Fake marriage registration scam busted in Godhra; 100 certificates issued in one month, 550 in six months

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Fake marriage registration scam busted in Godhra; 100 certificates issued in 1 month, 550 in 6 month

by Utkalika Mohanty

Fake marriage registration scam busted in Godhra; 100 certificates issued in one month, 550 in six months

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A fake marriage registration scam has surfaced in Godhra, Gujarat.

Godhra, May 16: A fake marriage registration scam has surfaced in Godhra, Gujarat.

A Talati-cum-Mantri (Village Panchayat Secretary) of Bhadrala Village in Godhra registered 100 fake marriages in just one month.

An investigation found that over the last six months, the Talati registered 550 fake marriages and issued certificates for these unions.

The scam is not limited to Godhra and officials said that fugitive couples from Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan were also involved in obtaining fake marriage certificates through the Talati.

“The continuous rise of such cases in the state raises serious concerns about the legitimacy of marriage registrations. The Talati was not only involved in registering marriages within Godhra but also catered to fugitive couples from outside Gujarat,” sources added.

The Talati of Bhadrala Village has been suspended and the involvement of more people in the racket is being investigated.

The officials are also probing the reasons behind couples obtaining fake marriage certificates.

(IANS)

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TN Fireworks Manufacturers Sell Rs 6,000 Crore Worth Of Fireworks For Diwali

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

Chennai, Oct 31: The Tamil Nadu Fireworks Manufacturers Association has reported that firecracker factories in Sivakasi, located in the state's Virudhunagar district, have sold firecrackers worth Rs 6,000 crore across the country for the Diwali festival.

However, association leaders noted that the century-old fireworks industry in Sivakasi faced a significant decline in production this year. This decrease is primarily due to the Supreme Court’s reiteration of its ban on barium nitrate, a key ingredient in firecracker manufacturing, and additional restrictions on joined crackers - sets of individual firecrackers connected by a fuse, allowing them to ignite in succession when one cracker is lit.

Business owners in Sivakasi told IANS that production has dropped by at least 30 per cent due to the restrictions on joined crackers. According to fireworks manufacturers, over 300 factories in Sivakasi and neighbouring villages produce joined crackers.

A.P. Selvarajan from Kaliswari Fireworks said: "Sound crackers account for 40 per cent of the total production in Sivakasi. Of those sound products, around 20 per cent were joined crackers."

He added that many manufacturers of joined crackers have kept their factories closed for months, resulting in workers migrating to other factories.

Additionally, heavy rains in parts of Sivakasi further impacted production, reducing the output to about 75 per cent of the usual volume.

Approximately 4 lakh workers from 1,150 fireworks factories in Sivakasi were involved in producing Rs 6,000 crore worth of firecrackers this year.

Sivakasi is considered the hub of India’s firecracker industry, producing around 70 per cent of the country’s firecrackers.

However, it is also worth noting that several accidents have occurred during the manufacturing process, leading to loss of life. In 2024 alone, Sivakasi saw 17 accidents that resulted in 54 fatalities.

--IANS

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IPL 2025 Retentions: Netizens Welcome Dhoni After CSK Retain 'Thala'

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

New Delhi, Oct 31: Cricket fans on social media expressed their delight after MS Dhoni -- the 43-year-old legendary wicketkeeper-batter -- was retained for INR 4 crore by the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Thursday.

For the records, barring 2016 and 2017 when he played for Rising Pune Supergiant when the Super Kings were going through a suspension period, Dhoni hasn’t moved from CSK.

“What a super Diwali for Dhoni fans. He will be there in IPL 2025. Great dedication to play,” one fan wrote. Another fan said, “Hero is back. Legend Dhoni will rule again."

Dhoni holds the record for playing most matches in the history of the IPL. In 264 matches since his debut back in 2008, Dhoni has scored 5243 runs at an average of 39.12 with a top score of 84 not out. Apart from the IPL, the veteran also led CSK to glory in the Champions League T20.

Earlier on Thursday, CSK decided to exercise the infamous 'uncapped player' rule to retain Dhoni as they also decided to keep hold of captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ravindra Jadeja for 18 crores, Matheesha Pathirana for 13 and Shivam Dube for 12.

All the ten Indian Premier League franchises have announced their list of retained players ahead of the 2025 auction. Notably, three major captains Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer will be entering the auction.

--IANS

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One Dead, Two Critical In Firecracker Explosion In Puri

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

Puri, Oct 31: In what came as first fatal cracker mishap, a person was killed and two others sustained critical injuries in firecracker explosion in Puri district this evening.

The deceased has been identified as Bula Rout..

According to the information, firecrackers caught fire and exploded while three people were making crackers in ha house at Rout Sahi under the Puri Sadar police station. The three were rushed to the Puri District Headquarters Hospital soon. However, they were later shifted to the SCB Medical College and Hospital because of their critical condition.