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Jammu, April 11 – Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced stringent measures against drug smugglers on Saturday, including the cancellation of passports and Aadhaar cards and the seizure of their properties, while launching the 100-day “Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir” campaign...

New Delhi, April 11 Despite clear clinical guidelines, many Parkinson's disease patients in India are being referred too late for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), reducing the potential benefits of the procedure, AIIMS experts said.DBS, a well-established surgical therapy for Parkinson's, is...

Aizawl, April 10 Mizoram Tourism Director Lalnghinglova Hmar held a meeting with the state's largest civil society organization, CMYA, on Friday to explore coordinated efforts in tourist management, awareness campaigns, and community engagement, an official statement said.Hmar, who chaired the...

Gandhinagar, April 9 A proactive approach is essential in the fight against cybercrimes, said Gujarat Director General of Police KLN Rao in a Thursday address.Addressing a review meeting of the Cyber Centre of Excellence at Police Bhavan in Gandhinagar, Rao instructed officers to use modern...

New Delhi, April 9 A series of programs, including a "Bhim Jyoti Utsav" and a Constitution-themed festival, will be organized in the national capital from April 10 to 14 to mark the 136th birth anniversary of B.R. Ambedkar, Delhi Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh said on Thursday.Addressing a...

Jammu, April 9 Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday to review the preparations for the upcoming 100-day intensive campaign under the "Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir" campaign, a Raj Bhawan spokesperson said.The campaign, aimed at eradicating...

In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting to review the preparations for the upcoming 100-day intensive campaign under the "Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir" initiative. Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the campaign, aimed at eradicating drug...

JAMMU, April 9, 2026: In a strong effort to combat drug abuse, the Jammu administration has engaged with civil society groups, encouraging them to act as vigilant partners and support awareness campaigns throughout the region.

Patna, April 8 Bihar Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit on Wednesday directed officials to ensure that banknote-sorting machines are installed at all bank branches near the India-Nepal border of the state to curb the circulation of counterfeit currency.He also called for enhanced surveillance in...

Islamabad, April 6 Recent reports indicate that Pakistan has 84,421 registered HIV/AIDS patients, with the Punjab province recording the highest number of cases, followed by Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and the Islamabad Capital Territory. Healthcare authorities in Pakistan must...

Lawngtlai, April 6, 2026: Today, the Lawngtlai District-Level Committee on Fire Prevention, chaired by Deputy Commissioner Shri Donny Lalruatsanga, held a meeting at the DC Conference Hall. During the meeting, various ongoing and proposed fire prevention measures were reviewed.Shri Donny...

Jaipur, April 5 As many as 17,675 visually impaired people across seven states and 30 cities have regained eyesight through eye donation over the past 24 years, driven by the awareness efforts of the Eye Bank Society of Rajasthan, officials said on Sunday.Despite the life-changing impact of...

Jammu, April 4 The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said it is implementing a comprehensive, multi-pronged strategy to address the damage caused by porcupines to the saffron crop in Pampore, with field evidence confirming the presence of the species in the region.Responding to a...

Jammu and Kashmir State Election Commissioner, Shantmanu, held a meeting today with Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs), and Panchayat Block Electoral Officers (PBEOs) to review the ongoing revision of the Panchayat Electoral Rolls for 2026...

KISHTWAR, APRIL 01: Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma chaired a District-Level Coordination Meeting to review anti-drug initiatives and strengthen de-addiction mechanisms under the "Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan" (Drug-Free India Campaign).The DC directed officials to intensify awareness...

New Delhi, March 31 The National Commission for Women (NCW) took suo motu cognizance on Tuesday of the alleged suicide of a minor girl in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, following sexual harassment and intimidation by her teacher.NCW chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar directed the Uttar Pradesh Director...

Jammu, March 30 Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday said that road accidents in the Union Territory have shown a declining trend over the past three years, owing to the effective implementation of various road safety measures.In a written reply to the question of National Conference MLA Ali...

New Delhi, March 27 The Delhi government will launch a city-wide mapping exercise in April to identify vulnerable children, connect them with welfare schemes, and raise awareness about the child helpline number 1098.The Department of Women and Child Development (WCD), in collaboration with...

Mumbai, March 27 Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar used the platform of the quiz reality show, Wheel of Fortune, to raise awareness about menstrual health and the importance of understanding and supporting women.During the episode, responding to a contestant who discussed menstruation, Akshay...

March 24th, Champhai: Speaking as the Chief Guest, Champhai Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Aaquib, IAS, urged local journalists to combat digital misinformation through accurate and responsible reporting. Addressing rural development, DC Aaquib highlighted the proposed Viksit Bharat – Guarantee...