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<p>The Indian government is dispatching an additional 50 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) to Manipur in the wake of the state's security situation. The 50 companies of CAPF will comprise more than 5,000 personnel, various Indian media outlets reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Union Home Minister&nbsp;Amit Shah&nbsp;met security officials at North Block on Monday (Nov. 18) and directed the paramilitary forces to focus on restoring peace and order in the Indian state of Manipur.</p>

<p>The step was taken a day after Shah cancelled his political rallies in the Indian state of Maharastra to look into Manipur's security situation.</p>

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<p>Later, the minister held a review meeting with senior security officials at his home, which continued for around four to five hours.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shah also sent CRPF DG Anish Dayal Singh, who is from the Manipur cadre, to Imphal. He has&nbsp;been asked to coordinate with all the forces and send a ground assessment report.</p>

<h2><strong>Centre looks into fragile situation in Manipur</strong></h2>

<p>Last week, the Centre in a statement said that Manipur's security scenario has been fragile for the past few days.</p>

<p>“Armed miscreants from both communities in conflict have been indulging in violence, leading to the unfortunate loss of lives and disruption in public order. All the security forces have been directed to take the necessary steps to restore order and peace. Strict action will be initiated against anyone trying to indulge in violent and disruptive activities,” it said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India | Manipur Unrest: Home Minister Amit Shah To Review Security Situation</strong></p>

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<p>The decision to send&nbsp;an additional 50 CAPF companies to&nbsp;Manipur has been taken by the Centre and after the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had dispatched 20 additional CAPF companies, 15 from the CRPF and five from the BSF, to the state as part of an order issued on November 12 after violence escalated in Jiribam district and spread to other places.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Indian government is dispatching an additional 50 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) to Manipur in the wake of the state's security situation. The 50 companies of CAPF will comprise more than 5,000 personnel, various Indian media outlets reported.

The Indian government is dispatching an additional 50 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) to Manipur in the wake of the state's security situation. The 50 companies of CAPF will comprise more than 5,000 personnel, various Indian media outlets reported. Union Home Minister Amit Shah met security officials at North Block on Monday (Nov. 18) and directed the paramilitary forces to focus on restoring peace and order in the Indian state of Manipur. The step was taken a day after Shah cancelled his political rallies in the Indian state of Maharastra to look into Manipur's security situation. Also Read: Manipur violence: Amit Shah cancels Maharashtra election rallies to review situation in northeastern state Later, the minister held a review meeting with senior security officials at his home, which continued for around four to five hours. Shah also sent CRPF DG Anish Dayal Singh, who is from the Manipur cadre, to Imphal. He has been asked to coordinate with all the forces and send a ground assessment report. Centre looks into fragile situation in Manipur Last week, the Centre in a statement said that Manipur's security scenario has been fragile for the past few days. “Armed miscreants from both communities in conflict have been indulging in violence, leading to the unfortunate loss of lives and disruption in public order. All the security forces have been directed to take the necessary steps to restore order and peace. Strict action will be initiated against anyone trying to indulge in violent and disruptive activities,” it said in a statement. Watch: India | Manipur Unrest: Home Minister Amit Shah To Review Security Situation The decision to send an additional 50 CAPF companies to Manipur has been taken by the Centre and after the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had dispatched 20 additional CAPF companies, 15 from the CRPF and five from the BSF, to the state as part of an order issued on November 12 after violence escalated in Jiribam district and spread to other places. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian govt sends 50 CAPF companies to Manipur as violence escalates in Jiribam 

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<p>The Supreme Court of India on Monday (Nov 11) sharply criticised the Delhi Police and asked for "immediate action" on banning the sale and bursting of firecrackers in the city, which has been happening every year defying the existing ban, even after the festival of Diwali, and said that "no religion encourages pollution".</p>

<p>"No religion encourages any activity which creates pollution. If firecrackers are burst in this fashion... it also affects the fundamental right to health of the citizens," stated a bench comprising Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih, while hearing the case on the yearly air quality crisis of Delhi.</p>

<p>“The right to live in a pollution-free atmosphere is a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution. Prima facie, we are of the view that no religion promotes any activity that promotes pollution or compromises with the health of the people,” added the bench.</p>

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<p>The court also asked the Delhi government to decide by November 25&nbsp;on permanently banning the firecrackers in the wake of their chemical residue blanketing the city with a cloud of toxic smog that has been adversely affecting the health of the residents.</p>

<h2><strong>Court directs Delhi Police to create special cell, tell SHOs to implement order</strong></h2>

<p>The apex court also directed the Delhi Police to create a special cell which would enforce the ban on crackers and give responsibility to SHOs for implementing the Delhi government order dated October 14 in this regard.</p>

<p>The Commissioner of Delhi Police was ordered by the court to file an affidavit by November 25 regarding whether notices of ban were issued to all cracker manufacturers.</p>

<p>The court further asked the police to provide details of steps adopted for curbing the online sale of crackers.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;Supreme Court&nbsp;also asked the states of the National Capital Region to inform about the steps adopted for controlling air pollution.</p>

<p>After the Delhi government and police were reprimanded last week, an affidavit was filed by the Delhi Police explaining the steps taken by them.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;New Delhi: Indian Capital Chokes Under Blanket Of Smog As AQI Drops To 'Severe' Category</strong></p>

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<p>"There are widespread news reports the ban on firecrackers (in Delhi NCR) was not implemented at all...," said the court last week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"After October 14 did the police go and stop the sale of firecrackers?" the court asked on Monday (Nov 11), to which the police said "yes". "This is all eyewash..." the court replied.</p>

<p>"We find that implementation of the order was not taken seriously by the police and there is nothing in the affidavit to show the ban order was communicated to manufacturers and stores making and selling firecrackers (in Delhi)," said the court.</p>

<p>"We direct the Commissioner of Police to immediately take action and inform all concerned about the ban... to ensure, during the ban, no manufacturers stores or sells firecrackers," it added.</p>

<p>After Diwali, the capital city's air quality index (AQI) plummeted to the 'severe' category.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Supreme Court of India on Monday (Nov 11) sharply criticised the Delhi Police and asked for "immediate action" on banning the sale and bursting of firecrackers in the city, which has been happening every year defying the existing ban, even after the festival of Diwali, and said that "no religion encourages pollution".

The Supreme Court of India on Monday (Nov 11) sharply criticised the Delhi Police and asked for "immediate action" on banning the sale and bursting of firecrackers in the city, which has been happening every year defying the existing ban, even after the festival of Diwali, and said that "no religion encourages pollution". "No religion encourages any activity which creates pollution. If firecrackers are burst in this fashion... it also affects the fundamental right to health of the citizens," stated a bench comprising Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih, while hearing the case on the yearly air quality crisis of Delhi. “The right to live in a pollution-free atmosphere is a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution. Prima facie, we are of the view that no religion promotes any activity that promotes pollution or compromises with the health of the people,” added the bench. Also Read: Justice Sanjiv Khanna succeeds DY Chandrachud, takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India The court also asked the Delhi government to decide by November 25 on permanently banning the firecrackers in the wake of their chemical residue blanketing the city with a cloud of toxic smog that has been adversely affecting the health of the residents. Court directs Delhi Police to create special cell, tell SHOs to implement order The apex court also directed the Delhi Police to create a special cell which would enforce the ban on crackers and give responsibility to SHOs for implementing the Delhi government order dated October 14 in this regard. The Commissioner of Delhi Police was ordered by the court to file an affidavit by November 25 regarding whether notices of ban were issued to all cracker manufacturers. The court further asked the police to provide details of steps adopted for curbing the online sale of crackers. The Supreme Court also asked the states of the National Capital Region to inform about the steps adopted for controlling air pollution. After the Delhi government and police were reprimanded last week, an affidavit was filed by the Delhi Police explaining the steps taken by them. Watch: New Delhi: Indian Capital Chokes Under Blanket Of Smog As AQI Drops To 'Severe' Category "There are widespread news reports the ban on firecrackers (in Delhi NCR) was not implemented at all...," said the court last week. "After October 14 did the police go and stop the sale of firecrackers?" the court asked on Monday (Nov 11), to which the police said "yes". "This is all eyewash..." the court replied. "We find that implementation of the order was not taken seriously by the police and there is nothing in the affidavit to show the ban order was communicated to manufacturers and stores making and selling firecrackers (in Delhi)," said the court. "We direct the Commissioner of Police to immediately take action and inform all concerned about the ban... to ensure, during the ban, no manufacturers stores or sells firecrackers," it added. After Diwali, the capital city's air quality index (AQI) plummeted to the 'severe' category. (With inputs from agencies)

India's SC asks Delhi govt to decide on firecracker ban, says 'no religion encourages pollution'

<p>Tesla CEO and Donald Trump's staunch supporter Elon Musk has said he will try to reduce the number of federal agencies if he gets a role in the government administration and the Republican presidential nominee comes to power.</p>

<p>While speaking on the online show of Tucker Carlson from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, Musk said that he wishes to help Trump create a more efficient government.</p>

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<p>“We’ve got a gigantic bureaucracy, we’ve got overregulation. We need to let the builders of America build," Musk said to Carlson.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Musk's support to Trump</strong></h2>

<p>The owner of X Musk has invested millions of dollars in supporting and endorsing Trump. According to reports, he has donated at least $118 million towards Trump's political action committee, which is an organisation that collects funds for elections.</p>

<p>Musk is spending the election night with Trump in Florida at his Mar-a-Lago resort and celebrating the projected win of the Republican presidential candidate.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;US Elections 2024: Battleground States Too Close To Call</strong></p>

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<p>The polls have closed in the 2024 presidential election&nbsp;battleground states and people are waiting with bated breath for the winner of the historic presidential election.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Trump is leading the race against Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Republicans have managed to take control of the Senate for the first time in four years after key victories in West Virginia, Ohio and Nebraska.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If Trump clinches victory, he will become the only president who has been impeached twice and the first former president to have been criminally convicted before winning the second non-consecutive tenure.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Tesla CEO and Donald Trump's staunch supporter Elon Musk has said he will try to reduce the number of federal agencies if he gets a role in the government administration and the Republican presidential nominee comes to power.

Tesla CEO and Donald Trump's staunch supporter Elon Musk has said he will try to reduce the number of federal agencies if he gets a role in the government administration and the Republican presidential nominee comes to power. While speaking on the online show of Tucker Carlson from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, Musk said that he wishes to help Trump create a more efficient government. Also Read: Melania shares photo of young son Barron, casting his first vote for dad Donald Trump “We’ve got a gigantic bureaucracy, we’ve got overregulation. We need to let the builders of America build," Musk said to Carlson. Musk's support to Trump The owner of X Musk has invested millions of dollars in supporting and endorsing Trump. According to reports, he has donated at least $118 million towards Trump's political action committee, which is an organisation that collects funds for elections. Musk is spending the election night with Trump in Florida at his Mar-a-Lago resort and celebrating the projected win of the Republican presidential candidate. Watch: US Elections 2024: Battleground States Too Close To Call The polls have closed in the 2024 presidential election battleground states and people are waiting with bated breath for the winner of the historic presidential election. However, Trump is leading the race against Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Republicans have managed to take control of the Senate for the first time in four years after key victories in West Virginia, Ohio and Nebraska. If Trump clinches victory, he will become the only president who has been impeached twice and the first former president to have been criminally convicted before winning the second non-consecutive tenure. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>In the wake of more than a hundred hoax flight bomb threats, Indian government officials held a virtual meeting with the representatives of social media platforms such as X and Meta and airlines to discuss the issue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to media reports, in the meeting Union Ministry of Electronics and IT blasted X for the circulation of many of these hoax threats on its social media platform.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The virtual meeting was chaired by Joint Secretary Sanket S Bhondve and the officials said that the situation amounts to "X abetting crime" while asking the representative what steps they have taken to stop control the spread of such rumours.</p>

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<p>X was pulled up by the government after Delhi Police was not able to get the ID of the users or domain of some accounts which were found to be posting threat messages to flights.</p>

<h2><strong>Delhi police take action against fake bomb threats</strong></h2>

<p>Eight FIRs were filed by the Delhi Police in connection with bomb threats and the accounts from which these messages were circulated were later suspended by the authorities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the officer, three accounts on 'X' - @adamlanza111, @psychotichuman and @schizobomer777 - were found sharing these threat messages.</p>

<p>"As of now, we have registered eight separate cases in response to threats to more than 90 domestic or international flights operating from Delhi," said a Delhi Police official, while speaking to news agency PTI.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India Cracks Down On Fake Bomb Threats</strong></p>

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<p>On October 16, the first case was registered after they received a bomb threat for a Bengaluru-bound Akasa Air flight through X.</p>

<p>"It was suspected that the handler used VPN (Virtual private network) or dark web browser to set up the accounts on X and then posted the messages from more than one account," said the officer.</p>

<p>The government has been mulling some legislative actions to handle these bomb threats which includes placing the accused on the no-fly list.</p>

<p>In the last few days, more than 120 flights have received bomb threats which has caused much chaos for the airlines and the passengers.&nbsp;</p>

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In the wake of more than a hundred hoax flight bomb threats, Indian government officials held a virtual meeting with the representatives of social media platforms such as X and Meta and airlines to discuss the issue.

In the wake of more than a hundred hoax flight bomb threats, Indian government officials held a virtual meeting with the representatives of social media platforms such as X and Meta and airlines to discuss the issue. According to media reports, in the meeting Union Ministry of Electronics and IT blasted X for the circulation of many of these hoax threats on its social media platform. The virtual meeting was chaired by Joint Secretary Sanket S Bhondve and the officials said that the situation amounts to "X abetting crime" while asking the representative what steps they have taken to stop control the spread of such rumours. Also Read: IndiGo and Vistara confirm bomb threats across domestic and international flights X was pulled up by the government after Delhi Police was not able to get the ID of the users or domain of some accounts which were found to be posting threat messages to flights. Delhi police take action against fake bomb threats Eight FIRs were filed by the Delhi Police in connection with bomb threats and the accounts from which these messages were circulated were later suspended by the authorities. According to the officer, three accounts on 'X' - @adamlanza111, @psychotichuman and @schizobomer777 - were found sharing these threat messages. "As of now, we have registered eight separate cases in response to threats to more than 90 domestic or international flights operating from Delhi," said a Delhi Police official, while speaking to news agency PTI. Watch: India Cracks Down On Fake Bomb Threats On October 16, the first case was registered after they received a bomb threat for a Bengaluru-bound Akasa Air flight through X. "It was suspected that the handler used VPN (Virtual private network) or dark web browser to set up the accounts on X and then posted the messages from more than one account," said the officer. The government has been mulling some legislative actions to handle these bomb threats which includes placing the accused on the no-fly list. In the last few days, more than 120 flights have received bomb threats which has caused much chaos for the airlines and the passengers. (With inputs from agencies)

'X abetting crime': Indian govt blasts social media platforms over hoax flight bomb threats

<p>In the wake of multiple hoax bomb threats being sent to airlines, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said that safety is the top priority of the government and that they are amending the rules to place people who make such hoax calls on the no-fly list.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The government is also considering making such threats a cognisable offence and including&nbsp;provisions for fines and punishment.</p>

<p>Speaking at a press conference on Monday (Oct 21), Naidu said that although the threats were found to be hoaxes, his department as well as the airlines are following a strict protocol.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It is a very sensitive situation when it comes to such threats; there is an international procedure that we have to follow," the minister said.</p>

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<p>Speaking to the media personnel in the national capital, Naidu emphasised two key areas in which legislative action can be taken.</p>

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<p>“We have identified two approaches we can explore. First, we are looking at amending the Aircraft Security Rules. One of the proposals is to include individuals responsible for such threats on the no-fly list. Second, we are examining amendments to the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against Safety of Civil Aviation Act, 1982,” said Naidu.</p>

<p>The minister said that the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) and the Ministry of Home Affairs have been working together to handle the escalating threats.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We are continuously working with the Home Ministry to monitor and respond to these incidents,” Naidu said.</p>

<h2><strong>Working towards a common goal, says minister over hoax bomb calls</strong></h2>

<p>The series of hoax bomb alerts started this week when threats were issued to three international flights operated by Indian carriers.</p>

<p>"If you look at the last week, eight flights have been diverted. Each threat is assessed individually and our response has been efficient and dynamic. We are also not compromising on safety and security. Even though most of them are hoax threats, we cannot take them lightly. The lives of passengers are important, the security situation is important and protocol is important. We have enhanced security at airports," said the minister.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Hoax Bomb Threats Impact Several Indian Flights</strong></p>

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<p>Naidu said that the protocol is extremely rigid and strict procedures are being followed. He added that they have held various meetings with the airlines and are trying their best to reduce the inconvenience to passengers.</p>

<p>"We are all working towards a common goal. Even one plane getting diverted or delayed is not what we want... There has to be some kind of deterrent and that is what we are doing with our planned amendments to the rules and the Act. We are working with the Ministry of Home Affairs and state law enforcement agencies to speed up the investigations into the threats. The safety and security of passengers and their convenient travel is our utmost priority," Naidu said.</p>

<p>"With the collective efforts of everyone, we are going to see a much better picture in the coming days," he added.</p>

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In the wake of multiple hoax bomb threats being sent to airlines, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said that safety is the top priority of the government and that they are amending the rules to place people who make such hoax calls on the no-fly list.

In the wake of multiple hoax bomb threats being sent to airlines, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said that safety is the top priority of the government and that they are amending the rules to place people who make such hoax calls on the no-fly list. The government is also considering making such threats a cognisable offence and including provisions for fines and punishment. Speaking at a press conference on Monday (Oct 21), Naidu said that although the threats were found to be hoaxes, his department as well as the airlines are following a strict protocol. "It is a very sensitive situation when it comes to such threats; there is an international procedure that we have to follow," the minister said. Also Read: India: Aviation ministry summons airline CEOs as hoax bomb threats reach 30; tougher penalties in discussion Speaking to the media personnel in the national capital, Naidu emphasised two key areas in which legislative action can be taken. #WATCH | Delhi: Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu speaks on recent hoax bomb calls on several domestic and international flights. He says, "...From the Ministry, we have thought of some legislative action if it is required. We have come to the conclusion that… pic.twitter.com/q0K6MxOgK8 — ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2024 × “We have identified two approaches we can explore. First, we are looking at amending the Aircraft Security Rules. One of the proposals is to include individuals responsible for such threats on the no-fly list. Second, we are examining amendments to the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against Safety of Civil Aviation Act, 1982,” said Naidu. The minister said that the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) and the Ministry of Home Affairs have been working together to handle the escalating threats. “We are continuously working with the Home Ministry to monitor and respond to these incidents,” Naidu said. Working towards a common goal, says minister over hoax bomb calls The series of hoax bomb alerts started this week when threats were issued to three international flights operated by Indian carriers. "If you look at the last week, eight flights have been diverted. Each threat is assessed individually and our response has been efficient and dynamic. We are also not compromising on safety and security. Even though most of them are hoax threats, we cannot take them lightly. The lives of passengers are important, the security situation is important and protocol is important. We have enhanced security at airports," said the minister. Watch: Hoax Bomb Threats Impact Several Indian Flights Naidu said that the protocol is extremely rigid and strict procedures are being followed. He added that they have held various meetings with the airlines and are trying their best to reduce the inconvenience to passengers. "We are all working towards a common goal. Even one plane getting diverted or delayed is not what we want... There has to be some kind of deterrent and that is what we are doing with our planned amendments to the rules and the Act. We are working with the Ministry of Home Affairs and state law enforcement agencies to speed up the investigations into the threats. The safety and security of passengers and their convenient travel is our utmost priority," Naidu said. "With the collective efforts of everyone, we are going to see a much better picture in the coming days," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian government mulls putting culprits of hoax bomb calls on ‘no-fly list’

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<p>Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was recently detained by police on reaching&nbsp;the Singhu border of India's national capital while leading the 'Delhi Chalo Padayatra’,&nbsp;sat on an indefinite hunger strike in Ladakh Bhawan on Sunday evening (Oct. 6) while raising the demand of resumption of talks with the government.</p>

<p>Wangchuk and the other protesters had sought permission to continue their protest at Jantar Mantar and raise their demand for the inclusion of the union territory under the Sixth Schedule status.</p>

<p>However, they were denied permission to protest at Jantar Mantar, after which they decided to find another venue.</p>

<p>While interacting with media personnel, Wangchuk said that they had failed to find any venue to stage a protest and hence, decided to start their hunger strike from Ladakh Bhavan where they have been putting up since the last few days.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-is-sonam-wangchuk-the-ladakh-activist-detained-in-delhi-for-36-hours-764101">Who is Sonam Wangchuk, the Ladakh activist detained in Delhi for 36 hours?</a></p>

<p>"We were seeking a place where we could hold our peaceful hunger strike but we weren't given that place. So we had no option but to begin (a hunger strike) from Ladakh Bhavan where we were virtually detained... The assurance that we were given to meet the top leadership of the country, we haven't been given any dates for that so we were forced to start our hunger strike again, which we broke on Rajghat..," said Wangchuk, while speaking to media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Our appeal has always been the same - after walking for 30 to 32 days, we have come here and would like to meet some of the top leaders of our country in the capital to share our grievances with them," he added.</p>

<h2><strong>Wangchuk says 'protest will continue' till demands met&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Nearly 18 people, including activist Wangchuk, sat near the gate of the Ladakh Bhavan and raised slogans like “Save Ladakh, Save Himalaya”, "Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and “Jai Ladakh” amid deployment of heavy police personnel.</p>

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<p>Wangchuk had led 'Delhi Chalo Padayatra’, which started in Leh and was organised by Leh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For the last four years, the protesters have been demanding Ladakh's statehood, its inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, separate Lok Sabha seats for Leh and Kargil districts and a public service commission for Ladakh.</p>

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<p>When Wangchuk reached the national capital's border, he&nbsp;was detained along with the other protesters for violating prohibitory orders.</p>

<p>Informing about the detention on X, Wangchuk wrote,&nbsp;"I AM BEING DETAINED... along with 150 padyatris at Delhi border by a police force of hundreds... some say 1,000. Many elderly men and women in their 80s and a few dozen Army veterans... Our fate is unknown."</p>

<p>Speaking to WION, Wangchuk said that he and the protesters were "not at all" expecting such a welcome in the national capital amid their peaceful protest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said this hunger strike "will continue" till their demands are met and added that all they want is to "resume the talks" with the government.</p>

<p>He had ended his hunger strike at Rajghat on October 2 after he was assured that he would meet the country’s senior leaders to discuss the demands by October 4. However, after the officials failed to give any specific date to Wangchuk, he decided to again go on a fast.</p>


Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was recently detained by police on reaching the Singhu border of India's national capital while leading the 'Delhi Chalo Padayatra’, sat on an indefinite hunger strike in Ladakh Bhawan on Sunday evening (Oct.

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was recently detained by police on reaching the Singhu border of India's national capital while leading the 'Delhi Chalo Padayatra’, sat on an indefinite hunger strike in Ladakh Bhawan on Sunday evening (Oct. 6) while raising the demand of resumption of talks with the government. Wangchuk and the other protesters had sought permission to continue their protest at Jantar Mantar and raise their demand for the inclusion of the union territory under the Sixth Schedule status. However, they were denied permission to protest at Jantar Mantar, after which they decided to find another venue. While interacting with media personnel, Wangchuk said that they had failed to find any venue to stage a protest and hence, decided to start their hunger strike from Ladakh Bhavan where they have been putting up since the last few days. Also Read: Who is Sonam Wangchuk, the Ladakh activist detained in Delhi for 36 hours? "We were seeking a place where we could hold our peaceful hunger strike but we weren't given that place. So we had no option but to begin (a hunger strike) from Ladakh Bhavan where we were virtually detained... The assurance that we were given to meet the top leadership of the country, we haven't been given any dates for that so we were forced to start our hunger strike again, which we broke on Rajghat..," said Wangchuk, while speaking to media. "Our appeal has always been the same - after walking for 30 to 32 days, we have come here and would like to meet some of the top leaders of our country in the capital to share our grievances with them," he added. Wangchuk says 'protest will continue' till demands met Nearly 18 people, including activist Wangchuk, sat near the gate of the Ladakh Bhavan and raised slogans like “Save Ladakh, Save Himalaya”, "Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and “Jai Ladakh” amid deployment of heavy police personnel. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonam Wangchuk (@wangchuksworld) × Wangchuk had led 'Delhi Chalo Padayatra’, which started in Leh and was organised by Leh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance. For the last four years, the protesters have been demanding Ladakh's statehood, its inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, separate Lok Sabha seats for Leh and Kargil districts and a public service commission for Ladakh. Also Read: India: Activist Sonam Wangchuk released from detention; to meet PM Modi or president soon When Wangchuk reached the national capital's border, he was detained along with the other protesters for violating prohibitory orders. Informing about the detention on X, Wangchuk wrote, "I AM BEING DETAINED... along with 150 padyatris at Delhi border by a police force of hundreds... some say 1,000. Many elderly men and women in their 80s and a few dozen Army veterans... Our fate is unknown." Speaking to WION, Wangchuk said that he and the protesters were "not at all" expecting such a welcome in the national capital amid their peaceful protest. He said this hunger strike "will continue" till their demands are met and added that all they want is to "resume the talks" with the government. He had ended his hunger strike at Rajghat on October 2 after he was assured that he would meet the country’s senior leaders to discuss the demands by October 4. However, after the officials failed to give any specific date to Wangchuk, he decided to again go on a fast.

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<p>Dakshin Kannada or South Canara district&nbsp;in the southern Indian state of Karnataka&nbsp;has been making headlines after the movie ‘Kantara’ highlighted the rich yet lesser-known tradition of ‘Bhoota Kola’. In a nutshell, it’s a cultural ceremony which includes worship in the form of dance, music, and the exchange of dialogues. It is also a platform for villagers to seek solutions to their problems from their revered ‘daiva’ or deity.</p>

<p>After the movie’s success, the BJP-led government announced an honorarium for the ‘Daiva Narthakas’ over the age of 60, the community that plays a part in the dance during the ‘kola’.&nbsp;<br />
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Recently, South Canara was again in the news when Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Mulky for the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) election campaign.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>About eight kilometres from Mulky lives Vittala Panara, a 65-year-old who, after his retirement, is still actively performing to keep the tradition alive. “They said we would receive Rs 2,000 ($24.31)&nbsp;a month, but nothing after that. The payment we receive for one ‘kola’ is meagre; after paying all the helping hands, there’s barely anything left in hand. This honorarium would have helped.”<br />
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On being asked if the said amount would suffice, the jovial Panara says, “At least something is better than nothing at all.”</p>

<p>Talking of how much he earns for one performance, he says, “We are paid Rs 16,000 ($194.51) for the team of six that works overnight, in some villages, we are even offered Rs 25,000 ($303.93).”</p>

<p>Emphasising on how it becomes an expensive affair and the remuneration offered is insufficient, Panara highlights the cost of the ‘ani’, the gear (made with coconut leaves) they use to adorn themselves. He says, “It costs us about Rs 3,000 ($36.47) to make an ‘ani’.”</p>

<p>With the little remuneration and rampant modernisation, the ‘kola’ can be dubbed a dying art form. The young in the new&nbsp;generation&nbsp;are moving towards the cities to find jobs, or are engaging in business. “I have six sons and none of them will be taking this forward.”<br />
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Seven months ago, BJP MP P C Mohan tweeted, “Adoring Daivas, dance, and divine intervention. The BJP-led #Karnataka government has announced a Rs 2,000&nbsp;($24.31) monthly allowance for ‘Daiva Narthakas’ above 60 years of age. Bhoota Kola, a spirit worship ritual depicted in the movie #Kantara is part of Hindu Dharma.”</p>

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Bhoota Kola, a spirit worship ritual depicted in the movie <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kantara?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kantara</a> is part of Hindu Dharma.<a href="https://twitter.com/shetty_rishab?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@shetty_rishab</a> <a href="https://t.co/ll4aO1uwQp">pic.twitter.com/ll4aO1uwQp</a></p>
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<p>In a world where art shouldn’t be bargained for, an honorarium is only a boon, until received. But here’s the grim reality of an age of tradition that is seeing its fading days.</p>

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<p>As the state now enters a new era with the Congress party to be in the saddle soon, the ‘Daiva Narthakas’ are hoping that the new government takes the lead and fulfils a promise&nbsp;made to safeguard the culture&nbsp;and honour those who strive to keep it alive.</p>

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Dakshin Kannada or South Canara district in the southern Indian state of Karnataka has been making headlines after the movie ‘Kantara’ highlighted the rich yet lesser-known tradition of ‘Bhoota Kola’.

Dakshin Kannada or South Canara district in the southern Indian state of Karnataka has been making headlines after the movie ‘Kantara’ highlighted the rich yet lesser-known tradition of ‘Bhoota Kola’. In a nutshell, it’s a cultural ceremony which includes worship in the form of dance, music, and the exchange of dialogues. It is also a platform for villagers to seek solutions to their problems from their revered ‘daiva’ or deity. After the movie’s success, the BJP-led government announced an honorarium for the ‘Daiva Narthakas’ over the age of 60, the community that plays a part in the dance during the ‘kola’. Recently, South Canara was again in the news when Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Mulky for the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) election campaign. ALSO READ | India’s Congress party unseats BJP from power in Karnataka state, gets clear majority About eight kilometres from Mulky lives Vittala Panara, a 65-year-old who, after his retirement, is still actively performing to keep the tradition alive. “They said we would receive Rs 2,000 ($24.31) a month, but nothing after that. The payment we receive for one ‘kola’ is meagre; after paying all the helping hands, there’s barely anything left in hand. This honorarium would have helped.” On being asked if the said amount would suffice, the jovial Panara says, “At least something is better than nothing at all.” Talking of how much he earns for one performance, he says, “We are paid Rs 16,000 ($194.51) for the team of six that works overnight, in some villages, we are even offered Rs 25,000 ($303.93).” Emphasising on how it becomes an expensive affair and the remuneration offered is insufficient, Panara highlights the cost of the ‘ani’, the gear (made with coconut leaves) they use to adorn themselves. He says, “It costs us about Rs 3,000 ($36.47) to make an ‘ani’.” With the little remuneration and rampant modernisation, the ‘kola’ can be dubbed a dying art form. The young in the new generation are moving towards the cities to find jobs, or are engaging in business. “I have six sons and none of them will be taking this forward.” Seven months ago, BJP MP P C Mohan tweeted, “Adoring Daivas, dance, and divine intervention. The BJP-led #Karnataka government has announced a Rs 2,000 ($24.31) monthly allowance for ‘Daiva Narthakas’ above 60 years of age. Bhoota Kola, a spirit worship ritual depicted in the movie #Kantara is part of Hindu Dharma.” Adoring Daivas, dance, and divine intervention. The BJP-led #Karnataka government has announced a Rs 2,000 monthly allowance for ‘Daiva Narthakas’ above 60 years of age. Bhoota Kola, a spirit worship ritual depicted in the movie #Kantara is part of Hindu Dharma.@shetty_rishab pic.twitter.com/ll4aO1uwQp — P C Mohan (@PCMohanMP) October 20, 2022 × In a world where art shouldn’t be bargained for, an honorarium is only a boon, until received. But here’s the grim reality of an age of tradition that is seeing its fading days. WATCH | Karnataka Election 2023: Counting underway, section 144 imposed in Bengaluru As the state now enters a new era with the Congress party to be in the saddle soon, the ‘Daiva Narthakas’ are hoping that the new government takes the lead and fulfils a promise made to safeguard the culture and honour those who strive to keep it alive. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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