Dinesh Manhotra

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Manoj Sinha

Political storm erupts over Vaishno Devi tragedy; LG orders high-level probe

The Mata Vaishno Devi shrine tragedy has taken a political turn after a landslide on August 26 claimed 34 lives. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chairman of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, has constituted a three-member committee to probe the causes, review rescue efforts, and suggest preventive measures. Aug 29, 2025
Track

Cloudburst reason for Vaishno Devi landslide, not negligence: Board denies media reports

Even as thirty-five pilgrims lost their lives in the landslide near Indraprastha Bhojanalaya on the Mata Vaishno Devi route, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has rejected allegations of negligence. The Board said the weather remained clear until mid-morning on August 26, after which registrations were suspended in line with advisories. Aug 29, 2025
Flash flood in Jammu

Relentless rains wreak havoc across Jammu region; 4 dead, flood threat looms

A deadly cloudburst in the Bhalesa area of Doda district, coupled with incessant rainfall, has led to a major crisis across the Jammu region, leaving at least four people dead and several homes damaged. Rivers including Chenab, Tawi, and Basantar have crossed critical levels, prompting authorities to issue flood alerts in multiple districts. Aug 26, 2025
Jamaat-e-Islami

Political Row Erupts Over Takeover of Jamaat-Run Schools in J&K

A major political controversy has erupted in J&K after the government ordered the takeover of 215 schools affiliated with the banned Jamaat-e-Islami and its affiliate Falah-e-Aam Trust. While Education Minister Sakina Itoo defended the move, she later clarified that the original proposal only suggested oversight by cluster principals—not Deputy Commissioners as stated in the final order. Aug 23, 2025
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