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Tragic Incident in Udhampur: Policeman Shoots Colleague, Commits Suicide

December 8, 2024 Editor

Policeman shoots dead colleague before committing suicide in Udhampur A policeman allegedly shot dead his colleague with an AK-47 assault rifle before turning the weapon on himself in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district early on Sunday, officials said. The two policemen along with another colleague were travelling from north Kashmir’s Sopore to the Subsidary Training Centre (STC), Talwara, in Reasi district of Jammu region when the incident took place. The bullet-riddled bodies of the two cops were seen lying in a police van near the Kali Mata temple in Rehembal…

Rain Gauge Running Dry: Kashmir Watches in Worry as Winter Turns Arid

January 8, 2024 Editor

Kashmir is experiencing a prolonged dry spell with no snowfall, causing concern for ecologists and tourism stakeholders who depend on snow for visitors. The lack of snow may impact skiing trips and winter sports, with the fear of cancellations and a decline in tourists. The dry spell is attributed to El Nino, which is expected to persist until next month. Other tourist resorts in the region, such as Pahalgam and Sonamarg, are also without winter allure. Although Kashmir is almost halfway through its harshest 40-day winter period, “Chilla-i-Kalan”, no snow…

Kashmir Public Transport Grinds to Halt for 48 Hours as Strike Begins Tomorrow

January 8, 2024January 8, 2024 Editor

Kashmir Valley Braces for Two-Day Transport Pause: Passenger Vehicles Join Nationwide ‘Steering Chodo Andolan’ Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir: Brace yourselves, Kashmir travellers! All passenger vehicles in the valley will be taking a two-day break from January 9th to 10th, participating in a nationwide protest called the ‘Steering Chodo Andolan’. This decision by the All Kashmir Transporters’ Confederation (AKTC) comes in solidarity with similar strikes planned by transporters across Maharashtra, New Delhi, and several other Indian states. Mohammad Shafi Mir, Chairman of the AKTC, confirmed the planned strike to news agency…

Parliament in Turmoil: 142 MPs Out, Opposition Seeks Answers amid Chaos

December 19, 2023 Editor

The Parliament has been witnessing several instances of ruckus following one of the major security breaches on December 13 – the day when the country marked 22 years since the 2001 terror attack in Parliament. In view of this, a total of 92 MPs from both the Houses – Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha – were suspended, with the opposition parties describing it as a “mockery of democracy”. Slamming the BJP-led Centre for allegedly violating democratic norms and trying to “bulldoze” important legislation through the House without any debate, Congress…

Rajya Sabha Suspends 45 MPs, Lok Sabha 33 Following Turbulent Parliamentary Session

December 18, 2023 Editor

Before initiating the action, Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankar said Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge refused to meet him in the chamber. New Delhi: Rajya Sabha on Monday evening suspended 45 MPs from the Upper House of Parliament for the remainder of the Winter Session, barely hours after the Lok Sabha suspended 33 over the Opposition’s incessant protests demanding a statement from home minister Amit Shah on last week’s security breach. The government’s move prompted allegation from the Congress that the former intended to “bulldoze” legislations in the Parliament without the…

15 MPs face suspension following accusations of threatening security

December 14, 2023December 14, 2023 Editor

Lok Sabha security scare: MP Kapil Sibal said the government should suspend everybody if it didn’t want the Opposition. The Opposition on Thursday slammed the BJP government at the Centre for suspending 15 opposition MPs — 14 in Lok Sabha, one in Rajya Sabha — over their demand for a statement by home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday’s security breach. DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, who is among the suspended MPs, accused the government of sparing Pratap Simha but expelling Mahua Moitra “without even the inquiry being complete”. Pratap Simha is…

Parliament in Chaos: Intruders Storm Lok Sabha, Jump from Gallery, Spray Gas

December 13, 2023 Editor

Lok Sabha security breach: Two intruders jumped from the visitors’ gallery and ran amock inside the Lok Sabha spraying some gas. In a major security breach in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday – the 22nd anniversary of the Parliament attack – two intruders jumped into the Lok Sabha from the visitors’ gallery and started running around the House. The proceeding of the Lok Sabha was suspended and the MPs started coming out of the Lok Sabha. There was a commotion as the intruder — wearing a blue jacket — was…

India’s Highest Court to Rule on Controversial Abrogation of Article 370 on 11 Nov

December 8, 2023 Editor

The Supreme Court will deliver on Monday its verdict on petitions challenging the nullification of Article 370 and bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories — J&K and Ladakh. A five-judge Constitution Bench of CJI DY Chandrachud, Justice SK Kaul, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, Justice BR Gavai and Justice Surya Kant had reserved the verdict on September 5 after hearing marathon arguments from the petitioners and the Centre for 16 days. The top court would decide if the changes made on August 5 and August 6, 2019, which ended…

Unidentified persons fire at CRPF vehicle in Khanyar, no casulty reported

September 19, 2023September 19, 2023 Editor

In a recent incident, an unidentified gunman made an attempt on a CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) vehicle in the Khanyar area of old Srinagar. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported. According to the police, the assailant opened fire at the bullet-proof CRPF vehicle and swiftly fled the scene. This lone militant discharged his pistol at the CRPF vehicle, specifically at the Khwaja Bazaar chowk, around 7:00 pm. The incident was addressed promptly by alert CRPF personnel who demonstrated great restraint to prevent potential collateral damage. They effectively repelled…