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Bomb Threat Email Triggers Panic; Schools Evacuated in Shimla

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Bomb Threat Email Triggers Panic; Schools Evacuated in Shimla

 Panic gripped several schools in Shimla on Monday after they received bomb threat emails warning of explosives planted on campus, police officials said.

Following the threats, school authorities promptly alerted the police, who evacuated students and staff as a precautionary measure. Teams conducted extensive searches of the premises, but no suspicious objects were found.

Parents were informed immediately, leading many to rush to schools to take their children home. Bomb disposal squads were also deployed and carried out mock drills to ensure preparedness and safety.

Senior Superintendent of Police Gaurav Singh said efforts are underway to trace the origin of the email. The threat message did not include any identifying details, making the investigation more challenging.

Authorities have assured the public that all necessary precautions were taken and the situation remains under control.

KKR Beat SRH by 7 Wickets as Narine Reaches 200-Wicket Milestone in IPL

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KKR Beat SRH by 7 Wickets as Narine Reaches 200-Wicket Milestone in IPL

A clinical all-round performance powered Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to a convincing seven-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), ending the latter’s five-match winning streak in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Monday.

Bowlers Set Up the Win

KKR’s triumph was set up by their spinners, led by Varun Chakravarthy (3/36) and veteran Sunil Narine (2/31), who combined to dismantle SRH for 165 in 19 overs.

Chakravarthy continued his impressive run, picking at least two wickets for the fourth consecutive match. Narine, meanwhile, achieved a major milestone, becoming only the third bowler in IPL history to reach 200 wickets. He joined Bhuvneshwar Kumar (215 wickets) and Yuzvendra Chahal (228 wickets) in the elite club.

SRH Collapse After Strong Start

Opting to bat, SRH looked dominant early on, racing to 77/1 in the powerplay and 107/2 at the halfway stage. Travis Head smashed a quickfire 61 off 28 balls, while Ishan Kishan contributed 42 off 29 balls.

However, the innings unraveled dramatically after Head’s dismissal in the ninth over. SRH lost nine wickets for just 60 runs in the final 10 overs, marking their first all-out innings of the IPL 2026 season. Kartik Tyagi added two wickets to aid KKR’s bowling effort.

Steady Chase Seals Victory

Chasing 166, KKR got off to a flying start with Finn Allen smashing 39 off just 13 balls before falling early.

Captain Ajinkya Rahane (43) and young Angkrish Raghuvanshi (59) then steadied the innings with an 84-run partnership, ensuring there were no further hiccups.

Rinku Singh finished the match in style, remaining unbeaten on 22 and hitting the winning boundary as KKR reached 169/3 in 18.2 overs, with 10 balls to spare.

Match Summary

  • SRH: 165 all out (19 overs) — Head 61, Kishan 42; Chakravarthy 3/36, Narine 2/31
  • KKR: 169/3 (18.2 overs) — Raghuvanshi 59, Rahane 43

The win marks KKR’s third consecutive victory, boosting their momentum in the tournament, while SRH will look to regroup after a rare batting collapse.

Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Response on Vacancies in Armed Forces Tribunal

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Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Response on Vacancies in Armed Forces Tribunal

The Supreme Court of India on Monday took note of significant vacancies in the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) and sought responses from the Centre and other authorities on a plea demanding timely appointments.

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi agreed to hear the petition and requested R Venkataramani to assist the court in the matter.

Concern Over Functioning of Tribunal

The plea, filed by the Armed Forces Tribunal Bar Association (Regional Bench), highlighted that out of the 11 AFT benches across the country, only three may remain functional by the end of the year if vacancies are not filled promptly.

The bench directed the petitioner’s counsel to share a copy of the petition with the Attorney General’s office and scheduled the next hearing in two weeks.

Demand for Time-Bound Appointments

The petition urges the government to complete the selection process and fill vacant posts in a time-bound manner, in compliance with provisions of the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007.

Section 5 of the Act governs the composition and functioning of the tribunal and its benches. The plea also requested that existing judicial and administrative members be allowed to continue in their roles—with their consent—until new appointments are made.

Impact on Justice Delivery

The issue of vacancies is seen as critical, as delays in appointments could severely impact the tribunal’s ability to handle cases related to service matters and disputes involving armed forces personnel.

The court’s intervention is expected to expedite the appointment process and ensure that the tribunal continues to function effectively without disruption.

NCB Officials Suspended After BSF Constable’s Custodial Death; Probe Underway

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NCB Officials Suspended After BSF Constable’s Custodial Death; Probe Underway

 Two officials of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), including an investigation officer and an assistant director, have been suspended following the custodial death of a Border Security Force (BSF) constable last month, sources said on Monday.

The deceased, Jaswinder Singh, a resident of Chakroi in the R.S. Pura area of Jammu, died in the early hours of March 20 after suffering cardiac arrest while in custody.

Arrest and Transit

Singh had been arrested by the NCB in connection with a narcotics-related case registered in Amritsar. A special NDPS court in Jammu had remanded him to custody, citing links to Punjab in the case.

According to sources, Singh was being transported from Jammu to Amritsar when he first complained of severe chest pain. Although his condition briefly improved, he again experienced discomfort upon reaching Amritsar on the night of March 19. He was admitted to a local hospital, where he suffered two cardiac arrests and died around 4 a.m. on March 20.

Allegations and Investigation

NCB sources indicated that Singh was allegedly in contact with operatives using virtual numbers linked to Pakistan. Investigators also pointed to a relative of Singh—also a BSF constable—who has previously been arrested in multiple narcotics cases.

Following the incident, procedures laid down by the National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC) for custodial deaths have been initiated. A post-mortem examination was conducted by a panel of three doctors, and a magisterial inquiry is currently underway.

The Jammu Police have registered a zero FIR, and further legal action will depend on the findings of the post-mortem report and the ongoing inquiry.

Family Demands Justice

Singh’s family has alleged lack of transparency regarding his detention. His mother, Gurmeet Kaur, said he had returned home on leave before being taken by the NCB on March 3.

“We were only informed about his deteriorating health on March 20. We were not told why he was detained. We want justice,” she said.

The matter has been reported to the NHRC, which has sought a detailed report and is expected to take further action based on the findings. The case is also under consideration in the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Official Action

“The investigation officer and the assistant director concerned have been suspended,” a source confirmed, adding that internal and external probes are ongoing.

The incident has raised serious concerns over custodial safety and accountability, with authorities promising strict action if any wrongdoing is established.

BJP Surges Ahead in West Bengal Assembly Trends, TMC Trails as Counting Continues

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BJP Surges Ahead in West Bengal Assembly Trends, TMC Trails as Counting Continues

Kolkata, May 4: Early trends in the West Bengal Assembly election counting on Monday संकेत a potentially dramatic राजनीतिक बदलाव, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) taking a commanding lead over the ruling All India Trinamool Congress (TMC).

According to data from the Election Commission of India, the BJP was leading in 185 seats in the 294-member विधानसभा, comfortably crossing the majority mark of 148. The TMC, led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, was trailing with leads in 91 constituencies as counting progressed.

Tight Battle, Early Momentum for BJP

The early trends suggest a possible breakthrough for the BJP in a state where the TMC has been in power since 2011. The चुनाव, widely seen as a referendum on Banerjee’s bid for a fourth consecutive term, has witnessed intense campaigning and high voter turnout.

While the BJP gained significant ground across border areas, tribal belts, and industrial regions, the TMC managed to hold on to parts of Kolkata and select rural strongholds, indicating a geographically divided mandate.

Key Constituency Highlights

  • In Bhabanipur, Mamata Banerjee was leading by over 16,700 votes against BJP challenger Suvendu Adhikari after five rounds of counting.
  • In Nandigram, Adhikari was ahead by over 3,100 votes against TMC’s Pabitra Kar in early rounds.

Several TMC heavyweights were trailing, raising concerns within the ruling party:

  • Udayan Guha trailed in Dinhata.
  • Manas Ranjan Bhunia lagged in Sabang despite a strong electoral history.
  • Assembly Speaker Biman Banerjee was behind in Baruipur Paschim.

In Kolkata, BJP’s Purnima Chakraborty led TMC minister Shashi Panja, pointing to cracks in urban क्षेत्रों.

Vote Share and Deeper Trends

Preliminary estimates showed the BJP’s vote share rising to around 44.8%, while the TMC’s stood near 41.7%, indicating erosion in its traditional support base. The BJP also appeared to be making inroads into constituencies previously dominated by the TMC, particularly in segments affected by significant voter list revisions.

Poll Countermanded in Falta

The Election Commission cancelled polling in the Falta constituency in South 24 Parganas district, citing “severe electoral offences and subversion of the democratic process.”

Other Parties

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) was leading in Domkal, while the Indian Secular Front (ISF) was ahead in Minakhan. Smaller players also showed isolated leads in parts of Murshidabad.

Outcome Still Uncertain

Despite the BJP’s strong शुरुआती बढ़त, officials cautioned that trends could shift as counting progresses through multiple rounds. Clearer results are expected later in the day.

If the current trends hold, the outcome could significantly reshape West Bengal’s political landscape, marking one of the most consequential electoral contests in the state’s recent history.

West Bengal Polls: BJP Crosses Majority Mark, Leads In 185 Seats; Mamata Ahead In Bhabanipur

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West Bengal Polls: BJP Crosses Majority Mark, Leads In 185 Seats; Mamata Ahead In Bhabanipur

Signalling a potential churn in West Bengal, a state long dominated by TMC’s Mamata Banerjee, the BJP surged past the halfway mark on Monday, leading in 185 assembly seats against the TMC’s 91 as counting progressed steadily, according to the Election Commission data.
With the majority mark of 148 in the 294-member House breached in early trends, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s momentum pointed to a possible breakthrough, while the ruling Trinamool Congress scrambled to close the widening gap in what has emerged as a potentially game-changing electoral battle.

The early numbers, indicating a possible outcome that could reshape the state’s political landscape following a fiercely fought elections, also suggested a geographically split mandate, with the BJP pushing ahead in border, tribal and industrial regions, while the TMC held ground in parts of Kolkata and select rural strongholds.
Counting for 293 Assembly seats began at 8 am with postal ballots, followed by EVM votes.
The Election Commission has countermanded polls in the entire Falta constituency in South 24 Parganas district, citing “severe electoral offences and subversion of the democratic process during polling in a large number of polling stations”.
The election is widely seen as a referendum on Banerjee’s bid for a fourth consecutive term against an aggressive BJP that has sought to convert its 2021 gains into a decisive breakthrough.

Even as the broader trend favoured the BJP, Banerjee was ahead in her Bhabanipur stronghold by 16,706 votes over BJP challenger Suvendu Adhikari after five rounds of counting, offering early comfort to the TMC in a prestige seat.
The Bhabanipur contest witnessed sharp swings through the morning, with Banerjee leading in the first round, trailing in the second, and regaining the advantage in the third — underlining the volatility of early trends.
However, in Nandigram, the other marquee battleground, Adhikari was ahead by over 3,135 votes against TMC’s Pabitra Kar after two rounds of counting. Beyond the headline numbers, the trends indicated a deeper churn in the state’s political landscape.

 
For a party that has known uninterrupted power since 2011, the current numbers — with the BJP surging ahead in over 174 seats and the TMC trailing well behind — suggest the possible unravelling of a carefully constructed political machine that thrived on centralised authority, welfare outreach and relentless booth-level mobilisation.
The scale of the shift is reflected in emerging vote share patterns, with the BJP’s share rising to around 44.8 per cent — a sharp jump from 2021 — while the TMC’s dipped to nearly 41.7 per cent, indicating erosion across segments that once formed its dependable base.
Perhaps more telling is the churn in the 177 constituencies where voter deletions had exceeded previous victory margins — a silent faultline that appears to have turned electoral.
The BJP was holding ground in all the seats it had won in this category in 2021 and making inroads into several of the 120 segments that the TMC had previously dominated, pointing to a deeper, more systemic shift rather than a transient swing.
Initial trends from across the state showed several TMC heavyweights trailing, triggering concern within the ruling camp.
In Cooch Behar district’s Dinhata, minister Udayan Guha was trailing by 6,259 votes against BJP’s Ajay Ray after four of the 24 rounds of counting.
TMC’s Manas Ranjan Bhunia was trailing in Paschim Medinipur district’s Sabang constituency, where he has won seven elections earlier, with BJP’s Amal Kumar Panda ahead by 693 votes after the third round.
In Kolkata, BJP’s Purnima Chakraborty was leading by 1,430 votes over TMC minister Shashi Panja, signalling early cracks in some urban pockets for the ruling party.
In Monteswar, BJP’s Saikat Panja was ahead by 13,308 votes over TMC’s Siddiqullah Chowdhury, while in Asansol Dakshin, BJP leader Agnimitra Paul was leading by 18,812 votes.
West Bengal Assembly Speaker Biman Banerjee was trailing by 1,448 votes in Baruipur Paschim constituency.
The BJP was also leading in a swath of constituencies, including Dinhata, Gosaba, Baghmundi, Bankura, Durgapur Purba, Binpur, Nayagram, Rajganj and Bhagwangola, indicating traction across Junglemahal, north Bengal and industrial belts.
In contrast, the TMC retained leads in pockets such as Deganga, besides urban seats like Kasba, Ballygunge, Bhabanipur and Entally, and rural belts including Singur, Raina, Jamalpur, Khandaghosh, Sitai, Malatipur and Mothabari.
The CPI(M) was leading in Domkal in Murshidabad district, while the ISF was ahead in Minakhan in South 24 Parganas. Aam Janata Unnayan Party chief Humayun Kabir was leading in Nowda in Murshidabad over his nearest TMC rival after the first round, with a margin of 2,890 votes and several rounds remaining.
Officials cautioned that trends could shift significantly as more rounds are counted, with clearer patterns expected only later in the day. (AGENCIES)

 

Doda-Kishtwar Road Blocked After Major Landslide At Gatsoo; Traffic Movement Suspended

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Doda-Kishtwar Road Blocked After Major Landslide At Gatsoo; Traffic Movement Suspended
Traffic movement on the Doda–Kishtwar road has been suspended following a major landslide at Gatsoo near Pul Doda, officials said on Saturday.
A traffic police official said, the landslide occurred early morning, leading to complete blockage of the road and halting vehicular movement on the vital stretch.
Official said that men and machinery have been pressed into service and efforts are underway to clear the debris. However, restoration of traffic is likely to take some time due to the magnitude of the landslide.
Commuters have been advised to avoid travel on the Doda-Kishtwar road until it is fully cleared and traffic movement is restored.
Authorities said further updates will be issued as the situation develops. (JKNS)

Rain, Gusty Winds To Continue In J&K Till May 4; MeT Warns Of Thunderstorms, Hail

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Rain, Gusty Winds To Continue In J&K Till May 4; MeT Warns Of Thunderstorms, Hail
The Meteorological Department on Saturday said that changing weather patterns will persist across Jammu and Kashmir over the next few days, bringing rain, thunderstorms and strong winds to several areas of the Union Territory.
Director MeT Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad said that on May 2, scattered places are likely to receive intermittent light rain and thundershowers, mainly during the afternoon, accompanied by gusty winds.
He said that during May 3 and 4, the weather is expected to remain generally cloudy with intermittent spells of light to moderate rain or thundershowers at many places. Thunderstorms, hailstorms and strong winds with speeds of 40–50 kmph may occur at a few locations during different parts of the day.
The department further said that on May 5, brief spells of light rain or thundershowers are likely at scattered places, mainly in the afternoon hours. From May 6 to 9, weather conditions are expected to improve, with mostly dry weather likely, although isolated showers may occur.
From May 10 to 12, the weather is likely to remain largely dry, with chances of brief light rain at isolated places during afternoon hours.
Meanwhile, the MeT Department has issued an advisory warning of possible hailstorms and gusty winds in parts of Central and North Kashmir, as well as some areas of Jammu division. It advised suspension of boating and shikara activities during afternoon to evening hours on May 3 and 4.
Residents have been advised to avoid standing near weak structures, electric poles and overhead wires, while farmers have been urged to suspend agricultural activities between May 3 and 5 in view of the expected adverse weather conditions. (KNC)

LG Manoj Sinha Promotes Two DySPs To SP Rank In J&K Police

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LG Manoj Sinha Promotes Two DySPs To SP Rank In J&K Police
The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the promotion of two Deputy Superintendents of Police (DySPs) to the rank of Superintendent of Police (SP) in the Jammu and Kashmir Police.
According to Government Order No. 265-Home of 2026 dated May 2, 2026, issued by the Home Department, sanction has been accorded for the elevation of the following officers from DySP (General Cadre) to SP (Level-11) in the Pay Matrix (₹67,700–₹2,08,700) with immediate effect:Mudasser Ahmed Tramboo (KPS1258)Vaseem Mehmood (KPS125754)
The order was issued with the approval of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
As per the official document, the promotions shall remain subject to the outcome of any writ petitions.(KNC)

15 Illegal Structures Demolished in Anantnag Under Nasha Mukt J&K

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15 Illegal Structures Demolished in Anantnag Under Nasha Mukt J&K

The District Administration of Anantnag has intensified its crackdown on drug peddlers and violators of the NDPS Act by demolishing 15 illegal structures during a major enforcement drive at Waghama in Bijbehara on Saturday.

This operation falls under the ongoing 100-Day Nasha Mukt J&K Campaign. Authorities reiterated their commitment to dismantling narcotics networks and eradicating illegal assets linked to drug trafficking.

Officials revealed that in a joint operation, revenue authorities, supported by the police department, demolished various structures, including 15 shops constructed illegally on State and Kahcharai land at Khasra Nos. 2494 (min) and 2495 (min) in Estate Waghama. These structures were reportedly tied to individuals involved in cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

This robust operation also led to the recovery of encroached State and Kahcharai land, marking a critical step in reclaiming public property from unlawful occupation.

Reaffirming a zero-tolerance policy, the District Administration stated that strict and sustained action against drug peddlers, narcotics networks, and unlawful encroachments would persist throughout the campaign. Officials emphasized that dismantling illegal properties associated with the drug trade forms a key strategy to disrupt the supply chain of narcotics in the district.

The administration has issued a stern warning that anyone found involved in drug-related activities or unlawful encroachments will encounter stringent legal consequences in the ensuing days. Authorities urged the community to collaborate in ensuring a drug-free and encroachment-free environment.

Implementing the mission of the Nasha Mukt J&K campaign is critical, as Jammu and Kashmir grapples with drug-related challenges. Anantnag’s decisive actions reflect the administration’s commitment to improving public safety and well-being.

As the campaign progresses, the spotlight will remain on the government’s efforts to combat drug trafficking and related criminal activities. Stakeholders and citizens alike are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities that might undermine community efforts in achieving a drug-free society.

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