Alok Kumar

Amarnath Yatra: Sniffer dogs, CCTVs to maintain vigil at Jammu railway station; senior police official assures pilgrims of security

The security in and around the Jammu Railway Station was strengthened ahead of the commencement of annual Amarnath Yatra. Senior Superintendent of Police, Railways, Ranjit Singh Sambyal also said that all incoming and outgoing trains would be checked along with the luggage of the passengers with the assistance of specially trained dog squad capable of detecting explosives. The 46-day annual yatra is scheduled to begin from the twin route, traditional Pahalgam track in Anantnag district and shortest Baltal track in Ganderbal district, on 1 July and would conclude on 15 August.

Journalist Mitalli Chandola injured in Delhi after attackers shoot at her car; police investigating personal enmity, robbery angles

Journalist Mitalli Chandola was injured in East Delhi's Ashok Nagar late on Saturday after two assailants intercepted her car and opened fire on her.

Karnataka IPS reshuffle: Alok Kumar appointed Bengaluru police commissioner; T Suneel Kumar to serve as ADGP Recruitment

In a major reshuffle of IPS officers in Karnataka, Alok Kumar has been appointed as Bengaluru's new police commissioner

Pankaj Advani, Alok Kumar allege violation of Sports Code in Billiards and Snooker Federation of India elections

Later, Advani, Kumar and some others alleged that there were breaches/lapses of legal process and cited violation of Sports Code in the BSFI elections

Ayodhya row: VHP says Centre's plea in Supreme Court for transfer of excess land is 'a step in right direction'

The Centre's plea said that the Ram Janambhoomi Nyas, which is a trust to promote the construction of Ram Temple, had sought return of excess land acquired in 1991 to original owners.

Ram Mandir dispute: VHP denies reports of supporting Congress, says looking for support from all parties

VHP international working president Alok Kumar on Sunday said that the Hindu outfit is not going to support Congress or any other political party. The statement comes after media reports suggested that the VHP would support Congress if the construction of a Ram temple in Ayodhya is on the party's election manifesto.

Supreme Court admits plea challenging M Nageswara Rao's appointment as CBI chief; posts matter for next week

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea challenging the appointment of M Nageshwar Rao as interim director of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The matter will be heard next week.

'Can't wait forever for SC decision on Ram Temple': From VHP, RSS, Uma Bharati to Subramanian Swamy, what right-wingers are demanding from BJP

Earlier in October, the VHP had set the Modi government a final 'deadline' to ensure the construction of a grand Ram temple in Ayodhya by end of 2018.

'Those in power should fulfil Ram Mandir demand': Suresh 'Bhaiyyaji' Joshi says at VHP's 'Dharma Sabha' rally in Delhi

Senior RSS leader Suresh 'Bhaiyyaji' Joshi on Sunday made a veiled attack on the BJP for not fulfilling its promise of constructing Ram Temple in Ayodhya and demanded the Union government to enact a legislation, if need be, for it.

Ram temple in Ayodhya: VHP leader Alok Kumar says bringing ordinance 'only option', Centre should show urgency

The VHP will organise a massive rally at the Ram Leela ground in New Delhito press for a law for the temple's construction. This rally will be held on 9 December, two days before Parliament's Winter Session begins, the organisation's international working president said.