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People opposing Vande Mataram driven by hatred, separatist mind-set: Tarun Chugh

Jammu: BJP’s national general secretary and Jammu and Kashmir in-charge Tarun Chugh on Friday criticised those who oppose the singing of Vande Mataram in the Valley and said that “such voices are driven by hatred and separatism”. On October 30, the Union Territory’s culture department had directed schools to participate in the commemoration of the […]

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SC directs removal of stray dogs from institutional areas, animals from highways

New Delhi: Taking note of the “alarming rise” in dog bite incidents within institutional areas like educational institutions, hospitals and railway stations, the Supreme Court on Friday directed the forthwith relocation of stray canines to designated shelters after due sterilisation and vaccination. A three-judge special bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and N V […]

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Wildlife panel clears 13 defence, paramilitary projects in Ladakh, Arunachal

Wildlife panel clears 13 defence, paramilitary projects in Ladakh, Arunachal

New Delhi: The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wild Life (NBWL) has recommended 13 defence and paramilitary projects, most of them in high-altitude protected areas of Ladakh and one in Arunachal Pradesh, according to the minutes of its 86th meeting. The proposals, submitted by the Ministry of Defence, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) […]

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Army’s western commander reviews preparedness in Jammu-Pathankot sector

Jammu: Army’s Western Commander Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar on Friday reviewed the operational preparedness of troops deployed in forward areas along the Jammu-Pathankot sector, officials said. The review by the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief comes as the troops prepare for the winter months to effectively counter threats posed by terrorists operating in the higher reaches […]

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Firecrackers banned due to security concerns in Poonch

Jammu: Authorities in Poonch have imposed a complete ban on the sale and use of firecrackers during the ongoing marriage season across the border district, citing security concerns. The order was issued by Poonch District Magistrate Ashok Kumar Sharma on Thursday following a report by the police, warning that bursting firecrackers during weddings, especially at […]

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Rape accused, woman absconder held

Jammu: A rape accused and a woman absconder were arrested in separate incidents in Doda and Reasi districts, police said on Friday. Sunil Kumar, who was wanted for rape and criminal breach of trust, was arrested in a well-coordinated operation from Doda, a police spokesperson said. He said the case against Kumar, a resident of […]

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Disclose policy on publishing answer keys for NEET-PG exams: SC to NBE

Disclose policy on publishing answer keys for NEET-PG exams: SC to NBE

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday directed the National Board of Examinations (NBE) to disclose its policy on publishing answer keys for NEET-PG exams. A bench of Justices P S Narasimha and Vipul Pancholi asked the NBE counsel to file an affidavit and clear its stand. The top court was hearing a batch of […]

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Clandestine nuclear activities are in keeping with Pak’s history: India

New Delhi: India on Friday noted US President Donald Trump’s comments about Pakistan testing nuclear weapons and said Islamabad’s “clandestine” nuclear activities were centred around decades of smuggling, export control violations and secret partnerships. Last week, Trump named Pakistan among the countries testing nuclear weapons. The US president said this to justify his administration’s plans […]

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Delhi airport witnesses flight disruptions

Tech issue in air traffic control system addressed, says AAI New Delhi: Airports Authority of India (AAI) on Friday evening said the technical issue in the air traffic control’s Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) that had caused flight delays at the Delhi airport has been addressed and that the system “up and functional now”. AAI […]

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Empathy, cultural rootedness sustain society: RSS chief

Says laws alone will not help Bengaluru: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday said society cannot be sustained merely through laws but through empathy, cultural rootedness and a shared sense of belonging that strengthens social harmony. Speaking at the valedictory ceremony of silver jubilee celebrations of Nele foundation (a caring home for […]