Srinagar: Amarnath pilgrimage has been suspended again. Due to bad weather, the pilgrimage has been temporarily suspended. Heavy rain continues in the cave temple area.
The pilgrimage, which was interrupted due to the disaster, resumed today and was stopped again within hours. So far 16 people have died in the Amarnath disaster. Reports are that there are still around 35 people to be found. The search for the missing persons is continuing.
New Delhi: NIA arrests one more in Udaipur murder case. Farhad Muhammad Sheikh was arrested. This is the seventh arrest related to the case. The NIA also said that he was a close associate of Riaz Aktari, one of the two prime accused, and actively participated in the conspiracy to kill the tailor. But the NIA has concluded that there is no evidence of direct terrorist links and that the accused are attracted to terrorist organizations.
Kyiv: President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky has taken tough measures against countries including India. The website of the President of Ukraine announced that the ambassadors of India, Germany, Norway, Hungary and the Czech Republic were expelled.
The reason that led to this action is not clear. No official notification has yet been released regarding whether the new role will be given.
Thiruvananthapuram: The weather department has warned that widespread rain will continue in the state today. Yellow alert has been announced in 11 districts today. Rain warning has been issued in the districts except Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam and Pathanamthitta. Yellow alert today in Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts.
It is clear that the rain will be heavy in the afternoon. More rain is likely in North Kerala. Monsoons are caused by low pressure formed over Odisha and low-pressure trough in Arabian Sea. Fishermen have also been warned not to go out to sea as there is a risk of severe storms.
Colombo: Protests are intensifying in Sri Lanka, where civil unrest is raging. The protesters have set fire to Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s private residence. Also, there is doubt whether President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has left the country or not.
Gotabaya moved out on Friday before thousands of protesters stormed the presidential residence. Gotabaya’s move was due to secret information that the protest would be strong. Rumors are rife that Gotabaya Rajapakse has left the country on a naval ship and is still at the military headquarters.
Newsfirst, a Sri Lankan media outlet that published a video obtained from a Colombo port employee, reported that unnamed VIPs had disembarked aboard the Lankan Navy ship Gajabahu. Videos of VIP vehicles going to Colombo’s Bandaranaike Airport were also circulated.
There were also videos of suitcases being loaded onto the ship. However, the president’s office and the Sri Lankan military say they only moved him to safety. Sources close to Gotabaya are not ready to respond to reports that he has left the country. It is also suspected that Gotabaya Rajapakse may have left the country by ship or air and is staying in some military base.
Protesters who occupied the President’s residence were seen swimming in the residence’s pool and eating food. After the seizure of the President’s residence, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe called an all-party meeting at the Speaker’s residence.
Later, Ranil Wickramasinghe resigned. Gotabaya Rajapakse also resigned yesterday. According to the Constitution of Sri Lanka, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena has taken over as interim President.
News agencies reported that protesters stormed the Prime Minister’s house in the evening and set the house on fire. Wickramasinghe’s private residence was set on fire by the protesters.
New Delhi: Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that he would provide all possible support to Sri Lanka. The Foreign Minister responded that there are no refugee issues at present and the situation is being monitored. At the same time, although India is providing all necessary assistance to Sri Lanka, India will only take a stand according to the current political situation.
External Affairs Minister S Jayashankar said that there are no refugee problems from Sri Lanka and that the situation is being monitored. The Foreign Minister responded that Sri Lanka is trying to come out of the current crisis and that India has good relations with Sri Lanka. India has always helped Sri Lanka. Jayashankar said that all possible help will be provided.
At the same time, the Tamil Nadu Q Branch had reported that there would be a large flow of refugees from Talai Mannar in Sri Lanka to Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Based on the report, vigilance has been issued in places including Rameswaram.
But the center has not clarified what position it will take in the current situation. The position can be clarified only after observing the situation.
Thiruvananthapuram: The Central Meteorological Department has said that heavy rainfall will continue till Tuesday anywhere in the state. Yellow alert has been declared in 11 districts today. Yellow alert in Kannur, Kasaragod, Wayanad, Kozhikode, Idukki, Ernakulam, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thrissur, Alappuzha and Kottayam districts.
Kerala receives heavy rainfall due to the influence of the cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal near southern Odisha and northern Andhra Pradesh coast. According to the Met Office, there is a possibility of heavy rain in Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts tomorrow.
Thiruvananthapuram: The notice is on account of the controversial remark about Golwalkar. The notice is against the Leader of the Opposition’s statement that former minister Saji Cheriyan’s controversial speech is in Golwalkar’s book. The opposition leader’s statement was that Saji Cherian had said exactly the same words in Guruji Golwalkar’s book ‘Bunch of Thoughts’.
However, the RSS notice says that the opposition leader’s is just a political statement and not the words of Saji Cherian in Golwalkar’s Bunch of Thoughts. If that is not possible then the statement should be withdrawn. If not, the notice states that legal action will be taken.
Colombo: After a while, people took to the streets again in Sri Lanka. Protesters occupied the residence of President Gotabaya Rajapakse. Later, Gotabaya left the residence. It is also reported that he has left the country.
The uprising that followed the resignation of his brother Mahinda Rajapaksa erupted again after months. After the curfew was lifted in Colombo, thousands of people came to the President’s residence today as a demonstration.
Yesterday, the police ordered the people to stay at home. A curfew was also announced in the city. However, the curfew was withdrawn after strong protests by the opposition.
Abu Dhabi: Today is Eid in Gulf countries. Eid is today in all Gulf countries including Oman. Eid celebrations in the Gulf will be with strict covid precautionary measures.
Eid prayers and gatherings will continue without interruption in most Gulf countries despite the Covid restrictions. The authorities have given strict instructions that the celebrations should be observed due to covid. The authorities have asked those attending the festival to follow the conditions including wearing a mask and maintaining social distance.
Authorities in various countries have prepared elaborate systems for slaughtering. Public and private institutions have up to four days of festive leave. Indian diplomatic representatives of various Gulf countries also extended their greetings. Indian Ambassador to Kuwait CB George said that India is sending the best message of multiculturalism.
The market is also active on the occasion of Sacrifice. There are many Malayalees who cannot go home due to high ticket prices. The Gulf region continues to see increased rate hikes ahead of holidays and festivals. Meanwhile, expatriate families including Malayalees are preparing to visit various Gulf countries during the festive season.
