DEHRADUN VIOLENCE
BJP worker beaten to death in Dehradun, 12 booked; properties of accused razed in bulldozer action
A BJP leader was allegedly beaten to death in Dehradun's Bairagiwala village. The incident occurred during a dispute over irrigation. Three family members were critically injured. Authorities later demolished alleged illegal structures belonging to the accused. Police have registered a case against several named individuals and unidentified persons. Security forces have been deployed to maintain peace in the area.
PIL against racial violence: Supreme Court asks attorney general to consider plea
The Supreme Court has refused to hear a petition aimed at stopping discrimination and violence against people from India's northeast and other regions. Judges stated that identifying individuals by race, region, sex, or caste is a backward step.
Tripura student death: Tipra Motha Party urges Centre to immediately enact comprehensive anti-racial law
The demand has come following the death of student Angel Chakma, who was brutally assaulted in Dehradun on December 9. He succumbed to his injuries at a hospital on December 26.
Dehradun police see no racial angle in Tripura student’s death
Dehradun Police are investigating the death of Tripura student Anjel Chakma. Initial findings suggest the incident stemmed from an argument over offensive remarks. Police have found no evidence of racial abuse. Five accused have been taken into custody. One accused remains absconding. The investigation is ongoing.
NHRC pulls up Dehradun authorities over Tripura student’s killing
The National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to Dehradun authorities regarding the alleged racially motivated killing of a student from Tripura. The commission has demanded an investigation and an action taken report within seven days. The student was reportedly attacked after being subjected to racial slurs.
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CDFI demands fast-track trial for Anjel Chakma's murder
The Chakma Development Foundation of India (CDFI) has urged Home Minister Amit Shah to ensure a fast-track trial for the racially motivated killing of Anjel Chakma, a Scheduled Tribe student from Tripura, in Dehradun. Anjel died on December 26 after being stabbed during a racial attack by six locals, who also assaulted his brother.
Viral video: Group of men in Fortuner with HR number harass Jeep Wrangler carrying family with child on busy Dehradun road
A shocking road rage incident in Dehradun involved a Toyota Fortuner Legender group attacking a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with a family inside. The assailants damaged the Jeep and harassed the occupants on Rajpur Road. Despite local residents' attempts to intervene, the attackers resorted to violence, even assaulting an elderly person. The Jeep driver, Capt.
Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed in your state today on January 15, 2025 for Thiruvalluvar Day?
Bank holiday today: All scheduled and non-scheduled banks observe holidays on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) rules. Note that if a month includes a fifth Saturday, banks remain operational on that day, along with the first and third Saturdays of the month.
Gandhi Jayanti bank holiday 2024: Are banks open or closed on October 2?
Gandhi Jayanti bank holidayIn India, the national holidays include Republic Day on January 26, Independence Day on August 15, and Gandhi Jayanti on October 2. Additionally, in October, banks will remain closed for 15 days across different states due to state-specific festivals.
Rioters to pay for damage caused to public property: Uttarakhand govt
A number of vehicles and a police station in the town's Banbhoolpura area were set ablaze during the violence which broke out over the demolition of an illegal madrassa.
Sixth body found day after Haldwani violence not related to clashes
A sixth body was found in Haldwani, unrelated to the violence over madrasa demolition. Prakash Kumar Singh was shot dead by constable Birendra, allegedly due to an affair with Birendra's wife and blackmailing. The toll in Haldwani violence stands at six.
Haldwani: 60 injured, curfew imposed after violence over demolition of 'illegally built' madrasa
Police said most of the around 60 people hospitalised after the violence in the city's Banbhoolpura area were police personnel and municipal workers involved in the demolition of a local madrasa.
NIA raids 53 locations of terrorists, gangsters and drug smugglers operating from Canada
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) in India has detained several suspects in a crackdown on criminal gangs operating from Canada. The raids were carried out across multiple states and targeted a nexus of terrorists, gangsters, and drug smugglers. Raids were carried out at over 50 locations in Punjab, Haryana and other places, NIA said.
I&B Ministry cautions TV channels over gory visuals of violence
The information and broadcasting ministry on Monday cautioned television channels against airing disturbing footage and distressing images, stating that it was a violation of the programme code that they are supposed to follow.
Murder tales: Shraddha Walkar murder case reminds India about the killing of Anupama Gulati
With social media abuzz with Shraddha Walkar's gory murder case, readers are drawing parallels with a similar tragic story, one of Anupama Gulati of Dehradun. Gulati's husband reportedly sawed her body into 72 pieces and froze them, before dumping them over several days.
Agnipath protests: Ramdev appeals to youth to not resort to violence
Ramdev performed yoga asanas along with his close aide Acharya Balkrishna and thousands of his followers at Patanjali Yogpeeth on the eve of International Day of Yoga. The yoga guru said it is a fallacy that yoga is not for people belonging to certain communities. "Yoga is not a method of worship but a process of becoming self-reliant in terms of healthy living. Those who try to mislead people about yoga must know that Islamic and Christian countries are among the 177 nations supporting yoga," Ramdev said.
Uttar Pradesh keeps a watch on farmers returning from protests
UP Police’s assessment is that farmers from the Terai belt, particularly Bareilly region, are participating more in the agitation than those from the sugar belt, said the official.
Supreme Court tells states to protect Kashmiris from assaults
There have been reports of attacks on Kashmiri people from some parts of the country, forcing some, including a group of students studying in Dehradun, to a flee back to their home state.
Train services disrupted in Delhi, protesters squat on tracks
Services were disrupted when a mob arrived at the Ghaziabad yard around 10 am today, Northern Railway officials said.
Mohd Shami escapes with minor injuries in road accident near Dehradun
Shami, who is in the Delhi Daredevils IPL team, was returning to New Delhi from Dehradun in a car yesterday when it collided with a truck.
No evidence of exodus of any community from Kairana: National Commission for Minorities
The Commission noted that there is "organised" criminal activity, especially around drug trade, that is affecting all communities and that "not enough" had been done to curb these activities.
Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat administers oath of cleanliness on Gandhi Jayanti
Uttarakhand Chief Minister today administered an oath of cleanliness on school children at a programme held here to mark the birth anniversary.
Kanwarias can't use trishuls, lathis this `Shravan'
To prevent any incident of violence during the Kanwar yatra, police brass have decided to ban the use of hockey sticks, lathis, rishul etc by pilgrims.
Ramdev's brother held for death in Patanjali Herbal Food Park violence
Patanjali Herbal Food Park in the Padartha area of Haridwar was the scene of a bloody battle on Wednesday morning.
Sadhvi Prachi asks youth not to idolise Khan triumvirate
Sadhvi Prachi also accused Mother Teresa of proselytising in the name of service like all missionaries do.
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru laid foundation of India's development: Vijay Bahuguna
"It was Nehru who spread Mahatma Gandhi's message of non-violence across the world through the NAM (Non Aligned Movement)," he said.
Ghaziabad poll: Urban voters stay indoors
Barring a few sporadic incidents of violence between supporters of BJP and BSP at Khoda, polling for the five assembly constituencies in Ghaziabad district went off peacefully on Tuesday.
Dalai Lama supports Hazare's movement
Supporting Anna Hazare's movement, the Dalai Lama said corruption is also a form of violence to realize wrong dreams.
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