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Priyanka off to Toronto for 'The Sky Is Pink' world premiere

New Delhi, Sep 07 (ANI): Priyanka Chopra is jetting off to the Toronto International Film Festival 2019 for 'The Sky Is Pink' world premiere. The actor will be joined by co-actors Farhan Akhtar, Zaira Wasim and Rohit Saraf at the film festival, which is scheduled to take place on September 13. The 'Isn't It Romantic' actor took to Twitter to announce her departure on Saturday and wrote, "On my way to Toronto International Film Festival today. Can't wait for the rest of the team to join me for the premiere on the 13th. So excited for the amazing early reviews and to share this with the world! #TheSkyIsPink." Priyanka's tweet was accompanied with a happy snap of hers with the star cast, including Farhan, Zaira, and Rohit from a beach. The film is based on the life of Aisha Chaudhary, who became a motivational speaker after being diagnosed with an immune deficiency order at the age of 13. It also sheds light on the love story of her parents. It is co-produced by Priyanka, Ronnie Screwvala

'Stressful time for democracies all over the world': Manmohan Singh

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Sep 07 (ANI): Former prime minister and Congress leader Manmohan Singh on Sep 07 said it is a "stressful time for democracies all over the world", adding that in order to strengthen Indian democracy, institutions like the Supreme Court, Election Commission, Central Bureau of Investigation and others are expected to function independently. "We have to respect supremacy of Parliament and its procedures. Serving the federal structure, institutions like Supreme Court, Election Commission, CBI and various others are expected to function independently within framework of Constitution,"Singh said while addressing a gathering at JK Lakshmipat University.

Heavy rain likely to occur in isolated places of Telangana: MET

Hyderabad, Sep 07(ANI): Hyderabad Meteorological Department on September 7 predicted that heavy rainfall is very likely to occur in isolated places of Telangana today and tomorrow. Assistant Meteorologist B Raja Rao informed that the low pressure area in North Odisha and neighbourhood with associated apprise cyclonic circulation extends of 2.6 kms with influence of shear zone the light moderate rains are very likely to occur in many places of Telangana today and tomorrow. He also informed that heavy rainfall is likely to occur in Hyderabad, Nizamabad, Nirmal, Jagtial and in Rajanna Sircilla.

Fire breaks out at godown in Delhi's Punjabi Bagh

New Delhi, Sep 07 (ANI): A fire broke out in a godown in Delhi's Punjabi Bagh Transport Nagar. 22 fire tenders have rushed to the spot to douse the flames. No injuries have been reported so far. Further investigation is underway.

Delhi gets respite from sultry weather with moderate rains

New Delhi, Sep 07 (ANI): After teasing Delhites for days, adequate rains finally lashed parts of Delhi. Heavy showers were witnessed in many parts in Delhi including the south region of the national capital. The change in weather helped lower the humidity level, as the residents of Delhi were suffering from hot temperature.

Pak violates ceasefire in J-K's Poonch

Poonch (J-K), Sep 07 (ANI): Pakistan again violated ceasefire in Krishna Ghati Sector of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) on September 7. The Indian Army gave a befitting reply to the ceasefire violation. Pakistan Army used small mortar shelling during the ceasefire. No loss of life has been reported yet. On September 01, Pakistan Army had violated ceasefire in Poonch district due to which a soldier lost his life.

'Pakistan sympathiser' opposition must not open account in Jharkhand assembly polls: CM Das to BJP workers

Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), Sep 07 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das on Sep 07 said parties like Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and Congress are speaking language of Pakistan as they have anti-national agenda, and told the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers to make sure these parties don't get to open their accounts in the upcoming state assembly elections, scheduled to be held later this year. Addressing a gathering of BJP workers at a 'mandal prawas' meeting in Jamshedpur, CM Das said before becoming Chief Minister, he is a BJP worker, and said he was addressing the party workers as being one of them. He added that the party workers should get in election mood from Sep 09 to spread the message of 'Ghar Ghar Raghubar', and reach out to the last voter to make them aware of state government's welfare schemes.

Promise to provide 8 crore free gas connections fulfilled ahead of plan: PM Modi in Aurangabad

Aurangabad (Maharashtra), Sep 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Aurangabad addressed a state level empowered women's meet of self help groups and said promise to provide 8 crore gas connections under Ujjwala Yojna was fulfilled ahead of the plan. While speaking at the event, PM Modi said, "The promise we took to provide 8 crore free gas connections under Ujjwala Yojna was fulfilled today, 7 months ahead of the planned date." He also inaugurated AURIC Business and Administrative Building and also dedicated DMIC AURIC City to the nation. Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) Project is the first Industrial Corridor project announced by the central government. The project is branded as Aurangabad Industrial City or 'AURIC City'.

183 OTA cadets commissioned as officers in Chennai

Chennai, Sep 07 (ANI): A total of 204 cadets were commissioned as officers after passing out parade at OTA (Officers Training Academy) in Chennai for the batch of 2019. Commissioned officers include 153 gentlemen cadets, 30 lady cadets, and 21 foreign cadets (12 men and 9 women) from friendly countries. Parade was reviewed by Lt General Satinder Kumar Saini - General Officer Commanding in Chief South Command who also presented the sword of honour and gold medal to Ravi Kumar and Silver medal to Abishek Kumar and Bronze medal to Wickremadithya Manker.

ISRO will not stop striving till they reach target: PM Modi on Chandrayaan-2

Mumbai, Sep 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on September 07, that ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) will not stop striving till they reach the target. "I was really inspired by the courage and resolve shown by our ISRO scientists. How to work towards your aim irrespective of big challenges is what I learnt from them. They will not stop striving till they reach the target," said PM. Chandrayaan-2, India's 'complex' mission to the moon's south pole, made headlines globally after the ISRO lost communication with Vikram Lander of Chandrayaan-2 just moments before its scheduled soft landing on Saturday.

Criminal carrying bounty of Rs 20, 000 arrested in UP's Amroha

Amroha (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 07 (ANI): An encounter broke out between police and criminals in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha on September 06. A wanted criminal who suffered bullet injury was arrested. He was wanted in several cases and carried a bounty of Rs 20,000 on his head. Meanwhile, the other criminal escaped from the spot. Police seized one motorbike and one pistol from their custody. The injured goon has been admitted to the hospital for medical treatment. Investigation is underway and combing is going on to arrest the escaped criminal.

Empathetic traffic cop distributes slippers to needy in Ludhiana

Ludhiana (Punjab), Sep 07 (ANI): In a sheer example of humanity, a traffic cop distributes slippers to poor people. Assistant Sub-Inspector of city traffic police in Ludhiana, Ashok Kumar displays his humanitarian side by this welcoming gesture. The idea of distributing slippers came into his mind when he saw barefoot poor people walking on streets during his duty. Kumar has been doing this good work from one year. He purchased 50 pairs of cheep slippers and put them into his patrol van, whenever he spots a barefoot poor he distributes slippers to them.

Minister Javadekar inaugurates Molecular Ecology and Conservation Genomics Laboratory

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Sep 07 (ANI): Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar on September 7 attended annual meeting of Wildlife Institute of India in Uttarakhand's Dehradun. After the meeting Javadekar also inaugurated Molecular Ecology and Conservation Genomics Laboratory and training guest house there. "This laboratory is one of its kind and we are proud that the laboratory is in India, said Javadekar. Wildlife Institute of India is also playing a key role in protection of Great Indian Bustard birds."

Ladakh Agriculture Department organises vegetables, flowers Expo in Leh

Leh (Ladakh), Sep 07 (ANI): Kisan Mela cum Exhibition (Vegetables and Flowers Expo-2019) was organised in Leh on September 06. This exhibition was organised by Department of Agriculture and Forest Department, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC)-Leh/ Himalayan Forest Research Institute (HFRI)-Shimla. Deputy Chairman of LAHDC, Leh Gyal P Wangyal inaugurated the exhibition at Leh Indoor Stadium. Leh is fully prepared to cater the industry with locally grown food products after being declared as UT. A wide range of vegetables, fruits and flowers were presented by the local farmers who later got awards for the same. There were stalls of local handicrafts and food items which were installed by several Self-Help Group (SHGs).

Dancers pay homage to Lord Shiva at Natyanjali Dance Festival

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu), Sep 07 (ANI): Natyanjali Dance Festival held in Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram on September 06. Many classical dancers performed in festival and paid their homage to Lord Shiva. Natyanjali is an annual dance festival commemorating Hindu deity Shiva. It was originated around 1981.

ISRO has achieved several landmarks till date: Kapil Sibal on Chandrayaan-2

New Delhi, Sep 07 (ANI): India's ambitious second lunar mission Chandrayaan 2 was expected to make its soft landing on the surface on the moon on September 07. However, Chandrayaan 2's lander 'Vikram' lost communication with the ground stations just minutes before soft landing. While speaking to ANI, veteran Congress leader Kapil Sibal said, "In research and human achievements there is no end. In the cosmic universe every research will be new and unique. At one point no one knew that earth is round in shape nut today we have reached somewhere else. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has started its work in 1969 and achieved several landmarks till date."

More than 30,000 people to get pension soon in J-K's Poonch

Poonch (J-K), Sep 07 (ANI): More than thirty thousand people of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district will get their pensions soon. Social Welfare Department started filling forms of beneficiaries including old age, handicapped and widows.

Flash flood: SDRF team rescue people in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh

Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand), Sep 07 (ANI): At least 2 people died in flash flood in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh. State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) rescued people from near Nachani village. Due to heavy rain fall, 3 buildings were damaged last night (September 06). Relief and rescue operations are in progress.

PM Modi offers prayer at Lokmanya Seva Sangh Tilak Mandir in Mumbai

Mumbai, Sep 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Mumbai on September 07. He was received by newly appointed Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari and state Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. After his arrival, PM Modi also offered prayers at Lokmanya Seva Sangh Tilak Mandir in Vile Parle area of Mumbai. PM Modi will lay foundation stone for three metro lines in Mumbai. It will together add more than 42 kms to the metro network of the city. Devendra Fadnavis and Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari were also present during the event.

PM Modi lays foundation stone of 3 metro lines in Mumbai

Mumbai, Sep 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid foundation stone of three metro lines in Mumbai on September 07. This project will together add more than 42 kms to the metro network of the city. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and newly appointed Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari were also present during the event. PM Narendra Modi onboard a state of the art metro coach, the first metro coach which is manufactured under the Make in India project. Earlier, PM Modi also offered prayers at Lokmanya Seva Sangh Tilak Mandir in Vile Parle area of Mumbai.