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Fishermen in Rameswaram explore alternative source of income through carving conch

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu), Sep 12 (ANI): Fishermen venture into sea everyday in search of livelihood. They also bring something else with them. Conch shells left behind by mollusks are often caught in the fishing nets. Fishermen of Rameswaram are now exploring an additional income opportunities with these conchs. These conchs are turned into pieces of art by painting and sculpting. These attractive objects are bought by tourists as souvenirs. Fishermen make key-chains and paperweights with it. It becomes a source of additional income for these fishermen-cum-artists. Conch shells are also used in India as a musical instrument, especially during religious festivals and rituals. They are also used as decorative items in general.

Truck carrying arms and ammunition seized in JandK's Kathua

Kathua (JandK), Sep 12 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Police recovered a truck carrying arms and ammunition in Kathua district on Sep 12. A case has been registered under relevant sections of the IPC. Further investigation is underway.

NRC should be done pan India, will help in identifying intruders: Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind

New Delhi, Sep 12 (ANI): Mahmood Madani, general secretary of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, on Sep 12 said that he has no problem if NRC is done across India as it will help in knowing about the "intruders" at a time when "genuine citizens" are also looked down upon as intruders. "The NRC should be conducted in the whole country as it will help in knowing how many intruders are here. Even those who are genuine are being blamed. Hence it should be done. I have no problem with that," he told the media in Delhi.

Kashmir is integral part of India: Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind

New Delhi, Sep 12 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Delhi on September 12, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind general secretary Mahmood Madani said that the Muslim organisation has passed a resolution which stated that Kashmir is an "integral part of India". "We have passed a resolution today that Kashmir is an integral part of India. There will be no compromise with security and integrity of our country. India is our country and we stand by it. Pakistan is trying to project on the international forum that India Muslims are against India. We condemn this act of Pakistan."

Bio-terror is real threat today: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Sep 12 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Military Medicine Conference in Delhi on September 12 said that bio-terror is a real threat today. He said, "Want to underline the importance of building capabilities to deal with the menace of bio-terrorism. Bio-terror is a real threat today. Armed forces and its medical services need to be at the forefront to combat this menace."

Maha CM Fadnavis performs prayers of Vighnaharta

Mumbai, Sep 12 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on September 12 performed prayers of Vighnaharta Lord Ganesha at his official residence. Fadnavis performed prayers with his family. During Ganesh Chaturthi, devotees worship Bappa's idols. One of the most beloved gods, Lord Ganesha is considered by many as a symbol of good fortune, wisdom and luck. The festival is one of the main festivals of Maharashtra. Ganesh Chaturthi marks the birth of Lord Ganesha.

Gas tank explodes at Hindustan Petroleum Plant in UP's Unnao

Unnao (UP), Sep 12 (ANI): A gas tank has exploded at Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Plant in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao on September 12. Fire tenders have been rushed to the spot. No injuries have been reported yet. More details are awaited.

Newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to India meets JP Nadda

New Delhi, Sep 12 (ANI): Newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to India, Sun Weidong met Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) working president, JP Nadda in Delhi on September 12. Meeting was held at BJP headquarters.

Sonia Gandhi chairs Congress party meeting at AICC HQ

New Delhi, Sep 12 (ANI): Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi arrived at All India Congress Committee Headquarters to hold a meeting in the national capital on September 12. Former PM Manmohan Singh, senior Congress leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad, KC Venugopal and AK Antony are also present at party meeting.

Pakistan delegation absent at 1st military co-operation of SCO

New Delhi, Sep 12 (ANI): Pakistani delegation was absent at the first military co-operation of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The event organised by the Defence Ministry was held in the national capital on September 12. According to Defence officials Pakistan was invited to the event as it is a member of the SCO. Tension between India and Pakistan has increased since the abrogation of Article 370 by the Indian government.

6 dead, 10 injured in bus collision on Pune-Bengaluru Highway

Satara (Maharashtra), Sep 12 (ANI): At least six persons died while ten others got injured after a bus they were travelling in rammed into a truck near Satara on Pune-Bengaluru National Highway on September 12. The front portion of the travel bus was completely damaged after it was hit by a truck. The incident happened at about 6 am in the morning. More details are awaited.

Kapil Sibal takes jibe on PM Modi's 'cow, OM shocks many' remark

New Delhi, Sep 12 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal took jibe on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remark that works 'cow and 'OM' shock some people. He said, "The fact that none of our Universities have ranked in even first 300 of global ranking after 2012 should shock our Prime Minister. The fact that we are not paying attention to education should shock people, because only educated people will take the country forward. You (PM Modi) always do politics, whether it's of 'OM' or 'cow'. Politics should be done on the issues of people."

DK Shivakumar arrives at ED office in Delhi

New Delhi, Sep 12 (ANI): Congress leader DK Shivakumar reached at the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in New Delhi on September 12. Meanwhile, Aishwarya, daughter of Shivakumar, also arrived at the office of ED. She was summoned by the agency to appear before it today. Shivakumar was arrested on September 04 by the ED in connection with an alleged money laundering case. The ED has registered a case of money laundering on the basis of a chargesheet filed by the Income Tax Department.

Security provisions increase as Saryu River flows above danger level in Ayodhya

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 12 (ANI): Arrangements are made at 'Mahasaryu arti ghat' as Saryu River is flowing above danger level. Visitors are being given life jacket to take boat ride. Specific areas are marked to take bath. Warning board can be seen near the river. According to Assistant at Central Water Commission Ayodhya, Sanjay Kumar, "It is flowing 15 cm above danger level. Visitors on boats are being given life jackets, areas marked to take bath, 'Jal police' on alert."

'Joota maarna pade to maaro, lekin agar koi kisano ke sath dhokha karega, bardasht nahi hoga': Brihaspat Singh

Balrampur (Chhattisgarh), Sep 12 (ANI): Congress MLA Brihaspat Singh addressed a public rally in Chattisgarh's Balrampur and said that cheating with farmers will not be tolerated at any cost and for that even if one needs to 'beat the officials with shoes, one is free to do that'. He said, "Jo anndata hai, uske sath koi adhikari gadbad karega to kisi kimat pe bardasht karenge nahi. Inko janch kara jail bhejo, joota maarna pade to maaro, lekin kisano ko dhokha dega, bardasht nahi hoga."

President Kovind arrives in Switzerland as part of his 3-nations tour

Bern (Switzerland), Sep 12 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind along with his wife Savita Kovind arrived in Switzerland on September 12. It is his second leg of 3-nations tour. President Kovind recently concluded his visit to Iceland. President Kovind is on a three-nation visit to Iceland, Switzerland and Slovenia.

Sardar Patel was right and Nehru was wrong on Kashmir issue: RS Prasad

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Sep 12 (ANI): Union Minister of Law and Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad addressed mediapersons in Ahmedabad. He said, "The decision to abrogate Article 370 is historic, is courageous, is far-reaching and is also in the interest of Jammu and Kashmir and also India. In Jammu and Kashmir, Sardar Patel was right and Nehru ji was wrong. A historical blunder was committed. Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shown the courage to correct that historical wrong."

Antarctic sea sponge may yield treatment for malaria

New Delhi, Sep 12 (ANI): As current medications for malaria become less effective due to drug resistance, researchers have revealed that a peptide they isolated from an Antarctic sponge shows promise as a lead for new therapies. The study was published in 'Journal of Natural Products.' Some 219 million cases of malaria were reported worldwide in 2017, according to the World Health Organization, with 4,35,000 people having lost their lives to their disease that year. Symptoms begin with fever and chills, which can be followed by severe anaemia, respiratory distress and organ failure. The parasite responsible for malaria is transmitted to people through mosquito bites. It spends some of its lifecycles first in the liver, where it reproduces, and then it moves into the blood. Conventional treatments based on artemisinin and its derivatives hold the parasite in check when it is in patients' blood, but the parasites are increasingly becoming resistant to these medications. One solution is t

Awareness campaign at Visakhapatnam Railway Station kicks off to phase out single-use plastic

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Sep 12 (ANI): Waltair Division of East Coast Railway, led by Divisional Railway Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, began an awareness campaign at Visakhapatnam railway station to phase out single-use plastic. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched campaign against single-use plastic products in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura on September 11.

Watch: New Delhi Railway Station decked up in newly installed facade lighting

New Delhi, Sep 12 (ANI): New Delhi Railway Station was all decked up in the newly installed facade lighting. Indian Railways under its station redevelopment and beautification initiative has given NDLS new lights. The station's building looked breathtakingly beautiful.