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Srinagar: Ladakh's Lieutenant Governor, Kavinder Gupta, has said that dialogue remains the sole viable path to address the multifaceted issues confronting the landlocked Himalayan region and its people. "Dialogue is the only bridge to understanding and resolving the challenges of our landlocked region, fostering peace and progress for the people of Ladakh," he said on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Union Territory administration rejected allegations of a "witch-hunt" or "smoke-screen" operation targ ...Read More >
Guwahati: Veteran journalist Patricia Mukhim on Wednesday cautioned that arrests do not always lead to convictions, as she reflected on the ongoing investigation into the mysterious death of celebrated singer Zubeen Garg. Authorities have arrested two prime accused, Shyamkanu Mahanta and Siddharth Sharma, and placed them under a 14-day police remand. "We all get very excited when people allegedly involved in the death of a celebrity like Zubeen Garg are arrested... But we forget to follow up t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) Only 23.1 per cent of India's elderly are engaged in post-retirement work, even though more than 73 per cent of such seniors expressed interest in later-life careers, a study by Agewell Foundation on the International Day of Older Persons said. For most of them, survival rests on fragile financial arrangements - 35.6 per cent depend on government pensions, 19 per cent on old-age pensions, 16.6 per cent on savings, and 14.2 per cent on family support. Nearly one in ten has ...Read More >
The Ladakh administration on Tuesday (September 30, 2025) accused climate activist Sonam Wangchuk of suggesting "self-immolation" to the people of Ladakh on "multiple occasions" on "lines of protests in Tibet." In a statement issued late on Tuesday (September 30, 2025), the Union Territory administration said the "grounds of detention etc.," had been duly served on Mr. Wangchuk, presently detained under the National Security Act (NSA) at the Jodhpur Central jail in Rajasthan. Civil society gro ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Union Minister Suresh Gopi stirred controversy on Tuesday by claiming that those elected by "corpses" are now serving the state. Speaking at a neighbourhood meet called "Kalungu" in Idukki district, he alleged that cadavers from 25 years ago had cast votes in Kerala elections. Media reports have previously highlighted incidents of deceased voters being listed as active in Kerala's voter list, he said, while indirectly referring to the accusations of "scientific rigging " aga ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging his direct intervention and oversight in the investigation into the sudden and tragic death of celebrated singer Zubeen Garg. In his letter on Tuesday, Gogoi called for an urgent, transparent, and impartial probe, monitored by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), to ensure justice is delivered. Gogoi specifically requested that the Special Investigation Team (SIT), formed by the Assam Police to in ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) Senior lawyer Prashant Bhushan on Tuesday said Sonam Wangchuk's arrest under the stringent National Security Act (NSA) can be challenged in court, but the activist's family has yet to receive a copy of the order. Addressing a press conference here alongside political activist Yogendra Yadav, Bhushan said Wangchuk's arrest has further hurt the sentiments of the people of Ladakh, which is evident as both the Leh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance have rejected ta ...Read More >
New Delhi: About 68 lakh deletions and 21.53 lakh additions have been recorded in Bihar's electoral roll as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), leaving the state with about 7.42 crore registered voters. The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday said the revision, which ran from June 24 to September 30, involved systematic scrutiny of the rolls that began with 7.89 crore names. Around 65 lakh electors were removed by the time the draft roll was published on August 1, and furthe ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) on Tuesday addressed a press conference at the Press Club of India in New Delhi, calling for an impartial judicial probe into the recent violence in Ladakh that left four dead and scores injured. The leaders also demanded the unconditional release of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and other detained youth leaders, accusing the government of pursuing a campaign of repression against peaceful protesters. Senior KDA members, including co-chairman A ...Read More >
Kavinder Gupta was appointed as Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh just two months ago In an interview to The Indian Express, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta has defended the recent police action in Leh that left four people dead, saying the situation could have spiraled out of control without it. "If police had not taken the decision to open fire that day, the entire Ladakh would have been burnt down. The unity and integrity of the country cannot be compromised. But I assure you, none of ...Read More >
Also Read: Karur stampede: Death toll reaches 41 after woman succumbs to injuries He condemned the spread of false information on social media, stating, "Do not spread rumour, don't slander on the social media about the tragedy in Karur. Everyone should behave responsibly." The chief minister emphasised that the victims should not be viewed through a political lens. "No political party leader will ever want his workers or innocent civilians to die. In this incident, regardless of party affilia ...Read More >
Ganderbal, Sep 29: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday reaffirmed that the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir is a fundamental right of its people and urged New Delhi not to test their patience any longer. Speaking to reporters in Ganderbal, Abdullah cautioned against letting the situation slide into turmoil similar to the unrest that has gripped Ladakh. "The situation here can change in a jiffy, but we do not want it to reach the level we are witnessing in Ladakh. Statehood is o ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: While underlining that the March 31, 2026 deadline to end armed Naxalism would be met, home minister Amit Shah has rejected the recent "misleading" statement by CPI(Maoist) offering to lay down arms and seeking a ceasefire, saying there shall be no ceasefire at the security forces' end."For those who wish to surrender, no ceasefire is required. Lay down arms, the police will not fire a single bullet at you...you will, in fact, be re-established (rehabilitated)," he said, while address ...Read More >
Leh: Amid escalating tensions in Ladakh following deadly protests, Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta on Friday assured that the situation is stabilising and strong measures are being taken to protect the region's traditions and security. He also confirmed allegations of foreign interference in the protests, and stated that "some names have come up, which are verified." "The situation has improved, and normalcy is expected to be restored soon. Educational institutions here have been temporarily ...Read More >
(New York) - Police fired on and killed four people in Leh, the capital of India's Himalayan region of Ladakh, on September 24, 2025, after protests over demands for statehood turned violent, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities have imposed a curfew and reportedly detained at least 50 people after protesters clashed with the police, setting fire to an office of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the office of the chief executive councilor, and a police vehicle. Dozens of people ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sep 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday paid tribute to erstwhile Dogra Maharaja Hari Singh on his 130th birth anniversary. The L-G said on his X, "Tributes to Maharaja Hari Singh Ji on his Janm-Jayanti. A statesman of excellence & harbinger of change, he introduced landmark reforms to ensure welfare of common man. His legacy of inclusive governance, progressive vision & contributions to motherland continues to inspire us." After the abrogation of ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: EC on Thursday revised the rules relating to counting of postal ballots, making it mandatory for all postal ballot papers to be counted before the penultimate round of EVM/VVPATs counting is taken up.The new practice will be first implemented in Bihar where assembly polls are due in Nov.This restores the arrangement prior to May 2019, when EC had changed the guidelines to allow EVM counting to proceed regardless of postal ballot counting stage. The 2019 change did not rule out chances ...Read More >
Jammu, Sep 25: On the occasion of the fourth Navratra, Kunwarani Dr Ritu Singh, co-founder of the Maharaja Hari Singh Foundation, celebrated the festival with cancer patients at the Government Medical College Hospital and distributed blankets, pillows, and bedsheets to underprivileged patients in the Oncology Ward. The statement issued on Thursday stated that the initiative, led under the banner of the Maharaja Hari Singh Foundation, reflected the Foundation's continued mission to serve humanit ...Read More >
The LG said Ladakh's transformation reflects its focus on renewable energy adoption, paperless governance, and modern administrative reforms, making it a model for other states and Union territories. |Representative Image: Wikimedia Commons The Union Territory of Ladakh is witnessing unprecedented growth with focus on modern governance, renewable energy and people-centric development, Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta said on Sunday. Addressing the Lead Impact Conclave here, he said education ...Read More >
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh forest department is set to commemorate 'Seva Parva' from Sept 17 to Oct 2.The two-week campaign, to mark the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will focus on cleanliness drives, anti-single-use plastic efforts, weed removal in bird sanctuaries, and public awareness programmes on environmental protection, rainwater harvesting, and water conservation.To ensure the campaign's success, principal chief conservator of forests Sunil Chaudhary has instructed officials ...Read More >
Doda/Jammu, Sep 14 (PTI) Authorities on Sunday restored broadband internet services in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district where the situation started returning to normal after nearly one-week long restrictions following detention of sitting AAP MLA Mehraj Malik under the Public Safety Act, officials said. Malik, who is also president of AAP's J-K unit, was detained on September 8 for allegedly disturbing public order in the district. His detention sparked violent protests, following which author ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing a public meeting in Manipur's capital, Imphal, on Saturday, 13 September 2025, said, "For the last few days, the youth of Nepal have been engaged wholeheartedly in cleaning and painting the streets of the country. I have also seen their pictures on social media. Their positive thinking and work not only inspire but are also a clear indication of Nepal's new rise." PM Modi was referring to the Gen Z group that led the anti-government prote ...Read More >
Doda/Jammu, Sept 13 (PTI) Markets in the district headquarters and other major towns in the hilly district of Doda in Jammu and Kashmir sprang to life on Saturday after the authorities announced a six-hour relaxation in restrictions imposed earlier this week after the detention of sitting AAP MLA Mehraj Malik under the stringent Public Safety Act, officials said. Malik, who is also the chief of AAP's J-K unit, was detained on Monday for allegedly disturbing public order. His detention sparked v ...Read More >
PM Modi Manipur Visit: It was Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first trip to Manipur since the fighting between different groups of people in May 2023. Hundreds were killed, thousands were forced to leave their homes, and the northeastern state's social and political scene was scarred by the fighting between the Meitei and Kuki groups. Many people see Modi's arrival as a long-awaited step that will help both groups with their problems and open the door to healing and peace. During his trip, PM Mo ...Read More >
New Delhi : The 59th Nathula Vijay Diwas was commemorated today at the historic Nathula Pass with solemnity, pride, and national spirit, in the esteemed presence of Governor Mr Om Prakash Mathur and Chief Minister Mr Prem Singh Tamang. The event marked the continuation of last year's historic declaration by the Governor, officially recognizing September 11 as Nathula Vijay Diwas, a significant evolution from the previously observed Nathula Diwas. The day honours the extraordinary courage and vi ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi once again launched a sharp attack on his own party, National Conference, accusing it abandoning Article 370 and "begging" for statehood.Addressing his followers in south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Thursday, Mehdi said for the first time in 40 years, people voted in large numbers in the Oct 2024 assembly polls because they were frustrated with the system. "They didn't vote for any party, but for a system that would be answerable to them," Mehdi said. ...Read More >
JAMMU: Land subsidence claimed several structures, including residential properties, two govt schools, a graveyard, and a mosque in Kalaban village in Mendhar sector in J&K's Poonch district, triggering panic among residents and displacing about 70 families, officials said Tuesday.Many villagers relocated to safer areas and nearby villages as land continued to sink in Kalaban until late Tuesday. Previously, Doda and Ramban districts in Jammu region had experienced similar subsidence -- in 2023 a ...Read More >
Panaji: Congress on Friday launched a scathing attack on BJP govt and BITS Pilani Goa campus management after toxicology reports allegedly confirmed the presence of narcotics and sedatives in the blood of Rishi Nair, the 19-year-old student who was found dead on campus on Sep 5.Citing a lack of CCTV surveillance and monitoring mechanisms, opposition leader Yuri Alemao said the institute's management must be booked for negligence. "We cannot allow our students to succumb to such deaths. This is a ...Read More >
New Delhi: Nepal's former Chief Justice Sushila Karki on Friday created history as she took oath as the country's interim Prime Minister after violent nationwide protests led to the ouster of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. President Ramchandra Paudel administered the oath of office to Karki, 73, at the President's Office. Besides President Paudel and the newly-elected PM, Vice President Ram Sahay Yadav and Chief Justice Prakash Man Singh Rawat were present. Fresh elections will be held in Nepal ...Read More >
HYDERABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 12th Sep, 2025) A seminar was held at Civil Hospital Hyderabad to raise awareness about the cervical cancer vaccination campaign. Speaking on the occasion Commissioner Hyderabad Division Fayaz Hussain Abbassi said that the campaign aims to vaccinate girls aged 9-14 years against cervical cancer and will run from September 15 to September 27. He also said that the Sindh government has launched this initiative to protect young girls from cervical can ...Read More >
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