Bilkis Bano case: Gujarat govt had no jurisdiction to consider convicts’ application for early release, says SC (Lead)

Bilkis Bano case: Gujarat govt had no jurisdiction to consider convicts’ application for early release, says SC (Lead)

New Delhi, Jan 8  Setting aside the “stereotyped and cyclostyled” remission orders passed by the Gujarat government, the Supreme Court on Monday asked 11 gang-rape and murder convicts in Bilkis Bano case to surrender before the jail authorities concerned within a period of two weeks. A bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan said…

J&K woman scientist caught red-handed while accepting bribe

J&K woman scientist caught red-handed while accepting bribe

Srinagar, Jan 8 J&K Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday arrested a woman scientist while accepting a bribe, an official statement said. According to the ACB statement, Dr. Bilquees Ara Siddiqui, of the pollution control board, was trapped and arrested for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 5,000. “ACB received a written complaint against Dr….

Rajnath approves IAF squadron for Udhampur base, 4 NCC units in J-K & Ladakh

Rajnath approves IAF squadron for Udhampur base, 4 NCC units in J-K & Ladakh

New Delhi, Jan 8  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday approved an air squadron for Udhampur base in Jammu and Kashmir and four National Cadet Corps (NCC) units for J&K and Ladakh. “One Air Squadron at Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir has been approved,” the Ministry of Defence said in a statement. The ministry said…

SC dismisses plea filed against acquittal of Union Minister Teni in 2000 murder case

SC dismisses plea filed against acquittal of Union Minister Teni in 2000 murder case

New Delhi, Jan 8  The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea filed against the Allahabad High Court order upholding the acquittal of Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra Teni in the 2000 Prabhat Gupta murder case. A bench of Justices Bela M. Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal said that it is not inclined…

Gurugram hotel murder: Woman arrested for helping prime accused

Gurugram hotel murder: Woman arrested for helping prime accused

Gurugram, Jan 8 The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Gurugram Police probing a murder case in which a former model and girlfriend of slain gangster Sandeep Gadoli, was allegedly killed by the owner of the hotel where she was staying, has arrested a 20-year-old woman for her involvement in the crime, an official said on…

Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra has reached 11 cr people in last 50 days: PM Modi

Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra has reached 11 cr people in last 50 days: PM Modi

New Delhi, Jan 8 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that in the last 50 days, Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) has touched 11 crore people throughout India. He added that the Yatra aims to transcend geographical barriers and reach all enabling the last-mile saturation of schemes. The Prime Minister interacted with beneficiaries of…

War on Drugs continues , Drug peddler arrested by Anantnag Police

War on Drugs continues , Drug peddler arrested by Anantnag Police

Anantnag, 08 January 2024.District Police Anantnag continuing its unwavering efforts to eradicate the menace of Drugs from the society, arrests one more Drug Peddler and recovered about 07 grams of Brown Sugar from his possession. Police party from Police Post Genral Bus Stand laid down a Naka near FM Gali Anantnag and arrested one person…

Farooq Abdullah hopes end of hatred against Muslims with Ram temple consecration

Farooq Abdullah hopes end of hatred against Muslims with Ram temple consecration

Jammu, Jan 8  National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday expressed hope the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22 will pave the way for an end to the hatred against the Muslim community in the country. Abdullah asserted that he had always praised Lord Ram from his heart. “Who goes…

Power crises in Jammu plains put people in deep trouble, says Manjit Singh    Dozens of youths join Apni Party in Vijaypur’s village

Power crises in Jammu plains put people in deep trouble, says Manjit Singh    Dozens of youths join Apni Party in Vijaypur’s village

SAMBA: – Apni Party Provincial President, Jammu, and Former Minister, S. Manjit Singh today expressed anguish over growing power crises due to unscheduled power cuts in Jammu plains amid harsh weather conditions that has put normal life out of gear. “The acute cold weather conditions have affected normal life because the Jammu Power Distribution Corporation…