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Green crackers go on sale in Chennai

Chennai, Oct 21 (ANI): Ahead of Diwali, green crackers taking centre-stage with the country's fireworks hub Chennai. However, people are high on confusion as they don't have much knowledge about green crackers. It is said that Green crackers are less polluting and cheaper than the standard ones. People are also upset as there are fewer varieties in green crackers.

Successful attempt being made by PM to make people of J-K understand autonomy: Jitendra Singh

Kathua (J-K), Oct 21 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Prime Minister Office, Jitendra Singh said on October 20 that a successful attempt is being made by Prime Minister to make people of Jammu and Kashmir understand what is self-rule and autonomy. "Families that looted people for 40 yrs in name of self-rule..those who talk about autonomy are the ones who boycott panchayat elections," he added.

'Kathina Civara Dana' ceremony held in Leh

Leh, Oct 21 (ANI): 'Kathina Civara Dana', the offering ceremony to Sangha members was held at Jetavana Monastery at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC) on Sunday (October 20) for many Sangha members from Thailand, who successfully completed a three-month annual retreat called 'Vassa' which is called 'Yarnas' in Tibetan/Ladakhi. Several Thai monks observed an annual three-month silent retreat (meditation) at MIMC annually since couple of years. The Thai delegation made offering of robes, food and other items of necessities along with some donation to the members of the Sangha of Mahabodhi Jetavana Monastery.

G Kishan Reddy joins BSF jawans for Diwali celebrations in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam), Oct 21 (ANI): Minister of State for Home Affairs, G Kishan Reddy took part in Diwali celebration of Border Security Force (BSF) in Guwahati's Pat Gaon on October 20. G Kishan Reddy said, "Government is working on zero tolerance policy towards terrorism, in coming days on winter session of the Parliament will come with different acts to strengthen paramilitary forces." The winter session of the Parliament is likely to commence from November 17- 18.

Vijay Goel undertakes 'cycle yatra' against odd-even scheme and rising pollution in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI) : BJP Rajya Sabha MP Vijay Goel undertook a cycle yatra in the national capital to protest against rising pollution in Delhi and protest against Delhi government's odd-even shceme. He was accompanied by Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and hundreds of party supporters. The cycle yatra started from the residence of Goel at Rajghat. Every year the pollution level in Delhi rises to extreme level due to stubble burning from the adjoining states, and various other factors.

6-10 Pak soldiers killed, 3 terror camps destroyed: Bipin Rawat on Army action in PoK

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on October 20 shared information on Indian Army's action in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) where four terror launch pads were struck. He said that 6-10 Pakistani soldiers have been killed while three terror camps have been destroyed during the attack by the Indian Army. Indian Army launched a military offensive as it attacked four terror launch pads in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) on October 20. The terror launch pads were situated in PoK's Neelam Valley.

Technology is a bridge between government and governance: PM Modi

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a book launch in New Delhi stated that the book 'Bridgital Nation' strengthens the vision of government on technological approach. He mentioned that technology is important for the country as it is a bridge between government and governance. While speaking at the book launch, PM Modi said, "The book strengthens the vision of the government. Technology is a bridge not a divider; it is a multiplier not a threat. Technology builds a bridge between aspirations and achievements; it is also a bridge between government and governance." Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled 'Bridgital Nation: Solving Technology's People Problem' in New Delhi on October 20. The book is co-authored by N Chandrasekaran and Roopa Purushothaman.

Caused severe damage to terror infrastructure in PoK: Army Chief Bipin Rawat

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on October 20 shared information on Indian Army's action in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) where four terror launch pads were struck. He said that the Army was getting information about terrorists' infiltration ahead of the Diwali. He said the Army got the information that the terrorists camps in Pir Panjal Range were active and some of the terrorists tried to infiltrate into India from Tangdhar, hence it was decided to attack on the terrorists launch pads. "We have the coordinates of where these camps have emerged, we have caused severe damage to terrorists infrastructure across and let me tell you that the terrorists' camps opposite Tangdhar and Kiral sector have been destroyed," said Rawat. Indian Army launched a military offensive as it attacked four terror launch pads in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) on October 20. The terror launch pads were situated in PoK's Neelam Valley.

Women can register property worth up to Rs 50 lakh with just Rs 1 stamp duty: Raghubar Das

Giridih (Jharkhand), Oct 20 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das on October 20 addressed a public rally in Giridih. While addressing the gathering, he hailed the women power and informed people about the state government's scheme in which women in the state would now have to pay only one rupee stamp duty for registration of land or property valued up to Rs 50 lakh. He also highlighted that Jharkhand is the first state to implicate this kind of scheme to empower women.

India's 1st triathlon race 'IRONMAN 70.3' organised in Goa's Panaji

Panaji (Goa), Oct 20 (ANI): India's first triathlon race 'IRONMAN 70.3' was held in Goa's Panaji on October 20. The event took place at Miramar beach in Panaji. Over 1000 participants including 800 Indians took part in this race. Participants from 27 countries including Singapore, France, Germany, Australia, Qatar and Japan also marked their presence in the triathlon race. While speaking to media about the event, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said, "It is being organised for the first time in country. Over 27 countries are participating in it." "It is an example of sports tourism. We will promote more such events in future," Goa CM added.

Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami conferred doctorate by university in Chennai

Chennai (TN), Oct 20 (ANI): Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Edappadi K Palaniswami on October 20 received honorary doctorate (Doctor of Letters) from Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute. This is the first honorary doctorate received by Palaniswami, who became the Chief Minister in 2017.

Haryana polls: Officers leave for their polling booths ahead of voting

Ambala (Haryana), Oct 20 (ANI): The polling officers in Haryana left for their respective polling booths in Ambala ahead of state assembly elections on October 21. The election campaign in Haryana ended on October 19. Security arrangements have been made at all the polling stations in state. The assembly polls in Haryana will take place on October 21 and results of the same will be declared on October 24.

Under Modi govt, pattern of surgical strikes forming before elections: Congress leader

Patna (Bihar), Oct 20 (ANI): Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi government, pattern of surgical strikes is being formed whenever there election in a big state, claimed Congress leader Akhilesh Singh after the Indian Army destroyed four terror launch pads in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK). He also stated that politics will be done on surgical strike to divert attention from real issues. Indian Army launched a military offensive as it destroyed four terror launch pads in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) on October 20. The terror launch pads were situated in PoK's Neelam Valley.

India gave befitting reply to Pakistan which is home to terrorism: MoS Home Affairs

North 24 Parganas (WB), Oct 20 (ANI): Indian Army destroyed four terror launch pads in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) on October 20. The terror launch pads were situated in PoK's Neelam valley. Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said that the world knows that Pakistan protects terrorists and it's the home of terrorism and Indian Army is giving befitting reply to the country. BJP's state president, Dilip Ghosh and Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai participated in the party's "Gandhi Sankalp Yatra", in Belgharia of North 24 Parganas district.

2 dead in Vadodara building collapse, rescue operation still on

Vadodara (Gujarat), Oct 19 (ANI): At least 2 people died after a building collapsed while work to demolish the structure was underway in Chhani Jakatnaka area of Vadodara in Gujarat on October 19. Fire tenders rushed to the spot for rescue operation and douse possible fire. Search and rescue operation is underway. Fire officer Om Jadeja said,"10 people were involved in demolition work, 5 of them managed to save themselves;2 casualties reported. Rescue operation on"

Security forces capable of tackling any situation: Ram Madhav on Army action in PoK

Srinagar (JandK), Oct 20 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) national general secretary Ram Madhav on October 20 reacted on Indian Army's retaliatory measures in Pakistan occupied Kashmir after Pakistan violated ceasefire in J-K's Tangdhar sector in which two Indian soldiers lost their lives. He said, "Our security forces are capable of tackling any kind of situation and will give befitting reply." Two Indian soldiers lost their lives in a ceasefire violation from Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC) in Tangdhar sector of Kupwara, sources in the Army said on Sunday.

'This is just a start': GD Bakshi on Indian Army's action in PoK

Gurugram (Haryana), Oct 20 (ANI): After the Indian Army destroyed four terror launch pads in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) in response to the ceasefire violations by Pakistan through which the Pakistan Army was trying to push terrorists in Kashmir, defence expert GD Bakshi said the Indian Army's action in PoK was just a start, and peace could be established if Pakistan stops now. The former Army man added that Pakistan will not be able to escape even after pushing infiltrators into Indian territory, and will be punished severely.

Maharashtra polls: Mumbai group raps to spread awareness about voting

Mumbai, Oct 20 (ANI): A group in Mumbai has composed a rap to spread awareness about voting ahead of Maharashtra Assembly Polls. The group has made four rap songs in three languages including English, Hindi and Marathi. While speaking to ANI, group member Raj Shinde said, "Music is always very appealing and has a wide reach. He also added I felt that some voters don't want to hear the truth. Despite corruption cases on some politicians, they are elected." He further added, "Through my song, I wanted to spread the message that it is our responsibility to ensure we only vote for those who have worked well."

Watch: Child falls off building, lands on passing rickshaw in MP's Tikamgarh

Tikamgarh (MP), Oct 20 (ANI): A child fell from a building in Madhya Pradesh's Tikamgarh, but fortunately landed on a rickshaw that was passing on road below. Child's father Ashish Jain said, "He was playing on 2nd floor with family members. He fell from railing after he lost his balance. He was examined at a hospital and is safe."

Kamlesh Tiwari murder case: Police receives input of 2 suspects in Lucknow hotel

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 20 (ANI): Lucknow Police has received inputs of about two suspects in the murder of former Hindu Mahasabha leader Kamlesh Tiwari, on October 20. The two suspects were identified as Sheikh Ashfaq Hussain and Pathan Moinuddin Ahmed who were staying at Hotel Khalsa Inn in UP's Lucknow. A saffron-coloured garment and a towel with blood stains were found in their hotel room. While speaking to ANI on the matter, the Hotel Manager Arvind Chaurasia said, "After seeing the footage on TV, we checked IDs and informed police about the same." Kamlesh Tiwari was killed after being shot at in Lucknow on October 18.