New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Eid-ul-Adha, popularly known as ‘Bakrid’, was celebrated with religious fervour, prayers, and messages of peace and brotherhood across several parts of the country on Thursday, with authorities deploying extensive security arrangements to ensure smooth and peaceful celebrations. In Uttar Pradesh’s Amethi, tight police security was deployed across the district. Police personnel were stationed near mosques and Eidgahs, while Superintendent of Police Saravanan T personall…
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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…
Srinagar, May 22 (IANS) Chief cleric and senior Kashmiri religious leader, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, said on Friday that engagement is the only path to peace among nations, communities and people. Delivering the Friday sermons at the Jama Masjid in Nowhatta area of Srinagar, Mirwaiz Umar said, “Today, as we gather at this historic pulpit of Jama Masjid, our hearts are filled with pain and disappointment that we were once again not allowed to visit Mazar-e-shuhuda Eidgah to pay tribute to our beloved …
Bhopal, May 15 (IANS) Security has been tightened across all sensitive areas of the Old City in Bhopal ahead of Friday prayers, as police moved to prevent any disturbance following communal tension over the assault on a Muslim youth earlier this week. Authorities deployed additional police personnel in crowded localities and continued prohibitory measures under Section 144.Strict vigil has been maintained around major mosques, with separate security arrangements established at every gate of Taj-…
Srinagar, May 12 (IANS) Chief Kashmir cleric and senior religious leader, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, said on Tuesday that action against narcotics will not succeed as long as sale of liquor continues unchecked in the Union Territory. Speaking to media on the sidelines of the inauguration of a super market here, Mirwaiz Umar reiterated his demand on alcohol ban and cautioned authorities against alleged harassment of families and region-biased measures during anti-drug operations.He reiterated the conce…
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) In a push to monsoon preparedness, Delhi Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh on Friday conducted an on-ground inspection of desilting work at the Delhi Gate drain and the Barapulla drain. The visit highlighted both the scale and seriousness of efforts underway to tackle waterlogging in the capital before the onset of rains, said an official statement.The Minister said that desilting at the Delhi Gate drain has already crossed 70 per cent, wi…
Ahmedabad, March 21 (IANS) Protests broke out outside the Jama Masjid in Ahmedabad on Saturday as workers from the All India Majlis‑e‑Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) demonstrated against the Gujarat government’s proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, which is scheduled to be taken up for debate next week. The demonstration, held on the day of Eid al-Fitr, took place without prior police permission.Protesters carried banners reading “Remove UCC, Save the Nation” and “Repeal UCC”, and c…
Srinagar/Jammu, March 21 (IANS) Large gatherings were seen on Saturday at the Eid congregational prayers throughout the Kashmir Valley and in the Jammu division as devotees came out in large numbers for the thanksgiving prayer after the completion of the holy month of Ramadan. The largest gathering of devotees was seen at the Hazratbal shrine on the outskirts of Srinagar city. Over 70,000 devotees offered Eid prayers at the Hazratbal shrine on Saturday.Former chief minister Dr Farooq Abdullah, h…
Patna, March 21 (IANS) The festival of Eid al-Fitr was celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country, including Bihar, with large congregations gathering for prayers despite light rainfall in several areas. In the state capital Patna, the main Eid prayer was offered at Gandhi Maidan, where an estimated 20,000 people, including children and the elderly, participated in the congregational namaz. In a surprise move, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar arrived at the venue to wish …