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Imam burnt alive, Three others killed in communal violence in Haryana

August 1, 2023 Editor

At least four people were killed and several others injured in communal clashes in Haryana, reported Siasat.in. Violence broke out on Monday (July 31) during a procession organised by right-wing group Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) in Haryana’s Nuh district. The violence quickly escalated to other parts of the state, including Gurugram, where a right-wing mob allegedly set a mosque afire and fired gunshots. As per reports, the Imam of the mosque, identified as Maulana Saad, was killed in the incident and two others were injured. The other deceased include two home guards,…

Mehbooba Mufti slams BJP’s Kashmir approach, says it’s alienating people

August 1, 2023 Editor

During the 24th foundation day celebration of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Srinagar, party President Mehbooba Mufti made strong statements, asserting that the PDP will not surrender before the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She accused the BJP of seeking their surrender and raising a white flag, a demand that the PDP firmly rejects. Mehbooba Mufti called for unity among the people of Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing that if different communities such as Shia, Sunni, Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christians, Bodh, Gujjar, Bakerwal, and Pahari stand together, the BJP would be…

Horrific Incident: On-Duty Constable Shoots Dead Colleague and Targets Muslims on Train in Apparent Terror Attack

August 1, 2023 Editor

In the video Chetan Chaudhary after killing Muslims can be heard saying, ‘all Muslims are controlled by Pakistan’, ‘for India there is only Yogi, and Modi’ An Indian railway security guard has been arrested after he allegedly shot dead a colleague and three passengers on board a train. The suspect was identified by police as Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable Chetan Singh, 33, who hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Yogi Adityanath, the chief minister of India’s most populous state, Uttar Pradesh, after the shooting on board the Jaipur-Mumbai Central…

Tragic Incident: 17 Workers Killed as Samruddhi Expressway Crane Collapses in Maharashtra’s Thane

August 1, 2023August 1, 2023 Editor

At least 17 workers were killed as a girder machine fell on them during construction of the third phase of Samruddhi Expressway in Maharashtra’s Thane district on Monday late night, police said. The machine is a special-purpose mobile gantry crane used in bridge construction. Two National Disaster Response Force or NDRF teams are working at the site after the crane fell on the slab of a bridge in Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, news agency ANI reported. At least five are feared to be trapped inside the collapsed structure, the…

PDP, NC Leaders trade barbs, Raise questions about Gupkar Alliance’s future

August 1, 2023August 1, 2023 Editor

As panchayat and Urban Local Bodies polls near, cracks appeared in the People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) after leaders of two big constituents of alliance of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and National Conference traded barbs against each other, especially on the 24th foundation day of the PDP. During programmes on its foundation day, some PDP leaders targeted NC leadership and even blamed the party of being in league with the BJP. PDP youth president Waheed Parra, who is a close associate of former J&K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti,…

Nuh Yatra marred by communal violence, 2 Dead, Internet suspended

August 1, 2023August 1, 2023 Editor

Two Home Guards were killed, over 200 people were injured and dozens of vehicles were torched as communal violence engulfed Haryana’s Nuh on Monday after clashes erupted between Hindu and Muslim groups during a religious procession by the Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad, said police. The administration issued prohibitory orders in Nuh and Gurugram districts, and snapped mobile internet services across Nuh, though tensions simmered well into the evening. Additional forces were parachuted in, while chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar urged residents to refrain from violence. The Gurugram administration…

Skyrocketing Vegetable Prices Cause Financial Strain for Consumers

July 31, 2023 Editor

Consumers in Kashmir are already feeling the pinch from rising costs, and now surging vegetable prices are burning a hole in their wallets. Staple vegetables, which are utilised in every home, have seen a significant spike in price, with rainfall lashing Kashmir for the past two weeks also affecting local output, fueling further price increases. Collard green is marketed at Rs 70-80 per kilogramme, gourd is priced at Rs 70, bitter gourd is priced at Rs 120 per kilogramme, peas are priced at Rs 120/kg, and brinjal is priced at…

Alarming Increase in Suicide Cases: A Growing Concern for Society

July 31, 2023 Editor

Rising Suicide Rates Among Youth: Causes and Solutions By | Javid Amin The alarming increase in suicide and suicide attempt cases among young people has become a major cause for concern. Reports from different regions continue to highlight the distressing trend of youth taking their own lives or attempting to do so. Urgent and effective actions are needed to ensure that our invaluable youth are protected from such fatal tendencies. Both society and government departments must come together to address the root causes of these suicides and implement the expert-provided…

Dengue Cases in Delhi Reach 5-Year High, Government Issues Advisory

July 31, 2023 Editor

The dengue tally in Delhi reached a five-year high this year after a total of 187 cases were reported till July 22 – the highest for the period since 2018. In view of the situation, health minister Saurabh Bhardwaj said on Sunday the Delhi government has instructed officials to run campaigns regarding dengue in schools and among the common man to put a check on the spread of the virus. “Hospitals will be made ready for dengue cases. I also had a discussion with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)…

Jammu and Kashmir Communities Vow to Escalate Protest Against Quota Bills

July 31, 2023 Editor

Days after Bills proposing reservation for different communities of Jammu and Kashmir were tabled in Parliament, people alleging “discrimination” have started staging protests. Members of the Gujjar community, who were earlier only airing resentment against the government’s move to grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Pahari community, have now hit the roads. People belonging to the community on Sunday held a protest in Reasi district, demanding that their rights be safeguarded. The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2023, tabled in the Lok Sabha recently, proposes…