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Time of India
4 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
IMD sounds yellow alert in state as rain inundates Ranchi pockets
1 2 Ranchi: A brief spell of rain uprooted several trees in the city and caused water logging in various residential pockets on Wednesday as the Ranchi office of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for eastern parts of Jharkhand, warning of thunderstorms and lightning activities in the next 24 hours Gusty wind uprooted trees in the city's Dibdih area, which fell on a parked four-wheeler. However, no casualties were reported except a few bystanders sustaining minor injuries in the incident. Talking to TOI, Argora police station in-charge Alok Singh, said that police were not informed about any harm caused to any vehicle or individuals. "The uprooted trees were cleared off the road so that vehicular movement would not be disrupted. However, the number of uprooted trees has not been assessed yet." The rain led to waterlogging in Hindpiri, Upper Bazar and Daily Market. Ranchi received 8.2 mm of rainfall till the evening. While Bokaro recorded 16 mm, Latehar recorded 5.5 mm, and Gumla and Jamtara recorded 0.5 mm of rainfall. Anwar Hussain, a resident of Hindpiri, said, "The Ranchi Municipal Corporation does not clean the drains in the area before monsoon, and the residents have to bear the brunt of that every year. The drains also need to be widened so that the pertinent problem of waterlogging can be solved." The rain brought down the mercury level, bringing respite from the rising heat. Ranchi recorded 32.9 degrees Celsius, a drop of 4.3 notches below normal while Jamshedpur recorded 37.6 degrees Celsius.
Express Tribune
06-02-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
LHC grants permission for Aurat March
Listen to article The Lahore High Court (LHC) has granted permission for the Aurat March, scheduled for February 12, following petitions filed by activist Leena Ghani and others. The hearing, presided over by Justice Anwar Hussain, saw the government's legal representative submit a letter confirming security arrangements for the event. The court instructed authorities to ensure comprehensive security measures for the participants. The organisers had filed a contempt petition against Lahore Deputy Commissioner Syed Musa Raza and other officials for failing to process their request in a timely manner, Express News reported. The petitioners, including prominent activists Khawar Mumtaz, Leena Ghani, Neelam Hussain, Fatima Jan, and Shereen Umair, had approached the Lahore High Court after their application for the march, submitted in January, had not been acted upon. They accused the officials of delaying the event by employing 'dilatory tactics' and failing to implement a 2023 court order requiring the facilitation of the march. During a court hearing, Justice Anwaar Hussain was informed that permission for the march had been granted, and that the authorities would ensure adequate security for the event. The Department of Education will provide additional support for the demonstration, which will be held on its traditional route from the Lahore Press Club to Edgerton Road. The petitioners had previously argued that the delay violated their fundamental right to freedom of assembly and expression, guaranteed by Articles 16 and 19 of Pakistan's Constitution. The court had ordered in 2023 that the relevant authorities facilitate the march organisers. In a letter to the court, the Additional Deputy Commissioner confirmed that "foolproof security" arrangements had been made for the march, which is now set to take place on February 12, a date chosen to commemorate National Women's Day in Pakistan. The march will feature activists from various communities and will raise awareness on gender-related issues, including women's rights and discrimination. It is expected to draw large crowds from across Lahore and Pakistan. Despite the legal victory, some organisers and participants expressed concerns about the challenges they faced in securing approval for the event. However, they are now focused on ensuring that the march proceeds peacefully, with full participation
