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VIRAL: 2 die of suffocation at overcrowded Banke Bihari temple in UP’s Mathura amid Janmashtami rush
Temples across the country were seen lit up with colourful lights and the devotees also participate in the midnight celebrations on the occasion of Janmashtami.
At least two people died and six were injured due to suffocation at Mathura’s Banke Bihari temple during Janmashtami celebrations.
The visuals of the temple have been showing overcrowding during Mangla Arti at UP’s famous Banke Bihari temple in Mathura. Many overcrowding inside visuals of the temple are doing rounds on social media.
Two people died due to overcrowding during midnight celebrations at Banke Bihari temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura, the police said.
During Mangla Arti at Banke Bihari in UP’s Mathura, one devotee fainted at the exit gate of the temple due to which movement of devotees was restricted. Many suffocated and two people lost their lives due to overcrowding, the SSP Mathura told the reporters.
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The deceased have been identified as Nirmala Devi and Ram Prasad Vishwakarma who were declared dead at the hospital, the police said.
The treatment of injured people is underway at a hospital in Mathura.
Mathura is considered the birthplace of Lord Krishna whose birthday was celebrated across the country with great fervour on Friday with the name of Janmashtami.
Earlier, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathura and said the teachings of Lord Shri Krishna, inspires thoughts, actions and vision of the BJP government. On the occasion of Janmashtami, the UP CM also repeated his commitment to preserve and promote the spiritual and cultural heritage of the state.
Adityanath also said Lord Krishna arrived on this earth about 5,000 years ago from today and his Leelas are celebrated in every part of the country and the world even today.
Temples across the country were seen lit up with colourful lights and the devotees also participate in the midnight celebrations on the occasion of Janmashtami, a Hindu festival which is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Krishna.
The festival is celebrated by offering prayers to Lord Krishna, with beautifully decorated swings, dance and music performances along with the Dahi Handi competition.
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MS Swaminathan dies, he was 98
MS Swaminathan, the father of India’s Green Revolution, passed away at the age of 98 on Thursday.
MS Swaminathan, the father of India’s Green Revolution, passed away at the age of 98 on Thursday.
Swaminathan was a renowned Indian agriculture scientist. In 1988, he established the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF), a non-profit trust after receiving the First World Food Prize in 1987.
According to reports, he took his last breath around 11 am today in Chennai.
During the 1960s and 1970s, Swaminathan’s extraordinary work brought a revolution in Indian agriculture, it helped the country to achieve self-sufficiency in food production when we faced the prospect of widespread famine.
He was born in Thanjavur district in Tamil Nadu. He was selected as the first World Food Prize laureate for his groundbreaking work during the 1960s.
The United Nations Environment Programme recognised him as the Father of Economic Ecology.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his condolence on the death of MS Swaminathan. PM Modi said he is deeply saddened by the demise of MS Swaminathan. At a very critical period in our nation’s history, his groundbreaking work in agriculture transformed the lives of millions and ensured food security for our nation, he added.
PM Modi also said that apart from Swaminathan’s revolutionary contributions to agriculture, he was a powerhouse of innovation and a nurturing mentor to many. His unwavering commitment to research and mentorship has left an indelible mark on countless scientists and innovators, he further added.
The Prime Minister said I will always cherish my conversations with Dr Swaminathan. His passion to see India progress was exemplary. His life and work will inspire generations to come, PM Modi said.
On the demise of MS Swaminathan, Rahul Gandhi also extended his condolence. Gandhi took to X, formerly Twitter and said that Dr. MS Swaminathan’s steadfast commitment to revolutionising India’s agriculture turned us into a food surplus country.
Gandhi further said his legacy as the Father of the Green Revolution will always be remembered.
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Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira arrested by Punjab Police in old drugs smuggling case, Congress, SAD condemn arrest
Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira has been arrested by the Punjab Police in an old drugs smuggling case on September 28.
Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira has been arrested by the Punjab Police in an old drugs smuggling case on September 28.
Under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, a case was registered against the Congress leader in drugs smuggling case. Following that the officials from the Jalalabad police station raided Khaira’s Sector 5 bungalow in Chandigarh today morning.
On his arrest, Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Warring slammed the CM Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party government and called it a ploy by the state government to distract people from the main issues.
Warring further said that National Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge asked him on call in the morning to fight for the Khaira and asked other party leaders to do so.
Taking to X, formerly Twitter Warring said the recent arrest of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira smacks of Political Vendetta, it is an attempt to intimidate the opposition and is a ploy of the Punjab government to distract from core issues. We stand strongly with Sukhpal Khaira and will take this fight to its logical conclusion, he added.
Condemning Congress leader Khaira’s arrest, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) also attacked the AAP-led Punjab government. The SAD took to social media platform X and said the arrest of the Congress leader was a political vendetta.
It further said that political differences aside, the Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar condemns the arrest borne out of the witch hunt and political vendetta against a very respected Bholath MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira, a fierce critic of Bhagwant Mann and AAP-led Punjab government, the SAD wrote in the social media post.
Khaira, a member of the legislative assembly from the Bholath constituency in Punjab was arrested today in an old drugs case. He also serves as the chairman of the All India Kisan Congress.
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Asian Games 2023: PM Modi congratulates Roshibina Devi Naorem on winning Silver medal in women’s 60 kg Wushu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended his congratulations to Roshibina Devi Naorem on winning the Silver medal for India in the Wushu women’s 60 kg category at the 19th Asian Games 2023.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended his congratulations to Roshibina Devi Naorem on winning the Silver medal for India in the Wushu women’s 60 kg category at the 19th Asian Games 2023.
PM Modi took to social media X and said she has showcased extraordinary talent and relentless pursuit of excellence. PM Modi praised her for her discipline and determination. He said her discipline and determination are also admirable.
Roshibina Devi Naorem won a Silver medal in the Wushu women’s 60 kg category in the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou on September 28. Naorem reached to final and she tried hard to win gold against Chinese opponent Xiaowei Wu, but unfortunately, it was Wu’s day with 2-0.
After winning the Silver medal at the 19th Asian Games, Naorem said she felt good about winning the Silver medal but she was also a little sad as she missed the chance to bag a Gold medal.
Naorem dedicated her Silver medal to the people of Manipur and she further said that she tried her best in this game and she will rectify the faults that she has made in this game and play better next time, adding that she will train herself harder for the upcoming World Championships, which is going to happen in November, the talented Silver medal winner said.
In the 2018, Jakarta Asian Games, Noarem won the bronze medal but after so much dedication and discipline, she bagged a Silver medal in the 19th Asian Games.
She dominated with her performance in the semifinal against Vietnam’s Thi Thu Nguyen and she won the semifinal fight with a final scoreline of 2-0.
She has been dominating throughout the stages, in the quarterfinal, she showed an outstanding performance. She won against Kazakhstan’s Aiman Karshyga.
According to reports, a 13-member Wushu contingent returned with four bronze medals to India.
