Month: June 2024

Love, Greed, and Murder: Daughter-in-Law Orchestrates Hit-and-Run for ₹300 Crore Property

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Love, Greed, and Murder: Daughter-in-Law Orchestrates Hit-and-Run for ₹300 Crore Property

The victim, identified as Purushottam Puttewar – a Nagpur-based businessman, was hit by a speeding car on May 22 at Balaji Nagari in Nagpur. The Nagpur Police has uncovered a gruesome murder during an investigation into the death of an 82-year-old man in a “hit-and-run” case in the city. According to the police, the victim’s daughter-in-law, identified as Archana Puttewar, hired contract killers for his murder over a property dispute worth ₹300 crore. The man, identified as Purushottam Puttewar – a Nagpur-based businessman, was hit by a speeding car on…

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Stepping Up Security: Police Intensify Training for Village Defense Guards After Terror Attacks

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Stepping Up Security: Police Intensify Training for Village Defense Guards After Terror Attacks

Hundreds of people are being given arms training in the far-off areas of Jammu—especially those inhabited by the Hindu population—to deal with the terror threat that is looming large over many parts of the region. Multiple attacks have taken place on security forces and civilians in Rajouri, Poonch and Reasi in the recent past, prompting the police to intensify the training of locals under the Village Defence Guards (VDG) scheme. While the VDGs (earlier called Village Defence Committees) have been functioning in the rural areas of Jammu division since long,…

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Tragedy Strikes: 49 Lives Lost in Kuwait Building Blaze

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Tragedy Strikes: 49 Lives Lost in Kuwait Building Blaze

Footage shared on social media showed huge flames and black smoke coming out of the building as fire fighters attempted to control the blaze Forty-nine people, including 42 Indian nationals, were killed and dozens more injured on Wednesday in a devastating fire in a building in southern Kuwait housing foreign workers, with local authorities detaining the building’s owner as part of an investigation into potential negligence. The fire in Al-Mangaf building, a residence for workers, was reported to authorities in Al-Ahmadi governorate at 4.30am and most of the deaths were…

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Omar Abdullah Slams Proposal to Postpone J&K Elections Amid Attacks

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Omar Abdullah Slams Proposal to Postpone J&K Elections Amid Attacks

Srinagar: National Conference leader Omar Abdullah said on Wednesday that it would a matter of shame if the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir were postponed due to a series of attacks by the “extremist forces” in the Jammu region over the past few days. Reacting to former Army Chief General (retired) V P Malik’s suggestion to postpone assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir by a year, Abdullah said it would be akin to giving in to the extremist forces. “Yes, please feel free to give in to these extremist…

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Clear The Line: SKIMS Reiterates Ban on Private Practice by Doctors, Staff

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Clear The Line: SKIMS Reiterates Ban on Private Practice by Doctors, Staff

Patients First: SKIMS Prioritizes Hospital Care with Ban on Private Practice Srinagar: In a move to uphold ethical standards and ensure undivided service to patients, the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura has once again cracked the whip on its medical and paramedical staff barring them from indulging in private practice. A strongly-worded circular issued by Director SKIMS, Dr Abid Rashid, has categorically prohibited the institute’s employees from practising privately, invoking legal provisions and the threat of severe penalties. Quoting the circular, Dr Abid Rashid stated, “By legal statutes…

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Doda Ambush: 6 Security Personnel Injured in 3rd Terror Strike; Jaish Claims Responsibility

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Doda Ambush: 6 Security Personnel Injured in 3rd Terror Strike; Jaish Claims Responsibility

Five soldiers and one special police officer were injured after terrorists opened fire at the Army’s Temporary Operating Base (TOB) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district on Wednesday. In the gunfight, a terrorist was also killed. The injured were taken to Sub-District hospital in Bhaderwah for treatment, the official told India Today. Jaish-e-Mohammed-linked terror group, the Kashmir Tigers has claimed responsibility for the ambush attack on security forces. An encounter and search operation to apprehend the terrorists is underway. Speaking on the terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, ADGP Anand Jain said,…

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Kashmir in the Dark: Powerless Nights and Unanswered Questions

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Kashmir in the Dark: Powerless Nights and Unanswered Questions

Blackouts and Broken Promises: A Tale of Two Cities in Jammu and Kashmir By: Javid Amin In the heart of Jammu and Kashmir, a tale of two cities unfolds—a story etched in darkness and disparity. While Jammu basks in the uninterrupted glow of electric lights, Kashmir grapples with an ever-worsening power crisis. Homes plunge into darkness for hours on end, a cruel reminder of a broken promise—the promise of a life illuminated by reliable power. This isn’t a seasonal inconvenience; it’s a systemic failure with far-reaching consequences. During peak winter…

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PM Modi’s Dos and Don’ts: Speak Sparingly, Act Timely

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PM Modi’s Dos and Don’ts: Speak Sparingly, Act Timely

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday told his newly inducted Cabinet ministers “to speak only when necessary… and not to make unnecessary statements.” The Prime Minister listed out dos and don’ts for the members of his new Cabinet at the first council of ministers meet at his residence in the evening of June 10 after which the portfolio allocated to ministers was announced. ‘Avoid giving Pravachans’ “Do not make unnecessary statements, speak only when necessary on issues related to your ministry,” sources to News18 quoted the prime minister as saying.…

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Applauding Victories, Embracing Setbacks: A More Balanced Approach to Education in Kashmir

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Applauding Victories, Embracing Setbacks: A More Balanced Approach to Education in Kashmir

Understanding the Societal Bias Highlighted by Class 12th Results By: Javid Amin The recent declaration of the class 12th annual (regular) examination results by the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (BOSE) has sparked a wave of celebrations and acknowledgments for the achievers, particularly the toppers. However, amidst the applause, a stark reality looms—society’s glaring neglect of those who could not pass the exam. This phenomenon not only underscores the societal bias towards success but also raises critical concerns about the emotional well-being of students who do not make…

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Modi 3.0: New Cabinet with 71 Ministers Takes Charge

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Modi 3.0: New Cabinet with 71 Ministers Takes Charge

New Delhi, June 9: Narendra Modi was sworn in as Prime Minister for his third term on Sunday, alongside 71 ministers forming his new cabinet. Modi, now the first three-term Prime Minister since Jawaharlal Nehru, took the oath at Rashtrapati Bhawan amid massive security and a gathering of over 10,000 guests, including top leaders from South Asian countries, Bollywood stars, business moguls, religious leaders, and prominent politicians. PM Modi’s cabinet includes 30 cabinet ministers, 5 Ministers of State with Independent Charge, and 36 Ministers of State. The cabinet ensures representation from all…

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