Lakshman Jhula Closed Down, Bill To Make Sexual Offence Gender Neutral + More Top News

When visiting Rishikesh, the city popular for its holy as well as eccentric culture, a picture at the iconic suspension bridge Lakshman Jhoola is a must. However, now you may not get a chance to click one soon. Read more

Here’s more top news of the day:

1) Taking A Stand For Men & Transgenders, New Bill In Parliament Seeks To Make Sexual Crimes Gender Neutral

The proposed bill called the Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2018 seeks to replace the word “man” with “whoever” in the text of current law to make it inclusive for all genders. Read more

2) 176 Children Died In Bihar Due To Acute Encephalitis This Year; 872 Cases Were Reported

Don’t Miss

In June, Bihar reported hundreds of cases of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES), resulting into deaths of more than 150 children. The outbreak also exposed state’s poor healthcare facilities and apathy towards the condition of children. Read more

3) Prayagraj Faces Flood Threat After Heavy Rainfall; Houses Submerged Under Water, Thousands Displaced

Incessant rains have brought the ancient city of Prayagraj, formerly Allahabad, to a standstill. The heavy downpour has caused an increased in water level of river Ganga. Read more

4) Govt Swings Into Action To Save Critically Endangered Great Indian Bustard, Only 130 Remaining

The Indian government has finally taken note of the declining populations of the great Indian Bustard or “son chiraiyya” as called in Hindi, and has charted out a plan to save and recover the critically endangered bird. Read more

5) Hyderabad Could Run Out Of Drinking Water As City Has Only 48 Days Of Supply Left

Monsoon is here but there are still several cities that are yet to receive rainfall. The monsoon rains are trying to make up for the deficit due to its delay but there are cities still staring at a severe water crisis soon. Read more

Click Here: titleist golf balls