Varanasi/New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) A Varanasi court has sent 14 accused to judicial custody for 14 days in connection with the alleged incident of holding an iftar gathering on a boat and dumping non-vegetarian food into the Ganga River.The order was passed by Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Amit Kumar Yadav, who directed that all the accused be remanded to judicial custody till April 1. The court also scheduled March 23 for hearing their bail pleas.The case stems from a viral video that s…
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Lucknow, March 19 (IANS) Amid the controversy over the arrest of 14 Muslim youths who allegedly organised an iftar gathering on a boat in the Ganga in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Thursday termed Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav’s remarks as “wrong” and politically motivated. He also stated that the government was taking appropriate action in the matter. The issue gained attention after Akhilesh Yadav criticised the arrests and questioned the administration’…
Mumbai, March 18 (IANS) Samajwadi Party’s Maharashtra MLA Abu Azmi on Wednesday questioned the arrest of 14 youths in Varanasi for allegedly dumping non-vegetarian food into the Ganga during an Iftar gathering on a boat, and raised concerns over growing intolerance. Speaking to IANS, Abu Azmi said: “Is holding an iftar on the Ganga wrong? Does the Ganga belong to only one community? It is not exclusive to anyone. I myself have offered prayers at the confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna in the past…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The arrest of 14 youths in Varanasi for allegedly dumping non-vegetarian food into the Ganga during an Iftar party on a boat, triggered sharp reactions from leaders across political parties on Wednesday.The controversy erupted after a video surfaced on social media showing a group of people holding an Iftar gathering on a small boat in the middle of the river. The video reportedly showed individuals consuming non-vegetarian food and allegedly disposing the leftovers in…
Bhubaneswar, March 13 (IANS) In view of the massive bloodshed and loss of lives in the ongoing war in Middle Eastern countries, the Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD), on Friday, announced its decision not to celebrate Iftar and Eid Milan this year. “Due to the severe war in the Middle East, thousands of innocent people have lost their lives, lakhs of civilians have been injured, and many have been left homeless and are living in extremely difficult conditions. In such a situation, and in the hope…
Kolkata, March 10 (IANS) The iconic Zakaria Street in central Kolkata transforms into a bustling culinary hotspot during the holy month of Ramadan, drawing thousands of visitors every evening who gather to savour a wide array of traditional delicacies and soak in the festive atmosphere.Located near the historic Nakhoda Mosque, the narrow street comes alive with colourful lights and the aroma of freshly cooked food as locals, tourists, and food enthusiasts throng the area after sunset. The neighb…
Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) Television actress Mahhi Vij shared a glimpse of how she celebrates the spirit of Ramadan on set, revealing that she makes it a point to arrange Iftar for the entire team whenever she is shooting during the holy month. Taking to Instagram, the actress extended “Happy Iftaar” wishes and spoke about how the simple act of sharing food brings her immense peace. She shared a string of images and videos of the whole team sitting and eating together during Iftaari time. She a…