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Business Standard
6 hours ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
India to host world police and fire games for 1st time in 2029: Amit Shah
For the first time, India will host the prestigious 2029 World Police and Fire Games, which Union Home Minister Amit Shah termed as a moment of great pride for every citizen. Ahmedabad has been selected as the venue of the event. The world police and fire games are organised once every two years since 1985. The Indian police contingent first participated in these games in Adelaide world police and fire games in 2007, an official release said. Since its participation in 2007, Indian police contingent has won over 1,400 medals in eight editions of the games. So far, 20 editions of the games have been held since its inception of which the United States hosted eight times, Canada hosted five times, Europe four times, UK two times and China once. These games are open to serving and retired personnel from police, fire medical, emergency, disaster services and first responders etc, the release said. The last (20th edition) world police and fire games were held in Winnipeg, Canada during July 26-August 6, 2023, where 133 of Indian police sportspersons won a record 343 medals -- 224 gold, 82 silver and 37 bronze. The Indian contingent for the world police and fire games is selected on the basis of performance of the players during the annual All India Police Games held during that year. The All India Police Sports Control Board, the governing body for organising Police sports in the country which has 53 member organisations from Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), State Police Forces and other security agencies conducts 40 annual police games every year. Gold medal winners in different sports during the All India Police Games that year are shortlisted for the Indian team for the world police and fire games. Expressing happiness over India being designated as the host country for the prestigious world police and fire games, Shah termed it as a moment of great pride for every citizen. The home minister also said Ahmedabad is being selected as the venue of the event that brings together police, fire, and disaster services to compete in more than 50 sports disciplines is a testament to the city's rising stature as a sporting destination. "It is a moment of great pride for every citizen, as Bharat has been designated as the host country for the prestigious 2029 World Police and Fire Games. Bharat winning the prestigious bid to host the event is a global recognition of our sprawling sports infrastructure built under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi Ji," Shah wrote on 'X'.
Hans India
a day ago
- General
- Hans India
Rath Yatra celebrated with devotion and grandeur in Odisha's Angul
Angul (Odisha): The sacred festival of Rath Yatra was celebrated with great devotion and traditional splendor at Jagannath Temple in Dev Bhumi, Jindal Nagar, Angul, drawing thousands of devotees to witness the divine journey of the Chaturdha Murti -- Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, and Sudarshan. The day commenced with Mangala Arati at the Anasara Bedi, followed by a series of age-old rituals like Mailam and Tadapa Lagi. Devotees thronged the temple premises from early morning, immersing themselves in spiritual chants and devotional hymns. The highlight of the celebration was the grand Pahandi Bije procession, where the deities were ceremonially brought to their beautifully decorated chariots. The atmosphere was electric with the sounds of conch shells, gongs, and chants of 'Haribol' reverberating through the air. Adding to the sanctity of the occasion, Kurukshetra MP Naveen Jindal, accompanied by his wife Shallu Jindal and his mother, Savitri Jindal, MLA from Hisar, Haryana, actively participated in the rituals. Naveen Jindal performed the revered Chhera Pahanra -- the symbolic sweeping of the chariot platforms, a gesture of humility and devotion. Speaking on the occasion, Naveen Jindal said, 'I extend my heartfelt wishes to everyone as Jagannath Yatra begins. I pray to the Lord for the welfare and happiness of all.' At exactly 3 p.m., the much-awaited chariot pulling began. Hundreds of devotees and local villagers gathered with immense enthusiasm to pull the divine chariots -- a sacred act believed to bring blessings and prosperity. Rath Yatra, celebrated in June-July, marks the journey of Lord Jagannath and his siblings to their aunt's abode, the Gundicha Temple. The deities remain there for nine days before returning, symbolising love, unity, and devotion. About 10,000 security personnel, including eight companies of the Central Armed Police Forces, have been deployed to the seaside pilgrim town for the event.
News18
a day ago
- News18
Over 500 Devotees Injured, Several Critical After Overcrowding In Puri Rath Yatra
Last Updated: The incident occurred during the ceremonial pulling of the Taladhwaja chariot, one of the three grand chariots drawn as part of the centuries-old tradition. More than 550 devotees were injured during the annual Rath Yatra festival in Odisha's Puri, after massive crowds surged forward to pull the chariot of Lord Balabhadra. The incident occurred during the ceremonial pulling of the Taladhwaja chariot, one of the three grand chariots drawn as part of the centuries-old tradition. The festival, which draws lakhs of devotees to the coastal pilgrim town, marks the journey of Lord Jagannath, along with his siblings Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra, from the Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple, about 2.5 kilometers away. The deities reside at the Gundicha Temple for a week before returning in a similar procession. As eager devotees rushed to grab the sacred ropes of the Taladhwaja chariot, overcrowding led to a chaotic stampede-like situation, resulting in injuries to hundreds. While most suffered minor injuries, several were hospitalized and at least eight are reported to be in critical condition. To manage the immense crowd and ensure security, nearly 10,000 personnel were deployed across the city, including eight companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF).
Scroll.in
a day ago
- General
- Scroll.in
SSC GD Constable final answer key, response sheet out; here's direct link
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the final answer key along with the response sheet and marksheet of the Constable (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and SSF, Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles, and Sepoy in Narcotics Control Bureau Examination, 2025. Eligible candidates can download the same from the official website till July 10, 2025. The result was declared on June 17, 2025. The SSC GD Constable Computer-Based Examination (CBE) was conducted from February 4 to February 25, 2025. This recruitment drive aims to fill 39,481 vacancies for the post of Constable (General Duty) for both male and female candidates. Steps to download SSC GD final answer key, marks
NDTV
a day ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Rath Yatra 2025 LIVE: Lakhs Of Devotees In Puri For Jagannath Rath Yatra, Similar Celebrations In Bengal's Digha
Rath Yatra 2025 LIVE: Lakhs of devotees have arrived in Odisha's Puri for Lord Jagannath's annual Rath Yatra, which is set to begin on Friday. About 10,000 security personnel, including eight companies of the Central Armed Police Forces, have been deployed to the seaside pilgrim town for the event. During the festival, devotees draw the grand chariots of the three deities -- Lord Jagannath, his brother Lord Balabhadra, and sister goddess Subhadra -- to the Gundicha Temple, where the deities reside for a week and then return to the Jagannath Temple. Similar celebrations are being held at the newly inaugurated Lord Jagannath temple in West Bengal's Digha, which is witnessing its first-ever Rath Yatra. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is also in the coastal town to participate in the Yatra. The West Bengal government had triggered a row after it inaugurated the Jagannath Temple in the coastal town of Digha in April and named it ' Jagannath Dham '.
