Owaisi vows to continue protests against Waqf law till it is withdrawn
Hyderabad, Apr 20 (PTI) AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has vowed to continue protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act until it is rolled back, accusing the Centre of “targetting” Muslim identity and rights. Addressing a public meeting organised on Saturday night by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) at the AIMIM headquarters here, he […]
Introduce PM’s Question Hour, new book on Parliament suggests
New Delhi, Apr 20 (PTI) Parliament needs to innovate and drastically change the format of debate from the repetitive rambling speeches to better articulate the aspirations of the people and seek redressal to their problems, a new book on Parliament has said. The book also makes a strong pitch for sittings of Parliament for at […]
Update: Three killed, over 100 rescued as heavy rain wreaks havoc in Ramban
Ramban/Jammu, Apr 20 (PTI) Three people were killed and more than 100 rescued after heavy rain triggered flash floods at different places in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district early on Sunday, officials said. The incessant rain also triggered landslides and mudslides at nearly a dozen places between Nashri and Banihal along the strategic Jammu-Srinagar National […]
Mughal road opens for traffic, Jammu-Srinagar Highway remains closed
Jammu, Apr 20: The Historic Mughal Road, connecting Kashmir Valley’s Shopian district with twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch, reopened after remaining closed due to fresh snowfall while Jammu-Srinagar highway was shut on Sunday, officials said. The recent snowfall at several places along the road including ‘Pir Ki Gali’, led to the closure of the […]
Cloudburst leaves two people dead in Ramban village
Ramban, Apr 20: At least two persons lost their lives after a cloudburst struck the Seri Bagna area of Ramban district on Sunday, official sources said. Sources said that the cloudburst occurred during the early hours. ” It led to flash floods causing damage in the area. Rescue teams were rushed to the spot soon […]
Massive landslide hits Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, vehicles damaged, stranded
Srinagar, Apr 20: A massive landslide triggered by continuous rainfall has severely impacted a section of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district, bringing traffic to a complete standstill, officials said. “The highway is buried under a thick layer of rocks, mud, and debris, leaving hundreds of private vehicles, and goods carriers stranded on the […]
Seven hardcore criminals arrested in Samba, weapons seized
JAMMU, Apr 19(PTI): Seven alleged hardcore criminals were arrested and sharp-edged weapons were seized in Samba district of on Saturday, police said. The criminals were roaming in a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) when they were intercepted and arrested by police near AIIMS Vijaypur, a police spokesman said. He identified the arrested accused as Yaqoob Ali […]
MHA panel to visit JK for 6 days from Apr 26, Govt appoints 25 Liaison Officers
Srinagar, Apr 19: Six days visit of Panel of Parliamentary Committee of Ministry of Home Affairs to Jammu and Kashmir is starting from April 26 to May 1. While Jammu and Kashmir Government appointed 15 Liaison officers for scheduled visit, officials said. Sources within the government informed that the six days visit of Ministry of […]
Conflict entrepreneurs won’t be allowed to raise their head again: LG Sinha
Srinagar, Apr 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that “conflict entrepreneurs” won’t be allowed to raise their heads in Jammu and Kashmir again. Addressing a gathering here, LG Sinha said, “The conflict entrepreneurs joined hands with our neighbour three decades ago and promoted terrorism and hatred for their own benefits. Their hands are […]
3 drug peddlers held with 22 gm heroin worth lakhs in Udhampur
JAMMU, Apr 19(PTI): Three alleged drug smugglers including two residents of Delhi were arrested along with 22 grams of heroin worth lakhs in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district on Saturday, police said. Another drug peddler was booked under the stringent Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act in the district, […]
