3 killed as vehicle falls into gorge in Doda

Doda senior superintendent of police (SSP) Abdul Qayoom said, “The accident took place around 5.30pm near Khankoot area when a tempo traveller on its way to Doda plunged into a deep gorge.

Three men, including a driver, were killed after the vehicle they were travelling in plunged into a deep gorge in Doda district on Tuesday evening. Doda senior superintendent of police (SSP) Abdul Qayoom said, “The accident took place around 5.30pm near Khankoot area when a tempo traveller on its way to Doda plunged into a deep gorge. Three men, including the driver, were killed in the accident.” The victims are Mohammad Aslam, Mohammad Ishaq and Mohammad Yaseen of Doda. The SSP said prima facie it appeared to be a case of negligent driving. A case has been registered. HTC

Three men, including a driver, were killed after the vehicle they were travelling in plunged into a deep gorge in Doda district (Representational Image/HT File)

BJP, its outshoots out to divide people: JKPCC chief

JAMMU Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) chief Vikar Rasool Wani on Tuesday cautioned the people against the BJP and its offshoot’s “sinister” designs. He said the people are out to divide people for political mileage and electoral gains. He also sought overwhelming support of the people for the upcoming Bharat Jodo Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir and termed the foot march, a hope for all Indians. “The ongoing Bharat Jodo Yatra led by Rahul Gandhi has infused confidence among the people, the day is not far when the BJP will be wiped out for the divisive and wrong policies adopted by it towards people since it has assumed power at Centre”, Wani added. HTC

HP government committed to facilitating industries: Agnihotri

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Ensure MGNREGA attendence through app: Centre tells states

SHIMLA A rural development and Panchayati Raj department spokesperson said that the central government had issued directions to ensure attendance of all MGNREGA workers (except individual beneficiary scheme or project) through the National Mobile Monitoring App (NMMS). This provision has come into force from January 1. HTC