiative. Folk dance and art of Odisha will be performed on 26th of every month. At least 2-3 folk art performances will take place every month. The ongoing programme will bring enormous opportunities to artists in state. Principal Secretary of Odia Language Literature and Culture Department, Manoranjan Panigrahy said, "Every month, we will be performing 2-3 folk art performances. In Odisha, we have 471 art groups. And we have more than 1 lakh artists. The purpose of today's programme will be to perform it every month."

'Smart dustbins' become victim of administration's negligence in Aligarh

Aligarh (UP), Aug 27 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh government had set up 'smart dustbins' under PM Modi's 'Smart Cities Mission' to make Aligarh, a smart city. Smart dustbins worth lakhs were set up almost a year ago. Administration didn't pay attention to these dustbins and hence, couldn't fulfill its motive. One of the locals said, "Govt had set up around 5 smart dustbins worth lakhs almost a year ago. These dustbins were underground and hence, no one could see garbage on streets. But even after a year, these dustbins couldn't establish their usage. No one is taking care of the garbage. We want to say if Aligarh is becoming smart city then they should work accordingly so that public can sigh in relief."

Man gives triple talaq to wife in UP's Amroha for not gifting new 'kurta-pajama' on Eid

Amroha (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 27 (ANI): A man allegedly gave triple talaq to his wife for not gifting him a new 'kurta-pajama' on Eid. Man is a murder convict, who is in prison since a long time. Police said, "We've registered a case under The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019. Action will be taken." Parliament passed a law on July 31 that criminalises the pronouncement of talaq thrice and prescribes up to three years imprisonment as punishment.

BJP MP makes derogatory remark against woman collector, says 'she used to kiss previous MPs' feet'

Ashoknagar (Madhya Pradesh), Aug 27 (ANI): A protest was held in Madhya Pradesh's Ashoknagar district against the district collector of area. Here, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Guna, KP Yadav made a derogatory remark against the DC Manju Sharma. He said, "Earlier, she used to visit every village to meet previous MPs and kiss their feet. Today an MP himself came and if she can't address the issues, I'll sit here on the road."

Event organised in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur to launch 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' campaign 2019

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir), Aug 27 (ANI): A mega event was organised in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur on August 26 to mark the launch of 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' campaign 2019. The event was held with aim of promoting 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' campaign in every nook of district. The campaign focuses on bringing back girls, who have dropped out of schools. On this occasion, a cycle rally was also held to promote the campaign. Speaking to ANI, a student said, "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao has proved to be very beneficial for us."

Mob thrashes woman over suspicion of child lifting in Jharkhand's Giridih

Giridih (Jharkhand), Aug 27 (ANI): A woman was thrashed by mob over suspicion of her being a child-lifter outside a bank in Jharkhand's Giridih. She was later rescued by police. Police said, "It was a misunderstanding. A woman saw the victim playing with her 2-year-old son and suspected her of being a child-lifter." Police further added, "A woman left her son with her 8-yr-old daughter outside a bank and went to withdraw cash. Victim, who was also going to bank saw the boy crying and started playing with him. When mother of the infant saw this, she accused the woman of being a child-lifter which led to violence."

Watch: Boy beaten up for allegedly molesting girl in UP's Moradabad

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 27 (ANI): A boy who allegedly tried to molest a girl was beaten up by the victim and group of locals in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad. While speaking to ANI, Police official said, "A case has been registered. The accused has been arrested. Further investigation is underway.

PM Narendra Modi returns to India after attending G7 Summit

New Delhi, Aug 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Delhi on August 27. PM Modi returned to India after attending G7 Summit in France. PM Modi also held bilateral meetings with world leaders including US President Trump on sidelines of the Summit.