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Fire at Mahakumbh Mela Controlled; No Casualties Reported

Fire at Mahakumbh Mela Controlled; No Casualties Reported

Prayagraj (National Times): A fire that broke out in the Mahakumbh Mela area on Friday morning has been successfully brought under control, according to officials. Approximately 20 to 22 tents were damaged in the incident, but there were no injuries or fatalities reported. Chief Fire Officer Pramod Sharma informed ANI that the blaze originated from the ISKCON tent and subsequently spread to other nearby tents. "The fire has been contained. It started at the ISKCON tent and spread to adjacent tents. Thankfully, there have been no casualties or burn injuries, but around 20 to 22 tents were affected," said CFO…
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Delhi: Woman Gives Birth on Train, RPF Provides Lifesaving Assistance

Delhi: Woman Gives Birth on Train, RPF Provides Lifesaving Assistance

New Delhi (National Times): A woman from Samastipur, Bihar, welcomed her baby girl in a train coach at Anand Vihar Railway Station in Delhi, thanks to the prompt assistance of the Railway Protection Force (RPF). On Thursday, RPF Sub-Inspector Naveen Kumari quickly sprang into action after receiving information about the woman in labor. She coordinated with a police constable and fellow passengers to assist with the delivery before arranging transportation to a hospital for further care. "I was on duty when I got the call. I immediately requested an ambulance. A woman from Samastipur was experiencing labor pains. With the…
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Vrindavan Women Protest Against Premanand Maharaj’s Night Padyatra Demonstration

Vrindavan Women Protest Against Premanand Maharaj’s Night Padyatra Demonstration

Vrindavan (Rajeev Sharma): While the devotees from far away plan to visit a glimpse of Premanad Maharaj and prepare for the padyatra, women of the NRI Green Colony came out on the road with placards in protest against the night walk with the disciples of Premanand Maharaj. Premanand Maharaj departs for Shri Radhakali Kunj with his followers at 2 o'clock at night. Throughout this period, numerous followers line both sides of the street to catch a glimpse of him. Even during the night, the setting appears like daytime. Devotees sing and dance to bhajans and also set off fireworks in…
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