One woman was washed off by the flood waters of Kakkody river near Mavelikadavu. (File Photo)
As many as 15 persons, including three women and four children, were killed in landslides and floods in different parts of Kozhikode district. Landslides claimed eight lives near Koorachundu in Quilandy taluk, four near Kavilambara in Badagara taluk and two near Talavad in Quilandy taluk. One woman was washed off by the flood waters of Kakkody river near Mavelikadavu.
Ram Bhoomi March
A 130-km long march by Hindu devotees started from Ayodhya to Lucknow to demand from the government liberation of Ram Janma Bhoomi, (birthplace of Lord Rama) after having taken a pledge on the bank of river Saryu to accomplish their mission whatever may be the cost. However, Ayodhya, the birthplace of Rama and an ancient town of great antiquity remained apathetic to the oath-taking congregation.
Temple Handover
The process of handing over the Guru Ram Dass Sarai, Tej Singh Samundari Hall and the Guru Nanak Niwas to the SGPC will be completed today. R V Subramaniam, Senior Advisor to the Punjab Governor, N N Vohra, Home Secretary and the local officials had a meeting with four of the five head priests and senior functionaries of the SGPC.
IAF Upgrades
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal L M Katre said that with the induction of sophisticated aircraft into the country, the Indian Air Force (IAF) had a greater responsibility to ensure maximum utilisation of advanced and expensive hardware. Addressing a ceremonial parade on the 52nd anniversary of the IAF, he assured the nation that the Air Force was fully prepared to meet any challenge.
