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  • CM Vishnudev Sai’s visit to Kawardha: CM congratulated the people of the state on the third Monday of Sawan, on the completion of 5 years of removal of Article 370 from JK, he said – Modi government has made the dreams of Shyama Prasad Mukherjee come true

    Nitin Namdev, Raipur. Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai has left for Kabirdham district tour from Raipur helipad. Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma has also left with him. CM Vishnudev Sai will go to Bhoramdev temple of Kawardha. Where he will worship. After that the Chief Minister will shower flowers on the Kavadias from the helicopter. He will also participate in other programs.

    Before departure, CM Sai discussed about his tour with the journalists. During this, CM Sai congratulated the people of entire Chhattisgarh on the third Monday of Sawan. May the people of entire Chhattisgarh get God’s blessings, may Chhattisgarh be filled with happiness and prosperity. Regarding the tour of Kawardha district, CM Vishnudev Sai said that he is on a tour of Kawardha district and will worship Lord Shiva and have darshan. Flowers will be showered on the Kavadias.

    Today marks 5 years since Article 370 was repealed from Jammu and Kashmir. On this, CM Sai said that this was on our agenda. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee sacrificed his life for this. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has done the work of fulfilling his dreams. Now any person from the country can buy land and live in Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier this facility was not available.

  • Waqf Board’s Unlimited Powers To Be Trimmed; Asaduddin Owaisi Smells Conspiracy |

    The opposition might be in for a shock with the NDA government’s next move. It was anticipated that the BJP would play safe on the back foot. However, the Modi government is now bringing a bill that might be another bone of contention between the ruling alliance and the opposition INDIA bloc. The Centre is likely to table in Parliament a Bill to amend the 1995 law governing Waqf boards. The move is aimed at trimming the unlimited powers assigned to the waqf boards and ensuring more accountability and transparency in their functioning. The bill will also propose mandatory inclusion of women in these bodies. 

    ‘Hindutva Agenda’: Opposition

    While the government has claimed that the demand for reform came from within the Muslim community, the opposition has smelled a conspiracy behind the move. AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi said that it shows that the Modi government wants to snatch away the autonomy of the board and intends to interfere in its functioning. “I can say that whatever has been written in the media about this proposed amendment shows that the Modi government wants to take away the autonomy of the Waqf Board and it wants to interfere. This itself is against the freedom of religion.”

    The Hyderabad MP also alleged that the BJP has been against these boards and Waqf properties from the very beginning and they have been working on a ‘Hindutva agenda’. “Now if you make amendments to the establishment and composition of the Waqf board, then there will be administrative chaos, loss of autonomy of the Waqf board and if the control of the government increases over the Waqf Board, then the independence of Waqf will be affected. In the media report, it is written that if there is any disputed property, then these people will say that the property is disputed, and we will get it surveyed. The survey will be conducted by the BJP, CMs and you know what will be its result. There are many such dargahs in our India where BJP-RSS claims that they are not dargahs and mosques, so the executive is trying to snatch the power of the judiciary,” he added.

    Congress leader Naseem Khan also reacted sharply to the development saying the move won’t be tolerated. “The rules of the Waqf Board are very clear. Once a Waqf, always Waqf. The current Waqf Act protects the properties of the Waqf. The Waqf properties can be used for the welfare of the Muslim community. If the central government is planning on intervening in the Waqf board by bringing amendments to the Waqf Act to exercise their right to Waqf properties, it will not be tolerated,” Naseem Khan said.

    The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) also urged allies of the NDA and opposition parties to “completely reject any such move” and not allow such amendments to be passed in Parliament.

    What Is The New Waqf Act Bill?

    The Bill to amend the Wakf Act, 1995, will mandate that Waqf boards register their properties with district collectors to ensure accurate valuation. India has 30 Waqf boards, and reports estimate that the annual revenue from all Waqf properties is around Rs 200 crore, which seems disproportionate to the number of properties they hold.

    Initially, Waqf boards managed about 52,000 properties across India. By 2009, this number had grown to 300,000 registered properties covering four lakh acres. Currently, there are 872,292 Waqf properties spanning over eight lakh acres. Sources emphasize that revenue generated from these properties can only be used for the welfare of the Muslim community.

    The amendment Bill, featuring 40 changes to the current law, might be introduced in the ongoing Parliament session. The government intends to pass the Bill promptly. Key changes include verifying land before it is designated as Waqf property. Fresh verification of disputed lands claimed by various state boards will also be sought, according to the proposed bill. The changes with regard to the composition of the Waqf boards will ensure the inclusion of women in these bodies.

    BJP, Government’s Defence

    As per reports, the recommendations of the Justice Sachar Commission and the joint committee of Parliament headed by K Rahman Khan had suggested a few of the reasons for amending the law. In the past, some Muslim high court judges had flagged that the decision taken by Waqf boards cannot be challenged in court. Now, the amendment bill seeks to set that right.

    Senior BJP leader Dinesh Sharma said Bohra and other members of the Muslim community have raised the issue of anomalies by Waqf boards. The main reason behind this is that there have been complaints against Waqf boards, made for benefitting the minorities, being involved in other works, he claimed.

    “Demand for improvement in Waqf board is not new, it has been going on for the past 30-40 years. Those who are raising this demand and affected by it are Muslims themselves. There is a need for betterment in the Waqf board and I hope Samajwadi Party, Congress and TMC will support it (the Bill), whenever it is introduced,” said BJP leader Ajay Alok. (With agency inputs)

  • Regular trains going from Gwalior to Chhattisgarh are cancelled, passengers are facing problems

    Along with cancelling Chattisgarh Express and Gondwana Express, the route of Samta Express has also been changed. – Symbolic picture.

    Highlights

    Problems due to cancellation of trains during holidays and festivals. There is a long weekend along with the holiday on 15th August. The route of Samta Express has been changed.

    Naiduniya representative, Gwalior. Due to Rajnandgaon-Kalamna third line non-interlocking work at Kalamna station of Nagpur division, trains going to Chhattisgarh will be cancelled and operated via diverted route. Due to this, passengers are facing problems.

    Only a few trains go to Chhattisgarh

    Along with cancelling Chattisgarh Express, Gondwana Express, the railway has also changed the route of Samta Express. Due to this, passengers are facing problems. Only a few trains go to Chattisgarh via Gwalior, due to which passengers are now having to look for alternatives.

    Trains were canceled at such times

    The biggest problem is that the railways have cancelled these trains at a time when holidays and festivals are falling. There is a long weekend along with the holiday on 15 August and people were making preparations for travelling on the festival of Rakshabandhan which is celebrated on 19 August along with the long holiday.

    Regular operation of Chattisgarh Express

    Meanwhile, the railway has decided to cancel the trains running regularly from Chhattisgarh to Gwalior and Delhi. This has created a lot of problems for the passengers. Chhattisgarh Express runs regularly from Gwalior to Chhattisgarh.

    Ticket from Gwalior to Chhattisgarh via Bhopal-Nagpur

    Apart from this, Gondwana and Samta Express also operate five days a week. Apart from this, Durg Superfast Express operates on Friday, Durg Humsafar Express on Wednesday and Saturday, Bilaspur Rajdhani on Tuesday and Saturday and Jammu Tawi-Durg Superfast Express on Thursday. Now due to cancellation of regular trains, people are cancelling their reserved tickets as well as trying to book tickets for break journey i.e. from Gwalior to Chhattisgarh via Bhopal-Nagpur.

    Trains will be cancelled like this

    Train number 18237 Korba-Amritsar Chhattisgarh Express has been cancelled from August 4 to 9 and August 15. Train number 18238 Amritsar-Bilaspur Chhattisgarh Express has been cancelled from August 6 to 11 and August 17. Train number 12409 Raigarh-Hazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana Express has been cancelled from August 14 to 17 and August 19. Train number 12410 Hazrat Nizamuddin-Raigarh Gondwana Express has been cancelled from August 12 to 15 and August 17.

    Samta Express will operate via a changed route

    Train no. 12807 Visakhapatnam-Hazrat Nizamuddin Samta Express will be operated via Vijayawada-Balharshah and Nagpur instead of Visakhapatnam-Raipur-Nagpur on August 6, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15 and 18. Similarly, train no. 12808 Hazrat Nizamuddin-Visakhapatnam Samta Express will be operated via Nagpur-Balharshah and Vijayawada instead of Nagpur-Raipur-Visakhapatnam on August 8, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17 and 20.

  • ​A young man drowned while bathing in Rani Dahra waterfall, had gone for a picnic with friends, search continues

    Pradeep Gupta, Kawardha. There is news of a 21-year-old youth drowning while bathing in Rani Dahra waterfall, a tourist spot in the district. After the information, the police reached the spot and the search is on. The name of the youth is Tushar Sahu, who is said to be the nephew of Deputy CM Arun Sao. The case is of Rani Dahra village of Bodla police station. After getting information about the incident, SP, Additional SP and family members have reached the spot.

    There are frequent reports of drowning in Rani Dehra waterfall located in the dense forest of the district. Despite this, the district administration is not making any security arrangements. This is the reason why there are frequent reports of young men and women drowning while bathing in the waterfall.

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  • Assam To Introduce Life Imprisonment For ‘Love Jihad’ Cases’, Says CM Sarma; Unveils New Domicile Policy |

    Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Sunday that his administration is set to introduce a law that will impose life imprisonment for cases of ‘love jihad’. He also mentioned that steps are being taken to safeguard the land rights and government jobs for the indigenous population. During the state BJP’s extended executive meeting, Sarma stated, “The issue of ‘love jihad’ was discussed during the elections. We are now close to enacting a law that will prescribe life imprisonment for such offenses.”

    The term ‘love jihad’ is commonly used by right-wing factions to describe an alleged strategy by Muslim men to convert Hindu women to Islam through marriage. Sarma revealed plans for a new domicile policy, which will soon stipulate that only individuals born in Assam are eligible for state government jobs.

    The Chief Minister emphasized his government’s commitment to protecting the rights of indigenous people, highlighting that they have been given priority in the allocation of “one lakh government jobs,” a promise made before the elections. The details will become clear once the full list is released.

    Sarma contrasted this with the previous Congress government’s tenure, claiming that a “certain community” received up to 30% of constable positions in the state police force, under the leadership of the current Dhubri MP during his time as Home Department head.

    He also noted that his government has reclaimed land from illegal settlers, an area equivalent to the size of Chandigarh, yet a much larger area remains occupied by encroachers.

    Additionally, Sarma spoke of a resolution to introduce legislation that would prohibit the sale of land to individuals from a “specific community” in the undivided Goalpara district, emphasizing the significance of the region to the Koch-Rajbongshi community and alleging land loss to this “particular community.” 

    The proposed legislation will prohibit the transfer of land owned by tribal communities and individuals from Scheduled Castes and Other Backward Classes in undivided Goalpara, according to the announcement. In contrast, a new law will be introduced to restrict land transfers in Barpeta, Majuli, and Batadrawa—key areas for Vaishnavism adherents—to only the local residents, as stated by Sarma.

    He emphasized that if the public demands additional protections for other areas, such measures will be considered. Acknowledging the impossibility of deporting anyone to Bangladesh, he pledged to use all available power to safeguard Assam’s future.

    The Chief Minister disclosed that the Assam government has decided to regulate land sales between Hindu and Muslim communities. Although the government cannot outright ban such transactions, it now requires the Chief Minister’s approval before they can proceed.

    Previously, on March 7, the state government had halted land sales between different communities for three months to prevent potential communal conflicts before the Lok Sabha elections. Sarma also announced plans to establish “micro tribal belts and blocks” to protect tribal villages and small, dispersed settlements outside the existing designated areas.

    Addressing the Citizenship (Amendment) Act protests, the Chief Minister labeled the movement as deceptive, noting that fewer than eight applications have been filed under the act in the state. He also revealed that the government intends to take decisive action to process the biometrics of nine lakh individuals, which were collected and put on hold during the National Register of Citizens (NRC) update.

    He claimed that the BJP’s consecutive third-term victory at the Centre is a testament to its service to the people, while criticizing the Congress for attempting to minimize the significance of the BJP’s continued success. The message was cut off before completion, but it appeared to be leading into a critique of the Congress party’s representation.

  • MP Weather: 80% of MP’s dams are full, 10 people washed away in heavy rains, hundreds of people in relief camps

    Madhya Pradesh has received 548.9 mm rainfall till August 3. – (File photo)

    Highlights

    10 people reported to have been swept away due to heavy rain and floods. Relief camps in Katni and Sagar, 315 people safe. Administration alert due to forecast of rain in major districts.

    State Bureau, Naiduniya, Bhopal. More than 10 people have been reported to have been swept away in different districts due to heavy rains and floods in the state for the last 3 days. Rescue operations are being carried out by the State Emergency Disaster Response Force (SDERF). 290 people have been kept in two camps operated for flood affected people in Dhimarkheda tehsil of Katni district and 25 people in a camp in Sagar.

    Flood control room will work 24 hours

    Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has asked the district and police administration to remain alert and vigilant. He has said that the flood control room should work 24 hours. All departments should work in coordination. Be extra vigilant on culverts and bridges. Financial assistance should be provided to the affected families on time. Adequate budget has been provided to the districts for relief.

    Heavy rain is predicted in these districts

    On the other hand, the Indian Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall in Bhopal, Vidisha, Sagar, Damoh, Raisen, Guna, Ashoknagar, Narsinghpur, Narmadapuram, Jabalpur, Katni, Seoni, Chhindwara. The state has received 548.9 mm rainfall till August 3. This is 14 percent more than the average. The government claims that there has been no damage to the crops. Most of the irrigation dams in the state are currently filled up to 60-80 percent. The gates of most of the reservoirs have also been opened.

    Which dam is filled to what extent?

    Bansujara – 68.56 percent Bargi – 88.49 percent Barna – 79.18 percent Sanjay Sarovar – 66.71 percent Rajghat – 75.90 percent Tawa – 82.45 percent

    What is the impact of flood in which district

    Vidisha – Eight people are stranded due to sudden rise in water level in the Sarkula river at Kedareshwar temple in Tehsil Pohri. Rescue operations are underway to evacuate them safely. Raisen – Search operations are underway on the information of two persons being swept away in the drain. There is information of one person drowning in the Narmada river and one child drowning in the drain. Chhatarpur – Search is being conducted on a suspicious body stranded in the Dhasan river. Khargone – There is information of a person drowning who had gone to take bath in the Narmada river. Balaghat – Search is being conducted by SDERF on the information of an unidentified woman’s body floating in the Sangadi drain. Sehore – Search is being conducted on the information of a woman jumping into the Narmada river. Village Chidgaon Kachhi to Chameti road is closed. Barricades have been put up. Kotwar is deployed. Umaria – Search is underway on the information of one person drowning. Chhindwara – Search is being conducted on the information of one person drowning in the Pench river. Katni- Right now the river is flowing much above the bridge at Garra Ghat. Water level has risen in all the rivers and streams. The roads are closed. Due to heavy rainfall in the district, waterlogging has occurred at some places. Rewa- 12 people who had come for picnic were safely evacuated by SDERF on receiving information that they were stranded in waterlogging in the forest area. Harda- The road is closed due to water on the culverts built on the road in village Jhugariya Manoharpura, Ajanai-Bamanai, Gangiyakhedi-Ghodakund under Handia tehsil.

  • Brutality of Khaki! Policeman beat up a young man, kept hitting him with sticks even when he was half dead, SP suspended him

    Bijanair. A policeman posted at Dial 112 in Madhpuri village of Badhapur police station area beat up a young man badly. The live video of the incident has surfaced on social media. It is being told that during this time, policeman Pankaj Kumar posted on PRV beat up a person living in the village.

    The policeman beat him with sticks. Even when the young man fell unconscious on the ground, the policeman did not stop. Even after this, the policeman kept beating the young man with his shoes. When the villagers reached the spot after seeing the young man being beaten, the policeman fled in his car.

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    SP took cognizance

    Taking cognizance of the video, SP Abhishek Kumar got the matter investigated by CO Rakesh Vashisht Nagina. On the basis of the investigation report, constable Pankaj Kumar has been immediately suspended. Also, orders for departmental inquiry have been given. At present, the injured youth has been admitted to the hospital.

  • Lawyer murder case: The killers opened fire upon seeing the police, the main accused was shot in the encounter and arrested

    Ranchi: Ranchi police has had an encounter with a criminal involved in the murder of Civil Court advocate Gopi Krishna. After the encounter, Ranchi police has arrested the criminal. A criminal involved in Gopi’s murder has also been shot in the encounter with the police.

    Firing on police

    Ranchi’s Senior SP Chandan Kumar Sinha said that the killer of Civil Court advocate Gopi Krishna was identified on Friday itself. After identification, the SIT team was engaged in his search, meanwhile late on Saturday night it was reported that Roshan Kumar, a criminal involved in the murder of the lawyer, is hiding in Maheshpur of Angada police station area of ​​Ranchi. When the information is confirmed, the police surrounded the house of Bagan Toli located near Maheshpur of Angada police station area. The criminal was asked to surrender by the police team but he started firing at the police. After the criminal’s firing, the police started retaliatory action. Several rounds were fired from the police side as well. Meanwhile, a bullet of the police hit the criminal. Despite being shot, the criminal tried to escape from the spot but the police team caught him. A pistol has also been recovered from the criminal injured in the encounter. The police team has also arrested his other accomplice by conducting a raid.

    Roshan is the name of the criminal

    The name of the criminal injured in the encounter with the police is Roshan Kumar. He is a resident of Sukhdev Nagar police station area of ​​Ranchi. At present, he is being treated in the hospital under police supervision. On Friday, Roshan along with his other companions brutally stabbed advocate Gopal Krishna to death. When the condition of the injured criminal stabilizes, he will be questioned in the case related to the murder of Gopi Krishna.

    arrested within 72 hours

    Ranchi’s Senior SP Chandan Kumar Sinha had assured all the lawyers of the civil court that the murderers of Gopi Krishna would be arrested within 72 hours. Before 72 hours, the SSP’s team arrested the murderer.

  • DGP Ashok Juneja got six months extension, order issued on Sunday…

    Raipur. The state government has extended the tenure of Director General of Police Ashok Juneja by six months. The Home Department has issued an order in this regard on Sunday.

    In an order issued by the Home (Police) Department, on the proposal of the State Government, the All India Services (Death cum Retirement Benefits) Rules have been relaxed in the public interest and an extension of 6 months in the service period of the Director General of Police (Head of Police Force) beyond 04.08.2024 has been approved.

    With this order, DGP Ashok Juneja will now remain in office till February 2025. Earlier, on the proposal of the Union Home Ministry, the Appointment Committee of the Cabinet had approved a six-month extension.

  • Death Toll Rises to 11 in Himachal Pradesh Flash Floods, Over 40 Still Missing |

    The death toll from the flash floods caused by cloudbursts in three districts of Himachal Pradesh has risen to 11, following the discovery of two additional bodies in Mandi district. More than 40 individuals remain missing after cloudbursts struck Kullu’s Nirmand, Sainj, and Malana, as well as Mandi’s Padhar and Shimla’s Rampur subdivision on the night of July 31, causing widespread destruction.

    Officials reported the recovery of the bodies of 23-year-old Sonam and three-month-old Manvi from Rajbhan village in the Padhar area of Mandi district. Rescue operations continue, utilizing sniffer dogs, drones, and other equipment to find those still missing.

    Teams comprising 410 rescuers from the Army, NDRF, SDRF, ITBP, CISF, Himachal Pradesh Police, and home guards are conducting the search. In the Samej village of Gram panchayat Sarpara in the Rampur subdivision, over 30 people are reported missing. With the reduction in water flow, machinery has now reached the areas where the missing individuals are believed to be located, according to Up-pradhan Sarpara C L Negi.

    The state government has announced immediate relief of Rs 50,000 for the affected families and will provide Rs 5,000 monthly for rent over the next three months, in addition to supplying gas, food, and other essentials. Since the monsoon began on June 27, the state has incurred losses amounting to Rs 662 crore, with 79 lives lost to rain-related incidents, as reported by the state emergency operation centre.