CM Siddaramaiah thanks Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for permitting IAF air show for Mysuru Dasara
Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has thanked Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for permitting the Indian Air Force (IAF) hold an air show during the famous Mysuru Dasara program this year.
Siddaramaiah, who wrote to the Union Minister on Thursday, reportedly also invited him to attend the Dasara celebrations, saying it would be an honour for the state and a source of encouragement for the people of Karnataka.
Stating that an air show would add elegance and grandeur to the Dasara festivities and add a sense of pride among the visitors to the program in Mysuru, the CM said that Singh’s presence too would add to the people’s admiration for the Armed Forces.
The Mysuru Dasara festival, which is conventionally considered the state festival of Karnataka and is popularly known as ‘Naada Habba’, will be held from September 22 to October 2. The events include the traditional Vijayadashami celebrations (Jamboo Savari), an elephant march (Gajapayana), an extended Mysuru Palace Illumination, and other cultural programs.
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Couple, son 'hacked' to death over witchcraft suspicion in Jharkhand's Palamu
Medininagar (PTI): A couple and their 18-year-old son were allegedly hacked to death over suspicion of practising witchcraft in Jharkhand's Palamu, police said on Sunday.
Their minor daughter was also injured in the attack late on Saturday, a police officer said.
The bodies were recovered from their house on Sunday in Panki police station area, he said.
“Initial investigation suggests that the case is related to witchcraft suspicion,” Manoj Kumar Jha, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Lesliganj told PTI.
A manhunt is on to nab the culprits, Jha said.
The girl suffered severe injuries and has been admitted to a government hospital, he said.
The deceased have been identified as Vijay Bhuiyan (45), his wife Kalia Devi (40), and their son Chotu Bhuiyan.
The bodies have been sent to Medinirai Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) for post-mortem examination.
