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Diwali 2020: VP Naidu enjoys literary concert orgainsed in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Nov 14 (ANI): On the occasion of Diwali, a literary concert was organised in Hyderabad on November 14. Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu enjoyed the melody of Telugu poem sang by an artist. The country is celebrating the festival of lights on November 14 this year.

Diwali 2020: Badrinath Temple decorated with flowers

Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Nov 14 (ANI): Devotees flock to Badrinath Temple to offer prayers on the occasion of Diwali. The temple is decorated with different shades of flowers. The country is celebrating the festival of lights on November 14 this year.

Diwali 2020: PM Modi distributes sweets among Jawans in Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer (Rajasthan), Nov 14 (ANI): On the occasion of Diwali, Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed sweets among jawans during his visit to Jaisalmer. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer to celebrate Diwali with soldiers. The Prime Minister has been celebrating the auspicious day with soldiers since he came to power.

PM Modi visits Museum Centre at Longewala post

Jaisalmer (Rajasthan), Nov 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Museum Centre at Longewala post, Jaisalmer. PM Modi arrived in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer to celebrate Diwali with soldiers at Longewala in the western sector. Prime Minister praised soldiers for their selfless efforts and boosted their morale.

Watch: PM Modi pays respect to fallen soldiers in Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer (Rajasthan), Nov 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid a wreath and paid tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives in the line of duty. He also shared sweets with jawans. PM Modi arrived in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer to celebrate Diwali with soldiers at Longewala in the western sector. Prime Minister praised soldiers for their selfless efforts and boosted their morale.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister celebrates Diwali with soldiers in Harsil

Harsil (Uttarakhand), Nov 14 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat celebrated Diwali with soldier deployed in Harsil valley. He shared tea and sweets with the soldiers. CM Rawat motivated the soldiers to continue to perform their duty with valour.

Indian Armed Forces can strike on terrorist havens anywhere, anytime: PM Modi

Jaisalmer (Rajasthan), Nov 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer to celebrate Diwali with soldiers at Longewala in the western sector. While addressing the soldiers, PM said that if anyone cast evil eye on India, our Indian Army will retaliate befittingly. "If anyone casts an evil eye on us, our soldiers will retaliate befittingly. This establishes the credibility of Indian Army in the world. Today, country's Army is engaged in military exercises with other big countries. We are engaged in strategic partnerships to fight against terrorism. Indian Armed Forces have shown that they can strike on terrorist havens anywhere, anytime," said PM Modi.

Chandigarh dog lovers welcome ban on firecrackers

Chandigarh, Nov 14 (ANI): The Chandigarh administration banned the sale and use of firecrackers of all types. Pet owners in Chandigarh welcomed the decision of the Union Territory Administration. Loud noise of crackers leaves animals perturbed during Diwali. A pet owner said, "It's a good decision. Dogs are really affected by the sound of firecrackers and it's really painful for them." Several states will celebrate 'cracker-less' Diwali after ban over rising pollution.

Locals in Shivamogga boycott fire crackers to curb air pollution

Shivamogga (Karnataka), Nov 14 (ANI): In order to curb air pollution, some state governments have put a ban on fire crackers. No customers were seen at the fire cracker shops in Shivamogga. Shopkeepers urged people to buy green fire crackers as it will affect their business. Karnataka government had also banned non-green fire crackers, and people violating them have to face legal action under Explosives Act.

Diwali 2020: People offer prayers at OTC Hanuman Temple in Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Nov 14 (ANI): Devotees offered prayers at OTC Hanuman Temple in Thiruvananthapuram on the occasion of Diwali. The country is celebrating the festival of lights on November 14 this year.

Watch: PM Modi takes ride on a tank in Longewala

Jaisalmer (Rajasthan), Nov 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a ride on a tank in Longewala, Jaisalmer on November 14. He arrived in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer to celebrate Diwali with soldiers at Longewala in the western sector. Prime Minister praised soldiers for their selfless efforts and boosted their morale.

Construction of toilets in UP significantly reduced children deaths from encephalitis: CM Yogi

Gorakhpur (UP) 14 Nov (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on November 14 said that construction of toilets under Swachh Bharat Mission drastically reduced children deaths in the state. He said, "From 1977-2017, at least 50,000 children died due to encephalitis in East UP. Every year, 500-1500 cases of deaths were reported. Now when toilets are built, 21 deaths took place this year and we'll make sure that these too don't happen."

Business dips in Patna, Kottayam during festive season

Patna/ Kottayam, Nov 14 (ANI): As the country is celebrating Diwali today, markets wore a deserted look in Patna and Kottayam. People are avoiding marketplaces due to the COVID fear. Shopkeepers complained of dip in business during the festive season too. One of the shopkeepers said, "The sales have been reduced to 30-40% as people are not stepping out due to the COVID fear."

COVID-19: PM Modi praises armed forces for conducting rescue operations

Jaisalmer (Rajasthan), Nov 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Longewala post in Jaisalmer on Diwali, praised armed forces and highlighted the active participation of Air Force and Navy in rescuing stranded people in other countries amid COVID. "While the Indian Armed Forces are capable of dealing with the enemies, they're at the forefront to help people during disasters. The role played by Air Force and Navy in rescuing people who were stranded in other countries due to COVID is praiseworthy," said PM Modi.

Foreign politician can't give such opinions: Sanjay Raut on Barak Obama's memoir

Mumbai, Nov 14 (ANI): Former US president Barak Obama in his memoir, A Promise Land wrote about various politicians around the world. Talking about Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Obama referred him as 'a student eager to impress.' Shiv Sena Leader Sanjay Raut on Obama's memoir said that a foreign leader cannot have such opinions on Indian political leaders. "A foreign politician can't give such opinions on Indian political leaders; subsequent domestic political discourse on it is distasteful. We won't say 'Trump is mad'. How much does Obama know about this nation? Somebody must have fed him all this."

Daughter grieves as police arrest firecracker seller in UP, administration comforts girl

Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 14 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr police and district administration officials celebrated Diwali with a firecracker seller and his family on November 13. The seller was arrested by the police for selling crackers despite ban. A video of his daughter being very distraught during his arrest went viral. "We didn't want the child to incubate and harbour feelings of resentment towards police. So we thought of this humanitarian gesture. We also want to send the message that Diwali can be celebrated with one's family instead of just bursting crackers," said Lavi Tripathi, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Khurja.

Manoj Tiwari raises concerns over surging COVID cases in Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): Member of Parliament Delhi (North-East) and Former Delhi President of Bharatiya Janata Party Manoj Tiwari showed his concerns over increasing cases in the national capital. He requested people to be more cautious and follow COVID-19 SOPs during these days. "People have to be more cautious and Delhi Government should also try to save people from the infection," he said. Delhi has been reporting over 6000 new cases daily this week.

Watch: PM Modi, member of Indian Armed forces chant 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' in Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer (Rajasthan), Nov 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and member of Indian Armed Forces chanted 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' at Longewala in Jaisalmer on November 14. The Prime Minister is in Longewala to celebrate Diwali with security forces.

Parliamentarians pay floral tribute to JL Nehru on his birth anniversary

New Delhi, Nov14 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker OM Birla paid floral tribute to first Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru in Central Hall of Parliament House on November 14. Congress leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad, Shashi Tharoor, Rajeev Shukla, Jairam Ramesh also paid tribute to Pandit Nehru. JL Nehru's birth anniversary is also celebrated as Children's Day.

Today's India believes in policy of understanding, making others understand: PM Modi

Jaisalmer (Rajasthan), Nov 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer to celebrate Diwali with soldiers at Longewala in the western sector. "Today the strategy of India is clear. Today's India believes in the policy of understanding and making others understand. But if attempts are made to test us, the reply they receive is intense," PM said while addressing soldiers.