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NRC is internal matter of Indian govt: BGB DG Shafeenul Islam

New Delhi, Dec 29 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital on December 29, the DG of Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB), Mohd Shafeenul Islam spoke on National Register of Citizens (NRC). He said, "This issue is completely an internal matter of Indian government. Like any other border guarding force, BGB works to prevent illegal crossing and will continue to do so."

This company is manufacturing biodegradable shoes of sugarcane, husks in Haryana's Panchkula

Panchkula (Haryana), Dec 29 (ANI): A company based in Haryana's Panchkula is manufacturing shoes with the help of husks. Drish Shoes Limited is using sugarcane, husks and eucalyptus to manufacture biodegradable shoes. Shoes are made up of 82% bio products. The company claims that shoes will be decomposed in the soil within five years as compared to conventional shoes which takes around 50-200 years to decompose, posing serious threat to the environment. While speaking to ANI, the Managing Director (MD) of Drish Shoes Ltd, Indereshwar Singh Paul said, "We are also working on converting the husk of rice or wheat into fiber. Shoes are made up of 82% bio products," he added.

Ashta Matadishas pay tributes to Pejavara Mutt Seer in Karnataka's Udupi

Udupi (Karnataka), Dec 29 (ANI): The Ashta Matadishas paid tributes to Pejavara Mutt Seer Vishwesha Teertha Swami in Karnataka's Udupi on December 29. Pejavara Mutt Seer passed away at Udupi Sri Krishna Mutt in Udupi today. He was admitted to Kasturba Hospital on December 20 and was on life support after his condition deteriorated. Various Saints and seers earlier conducted special prayers for speedy recovery of Pejavara Mutt Seer at the mutt.

Mount Abu records minimum temperature below freezing point

Mount Abu (Rajasthan), Dec 29 (ANI): Severe cold conditions continue unabated in several parts of north India on December 29. Mount Abu recorded the season's lowest temperature -3 degrees Celsius. Locals are facing various problems in doing their daily activities. People are setting up bonfires to get relief and keep themselves warm in the chilly winters. A layer of snow has covered a restaurant in Mount Abu. In the coming days, the temperature is expected to go further down in the cities of northern India.

Punjab shivers as temperature dips further

Amritsar (Punjab)/Ludhiana (Punjab), Dec 29 (ANI): A thick layer of fog canopied Punjab with the temperature going down steadily. Temperature in Punjab's Amritsar is expected to go low in the coming days. Locals are facing various problems in doing their daily activities. People are setting up bonfires to get relief and keep themselves warm in the chilly winters. In the coming days, the temperature is expected to go further down in the cities of northern India.

Thick layer of snow covers paddy straw in WB's Purulia

Purulia (West Bengal), Dec 29 (ANI): The temperature is hovering on the lower levels in West Bengal's Purulia district. A thick layer of snow was seen over paddy straw. Farmers are facing problem due to this issue. According to the information given by scientist the similar weather will continue in the coming days as well.

Couldn't witness solar eclipse but saw beautiful pictures from Kozhikode: PM Modi

New Delhi, Dec 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation through his radio program Mann Ki Baat and stated that unfortunately he was not able to watch solar eclipse but he got to see beautiful pictures."Like everyone in the country, I also wanted to watch solar eclipse on December 26 but unfortunately it was not visible due to clouds in Delhi. However, we got to see beautiful pictures of solar eclipse from Kozhikode and some other parts of India," said PM Modi.

PM Modi exhorts people to visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial to seek inspiration

New Delhi, Dec 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged citizens to visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari, where, he evoked a sense of patriotism and energy and also inspires people to serve the poor. Speaking on his radio program, PM Modi said, "Vivekananda Memorial has become a pilgrimage site for the people who want to experience spiritual consciousness. It evokes a sense of patriotism in the hearts of people, gives energy and influences them to serve the poor." "Swami Vivekananda Memorial on a rock near Kanyakumari is completing 50 years. This place has been India's pride in the last five decades and a centre of attraction for foreign tourists," he further added.

Indian Army organises free medical camp in JandK's Rajouri

Rajouri (JandK), Dec 29 ANI): The Indian Army organised a medical camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on December 28. They organised free camp for poor patients of far-flung areas in Rajouri. Various Army officers were taking care of the medical camp in Rajouri. Patients showed their gratitude towards Indian Army for providing them free medical facilities. Teams of several health experts were available in the medical camp.

Locals set up bonfires as cold wave intensifies in UP

Moradabad (UP), Kanpur (UP), Dec 29 (ANI): Cold wave intensified in several areas of Uttar Pradesh on December 29. The temperature has dropped down further to several degrees due to heavy snowfall in parts of North India. People took support of bonfires to beat the cold weather. The chilly weather will continue in coming weeks too.

Elderly sexagenarian couple ties the knot at an old-age home

Thrissur (Kerala), Dec 29 (ANI): An elderly sexagenarian couple got married in Kerala's Thrissur. Love story of the couple developed at an old-age home in Ramavarmapuram in Thrissur district. Dressed in wedding attire, bride and groom kissed each other. Several guests were invited in the marriage ceremony.

Last rites of Pejavara Mutt Seer will be performed in Bengaluru: BJP's Raghupati Bhat

Udupi (Karnataka), Dec 29 (ANI): Pejavara Mutt Seer Vishwesha Teertha Swami passed away in Karnataka's Udupi on December 29. While speaking to ANI, Udupi MLA K Raghupati Bhat said, "Pejavara Mutt Seer Vishwesha Teertha Swami ji passed away at 09:30 am today. His mortal remains will be kept at Ajjarakadu Mahatma Gandhi Maidan for 3 hours today, where he will be given state honours. Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa will be coming there." "Later today, his mortal remains will be taken to Bengaluru. Several national leaders will be coming to pay last tributes to Swami ji at the National College in Bengaluru. Last rites will be performed at around 7:00 pm at Vidyapeeth," he added.

Priyanka Gandhi arrives at party office in Lucknow

Lucknow (UP), Dec 29 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrived at party office in Lucknow on December 29. Discussions on Citizenship (Amendment) Act are likely to take place in the meeting. Priyanka arrived on December 27 to Lucknow on a two-day visit to attend party's 135th foundation day.

People shiver across nation due to intense cold wave

Patna (Bihar)/ Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Dec 29 (ANI): A dense layer of fog canopied several cities of India on December 29 with the temperature going down steadily. Temperature in Bihar's Patna is expected to go low in the coming weeks. Locals are facing various problems in doing their daily activities. People are setting up bonfires to get relief and keep themselves warm in the chilly winters. In the coming days, the temperature is expected to go further down in the cities of northern India.

Fire breaks out at jute factory in WB's Siliguri

Siliguri (West Bengal), Dec 29 (ANI): A fire broke out in a jute factory in West Bengal's Siliguri on December 29. Several fire tenders reached the spot. The incident took place in Ghoshpukur area of Siliguri. No report of any casualty has been reported yet. More details are awaited and investigation is underway in this regard.

'Kya is desh ko hum dharmshala banaenge?', asks Dharmendra Pradhan on NRC row

Pune (Maharashtra), Dec 29 (ANI): While addressing the event in Pune on December 28, the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan said, "Kya Bhagat Singh aur Neta ji Subhas Chandra Bose ka balidan bekar jaega? Kya logon ne swatantra ke liye isliye ladai ki taaki azadi ke 70 saal baad desh is pe vichaar karega ki nagarikta ginen ya na ginen?." "Kya is desh ko hum dharmshala banaenge?," he added.

Delhi reels under intense cold waves

New Delhi, Dec 29 (ANI): The temperature in the national capital is hovering on the lower levels. People in Delhi are freezing up in chilly winters. Delhi has been continuously reeling under cold wave for the past few weeks. The minimum temperature of 2 digree was recorded in Delhi on December 28. According to the information of India Meteorological Department (IMD) the minimum temperature recorded at 2.8 degree Celsius in Lodhi Road area, 3.2 degree Celsius in Palam and 3.4 degree Celsius in Safdarjung area.

Pejavara Mutt Seer Vishwesha Teertha Swami passes away in Karnataka's Udupi

Udupi (Karnataka), Dec 29 (ANI): Pejavara Mutt Seer Vishwesha Teertha Swami passed away in Karnataka's Udupi on December 29. The information of his death was provided by Udupi MLA K Raghupati Bhat. He was shifted to Udupi Sri Krishna Mutt from KMC Hospital considering the critical illness. Earlier, all arrangements of ventilator and ICU units have been kept ready in the Mutt for his treatment. Saints and seers at the mutt also conducted special prayers for his speedy recovery. Seer of Udupi Pejawar Adhokshaja mutts along with others chanted Vishnu Sahasranamam inside the mutt premises. Former union minister Uma Bharti also arrived at Udupi Sri Krishna Mutt. He was admitted to Kasturba Hospital on December 20 and was on life support after his condition deteriorated.

Fatty food can restrict gut communication with body: Study

New Delhi, Dec 29 (ANI): A recent study has suggested that food items containing more grease and fat can put the communication between intestine and rest of the human body to stop. A team of Duke Researchers has discovered that a high-fat meal completely shuts down the communication for a few hours. After they observed using the fish to examine cells that normally tell the brain and the rest of the body what's going on inside the gut after a meal. The cells they were looking at are the enteroendocrine cells, which occur sparsely throughout the lining of the gut, but play a key role in signalling the body about the all-important alimentary canal. In addition to releasing hormones, the cells also have a recently-discovered direct connection to the nervous system and the brain. These cells produce at least 15 different hormones to send signals to the rest of the body about gut movement, feelings of fullness, digestion, nutrient absorption, insulin sensitivity, and energy storage.

Foreign Currency worth Rs 22.4 lakh seized by Customs department at Chennai airport

Chennai, Dec 29 (ANI): Foreign currency worth Rs 22.4 lakh was seized at Chennai Airport. The case has been registered under the Custom Act, 1962. Further details are awaited.