Darbhanga/ Banka (Bihar), Feb 17 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Bihar's Darbhanga, the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Janata Dal (United) Amarnath Gami spoke on 'Berojgari Hatao Yatra'. He said, "There is unemployment in Bihar otherwise there would have been no migration. Tejashwi Yadav is taking out 'Berojgari Hatao Yatra' but that alone won't help." "Not possible to remove unemployment without Centre's help. No Bihar Government worked focussing on unemployment," JD(U) MLA added. On the other side, Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) of JD(U) Javed Iqbal Ansari said, "Opposition leaders are taking out 'Berojgari Hatao Yatra'. Migration from Bihar due to unemployment has increased in last 10-15 years and people go to other states to work but get insulted." "Anyone who hits streets for future of youth should be appreciated," he added.
Arvind Kejriwal at Ramilia Maidan: The Aam Aadmi Party chief and six of his ministers took oath today at a mega rally. Thousands of his supporters who attended the swearing-in ceremony were seen carrying creative posters dubbing the AAP leader as 'Singham' and 'Nayak'. Through this video, we tried to find out what the citizens think about Kejriwal and the expectations they have from AAP's third term in office going forward.
New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): While speaking at Convention on "Liquor Free India" in Delhi, Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar said that liquor ban should not only be implemented in nearby states but in the entire country. Adding to it, he said it was Mahatma Gandhi's wish as he had said that liquor destroys lives.
Varanasi (UP), Feb 17 (ANI): For the first-time ever, the Kashi Mahakal Express train has been turned into a mini-temple for Lord Shiva. Seat number 64 of coach B5 in the train was reserved and left vacant for deity. The train was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi via video-conferencing on February 16. The train will cover 1,131 km between Varanasi and Indore via Lucknow and a distance of 1,102 km between Varanasi and Indore via Prayagraj (Allahabad) in approximately 19 hours.
Malda (West Bengal), Feb 17 (ANI): Two people lost their lives and five others were injured after a portion of an under-construction bridge collapsed in Baishnabnagar. The incident took place in Baishnabnagar, Malda district on February 16. The injured have been admitted to a nearby hospital. Further details are awaited.
New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): It has come to notice that the spread of misinformation, harmful advice, fake news about diseases could be making its outbreaks worse, according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA). Researchers say their findings could also be useful for dealing with the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak. The researchers' team is on the take that a bid to combat people sharing misinformation on social media could save lives. Many harmful effects are known around the spread of misinformation, but less known is the possibility that misinformation spread could harm human health, especially during the outbreak of an infectious disease.
Frankfurt (Germany), Feb 17 (ANI): A Sindhi leader living in exile in Germany has urged Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to condemn Pakistan for violating human rights in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Balochistan, and Sindh. Guterres is on a four-day visit to Pakistan, while Erdogan concluded his two-day visit to the country, last week. Shafi Burfat, who is the chief of Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM) said, "Pakistan occupied a part of Kashmir illegally (referring to PoK), while it continuously terrorised under the guise of religion in another part of Kashmir. Turkish President Erdogan must condemn the Pakistani Army's occupation of Kashmir."
Batala (Punjab), Feb 17 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sunny Deol danced and delivered dialogues from his movies. Sunny showed his dance moves at an event in RR Bawa DAV College for girls in Batala, Punjab on February 16.
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Feb 16 (ANI): After Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia talked about taking to streets over non-fulfilment of Madhya Pradesh govt's promise of waiving off farmers loan, MP Parliamentary Affairs Minister Govind Singh said that Scindia shouldn't make such remarks. He said, "Whosoever wants to take to streets, can do it. State govt has committed to fulfill its promises in 5 years and not in 1 year. Jyotiraditya Scindia is a senior leader of the Congress party, he should not make such statements publicly. The work which has been given to Shivraj Singh Chauhan and BJP by the people of the state, must not be done by our party leaders."
Prayagraj (UP), Feb 16 (ANI): Labour Union staged a protest at Prayag Junction Railway Station on February 16. The protestors held the protest against the privatisation of Indian Railways. They protested as soon as the Mahakal Express reached the station.
Giridh (Jharkhand), Feb 16 (ANI): Several people have died in Giridh district of Jharkhand allegedly after consuming illicit liquor. A police official said, "8-9 people have died in Fakira Pahari village in Giridih since Feb 08. 3-4 people have died under suspicious circumstances. There are talks that they died after consuming spurious liquor. The cause is yet to be ascertained. Probe is on."
Sehore (MP), Feb 16 (ANI): A one of a kind marriage held in Madhya Pradesh's Sehore on February 16. The bride and groom took oath of the Constitution rather than performing Hindu rituals. Not even the bride and groom but all the guests also took oath of the Constitution and pledged to follow it.
Mangaluru (Karnataka), Feb 16 (ANI): A man who fell into a 15-feet-deep hole in Maravanthe village in Udupi district of Karnataka on February 16 has been rescued. The incident took place when the land around the borewell that was being dug collapsed suddenly. The man was identified as Rohith.
New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): Final test reports of all 406 people (who travelled from Wuhan, China) at ITBP Quarantine Facility in Chhawla, was found negative. Dispersal of people from centre will commence from February 17 in a phased manner, based on the advisory of Health Ministry with due medical procedures.
Prayagraj (UP), Feb 16 (ANI): BJP MP from Prayagraj Rita Bahuguna Joshi on February 16 flagged off Kashi Mahakal Express at Prayag Junction Railway Station. She said that this train is a very beautiful connection between Jyotirlings. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 16 flagged off India's third private train Kashi Mahakaal Express which will between Varanasi and Indore, covering pilgrim destinations. The train will commence its services from February 20 and will be operated by IRCTC. The express will connect three Jyotirlinga- Khandwa's Omkareshwar, Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar and Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath.
Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 16: District level mid-day meal competition was being organised in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh on February 16. Women, who are working as chefs in government schools around the district participated in the competition. Around 30 women participated in the competition form which 10 were shortlisted and then three winners were chosen from the 10 shortlisted chefs. Winner got reward amount of Rs. 3,500, woman who came second got Rs. 2,500 and third woman got Rs. 1,500. The participants got Rs 250 as travel allowance and Rs 250 as consolation prize. The aim of the competition was to motivate the chefs who prepare meals for the school kids in government schools and recognise their work.
New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, after taking oath as the CM for the third straight time, sang "hum honge kamyaab" at the Ramlila Maidan on February 16. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal took oath as Chief Minister of Delhi for 3rd time in a row. He took oath at Delhi's Ramlila Ground on February 16. AAP party had won 62 of 70 seats in Delhi Assembly elections on February 11.
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 'Kashi Ek Roop Anek'- a cultural, arts and handicrafts exhibition, at Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Hastakala Sankul in Varanasi. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel were also present there.
Chandauli (UP), Feb 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 16 flagged off Kashi Mahakaal Express (Varanasi-Indore) via video conferencing. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was also present at the event. The train will run between Varanasi and Indore connecting Omkareshwar, Mahakaleshwar and Kashi Vishwanath.
Mumbai, Feb 16 (ANI): Leaving past the bitter memories post the Assembly elections in Maharashtra where the Shiv Sena ditched the BJP to forge alliance with Congress and NCP, BJP president JP Nadda said the party has to ensure that it doesn't need to forge an alliance with anyone in Maharashtra in the future, adding that he can see the party winning the next assembly polls in the state. "We have to ensure that we do not need to forge an alliance with anyone in the future (in Maharashtra). It will be BJP versus other parties in the next polls. I can see that BJP will sweep the next election in the state," Nadda said in Mumbai where he addressed party workers.