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VELLORE: The lack of road access to Thani Marathur village in Anaicut's Palampattu panchayat came back into focus on Tuesday when villagers carried the body of a six-year-old boy on a doli (makeshift cradle). They had to walk through a steep, narrow path from the hill village to the cremation ground, which is about 2 km away. According to sources, M Sanjay, son of Manikavel and Vijaya, died on Monday. The cremation was carried out on Tuesday. Sanjay had allegedly gone to bath in a nearby pond with his friends and drowned accidentally. A Class 2 student of a government school, Sanjay had gone to his grandmother's house in Kolaiyam village during the summer vacation and had returned to Thani Marathur as schools reopened on Monday. Local youth searched for two hours before they found and recovered the body. Due to the absence of a motorable road to the cremation site, the body was carried on foot for nearly two hours through a rough path filled with rocks, thorny bushes and steep patches. Whenever people die, they have to be carried in this manner, villagers said. They added that often bodies have fallen during the journey and had to be lifted again. "We have long been demanding a proper road, especially for reaching the cremation ground. We request the district administration to urgently build a road to the cremation ground and install streetlights along the 2 km path," said the villagers.
Imphal, June 29 (UNI) A series of successful operations carried out by Manipur Police and security forces during the last 24 hours led to the arrest of several individuals involved in vehicle theft, insurgent activity, and the recovery of a significant cache of arms and ammunition. Police arrested a vehicle lifter identified as Syed Riyaj from his residence at Lilong Chaobok in Thoubal District. The arrest was made under Lilong Police Station. Authorities seized a blue two wheeler without registration number, along with a key and an Aadhaar card believed to be linked to the suspect. In a s ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge was admitted to MS Ramaiah Hospital in Bengaluru after developing a fever late Tuesday night, sparking concern among party workers and political leaders across the country. Doctors at the hospital are closely monitoring his condition and have assured that there is no immediate cause for alarm. Kharge, 83, was reportedly brought to the renowned medical facility after he complained of persistent fever. A medical team quickly initiated a series of diagnostic tests to determine the cause. While his condition is said to be stable, doctors have kept ...Read More >
Jammu- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the ongoing restoration work of the historic Mubarak Mandi complex, which was the power centre of the Dogra kings in Jammu, and stressed on enhancing its heritage appeal. The Mubarak Mandi Complex is one of Jammu's most significant architectural heritage sites and is envisioned as a comprehensive cultural centre, housing museums, conference venues and heritage hospitality services. Accompanied by Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and MLA Yudhvir Sethi during the visit, the chief minister was briefed in detail on the multi-phas ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday announced a series of measures to modernise and streamline streetlight maintenance across Telangana, covering GHMC limits, core urban area within the Outer Ring Road and all gram panchayats.He directed officials to install LED streetlights with dashboards, connect all LED networks to the central command control centre in Hyderabad, and delegate maintenance responsibilities to sarpanches in villages. To ensure transparency and efficiency, the CM instructed that a third party audit, including institutions like IIT-Hyderabad, be conducted on LED ...Read More >
Kollam: A 13-year-old student of Class 8 died of electrocution at Thevalakkara Boys' School while playing on the school grounds on Thursday morning in the Kollam district of Kerala. The deceased, Midhun, came in contact with a live electrical wire in the cycle shed of the school. According to initial reports, another student threw Midhun's slipper onto the shed's roof. While attempting to retrieve his slipper by climbing over a wall to reach the shed, he reportedly touched the live wire of Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB). Mithin was immediately brought down and rushed to the taluk hospi ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 1 (ANI): Durga Puja celebrations in Assam, usually marked by colour, festivity and large gatherings, were subdued this year as the state mourned the death of cultural icon and the son of the soil Zubeen Garg. The singer, often called Assam's most loved son, drowned in a tragic incident at Lazarus Island in Singapore on September 19. Even after 12 days of his untimely passing, the shock and grief have not subsided. On Maha Ashtami, puja pandals in Guwahati that are typically illuminated and resound with the beating of dhaks remained unusually silent. Also Rea ...Read More >
T'puram: The headmistress of Thevalakkara Boys High School, where a 13-year-old boy was electrocuted to death, was suspended from service on Friday. General education department issued a directive to the school management to suspend headmistress Suja S in connection with the electrocution death of Class VIII student Mithun in the school on Thursday. School manager R Thulasidharan Pillai issued the suspension order. Kollam district assistant education officer, who visited the school, reported seri ...Read More >
BEAS PIND (JALANDHAR): Fauja Singh, the world's oldest marathoner, will be cremated in his village, Beas, on Sunday noon. The 114-year-old was a global celebrity but after his death in a hit-and-run , the sense of loss is deepening in the village and among those who knew him personally. Former panchayat member Manjit Singh told TOI on Thursday that Fauja Singh would occasionally tell his family and friends, "Mera mull mere jaan ton baad pata laggna (you will realise my worth after my death)."That has already come true. We were well aware of his celebrity status, even as he was of unassuming na ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 27 (UNI) An escalating controversy surrounds Italian luxury house Prada following its presentation of sandals strikingly similar to traditional Kolhapuri chappals in its Men's Spring Collection at Milan Fashion Week. The dispute, now a significant issue in Maharashtra, centres on Prada marketing the design for 1.2 lakh rupees without acknowledging its Indian origin, the artisans, or its deep cultural significance. The Kolhapuri chappal, granted Geographical Indication (GI) status in 2019 recognizing its unique regional heritage, is at the heart of the outcry. Yuvraj Sambhaji Chh ...Read More >
Budgam, June 27 Deputy Commissioner of Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat on Wednesday said that preparations for the Muharram observances are underway. DC said that all departments have been instructed to ensure that necessary facilities are provided to mourners throughout the month of Muharram. Speaking with Rising Kashmir, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat said that essential services will be made available in areas where Muharram processions will take place across the Budgam district. "We have directed all departments to ensure that the necessary facilities are accessible to the public during t ...Read More >