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ACB registers case against govt officials for misappropriation of passenger tax

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday registered a case against officials of the Motor Vehicle Department in the Regional Transport Office (RTO) here for alleged embezzlement of passenger tax worth lakhs of rupees from 2018 to 2023. The case under relevant sections of law, including the Prevention of Corruption Act, was […]

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Over 22,000 pilgrims visit Amarnath cave shrine

Srinagar: More than 22,000 pilgrims paid obeisance at the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in the south Kashmir Himalayas on Tuesday, officials here said. With this, the total number of pilgrims who have visited the shrine in the first four days of the annual Amarnath Yatra has crossed 74,000. “As many as 22,715 pilgrims had […]

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Won’t comment on new criminal laws, CJI Chandrachud

Won’t comment on new criminal laws, CJI Chandrachud

New Delhi: Amid a heated debate over the three new criminal laws, Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud on Tuesday refused to comment on them, saying the issues arising from these statutes were pending before the Supreme Court. The new laws — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and the […]

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Terror associate arrested in Baramulla

Srinagar: A terrorist associate linked to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and its offshoot group The Resistance Front (TRF) has been arrested from Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said on Tuesday. A pistol, a magazine, eight rounds and three hand grenades were found in his possession, they said. The man was identified as Shakir Ahmad Lone […]

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Two rusted IEDs seized in Poonch

Mendhar/Jammu: Two improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), each weighing 15 kgs and eight kgs, were recovered by the security forces in a village in Mankote sector of Poonch district on Tuesday, officials said. The rusted IEDs were recovered by a joint party of the army and police at a secluded place during search operations in Sangar […]

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Lok Sabha adjourned sine die

New Delhi: The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Tuesday after passage of the Motion of Thanks on the President’s address to the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament. The session, which began on June 24, had seven sittings that were spread over 34 hours and the productivity […]

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Two cabs with identical registration number seized in Jammu

Jammu: Two commercial passenger vehicles, bearing same registration number plates, were seized and their drivers detained for questioning here on Tuesday, a police official said. The two cabs of same colour were seized from the Jammu bus stand area on specific information, he said. The official said the bus stand police station received a tip […]

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Amarnath Yatra: A flourishing cultural ecosystem

Amarnath Yatra: A flourishing cultural ecosystem

DIPR Feature Traditionally the Holy Cave of Shri Amarnathji has been mobilizing devotees from all the corners of the country as well as from around the world. This annual spiritual journey of believers of Hindu faith to the Holy Cave besides having a religious and historical importance also testifies to the flourishing cultural ecosystem of […]

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Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Kashmir

By: S. Muzamil Kashmir, often referred to as the “Vale of Paradise,” is a region that has historically been known for its breathtaking natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. However, in recent years, Kashmir has witnessed a transformation that goes beyond its picturesque landscapes. The valley is experiencing a renaissance of innovation and entrepreneurship across […]

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Can you drink your fruit and vegetables?

By: Emma Beckett Do you struggle to eat your fruits and vegetables? You are not alone. Less than 5% of Australians eat the recommended serves of fresh produce each day (with 44% eating enough fruit but only 6% eating the recommended vegetables). Adults should aim to eat at least five serves of vegetables (or roughly […]