August 26, 2023 | Kashmir POST

Demolition order against ex-J&K Dy CM’s wife stayed by tribunal

August 26, 2023 Editor

A Jammu and Kashmir special tribunal has stayed the demolition order issued to Mamta Singh, wife of former deputy chief minister Nirmal Singh, by the Jammu Development Authority. The order, issued on July 28, had directed Singh to demolish the “unauthorised construction of the palatial bungalow situated at Ban village in Nagrota of Jammu within five days”. After Mamta Singh’s appeal, the tribunal had directed the JDA to maintain the status quo. The matter came to fore on Friday. The JDA had issued the order under the Control of Building…

‘What happened to bulldozers, thok do?’: Asaduddin Owasi asks CM Yogi over UP teacher Tripti Tyagi video

August 26, 2023 Editor

Asaduddin Owaisi of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen on Saturday reacted sharply to a viral video showing a school teacher in Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar asking her students to slap a boy from a minority community and passing objectionable remarks against the community. Owaisi also questioned chief minister Yogi Adityanath for not taking his “bulldozer action”. Owaisi alleged that the father of the Muslim boy has withdrawn his son from the school and given in writing that he doesn’t want to pursue the matter because he knows he won’t get justice…

Fire breaks out on train at Madurai station, 10 killed, 20 injured

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Ten people were killed and over 20 were injured after a fire broke out in a tourist train parked on Bodi Lane near Madurai railway station in the wee hours of Saturday, reported news agency PTI. Bodies have been shifted to the Government Rajaji Hospital in Madurai and rescue operation is underway, according to the report. The fire broke out when a passenger lit a gas stove to make coffee, police said. “Around 5:30 am today, there was fire in a coach halted here at Madurai railway station. There were pilgrims…

Hindutva outfits firm on Aug 28 Yatra: Mobile internet, bulk SMS blocked in Nuh to curb spread of misinformation ahead of yatra

August 26, 2023 Editor

Mobile internet and bulk SMS services will remain suspended in Haryana’s Nuh for two days due to law and order concerns after right-wing Hindutva outfits declared that they will not cancel their religious procession on August 28. The district administration had denied them permission to take out the Brij Mandal Jal Abhishek Yatra in Nuh on August 28 citing security concerns. The state home department said that mobile internet services, bulk SMS (excluding banking and mobile recharge) and all dongle services will be suspended in Nuh district in a bid…

Navigating the Treacherous Waters of Cyber Frauds: Tales of Deceit and Resilience

August 26, 2023 Editor

By: Javid Amin In an increasingly digital landscape, the realm of cybercrime has evolved into a sophisticated arena, where unsuspecting individuals are ensnared by the intricate web of deceit woven by cyber crooks. Recent incidents underscore the alarming prevalence of cyber frauds, highlighting the need for heightened awareness and resilient defenses. In a disconcerting turn of events, a retired BHEL official found himself ensnared in the clutches of a cyber fraudster, who cunningly extracted a staggering sum of Rs 1.5 crore from him. The modus operandi was a classic example…

J&K Govt approves 5-Marla land scheme for Landless People

August 26, 2023 Editor

The J&K administration has sanctioned the scheme to allocate five marlas of state land to landless individuals on lease basis, ensuring that only those having domicile in the UT can avail the benefit. This scheme, launched by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in July this year, faced criticism from Kashmir-based political parties, prompting the administration to provide clarifications about the eligible beneficiaries. The Revenue Department issued a set of guidelines, granting approval for the scheme to landless beneficiaries of the PMAY(G)/Awas Plus programme. The people, out of the Rural Development Department’s…

The Kashmir Files wins National Film Award for ‘Integration’, NC, PDP call it ‘Unfortunate, Ironic’

August 26, 2023 Editor

“The Kashmir Files” winning the Nargis Dutt award for best film on national integration is very unfortunate and nothing can be more ironic than this, the National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party said here on Friday. “There is not a single scene in that movie that depicts national integration…. Unfortunately, the movie only shows Kashmiri Muslims in bad light. Not only that, a lot of agencies, including Jammu and Kashmir Police, have been shown in a very bad light,” NC chief spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq said. He said the film…

Govt Employee’s appearance in Supreme Court Case on Article 370 Abrogation leads to Termination

August 26, 2023 Editor

A government employee in Jammu and Kashmir was suspended on Friday for appearing before the Supreme Court in an ongoing hearing on the abrogation of Article 370. The employee, Zahoor Ahmad Bhat, is a senior lecturer in political science at a government school in Srinagar. He is also an advocate and appeared in the apex court on Wednesday, arguing for the petitioners in the case. The government order suspending Bhat said that he had violated the provisions of the Jammu & Kashmir Civil Service Regulations, Jammu & Kashmir Government Employees…