Need coordinated, humane framework to rehabilitate drug addicts: Lt Guv
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday emphasised the need for a coordinated and humane rehabilitation framework that ensures sustained recovery, social inclusion and livelihood opportunities for individuals affected by drug abuse. Chairing a high-level meeting to review the proposed Rehabilitation and Socio-Economic Reintegration Scheme for Drug Abuse Victims, 2026, Sinha said that its pilot […]
NC leader Mustafa Kamal dies at 83
LG Sinha, CM expresses grief over death of senior leader Srinagar: Veteran National Conference leader and former Jammu and Kashmir minister Sheikh Mustafa Kamal died at a private hospital here on Tuesday following a prolonged illness, his family said. He was 83. Kamal, the younger brother of National Conference (NC) patron Farooq Abdullah and […]
Army GOC visits eastern Ladakh, reviews operational preparedness
Leh: General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Leh-based Fire and Fury Corps, Lt Gen Madanraj Pande, on Tuesday visited Chusul sector, the strategically critical military and geographical region in eastern Ladakh, to review operational preparedness in the challenging super high-altitude environment, the Army said. Situated south of Pangong Tso lake at an altitude of over 13,000 […]
Amarnath yatra crosses 3-lakh mark in record 12 days: Lt Guv
Another batch of pilgrims leaves for Amarnath yatra Srinagar/Jammu: In a record, the annual Amarnath yatra crossed the three-lakh mark on Tuesday, the 12th day of the pilgrimage this year, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said. Sinha commended all the officials, service providers and volunteers, saying their dedication and hard work have […]
NIA court issues non-bailable warrant against LeT terrorist Hafiz Saeed
Jammu: A special NIA court has issued a non-bailable warrant against Hafiz Saeed, the Pakistan-based chief of the proscribed terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba, in connection with a case pertaining to the ongoing probe into the Pahalgam terror attack. The order was passed by the Special Judge of the NIA Court on July 8, two days after […]
Three-language policy phased, student-friendly, CBSE tells SC
Seeks dismissal of pleas New Delhi: The Centre, the CBSE and the NCERT have strongly defended in the Supreme Court the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020’s three-language framework, saying it is essential for promoting “multilingualism and national integration”. The Union Ministry of Education, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and […]
Two habitual criminals detained under PSA in Jammu
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday detained two alleged habitual offenders under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in Jammu district and lodged them in separate jails, officials said. The detainees were identified as Janu Kumar alias Nago, and Karan Kumar alias Anil alias Nandi — both residents of R S Pura tehsil. According to […]
Liberty has to be protected, inequality needs to be confronted: CJI Surya Kant
New Delhi: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Tuesday said that inequalities persist despite formal equality and institutions strive to retain public trust in an age of impatience, emphasising the need for confronting inequality and protecting liberty. Speaking at a ceremony for the launch of a book titled “The Voice of Justice: Justice Gavai […]
Passport a document to regulate departure of Indian citizens from country: MEA
New Delhi: The passport is a document issued by the government to “regulate the departure” of Indian citizens from the country, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday amid a raging debate over whether it can be used to verify citizenship. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said passport is issued after due “verification” laid […]
CM Omar Abdullah meets delegations
Assures examination of public and industry-related issues SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday met several public delegations at the Civil Secretariat here and gave a patient hearing to their issues and demands, assuring them that all genuine concerns would be examined for appropriate action. A delegation led by President Bat Manufacturers Association Kashmir, Fayaz […]