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Mera Hauchongba: The Unique Festival of Manipur Mera Hauchongba is a vibrant and significant festival celebrated in Manipur, particularly by the Manipuri Meitei community. This festival, which usually occurs in the month of September or October, holds immense cultural and spiritual importance, showcasing the rich traditions and values of the state. It is a colorful event filled with rituals, music, dance, and a deep sense of community. Significance of Mera Hauchongba The festival of Mera Hauchongba signifies the beginning of the agricultural season and is primarily dedicated to the worship of the deities who safeguard the crops and elders of the community. It is a time for expressing gratitude for the harvest and seeking blessings for a bountiful yield in the upcoming year. The name "Mera Hauchongba" translates to "the coming of the Houchong," referring to the arrival of the new harvest and the joy it brings. Rituals and Celebrations Mera Hauchongba is celebrated wi...
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Pakistan International Airlines plane crash: 97 killed, 2 survive




PIA PLAN CRASH

                
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane crash: 97 killed, 2 survive

         The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) passenger plane PK-8303 air bus crashed near the Jinnah International Airport on Friday afternoon soon before landing.

The plane coming from Lahore crashed in a residential area in Model Colony, eyewitness said. The PIA spokesman said that the incident took place at 2:39pm and the unfortunate flight was carrying 91 passengers and 8 crew members on board.

According to a spokesman for the Aviation Division, “The PIA’s flight from Lahore to Karachi crashed.” He said as many as 91 passengers and eight crew members (total 99) were onboard the PIA flight PK-8303 , which crashed in close proximity of the Karachi airport, as per the updated information received from Lahore Airport . The spokesman said a message had been received from the Air Traffic Control that this aircraft had crashed close to landing at the Karachi airport.

According to PIA spokesperson, the flight was coming from Lahore and carrying 91 passengers and seven crew members. Rescue workers said at least 35 dead bodies were shifted to hospitals till late Friday.

However, it was still unclear that all deceased were on the crashed plane or the residents of the area. The crash also caused major damage in the area as a dozen homes and cars were damaged.

The flight was due to land at Jinnah International Airport Karachi at 2:45 pm but crashed in the residential area few moments before the landing.

The Bank of Punjab President Zafar Masud and a woman identified as Tahira survived. They were shifted to a hospital but their condition was stable.

About casualties, Sindh Minister for Health Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho told reporters that as many as 11 bodies and 6 injured were received at the hospital. She said the doctors were already on alert due to the COVID-19 pandemic while emergency has been declared in all hospitals across the city.

Meanwhile, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah accompanied by his Advisor Murtaza Wahab visited the site of incident. The CM was informed by the Deputy Commissioner Korangi that the plane damaged around 12 to 15 houses of the area.

To a question, the chief minister was told that two passengers including President Bank of Punjab were rescued from the plane, otherwise there seemed to be complete loss of life. The chief minister was also informed that four houses were completely damaged and three women were rescued from there. It was also disclosed that some of the bodies were also recovered from the damaged houses.


Later CM Sindh also visited Dr Zafar Masud at Darul Sehat hospital, one of the miraculous survivor of the plane crash incident, informed the spokesman to CM. Sindh Minister for Education Saeed Ghani also visited the site of incident to inspect the rescue operations underway. Talking to media he expressed his grief and sorrow over the unfortunate incident.

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