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Senior Congress Leader G. M. Saroori Raises Key Public Issues with SDM Chatroo

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Senior Congress Leader G. M. Saroori Raises Key Public Issues with SDM Chatroo

Chatroo, September 16:

Senior Congress Leader and Former Minister, G. M. Saroori, today met Sub-District Magistrate (SDM) Chatroo, Naeem-ur-Rehman Mughal, and raised pressing public issues concerning Chatroo and Mugalmaidan tehsils.

Saroori highlighted that the recent floods and heavy rains have caused widespread damage to government assets and created hardships for the local population. He urged the administration to:

Provide immediate relief to affected families.

Ensure early release of SDRF compensation.

Expedite the construction of Degree College Chatroo.

He also emphasized the need for preparing and forwarding detailed proposals to higher authorities for the repair and reconstruction of damaged government infrastructure, including schools and Tourist Reception Centres (TRCs) in Chatroo and Mugalmaidan.

Saroori reiterated that timely government intervention is critical to restore normalcy and provide much-needed relief to the public.

Senior Congress Leader G. M. Saroori Raises Key Public Issues with SDM Chatroo

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Senior Congress Leader G. M. Saroori Raises Key Public Issues with SDM Chatroo

Chatroo, September 16:

Senior Congress Leader and Former Minister, G. M. Saroori, today met Sub-District Magistrate (SDM) Chatroo, Naeem-ur-Rehman Mughal, and raised pressing public issues concerning Chatroo and Mugalmaidan tehsils.

Saroori highlighted that the recent floods and heavy rains have caused widespread damage to government assets and created hardships for the local population. He urged the administration to:

Provide immediate relief to affected families.

Ensure early release of SDRF compensation.

Expedite the construction of Degree College Chatroo.

He also emphasized the need for preparing and forwarding detailed proposals to higher authorities for the repair and reconstruction of damaged government infrastructure, including schools and Tourist Reception Centres (TRCs) in Chatroo and Mugalmaidan.

Saroori reiterated that timely government intervention is critical to restore normalcy and provide much-needed relief to the public.

Uttarakhand cloudburst: PM Modi, HM Shah speak to CM Dhami to review situation; relief and rescue works underway

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Uttarakhand cloudburst: PM Modi, HM Shah speak to CM Dhami to review situation; relief and rescue works underway

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday spoke with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to review the situation following a massive cloudburst in the Sahastradhara region of Dehradun.

The cloudburst, which occurred on Monday night, triggered massive flooding in the Karligaad rivulet, causing a damage and destruction in the area. Several shops were swept away and at least two people are feared missing.

“They assured all possible assistance to the state and stated that the central government stands firmly with the state in this hour of disaster,” a statement from the Uttarakhand Chief Minister’s Office said.

“The Chief Minister informed that the administrative machinery is fully active in the affected areas, and rescue and relief operations are being carried out on a war footing,” the statement said.

Following the disaster, CM Dhami conducted on-site inspection of the areas affected by excessive rainfall in Dehradun district. Local MLAs and senior officials were also present with him.

“The state government stands with every affected family. The administration is already on alert mode, and NDRF, SDRF, police, and local administration are continuously active,” CM Dhami said.

The Chief Minister has directed officials to ensure that no affected family faces inconvenience and that relief materials, safe shelter, food, water, and health facilities are provided immediately.

Bridges Washed Away By Floods, Tribals Brave Perilous Journeys For Livelihood In J&K’s Doda

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Bridges Washed Away By Floods, Tribals Brave Perilous Journeys For Livelihood In J&K’s Doda

Sep 16: In the aftermath of the recent flash floods that destroyed several bridges connecting the grasslands of high altitude Jaie Valley, hundreds of Gujjars are forced to take extreme risks for a living in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district.

Over 350 tribal families reside along with their cattle in the 7,850 meter high meadow, 35 km from Bhaderwah town, during summer months.

They sell milk and milk products but are facing immense hardships after the heavy rainfall on August 26 triggered flash floods in the streams and swept away all the four bridges, leaving them with no other option but to cross the streams twice a day to reach the market with their produce.

“There is no bridge left behind in the 20-km stretch after the heavy rainfall last month and we have no choice but to carry our produce across the river to reach the market,” Abdul Kareen Deedar, a nomad, said.

Deedar said they cross the fast flowing river in groups by holding hands. “We have to do it for our families even as we know there is a lot of risk in crossing the river in this way.”

Mohd Hussain Chechi, the community head, requested the government to ensure early reconstruction of the washed away bridges.

Acknowledging the hardships faced by the nomadic families, Bhaderwah Divisional Forest Officer Devinder Kumar said they have submitted the report to forest department and district administration simultaneously for the reconstruction of the damaged bridges.

“As soon as we get the nod, the foot bridges will be constructed on war footing,” he said. (Agencies)

Rains Wreak Havoc In Himachal, Three Killed

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Rains Wreak Havoc In Himachal, Three Killed

Heavy overnight rains pounded Himachal Pradesh, triggering floods and landslides that left three members of a family dead and submerged a bus stand in Mandi.

The three were killed when a house collapsed following a landslide in Boi panchayat in Nehri area of Sundernagar subdivision in Mandi district.

Deputy Commissioner, Mandi, Apoorv Devgan said that three bodies have been recovered while two persons have been rescued, Officials said the rains led to floods in Son and Bharand drains in Dharampur in Mandi district, resulting in flooding of a bus stand, damaging a workshop, pump houses, shops and over 20 buses.

Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri in his Facebook post said, “Dharampur bus stand, over two dozen HRTC buses, shops, pump house and workshop has been damaged”.

In Shimla, several vehicles were buried following a landslide near Himland in the heart of the city and the main circular road was blocked causing inconvenience to school- going children.

“It was raining heavily and around 1 am, we heard a deafening sound with trees and debris sliding down and immediately moved our vehicles to escape”, Gautam and Rahul Shukla, who were sleeping in their vehicle parked near Himland when the landslide occurred, said. (Agencies)

Vaishno Devi Yatra Remains Suspended For 21st Consecutive Day

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Vaishno Devi Yatra Remains Suspended For 21st Consecutive Day

The pilgrimage to Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Cave Shrine, scheduled to begin on September 14, remained suspended today for the 21st consecutive day from base camp Katra in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.

“The commencement of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra, scheduled from yesterday, stands postponed till further order,” said an official of the Shrine Board.

He said, “Devotees are requested to stay updated through official communication channels.”

As many as 34 people, mostly pilgrims, were killed and several injured after a landslide was triggered on August 26 due to heavy rains near the Inderprastha Bhojnalaya at Adhkuwari.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who is also the chairman of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, has constituted a high-level three-member committee to investigate the causes of the August 26 landslide.

Additional Chief Secretary of the Jammu and Kashmir Department of Jal Shakti, Shaleen Kabra, headed a committee, comprising Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar and Inspector General of Police, Jammu, B S Tuti, will submit a comprehensive report to LG Sinha.

Earlier, on September 13, Sachin Kumar Vaishya, Chief Executive Officer, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), chaired a joint meeting at Spiritual Growth Centre, Katra ahead of the start of the nine-day Navratras scheduled to begin on September 22 and to ensure seamless pilgrimage during the upcoming Navratras.

The CEO underscored that Navratras are inches closer and the Board is expecting a considerable influx of devotees at the Holy Shrine besides, at the base camp Katra, thus stressing on synergy between all stakeholders during the Navratras Festival.

He also exhorted action on diverse fronts for a hassle-free pilgrimage during the coming days.

Cloudburst Triggers Flash Floods In Jammu And Kashmir’s Reasi District, No Casualties

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Cloudburst Triggers Flash Floods In Jammu And Kashmir’s Reasi District, No Casualties

A cloudburst triggered flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district on Monday, causing fear and panic among mountain dwellers.

The incident took place in Maadi village in Poni tehsil of the district, with no loss of life or damage to any property, officials said.

“There was a huge sound like a blast, and within no time our houses were flooded,” a tribal villager said.

He said the cloudburst occurred around 0300 hours on Monday. “Floods gushed into the village, and we ran away with our children from the houses towards upper areas,” the villager said.

Police rushed to the spot and reviewed the situation, officials added, confirming there was no loss of anything.

A huge mudslide and debris were deposited on the road, which were later cleared by the men and machinery of the Public Works Department, officials said. (Agencies)

Punjab Police Busts Cross-Border Weapon Smuggling Module With Links To Pak, Arrests 2

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Punjab Police Busts Cross-Border Weapon Smuggling Module With Links To Pak, Arrests 2

“Preliminary investigation reveals that the weapons were sourced from Pakistan through a foreign-based entity for use by criminal gangs in Punjab. The arrested accused — Surinder Singh and Gurpreet — were attempting to deliver these arms to ground operatives of criminal groups on the directions of their foreign handlers,” he said.

The DGP further said an FIR under the Arms Act has been registered at the Sadar Police Station in Fazilka. Further investigation is underway to expose and dismantle the entire network, including its backward and forward linkages, Yadav added. (Agencies)Chandigarh, Sep 15: Punjab Police Monday said they have busted a cross-border weapon smuggling module with links to Pakistan and arrested two people.

Director General of Police, Gaurav Yadav, said the Fazilka Police busted the module with links to Pakistan following a specific tip-off. Two persons backed by foreign-based handlers were arrested while five foreign-made pistols and nine magazines were seized, he said in the X post.

“Preliminary investigation reveals that the weapons were sourced from Pakistan through a foreign-based entity for use by criminal gangs in Punjab. The arrested accused — Surinder Singh and Gurpreet — were attempting to deliver these arms to ground operatives of criminal groups on the directions of their foreign handlers,” he said.

The DGP further said an FIR under the Arms Act has been registered at the Sadar Police Station in Fazilka. Further investigation is underway to expose and dismantle the entire network, including its backward and forward linkages, Yadav added. (Agencies)

I-T Deptt Clarifies Last Date Of ITR Filing Sep 15 Amid Social Media Buzz On Deadline Extension

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I-T Deptt Clarifies Last Date Of ITR Filing Sep 15 Amid Social Media Buzz On Deadline Extension

The Income Tax Department has clarified that the deadline for ITR filing for Assessment Year 2025-26 is September 15 and there is no further extension as circulated on social media.

In a late night post on X on September 14, the department termed “fake” a statement in circulation on social media stating that the due date of filing ITRs has been further extended to September 30, 2025.

Asking taxpayers to only rely on official updates on @IncomeTaxIndia, it said “The due date for filing ITRs remains 15.09.2025”.

A host of chartered accountants and individuals have taken to social media over the past couple of days claiming that the I-T portal is facing glitches while making tax payment and downloading AIS (Annual Information Statement).

“The e-filing portal is working fine. Please clear your browser cache or try accessing the portal through a different browser,” the I-T department said in reply to one such post on Monday morning.

Replying to X posts claiming issues with uploading ITR and tax payment, the department has been asking individuals to share their details (along with PAN and mobile number) to e-mail id orm@cpc.incometax.gov.in.

On September 14, the I-T department had replied to users claiming issues with downloading AIS/TIS saying: “We’ve checked with our team. The AIS/TIS facility is functioning without any issues. May we request you to please try accessing it again. In case you continue to face difficulties, please share your details (along with your mobile number & public IP address) with us at cmcpc_support@insight.gov.in.”

In a post on X , the department said to assist taxpayers for ITR filing, tax payment and other related services, its helpdesk is functioning on a 24×7 basis, and is providing support through calls, live chats, WebEx sessions & Twitter/X.

On September 13, the department had said that over 6 crore ITRs had been filed till afternoon.

The department had in May announced an extension of the due date for filing ITRs for Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26 (for income earned in financial year 2024-25) by individuals, HUFs and entities who do not have to get their accounts audited from July 31 to September 15.

The extension was on account of “structural and content revisions” in the income tax return (ITR) forms, which was notified in late April and early May. The changes made in the ITR form for AY 2025-26 also need modifications to be made in ITR filing utilities and the back-end system.

ITR filings have shown consistent growth over the years, reflecting rising compliance and widening of the tax base. For AY 2024-25, a record 7.28 crore ITRs were filed up to July 31, 2024, compared to 6.77 crore for AY 2023-24, registering a 7.5 per cent year-on-year growth. (Agencies)

Doda Police Urges Public To Combat Fake News And Misinformation

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Doda Police Urges Public To Combat Fake News And Misinformation

In light of rising concerns regarding misinformation on social media, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sandeep Mehta has issued a pressing caution to all social media users in Doda. The SSP emphasizes the importance of refraining from sharing fake news, old videos, hate speeches, or any content that promotes criminal activities, disturbances, or public unrest.

The SSP clarified that disseminating unverified or incendiary content is considered a serious offense, with potential legal repercussions under applicable laws, including the Information Technology Act and the Indian Penal Code. He also referenced an earlier directive from the District Magistrate (Order No. 3471-74/DM Doda dated 03.09.2025) that underscores the necessity for responsible online behavior.

Citizens are encouraged to thoroughly verify the validity of information before sharing or forwarding it. In cases of encountering misleading or inflammatory posts, the public is advised to report it to local police stations or utilize official helplines.

Doda Police reiterate their dedication to preserving peace and harmony throughout the district and call on residents to collaborate in the fight against misinformation and rumors.

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