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Death of birds at Sambhar Lake due to Avian Botulism: Apex Centre for Animal Disease

Dudu (Rajasthan), Nov 15 (ANI): After the postmortem of birds that were mysteriously found dead at Sambhar Lake, Professor from Apex Centre for Animal Disease, AK Katariya said, "Symptom of paralyses in wings suggests death of birds could be due to Avian Botulism." The area around the Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan turned into a graveyard for over a thousand birds including migratory birds on November 12.

Smog canopies Gurugram as air pollution deteriorates

Gurugram (Haryana), Nov 15 (ANI): Pollution levels in Gurugram have been steadily rising and the situation has deteriorated. Visibility on the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway has also reduced. People are refraining from moving out of their houses due to pollution.

People in Noida, Ghaziabad continues to suffer from 'severe' air pollution

Ghaziabad / Noida (UP), Nov 15 (ANI): People of Ghaziabad and Noida are battling severe air pollution due to thick toxic smog in the region. The condition has gone so worse that it is hampering their morning exercise. It has been difficult for sports enthusiasts to maintain certain stamina and routine exercises.

15 non hostellers found in search operation at BHU

Varanasi (UP), Nov 15 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Police caught 15 non hostellers from Banaras Hindu University (BHU) on November 14. The search operation was conducted after violence took place between two groups. Police took out 15 non hostellers from the university. They also found illegal weapon from the hostel.

Delhi's air pollution remains 'severe'

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): National Capital's air pollution is going worse day by day. According to Central Pollution Control Board at ITO major pollutant PM 2.5 was 521 and PM 10 reached at 556 in the morning. On the other hand, major pollutant PM 2.5 and PM 10 was reached at 500 according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) at Lodhi Road.

IAF Chief inaugurates 3-days annual conference of Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine

Bengaluru, Nov 15 (ANI): Indian Air force Chief, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria inaugurated three days annual conference of the Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine (ISAM) on Nov 14. The theme for the 58th Annual Conference was "Changing Paradigms in Aerospace Healthcare".

Snow clearance operation is underway at Rohtang Pass

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Nov 15 (ANI): Snow clearance operation is underway following snowfall at Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh. Due to snow, vehicles got struck on the highway. This caused traffic in the area. It connects Kullu with Lahaul-Spiti and is one of the most famous tourist attractions in India.

Apple Music rolls out 'Replay' to show your top songs

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): Apple Music has been added with a new feature that takes on rival Spotify's Wrapped year-end review. Called Apple Music Replay, the new feature allows subscribers to take a look back at their favourite music from 2019, TechCrunch notes.

Anything can happen in cricket and politics: Gadkari on Maharashtra govt formation

Mumbai, Nov 15 (ANI): While addressing a gathering in Mumbai on November 14, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari reacted to Maharashtra power tussle and said that anything can happen in cricket and politics. He said, "Anything can happen in cricket and politics. Sometimes you feel you are losing the match, but the result is exactly the opposite. Also, I have just arrived from Delhi, I don't know the detailed politics of Maharashtra". On being asked what will happen to ongoing infrastructure projects in Mumbai if Maharashtra gets a non-BJP government, Gadkari said, "Governments change, but projects continue. I see no problem with it. Be it BJP, NCP or Congress, any party which forms government will support positive policies".

Study shows nudging heart patients to take statins leads to better outcomes

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): In a recent study it has been found that statins that is an effective medication for treating patients with heart disease is consumed by only six per cent. The study was discussed in the meeting, '2019 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.'

Body of 10-year-old missing girl found in Lucknow

Lucknow (UP), Nov 15 (ANI): Dead body of a 10-year-old girl was found in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow. Incident took place in Gosaiganj police station area. A report was filed at a police station on November 09. Body has been sent for post mortem and investigation is underway.

This cafe in Delhi offers pure oxygen to their customers

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): An oxygen bar in Saket, 'Oxy Pure' is offering pure oxygen to its customers. Oxygen is being offered in seven different aromas (lemongrass, orange, cinnamon, spearmint, peppermint, eucalyptus and lavender). Oxygen bar is providing portable oxygen cans to customers that they can carry easily with them. This initiative has been taken at a time when Air Quality Index (AQI) in the city is in 'severe' category. While speaking to ANI, Store Operator Ajay Johnson said that our product helps in providing some relief. We get 10-15 customers a day. We are also offering portable oxygen cans to customers that they can carry anywhere they want.

Watch: India gives befitting reply to Pakistani delegate's propaganda on J and K, religious freedom in India

Paris (France), Nov 15 (ANI): India exercised its right of reply to Pakistani delegate's propaganda on Jammu and Kashmir, and religious freedom in India, at 40th UNESCO General Conference - General Policy Debate.

Reduced race duration: NGO on organising 'Run for Children' in toxic air

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): After organising race for children on the occasion on Children's Day in toxic air, Co-Founder of NGO Prayas Amod Kanth clarified his organisation's stand. He said that the organisers reduced the run duration and didn't know about air pollution emergency till November 13. "That's (pollution) why we reduced run duration. It was symbolic run. Real program is children's day cultural event for which children were preparing for months. We didn't know about this emergency (air quality) till yesterday," said Kanth. On the occasion of Children's Day, a race for little ones was organised in the national capital on November 14. 'Run for Children' was organised by an NGO 'Prayas'. On November 13, The Supreme Court-mandated anti-pollution authority EPCA ordered closure of schools in the national capital and NCR for the next two days as pollution in the region as air quality is hovering close to emergency levels. Delhi government announced the closure of schools in Delhi o

Dharmendra Pradhan compliments Kerala govt for cooperation in Kochi-Mangalore pipeline project

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) Nov 14 (ANI): Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan on November 14 visited Thiruvananthapuram to attend the 73rd Annual Technical Meeting of Indian Institute of Metals (IIM) at Thiruvananthapuram. While addressing the mediapersons, he said that he had a very fruitful discussion with the Chief Minister of the state Pinarayi Vijayan. He also hailed and complimented the state government's cooperation to lay the pipeline of Kochi-Mangalore pipeline project, which is near to completion. "This project will facilitate the gas base economy in Kerala, cheaper and cleaner energy will be available to major part of Kerala through the pipeline. I thank honorable Chief Minister for his active cooperation," said Pradhan.

Maharashtra row: Some people in constitutional posts acting like BJP mouthpieces: Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata, Nov 14 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Kolkata, Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee on Thursday broke her silence on Maharashtra power tussle. On being asked about the decision of Governor imposing President's Rule in Maharashtra, Banerjee said, "There are some people who are working like a BJP mouthpiece. In my state also, you have seen people trying to run a parallel government."

Citizens living along border areas are our strategic assets: Rajnath Singh

Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh), Nov 14 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang stated that people living on the border areas are strategic assets for India. Speaking at the celebrations of Maitree Diwas, Defence Minister said, "People living in border areas are not ordinary citizens, but they are our strategic assets. I still remember when AN32 aircraft had crashed, it is with the help of locals that we got information about the crash site." Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is on a two-day visit to Arunachal Pradesh.

Rajnath Singh attends Maitree Diwas in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang

Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh), Nov 14 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh took part in the 11th edition of Maitree Diwas celebrations in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang on November 14. A huge crowd was a part of the event. Traditional performances were also held. He is on a two-day visit to Arunachal Pradesh. Rajnath will also inaugurate Sisseri River Bridge and National Highway-52 in East Siang District during his visit.

Wild elephant that killed 5 people caught in Assam's Goalpara

Goalpara (Assam), Nov 14 (ANI): An elephant which had allegedly killed five people was caught in Goalpara district of Assam on November 11, following a search operation that was launched by forest officials. The wild elephant which killed several people in the past couple of months was taken into custody. Assam Forest Department had launched the operation on Nov 09 and engaged six domestic elephants to catch the wild animal.

Watch: Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria operates training aircraft HTT 40

Bengaluru, Nov 14 (ANI): Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria on November 14 flew HTT 40 from the HAL airport. He tested its flying capabilities for one hour.