Get the latest news from across India on Public App
Real-time news updates from verified contributors on Public App
A case of gang rape of a minor schoolgirl from Jodhpur has come to light in Barmer, Rajasthan. A young man befriended her and called her to a hotel, where four accused raped her. The victim did not tell at first due to fear, but later narrated her ordeal to the family. The police have registered a case under the POCSO Act and started investigation.
There was a flood of faith on Mahashivratri in Siddhpeeth Shri Dudheshwar Nath Temple of Ghaziabad. Mahant Narayan Giri Maharaj performed Jalabhishek at 12 o'clock in the night, after which the doors were opened for the devotees. The temple complex echoed with the slogans of Har Har Mahadev. There were tight security arrangements, and wonderful decoration was also done for the Shiva procession and 501 kg of fruits and flowers.
Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust has launched a new spiritual initiative on Mahashivratri. Under this, sacred offerings and offerings from more than 62 major temples in the country and abroad have been offered to Kashi Vishwanath Dham. The objective of this initiative is to unite the Sanatan Samaj, promote the spirit of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' and strengthen global spiritual unity.
A male skeleton has been recovered near pillar number nine of the six-lane bridge built on the Falgu river in Manpur area. The bridge corporation personnel saw this on Saturday afternoon, which created a sensation in the area. The Mofussil police have taken possession of the skeleton and sent it for forensic examination. Initial estimates are that the skeleton is three-four years old. The police are investigating the matter thoroughly.
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence DRI, in a major action in Lucknow, has seized heroin worth Rs 10.40 crore going from Nepal to Delhi. 5209 grams of heroin was recovered from a bus near BBD. Delhi resident Sandeep has been arrested in this case. This consignment was to be sold to the youth of Delhi-NCR.
In Agra, 8 kilometer road from National Highway-19 2 Nagla Sadle to Nagar Attus and Panwari Marg Sahai Canal Bridge will be widened and strengthened at a cost of Rs 38.5 crore. MLA Chaudhary Babulal performed Bhoomi Pujan. This route will connect Agra-Achhnera-Bharatpur road, which will benefit dozens of villages and provide relief from traffic jams. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has approved this project.
Bets worth crores of rupees have been placed on the India-Pakistan T-20 World Cup match in Prayagraj. Betting is being done both online and offline, in which the Indian team is said to be the favourite. Speculators are being provided safe places. The police have become active and a trap has been laid to catch the bookies.
The great festival of Mahashivratri will be celebrated today on Phalgun Krishna Chaturdashi. Preparations are complete for the worship of Mahadev in the temples of Ghaziabad. Special arrangements have been made for Ganga water, Rudrabhishek and crowd management for the devotees. Rudrabhishek will be performed on 21st Narmadeshwar Shivling in Sanatan Dharma temple of Kaushambi. ACP has appealed to maintain peace.
The Meteorological Department has predicted light fog in the morning and clear sky during the day in Delhi on Sunday, the maximum temperature will be 27°C and the minimum will be 11°C. However, Delhi's air quality has returned to 'poor' category, with AQI recorded at 230. Ghaziabad's air has also turned 'poor' with an AQI of 255, which is due to low wind speed.
Special preparations have been completed in the Nath temples of Bareilly for Mahashivratri. The temples are decorated with attractive lights and flowers. In Baba Trivatinath temple, arrangements have been made for the devotees to have sequential darshan and separate entry and exit. Volunteers will assist in crowd control. Jalabhishek will start from 2 am on Sunday. An appeal has been made to the devotees to maintain order.