News Topic:Banihal
Politics
Congress leader Vikar Rasool Wani sentenced to five months in jail, appeals conviction
In a setback for Congress ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, Vikar Rasool Wani, a former JKPCC president, has been sentenced to five months in jail.
Travel
NH-44 closed tonight for repairs between Nashri and Banihal
The J&K Traffic Police on Saturday said the traffic movement will remain suspended on the NH-44 tonight in light of the repair works to be carried out by the NHAI.
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Jammu
CBI arrests official in Banihal for accepting bribe
The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested an official in Banihal area of Ramban district while accepting a bribe of Rs 18,000 from a complainant.
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Jammu
Accident claims life of Class 11 student in Banihal
A Class 11 student was crushed to death by a speeding truck in Banihal on Wednesday morning.
Travel
Traffic to be halted for national highway widening in Ramban
Vehicular movement along Srinagar-Jammu National Highway is set to face a temporary suspension for 14 hours over the weekend between Nashri and Banihal in Ramban.
Travel
Incessant rain triggers landslides, blocks Jammu-Srinagar National Highway
Persistent rainfall has led to multiple landslides along the strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, causing a complete blockade, officials said on Saturday.
Religion
Dr Ab Latif Alkindi elected Jamiat Ahle Hadith J&K’s new president
Dr Abdul Latif Alkindi Al-Madni has been elected as President of the Jamiat Ahle Hadith Jammu and Kashmir for the next three years.
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Travel
Jammu-Srinagar National Highway partially restored following landslide blockage
After facing a blockage due to landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones, Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NHW-44) has been partially restored to single-way traffic.
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Stolen iPhone leads Kathua Police to teen who murdered friend with a cricket bat
In a chilling case of friendship turning fatal over a suspected love rivalry, police in Kathua have arrested a 19‑year‑old youth for the brutal daylight murder of his close friend.
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J&K Cabinet greenlights free power scheme under PM Surya Ghar Yojana
The cabinet on Friday discussed the implementation of 200 units of free electricity for AAY families in J&K and also approved the reorganisation of the Jal Shakti Department.
Sakina Itoo criticises anti-drug demolition drives, calls for focus on rehabilitation
Jammu and Kashmir Health Minister Sakina Itoo on Friday criticised the demolition of houses allegedly linked to drug peddlers, saying such actions were “wrong”.
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Iran rejects US ultimatum on Strait of Hormuz as conflict intensifies
Iran has formally rejected a 48-hour deadline issued by US President Donald Trump to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, further deepening the volatility of the conflict.
From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, one man walks for a purer India
As dawn broke in Kashmir, Mr Gaurav Tyagi with an unwavering resolve took steady strides southward, echoing a purpose that transcends borders, languages, and beliefs.