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10 infants dead after massive fire erupts at Jhansi Medical College

JHANSI: At least 10 infants were killed after a massive fire broke out at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Jhansi Medical College in Uttar Pradesh late Friday evening, officials said. According to hospital officials, there were 54 infants admitted to the NICU ward and several infants trapped have been rescued. The dousing, as…

10 infants dead after massive fire erupts at Jhansi Medical College
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DC Jammu seeks explanation from absentee health staff
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DC Jammu seeks explanation from absentee health staff

JAMMU, AUGUST 30: Deputy Commissioner, Sachin Kumar Vaishya conducted a surprise inspection of the Tehsil Office and the Government Health & Wellness Centre Pargwal. Additional District Development Commissioner Sher Singh accompanied the Deputy Commissioner during the inspection tour. At the Tehsil Office, the Deputy Commissioner scrutinised the Service Plus portal and evaluated the office's adherence…

Kashmiri Youth pledge greater electoral participation to foster democracy

Exhibited enthusiastic participation in Run for Democracy, Cycle Rally, Shikara Rally at SKICC SRINAGAR, AUGUST 09: Hundreds of youngsters of Kashmir came together with unmatched enthusiasm, promoting the importance of voting and expressing their faith in democracy. The students participated in several programs under SVEEP like Run for Democracy, Cycle Rally and Shikara Rally at…

Kashmiri Youth pledge greater electoral participation to foster democracy
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Shrine Board Adds Robust Health Care Accessibility On Mata Vaishno Devi Track
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Shrine Board Adds Robust Health Care Accessibility On Mata Vaishno Devi Track

KATRA, Apr 6: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) is committed to provide good and easily accessible health care services to the pilgrims visiting to the Holy Shrine.In the endeavor, the Shrine Board has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Hewlett Packard Enterprise India Private Limited (HPEIPL) and Hewlett Packard (India) Software…

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Several flights cancelled at Srinagar airport due to snowfall
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Several flights cancelled at Srinagar airport due to snowfall

SRINAGAR: Due to poor weather, several flights at Srinagar International Airport have been cancelled, and officials indicated on Tuesday that the operation is probably going to be completely suspended. According to Javed Anjum, director of Srinagar International Airport, inclement weather has caused numerous aircraft cancellations; however, the precise figure of cancelled flights is unknown. According to him, a lot of Indigo and other planes are in standby status, and given the amount of snowfall in Srinagar, it's possible that operations would be entirely halted. The weather service predicts that snowfall will persist in several areas of Kashmir into the evening or late night. [caption id="attachment_11387" align="alignnone" width="300"] Several flights cancelled at Srinagar airport due to snowfall[/caption]

4 Rescued From Flash Floods In Kathua
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4 Rescued From Flash Floods In Kathua

KATHUA, Feb 20: In the Kathua area of Jammu and Kashmir, three construction workers and a load carrier driver were rescued on Tuesday after being stuck in a swollen river, according to officials. The unexpected surge in water caused by the heavy overnight rains grabbed the four individuals who had gone to work on building a bridge over the Ujh river near Kathua town, according to the officials. After several hours of frantic work, a combined police and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) team raced to the location and managed to free the stranded individuals, they reported. [caption id="attachment_11384" align="alignnone" width="300"] 4 Rescued From Flash Floods In Kathua[/caption]  

Drilling engineer charge-sheeted for Rs 33 lakh fraud

JAMMU: A drilling engineer has been charged by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Jammu for his alleged role in the misappropriation of Rs 33 lakh in arrears from the 7th Pay Commission and the General Provident Fund (GPF) that belonged to department employees. According to a Crime Branch spokesman, accused Aijaz Mir stole Rs 33,03, 447 in arrears for GPF and the 7th Pay Commission while working as the Geology and Mining Department's Drawing & Disbursing Officer (DDO-1). He added that Mir is currently suspended and that complainant Shiban Lal Bhat, a former departmental drill operator grade-2, revealed Mir's alleged wrongdoings.He added that after an examination, it was discovered that the GPF money intended for the staff had been transferred to the DDO's account. "A comprehensive inquiry committee, instituted by the Department's Director, uncovered a significant fraud totalling Rs 33,03,447, implicating both Mir and the department's cashier, now deceased," stated a representative for the Crime Branch. He said that as a result, the Crime Branch Jammu received the findings very away and took appropriate action. Following that, the accused DDO and cashier were the subject of a case FIR number 04/2021 filed by the Crime Branch Jammu under sections 409, 420, and 120-B of the IPC along with Section 13 of the Prevention of the Corruption Act. Under the direction of SSP Crime, Jammu, Benam Tosh, Inspector Taranjeet Singh conducted the investigation, which resulted in the filing of a comprehensive charge sheet at the Special Judge, Anti-Corruption, Jammu court. [caption id="attachment_11355" align="alignnone" width="300"] Drilling engineer charge-sheeted for Rs 33 lakh fraud[/caption]  

Govt begins massive recruitment drive to strengthen JKP

JAMMU: In an effort to bolster law enforcement and guarantee the protection and security of the local populace, the Home Department has forwarded 4022 constable positions in the J&K Police to the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB). Relevantly, the J&K Police Constable positions were previously posted in 2019. As of right now, roughly 4022 openings are being marketed, which will increase the ranks of constabulary in the crucial UT Police security force unit. This will significantly contribute to enhancing law enforcement's capacity to successfully handle a range of security issues and uphold peace and order.This programme would not only strengthen Jammu & Kashmir's overall security apparatus, but it will also provide job opportunities for the young of the region. Due to a shortage of recruits at…