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Muharram processions, idols immersion in Tripura with harmony
Agartala, Oct 1 (IANS) In a display of religious harmony, thousands of Muslims across Tripura took out processions on the occasions of “Ashura”, the tenth day in the Islamic month of Muharram on Sunday while Hindus continue to immerse Durga idols though Bijoya Dashami was observed a day earliery.
Braving light-to-heavy rains, thousands of Muslims and Hindus across the northeastern state took part in both the religious occasions with absolute peace and harmony.
“District and police administrations had defined separate routes in Agartala and other cities for the processions on the occasions of Muharram. The traditional processions were completed by 5 p.m.,” West District Police chief Abhijit Saptarshi told IANS.
“Since Saturday, over 200 Durga idols have been immersed in Dasami Ghat in Agartala alone till Sunday evening. These are mostly small clubs, community and household Durga idols,” he added.
Like other parts of the state, the big clubs and large community Durga Puja organisers are likely to immerse their idols in the next few days.
According to state Director General of Police Akhil Kumar Shukla,around 2,440 community and about 100 family pujas, including approximately 1,485 in rural and interior areas, have been organised in Tripura this year — a figure slightly lesser than last year.
Civic bodies, district administrations and police have made necessary security arrangements on the major river banks where the immersions are being taking place.
Separate security arrangements were also made for the Muharram processions on the Yaum-e-Ashura, an important religious event in the Islamic calendar.
On the occasions, in the ongoing processions, Muslims beat drums and thumped their chests to mourn the martyrdom of Prophet Mohammed’s grandson Imam Hussain at Iraq’s Karbala in 680 AD on the 10th day of the Islamic month of Muharram.
On Muharram, considered a day of bereavement, Muslims observe voluntary fasts, give to charity and pray in remembrance of Hussain.
Police officials in the control rooms here quoting reports from across the state said that there was no untoward reporters across the state relating to the twin religious observances.
–IANS
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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok
Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.