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Fire Breaks Out At MLA Hostel In Srinagar

SRINAGAR, Dec 10: A fire broke out in the Member Legislative Assembly Hostel (MLA) in Srinagar on Tuesday, officials said. There was no report of any casualty in the incident. The Fire and Emergency officials said that fire broke out at around noon in the first floor of the MLA hostel quarter situated at the…

Fire Breaks Out At MLA Hostel In Srinagar
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10 infants dead after massive fire erupts at Jhansi Medical College
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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…

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…

DC Jammu seeks explanation from absentee health staff
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Kashmiri Youth pledge greater electoral participation to foster democracy
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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…

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Doda bus accident: LG Sinha meets the injured in hospital
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Doda bus accident: LG Sinha meets the injured in hospital

DODA: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid visits to the injured residents of the Doda district bus accident and admitted them to the Government Medical College located in Jammu. The injured people's conditions were reported to the Lieutenant Governor. Upon meeting the medical team, he emphasised that every effort should be made to provide the best care possible. On Wednesday, a bus in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir, fell into a gorge, resulting in up to 38 fatalities and 19 injuries. About 300 feet downhill, the bus carrying 55 people skidded off the Batote-Kishtwar national highway near Trungal-Assar.In addition, Sinha granted the kin of those who perished in the tragic bus accident an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh apiece. Additionally, he approved Rs. 1 lakh for the injured and promised the impacted families all possible help. He said in a tweet, "The next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to the unfortunate bus accident in Assar, Doda, would receive an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each." The injured would receive Rs 1 lakh. The J&K UT Administration will help the impacted families as much as they can." [caption id="attachment_5730" align="alignnone" width="300"] Doda bus accident: LG Sinha meets the injured in hospital[/caption]    

298 vehicles fined, three drivers arrested in J&K for traffic violations
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298 vehicles fined, three drivers arrested in J&K for traffic violations

JAMMU:The Jammu and Kashmir Police fined the owners of 298 cars and impounded 20 of them in the districts of Doda and Rajouri on Friday as part of a crackdown on traffic infractions, officials said. They said that during the drive, three drivers were also taken into custody for breaking the rules governing motor vehicles. In response to public complaints about overloading, reckless driving, and poor road conditions, the police and administration have taken action. This comes after the tragic accident in the Trungal Assar area of Doda district on Wednesday, which resulted in 39 fatalities and 19 injuries."The police are taking a tough stance against traffic offenders. They have started a special drive and increased their monitoring of all routes in the district. Thirteen cars have been seized and 132 have been challaned, an official stated. In addition, five formal complaints were filed against the drivers for overloading, according to the police, who also stated that the drivers were taken into custody and their cars seized. In addition to impounding seven vehicles and fining 166 offenders, the police in Rajouri conducted a district-wide operation. They also reported that one case for reckless driving had been filed at the Manjakote police station. According to the police, an appeal has been made to everyone to ensure that they follow traffic laws in letter and spirit and to properly coordinate with law enforcement to prevent accidents on the roads. [caption id="attachment_5727" align="alignnone" width="300"] 298 vehicles fined, three drivers arrested in J&K for traffic violations[/caption]  

NIA attaches immovable property of UAPA case accused in Poonch
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NIA attaches immovable property of UAPA case accused in Poonch

POONCH: According to officials, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday annexed a Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen member's movable property after an OGW was detained in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir in connection with a UAPA case. The property that is attached comprises over seven acres (59 kanals and 12 marlas) owned by Mohammad Yaseen, an OGW who works in the Balakote sector. He is being held at the Central Jail in Kot Balwal, Jammu, after being charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. According to the officials, the property in Dhabi-Dharati village in Balakote tehsil was seized following a September 30 order from the NIA Court in Jammu. The order was carried out by a team of NIA led by Assistant Superintendent of Police P K Megi and Naib tehsildar Balakote. [caption id="attachment_5708" align="alignnone" width="300"] NIA attaches immovable property of UAPA case accused in Poonch[/caption]