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Fire at AIIMS under control, cooling operation underway: Fire Service Director

New Delhi, Aug 18 (ANI): While speaking to mediapersons on Saturday, Delhi's Fire Service Director, Vipin Kental on fire at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi said, "Fire is completely under control. Cooling operation is underway, they'll continue for some more time, the staff will be here to monitor that. No casualty has been reported." Earlier in the day, Massive fire broke out in PC block (a non-patient block) of AIIMS. The affected area is near the emergency ward on the 2nd floor. Patients are being shifted from AB ward (Orthopaedic Unit).

Chandigarh man helps needy children by providing books, other study materials

Chandigarh, Aug 18 (ANI): Many students even today can't buy books due to the financial condition of their families. Chandigarh's Sandeep Kumar has come forward to help these students. He has collected about 10,000 books in the last two years. Sandeep also wants other people to come forward for this social cause and help the poor children to educate them. The people who come to Sandeep for books have appreciated his move. In their view, he is serving the society for the betterment of budding students, who can't afford to buy books and stationery items. Revealing his journey to come forward for the social cause, Sandeep who trained as a teacher said that during days of JBT training, he found that the children of financially poor families did not have resources to buy books. "When I came back to Chandigarh, I found the condition terrible. I was looking at my books when this thought struck my mind that others can use these books. So I thought, why should not I collect these books for thos

Important to protest if insulted as an Indian, says Shazia Ilmi

New Delhi, Aug 18 (ANI): BJP leader Shazia Ilmi, who confronted Pakistan supporters raising anti-Modi and anti-India slogans in South Korea, said that it is imperative to peacefully register protest if insulted as an Indian. While speaking to ANI, she said, "I and two others were in Seoul for United Peace Federation conference as a delegation of Global Citizen Forum. After the conference, we went to Indian Embassy to meet our envoy. On our way to the hotel, we saw an aggressive protest by an unruly crowd carrying Pakistani flags and calling all kind of names to India and our PM. They kept saying Modi terrorist, India terrorist. We just felt it's our duty to tell them to not abuse our country or our PM." "It's important for all of us to register our protests wherever we are. It's important to peacefully register your anger at being insulted as a countryman as Indian," she added.

Study reveals how stress can curb eating desire

New Delhi, Aug 18 (ANI): Researchers have discovered a neurocircuit in mice that, when activated, increased their stress levels while decreasing their desire to eat. The scientists believe their research could aid efforts to develop treatments for a serious eating disorder called anorexia nervosa, which has the highest mortality rate of any mental disorder, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. People with anorexia nervosa avoid food, severely restrict food, or eat very small quantities of only certain foods. Even when they are dangerously underweight, they may see themselves as overweight. Because mice and humans have similar nervous systems, Tong, the Cullen Chair in Molecular Medicine at UTHealth, believes their findings could shed light on the part of the human brain that regulates hunger. According to the study published in the journal, 'Nature Communications' the investigators believed they are among the first to demonstrate the role of this neurocircuit in the re

Apple created 2.4 million US jobs

New Delhi, Aug 18 (ANI): Apple has announced that it has created 2.4 million US jobs across all 50 states. In an official release, the iPhone maker said that it is on pace to directly contribute USD 350 billion to the US economy by 2023 and create 20,000 new jobs. A significant amount of the jobs Apple supports are found in the booming app, which is currently responsible for 1.9 million American jobs.

AP Governor conducts aerial survey in flood-hit areas

Onboard, Aug 17 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan conducted aerial survey of the flood-affected East and West Godavari districts. Various villages in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari and West Godavari districts are reeling under flood. Flood warnings have been issued by authorities in both districts.

Landslide in Himachal's Sainj Valley blocks road connectivity

Kullu (HP), Aug 17 (ANI): Locals in Sainj Valley in Himachal Pradesh have been stuck after a landslide damaged roads leading to blockage of transport links. Clearing operation is underway make way the villagers. Due to heavy rain in many areas of Himachal Pradesh, several roads have been damaged halting normal life in the state.

PM Modi along with Bhutanese counterpart inaugurates hydro project in Thimphu

Thimphu (Bhutan), Aug 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Bhutan Lotay Tshering inaugurated Mangdechhu hydroelectric power plant at Simtokha Dzong. They further unveiled the "Inauguration Plaque of the Ground Station for South Asian Satellite". PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Bhutan.

PM Modi meets Bhutanese counterpart Lotay Tshering in Thimphu

Thimphu (Bhutan), Aug 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Bhutan, met his Bhutanese counterpart Lotay Tshering at Gyalyong Tshogkhang - the Parliament of Bhutan. PM Modi also discussed bilateral relations with Tshering during his meeting. PM Modi arrived in Thimphu early in the Day. Interestingly, Bhutan was PM Modi's first overseas visit after taking charge as Prime Minister in 2014.

Fire breaks out at AIIMS Delhi, fire engines on spot

New Delhi, Aug 17 (ANI): Fire broke out on first and second floor of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi. Fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the flames. Cause of fire is yet to be ascertained. Further investigation is underway.

11 patients lose eye sight after undergoing cataract operation at Indore hospital

Indore/ Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Aug 17 (ANI): 11 patients lost their eye sight after undergoing operation for cataract at Indore Eye Hospital. Treatment of all 11 patients has begun. Administration has been ordered to submit a report in 72 hours. Madhya Pradesh Health Minister Tulsi Silavat said, "Patients will be given best treatment. I've ordered to cancel the license of the hospital. Patients will be provided compensation of Rs 20,000. FIR to be registered against those found guilty of negligence. A seven-member committee has been formed to investigate the matter."

Houses, roads damaged due to heavy rainfall in HP's Chamba

Chamba (HP), Aug 17 (ANI): Several houses and roads got damaged due to heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba. Some of the roads were completely damaged due to landslides, flash-floods in the region. People are facing hardships in commuting as normal life took a hit due to incessant rainfall.

Brave Dog 'Tiger' saves 58-year-old owner from leopard attack in Darjeeling

Darjeeling (West Bengal), Aug 17 (ANI): A four-year-old dog lived up to his name by putting up a valiant fight to save his owner in West Bengal's Darjeeling. 'Tiger' saved his 58-year-old owner from leopard attack on August 14. Aruna Lama who is a resident of Sonada town in Darjeeling district opened the door of her storeroom and saw a leopard over there. In utter panic she tried shutting the door and could feel sharp claws of leopard attacking her. As she struggled to set herself free, 'Tiger' jumped to help her. While speaking to ANI, Aruna Lama's daughter said, "As my mother was making her way to ground floor of our house she noticed a pair of glowing eyes, then the leopard attacked her but Tiger (pet dog) saved my mother." The only casualty in the conflict was a chicken. 'Tiger' is a cross breed between Tibetan mastiff and a mongrel.

Coimbatore Zoo welcomes rosy pelican hatchling after 14-odd years

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Aug 17 (ANI): After 14-odd years, a rosy pelican hatched a young one at the Coimbatore Corporation VOC Park Zoo. The rosy pelican laid two eggs a month ago and hatched one of the two. The little bird is healthy and is under monitor. Lots of tourists flocked at the zoo to see the baby bird. As rosy pelicans were known to have low fertility rate, the staff took extra efforts to have a pelican hatchling in the Zoo.

Democracy will come in JandK after abrogation of Article 370: MoS Jitendra Singh

New Delhi, Aug 17 (ANI): Union Minister Jitendra Singh attended an event in Delhi on August 16 where he said that the democracy will come in Jammu and Kashmir after abrogation of Article 370. Singh said, "We used to be taunted again and again and asked that why don't you follow the policy of Vajpayee ji? He was a good man. He used to speak of 'jamhuriyat', 'insaniyat', 'kashmiriyat'. Separatist leaders who sing praises of Pakistan used to taunt us." He further said, "I said in Srinagar and it needs to be said again that Vajpayee never approved of special status for Jammu and Kashmir. Democracy will come there now with Article 370 abrogation. 2-3 parties used to hold polls in a closed environment and become MP-MLA with 8-10% turnout. Was it democracy?" He also said, "Vajpayee ji spoke of 'Kashmiriyat'. It's a composite concept. If Kashmiri Pandits were ousted, where did 'Kashmiriyat' remain? He spoke of humanity, it isn't humanity when you ask your neighbour to turn their child into a s

Watch: Peacocks dance along railway line in TN's Ramanathapuram

Ramanathapuram (Tamil Nadu), Aug 17 (ANI): Several Peacocks in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district were seen dancing along the railway line. They were dancing nearby the railway line in Mandapam area of Ramanathapuram district. Peacock is India's national bird and it has a crust like crown on its head. According to Hindu beliefs, peacock has religious significance as it is the ride of Kartikeya, elder son of Lord Shiva.

'Aadi Mahotsav' will give exposure to artisans to market their products internationally: Arjun Munda

Leh (Ladakh), Aug 17 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on National Tribal Festival 'Aadi Mahotsav' that begins in Leh on August 17, Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda said, "Through the festival of 'Aadi Mahotsav', artisans of this region will be given an exposure on how to market their products internationally." "It will also provide more opportunities to them," Munda added. After the abrogation of Article 370 this is the first kind of festival getting organised in Leh.

Happy that Ladakh is being discussed in UN: BJP MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal

Leh (Ladakh), Aug 17 (ANI): UNSC discussed Kashmir issue on August 17 on China's request. Speaking on the issue, BJP MP from Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal said, "I am happy that due to the decision taken under Modi ji's leadership, Ladakh is being discussed in United Nations. Earlier when Congress was in power, Ladakh was not even discussed in Parliament let alone the UN."

Garbage enters in residential areas in Karnataka's Mangaluru amid heavy rainfall

Mangaluru (Karnataka), Aug 17 (ANI): The lack of civic maintenance resulted in rainwater, mud and garbage entering homes in Karnataka's Mangaluru following incessant rains. Garbage from Pachanady dumping yard is entering in residential and agricultural areas of Mangaluru. Choked nallahs and culverts in Mangaluru are forcing the affected locals to seek shelter elsewhere. The residents said that the shoddy preparation for the monsoons by local authorities resulted in waterlogging.

2G mobile internet restored in of J-K's 5 districts

Jammu/ Samba/ Udhampur (JandK), Aug 17 (ANI): Following days of restrictions, mobile internet services have been restored in five districts of Jammu and Kashmir on August 17. 2G mobile internet services have been restored in Jammu, Reasi, Samba, Kathua and Udhampur districts of the region. Mobile internet services were suspended in Jammu on August 5, in view of security concerns in the region. The restrictions on the telecom services were continued in the wake of abrogation of Article 370. On August 16, the government had decided to lift restrictions imposed in Jammu and Kashmir, in a phased and gradual manner. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary, BVR Subrahmanyam had said, "Telecom connectivity will gradually be erased and restored in a phase-wise manner keeping in mind constant threat posed by terrorist's organisations in using mobile connectivity to organise terror actions. Prevention detentions are being continuously reviewed and an appropriate decision would be made based on law and