Author: Agencies
JAMMU: At least eight people were killed and six others went missing as torrential rains triggered landslides and flash floods in the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, prompting a multi-agency rescue operation. The worst devastation was reported from Surankote tehsil in Poonch district, where most of the fatalities occurred, while rescue teams raced against time to trace the missing amid continuing rain and damaged roads, the officials said. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who was in Delhi for the proposed statehood protest, said he will cut short his stay in the national capital…
NEW DELHI: Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding a probe into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram temple, saying lakhs of devotees who donated their hard-earned income with faith are feeling ‘betrayed by the theft’. The opposition leaders in both houses of Parliament said the prime minister’s silence on the issue was unacceptable, and urged him to ensure accountability and restitution. “Our joint letter to PM Modi demanding an independent and comprehensive investigation into the financial affairs of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. Lakhs of…
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday reviewed the situation in Rajouri and Poonch districts following incessant rains and flash floods that have caused loss of lives and significant damage to property. The Lieutenant Governor expressed deep grief over the casualties and directed the administration to provide immediate assistance to the affected families. Taking to X, LG Manoj Sinha stated, “I spoke to the senior officials and reviewed the situation in Rajouri and Poonch affected by incessant rain and flash floods.” Highlighting the ongoing rescue operations, the LG stated that multiple agencies are working in coordination to assist those stranded.…
NEW DELHI: Dr Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of climate activist and educationist Sonam Wangchuk, has moved the Delhi High Court seeking directions for his immediate discharge from Safdarjung Hospital and transfer to a hospital of the family’s choice, alleging that his continued stay at the government hospital amounts to “illegal and unconstitutional confinement” under the guise of medical treatment. In the writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution, Angmo has sought a declaration that Wangchuk’s continued confinement at Safdarjung Hospital is illegal and violative of his fundamental rights. She has also sought unrestricted access to him for his…
NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu departed on Sunday for official state visits to Moldova, North Macedonia, and Romania, aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation across diverse sectors, including commerce, technology, and cultural ties. The initial phase of the three-nation visit begins in Moldova on Monday, representing the maiden visit by an Indian Head of State to the Eastern European nation. During the visit, President Murmu is slated to engage in delegation-level discussions with Moldovan President Maia Sandu, besides meeting Igor Grosu, the President of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova. The President will additionally interact with representatives of the Moldova-India…
KATRA: In view of the prevailing monsoon conditions and the risk of emergencies arising from heavy rainfall, flash floods, landslides, waterlogging and road blockages, the Sub-Divisional Administration Katra has constituted a Control Room for Monsoon Disaster Management to ensure prompt response and effective coordination. As per an order issued by Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Katra, Piyush Dhotra (JKAS), the Control Room will function under the overall supervision of Tehsildar Katra, Jatinder Singh, in close coordination with police, PWD, health, power, Jal Shakti, municipal authorities and other concerned departments. The Control Room will maintain a round-the-clock watch over the monsoon situation, receive…
POONCH: At least four people, including three women, were killed and several went missing after heavy rains triggered landslides and flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district early Sunday, officials said. All the deaths were reported from the worst-affected Surankote tehsil, where authorities have deployed rescue teams and intensified relief operations to reach stranded residents, clear affected areas, and provide immediate assistance to those impacted by the heavy rains, they said. A 28-year-old woman, Nazia Kousar, was killed when her house collapsed in Noonabandi village. Her Husband, Mohd Hafiz, and three children, aged between two and six years, were…
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said that he will cut short his stay in Delhi and return to Jammu on Sunday afternoon in view of the worsening situation across parts of the division following heavy rains. Heavy rains have lashed many parts of Jammu division, especially Rajouri. Officials said Rajouri town was hit by flash floods following incessant overnight rainfall, forcing hundreds of residents to move to safer locations as floodwaters inundated low-lying areas. In a post on X, Abdullah said he would personally monitor the situation on the ground. ‘In light of the weather warning put out…
NEW DELHI: The Government’s Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check unit warned the public against fraudulent emails asking recipients to download e-PAN cards, saying such messages are fake and advising people not to respond to any emails, links, phone calls or SMS seeking financial or sensitive personal information. In a post on X, PIB Fact Check cautioned users against sharing any financial or sensitive personal information through suspicious emails, links, phone calls or SMS. “Have you also received an email asking you to download e-PAN Card?” PIB Fact Check asked in its post, before clarifying: “This Email is Fake.” It…
NEW DELHI: Panama Foreign Affairs Minister Javier Eduardo Martinez-Acha Vasquez arrived in the national capital on Sunday for a five-day official visit to India, intended to enhance bilateral relations between the two countries. Welcoming the visiting dignitary, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on X, saying, “Warm welcome to FM @javierachapma of Panama on his arrival in New Delhi. India and Panama share a close partnership anchored in shared values, mutual interests and goodwill.” The official visit, running from July 19 to 23, underlines the intensifying engagement between the two nations across sectors including trade, commerce, connectivity,…