The team will probe the matter and submit its report to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) as well as to Union Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi.
A major highlight of this year's mela is the grand Rath (chariot) prepared for Lord Jagannath, which stands at an impressive height of 58 feet. The procession of the Rath is a central attraction, drawing devotees and visitors from across the region.
Speaking to media persons here after visiting Shiv Sena leader Sandeep Thapar at DMC, Jakhar said law and order is the top priority for any government, but CM's ineptness and casual attitude towards governance is making Punjab going down the path of uncontrolled violence.
The northeastern state has been witnessing ethnic violence since May 3 last year following clashes during a rally organised by the All Tribals Students Union (ATSU) to protest against the demand for the inclusion of the Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribe category.
After planting the sapling, CM Yadav visited the Gaushala and performed puja of a Guamata (cow) on the occasion. He also fed animal fodder to the little calves and pampered them.
Taking to 'X, Mayawati wrote, "Considering the seriousness of this extremely sad and worrying incident, I am planning to go to Chennai tomorrow morning to pay my tributes to Mr. Armstrong, meet his grieving family and console them. I appeal to all to maintain peace and order."
Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit Ahmedabad on Saturday, Gujarat Congress president Shaktisinh Gohil said.
"Why has Rahul Gandhi not found the empathy to visit the families of innocent people who lost their lives in the Kallakurichi illicit liquor tragedy?... Neither Rahul Gandhi nor MK Stalin have consoled the families of these victims...," Kesavan said in a video statement on Friday.
"He reviewed their daily necessities and instructed the district administration to ensure the provision of essential items such as medical facilities, safe drinking water, and clothing," VC Sajjanar said.
Karnataka Chief Minister K Siddaramaiah on Friday paid a surprise visit to Morarji Desai Residential School in Chamarajpet, Bangaluru and emphasised that more necessary infrastructure will be provided to residential schools of the state.