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Anupriya Lakra becomes first woman pilot from Odisha's Naxal-hit region

Malkangiri (Odisha), Sep 10 (ANI): Hailing from Odisha's Naxal-affected Malkangiri district, 27-year-old Anupriya Lakra has scripted history by becoming the first female pilot from the backward region. Lakra, who will soon join a private airline as a co-pilot, has achieved this feat after years of hard work. At 23, she decided to quit engineering and join the aviation academy to fulfil her dream of becoming a pilot. Extending good wishes on her remarkable achievement, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik had said in a tweet that Lakra has become an inspiration by setting an example for others to emulate. While speaking to media, Anupriya Lakra's mother said, "People used to say she will not be able to do it as we belong to a backward village. But she has proved them wrong. We feel very proud of her."

Grab SP, collector's collar to become big political leader: Chhattisgarh Minister

Sukma (Chhattisgarh), Sep 10 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Commerce and Industry Minister, Kawasi Lakhma in a video which went viral, said that he advised a student to grab collector and SP by their collars, if he wants to become a big political leader. However, later he said that his statement has been misconstrued. Minister clarified by saying, "I ask children what do they aspire to be. Some say they want to become leaders and ask me how did I become one? I'd told them to serve people if they want to be leaders, fight for them at Collector offices for. My statement has been misconstrued."

PM Modi's birthday to be celebrated as 'Sewa Saptah': Minister Arjun Meghwal

New Delhi, Sep 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday week will be celebrated as 'Sewa Saptah', said Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal. "We'll observe 'Sewa Saptah' from 14-20 September. Our focus will be on distributing useful articles in hospitals, taking responsibility of minimum10 differently-abled persons in each district and spreading awareness about not using single use plastic," said Union Minister.

PM Modi and Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli jointly inaugurate cross-border petroleum products pipeline

New Delhi, Sep 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli jointly inaugurated the first ever cross-border petroleum products pipeline in Nepal. Both the leaders inaugurated the petroleum products pipeline via video conferencing. While speaking at the joint inauguration of Motihari-Amlekhganj (Nepal) petroleum product pipeline, Prime Minister said, "It is a matter of great satisfaction that the first cross-border petroleum pipeline of South Asia has been completed in record time. It was ready in half the time than expected. The credit for this goes to your leadership, the support of the Government of Nepal and our joint efforts."

Looking forward to strengthen and deepen Indo-Nepal relationship: PM Modi

New Delhi, Sep 10 (ANI): While speaking at the joint inauguration of Motihari-Amlekhganj (Nepal) petroleum product pipeline, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he is looking forward to strengthen and deepen our bi-lateral relationship. "After the devastating earthquake in 2015 when Nepal took up the reconstruction, India extended its hand for cooperation as a neighbour and a close friend. I am happy that due to our joint cooperation houses have been built again in Gorkha and Nuwakot districts of Nepal, PM Modi further added.

Differently-abled man earns livelihood with his pottery skills in Madurai

Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Sep 10 (ANI): Velmurugan, a resident of Madurai who lost one of his wrists in an accident earns his living by making pots. While speaking to ANI, he said," The company I worked with didn't give me any compensation. After selling my wife's jewellery I started this business. It would be helpful if I get a govt job."

LK Advani, Rajnath Singh pay tribute to Govind Ballabh Pant on his birth anniversary

New Delhi, Sep 10 (ANI): BJP senior leader LK Advani paid tribute to freedom fighter and first Chief Minister of UP Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant on his birth anniversary in New Delhi. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also attended his birth anniversary. Pant was awarded India's highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna in 1957.

Locals celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, observe Muharram under one roof in Karnataka

Hubli (Karnataka) Sep 10 (ANI): In yet another example of communal harmony, people in Hubli came together to celebrate the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi and Muharram. Both Hindus and Muslims gathered at the same place, where arrangements were made for Ganesh Chaturthi and Muharram. According to the locals, people in the village celebrate all the festivals together, be it Holi, Diwali or Eid.

Imran Khan's former party MLA seeks political asylum in India

Khanna (Punjab), Sep 10 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, the former Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) party, Baldev Kumar said, "Not only minorities but even Muslims are not safe there (Pakistan). We are surviving in Pakistan with lot of difficulties." "I request Indian government to give me asylum here. I will not go back," he added. "Indian Government should announce a package so that the Hindu and Sikh families staying in Pakistan can come here. I want Modi Sahab (Prime Minister Narendra Modi) do something for them. They are tortured there," he further stated.

Smart classes held in government school in J and K's Poonch

Poonch (J and K), Sep 10 (ANI): The smart classes are the latest and modern part of education for the students in today's time. Smart classes are being held in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district. The classes are being held at the Government Girls Higher Secondary School in Poonch. Students are getting education of several fields in the smart classes. While speaking to ANI, one of the school teacher Bhoopinder Singh said, "Students take more interest in classes because they are able to see images and that makes things easier for them to understand." With the help of projector, the students in school are getting better knowledge and facilities.

Police recovers 40,560 bottles of Phensedyl worth over Rs 22.5 lakh in Tripura's Badharghat

Badharghat (Tripura), Sep 10 (ANI): The police recovered 40, 560 bottles of Phensedyl worth over Rs 22.5 lakh from a godown in Tripura's Badharghat town on September 09. While speaking to ANI, the Police Official said, "We have arrested the owner of the godown and manager has also been detained." Badharghat Assembly constituency in Tripura will undergo by-elections on September 23. The cough syrup Phensedyl is often used as an addictive drug.

Man allegedly dies during vehicle checking in UP's Noida

Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 10 (ANI): A man allegedly died due to heart attack after his car was stopped by a traffic policeman for checking papers in Uttar Pradesh's Noida on September 09. According to the police official, the incident took place at about 6:00 pm and the deceased was diabetic. While speaking to ANI, SSP of Gautam Budh Nagar Vaibhav Krishna said, "He died during the checking due to heart attack. As far as we have enquired there was no misconduct on the part of the police. Doctors confirmed that the deceased was diabetic. The case is in the jurisdiction of Ghaziabad and we have informed Ghaziabad police for further action." However, the father of the deceased said that his son didn't violate any rule and the Traffic policeman behaved arrogantly due to which his son suffered from a heart attack and died. Father of the deceased told ANI, "My son was driving the car while I was sitting beside him and my wife was seated on the back seat. We were wearing a seat belt, yet a tr

You can now share Spotify music on Snapchat

New Delhi, Sep 10 (ANI): Spotify users will now be able to share what their current favourite music track is to their friends on Snapchat. In its official blog, Spotify said that all users who also use Snapchat will be able to share their favourite tracks, playlists, albums, and podcasts right to a Snapchat story. Users can simply tap on the 'share' menu while listening to any audio content, and select Snapchat. If recipients also use Spotify, they will be able to start streaming via the context card of the Snap. Spotify will soon roll out this integration across iOS and Android devices.

President Kovind meets Indian community in Iceland's Reykjavik

Reykjavik (Iceland), Sep 10 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind met and greeted Indian community in Iceland's Reykjavik. He also clicked pictures with them. President Kovind addressed Indian Diaspora there and said, "I am happy to be here in Reykjavik. I would like to thank you for the very special and warm welcome, it's a 2nd visit of an Indian President to Iceland, the 1st time an Indian President visited Iceland was in 2005, and I'm happy to be here."

Want Kashmir not to be part of problem but solution: JKPM leader Shahid Khan

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), Sep 10 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Political Movement leader Shahid Khan attended a press conference in Srinagar on September 09. He said, "I want Kashmir not to be part of the problem but a part of the solution. But somehow world is looking at Kashmir as a part of the problem." He further said, "We've such bright youth. I've been training in schools, colleges and universities and I have seen that our youth has lot of ideas and energies. But somehow world is looking at us in a very different light. I'll urge Government not to get bogged down by anything and talk to these youth. I want Government to talk to real people so that democracy remains alive and kicking in Jammu and Kashmir."

CM Patnaik inaugurates 'Tribal World Outlet' to promote tribal products in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Sep 10 (ANI): Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik inaugurated "Tribal World Outlet" (Adisha) at the Tribal Development Cooperative Corporation of Odisha Ltd (TDCCOL) premises on September 09. 'Tribal World Outlet' is a one stop exclusive retail shop for tribal products. TDCCOL has 11 exclusive Tribal World Outlets in 6 districts of Odisha.

Here's how judicial trial affects physical, mental health

New Delhi, Sep 10 (ANI): A recent study found that being convicted of a crime not only affects one's mental health but also physical health. For this study from North Carolina State University, Fernandes looked at data from a nationally representative sample of about 9,000 young people who participated in the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997, focusing specifically on data submitted between 1999 and 2010. The study participants were between the ages of 18 and 32, reported the study published in the journal 'Social Currents'. Specifically, Fernandes evaluated self-reported physical and mental health assessments to determine whether there was a change in reported health status associated with justice system contact. He looked at four types of contact for study participants: being arrested; being charged; being convicted, and being sentenced to jail time. People reported an increase in depression and stress across the continuum of contact, from arrest to jail time.

Agra govt school develops rainwater harvesting system to save water

Agra (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 10 (ANI): This government school of Agra came up with a unique idea to save water. Tedi Bagia Government Middle School in Ambedkar Nagar has been harvesting rainwater from more than 2 years. They took the step to fight increasing level of water scarcity in the area. Both teachers and children carry water from the school to their homes. While speaking to ANI, Principal of the school, Kusum Gaur said, "There is water scarcity in the area so everyone used to buy water from tankers. Now all of us use this water, even children take it home." We all should take inspiration from this school and save water.

Delhi-Mumbai Expressway will be built before next election: Nitin Gadkari

Mumbai, Sep 09 (ANI): Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on September 9 informed that Government is building highway between Delhi-Mumbai on fast-track basis, costing 1 lakh crore which will be completed by before next election. This proposed stretch of highway is expected to reduce the travel time between Mumbai from Delhi drastically to 12 hours. He was speaking at a press conference on 100 days of BJP government.

Youth Congress organises 'cycle yatra' to support its national secretary's 'Unity in Diversity' campaign

Hyderabad, Sep 09 (ANI): Telangana Youth Congress wing on September 09 organised a cycle rally to extend their support to Youth National Congress secretary Santosh Kolkunda who is on a cycle journey from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. The rally was organised in Hyderabad. Kolkunda is on a journey to spread the message of 'Unity in Diversity'. He embarked on the journey last month. Upon his arrival in Hyderabad as part of his ongoing journey, Kolkunda was felicitated by his fellow party workers, who took out a cycle rally in his support. The National Congress secretary is doing a 'cycle yatra' from Kashmir to Kanyakumari to promote the message of 'Unity in Diversity' on Gandhiji's 150th birth anniversary. Kolkunda started the journey on August 15 and has so far covered 2,500 kilometres.