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India.com
4 days ago
- India.com
Tragedy In Haridwar: Stampede At Mansa Devi Temple Leaves 8 Dead, 30 Injured
New Delhi: At least eight people lost their lives and 30 others sustained injuries in a stampede that occurred at the Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, on Sunday. The tragic incident was triggered by overcrowding, as thousands of devotees gathered at the temple to offer prayers during the holy month of Shravan. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed his heartfelt condolences to the families affected by the incident. Vinod Kumar Suman, Secretary of Disaster Management and Rehabilitation, stated that the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) received reports of the stampede around 9 a.m. on Sunday. The SEOC promptly coordinated with the District Emergency Operations team to respond to the situation. According to the Haridwar District Administration, the stampede at the Mansa Devi temple premises resulted in eight fatalities and left 30 people injured. The deceased include minors and elderly pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Uttarakhand. Among them are: Aarush (12), Bareilly, UP; Vikki (18), Rampur, UP; Vishal (19), Rampur, UP; Vipin Saini (18), Kashipur, Uttarakhand; Vakeel (43), Barabanki, UP; Ram Bharose (65) and Shanti Devi (60), Budaun, UP; and Shakaldev (18), Araria, Bihar. The District Administration informed that there was some difference in the number of injured in the primary information received by the State Emergency Operation Centre through telephone and other means and the list issued by the District Administration after a thorough investigation. Some people with minor injuries, who left immediately for their homes after first aid, were not included in the list of injured. Secretary Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Vinod Kumar Suman informed that a revised list of the injured is being issued after a thorough investigation at the level of the District Administration, and after talking to the family members. The police/revenue/NDRF/SDRF, and the district administration team promptly carried out rescue and relief work at the site of the incident. The injured are being treated at AIIMS Rishikesh and the District Hospital. The injured hail from various states, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Haryana, and Chandigarh. Many are receiving treatment at Haridwar's medical facilities, while others have been shifted to AIIMS Rishikesh. Among the injured are: Kuldeep Kumar Prajapati (33) and Aarti (32) from Kanpur; Reena Das (37) from West Bengal; Gyanti Devi (40) from Chapra, Bihar; Gayatri (22) from Faridabad, Haryana; Ajay (19) from Chandigarh; Aradhana (6) and Vinod Shah (35) from Bhagalpur, Bihar; Nirmala (28) and Somya (5) from Bareilly, UP; Inder (60) from Panipat, Haryana; Sheetal (17) and Arjun (25) from Rampur and Moradabad, UP; Kriti (6) and Rohit (22) from Bihar and Mainpuri, UP; Anuj (20) from Moradabad, UP; Ekashi (4) and Diksha (35) from Rampur, UP; Roshan (45) from Amroha, UP; Kavita (23) from Bareilly, UP; Meera (28) from Moradabad, UP; Rajkumar (14), Kajal (24), Vishal (21), and Manoj (30) from UP and Bihar. Secretary Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Vinod Kumar Suman has appealed to the devotees not to pay heed to rumours and trust only the information being issued by the administration.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Guidelines for idol makers in Krishnagiri ahead of Vinayaka Chathurthi
The district pollution control board has issued a slew of guidelines to idol makers in Krishnagiri, a month ahead of Vinayaka Chathurthi celebrations. The board has forbidden idol makers from using single-use plastics and polystyrene, and instead use straw and other biodegradable materials for the idols and also for setting up pandals for the festivities. Further, the idol makers shall not use toxic chemicals and oil-based paints to paint the idols. Synthetic and enamel based dyes and paints are strictly forbidden and such idols shall not be allowed for immersion in water bodies. Dried flowers, natural resins from trees, and other eco-friendly materials shall be used for making the idols attractive. Only removable and washable materials made of natural fabrics and natural dyes shall be used for the beautification, that will eventually be immersed in water bodies, as notified by the District Administration.
Business Recorder
21-07-2025
- Business Recorder
Nine militants killed, eight arrested in Malakand: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: The army said Sunday evening that a joint intelligence based operation was conducted by the security forces along with police, Levies, CTD and District Administration in Malakand District, on reported presence of 'khwarij belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Khwarij.' During the conduct of operation, spread over four days, own forces skillfully surrounded & effectively engaged the khwarij location, and after intense multiple fire exchanges, nine Indian sponsored khwarij were sent to hell, while eight khwarij were apprehended,' the ISPR said. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
The Hindu
16-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
After 12-year exile, 29 Tribal families to return home in Gujarat
For 12 long years, 29 tribal families from the Kodarvi community lived in exile, forced to leave their ancestral village of Mota Pipodra in Danta taluka in Banaskantha district due to an age-old custom known as 'Chadotaru'—a tradition rooted in vengeance. But now, these families, comprising around 300 members, will finally return home, on Thursday (July 17, 2025). The Kodarvi families had migrated to Palanpur and Surat over a decade ago, leaving behind their homes, land, and memories. The 'Chadotaru' custom, which had led to disputes, made life in the village untenable for them. For years, they lived as outsiders, yearning to return but bound by fear and tradition. Recognising their plight, the Banaskantha police initiated a meticulous process of reconciliation, and held multiple meetings with village elders, panchayat members, and community leaders to ensure a peaceful homecoming, said Gujarat Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi. Adding to the emotional significance of this return, the District Administration identified and revived the families' ancestral land—approximately 8.5 hectares of once-barren terrain that had turned wild with neglect. 'The land was cleared, leveled, and made cultivable again, symbolising a fresh start,' Mr. Sanghavi said. As part of the rehabilitation plan, two houses have already been constructed, while the remaining 27 families will receive homes under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and with the support of social organisations, the Minister said. On July 17, Mr. Sanghavi said that they would welcome the families back to Mota Pipodra in a ceremony. The event will include a prayer ritual and the symbolic sowing of seeds on their revitalised land—a gesture of renewal and prosperity. The Minister said he would also distribute educational kits, ration supplies, and discuss long-term rehabilitation plans with the families. 'This is not just about bringing people back to their village; it is about healing old wounds and building a future of harmony,' said Mr. Sanghavi. 'We believe no tribal family should be left displaced due to outdated customs. Development and dialogue will always triumph over discord.' For the Kodarvi families, this homecoming is nothing short of a miracle—a chance to reclaim their roots, their land, and their dignity.
The Hindu
14-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Mazar in Haryana's Nuh damaged ahead of ‘jalabhishek' yatra
A mazar was damaged ahead of the Brij Mandal Jalabhishek yatra in Nuh's Tauru town, police said on Monday (July 14, 2025) as security was ramped up in the District to ensure there is no repeat of the clashes that broke out during the religious procession two years ago. The culprits behind the vandalism on Sunday (July 13, 2025) night are unidentified, officials said. After the incident, a large number of police personnel have been deployed at the mazar in Tauru's Sainipura mohalla. "Necessary action is being taken by the administration in connection with the damage to the mazar in Tauru. It will be ensured that the Jalabhishek yatra is organised in a peaceful and harmonious environment in the district," said Nuh Deputy Commissioner Vishram Kumar Meena. He said all officials have been instructed to make all necessary arrangements in their areas. Duty magistrates and police officers have been deployed at all places. Devotees are going to temples to perform their prayers. The yatra will start from the Nalheshwar temple in Nuh, about 50 km from Gurugram. "There is an atmosphere of peace in all areas. The general public is appealed to trust only official information," Meena said. On July 31, 2023, six people, including two home guards and a cleric of a Gurugram mosque, were killed in clashes that erupted when a mob attacked a Vishva Hindu Parishad procession in Nuh. To ensure that all goes well this year, around 2,500 police personnel have been deployed. All Government and private schools in the District are closed and internet services suspended. The carrying of all weapons, including licensed arms, firearms, swords, sticks, tridents, rods, knives and chains, have been banned. Only the sheathed kirpan, worn as a religious symbol by members of the Sikh community, has been exempted. The use of DJs, loudspeakers or sound-amplifying devices with content that is religiously provocative or hurts the sentiments of any community are also strictly prohibited during the yatra, the order read. The District Administration has also banned the sale of meat along the yatra route starting Sunday (July 13). Meat shops along the Kanwar route are to remain closed till July 24. The Haryana government on Sunday ordered the suspension of mobile internet, bulk SMS services (excluding banking and mobile recharge), and all dongle services provided on mobile networks, except voice calls, in Nuh district for 24 hours -- from 9 pm on July 13 to 9 pm on July 14.
