JAMMU KASHMIR MINI BUS GOT TURN

At least eight people were killed and several others injured when a minibus traveling from Tatri to Doda plunged into a ravine on Thursday, October 28. A rescue operation is under way at the scene of the accident, according to reports.


Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed the death of a road accident at Thathri in Jammu and Kashmir.


A tweet from the Office of the Prime Minister (PMO) said, "I am saddened by the road accident near Thatri, Doda in Jammu and Kashmir. In this hour of condolence, I extend my condolences to the bereaved families.

The premier also announced an ex-gratia grant of Rs 2 lakh each for a relative of those who lost their lives, and the injured will be given Rs 50,000.


Expressing shock at the accident, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said all assistance would be provided to local authorities.


Singh said on Twitter, "I have just spoken to D.C.Doda Vikas Sharma, the injured have been relocated to GMC Doda. Any other necessary assistance will be provided."


Meanwhile, an additional SP, Doda told ANI that the rescue operation was underway


FIRECRACKER BANNED ON DIWALI


 The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed the notion that it was against a particular party or community by banning explosives and said it would not tolerate violations of civil rights under the guise of rejoicing.


The bench of Justice MR Shah and AS Bopanna have made it clear that they want a full implementation of its mandate.


"Under the guise of happiness you (producers) cannot play with the lives of citizens. We are not against a particular community. We want to send a strong message that we are here to protect the basic rights of citizens," the bench said.


The high court said the previous bomb ban was passed after giving detailed reasons.


"All the explosives were not banned. They were very popular. There is a certain idea that is being developed. It should not be seen as being closed for a purpose.The high court ruled that there must be some obligation on the authorities who have been granted the right to enforce the order.


The bench said that even today fire crackers are available in the market."We want to send a message that we are here to protect human rights. We have not stopped 100 percent of the explosives. Everyone knows how the people of Delhi suffer (because of the pollution caused by the explosives," the bench said.


The Supreme Court has ordered six producers to state reasons why they should not be punished for disobeying its orders.


The SC had said it would not violate the right to life of other citizens under the guise of employment while considering the ban on explosives and its main focus was on the right to life of innocent citizens.


The high court had earlier refused to ban the sale of explosives and said that the sale could only be done by licensed traders and could only be sold in crackers. Online fireworks sales are strictly prohibited.


The decision came as a result of a request to ban the manufacture and sale of explosives nationwide in order to prevent air pollution.


In the past, the high court had ruled that when deciding whether to detonate explosives, it was important to consider the fundamental rights of fireworks manufacturers and the health and well-being of more than 1.3 billion people in the country.