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Teachers of Uttarakhand University on strike over implementation of 7th Pay Commission

Udham Singh Nagar (Uttarakhand), Sep 03 (ANI): Around 500 teachers of Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology in Uttarakhand's Udham Singh Nagar are on a strike since July. They are on strike over the demand of implementation of 7th Pay Commission and job regularisation among other demands. Pantnagar University Teachers Association (PUTA) staged the protest to represent teachers. The strike affected new academic session.

Delhi: 2 die in Seelampur building collapse

New Delhi, Sep 03 (ANI): At least two people died while three others got injured after a four storey building collapsed in Seelampur area of North-East Delhi. Further investigation is underway. Rescuers are clearing debris to look for survivors. More details are awaited.

Ganesha Chaturthi Day 2: 25,000 women recite 'Atharvashirsha' in Pune

Pune (Maharashtra), Sep 03 (ANI): On occasion of 2nd day of Ganesha Chaturthi, 25,000 women recite 'Atharvashirsha' in Maharashtra's Pune. The event was held at Shrimant Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple. Ganesh Chaturthi marks birth Lord Ganesha.

Massive fire breaks out at ONGC plant in Navi Mumbai

Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra), Sep 03 (ANI): A massive fire broke out at Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) plant in Uran, Navi Mumbai. ONGC fire services and crisis management team immediately pressed into action. Confirming the incident ONGC tweeted,"Fire broke out in storm water drainage in Uran Plant early morning successfully doused within two hours by fire fighting team." Fire tenders have reached the spot. No injuries have been reported so far. Further investigation is underway. More details are awaited.

2 die after wall of under-construction building collapses in AP's Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Sep 03 (ANI): At least two people died while one other injured after a wall of an under-construction building collapsed in Visakhapatnam. Injured was admitted to the hospital. Local police and fire department rushed to the spot after the incident was reported. Police is further investigating the case.

Dalbir Kaur leads protest against forceful conversion of minorities in Pak

Sirsa (Haryana), Sep 03 (ANI): Several people staged protest against the abduction and forceful conversion of Sikh girls in Pakistan. The protest was led by Sarabjit Singh's sister Dalbir Kaur. Slogans were raised against Pakistan and Imran Khan. Effigy of Pakistan Prime Minister was burnt by protestors.

Exercise can help beat cocaine addiction: Study

New Delhi, Sep 03 (ANI): Exercise can help prevent relapses into cocaine addiction, claims a study. Individuals who are addicted to cocaine have altered neural, behavioural and physiological responses to stress. In addition, exercise has been shown to reduce stress hormones and elevate mood, which could assist in alleviating anxiety and negative emotions associated with withdrawal," reported the study published in the journal Behavioural Brain Research. Studies already have shown that aerobic exercise (also known as "cardio") is an effective strategy against many physical health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis, along with certain mental health issues, such as stress, anxiety, and depression.

Amazon found selling unlicensed network boosters

New Delhi, Sep 03 (ANI): Amazon is reportedly selling unlicensed network boosters on its e-commerce platform, Wired has learned. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) began regulating the devices five years ago over concerns about them being misconfigured or poorly manufactured, hampering the coverage altogether, the report notes. However, Amazon is selling cheaper, unauthorised consumer signal boosters which are not FCC compliant, with some models listed as promoted with 'Amazon's Choice' badge. After the publication reached out to Amazon, some of the listings have been removed.

2 dead as dumper truck runs over auto, pedestrians near India Gate

New Delhi, Sep 03 (ANI): Two people lost their lives while two others were injured when the driver of a dumper truck lost control and ran over auto and pedestrians near India Gate on Man Singh Road in the wee hours of Tuesday. The dumper first hit the driver and then went on crushing into the autos and pedestrians standing near the footpath. Police have arrested the driver of the heavy vehicle. Further details are awaited.

Police recover 490 boxes of illicit liquor in UP's Amroha

Amroha (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 03 (ANI): Police recovered 490 cartons of liquor during a search operation. 2 people have been arrested. Both accused hail from Chandigarh. Further investigation is on.

JandK Governor Satya Pal Malik inaugurates Ladakh Festival

Leh (Ladakh), Sep 03 (ANI): Ladakh Festival began in Leh, Ladakh on September 02. Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik inaugurated the festival. A large scale procession of cultural groups was taken out. Locals sang and danced wearing colourful traditional outfits.

No decline in sales of vehicles in Bihar: Sushil Modi

Patna (Bihar), Sep 03 (ANI): Speaking at an event in Patna, Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, Sushil Modi said that there is no economic slowdown in Bihar. He said, "Some people are saying the economy is facing a slowdown, it's true that there has been a decline in the automobile sector. However, there has been no decline in sales of vehicles in Bihar, sales have increased compared to the last year." He further added, "I was reading in a newspaper that people have stopped buying biscuits, sales of a brand of biscuit have dropped. However, when I spoke to the biscuit manufacturers of Bihar they told me sales have increased in the state and the country."

4-storey building collapses in Delhi's Seelampur, several feared trapped

New Delhi, Sep 03 (ANI): A four-storey building collapsed in Seelampur area of North-East Delhi. Several people are feared trapped in the debris at the site of accident which took place on night of Sep 02. Rescue operation is underway. More details are awaited.

Tibetan govt in exile celebrates 59th Democracy Day in Dharamshala

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh), Sep 03 (ANI): The Tibetan government in exile celebrated its 59th Democracy Day at the McLeodganj monastery in Dharamsala on Sep 02. Himachal Pradesh Minister for Urban Development and Town Planning, Sarveen Choudhary attended the celebration. National Anthem was played at the occasion. Various cultural programmes were presented at the occasion.

Dargah in Kalaburgi spreading peace and harmony

Kalaburgi (Karnataka), Sep 02 (ANI): Located in the Kalaburgi district of Karnataka, the dargah of Hazrat Khwaja Banda Nawaz Gaisu Daraz is one of the most revered Sufi shrines in the country. Said to be a famous Sufi saint of the Chisti order, Gaisu Daraz was the disciple of the noted Sufi saint of Delhi, Nasiruddin Chiragh Dehlavi, after whose death he took over the mantle of the successor. Born in Delhi in 1321, he shifted to Maharashtra along with his family at the age of four and in 1397; he went to Kalaburgi at the invitation of Sultan Taj-ud din Firuz Shah. There he spread Sufism and advocated understanding, tolerance and harmony among various religious groups, making him respected by one and all. Thronged by the people across religious faiths, the dargah of Gaisu Daraz is a wonderful example of Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. It has been playing a significant role in spreading Sufism just like the dargahs in other parts of the country. The message of peace and brotherhood

Threats by anti-national elements keeping many markets from opening: Rohit Kansal

Srinagar (J-K), Sep 02 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir's Principal Secretary (Planning Commission) Rohit Kansal said, "Over 26,000 landlines are functional in the Valley, in Jammu and Ladakh landlines and mobile phones are fully functional. This makes 90% of Valley. Threats by anti-national elements have been keeping many markets from opening."

Muslims help perform last rites of Kashmiri Pandit in Pulwama

Pulwama (J-K), Sep 02 (ANI): It is said that if we love all religions equally then there will be no incidence of conflicts. These words were recently proved right during the funeral of a Kashmiri pandit, Rattan Lal, when his Muslim neighbours gathered at his residence in Murran village of Pulwama to perform his last rites. Around 2000 in number, they not just provided their condolences to the Lal's family but also did all the arrangements of his funeral that too in accordance with Hindu rituals, setting a great example of communal harmony. Besides doing all the arrangements, they even helped the Lal's family in carrying his body to the cremation pyre. One among the few Kashmiri pandit families who decided to stay back during the tumultuous years of nineties when all Pandits were leaving the region, Lal's family seems to have got the reward of their courage. Today all their Muslim neighbors are standing by them at their difficult times, no matter which community they belong to. It's due

Attack on Police officials can't be spontaneous: WB ADG

Howrah (WB), Sep 02 (ANI): Reacting on the Barrackpore violence, ADG Law and Order Gyanwant Singh said, "The way police and commissioner were attacked, it can't be spontaneous". A day before, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Arjun Singh's said TMC workers were trying to capture the party office. When he went to check, his car was vandalised.

People changed their mindset regarding Gujarati food: PM Modi

New Delhi, Sep 02 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 'Garvi Gujarat Bhavan' in Delhi on September 02. After the inauguration of Garvi Gujarat Bhawan, PM Modi attended the cultural program at Vigyan Bhavan which was organised by Gujarat government. While addressing the event, he said, "I am seeing some of you after several years...Anyone could've cut the ribbon. But I am glad that I got this opportunity as I am able to meet you all." "There was a time when people, especially those from North India, didn't like Gujarati food because they thought it is too sweet. They used to say you put sugar even in bitter gourd. Now, everyone asks where do we get good Gujarati food," the PM added.

PM Modi inaugurates 'Garvi Gujarat Bhawan' in Delhi

New Delhi, Sep 02 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 'Garvi Gujarat Bhavan' in Delhi on September 02. Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani along with Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel was also present. The building has been built at a cost of Rs 131 crore by Gujarat Government. 'Garvi Gujarat Bhavan' is equipped with many traditional and modern artefacts and technologies. It will serve as a home for Gujaratis in Delhi far from Gujarat.