FREE PRESS The publishers permit sharing of the e-paper's pdf on WhatsApp and other social media platforms VOL. 13 NO. 284 | BHOPAL | WEDNESDAY | MARCH 27, 2024 | PAGES 16 MAHIPAL LOMROR ACES WEIRD ROLE OF IMPACT PLAYER SPORTS `3 - MONEY INDIA’S CAD DIPS TO $10.5 BN IN OCT-DEC FROM 16.8 BN YEAR AGO ‘NO OUTSIDE COLOURS FOR RANGPANCHAMI’ Stringent safety measures including banning colours from outside have been announced by the Ujjain administration for the March 30 'Rangpanchami' celebrations at the revered Mahakaleshwar temple following the fire tragedy that left 14 priests injured. The administration has declared that devotees will not be permitted to bring external colours into the temple premises in Ujjain city of Madhya Pradesh. Neeraj Kumar Singh, the Ujjain District Collector, said the Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple Management Committee will provide herbal colours made from 'tesu' (palash) flowers for A WHAT TRIGGERED THE FIRE? t least 14 priests including 'sevaks' were injured in a fire that broke out in the sanctum sanctorum of the Mahakal temple in Ujjain early Monday during the famous 'bhasma aarti' ritual, an official said. The blaze started at 5:50 am as 'gulal' or coloured powder fell on the puja thali that contained burning camphor, Ujjain Collector Neeraj Kumar Singh said. Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya said the fire may have been caused by chemicals in 'gulal'. the festivities. He said the number of devotees in the morning 'bhasma aarti' during Rangpanchami will be regulated to ensure safety . Rangpanchami is cele- brated in temples associated with Lord Shiva and Lord Krishna, five days after Holi to celebrate victory over ignorance. The tragic event on Monday has raised concerns long with Holi, the Afestival ofincolours is also celebrated the Mahakaleshwar temple on Rangpanchami. We have decided that the Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple Management Committee will arrange for herbal colour made from 'tesu' (palash) flowers on Rangpanchami n NEERAJ KUMAR SINGH, UJJAIN DISTRICT COLLECTOR about the use of chemicallaced 'gulal' during rituals, with Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya suggesting a possible link between such substances and the fire outbreak. CONTD. ON P8 Woman hangs self with three daughters One girl survives and is battling for life in Hamidia Hospital OUR STAFF REPORTER city.bhopal@fpj.co.in A woman hanged self along with her three daughters. While the woman and two daughters died, the third is Bhopal toddler becomes youngest to reach Mount Everest Base Camp Two-and-a-half year old Siddhi Mishra (Ginni), after achieving the remarkable feat of reaching Mount Everest Base Camp alongside her mother, mountaineer Bhawna Dehariya on March 22. FULL REPORT ON PG2 battling for life in Hamidia Hospital. The incident was reported from Rondia village under Gunga police station on Tuesday morning. According to reports, r RNI No. mpeng/2010/35815 QUALITY AT VALUE www.freepressjournal.in EDITIONS: INDORE, BHOPAL, UJJAIN, MUMBAI, PUNE AFTER MAHAKAL MONDAY TRAGEDY AGENCIES Indore r Regd. No. Indore MP/ICD 216/2021-2023; Sangeeta (28) hanged self along with her daughters Aradhya (5), Shrishti (1.5 years) and Manu (2.5 years). While Aradhya and Shrishti died, Manu is in serious condition. CONTD. ON P8 WEATHER FP 36.50c. 20.60c Sunrise : 06.24 Sunset : 06.40 After Germany, now US meddles in Kejri’s arrest ONLINE REPORT NEW DELHI: As Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal remains in the Enforcement Directorate’s custody, the US on Monday commented on the issue encouraging a “fair, transparent, and timely legal process” for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief, according to online reports. “We encourage a fair, transparent, and timely legal process for Chief Minister Kejriwal,” a State Department spokesperson said in response to an emailed query, the new report mentioned. Speaking on India objecting to Germany’s remark on the arrest, the spokesperson said, “We would refer you to the German Foreign Ministry for comment on their discussions with the Indian government.” THE STAGE GLORY CINEMA Baltimore key bridge snaps & plunges into river SHIP CRASH CREW OF CONTAINER SHIP ALL INDIAN NEW YORK: The entire 22-member crew of the cargo ship that struck a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing it to snap and plunge into the river below are Indians, the company said. The Singapore-flagged container ship "Dali" collided with one of the pillars of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore at approximately 1:30 am local time. According to the vessel information provided by the Synergy Marine Group, the crew was "All Indian, 22 in total". The "Dali" has a capacity of 10,000 TEU and onboard Units: of 4,679 TEU. Grace Ocean Private Ltd owns the vessel and the ship's movement was outbound from Baltimore to Colombo.