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Time of India
11 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Freight train ferrying oil catches fire in Tamil Nadu
A goods train carrying high-speed diesel caught fire on Sunday morning near Tiruvallur, a Railway official said. The fire broke out in a wagon and quickly spread to others. No casualties have been reported, the official said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 이 게임은 대부분의 TV 프로그램보다 더 재미있어요 – 게다가 무료예요. Raid: Shadow Legends 플레이하기 Undo Fire tenders have been rushed to the spot and overhead power supply for train services has been suspended. "As a precautionary measure, local train services have been temporarily suspended. Also, 8 express trains have been cancelled and 5 other trains diverted and 8 trains short-terminated," Southern Railway said in a statement. Live Events Railway officials are actively managing the situation at the site. Restoration work is in progress and normal train operations will resume at the earliest, the statement said. The cause of the fire is not immediately known, the official added.
Time of India
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Former Puri King objects to ISKCON performing Rath Yatra rituals "throughout the year", says it "hurts our religious sentiment"
The former King of Puri, Gajapati Dibyasingh Deb, has objected to ISKCON devotees celebrating Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra "throughout the year" outside India, calling it "inappropriate", thus against tradition and scriptures. He said talks are ongoing with ISKCON's head office in West Bengal to stop such practices. "There is a specified date for that in our Sanatan Vedic culture, and it is celebrated only on Jyeshtha Purnima. We are seeing that the ISKCON is celebrating the birthday on different days abroad... This is inappropriate, against the scriptures and tradition. Shri Jagannath Mandir Puri is making efforts for this," he told ANI. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 이 게임은 대부분의 TV 프로그램보다 더 재미있어요 – 게다가 무료예요. Raid: Shadow Legends 플레이하기 Undo "Whether it is the Rath Yatra or Snan Yatra of Lord Jagannath, the dates are decided by the Lord himself in Skanda Purana, Brahma Purana and different holy scriptures. The Snan Yatra is the day of his appearance," he added. Earlier, Dibyasingh Deb said ISKCON had agreed to follow scripture-based traditions in India, and no violations were seen in recent years. Live Events "After criticism, the Indian ISKCON agreed to celebrate the Snan Yatra and Rath Yatra as per the scriptures, and there has been no violation for two to three years. But outside India, ISKCON is celebrating Snan Yatra and Rath Yatra throughout the year. This is inappropriate, against the scriptures and tradition. Shri Jagannath Mandir Puri is making efforts for this," he said. He added that discussions are underway with ISKCON's Mayapur head office to stop these practices abroad. "Discussions are ongoing with the ISKCON head office in Mayapur, West Bengal, as to how to stop this. We hope that they get information and scriptural evidence from the Jagannath Puri temple and they stop this violation outside India, because this hurts the religious and spiritual sentiments of all the devotees of Lord Jagannath in the world," the erstwhile king of Puri added. Asked about the long-standing restriction on non-Hindus entering the Jagannath Puri temple, he said any change must come from the Shankaracharya. "Currently, there is no discussion regarding it. One needs to go to the Shankaracharya regarding this. This is a religious matter, and only a Dharmaguru can make any decision on it; only then can there be any changes. I cannot say anything about it. The established tradition is that only Hindus have the right to enter," he said. The former Puri King also spoke about the increasing footfall at the annual festival and called on the government to provide better facilities. "The number of devotees is increasing each year. This year, the no. of devotees during the Rath Yatra was nearly 15 lakhs. The government should make the required arrangements for accommodation, security and facilities. The no. of devotees this year was much more than expected. Lakhs of people attended the rituals during the nine days of the Rath Yatra. I am sure the state government will provide good facilities," he said. His comments come after a stampede during the Rath Yatra on June 29, which left three people dead and several injured. On the decision to pull the chariots at night, he said there is no official restriction, but safety must be considered. "As per the government directions, if the chariots reach near the temple, then they can be pulled during the night. According to the Skanda Puran, even in the night, the chariots should be pulled using thousands of torches, if needed and make the Rath reach the temple anyhow. There is no restriction on pulling the chariots at night. But for the safety of the devotees and to avoid mishaps, it is not appropriate to pull the chariots at night," he said. On July 7, large numbers of devotees gathered in Puri for the sacred 'Adhara Panna' ritual, where Lord Jagannath, along with his siblings Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra, was offered a special drink on the chariot. The ritual is one of the most significant events of the Rath Yatra celebrations.
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Time of India
School music teacher booked for rape of 13-year-old
Ahmedabad: The Gaikwad Haveli Police registered a case of rape against a music teacher, Ranchhod Rabari, of Gujarati School No. 11 at Vaishya Sabha. Gaikwad Haveli police registered a case on Saturday under BNS Sections 64(2) F (being a relative, guardian, or teacher of or a person in a position of trust or authority towards the woman, commits rape on such woman), 65(1) (Rape), and the Pocso Act. In her complaint, the 45-year-old complainant said that her 13-year-old daughter was a Class 7 student at Gujarati School No. 11 located at Vaishya Sabha. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad The complainant stated that on Thursday, her daughter returned from school and seemed quiet. "When I asked her, she told me that Ranchhod Rabari Sir, who teaches them music at Gujarati School No. 11, has been troubling her for several days and behaves inappropriately." The complainant stated that when she asked her daughter, she revealed that the music teacher called her during recess about five times in the past few days while she was playing at school with other children. "The music teacher would take her into an empty classroom and, when no one was around, make her sit on his lap, touch her body, and even touch her private parts. The teacher, according to the girl, even molested her and kissed her," the complaint states. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 이 게임은 대부분의 TV 프로그램보다 더 재미있어요 – 게다가 무료예요. Raid: Shadow Legends 플레이하기 Undo The mother stated that her daughter informed her that the teacher did similar things with other girls too and threatened them not to tell anyone. The complainant stated that after discussing the issue with her family, she lodged a complaint. The office-bearers of the Ahmedabad Municipal School Board said that they were informed about the filing of the complaint, but are yet to receive the official complaint.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Juvenile gets 20 years in 2017 gang rape case after trial as adult
Bareilly: A juvenile convicted of gang rape was sentenced to 20 years in prison after he was tried as an adult for raping a 14-year-old girl in a field in Budaun in 2017 with two friends. The man, 17 at the time of the assault, pleaded not guilty, while the two co-accused had earlier confessed and were convicted by a juvenile court. Special Pocso court judge Dinesh Tiwari considered the convict's age while awarding the sentence. Public prosecutor Atul Singh told TOI, "The survivor, a Class 7 student, was returning home when she was stopped by the three near a cremation ground. They dragged her to a nearby crop field and took turns raping her. She lost consciousness during the assault. After regaining consciousness, she returned home but initially did not tell anyone. " She revealed the incident to her mother the following day. The family then approached the police, and an FIR was registered. All three accused were found to be minors during the investigation. Additional district govt counsel Amol Jauhari said, "Two of the accused pleaded guilty and were sentenced by the juvenile court. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 이 게임은 대부분의 TV 프로그램보다 더 재미있어요 – 게다가 무료예요. Raid: Shadow Legends 플레이하기 Undo The third claimed he had been falsely implicated because of his close association with the others. " Jauhari added, "The survivor's testimony, her medical report, and the confessions of the co-accused helped secure conviction. The court awarded 20 years of rigorous imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 50,000. As the convict was a minor at the time, he was sentenced under section 21 of the Juvenile Justice Act, which bars life imprisonment without the possibility of release. He received the minimum punishment under sections 5 and 6 of the Pocso Act ."
Time of India
a day ago
- General
- Time of India
Like a lost love returning after decades, Wular Lake's 'miraculous' lotus bloom leaves Kashmir teary-eyed
After nearly three decades, the pink lotus flowers have returned to Wular Lake in north Kashmir, bringing joy to both nature lovers and local residents. This revival comes thanks to dedicated conservation efforts after the 1992 floods damaged the lake's ecosystem and buried its famous lotus beds under thick layers of silt. Wular Lake, one of Asia's largest freshwater lakes, spans 200 square kilometres and stretches from the foothills of the Haramukh mountains in Bandipora to Sopore in Baramulla district. Once known for its rich biodiversity, the lake lost much of its charm after the 1992 floods, which deposited huge amounts of silt and wiped out the lotus plants. Abdul Hameed, a local resident, called the comeback 'nothing short of a miracle.' He said locals had tried dispersing lotus seeds earlier but they never grew due to the heavy silt. That changed when the Wular Conservation and Management Authority (WUCMA) started a massive desilting drive. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 이 게임은 대부분의 TV 프로그램보다 더 재미있어요 – 게다가 무료예요. Raid: Shadow Legends 플레이하기 Undo According to Mudasir Ahmad, zonal officer at WUCMA, last year showed small signs of lotus revival. In 2025, the authority used special machines called Cutter Suction Dredgers to clear silt and improve water quality. This year, they also planted lotus seeds, which led to a fresh bloom covering nearly 3 square kilometres of the lake. Chief Conservator of Forests, Irfan Rasool, said the return of lotuses proves that the lake's ecological health is improving. Over 80 lakh cubic metres of silt have been removed so far. This not only restored the lake's depth and water-holding capacity but also allowed sunlight to reach the lakebed, helping dormant lotus roots grow again. Live Events The return of lotus plants has sparked new hope for the local economy. The edible stems of lotus, known as nadru in Kashmir, are a popular delicacy and a major source of income for many families. 'Nadru was missing for many years. Now we can grow and harvest it again,' said Mudasir Ahmad. The harvesting process is labour-intensive and involves diving into the water, but it provided seasonal work to hundreds in the past. Locals are now hopeful that the economy around the lake will thrive again. The revival of lotus plants is not the only good news. With better water quality and increased depth, the lake has become home to a wider range of aquatic life. WUCMA officials say several rare migratory birds have returned in the past two years. These include species like the Long-tailed Duck, Smew Duck, Great Bittern, Marbled Teal, and even the endangered Pallas's Fish-eagle. Locals like Hameed are urging people to keep the lake clean and protect its fragile biodiversity. 'We lost this beauty once because of our mistakes. We shouldn't let that happen again,' he said. As Wular Lake blossoms again with pink lotuses and birdsong, it stands as a reminder of what strong conservation efforts and community support can achieve. Inputs from PTI
