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Puducherry CM V Narayanasamy celebrates Christmas with religious fervour and gaiety

Puducherry, Dec 25 (ANI): The nation is dipped in festive mood as Christmas has arrived. Locals gathered at Nellithope Church in Puducherry to celebrate the festival. Chief Minister of Puducherry, V Narayanasamy was also present during the festive prayers along with others. The church was beautifully decorated with fairy lights. Christmas is an annual festival, which is celebrated with great fervour on Dec 25, commemorating birth of Jesus Christ.

Temples set up heat blowers to keep idols of Gods, Goddesses warm in Kanpur

Kanpur (UP) / Ayodhya (UP), Dec 25 (ANI): Temperature has dipped in Uttar Pradesh due to heavy snowfall in parts of North India. A layer of fog canopied Kanpur on Dec 25. Locals were seen setting up bonfires to keep themselves warm. Meanwhile, temples in Kanpur had set up heat blowers to keep the idols of Gods and Goddesses warm. Cold waves were also intensified in Ayodhya. People were seen taking support of bonfires and hot tea to stay warm.

BJP leaders remember Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 95th birth anniversary

New Delhi, Dec 25 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 95th birth anniversary, leader of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Syed Shahnawaz Hussain said, "Every year we come here but now Atal Bihari Vajpayee is not with us but we can never forget him." "Entire countrymen can never forget him," he added. "Today also the ideology of Atal ji is alive," Hussain further stated. Speaking to ANI, the Minister of State (MoS) for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Anurag Thakur added, "Across nation BJP celebrates this day as 'good governance day' to remember Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 95th birth anniversary."

Rohtang tunnel will now be known as Atal Tunnel: PM Modi

New Delhi, Dec 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed happiness over the new project and asserted that from now onwards Rohtang tunnel will be known as Atal tunnel. "Today an important project that is very important for the country has been dedicated to Atal ji. Rohtang Tunnel connecting Himachal Pradesh to Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir, and connecting Manali with Leh, will now be known as Atal Tunnel," said PM Modi.

9 injured in road accident on Mumbai-Pune expressway

Pune (Maharashtra), Dec 25 (ANI): At least nine children received severe injuries in a road mishap in Maharashtra's Pune. Injured were rushed to a nearby hospital. The accident took place on Mumbai-Pune National Highway. Further investigation is underway. More details are awaited.

No difference between NPR and NRC, Home Minister is misleading country: Asaduddin Owaisi

Hyderabad, Dec 25 (ANI): All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi met Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao over the implementation of NPR in the state. He said that the Union Home Minister Amit Shah is misleading the country about National Population Register (NPR) and National Register of Citizens (NRC). He said, "There is no difference between National Population Register (NPR) and National Register of Citizens (NRC). The Union Home Minister is misleading the country. All political parties will be together in protesting against this."

Stage all set for PM Modi to unveil Atal Bihari Vajpayee's statue in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 25 (ANI): Stage is all set in Lucknow for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to unveil the statue of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on latter's birth anniversary on December 25. The statue will be unveiled at the Lok Bhawan in Lucknow. Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, also visited the place to keep a tab on the preparations. Security has also been beefed up in the area ahead of the ceremony. Speaking on the security situation, UP DGP OP Singh said, "We have tightened the security ahead of arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. We arranged proper police from airport till place of function. Our officers are patrolling in the city thoroughly. "

Maharashtra Minister raises issue of women labourers getting uterus removed to avoid wage loss

Bengaluru, Dec 25 (ANI): Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Nitin Raut has requested Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to address the grievance of women sugarcane labourers in Beed and Osmanabad opting for uterus removal surgery to avoid loss of wage during the time of menstruation. He said, "Thousands of women sugarcane labourers from Beed and Osmanabad have undergone uterus removal surgery. It's saddening as they did so to avoid few days' wage loss. I've requested CM to address their grievances. Govt will certainly find solution to it."

Hemant Soren leaves for Delhi to invite Sonia Gandhi for swearing-in ceremony

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Dec 25 (ANI): Chief Minister designate of Jharkhand Hemant Soren left for Delhi on December 25 to invite Congress president Sonia Gandhi and other senior leaders for the oath taking ceremony on December 29. He said, "I am leaving for Delhi today, to invite Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi for the oath-taking ceremony on 29th December" Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) won Jharkhand elections in alliance with Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).

CM Biren Singh opens 'Nupi Drama Festival' in Imphal

Imphal (Manipur), Dec 25 (ANI): The first-ever Northeastern women drama festival kick started in Manipur's Imphal. The 10-day 'Nupi Drama Festival' was commenced from December 24, 2019 to January 02, 2019. Chief Minister of Manipur N Biren Singh inaugurated the drama festival. Prominent women theatre directors from different Northeastern states participated in the festival. They performed their art so efficiently during the first day of the festival. 'Northeastern Women Drama Festival' was organised by local theatre group 'Khenjonglang' in association with Sangeet Natak Akademi and Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy.

Deposit used plastic to get free milk in Panchkula

Panchkula (Haryana), Dec 25 (ANI): Panchkula Municipal Corporation came up with a unique idea to get rid of plastic. The administration has decided to offer milk in exchange of used plastics to the netizens. The decision has been taken to support 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' and to make Panchkula, plastic free. On submission of every 10 used plastic bottles, people can claim a packet of milk. Through this initiative, Panchkula Municipal Corporation has collected almost 5 tonnes of plastic till now. Speaking on it, Panchkula Municipal Corporation's Executive Commissioner Jarnail Singh said, "Whoever will deposit 10 used plastic bottles, will get a packet of milk. Municipal Corporation has set up vita booths where netizens can deposit plastic bottles to claim the packet of milk. Through this initiative, we have collected almost 5 tonnes of plastic till now. And it got recycled as well. We are getting really positive response from the people."

Watch: PM Modi launches Atal Bhujal Yojana

New Delhi, Dec 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 'Atal Bhujal Yojana' in Delhi on December 25. The scheme will improve groundwater management through community participation. It will benefit nearly 8350 villages in 78 districts of seven states.

Police registers case against people for chanting 'Hanuman Chalisa' in Aligarh

Aligarh (UP), Dec 25 (ANI): Police registered case against several people for chanting 'Hanuman Chalisa' in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh on December 24. Case was registered for violating norms amid imposition of Section 144 across state due to protests regarding Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). They were chanting 'Hanuman Chalisa' at Centre Point of Aligarh. People from different caste and communities were chanting 'Hanuman Chalisa'. While speaking to ANI, the Circle Officer (CO) of Aligarh, Anil Samaniya said, "They (people) have violated rules of Section 144 and were chanting 'Hanuman Chalisa' in mid of the road."

BJP organises rally in support of CAA, NRC in Mumbai

Mumbai, Dec 25 (ANI): BJP workers organised a rally in support of Citizenship (Amendment) Act and National Register of Citizens in Mumbai on December 25. Nation-wide protests have been intensified after President Ram Nath Kovind gave his assent to the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) on December 13, which sought to give Indian citizenship to non-Muslim immigrants who faced persecution in three neighbouring countries - Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan and entered India before December 2014.

PM Modi pays tribute to Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Parliament

New Delhi, Dec 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya and former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on the occasion of their birth anniversaries at Parliament on December 25. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also paid tribute to them.

Imported onions arrive in WB markets, receive mixed reactions

Asansol (WB), Dec 25 (ANI): In a major relief amid soaring prices, special kinds of onions that were imported from Turkey have hit the market and are getting mixed reactions from the public in West Bengal's Asansol. According to the vendors, these new onions weigh around 400-500 grams a piece. Speaking to ANI, a customer said, "These look like the father of onions. They are way too big. We cannot buy this. We will not be able to use it in our food." Another local, however, said that they have to buy the onion because they have no other option."Kharidana to Padega hi" (We will have to buy eventually), said another customer. In a bid to control the rising prices of onions, the central government had earlier announced that it will import the staple vegetable from Turkey.

Massive fire engulfs Srichakra oil mill in AP's East Godavari

East Godavari (AP), Dec 25 (ANI): A massive fire broke out at Srichakra oil mill in Pera Ramachandrapuram village of East Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh on December 25. Fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the flames. No injuries have been reported so far. Further details are awaited.

PM Modi unveils statue of Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 25 (ANI): On the occasion of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled his statue at Lucknow's Lok Bhawan. PM Modi also paid tribute to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath were also present at the ceremony.

Locals flock to church to celebrate Christmas in Kerala

Kochi (Kerala), Dec 25 (ANI): People in Kerala's Kochi flocked to church on the occasion of Christmas. Dipped in festive fervour, locals attended the Christmas mass. Churches are lit up and markets are beautifully decorated across the country. Nation today is celebrating birth anniversary of Jesus Christ with full enthusiasm.

Delhi witnesses foggy Christmas morning

New Delhi, Dec 25 (ANI): The cold waves and fog intensified in national capital on Christmas. A layer of fog was observed near India Gate. The health conscious people were seen jogging and walking near India Gate in chilly waves. The temperature dropped down in Delhi due to heavy snowfall in parts of North India.