Political activities in J&K ramped up after the EC announced the first phase of assembly elections on September 18, ending a decade-long gap. Major parties like NC, PDP, Congress, and BJP are in the fray, while Engineer Rashid’s AIP gains momentum. Key resignations and shifting allegiances could influence the results significantly.
Read MoreAn FIR for criminal conspiracy and cheating was lodged against former RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh. Alleged to have colluded with contractors for projects, Ghosh’s dealings came under scrutiny following a junior doctor’s rape-murder. A Special Investigation Team will investigate financial irregularities during his tenure from 2021 onwards.
Read MoreTrinamool Congress’s MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy deleted contentious posts on X following Kolkata Police’s summons over misinformation allegations. He spoke with the police and agreed to remove three posts related to the RG Kar incident. The state assured no coercive action against him. The court recorded this mutual agreement, resulting in no further judicial...
Read MoreCRPF inspector Kuldeep Kumar, aged 54, was killed in a terrorist attack in Udhampur, J&K. A wreath-laying ceremony honored him, attended by senior officials and his community. Kumar served 34 years and was a wrestler. He is survived by his family. Officials continue searching for the terrorists who escaped.
Read MoreThe government had mandated that Centre-run hospitals limit patient attendants to one or two and suggested a pass system to control overcrowding. The directive was prompted by security concerns, emphasising restricted access, secured premises for female staff, and increased security personnel. An official also noted hospitals’ vulnerability to security risks despite their accessibility.
Read MoreTrinamool Congress welcomed the Supreme Court’s order regarding the rape-murder case at RG Kar Medical College, calling it a timely intervention needed across India. TMC urged protesting doctors to resume work for patients’ sake, and expressed no objection to the deployment of central forces. TMC also urged the CBI to expedite its chargesheet against...
Read MoreFormer Jharkhand CM Champai Soren, after posting cryptic social media messages, expressed disappointment with JMM leadership for his removal as CM. On Tuesday, four JMM MLAs close to Champai pledged their allegiance to current CM Hemant Soren, quashing rumors of a rift and potential BJP crossover. Champai denied contacting BJP leaders during his Delhi...
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