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Bihar Flood: BJP MP Ram Kripal Yadav Fell Into River While Visiting His Constituency In Patna

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In a freak incident, BJP MP and former Union Minister Ram Kripal Yadav fell into Dardha River while visiting flood affected areas in his Parliamentary constituency.

How did MP Ram Kripal Yadav fall in the river?

The incident took place when the lawmaker was trying to cross the overflowing river on a contraption made with tyre tubes tied to bamboo shafts. But the contraption started tilting to one side only a few yards from the shore. The contraption couldn’t bear the load of lawmaker and his supports resulting in Ram Kripal Yadav falling into the river.

Who saved the lawmaker from river?

Locals standing at the bank of the river saved the lawmaker and his supporters. The locals immediately dived into the river to bring the lawmaker out. Ram Kripal Yadav fell unconscious for some time due to the shock.

Who is Ram Kripal Yadav?

A former deputy mayor of Patna, Ram Kripal Yadav was formerly with RJD before joining BJP in 2014. He shunned his long ties with Lalu Prasad Yadav to join BJP and defeated Lalu’s daughter Misa Bharti in Parliamentary elections of 2014. He retained his seat in the 2019 elections.

Bihar flood

Heavy rainfall over the weekend in Bihar created a flood like situation in the state. And the state capital Patna is among the 15 worst hit districts of the state. Ram Kripal Yadav was visiting his parliamentary constituency when he fell into river along with his supporters. He took the extreme step of crossing the river on a contraption due to unavailability of boats.

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Gandhi Jayanti 2019: Why 2nd October Is Celebrated As Gandhi Jayanti?

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India celebrates 2nd October as Gandhi Jayanti with much fervor. Business organizations, social institutions and schools host cultural and literary programs on the birth day of the Father of the Nation. Born on 2nd October 1869 as Mohandas Karmchand Gandhi in Porbandar Gujrat, Bapu’s teachings of non-violence are still alive in the heart of people. He went to prison many times in his fight against the British.

Why is Gandhi Jayanti celebrated on 2nd October?

2nd October is the birth day of Mahatma Gandhi. This day is also celebrated as Non-Violence Day. Known for non-violent struggle, Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday is celebrated across the globe to honor Gandhi for his teachings and work. He promoted non-violence as a philosophy. He believed non-violence is a principle and that it is possible to build a better society following non-violence.

How is Gandhi Jayanti celebrated?

2nd October has been declared a national holiday on account of birthday of the Father of the Nation. On this day people visit Gandhi’s Samadhi at Rajghat and pay homage in front of his statue. All important persons including President and Prime Minister of India visit Gandhi’s Samadhi at Rajghat on this day. Foreign dignitaries also visit Rajghat to pay homage to the greatest man of the world on this day.

5 interesting facts about Mahatma Gandhi

1. Mahatma Gandhi went to England to study law and came back with a degree in law. But he failed in his first argument in Mumbai High Court.

2. Steve Jobs of Apple used to wear round glasses to respect Mahatma Gandhi.

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Google Doodle Highlights Work Of Dr Herbert David Kleber On Modern Addiction Psychiatry

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Google celebrates 23rd anniversary of Dr Herbert David Kleber’s election to the National Academy of Medicine on October 01, 1996. He passed away last year.

Who was Dr Herbert David Kleber?

Born on 19 June 1934 in Pittsburgh, he was a renowned American psychiatrist and substance abuse researcher. He discovered his passion for psychology while studying pre-med in Dartmouth College. After completing his psychiatry residency at Yale University, he was appointed to the Public Health Service Prison Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky and it is when his life’s mission began.

Dr Herbert David Kleber on addiction

He never believed addition to be a moral failure but a condition to be treated with thorough research, medication and therapy. He developed an understanding for need for a scientifically-backed approach for treating addiction during his posting at the prison hospital.

What treatment did Dr Herbert David Kleber suggest for addiction?

He developed an “evidence-based treatment” relied on changing path of addition with research and science. His work was recognized by former US President George W Bush who appointed Dr Herbert as the Deputy Director for Demand Reduction at the Office of National Drug Control Policy.

Addiction centers founded by Dr Herbert David Kleber

Dr Kleber with his then wife Dr Marian Fishman established the Division on Substance at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. This institute went on to become the largest and most successful research program on drug abuse in the US.Dr Kleber also co-founded the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse.

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IRCTC’s IPO Opens With 10% Initial Discount On September 30

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The state-owned Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is planning to offer an Initial Public Offering (IPO) at Rs. 315-320 per share. But IRCTC is offering 10% discount to retail investors and eligible employees. They can buy shares at Rs. 305-310.

Highlights of IRCTC’s IPO

  • Government expects to raise around Rs. 628-638 crore with IPO
  • It comprises of an offer for sale of 2 crore shares
  • It represents 12.50% of total paid-up equity by the Ministry of Railways
  • Addition of employee reservation portion of 1.6 lack shares increases the total paid-up equity to12.6%
  • Issues and all proceeds from the IPO will go the selling shareholder
  • The minimum lot is 40 equity share

Expected date of release for IPO

IRCTC’s IPO is expected to be launched on October 9 and the shared would be listed in both NSE and BSE on October 14. The biggest factor in the IPO is that IRCTC won’t receive any proceeds from the offer.

What is IRCTC?

Established in 1999, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation is a state-owned company. It has achieved the status of a Miniratna company within government companies. IRCTC provides many services in addition to selling train tickets. The government expects a huge response for its IPO. Also, the market is excited about the IPO. Government is also offering initial discount to make the offer lucrative.

IRCTC’s services

  • Online booking of train tickets
  • Catering and tourism in trains and railway stations
  • Selling of bottled mineral water “Neer” in trains and stations
  • Hotel bookings
  • Cruise tickets

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Flipkart Big Billion Days 2019 Sale: Exciting Offers On First Day

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Flipkart Big Billion Days 2019 Sale, the first festival season sale of Flipkart, has started and it will continue till October 4th. In the first of day the sale, offers are given on LED TV, soundbar, smart wearable and other products. Offer on electronic items including mobile phones would be available from 30th October.

Highlights of the sale

  • Additional 10% discount on credit/debit cards of Axis Bank
  • ICICI Bank customers will get 10% additional discount on credit cards
  • Great exchange value of your goods

Here’re important discount offers of the Flipkart Big Billion Days 2019 Sale

VU Pixelight 50-inch 4K smart TV

This 50-inch 4K smart television with support for Netflix, Prime Video and YouTube is available on Rs. 25,999. Also, it can be bought at Rs. 23,000 with exchange of your TV. Its market price Rs. 42,000.

Mi LED Smart TV 4A Pro 43-inch

This 43-inch TV is Android based TV. It comes with built-in Google Chromecast and Google Assistant Support. Also, it carries 3-HDMI and 3-USB ports. Its market price is Rs. 25,999 but it is available at Rs. 19,999. Also, you can get an additional discount of up to Rs. 8,500 on exchange of your old TV.

iFFALCON by TCL 55-inch 4K smart Android TV

This Android TV comes with amazing features including Google Chromecast and multiple HDMI and USB ports. Available at Rs. 27,999, its actual cost is Rs. 70,999. Flipkart buyers have liked this TV more than others.

Apple Watch Series 3 42mm

This watch is available at Rs. 16,999 but its MRP is Rs. 31,900.

JBL Cinema SB150 soundbar

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Navratra Kalash Puja Vidhi Mantra For Winter Navratra Beginning Sunday 28th September

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Winter Navratras would begin from 29th September, Sunday. This time the Goddess Durga is coming on elephant and she’s bringing many happy coincidences and it is on one of the coincidences that you need to set kalash at home.

What is kalashI?

According to Devi Bhagwat Purana, kalash is an incarnation of Lord Ganesha because it is the home to holy waters from oceans, rivers and many gods and goddesses. After sitting, the kalash becomes the heavenly abode of Lord Ganesha and clears all the hurdles. People set kalash before Navratra puja to fulfill the religious ceremony without any hindrance.Every day, rituals are started only after worshipping the kalash.

It could be an earthen pot or one made of metal like copper and brass. Fill the kalash with jau, til, saptmritika, sarvoshadhi, lalvastra, paniwala nariyal, deep, roli, Kumkum, sikka, supari, gangajal, aam ka pallav, pan ka patta and shahadand set it at your home.

What is the right time for setting kalash?

Kalash can be set on Sunday after sunrise. Sit the kalash for four hours after sunrise in abhijeetmuhurton mud and sand. You need to take an oath (sankalp) to worship the goddess for the coming nine days. It is necessary to take Sankalp for Navratra puja.

Time to set kalash for different cities

This time Naratra are beginning on kanyalagna that includes five starts – shukra, surya, chandrma, mangal and budh. It is auspicious to set kalash in hast lagna. If you miss this lagna, you can set kalash in dhanulagnain abhijeetmuhurt.

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India Celebrates 88th Birthday Of Bhagat Singh

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September 28th is the birthday of legendary Indian socialist revolutionary Bhagat Singh. His two great deeds of revolution against the British in India and execution by the British at the age of 23 made him a hero of the Indian independence movement.

Birth of Bhagat Singh

28th September 2019 is the 88th birthday of Bhagat Singh born in 1907 at Chak No. 105 GB, Banga Village, Jaranwala Tehsil in the Lyallpur district of the Punjab Province of British India. His parents were Kishan Singh and Vidyavati.

Bhagat Singh inherited patriotism from family – his grandfather Arjun Singh was a follower of Swami Dayananda Saraswati and was associated with Hindu reformist movement, Arya Samaj. Bhagat Singh was also influenced by Arya Samaj. His father and uncles were associated with the Ghadar Party led by Kartar Singh Sarbha and Har Dayal.

Schooling of Bhagat Singh

He didn’t attend the Khalsa High School in Lahore because his father disapproved the school’s allegiance to British government. Bhagat Singh went to Dayanand Anglo-Vedic High School of Arya Samaj. He visited Jallianwala Bagh hours after the massacre. He was 12 then. After two years, Bhagat Singh welcomed revolutionaries with other villagers.

Bhagat Singh and Mahatma Gandhi

Earlier Singh was a follower of Gandhi but latter’s calling of non-co-operation movement after the violent incident of Chauri Chaura in 1922. Disillusioned by the philosophy of non-violence of Mahatma Gandhi, Bhagat Singh joined the Young Revolutionary Movement and started advocating violent overthrow of British government.

Revolutionary activities of Bhagat Singh

  • Killing of Saunders against death of Lala Lajpat Rai in 1928
  • Escaping through the D.A.V. College entrance after killing Saunders
  • Throwing two bombs into
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UK’s Labor Party Passed Kashmir Resolution Contrary To The Official Stand Of the UK Government

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India took strong note of UK’s opposition Labor Party calling for international intervention on Kashmir issue. But Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Raveesh Kumar made it clear that there was no question of engaging with the Labor Party or its representatives on Kashmir.

What did UK’s Labor Party say on Kashmir?

The Labor Party passed an emergency motion on Kashmir in its meeting on Wednesday. The resolution demanded the right of self-determination for Kashmir and called for party leader Jeremy Corbyn to make way for international observer to “enter” the region to press for the right of the people.

What did the Labor Party resolution say?

The Labor Partytabled the resolution at its annual party conference in Brighton is very critical of the official stand of the UK government. It states that the party should attend the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to raise the Kashmir issue on the international forum. And it calls Jeremy Corbyn to ensure that someone from the party attends UNHRC session.

The resolution further reads that the party leader Jeremy Corbyn should meet high commissioners of India and Pakistan to pitch for “mediation” to restore normalcy in the state and to prevent escalation of nuclear conflict between the nuclear states.

What did India say on Labor Party’s resolution on Kashmir?

Indian government ruled out any possibility of mediation by anyone because Kashmir is a bilateral issue and India is firm on its stand. UK government also acknowledges Kashmir to be a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan.

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PAN-Aadhaar Linking: Non Linked PAN Cards Would Become Inoperative After September 30 Deadline

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On March 31, the Central Board of Direct Taxes notified 30 September deadline for linking PAN (Permanent Account Number)with Aadhaar. Failing to do so would make the PAN “inoperative” according to the new Income Tax law proposed in the Finance Bill 2019.

What does the Finance Bill 2019 say?

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman changed the PAN-Aadhaar linking rules in the budget presented in July 2019. The new rule says that if a person fails to intimate the Aadhaar number, the PAN allotted to the person shall be made inoperative according to the rules after the notified date that is 30 September. The amendment will come into effect on 1st September 2019.

Currently the PAN-Aadhaar linking is done under Section 139AA (2) that reads that allotted PAN shall be deemed “invalid” in case not linked to Aadhaar.

What is an “inoperative” PAN?

It is clear that people won’t be able to carry out financial transactions with “inoperative” PAN. But the definition of “inoperative” is yet to be explained by the lawmakers. Experts demand clarity on what will happen to PAN if not linked to Aadhaar within the deadline.

Experts want to know

Whether PAN would be operative after it is linked to Aadhaar post deadline. Or the deadline would be extended to give a last-minute opportunity to those that failed to link their PAN with Aadhaar. But the government is yet to define the meaning and procedure of “inoperative” for PAN. But you shouldn’t wait for the deadline to get over to link your PAN with Aadhaar.

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Earthquake In PoK Sends Shockwaves To Delhi & Islamabad

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Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir was hit by a massive earthquake measuring 5.8 on Ritcher scale on Tuesday but the tremors were felt as far as Islamabad in Pakistan and Delhi in India.

Important facts about the earthquake

  • Epicenter was near New Mirpur city in PoK just 140km from Srinagar
  • Twenty-six people are reported to die and 300 injured due to earthquake
  • Pakistan sent alerts about aftershocks of similar intensity

Impact of the earthquake

The tremors cracked roads but at many places the roads were cut into two halves. Concrete buildings suffered maximum damage due to the earthquake. People uploaded videos of buildings collapsing and pictures of the debris accumulated on fractured ground. The devastation includes vehicles that got buried in cracked grounds and buildings.

Jhelum water spilled into homes

A part of road running parallel to the upper Jhelum river fell into the river resulting in spilling of the river water into nearby homes. The authorities have to stop spillway from the Mangla Dam to reduce flow in the upper Jhelum river.

Pakistan in the range of earthquake

The shockwave travelled to capital Islamabad, Lahore and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa range. Some deeper areas of PoK like Kotli and Bhimber also reported damage due to the tremors.

Tremors in India

In India, tremors were felt all across J&K, parts of Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh and Delhi NCR. But no loss is reported in any part of India. J&K DG Dilbagh Singh confirmed that no loss is reported from any part of Kashmir. Indian army also echoed his findings.

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