Rehab homes for mentally ill: SC seeks reply from states, UTs within two weeks
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought reports within two weeks from state governments and Union Territories on the status of setting up rehabilitation homes for people with mental illness. Ten states and a UT have filed their response on the compliance of the Centre’s guidelines for setting up of rehabilitation homes for persons […]
Suspension of aid to Pakistan: No change of heart as US admin unlikely to change decision
Washington: The US is unlikely to revoke the suspension of aid to Pakistan until it sees substantial progress against terrorists and their safe havens, the Trump administration has told Islamabad as top officials of the two countries met here to try to reset their strained ties. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and National Security Advisor […]
Parts of Kulgam shut against ‘arrest spree’
Two youth from Tral booked under PSA
Srinagar: Arrest spree sparked a complete shutdown on Tuesday in Damhal Hanjipora area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. Shops and business establishments remained closed while local youth amid protest demonstration burnt down tyres on roads to disrupt vehicular movement. Locals alleged that one of the arrested youth was tortured in custody and he has […]
Fire erupts in Shankaracharya hills, operation to douse off flames started
Srinagar: Fire erupted in forest area in the upper side of Shankaracharya hills on Zabarwan mountain range in Srinagar on Tuesday evening. Reports said that fire started in the forest area and flames could be seen from Gupkhar, the high-security area where official residences of most of the mainstream politicians are located. Fire and emergency […]
DSEK nominates three Ambassadors for Swachhta
Srinagar: In recognition to their exemplary contribution in making the Swachhta Hi Sewa a success, Department of School Education on Tuesday nominated three persons from three regions of the State as Brand Ambassadors of Swachhta. These include Class 12th student of BHSS Beerwah Iqrar Rashid from Kashmir, Palak Sehgal from GHSS Mubarak Mandi for Jammu […]