NEW DELHI: The ruling BJP and opposition Congress on Wednesday called for an investigation into the untimely death of state icon and singer Zubeen Garg, who died in Singapore last week.Chief minister and BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that a special team of the state’s “best police officers” will probe the case and vowed…
Representative Image (AI-generated) NEW DELHI: At least three members of a banned Naxals splinter group were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand’s Gumla district on Wednesday morning, police said.The encounter occurred around 8 am in a forest near Kechki village, under the jurisdiction of Bishnupur police station, between Jharkhand Jaguar forces, Gumla…
NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday arrested an over ground worker for allegedly aiding LeT terrorists who killed 26 tourists in the Baisaran valley in Pahalgam on April 22.According to officials, the accused provided “logistical support” to the terrorists.Earlier, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Sunday arrested two men for harbouring terrorists involved…
A 25-year-old Hyderabad-based software engineer, was living an active life while pursuing his career in the UK. Fitness routines and a busy tech job kept him healthy and energetic. However, a seemingly minor mid-back pain that began three months ago escalated rapidly into a debilitating condition. What started as dull discomfort eventually caused leg weakness,…
NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday arrested an over ground worker for allegedly aiding LeT terrorists who killed 26 tourists in the Baisaran valley in Pahalgam on April 22.According to officials, the accused provided “logistical support” to the terrorists.(This is a developing story) Source link
J&K CM Omar Abdullah (PTI file photo) Amid violent protests in Ladakh demanding statehood, Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said BJP was opposing statehood in J&K.Speaking to the media outside his office, Abdullah said that BJP was the only party opposing the restoration of statehood. “If there is opposition to restoring…
CM Mamata Banerjee (File photo) NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for the families of those who lost their lives in rain-related incidents across the state.She also urged the Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation (CESC), the electricity provider in Kolkata and surrounding areas,…
NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday claimed that Congress councillor Phuntsog Stanzin Tsepag of inciting violence during the recent protest in Ladakh, but activist Sonam Wangchuk denied.In a post on X, BJP IT Cell head Amit Malviya asked whether Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wanted this kind of unrest in Ladakh.“This man rioting in…
NEW DELHI: Educationalist-turned-climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Wednesday called off his 15-day hunger strike after the demonstrations demanding statehood for Ladakh turned violent.“I am sad to inform you that there was vandalism in Leh during a protest. Many offices and police vehicles were vandalised and burned. A bandh was announced in Leh, but the youth…
Ladakh protest; CWC meeting Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Wednesday called off his hunger strike demanding statehood for Ladakh after protests in the Union Territory’s capital, Leh, turned violent. He appealed to the youth to remain calm and urged the government to engage in dialogue with them.The Congress held a meeting of its top decision-making body,…
