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CM Khattar kick -off 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra' from Panchkula, Rajnath Singh calls him 'fakir'

Panchkula (Haryana), Aug 18 (ANI): Ahead of Haryana Assembly polls 2019, the state Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar kicked off his 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra' from Panchkula's Kalka on August 18. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also attended the rally and called him 'fakir'. While recalling 2014 assembly election, Rajnath Singh said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had suggested Khattar's name for the post of Chief Minister. Several Ministers of Haryana cabinet were also present in the rally.

2 lakh cusec water released in Satluj River from Ropar Headworks

Ludhiana (Punjab), Aug 18 (ANI): At least 2 lakh cusec water was released in Satluj River from Ropar Headworks. Administration has assured that the situation is under control. Ludhiana Deputy Commissioner Pradeep Kumar Agrawal said, "The situation is under control. A precautionary alert has been sounded in few areas around Sutlej River. Evacuation centres are ready and well equipped."

CM Khattar begins 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra' from Panchkula

Panchkula (Haryana), Aug 18 (ANI): Ahead of Haryana Assembly polls 2019, the state Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar kicked off his statewide tour 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra' in a bus from Panchkula's Kalka on August 18. He will reach all the 90 assemblies of the state in a 22-day journey till September 8 and will seek blessings from the people for the next five years. Before holding rally, Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar performed pooja at Kalka Devi Mandir and Gurudwara. State President Subhash Barala and Minister Krishan Lal Panwar also accompanied CM Khattar.

Journalist, brother shot dead by unidentified assailants in UP's Saharanpur

Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 18 (ANI): A journalist Ashish Janwani and his brother were shot dead by unidentified assailants in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur on August 18. Neighbours created ruckus over the matter after which police had to resort to baton charge. Police investigation is underway.

BJP working president JP Nadda arrives at Hyderabad airport

Hyderabad, Aug 18 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party Working President, JP Nadda arrived at Hyderabad airport on August 18. He received grand welcomed by party workers at Rajiv Gandhi international Airprot. He hold talks with state party leaders in a bid to strengthen the party in Telangana.

3 rescued in Shimla house collapse, 1 still trapped

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Aug 18 (ANI): Four people of a family were trapped under debris after the house collapsed. 3 people were rescued. One person is still feared trapped. Rescue operation is underway.

Those who follow principles of Mamata Banerjee can never go to BJP: TMC leader Firhad Hakim

Kolkata (West Bengal), Aug 18 (ANI): While speaking to media in Kolkata on 10 Trinamool Congress (TMC) councillors who had joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the month of May and now returned back to TMC, West Bengal Minister and TMC leader, Firhad Hakim said, "They were taken away after being terrorised but they threw away 'Lotus', trampled on it and returned to Trinamool." "Those who follow principles of WB Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and fight communalism can never go to BJP. Those who go, they do that out of fear as they fear Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Income-Tax (I-T) department if they have a lot with them. We are 'bhikhari', why should we be scared?, " he added.

Heavy rains lead to waterlogging in parts of Kolkata

Kolkata, Aug 18 (ANI): Heavy rainfall has caused waterlogging on multiple stretches of Kolkata on August 18. Commuters were seen stuck due to vehicular traffic and pedestrian movement has also been disrupted. As per the regional Meteorological Centre Kolkata, heavy rains of about 7-11cm are likely to occur at one or two places.

Cases with court monitored investigation show better outcome: Justice Dhananjaya Chandrachud

Mumbai, Aug 18 (ANI): While addressing at an event in Mumbai on August 17, Supreme Court judge Justice Dhananjaya Chandrachud spoke on Pehlu Khan Case. He said, "I tell you this is one of the great torments of being a judge because you have to decide on basis of evidence as it stands and then you find that police investigation has been so woefully inadequate that it is going to result in acquittal." "Cases where courts have been approached with a petition at an appropriate stage and courts have been able to monitor investigation, have perhaps shown a better outcome," he added. Pehlu Khan, a cattle trader, was beaten to death allegedly by self-proclaimed cow vigilantes on suspicion of cow smuggling in Rajasthan's Alwar district in 2017. An Alwar court on August 15 acquitted all the six accused in the lynching case, giving them the benefit of doubt. However, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that the state government will file an appeal against the court's ruling.

Landslide block NH 5 in HP's Kinnaur

Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh), Aug 18 (ANI): Overnight heavy rainfall triggered many landslides in isolated regions of Himachal Pradesh, blocking a large number of roads including the National Highway. The National Highway (NH) 5 was blocked in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur on August 18. It was blocked near Ribba village of Kinnaur district causing heavy traffic jam. Areas of HP including Chamba, Shimla, Dharamsala, Solan and Nahan are likely to receive rainfall accompanied by a thunderstorm for the next few days.

Cloudburst, heavy rain triggers overflow in Tons River in Uttarkashi

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand), Aug 18 (ANI): Tons river in Uttarkashi overflows due to relentless rains triggered by a cloud burst on August 18. Rescue team of ITBP, SDRF and NDRF has been rushed to the areas for evacuation.

BJP MP Hans Raj Hans wants JNU to be renamed as MNU after PM Modi's name

New Delhi, Aug 18 (ANI): Speaking on the abrogation of Article 370, BJP MP, Hans Raj Hans said that the name of Jawahar Lal Nehru University (JNU) should be renamed after Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Dua karo sab aman se rahein, bomb na chale..Hamare buzurgon ne galatiyan ki hain hum bhugat rahe hain...Main kehta hoon iska naam MNU kar do, Modi ji ke naam pe bhi to kuch hona chahiye."

PM Narendra Modi visits National Memorial Chorten in Bhutan's Thimphu

Thimphu (Bhutan), Aug 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited The National Memorial Chorten in Bhutan's capital city Thimphu on August 18. The memorial is located close to the center of Thimphu city and is one of the most iconic monuments. The National Memorial Chorten was built in memory of Third 'Druk Gyalpo'. PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Bhutan.

Got influenced by teachings of Lord Buddha while writing 'Exam Warriors' book: PM Modi

Thimphu (Bhutan), Aug 18 (ANI): While addressing the students of Royal University of Bhutan in Thimphu on August 18, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Much of what I wrote in my book 'Exam Warriors' is influenced by teachings of Lord Buddha, especially the importance of positivity, overcoming fear and living in oneness, be it with the present moment or with mother nature.

Bihar MLA flees from his residence when police reached to arrest him

Patna (Bihar), Aug 18 (ANI): An independent MLA from Bihar's Mokama Anant Singh fled away from his residence when Patna Police reached to arrest him. The incident took place in Patna on August 18. Earlier, Police had conducted raid and recovered an Ak-47 and a hand grenade from his residence. Case was registered against him under Arms Act, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) Act and Explosive Act.

Police bust drug manufacturing unit in Manipur's Thoubal, 1 arrested

Thoubal (Manipur), Aug 18 (ANI): In one of the biggest seizures ever, police busted a drug manufacturing unit in Manipur's Thoubal district on August 17. The drug manufacturing unit was located in Moijing Awang Leikai area of Thoubal. Police have seized 184.644 Kg of suspected heroin and brown sugar worth more than Rs 160 crore. One person was also arrested in this connection. More than 184 kilograms of heroin worth around Rs 160 crore was seized from the spot. Heroin is an opioid whose sale and production is banned under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, in India. Further investigation is underway in the case.

Crocodile rescued from well by forest department in Karnataka's Belagavi

Belagavi (Karnataka), Aug 18 (ANI): A crocodile was rescued by the forest department in Karnataka's Belagavi on August 17. He was rescued from a well in Belagavi. The incident took place in Naganur village of Belagavi district.

Congress will strengthen itself under Sonia Gandhi's leadership: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Murshidabad (West Bengal), Aug 18 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on his statement on Gandhi-Nehru family, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said, "The relation of Gandhi family with Congress party is not ordinary. Congress party has been connected with Nehru-Gandhi family since before independence. Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi even sacrificed their lives. It is a family of martyrs." "Everyone in Congress party respects this family. Sonia Gandhi agreed to become party president till a next president is elected and I hope it will be beneficial to the party. We believe that under Sonia Gandhi's leadership, party will strengthen itself," he added.

Man tied, thrashed by locals over suspicion of theft in Rajasthan's Alwar

Alwar (Rajasthan), Aug 18 (ANI): A man was tied with a rope and allegedly thrashed by locals in Rajasthan's Alwar on August 17. He was thrashed over suspicion of theft. The incident took place in Moosa Khera village in Kishangarh Bas Tehsil of Alwar district. While speaking to ANI, Police official said, "Police rescued him and took to the hospital for medical treatment. FIR has been registered in this regard and investigation is underway in the case."

5 members of family shot allegedly by RPF constable in Jharkhand's Ramgarh

Ramgarh (Jharkhand), Aug 18 (ANI): Five members of a family were shot allegedly by a RPF constable on late night Saturday. The incident took place in Barkakana of Ramgarh district. Two members of the family died and three people has been hospitalised. While speaking to mediapersons, police official said, "It can be a personal dispute. It's being told man who shot them is an RPF constable, but it's yet to be confirmed."