NEWS ON AIR https://newsonair.gov.in/Default.aspx Website cell, IT Unit, NSD, All India Radio, New Broadcasting House, New Delhi, India ? 2006 All rights reserved. All India Radio AIR State News J&K provides the maximum number of e-services to its citizens in the country https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468253 STA Jammu and Kashmir has provided the maximum number of e-services to its citizens in the country. This was revealed in the sixth edition of the National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment monthly report for States and Union Territories. Mobile data service resumes from today In Manipur https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468246 STA In Manipur, the mobile data service resumed from today. The government had banned the service when the State witnessed communal violence from May 3rd. Nagpur witnesses unprecedented rainfall this morning https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468251 STA In Maharashtra, Nagpur witnessed unprecedented rainfall today morning. However, the flood-like situation returned to normalcy by the afternoon. Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reached Nagpur this evening to take stock of the situation. The Manipur Government requests the central government to revoke the Free Movement Regime with Myanmar https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468247 STA The Manipur Government has requested the Central government to permanently revoke the Free Movement Regime (FMR) with Myanmar, which allows people on either side to travel up to 16 kilometers inside the other country. Bihar gets heavy rain, two people lose their lives, and 13 injured https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468243 STA In Bihar, heavy rains lashed many parts of the state today. South West Monsoon is very active in the state. As a result, Begusarai and Samastipur today received very heavy rainfall. The highest precipitation of 351 mm was recorded in Chaurahi in Begusarai district. Gujrat government announces relief package for flood-hit farmers https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468236 STA The Gujarat government today announced a special relief package for farmers hit by floods in the districts of Bharuch, Narmada, and Vadodara between 16 and 18 September. The package has been announced based on the report of the estimated damages caused to standing crops in the three districts due to Bike rally for 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan' in J&K https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468231 STA To promote adventure tourism and to spread the message of 'say no to drugs' under Union Government's 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan', an interstate bike rally was organized in Bhaderwah tehsil of Doda district today. A man dies of suffocation in a fire accident in Mumbai https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468227 STA In Mumbai, a sixty-year-old man died of suffocation in a fire incident that took place today morning. The fire broke out on the 13th floor of the 15-story Raintree building in Hindu Colony, at Dadar around 8:30 a.m. Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw addresses groundbreaking ceremony of Micron Technology’s Semiconductor Testing & assembling plant at Sanand in Ahmedabad https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468222 STA The Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has come up with the guarantee of providing a bright future to the youths of the country by making India a global Semiconductor hub. Mandya, Maddur bandh receive good response in Karnataka https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468221 STA The bandh call given by the farmers’ groups in Mandya and Maddur in Karnataka has received a good response. The bandh call was given to protest the release of Cauvery River water to Tamilnadu by Karnataka. Maharashtra: Chief Minister Eknath Shinde & his deputies Devendra Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar to meet with OBC delegation on Sep 29 https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468215 STA The Maharashtra government has convened a meeting with an OBC delegation on the 29th of September in Mumbai, following protests demanding that the reservation for the Maratha community should be kept outside the reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBC) category. Bihar Rain: Met dept issues yellow & orange alerts for 23 & 24 Sept https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468213 STA In Bihar, heavy to very heavy rainfall has been recorded in many parts of the State due to an active Monsoon in the past two days. According to the Met Department, very heavy rainfall was received in Bhagalpur, Jamui, Banka, Khagaria, Katihar and adjacent districts. Heavy rainfall also lashed the ca SCCL pays 11th Wage Board arrears to around 39,000 employees https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468204 STA The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has paid the 11th Wage Board arrears to the tune of 1450 crore rupees to around 39,000 employees. South Central Railway to celebrate RPF Raising Day in Hyderabad https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468203 STA South Central Railway (SCR) will celebrate the Railway Protection Force (RPF) Raising Day later this morning in Hyderabad. BMC takes up cleaning of toilets in Mumbai under Swachhta Hi Sewa 2023 campaign https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468199 STA Under the Swachhta Hi Sewa 2023 campaign, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has taken up the cleaning of toilets in Mumba Amrit Kalash Yatra, as part of 'Majhi Mati Maja Desh' campaign organized in Navi Mumbai https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468197 STA Amrit Kalash Yatra, as part of the 'Majhi Mati Maja Desh' campaign was organized in Panvel in Navi Mumbai on Friday by the Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC). Major fire breaks out in Heera Panna Mall in Mumbai https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468196 STA A major fire broke out in Heera Panna Mall in Jogeshwari in Mumbai on Friday. Haryana Education Minister welcomes and expresses appreciation for passing of Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam bill https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468188 STA Haryana School Education Minister, Kanwar Pal has welcomed and expressed appreciation for the passing of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam bill. Passage of Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam is a significant milestone for empowerment of women: Haryana Minister Kamlesh Dhanda https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468187 STA Haryana Minister of State for Women and Child Development Kamlesh Dhanda has described the passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in the Rajya Sabha, following approval in the Lok Sabha, as a significant milestone for the empowerment of women. Haryana has set ambitious targets, aiming to contribute approximately Rs 14 lakh crore to national GDP by 2024-25: CM Manohar Lal https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468186 STA Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal on Friday said that the State has set ambitious targets, aiming to contribute approximately 14 lakh crore rupees to the national GDP by 2024-25. J&K: BJP women leaders, workers celebrated passage of Women Reservation Bill in Parliament https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468179 STA BJP women leaders and workers in Ramban district of Jammu Division celebrated the passage of Women Reservation Bill-Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in the Parliament. Team of senior officials from Election Commission visits Ranchi to review meeting on Special Summary Revision 2024 https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468163 STA A team of senior officials from Election Commission today visited Ranchi for a review meeting with all 24 Deputy Commissioners cum District Election Officers of Jharkhand over the ongoing Special Summary Revision 2024. Kerala's second Vande Bharat train to start from Kasaragod to Thiruvananthapuram https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468162 STA Kerala's second Vande Bharat train will start its service from Kasaragod to Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. Water levels increase in reservoirs in Tamilnadu due to increase in rainfall in Karnataka https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468159 STA In Tamilnadu, due to the increase in rainfall in Karnataka and bordering districts of the State, water levels in reservoirs located in adjacent areas have been increasing. Tamilnadu: State Water Resources Minister Durai Murugan says Karnataka Government should uphold the judgement of the Supreme Court https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468155 STA In Tamilnadu, State Water Resources Minister Durai Murugan has said that the Karnataka Government should uphold the judgement of the Supreme Court as per the verdict of the Cauvery Tribunal on releasing water from Cauvery to Tamilnadu. Kerala: District authorities in Kozhikode released restrictions in containment zones https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468151 STA In Kerala, the district authorities in Kozhikode have relaxed restrictions in areas where containment zones were declared following Nipah virus infections. 4th Nadi Utsav to commence at IGNCA in New Delhi https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468150 STA The 4th Nadi Utsav will commence today at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in New Delhi. The river-themed event will focus on Yamuna this year. J&K government gives six-month extension to Justice GD Sharma-led commission to review reservations for different categories https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468148 STA Jammu and Kashmir government has given another six-month extension to Justice GD Sharma-led commission, which was constituted in March 2020 to review reservation for different categories. Mizoram: Govt appoints retired IPS officer John Neihlaia as State Chief Information Commissioner https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468119 STA In Mizoram, the Government today appointed retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer John Neihlaia as the State Chief Information Commissioner in the Mizoram State Information Commission. Nashik’s Guardian Minister Dada Bhuse urges traders to resume participation in onion auctions https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468135 STA Nashik’s Guardian Minister Dada Bhuse, today, urged traders to resume their participation in onion auctions. Speaking to the media after holding a meeting with the district administration and traders, Mr. Bhuse said the traders must call off their strike for the sake of farmers, who are being advers Prez Droupadi Murmu inaugurates first Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show in Greater Noida https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468124 STA President Droupadi Murmu said, today, that Uttar Pradesh will play an important role in making the country the third-largest economy in the world. Maharashtra: Luxury Deccan Odyssey train is back on track after COVID-19-induced break for over 3 years https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468130 STA The ultra-luxury Deccan Odyssey train is back on track in Maharashtra after a COVID-19-induced break of more than three years. The train, called Deccan Odyssey 2.0 has been refurbished to offer more comfort and a royal travel experience to its passengers. Maharashtra: Student takes part in Eco-Friendly Ganpati Idol-Making competition to spread awareness of sustainability https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468129 STA In Maharashtra, as part of the Swachhata Pakhwada- Swachhata Hi Seva 2023, an inter-school competition for Eco-Friendly Ganpati Idol Making and Best Made out of Waste competition was organised between 493 schools of Thane city today. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde assures Dhangar community of all necessary efforts to ensure reservation https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468127 STA Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde today assured the Dhangar community that the government is making all necessary efforts to ensure reservation for them. SC refuses to intervene between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu in Cauvery water dispute https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468126 STA The Supreme Court today refused to intervene either in favour of Karnataka or Tamil Nadu in the Cauvery water dispute, instead, it relied on the combined expertise of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) and the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) to manage the water-sharing between t Haryana govt to install petrol pumps on the land adjacent to 11 more jails in cooperation with Indian Oil Corporation https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468125 STA Haryana Jail Minister Ranjit Singh said that after the successful experiment of setting up a petrol pump on the land adjacent to Kurukshetra Jail, the State government has now decided to install petrol pumps on the land adjacent to 11 more jails of the State. Nari Shakti Vandan Bill will serve as pivotal milestone in advancing women's empowerment, says Haryana CM Manohar Lal https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468117 STA A special Mahila Samman programme was organized at Haryana Bhawan in Delhi today, where women from various districts of Haryana gathered to witness the Nari Shakti Vandan Bill’s discussion in the new Parliament House. J&K: Officials claim to found world’s oldest Cedar tree in Doda district, project it to be declared as heritage site https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468118 STA In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Officials of Bhaderwah Forest Division claimed to have found world's largest and perhaps the oldest Cedar tree in Bhalessa area of Doda district and are projecting it to be declared as a heritage site. Amrit Kalash Yatra organized at Kamothe in Navi Mumbai amidst music of traditional instruments https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468110 STA An Amrit Kalash Yatra under the ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh' campaign was organized at Kamothe in Navi Mumbai today amidst music of traditional instruments such as Bhajani Mandal and Dhol Tasha. Kerala government to hold zero surveillance study on recurrence of Nipah virus in Kozhikode https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468088 STA In Kerala, no new positive cases were reported for the fourth day in Kozhikode district. The health condition of the nine-year-old boy, who is Nipah positive, has further improved. Haryana Deputy CM Dushyant Chautala welcomes passing of Women's Reservation Bill https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468108 STA Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala has welcomed the passing of Women's Reservation Bill, and called it a big step towards empowering women. CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan unveils 108 ft high Statue of Adi Shankaracharya at Omkareshwar, MP https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468081 STA In Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today unveiled the 108 feet high 'Statue of Oneness' of Adi Shankaracharya on Mandhata mountain at Omkareshwar in Khandwa district and laid the foundation stone of Advaita Lok. IMD forecasts moderate to widespread rainfall over interior Tamil Nadu https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468097 STA In Tamil Nadu, the India Meteorological Department - IMD has forecast moderate to widespread rainfall, with isolated heavy rainfall very likely over interior Tamil Nadu today and tomorrow. LG Manoj Sinha says J&K is on the right track towards matching up country's pace towards reforms in agriculture sector https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468089 STA In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday said that J&K is on the right track towards matching up the country's pace towards reforms in the agriculture sector as the administration has repealed all the obsolete and farmer community-centric discriminatory laws in the last th J&K: Indian Air Force and UT Government jointly organize two-day Air Show https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468085 STA In Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Air Force and the UT Government are jointly organizing a two-day Air Show from today to celebrate 76 years of accession of J&K into Indian Union on October 26, 1947 and the Diamond Jubilee of Air Force Station, Jammu. TS-RTC introduces 25 Electric Green Metro Luxury AC buses in Hyderabad https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468083 STA The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TS-RTC) has introduced 25 Electric Green Metro Luxury AC buses in Hyderabad yesterday to facilitate environment-friendly commuting in the city. Manipur Governor says initiatives are being taken up by Centre and State govts to restore peace and normalcy in the State https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468074 STA Governor of Manipur Sushri Anusuiya Uikey graced the International Hindi Conference held in commemoration of the 115th Birth Anniversary of the renowned national poet late Ramdhari Singh Dinkar today at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. Ganeshotsav: Public pandals in Mumbai bid an emotional adieu to Lord Ganesha https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468072 STA Numerous families and a few public pandals in Mumbai are bidding an emotional adieu to Lord Ganesha today. Ladakh: Enrolment Drive conducted at Govt Girls Middle School Zgang Chiktan under MEIGS https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468071 STA In Ladakh, in an effort to boost enrolment in government schools, an Enrolment Drive was conducted at Government Girls Middle School Zgang Chiktan under Mission for Education Improvement in Government School (MEIGS) today. Manipur: At least five farmers injured in the lightning strikes in Bishnupur district https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468070 STA In Manipur, heavy rainfall was witnessed today and at least five farmers have been badly injured in the lightning strikes. Assam: At least 10 persons killed in road accident in Jorhat district https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468063 STA In Assam, at least 10 persons died in a fatal road accident in Jorhat district today. Manipur BJP MLAs meet Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh, brief him about ground situation of violent-hit State https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468067 STA The ruling BJP MLAs of Manipur met Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi today and apprised him of the ground situation of the violent-hit State. Gujarat govt signs five MoUs for proposed investment of Rs 1,095 crore https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468065 STA The Gujarat government today signed five MoUs for the proposed investment of 1,095 crore rupees in the State. Bihar CM Nitish Kumar supports Women’s Reservation Bill https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468059 STA Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has supported the Women’s Reservation Bill - Nari Shakti Vandan Vidheyak. Indefinite Rail-Roko movement called by Kurmi community begins in Jharkhand https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468035 STA The indefinite Rail-Roko movement called by the Kurmi community began today in Jharkhand. The members of Kurmi community are demanding their inclusion in the Scheduled Tribe list. 34 persons acquitted for the fire set to Forest Range Office at Thamarassery in 2013 https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468049 STA In Kerala, 34 persons accused of indulging in violence and setting fire to the Forest Range Office at Thamarassery in 2013 were acquitted by the Special Additional Sessions Court in Kozhikode today. Lightning stikes in Ramban district of Jammu https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468047 STA In Jammu and Kashmir, at least 40 sheep and goats perished due to lightning in the Ramban district of the Jammu division. Onion traders to stop onion auctions in Nashik district of Maharashtra https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468046 STA Onion traders from the Nashik district of Maharashtra have stopped onion auctions from today in all 17 Agriculture Products Marketing Committees. Gujarat: Water level reduces substantially in flood affected Bharuch and Narmada districts https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468045 STA In Gujarat, the water level has reduced substantially in flood-affected Bharuch and Narmada districts bringing life back to normal. West Bengal likely to receive continuous rainfall for the next three days https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468044 STA According to the Weather office, West Bengal is likely to receive continuous rainfall for the next three days under the influence of low pressure over the Bay of Bengal. Scattered heavy rain is likely to occur at parts of Birbhum and Murshidabad on Friday. Heavy rain warning has been issued for Nort Odisha celebrates Nuakhai festival with prompt and gaiety https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468039 STA The much-awaited day, Nuakahi, for the people of western Odisha districts, came today with much pomp and gaiety. 2nd part of 4th Session of Puducherry Legislative Assembly holds today https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468038 STA The second part of the Fourth Session of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly was held today. In the beginning, Speaker R. Selvam read out obituary notes on former State Minister N. Venkatasamy, former Deputy Speaker S. Palanirajan, and the writer Chevalier Madhanakalyani. 2.9 magnitude earthquake hits Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468033 STA A mild earthquake measuring 2.9 on the Richter Scale struck the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh last evening. Kerala: No new positive case of Nipah in Kozhikode https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468032 STA Kerala: No new positive case of Nipah in Kozhikode Kartarpur Sahib Corridor provides free facility to pilgrims to visit Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib in Pakistan https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468031 STA In Punjab, the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor located on Indo-Pak International border at Dera Baba Nanak town in Gurdaspur district is providing free facility to pilgrims to visit Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib in Pakistan. Delhi prepares to fight against Dengue this festival season https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468030 STA In Delhi, the Municipal Corporation has so far issued notices to 1.29 lakh houses on finding mosquito larvae, while 56,000 challans have been issued to check the spread of Dengue in the Capital. Telangana: Total number of voters reached over 3 crore 13 lakh after Special Summary Revision https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468023 STA In Telangana, the total number of voters reached over 3 crore 13 lakh after the Special Summary Revision this year, as the deadline for submission of claims and objections concluded. Indian G20 Presidency: Fourth and final meeting of G20 Framework Working Group concludes in Raipur https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467996 STA The fourth and final meeting of the G20 Framework Working Group under the Indian G20 Presidency concluded in Raipur today. Punjab: At least 8 passengers killed, 11 injured after bus fell down in canal near Jhabelwali village https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468015 STA In Punjab, at least 8 passengers were killed and 11 others injured when a private bus fell down in a canal near Jhabelwali village on Kotkapura road in Shri Muktsar Sahib district. Ganesh Festival begins in Maharashtra, devotees welcome their favourite deity https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467980 STA The Ganesh Festival began in Maharashtra today with idols of Lord Ganesh being installed in homes and at pandals. Crores of devotees welcomed their favourite deity. Maharashtra: Onion traders from Nashik threaten to stop auctions over export duty from 20th September https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468011 STA In Maharashtra, onion traders from Nashik district have threatened to stop onion auctions from tomorrow. J&K: LeT Commander Uzair Khan killed in Gadool Kokernag encounter in Anantnag district, says ADGP https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468008 STA In Jammu and Kashmir, the counter-terror operation by security forces at Gadool village in Kokernag area of Anantnag district has entered the seventh day today following an encounter which broke out between terrorists and security forces on Wednesday last. LG Manoj Sinha inaugurated 44th PSPB Inter-Unit Golf Tournament at Royal Springs Golf Course in Srinagar https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468000 STA In the Kashmir Valley, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the 44th PSPB Inter-Unit Golf Tournament at Royal Springs Golf Course in Srinagar yesterday. The tournament is being organized by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC). J&K: Work on additional two-lane viaduct, running parallel to two-lane 1.08 km long Ramban flyover likely to completed by end of month https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467991 STA In Jammu and Kashmir, the work on the additional two-lane viaduct, running parallel to the two-lane 1.08 km long Ramban flyover (viaduct) is likely to be completed by the end of this month or by October beginning. J&K: 3 persons died after tipper lorry plunged into deep gorge along link road in Tangar area of Ramban district https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467992 STA In Jammu and Kashmir, three persons died after a tipper lorry (dumper), in which they were traveling, plunged into a deep gorge along a link road in the Tangar area of Ramban district yesterday evening. Kerala: No fresh Nipah-positive cases reported in Kozhikode for third consecutive day https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467981 STA In Kerala, no fresh Nipah-positive cases were reported in Kozhikode for the third consecutive day today. All the 71 samples tested today returned negative results. Atleast 8 people killed as extremally heavy rains affects normal life in some districts of Rajasthan https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467974 STA Heavy rains have affected normal life in some districts of Rajasthan. Rain-related incidents claimed eight lives in the last 48 hours in Banswara district. SC directs Maharashtra Assembly Speaker to spell out timeline for disqualification petitions against CM Eknath Shinde and others https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467965 STA The Supreme Court today directed the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker to spell out the timeline within a week for adjudication of the disqualification petitions. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to continue in Kutch and Saurashtra regions of Gujarat tomorrow: IMD https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467978 STA The India Meteorological Department said that the heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to continue in the Kutch and Saurashtra regions of Gujarat tomorrow. Madhya Pradesh: MeT Department warns of heavy rain in three districts during the next 24 hours https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467977 STA In Madhya Pradesh, after continuous rain for many days, rain has stopped in most of the districts today. However, many rivers including Narmada, Shipra, Kalisindh, and Chambal are still in spate. Gujarat: Health Minister Rushikesh Patel holds high-level meeting to review flood situation in the State in Gandhinagar https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467975 STA In Gujarat, a high-level meeting was held in Gandhinagar today to review the flood situation in the State Ladakh: Development of youth in sports and other sectors will pave the way for real development of society, says Secretary Ravinder Kumar https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467970 STA In Ladakh, Secretary of the Departments of Youth Services and Sports, Power, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, and Protocol in UT Ladakh Ravinder Kumar Dangi said, the development of youth in sports and other sectors will pave the way for the real development of the society. J&K: Police detains three OGWs of banned Hizbul Mujahideen terror outfit under PSA in Kishtwar district https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467969 STA In Jammu and Kashmir, in a significant operation, Police today detained three over-ground workers (OGWs) of the banned Hizbul Mujahideen terror outfit under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) in Kishtwar district. J&K: SEC notifies schedule for preparation of 2nd supplement to Panchayat Electoral Roll, 2023 https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467968 STA In Jammu and Kashmir, the State Election Commission (SEC) today notified the schedule for preparation of 2nd supplement to the Panchayat Electoral Roll, 2023 with 01-01-2023 as the qualifying date. Gowri-Ganesha festival is being celebrated with devotion all over Karnataka https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467957 STA Gowri-Ganesha festival is celebrated with devotion all over Karnataka. On the occasion of the festival, the houses are decorated with flowers, the idol of Gowri is installed in the mandapam, worship is offered and gifts are distributed among women. Central team comprising animal husbandry experts arrives in Kozhikode in connection with Nipah virus cases in Kerala https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467934 STA In Kerala, a four member central team comprising animal husbandry experts have arrived in Kozhikode this morning. Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu announces rollout of 'Mukhya Mantri Shramik Kalyan Yojana' https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467949 STA Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has announced the rollout of a new scheme titled 'Mukhya Mantri Shramik Kalyan Yojana' for the welfare of the labour force of the state. Train traffic on Mumbai-Ahmedabad route suspended https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467948 STA Train traffic on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route has been suspended since last night due to the Narmada river flowing above the danger mark between the Bharuch and Ankleshwar stations in Gujarat. Kerala: 61 more samples tested showed negative results for Nipah virus https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467945 STA In Kerala, 61 more samples tested showed negative results for Nipah virus. Gujarat: Rivers in State flow above danger mark, NDRF & SDRF at rescue https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467943 STA In Gujarat, a fire brigade team in Anand district rescued five people trapped in floodwaters near Kherda village today. Monsoon session of Himachal Pradesh Assembly to begin in Shimla today https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467938 STA The monsoon session of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly will begin in Shimla today. This is the third session of the 14th State Assembly, with seven sittings concluding on the 25th of September. Punjab govt undertakes pilot project of residue-free Basmati rice cultivation https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467932 STA The Punjab government has undertaken a pilot project under which residue-free basmati has been cultivated in Chogawan block of Amritsar district in a bid to promote organic farming. Residue-free practices entail minimal or no usage of chemicals. No new Nipah-positive cases reported today in Kozhikode: Kerala Health Minister Veena George https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467907 STA Kerala Health Minister Veena George says no new positive cases were reported today in Kozhikode. Congress party assured 6 guarantees to people of Telangana if elected to power in state within 100 days https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467927 STA Congress party today assured 6 guarantees to the people of Telangana if elected to power in the state, within 100 days. State Level functions held at 5 locations in Maharashtra on the launch of PM Vishwakarma Scheme https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467926 STA Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the PM Vishwakarma Scheme for traditional artisans and craftspeople on the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti today. Union Minister Rajkumar Singh launches Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana in West Bengal https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467922 STA Union Minister for Power and Renewable Energy Rajkumar Singh today launched Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana in West Bengal. Mizoram: Union MoS for DoNER B L Verma launches “PM Vishwakarma” scheme in Aizawl https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467921 STA In Mizoram, Union Minister of State for DoNER B L Verma today launched the “PM Vishwakarma” scheme in Aizawl. Manipur joins nationwide launch of PM Vishwakarma scheme today https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467920 STA Manipur joined the nationwide launch of PM Vishwakarma scheme today. The state Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai were present at the program. Union MoS for Food Processing Industries and Jalshakti, Prahlad Singh Patel launches PM Vishwakarma scheme in Shillong, Meghalaya https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467917 STA Union Minister of State for Food Processing Industries and Jalshakti, Prahlad Singh Patel launched the PM Vishwakarma scheme in Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, today. Commemorative event organised at Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh on completion of one year of implementation of Project Cheetah in India https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467916 STA On the completion of one year of implementation of Project Cheetah in India, a commemorative event was organised at Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh today. Rajya Sabha MP Dr. K Laxman at Shilparamam inaugurates PM Vishwakarma programme in Hyderabad https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467915 STA In Hyderabad, the PM Vishwakarma programme was inaugurated by Rajya Sabha MP Dr. K Laxman at Shilparamam.@drlaxmanbjp Arunachal Pradesh Govt to launch a flagship scheme similar to PM Vishwakarma, says CM Pema Khandu https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467914 STA Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said that the state government will launch a flagship scheme similar to the PM Vishwakarma. Virtual streaming of launch of PM Vishwakarma scheme by PM Modi held at NIMHANS Convention Centre in Bengaluru https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467913 STA Virtual streaming of the launch of PM Vishwakarma scheme by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was held at NIMHANS Convention Centre in Bengaluru today. Birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi being celebrated as Sewa Pakhwara in Haryana https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467910 STA The birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is being celebrated as Sewa Pakhwara in Haryana like last year. PM Vishwakarma scheme to provide major boost to Aatmanirbhar Bharat scheme: MoS for Railways, Coal & Mines Rao saheb Patil Danve https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467909 STA Union Minister of State for for Railways, Coal and Mines Rao saheb Patil Danve said that the PM Vishwakarma scheme will provide a major boost to Aatmanirbhar Bharat scheme. PM Vishwakarma Yojana is a step towards the development of thousands of artisans of the country: CM Bhupendra Patel https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467908 STA Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said the PM Vishwakarma Yojana is a step towards the development of the thousands of artisans of the country who have immensely contributed to the development of the nation. Govt to offer training to artisans, craftsmen and skilled workers to improve and sharpen skills: MoS Finance Pankaj Chaudhary https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467905 STA Union Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary has said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Ek Bharat Sreshta Bharat, the Country has been growing equally. Small artisans & craftsmen neglected by successive govts in past: MoS Social Justice & Empowerment, Pratima Bhoumik at launch of PM Vishwakarma Yojana in Agartala https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467904 STA Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Pratima Bhoumik said small artisans and craftsmen were neglected by successive governments in the past. She said this on 17th September 2023 in Agartala at the launch of PM Vishwakarma Yojana by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. MoS for Education Subhas Sarkar attends launch programme of PM Vishwakarma scheme in Sikkim https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467903 STA Union Minister of State for Education Dr Subhas Sarkar today attended the launch programme of the PM Vishwakarma scheme at Chintan Bhawan of Gangtok in Sikkim. Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao hoists national flag on National Integration Day in Hyderabad https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467902 STA Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao today hoisted the national flag and received a guard of honour from the armed forces at an official programme held to celebrate National Integration Day on 17th September 2023. PM Vishwakarma Scheme recognises the need for continuous upskilling and reskilling in a rapidly changing world: Union Minister Sanjeev Kumar Balyan https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467898 STA Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Balyan said, the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, a brainchild of the visionary Prime Minister, shows the commitment of the government to empower the skilled workforce and propel India towards a brighter and more prosperous f Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio extends warm greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467893 STA Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has extended warm greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday on 17th September 2023. Nation is eternally indebted to the supreme sacrifices made by brave hearts like Martyr Capt. Tushar Mahajan: Union Minister Jitendra Singh https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467891 STA In Jammu and Kashmir, the Union Minister of State for PMO, Dr Jitendra Singh said, on 16th September 2023, the Nation is eternally indebted to the supreme sacrifices made by brave hearts like Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan who laid down their lives to give our nation the safe environs to live. Assam to create history by planting 1 crore commercially viable saplings across State under Amrit Brikshya Andolan initiative within 3 hours duration https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467885 STA Assam will create history by planting one crore commercially viable saplings across the State under the Amrit Brikshya Andolan initiative within three hours duration on Sunday morning. Kerala: Nipah patients in Kozhikode swelled to 1777 https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467888 STA In Kerala, the number of persons included in the contact list of Nipah patients in Kozhikode district has swelled to 1777. However, no fresh Nipah-positive cases were reported in the district on Saturday. Ladakh: Kargil International Marathon inaugurated with flagging off by Secretary Youth Services & Sports Ravindra Kumar Dangi https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467887 STA In Ladakh, the much-awaited Kargil International Marathon with the message 'Run for Hunderman' was inaugurated with the flagging off of a 42 Km Full Marathon by Secretary Youth Services & Sports UT Ladakh Ravindra Kumar Dangi along with GOC 8 Mountain Division Maj Gen Sachin Malik. Kerala: No fresh Nipah-positive cases reported from Kozhikode, situation under control, says officials https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467879 STA In Kerala, today fresh Nipah positive cases have not been reported from Kozhikode till this evening. Haryana: Kaithal court awards death sentence in seven-year-old girl rape and murder case https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467876 STA In Haryana, Kaithal court of Additional Session and District Judge, Dr Gagndeep Kaur, today awarded death sentence in the case of rape and murder of a seven-year-old girl. J&K: Three terrorists killed by security forces in Uri Sector of Baramulla https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467875 STA In the Kashmir Valley, three terrorists were neutralized by security forces in an encounter at Hathlanga Nala in Uri Sector of north Kashmir's Baramulla district today. Congress rejects proposal of unified elections, says P Chidambaram in CWC meeting https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=467861 STA Former Union Minister and Congress Party senior leader P Chidambaram today said that his party rejects the proposal of unified elections and also opposes the proposed bill to amend the act relating to election commissioners.