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Arun Jaitley's 'untimely' death a great loss for nation: Baba Ramdev

Haridwar (Uttarakhand), Aug 25 (ANI): While condoling the death of former union finance minister Arun Jaitley, Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev said the untimely death of the senior BJP leader is a great loss for the country. Speaking to media, he said, "Today, the country has lost a great leader. Jaitley's death is an irreparable loss to the country. It is a personal loss. I cannot forget the personal relations with me and Patanjali. I pay my tribute to him on behalf of the whole nation and Patanjali family." "I have been discussing various issues with him for the last 12 years. He took great decisions like demonetisation," Ramdev added. Arun Jaitley passed away at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi on August 24. He was 66-years-old. His mortal remains will be cremated at Nigam Bodh Ghat in New Delhi on August 25.

MP: Widow living in dilapidated house with 2 blind kids pleads for govt help

Balrampur (Chhattisgarh), Aug 25 (ANI): A widow in Balrampur district of Chhattisgarh who is living in a dilapidated house with her two children who are blind from birth, is appealing the government to help her as she has no means of earning a livelihood. "I have grown old - unable to work for a living as I have to look after my two kids. My husband is dead - my elder son was killed in a car accident. I only have these two kids, who are blind from birth and nothing else," Pramila Bai narrated her story to ANI. Pramila's daughter Reena said the house in which they are living is on verge of collapsing, and complained that they have not received any help under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Balrampur's District Collector (DC) Sanjeev Kumar Jha, took cognizance of the case and said, "I have directed officials of Social Welfare Department to help them in every possible way. They will look after their problems of pension, food, education and other problems and will inform me. After looking at t

Krishna Janmashtami: Devotees celebrate 'Janmotsav' across nation with full fervour

Mumbai/ Mathura (UP)/ Kanpur (UP)/ New Delhi, Aug 25 (ANI): On the auspicious occasion of 'Krishna Janmashtami', large numbers of devotees flocked to International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) temple in the national capital and Mumbai's Girgaon. 'Krishna Janmashtami' celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. Meanwhile, Janmashtami was being celebrated at Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathura. Various artists performed cultural activities on the occasion of Janmashtami in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur. Janmashtami is an important Hindu festival, which is celebrated all over India with major celebrations taking place in Mathura and Vrindavan, the two places intricately associated with the birth and youth of Lord Krishna.

Senior BJP leaders pay tribute to Arun Jaitley

New Delhi, Aug 24 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman paid tribute to former union finance minister Arun Jaitley. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid wreath on his and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's behalf, on mortal remains of Jaitley. Veteran Bharartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Lal Krishna Advani also paid tribute to late Jaitley. Union Minister Piyush Goyal also arrived to pay tribute to late BJP leader.

Govt to hold Block Development Council elections across JandK: Rohit Kansal

Srinagar (JandK), Aug 24 (ANI): Center government is planning to held elections of Block Development Council in Jammu and Kashmir. "There has been an important decision taken regarding holding elections to the Block Development Council, as the next step towards operationalising and institutionalising Panchayati Raj mechanism in the state," said, JandK Planning Commission's Principal Secretary Rohit Kansal in a press conference. "Elections would be held at 316 Block Development Councils across JandK. The 1st step to conduct reservation exercise completed in the Valley and in last stage in Jammu. By end of September, we should be able to complete the exercise," told Sheetal Nanda, Secretary of JandK's Rural Development Department.

PM Modi meets Bahrainian counterpart

Manama (Bahrain), Aug 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Bahrain's capital city Manama on August 24. He met Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the PM of Bahrain. This is the first-ever visit by an Indian PM to Bahrain. PM Modi is on three nation visit to France, UAE and Bahrain.

President Kovind pays tribute to Arun Jaitley

New Delhi, Aug 24 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind arrived at residence of former finance minister Arun Jaitley to pay tribute. Late Jaitley died at the age of 66 in New Delhi's AIIMS on August 24. He was admitted at AIIMS following health issues. Jaitley's last rites will be performed on Aug 25.

Devotees throng 'Krishna Janmbhumi' in UP's Mathura on occasion of 'Janmashtami'

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 24 (ANI): Celebration for 'Krishna Janmashtami' festival continued in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura. Krishna Janmbhumi was decorated and illuminated on the auspicious occasion. 'Krishna Janmashtami' celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. Devotees thronged the place in large numbers to offer prayers to Radha and Krishna. Shops outside the temple were offering beautiful idols of 'Laddu Gopal'. Janmashtami is Hindu festival, which is celebrated all over the India. Major celebrations take place in Mathura and Vrindavan, the two places intricately associated with the birth and youth of Lord Krishna.

PM Modi departs for a two-day state visit to Bahrain

Abu Dhabi (UAE), Aug 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Bahrain from United Arab Emirates (UAE). Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan accompanied him to the airport. He is on a three-nation visit to France, UAE and Bahrain. Earlier, PM Modi was conferred with highest civilian award of UAE 'Order of Zayed'.

Amit Shah, JP Nadda pay tribute to late Arun Jaitley

New Delhi, Aug 24 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to former union finance minister Arun Jaitley, who passed away at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, earlier today. Several BJP leaders and ministers also paid tribute.

BJP has lost one of its fine diamonds: Prakash Javadekar on Arun Jaitley's demise

Coimbatore (TN), Aug 24 (ANI): Union Information and Broadcasting Minister, Prakash Javadekar expressed his condolences on the demise of Former Minister Arun Jaitley."BJP has lost one of its fine diamond,Arun Jaitley. An orator par excellence, he was a master of articulation. We have lost many leaders in 1 year, Atal ji, Ananth Kumar, Manohar Parrikar, Sushma Swaraj and now Arun Jaitley. We deeply mourn his death," said Prakash Javadekar.

Arun Jaitely was reason for me to join BJP: Hema Malini

Mathura (UP), Aug 24 (ANI): BJP Leader, Hema Malini said Arun Jaitley was a great politician and his death is a big loss. While speaking to ANI, Hema Malini said, "Arun Jaitley was a great politician and finance minister. He did a great job he was not well from past few days. We were praying for his recovery, we are very sad with his demise. He was the reason for me to join BJP. When I had problem in Mathura I took them to Jaitley ji and he helped us out. It is great loss to us." Former finance minister Arun Jaitley died at the age of 66 at AIIMS in New Delhi on August 24.

Mortal remains of Arun Jaitley reach his residence

New Delhi, Aug 24 (ANI): Mortal remains of former finance minister Arun Jaitley has reached his residence. Late Jaitley died at the age of 66 in New Delhi's AIIMS on August 24. He was admitted at AIIMS following health issues. Jaitley's last rites will be performed on Aug 25.

President Kovind, PM Modi express grief over demise of Arun Jaitley

New Delhi, Aug 24 (ANI): Former Finance Minister and BJP leader passed away at the age of 66 on Aug 24. President Ram Nath Kovind paid condolences to seasoned politician and shared his grief on twitter. "Extremely saddened by the passing of Arun Jaitley after battling a long illness with fortitude and dignity. A brilliant lawyer, a seasoned parliamentarian, and a distinguished Minister, he contributed immensely to nation-building." Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu expressed his condolence to his beloved friend by saying, "I am deeply shocked to learn about the demise of Shri Arun Jaitley, a long time dear friend and one of my closest associates. His death is an irreparable loss to the nation and a personal loss to me. I have no words to express my grief." Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed grief to his fellow politician. "Arun Jaitley Ji was a political giant, towering intellectual and legal luminary. He was an articulate leader who made a lasting contribution to India. His pas

PM Modi conferred with highest civilian award of UAE 'Order of Zayed'

Abu Dhabi (UAE), Aug 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Modi today met Crown Prince of UAE Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahya. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 24 was conferred with United Arab Emirates' (UAE) highest civilian award 'Order of Zayed'. He was awarded by Crown Prince, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. PM Modi is on a three-nation visit to France, UAE and Bahrain. UAE has also supported Indian Govt's move of scrapping Article 370.

CM Raghubar Das expresses grief on Arun Jaitley's demise

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Aug 24 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das expressed grief of Arun Jaitley's demise. "It is a great loss to Indian politics. The way he worked for nation selflessly, is praiseworthy," said CM Das. Former finance minister Arun Jaitley died at Delhi's AIIMS hospital on August 24.

Arun Jaitley demise: It's personal loss for me, says Piyush Goyal

Mumbai, Aug 24 (ANI): Minister of Railways and Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal expressed his condolences on the demise of former finance minister Arun Jaitley. He said, "I am deeply pained and sad with demise of my brother and my mentor. He was always available for all of us with his sage advice. It is a great personal loss for me and my family."

Arun Jaitley's mortal remains to be taken to BJP office at 10 am tomorrow, informs JP Nadda

New Delhi, Aug 24 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) working president JP Nadda mourned sudden demise of former finance minister Arun Jaitely. Nadda said, "Whole country is mourning the demise of Arun Jaitely. We all know that his behaviour was calm and composed. He always posed as a 'sankatmochan' whenever the party (BJP) faced and trouble or crisis. He always worked for the nation. It is due to his soft nature that he has numerous friends in different political parties who are mournful today." He further said, "We are here in AIIMS and will take his body to his residence, Kailash Colony. His body will be taken for 'Antim Darshan' to BJP office at 10 am tomorrow."

Arun Jaitley brought revolutionary change of GST: CM Fadnavis

Bhusawal (Maharashtra), Aug 24 (ANI): Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis expressed his condolences on the demise of Former Minister Arun Jaitley. "All the credits goes Arun Jaitley for the revolutionary change of GST in our country," said Devendra Fadnavis. Former finance minister Arun Jaitley died at Delhi's AIIMS hospital on August 24

It's my personal loss: RS Prasad on Arun Jaitley's demise

Patna (Bihar), Aug 24 (ANI): Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad expressed grief on demise of his friend and former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. "You can feel my sense of loss, what I am, he has played a big role, it's a deep loss for country party and me," said Prasad. Former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley died at the age of 66 at AIIMS in New Delhi on August 24.