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The Hindu
14-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Mazar in Haryana's Nuh damaged ahead of ‘jalabhishek' yatra
A mazar was damaged ahead of the Brij Mandal Jalabhishek yatra in Nuh's Tauru town, police said on Monday (July 14, 2025) as security was ramped up in the District to ensure there is no repeat of the clashes that broke out during the religious procession two years ago. The culprits behind the vandalism on Sunday (July 13, 2025) night are unidentified, officials said. After the incident, a large number of police personnel have been deployed at the mazar in Tauru's Sainipura mohalla. "Necessary action is being taken by the administration in connection with the damage to the mazar in Tauru. It will be ensured that the Jalabhishek yatra is organised in a peaceful and harmonious environment in the district," said Nuh Deputy Commissioner Vishram Kumar Meena. He said all officials have been instructed to make all necessary arrangements in their areas. Duty magistrates and police officers have been deployed at all places. Devotees are going to temples to perform their prayers. The yatra will start from the Nalheshwar temple in Nuh, about 50 km from Gurugram. "There is an atmosphere of peace in all areas. The general public is appealed to trust only official information," Meena said. On July 31, 2023, six people, including two home guards and a cleric of a Gurugram mosque, were killed in clashes that erupted when a mob attacked a Vishva Hindu Parishad procession in Nuh. To ensure that all goes well this year, around 2,500 police personnel have been deployed. All Government and private schools in the District are closed and internet services suspended. The carrying of all weapons, including licensed arms, firearms, swords, sticks, tridents, rods, knives and chains, have been banned. Only the sheathed kirpan, worn as a religious symbol by members of the Sikh community, has been exempted. The use of DJs, loudspeakers or sound-amplifying devices with content that is religiously provocative or hurts the sentiments of any community are also strictly prohibited during the yatra, the order read. The District Administration has also banned the sale of meat along the yatra route starting Sunday (July 13). Meat shops along the Kanwar route are to remain closed till July 24. The Haryana government on Sunday ordered the suspension of mobile internet, bulk SMS services (excluding banking and mobile recharge), and all dongle services provided on mobile networks, except voice calls, in Nuh district for 24 hours -- from 9 pm on July 13 to 9 pm on July 14.
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Business Standard
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Security tightened in Haryana's Nuh for Braj Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra today
The security has been tightened in Nuh with the deployment of 2000 police personnel to ensure the peaceful conduct of the Braj Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra on Monday, a senior police officer said. Heightened security comes against the backdrop of viloence during the yatra two years back, triggering riots across several districts of south Haryana. The clashes erupted after a mob attacked a Vishva Hindu Parishad procession in Nuh on July 31, 2023. On the fourth day of Shravan today, Jalabhishek Yatra is scheduled to be carried out in the Nuh district. The police have stepped up security measures including drones for surveillance to check any untoward incident. Nuh Superintendent of Police (SP) Rajesh Kumar said that 18 police companies have been deployed for the Jalabhishek Yatra. He added that 2,000 police personnel have been deployed to ensure safety and crowd management. "The police have made security arrangements for the Braj Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra. The Yatra will start from Nuh and reach a temple while passing through Jhirka. Eighteen police companies have been deployed. 2,000 police personnel have been deployed to ensure the safety of the Jalabhishek Yatra and to carry out traffic duties while managing the crowd," SP Kumar told reporters here. "Those who have a record of trying to hinder the Yatra through videos or other means have been restrained from joining the Yatra. Following the court's directives, we are ensuring that no anti-social elements, who can hinder the Yatra by delivering provocative speeches, will be restricted from joining the Yatra. We will also take strict action against those who fail to follow directives issued by the police," he added. Recently, the Haryana government ordered the temporary suspension of mobile internet and bulk SMS services in Nuh district amid apprehensions of communal tension and public disorder. According to an official order issued by the Department of Home Affairs under Section 20 of the Telecommunications Act, 2023 and Rule 3 of the Telecommunications (Temporary Suspension of Services) Rules, 2024, the suspension will remain in effect from 9:00 PM on July 13 to 9:00 PM on July 14. The order read, "Whereas, it has been brought to my notice by ADGP/CID, Haryana and Deputy Commissioner, Nuh vide their requests dated 13.07.2025 that there is an apprehension of causing tension, annoyance, agitation, damage of public & private property and disturbance of public peace & tranquility in the district Nuh." "There is a clear potential of disruption of public utilities, damage to public assets and amenities and disturbance of public law and order in district Nuh on account of misuse of internet services by way of spread of inflammatory material and false rumours, which are being/could be transmitted/circulated to the public through social media/messaging services on mobile internet services, SMS services and other dongle services," it added. "In order to stop the spread of misinformation and rumours through various social media platforms, such as WhatsApp, Facebook Twitter, etc. on mobile phones and SMS for facilitation and mobilisation of mobs of agitators and demonstrators who can cause serious loss of life and damage to public and private properties by indulging in arson or vandalism and other types of violent activities," the order stated. The state government has also warned that any person found violating the terms of the suspension order will face legal action under relevant provisions of law.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'Tagging Digha shrine as Jagannath Dham unconstitutional': VHP moves HC
Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has filed a PIL in Calcutta high court, alleging the Bengal govt's decision to designate the newly constructed Jagannath temple in Digha as 'Jagannath Dham' is an 'unconstitutional' act aimed to distort religious heritage. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now VHP, in its petition filed on Wednesday, argued that the term 'dham' holds significant spiritual and historical importance, traditionally reserved for the four ancient 'dhams' - Badrinath, Dwarka, Rameswaram and Puri. It alleged the 'dham' tag is an arbitrary and unconstitutional act that infringes upon the rights guaranteed under Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
VHP moves Cal HC against WB decision to name Digha shrine as ‘Jagannath Dham'
Bhubaneswar: Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has filed a PIL in Calcutta high court, challenging the West Bengal govt's decision to designate the newly constructed Jagannath temple in Digha as 'Jagannath Dham'. The VHP, in its petition filed on Wednesday, argued that the term 'dham' holds significant spiritual and historical importance, traditionally reserved for the four ancient 'dhams' — Badrinath, Dwarka, Rameswaram and Puri. These sites are deeply embedded in Hindu theology and have been revered for centuries. The VHP contends that West Bengal's decision to label the Digha shrine as a 'dham' is an arbitrary and unconstitutional act that distorts religious heritage and infringes upon the rights guaranteed under Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution. These articles protect the freedom of religion and the right of religious denominations to manage their own affairs. Furthermore, the VHP raised concerns about the distribution of prasad under state patronage, alleging that sweets procured from local shops are being passed off as consecrated offerings. This, they argue, trivialises the ritual purity of prasad and causes confusion and offence among devotees. The VHP asserted that such actions amount to direct interference in religious matters, violating the doctrine of secularism and constituting a misuse of power for electoral gains. Earlier, Odisha chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Puri scion Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb, and Sankaracharya Nischalananda Saraswati had spoken against the naming of the Digha shrine as 'Jagannath Dham'.
The Hindu
26-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Power, perception, precision: notes from covering a plane crash
Some assignments outlast deadlines. The recent Air India crash is one such incident. It will remain etched in my memory not only because of the scale of the tragedy — nothing prepares anyone to see an accident site of that magnitude, with so many grieving families — but for other reasons as well. On the afternoon of June 12, when the Air India flight bound for London crashed into a medical college shortly after take off in Ahmedabad, I was assigned to cover the incident. In this age of technology, where reporters are expected to provide updates in real time, our most vital organ is not the pen and notepad, but the mobile phone. Whether we are covering political rallies, protests, natural disasters, or accidents, we are perpetually tethered to our devices. We use them to mail stories, shoot videos, click photographs, make dozens of calls, and coordinate with the newsroom. As our biggest fear is that our phone battery will die, every one of us has a power bank. This has become as essential as a press card. Many journalists carry multiple backups and some even lug around the monstrous 50,000 mAh power bricks that resemble mini-inverters. Our phones are our lifelines. I went to the accident site prepared, with a bag full of devices. Yet during the long hours at the crash site and at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, where bodies were brought in for identification and autopsy, I didn't use my power bank. This wasn't because there wasn't work. My phone battery dwindled in sync with my energy reserves. Yet somehow, I managed. This is because help came from an unexpected source: the extension boards scattered across the hospital premises. They were not there specifically for journalists, but for everyone gathered there: grieving family members, tireless volunteers, and reporters. The extension boards gave everyone a moment to recharge literally and figuratively. There were people everywhere offering help in different ways. Volunteers from various Hindu organisations, including the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, the Vishva Hindu Parishad, and local NGOs, along with a few Muslim groups, ensured that food, buttermilk, cold drinks, and glucose-infused water were being supplied at the hospital round the clock. One scorching afternoon, while I was outside the morgue, a man tapped my shoulder and insisted that I drink glucose water. That small gesture and many others like it revealed the depth of the coordinated relief effort. The premises were always kept clean. Every time someone drank buttermilk or water and leaned to place the empty bottle aside, or looked around for a trash can, housekeeping staff would appear out of nowhere to clear it. Within minutes, every piece of waste was disposed of, no matter how crowded or chaotic the space and the situation. In short, the worst aviation tragedy in recent times in India was being handled on the ground with precision and thought. In retrospect, I realised that this was not surprising. The crash had made international headlines. Dozens of reporters from national and foreign media had flown into the politically significant State of Gujarat, which has been governed by the Bharatiya Janata Party for decades and is the home turf of both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Any photograph or short video clip of a stray bottle or pile of trash left unattended in one of Asia's largest public hospitals could have easily gone viral. Apparently, even a stray bottle risked becoming a political statement. And that, it seemed, was not a risk anyone was willing to take. What stayed with me was not just the sorrow of the families, but also the manner in which the tragedy was handled. Even amid the grief, the quiet control being exercised was unmistakable.
