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Uttar Pradesh

Vijayadashami is a day of worship of strength and bravery: Prof. Bihari Lal Sharma

Varanasi, 12 October (Hindustan Reporter). The festival of Vijayadashami holds a special place in the scriptures. This day is celebrated as the victory of Lord Shri Ram over Ravana, which symbolizes the victory of religion over unrighteousness, truth over untruth and light over darkness. This day is also mentioned in …

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Admired the Siddhidatri form of Maa Vindhyavasini, devotees offered sacrifice amidst chanting of Vedic mantras.

Mirzapur, 12 October (HIST). The Sharadiya Navratri fair ended on Friday with Kanya Puja. Devotees flocked to see the Siddhidatri form of Maa Vidhyavasini on Navami. Devotees engaged in rituals since the first day of Navratri performed the oblation amidst chanting of Vedic mantras. The ritual was concluded by worshiping …

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Police cannot investigate crimes related to gender testing

Prayagraj, 11 October (Hindustan Reporter). Allahabad High Court said that the police do not have the authority to investigate crimes related to gender testing. Under the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994 (PCPNDT Act), only the competent authority has been given the power to take …

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Doctors who check the age of the victim under Posco Act should be given training: High Court

Prayagraj, 11 October (Hindustan Reporter). Allahabad High Court has directed the state government to provide proper training to the doctors who determine the age of the victim under the POCSO Act. The age of the victim is recorded mechanically in the medical report without giving any conclusion or reason. Whereas …

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