The Toronto Film Festival, on Thursday, halted to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s death just before its 47th edition.
As per The Hollywood Reporter, TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey, said in a statement on the festival’s Twitter account “We extend our sincerest condolences to the family and loved ones of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her passing.” “As we prepare to welcome Canadians and international guests to the festival, we know that many will be deeply affected by her death. We keep her legacy in our memory,” Bailey added.
The first day of the International film festival was just about to begin, complete with red carpets and Hollywood celebs who came to attend the festival.
Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, paid tribute to the death of Queen Elizabeth II and stated that the country would hold a national day of mourning with commemorative service for the British Sovereign.
“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I express our heartfelt condolences to members of the Royal Family during this most difficult time,” Trudeau said in a statement, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
The 47th Toronto International Film Festival began on September 8 and will premiere many artistic films for a span of 10 days.
Queen Elizabeth II, died peacefully at Balmoral castle aged 96, the royal family said in a statement. The UK’s longest-reigning monarch was placed under medical supervision earlier on Thursday after her condition deteriorated.
The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the demolition of Curlies restaurant in Goa in one particular survey number but directed the owners of the restaurant not to carry out any commercial activities till further orders.
A bench headed by Chief Justice of India UU Lalit stayed at the demolition of Curlies restaurant after the owner mentioned the plea relating to the NGT order.
The stay was granted with respect to the demolition of buildings in one survey number subject to the condition that the owner will not carry out any commercial activities in the structure premises.
The court clarified that if there is unauthorised construction on land other than the above survey number, the demolition can go on.
The court issued notice to the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) and directed it to file a response in connection with the matter along with pictures and reports. The Curlies restaurant is linked to the death of Haryana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Sonali Phogat was being demolished for allegedly violating Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms but the owners of the restaurant have moved the Supreme Court challenging the demolition action.
On Friday morning, the lawyer mentioned the plea before the Supreme Court challenging the NGT order.
The lawyer Huzefa Ahmadi told SC that the NGT order was uploaded yesterday (on Thursday) and the demolition is already underway.
Iga Swiatek threw caution to the wind after tentative play left her down a set against Aryna Sabalenka in their US Open semi-final on Thursday.
After coming out tight, the world number one began to swing more freely in the second and third sets, matching the Belarusian’s power to emerge with a 3-6 6-1 6-4 victory and a spot in Saturday’s final against Ons Jabeur. “I needed to go all in to change the momentum,” she told reporters.
“I felt a huge difference between the first set and the last two. I’m pretty happy that I got my level of energy up a little bit.” Sabalenka said she could feel the difference on her side of the net too.
“She was playing aggressively, and I was trying to stay in the game, which was my mistake,” she said. “I should just go for it.”
The 21-year-old Swiatek said learning to keep her composure even when her back is against the wall has been the most meaningful area of growth in her game. “Earlier I felt like my emotions were taking over and I was panicking a little bit when I was losing,” she said.
“Right now it’s just easier for me to logically think what I can change. And I feel like I have more skills to do that and more than one type of way to play. “I’m pretty happy that it changed because I think that’s basically the most important thing on the highest level.”
The two-time French Open champion said she is still learning to trust herself on the fast North American hard courts, where she struggled in tune-up events prior to coming to New York, after going on a 37-match winning streak earlier in the year. “I trust myself for sure on clay, and maybe also other surfaces,” she said.
“Here I just try to accept maybe that sometimes I’m not going to trust myself, and I still need to prove myself in a couple of matches against heavy hitters.”
Heavy rains and thunderstorms were witnessed in Navi Mumbai, Thane, Borivali, and Andheri on Thursday evening.
The IMD in its five-day forecast stated that on September 9 thunderstorms accompanied with lightning and gusty winds and heavy rains are very likely. From September 10 to 12, heavy rainfall at isolated places was very likely, the IMD said.
In Lalbaug, the 95-year-old Mumbaicha Raja of Ganesh Gully is the first to head out of its pandal at 8. 30am and arrive at Girgaum Chowpatty by 5pm, said president Kiran Tawde.
Lalbaugcha Raja leaves later and is immersed around 6am the following morning. Ten days of prayerful vigil will culminate in a tearful farewell to Lord Ganesh at Anant Chaturdashi on Friday.
Fistfuls of flower petals, clouds of gulal and loud chants of “Pudhchya varshi lavkar ya” will escort the idol on its immersion journey. ‘Manache (honoured) Ganpati’ will receive a special floral welcome as they head to Chowpatty.
The ‘pushpavrushti’ mandals of Lalbaug are making creative tableaux whose metal bottom slides to shower a burst of flower petals and gulal upon passing Ganpatis from a two storey height.
Neeraj Chopra creates history, becomes first Indian to clinch Diamond League trophy 8
Star Indian javelin throw athlete Neeraj Chopra made history on Thursday, becoming the first-ever Indian to win the prestigious Diamond League trophy, a top-tier athletics competition, achieving the best throw of 88.44 m to clinch one of the biggest wins of his career. His best throw of 88.44 m came in his second attempt.
Meanwhile, The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has made artificial ponds for the immersion of Ganesh idols in Mumbai.
This comes after BMC asked the citizens to immerse Ganesha idols made of Plaster of Paris (PoP) in artificial lakes or ponds to encourage people to reduce pollution.
According to the civic body, 162 artificial ponds and 73 natural immersion sites are available for immersion. Speaking to ANI, Assistant Municipal Commissioner Ramakant Biradar said, “162 artificial ponds and 73 natural immersion sites are there. Lifeguards deployed. All necessary arrangements have been made.” Ganesh Chaturthi is a ten-day long festival which began on August 31 and will end on September 9 with Visarjan. This festival marks the birth of Lord Ganesha.
Neeraj Chopra did not get off to a good start as his first attempt was declared a ‘no throw’. Meanwhile, Jakub Vadlejch took the lead with a throw of 84.15 m. Neeraj made his way back into the competition with a superb throw of 88.44 m in his second attempt, which pushed him to the top of the table.
Vadlejch was chasing him with a throw of 86.00 m. The Olympic gold medalist continued with the momentum gained during the previous throw, throwing the javelin to the distance of 88.00m. He maintained his lead throughout the third attempt by all athletes. Vadlejch, his closest competitor lost momentum as his throw was declared a ‘no throw’.
The fourth attempt saw Neeraj throw the javelin to a distance of 86.11 m. At the end of the fourth attempt, Neeraj was still in the lead, with Vadlejch being his closest challenger with a throw of 86.94m in his fourth attempt. Neeraj threw the javelin to the distance of 87.00 m.
He still remained in the lead at the end of five attempts by all players, with Vadlejch chasing him with a throw of 83.95 m in the fifth attempt, but he was still quite far from the star Indian athlete.
Assam Police on Thursday seized two fake Indian currency notes making machines, and fake currency notes, and arrested four persons in two separate operations in Nagaon and Hojai districts.
Based on secret information, a police team of Kachua police station in Nagaon district launched an operation in the Kachua area. During the operation, police recovered and seized one FICN-making machine, 103 numbers FICN of Rs 500 denomination, 6 numbers Rs 500 notes, one bundle of A4 size paper, one motorcycle, and three mobile phone handsets from the area.
Police also arrested three persons identified as Jalal Uddin (35 years old) hailing from Hatikhuti, Kachua, R. Vanlalruati (42 years old) and Zoramchhani (40 years old), both from Ramhlum, Vengthar II, Aizawl of Mizoram.
On the other hand, police on Thursday arrested a person along with fake currency notes in the Doboka Mikirati area in the Hojai district. The arrested person was identified as Abdul Jalil. A police Sub-Inspector said that based on secret information they had launched the operation and apprehended a person.
“We received information that a person will do a deal of fake currency notes and we sent some police personnel in civil dresses to the man as a customer. Later we apprehended the person and recovered fake currency notes, one fake currency notesmaking machine in possession of him,” the police officer said.
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch of the UK, dies at 96 11
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch of the UK, died on Thursday, aged 96. “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow,” the Royal Family said in a statement.
Earlier today, the palace said that the Queen was under medical supervision at Balmoral after the doctors expressed their concern over her health. “Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision,” the official statement from Palace said.
The Queen was born on 21 April 1926 at 17 Bruton Street in Mayfair, London. She was the first child of The Duke and Duchess of York – who later became King George VI – and Queen Elizabeth. Buckingham Palace earlier reported that doctors were concerned about the health of Elizabeth II, and recommended that she remain under medical supervision .
If reports are to be believed the British government have a plan Codenamed Operation LONDON BRIDGE, in the event of her death.
A man was hacked to death by three men for drinking alcohol and chewing tobacco near Golden Temple in Amritsar on Wednesday, the police said.
According to Amritsar police, the deceased person has been identified as Harmanjeet.
“An unfortunate incident happened in Amritsar, yesterday, where a person named Harmanjeet died after three people attacked him. The victim had an argument with the accused as they hurled allegations at him of drinking alcohol and chewing tobacco,” said Arun Pal Singh, CP, Amritsar.
The police said the FIR has been filed and the accused will be arrested soon.
“He was attacked by those two people along with a waiter from a hotel and died of excessive bleeding. FIR filed, probe underway. We will soon nab all the accused,” Singh said.
With the 10-day Ganesh festival coming to an end on Friday, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has made elaborate arrangements for the immersion of idols of the deity at various locations in the city by setting up inspection towers and appointing lifeguards, among other things.
The festival dedicated to the elephant-headed god had begun on August 31.
In a release issued on Thursday evening, the civic body said that it is ready with all the facilities for the immersion of Lord Ganesh idols at 73 natural and 162 artificial water bodies across the city in view of Anant Chaturdashi, the last day of the festival.
Girgaon Chowpatty (beach) in south Mumbai is one of the major spots for immersion of popular idols like Lalbaugcha Raja.
Stating that about 10,000 civic personnel and officials will be on working in the city on Friday, the civic body said the Ganpati immersion processions from Girgaon chowpatty in south Mumbai will be live telecast.
The BMC has set up 188 control rooms in 24 civic wards across for the Ganesh festival, it said, adding that 786 lifeguards will be deputed at the various immersion points. Also, 188 first aid centres will be set up and 83 ambulances will be arranged at key locations.
The civic body has arranged 45 motor boats and 39 German barges for the immersion of Ganesh idols, while 48 inspection towers have been erected and barricades have been put some place for safety reasons, the release said.
For improved visibility at immersion points, 3,069 flood lights and 71 searchlights have been installed and 211 reception rooms created for better coordination, it added.
The BMC said it has arranged 357 ‘kalash’ (large containers) for the collection of ‘nirmalya’ (offerings such as garlands, flowers, leaves) and 287 vehicles for ferrying this matter that will be used for making organic manure. For the convenience of the devotees, 134 temporary toilets will be set up at various locations.
At various chowpatties (beaches), 460 thick iron plates have been made available so that vehicles arriving for immersion of idols do not get stuck in the sand and the process is carried out smoothly.
The civic body also appealed to the citizens to take care of their children during the immersion process and cautiously venture into the sea considering the tides.
As the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rains on September 9 and 10, the BMC advised the citizens to take due precaution during the immersion.
A few years ago, several people suffered injuries during the procession on city beaches after were bitten by jellyfish and stingrays. In view of that, the civic body said that if bitten by these fish, people should clean the affected body part first and apply ice on it. Gently apply pressure on the bitten part using a clean cloth so that there won’t be heavy bleeding, it said.
People should not panic in case of the fish bite and they should visit the first medical aid centres of the civic body at the chowpatties, the release said.
