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Fire breaks out at AIIMS Delhi, fire engines on spot

New Delhi, Aug 17 (ANI): Fire broke out on first and second floor of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi. Fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the flames. Cause of fire is yet to be ascertained. Further investigation is underway.

11 patients lose eye sight after undergoing cataract operation at Indore hospital

Indore/ Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Aug 17 (ANI): 11 patients lost their eye sight after undergoing operation for cataract at Indore Eye Hospital. Treatment of all 11 patients has begun. Administration has been ordered to submit a report in 72 hours. Madhya Pradesh Health Minister Tulsi Silavat said, "Patients will be given best treatment. I've ordered to cancel the license of the hospital. Patients will be provided compensation of Rs 20,000. FIR to be registered against those found guilty of negligence. A seven-member committee has been formed to investigate the matter."

Houses, roads damaged due to heavy rainfall in HP's Chamba

Chamba (HP), Aug 17 (ANI): Several houses and roads got damaged due to heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba. Some of the roads were completely damaged due to landslides, flash-floods in the region. People are facing hardships in commuting as normal life took a hit due to incessant rainfall.

Brave Dog 'Tiger' saves 58-year-old owner from leopard attack in Darjeeling

Darjeeling (West Bengal), Aug 17 (ANI): A four-year-old dog lived up to his name by putting up a valiant fight to save his owner in West Bengal's Darjeeling. 'Tiger' saved his 58-year-old owner from leopard attack on August 14. Aruna Lama who is a resident of Sonada town in Darjeeling district opened the door of her storeroom and saw a leopard over there. In utter panic she tried shutting the door and could feel sharp claws of leopard attacking her. As she struggled to set herself free, 'Tiger' jumped to help her. While speaking to ANI, Aruna Lama's daughter said, "As my mother was making her way to ground floor of our house she noticed a pair of glowing eyes, then the leopard attacked her but Tiger (pet dog) saved my mother." The only casualty in the conflict was a chicken. 'Tiger' is a cross breed between Tibetan mastiff and a mongrel.

Coimbatore Zoo welcomes rosy pelican hatchling after 14-odd years

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Aug 17 (ANI): After 14-odd years, a rosy pelican hatched a young one at the Coimbatore Corporation VOC Park Zoo. The rosy pelican laid two eggs a month ago and hatched one of the two. The little bird is healthy and is under monitor. Lots of tourists flocked at the zoo to see the baby bird. As rosy pelicans were known to have low fertility rate, the staff took extra efforts to have a pelican hatchling in the Zoo.

Democracy will come in JandK after abrogation of Article 370: MoS Jitendra Singh

New Delhi, Aug 17 (ANI): Union Minister Jitendra Singh attended an event in Delhi on August 16 where he said that the democracy will come in Jammu and Kashmir after abrogation of Article 370. Singh said, "We used to be taunted again and again and asked that why don't you follow the policy of Vajpayee ji? He was a good man. He used to speak of 'jamhuriyat', 'insaniyat', 'kashmiriyat'. Separatist leaders who sing praises of Pakistan used to taunt us." He further said, "I said in Srinagar and it needs to be said again that Vajpayee never approved of special status for Jammu and Kashmir. Democracy will come there now with Article 370 abrogation. 2-3 parties used to hold polls in a closed environment and become MP-MLA with 8-10% turnout. Was it democracy?" He also said, "Vajpayee ji spoke of 'Kashmiriyat'. It's a composite concept. If Kashmiri Pandits were ousted, where did 'Kashmiriyat' remain? He spoke of humanity, it isn't humanity when you ask your neighbour to turn their child into a s

Watch: Peacocks dance along railway line in TN's Ramanathapuram

Ramanathapuram (Tamil Nadu), Aug 17 (ANI): Several Peacocks in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district were seen dancing along the railway line. They were dancing nearby the railway line in Mandapam area of Ramanathapuram district. Peacock is India's national bird and it has a crust like crown on its head. According to Hindu beliefs, peacock has religious significance as it is the ride of Kartikeya, elder son of Lord Shiva.

'Aadi Mahotsav' will give exposure to artisans to market their products internationally: Arjun Munda

Leh (Ladakh), Aug 17 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on National Tribal Festival 'Aadi Mahotsav' that begins in Leh on August 17, Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda said, "Through the festival of 'Aadi Mahotsav', artisans of this region will be given an exposure on how to market their products internationally." "It will also provide more opportunities to them," Munda added. After the abrogation of Article 370 this is the first kind of festival getting organised in Leh.

Happy that Ladakh is being discussed in UN: BJP MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal

Leh (Ladakh), Aug 17 (ANI): UNSC discussed Kashmir issue on August 17 on China's request. Speaking on the issue, BJP MP from Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal said, "I am happy that due to the decision taken under Modi ji's leadership, Ladakh is being discussed in United Nations. Earlier when Congress was in power, Ladakh was not even discussed in Parliament let alone the UN."

Garbage enters in residential areas in Karnataka's Mangaluru amid heavy rainfall

Mangaluru (Karnataka), Aug 17 (ANI): The lack of civic maintenance resulted in rainwater, mud and garbage entering homes in Karnataka's Mangaluru following incessant rains. Garbage from Pachanady dumping yard is entering in residential and agricultural areas of Mangaluru. Choked nallahs and culverts in Mangaluru are forcing the affected locals to seek shelter elsewhere. The residents said that the shoddy preparation for the monsoons by local authorities resulted in waterlogging.

2G mobile internet restored in of J-K's 5 districts

Jammu/ Samba/ Udhampur (JandK), Aug 17 (ANI): Following days of restrictions, mobile internet services have been restored in five districts of Jammu and Kashmir on August 17. 2G mobile internet services have been restored in Jammu, Reasi, Samba, Kathua and Udhampur districts of the region. Mobile internet services were suspended in Jammu on August 5, in view of security concerns in the region. The restrictions on the telecom services were continued in the wake of abrogation of Article 370. On August 16, the government had decided to lift restrictions imposed in Jammu and Kashmir, in a phased and gradual manner. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary, BVR Subrahmanyam had said, "Telecom connectivity will gradually be erased and restored in a phase-wise manner keeping in mind constant threat posed by terrorist's organisations in using mobile connectivity to organise terror actions. Prevention detentions are being continuously reviewed and an appropriate decision would be made based on law and

Article 370 revoked: More than 21,000 families to get citizenship in JandK

Samba (JandK), Aug 17 (ANI): Pakistan refugees living in JandK haven't got Indian citizenship till now. After abrogation of Article 370, more than 21,000 families will get citizenship. These families are happy after revoke of Article 370 which means Jammu and Kashmir is no more a special state. While speaking to ANI, one of the locals said that earlier we used to face loss due to it but now after abrogation of Article 370, we are happy. Another local said, "For 70 years, people used to call us Pakistani, now we will get the citizenship. We faced several problems as they used to call us West Pakistani but now our kids will also get their rights." Article 370 that used to give special status as state to Jammu and Kashmir was revoked in Parliament on August 05.

Ram Madhav assures full statehood to Valley after situation normalises

Jammu, Aug 17 (ANI): National general secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Ram Madhav addressed Jammu and Kashmir issues in Jammu on August 16. Ram Madhav said, "A Bill has been formed; by October end, laws will be formulated under it. After Oct 31, Jammu and Kashmir will stay a Union Territory with legislature for some time and like the Home Minister clarified in Parliament, as situation normalises it'll be granted full statehood. Delimitation of seats in Assembly here will have to be done again. There will be 114 seats here, 24 out of them are for PoK, they will stay vacant. Remaining 90 seats will be for the rest of Jammu and Kashmir." He further said, "There are groups here devoid of basic human rights. We know about Kashmiri Pandits who are forced to live as refugees in their own country. Rearrangement of their rights will be done. West Pakistan refugees are also here, their rights will also be given back to them."

Heavy rainfall leads to waterlogging in parts of Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal), Aug 17 (ANI): Heavy rainfall led to waterlogging situation in West Bengal's Kolkata. Local lives affected due to incessant rains. Traffic movement also affected due to rainfall. According to a state control room monitoring the situation, several parts in south Kolkata were badly hit including Behala, Mominpur and Jinjira Bazar.

PM Modi receives Guard of Honour upon his arrival in Bhutan

Thimphu (Bhutan), Aug 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Paro International Airport in Bhutan's Thimpu on August 17. He was welcomed by Bhutan Prime Minister Lotay Tshering on his arrival. Modi also received Guard of Honour. He is on a two-day visit to Bhutan with an aim to strengthen bilateral ties with the Himalayan nation in various fields. This is PM Modi's second visit to Bhutan and his first in his second term as Prime Minister.

Ladakh is one of India's precious gems: Jamyang Tsering Namgyal

Leh (Ladakh), Aug 17 (ANI): UNSC discussed closed-door discussion on Kashmir issue on August 17 on China's request. Speaking on this issue BJP MP from Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal said, "How Indian Government develops one of its regions is an internal matter, if the neighbours have a problem with it, we can do nothing. Ladakh is an integral part of India, it's one of India's precious gems, how to handle it is an internal matter of India."

Vadodara Collector ties rakhi to NDRF personnel for carrying rescue operations

Vadodara (Gujarat), Aug 17 (ANI): As a mark of gratitude for helping the people of the district during the Vadodara floods, district collector organised a special Raksha Bandhan event for National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel where she along with some eminent citizens of the city tied Rakhi on the wrist of personnel who had participated in flood relief and rescue operations on August 16. Sharing details of the heartwarming initiative, Vadodara District Collector Shalini Agarwal told ANI, "NDRF personnel worked round the clock to rescue people during the time of the flood. They were even working on the day of Raksha Bandhan. On behalf of the people of Vadodara, it was my duty to celebrate this festival with them." NDRF personnel also appreciated the gesture and termed it a great motivation. GS Pathak, Deputy Commandant, 6 NDRF told ANI, "NDRF is a central agency and we have personnel from all states. Vadodara rescue operations were done successfully without any casualty. The

Watch: Locals crossing water stream using ropes in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand), Aug 17 (ANI): The locals in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi are crossing water stream using ropes due to heavy rainfall. It also causes heavy risk to their lives. People of Purola town in Uttarkashi are facing several problems due to rains and landslides. The road connecting around four villages in the area has been blocked for the last six-seven days due to heavy rainfall and landslide. Purola is part of Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency in Uttarakhand.

DDMA rescues people stuck in Beas River in Kullu

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Aug 17 (ANI): Two people stuck in flooded Beas River on August 17. They were later rescued by local teams of District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), police and fire brigade. Heavy rain triggered flood like situation in parts of Himachal Pradesh.

Use waste plastic instead of plywood in making your dream house

Hyderabad, Aug 17 (ANI): A couple in Hyderabad has taken up unique initiative. They are building houses and other structures using sheets made up of processed plastic waste. While speaking to ANI, Prashant Lingam said, "In 2017, we saw a video where a bull was being operated and plastic was being removed from its stomach. Then, we started reading up on it." The couple researched about the use of plastics and after gathering information, they met experts to discuss about different use of plastic and came up with a substitute for plywood. "We met experts. Then after two years these sheets were ready and it is perfect substitute for plywood. We use these for making houses, furniture, benches, toilets, bus shelters etc. It is waterproof, heat-proof. Its life is 30-40 years just like any other conventional construction," Lingam added. On India's 73rd Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi focused on the problem of plastic usage and its waste generation, asking if the country can be