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'I have been given a significant portfolio, I am grateful for it,': Karnataka Tourism Minister

Bengaluru, Aug 27 (ANI): After allotting the portfolios for the cabinet expansion in Karnataka, BJP MLA CT Ravi reserved for Tourism Ministry. While speaking to ANI, he said, "My strength is that I can't think about anything else other than the party, it is also my weakness. I have been given a significant portfolio, I am grateful for it, I will work."

Vegetable prices soar in UP as floods hit cultivating regions

Varanasi/ Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 27 (ANI): Vegetable prices have shot up this month in Varanasi as the supply was disrupted due to floods in major cultivating regions. Especially the prices of onions and tomatoes are soaring high in the market. A local said, "Prices of vegetable keeps fluctuating. Prices of tomatoes and onions have increased." Several states have been severely affected due to floods owing to incessant rains.

Odia Culture Department to organise monthly folk dance performance to promote art

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Aug 27 (ANI): Odisha is a state which is rich with culture and folk art. In order to promote folk art in state, Department of Culture has taken a unique initiative. Folk dance and art of Odisha will be performed on 26th of every month. At least 2-3 folk art performances will take place every month. The ongoing programme will bring enormous opportunities to artists in state. Principal Secretary of Odia Language Literature and Culture Department, Manoranjan Panigrahy said, "Every month, we will be performing 2-3 folk art performances. In Odisha, we have 471 art groups. And we have more than 1 lakh artists. The purpose of today's programme will be to perform it every month."

'Smart dustbins' become victim of administration's negligence in Aligarh

Aligarh (UP), Aug 27 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh government had set up 'smart dustbins' under PM Modi's 'Smart Cities Mission' to make Aligarh, a smart city. Smart dustbins worth lakhs were set up almost a year ago. Administration didn't pay attention to these dustbins and hence, couldn't fulfill its motive. One of the locals said, "Govt had set up around 5 smart dustbins worth lakhs almost a year ago. These dustbins were underground and hence, no one could see garbage on streets. But even after a year, these dustbins couldn't establish their usage. No one is taking care of the garbage. We want to say if Aligarh is becoming smart city then they should work accordingly so that public can sigh in relief."

Man gives triple talaq to wife in UP's Amroha for not gifting new 'kurta-pajama' on Eid

Amroha (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 27 (ANI): A man allegedly gave triple talaq to his wife for not gifting him a new 'kurta-pajama' on Eid. Man is a murder convict, who is in prison since a long time. Police said, "We've registered a case under The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019. Action will be taken." Parliament passed a law on July 31 that criminalises the pronouncement of talaq thrice and prescribes up to three years imprisonment as punishment.

BJP MP makes derogatory remark against woman collector, says 'she used to kiss previous MPs' feet'

Ashoknagar (Madhya Pradesh), Aug 27 (ANI): A protest was held in Madhya Pradesh's Ashoknagar district against the district collector of area. Here, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Guna, KP Yadav made a derogatory remark against the DC Manju Sharma. He said, "Earlier, she used to visit every village to meet previous MPs and kiss their feet. Today an MP himself came and if she can't address the issues, I'll sit here on the road."

Event organised in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur to launch 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' campaign 2019

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir), Aug 27 (ANI): A mega event was organised in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur on August 26 to mark the launch of 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' campaign 2019. The event was held with aim of promoting 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' campaign in every nook of district. The campaign focuses on bringing back girls, who have dropped out of schools. On this occasion, a cycle rally was also held to promote the campaign. Speaking to ANI, a student said, "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao has proved to be very beneficial for us."

Mob thrashes woman over suspicion of child lifting in Jharkhand's Giridih

Giridih (Jharkhand), Aug 27 (ANI): A woman was thrashed by mob over suspicion of her being a child-lifter outside a bank in Jharkhand's Giridih. She was later rescued by police. Police said, "It was a misunderstanding. A woman saw the victim playing with her 2-year-old son and suspected her of being a child-lifter." Police further added, "A woman left her son with her 8-yr-old daughter outside a bank and went to withdraw cash. Victim, who was also going to bank saw the boy crying and started playing with him. When mother of the infant saw this, she accused the woman of being a child-lifter which led to violence."

Watch: Boy beaten up for allegedly molesting girl in UP's Moradabad

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 27 (ANI): A boy who allegedly tried to molest a girl was beaten up by the victim and group of locals in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad. While speaking to ANI, Police official said, "A case has been registered. The accused has been arrested. Further investigation is underway.

PM Narendra Modi returns to India after attending G7 Summit

New Delhi, Aug 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Delhi on August 27. PM Modi returned to India after attending G7 Summit in France. PM Modi also held bilateral meetings with world leaders including US President Trump on sidelines of the Summit.

We are still the fastest growing economy in the world: CEA KV Subramanian

Hyderabad, Aug 27 (ANI): Chief Economic Advisor to Government of India, KV Subramanian said that India is the fastest growing economy in the world and it is important to focus on economic growth as well as structural reforms. While speaking to ANI, KV Subramanian said, "It's important to focus on economic growth and structural reforms. We're still the fastest growing economy in the world, we'll continue to be in that position. The govt continues to focus on investment."

Exports must constitute major chunk of economy: Pranab Mukherjee

Kolkata (WB), Aug 26 (ANI): Former President and Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee at an event in Kolkata expressed concern over the economy. He said that exports must constitute at least 1/3 of dollar 5-trillion economy. Pranab Mukherjee said, "Exports must constitute the most important segment of our economy. Exports must constitute at least 1/3 of the total worth of the economy (target of USD 5-trillion economy) must come from international trade sectors."

Villagers install CCTV cameras to get rid of molestation, theft incidents in UP's Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur (UP), Aug 27 (ANI): Locals in Gorakhpur's Chhitauna have installed CCTV cameras on the streets. The move came after numerous cases molestation and theft were registered in the area. The main aim behind the installation is to get rid of such cases.

Google Nest Hub smart display launched in India

New Delhi, Aug 27 (ANI): Google India introduced its Nest Hub smart device. With built-in Google Assistant, the device allows one to control their compatible smart appliances and apps using voice on a single dashboard. With Google Nest Hub, smart home users can make voice-controlled search, ask for directions, watch YouTube, get news, and listen to music and more. The device is priced at Rs 9,999 and is available starting today across Flipkart, Croma, Reliance, and Tata Cliq.

Raw fruit, vegetables better for mental health

New Delhi, Aug 27 (ANI): Researchers have discovered that raw fruit and vegetables may be better for your mental health than cooked, canned and processed fruit and vegetables. Dr Tamlin Conner, Psychology Senior Lecturer and lead author, said public health campaigns have historically focused on aspects of quantity for the consumption of fruit and vegetables. However, the study published in the journal, 'Frontiers in Psychology,' found that for mental health, in particular, it may also be important to consider the way in which produce was prepared and consumed. "Our research has highlighted that the consumption of fruit and vegetables in their 'unmodified' state is more strongly associated with better mental health compared to cooked/canned/processed fruit and vegetables," said Dr Tamlin Conner. She believed this could be because the cooking and processing of fruit and vegetables have the potential to diminish nutrient levels. For the study, more than 400 young adults from New Zealand a

Watch: Teachers adopt unique methods to teach students in Odisha's Korput

Koraput (Odisha), Aug 27 (ANI): Prafulla Kumar Pathi, the in-charge headmaster of Lamtaput upper primary school of Odisha's Koraput district, teaches children through songs and dance.While speaking to ANI, he said, "We've seen that the numbers of students attending schools have increased due to this method."

Nation knows about Rahul Gandhi's speaking source, says Ladakh MP on J and K sitiuation

New Delhi, Aug 26 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Srinagar visit of opposition party, Ladakh Member of Parliament Jamyang Tsering Namgyal said, "Entire nation knows that from where Congress leader Rahul Gandhi get source to speak. If we talk about ground reality in Jammu and Kashmir, the decision taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah is to make India empowered and forceful." "It is in the benefit of the nation," he added.

Bulandshahr violence case: Subodh Singh's wife requests CM to cancel bail of accused

Noida (UP), Aug 26 (ANI): Wife of late Inspector Subodh Singh requested to Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Aditiyanath to cancel the bail of Bulandshahr violence case accused. "This judgement has saddened me. On what basis this judgement has been given. I demand from CM that their bail should be cancelled," Subodh Singh's wife Rajini Singh told ANI. Inspector Subodh Singh lost his life in during Bulandshahr mob violence case. The six accused in the Bulandshahr case were welcomed with garlands after they were released on bail on August 24. They received overwhelming support. Some group of people cheered with slogans of 'Jai Shri Ram', 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', and 'Vande Mataram'.

Book-binder from J and K's Udhampur secures 10th rank in Kashmir Administrative Service

Udhampur (J and K), Aug 26 (ANI): A book-binder from Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur secured 10th rank in Kashmir Administrative Service. "It was long process, but I remained consistent. My father has been a great inspiration for me. It was his dream that I find a good job. So, I studied to fulfil his dream," said Suresh Singh.

We are on alert: Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh on JeM being trained underwater

Pune (Maharashtra), Aug 26 (ANI): On being asked about the terror threat and Jaish-e-Mohammed is being trained under the water, Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh on Monday said, "We have received intelligence that the underwater wing of Jaish-e-Mohammed is being trained. We are keeping a track of it and we assure you that we are fully alert."