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Lt Gen PJS Pannu pays homage to slain soldiers at National War Memorial

New Delhi, Sep 30 (ANI): Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (IDS), Lieutenant General PJS Pannu visited National War Memorial on September 30. He paid homage to the bravehearts of the country. Speaking to ANI, Lt Gen PJS Pannu said, "I have been fortunate to have been associated with this iconic structure. Forces are represented here in a manner that how much sacrifices the soldiers have made." National War Memorial was inaugurated on February 25 this year by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a tribute to slain soldiers of Armed Forces, who have laid their lives for country post-independence.

Watch: IAF choppers airdrop relief materials in flood-affected Patna

Patna (Bihar), Sep 30 (ANI): Indian Air Force (IAF) choppers airdropped relief materials and food packages for people, in flood-affected Patna. Dewatering machines have also been sought by the state to provide relief in the area. Several parts of Bihar are battling with heavy rain and flood, which has thrown normal life out of gear. According to Bihar State Disaster Management Authority, at least 29 people have died due to rainfall. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Deputy CM Sushil Modi also held meeting with officials of flood-affected districts via video conferencing.

Bihar flood situation unprecedented, evacuated 4000 people since morning: NDRF DG

New Delhi, Sep 30 (ANI): Director General of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), SN Pradhan, said the NDRF teams are consistently functioning for safety of civilians in flood-affected Bihar. He said, "The situation is unprecedented, it's almost like a cloud burst. Impact is mainly due to water logging. Out of 19 NDRF teams deployed, 5 are in Patna. We've evacuated about 4,000 citizens since morning." Many parts of Bihar including capital Patna are battling with heavy rain and flood, which has thrown normal life out of gear.

Hindus celebrate Dashain festival with religious fervour in Nepal

Kathmandu (Nepal), Sep 30 (ANI): The ten-day-long Hindu festival, Dashain, also known as Bada Dashain, one of the most important festivals observed by the Hindus in Nepal formally began from Sunday with Ghatasthapana. The First day of the festival which also marks the beginning of Navaratri started with the sowing of barley, wheat, maize, and paddy seeds and by performing Puja rituals by setting up "Ghada" or a pot at a sacred place of the house or in temples as per Vedic traditions. The Dashain Ghar inside the Basantapur Durbar Square on the first day of the Navaratri festival is also performed according to the Vedic traditions and the "Ghada" is taken out on 10th day starting from today. The shoots sprouted from the seedling known as Jamara are taken out on the 10th day and are worn along with 'Tika' which is observed as Vijaya Dashami. Though Tika can be received and offered from the day of Vijaya Dashami to Kojagrat Purnima, the most auspicious time for receiving and offering the t

Muslim man in Bareilly striving to restore a historic Hindu temple

Bareilly (UP), Sep 30 (ANI): In 1857, a temple of Lord Krishna, 'Mohan Mandir' was built in the Patti village located in the Senthal nagar Panchayat of Bareilly district. Its foundation was laid by Mir Mohammad Zafar, the younger son of the then Nawab of Senthal, Galib Ali. Carrying a huge historical significance, today this temple has completely demolished with only small structure left on the place. So, in order to bring its pervious glory back and get it reconstructed, a Muslim man, Urfi Raza Zaidi who belongs to the same village is making all his efforts for its revival, presenting a big example of communal harmony. Zaidi's efforts have finally paid off and the government has assigned 10 lakh rupees for the reconstruction of the temple. It would now be developed both a religious site as well as a tourist place. Villagers believe that once this temple is constructed it will be a symbol of Hindu-Muslim Unity. Its people like Ufri Raza Zaidi and their initiatives that are playing a gr

BJP announces first list of 78 candidates for Haryana polls

New Delhi, Sep 30 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party released first list of 78 candidates for Haryana assembly polls on Sunday (September 30). Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar of the BJP will contest the state election from Karnal assembly seat, while sportspersons- wrestlers Babita Phogat and Yogeshwar Dutt have got BJP tickets. However, BJP has not declared candidates of 12 assembly seats. Haryana is going to polls on October 21. The last day for filing nomination is October 4. The final results will be declared on October 24 after counting of votes.

Prez Kovind, CM Raghubar Das attend 33rd convocation ceremony of Ranchi University

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Sep 30 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das welcomed President Ram Nath Kovind at Ranchi University in behalf of more than three crore people of the state. President Kovind along with First Lady Savita Kovind reached the University to attend the 33rd convocation ceremony. President Kovind felicitated the students and encouraged them to accomplish their future goals. While addressing the gathering, CM Das congratulated the students and said that after getting the gold medal from the President, their responsibility has increased. "No work is big or small, if the mind is determined to work with unwavering faith, then everything can be done." said Das. He asserted that there is no less opportunity of employment and there are opportunities in various sectors. "To cash these opportunities we have to make change in quality and type of education, so that students can get jobs right after completion of their education," Das added.

People in J and K told me they'll be lifted if they meet me: Ghulam Nabi Azad after Kashmir visit

New Delhi, Sep 30 (ANI): Rajya Sabha member and senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said on Monday (September 30) that 80 percent people were not able to me in Jammu and Kashmir as vigilance and CID cameras were following their every step. "This is harassment, people of J and K send me messages, and said they will be lifted if they come to meet me (Ghulam Nabi)" he further added in a press conference. Former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Ghulam Nabi Azad, is the first political leader who has been allowed to visit several districts of Jammu and Kashmir after August 5, when the Union government struck down the special powers granted to the state.

Bihar, Central govt will do anything to save people of Patna from flood: RS Prasad

Patna (Bihar), Sep 30 (ANI): Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Sunday (September 30) that Bihar and Central government will do anything to save people of Patna from flood. He also chaired a meeting over the flood situation in Bihar's Patna. He met with MLAs and District Administration officials. He said that all gates of Farakka Dam have been opened in view of massive water-logging in many parts of Bihar including Patna. Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said, "Bigger pumps from Coal India will be made available. NDRF has informed that there are enough boats." "One helicopter has reached and another will come from Gorakhpur to provide relief materials. We will do whatever we can for people of Patna and Bihar. We empathise with them", Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad further added.

Will illuminate villages like cities: CM Raghubar Das at Jan Ashirwad Yatra in Chandil

Chandil (Jharkhand), Sep 30 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das reached Chandil during his Jan Ashirwad Yatra to connect to the people and inform them about the various centre and state-run public welfare schemes. While addressing the people, he said that the state government is continuously working towards the betterment of the poor and the people living in rural areas by providing them electricity and water supplies, adding that his government is working with an intention to illuminate villages like cities.

Pak to invite Manmohan Singh for inauguration of Kartarpur Corridor: FM Qureshi

Islamabad (Pakistan), Sep 30 (ANI): Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi announced that his country will extend a formal invitation to former prime minister Manmohan Singh for the inaugural ceremony of Kartarpur Corridor. He said, "We would like to extend an invitation to former Indian PM Manmohan Singh for the inauguration function of Kartarpur Corridor. He also represents the Sikh community. We will also send him a formal invitation." Pakistan will open the Kartarpur Corridor for Indian pilgrims on November 9, three days before the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak.

Manoj Tiwari calls CM Kejriwal 'Purvanchal hater' over 'outsider avail free treatment in Delhi' remark

New Delhi, Sep 30 (ANI): Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari hits back on Arvind Kejriwal's statement over free healthcare in Delhi, and said that Arvind Kejriwal is a 'purvanchal hater'. "We have Prime Minister Narendra Modi's healthcare scheme worth 5 lakh (Ayushmaan Bharat Scheme). Why not he implemented the scheme in Delhi", Manoj Tiwari further added. On September 29, Arvind Kejriwal said, "One person from Bihar buys a ticket to Delhi for Rs 500, returns after availing free treatment worth Rs 5 lakhs. While it makes us happy as they are people of our own country, but Delhi has its own capacity. How can Delhi serve people of entire country?"

Outsiders avail Delhi medical facilities worth lakhs for free: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Sep 30 (ANI): Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal said 80 per cent people from across the country came to Delhi for free treatment. While speaking on improved healthcare facilities in the national capital, he said, "One person from Bihar buys a ticket to Delhi for Rs 500, returns after availing free treatment worth Rs 5 lakhs. While it makes us happy as they are people of our own country, but Delhi has its own capacity. How can Delhi serve people of entire country?" He made this statement on September 29 during foundation stone laying ceremony at Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital in Delhi.

PM Modi attends 56th convocation ceremony of IIT-Madras

Chennai, Sep 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 56th convocation ceremony of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras. Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and Dy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam were also present. While addressing the convocation ceremony Prime Minister said, "I just returned from the US. During this visit, I met a lot of heads of states, innovators and investors. In our discussions, there was one thing common, it was our vision about new India and confidence in abilities of young people of India."

Khadi industry set-up in Maharashtra's Wardha to empower women

Wardha (Maharashtra), Sep 30 (ANI): A khadi industry has been established in Maharashtra's Wardha to empower the women at large scale. This industry has been set up with a motive to promote khadi products and also to provide employment opportunities to the women. While speaking to ANI, the Project Head of khadi industry Poornima Rohan Bhamkar said, "Khadi and Wardha have a unique relation. Wardha city is famous after Gandhiji and he did a campaign on khadi." "So far we have employed around 60 women of rural areas," he added. Meanwhile, one of the Industrialist Rohan Bhamkar said, "We wish to take khadi at a global level. The women over here prepare designer shirts and other items."

Low-lying areas in UP's Varanasi, Prayagraj submerged in rainwater

Varanasi (UP)/ Prayagraj (UP), Sep 30 (ANI): Several residential buildings in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi and Prayagraj have been submerged due to the rise in water level of Ganga River. Water level rose to a significant high as the state received heavy downpour. Rescue teams are present on the spot. Current situation has thrown normal life out of gear as streets were flooded in several parts of UP.

Bihar flood: NDRF rescues Deputy CM Sushil Modi from his residence

Patna (Bihar), Sep 30 (ANI): Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, Sushil Kumar Modi was rescued by NDRF from his residence. The condition is so worse that flood water has entered in residence of several ministers. Meanwhile, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has called a meeting with officials of flood affected districts. The meeting will be held via video conferencing.

Over 500 prisoners to be shifted as heavy rainfall floods Ballia Jail

Ballia (UP), Sep 30 (ANI): Following incessant rain in the region, Uttar Pradesh's Ballia is facing flood-like situation in the region. The Ballia Jail is also facing the intensity of flood as the floodwater entered in jail barracks. Seeing the situation, the inmates of the jail are being shifted to different jails. According to, "Around 500 inmates are being sent to Azamgarh Jail and others are shifted to Ambedkar Nagar Jail." Jail administration is taking help of roadways and private buses to shift the jail inmates.

Bihar flood: Will pray to God for relief, says Ashwini Choubey

New Delhi, Sep 30 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare said that he will pray to god for relief in flood situation areas. "Bihar is facing 'Hathiya Nakshatra' rainfall. This has taken role of natural disaster. Bihar government is ready to face any kind of disaster," he further added.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launches DefExpo 2020 website in Delhi

New Delhi, Sep 30 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched 'DefExpo 2020' website in New Delhi on September 30. The edition of DefExpo will be held in Lucknow from Feb 05-Feb 08, 2020. The website will provide information to exhibitors. It will also enable exhibitors, visitors to register and book space online as per their requirements.