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Tricyles allotted for differently-abled persons found lying in open in UP's Basti

Basti (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 30 (ANI): Tricycles meant to be distributed among differently-abled persons were found lying in open in Uttar Pradesh's Basti district. They were found in open due to lack of storage facilities. The tricycles were supposed to be distributed among differently-abled persons under a scheme of the central government. While speaking to ANI, the Commissioner of Basti Division Anil Kumar Sagar said, "We have taken cognizance of the matter. Action will be taken against the officials of District Welfare Department for differently-abled, who are found responsible for the negligence." "Tricycles will be repaired and given to the needed," Sagar added. Meanwhile, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Harish Dwivedi said, "I have got to know this through the media. This is negligence on part of the officials as these tricycles could have been useful for the needy ones. Action will be taken against those found guilty."

Imran Khan is raising Kashmir issue to distract attention from its domestic failings: Manoj Tiwari

New Delhi, Aug 30 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party Delhi President Manoj Tiwari on August 30 slammed Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan attacking India on abrogation of Article 370 and his call for 'jihad and inciting violence in India' statement. He said that Khan is trying to internationalise the issue of Kashmir to distract attention from its domestic failings. On August 29, India strongly condemned 'highly irresponsible' statements by Pakistani leadership on withdrawal of special status to Jammu and Kashmir, saying that the provocative statements include 'call for jihad and inciting violence in India'.

Specialised agencies have been set up to monitor loan over Rs 250 crores: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, Aug 30 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed on August 30 that specialised agencies have been set up to monitor loan over Rs 250 crores.While addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Sitharaman said "Specialised agencies have been set up who are monitoring every loan which is over Rs 250 crores."

Nirmala Sitharaman announces merger of public sector banks

New Delhi, Aug 30 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced merger of public sector banks on August 30.While addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said, "Punjab National Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank will be brought together and they shall form the second largest public sector bank with business of Rs 17.95 Lakh Crores." Down South, the Canara Bank and Syndicate Bank will be merged into one single entity. The other merger will be of Union Bank of India, Andhra Bank and the Corporation Bank.

A display of Hindu-Muslim bonhomie at Sankari Devta Temple in J-K's Udhampur

Udhampur (J-K), Aug 30 (ANI): Thousands of people flocked to Udhampur's Meer village of Panchari area to attend the three days long Sankari Devta mela. From the Meer village the message of communal harmony comes out loud and clears as every year people belonging to Hindu-Muslim communities set their journey to the Sankari Devta temple to celebrate the three-day-long fair held in remembrance of Sankari baba. It is believe that during this three-day affair Sankari Devta pays a visit to his followers. The occasion also attracts vendors, who sells ornaments and eatables to the visitors.

Contractor allegedly burnt alive by Chief Engineer in Bihar's Gopalganj, succumbed to injuries

Gopalganj (Bihar), Aug 30 (ANI): A contractor Ramashankar Singh was allegedly burnt alive at the residence of a Chief Engineer Murlidhar Singh in Bihar's Gopalganj on August 29. He succumbed to injuries while being taken to a city hospital in Gopalganj. While speaking to ANI, Circle Office of Gopalganj Vijay Kumar Singh, Circle Office said, "Contractor had gone to collect some pending payments related to a construction of a building, from the engineer, where the incident took place. After the incident, he was referred to a city hospital for treatment."

Financial national emergency should be declared in country, demands Congress

New Delhi, Aug 30 (ANI): addressing a press conference, Congress spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill, attacked the BJP-led government over its handling on the economy, and demands that financial emergency should be declared in the country. "We demand that financial national emergency should be declared. BJP government should release a white paper on sinking economy and rising banking frauds. It should abide by the orders of CIC and Supreme Court and declare names of willful defaulters."

This Manipur man saved flora, fauna by replanting 300-acre forest

Imphal (Manipur), Aug 30 (ANI): A man quitted his job to plant different species of plants and bamboo in Manipur's Imphal. Moirangthem Loiya has replanted Punshilok forest in Langol hill-range in 17 years. Loiya hails from Uripok Khaidem Leikai in Imphal West. His story is an inspiration for all given how much flora and fauna he has saved single-handedly. While speaking to ANI said, "Today, forest area covers 300 acres. Around 250 species of plants and 25 species of bamboo grow here and its home to a variety of birds, snakes and wild animals." Meanwhile, Principal Chief Conservator of Forest in Manipur Kereilhouvi Angami said, "We appreciate his efforts. We welcome all those who protect the environment and are engaged in reforestation." "We would encourage other people to also take part in protection, revival and re-forestation of forests," he added.

Security tightened ahead of final NRC: Assam DGP

Guwahati (Assam), Aug 30 (ANI): Ahead of final National Register of Citizens (NRC), security measures have been tightened across Assam.Director General of Police, Kuladhar Saikia said, "Police has taken all sorts of steps like activating the control room, linking up state police headquarter and NRC headquarter, night patrolling have been organise in lot of interior places so that people do get confidence in terms of security." The final NRC list, which will identify the 'bonafide citizens' of the state, is scheduled to be declared on August 31.

Yechury meets CPM's Tarigami in Srinagar, says he'll submit affidavit describing his medical condition

New Delhi, Aug 30 (ANI): CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury on Friday arrived at Delhi airport after visiting Jammu and Kashmir and meeting his party leader Yousuf Tarigami. Recently, the Supreme Court allowed him to visit the valley and meet his party leader. While speaking to mediapersons, Yechury said, "We have visited the place as per the SC's order. We have talked with comrade Tarigami. The doctors were also called. We will submit an affidavit in the SC describing his medical condition as the SC has ordered for an affidavit. We don't think the situation is same in Kashmir as the government claiming.

Planned delivery reduces complications, hypertension: Study

New Delhi, Aug 30 (ANI): While pregnant women are advised a lot of things, what they aren't told about is planned delivery. A new study in this regard has found that if women with pre-term pre-eclampsia plan their delivery, they suffer fewer complications and lesser hypertension. The study drew its basis from a trial comparing the current and new methods in women suffering from pre-eclampsia at 34-37 weeks of pregnancy and was published in the journal 'The Lancet'. Researchers found that planned delivery - starting delivery (either by induction of labour or by Caesarean section if it is needed) within 48 hours of the diagnosis of pre-term pre-eclampsia being made - reduced maternal complications including hypertension. They also found that the women in that group had more vaginal deliveries compared to those who experience the current method of care - specialist assessment of mother and unborn baby until 37 weeks, with delivery sooner if the clinical scenario changes and there is conce

CM Bhupesh Baghel takes part in Teej and Pola festival celebrations in Raipur

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Aug 30 (ANI): Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel took part in Teej and Pola festival celebrations in Chhattisgarh's Raipur on August 30. Pola is a bull-worshipping celebration celebrated by farmers in the most part of Indian states. On the day of Pola, the farmers decorate and venerate their bulls. Pola falls on the day of Pithori Amavasya.

India's first plogger oragnises 'Run to make India litter free'

New Delhi, Aug 30 (ANI): Taking forward Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Swachh Bharat' campaign, India's first plogger Ripu Daman Bevli has organised a run to make the country litter-free. The runners will collect garbage on their way while participating in this initiative to drive the goal behind the run of inculcating a habit of enhancing fitness and keeping the environment clean. The run will begin from Kochi on September 5 and will end at the India gate in New Delhi on November 2 with a symbolic plogger's run. The run will pass through 50 big cities across India, covering 1000 kilometres with pit-stops in Mumbai, Hyderabad and Kolkata. The run will be supported by R|Elan, a fabric manufacturing company, in association with Ripu Daman. Plogging is a combination of jogging with picking up litter. R|Elan(tm), a next-gen fabrics company manufactures specially engineered fibres and yarns using the cutting-edge technological expertise, state-of-the-art research and development and the r

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Amritsar (Punjab), Aug 30 (ANI): A Sikh girl allegedly abducted and converted to Islam in Pakistan. Speaking on this issue, Union Cabinet Minister of Food Processing, Harsimrat Kaur Badal said, "It is a shameful act. This issue will be raised and action will be taken. Friends of Imran Khan who are in other parties in Punjab should tell him to put an end to such things."

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi meets flood-affected people in Kerala's Kaipini

Kaipini (Kerala), Aug 30 (ANI): Congress MP Rahul Gandhi met with flood-affected people in Kerala's Kaipini on August 30. He was accompanied by KC Venugopal. He reviewed the relief measures in the flood-ravaged district.

CM Yediyurappa started working with vindictiveness the day he assumed office: DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru, Aug 30 (ANI): Congress leader who was summoned by the Enforcement Directorate in an alleged money laundering case on Aug 30. Speaking to mediapersons, DK Shivakumar said, "My great friend CM Yediyurappa had said in assembly that he will not indulge in vindictive politics, but he started working with vindictiveness the day he assumed office. It is unfortunate, he is canceling orders of previous Government."

Shahjahanpur missing law student found in Rajasthan: UP police

Lucknow (UP), Aug 30 (ANI): The woman law students who went missing from her college hostel in Shahjahanpur have been located in Rajasthan along with her friend. While speaking to ANI, Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP), OP Singh said, "The girl has been found in Rajasthan along with her friend. Our priority was to locate her. Police will do further investigation and take action. The girl and her friend are being brought to Shahjahanpur."

Our aim is to build 12,500 'AYUSH' centers across country: PM Modi

New Delhi, Aug 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 30 attended a programme of AYUSH Ministry in Delhi. While speaking at the event, PM said, "There is a target to build 12,500 AYUSH centers across the country, of which 10 AYUSH Health and Wellness Centers have been inaugurated today. Our aim is that 4,000 such AYUSH centers should be set up this year."

CM Kamal Nath called on Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi,

New Delhi, Aug 30 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath met with Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi on Aug 30. After meeting her CM Kamal Nath said, he discussed various subject including party organisation in the state with her."I met Sonia Gandhi ji today and we discussed various subjects, including party organisation in the state. It was a very fruitful discussion like always."

Army Chief to review security situation in Srinagar today

New Delhi, Aug 30 (ANI): Army Chief General Bipin Rawat will on Friday visit Srinagar for the first time since the revocation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. During his visit, General Rawat will review the security situation and preparedness of armed forces in the Valley. On Wednesday, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik held a press conference and asserted that the Modi government's decision to abrogate Article 370 is for the betterment of the people of the region. He added that there have been no civilian casualties in Kashmir after the scrapping of the Article. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has also stressed that normalcy is returning to the Valley. Ever since the government announced its move on Article 370, the top brass of the Army has frequently undertaken visits to the Valley to review the security situation. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval also camped in the Valley to take stock of the situation on ground and interacted with the locals. Security was b