Two bodies of military personnel were recovered who were in an ALH Dhruv helicopter which crashed on Friday in the Upper Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh.
Bodies of two personnel have been recovered while efforts are being made to recover the third body, Army officials said. A total of five personnel were on board the ill-fated chopper.
An Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) crashed near the Tuting area in Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Siang district today at around 10:40 am today, according to Defence PRO, Guwahati.
Earlier today, Jummar Basar, Superintendent of Police Upper Siang, told to athe agencies over the phone, “The site of the accident is not connected through the road. A rescue team has been rushed.” Earlier on October 5 this year, an Indian Army pilot died in a Cheetah helicopter crash near the Tawang area of Arunachal Pradesh.
Chief scientist at the World Health Organization (WHO) Dr Soumya Swaminathan has said the death of children in Gambia, potentially linked to four Indian-made cough syrups, was a serious issue.
Swaminathan was speaking to reporters on Thursday on the sidelines of the annual general meeting of the Developing Countries Vaccine Manufacturers Network (DCVMN) here.
A WHO report has linked the death of 66 children in Gambia to four Indian-made cough syrups. “Certainly, the government is in touch with WHO as WHO actually provided the report based on the investigation which was done to prove that it was because of the diethylene glycol contamination. It is a very serious issue and it has to be taken very seriously,” said Swaminathan.
In India there are central as well as state-level drug regulators and there is a need to harmonize their operations, she said. “There are no mechanisms where regulators of different states can actually work together, do the inspections on each other’s products,” she said.
For India to remain a leader in generic medicines and vaccines space, it is important to prove that “we have a very strong regulatory system”, she said.
Eating at night may be associated with depression- and anxiety-like moods compared to having daytime meals, according to a study.
The study, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, examined the effects of eating during the day and at night as opposed to solely during the day.
The researchers found that among individuals in the daytime and nighttime eating groups, anxiety- and depression-like mood levels rose by 16 percent and 26 percent, respectively. This increase was not seen in the group of participants who only ate during the day, indicating that meal timing may affect mood vulnerability, they said.
”Our findings provide evidence for the timing of food intake as a novel strategy to potentially minimize mood vulnerability in individuals experiencing circadian misalignment, such as people engaged in shift work, experiencing jet lag, or suffering from circadian rhythm disorders,” said study co-corresponding author Frank A. J. L. Scheer from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, US.
”Future studies in shift workers and clinical populations are required to firmly establish if changes in meal timing can prevent their increased mood vulnerability. Until then, our study brings a new ‘player’ to the table: the timing of food intake matters for our mood,” Scheer said.
The findings open the door for a novel sleep behavioral strategy that might also benefit individuals experiencing mental health disorders. The study adds to a growing body of evidence finding that strategies that optimise sleep and circadian rhythms may help promote mental health.
The researchers enrolled 19 participants — 12 men and 7 women — for a randomised controlled study. Participants were kept in dim light for four 28-hour “days,” such that by the fourth “day” their behavioral cycles were inverted by 12 hours, simulating night work and causing circadian misalignment.
Participants were randomly assigned to one of two meal timing groups: the daytime and nighttime meal control group, which had meals according to a 28-hour cycle, and the daytime-only meal intervention group, which had meals on a 24-hour cycle. The researchers assessed depression- and anxiety-like mood levels every hour. They found that meal timing significantly affected the participants’ mood levels.
During the simulated night shift (day 4), those in the daytime and nighttime meal control group had increased depression-like mood levels and anxiety-like mood levels, compared to day 1. In contrast, there were no changes in mood in the daytime meal intervention group during the simulated night shift. Participants with a greater degree of circadian misalignment experienced more depression- and anxiety-like moods.
”Meal timing is emerging as an important aspect of nutrition that may influence physical health,” said Sarah L. Chellappa, who is now at the University of Cologne in Germany.
”But the causal role of the timing of food intake on mental health remains to be tested. Future studies are required to establish if changes in meal timing can help individuals experiencing depressive and anxiety/anxiety-related disorders,” Chellappa added.
The Supreme Court on Friday junked a plea seeking a “fact-finding inquiry” into the history of the Taj Mahal and the “opening of 22 rooms” on the monument’s premises, terming it “publicity interest litigation”.
A bench of justices M R Shah and M M Sundresh refused to interfere with the Allahabad High Court order that had dismissed the plea.
“The high court was not in error in dismissing the petition, which is more of a publicity interest litigation. Dismissed,” the bench said.
The high court had, on May 12, said petitioner Rajneesh Singh, who is the media in-charge of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Ayodhya unit, had failed to point out which of his legal or constitutional rights were being infringed. It had also pulled up the petitioner’s lawyer for filing the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition in a “casual” manner and said it could not pass an order under Article 226 of the Constitution in the matter.
The article empowers a high court to issue orders or writs to any person or authority in the area under its jurisdiction to enforce fundamental rights.
Several Hindu right-wing outfits had claimed in the past that the Mughal-era mausoleum was a temple of Lord Shiva.
The monument is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The petition had also sought the setting aside of certain provisions of the Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Declaration of National Importance) Act, 1951 and the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958, under which the Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, the Agra Fort and Itimad-ud-Daulah’s tomb were declared historical monuments.
Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights that is a feast for the senses, is the time of the year when everyone comes together and celebrates the wonderful occasion with their families and loved ones.
Most Indians know that Diwali signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. It’s also a wonderful time to gather with loved ones to share delicious meals, exchange gifts, have fun, and make lasting memories. This year, it will be celebrated on October 24.
With the auspicious festival just around the corner, what’s a better way to kick-start the festivities than having a bash right in your house as it is a perfect way to spread the aura of happiness that Diwali brings. So, here are some simple steps that can be helpful in organising a Diwali party that would be the talk of every WhatsApp group that you are a part of.
Set a theme for the party
Though people mostly follow traditional themes on Diwali that does not mean you too have to make the same choice. You can add a twist to the bash by making it a Bollywood-themed night for which everyone gets to dress as their favorite B-town character.
Prepare a guest list
While hosting a Diwali party, it is very easy to be carried away in preparing a list of people that you need to invite. Often, people think that making a mental calculation of the invitees is enough but it’s not so. Always make a list at the beginning of the party-planning process, so that you neither miss out on anyone nor go overboard.
Choose Decor
For those of you who are hosting a theme party, your decor cannot clash with the theme as it should be based on the chosen theme and should complement it. Use clever ways to integrate traditional decorations into your modern party; for e.g. in place of using diyas, one can opt for fairy lights or simple LEDs.
Prepare a playlist
Use music to charge up your guests. Have a good choice of songs and prepare a playlist that has a mix of old and new songs. Also, don’t forget to make some clear some space in your living room so that guests can feel free to shake a leg when feeling the groove.
Food options
Food is the most important element of any Indian festival and when it is Diwali, it should be the traditional one like kheers, kachoris, pooris, etc. They say that if people say good things about the food you served long after your party is over, it means that the bash was a success.
The Supreme Court on Friday sought response from the Enforcement Directorate on a plea seeking interim bail by former Dewan Housing Finance Ltd (DHFL) CMD Kapil Wadhawan who has been accused of money laundering in the multi-crore Yes Bank fraud case.
A bench of Justices K M Joseph and Hrishikesh Roy asked the agency to file its reply within a week. “Counsel for the respondent seeks time to file a response. Put up for hearing on November 2,” the bench said.
Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Wadhawan, told the court that he had five surgeries and sought interim bail on medical grounds. They were arrested by the ED on May 14 under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
The ED had slapped PMLA charges against the two and in this case after studying a CBI FIR filed in March in connection with alleged suspicious loans granted by Yes Bank and the quid pro quo between its co-promoter Rana Kapoor and the Wadhawan brothers — Kapil and Dheeraj Wadhawan.
According to the CBI and ED, Yes Bank invested around Rs 3,700 crore in short term non-convertible debentures of DHFL between April and June 2018.
Every year, Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs all celebrate Diwali to symbolise the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, and joy over despair.
Deepavali, popularly known as the festival of lights, is celebrated nationwide with great pomp. People perform puja, observe rituals, decorate their homes with diyas, rangoli, ornaments, and lights, enjoy delectable sweets and meals, dress in new traditional attire, and more.
Hindu mythology states that Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya on Diwali after slaying Ravana and spending 14 years in exile. People make wishes for health, wealth, and prosperity to the gods Lakshmi, Ganesh, and Kubera as part of the festival of lights.
With Dhanteras or Dhan Trayodashi as the first day and Bhai Dooj as the last, Diwali festivities last for five days. Govatsa Dwadashi signifies the beginning of Diwali in Maharashtra one day earlier.
The festivities will so begin on October 21 in Maharashtra. Drik Panchang predicts that Diwali’s five days will start on October 22 and end on October 25. According to the lunisolar Hindu calendar, Diwali is observed between the middle of October and November. According to Drik Panchang, here is a list of the five days of Deepavali
1. Dhanteras or Dhan Trayodashi on October 22 The first day of the Diwali festival in India is known as Dhanteras or Dhanatrayodashi. It is commemorated on the thirteenth lunar day of Krishna Paksha, which falls in the month of Ashvini in the Hindu calendar. The Dhanteras puja muhurat will be observed from 07:00 to 08:17 pm on October 22.
2. Narak Chaturdashi or Kali Chaudas on October 23 Narak Chaturdashi is a Hindu festival that falls on Chaturdashi (the 14th day) of the Krishna Paksha in the Shalivahan Shak Hindu calendar month of Kartik. It is also referred to as Kali Chaudas, Narak Chaudas, Roop Chaudas, Choti Diwali, and Narak Nivaran Chaturdashi. It is the second day of the five-day Deepavali/Diwali festival. Narakasur, an asura (demon), was slain on this day, according to Hindu tradition, by Krishna and Satyabhama. Abhyanga Snan on Chaturdashi day, also known as Narak Chaturdashi, will begin at 05:05 am and end at 06:27 am.
3. Chhoti Diwali and Badi Diwali on October 24 Due to the solar eclipse, the day after Chhoti Diwali and Badi Diwali will be celebrated on the same day (Monday, October 24, 2022), (25 October 2022) this year. Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs all celebrate Diwali, which is known as the festival of lights.
The festival is observed during the Hindu lunisolar month of Kartika and typically lasts five days or six in some parts of India. The Lakshmi puja muhurat will begin at 06:53 pm and end at 08:15 pm on October 24. Additionally, the Amavasya tithi will last from 05:27 pm on October 24 to 04:18 pm on October 25.
4. Govardhan Puja on October 25 Govardhan Puja, also known as Annakut or Annakoot, is a Hindu holiday during which followers of Krishna worship Govardhan Hill and prepare and present Krishna with a wide array of vegetarian foods as an expression of their thanks. The Govardhan Puja muhurat is from 06:28 am till 08:43 am.
5. Bhai Dooj on October 26 On the second lunar day of Shukla Paksha in the Vikram Samvat Hindu calendar or of Shalivahan Shaka calendar month of Kartika, Hindus celebrate Bhai Dooj, Bhaubeej, Bhai Tika, or Bhai Phonta. It is celebrated during the Holi celebration and the Diwali or Tihar festival. On this day, the Aparahna time will last from 01:12 pm to 03:26 pm.
People perform Lakshmi Puja, also known as Diwali Puja, on the third day (Diwali). During the lengthy festivities, it is the most important day. Early in the morning, devotees offer prayers to their ancestors, and on Amavasya, they perform Shradh for them. Lakshmi Puja is performed on Diwali during Pradosh Kaal, which begins after sunset and lasts for two hours and twenty-four minutes (approximately).
A day after he was granted anticipatory bail by a court in a case of rape and attempt to murder, Congress MLA Eldhose Kunnappilly on Friday appeared before the media and claimed that he was innocent and had done nothing wrong as alleged by the complainant woman.
The two-time legislator expressed confidence that he could prove charges against him as wrong in the court and could come out clean.
Kunnappilly, who met reporters separately at his house here, also said he gave his explanation to the Congress party as directed by the KPCC and it was up to them to decide on further steps.
Asked why he had gone absconding after the victim approached the police with the complaint,
the Perumbavoor MLA just said his anticipatory bail plea was before the court. “My anticipatory bail plea was before the court. I have not done anything wrong. I submitted every proof for that before the court. It will be proved that I have committed nothing wrong,” Kunnappilly said.
The police and party leadership had made it clear that he was untraceable after the case was registered against him.
When asked about the victim’s charges against him, the MLA rubbished it saying they were all just allegations. “I will be exonerated in this case. I have complete faith in that. But, I cannot divulge anything right now as I have to comply with the bail conditions directed by the court,” he said. He also said he, his family and the Congress party would completely cooperate with the ongoing investigation.
A sessions court in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday granted the Congress MLA anticipatory bail in a case of rape and attempt to murder.
Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) chief K Sudhakaran said the MLA had given an explanation to the KPCC office through his lawyer and the same would be examined after he reaches Kerala on Friday.
Besides rape and attempt to murder, the Congress MLA has also been charged with assault following a complaint from the alleged victim who stated he had abducted and manhandled her.
The case was filed against three accused, including the MLA’s personal assistant and a friend. The victim claimed that Kunnappilly offered her Rs 30 lakh to settle the case registered against him.
A military chopper crashed on Friday near Singging village, 25 kilometers away from the Tuting headquarters in the Upper Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh.
Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) crashed near the Tuting area in Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Siang district today at around 10:40 am today, according to Defence PRO, Guwahati.
Jummar Basar, Superintendent of Police Upper Siang, told the media over the phone, “The site of the accident is not connected through the road. A rescue team has been rushed and all other details are awaited.”
Further details are awaited. Earlier on October 5 this year, an Indian Army pilot lost his life in a Cheetah helicopter crash near the Tawang area of Arunachal Pradesh.
“The Cheetah helicopter flying in forwarding areas near Tawang crashed at around 10:00 AM during a routine sortie. Both the pilots were evacuated to the nearest Military Hospital,” Army officials had said.
In a bid to promote the eco-friendly celebration of Diwali, a gaushala in Chandigarh has made diyas out of cow dung.
Vinod Kumar, Vice-president of the Gauri Shankar Sewa Dal Gaushala, informed Agencies that they have mixed “havan samagari” with cow dung to create diyas.
“Cow dung diyas are eco-friendly diyas. These diyas spread goodness and positivity,” Vinod Kumar shared.
Also, these cow dung diyas will be distributed free of cost among people on Dhanteras, which is falling on October 23.
Cow dung diyas can be used as organic manure for gardens after the festival and so to some extent it also tries to tackle the problem of waste generated after Diwali as cow-dung can be easily mixed with the soil.
Diwali is observed on the 15th day of the month of Kartika and this year it will be celebrated on October 24.
Diwali is the festival of lights and spreads the message of friendship and togetherness. It is also a festival of hope and fortune.
On this day, diyas, candles and lamps are placed all around the house.
