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Tripura police recover 197 kg marijuana from ambulance

Kadamtala (North Tripura), Sep 02 (ANI): During a joint operation along with BSF, Tripura police recovered several packets of marijuana from Tripura-Assam bordering area. The contraband was recovered in North District's Kadamtala during the search of an ambulance in which it was being transported. Marijuana weighs around 197 kilograms. Driver of the vehicle and others who were there managed to flee leaving behind the ambulance.

2 Indian universities to open branches in Uzbekistan: Uzbekistan Envoy to India

New Delhi, Sep 01 (ANI): On Independence Day of Uzbekistan, Ambassador of Uzbekistan to India, Farhod Arziev said that India and Uzbekistan have wide scale cooperation which covers all areas of bilateral dialogue including economics, humanitarian, education and many others. "The 2 Indian universities, Amity and Sharda are opening their branches in Uzbekistan this year," he further added.

Floral tribute paid to former LS speaker PA Sangma in Parliament

New Delhi, Sep 01 (ANI): Floral tributes were paid to the former Lok Sabha speaker PA Sangma in the central hall of the Parliament on September 01. Tribute paid in the presence of Congress leader Shivraj Patil. Family members of the Sangma were also present in the hall.

Meeting industries, taking suggestions on what they expect from govt: FM Sitharaman on economic slowdown

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Sep 01 (ANI): On being asked about remarks made by the former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, while addressing a press conference in Chennai on September 01, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman responded and said, "Is Dr Manmohan Singh saying that 'instead of indulging in political vendetta they should consult sane voices?' Has he said that? All right, thank you, I will take his statement on it. That is my answer." Later, on being asked 'Are we witnessing economic slowdown? Is government acknowledging there is slowdown?,' Sitharaman added, "I am meeting industries and taking their inputs and suggestions on what they would want and expect from government, I am responding to them. I have already done this twice. I will do it more number of times."

Passing-out parade held in Leh by Ladakh Scouts Regiment for youth

Leh (Ladakh), Sep 01 (ANI): The passing-out parade for recruits was held by Ladakh Scouts Regiment in Leh on August 31. Around 207 young soldiers joined the regiment as young soldiers. This ceremony was conducted in consonance with the highest traditions of the Indian Army and was reviewed by Lieutenant General Yogesh Kumar Joshi and Ladakh Scouts by a spectrum of civil and military dignitaries, including war heroes of the regiment and parents of the recruits. The young soldiers hailing from all regions of Ladakh took oath to serve the nation. The reviewing officer congratulated them for the impressive parade and urged them to devote their life in service of the nation as proud soldiers. He exhorted young soldiers to continue to strive hard in pursuit of excellence in all spheres and take a solemn vow to uphold the sovereignty of the nation against all odds in the true spirit signified by the ethos of the Indian Army. The young riflemen were awarded medals for their outstanding perform

Dhule chemical factory blast: Maharashtra govt announces compensation to kin of deceased, injured

Dhule (Maharashtra), Sep 01 (ANI): While speaking to mediaperons on explosion in a chemical factory in Dhule which took place on August 31, Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan said, "At least 13 people died, more than 50 were injured. The injured are hospitalised, 2 are being sent to Mumbai for operation. We have directed to form an inquiry commission. A detailed investigation is being done. Ex-gratia of Rs 5 Lakh each to next of the kin of the deceased has been announced, Rs 50,000 each will be given to the injured. The state government will bear the expenses of their medical treatment." Earlier, a massive fire and blast caused due to multiple gas cylinders exploding at a chemical factory in Maharashtra's Dhule district on August 31.

TMC workers vandalise car of BJP leader in WB

North 24 Parganas (WB), Sep 01 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Arjun Singh's car was allegedly vandalised by TMC workers near Shyamnagar Railway Station in West Bengal'sw North 24 Parganas on September 01. According to Singh, TMC workers were trying to capture the party office. When he went to check, his car was vandalised.

Jagjit Kaur case: Dalbir Kaur slams Pak PM, calls him 'coward'

Jalandhar (Punjab), Sep 01 (ANI): Dalbir Kaur sister of Sarabjit Singh who had died in Pakistan's jail, has come forward in the support of Sikh girl Jagjit Kaur who had made headlines recently when it was reported that she was forcibly converted to Islam and made to marry a Muslim guy in Nankana Sahib of Lahore, Pakistan. Kaur slammed Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and said that he is coward and liar. "Pakistan says something and does something they will not be our friend. She has appealed all Indians do not rest until justice is achieve," said Dalbir Kaur.

Bangaloreans make Ganesha idol using 9,000 coconuts

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Sep 01 (ANI): Ahead of the joyous festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, more than 9,000 coconuts were used to make eco-friendly Lord Ganesha idol in Bengaluru. Coconut Ganesha idol is installed in a temple near Puttenahalli area of Bengaluru. Eco-friendly Ganesha idol is installed every year in that temple by Sri Sathya Ganapathi Shirdi Sai Trust. Around 75 workers are working from last 20-25 days on making the idol of Lord Ganesha. While speaking to ANI, Corporator of Bommanahalli area in Bengaluru, Mohan Raj said, "All the fruits, vegetables and coconuts will be given back to the devotees as 'prasadam'. The ingredients used to make Ganesha idol will be utilised in different ways." "We have used 9,000 raw coconuts and 3,000 tender coconuts for the decoration of Lord Ganesha. Around 21 types of vegetables weighing 15 tonnes is also being used for the same," he added. Ganesh idol will be removed after five days and all coconuts will be distributed along with halva to th

Govt is willing to hear, support those sectors where there's need: FM Sitharaman

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Sep 01 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Chennai on September 01, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, "Wherever there is a need for government to come up with facilitation and support, we are willing to hear those sectors and respond to them." "I am not of the view that just the automobile sector but every sector which needs to have a consultation with us we have welcomed them," she added.

Article 370: Last nail in coffin of terrorism has been laid, says Amit Shah

Silvassa (Dadra and Nagar Haveli), Sep 01 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated Health and Wellness Centre in Dadra and Nagar Haveli's Silvassa on Sep 01. While addressing the gathering Shah said, "With the abrogation of Article 370, the road of development has opened in Jammu and Kashmir, the last nail in the coffin of terrorism has been laid, and the task of integrating Jammu and Kashmir with India has been done. Everybody is with the government on this decision but some people are opposing it too."

RBI is now 'Bank of India' as there's no 'reserve' left in it: Sitaram Yechury

New Delhi, Sep 01 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Indian economy, leader of Communist Party of India (Marxist) Sitaram Yechury said, "The worst is that the whole country lives on tea-biscuit. Now, Britannia says even that five rupee packet of biscuit is not being purchased by the people. The answer to this lies in increasing the purchasing power of people and so the employment generation which can only be done through big state investments." "They have looted the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) which is now the bank of India and now there is no reserve left in that bank. 1.76 lakh crores is being used to manage the fudging they have done in their economic figures," Yechury added.

Advanced medical college to start in Dadra and Nagar Haveli: Amit Shah

Silvassa (Dadra and Nagar Haveli), Sep 01 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated Health and Wellness Centre in Dadra and Nagar Haveli,s Silvassa on Sep 01. While addressing the gathering Shah said, "The advanced medical college is going to start here today. Now, the children of this union territory will be able to serve the people here by becoming doctors. When a medical college comes, the poor people get health services along with the education of children."

Economy is sinking' unemployment is rising due to uncontrolled population: Jitin Prasada

New Delhi' Sep 01 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on August 01' Congress leader Jitin Prasada on India's current population control said' "There should be a nationwide discussion on population control' a law should be made for the same. If country has to move forward' concrete steps have to be taken. I demand the government that whatever laws have to be brought in on this issue' should be brought in. Economy is sinking' unemployment is rising. It happened because population wasn't controlled. Effect on environment' water crisis' pressure on natural resources is due to rise in India's population. On issues of national interest' we should rise above politics and work together."

168 injured during stone pelting festival in MP's Chhindwara

Chhindwara (MP), Sep 01 (ANI): As many as 168 people suffered injuries during the annual "Gotmar" (stone-pelting) festival in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district on August 31. The area, where the festival took place, was monitored by the police personnel and drones. A case has been registered against those found using catapults to fling stones. During the festival, residents of Pandhurna and Sawargaon villages gathered on the opposite sides of the Jam River bank and pelted stones at each other as a part of a centuries-old tradition.

In near future through Sex-sorted Semen, only female calves will be born: Giriraj Singh

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Sep 01 (ANI): In an inauguration function of Mother Dairy products in Maharashtra's Nagpur Union Minister of Animal Husbandry Giriraj Singh said, "In coming days, through insemination, calves that will be born will only be females... We will set up a factory to produce cow. We will use IVF technology from cows giving 20 liters milk, on cows which stop giving milk. We will bring revolution"

Bihar prisoner celebrates birthday inside jail

Sitamarhi (Bihar), Sep 01 (ANI): A prisoner recently celebrated his birthday inside the premises of Sitamarhi jail on Sep 01. A video has gone viral on social media, which shows Pintu Tiwari cutting a cake, receiving presents from other inmates and having food with them. The prisoners have been accused in several murder cases.

Digvijaya Singh gives controversial statements to stay in news: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Bhopal (MP), Sep 01 (ANI): Congress leader Digvijaya Singh alleged that Bajrang Dal and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are taking money from ISI. Criticising his comment former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, "He gives controversial statements to stay in news. He and his leaders speak Pakistan's language. Pakistan quotes Rahul Gandhi. As far as BJP-RSS is concerned, the entire world, entire country knows their patriotism."

Bandaru Dattatreya appointed as Governor of Himachal Pradesh

Hyderabad, Sep 01 (ANI): The Central government on Sunday was appointed Bandaru Dattatreya as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh. While speaking to ANI, he said, "I am thankful to PM Narendra Modi as well as Home Minister Amit Shah. They have given this responsibility to me as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh and I will work as per the Constitution."

CM Manohar Lal Khattar holds a roadshow in Haryana's Mahendragarh

Mohindergarh (Haryana), Sep 01 (ANI): Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on September 01 conducted a roadshow in Haryana's Mohindergarh ahead of the Assembly elections due later this year. The chief minister, sitting in a bus, waived at the people gathered on road cheering for him.