Breaking News LIVE: DFS Gets 100 Calls Related To Fire Incidents On Diwali
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Six people were hurt in a leopard assault here on Sunday, including four members of the Fire and Rescue Services, according to Forest Department authorities.
According to the firefighters, they were hurt while attempting to rescue a woman in whose home the huge cat sought sanctuary after wandering into a human habitat in this mountainous hamlet.
The Delhi Fire Service has received a total of 100 calls of fire related incidents on the evening of Diwali, officials said on Sunday, PTI reported.
"So far, the total number of small, medium and major fire related incident calls is 100 from 6 pm to 10.45 pm. Our team is totally ready to provide help," said Atul Garg, chief of the Delhi Fire Service.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of Diwali.
President Murmu also met Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar along with his wife Dr Sudesh Dhankhar, Union Minister Piyush Goyal, and Union Minister Smriti Irani at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Seven people were killed on Sunday when a jeep they were travelling in met with an accident in Nepal's Nawalpur district, police said, PTI reported.
Bodies of four members of a family, including a mother and three children, were found at their house in Tripti Nagar of Nejar in Udupi under Malpe PS limits. Police have rushed to the spot. The deceased have been identified as Haseena (48), Afnan (23), Aynaz (21) and Aseem (14). Further investigation is underway: Udupi Police
Venkatesh, Field Director, Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, said, "Around 3 am today, a leopard while chasing a dog entered a house in Brooklands near Coonoor (Tamil Nadu). After receiving the information, the forest officials, fire and safety personnel immediately rushed to the spot. When they tried to rescue the animal, it attacked the staff. Six people were injured in the attack."
The death toll in the Kerala blast has risen to five as one more injured, Sally Pradeep, succumbed to injuries.
Israel fighter jets have carried out strikes against "terror infrastructure" targets inside Syria in response to cross-border fire directed at the Golan Heights, the military said as reported by news agency AFP.
A massive fire broke out on early Sunday at a napkin manufacturing company near Raliawas village in Haryana's Rewari. Fire tenders were present at the spot and further details into the matter are awaited.
A massive fire broke out on several houseboats in Jammu and Kashmir's Dal Lake which led to the death of three people. Fire services were able to rescue eight people from the houseboats.
Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad arrested four men linked to the Aligarh Module of ISIS under relevant sections of the UAPA.
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Diwali, Festival Of Lights, Illuminates Celebrations Across The Country Today:
Diwali, observed on the 15th day of the Hindu month of Kartik, represents the triumph of light over darkness. Markets are teeming with shoppers looking for rangoli colours, earthen lamps, and festive embellishments as families clean and decorate their homes. While fireworks remain an integral part of the celebration, despite a Supreme Court ban, the festival's essence lies in the vibrant spirit of unity and joy.
Diwali is synonymous in Gujarat with the energetic Garba and Dandiya Raas dances, which infuse the state with a festive buzz. Families in South India create intricate 'kolams' on their doorsteps, and prayers accompanied by traditional rituals bring communities together. Bengal celebrates Kali Puja, which combines spirituality and cultural events, while Maharashtra begins Diwali with Vasubaras, which honours cows as a symbol of gratitude.
In Odisha, a unique tradition known as Bada Badua Daka commemorates the day by invoking ancestors and asking for their blessings. Meanwhile, traditional dances and rituals add a cultural twist to Diwali in Northeast India. Tihar, a local celebration in Sikkim, involves lighting diyas and paying homage to creatures associated with Yama, the Hindu god of death.
Tripura CM To Inaugurate Diwali Festival At Tripureswari Temple Today:
On Sunday, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha will kick off a three-day Diwali festival at Tripureswari temple, one of the 51 Shakti Peeths in Udaipur's Gomati district.
To ensure peaceful celebrations of the festival of light, security has been beefed up in and around the 700-year-old temple, news agency PTI reported.
The inaugural function will also be attended by State Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy, Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury, and Tribal Welfare Minister Bikash Debbarma. On Sunday, the temple will open at 4.30 AM, and the priests will perform the Chandi path, one of the worship rituals.
"On Diwali, the Tripura Sundari deity will be adorned with special ornaments. As usual, the puja will begin at 10 AM on Sunday. A special puja will be organised in the evening," said Chandan Chakraborty, the temple's head priest, as reported by PTI.
He said the temple will be open until Sunday night, but will close at 11 PM on Monday and Tuesday.
"The fair around the temple will continue as planned. Everything is in place to celebrate Diwali with pomp and gaiety," he said.
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