Vulture triggers controversy, "News Channel" says sighting of large vulture proof of Ram's existence
Times Now compares vulture to "Jatayu", says it came to see under construction Ram Mandir
Nagpur (UP): The incident of a few locals capturing a Himalayan Griffon Vulture in Nagpur has triggered controversy across social media platforms as the bird is being linked to a character in the Hindu epic Ramayana. The bird is being touted to be Ramayana's character ‘Jatayu’.
According to Ramayana, ‘Jatayu’ was a large bird that had saved Sita’s life by fighting Ravan while endangering his own life.
The capturing of the Himalayan Griffon Vulture triggered social media reports that the bird was ‘Jatayu’ and the images and videos of the bird were used by Times Now Navbharat to add that it proved the reality of Ramayana.
Some of the “News Channels” also aired stories regarding the incident and went on to add that the ‘Jatayu’ had come to see the Ram Mandir which is under construction in Ayodhya – 225 km away from Nagpur.
Time Now Navbharat Channel also added that those who question the existence of Ram should look and the bird for proof.
The channel also stated that the bird had appeared for the first time on the earth after Ramayana - factually incorrect information. AltNews Co-founder and journalist Mohammed Zubair shared several accounts of incidents when the bird was sighted and captured in different parts of the country earlier.
Some of the reports also added that bird had come to meet UP CM Adityanath, a staunch follower of Ram.
IFS Officer Praveen Kaswan also took note of the incident and shared vital information about the bird. He added that the bird can live up to 40-45 years of age and shared a file picture of forest officials releasing the bird after capturing it.
The Himalayan vulture (Gyps himalayensis) or Himalayan griffon vulture is an Old World vulture native to the Himalayas and the adjoining Tibetan Plateau. It is one of the two largest Old World vultures and true raptors. It is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
A Himalayan Griffon Vulture was captured by locals in Kanpur a few days ago. Here's how 4 Anchors of @TNNavbharat decided to report the incident. pic.twitter.com/MYVM5xeyDK
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) January 21, 2023
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— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) January 21, 2023
One more Himalayan Vulture was recently captured by locals in Kaushambi too. Watching News channels compare these Himalayan Griffon Vulture to जटायु will only make it worst, You'll see lot more locals try to capture these birds assuming it's 'Jatayu'. pic.twitter.com/wY6J8fnJms
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) January 21, 2023
One more Vulture was found in Deoria too. pic.twitter.com/LgJdb3H9Gw
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) January 21, 2023
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345 Indian fishermen stranded in Iran return home via Armenia
New Delhi (PTI): A group of 345 Indian fishermen, who were stranded in Iran amid escalating regional tensions, returned to India via Armenia on Saturday, officials said.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar thanked his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan for assistance in return of the Indian nationals.
The Indian nationals arrived in Chennai this evening, the officials cited above said.
The circumstances that led to them being stranded in Iran were not immediately known.
"Thank FM @AraratMirzoyan and the Government of Armenia for facilitating the evacuation of Indian fishermen today from Iran, through Armenia to India," Jaishankar said on social media.
Over 1,500 Indian nationals have left Iran through land border crossings in Armenia and Azerbaijan since the start of the West Asia conflict over a month ago.
"A group of Indian fishermen, stranded in Iran, are returning home via Armenia today; their flight is expected to reach India this evening," a government statement said.
It said the Ministry of External Affairs continues to closely monitor the evolving situation in the West Asian region, with the safety, security and welfare of the Indian community being accorded the highest priority.
It also made a mention of five Indians being injured in Abu Dhabi on Friday.
According to Abu Dhabi authorities, the Indian nationals were among the 12 people injured by debris from an intercepted missile.
"In an attack in Abu Dhabi, five Indian nationals were injured; four have been discharged, one remains under treatment," the Indian government's statement said.
It said the Indian mission in Abu Dhabi is extending "full" assistance and coordinating with local authorities, adding that their flight is expected to reach India this evening.
