National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Sunday visited Galwanpora in central Kashmir’s Budgam district and expressed concern over what he described as declining moral values and institutional failure following the death of a minor girl whose case police say prima facie appears to be one of rape and murder. After meeting the bereaved family and addressing reporters, Ruhullah said incidents of violence against children were becoming increasingly alarming and demanded strict enforcement of law and speedy justice. “These incidents are on the rise. It is the duty and obligation of police, judiciary and government to enforce stringent laws…
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today visited the residence of Member of Parliament Er Rashid and MLA Langate Khursheed Ahmed Sheikh to offer his heartfelt condolences on the demise of their father, Khizar Mohammad Sheikh, who passed away last week after a prolonged illness. Khizar Mohammad Sheikh, 85, breathed his last at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi where he had been undergoing treatment. The Chief Minister was accompanied by Minister Javid Ahmed Dar, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Choudhary Mohammad Ramzaan, several legislators and other dignitaries. During the visit, the Chief Minister spent time with the bereaved family…
A minor girl who had been missing since Saturday was found dead in a nearby field in Galwanpora village of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Sunday morning, officials said. An official said, that the girl had gone missing on Saturday, prompting family members and local residents to launch a search operation. He said the body was recovered from a nearby field on Sunday, triggering shock and grief across the area. Meanwhile, police have reached the spot and taken cognizance of the incident. Legal proceedings have been initiated and further investigation is underway.—(KNO)
An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Saturday afternoon, officials said. According to sources, the exchange of fire was going on at Dorimal forests of Rajouri district. Further details are awaited
Three Indian Army officers, including a senior commander, had a narrow escape after their Cheetah helicopter crashed in the mountainous Tangtse region near Leh, officials familiar with the matter said. A lieutenant colonel and a Major were piloting the single-engine helicopter at the time of the crash. Their passenger was Major General Sachin Mehta, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 3 Infantry Division. Officials said all three officers survived the crash. Further details about injuries or the circumstances leading to the mishap were not immediately available. The crash occurred in the rugged mountainous terrain of Tangtse, an area where Army…
Tulsi Gabbard has resigned from her role as Director of National Intelligence in President Donald Trump’s administration, citing her husband’s diagnosis with an “extremely rare form of bone cancer.” Gabbard informed President Trump of her decision during a meeting in the Oval Office on Friday. Her final day leading the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) is expected to be June 30. “My husband, Abraham, has recently been diagnosed with an extremely rare form of bone cancer,” Gabbard wrote in her resignation letter. “At this time, I must step away from public service to be by his side…
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of India’s Gen-Z led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), said on Friday that his Instagram account was “hacked” and he was unable to access it. He also said that the backup Instagram account for the CJP was taken down by Meta. The party, formed a day after Chief Justice of India Surya Kant’s remarks using the terms “parasites” and “cockroaches” on May 15, quickly gained attention online and went viral. It drew support from politicians, activists, artists, and a large number of social media users across different age groups. Although the CJI later clarified that he had…
Hailstorm, followed by heavy rain hit several areas of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Friday evening, causing damage to apple orchards and paddy fields during the harvesting season. The storm struck at around 5 pm and continued for more than eight minutes across Rafiabad, Zaingeer, Sopore and adjoining areas. Villages including Saripara, Chijhama, Laiser, Dulgund, Behrampora, Shangergund, Chatloora, Watergam, Saidpora, Dangerpora and nearby localities were among the affected areas. Reports of crop damage were also received from parts of Sopore. “It is harvesting season for apples. Although nearly 50 per cent of the crop had already been plucked, the remaining…
The parents of a Boston University student whose satirical social media account gained more than 19 million followers in a week said they fear for his safety and possible arrest, even as the online phenomenon rapidly rises. Abhijeet Dipke, who previously worked with the Aam Aadmi Party, launched Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) about a week ago. The Instagram account quickly amassed millions of followers with political satire, memes and commentary on unemployment, education and exam paper leaks. Dipke’s parents, Bhagwan and Anita Dipke, residents of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in Maharashtra state, were quoted as saying by Marathi news channel that they were…
On May 16, Abhijeet Dipke launched the Cockroach Janta Party, a satirical digital political group, after Chief Justice of India Surya Kant made remarks referring to “parasites” and “cockroaches.” Within hours, the party went viral online and amassed millions of followers across social media platforms. The Cockroach Janta Party now has more than 19 million followers on Instagram, surpassing any other political party in India. On X, it had more than 200,000 followers before becoming inaccessible Thursday following a legal demand in India. The party has drawn support from politicians, activists, artists and millions of social media users. Dipke, 30,…