Speaking in Raichur, Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said, "As the heat is increasing, the government will decide on revising the work timings of government offices. Officers should avoid field visits in the afternoon. Government employees should not go outside between 12 noon and
"Don't mind, it's Holi... Even this festival of mutual brotherhood has been given a new color of hatred by the BJP, RSS, and their lapdog media...," Yadav posted on X in Hindi, along with a cartoon mocking media organizations.
RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav's remark has drawn sharp criticism from retired senior police officials, who accused him of insulting the police force and disrespecting the dignity of the uniform.
"Our predecessor turned the Department of Justice into a Department of Injustice, but I stand before you to declare that those days are over, and they are never coming back. And now, as the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of our country, I will insist upon and demand accountability for all
The arms and ammunition were also recovered during the operation at a farmhouse in the Abohar district, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) said in an official statement.
Two other people, including his Personal Security Officer (PSO), were also injured in the attack, Bilaspur Superintendent of Police (SP) Sandeep Dhawan said.
Holi celebrations in Uttar Pradesh concluded peacefully, with both festival processions and prayers taking place without any incidents, the circle officer Anuj Chaudhary said on Friday.
District Police Officer Asif Bahader told Dawn that an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast occurred at 1:45pm (local time) at Maulana Abdul Aziz Mosque on Azam Warsak Bypass Road, with the device planted in the mosque's pulpit.
Two people were arrested for selling the banned drug ganja after officers and staff of Devanahalli Police Station received definite information from an informant on March 8 about them.
Amidst the ongoing Holi celebrations in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal, Circle Officer Anuj Chowdhary led a flag march along with other police personnel to ensure the law and order situation in the district.
According to a senior officer, during the two-week deadline for surrender of arms and ammunition, a total of 990 arms were surrendered with 11,526 ammunition. Around 366 hand grenades, 230 bombs, and 10 Improvised Explosive Devices have been recovered between February 16 and March 6 in 11 di