January 2023 - Page 6 of 60 - Lokmarg

Tourists Throng India’s First Igloo Cafe In Gulmarg

By LokMarg 29th January 2023

A glass igloo restaurant in the middle of the snow-covered mountains in Gulmarg has become the centre of attraction for tourists in the hill station in Kashmir.

Tourists can be seen enjoying their meals and taking photographs in this glass-wall restaurant.

This unique glass igloo restaurant is developed by Kolahoi Green Heights, a hotel in Gulmarg. The hotel claims it is the first glass igloo restaurant in the valley. It is worth noting that earlier they had built the valley’s first snow-covered restaurant.

According to Hotel Manager Hamid Masoudi, it has always taken unique measures to make Gulmarg attractive to tourists. He said that in 2020, the hotel made the biggest Igloo in Asia, while in 2021, they made the biggest Igloo in the world and this year, they made a glass igloo, which is the first such igloo in Kashmir.

“We took this concept from Finland and built three igloos in the courtyard of our hotel which was not seen anywhere before. Then we also built three igloos at phase one of Gulmarg which are very much appreciated by the visitors here,” Masoudi said.

He further said that imported fabricated material has been used for this unique igloo. This unique glass-fronted restaurant keeps the interior heat insulated as well as offers the best views.

“Eight people can sit in it at a time in each of these glass igloos. We are trying to give a different kind of experience to tourists,” Masoudi added.

These unique glass-fronted restaurants are loved by locals.

Sayakh, a tourist said that he had come to the Kashmir Valley and wanted to spend time in Gulmarg and when he found this restaurant, he had a very different experience.

“Sitting in it felt like I was peering through the window of heaven. It is not cold at all in this glass-enclosed restaurant. The view outside with a cup of coffee and this unique experience, I consider myself lucky,” Sayakh said. (ANI)

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Kapil Sharma Ties Up With Guru Randhawa For Debut Song

By LokMarg 29th January 2023

Kapil Sharma is all set and excited about his collaboration with Guru Randhawa for their debut song. The poster of their upcoming song was unveiled on social media.

Taking to Instagram, Guru Randhawa treated fans with a new announcement and shared a poster featuring Kapil.

Sharing the poster, he wrote, “We are excited to share ” ALONE ” with you all. Can’t wait the world to hear @kapilsharma paji debut song. Out on 9th feb. @tseries.official @directorgifty @sanjoyd @iyogitabihani #bhushankumar.”

In the poster, Kapil is dressed in a black T-shirt topped-up brown coat. Guru Randhawa was seen in an all-black attire.

The duo’s upcoming song ‘Alone’ will be out on February 9.

As soon as the collaboration was announced, the industry friends chimed in the comment section.

Mika Singh wrote, “Kya baat hai the 2 rock star in one frame.”

Rapper Badshah reacted with raised hands emoji.

Recently, Guru Randhawa collaborated with Shehnaaz Gill for the song ‘Moon Rise’. The music video was unveiled earlier this month.

The singer is all set to make his acting debut in the upcoming comedy film ‘Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay’ alongside actor Anupam Kher.

Kapil on the other hand, after being screened at the Toronto International Film Festival, Busan International Film Festival, and the International Film Festival of Kerala Nandita Das and Kapil Sharma’s ‘Zwigato’ is all set to hit the big screen soon.

The film is all set to release on March 17, 2023.

The film, which is presented by Applause Entertainment, is about an ex-floor manager (Kapil) of a factory who loses his job during the pandemic. He then works as a food delivery rider, grappling with the world of ratings and incentives.

To support the income, his homemaker wife begins to explore different work opportunities, with fear but also the excitement of new-found independence.

The film is about the relentlessness of life, but not without their shared moments of joy. It captures the lives of invisible, ‘ordinary’ people.(ANI)

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Will Chop Off Hands Of Anyone Who Touches Stalin: DMK’s TR Baalu

By LokMarg 29th January 2023

DMK MP and former union minister TR Baalu made a controversial statement saying he will chop off the hands of whoever touches his party president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin.

Speaking at an event organized in support of the Sethusamudram project in Madurai, the DMK leader spoke about his efforts for the project.
Baalu said, “I will chop off the hands of anyone who touches my party president and Chief Minister MK Stalin, or Dravidar Kazhagam chief K Veeramani. This is my dharma.”

The DMK MP criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government at the Centre for halting the Sethusamudram Shipping Canal Project project. He said the Centre’s decision to stop the project is like abruptly halting a train midway.

He alleged that the central government is halting the project without applying scientific or rational thinking and instead following religious lines. The DMK leader claimed the project would have now brought a profit of Rs 750 crore per annum.

Baalu said on many occasions compromised religious beliefs to complete development projects.

He said, “In my constituency, Sarasawathi Temple, Lakshmi temple, and Parvathi temple on GST were demolished. I only demolished all these three temples. I know I will not get votes but I also know how to get votes. My supporters even warned me that if temples were demolished, I will not get votes. But I told them there is no other way.”

“I told the need a temple. I constructed better temples with better facilities. Like this, in many places, I have convinced religious beliefs and completed projects,” added the DMK MP.

Earlier this month, the Tamil Nadu assembly passed a resolution urging the Centre to implement the Sethusamudram Project without further delay.

The resolution moved by Chief Minister MK Stalin, requested the Union Government not to delay the project as it is important for Tamil Nadu and the country’s economic growth.

A grand waterway project straddling India and Sri Lanka, the Sethusamudram project proposes to connect the Palk Strait with the Gulf of Mannar. The project is seen as key to bringing economic prosperity to the state and the country.

Commissioned in 2005, the project came to halt in light of protests by rightwing groups claiming that the project may harm the ‘Ram Setu’ bridge, which is believed to have been built by Lord Ram to reach Sri Lanka.

The Sethasasamudram project included a proposal to minimize a ship’s travel by almost 650 km, by making a canal in the Palk Strait.

Environmentalists and activists, too, protested against the project claiming it might pose a potential threat to the environment in Rameswaram, the southernmost tip of the country. (ANI)

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Modi Congratulates U-19 Indian Women’s Team For Winning ICC T20 World Cup

By LokMarg 29th January 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian women’s cricket team for winning the first-ever ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup on Sunday.

India became the first-ever ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup winners on Sunday, after a comprehensive, seven-wicket victory over England in Potchefstroom.
“They have played excellent cricket and their success will inspire several upcoming cricketers. Best wishes to the team for their future endeavours,” tweets PM Modi.

It was another clinical display with the ball that held the key to India’s march to victory, with Titas Sadhu setting the pace, with the spinners delivering another telling performance when it mattered.

Supplementing the fine bowling was outstanding fielding. The dismissal of England’s captain, Grace Scrivens, epitomised the sheer determination in the Indian ranks. The left-hander hit Archana towards long-off, where Gongadi Trisha sprinted in, then leapt forward to take an excellent, tumbling catch.

It was the key wicket, in many ways, and the celebrations from India confirmed as much. Scrivens would go on to scoop the Player of the Tournament award, but she would have given all of that up for a better English display with the bat.

Shafali Verma won the toss and elected to bowl, and Sadhu struck yet again in the first over. She hurried one onto Liberty Heap, who could only loop her attempted pull straight up and back to a gleeful Sadhu.

Her figures of two for 6 in four overs deservedly earned her the Player of the Match award with just the start that India craved. She was backed up well by Archana (two for 17) and the irrepressible Parshavi Chopra, who snared two for 13 to close out a terrific tournament offering.

There were also wickets apiece for Mannat Kashyap, Verma and Sonam Yadav, as England tumbled to 22 for four and then eventually 68 all out in 17.1 overs. After a tournament of free-scoring, only Ryana Macdonald-Gay (19 off 24 balls), Niamh Holland (10) and Sophia Smale (11) could reach double figures.

England’s hopes for more heroics with the ball were raised when they removed Verma (15) and Shweta Sehrawat (5) inside the first four overs. Verma hit a four and a six as she tried to put the heat on England early before she top-edged Hannah Baker to short fine-leg.

Soumya Tiwari and Trisha were having none of it. Tiwari smacked three fours in her 24 not out from 37 balls, while Trisha got more and more fluent as the target came into sight. Her 29-ball stay was ended on 24, bowled by Alexa Stonehouse as she tried to finish it off in style. (ANI)

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Odisha CM Mourns Demise Of Min Naba Das

By LokMarg 29th January 2023

Expressing shock and distress over the demise of State Health Minister Naba Das when he succumbed to bullet injuries in Bhubaneswar hospital, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday said that Naba Das was an asset to both the Government and the party and his death is a great loss to Odisha.

Das was shot at by one police personnel near Brajarajnagar in Jharsuguda district earlier today.
Das, who was shot at in Brajarajnagar in the Jharsuguda district, succumbed to his injuries in Apollo Hospital in Bhubaneswar today.

In a statement, the Chief Minister said, “I am shocked and distressed over the very unfortunate demise of Minister Sri Naba Das. The doctors made every possible effort to save his life. But unfortunately, he could not recover,” the Chief Minister said.

Describing the late minister an asset for the government and the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Patnaik said that Das carried out several initiatives to benefit the people.

“As a leader, he was instrumental in strengthening Biju Janata Dal. He was a grass root person and was loved and respected by all, cutting across parties and sections of people,” he said.

“His death is a great loss to the State of Odisha,” the Chief Minister added.

Patnaik also prayed for peace and tranquility of the departed soul and expressed deep sympathy for the bereaved family members.

The Health Minister, who was said to be in a critical condition, was airlifted to the Apollo Hospital in Bhubaneswar where he breathed his last.

Das was shot at by one police personnel near Brajarajnagar in Jharsuguda district earlier today, following which he was critically injured.

A team of doctors led by Dr Debashish Nayak immediately attended to and operated on him.

On operating was found that a single bullet had entered and exited the body, injuring the heart and left lung and causing massive internal bleeding and injury, the officials said.

According to officials, the injuries were repaired, and steps were taken to improve the pumping of the heart. He was given urgent ICU care. But despite best of efforts, he could not be revived and succumbed to his injuries.

Following the shooting incident, the Chief Minister directed the Crime Branch to take up the investigation into the matter, following which a team of Odisha Crime Branch headed by a senior police official proceeded to Brajarajnagar where state Health Minister Naba Das was shot at.

The team led by Additional Director General Arun Bothra left for the crime spot to inquire into the firing incident on Minister Naba Das.

Earlier, an eyewitness, advocate Ram Mohan Rao said that the policeman fired at the Odisha minister from point-blank range.

“This incident occurred at about 12.30 afternoon at Gandhi chowk when Das was on his way to attend a program. He sustained bullet injuries to his left chest, leaving him seriously injured,” Rao said.

“At a public grievance office opening, Naba Das was the chief guest. When he arrived, the crowd gathered to welcome him. Suddenly, a gunshot was heard. We saw police personnel running away after the shooting from close range. Minister to be airlifted to Bhubaneswar,” he added.

The exact reason behind the firing is still unclear. (ANI)

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Tourists Flock To Mount Abu As Fog Envelopes Hill Station

By LokMarg 29th January 2023

It had rained yesterday in Rajasthan’s hill station Mount Abu and as tourists arrived there in large numbers to enjoy the cold weather, fog enveloped the town on Sunday.

A tourist told ANI, “I came here to enjoy the -4 degree Celsius temperature. It rained yesterday here after which there is a lot of fog. A lot of people are here to enjoy the weather.”
After the thick fog covered the mountains, heavy rains began in the hill station which continued for a prolonged period of time. Due to the heavy rains, the weather became naturally attractive but the visitors and tourists who came outside to explore the hill station had to rush back to their rooms.

Though the rains caused a little increase in the minimum temperature, the cold weather remained bitter and frigid. The tourists here enjoyed the cold weather and they were seen capturing the climate through their mobile phones as they made their moment memorable.

“Suddenly the weather changed. It seems like heaven. After the rain, the temperature rose a little and the beautiful fog is just a treat to our eyes,” said a middle-aged tourist, who visited the place along with his friends.

The tourists and visitors thoroughly embraced the chilly weather and the dense fog in the mountains. The temperature in the hill station has been remarkably low for the last 25 days which on the mercury has remained below 0 degrees Celsius, as claimed by the locals.

The Indian Meteorological Department experts believe that after heavy rains, extremely chilly winds would begin once the sky is clear.

Among a group of youngsters, a youth said, “Four of us came from Ahmedabad on a totally unplanned trip. One of my friends suggested on the way that let’s head to Abu and I have not regretted it. It is extremely beautiful and one of the best experiences I will ever have on a trip,”(ANI)

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Indira Gandhi International Airport Delhi

IGI Airport: CISF Seizes Foreign Currency Worth Rs 64L

By LokMarg 29th January 2023

Officials of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Sunday intercepted a passenger at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi and seized foreign currency notes valued at Rs 64 lakh from his possession, officials said.

The foreign currency (Euro and New Zealand Dollars) were concealed inside handle of a trolley bag, CISF said.
On Saturday, CISF surveillance and intelligence staff noticed suspicious activities of a passenger later identified as Surinder Singh Rihal, at the check-in area near ‘K’ row, who was supposed to travel to Bangkok by Thai Airlines Flight,” officials said in a statement.

The statement added that on random checking of his baggage, doubtful images of concealment of currency in ‘the trolley handles’ were noticed. The matter was informed to departure Customs officials and the passenger was allowed to proceed. He was kept under physical and electronic surveillance. Further, the said passenger was not accepted for Check-In by airlines due to document issues. The matter was discussed with customs officials and the said passenger was intercepted by the Surveillance and intelligence staff of CISF at the Check-In area and brought to International Departure Customs Office.

On thorough checking of his baggage at the Departure Customs office, foreign currency (Euro and New Zealand Dollars) were found concealed in the trolley handle of his two baggage. He could not produce any documents for carrying a such huge amount of foreign currency.

The passenger along with the detected foreign currency worth approximately Rs 64 lakh was handed over to Customs officials for further legal action.

Further information is awaited. (ANI)

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Houses of Hindu, Christian, Shias Demolished In Rawalpindi

By LokMarg 29th January 2023

Authorities in Pakistan’s Rawalpindi have demolished houses of a minority community, a Hindu and a Christian family, who were living in the area for the past 70 years.

As per the sources, at least five houses were demolished in the Cantonment area of Rawalpindi on January 27 belonged to a Hindu family, a Christian family, and Shias. Their belongings were thrown on the streets in the neighborhood.

The Hindu family was forced to take shelter in a nearby temple, whereas the Christian family and Shias were forced to live without any shelter.

Sources reveal that the victims’ families tried to take a stay order from the court, but authorities used force to demolish their houses.

A Hindu victim said, “They are mafias and came in a group of at least 100 people. They even harassed us, attacked us as we tried to counter them. They are so powerful that no FIR was registered at the police station”.

He added, “We tried to oppose them in a court, but the Cantonment Board has only one judge, Naveed Akthar, who takes their favor. We were having all the papers as we have been living here for over 70 years. They have not given us any notice and no time to save our household goods. We have no option but to take the family to a temple”.

Minorities in Pakistan have been facing persecution for the past several decades. The authorities, police, and even judiciary remain mute spectators on the harassment of minorities in the country.

Speaking to ANI, Dr. Amjad Ayub Mirza, an expert on Pakistan’s Affairs said, “Persecution of Hindus and minorities in Pakistan is not something that is new to us. Since the inception of this illegal and fake country that was created in the name of religion by dividing the living body of Hindustan, we have seen persecution of Hindus, Sikhs, Christians, and Shins now, and has been at the forefront of Pakistan’s atrocities against its own people.”

There are innumerable incidents of persecution of minorities in Pakistan, especially for abduction and forced conversion of young girls.

Recently, UN experts expressed alarm at the reported rise in abductions, forced marriages, and conversions of underage girls and young women from religious minorities in Pakistan and called for immediate efforts to curtail the practices and ensure justice for victims.

Noting Pakistan’s previous attempts to pass legislation that will prohibit forced conversions and protect religious minorities, the experts deplored the ongoing lack of access to justice for victims and their families.

Reports suggest these so-called marriages and conversions take place with the involvement of religious authorities and the complicity of security forces and the justice system. (ANI)

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Shah Appeals Haryana To Vote For BJP In 2024 LS Polls

By LokMarg 29th January 2023

Launching the campaign for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls in Haryana’s Sonipat, Union Home Minister Amit Shah appealed people of the state to vote for the BJP to make Narendra Modi the Prime Minister for the third term on the basis of the development done by the Modi government in the last eight years.

Shah’s public rally in Gohana city in the Sonipat district of Haryana has been cancelled due to bad weather conditions as his chopper did not get permission to take off and land due to bad weather conditions following which his programme was cancelled.
He, however, briefly addressed the gathering over the phone, appealing the people of Haryana to vote for the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections to again make Narendra Modi the Prime Minster of the country.

“All of us together will work to make Narender Modi ji as Prime Minister again. I am confident that the lotus of BJP will bloom at every Lok Sabha seat.”

Taking dig at the previous Congress government, Shah said that in last eight years so much development has taken place in Haryana which could not have happened in 70 years.

“You have witnessed so much development in Haryana during the past eight years. The corruption has reduced in every sector, law and order has improved and castism has ended. In eight years so much development has taken place in Haryana which could not have happened in 70 years. Now education sarpanches are taking Haryana forward.”

Speaking to the people at the rally, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced that Shah could not come as his helicopter was not given permission to take-off due to bad weather.

Khattar said that Shah wanted to come by road but since it would have taken two hours, he suggested to the Union minister to address the gathering over the phone.

“I wanted to meet you all in this rally, but due to bad weather, permission for helicopter take-off was not given,” said Shah.

The Union Home said he could not come to Gohana today but in near future, he will come to meet the Haryana people.

“I wanted to come via road in a car, but the weather over there is also inclement with the possibility of more rain. Manohar ji requested that I should speak to you all over the phone,” he added.

Shah also promised people that he will soon visit Gohana. (ANI)

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Funeral Of Wing Commander Martyred In Morena To Be Held In Belgaum

By LokMarg 29th January 2023

The funeral of Wing Commander Hanumanth Rao Sarathi, who lost his life in an air crash in Madhya Pradesh’s Morena on Saturday, is going to be held here in Karnataka’s Belgaum on Sunday evening.

Wing Commander Hanumanth Rao Sarathi lost his life in the air crash on Saturday over Madhya Pradesh’s Morena. He was an ace Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft pilot & instructor at the IAF Tactics & Air Combat Development Establishment (TACDE) in Gwalior.
The Indian Air Force on Saturday evening issued an update that Wing Commander Hanumanth Rao Sarathi sustained fatal injuries after two Indian Air Force fighter jets– a Sukhoi Su-30 and a Mirage 2000 — crashed during a training exercise on Saturday in Madhya Pradesh’s Morena. Wing Commander Hanumanth Rao Sarathi was in the Sukhoi Su-30 aircraft.

“IAF deeply regrets to inform you that Wing Commander Hanumanth Rao Sarathi suffered fatal injuries during the accident. All air warriors and the fraternity stand strongly with the bereaved family,” IAF said on Saturday.

Earlier the IAF officials reported that the body parts of one pilot had been retrieved. In contrast, two other pilots in the Sukhoi who ejected from their plane were rescued and taken to the hospital in a helicopter.

While one aircraft crashed in Morena in Madhya Pradesh, the other hit and landed in Rajasthan’s Bharatpur.

Defense sources said that the Sukhoi had two pilots, while the Mirage had one pilot. Both aircraft are used on the frontlines by the Indian Air Force. The two pilots on the Sukhoi managed to eject and were taken to the hospital by helicopter. The Mirage pilot lost his life and his relatives have been informed about the incident, and defense sources were informed on Saturday. (ANI)

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