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Devastating Toll: More Than 60 Lives Lost as Relentless Rainfall Ravages Himachal Pradesh, Shimla and Mandi Bear the Brunt

August 16, 2023August 16, 2023 Editor

Amid incessant rainfall which triggered cloudbursts, landslides and road blocks, over 60 people have died in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand as the operations continue to rescue injured citizens and vehicles from under the debris. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that isolated but heavy rainfall is likely to continue over Himachal Pradesh in the next two days and over Uttarakhand and northeast India in the next 4-5 days. Due to the heavy rainfall, the water levels of Delhi’s Yamuna river breached the danger mark, for the second time this…

CPI(M) slams Admin for obliterating Sheikh Abdullah’s Legacy, Says removal of his name from SKICC is ‘Unacceptable’

August 15, 2023 Editor

CPI (M) leader M Y Tarigami on Monday said that removing the Jammu Kashmir admin was obliterating the history of Jammu Kashmir. In a statement, MY Tarigami said removal of title ‘Sher’ from the name of Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) reflects that the government is more serious about obliterating the history of Jammu Kashmir than addressing the pressing issues like unemployment, health care, price rise and other such problems. Pertinently, the LG-led administration in Jammu Kashmir on August 13, in its official communique referred to ‘Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre’…

India, China hold 19th round of Talks to Resolve Ladakh Standoff

August 15, 2023August 15, 2023 Editor

India and China today conducted another round of military commander-level talks — the 19th round since June 2020. This round of talks was held at the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on the Indian side. The meeting ended late in the evening, sources said, adding a formal statement detailing the outcome was expected in a day. The two sides look to end the ongoing impasse along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh where the two militaries have been locked in a stand-off since April 2020. Talks were conducted…

Tragedy Strikes: Seven Lives Lost in Himachal Cloudburst, Vehicles Buried Under Debris in Uttarakhand

August 14, 2023 Editor

At least seven people were killed in a cloudburst at Jadon village of Kandaghat sub division in Himachal Pradesh’s Solan on Monday morning. Two houses and a cowshed had been washed away in the incident. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued red alerts for several Uttarakhand districts and predicted heavy rainfall in parts of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. The IMD Uttarakhand said in a statement on Sunday, “Very heavy to extremely heavy rain/ thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and very intense to extremely intense spell is very likely to…

13 Mosques Vandalized and Religious Texts Burnt in Recent Haryana Violence: Jamiat-e-Ulama-e-Hind

August 14, 2023August 14, 2023 Editor

Jamiat e Ulama e Hind has said that during recent violence in Haryana 13 mosques were vandalized and religious books burnt. As per a report of Muslim Mirror, Jamiat has embarked on a proactive mission to provide relief, conduct surveys, and pursue legal remedies and renovate the mosques. The organization’s multifaceted approach aims to address the situation, heal affected communities, and uphold justice. Establishing a dedicated relief committee, legal cell, and survey teams, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind has undertaken comprehensive efforts to alleviate the aftermath of the tragic incidents. The delegation’s findings…

Prospect of Gurez Valley’s connectivity to Kargil via Kaobal Gali on the Horizon

August 14, 2023August 14, 2023 Editor

The scenic Gurez Valley located on the Line of Control, 85 km from Bandipora district headquarters, may soon get a major tourism boost as authorities are considering opening the traditional Gurez-Kargil road via Kaobal Gali. The Gurez valley, which has witnessed a surge in tourist arrivals from far and wide in the past few years, offers new opportunities for local stakeholders to promote their businesses as homestays while hotels are mushrooming. To keep its eco-friendly nature intact, some local entrepreneurs have opened accommodations for stay in tents. Also Read |…

Mehbooba Mufti on “Tiranga” Rally: Nehru’s actions were among people, LG Sinha needs security

August 14, 2023 Editor

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday hit back at Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha, saying the administration today needed a posse of security personnel to carry the National Flag while first prime minister Jawahar Lal Nehru did it amidst ordinary people in 1949. The PDP president’s tweet came after Sinha participated in a ‘tiranga’ rally in the City and reminding her that there were enough people carrying the National Flag. Participating in the rally organised as part of Independence Day celebrations, Sinha, in an apparent reference to the PDP…

Indian Air Force Deploys Over 68,000 Troops to Eastern Ladakh in Response to Galwan Valley Clashes

August 14, 2023 Editor

Over 68,000 Army soldiers, around 90 tanks and other weapon systems were airlifted by the Indian Air Force to eastern Ladakh from across the country for rapid deployment along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) after the deadly clashes in the Galwan Valley, top sources in defence and security establishment said. The IAF deployed its Su-30 MKI and Jaguar jets in the region for round-the-clock surveillance and intelligence gathering on the enemy build-up, apart from putting several squadrons of combat aircraft in “offensive posturing” in the wake of the clashes…

Srinagar tightens security for Independence Day with drone surveillance, 3-tier deployment

August 13, 2023August 13, 2023 Editor

The Kashmir police chief Vijay Kumar Sunday said that three-tier security grid has been put in place for the smooth conduct of Independence Day function while drone surveillance and aerial recee will be part of the new security measures. “Three tier security grid has been put in place for the smooth Independence Day function in Srinagar and elsewhere in Kashmir. There will be drone surveillance of the venue and aerial recee will also be conducted through special equipment,” said Kumar, who the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Kashmir, while…