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2 police personnel shot dead by unidentified assailants in Bihar's Chhapra

Chhapra (Bihar), Aug 21 (ANI): A police sub-inspector and a constable were shot dead by unidentified assailants in Bihar's Chhapra. The incident took place near Marhaura market of Saran district. As per information, the part of a police team was reportedly returning after conducting a raid in that area. Sub-Inspector Mithilesh Kumar and constable Farooq were part of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) which was investigating a robbery case that took place at a house in Marhaura market few days back. An SIT was formed to investigate this case. Meanwhile, another cop, who got injured in the firing, has been admitted in the hospital for medical treatment. Police is present at the spot and have begun investigation in this case. Several police teams have been formed and raids are being conducted in adjoining areas to apprehend the assailants.

Simple computational models may help predict post-traumatic osteoarthritis

New Delhi, Aug 21 (ANI): Researchers have developed a method to predict post-traumatic osteoarthritis in patients with ligament ruptures using a simplified computational model. The study was published in the journal - Clinical Biomechanics. It also verified the model predictions against measured structural and compositional changes in the knee joint between follow-up times. Knee joint injuries such as ligament rupture are common among athletes. As the intact joint ligaments offer a precondition for joint stability, ligament injuries are often surgically reconstructed. However, in many cases, these injuries or surgeries can lead to post-traumatic osteoarthritis.

Geo-tagging of cattle commences in UP's Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 21 (ANI): In Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur, a unique initiative has begun on August 20. The city administration of Gorakhpur has started a project to geo-tag cattle to curb the rising cases of abandoned cattle wandering the streets. Gorakhpur Municipal Commissioner Anjani Kumar Singh said that the project was launched as there were several complaints regarding traffic issues due to abandoned cattle wandering on streets. While speaking to ANI, Municipal Commissioner of Gorakhpur Anjani Kumar Singh said, "We have started geo-tagging of cattle as there were several complaints regarding traffic issues due to abandoned cattle wandering on roads." "Now, if a geo-tagged animal is found wandering on streets, we can identify the owner and penalise him for leaving his or her cattle stranded on roads. With Geo-tagging, it will also help us to keep a count of cattle in the area," he added.

Villagers refuse to shift from flood-affected areas in Jalandhar over 'govt apathy'

Jalandhar (Punjab), Aug 21 (ANI): Around 20 villages are badly affected after a dam breached due to heavy water flow in Punjab's Jalandhar. The flood-like situation has triggered evacuation from at least 85 villages. Villagers have refused to move their belonging as they are blaming the local authorities for not providing proper facilities during the flood-like situation. Several flood relief centers have been created to monitor the overall situation. Meanwhile, 'Langar' is also being prepared by the food supply teams. With news of release of 2 lakh cusecs of water from the Bhakra Dam, villagers got little time to prepare for evacuation.

Forest officials rescue leopard from well in Pune

Pune (Maharashtra), Aug 21 (ANI): A leopard was rescued by the forest department in Maharashtra's Pune on August 20. He was rescued from a well in Ambe village of Pune. Local police personnel were also present while the rescue operation was being carried out. Later, the leopard was shifted to rescue centre for further medical treatment.

CBI puts notice outside P Chidambaram's residence, asks to appear in 2 hours

New Delhi, Aug 21 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has put up a notice outside the residence of former union finance minister P Chidambaram on August 20, asking the latter to appear before the agency within two hours. The notice was put outside the home of the Congress leader in Delhi. Earlier in the day, the Delhi High Court had dismissed his both anticipatory bail pleas in connection with INX Media case. High Court observed that P Chidambaram is the 'key conspirator' in the INX Media case.

Watch: Power cut disrupts MP Power Minister's press conference

Bhopal (MP), Aug 20 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Energy Minister Priyavrat Singh faced an awkward moment at his press conference when a power outage happened. The media interaction had been organised to inform about the Congress government's achievements in the power sector in the last eight months after coming to power.

Selected middle schools in Kashmir Valley to open from tomorrow, informs Rohit Kansal

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), Aug 20 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Principal Secretary of Planning Commission of Jammu and Kashmir, Rohit Kansal made announcement that middle school in Kashmir Valley will also start functioning from August 21 in areas where primary schools are already open. He said, "Yesterday was the first day when we had taken a decision to open primary schools across all districts of Kashmir. We did start that and there were staff members as well as students who attended, though the students' attendance yesterday was not very high." He further added, "Today as we have reviewed the position, we have noticed a considerable improvement in attendance of children and encouraging feedback and requests from parents. Keeping in view the request that we have received it has been decided that middle school in Kashmir Valley will also start functioning from tomorrow in areas where primary schools are already open."

It's sign of intolerance: Ghulam Nabi Azad on being stopped at Jammu Airport

New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI): Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad was stopped at Jammu Airport today. After returning to Delhi, he said, "It's not right for democracy. If mainstream political parties won't visit, then who will go? Three former CMs of Jammu and Kashmir are already under house arrest and one former CM of JandK is not being allowed to enter the state, it is a sign of intolerance."

Healthcare system deteriorates in Gilgit Baltistan

Gilgit Baltistan, AUGUST 20, 2019:- An ambulance executing duties of a garbage van speaks volumes about the state of medical and health affairs in Gilgit-Baltistan. It is one of the several other examples that clearly capture the picture of poor health services in the illegally occupied region. With insufficient number of beds and inadequate number of machines required for even fundamental diagnosis and treatments, the hospitals in the region have been of no benefits to the people.

Forest dept rescues 14.5-feet-long python in Assam

Nagaon (Assam), Aug 20 (ANI): Forest officials along with NGO activists rescued a 14.4-feet-long python in Assam's Nagaon district on Tuesday. The python weighing around 35 kilograms was found by the rescuers in one of the tea gardens and was later released in a nearby forest area. A wildlife activist involved in the rescue operation said "Today, along with the team of forest officials, we have rescued a python. The python was safely brought out of the tea garden. We later released it in a nearby forest area".

CM Nitish Kumar pays tribute to former Bihar CM Jagannath Mishra

Patna (Bihar), Aug 20 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar paid tribute to former Bihar chief minister Jagannath Mishra in Vidhan Sabha. Jagannath Mishra passed away on August 19 in New Delhi after prolonged illness. Mishra served as Bihar CM thrice.

Watch: Rare flying snake rescued from Bhubaneswar Railway Station

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Aug 20 (ANI): A flying snake was seized from possession of a man in Bhubaneswar today. He used to earn his livelihood by displaying the snake to public. Forest Department Official said, "It's offence under Wildlife Protection Act. We're investigating the matter. We'll release it in forest".

Will never forget what Jagannath Mishra did for Bihar: CM Nitish Kumar

Patna (Bihar), Aug 20 (ANI): Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar visited late former chief minister Jagannath Mishra's residence in Bihar on August 20. Mishra passed away in a hospital in Delhi on August 19. He was 82. He had been unwell for the last several months. While speaking to mediapersons, Nitish said, "We all are saddened by the death of Jagannath Mishra. He is gone now but what he did for the Bihar, we will never forget it. As a person, I always respected him. I pay my condolences to him."

What was the need for PM Modi to call Trump over Kashmir issue: Asaduddin Owaisi

Hyderabad, Aug 20 (ANI): President of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Asaduddin Owaisi objected on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to United States President Donald Trump over dispute in Kashmir. He said, 'Since the very beginning, we have been saying that Kashmir is a bilateral issue. India has a very consistent stand on this. Then what was the need for PM Modi to call US President Donald Trump and complain about it?'

Several villages face flood-like situation in UP's Prayagraj

Prayagraj (UP), Aug 20 (ANI): Due to relentless rains, many villages are facing flood-like situation in Uttar Pradesh;s Prayagraj. The water level of Ganga River has increased. Houses constructed near the river have been submerged in water leading to the displacement of thousands of people. One of the locals said, "We have to move to some other place as the water level in the river is rising at a very fast pace. We are facing a lot of problems as we have to shift to some other place. We have packed everything and moving in the area which is upwards."

AgustaWestland money laundering case: ED produces Ratul Puri before Court

New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI): Businessman Ratul Puri was taken to Rouse Avenue Court from Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in Delhi today. Puri is an accused in AgustaWestland money laundering case. Enforcement Directorate (ED) has produced businessman Ratul Puri before the court in Delhi. ED seeks 14-day custody of Ratul Puri.

Watch: Leopard cub rescued in Pithoragarh

Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand), Aug 20 (ANI): A leopard cub was rescued by police and forest department from residential area in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh on August 20. The cub created panic among the residents. No one is harmed.

State honours accorded to 'Khayyam' in Mumbai

Mumbai, Aug 20 (ANI): Veteran music composer Mohammed Zahur 'Khayyam' Hashmi passed away in Mumbai on August 19. His last rites were performed in Mumbai with full state honours. Khayyam was 92-years-old. He is known for his composition in films like 'Kabhi Kabhie' and 'Umrao Jaan'.

Crossed major milestone: ISRO Chief after Chandrayaan-2 enters moon orbit

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Aug 20 (ANI): Chandrayaan-2 was successfully placed in the moon's orbit on August 20. While addressing the press conference in Bengaluru, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chief K Sivan said, "Chandrayaan-2 mission crossed a major milestone today, the precise lunar orbit insertion maneuver was carried out at 9 am for about 30 minutes and Chandrayaan 2 was precisely inserted in the defined orbit." The spacecraft will be the first Indian expedition to attempt a soft landing on the lunar surface. The mission will make the India the fourth country after the US, Russia, and China to carry out a soft landing on the moon.