Dinesh Manhotra

Articles by Dinesh Manhotra

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Sinking

Floods, cloudbursts devastate Jammu: Over 12,000 houses damaged, 150 lives lost

The recent floods and cloudbursts in the Jammu region have left a trail of devastation, with over 4,200 houses completely destroyed and more than 8,600 partially damaged. According to official data, 150 people lost their lives, 178 were injured, and 33 remain missing, with Kishtwar recording the highest casualties. Sep 23, 2025
Flash flood in Jammu

Jammu floods unleash health crisis; doctors warn of hidden cardiovascular risks

The recent floods in Jammu province have not only claimed lives and destroyed property but also unleashed a silent health crisis. During a medical camp organized by Dr. Sushil Sharma, Head of Cardiology at Super Specialty Hospital Jammu, many flood-affected residents were diagnosed with cardiovascular problems. Sep 22, 2025
Kishtwar cloud burst

Choshiti cloudburst: 32 missing to be declared dead within six months by relaxing rules

In a compassionate decision, authorities are moving to declare 32 persons missing after the August 14 cloudburst in Choshiti village of Kishtwar district as dead within six months. Normally, government rules require a seven-year wait to declare a missing person deceased, but the rule has been relaxed in this special case to enable families to receive compensation. Sep 18, 2025
Mehraj Malik

NC, PDP face off over AAP MLA's arrest under PSA; political showdown ensues in J&K

The detention of AAP's lone MLA, Mehraj Din Malik, under the stringent PSA has triggered sharp reactions from both the ruling NC and opposition PDP. While the PDP accused the government of undermining democracy, Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather dismissed the claims as misleading, clarifying that neither the Assembly nor its Secretariat had a role in the arrest. Sep 9, 2025
Mehraj Malik

First sitting MLA in J&K detained under PSA for allegedly abusing officer

In a first for J&K, sitting MLA Mehraj Din Malik of the AAP has been detained under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) for allegedly using derogatory language against a district officer. The detention has drawn sharp criticism from political leaders, with AAP and other parties condemning the move as an attack on democratic dissent and freedom of expression. Sep 8, 2025
National Emblem

Vandalism at Hazratbal Shrine ignites furore; 30 held as controversy deepens

Nearly 30 individuals were detained by Jammu and Kashmir Police following the vandalism of the national emblem at Kashmir's revered Hazratbal Dargah. The incident, linked to opposition from religious groups over the emblem's placement, sparked widespread debate and condemnation from political leaders. Sep 7, 2025
National Emblem

Hazratbal Emblem Row Sparks Political Firestorm in Jammu and Kashmir

A fresh controversy has erupted in Kashmir after the national emblem on a plaque at the Hazratbal Dargah was dismantled by an unruly mob. The incident followed opposition from National Conference leader and Zadibal MLA Tanvir Sadiq, who argued the emblem violated the Islamic principle of Tawheed. Sep 6, 2025
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