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Stubble burning's contribution in Delhi's air pollution keeps changing: CPCB

New Delhi, Oct 16 (ANI): The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Chairperson, Shiv Das Meena said that contribution of stubble burning in air pollution of Delhi, dependent on meteorological and other factors. "Six percent contribution was from stubble burning, yesterday (in the pollution of Delhi). The information we get from IMD (India Meteorological Department) via SAFAR (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research) portal varies dependent on meteorological and other factors," said Shiv Das Meena. CPCB had deployed 50 teams for extensive field visits from October 15 to ensure strict vigilance as pollution levels mount in Delhi and adjoining areas. "The teams will monitor vigil against pollution and will continue till February 28 next year. Teams will focus on hotspot areas where the problem gets aggravated and will directly report on SAMEER app and also coordinate it with agencies. For more effectiveness, if the complaint is not addressed on given time it will be e

Teachers are architect of a better society: CM Gehlot

Jaipur (Rajasthan) October 16 (ANI): A state-level teacher felicitation ceremony was organized in Jaipur, Rajasthan to honour 849 teachers for their outstanding services. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot felicitated them through video conferencing.On this occasion, CM also started the e-class program to keep children connected with quality education amid the coronavirus crisis and released a 'No-bag day' brochure. With this Rajasthan has become the first state to have taken such a unique initiative through the 'e-class project'. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that teachers are the architects of a better society. Through their guidance, teachers instil life as well as democratic values , such as secularism, unity, integrity, social harmony, so that our future generations can build a better nation. The Chief Minister said that the state government wants to give good governance through sensitive, transparent and accountable governance. The role of teachers is very important

People should come forward in fight against COVID-19: CM Gehlot

Jaipur (Rajasthan) October 16 (ANI): On the occasion of 'Global Handwashing Day', Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has called upon all the citizens of the state to dedicate themselves in the fight against Corona. He said that this battle can be won only with the coordinated efforts and cooperation of all the officers, employees, contract workers etc. as well as the common people of Rajasthan. CM Gehlot said that the message of Global Handwashing Day is that people wash their hands with soap at critical times. Health protocols issued by health experts to prevent corona have emphasized the use of masks and physical distance as well as frequent hand washing. The Chief Minister underlined that the aim of Global Handwashing Day is to protect against infectious diseases. He also said that washing hands properly and repeatedly reduces the risk of diarrhea, lung infection and diseases caused by changing seasons. The state government has also started a mass movement to spread this message

Meteorological conditions unfavourable in Delhi for dispersion of pollutants: CPCB

New Delhi, Oct 16 (ANI): The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on October 16 stated that meteorological conditions in Delhi have been "extremely unfavourable" for dispersion of pollutants since this September as compared to last year."PM2.5 and PM10 concentration between September and October this year has been more as compared to the corresponding period last year," Prashant Gargava said. "In winters, the ventilation index, a combination of horizontal wind dispersion and heat dissipation of pollutants, is very less in landlocked areas like Delhi. This leads to a higher rate of pollution," Prashant Gargava added.

Rajnath Singh awards Raksha Mantri Trophy for Best Command Hospitals

New Delhi, Oct 16 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh awarded Raksha Mantri Trophy for Best and Second Best Command Hospitals of Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) for 2019. Command Hospital (Air Force) Bengaluru and Command Hospital (Eastern Command) Kolkata were judged as best and second-best, respectively.

Watch: Special show for corona warriors, new normal for cinema halls

Cinemas in several parts of the country opened after almost seven months on Thursday, ushering in a new era of contactless' movie watching in the shadow of a pandemic with alternate seating, 50 per cent capacity and packaged snacks. While theatres and multiplexes will remain closed in states like Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Chhattisgarh, they opened in several places, including Delhi and parts of Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, with stringent dos and don'ts in keeping with the new Covid-19 normal.

Air quality turns 'very poor' in parts of Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): Delhi's air quality is taking a hit, as it reached 'very poor' levels on October 15. Thick blanket of smog enveloped Delhi-NCR. Rampant stubble burning in Haryana, Punjab and local pollutants are main causes of deteriorating air quality, according to experts. "We are facing problem in breathing, we can't even see sunlight,' said a cyclist at Rajpath.

Multiplexes set to re-open from today

Coimbatore (TN), Ghaziabad (UP), Oct 15 (ANI): Cinema halls and multiplexes will re-open after hiatus of over 7 months amid COVID-19 today (Oct 15). Movie theatres will operate with 50% capacity. Seats are being marked to ensure social distancing. Cinema halls have to comply with guidelines issued in 5th phase of unlock for precautions.

Watch: House collapses due to heavy flow of water following rainfall in AP's East Godavari

East Godavari (AP), Oct 15 (ANI): Heavy rainfall has wreaked havoc parts of Andhra Pradesh. Several houses submerged in East Godavari district following heavy downpour. A house collapsed due to heavy flow of water. Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy held a review of the flood situation and heavy rains in the state, during a video conference with all district collectors.

Watch: Indian Army carries out rescue operation in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Oct 15 (ANI): Heavy downpour led to severe water-logging in parts of Hyderabad. Several people have been affected due to rainfall. Rescue operation by Indian Army is underway in Hyderabad. MoS Home G Kishan Reddy visited rain-affected areas. He said, "Appeal to people to remain indoors for the next 1-2 days, due to heavy rainfall. National Disaster Response Force and Army teams are conducting rescue operations."

Ram Leela rehearsal begins in Lucknow, artists to follow COVID guidelines

Lucknow (UP), Oct 15 (ANI): Rehearsals began at Ram Leela Maidan in Lucknow ahead of Dussehra. The artists were seen rehearsing for their performance as the program will telecast online due to COVID-19. Secretary of Ram Leela Committee of Lucknow, Aditya Dwivedi said, "We are taking all precautionary measures. This year, we will telecast the program online via social media platforms." Other preparations for setup of stage are also underway. Dussehra will be celebrated on October 25, this year.

YouTube to remove videos with COVID-19 vaccine misinformation

New Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): Video sharing platform YouTube announced on Wednesday that it will remove videos containing COVID-19 vaccine misinformation. According to The Verge, YouTube announced that the content about a vaccine that contradicts information from health experts or the World Health Organisation won't be permitted. Farshad Shadloo, a YouTube spokesman, said in an email, "A COVID-19 vaccine may be imminent, therefore we're ensuring we have the right policies in place to be able to remove misinformation related to a COVID-19 vaccine." That could include false claims that vaccines implant microchips in people's bodies, for example, or that they cause infertility. Both rumors are untrue. The new guidelines are an expansion of YouTube's existing COVID-19 Medical Misinformation Policy, which doesn't allow videos that falsely suggest the coronavirus doesn't exist, that discourage mainstream medical care for the disease, or that say the virus is not contagious. The highly contagious

Preparations underway for upcoming elections in Leh

Leh (Ladakh), Oct 15 (ANI): The preparations for upcoming election are in full swing in Leh as Ladakh will witness it's first-ever election after it became UT. Political parties have started their campaigns for Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh elections. Posters of candidates of different parties were seen in Leh. Ladakh was part of J-K state when last elections were held here in 2015.

Watch: India test fires BrahMos Extended Range Supersonic Cruise Missile

Off the Coast of Odisha, Oct 14 (ANI): India has test fired BrahMos Extended Range Supersonic Cruise Missile which can strike the target at distance of over 400 km. The missile was test fired off the Coast of Odisha on September 30.

Maharashtra govt orders SIT probe in Jalyukt Shivar scheme

Mumbai, Oct 14 (ANI): Maharashtra government ordered SIT (Special Investigation Team) probe into the Jalyukt Shivar Scheme."Jalyukt Shivar Scheme was launched by previous government and CAG (Comptroller and Auditor General) in its report has stated that work has not been done as mentioned under the scheme. So, it is important that truth comes out," said Maharashtra's Civil Supplies Minister Chhagan Bhujbal on state govt orders SIT probe into the scheme.

'Our children also breathing this air': Farmers in Amritsar 'helpless' over stubble burning

Amritsar (Punjab), Oct 14 (ANI): Government is cheating farmers and playing politics over stubble, said a farmer after burning crop residue that includes stubble. The practice deteriorates air quality, every year and Punjab is once again at the epicenter of it. "Farmers are burning crop residue under compulsion. Our children are also breathing this air. If government gives us subsidy as per NGT (National Green Tribunal) provisions, then no farmer will burn stubble," a farmer in Amritsar added.Over the last few years, the national capital has been battling severe air pollution due to stubble burning incidents.

Watch: CM Mamata inaugurates 'Durga puja Pandal' in Kolkata

Kolkata/ Howrah (West Bengal), Oct 14 (ANI): Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated 'Durga puja pandal' in Kolkata. She also inaugurated 'Durga Puja Pandals' of North Bengal, Naida and other districts, virtually.

'Want to bring uniformity': Himanta Biswa Sarma on closure of Madrasas in Assam

Guwahati (Assam), Oct 14 (ANI): Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the state-run madrasas will either be converted into regular schools or they will be shut down, after teachers are transferred to schools, following a notification which will be released in November this year. "All State-run madrassas will be converted into regular schools or in certain cases teachers will be transferred to state-run schools and madrassas will be shut down. A notification will be released in November," Sarma told reporters here. "In my opinion, teaching 'Quran' cannot happen at the cost of government money, if we have to do so then we should also teach both the Bible and Bhagavad Gita. We want to bring uniformity and stop this practice," he added.

Incessant rainfall in Hyderabad kills 15, situation severe

Hyderabad (Telangana), Oct 14 (ANI): Continuous downpour in several parts of Hyderabad led to flood situation in the Telangana capital. Situation is such that car were seen floating in a residential area in New Bowenpally, and many vehicles were seen washed away. Meanwhile, River Musi flowed over Chaderghat New Bridge towards Malakpet in Hyderabad due to heavy rains. NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) teams have rescued 74 persons till now in Badangpet area. Total 15 deaths have been registered in Hyderabad so far due to incessant downpour.

Farooq, Omar Abdullah meet Mehbooba Mufti after she released from detention

Srinagar (J-K), Oct 14 (ANI): National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah and party's vice president Omar Abdullah met People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti at her residence on October 14. She was released from detention on October 13. "Mehbooba Mufti was released yesterday after more than 14.5 months of detention. There was no political motive, we just came to see her," Omar Abdullah told media persons. Mufti and many other leaders of Kashmir, including Farooq Abdullah, were put in detention last year before the abrogation of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution that accorded special status to the erstwhile state.