Lt Guv addresses North Zone Regional Conference of Legal Services Authorities
SRINAGAR, JUL 26: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the North Zone Regional Conference on “Reaffirming the Constitutional Vision of Justice for Defence Personnel and Tribals: Bridging the Gaps” organised by National Legal Services Authority, High Court of J&K and Ladakh and J&K Legal Services Authority, at Srinagar. The event was graced by Judge Supreme […]
Need mechanism to prioritise court cases involving defence personnel: Meghwal
Srinagar, Jul 26 (PTI) Union Minister of State Arjun Ram Meghwal on Saturday batted for a mechanism to prioritise the disposal of court cases involving defence personnel. The Minister of State (Independent charge) for Law and Justice was addressing a two-day north zone regional conference on ‘reaffirming the constitutional vision of justice for defence personnel […]
PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, LG Sinha pay tribute to soldiers on Kargil Vijay Diwas
Srinagar, Jul 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amid Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Saturday paid tributes to the soldiers who lost their lives during the 1999 war on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas. PM Modi extended wishes to the nation, stating that the day serves as a reminder of the courage […]
Pahalgam attack was turning point how India will respond to terror threats: Army Chief
Drass, Jul 26: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday said the terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed lives of 26 civilians, marked a turning point in how India would respond to cross-border threats. Speaking at a ceremony on Kargil Vijay Diwas in Drass, the Army Chief said the May 6–7 operation was aimed at […]
Doctors, paramedics directed to wear aprons and nameplates during duty hours
Srinagar, Jul 26: The Jammu and Kashmir government has directed all doctors and paramedical staff in government healthcare institutions to strictly adhere to the norms regarding the wearing of white aprons and nameplates during duty hours. The directive comes after it was observed that a significant number of medical professionals—including those engaged under the National […]
Bring back fugitives involved in terror, smuggling activities: HM to security officials
NEW DELHI, Jul 26 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed the concerned authorities to undertake dedicated measures to bring back fugitives involved in terrorist and smuggling activities. Inaugurating a two-day National Security Strategies conference here on Friday, Shah also stressed enhancing inter-agency coordination between central and state law enforcement agencies, besides recalibrating the […]
Kargil Vijay Diwas reminder of unparalleled courage of our soldiers: PM Modi
NEW DELHI, Jul 26(PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted people on the 26th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas, which marks the success of Indian armed forces in ousting Pakistani intruders from the mountains in Kargil. The Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed on July 26 every year to mark India’s victory over Pakistan […]
Over 25 drown daily in Bengal, half are children: Survey
KOLKATA, Jul 26 (PTI): Over 25 deaths by drowning on an average are reported every day in West Bengal, with half of the deceased being children, a recent survey has said, while advocating more public awareness to prevent such incidents. The numbers add up to over 9,000 people losing their lives annually in West Bengal […]
Govt orders inquiry into SMHS incident, MD NHM asked to submit report within 15 days
Srinagar, Jul 26: Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered an inquiry into the incident in which a medico was assaulted in SMHS Srinagar following the death of a patient, after which doctors went on a protest and emergency services were allegedly closed for some time. According to an order issued by the Secretary Health and […]
Azad calls for unified political approach on restoration of statehood to J-K
JAMMU, July 26 (PTI) Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad called for a unified political approach on the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood, saying the delay could be due to mistakes that took place here. Azad also expressed concern over the state of development in J-K, saying while Central projects were […]
