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UP govt allows opening of cinema halls and gyms at 50% capacity

Noida (UP), July 05 (ANI): UP government on July 02 further eased the COVID-19 restrictions and allowed the opening of gymnasiums, cinema halls, multiplexes and sports stadiums at 50 percent of their capacity from July 05. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced the relaxations in view of improving COVID situation in the state.

MP Police booked man for calling village 'mini Pakistan' on Facebook

Rewa (Madhya Pradesh), July 02 (ANI): A man has been booked for calling Amreti village of MP's Rewa 'mini Pakistan' in a Facebook post, in Gurh area of Madhya Pradesh's Rewa district. The accused has been identified as Afsar Khan. "Afsar Khan, the accused, has been booked under Section 153 of IPC and Section 67 of IT Act," a police official told mediapersons on July 01.

Newly-wed bride performs 'Silambattam' to spread awareness about self-defense in TN

Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu), July 02 (ANI): A newly-wed bride Nisha performed 'Silambattam' to spread awareness about self-defense in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi. 'Silambattam' is a form of martial art from Tamil Nadu. Nisha donned traditional wedding outfits while performing the martial art. She got married on June 28.

Not aware of Bihar Minister Madan Sahni's resignation: Jitan Manjhi

Patna (Bihar), July 02(ANI): I am not aware of Bihar Social Welfare Minister Madan Sahni's resignation, said former Bihar chief minister, and Hindustani Awam Morcha president Jitan Ram Manjhi on July 01. "I'm not aware of this (Bihar Minister Madan Sahni's resignation) but it's true that many administrative officers don't give preference (to leaders' words). I had earlier raised the issue in a joint meeting of MLAs," said Majhi. Bihar Minister and Janta Dal (United) leader Madan Sahni on July 01 resigned from his ministerial post expressing displeasure over the high-handedness of the bureaucracy.

Jitan Ram Manjhi points out 'loopholes' in implementation of liquor ban in Bihar

Patna (Bihar), July 02 (ANI): Former Bihar chief minister, and Hindustani Awam Morcha president Jitan Ram Manjhi on July 01 pointed out 'loopholes' in implementation of liquor ban in Bihar and said that rich people are consuming alcohol freely and poor are in jail. "There are some loopholes in the implementation of liquor ban. Poor people are being sent to jail. But rich people are freely consuming alcohol. Over 2 lakh poor people are in jail right now" HAM president Jitan Ram Manjhi.

100% vaccination target for 18+ achieved in MP's Jamui village

Shahdol (Madhya Pradesh), July 02 (ANI): Jamui village in Shahdol district has become the first gram panchayat in Madhya Pradesh to achieve the target of 100% vaccination of all residence. The Jamui village has a population of 3200, and out of it, 1855 are 18+. The villagers eliminated the rumours and apprehensions about COVID vaccine and achieved the target. 6 other gram panchayats in Shahdol district have also achieved 100% vaccination.

Women soldiers bridging gap between army and locals in JandK's Ganderbal

Ganderbal (JandK), July 1(ANI): Central Kashmir's Ganderbal is witnessing a remarkable change in routine military affairs. To ensure safety and security in the region, Indian Army has deployed women soldiers of Assam Rifles. Riflewomen have been deployed for MVCP (Mobile Vehicle Check Post). Speaking to ANI, Col R S Karakoti, Co 34 Assam Rifles said, "These Rifle women have been a force multiplier and they have been bridging the gap between army and Awaam and we are using them in other operations as we use our riflemen. Local citizens have been coning and reaching out to these riflewomen and developing a special relationship with the army."

Caught on cam: Shimla cop slaps tourist

Shimla (HP), July 01(ANI): A traffic cop slapped a tourist in Shimla. Video of the incident went viral. Shimla Superintendent of Police condemned the cop's action and said, "Even if the people are not behaving well the police officials should not react in this way and they should deal it calmly". "Enquiry has been ordered to look on this situation," he added.

AIIMS doctors appeals for citizens' participation to fight COVID

New Delhi, July 1 (ANI): On the National Doctors' Day, Head of Medicine Department, AIIMS, Dr Navneet Wig appealed for participation of citizens to fight COVID-19. "Team India includes healthcare workers and citizens. Both have a responsibility towards managing COVID19," said Dr Wig. "100 percent vaccination, clean masks and no mass gatherings can ensure a lower positivity rate. Healthcare workers take a lot of pressure; have to maintain work-life balance. We need to give those breaks and shifts; need to be away from work to re-energize themselves. They should look after themselves," he added.

'Officers don't listen to me', Bihar Minister resigns

Patna (Bihar), July 01(ANI): Bihar Social Welfare Minister Madan Sahni announced resignation as "officers don't listen to him". "We are meant to work for the people and if we cannot serve the people and officers will not listen to us then how will we work," Madan Sahni told ANI

UP Polls 2022: Samajwadi Party to ally with smaller parties

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), July 01(ANI): Samajwadi Party chief and Former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh Yadav shared party's plans to contest 2022 Assembly Polls. According to Akhilesh Yadav, "The people of Uttar Pradesh want change now. People will vote for change. Since the day, BJP formed government it has forgot its Sankalp Patra. I think BJP has thrown its Sankalp Patra in garbage". "Samajwadi Party to come up with alliance with smaller political parties. BJP doesn't want to hold debate on real matters like unemployment, inflation," said Akhilesh Yadav.

Ready to discuss provisions of farm laws except repealing them: Narendra Tomar

Gwalior (MP), July 1 (ANI): Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar interacted with media over the farm laws and farmers protest. He claimed that government brought these farm laws for the benefit of farmers. "Many farmers support and accept these laws," he said. "We have told the farmers' union that the government is ready for discussions on provisions of the farm laws except for repealing the laws," he added.

'Zydus Cadila to produce 1 crore vaccine doses/month,' says MD Sharvil Patel

New Delhi, July 1 (ANI): Managing Director of Zydus Cadila Healthcare, Sharvil Patel on July 1 said that company aims to produce 1 crore COVID vaccine (ZyCoV-D) doses per month from August onwards. "We expect to produce 1 crore vaccine doses per month from August onwards and 5 crore doses by December this year. Our target is to produce 10 crore vaccine doses in a year," said Sharvil Patel, MD, Cadila Healthcare.

Credit Guarantee Scheme to boost health infrastructure: PM Modi

New Delhi, July 01(ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 01 addressed the doctors via video conferencing on the occasion of National Doctors' Day. PM Modi said, "We have come up with a Credit Guarantee Scheme of Rs 50,000 crores to strengthen the health infrastructure in such areas, where there is a lack of health facilities".

4 killed in cylinder blast in Delhi's Shahdara

New Delhi, June 30 (ANI): At least four people were died and a person sustained burn injuries in a gas cylinder blast which took place June 29. The mishap took place at a house in Farsh Bazar area of Delhi's Shahdara. The fire caused by the blast has been doused off. Further investigation into the matter is underway.

Jharkhand to allocate 5% of vaccine to private hospitals: State Health Minister

Ranchi (Jharkhand), June 30 (ANI): Jharkhand is facing shortage of vaccines alleged state Health Minister Banna Gupta on June 29. He further informed that the state government is deciding to allocate 5% of vaccine to private hospitals over Center's 25% allocation. "We are facing shortage of vaccines. Centre has directed to allot 25% to private hospitals but we have decided to allocate 5% of vaccine to private hospitals. We are sending this proposal to Central Govt", Health Minister Gupta.

Punjab Congress crisis: 'Everything under order', assures Harish Rawat

New Delhi, June 29 (ANI): Amid the ongoing turf war in Punjab Congress, party's state in-charge and national general secretary Harish Rawat on June 29 denounced the rumours over Punjab Congress crisis and said that everything is under order in Congress. "Rahul Ji recently met many leaders from Punjab, anybody can meet him. I wanted to meet Sidhu Ji (Navjot Singh Sidhu) but his mother-in-law is unwell. Everything is under order in our house (party)," said Punjab Congress in-charge.

Watch: MBMC officials target vender in Thane, overturns dry spices cart

Thane (Maharashtra), June 30 (ANI): In the shadow of COVID second wave, officials of Mira Bhayander Municipal Corporation (MBMC) was caught on camera, allegedly upturning dry spices vendor cart at Naya Nagar Market in Maharashtra's Thane on June 29. The video went viral on social media.

Over 2 lakh below poverty line people get free ration in Poonch

Poonch (JandK), June 30 (ANI): With the gradual easing of restrictions, more than two lakh people below poverty line got two months free ration through public distribution system in JandK's Poonch. Amid COVID lockdown poor people are finding it difficult to earn their livelihood. People thanked government for supporting them in the hard time. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 07 announced free ration to 800 million people till Diwali.

IAF's helicopters battle to douse flames in JandK's Hijwa village

Thane (Maharashtra), June 30 (ANI): A fire that broke out in residential area in JandK's Ramban on June 29 has been doused. Indian Air Force Mi-17 V5 helicopters equipped with Bambi buckets were launched to facilitate firefighting operations. The fire has been successfully extinguished. 12 houses have been gutted in the fire and almost 32 families affected. No casualties have been reported. Reason behind the fire is yet to be ascertained.