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BJP MLA clarifies his 'Muslims stealing electricity' remark
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Sanjay Gupta on Friday issued clarification hours after his 'Muslims are stealing electricity' statement drew huge flak.The MP from Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi clarified that the electricity department should conduct raids at all houses without any discrimination on the ground of religion.Earlier, an audio of the BJP legislator surfaced on media, where he can be heard saying that as many as 90 percent Muslims indulge in electricity theft and that appropriate action against them needs to be initiated.After facing a huge backlash, the BJP leader said that whatever he said was based on latest data provided to him."What I said to officials was that it's good that you go to houses of Hindus, but you should also go to houses of Muslims. It's based on latest data provided to me. No differences between electricity board and me," Gupta told media."It's my duty to address people's problems. People of Bharwari town accused us saying no inspection is being done at ..
Andhra CM on virtual inspection spree
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday inspected the condition at Prakasam Barrage and other ghats on Krishna river where water accumulates in large amount.Prakasam Barrage, stretched across the Krishna river, connects Krishna and Guntur districts.The Chief Minister also expressed dissatisfaction over negligence of officials and warned them to clear the weed within four days.Naidu further said that he will continue similar virtual inspections of all irrigation canals in the state using drone cameras and warned the officials to be alert or be ready to face stern action.Later in the day, Naidu continued his virtual inspection on pension distribution system in the state.
115 J-K prisoners get Eidi, to be released for celebration
Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered the release of 115 prisoners in view of Eid ul-Fitr.The prisoners will be released from various jails of the hilly state.Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti had directed the release of all those prisoners found not involved in serious crimes so that they can celebrate Eid with their families.Eid ul-Fitr, an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide, marking the end of fasting month of Ramzan.The festival is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the 10th month of Islamic lunar calendar.The festival is marked with feasts and the meeting of families, relatives, and friends, where they exchange greetings and gifts with each other.India will celebrate the festival on June 16.
TN Guv, CM, Stalin extend Ramzan greetings
Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarlal Purohit, Chief Minister K Palaniswami, DMK leader M K Stalin and a host of others today greeted people on the eve of Ramzan. "Eid-ul-Fitr brings to a close the month of Ramadan. It is a festival of merriment and joy. On this happy occasion let us practise tolerance towards fellow citizens and promote communal harmony in society by adopting the path of prayer, kindness and generosity," Purohit said in his message. Palaniswami said following the footsteps of late chief minister "amma" (Jayalalithaa), his government had distributed 5,145 tonnes of rice to over 3,000 mosques spread across the state for preparation of gruel during this month. "Let peace prevail in the world," he said in a statement. Stalin, in his message, said: "Wish for well-being and progress of the people of Islam, their lifestyle should improve in all aspects.
President, Lok Sabha Speaker greet nation on Eid
President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday greeted the nation on Eid, expressing hope that the festival would promote fraternity and understanding in the society.
Eid to be celebrated in India on Saturday
The holy festival of Eid-ul-Fitr which marks the end of Ramadan will be celebrated on Saturdayas the new moon has been sighted, Jama Masjid's Shahi Imam Imam Bukhari announced.
Trump, Melania wish Muslims on Eid
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania today wished Muslims across the world on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. Melania and I wish Muslims across the United States and around the world a blessed Eid al-Fitr, Trump said in a presidential message. Eid, he said, marks the end of a month of reflection and a return to daily life with a renewed sense of joy and love for fellow men. It is a time to practice forgiveness and an opportunity to strengthen relationships within and among communities, he said. "Today, as we reflect on the important place religion has in the story of America and in the lives of those who are faithful, we hope that the spirit of peace and goodwill that surrounds and infuses this Eid celebration continues throughout the year and around the world. We wish all Muslims a very happy Eid al-Fitr," Trump said. Extending his best wishes to Muslim friends and partners celebrating Eid, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that the holiday marks the end of Ramadan, a ..
Bihar CM Nitish greets people on Eid-Ul-Fitr
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today extended greetings to people of the state and the country on the eve of Eid-Ul-Fitr. In his message, Kumar expressed the wish that the festival would help strengthen a feeling of harmony and brotherhood in the society. Kumar said that India is a great nation where mutual respect among people of different faiths is exemplary, an official statement said here. "People share happiness by participating in each other's festivals and they respect each-other's religion which strengthens the state and the country which helps in maintaining unity and integrity of the country even at times of adverse situation," the CM said in his message. Kumar appealed to the people to celebrate Eid-Ul-Fitr with mutul cooperation, harmony, love and affection, an official release said.
President Kovind greets citizens on eve of Eid
President Ram Nath Kovind today greeted fellow citizens on the eve of Eid, and hoped that it would promote "fraternity and understanding in our shared society". "On the auspicious occasion of Idu'l Fitr, I offer my greetings and good wishes to all fellow citizens, and especially to our Muslim brothers and sisters in India and abroad," he said in his message. Kovind said the culmination of the holy month of Ramzan is a moment of celebration. "May it promote fraternity and understanding in our shared society," he said.
Mamata, WB Guv greet people on Eid-ul-Fitr
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today wished the people of the state a happy Eid-ul-Fitr. "May this Eid bring happiness and endless blessings from the Almighty. Eid Mubarak," Banerjee wrote on her Twitter handle. Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi also wished people on the occasion of the festival. Tripathi said the festival reaffirms people's faith in the country's cultural heritage and the spirit of friendship. "May this joyous festival provide an opportunity to reaffirm our faith in the country's cultural heritage, spirit of friendship and fraternity among all sections of society," he said. Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramzan, symbolises peace and brotherhood. It will be celebrated across the country, except Kerala, on Saturday.
Eid celebrated in Kerala
Muslims in Kerala today celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the culmination of the holy fasting month of Ramzan. While the festival would be celebrated in other parts of the country tomorrow, Eid was observed in the southern state today as the moon was sighted in Kozhikode district last evening. People offered special prayers and 'namaz' at mosques and idgahs and gave alms to the needy to mark the auspicious occasion which symbolises peace and brotherhood. Friends and family members gathered at homes and exchanged greetings. Special charity programmes were organised by individuals and outfits across the state in which new clothes, food packets and gifts were distributed to the poor and needy. Governor Justice P Sathasviam and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan were among the dignitaries who greeted Keralites on the occasion. In his Eid message, Sathasivm wished that "may Id-ul-Fitr, through its unique message of self discipline, sacrifice and charity, brighten our lives with ...
Muslim world celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr
Millions of Muslims across the world on Friday celebrated Eid al-Fitr with early morning prayers and family festivities after fasting from dawn till dusk during the holy month of Ramadan.
Piyush Goyal offers prayers at Tirumala temple
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal offered worship at the famous hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala near here today. The union minister was accompanied by his wife Seema. Goyal arrived here last night and after an overnight stay on the hills, offered prayers to Lord Venkateswra at the crack of dawn, temple sources said Immediately after offering prayers at the temple, he left for Hyderabad to take part in various railway department functions in Telangana, the sources added.
Day after return from US, Parrikar resumes official work
Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar today resumed work at his office in the state secretariat, a day after returning from the US, where he underwent treatment for a pancreatic ailment for three months. The chief minister started his day with a visit to the Devki Krishna temple at Khandola village in North Goa, 15 kms away from Panaji, to seek blessings of the deity, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said. Devki Krishna is the family deity of Parrikar. The chief minister then drove back to Panaji, where he visited the Mahalaxmi temple. Thereafter, he went to his office in the state secretariat at Porvorim on the outskirts of Panaji, where he chaired a meeting of senior bureaucrats and police officers to take stock of the law and order situation in Goa. The meeting was attended by senior officials, including state Chief Secretary Dharmendra Sharma and Director General of Police (DGP) Muktesh Chandar. In a half-a-minute long video released later, Parrikar assured the people
Modi greets people of Odisha on Raja festival
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted the people of Odisha on the occasion of Raja, an agrarian festival being celebrated mostly in coastal region of the state. "On the special festival of Raja Parba, my greetings to the people of Odisha. May this festival enhance the spirit of joy in our society," Modi tweeted. Raja is a three day festival in Odisha, which began yesterday and is being celebrated with fervour by young girls in the state. The agrarian festival marks the advent of monsoon and celebrates womanhood. It symbolizes the menstrual cycle of Mother Earth and falls on the first day of Asadha month. While the first day of raja festival is called Pahili Raja, the second is known as Raja Sankranti and the third day Bhuindahana.
Punjab Governor, CM greet people on Eid
Punjab Governor V.P. Singh Badnore and Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday extended warm greetings to the people on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, with a call to celebrate the festival in a spirit of harmony and bonhomie.
Punjab CM greets people on Eid-ul-Fitr
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh today extended warm greetings on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, with a call to celebrate the festival in a spirit of harmony and bonhomie. In his message, the chief minister said the festival marks not just the culmination of the holy month of Ramzan, but also symbolises an end to any form of hatred and bigotry. "Let us on this day pledge to come together to create a world that is free of malice and animosity, imbibing the spirit of brotherhood that is intrinsic to the festival, which teaches us the values of compassion and tolerance," he said.
Devotees observe Eid-ul-Fitr in Kerala
Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the culmination of the Muslim holy month of Ramzan, was observed in Kerala on Friday.Earlier, Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid, Ahmed Bukhari said Eid would be celebrated across the country on June 16, as there was no sight of the moon anywhere.However, hundreds of people offered prayers at Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium here to mark the end of the holy month.Along with devotees, Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor, was also present at the venue.Elsewhere in the country, locals thronged markets in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district for last-minute purchases.Meanwhile, an exhibition of rare Quranic manuscripts was organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages in Srinagar.The festival is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the 10th month of Islamic lunar calendar. It also symbolises peace and brotherhood.On Eid, people wear new clothes and visit holy shrines to seek blessings of the divine. The festival is marked with ...
Day after return from US, Parrikar visits temples, chairs meet
A day after Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar returned home from the US, where he had gone for medical treatment, he sought the blessings of his family deity at a temple near here this morning and also chaired a meeting of state officials. Parrikar first visited the Devaki Krishna temple at Khandola village in North Goa, 15 kms away from Panaji, to seek blessings of the deity in the morning, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said. Devaki Krishna is the family deity of Parrikar. The chief minister then drove back to Panaji, where he visited the Mahalaxmi temple. Thereafter, he went to his office in the state secretariat, where he chaired a meeting of senior bureaucrats and police officers to take stock of the law and order situation in Goa. Parrikar, 62, returned from the US last evening after his three-month long treatment for his pancreatic ailment. He had left for the US on March 7. Before leaving Goa, Parrikar had formed a cabinet advisory committee to guide the ...
Modi greets nation on Raja Parba
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted the nation on the festival of Raja Parba which is celebrated in Odisha.