3 killed in Nepal landslide
Kathmandu, July 12 : At least three people died while several others were affected by the monsoon-induced floods and landslides across the Kathmandu valley on Thursday.
According to police officials, three members of a family died when they were buried by a landslide behind their house in Changunarayarn municipality in Bhaktapur, the Kathmandu Post reported.
Bhaktapur district, located inside the valley, was mostly affected due to the flooding caused by the swollen local river following torrential rain since Wednesday night.
Most of the settlements of the district were inundated while a major road-section of Araniko Highway was water-logged. Water entered the ground floors of hundreds of houses and locals struggled to get out of their houses. Most of the shops and businesses remained closed.
Nepal Army personnel were mobilized to rescue residents and help them move towards safer locations. Roads and highways were obstructed in several parts of the country due to the flooding and landslides triggered by the incessant rainfall.
According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the rain will continue for a few days in Kathmandu and in different parts of the country. It urged the general public to remain alert.
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AIMPLB criticises JPC's approach on Waqf Amendment Bill, calls for adherence to guidelines
New Delhi: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has raised serious concerns over alleged procedural violations by the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) reviewing the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024. AIMPLB spokesperson Dr. SQR Ilyas criticised the JPC's approach, describing it as a "transgression of principles" and a breach of constitutional norms.
Dr. Ilyas stated that the JPC should limit consultations to stakeholders directly associated with Waqf matters. However, he claimed the committee is seeking input from organisations that lack relevance, including Central Ministries, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), and groups aligned with the RSS.
In recent developments, six opposition members wrote to the Lok Sabha Speaker, expressing dissatisfaction with JPC Chairperson Jagdambika Pal’s conduct, which they allege has hindered fair discussions. This follows an earlier letter by opposition members condemning the chairman's behaviour.
The AIMPLB has demanded that the committee consider objections from AIMPLB and other recognised Muslim organisations, while excluding entities unrelated to Waqf issues. It also urged the JPC to refrain from rushing its report and to follow due process, ensuring thorough debate among members before submission.
