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In Jalandhar, unknown miscreants tried to set fire to the corporator's dhaba by pouring petrol, due to which a major accident was averted. Panic spread in the area after the incident. Police are investigating the matter and the search for the accused is going on. This incident raises questions about the security arrangements in the city.
Five murderers of a female doctor have been hanged in Kurukshetra. The maid had planned the murder along with her lover and 3 miscreants. This case had created a sensation in the entire region, and now the court has sentenced all the culprits to death. This incident has been recorded as a serious crime in the history of Kurukshetra.
A five-member committee investigated the shortcomings and allegations of corruption in the newly constructed burn unit of LLR Hospital and submitted its report to the District Magistrate. The report held seven engineers and personnel guilty and recommended action against them. The committee was headed by CDO Deeksha Jain.
The BJP on Saturday blamed the MK Stalin-led DMK government in Tamil Nadu for the incident of self-immolation by a man in Madurai and alleged that the incident shows that the opposition alliance INDIA has started implementing the plan to eradicate Sanatana Dharma in the most barbaric manner.
The Pakistan government said that Imran Khan's sons Suleman and Qasim will not be stopped from meeting him. The government is ready to give Pakistani visa. This statement comes after reports that restrictions have been imposed on meeting Imran Khan. Minister of State for Home Talal Chaudhary said that the propaganda to stop sons from meeting their fathers should be stopped.
A youth was found dead near the taxi stand on Tohana Road in Ratia, Fatehabad. The deceased was identified as Najam Singh, a resident of Palasar. The police kept the body in the mortuary. According to preliminary information, the young man was a drug addict and there is a possibility of his death due to cold. The family refused to get the post-mortem done, after which the body was handed over to them.
In Chapra, District Magistrate Vaibhav Srivastava reviewed the construction of a gas-based crematorium on the banks of river Ganga and Saryu. There was discussion on marking one acre of land each in Sadar, Rivilganj, Manjhi, Dighwara and Sonpur blocks. The District Magistrate directed the officials to prepare a proposal for the land so that the construction work can start. He said that this will protect the environment and provide better facilities.
In Srinagar, Divisional Commissioner Anshul Garg praised Kashmiri artisans, saying they were blending age-old craft traditions with modernity. At the Pheran Day Jashn-e-Chillai Kalan at Kashmir Haat, he appreciated the vibrancy of craftsmanship of the valley on the 40th anniversary of the Artisan Day. He appreciated the initiatives of the Handicrafts Department and reiterated the administration's commitment to strengthen the crafts economy. Garg also talked about the administration's preparations for winter and fire safety.
Fire extinguishing equipment is inactive in Ballia District Hospital, due to which the safety of patients is in danger. Fire extinguishers have expired and sand buckets are full of garbage. The water supply pipeline is full of junk. Due to the negligence of the hospital administration, a major accident can occur at any time, putting the lives of the patients at risk.
Following the warning from the Meteorological Department, traffic restrictions have been imposed on Tangmarg-Gulmarg road. This step has been taken in view of the possibility of rain and snowfall. Passengers have been advised to stay safe. The administration has urged people to travel only after knowing the weather so that any untoward incident can be avoided.