30 dead, 60 injured in Maha Kumbh stampede
MAHAKUMBH NAGAR (UP), Jan 29 (PTI): At least 30 people were killed and 60 others injured in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in the early hours of Wednesday, officials said. The pre-dawn stampede at the Sangam area occurred as millions of pilgrims jostled for space to take a holy dip on the occasion […]
Domicile based reservation in PG medical courses by state unconstitutional: SC
New Delhi, Jan 29 (PTI) In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court on Wednesday held domicile-based reservation in post graduate medical courses by a state was unconstitutional. A three-judge bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy, Sudhanshu Dhulia and S V N Bhatti said if such a reservation was permitted, it would be an invasion of the […]
J&K NHM cautions against fake recruitment notification
SRINAGAR, Jan 29: The National Health Mission (NHM), Jammu and Kashmir, has issued an urgent alert regarding circulation of fake job advertisements on social media, specifically concerning claims about the JKNHM CHO Recruitment 2024. This misinformation has been propagated by the online portal www.bika.co.in, leading to significant confusion among the job seekers. The NHM J&K has […]
NC MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi meets Hurriyat chief Mirwaiz Umar Farooq in Delhi
SRINAGAR, Jan 29 (PTI): National Conference (NC) MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Wednesday met separatist leader and head of Hurriyat Conference Mirwaiz Umar Farooq in Delhi. Mehdi met the Mirwaiz and discussed issues related to Jammu and Kashmir and the Muslim community in the country, sources close to the two leaders said. Mirwaiz is […]
Govt orders transfer, posting of three IAS officers
Srinagar, Jan 29: The government on Wednesday ordered transfer and posting of three IAS and one KAS officers in the general administration department. As per an order issued by GAD said that Shantmanu, IAS (AGMUT:1991) Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Higher Education Department (additional charge of the post of Administrative Secretary, Information Technology Department) shall […]
Multiple raids in Rajouri in connection with UAPA cases
RAJOURI/JAMMU, Jan 29 (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir police on Wednesday conducted raids at 25 places here on the houses of terrorists operating from across the Line of Control, officials said. The raids were carried out in different areas of the border district as part of the ongoing investigations into cases registered under the Unlawful Activities […]
Daily wagers, casual labourers of wildlife dept protest outside CM’s residence in Srinagar
Srinagar, Jan 29: The casual labourers and daily wagers of Wildlife department Wednesday protested outside chief minister’s residence in Srinagar, demanding regularisation of services and wages at par with other employees. Reports said that scores of daily wagers and casual labourers assembled outside CM’s Gupkar residence to press for their demands. “We have been serving […]
JPC adopts amended Waqf bill as Opposition slams its provisions as ‘unconstitutional’
New Delhi, Jan 29 (PTI) The Joint Committee of Parliament scrutinising the Waqf (Amendment) Bill on Wednesday adopted its report and the amended version of the proposed law with a majority vote, the panel’s chairperson Jagdambika Pal said. Opposition members voiced their strong criticism of the adopted Bill, which was approved with 15-11 votes, alleging […]
Waqf committee adopts recommendations, revised Bill
New Delhi, Jan 29 (PTI) The Joint Committee of Parliament scrutinising the Waqf (Amendment) Bill on Wednesday adopted its draft report and the amended version of the proposed law with a majority vote, JPC chairperson Jagdambika Pal said. MPs have been given time till 4 pm to submit their dissent. Opposition MPs, some of whom […]
Maha Kumbh: Near stampede on Mauni Amavasya, casualties feared; Akharas call off Amrit Snan
Mahakumbh Nagar, Jan 29 (PTI) Multiple casualties were feared after a “stampede-like” situation broke out at the Sangam on Wednesday amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh, as millions of pilgrims turned up for a holy bath on Mauni Amavasya, officials said. In view of the incident, the Akharas called off their traditional ‘Amrit Snan’ for Mauni […]