Nasha Mukt J&K Padyatra: Div Com meets Religious Leaders, invites them for participation
SRINAGAR, APR 29: Continuing outreach efforts to engage stakeholders in the fight against drug abuse and to build a narcotics-free society, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today held a meeting with religious leaders from various faiths. The meeting was attended by Imams, members of the Shia Community, Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee, and representatives of the migrant […]
Admin goes tough on NDPS Act violators, demolishes illegal properties of drug peddlers built on State Land
ANANTNAG, APR 29: In a major operation against NDPS Act violators, the District Administration Anantnag along with the Police, today carried out a massive demolition drive against the illegal properties built by the drug peddlers in Sangam, Bijbehara. The action was part of the intensified 100 Days Nasha Mukt JK campaign launched recently to eradicate […]
Pleas against hate speeches: No legislative vacuum exists warranting intervention, says SC
New Delhi, Apr 29 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the existing framework of criminal law adequately addresses the issue of hate speeches and no “legislative vacuum” exists warranting intervention. “The contention that the field of hate speech remains legislatively unoccupied, is misconceived,” a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said in […]
Ahead of annual Amarnath Yatra LG Manoj Sinha chairs high-level security review meet
Jammu, Apr 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday chaired a high-level security review meeting at Lok Bhavan in Jammu to assess the current security situation and review preparedness for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra. Senior police and administrative officials, including Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, participated in the meeting, which focused on law and […]
1670 women panel setup in Rajouri to boost anti-drug vigilance
JAMMU, Apr 29 (PTI): Rajouri administration in J&K has constituted 1,670 women committees at the panchayat level to strengthen grassroots vigilance and community participation in curbing drug abuse in the district, officials said on Wednesday. Launched by Rajouri Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma on Tuesday, the initiative is part of efforts to intensify the ongoing 100-day […]
Rajnath meets Chinese counterpart in Bishkek; talks focus on LAC peace, West Asia crisis
New Delhi, Apr 29 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun in Bishkek to discuss maintaining peace and tranquillity along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and broader regional security concerns including the West Asia crisis. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ […]
Srinagar resident trafficked to Cambodia over fake job promise; EOW files case
Srinagar, Apr 29: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has registered a case against an unauthorised consultancy for allegedly duping a man and trafficking him to Cambodia on the false promise of a job, officials said on Wednesday. An official said the complainant was lured by the consultancy operating from Pattan area […]
Polling begins for 142 seats in final phase of Bengal assembly elections
KOLKATA, Apr 29 (PTI): Voting began on Wednesday in 142 constituencies in the second and final phase of the West Bengal assembly elections, amid unprecedented security arrangements and a high-stakes contest that could decide whether the ruling TMC retains its dominance over southern districts or the BJP can force open the gates of power in […]
No plan to raise petrol, diesel prices after assembly elections: Govt Official
NEW DELHI, Apr 28 (PTI): The government has no plans to raise petrol and diesel prices, a senior official said on Tuesday, dismissing speculation of a hike after polling in West Bengal ends on April 29. Retail petrol and diesel prices have remained unchanged for a record fourth year, even as conflict in West Asia […]
Lt Guv attends National Summit organised at SKUAST Jammu
JAMMU, APR 28: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today attended the National Summit on “Sustainable & Climate Resilient Agroecosystems: Innovations and Policy Framework” at SKUAST Jammu. He urged the scientists, innovators and other stakeholders to come together to build climate resilience and transform sustainable Agro-ecosystems. “The moment has come to move beyond minor adjustments and […]