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Maharashtra floods: Team of 100 doctors sent to Kolhapur, Sangli, says CM Fadnavis

Sangli (Maharashtra), Aug 10 (ANI): Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis visited flood-affected areas of Kolhapur and Sangli in Maharashtra on August 10, to review the situation. While speaking to ANI, Devendra Fadnavis in Sangli said, "Indian Navy teams from Vishakhapatnam are arriving today as Shirol area in Kolhapur is severely affected; 95 boats are operating in Sangli. A team of 100 doctors is being sent to Kolhapur and Sangli. There is no lack of medicines." "As flood water recedes, we will focus on providing drinking water and restoring power," he added.

Watch: Fight between two groups at gym in Delhi's Jyoti Nagar area

New Delhi, Aug 10 (ANI): A fight broke out between two groups at a gym in the Delhi's Jyoti Nagar area in Shahdara. Both the groups attacked each other with rods. Case has been registered against both the groups and police investigation is underway.

Over 95 cows die mysteriously in Andhra Pradesh's 'gaushala'

Krishna (Andhra Pradesh), Aug 10 (ANI): Over 95 cows died in a 'gaushala' in Kotturu Tadepalli village in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. The reason of the deaths is unknown but locals are blaming the green grass which was brought to feed the cows. Cow shelter authorities immediately informed the police after knowing the situation. Police rushed to the shelter and started the investigation. Autopsy has been done and police is waiting for the reports to take further action. There are almost 1,600 cows in the shelter.

Amritsar-Lahore bus returns empty from Pakistan

Amritsar (Punjab), Aug 10 (ANI): After Pakistan announced to suspended bus services with India, the Amritsar-Lahore bus which had gone to Lahore returned to Amritsar without any passenger. The driver of the bus said Pakistan did not give a written statement on the suspension of the bus service yet. "We have not got any official or written statement from Pakistan regarding the suspension of bus service yet. Their terminal officer informed just verbally," the driver told ANI.

K'taka floods: Water from Tunga River enters residential areas, locals evacuated

Shivamogga (Karnataka), Aug 08 (ANI): Water from overflowing Tunga River entered residential areas in Vidya Nagar in Karnataka's Shivamogga district. Heavy downpour triggered flood-like situation in several areas of the state. Fire Department is engaged in the evacuation of people from the area. Flood has affected many parts of the country including Karnataka, Maharashtra and Kerala.

NSA Doval visits Anantnag, interacts with locals

Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir), Aug 10 (ANI): National Security Advisor Ajit Doval interacted with locals in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district. It is an area which has been a hotbed of terrorist activities in the past. National Security Advisor is on Kashmir visit to review security situation in Union Territory.

People should celebrate Eid without fear: Satya Pal Malik

Srinagar (JandK), Aug 10 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on situation of Jammu and Kashmir amid Section 144 and upcoming festival of Eid said that he is ensuring maximum facilities will be provided to the people. While speaking to ANI, Satya Pal Malik in Srinagar said, "We are preparing for Eid. We are ensuring that maximum facilities are provided to the people. People should celebrate Eid without fear and peacefully."

Samajwadi Party MPs Sanjay Seth, Surendra Singh Nagar join BJP

New Delhi, Aug 10 (ANI): Samajwadi Party MPs Sanjay Seth and Surendra Singh Nagar, who resigned from Rajya Sabha recently, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of senior party leader Bhupendra Yadav. Later, they met BJP's national working president JP Nadda.

Nadiad building collapse: 4 dead, several injured

Nadiad (Gujarat), Aug 10 (ANI): At least four people died and several others got injured after a 3-storey apartment building collapsed late night in Gujarat's Nadiad. Many people are feared trapped under the debris. Rescue operation is still underway. The incident took place in Pragatinagar area of Nadiad. Rescue operations are underway. More details are also awaited in this regard.

New Congress chief likely to be decided by today: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

New Delhi, Aug 10 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, who took part in the meeting of Congress Working Committee (CWC) on August 10, said the CWC will meet again at 8:30 pm, and before the day ends, a new party chief could be expected to take on the reins of the grand old party. UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi earlier said she and Rahul Gandhi have excused themselves from taking part in the consultations to decide on next Congress chief.

15 hospitalised for snake bite in AP's Krishna

Krishna (Andhra Pradesh), Aug 10 (ANI): After being bitten by snakes, 15 people from several villages were admitted to the primary health care centre in Andhra Pradesh's Krishna district. The incident took place in Movva Mandal area of Krishna district. While speaking to ANI, Doctor Sivaramakrishna of Movva government health care centre said, "15 victims of snake bite came here. We kept them under observation, tested blood and gave them anti-snake venom injection. All are out of danger now. Anti-snake venom injection is available in all government hospitals in the district. So people need not worry." The hospital authorities said that 90 people have been given anti-snake venom injection since August 01 till date. "We suggest victims not to go to any 'tantriks' or quack doctors and waste time. You go to the nearest government hospital. Most of the victims are either farmers or coolies. We suggest them not to go to private hospitals and waste money. The government is providing all medici

2 gates of Bhopal's Bhadbhada Dam open following heavy rainfall

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Aug 10 (ANI): Two gates of Bhadbhada Dam have been opened following heavy rains in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal on August 10. Bhadbhada Dam was constructed in 1965 and has a full tank level of 1666.80 feet. Light rain continued to lash Bhopal city throughout the day. Another spell of rainfall is likely to commence over eastern and north eastern MP in the coming days.

Kerala floods: Will visit Wayanad tomorrow, says Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, Aug 10 (ANI): Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi, who on Aug 10 took part in the Congress Working Committee meeting to hold consultations on next party chief, said he will visit his Lok Sabha constituency Wayanad which has been reeling under incessant rains and is foreseeing possibility of floods. The state of Kerala after witnessing its worst floods in a century last year, is witnessing continuous rainfall for past one week in several districts.

CWC meeting underway at AICC HQ

New Delhi, Aug 10 (ANI): CWC meeting is underway at AICC headquarters in Delhi on Aug 10. Congress leaders including Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Manmohan Singh, Meira Kumar arrived at Congress headquarters to attend the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting on Saturday. Congress is likely to elect its new president in today's CWC meeting. Congress Working Committee will be divided into five groups, and discussions will be held with state unit leaders according to regions. Rahul had offered to step down from his post at the CWC meeting on May 25, taking moral responsibility for the party's drubbing in the 17th Lok Sabha elections.

CM Yogi announces free travel for women in UP govt buses on Raksha Bandhan

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 10 (ANI): Ahead of Raksha Bandhan Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath congratulated women and said, "On the ocassion of Raksha Bandhan, state government has decided that all the state transport corporation buses and city buses will provide free service from 14th August midnight to 15th August midnight) to women. They will also be given adequate security in the buses."

NDRF continues relief operation in flood-hit Maharashtra's Sangli

Sangli (Maharashtra), Aug 10 (ANI): The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) officials are rigorously undertaking the relief operations in the flood-hit Sangli district in Maharashtra. The district is one of the worst hit by the incessant rains. The NDRF team is evacuating locals in Haripur village which has submerged in water. An NDRF official told ANI that the flow of water in the village is very strong and therefore women and children are being prioritised during evacuation. The official added that food and other essential items are being distributed to people who are still stuck in the houses.

Rescue operations underway after massive landslide in Kerala's Wayanad

Kottayam/Wayanad (Kerala), Aug 10 (ANI): Heavy rainfall has impacted normal life in parts of Kerala. Many people are feared trapped in massive landslide in Kerala's Wayanad. At least two people died due to landslide following heavy rainfall. Several teams of NDRF are carrying out rescue operation in parts of Kerala. All schools have been asked to remain closed by authorities in the wake of heavy downpour.

2 NRI businessmen donate Rs 14 crore to Tirumala Temple

Tirumala (Andhra Pradesh), Aug 10 (ANI): Two US-based Non-Resident Indian (NRI) businessmen donated Rs 14 crores to the famed hill shrine of Lord Balaji in Tirumala on August 09. The donation was done on the auspicious occasion of 'Varalakshmi Pooja' on the second Friday in the month of 'Sawan' as per Telugu calendar. After performing special 'pooja' along with their families, the two businessmen donated Rs 14 crores. The businessmen handed over cheque of Rs 14 crore to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) special officer AV Dharma Reddy. The NRIs asked Reddy to use the money for service activities. The two NRIs, in July 2018 too had donated Rs 13.5 crores to the temple.

Tibet Museum in Dharamshala's McLeod Ganj organises photo exhibition

Dharamshala (HP), Aug 10 (ANI): Tibet Museum in Dharamshala's McLeod Ganj held a photo exhibition of period from 1979 to 1985. Sikyong of the Tibetan-government-in-exile Lobsang Sangay was the chief guest of the event. Event was organised to recall the four fact finding delegation to Tibet. The exhibition shared the journey of visit of delegations, from all four durations, to Tibet. All the four delegations reported complete obligation of monasteries and religious edifices, wanton deforestation and mining, population transfer and dilution of Tibetan language, religion and culture.

Schools reopen in Jammu, Section 144 is still imposed with some exceptions

Jammu, Aug 10 (ANI): Normal life resumed in Jammu and Kashmir's several districts on August 10. Schools have been reopened after six days in Jammu. Section 144 has been imposed in the Valley since midnight of August 04 which prevents gathering of more than four people in an area. Any pre-planned congregation or sudden unforeseen congregation of ritualistic nature shall be conducted with prior approval. Vulnerable areas in the city are being monitored closely by the security personnel. On August 09, schools in Samba, Udhampur and Kathua districts were reopened.