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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Additional forces, eyes on social media for Bakrid
Ranchi/Jamshedpur/Hazaribag: Goat markets in Ranchi were abuzz with activities on the eve of Bakrid on Friday as the district administration prepared to put more boots on the ground and tighten its vigil to maintain law and order during the festival. Goats, named after Bollywood celebrities, were paraded before the buyers at the markets in Karbala Chowk and behind the Urdu Library in the city. Breeds like Totapari, Jamunapari, Barbari, and Sirohi were in demand and their prices varied between Rs 15,000 and Rs 80,000 on the eve of the festivities. "Depending on the breed, the price changes a lot. Some buyers ask for goats with height, others want a strong build, or unique horns. Presentation matters," said Mohammad Saeed, a trader from Chas, overseeing a stall with both Totapari and Sirohi breeds. Two of the most talked-about goats, 'Riyaz' and 'Dilawar', are both Jamunapari breeds, fetched Rs 80,000. Meanwhile, IG (Operations) Michael Raj said the five companies of CRPF, two companies of RAF, six companies of Rapid Action Police have been deployed in the state capital alongside home guards and personnel from the Jharkhand Armed Police and the India Reserve Battalion. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Ranchi deputy commissioner Manjunath Bhajantri on Thursday held meetings with members of peace committee and urged them to inform the police about rumourmongering on social. Ranchi Sadar SDO Utkarsh Kumar said magistrates along with police will be deployed in the city. "People have been asked not to use prohibited meat in the festival," he officials said magistrates, along with police personnel, will be deployed across 120 locations across Ranchi district. A flag march was also taken out on Friday evening, the police said. Tight security arrangements were made in East Singhbhum and Seraikela-Kharsawan districts to ensure the festivities passed off peacefully. Police officials said over 2,500 police personnel were deployed additionally to maintain law and order. "Bike and jeep patrolling in the sensitive areas has been increased on the eve of the festival," DIG Kolhan range Anuranjan Kispotta said, adding that local police would monitor social media platforms. Mock drills were also held in Ranchi, Khunti, Dhanbad and Hazaribag districts on Thursday and Friday. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
India Today
07-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
First visual proof of airstrike in Pakistan, Hafiz Saeed-linked mosque hit
1:00 In the first visual of India's Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, an Indian missile purportedly targeted a mosque, linked to Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, near Lahore.
Daily Mirror
01-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Tourists flock to gorgeous country despite it being 'most dangerous in world'
Afghanistan is one of the most dangerous countries in the world, with the lowest score on the Global Peace Index from 2018 to 2024 despite falling levels of violence Despite being one of the most dangerous places on Earth, an Asian country is seeing a surge in tourist numbers. Afghanistan, often dubbed the world's most perilous nation, has consistently scored lowest on the Global Peace Index from 2018 to 2024 amid decreasing violence. It was flagged as "extreme" risk on the 2024 danger map due to intense political strife and widespread disorder, alongside rife violent and petty crimes. Nevertheless, visitors keep flocking, with statistics reporting a jump from 691 tourists in 2021 to 2,300 in 2022, and a remarkable rise to 7,000 by 2023. Euronews suggests that this unlikely travel hotspot owes its boom to better air links via Dubai and the allure of holidaying somewhere extraordinary. Tourist visas for Afghanistan remain pricey and challenging to secure, with international relations frayed after the Taliban's resurgence – no nation recognises their claim to power. The capital Kabul has the most international flights, but no Afghan airport has direct routes with major tourist markets like China, Europe or India with airlines largely avoiding Afghan airspace. There are also problems with the road network, which is half-paved or non-existent in some parts of the country. Furthermore, the local road infrastructure remains underdeveloped, fully paved routes are sparse, and some areas entirely lack roads, reports the Express. Mohammad Saeed, the head of Kabul's Tourism Directorate, has grand plans for Afghanistan to become a tourism hotspot, with support from the Taliban's top brass. In a bid to boost tourism, Afghanistan is nurturing future talent through a Taliban-run institute that trains men in tourism and hospitality, aiming to draw more visitors. The institute's 30 male students, who range in age and background but share a lack of industry knowledge, are learning the ropes of attracting tourists. Business school grad Samir Ahmadzai, one of the eager learners, shared his vision: "People hear that Afghanistan is backwards, poverty and all about war. We have 5,000 years of history. There should be a new page of Afghanistan." The curriculum covers Afghan crafts and anthropology, but there's also an informal focus on managing interactions with foreign women, whose habits might conflict with local norms and Taliban rules. Taliban regulations have tightened around women's dress and travel, requiring them to have a male chaperone. For Afghan women, life has grown more restrictive, with limited public socialising options and closures of gyms and beauty salons.
