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2-day long photo exhibition 'Exposure' organised in WB's Siliguri

Siliguri (West Bengal), Sep 11 (ANI): Two-day long International Photo Contest and Exhibition 2019 is organised by photo lovers in West Bengal's Siliguri on September 10. The photo exhibition was named as 'Exposure'. More than 179 images were displayed at the exhibition hall based on nature, wildlife, culture, street, landscape, portrait, global warming and wedding. The main aim behind exhibition is to create a platform for the amateur and skilled photographers to showcase their talent.

St Vincent and the Grenadines PM meets EAM Jaishankar in Delhi

New Delhi, Sep 11 (ANI): Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines Ralph Gonsalves met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Delhi on September 11. The leaders agreed to enhance cooperation between the two countries. Earlier, Gonsalves also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

All 10 districts of Jammu have become entirely normal: J-K DGP

Srinagar (J-K), Sep 11 (ANI): While addressing a press conference, Jammu and Kashmir DGP, Dilbag Singh said, "All 10 districts of Jammu have become entirely normal, all school, colleges, and offices are open. Leh and Kargil are also normal, there is no restriction of any kind there. More than 90% areas are free of restrictions, 100% telephone exchanges are working now."

BJP stage protest over hike in electricity tariff, several detained

Kolkata, Sep 11 (ANI): BJP protested against recent hike in electricity tariff by West Bengal govt on September 11. During the protest, clash erupted between police and the protestors. Police use water cannons to disperse the protest of the BJP workers. Several BJP workers were detained during the protest.

PM Modi launches campaign against single-use plastic, NADCP in Mathura

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a campaign against single-use plastic products on September 11. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Mathura MP Hema Malini also present during the event. PM Modi appealed people not to use single plastic. PM Modi also launched National Animal Disease Control Programme which aims to eradicate Foot and Mouth Disease and Brucellosis in livestock.

Heavy rainfall leads to flood-like situation in Bhopal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Sep 11 (ANI): Continuous downpour in the capital city of Madhya Pradesh caused water-logging on the multiple stretches on September 11. Heavy rainfall leads to flood-like situation in Bhopal's Kolar area. Water has entered in low line area after it was released from Kaliasot Dam. The rescue operation is being conducted by the Bhopal Municipal Corporation to safeguard the masses. People have been shifted to the safe places from their residential areas.

Bandaru Dattatreya takes oath as Governor of Himachal Pradesh

Shimla (HP), Sep 11 (ANI): Bandaru Dattatreya took oath as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh on September 11. New governors have been appointed for five states by the Center on Sep 01. Senior BJP leader was elected for four times from Secunderabad Lok Sabha constituency.

Tabrez Ansari lynching case: Family demands CBI probe

Seraikela Kharsawan (Jharkhand), Sep 11 (ANI): Over two months since 24-year-old Tabrez Ansari was beaten up by mobs in Jharkhand's Seraikela Kharsawan district for alleged robbery, the state police has dropped murder charges under IPC Section 302 in the chargesheet filed against the 11 accused in the case. In July, 11 people were arrested for brutally assaulting Tabrez Ansari, forcing him to chant 'Jai Shri Ram' in a video that was circulated online. He was thrashed on the allegations of bike theft and was made to chant 'Jai Shri Ram' and 'Jai Hanuman'. While speaking to ANI, SP of Seraikela Kharsawan Karthik S said, "Chargesheet has been filed against 11 accused, murder case could not be made based on the findings of the postmortem report. We have chargesheeted it as culpable homicide." Meanwhile, wife of Tabrez Ansari, S Parveen said, "My husband was lynched, earlier case was registered under section 302 (murder) but it was later changed to section 304 (culpable homicide) under ad

Chandrababu Naidu accuses AP govt of violating human and fundamental rights

Amaravati (AP), Sep 11 (ANI): Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu on September 11 said that the Andhra Pradesh government is violating human rights and fundamental rights. While speaking to mediapersons, he said, "This government is violating human rights and fundamental rights. I am warning the government. I am warning police also. You cannot play this type of politics. You cannot control us by arresting. Whenever they allow me, I'll continue 'Chalo Atmakur'." Earlier, Chandrababu Naidu along with his son Nara Lokesh was put under preventive house arrest. Several other TDP leaders and workers were also detained by the police. Police have arrested them in view of party's call for 'Chalo Atmakur' rally alleging political violence by YSR Congress Party. Section 144 has been imposed in parts of the state.

LeT's Asif neutralised, created lot of terror in Sopore: JandK DGP

Srinagar (JandK), Sep 11 (ANI): A top-ranking Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Asif was neutralised in an encounter with security forces in Sopore on September 11. While addressing a press conference, Jammu and Kashmir DGP, Dilbag Singh said, "LeT's Asif had created a lot of terror in Sopore. Over the last 1 month he was very active. He made use of Over Ground Workers to print posters threatening civilians not to open shops and not to go for their day-to-day activities." "Today morning on specific information, nakas were laid. He (Asif) was challenged to stop but he didn't. He threw grenade at our parties in which two of our police personnel were injured; they are out of danger," he added.

PM Modi meets women rag pickers in Mathura

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met women who pick plastics from garbage and extended a helping hand to them. PM Modi will launch a campaign against single-use plastic products on September 11.

Vokkaliga community stages protest against DK Shivakumar's arrest in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Sep 11 (ANI): Members of Vokkaliga community staged protest march in support of Congress leader DK Shivakumar against his arrest in a money laundering case on September 11. The Congress leader was arrested on September 04 by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) after prolonged questioning. Protest was taken out form Basavanagudi to the Raj Bhavan.

PM Modi arrives in UP's Mathura to launch NADCP

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura on Sep 11. He was received by UP CM Yogi Adityanath. He will be launching the National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP) in the district today. National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP) aims to eradicate the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Brucellosis in the livestock.

Safe havens enjoyed from beyond Afghanistan's borders by Taliban, Al-Qaeda must be addressed: Syed Akbaruddin

New York, Sep 11 (ANI): While addressing at the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Syed Akbaruddin said, "The support and safe havens enjoyed from beyond Afghanistan's borders by groups such as Taliban, Haqqani Network, Da'esh, as well as Al-Qaeda and its proscribed affiliates, including Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, must be addressed."

Baloch activist calls Pak's outcry over Kashmir 'hypocrisy'

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 11 (ANI): The Baloch Human Rights Council organised a briefing on 'The Humanitarian Crisis in Balochistan' at a special tent at Broken Chair, in front of the United Nations in Geneva on Sep 10. While speaking to ANI, Organiser of Baloch Human Rights Council, Razzak Baloch said "Pakistan wants to hide what they are doing in Balochistan and crying at United Nations over Kashmir, this is hypocrisy. Balochistan was a country, do they allow media and UN delegation to go and find out what they did to my country?" Meanwhile, US Chapter of Baloch National Movement, Nabi Bakhsh Baloch said, "The condition of Balochistan is not hidden in front of the whole world. We baloch are peace lover people, we want peace in the world but a devil is sitting in the shape of Pakistan in that region As long as it exists there will be no peace in that region."

'Chalo Atmakur' rally: Chandrababu Naidu, Nara Lokesh put under preventive detention

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh), Sep 11 (ANI): Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu and his son, Nara Lokesh have been put under preventive detention at their house. TDP leaders and workers were stopped by police and taken into preventive custody in Andhra Pradesh's Amaravati on September 11. They were trying to go to former AP CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu's residence and were stopped by Andhra Pradesh Police. Police have arrested them in view of party's call for 'Chalo Atmakur' rally alleging political violence by YSR Congress Party. Section 144 has been imposed in several areas of the state. As per the information given by police, TDP has no permission for conducting the rally. TDP MP Kesineni Nani was also detained by AP Police near Prakasam barrage. He and his followers sat on the barrage for few moments.

Ridge in Shimla develops cracks

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Sep 11 (ANI): During the monsoon season, sinking zones in Shimla have been increased. The ridge area was sinking and the cracks had appeared on the some parts of the ground. Shimla Municipal authorities had involved scientists and experts to study this issue in past two years. This year more cracks have been developed near the ridge and Lakkar Bazar area. Since 1918, the issue of sinking of ridge was reported and it remains the same in current time as well. Temporary measures will not help to stop the sinking areas as permanent remedies are required to solve the matter. The local residents and shopkeepers are worried about future as apart from their shops the schools of their kids also come under this zone.

Muslim community takes out procession on 'Muharram' across nation

Agra (Uttar Pradesh)/ Aurangabad (Maharashtra)/ Leh (Ladakh), Sep 11 (ANI): The festival of Muharram was being observed by the Muslim community across the nation on September 10. Several processions were being taken out by both Shia and Sunni community in order to mark the holy day. Muslims all across the world begin the Islamic New Year with the month of Muharram which started on September 01 in 2019. People took out celebratory procession in Uttar Pradesh's Agra to mark the beginning of a new year in Islamic calendar. Meanwhile, thousands of people gathered in Maharashtra's Aurangabad and Ladakh's Leh to participate in the 'Ashura' processions. Muharram is the first month of Islam. Muharram commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. The tenth day of Muharram is known as the Day of Ashura. On this, as part of the Mourning of Muharram, Shia Muslims and Sunni Muslims practice faqa (partial fast

MP minister Jitu Patwari manages traffic after he got stuck in jam in Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Sep 11 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Sports Minister Jitu Patwari helped in clearing the traffic in Indore on September 10 after he got stuck in a traffic jam. Patwari was also accompanied by few others who helped to clear the traffic at the intersection point where the traffic light was not working. After some time, he was able to manage the traffic and vehicles also moved.

Pak violates human rights in Balochistan yet shows facade of caring about Kashmir internationally: Mehran Marri

London (UK), Sep 11 (ANI): Representative of Balochistan at the UNHRC and EU, Mehran Marri spoke on the issue of human rights violation in Balochistan on September 10. He said, "Pakistan has given itself the position of an International policeman for safeguarding the rights of the Muslims around the world. Is it blind to see what's happening to the Muslims in China because China is partner in crime in the war they are committing in Balochistan." Marri further said, "In Geneva, the Pakistani foreign minister was inviting foreign journalists and international human rights organisations to Pakistan occupied Kashmir, to come and see how happily people are living there. The man has no shame, they are committing genocide and human rights violations in Balochistan, yet they come to international community with a facade of caring about human rights in Kashmir or anywhere else in the world."