No loudspeakers in Mosques, Darghas between 10 pm to 6 am: Waqf Board
India
Published: Wednesday, March 17, 2021, 9:17 [IST]
Bengaluru, Mar 17: In an order with far-reaching implications, the Karnataka State Board of Waqf has issued a circular to all the mosques and dargahs (mausoleums) in the state not to use loudspeakers between 10 pm and 6 am, saying the ambient noise level around these structures has deleterious effects on human health and the psychological well-being of people .
In the circular dated March 9, the board said, The loudspeakers shall not be used at night time, which shall mean from 10 pm to 6 am.
Further underlining the silence zones , the circular said any violation will be liable for penalty.
Amidst rise in COVID-19 cases, Pune mayor says complete lockdown not needed
India
Published: Wednesday, March 17, 2021, 10:34 [IST]
Pune, Mar 17: The mayor of Pune said that a complete lockdown would not be necessary amidst the rising number of COVID-19 cases.
Pune s mayor Muralidhar Mohol told news agency ANI that they had made micro containment zones and increased screening and testing. I don t think a complete lockdown is needed right now. He also said that the authorities in the district have increased screening and testing to contain the fresh surge.
On Tuesday Pune reported a huge spike in cases as the infections surpassed the 3,500 mark. The total cases in the district stands at 4,10,347. The death toll reached 9,4430 with 12 fatalities being reported on Tuesday.
Cong, NCP leaders meet CM over Sachin Vaze issue
India
Published: Wednesday, March 17, 2021, 9:33 [IST]
Mumbai, Mar 17: Leaders from allies Congress and NCP on Tuesday met Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray against the backdrop of the arrest of assistant police inspector Sachin Vaze in the case of explosives-laden SUV found near industrialist Mukesh Ambani s house here.
Sources from both the parties said they pointed out during the meeting that vaze s arrest has caused embarrassment to the Shiv Sena-led government.
The Congress was already miffed with Vaze being reinstated in 2020 and getting special treatment despite his alleged involvement in the custodial death of Khwaja Yunus, an accused in a blast case, 16 years ago.
Vaze drove vehicle that escorted SUV with explosives to Ambani residence
India
Published: Wednesday, March 17, 2021, 9:10 [IST]
Mumbai, Mar 17: The remand report filed by the National Investigation Agency suggests that prima facie it appeared that Sachin Vaze had driven the white vehicle that escorted the SUV with explosives near the residence of Mukesh Ambani on February 25.
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The NIA probe identified Vaze as the person seen in the CCTV footage wearing a large kurta and covering his face, a few hours after he SUV was parked outside the Ambani residence that day.
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