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Antibiotics may increase risk of colon cancer: Study

New Delhi, Aug 23 (ANI): Popping even a single course of antibiotics might increase, though slightly, the risk of developing colon cancer a new study suggests. The study was published in the journal 'Gut' highlighted the need for judicious use of this broad category of drugs, which are frequently improperly or overprescribed. "The primary message of this study is the importance of antibiotic stewardship: not treating common viral infections with antibiotics, using them for the shortest time period possible, and using targeted antibiotics rather than broad-spectrum ones," said study leader Cynthia L. Sears, Bloomberg Kimmel Professor of Cancer Immunotherapy at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. The researchers found that those who developed colon cancer were slightly more likely to have been exposed to antibiotics (71.3 per cent compared to 69.1 per cent). Further investigation showed that antibiotic exposure was only associated with increased risk of approximately 15 per cent for

'Public toilet' becomes home, source of livelihood for 65-year-old women in Madurai

Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Aug 23 (ANI): A 65-year-old lady has been living in a public toilet for past 19 years in Tamil Nadu's Madurai. Karuppayi has been living in a public toilet in Ramnad area of Madurai. She is earning her livelihood by cleaning the toilets and charging a meager amount from public for using it. While speaking to ANI, Karuppayi said, "I applied for senior citizen pension but didn't get it. I approached many officers in Collector's office but nothing materialised." "I don't have any other source of income. So, I live here in this public toilet. I earn Rs 70-80 per day. I have one daughter who never visits me," old lady added.

5,000 cylinders, 6,000 regulators recovered from rural LPG agency in UP's Balrampur

Balrampur (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 23 (ANI): Around 5,000 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders and over 6,000 regulators were recovered from a rural LPG agency in Uttar Pradesh's Balrampur district on August 22. The incident took place in Pachperwa town of Balrampur district. Cylinders and regulators were hidden in bushes, godowns and other places of the gas agency. The gas agency naming Bhargav Indian Rural Distributor has been sealed in this regard by the concerned authority of Balrampur.

Spotify Premium free trial extends to 3 months

New Delhi, Aug 23 (ANI): Spotify has announced a limited time extension to the free trial of its Spotify Premium subscription for three months. Starting today, eligible users will receive the first three months for free when they sign up for any plan, the official blog notes. Spotify Premium offers access to ad-free music, download feature, easy toogle between output devices and more. The extended free trial offer is for individual and student plans, and to users who haven't already tried Premium.

Rajiv Gandhi never used powers to create atmosphere of fear: Sonia Gandhi

New Delhi, Aug 22 (ANI): Addressing at the 75th birth anniversary celebration of late Rajiv Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi said that former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi never used his power to put democracy in danger. She said, "Rajiv Gandhi came to power in 1984 but he never used powers to create an atmosphere of fear or to destroy the freedom and liberty of the people. He never used his power to put the principles of democracy in danger."

'Rider Krishna' spreading traffic awareness in Varanasi ahead of Janmashtami

Varanasi (UP), Aug 22 (ANI): Ahead of Janmashtami this year, unique avatar of Krishna is spreading traffic rules awareness in Varanasi. Although, markets are ready with different kinds of Krishna's statue, but 'Rider Krishna' attracting people. According to the Hindu calendar this religious festival is celebrated on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksh or the 8th day of the dark fortnight in the month of Bhadon.

Roti, salt served to students for mid-day meal in UP's Mirzapur

Mirzapur (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 22 (ANI): Another incident has come in light narrating the lapse of administration in providing mid-day meal to the students. Students are aimed to be provided 'nutritious meal' through mid-day meal. On contrary, students of a primary school in UP's Mirzapur were seen eating 'roti' with salt in mid-day meal. The negligent teacher has been suspended. Mirzapur District Magistrate (DM) Anurag Patel said, "Negligence happened at teacher and supervisor's level. The teacher has been suspended. A response has been sought from supervisor."

2 tuskers die after accident with truck in Odisha's Keonjhar

Keonjhar (Odisha), Aug 22 (ANI): Two elephants died after collision with a truck in Odisha's Keonjhar. One tusker was severely injured in the accident. Injured elephant was taken by forest officials for medical assistance.

Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh inspects relief operations in flood-affected areas

Shahkot (Punjab), Aug 22 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh inspected rescue operations in flood-affected area in Punjab's Shahkot. He announced that government would canalise all the rivers of the state, taking technical support from World Bank (WB) and Asian Development Bank (ADB). Punjab CM also announced to the villagers that relief teams in flood-affected areas in Sultanpur Lodhi (Kapurthala district) and Jalandhar. Each team will comprise officers of health, civil supply and animal husbandry department that will ensure timely supply of food, medicines and fodder for affected families.

P Chidambaram sent in CBI custody till Aug 26

New Delhi, Aug 22 (ANI): Special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Court sent former union finance minister P Chidambaram to CBI custody till August 26 in INX Media Case. Supreme Court will hear P Chidambaram's petition against CBI on August 23. His petition against Enforcement Directorate (ED) will be heard in SC on August 27. CBI Court has permitted Chidambaram to meet family members and lawyers for 30 minutes a day. P Chidambaram was arrested by CBI on late evening of August 21 in relation with INX Media Case.

Country gripped in financial crisis, there's fall in every sector: CM Baghel

New Delhi, Aug 22 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Thursday said that country is gripped in financial crisis. Explaining his statement, he added "There is a fall in every sector, including the automobile industry, where employee strength is being cut and numerous plants are being shut. The situation is bad in the government sector as well."

Chhattisgarh CM terms Chidambaram's arrest as 'action of revenge'

New Delhi, Aug 22 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Thursday reacted on former finance minister and veteran Congress leader P Chidambaram's arrested by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Backing Chidambaram, he said that Centre is unable to handle such criticism, hence they are taking the revenge. P Chidambaram was arrested by CBI on late evening of August 21 in relation with INX Media Case.

CM Gehlot inaugurates 8th Asian Women's Youth Handball Championship

Jaipur (Rajasthan), August 22 (ANI): Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot inaugurated the 8th Asian woman-Youth Handball championship-2019 at Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium in Jaipur. Chief Minister also met the captains of the participating teams and wished them all the luck. Apart from India, teams from South Korea, China, Japan, Chinese Taipei, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Bangladesh and Nepal are participating in the Championship. Defending champion South Korea will lock horns with other team to save its title. The previous edition of championship was held in 2017 at Jakarta in Indonesia.

'People's wall' in Karnataka's Shivamogga provides basic necessities to needy

Shivamogga (Karnataka), Aug 22 (ANI): A number of people are affected in Karnataka after flood hit at least 22 districts of state. A petrol pump owner in Shivamogga has created 'people's wall' to avail needy individuals. The wall has clothes, shoes, food items and other amenities for needful. The 'people's wall' is a unique initiative of exchanging goods as social contribution. Donors contribute relief material to help the needy. Poor people pick essentials and food items from the same place.

J-K's sensitive area Tral shows sign of normalcy

Tral (J-K), Aug 22 (ANI): With normalcy returning to parts of Jammu and Kashmir, Pulwama's Tral is also looking positive, weeks after scraping of Article 370, which gave special status to J-K. Youth played cricket in the beautiful weather, while shepherds were seen grazing their sheep. A local in Tral said, "There should be places for our children to play, schools should improve, there should be a husbandry in our village, and quality of food should improve in anganwadi centers. I've full faith in government, Narendra Modi is a good man, and he will work for us." Restoration of normalcy in Tral plays a key role, as its one of the most sensitive areas. Terrorists like Burhan Wani belonged to Tral. Security was beefed up in the region after the abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of the state into two Union Territories - Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh on August 5.

Phase 2 of 'Maha Janadesh Yatra' begins, CM Fadnavis holds rally

Dhule (Maharashtra), Aug 22 (ANI): The second phase of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) 'Maha Janadesh Yatra Phase 2', led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis begun in Maharashtra's Dhule district on August 22. Earlier, the CM had to abandon his yatra midway, when floods unleashed several districts of the state. The first phase of yatra was conducted from August 01 to August 09.

CM Raghubar Das launches 16 BPO companies to boost employment

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Aug 22 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das on August 22 launched 16 Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO) companies in the state. The state govt also signed MoUs with three BPO companies. The companies are expected to generate employment in the state. "Jharkhand is a state full of opportunities and there are several sectors where people can invest and generate employment," said CM Das.

Five sanitation workers died while cleaning a sewer in Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad, Aug 22 (ANI): Five sanitation workers died while cleaning sewer in Ghaziabad's Nandgram area on August 22. Police and Municipal Corporation officials arrived at the spot following tragic incident. Bodies of sanitation workers were taken to hospital with help of locals. A worker went unconscious after inhaling poisonous gas, after which other sanitation workers jumped to save him, however, they also lost their lives in rescue attempt, according to a local. Further details are awaited.

Preparations for 'Mysuru Dasara' begins

Mysuru (Karnataka), Aug 22 (ANI): People of Karnataka's Mysuru started preparations for its 10-day festival 'Mysuru Dasara' from August 22. The festival starts with Navaratri and the lasts till Vijayadashami. The Mysuru Dasara is a tradition that Raja Wadiyar I, the ninth ruler of the Mysuru kingdom, is believed to have started in 1610. The festival attracts visitors from all over the world. The festival is observed on the tenth day in the Hindu calendar month of Ashvin, which typically falls in the Gregorian months of September and October.

Way P Chidambaram's matter is being handled is depressing: Mamata Banerjee

East Midnapore (West Bengal), Aug 22 (ANI): Speaking on P Chidambaram arrest, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, "Sometimes the process in incorrect, I am not talking about legality, but Chidambaram is a senior politician, he is a former finance minister and home minister. The way his matter has been handled, that is very depressing, that's very bad and sad as well"