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30 Mar

Ram Navami celebrations marred by death of 11 devotees in MP, clashes in Maharashtra

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Ram Navami was observed on Thursday across the nation with elaborate processions and special pujas, but the celebrations were marred in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra when clashes resulted in 12 people being hurt and 11 worshippers dying after plunging into a temple well.Stones were thrown at a march in Vadodara, Gujarat, as well. In Delhi, several people disobeyed a police order and staged a procession in Jahangirpuri, which experienced disturbances during Hanuman Jayanti celebrations last year. In the remainder of the country, where people celebrated with religious fervour and passion and law enforcement was on the lookout, there were very…

30 Mar

Terror attack planners from 2008 in Mumbai should “face heavy price,” : Israeli Parliament Speaker Ohana

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The Speaker of Israel's Parliament has stated that the two nations share a concern for the battle against terrorism and that those responsible for the "abominable" 2008 Mumbai terror incident should pay a high price for it.Amir Ohana, a trusted advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, will make his first official trip overseas since taking office in December last year when he departs for India on March 31 for four days.Former Shin Bet (Israeli internal security agency) official Ohana told PTI that the threat of terrorism is a shared worry and that all progressive nations must work together to…

30 Mar

Assamese short film gets recognized in National level

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Short film ‘Bohag Bohag Mon’ directed by Parthasarathi Mahanta and produced by Mina Mahanta and Debajit Bhuyan begs award for best short film in the category of Environment and Culture. National Film Development Cooperation campus was held in Mumbai. ‘Bohag Bohag Mon’ is a lyrical presentation of the syncretic relationship between nature and human especially portraying the emotions associated with Bohag (the first month of the Assamese calendar) and its colourful celebrations by the Assamese. Another film by the same team, ‘Lachit the Warrior,’ received the Jury Special Category award. The biopic poem presented in evocative animation is based on…

30 Mar

BSSA President speaks on gamosa controversy

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Few days ago, due to pairing of Assamese-Bangla gamosa controversies and protest took place in the state, Assam. Many union bodies of the state came out to protest against the organization that was newly formed. On Tuesday, the organization named Bangla Sahitya Sabha Assam (BSSA) apologized for hurting Assamese sentiments. Assam people were hurt was because Assamese and Bengali 'gamosas were cut into half and stitching them together to felicitate guests as the issue led to sharp criticism from several quarters. The organization later explained the concept was borrowed from a similar specially stitched scarf used by another organization more…

30 Mar

Several feared trapped as stepwell collapses at temple in Indore

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During the Ram Navami festival on Thursday, the roof of an ancient "bavdi" (a large well) located in a temple here fell, according to eyewitnesses. It is believed that almost 25 people may have fallen inside.An official announced that a rescue effort has been started to save persons who are thought to be trapped.According to a witness, the ancient bavdi's ceiling collapsed as a result of the weight of the many people that had congregated there.

29 Mar

ED and CBI have gathered all corrupt individuals into one party: Kejriwal

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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal alleged on Wednesday that the raids by CBI and ED have brought all the corrupt people in "one party" and when the BJP's rule ends the country will become corruption-free. Speaking on the confidence motion tabled by him in the Delhi Assembly, Kejriwal alleged that the BJP withdrew the no-confidence motion after it failed to poach AAP MLAs, who he said won't succumb to any pressure. Alleging that the BJP only knows how to fight and abuse, the chief minister claimed that let alone 2025 Assembly polls, the saffron party can not win even in…

29 Mar

American citizen detained on false document attempt at Indo-Nepal border

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A senior police official reported that a US citizen was detained in this district of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday while attempting to enter Nepal using forged passport and visa credentials.American citizen Eric Daniel Beckwith, 64, was detained by the immigration department in the Sonauli area early in the morning after his visa papers and passport were discovered to be fake, according to immigration officer Shabbir Kumar at the Sonauli checkpoint. Beckwith was travelling from India to Nepal at the time.Sonauli, which is in the Maharajganj district and is situated on the India-Nepal border, serves as a popular transit location between…

29 Mar

After the HC dismisses Mamata Banerjee’s request for relief, the Mumbai court demands an investigation into the alleged “disrespect” of the national anthem

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After the Bombay High Court rejected her request for relief, a magistrate's court in this city ordered police to look into a complaint against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for allegedly disrespecting the national anthem.The Cuff Parade police station in south Mumbai was given a directive by Metropolitan Magistrate (Sewree court) P I Mokashi to undertake an investigation and submit a report by April 28.Vivekanand Gupta, a local BJP official, filed a complaint with the magistrate's court stating that Banerjee did not quickly stand up while the national anthem was sung at an event here during her visit in…

29 Mar

The second meeting which to be held on May: CM Sangma

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As northeast states are facing border disputes, many meeting took place regarding the solution to the issue. The first session meeting took place few days ago and now the second session of its discussion is to take place soon. On Tuesday, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma talking to the reporters update about the second meeting which to be held on May or later parts of April for the remaining six areas of difference between the two states. "We can start the discussions but we would like the regional committees to do their homework and get familiar with all the issues.…

29 Mar

Chief Minister initiates more sainik schools for the state

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has decided to establish more Sainik Schools in the state, Assam. The initiative has been taken to promote more talented individuals willing to join armed force to serve the country, in an intention of providing the necessary training, education and support to students. The chief minister held a review meeting in Guwahati with state Education Minister Ranoj Pegu and other officials to discuss various issues related to education in the state. The objective of the meeting was to evaluate the process of education in the state, its progress, challenges and solution and also ongoing…