Haldwani violence: A violence broke out in Banbhoolpura area of Uttarakhand’s Haldwani on February 08. As violence rocked Haldwani, DM Vandana Singh held detailed press conference on Feb 09. Nainital DM Vandana Singh clarified that demolished property is “not a religious structure”. She said, “This was not an isolated activity to target a particular property only. This drive has been going on for a long time in different areas of Haldwani. It is an empty property that has two structures. Which are not registered as religious structure or has been given any such recognition. Some people call it a Madrasa, but on papers, there is no such existence. We vacated it and notice was pasted. The area is called ‘Malik ka Bagicha’, but in papers, it is not registered like that. It has been registered as the property of the Municipal Council.” Notably, 4 persons were killed and over 100 police personnel sustained injuries in the violence. Internet services in the area have been suspended and Section 144 has been imposed in Haldwani. Several vehicles including cars, trucks, bikes were set ablaze and later, shoot-at-sight orders issued by DM
09 February,2024 01:12 PM IST | Mumbai
The water level of River Yamuna continued to rise on July 13 in Delhi. Today at 8 am, the water level of River Yamuna was recorded at 208.48 metres. The river crossed the highest flood mark of 207.49 metres yesterday at 1 pm, as per the latest flood control department data. Delhi Police on July 12 imposed Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) in flood-prone areas of the national capital as a preventive measure
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26 people have been detained in regard to the violent clash that occurred in Maharashtra’s Akola. Allegedly, the violent clash erupted after two groups clashed over an offensive Instagram post about a religious leader. 8 including 2 policemen were injured in the clash. Section 144 has been imposed in the city following the violence.
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Leading the protest to demand OBC reservation for the Patel community in Gujarat, Hardik Patel called for a state-wide bandh on Wednesday.
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Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday briefed about the situation in Manipur, where violence is continuing over Inner Line Permit System.
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The government has imposed restrictions under Section 144 in Srinagar on Friday to scuttle the 'Jamia Masjid Chalo' called by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq in connection with the anniversary of Jammu massacre of 1947.
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Curfew was imposed in five police station areas of the Srinagar city after separatists called for a shutdown in Srinagar
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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday imposed Rs. 5 crore fine on Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's foundation Art of living for violating the environmental conditions before organising the World Cultural Festival event. Divulging details, petitioner Anand Arya said the court had imposed fine of Rs 1 lakh on DPCC, 5 lakh on DDA.
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Authorities in drought-hit Latur have imposed Section 144 in 6 areas of Maharashtra as a precautionary measure, to maintain law and order in the area amid the tension over the severe water crisis. These directions have been imposed as a preventive measure to tackle possible violence over water around the Latur civic body-run tanks.
20 March,2016 05:36 PM IST
Curfew was imposed in Mehsana on Sunday as protest by the Patidar community demanding release of their leader turned violent. The Patels, or Patidar community, make up 14 percent of the population in Gujarat. A relatively affluent group of land-and business-owners, they had been a bulwark of support for Modi.
18 April,2016 08:56 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
