Madikeri Jamaat decides to not hold congregational prayers at mosques for one more month
Madikeri: In the wake of State and Central Government allowing religious centers to resume operations from June 8, the Madikeri Jamaat has decided to not hold any religious activities or congregational prayers at Masjids in the city for another one month.
The move, Jamaat said came as a precautionary measure to cap the spread of the deadly virus. The decision was taken at a meeting of administrative members of all the ten mosques in the city, here on Saturday.
The Jamaat added that even during the holy month of Ramadhan, the Muslims co-operated with the government and authorities and stopped religious activities at mosques, asserting that it can further extend the non-operation of Masjid’s in the city for another month to prevent the spread of Corona Virus.
The meeting was held at Crescent School Campus in Madikeri, and was chaired by Kodagu District Jamaat President J H Mohammed Haneef and was attended by religious scholars, president, and secretaries of all the mosques of Madikeri.
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MEA reports more than 200 Indians enlisted in Russian military since 2022; 26 deaths confirmed
More than 200 Indian nationals have joined the Russian armed forces since 2022, with 26 are confirmed dead, MEA—The Ministry of External Affairs have informed the Upper house of the Parliament: Rajya Sabha.
In a written response, the Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, has stated that at least 202 Indians are reported to have joined the Russian army. Among these recruited personnels, 26 have lost their lives; while, seven individuals have been reported missing by Russian authorities. He added that the remains of two deceased Indian nationals were cremated in Russia.
Singh noted that the sustained diplomatic efforts by the Indian government have led to the early discharge of 119 individuals. He further added that the discussions are going smoothly with the Russians to secure the release of the remaining personnel, with efforts underway to facilitate the early discharge of 50 more Indian nationals.
According to the minister, the Union government is in contact with Russian authorities to ensure the safety, welfare, and prompt return of Indian citizens serving in the Russian army. The issue, he said, is being addressed at multiple levels, including interactions between senior leaders, ministers, and officials of both countries.
The said disclosure was made in response to queries raised by Saket Gokhale, the MP of Trinamool Congress, and Randeep Singh Surjewala, the MP of INC, regarding the number of Indians allegedly recruited into the military service in Russia; Along with the details of deaths and missing persons reported since 2022.
