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In Jail Despite Bail: Administrative Inertia and the Unenforced Right to Personal Liberty
WHEN A COURT GRANTS BAIL , it makes a judicial determination that the liberty of the accused may safely be restored pending trial. Whether that determination takes effect, however, depends upon an administrative sequence that follows the order, over which the accused exercises no control. Where that sequence fails, the order of release remains on file and the person to whom it relates remains in prison. The Supreme Court addressed this precise failure three years ago. In In Re: Policy Strategy for Grant of Bail , by an order dated January 31, 2023 , it issued seven directions intended to ensure that an order of bail results in an actual release. Material now placed before the Court establishes that in Uttar Pradesh those directions have, in substance, not been implemented at all. This article sets out that material, identifies the statutory and constitutional obligations which it discloses to have been breached, and considers why directions of such administrative specificity have produced no measurable response. By taking Uttar Pradesh as a case study, the objective is to highlight the fatal distinction between the grant of bail and the release of the person granted bail; between these two events, hangs the fate and more importantly liberty and freedom of thousands of undertrial prisoners across India. The Supreme Court's Framework for Securing Release The suo motu proceedings were occasioned by a report of the National Legal Services Authority which disclosed that approximately 5,000 undertrial prisoners remained in custody notwithstanding orders of bail in their favour. The Bench of Justices S.K. Kaul and Abhay S. Oka responded with directions addressed not to principles, which were already settled, but to identified officers. Directions 1 to 3 govern the transmission of information. Direction 1 requires the court granting bail to send a soft copy of the order by electronic mail to the prisoner through the Jail Superintendent on the same day or the following day, and requires the Superintendent to enter the date of the grant of bail in the e-prisons software. Direction 2 provides that where the accused is not released within seven days of the grant of bail, it shall be the duty of the Superintendent to inform the Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority, who may depute a para-legal volunteer or jail-visiting advocate to interact with the prisoner and assist her in securing her release. Direction 3 requires the National Informatics Centre to create fields in the e-prison software so that non-release within seven days generates an automatic electronic communication to the Secretary. Direction 4 is the operative provision for present purposes. It provides that the Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority, with a view to finding out the economic condition of the accused, may take the help of Probation Officers or Para-Legal Volunteers to prepare a report on the socio-economic condition of the inmate, which may be placed before the concerned court with a request to relax the condition or conditions of bail or surety. Directions 5 to 7 concern the continuing jurisdiction of the court. Direction 5 permits the grant of temporary bail for a specified period to enable an accused to furnish her bail bond or sureties. Direction 6 permits the concerned court to take up the case suo motu where bail bonds are not furnished within one month of the grant of bail, and to consider whether the conditions require modification or relaxation. Direction 7 records that the insistence upon local surety is among the principal causes of delayed release, and suggests that courts may not impose that condition (see the directions here ). The scheme so constructed is cumulative. Information passes from the court to the jail, from the jail to the legal services authority within a fixed period of seven days, and from the authority back to the court in the form of a report upon the prisoner's means. The court then relaxes what the prisoner has been shown to be unable to satisfy. Each step is allocated to a named functionary, and no step requires any initiative from the prisoner. That allocation is deliberate: the persons affected are in custody, are frequently illiterate, and are by definition without the resources that would enable them to engage a counsel. Three Years On: The Failure to Implement the Directions The supreme court order was intended to provide an effective and enduring remedy to the plight of undertrial prisoners. Ironically, it seems that the monster of administrative inertia that the order sought to address has frustrated its implementation. As reported on October 17, 2026, an application filed in the Supreme court alleges that at least 236 undertrial prisoners across Uttar Pradesh remain in custody despite being granted bail, primarily because they are unable to arrange sureties or meet monetary conditions. The applicant relies on information obtained under Section 6(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, from the Public Information Officers of district jails across Uttar Pradesh. The matter was first filed as a criminal public interest litigation in the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad. That Court declined to enter upon the merits, taking the view that the question of directions for the release of such prisoners was already engaging the Supreme Court. Thus, leading to the matter now being listed before a Bench of Justices M.M. Sundresh and Prasanna B. Varale. The default disclosed by this material apart from flagging the non-compliance with the Supreme Court order underscores violations of statutory and constitutional imperatives. Sections 12 and 13 of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 cast a positive obligation upon the legal services authorities to extend free legal services to persons in custody. The preparation of a report upon the socio-economic condition of a prisoner, followed by an application to the concerned court for modification of the conditions of her bail, falls squarely within the species of service that the statute contemplates. The failure to render that service is therefore a dereliction of a statutory trust, independently cognisable in writ jurisdiction, and is not dependent for its characterisation upon the 2023 order. The constitutional position has been settled for nearly five decades. In Moti Ram v. State of Madhya Pradesh , Krishna Iyer J. held that bail includes release upon one's own bond and condemned the insistence upon a surety from the accused's own district. He reasoned that a bail order clogged with conditions which the accused cannot conceivably meet amounts in substance to a refusal of bail. In Hussainara Khatoon v. Home Secretary, State of Bihar , Bhagwati J. held that an accused should in appropriate cases be released upon his personal bond without monetary obligation, and Pathak J., in a separate opinion, observed that the deprivation of liberty for the reason of poverty only is an incongruous element. In Rashidul Jafar v. State of Uttar Pradesh , a matter arising from Uttar Pradesh, the Supreme Court observed that the promise of equality in our Constitution would not be fulfilled if liberty were to be conditional upon an individual's resources. The High Court of Delhi traversed substantially the same ground in Ajay Verma v. Government of NCT of Delhi . Recording that it was extremely pained to note that 253 prisoners remained in jail disregarding the law laid down upon the subject. The Division Bench directed that every bail order be marked upon the file; that it be the responsibility of every judge issuing an order of bail to monitor its execution and enforcement; and that the prison authorities promptly bring to the notice of the trial court and of the Secretary of the legal services authority any instance of a prisoner unable to secure release despite an order of bail. Article 21 of the Indian Constitution mandates that no person should be deprived of personal liberty except according to procedure established by law that is fair, just and reasonable . The continued imprisonment of a person after the judicial grant of bail is attributable wholly to administrative inaction and offends the scheme of Article 21. Thus, the non-adherence of the 2023 orders is an unacceptable dereliction of statutory duty by the prison administration that fatally undermines the constitutional rights of the undertrial prisoners. The Administrative Production of Inaction While the current application focuses merely on the non-implementation of the 2023 order in the state of Uttar Pradesh, the situation in the rest of the country can be anyones guess. The question that the application poses is: why have the directions addressed to identified officers, and issued by the highest court, produced no measurable administrative response over three years? The explanation does not lie in any deficiency of information. The record-keeping disclosed in the application is, on the contrary, meticulous. The mere fact that 18 districts across U.P. were able to produce precise information of the undertrials; including their personal records, the alleged crime and the date of the bail order, demonstrates that the problem is not of record keeping. Thus, the information required to activate Direction 4 and mitigate the prisoners inability to arrange sureties or monetary conditions was present in every case. What was absent was an officer under a legally enforceable obligation to act upon that information. The prison administration was cognizant of both the remedial supreme court order and the beneficiaries who would be entitled to it, but the thrust of duty that linked the former to the later was totally absent. This lack of enforcement in the face of proper documentation points to a systemic flaw, rooted in the very character of the administrative apparatus. The structure of district administration inherited at independence was designed for the supervision of a subject population rather than for the delivery of services to a citizenry. An apparatus so designed is proficient at enumeration and structurally indifferent to outcome. It is designed to know where every person is; it has no institutional empathy to enquire what the fact of her being there is producing. The consequence is that the maintenance of an accurate record comes to be treated as the discharge of the underlying obligation. Till the entry against the prisoner's name in the column headed reason for non-release is complete, the continued detention of that prisoner is nobodys assigned concern. Its practical effect is to render the affected persons invisible for anyone minded to assist them. While this systemic invisibilisation of undertrial prisoners is an inevitable result of our administrative structure; it also points to a solution that would not be hard to implement. No statutory amendment, additional budgetary allocation, creation of new posts or technological advancement is required to realise the constitutional promise of liberty. The impediment is not an absence of legal authority, but an absence of will, together with the absence of any officer upon whom such duty has been imposed. Thus, the existing machinery being operated by the existing officers can produce the desired result, provided: (a) undertrial prisoners are viewed not as state subjects but as rights bearing citizens; and (b) there is a mechanism to hold the prison administration accountable for infringing on their rights. Conclusion The application examined in this article establishes three propositions. First, that the directions issued on January 31, 2023 have been undone by the very administrative latency they sought to correct. Second, that the resulting detentions are attributable to the omission of identified statutory functionaries acting in contravention of law, and therefore offend Article 21 of the Constitution of India. Third, that the remedy is administratively feasible and can be implemented within the current system without major administrative restructuring. The U.P. experience ultimately discloses that even if the design seems to be in order there is defect to hold people to account. . The 2023 order allocated functions with precision but attached no consequence to their non-performance. It is painful to note that an administrative culture that measures itself by the accuracy of its records remains stubbornly insensitive to the condition of the persons recorded and the adverse impact it generates on their liberty. Therefore, the reliefs now being sought before the Supreme Court deserve to be catalogued. The reliefs, among others, include a time-bound direction to the State Legal Services Authority, a requirement for submission of district-wise compliance affidavits and a continuing monitoring mechanism. These are aimed at curing that shortcomings and deficiencies. The festival of Diwali falls on November 8, 2026. Among others this festival of lights celebrates attempts to dispel darkness. Thousands of undertrial prisoners across the country remain in custody deprived of light of liberty despite subsisting court orders directing their release. Whether they will be home by Diwali depends on something as basic as an administrative apparatus willing to fulfil its most elementary obligation: to give effect to a judicial order restoring liberty.
Silver lining! Preethi Pal wins second silver at Asian Para Games with sprint double
Preethi Pal showcased her incredible talent by clinching her second silver medal at the Asian Para Games 2026, completing the women's 100m T35 race in an impressive time of 13.98 seconds. This achievement follows her prior silver in the women's 200m T35. Despite facing significant hurdles since birth in rural Uttar Pradesh, Preethi's athletic career ignited at 17, leading her to numerous international medals, underscoring her resilience and dedication.
On Police commemoration day, Amit Shah sets December 2029 deadline to make India drug-free
New Delhi, Oct 21: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday called upon police forces across the country to intensify efforts against drug abuse and trafficking, setting December 31, 2029, as the target to free India from the drug menace. Addressing a Police Commemoration Day ceremony at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi, Shah urged police forces to work towards implementing the roadmap for a Nasha Mukt Bharat prepared under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Shah also flagged off a nationwide motorcycle rally carrying the message Fight Against Drugs as part of the campaign against substance abuse. The rally features around 90 riders from Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, along with personnel from the Central Armed Police Forces and other central police organisations. The riders will proceed to Ekta Nagar in Gujarat to participate in the Ekta Parade-2026. Shah said drug abuse and trafficking threatened the future of younger generations, placed an unnecessary burden on the economy and could provide financial support to organisations with anti-national intentions. He called for coordinated efforts over the remainder of 2026 and the next three years to achieve the drug-free India target. At the ceremony, the Home Minister paid tribute to police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty, saying their sacrifices had laid the foundation for Indias security and progress. He described 2026 as a significant year for the Indian police, stating that the country had achieved freedom from Naxalism on March 31, 2026. According to Shah, more than 3,600 security personnel and nearly 13,700 civilians lost their lives during the decades-long Naxal conflict. He said the sacrifices of security personnel had contributed to the countrys progress and expressed gratitude to the families of those killed in the line of duty. Recalling the origins of Police Commemoration Day, Shah said October 21 marked the anniversary of the 1959 incident in the Hot Springs region of Ladakh, where 10 CRPF personnel laid down their lives while resisting an attack by Chinese troops. The National Police Memorial, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2018, honours police personnel who sacrificed their lives in service of the nation. Shah said citizens visit the memorial to pay tribute to 36,852 police personnel. He described police service as one of the most challenging government services, noting that personnel often remain on duty during festivals and other occasions to maintain public safety and internal security. Shah also praised the Central Armed Police Forces for their role in securing borders, managing elections and maintaining public order. He said the forces had helped ensure that the recently concluded West Bengal Assembly elections were conducted without a single fatality. The Home Minister further said that Kashmir, the North-East and areas affected by Left-Wing Extremism, which had faced prolonged internal security challenges, were witnessing peace and moving towards development. He credited security forces with curbing terrorism in Kashmir, advancing peace in the North-East and tackling Naxalism. Police Commemoration Day is observed annually on October 21 to honour police personnel who have made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
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Uttar Pradesh NEET PG 2026 Counseling Registration Begins Today
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UP Elections 2027: Amit Shah likely to kick-start BJP campaign on October 30
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No One Above the Law in New Uttar Pradesh, Says Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
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UP village women turn water hyacinth into fashion for Lakm Fashion Week
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Haze blankets Delhi-NCR; air quality slips into poor category
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) A layer of haze enveloped several parts of the national capital on Wednesday morning, reducing visibility as Delhi-NCR witnessed a decline in air quality following the Dussehra festivities. According to the Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS), Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) entered the 'poor' category and will remain there until October 23. The national capital recorded an AQI of 179 on Tuesday, placing it in the 'moderate' category. However, the forecast indicates a deterioration in pollution levels over the coming days, raising concerns as the city approaches the winter season, when air quality traditionally worsens. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), an AQI ranging from zero to 50 is classified as 'good', 51 to 100 as 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 as 'moderate', 201 to 300 as 'poor', 301 to 400 as 'very poor', and 401 to 500 as 'severe'. Delhi last witnessed 'poor' air quality on July 13, when the AQI touched 246. The anticipated deterioration comes amid changing weather conditions and the beginning of a period when pollution from multiple sources tends to accumulate over the region. Stubble burning remains one of the factors contributing to seasonal air pollution in the national capital. According to the ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, 19 incidents of crop residue burning were recorded across six monitored states earlier this month. Punjab and Uttar Pradesh reported seven incidents each, while Madhya Pradesh recorded four and Haryana one. Farmers often burn crop residue to clear agricultural fields before sowing the next crop, including wheat and vegetables. Pollution from such activities in neighbouring states, particularly Punjab and Haryana, can affect Delhi's air quality, especially when unfavourable meteorological conditions prevent pollutants from dispersing. Meanwhile, temperatures in the national capital have also remained below normal at several weather stations. Safdarjung, Delhi's primary meteorological station, recorded a maximum temperature of 31.8 degrees Celsius, 0.8 degrees below normal, while the minimum temperature settled at 17.7 degrees Celsius, 0.7 degrees below the seasonal average. At Palam, the maximum temperature was recorded at 29.3 degrees Celsius, 3.5 degrees below normal, while the minimum stood at 17.3 degrees Celsius, 1.6 degrees below normal. Lodhi Road registered a maximum of 31.4 degrees Celsius, 0.6 degrees below normal, and a minimum of 17 degrees Celsius, in line with the seasonal average. The weather department has forecast no rainfall over the coming week. Delhi is expected to experience mainly clear skies on October 21, 22 and 23, followed by partly cloudy conditions on October 24 and 25. The absence of rain could limit the natural removal of airborne pollutants, depending on wind speed and other atmospheric conditions. With winter approaching, the Delhi government has announced a series of measures to curb pollution under its seasonal action plan. The measures, being implemented under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's plan, are scheduled to remain in force from November 1 to February 28. Among the key initiatives is the 'No Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC), No Fuel' policy, under which petrol pumps will be prohibited from supplying fuel to vehicles without a valid pollution certificate. Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras will be deployed to strengthen monitoring and enforcement at fuel stations. The government has also announced restrictions on the entry of vehicles registered outside Delhi that do not comply with BS-VI emission standards. The restrictions will apply from November 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027, while CNG and electric vehicles will be exempt. Construction-related dust pollution will also face restrictions. Dust-generating demolition and outdoor civil construction activities will be prohibited between November 1, 2026 and January 31, 2027. In addition, a complete ban on construction and demolition work is planned from December 10 to January 20. The winter action plan also includes a proposed 50 per cent work-from-home arrangement for offices as part of efforts to reduce vehicular emissions and ease the seasonal pollution burden. The measures are aimed at addressing the recurring deterioration in Delhi's air quality during winter, when emissions from vehicles, construction activities, industrial sources and agricultural fires, combined with unfavourable weather conditions, can contribute to elevated pollution levels.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will pay homage to the martyrs on Police Commemoration Day at the National Police Memorial in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi on Wednesday. The Union Home Minister will also address the assembly. The programme will conclude with him laying a wreath at the altar dedicated to the martyrs of Hot Springs, according to the official statement. The Home Minister will also flag off a motorcycle rally of about 90 police riders from States/UTs (Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi); Central Armed Police Forces (CRPF, CISF, BSF, SSB, ITBP and NSG) and some Central Police Organisations (RPF, NDRF and NIA). According to the statement, this initiative is part of a nationwide Fight Against Drugs rally, in which police riders from all States, Union Territories, and Central Forces will converge at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, to participate in the Ekta Parade on October 31. On the lines of previous years, Police Commemoration Day will be observed across the country to pay homage to police martyrs. The main function will be organised at National Police Memorial, New Delhi, where a joint parade of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Delhi Police would be held. As part of the remembrances, CAPFs/CPOs will organise various commemorative events at NPM from October 22 to 30, which will include visits of family members of martyrs, Police Band Display, motorcycle rallies, Run for Martyrs, blood donation camps, essay/painting competitions for children and display of video films showcasing sacrifice, valour and services of police personnel, said the statement. On this day in 1959, 10 valiant policemen laid down their lives in an ambush laid by heavily armed Chinese troops at Hot Springs, Ladakh. Since then, October 21 is observed as Police Commemoration Day every year. In recognition of the sacrifices made by police personnel and their paramount role in preserving national security and integrity, the Prime Minister dedicated the National Police Memorial (NPM), Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, to the nation on Police Commemoration Day 2018.
Diwali sweet sellers face heat over shelf life
New Delhi: How long will a peda stay fresh? For India's mithai makers, the question is becoming a business concern ahead of Diwali as tighter food safety rules in several states require the display of manufacturing and use-by dates even on loose sweets.Watchdog agencies in states such as Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are among those that have made this mandatory. The directive aims to help consumers assess freshness as inspections have revealed that buyers were not always given clear information about when sweets were made or how long they remained suitable for consumption, the agencies said.Also Read: FSSAI issues notice to Zepto over alleged delivery of expired besanHowever, small and medium-sized manufacturers and sellers said that the frequent inspections and notices have made it difficult for them to operate during the festive season, when sales are at their highest. Determining shelf life for different varieties could mean hiring external agencies, adding to costs and workload during the industry's busiest season, said Firoz H Naqvi, president of the Federation of Sweets and Namkeen Manufacturers.135076403Eye on AdulterationProducts on shelves are replenished many times a day during the busy season, said Naqvi.The Uttar Pradesh Mithai Namkeen Bakery Association recently urged the state food safety department to adopt a what it described as a supportive approach during the festive season, allowing small and medium-sized traditional businesses adequate time, training and technical guidance to formalise such practices.Also Read: Nepal bans import, sales of Indian biscuit Priyagold over food safety violationsFor minor documentation, display, record-keeping or other correctable deficiencies, businesses may kindly be guided and given a reasonable opportunity to rectify them, instead of facing immediate disruption of production or disproportionate action, the grouping wrote to the Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) on October 11.Other states such as Maharashtra, Karnataka and Haryana have also stepped up vigilance against adulteration during festivals and other large gatherings, when demand for sweets, edible oils, dairy products and other food items typically rises.Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has been on a food safety, hygiene and anti-adulteration crusade that has led to widespread action with inspections of restaurants, hotels, cloud kitchens, dairies, quick-commerce dark stores and manufacturing units.The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked states to increase surveillance to prevent the sale of adulterated and counterfeit food items during the festive season. It has also intensified scrutiny of packaged food products, issuing notices to major companies over alleged misleading health and nutritional claims, labelling discrepancies and non-compliance with food regulations.This comes as prices of key ingredients - milk and other dairy products, dry fruits, sugar, gram flour (besan) - have risen to records this year.Impact on marginsThe rising prices of inputs including fuel has had a cascading effect on the end product and will squeeze manufacturers' margins, said Suresh Goel, chief executive officer, Bikanervala Foods.Inspections happen during all festival seasons and so good and hygienic practices have become a part of our processing and packaging systems, he said. Since the Covid pandemic, the industry has aligned itself with health trends with even unorganised players making efforts to adopt best practices, he said.
BJP Ministers Criticize Samajwadi Partys Handling of Religious Events and Media Relations
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Anil Rajbhar Defends Government Amid Criticism from Akhilesh Yadav
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Grand Dussehra Shobha Yatra draws crowds in Jammu
Jammu, Oct 20: Jammu witnessed grand Dussehra celebrations as the Sanatan Dharam Natak Samaj organised a Shobha Yatra under the leadership of its chairman and Jammu East MLA Yudhvir Sethi, drawing large crowds and showcasing the regions cultural and spiritual traditions. The celebrations marked the victory of good over evil, featuring a colourful procession with decorated chariots and tableaux depicting Lord Rama, Lakshman and Hanuman, followed by the traditional burning of the effigies of Ravana, Kumbhkarna and Meghnad at Parade Ground. The Shobha Yatra began at Deewan Mandir after traditional prayers performed by Sethi. It passed through Moti Bazar, Sabzi Mandi, Rajtilak Road, Purani Mandi, Old Hospital Road, City Chowk, Shalamar Road and Raghunath Bazar. Devotees also offered prayers at the historic Raghunath Temple before the procession moved towards Parade Ground amid chants of Jai Shri Ram. Local artists who had participated in the nine-day Ramleela at Deewan Mandir joined the procession, bringing scenes from the Ramayana to life. The main attraction was the burning of the three effigies at Parade Ground, where thousands gathered to witness the spectacle. Artists portraying Lord Rama and Lakshman ignited the effigies, which went up in flames amid cheers from the crowd. According to the organisers, the effigies were prepared by artists from Uttar Pradesh over nearly a month. Elaborate security and traffic arrangements were put in place to facilitate the celebrations. Speaking on the occasion, Sethi said Dussehra conveyed the enduring message that truth and righteousness ultimately prevail. He said the large public participation reflected the people's devotion and the importance of preserving cultural traditions. He also highlighted the values of harmony, compassion and unity associated with Sanatan Dharma, calling for these principles to be passed on to younger generations. Sethi appreciated the Sanatan Dharam Natak Samaj for organising the event and providing a platform for local artists to showcase their talent. He also extended Vijayadashami greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, urging them to uphold righteousness and social harmony. Sanatan Dharam Natak Samaj president Anil Masoom, general secretary Bharat Bhushan and other members of the organisation were present. Masoom highlighted the festival's cultural significance and its role in bringing people together while familiarising younger generations with the Ramayana. The celebrations concluded with the symbolic burning of the three effigies, reaffirming Dussehra's traditional message of the triumph of good over evil.
UP Police Constable Recruitment: Medical Exam Guidelines for Candidates with Tattoos
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UPESSC Opens Correction Window for PGT Recruitment Applications
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Durga idol immersion turns tragic in UPs Gonda: 4 drown at 2 river ghats; search continues
Drunk migrant worker falls to death from terrace in Hyderabad
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UP Woman Allegedly Poisoned Over Dowry
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Uttar Pradeshs Deputy CM Vows to Ensure Quality in Rural Road Construction
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Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 20 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) President, Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday targeted the BJP on Dussehra, saying the fight against evil should begin in Uttar Pradesh, and flagged off the party's PDA (Backward Classes, Dalits and minorities) campaign vehicles in preparation for the Assembly elections in the state in 2027. Flagging off the vehicles at the SP headquarters here, Yadav accused the BJP of undermining social justice, people's rights and democratic institutions. He also urged party workers to ensure that electoral rolls were accurate and announced that the SP would release its manifesto on November 26, Constitution Day. The vehicles were flagged off after a ceremonial coconut-breaking ritual, accompanied by conch-blowing and chanting of mantras. The campaign aims to reach young people, marginalised communities and those seeking justice. Today, we should resolve to eradicate evil from this land forever. The initiative should begin in Uttar Pradesh, Yadav said, extending Dussehra greetings. Invoking Lord Ram, he said Ram Rajya and socialism were complementary ideals. Those who bring goodness to the world are Sanatanis, while those who do evil are fake Sanatanis, he said. Yadav also accused the BJP of misusing Artificial Intelligence (AI), alleging that a video depicting him as Ravana had been circulated by the party early in the morning. Calling monitoring of electoral roll revision a priority, he said the party could not win the political battle without ensuring that voter lists were accurate. He asked workers to verify entries and remain vigilant throughout the revision process and until the nomination stage. The SP chief demanded the release of Cockroach Janta Party leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and others who, he claimed, had been unnecessarily detained. He accused the BJP of using pressure to keep them behind bars. Questioning the Election Commission's handling of alleged duplicate voter entries, Yadav claimed that officials responsible for irregularities were not being held accountable. He also raised issues of waterlogging in Lucknow, the education system and food adulteration, accusing the BJP of pursuing divisive politics. On seat-sharing ahead of the Assembly elections, Yadav questioned how many seats the BJP would allocate to its ally, the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD), and how it would accommodate other partners. He claimed the BJP feared losing its political foothold in Uttar Pradesh. The SP's PDA campaign launch and the announcement of its manifesto date signal the party's preparations for the Assembly elections, with social justice, constitutional values and electoral roll verification featuring prominently in its agenda.
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Digital Desk | Ghaziabad, Oct 20 (IANS) Two women tragically lost their lives after coming into contact with a high-tension power line in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad district on Tuesday, officials said, adding that another 18-year-old sustained serious injuries and is undergoing treatment. The incident occurred in Bhovapur village, located within the jurisdiction of the Nandgram police station in Ghaziabad district, when the three women had gone to a field to collect radishes at around 6 a.m. The tragedy occurred when they came into contact with a high-tension power line that had snapped and fallen onto the field. The incident caused a stir in the village. Upon receiving the information, the police arrived at the scene and rushed the injured teen to the hospital for treatment. Meanwhile, the bodies of the two deceased women have been sent for post-mortem examinations. According to officials, when the women went to the field to collect radish, a high-tension power line that had snapped and fallen to the ground in the field proved fatal for them. All three women suffered severe burns upon coming into contact with the wire. The incident caused immediate panic at the site. The three were rushed to the hospital, where two of the women succumbed to their injuries during treatment, officials said. The deceased have been identified as 50-year-old Satyavati and 20-year-old Ruby. The 18-year-old, Devshri, remains critically injured and is currently undergoing treatment in the hospital. According to the families of the deceased, they cultivate land that they have taken on lease. The grieving family members were inconsolable following the tragic accident. They raised serious questions before the administration and demanded strict action against those responsible for the negligence. When did the high-tension power line break, and how long had it been lying in the field? If the wire was already broken, why was the relevant department not informed? Why was the fallen power line not repaired in a timely manner? questioned a family member. According to the officials, the police have completed the inquest proceedings for the two deceased women and have initiated the post-mortem process. According to ACP (Nandgram) Ziauddin Ahmed, necessary legal action is being taken in the matter. The situation at the scene remains calm, and a thorough investigation into the entire incident is underway, ACP Ahmed said. This accident in Bhovapur village has raised serious concerns regarding the maintenance of power lines and existing safety protocols, raising concerns over the safety of farmers and villagers working in the fields.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) The proposed delimitation exercise and the Constitution Amendment Bill linked to womens reservation have triggered a fresh political confrontation, with the Congress accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of attempting to push through delimitation in the name of womens reservation, while the ruling party has defended the move as a constitutional process. Congress spokesperson Surendra Rajput, speaking in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, said the INDIA Bloc and other major political parties were united on the issues of delimitation and womens reservation. He asserted that the Opposition would not allow the BJP to succeed if it attempted to use womens reservation as a means to advance its delimitation proposal. We will not make any statements based on speculation now. However, one thing is certain, all members of the INDIA Alliance and all major political parties are united on delimitation and womens reservation. The entire Opposition, whether it is part of the INDIA Bloc or no longer part of it, is united on these issues, Rajput said. Accusing the BJP of pursuing a political agenda under the banner of womens reservation, he added, If the BJP wants to hatch any conspiracy, the INDIA alliance will not allow that conspiracy to succeed, and neither will the Congress party. Congress leader Husain Dalwai said, ...Through delimitation, they intend to shape constituencies in a way that keeps their government in power indefinitely. They want to sideline Muslims, split constituencies where Muslim, Christian, or Tribal communities reside, those who vote against them, and alter the boundaries to their advantage. All of this is in their plans, attempting to do so under the guise of security. What even is this SIR? Through such measures, they are trying to maintain power. The current government has been formed unconstitutionally, and they are spooked by the ongoing public protests... BJP leader Guru Prakash Paswan, defending the proposed delimitation exercise, said it was part of the constitutional framework and should be discussed through constructive dialogue. This is a constitutional process. There are established procedures in Parliament, and India is a country of 1.4 billion people. The Constitution provides an option to change the nature and composition of the House in accordance with changing population patterns, and that provision is being utilised, Paswan said. He urged the Opposition to engage with the government, adding, Come forward, talk, engage in dialogue with a positive approach, and find a solution. Shiv Sena leader Anand Dubey also said the government was prepared to hold discussions with Opposition parties on delimitation, indicating that dialogue remained a possible way forward amid the political deadlock. The political exchange comes amid a disagreement between the government and the Opposition over consultations on the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill concerning delimitation and womens representation. Responding to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, who sought an all-party meeting to discuss the Bill, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said earlier on Monday that the government had already made sustained efforts to facilitate dialogue. In a letter to Kharge, Rijiju stressed that constructive cooperation from Opposition parties was necessary. He also cautioned against repeatedly raising the demand for an all-party meeting without adequately considering the consultations that had already taken place. Kharge had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, arguing that constitutional changes of such far-reaching significance should not be pushed through Parliament without meaningful consultations with political parties.
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Noida village worships Ravan as 'Son of soil', rejects effigy burning on Dussehra
Digital Desk | Greater Noida (UP), Oct 20 (IANS) While Dussehra is celebrated across India by burning the effigies of Ravan, Meghnad and Kumbhkaran to symbolise the victory of good over evil, Bisrakh village in Uttar Pradeshs Greater Noida follows a distinct tradition of worshipping Ravan instead. Located around 30 kilometres from the national Capital, the village is believed to be the birthplace of Ravan, the demon king from the Hindu epic Ramayana. Unlike other parts of the country, residents here refrain from burning his effigy, considering the practice disrespectful to their ancestors. Instead, devotees offer prayers and perform religious rituals for Ravan. Speaking to IANS, Mahant Ramdas Maharaj said the village holds a special place in local religious beliefs and is associated with sages Brahma and Pulastya. This is Ravans birthplace and was once the ashram of Sage Brahma and Sage Pulastya. Ravan is worshipped here every day throughout the year. Today is Dussehra, and a 'yagya' is being performed. The temple has been beautifully decorated, and special prayers are being offered to Ravana, he said. He added that people from several areas visit the temple on the occasion to offer flowers and sweets. Religious ceremonies, including 'havans', are conducted during the day and continue into the evening. According to local tradition, Bisrakh was earlier known as Vishveshara, a name associated with Ravanas father, Vishrava. It is believed that Sage Vishrava was born in the village during the Treta Yuga and established a Shiva Lingam there. Ravan, who was a devotee of Lord Shiva, is also believed to have worshipped at the site. The temple has attracted growing attention on social media, bringing visitors from different parts of the country to witness the villages distinctive Dussehra observance. Bisrakh is not the only place where Ravan receives religious reverence. A temple in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur follows a different tradition, with devotees offering prayers to the ten-headed king instead of celebrating his destruction. The Dashanan Temple, located within the Kailash Temple complex in the Shiwala area of Kanpur, is known for its unique tradition of opening its doors only once a year, on Vijayadashami. The temple remains closed for the other 364 days. Speaking to IANS, temple priest Pandit Ram Bajpai said, The shrine was built in 1868 by Maharaj Guru Prasad Shukla. On Dussehra, the temple doors are opened in the morning, following which the idol of Ravana is ceremonially bathed with milk and holy water. The rituals are then performed according to traditional customs, followed by prayers and aarti. The temple's distinctive tradition stems from the belief that Ravana should not be viewed solely as a symbol of evil but also as a highly learned scholar, an intelligent ruler, and a devoted follower of Lord Shiva. Devotees visit the shrine on Vijayadashami to seek blessings and offer prayers, flowers, and oil lamps. The annual opening draws worshippers who wish to pay their respects to Ravana's scholarly attributes and his devotion to Lord Shiva. Similarly, while Dussehra celebrations across the country traditionally culminate in the burning of Ravanas effigies, a village in Madhya Pradeshs Vidisha district, too, observes the festival differently, worshipping the King of Lanka, affectionately known as 'Ravan Baba', as its presiding deity. Speaking to IANS, Pandit Naresh Tiwari, the priest at the Ravan temple, said the villagers believed that Ravan Baba protected the community and that every auspicious occasion should begin with his blessings. Located in Nateran tehsil of Vidisha, Ravan village is home to an ancient temple believed by locals to date back to the Parmar era. The temple houses a 12-foot idol of Ravana in a reclining posture, where daily prayers and aarti are performed. Rather than burning his effigy on Dussehra, villagers organise Ramayana recitations, devotional singing, and a grand community feast, drawing devotees from Vidisha, Bhopal and neighbouring areas. Our village, named Ravan, has an idol of Ravan Maharaj established. Ravan Baba Maharaj presides here, and our entire village resides under his protection. All our tasks are accomplished through him, Tiwari said. The priest added that villagers seek the deitys blessings before weddings, pre-wedding rituals, Bhagwat Kirtans, and Ramayana recitations. According to him, failing to seek the deitys blessings before beginning an auspicious undertaking is believed to invite obstacles.
UP CM performs special Vijayadashami puja at Gorakhnath Temple
Digital Desk | Gorakhpur, Oct 20 (IANS) On the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, also celebrated as Dussehra, Gorakhpeethadhishwar and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed a special puja of Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath, regarded as an incarnation of Lord Shiva, at the Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur. Dressed in the traditional attire befitting the Gorakhpeethadhishwar, CM Yogi followed the established customs and traditions of the Gorakhpeeth and performed the worship according to Vedic rites, praying for the well-being of the entire universe. The special Vijayadashami rituals at the Gorakhpeeth continued for more than two hours. The special worship began at the Shaktipeeth within the Gorakhnath Temple, where rituals dedicated to the Divine Mother, Adishakti, had been continuing since Pratipada, the first day of Sharadiya Navaratri. After performing the Vedi Pujan, or worship of the altar, and offering prayers for the welfare of all, the Chief Minister proceeded towards the sanctum sanctorum of the main Guru Gorakhnath temple, accompanied by the temple's head priest, Yogi Kamalnath, and Sanskrit scholars and students from the Sanskrit Vidyapeeth chanting Vedic mantras. The atmosphere was filled with the resonant sounds of conch shells, damrus, bells, and ceremonial trumpets as the procession made its way towards the main shrine. Inside the sanctum sanctorum, CM Yogi performed special worship of Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath in accordance with the traditions and rituals of the Nath sect. He offered various items as part of the religious ceremony, including jawara, or sprouted barley grown at the Shaktipeeth altar. He also performed aarti and offered a chanwar, a ceremonial whisk, as a mark of deep reverence and devotion. After completing the formal worship of Guru Gorakhnath, the Chief Minister performed special rituals dedicated to the Akhand Jyoti, the perpetual flame, and the idols of all the deities installed within the temple complex. He also offered prayers at the icons of revered sages of the Nath tradition, the Akhand Dhuna, or perpetual sacred fire, the Yagya-shala, or sacrificial altar hall, and Bheem Sarovar, the sacred pond located within the temple premises. With folded hands, CM Yogi performed parikrama, or circumambulation, of Mahayogi Gorakhnath and the other deities enshrined in the temple. He bowed before the statues of his Gurudev, Mahant Avaidyanath Ji Maharaj, his Dada-guru, the late Mahant Digvijaynath Ji Maharaj, and the revered sage Yogiraj Baba Gambhirnath Ji Maharaj, among other spiritual figures. The sounds of the nagphani, conch shells, drums, bells, damru, turahi, and other ceremonial musical ensembles added to the spiritual atmosphere of the occasion. As part of the Vijayadashami celebrations at the Gorakhnath Temple, CM Yogi also performed 'Gau puja' (the worship of cows) at the temple's gaushala. During the ritual, the Chief Minister offered prayers to the cows and served them with deep reverence. He fed them jaggery and affectionately caressed the animals. In addition to the cow-worship ceremony, CM Yogi also fed grain to the fish in the Bhim Sarovar.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended greetings to the Swayamsevaks on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Foundation Day, praising their deep sense of duty and ation-first spirit. The RSS is observing its 101st Foundation Day on Tuesday, coinciding with the Hindu festival of Vijayadashami. Taking to X, PM Modi said, Today, on the special occasion of RSS Sthapana Divas, my greetings to all Swayamsevaks. I also pay homage to all those greats who have nurtured the RSS over the years. The RSS has completed a remarkable century of service, nation-building and social harmony. Countless Swayamsevaks have worked for society with a deep sense of duty and a nation-first spirit, he said. May this spirit keep strengthening national development in the times to come, the Prime Minister said. Founded on the occasion of Vijayadashmi on September 27, 1925, by Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar in Nagpur, Maharashtra, the RSS traditionally celebrates its foundation day on the auspicious occasion every year according to the Hindu calendar. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also extended heartfelt greetings on RSS' Foundation Day. Heartily congratulating and extending best wishes to the crores of swayamsevaks on the Foundation Day of RSS, the world's largest cultural organisation, which is dedicated to the supreme glory of Mother India, considering the nation as deity, society as family, and service as worship, CM Yogi said in a post on X. This national devotion, which instils the sentiment of 'Ind rashtriya, Ind na mum (roughly translated to: All of this is for the nation; nothing of it is mine)' from individual to society and from society to nation, is the unbroken journey towards the supreme glory of Mother India, the Chief Minister added. Meanwhile, addressing the annual Vijayadashami rally of the RSS on the Foundation Day in Nagpur, Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday articulated the organisation's core ideological perspective, highlighting India's rising global stature and its potential to solve complex international crises through its traditional wisdom. Bhagwat emphasised that India's enduring ideological heritage will play a pivotal role in shaping its trajectory as a leading world power. Highlighting the nation's foundational values, the RSS chief noted that the spirit of self-awareness (swabodh) is vividly reflected in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution.
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Vijayadashmi: Ravan effigy to be burnt at 35 locations across Noida amid tight security
Digital Desk | Noida, Oct 20 (IANS) Vijayadashmi will be celebrated with great enthusiasm in Uttar Pradesh's Noida on Tuesday as people gather to witness the 'Ravan Dahan', while some participate in the immersion of Goddess Durga idols. Vijayadashami, or Dussehra, is a festival symbolising the victory of truth over falsehood. On this occasion, Ravan effigies will be burnt at 35 locations across the city, while the Goddess Durga idol immersion will take place at approximately 200 sites. Anticipating large crowds during the festivities, the police and local administration have put comprehensive security arrangements in place. Approximately 2,200 police personnel, including 300 women officers, will be deployed to maintain law and order and ensure the safety of devotees. Additionally, the fire department has kept 26 fire tenders and around 250 firefighting personnel on standby to handle any emergencies. In light of the Dussehra celebrations and the immersion of Goddess Durga idols, the Noida Traffic Police has devised a special traffic diversion plan. Traffic arrangements on several city routes will be altered from 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday until late evening. According to the police, traffic on major routes will be regulated to manage expected crowds and increased volume of vehicles. Motorists are advised to check their intended routes before leaving home and plan their travel accordingly. Under the traffic diversion plan, the road leading from Rajnigandha towards Sector 12, Sector 22, and Sector 56, also known as Master Plan Road-1, is expected to experience heavy traffic pressure. Vehicle movement on this route is likely to be affected due to the Dussehra celebrations. Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time when using this route and to opt for alternative paths if necessary. In view of the events scheduled around Noida Stadium in Sector 21, traffic arrangements on the roads surrounding the stadium will be modified. Additionally, traffic diversions will be implemented in the Sector 62 area as and when required. According to the police, these arrangements may remain in place until the crowds disperse following the 'Ravan Dahan' (effigy burning). The public is therefore urged to avoid taking vehicles unnecessarily into the vicinity of the event venues and to strictly follow the instructions of the traffic police. DCP (Traffic) Syed Ali Abbas stated that special arrangements have been made by the traffic police for the convenience of the public. A helpline number, 9971009001, has been issued to provide traffic-related information and assistance. Citizens may contact this number in the event of traffic congestion or any other traffic-related issues. The police have requested motorists to park their vehicles only in designated parking areas and to refrain from stopping or parking on the roads. Haphazard parking on the road obstructs traffic flow and can lead to congestion. Action may be taken against vehicles found in violation of these rules. The traffic police have also made provisions to remove vehicles parked on the roads using cranes, if necessary. Furthermore, the Fire Department has been placed on high alert to address any potential fire hazards or other emergencies during the Dussehra celebrations and the immersion of Durga idols. A total of 26 fire tenders and approximately 250 firefighting personnel will be deployed across the city to ensure an immediate response to any untoward incident. Special attention will also be given to security arrangements and crowd control at the event venues. The police and the administration have appealed to the public to celebrate Dussehra peacefully, disregard rumours, adhere to traffic regulations, and cooperate with police personnel. Officials have stated that all necessary measures have been taken to maintain security and traffic flow, ensuring that the public can celebrate Vijayadashami in a safe and convenient manner.
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Tread path of truth, righteousness, and welfare of all: CM Yogi extends Vijayadashami greetings
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday extended heartfelt greetings to the people and devotees on the occasion of Vijayadashami, highlighting the festivals message of truth, righteousness and the victory of good over evil. In a post on X, CM Yogi said the sacred festival serves as a reminder of the ideals and values embodied by Lord Shri Ram. He also emphasised the importance of giving up ego and negativity and following the path of righteousness and the welfare of all. Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the residents of the state and devotees on the sacred festival of Vijayadashami, which reminds us of the ideals and life values of the epitome of propriety, Lord Shri Ram. This festival inspires us to renounce ego and negativity and to tread the path of truth, righteousness, and the welfare of all. May Lord Shri Ram bring happiness, peace, and prosperity to everyones life. Jai Shri Ram. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also extended greetings to people on the auspicious occasion, highlighting the festivals message of righteousness and the triumph of good over evil. In a post on X, Gadkari said, Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes on the auspicious occasion of the Mangal Parv Vijayadashami, which conveys the message of the victory of good over evil and righteousness over unrighteousness. May this sacred festival bring happiness, prosperity, and peace into everyones lives. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also conveyed her greetings, urging people to embrace the ideals of Lord Shri Ram in their daily lives. She stressed the importance of truth, compassion, righteousness and humility, while wishing happiness and prosperity for every household. In her post on X, Gupta said, Heartfelt greetings to all of you on the grand festival of Vijayadashami, celebrating the triumph of truth over falsehood, righteousness over unrighteousness, and virtue over arrogance. May the ideals of Lord Shri Ramhonor in the heart, compassion in actions, and righteousness in every resolve of liferemain enshrined within us. May this sacred festival bring the light of goodwill to every heart, prosperity and happiness to every home, and auspiciousness to every life. Jai Shri Ram, she added. Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is a major Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil. The festival is celebrated on the tenth day of Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Ashwin. This year, Dussehra is being celebrated on Tuesday, October 20. Dussehra represents the victory of good over evil. The festival marks Lord Ramas victory over Ravana and his reunion with Sita after rescuing her from captivity. Ravana Dahan, the burning of Ravanas effigy, is an important part of the celebrations.
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