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Bengaluru, March 4. Commenting on the decision to host IPL cricket matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara stated on Wednesday that all safety recommendations will be implemented at the Chinnaswamy Stadium before hosting matches, and additional...

Varanasi (UP), March 4 Elaborate security arrangements have been put in place here for the Holi festival, with police deploying drones for aerial surveillance and mounted units in narrow lanes, officials said on Wednesday.As many as 12 IPS officers, 35 senior officials, and around 6,000 police...

Srinagar, March 4 Strict restrictions remained in place in many areas of Kashmir for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, following massive protests across the valley against the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, officials said.As a precautionary measure, the...

Chennai, March 4 – TVK leader and actor-turned-politician Vijay is set to participate in a key executive committee meeting of the party in Thanjavur on Wednesday as part of efforts to strengthen the party’s organizational network ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections...

Bhubaneswar, March 3 – The Odisha Police have made extensive security arrangements in view of the Holi celebrations across the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, informed Suresh Dev Datta Singh, Commissioner of Police, on Tuesday.Speaking to the media, Singh said that Holi is celebrated...

The Delhi Traffic Police has made elaborate arrangements to ensure smooth traffic management during Holi in the national capital. Speaking to the media, Additional Commissioner of Police Dinesh Kumar Gupta stated that police personnel will be deployed at approximately 134 major intersections...

Ranchi/Jamshedpur, March 3 Elaborate security arrangements, including the additional deployment of police personnel and the mobilization of patrolling teams, have been made across Jharkhand ahead of the Holi festival, officers said on Tuesday.The state police headquarters issued directives to...

Srinagar, March 3 Authorities imposed restrictions on Tuesday for the second consecutive day across the Kashmir Valley to maintain law and order in the aftermath of developments in Iran.Police said these restrictions are purely preventive in nature to ensure that anti-national elements and...

Gurugram, March 2 The Gurugram police said on Monday that it has made special security arrangements for the Holi festival, including 37 checkpoints, to crack down on criminals, anti-social elements, rowdies, and drunk drivers.A senior police officer said that a total of four quick response...

Srinagar, March 2 – Despite restrictions imposed by authorities on Monday to maintain law and order, pro-Iran protests continued in several parts of the Kashmir Valley, with reports of clashes between security forces and protesters at a few locations.Large numbers of police and security...

Bareilly (UP), March 2 The 166-year-old tradition of Ram Baraat (wedding procession) was taken out here on Monday amid chants of "Jai Shri Ram," flower showers, elaborate security arrangements, and a crowd of around 50,000 devotees.Due to a lunar eclipse on March 3, the procession this year...

Mondaikad (Tamil Nadu), March 1 The annual 10-day Koda festival at the famous Bhagavathi Amman temple began here with the traditional Kodiyettu flag-raising ceremony, witnessed by thousands of devotees.The temple flag was hoisted at 8:10 am on February 28, amidst chants of 'Amme Saranam' and...

Srinagar, March 2 Authorities on Monday imposed strict restrictions on the movement of people in parts of Kashmir where massive street protests were witnessed over the killing of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following a joint attack by the US and Israel.The iconic Ghanta Ghar...

Patna, February 28 – The Bihar Police have announced a zero-tolerance policy against hooliganism during Holi, deploying additional forces across all major cities and sensitive locations in the state.According to an official statement, strict action will be taken against biker gangs, street...

Patna, February 28 – Voting for the Patna University Student Union elections took place on Friday amidst tight security arrangements, but a brief commotion disrupted polling at Patna College in the morning.The controversy erupted when Rinkle Yadav, an independent candidate for the PU Central...

Mumbai, February 28 The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Mumbai police will launch a joint campaign to curb drug use in public parks and open spaces, Maharashtra Minister Shambhuraj Desai informed the state assembly on Saturday.The minister also stated that security at public parks...

Kolkata, February 28 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Saturday the launch of two new initiatives by the Kolkata Police aimed at further enhancing women's safety and confidence in the city.In a post on X, Banerjee said that several all-women "Pink Booths" would be set up...

New Delhi, February 27 The Delhi Police launched the 'TEJAS Patrol' initiative in southeast Delhi on Friday, aimed at strengthening visible policing, enhancing deterrence, and ensuring quicker response in vulnerable areas, an official said.This initiative marks a shift from routine patrolling...

Kolkata, February 27 The Calcutta High Court on Friday allowed the BJP to hold political rallies on March 1 and 2 for its 'Paribartan Yatra' program in the poll-bound state of West Bengal, imposing certain conditions.Giving credence to the BJP's contention that the right to assembly is a...

Sambhal (UP), February 27 Rang Ekadashi celebrations and Friday prayers during the holy month of Ramzan were held peacefully in Sambhal on Friday under elaborate security arrangements, officials said.While a colourful Ekadashi procession was taken out across the town to mark the beginning of...