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Ruling and Opposition Members Clash Over Governor’s Address in Himachal Assembly

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11 months ago

March 13, 2025

A heated exchange unfolded between the ruling party and the opposition during a discussion on the motion of thanks presented by the government in response to the Governor’s address in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday.

The opposition members sought to underscore the government’s shortcomings, while the ruling party touted its accomplishments.

During the debate, BJP MLA Satpal Singh Satti challenged the Congress government regarding its promises, specifically critiquing the phased disbursement of Rs 1500 to women, which he found to be perplexing. He noted that the initial promise was for all women to receive Rs 1500 directly in their accounts.

Satti further remarked on the cow dung procurement situation, drawing attention to the incomplete fulfillment of the government’s pledge to purchase milk at Rs 100 per liter, suggesting that the state government was overstating the progress they had made.

Pointing out that even a minister had described the Congress party as “paralyzed,” he claimed the government was failing to function effectively. He questioned whether purchasing cow dung was truly the government’s responsibility and criticized the deteriorating condition of state roads, stating that funds for necessary repairs were lacking.

Satti expressed concerns about the lack of basic utilities, such as pipes for tap installations. He also inquired about the locations of the so-called Adarsh Health Institutions and condemned illegal mining, noting the destruction of the Swan River and the infiltration of the mining mafia from Punjab.

He accused the government of closing the state treasury and shutting down 1400 institutions, calling this the Congress government’s legacy. He highlighted that the Congress administration had incurred a debt of Rs 30,000 crores in just two years.

In response, Agriculture Minister Chandra Kumar noted that the people of the state had given the Congress government a five-year mandate, asserting that they would fulfill all promises made during this term and gain re-election. He attributed the state’s economic troubles to the previous BJP government’s mismanagement through overdrafts and stated the Chief Minister was actively addressing these issues.

Kumar claimed that the government had already fulfilled its initial guarantee regarding Old Pension Scheme (OPS) in its first cabinet meeting and mentioned that Rs 1.40 crore worth of cow dung had been procured for creating manure, which would be packaged for public distribution.

In response to the Agriculture Minister’s remarks, Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur supported Satpal Satti’s critiques, questioning how many Adarsh Health Institutions had actually been established across the state. He urged the government to be sensitive to public distress, highlighting that state employees were not receiving their salaries and retirees were also waiting for pensions. Thakur continued to assert that PG doctors were not receiving stipends, calling for the government to refrain from making misleading claims. He emphasized that the opposition would continue to voice concerns regardless of attempts to silence them.

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Three Burned Alive as Car Falls from Bridge in Gujarat’s Rajkot

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2 weeks ago

January 31, 2026

Namma Kudla

Gujarat: A tragic accident claimed the lives of three people in Gujarat’s Rajkot district on Monday.A car fell from a bridge and caught fire, killing all occupants on the spot.

The incident occurred on the Gondal–Atkot highway.The car was travelling from Chhota Udepur towards Gondal.

According to reports, the vehicle hit the bridge’s safety barrier.After the collision, the car fell nearly eight feet into a small stream below the bridge.

Soon after the fall, the car caught fire.The occupants were trapped inside the vehicle and were unable to escape.All three were burned alive and died at the scene.

Police and fire personnel rushed to the spot after receiving information.The fire was later brought under control.The bodies were recovered and sent for post-mortem examination.

The exact cause of the accident is under investigation. Further details are awaited.

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Girl Records Reels Inside Jail, Video Sparks Debate

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2 weeks ago

January 30, 2026

Namma Kudla

Bhopal: A young woman has come under public attention after recording reels inside a jail while meeting her boyfriend.

The incident happened at Raipur Central Jail in Chhattisgarh, which is known for high security. Mobile phones are strictly not allowed inside the jail. Despite this rule, the woman carried her phone into the visitor room.

She recorded videos while talking to her boyfriend during the meeting. In the video, she speaks emotionally about visiting him on his birthday. She says she feels sad because she cannot stay with him on his special day.

After the meeting, she uploaded the video on her social media account. The video quickly went viral on different platforms. The inmate seen in the video is identified as Tarakeshwar.

He is currently lodged in Raipur Central Jail. He is an accused in a case under the NDPS Act. The incident has raised serious questions about jail security.

People on social media are criticising jail staff and officials. Many users are asking how a mobile phone was allowed inside the jail.

They are also questioning the checking process at the jail entrance. So far, jail authorities have not given any official reaction.

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MBBS Student Alleges She Was Drugged, Raped by Friend in Delhi Hotel

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4 months ago

October 6, 2025

Namma Kudla

New Delhi: An 18-year-old MBBS student has accused a 20-year-old male friend of drugging and sexually assaulting her at a hotel in Delhi’s Adarsh Nagar area. The alleged incident took place on September 9, police officials said.

According to the complaint, the accused, who is also a medical student, invited the woman to “Hotel Apple” on the pretext of spending time together. Once there, he allegedly gave her a drink laced with drugs and then raped her.

The survivor told police that the accused recorded obscene videos and took pictures during the assault. He later threatened to make the content viral if she reported the incident.

The woman, a native of Jind in Haryana, is currently staying at the hostel of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College in Rohini, Delhi.

Based on her complaint, police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. A search is underway to locate and arrest the accused, officials added.

In a separate case earlier this month, a school manager in Uttar Pradesh was arrested for allegedly raping a Class 8 student. In February, a tuition teacher in Delhi’s CR Park area was accused of repeatedly raping a 15-year-old student over three years and threatening her with blackmail.