The US Embassy in Pakistan issued a security alert ahead of the planned large-scale religious processions across the country, noting that the movement of all US personnel will be restricted beginning Tuesday, 12 PM (local time).
Speaking to reporters, Parameshwara said that the government has taken a firm stance on the processions and said that permission is required for any gathering in the city.
One procession started from Zainabia Chowk, passing through Fatima Chowk and Isna Asharia Chowk, while another began from Jamia Masjid, proceeding via Lal Chowk and Khomeni Chowk. All processions converged at the Old Taxi Stand, Kargil, where the main gathering was held.
Isfahan Governor Ali Ahmadi confirmed that 30 security personnel were killed in what he described as foreign-backed riots, with funerals planned Monday. A two-month-old infant was among civilian deaths. Press TV reported attacks on mosques and aid centres, more security deaths elsewhere, and
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the Model Code of Conduct in the Patna district till November 16, to maintain law and order following the counting of votes for the Bihar polls on November 14, a statement by the District Administration said on Thursday.
The annual Kalika Bhusani festival is among the most vibrant cultural events in Cuttack, symbolising unity and devotion as thousands gather to participate in the processions and immersion ceremonies.
According to the police, the various police stations, where the cases were registered against the offenders include, Arera Hills police station, Bajariya PS, Ashoka Garden PS, TT Nagar PS, Kamala Nagar PS, Ratibad PS, Govindpura PS, Piplani PS, Talaiya PS, Shyamala Hills PS, Hanumanganj P
Pune's dhol troupe launched a signature campaign under the initiative "DJ and Dolby-free Processions." The campaign started on Sunday at Bal Gandharva Ranga Mandir
Shobha Karandlaje said, "...During the Ganpati celebrations, permissions were not given to hold cultural programmes, play DJ, take out processions. Yesterday, during the Ganesh Idol immersion in Maddur, people pelted stones. A similar incident happened last year also...The state governmen
Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar stated that the immersion processions of Lord Ganpati in the city were peaceful as the disputes between various mandals had been sorted over the allocation of time and space, although he admitted that there was a delay in the immersion procedure, but th