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'My Town My Pride' programme begins in J-K's Poonch

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir), Oct 20 (ANI): 'My Town My Pride' programme began in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch from October 20 by the government. The p programme aims at ensuring immediate grievance redressal, instant delivery of services to the masses. 'My Town My Pride' will also ensure the time-bound delivery of benefits of various welfare schemes. "This is part of bringing the administration to the doorstep of people. I spoke to all councillors here and heard their requests and issues. We'll try to resolve them," said Secretary to Govt.

Air pollution grave concern for Delhiites as air quality deteriorates

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): The rising air pollution levels have become a grave concern for Delhi-NCR. Thick black smog rose high in the air in parts of Delhi. Despite ban, famers of neighbouring states are burning stubble. As per CPCB, air quality at Anand Vihar is 252, which is in 'poor' category and AQI at Lodhi Road is 157, which falls in 'moderate' category.

Watch: Patients perform 'Garba' with health workers at Mumbai's Nesco COVID-19 Center

Mumbai, Oct 20 (ANI): On the occasion of Navratri festival, patients perform 'Garba' with health workers at the Nesco COVID-19 Center in Mumbai's Goregaon on October 19. Navratri is being celebrated across country from October 17 to 25.

Watch: Morning 'aarti' performed at Jhandewalan Temple on 4th day of Navratri

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): Morning 'aarti' was performed at Delhi's famous Jhandewalan Temple on October 20. It marked the fourth day of Navratri Puja. On the fourth day, devotees worship the fourth form of Goddess Parvati, Mata Kushmanda. Navratri will be celebrated across country from October 17 to 25.

Lamps made of cow dung soon to hit market ahead of festive season

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Oct 20 (ANI): Ahead of festive season, eco-friendly lamps made with cow dung are ready to hit the market. Organic Farmer Producer Association of India is providing employment to rural women by giving them opportunity to make these lamps. Around 100 women are working in this initiative. The daily produce ranges upto more than 1,000 lamps. These lamps are not just eco-friendly but will also promote Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Vocal for Local' initiative.

Caught on cam: Unknown people attempt to kidnap married woman in Rajasthan's Dholpur

Dholpur (Rajasthan), Oct 20 (ANI): Few unknown people attempted to kidnap a young married woman in Rajasthan's Dholpur district on October 18. The incident was caught on the CCTV camera. Two men forcibly picked her up and pushed her into the car. People were mere spectators to the incident, unless a person operating an emitter stepped forward and saved her. The woman claimed that these men were sent by her husband whom she had abandoned due to his illegal affairs. She said that he is forcibly trying to take her back.

Guwahati's Durga puja committees reduce celebration budget amid pandemic

Guwahati (Assam), Oct 20 (ANI): Big-budget Durga puja committees in Guwahati decided to lower down the budget this year ahead of COVID-19 pandemic. Bishnupur Sarbajanin Durga Puja Committee has decided not to make a giant pandal this year. The budget of celebration this year has been reduced to Rs. 2 lakh which earlier was Rs. 25 lakh. COVID protocols issued by the government will be followed during the celebration. Around 50 people will be allowed at a time to stand in the ground, which will be regularly monitored and sanitized.

Apple Music launches TV channel for music videos

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): Tech giant Apple has recently launched the channel Apple Music TV which is exclusively for music videos. According to The Verge, Apple Music TV is a free, curated, 24-hour live stream of popular music videos where American users can watch videos in the browse tabs of the Apple Music app and on the Apple TV app. The new channel can be seen as a direct shot at YouTube's dominance of the music video space.

JKCA scam case: Not worried, says Farooq Abdullah on ED interrogation

Srinagar, Oct 19 (ANI): Enforcement Directorate on October 19 questioned former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah in connection with the alleged misappropriation of Rs 43 crore when he was the chairman of JandK Cricket Association. He said, "This questioning has been going on for many years, it is nothing new. I am not going to say anything. The Court will decide what is to be done. I am not worried."

Resolve for restoring Article 370 will never change even if I've to be hanged: Farooq Abdullah

Srinagar, Oct 19 (ANI): Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and JandK National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said that his fight is for restoration of Article 370 and his resolve will never change even if he is to be hanged. "We have a long way to go, a long political battle that will continue whether Farooq Abdullah is alive or dead, on the stage or not on the stage. Our fight is for restoration of Article 370 and our resolve will never change even if I've to be hanged."

Odd-even will be last resort to control air pollution: Delhi Environment Minister

New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): Air Quality Index (AQI) of national capital remained in poor category on October 19. Addressing a press conference on October 19, Delhi Environment Minister, Gopal Rai spoke on being asked about government's plans for Odd/Even scheme. Rai said, "We have implemented the odd-even scheme many times in Delhi. It would be our last resort and we will think about its implementation if rest of the methods to curb the air pollution fails."

Air pollution can be controlled in less than 4 years through joint efforts of all parties: Kejriwal

New Delhi, Oct 18 (ANI): Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal on October 19 said that if all concerned governments and parties come together, then air pollution in Delhi can be controlled in less than four years time. He said, "I heard Union Environment Minister, Prakash Javadekar's statement over pollution and I 100%, agree with him but don't agree with the time period of 4 years he gave to control it. I feel all governments should come together and launch a joint war against air pollution. If all governments and all parties come together leaving politics aside we can control pollution in less than 4 years time. I would like to request Union Environment Minister to hold meetings with Chief Ministers of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab every month." Every year the air quality of northern India gets deteriorated in winters.

Don't know the context: Digvijaya on Kamal Nath's 'item' remark for BJP's Imarti Devi

Bhopal (MP), Oct 19 (ANI): Congress veteran leader and former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Digvijaya Singh reacted on Kamal Nath calling BJP leader Imarti Devi an "Item". Singh said he was unaware about the context in which Nath used the word. "I don't know in what context Kamal Nath Ji's said the word. I also don't know the requirement behind the 'natak' 'nautanki' BJP is doing today.... No one from Madhya Pradesh's BJP said anything on Hathras incident." Recently, Nath called Imarti Devi 'Item' during an election rally. Imarti Devi is a scheduled caste candidate of BJP.

Unlikely that Gandhi family will take action against Kamal Nath: Smriti Irani

New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani criticised former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, Kamal Nath, for calling BJP's Imarti Devi as "item". Irani said, "I can't find any justification that Kamal Nath ji (former MP CM) can give for using such derogatory word against a woman political leader (referring to BJP's Imarti Devi as "item"). I can't understand why Gandhi family chooses to be absolutely silent. She further said, "I don't think Gandhi family will take action against Kamal Nath for making such a derogatory statement against a lady. Be it Kamal Nath or Digvijaya Singh, these are the people who keep fire burning in Gandhi family's kitchen." On October 18, former CM of MP and Congress leader Kamal Nath had used word 'item' for BJP leader Imarti Devi in a public rally in Gwalior.

40% COVID cases can increase during winters on daily basis in India: Cardiologist

New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): Air Quality Index (AQI) of national capital remained in poor condition on October 19 amid fear of coronavirus pandemic. Speaking to ANI, the Senior Director of Interventional Cardiology in Max Super Speciality Hospital (Patparganj) and Max Multi Speciality Centre in Noida, Dr Manoj Kumar said, "It has been hypothecated that in winter there is possibility that per day cases even can cross 2 lakh as per the study from MIT." "40% cases can increase on per day basis in India during winter season due to many factors," he added.

Shivraj looking for excuses, I didn't insult anyone: Kamal Nath to MP CM over his 'shameless' remark

Khandwa/ Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Oct 19 (ANI): Former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, Kamal Nath on October 19 clarified his remarks wherein he referred BJP leader Imarti Devi as 'item' and said it wasn't to insult anyone, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is just looking for excuses. He said, "I said something, it wasn't to insult anyone... I just didn't remember the (person's) name...this list (in his hand) says item no.1, item no.2, is this an insult? Shivraj is looking for excuses, Kamal Nath doesn't insult anyone, he'll only expose you with truth." Earlier, while addressing a gathering, CM Shivraj had said that Kamal Nath has crossed limits of shamelessness. "I expected a clarification, but the statement is being shamelessly justified. You can abuse me, call me names, but such a comment about a woman is against every daughter and mother. Women have been disrespected during Navratri. He (Kamal Nath) crossed limits of shamelessness," Shivraj said.

COVID-19: Around 70% beds still available at Delhi hospitals, says Satyendar Jain

New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): Health Minister of Delhi, Satyendar Jain on October 19 informed that 5034 beds occupied at hospitals in Delhi, around 70% still available in wake of COVID-19. He said, "5034 beds occupied at hospitals in Delhi, around 70% still available. Situation is slightly better than what it was around 1 month back. Still, I request all to wear mask and maintain social distancing, so that COVID-19 doesn't spread again during festive season."

Rahul Gandhi arrives at Malappuram Collectorate for COVID-19 review meeting in Kerala

Malappuram (Kerala), Oct 19 (ANI): Rahul Gandhi arrived at Malappuram Collectorate for a COVID-19 review meeting on October 19. He is on 3-day visit to his parliamentary constituency, Wayanad. Earlier, Congress workers welcomed Rahul Gandhi at Kozhikode International Airport.

Woman allegedly raped at gunpoint by 2 in Kanpur, probe underway

Kanpur (UP), Oct 19 (ANI): A dalit woman was allegedly raped at gunpoint by 2 men, including a former village head in UP's Kanpur. The incident took place in Derapur town of Kanpur. Speaking to ANI, SP of Kanpur dehat, Keshav Kumar Choudhary said, "On victim's complaint, we have registered a case against 2 men belonging to same caste as her's. Teams are out to arrest the accused."

NEP is huge initiative to bring fundamental change in India's education setup: PM Modi

New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the centenary convocation of University of Mysore. The event took place via video conferencing on October 19. While addressing at the centenary convocation, PM Modi said, "National Education Policy is a huge initiative to bring fundamental change in education setup of the country. To make our capable youth even more competitive, a multidimensional approach is being focused on. Effort is to make youth flexible and adaptable for changing nature of job." "Never before had there been such four-dimensional reforms in country. Earlier, when decisions were taken one sector used to benefit but others used to be left behind. In last 6 years, multiple reforms in multiple sectors were done," he added.