New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended Eid al-Adha greetings to the countrymen and prayed for happiness and good health in society.”Eid ul-Adha greetings! May this occasion deepen the spirit of brotherhood and happiness in our society. Praying for everyone’s success and good health,” PM Modi said in a post on X.Bakrid, also known as Eid al-Adha, is being celebrated with deep religious fervour and enthusiasm across the country on Thursday, as thousands of devot…
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New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Bakrid, also known as Eid al-Adha, is being celebrated with deep religious fervour and enthusiasm across the country on Thursday, as thousands of devotees gathered at mosques and Eidgahs from early morning to offer special prayers and mark one of the most significant festivals in Islam. Large congregations of worshippers were witnessed at several places across the country, with people dressed in traditional attire participating in prayers and exchanging greetings with fa…
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) In a proactive measure to maintain law and order during the upcoming Eid al-Adha celebrations from Thursday, the Delhi Police conducted a prominent flag march in sensitive areas of the national capital on Wednesday. The North District Police, conducted a flag march led by Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Raja Banthia, organised the march near the Eidgah area to instill confidence among residents and demonstrate a strong security presence ahead of the festival.Eid al-A…
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Security arrangements in various parts of the country has been beefed up for the Bakrid festival. While maintaining that police forces have been kept on high alert, they said that Muslims will not be allowed to offer namaz on roads. The police also underlined that slaughtering of banned animals will invite strict action.Deputy Commissioner of Police (Prayagraj Commissionerate), Manish Kumar Shandilya said: “There are around 400 mosques and Eidgahs in the city zone of the…
Greater Noida, May 27 (IANS) The Gautam Buddh Nagar Police Commissionerate on Wednesday imposed Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) in Noida and Greater Noida, the two satellite towns in the Delhi-NCR region. The restrictions come ahead of Bakrid (Eid-ul-Adha) celebrations, which will be held in Uttar Pradesh and multiple parts of the country on Thursday.According to the order issued by the office of Police Commissioner, there will be a complete ban on protests, demonstr…
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Ahead of Bakrid celebrations, the Delhi government has intensified monitoring and enforcement measures across the national capital by deploying Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) under the Animal Husbandry Unit to ensure compliance with government guidelines related to animal welfare, sacrifice and public sanitation, officials said on Wednesday. The action has been initiated at the direction of Delhi Development Minister Kapil Mishra. On Tuesday, inspections were carried out in…
Budgam, May 27 (IANS) Eid-ul-Adha was celebrated with religious fervour across Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, as thousands of worshippers gathered at mosques and Eidgahs to offer prayers and spread the message of brotherhood, communal harmony, and peaceful coexistence. Large congregations were witnessed at several places across the Union Territory, including Jammu, Budgam, Banihal, Shopian, and Kupwara.In Budgam, Anjuman-e-Sharie Shian President, Aga Syed Hassan Mosavi Al-Safavi, said that larg…
Lucknow, May 26 (IANS) Ahead of Bakrid celebrations, the Uttar Pradesh government has directed district administrations across the state to enforce strict guidelines regarding animal sacrifice, public prayers, sanitation and law and order.The state government has prohibited animal sacrifice at public places and directed authorities to ensure that roads are not blocked for offering namaz. District administrations have also been instructed to monitor social media platforms closely to maintain comm…
Pune, May 26 (IANS) The Pune administration has imposed a 14-day ban on public gatherings across the city, effective from 12:01 a.m. on May 16 until midnight on June 8, to maintain the law and order situation in view of the upcoming festivals. Acting under Section 37 of the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951, authorities have prohibited marches, protests, rallies, processions, and public assemblies during this period. This measure, according to the officials, has been taken in light of the escalating …
Bhopal, May 25 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh is currently experiencing a severe heatwave, with maximum temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius in various regions, prompting the weather department to issue alerts across 25 districts. According to the bulletin issued by the Meteorological Centre, Bhopal, western parts of the state recorded maximum temperatures between 42 and 44 degrees, while eastern parts saw 43-45 degrees. The highest temperature of 45.8 degrees was registered in both Khajuraho and Na…