Politics

Workers brave snow to rebuild flood-ravaged Kedarnath

Kedarnath, Jan 18 (ANI): The revered temple town of Kedarnath in Uttarakhand, which was ravaged in flash floods in June 2013, is being built again ahead of the pilgrimage in the extreme weather conditions. The popular pilgrimage route known as the “Char Dham Yatra” because of its four temple towns of Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri - attracts hundreds of thousands of devotees every year. The floods, triggered by heavier than normal and early monsoon rains, killed at least 822 people and displaced tens of thousands of inhabitants in Uttarakhand, a popular destination for Hindu pilgrims due to its shrines and temples. Now the reconstruction work is in full swing as the workers, well-protected with enough layers in sub-zero temperatures, continue to work undeterred.

Jan 18, 2015

Politicos react on EC's notice to Kejriwal over his allegations against Satish Upadhyay

New Delhi, Jan 18 (ANI): Political leaders on Sunday react as Election Commission issues notice to AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal over his allegations against Delhi BJP Chief Satish Upadhyay. AAP leader Ashutosh said that the legal team of the party will respond to the notice and also said that the BJP has relations with the power discoms in Delhi. BJP leader Sambit Patra said that the EC has taken strong note of Kejriwal's actions. Party leader Shahnawaz Hussain also welcomed the move by the Election Commission and said that Kejriwal is has framed wrong case against the BJP leader. Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi said that the poll panel should carry on with its duties.

Jan 18, 2015

I proposed Maken's name for heading Congress's campaign in Delhi: AS Lovely

New Delhi, Jan 18 (ANI): Congress leader Arvinder Singh Lovely on Sunday said that he is no conflict with Congress after Ajay Maken was made the face of Congress's Delhi campaign. He added that he had himself proposed Maken's name for heading the party campaign in Delhi. He further stated that he and Maken have a very good understanding of each other.

Jan 18, 2015

Politicos react after Arun Jaitley hit at Censor Board on resignation of its members

New Delhi, Jan 18 (ANI): Political leaders reacted on Sunday over the controversy of Censor Board members resigning alleging corruption and interference from government, after which Finance Minister Arun Jaitley wrote an article defending the government. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu said that there is no interference from government into the work of Censor Board. BJP Spokesperson Sambit Patra also said that Congress party interfered in the Censor Board's work. AAP leader Ashutosh, however, criticized the BJP government for putting blames on UPA government. Congress leader Manish Tewari said that BJP government is not able to maintain its relation with the autonomous bodies like Censor Board.

Jan 18, 2015

Police constable arrested for throwing girl off roof

Badaun, Jan 18 (ANI): A police constable was arrested for allegedly throwing a 17 year old girl off the roof of a police station in Badaun district of Uttar Pradesh. The girl, who is being treated at a hospital in Bareilly, has sustained serious injuries on her head and pelvic bone following the incident. The police have registered a case of charging attempt to murder against the accused and are waiting to record the girl's statement. The police had filed a First Information Report (FIR) on Saturday, after the mother of the victim reportedly alleged that the accused constable had called her daughter, who had left home for tuition in the evening, to the police station where he is posted. The incident comes just days after two constables were arrested for raping a 14 year old girl in the district.

Jan 18, 2015

Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera meets Sushma Swaraj

New Delhi, Jan 18 (ANI): Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera met his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj on Sunday. Samaraweera arrived in New Delhi on Saturday to hold bilateral talks Swaraj. MEA Spoekesperson Syed Akbaruddin's tweet confirmed that the Sri Lankan minister said the nation sees India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a huge opportunity. He had also said that the visit to India within 5 days of President's swearing-in shows the nation's priority, the tweet further said. Ahead of his visit, Sri Lanka released 15 Indian fishermen and now no Indian fishermen are in island nation's custody. The meeting between the two foreign ministers would be a first high-level discussion since new government was installed in Sri Lanka under the leadership of President Maithripala Sirisena.

Jan 18, 2015

Two militants killed in encounter in Sopore

Sopore, Jan 18 (ANI): Two militants were killed in an encounter in Sopore district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. SSP of Sopore, Abdul Qayoom, said that the militants were hiding in a house and later killed in a gun battle after a joint operation was carried out by police and army together. He also informed that arms and ammunition were recovered after the gun battle from the militants’ hiding place.

Jan 18, 2015

BJP's Sanjay Joshi participates in 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' in Nagpur

Nagpur, Jan 18 (ANI): Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) leader Sanjay Joshi on Sunday took part in a 'Swacch Bharat Abhiyan' in Nagpur. The ambitious cleanliness drive was launched nation-wide by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 2 to focus on sanitation, hygiene and waste management.

Jan 18, 2015

Justin Bieber doing some thinking with 'As a Man Thinketh'

New Delhi, Jan 18 (ANI): It seems like Justin Bieber is thinking a lot these days, as the singer was recently spotted clutching James Allen's ' As a Man Thinketh.' The 20-year-old pop singer was in Beverly Hills Friday holding the 1902 published literary essay, that makes one ponder on one's own thoughts and how it affects their lives, an online portal reported. It is considered as a helpful personal development tool by the readers.

Jan 18, 2015

Kejriwal holds road show in Delhi, says AAP victory sure

New Delhi, Jan 18 (ANI): AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday held a road show in Delhi prior to Assembly Polls in the capital which will be held on February 07. Kejriwal said that this time people are more inclined towards Aam Aadmi Party as they liked the 49 days of governance during Kejriwal’s rule. He also said that no matter if the contesting candidate against him is Kiran Bedi from BJP, the people are still wishing for AAP rule again. On being asked about the notice from Election Commission, Kejriwal said that he will submit the required proof to the EC against Satish Upadhyay.

Jan 18, 2015

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