Haldwani Violence: Eyewitness, victim recounts horrific incident that claimed 4 lives
09 February,2024 12:54 PM IST | Mumbai
Security has been stepped up in Banbhoolpura area of Uttarakhand’s Haldwani after violence broke out. An anti-encroachment drive was carried out on February 08 after which violence broke out in the area. So far, 4 persons killed, and over 100 policemen sustained injuries in the Haldwani violence. Four companies of paramilitary forces were rushed to the city to maintain the law and order situation. District Magistrate has imposed a curfew in Banbhoolpura and issued shoot-at-sight orders. Many vehicles including cars, motorcycles were set ablaze during the violence on February 08. Internet Services have been suspended and educational institutions have been closed in the district. Uttarakhand Police has also requested the Home Ministry to send additional paramilitary forces. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami urged locals to maintain the law and order in district.
09 February,2024 10:47 AM IST | Mumbai
After a clash was reported from Mumbai's Mira Road, bulldozers razed illegal structures and encroachments in the Naya Nagar area of Mira Road on Tuesday. "Illegal structures and encroachments were razed by bulldozers in the Naya Nagar area of Mira Road where Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha celebrations were stone pelted. After instructions from the Maharashtra government, action is being taken by the Municipal Corporation with the help of the police," the Maharashtra government said. Meanwhile, three persons were arrested in Mumbai and an FIR was filed against unknown individuals after at least four cases of outraging religious sentiments were filed in the city following the Mira Road Violence.
31 January,2024 03:28 PM IST
Bigg Boss 16 favorite, Abdu Rozik, known for his fun personality, is set to grace the Season 17 finale. When paparazzi at the airport asked Abdu who he thought would win BB17, he responded with a humorous answer. Abdu revealed that he feels Munawar Faruqui will win this season, explaining that Munawar has a lot of girlfriends outside the Bigg Boss house, all of whom are going to vote for him.
27 January,2024 02:32 PM IST
Violence erupted between two groups in Mira Road area of Mumbai on January 22, Pran Pratishtha Day. A day after the clash, bulldozers razed illegal structures, encroachments in Naya Nagar area of Mira Road. Soon after the Mira Road Violence incident, heavy police force was deployed in the area to avoid any untoward situation. Locals in Mira Road reacted after the violent incident and they lauded police action for stabilizing the situation. Police issued a fresh advisory on Jan 24 asking all groups not to forward any messages related to clashes on social media. The violent incident was reported on Jan 22, the same day when the Ram Mandir ‘Pran Pratishtha’ was performed.
25 January,2024 03:03 PM IST
The Maharashtra government on Tuesday razed ‘illegal’ structures and encroachments in the Naya Nagar area of Mira Road in Thane where a clash between two groups of people was reported on the eve of Ram temple ‘pran pratishtha’ ceremony in Ayodhya Gita Jain. BJP MLA from Mira Bhayander Constituency, explained the sequence of events that led to the violence. Following the Mira Road Violence, wherein two groups clashed, next to Mumbai, significant security measures have been enforced in the region. Police have detained a man seen agitating people in a viral video on social media. According to the report, in response to Mira Road clash, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis directed the arrest of thirteen individuals, with ongoing efforts to identify other suspects.
24 January,2024 11:17 AM IST
On January 22nd, 'Bigg Boss 17' marked its 100th episode. In the latest episode of ‘BB 17’, the media entered the 'Bigg Boss' house and grilled several contestants like Vicky Jain, Ankita Lokhande, Mannara Chopra and Abhishek Kumar by asking several personal and professional questions. Vicky Jain was also questioned about his behaviour towards his wife Ankita Lokhande. Not just that, he was also accused of being a 'red flag husband'. During the press conference, Vicky Jain also apologises to Ankita Lokhande in front of media. From taking up Mannara Chopra’s character assassinsation of other contestants to questioning Vicky Jain’s behaviour, here's all that happened during the episode as the contestants went under media’s scrutiny.
23 January,2024 06:30 PM IST
Pratik Gandhi and Bhamini Oza were in the Mid-day office to launch the Mid-day Gujarati app. The actor couple shard their opinions on the representation of the Gujarati community in films and TV shows. They narrated how their love story began, and shared some insights into parenting their daughter Miraya despite their hectic schedules. The Scam 1992 actor also revealed that their daughter has grown up in a theatre environment and is already showing a knack for direction. Watch the full video to get a peek into the lives of this talented couple.
17 December,2023 10:32 AM IST | Mumbai
The 'start of a process', says US President Joe Biden, who expects 'dozen of hostages' to be returned to their families in the next few days. Biden added, "I've consistently pressed for a pause in the fighting for two reasons to accelerate and expand humanitarian assistance going into Gaza and to facilitate the lease of hostages. Over the past several weeks, I've spoken repeatedly with the Emir Of Qatar, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel, to help secure this deal and I want to thank three leaders for their personal partnership to get this done." Watch the full video for more inputs on the ongoing issue!
25 November,2023 11:17 AM IST | Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to new recruits at the ongoing 'Rozgar Mela' which he attended on October 28 in Delhi. The Prime Minister said, "'Rozgar Mela' was started in October last year. 'Rozgar Mela' is being organised at the Centre and in NDA, BJP-ruled states. Till now, lakhs of youth have been given appointment letters for government jobs. Today, more than 50,000 youth have been given government jobs. There is some time in Diwali, but this occasion is no less than Diwali for the families of the receivers of 50,000 appointment letters." The Mela organised in various states and Union Territories of the country is a proof of our commitment to the youth. Our government is working in mission mode keeping the future of the youth in mind. We are not only giving employment but we are also making the whole system transparent.
28 October,2023 05:15 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
