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ACB raids revenue department official’s residence in Bandipora

Srinagar: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) conducted a raid at the residence of a patwari in Ajas area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Tuesday. Official sources said that the raid was carried out at the house of Manzoor Ahmad Bhat, son of Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, who is involved in case FIR No. 93/2023 registered at […]

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J&K Land Revenue Act-1996 prevents use of agricultural land for non- agricultural purposes: Omar Abdullah

Jammu: The Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Tuesday said that the provisions for preventing the misuse of agricultural land are provided in the Jammu and Kashmir Land Revenue Act, Svt. 1996. The Chief Minister was replying to a question raised by Irfan Hafiz Lone in the Legislative Assembly. He said that under Section 133- A of […]

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Govt working on strengthening existing 4000 health institutions: Minister

Says PHC Thanamandi upgraded to CHC in 1999 Jammu: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, Tuesday informed the House that the government is working on strengthening the 4000 existing health institutions at various levels as per IPHS norms 2022 in order to provide robust medical care facilities to the people. The Minister said […]

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Two Hurriyat constituents denounce separatism

Union Home Minister Amit Shah hails move New Delhi/Srinagar: Two Hurriyat Conference constituents — the Jammu and Kashmir People’s Movement (JKPM) and the J&K Democratic Political Movement (JKDPM) — have announced severing their all ties with separatism, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Tuesday, asserting it will strengthen India’s unity. While the JKPM is headed […]

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27.07 Cr released to SMC for street lights installation: Govt

Jammu: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Tuesday said that an amount of Rs. 27.07 Cr. has been released to the Srinagar Municipal Committee for installation of street lights. The Chief Minister was replying to a question raised by the Shamim Firdous in the Legislative Assembly. He informed the House that as per the tripartite agreement between […]

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 Lt Guv attends J&K Cultural Festival at Jammu

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday attended the ‘J&K Cultural Festival’ organised by Shri Kailakh Jyotish & Vedic Sansthan Trust at Baba Jitto Auditorium, SKUAST Jammu. The occasion was also graced by Acharya Mahamandleshwar Swami Kailashanand Giri ji Maharaj. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor commended the efforts of Shri Kailakh Jyotish & Vedic Sansthan […]

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Govt to review transfer of Planning functions to Finance Deptt: CM

Govt to review transfer of Planning functions to Finance Deptt: CM

Assures timely GP Fund disbursement JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah informed the Legislative Assembly on Monday that the decision to shift the Planning Department’s functions to the Finance Department is under review and any necessary changes will be implemented accordingly. The Chief Minister made this statement while responding to a supplementary question from Javid Hassan […]

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Govt examining issue of bringing anti-defection law for DDCs: Minister

Jammu: The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Monday disclosed that it is examining the issue of bringing an anti-defection law for district development councils (DDCs) in the Union Territory. Responding to a cut motion of PC MLA Sajad Gani Lone, Minister in-charge Rural Development Department, Javaid Ahmad Dar informed the House that legal opinion on […]

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Govt intends to eliminate bogus, ineligible ration cards: Minister

Says GAD order for verification of beneficiaries to be put on hold Jammu: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Satish Sharma, Monday said that the government intends to make all endeavours to eliminate bogus and ineligible ration cards as a continuous process. The Minister was replying to a question raised by Mir Saifullah. […]

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From Vision to Victory: How India is Reshaping Its Fight against TB

From Vision to Victory: How India is Reshaping Its Fight against TB

By: Jagat Prakash Nadda On this World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, I reflect with immense pride on how India is rewriting the playbook in the fight against TB. The recently concluded 100-day Intensified TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan has not only demonstrated the power of innovation but has also shown that mobilizing communities is just as crucial as […]