Kathmandu, Feb 23 (IANS) The local administration in Nepal’s Parsa district on Monday imposed a curfew in parts of the border town of Birgunj, citing security concerns following tensions between Hindu and Muslim groups in the Shripur area of the city.Tensions between the two communities in Birgunj surfaced a few days after similar clashes erupted in Gaur, the district headquarters of another southern border district, Rautahat.These incidents have occurred just days ahead of the scheduled elect…
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Jabalpur, Feb 20 (IANS) Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh witnessed communal tensions following a dispute between two groups allegedly over the Public Address System. The incident was reported in the communally sensitive town of Shihora in the Jabalpur district. However, a prompt action from the authorities brought the law and order under control.The violent confrontation between the two groups erupted during the evening prayers at a temple in Azad Chowk market area, where a Durga temple and a…
Jabalpur, Feb 20 (IANS) The situation after the communal clash in Jabalpur’s Sihora in Madhya Pradesh has returned to normal, yet heavy police have been deployed to maintain calm in the area. Tensions flared in the sensitive Azad Chowk area of Sihora tehsil (Ward No 5) in Jabalpur district late Thursday night following an alleged vandalism at a “Durga Mata Temple” during an ongoing “aarti”, leading to stone-pelting between two groups and subsequent chaos.The District Collector posted on …
Jaipur, Jan 29 (IANS) The issue of noise pollution caused by loudspeakers installed on mosques in Jaipur city was raised in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly on Thursday, triggering discussion during the Zero Hour. BJP MLA Balmukund Acharya highlighted the impact of high-volume loudspeakers on students, senior citizens, and patients, and called for strict enforcement of sound limits.Raising the matter under Rule 295 during Zero Hour, Acharya said that loudspeakers on several mosques in Jaipur o…
Bengaluru, Jan 7 (IANS) CPI(M) leader Hannan Mollah on Wednesday reacted to the MCD-led demolition drive carried out near the Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid in the Turkman Gate area, describing ‘bulldozerism’ as a new form of barbarism. He further claimed that this approach is a contribution of the BJP government at the Centre. Speaking to IANS, Hannan Mollah said that encroachment is a common issue across India, including at religious places such as mosques, temples, and other shrines.“There are thousan…
Jaipur, Dec 26 (IANS) Tension prevailed in Chomu town of Rajasthan’s Jaipur district after a dispute over the installation of iron railings outside a mosque escalated into violence, leaving six policemen injured. Following stone-pelting and clashes with the police, the administration imposed a 24-hour shutdown for WhatsApp and social media services in Chomu to prevent the spread of rumours and maintain law and order. According to officials, the incident occurred near the main bus stand in Chomu …
Jaipur, Dec 26 (IANS) Tension gripped Chomu town in Rajasthan’s Jaipur district early Friday morning after a dispute over the installation of an iron railing outside a mosque escalated into violent clashes between rioters and the police. The incident, which took place around 3 a.m. near the Chomu bus stand, led to stone-pelting, injuries to several policemen, and the use of tear gas shells to bring the situation under control.According to police officials, at least six policemen were injured in …