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Arun Jaitley was an ocean of knowledge: Tiruchi Siva

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): DMK leader Tiruchi Siva and BJP working president JP Nadda remembered Arun Jaitley in Rajya Sabha. "Arun Jaitley was an ocean of knowledge, a master of vocabulary, a person of integrity. His performance on both the sides of this House is still remembered. He was so magnanimous in waiving off GST on sanitary napkins, considering the woes of poor women," said Tiruchi Siva. JP Nadda in RS said, "I pay tribute to Arun Jaitley. He was a multiphasic personality." The winter session of Parliament commenced on November 18 and will continue till December 13. A total number of 20 sittings will be provided in a span of 26 days, including four Private Members' day.

Arun Jaitley was good orator and leader: Ghulam Nabi Azad

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Ghulam Nabi Azad, Congress in Rajya Sabha stated that Arun Jaitley is not a loss to the party alone but entire country. He was a good student, good orator and a good leader. "People like Jaitley ji are not a loss to a party alone but the entire country. I pray that his soul rests in peace," said GN Azad. "I had known Arun Jaitley personally. The rare political sourness between us used to turn into sweetness due to our personal relations. From his student life till his death, his life remained very active. He was a good orator and a good leader," he added. The winter session of Parliament commenced on November 18 and will continue till December 13. A total number of 20 sittings will be provided in a span of 26 days, including four Private Members' day.

6 children die after truck trolley overturns in Bihar's Gopalganj

Gopalganj (Bihar), Nov 18 (ANI): At least six minor girls died after a tractor trolley overturned in Bihar's Gopalganj. Several children also got injured in the accident. Truck was carrying marbles. Children were grazing their goats when the incident took place.

Rajya Sabha remembers Arun Jaitley, Ram Jethmalani, Jagannath Mishra

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Rajya Sabha remembered Jagannath Mishra, Arun Jaitley, Sukhdev Singh Libra, Ram Jethmalani, Gurudas Dasupta former and sitting members of the Upper House who passed away. The winter session of Parliament commenced on November 18 and will continue till December 13. A total number of 20 sittings will be provided in a span of 26 days, including four Private Members' day.

Amit Shah meets Bhutan Foreign Affairs Minister

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on November 18 met Bhutan Minister of Foreign Affairs Tandi Dorji in the national capital. Tandi Dorji arrived in Delhi on Nov 17. He is on a 5-day visit to India from November 17-23.

Opposition had to raise voice because opportunity were not given: Tharoor on Farooq Abdullah

New Delhi, Nov18 (ANI): Congress veteran leader Shashi Tharoor on November 18 reacted on Winter Session. After attending the first day of the Winter Session, he said that the opposition was even given the opportunity to raise the issues like home arrest of Farooq Abdullah then they have to raise voice He said that his party doesn't want to create any disruption on the ongoing issues rather they want debate. "When Opposition tried to raise the issue that we're starting the Parliament Session even when one of us, Farooq Abdullah isn't even there because he has been arrested, we weren't even given the opportunity to raise the issue. So we had to raise our voice," said Tharoor.

JNU students march towards Parliament over complete fee roll back demand stopped by police

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Several students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) protested in the national capital on November 18 over demand of complete roll back of fee hike. Hundreds of students marched towards Parliament and later were stopped by police near Delhi's Safdarjung Tomb. Earlier, large numbers of security personnel also stopped JNU students at Delhi's Ber Sarai road today. Due to this protest, Section 144 has also been imposed near the Parliament and security has been beefed up.

Indian health system improved significantly over last decade: Bill Gates

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Bill Gates, philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder during launch function of book 'Health System for a New India: Building Blocks' stated that Improvements in Indian health system in the last decade are very significant. "Improvements in Indian health system in the last decade are significant. There are specific disease programmes and vaccine coverage has improved substantially. It was in 2011 that India had its last case of Polio," said Bill Gates.

India's health system is collared with several challenges: Amitabh Kant

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Amitabh Kant, CEO NITI Aayog at release of book 'Health System for a New India: Building Blocks' stated that India's health system is confronted with several challenges and this new book examines options available to India for improving its health system. Speaking at the release, Kant said, "India's health system is confronted with many challenges. There are inter and intra state differentials, rising burden of non communicable disease, little standardization and no interoperability." "In context of India, we've a unique opportunity to transform our health sector, which currently lags behind performance of other comparable economies. This book in many ways examines potential options available to India for improving its health system over next decade," he added.

No sewer connection charges till March 31, move will help to clean Yamuna: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on November 18 informed that the state government will not charge development and charges on sewer connection from the people till March 31. He said that people who didn't take sewer connection from where the sewer lines have been installed, state government will not charge any connection till March 31. This move will help to clean Yamuna River.

Train service resumes between Srinagar-Banihal

Banihal (Jammu and Kashmir), Nov 18 (ANI): The train service between Srinagar and Banihal has resumed on Nov 18. The service is resumed almost after 104 days. Passengers hailed the resumed service. The train service in Kashmir was suspended on August 05 following the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A. Article 370 and 35A used to give special status to Jammu and Kashmir as a state.

Ground work on pollution more important than meetings: Gautam Gambhir

New Delhi, Nov18 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament and former cricketer Gautam Gambhir gave an explanation on his absence during Parliamentary Standing Committee of Urban Development meeting, over air pollution in Delhi on November 15, Former Indian opener said that he was contractually bound for commentary and informed the committee about this. Gambhir also gave an account of his work he undertook as an MP.

Winter Session: MPs protest over several issues at Parliament on Day 1

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Rajya Sabha MPs Nazir Ahmad Laway and Mir Mohammed Fayaz protested in Parliament premises over Jammu and Kashmir issue. TMC has given adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha over detention of National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi protested in front of Mahatma Gandhi statue against rising air pollution levels.

JNU students march to Parliament stopped at Ber Sarai

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Security personnel stopped Jawaharlal Nehru University students at Ber Sarai road in New Delhi. Students were marching towards Parliament over their demand of complete roll back of fee hike. Hundreds of students took part in the protest march. Students are on protest from over two weeks. Section 144 has been imposed near the Parliament and security has been tightened.

BJP MPs arrive at Parliament on bicycle

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): The winter session began in Parliament on Nov 18. BJP MP Manoj Tiwari arrived in Parliament, riding a bicycle. He came by bicycle to protest against the increasing level of pollution in national capital. Meanwhile, BJP MP Mansukh Mandaviya also reached the Parliament riding a bicycle.

Prakash Javadekar arrives at Parliament in electric car

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Winter session of Parliament began on November 18. Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar arrived at Parliament in an electric car today. Speaking on his electric car, Javadekar said, "Government is gradually switching to electric cars as they are pollution-free. I appeal to people to contribute to fight pollution- start using public transport, electric vehicles etc."

Story of a stray dog on 'pilgrimage' to Sabarimala Temple

Chikkamagaluru (Karnataka), Nov 18 (ANI): Ayyappa devotees witnessed a unique experience during pilgrimage to Kerala's prominent Sabarimala Temple. During their devotional journey, the devotees found that a stray dog is following them. The group of 13 devotees considered it a devotional sign and started offering the dog food that they prepare for themselves. The Ayyappa devotees didn't notice the dog at first but during their journey the dog kept showing behind them. The devotees perform Sabarimala pilgrimage every year but this is one of a kind of experience for them. They started from Andhra Pradesh's Tirumala on October 31 and have reached Chikkamagaluru district's Kottigehara now. The devotees have walked 480 km so far. The dog sustained injuries on its paws a couple of times and was treated by local veterinarians. According to a devotee, "We didn't notice the dog at first. But as we continued, it kept showing up behind us every now and then. We offer it the food we prepare for our

JNUSU begins protest march to Parliament

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union began their march to Parliament over their demand of complete roll back of fee hike. Hundreds of students took part in the protest march. Students are on protest from over two weeks. Section 144 has been imposed near the Parliament and security has been tightened.

Shiv Sena MPs stage protest at Parliament premise

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Shiv Sena MPs staged protest at Parliament premise demanding to declare unseasonal rains in Maharashtra as natural calamity. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena has given adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha.

Bill Gates hails 'National Nutrition Mission' scheme

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates on November 18 praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'National Nutrition Mission' scheme. He said, "Malnourished persons never achieves their full potential, it's very impressive how this problem is getting priority. Many governments don't talk about nutrition, in India the National Nutrition Mission is bringing new energy and new ideas in solving this problem," said Gates.