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Haryana Woman Urges CM to Build Toilets in Rewari
Priyanka, a resident of Haryana’s Rewari, has written to admin, urging them to build toilets at public spaces in city; says "Also wrote to CMO Chandigarh. Commissioner & Nagar Parishad's Executive Officer have been asked to submit report. Existing toilets occupied by anti-social elements"
Executive Officer Nagar Parishad, Rewari, Manoj Yadav said, “We have done the estimation and tenders have been passed. Work will begin soon. Wherever we are building toilets, we are building for women as well as men.”
(Source: ANI)
UPTET 2018: Paper-Solving Gang Busted, 4 Nabbed
Special Task Force (STF) Bareilly busted a paper-solving gang and arrested four people on Sunday, 18 November. The four were solving paper for Uttar Pradesh Teachers Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2018.
(Source: ANI)
Police Recovers Cannabis in Tripura's Kalamchora
Police recovered 1643 kg of cannabis, worth Rs 82 lakh, kept in 46 plastic barrels and hidden in forest areas near the border of Kalamchora in Tripura, on Sunday, 18 November.
(Source: ANI)
14-Year-Old Shot Dead in Etah
A 14-year-old boy died after allegedly being shot during a ‘Bhagwat katha’ recital in Jasrathpur police station limits in Etah earlier on Sunday, 18 November. Police say, "The boy was shot during the enactment of 'Kans Vadh'. An FIR has been registered. Action is being taken."
(Source: ANI)
Donald Trump Does Not Want to Listen to Jamal Khashoggi Tapes
US President Donald Trump says he has been fully briefed on an audio recording of Jamal Khashoggi's murder but does not want to listen to it himself.
(Source: AFP)
Earthquake Hits Fiji Region
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 on the Richter scale hit Fiji region at 20:25 UTC (Coordinated Universal Time).
(Source: ANI)
Netanyahu Takes Over Defence Ministry To save Collapse of Govt
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, 18 November, announced that he will serve as defence minister amidst efforts to prevent the collapse of his government.
(Source: IANS)
ATP Finals: Alexander Zverev Beats Novak Djokovic
Alexander Zverev beats Novak Djokovic to win ATP Finals
(Source: AFP)
Natanyahu to Take on Defence Minister Portfolio
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday, 18 November, he would take on the Defence Minister portfolio, rejecting calls to dissolve his government even as early elections appeared increasingly likely.
(Source: AP)
CRPF Jawan Dead in Grenade Attack in J&K's Pulwama
A CRPF jawan lost his life after terrorists hurled a grenade towards the CRPF camp at Railway colony in Kakapora area in J&K’s Pulwama district.
(Source: ANI)
President Kovind Meets Leaders of Da Nang People's Committee in Hanoi
President Ram Nath Kovind today met the leaders of Da Nang People's Committee in Hanoi, Vietnam.
(Source: ANI)
Bhima Koregaon Case: Varavara Rao Sent to Police Custody Till 26 Nov
Activist Varavara Rao has been sent to police custody till 26 November by the Pune Sessions Court in the Bhima Koregaon case. He was taken into custody by Pune Police after his house arrest extension granted by the Hyderabad High Court ended on 17 November.
(Source: ANI)
2 DRG Jawans Injured in IED Blast in Chhattisgarh
Two District Reserve Guard (DRG) jawans injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast between Bheji & Elarmadgu in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district.
(Source: ANI)
Bus Carrying More Than 20 People Falls into Gorge in Uttarakhand
A bus carrying more than 20 passengers fell into a gorge near Damta on Uttarkashi-Yamunotri Highway on Sunday, 18 November.
(Source: ANI)
Attack on CPI(M) Leader's son, Daughter-in-Law; 1 Booked
One person has been arrested in connection with an attack on the CPI(M) leader’s son and his journalist daughter-in law. The incident took place in Kerala on Saturday, 17 November, the police said.
The couple have been admitted to the government medical college hospital. The CPI(M) alleged that they were attacked by activists belonging to the Sangh Parivar.
(Source: PTI)
Several Injured in a Blast in Amritsar
3 people died and 10 were injured in the blast today at Nirankari Bhawan in Amritsar's Rajasansi village, confirmed IG (Border) Surinder Pal Singh Parmar.
(Source: ANI)
PM Modi Addresses Public Rally in Chattisgarh Ahead of 2nd Phase of Polls
PM Narendra Modi slammed Gandhis at Chhattisgarh rally, says earlier Delhi had "remote-controlled" government.
“Dr. Raman Singh Ji also faced a lot of challenges. For ten years, the Centre was ruled by a 'remote-control' government which never paid attention towards Chhattisgarh,” PM Modi said.
2 Militants Killed in an Encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian
Two militants were gunned down by Jammu and Kashmir police in Rebben area of Zainapora in District Shopian after a cordon and a search operation was launched in the wee hours of Sunday, 18 November.
Based on a credible input about the presence of militants, a cordon and search operation was launched by police and security forces, reported ANI.
“As search operation was going on, search party was fired upon by the hiding militants. The fire was retaliated leading to an encounter. In the ensuing encounter, 2 militants were killed and bodies were retrieved from site of encounter. Identities are being ascertained,” said an official from Jammu and Kashmir police, reported ANI.
According to the officials, incriminating materials including arms and ammunition were recovered from the site of encounter. Police has registered a case and initiated investigation in the matter.
(Source: ANI)
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