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70 pc decline in terror incidents in JK: MHA tells parl panel

70 pc decline in terror incidents in JK: MHA tells parl panel

New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed an over 70 per cent decline in terror-related incidents under the Narendra Modi government since 2019, according to a Union Home Ministry presentation to a parliamentary panel. Official sources said that while making the presentation, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan told the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs […]

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Omar calls on V-P Dhankhar, likely to meet president, finance minister

New Delhi: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who is on an official visit to Delhi, on Wednesday called on Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar. A picture of Abdullah and Dhankhar exchanging greetings was posted on the official X handle of the vice-president’s office. “Shri Omar Abdullah ji, Hon’ble chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, called on Hon’ble Vice-President […]

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Children are future of our nation, their mental well-being crucial: Sakeena Masood

Addresses daylong conference on ‘Child Mental Health and Psychosocial Support’ SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Masood Wednesday inaugurated daylong Conference on Child Mental Health and Psychosocial Support at Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) here. Secretary Health and Medical Education, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, Head Child Guidance and […]

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Gandhis should clarify their stand on Article 370 to nation: BJP

Jammu: In a scathing attack on the Congress’ silence regarding the National Conference’s demand to restore special status in Jammu and Kashmir, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national general secretary Tarun Chugh on Wednesday questioned the Gandhis, urging them to clarify their stand on Article 370. Chugh accused the National Conference under Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s […]

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Foundation Day of IUST- Am aiming to make higher educational institutions, youth future-ready: Lt Guv

AWANTIPORA: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that he is aiming to redefine learning and make JK’s higher educational institutions and youth future-ready. While attending the foundation Day of Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Awantipora, the Lt Governor extended his felicitations to the Vice Chancellor, faculty members and students on the occasion. […]

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Forces alert to counter infiltration by terrorists into JK: IG BSF

Rajouri: Security forces are “fully alert” to counter possible infiltration attempt by terrorists and a strong protection grid is in place to deal with any challenge, Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF), Jammu Frontier, D K Boora said on Wednesday. Even if the terrorists manage to infiltrate from anywhere, there are measures in place […]

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Compassionate appointment not vested right: SC

New Delhi: Compassionate appointment is not a vested right for getting a government job as it is not a condition of service of an employee who dies in harness, the Supreme Court held on Wednesday while declining the plea of a man whose police constable father died on duty in 1997, when the petitioner was […]

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Even if Indira Gandhi returns from heaven, Art 370 will not be restored: Amit Shah

Parbhani/Jalgaon/Dhule: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday asserted that Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, will not be restored even if Congress stalwart and late PM Indira Gandhi comes down from heaven. The BJP’s star campaigner sought to corner the Congress over Muslim reservation and accused themain opposition party of […]

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SBM-U 2.0: CS assesses implementation of city sanitation, waste management works

SBM-U 2.0: CS assesses implementation of city sanitation, waste management works

JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Wednesday chaired a meeting of Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD) to take appraisal of the progress made in implementation of Swachh Bharat Mission Urban (SBM-U) 2.0 aiming at scientific disposal of waste and achieving the garbage-free status for all cities in India. Those who were present include Principal Secretary […]

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Delhi court to decide whether Engineer Rashid’s case be transferred to MP/MLA court

New Delhi: A Delhi court is likely to consider on November 20 whether the alleged terror funding case against jailed Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid be transferred to the designated MP/MLA court. Additional Sessions Judge Chander Jit Singh had noted that the case could go to a special court meant to try lawmakers, now that Rashid […]

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