Mann must ask Cheema to resign, order impartial probe: Rahul on Punjab villager
New Delhi, Sep 9 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday lashed out at the AAP government in Punjab over the alleged suicide of a villager who questioned Finance Minister Harpal Cheema about the unabated supply of drugs, demanding that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann should immediately demand the ministers resignation and ensure an impartial investigation. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha further alleged that a dangerous pattern is emerging under the AAP government that if one questions failures, the response is in the form of threats and torture. Gulzar Singh, a 47-year-old Dalit from Dirba in Sangrur district,
A 54-year-old Manipuri musician died after a group of delivery workers and dhaba staff allegedly assaulted him when he objected to their shouting and drinking alcohol outside his Kilokari village apartment in the early hours of Monday
Coforge chairman resigns amid board evaluation concerns; shares plunge over 8 pc
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Shares of IT services provider Coforge tumbled more than 8 per cent on Wednesday in early trade after chairman and non-executive independent director O.P. Bhatt resigned with immediate effect following concerns identified in an internal audit review of the board evaluation process. The IT stock declined as much as 8.67 per cent or Rs 169 per share to hit an intraday low of Rs 1,780.10 by 9:50 am on the BSE. In an exchange filing, the company said the board had noted Bhatt's resignation and that he had also ceased to be a member of its committees. Bhatt said in his resignation email that he had acted in good faith and that continuing on the board while there remained a disagreement over his actions in the board evaluation process would not be conducive to its effective functioning. The matters referred to above are the material reasons for my resignation, and I confirm that there are no other material reasons for my resignation, Bhatt said in the email which disclosed by the IT firm. The internal audit conducted as part of the Q2 FY26 audit plan reviewed the process followed for the board evaluation exercise under the guidance of the chairman and the resulting Board Evaluation Report presented to the board, says Coforge. The review identified concerns over the manner in which the report had been dealt with and presented including that certain material information contained in or relating to the report and the chairman's performance had not been fully disclosed to the board when it was presented. The board subsequently set out its concerns and sought an explanation from Bhatt. The company said Bhatt had responded but the board was still considering his explanation and had not taken any final decision on the matters raised. However, the board has designated Vivek Sharma, a non-executive independent director as interim chairman until January 31, 2027. In addition, Bhatt is also an independent director of Wockhardt Ltd where he is a member of the audit, stakeholders' relationship and capital raising committees, according to the company.
Raghav Chadha's name added to Delhi electoral roll, AAP questions procedure
Raghav Chadha is back on Delhi's electoral roll after his name was removed from Punjab's draft list, with AAP raising questions over the process
Are petrol and diesel cheaper or more expensive today, September 9th? Crude oil is skyrocketing.
Petrol and diesel prices remained mostly stable across major Indian cities on Wednesday. Fuel prices remained unchanged in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai.No change in petrol and diesel prices todayToday, September 9, 2026, petrol and diesel prices across the country have r...
Delhi Police arrest 81 proclaimed offenders under Operation Chakravyuh
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Delhi High Court issues summon to journalist Sudhir Chaudhary in Vijay Sherawat Defamation Case
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Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University To Open MBA Admission Spot Round On Sept 14
Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University MBA Admissions 2026: Female graduates with at least 60% marks are eligible to participate in the counselling process.
MCD begins demolition of building next to collapsed Satya Niketan PG that killed 7
Weather Update: Delhi-NCR to Experience Rain from September 11 to 14
Delhi-NCR is set for a shift in weather with rain expected from September 11 to 14, bringing cooler temperatures. Weather Update: Delhi-NCR to Experience Rain from September 11 to 14
Rakesh Mehta death reason: Former Delhi chief secretary Rakesh Mehta, 74, was found dead at his Noida home on Sunday. Police recovered a note in which he cited the reason for his death. Mehta served as Delhi's chief secretary from 2007 to 2010 under Sheila Dikshit, overseeing preparations for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, and had earlier headed the Delhi Transport Corporation.
Delhi Satya Niketan building collapse: Labour contractor apprehended in UP
According to the police, the basement had been undergoing repairs for the past eight to 10 days after waste and water accumulated there over days of rain
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday demanded justice for the family of Gulzar Singh, a 50-year-old man from Punjab who allegedly died by suicide after consuming pesticide, and called for an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. LoP Rahul Gandhi also urged Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to seek the resignation of Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema and ensure that a fair and impartial investigation is conducted, with Cheemas name included in the FIR. The demand comes amid a growing political controversy over Gulzar Singhs death and allegations that the Punjab government has failed to effectively tackle the states drug menace. Opposition leaders have called for a probe into the incident and sought accountability from those allegedly responsible. Gulzar Singh, a resident of Sangrur district, reportedly consumed pesticide after allegedly facing intense pressure and humiliation following his criticism of the governments handling of the drug problem. Despite being in severe pain, he managed to speak to people before his death. LoP Rahul Gandhi took to social media 'X' and said, A dangerous pattern is emerging in Punjab's AAP governmentif you question government failures, the response will come in the form of threats and torture. Gulzar Singh ji, from the Dalit community, who had to watch his son fall victim to drugs, asked the Finance Minister just this much: Why has the government failed so miserably in stopping the drug trade. For just this, he was tortured and humiliated so much, pressured so intensely to apologise, that he consumed poison. Wandering from one hospital to another, without access to treatment, he ultimately lost the battle for his life. Last week, I also spoke with a young Mohanjeet Singh, who was tortured for protesting against Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, he said. LoP Rahul Gandhi further said that the government's job is to answer to the people, not crush those who ask questions. The government's job is to answer to the people, not to crush those who ask questions. May Gulzar Singh ji's family get justice as soon as possible. The Chief Minister should immediately demand the Finance Minister's resignation and ensure an independent and impartial investigation, with his name registered in the FIR, he added. Meanwhile, in a video statement made before his death, Gulzar Singh allegedly accused the village sarpanch of being responsible for his condition and claimed that he had faced pressure from police after questioning a leader of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The sarpanch is also responsible for my death. I had questioned Cheema about drugs. My son takes drugs. My house was sold. I don't have anything and finally now I have consumed poison. The problem of drugs has not been solved anywhere in Punjab, Singh said.
A building collapse in Satya Niketan has raised safety concerns for PG residents. Many students and young professionals now question the security of their rented accommodations. Affordability often conflicts with the need for safer, better-maintained PG facilities. The Delhi government is developing a policy to regulate PG operations and enhance tenant safety. This new policy mandates licenses, police verification, and CCTV cameras for all PGs.
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Jodhpur High Court building case: 7 arrested, 1 detained after SIT probe into construction defects
Digital Desk | Jodhpur, Sep 9 (IANS) Jodhpur Police have arrested seven people and detained an eighth in connection with an investigation into alleged irregularities and serious construction defects in the new Rajasthan High Court building in Jodhpur. Police Commissioner Anshuman Bhomia outlined the investigation and arrests at a Press conference. According to police, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) found the roles of the construction company, firms and individuals associated with the fire-safety system, and officials responsible for supervising the project to be suspicious. Construction of the new High Court building began in 2011 and the structure was handed over in 2019, according to the police. Various defects were reported after the handover, including the collapse of false ceilings, a fire in Courtroom No. 2, cracks in the central dome and damage to pillars. Several institutions, including IIT Jodhpur, IIT Bombay and PTMES, subsequently conducted audits and surveys to assess the condition of the building. Following the findings, police constituted an SIT to conduct a detailed investigation. Samples were collected from the building and sent for forensic examination, while expert opinions were also sought. Police said the investigation raised questions about the role of companies supplying construction materials, agencies involved in executing the work, and individuals responsible for installing the fire-safety system. The role of officials of the Rajasthan State Road Development and Construction Corporation (RSRDC), who were responsible for overseeing and supervising the project, also came under scrutiny. According to the Police Commissioner, the investigation found evidence pointing to alleged criminal breach of trust involving officials. Police formed 12 special teams and four cyber teams to trace the suspects. Raids were conducted at multiple locations in Rajasthan, including Jodhpur, Jaipur, Kota, Bundi and Ajmer, as well as in Alwar, Delhi-NCR, Gurugram, Noida, Patiala and Kapurthala in Punjab, and Haridwar in Uttarakhand. Police said Varendra Garg, owner of VCL Group/Varendra Construction Company, the primary construction firm associated with the project, was detained in Haridwar late on Monday night. According to police, Garg had been changing locations to evade arrest. He was traced with the help of technical surveillance and coordination with police in other states. Jodhpur Police had announced a reward of 50,000 for information leading to his arrest. Police said eight individuals have been located in connection with the case. Seven have been arrested, while the process of arresting the eighth suspect was underway. Those arrested include Jitendra Sharma, then Assistant Engineer with RSRDC; Naveen Rai, then Project Manager with RSRDC; Rameshwar Dayal and Gopal Lal, who were associated with the installation of the fire-safety system; Deepak Mittal, formerly with RSRDC and currently an Executive Engineer in Jaipur; and Ajay Kishan Mutha, then Assistant Engineer with RSRDC. Police said the arrested accused have been taken on remand and are being questioned. Investigators said further action could follow if the enquiry establishes the involvement of additional individuals, officials or companies.
Gaurav Bhatia moves Delhi High Court with
BJP national spokesperson and senior advocate Gaurav Bhatia has approached the Delhi High Court with a 2 crore civil defamation suit against the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and its leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka. Bhatia has sought damages of 2 crore besides an injunction restraining the defendants from publishing or circulating material [] The post Gaurav Bhatia moves Delhi High Court with 2 Crore defamation suit against CJP leaders appeared first on India Legal .
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Students living in paying guest (PG) accommodations and hostels in Delhi on Wednesday spoke about the difficulties they face, including poor building conditions, high rents and water seepage during the monsoon, following the Satya Niketan building collapse that claimed seven lives last week. The tragedy has raised serious concerns over the living conditions of students who come to the national Capital in pursuit of education and better career opportunities. IANS spoke to several students, who shared their experiences and concerns about staying in rented accommodations. One student told IANS, There were several cracks in the PG accommodation, and the condition of the building was very poor. The room we were staying in was very small, and water would sometimes enter the room. The rent was also very high. During the rains, water would seep into the room. Following the Satya Niketan incident, some students have been moved to college campuses as a temporary safety measure. Another student told IANS, We are currently staying at Shaheed Bhagat Singh College in the seminar hall. For now, we have been provided with accommodation and food. It feels really good that the college is standing by us and supporting us during this difficult time. The building, known as Hostel Daze PG, was a ground-plus-four-floor structure that collapsed on Sunday, killing seven people and injuring five others. The building was reportedly around 50-years-old. The Gupta family had recently carried out repairs and converted the property into a PG accommodation, reportedly taking advantage of its location close to Delhi University's South Campus and the demand for student housing in the area. The Satya Niketan tragedy has also drawn the attention of the Delhi High Court to the condition of PG accommodations in the national Capital. The court has directed civic authorities to inspect such properties and examine their structural and legal status. A report has been sought within two weeks. According to the FIR, the owners were allegedly aware that the old foundation of the building was not capable of supporting additional weight. Despite this, construction of additional floors was allegedly allowed to continue. The FIR further states that the additional construction put considerable pressure on the buildings structural stability and load-bearing capacity, allegedly pushing the decades-old structure beyond its limits. FIR No. 153/2026 was registered at the South Campus Police Station on Sunday night. Police have invoked Sections 105, 290 and 125(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), dealing with culpable homicide not amounting to murder, negligence in the demolition, repair or construction of buildings, and acts endangering the life or personal safety of others. The Delhi Police have arrested 81-year-old Hariram Gupta, along with his wife and son, in connection with the case. Gupta is a retired Sergeant of the Indian Air Force.
Delhi building collapse: Landlords son to appear in court today
Police said that during questioning, Mahesh told interrogators that he used to manage the maintenance of the building on behalf of his parents, owner Urmila, 75, and her retired husband, Hariram, 81
PM Modi, Vladimir Putin To Hold Bilateral Talks Ahead Of BRICS Summit
PM Modi and Putin will discuss international issues and the situation of international projects in transportation during their meeting in New Delhi.
Two criminals injured, juvenile apprehended after gunfight with Delhi Police in Rohini
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Two criminals were injured and arrested, while a juvenile was apprehended following a gunfight with the Delhi Police in Rohini Sector 24, officials said on Wednesday. Two of the accused sustained gunshot injuries to their legs during the exchange of fire and were subsequently taken to a hospital for treatment. The encounter took place between the Special Staff team of Rohini and a group of alleged criminals in Sector 24, Rohini. According to officials, the police team had received information about three criminals travelling on a motorcycle and suspected to be heading towards the Rohini Sector 24 area. Acting on the information, the Special Staff Rohini team laid a trap and positioned itself at the location to intercept the suspects. As soon as the three men arrived on the motorcycle, the police personnel asked them to surrender and attempted to apprehend them. However, instead of complying with the police instructions, the suspects allegedly opened fire at the police party. The police team retaliated in self-defence, during which two of the criminals were shot in the legs. The injured suspects were overpowered and apprehended before being shifted to a hospital for medical treatment. DCP Rohini Shashank Jaiswal, speaking to the reporters, said the police had received prior information about the accused as two of them were wanted criminals, and each carried a bounty of Rs 50,000. We had prior information because both of them were wanted criminals, each carrying a reward of Rs 50,000. We received information that they were going to pass through here to commit a crime. So, we set a trap and challenged them, but they started firing at us. We retaliated in self-defence, Jaiswal said. The DCP said the suspects fired multiple rounds at the police team during the encounter, forcing the personnel to respond to the firing. He said the exchange of fire involved around 11 to 12 rounds fired by the accused, while the police team fired six rounds in retaliation. They fired approximately 11 to 12 rounds. Six rounds were fired from our side. They sustained gunshot injuries. Bullets hit our bulletproof jackets, which protected our officers, Jaiswal said. He further said that the police team successfully apprehended all three suspects, including one juvenile and two adults identified as Deepak and Nitik. Inspector Sandeep Godara, Manjeet, and the rest of the team apprehended three individuals, including one juvenile and two others named Deepak and Nitik, he added. According to an NDTV report, police said all three apprehended shooters are associated with the Himanshu Bhau gang. The accused are also suspected to be involved in the killing of a property dealer Pramod, who was shot dead outside a gym earlier this month. An investigation is underway, and further details are awaited.
Satya Niketan, a popular student hub, faces scrutiny after a building collapse. Seven individuals, including five students, tragically lost their lives in the incident, according to reports. The collapse occurred during ongoing repair work, raising safety questions for private PGs. This event renews calls for stricter regulations and mandatory licensing for student housing.
Shilpa Shetty to darling cookie Raj Kundra on bday: Life is simply sweeter with you
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 9 (IANS) Actress Shilpa Shetty celebrated her husband Raj Kundras birthday with a heartfelt note, calling him her darling Cookie and wishing him a life filled with happiness, love, laughter and abundance. Shilpa took to Instagram, where she shared a video montage featuring pictures of her with Raj along with their children Viaan and Samisha. My darling Cookie, We celebrate you every day, but today is extra special because its your birthday! May you always be blessed, protected, happy, and surrounded by abundance, love, and laughter, Shilpa wrote in the caption. She added: Heres to another year of you being my favourite person to annoy, laugh with, and do life alongside. Happy Birthday, my Cookie. Life is simply sweeter with you. Shilpa is married to actor-businessman Raj Kundra. They welcomed their son in 2012 and daughter in 2020 via surrogacy. Talking about Shilpa, she was last seen in Sukhee, directed by Sonal Joshi in her directorial debut. It stars Shilpa in the lead role with Amit Sadh, Dilnaz Irani, Kusha Kapila and Pavleen Gujral. The film is about a 38-year-old Punjabi housewife, Sukhpreet Sukhee Kalra, who, sick of her routine existence, travels to Delhi to attend her high school reunion. Sukhee relives her teenage years while experiencing a variety of things over just seven days, emerging reignited and reborn, making the hardest shift of her lifefrom being a wife and mother to being a woman once more. Shilpa also appeared in KD: The Devil, directed by Prem. The film stars Dhruva Sarja in the titular role, alongside Sanjay Dutt, Shilpa Shetty, V. Ravichandran, Ramesh Aravind, Reeshma Nanaiah, Jisshu Sengupta and Nora Fatehi. Meanwhile, Raj was last seen on screen in the Punjabi film Mehar with Geeta Basra. The film follows a father's silent struggle for dignity as Karamjit navigates life's challenges in his Punjab village to reunite his family.
Arpit Jai lost his life in Delhi PG collapse; what his parents did next moved many
In a tragic incident in Delhi, a PG building collapsed, resulting in the death of seven students, including Arpit Jai. His family, having identified him at AIIMS, chose to donate his corneas. Remarkably, Arpit had just returned home to celebrate Rakshabandhan hours prior to the disaster. Following the collapse, authorities arrested the building owner and initiated a magisterial inquiry, highlighting pressing issues surrounding student accommodation safety in the area.
UN chief expected to meet PM Modi during visit to BRICS summit: Spokesperson
Digital Desk | United Nations, Sep 9 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he visits India this week for the BRICS summit, according to his Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric. The spokesperson said at his briefing on Tuesday (local time) that although the visit has not been officially announced, he could say hat he (the UN chief) will be there at the BRICS summit. And I think you can expect him to meet with Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi, he added. This will be Guterres' second visit to India this year, and his fifth during his tenure as secretary-general. He had attended the India-AI Impact Summit in New Delhi in February. For Guterres, who is in his last four months in office, this may be among his last opportunities as secretary-general to meet PM Modi and Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Xi Jinping, formally or informally, because they will be skipping the annual high-level meeting of the General Assembly later this month but attending the BRICS summit. The leaders of the ten-member BRICS are meeting under the dark clouds of two major conflicts, the Iran conflict and the Ukraine War, with far-reaching consequences, even eroding the UN's sustainable development goals and threatening food security in many parts of the world. Leaders of two Gulf adversaries, Iran and the United Arab Emirates, are expected to be there. India, as the chair, has set the summit's theme as 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability', ideas that Guterres has promoted in his ten-year run as the UN's head. Additionally, Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia, Xi Jinping of China, and Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran will be at the BRICS summit that starts on September 12. That may be Guterres' last chance as Secretary-General to meet Putin and Xi, formally or informally, because they will be skipping the annual high-level meeting of the General Assembly later this month.
Delhi-NCR to see cloudy, pleasant weather; rain alerts issued in several states
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Delhi-NCR is likely to experience relatively pleasant weather on Wednesday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting a cloudy sky throughout the day. The minimum temperature is expected to remain around 26 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature may touch 35 degrees Celsius. According to the weather department, winds in Delhi are likely to blow at around 3.89 kmph, with gusts reaching speeds of up to 8.61 kmph. The national Capital witnessed sunrise at 6:02 a.m. on Wednesday, while sunset is expected at 6:33 p.m. The IMD forecast suggests that weather conditions in Delhi are likely to remain broadly stable during the coming week. Daytime temperatures are expected to remain between 32 and 35 degrees Celsius from September 9 to September 15. On Thursday, September 10, the maximum temperature is forecast to remain around 35 degrees Celsius. It is expected to fall slightly to 32 degrees Celsius on Friday. Temperatures could remain close to 33 degrees Celsius over the weekend before dropping further to around 31 degrees Celsius next week. The IMD has not issued any weather warning for Delhi for the week, indicating that the national Capital is likely to experience generally stable conditions. The weather pattern is consistent with September conditions in Delhi, when temperatures gradually begin to moderate, although humidity can continue to remain high. In neighbouring Haryana, weather is expected to remain very warm, with hazy sunshine likely in several areas. The maximum temperature may rise to around 37 degrees Celsius, while most parts of the state are expected to remain dry. No weather warning has been issued for Haryana, though rain activity could pick up in parts of northern India later in the week. Rajasthan is also likely to remain hot and predominantly sunny. Temperatures may reach around 36 degrees Celsius, with the IMD issuing no weather warning for either eastern or western parts of the state. Bihar, however, is expected to experience more unsettled conditions, with cloudy skies, thunderstorms and rain likely at several places. The IMD has issued a warning for heavy rainfall, along with thunderstorms and lightning, urging residents to remain cautious during periods of severe weather. Odisha may witness partly cloudy conditions accompanied by thunderstorms in some areas. Temperatures are likely to remain in the lower 30s. The weather department has issued a heavy-rain warning for the state and cautioned about thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in some areas. In Himachal Pradesh, partly sunny skies and isolated showers are expected, particularly during the afternoon. While no major weather warning has been issued, scattered rainfall remains possible. Uttarakhand is likely to witness cloudy spells and rain, especially during the afternoon. The IMD has warned of thunderstorms, lightning and intense to very intense spells of rain at isolated locations across several districts.
Delhi's Satya Niketan sees major MCD action, 27 of 51 dilapidated buildings to be demolished today
Following the tragic building collapse in Delhi's Satya Niketan that claimed seven lives on September 6, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has stepped up its crackdown on dilapidated and non-compliant buildings.The civic body has...
Rajpal Yadav gets relief from surrender in cheque bounce case
The Supreme Court has granted Rajpal Yadav temporary relief from surrender in his cheque bounce case, directing him to deposit Rs 5 crore with its Registry. The actor is challenging his three-month imprisonment upheld by the Delhi High Court
Survival instinct: From under rubble, student sent live location to friends
Petrol and diesel prices remain an important part of household budgets in India, particularly for people who commute daily or depend on road transport for business. The latest fuel rates for Wednesday, September 9, 2026, have been released, with prices continuing to differ significantly from one cit...
Eight arrested after Manipuri musician beaten to death in Delhi; Manipur CM seeks high-level probe
UGC NET Re-exam 2026 on Sept 9, 10: NTA issues exam guidelines and more
UGC NET Re-exam 2026 will be held on September 9 and 10 for English, Commerce and Sociology. NTA has issued exam-day guidelines and other advisories, especially for Delhi candidates
Former Delhi Chief Secretary Rakesh Mehta found dead at Noida residence
Rakesh Mehta took over as Delhis Chief Secretary in 2007 during the Sheila Dikshit government and served in the post until his retirement in November 2010
Silencing the Music: The Death of C Vikram Singh
Once again a North Easterner has been murdered in New Delhi. The death ofChongtham Vikram Singh will, of course, be felt most keenly by his loving family but the wider North Eastern community of Delhi and here in the region itself will also be experiencing the loss and the accompanying grief. Although it is still [] The post Silencing the Music: The Death of C Vikram Singh first appeared on Highland Post .
New Delhi: BJP Rajya Sabha MP from Punjab Raghav Chadhas name has been added to the voters list of Delhi currently being revised under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the national capitals electoral rolls, poll officials said on Tuesday, September 8. AAP leaders, in a press conference, raised the issue and alleged that Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
The Clean-Air Report Card: How Major Metros and Smaller Towns Performed
Delhi scored 172 points and ranked 21st, sharing the position with Visakhapatnam. It was ahead of Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kolkata.
UGC NET 2026: English, Commerce re-examination to be held today
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) English and Commerce re-examination for the UGC NET June 2026 will be conducted on Wednesday in different examination centres across the country. The English paper will be held in the first shift from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, while the Commerce paper will be conducted in the second shift from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Sociology paper will be conducted on September 10 (Thursday) in the first shift from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday advised candidates appearing for the UGC NET June 2026 re-examination in Delhi to plan their journeys well in advance, citing possible travel restrictions in the national capital on Wednesday and Thursday that could lead to longer road journeys and delays in reaching examination centres In an advisory issued for candidates, the testing agency urged those appearing for the examination to check their travel routes beforehand, leave early and keep sufficient additional time in hand to account for possible traffic restrictions, diversions or delays during their journey to the designated examination centres. This comes as India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi at Bharat Mandapam on September 1213. The NTA said candidates should make appropriate arrangements in advance and factor in the possibility of increased travel time so that they can reach their respective examination centres well before the reporting time and avoid any last-minute difficulties. Candidates who had selectedany of these three subjects will be eligible to appear for the re-examination scheduled to take place over the coming days at various examination centres. The decision to conduct the re-examination was taken after the NTA received several complaints regarding multiple errors in the English, Commerce and Sociology question papers. The UGC-NET is held to determine eligibility for the appointment of entry-level Assistant Professors, admission to PhD courses, and for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in government and private universities. The UGC-NET 2026 exam was held in June this year across 87 subjects. The NTA, however, was criticised for delaying the release of the answer key. The provisional answer key was then released on Sunday. Following this, the NTA stated that it had received several complaints about multiple errors in the English, Commerce, and Sociology papers. A committee was formed to enquire into these errors, and as per the committee's recommendation, the NTA will re-conduct the exams in these subjects to ensure a fair and error-free examination, officials stated. The testing agency also mentioned that no additional fees will be charged to the candidates and allocation of seats will not be reduced. Additionally, the results for the other 84 subjects will be declared as scheduled.
Delhi PG Building Collapse News LIVE: Adjacent Dilapidated Building To Be Demolished Today
Delhi Satya Niketan PG Building Collapse LIVE Updates: The building had reportedly started tilting several months before the incident, which most residents did not know about.
Son of Building Owner to Appear in Court Following Collapse in South Delhi
Mahesh, son of a building owner, will be presented in court today after the collapse in South Delhi, which resulted in seven fatalities. Son of Building Owner to Appear in Court Following Collapse in South Delhi
A major theft worth around Rs 2.5 crore has been reported from the home of a businessman in Delhi's Timarpur area. The incident took place at Rivera Apartments on Mall Road, where approximately Rs 2.5 crore worth of cash and gold and diamond jewellery was allegedly stolen from the flat. Businessman Anuj Gupta had travelled to Australia with his family on September 2. On Sunday morning, when a family member reached the flat, the door was found open. On entering the house, they discovered that the cupboards had been opened and cash and jewellery were missing.
Sberbank showcases AI, digital technologies and India-focused solutions at Innoprom
Sberbank presents its Digital Mine concept at INNOPROM.India in New Delhi. The exposition highlights banking infrastructure and advanced technological solutions for both nations. Guests can explore fast cross-border settlements and rupee transaction tools. Sberbank also features an optical computing unit and an autonomous AI agent. These innovations aim to strengthen Russia-India business and technological cooperation.
Another BRIC(S) in Delhi's traffic wall
Around 150 students begin indefinite protest demanding release of complete casualty data; hundreds vacate PGs and leave Satya Niketan with their belongings as authorities move against unsafe and illegal structures.
With extensive security, mobility protocols and traffic advisory, the national capital is preparing to host BRICS Summit 2026 from September 12-13. The city has been decked up with posters and illuminated installations ahead of the...
Delhi building collapse: Owner's son Mahesh to be produced in court today
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Mahesh, the son of the landlord arrested in connection with the building collapse in South Delhi's Satya Niketan, will be produced before the Patiala House Court on Wednesday, following the conclusion of his police custody. The court had remanded him to two days of police custody on Monday. The police said that during questioning, Mahesh told interrogators that he used to manage the maintenance of the building on behalf of his parents -- owner Urmila, 75, and her retired husband Hariram, 81. They had given the building on lease to the PG Operators 'Hostel Daze' in August 2025. Meanwhile, Urmila and Hariram were sent to 14 days of judicial custody on Tuesday. Additionally, a labour contractor who was overseeing repairs in the ill-fated PG building's basement was arrested by Delhi Police in Kasganj in Uttar Pradesh, an official said on Tuesday. Labour contractor Sanoj was apprehended in Kasganj and is being brought to Delhi for examination, the police said. Initial questioning of Sanoj revealed that on the day of the building collapse, the basement floor was being repaired as the waste was getting accumulated during the rainy season for the past eight to 10 days, said the police, adding that the Ground Floor of the building was being repaired for extension for commercial purposes. The five-storey building, known as 'Hostel Daze', was operating as a boys' PG, and several students were staying there when the incident took place around 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, in which seven people were killed, the police said. Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Tuesday that the civic agency will demolish a dilapidated building next to the site of the ill-fated paying guest (PG) building that collapsed in Satya Niketan, killing seven people two days ago. Sharing information about the plan to pull down the unsafe structure, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) on social media platform X on Tuesday said, On the instructions of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has been directed to demolish the dilapidated building adjoining the accident site in the interest of public safety. The demolition order comes in the backdrop of the strict action of suspending five civic officials responsible for checking illegal construction in the colony located close to Delhi University's South Campus in Dhaula Kuan.
CS dedicates Socio-Economic Rehabilitation Centre for Drug Abuse victims at IMHANS Sgr
Srinagar, Sep 8: To strengthen the rehabilitation and socio-economic reintegration ecosystem for persons affected by substance abuse, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Tuesday dedicated to public the Rehabilitation Centre for District Srinagar at Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (IMHANS), Srinagar. Those who were present on this occasion includes Commissioner Secretary, Health & Medical Education; Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare; Principal, GMC Srinagar; Head, IMHANS Srinagar and other faculty members and doctors of the institute. The Centre marks the operationalisation of the Phase-I pilot of the Rehabilitation & Socio-Economic Reintegration Scheme for Drug Abuse Victims, 2026, initiated by the Social Welfare Department in coordination with the Health & Medical Education Department, district administration and other concerned stakeholders. After inaugurating the Centre, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, went around the facility and took detailed note of the various facilities and spaces created for its functioning, including the doctors rooms, patient and family counselling spaces and group therapy facilities, besides the arrangements for referral and emergency linkages. The Chief Secretary appreciated the efforts made in creating the Centre and expressed hope that it would serve as the beginning of a sustained and long-term rehabilitation journey for the victims, enabling them to regain confidence, reconnect with their families and communities and progressively return to productive and dignified lives. He observed that the operationalisation of the Centre was an important first step towards translating the rehabilitation policy into a practical, ground-level mechanism and expressed the hope that the experience gained here would help in initiating and strengthening the implementation of the policy in other districts of J&K as well. He stressed that the pilot should generate practical learning for refining the framework and facilitating its subsequent expansion across the Union Territory. The Chief Secretary emphasised that the success of the initiative would depend upon sustained coordination among the concerned departments, health institutions, district administrations and community-level stakeholders, with each stakeholder performing the designated role with commitment. The Commissioner Secretary, H&ME, M.Raju remarked that the centre has been envisaged as a comprehensive support mechanism extending beyond treatment and de-addiction to facilitate the rehabilitation, recovery, family engagement and socio-economic reintegration of beneficiaries. He detailed that the initiative follows the directions of the Chief Secretary during the high-level review of preparedness for the Phase-I pilot, wherein IMHANS Srinagar was identified as one of the principal pilot institutions for implementing the rehabilitation model on the ground. The Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare, Sarmed Hafeez remarked that the newly inaugurated Centre will bring together a multidisciplinary support framework involving medical assessment, counselling, social-work intervention, family engagement, case management, referral and follow-up, with a focus on developing an Individual Rehabilitation Plan for each beneficiary. He added that the model seeks to address the multiple dimensions of substance-use disorders by ensuring that beneficiaries are not only supported through recovery but are also assisted in rebuilding family and community relationships and accessing avenues for education, skill development, livelihood and sustainable socio-economic reintegration. While describing the broad counters of the centre and its objectives, the Head IMHANS, Dr Arshad Hussain revealed that this Centre will facilitate coordination with community-level stakeholders, including ASHA workers, Self Help Groups and other frontline functionaries, thereby extending the rehabilitation process beyond institutional care and creating a stronger community-based support system. Moreover, he gave out that the framework envisages creating a pool of trained Medical Officers/Psychiatrists, Counsellors and Social Welfare Officials/Case Managers working in a coordinated manner besides focusing on the capacity-building in screening, assessment and referral, counselling, family engagement, case management, relapse-risk identification and ethical handling of beneficiaries. The Centre will, accordingly, function as an important link between clinical care and community-based rehabilitation, with greater emphasis on continuity of support after treatment and reducing the risk of relapse and social exclusion. The scheme also embeds in itself the strengthening of addiction psychiatry capacity in J&K through collaboration with the National Drug De-addiction & Treatment Centre (NDDTC), AIIMS New Delhi, including structured training, mentoring, observerships and joint research in addiction psychiatry, opioid agonist treatment, dual-diagnosis management and evaluation of rehabilitation interventions. The initiative reflects the support of Central government to the UT Administrations to adopt a people-centric, coordinated and recovery-oriented approach to substance abuse, recognising that sustainable rehabilitation requires not only medical intervention but also family support, social acceptance, skills, livelihood opportunities and continued follow-up. With IMHANS Srinagar emerging as a key institutional anchor for the pilot, the Centre is expected to provide a structured pathway for beneficiaries from treatment and stabilisation to rehabilitation, reintegration and restoration of productive lives.
Why not dialogue with J&K people when Centre talked to Nagaland, Punjab: Iltija Mufti
Kupwara, Sep 8:Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) youth leader Iltija Mufti questioned Centres approach towards the people of Jammu and Kashmir, saying when New Delhi has talked to the people of Nagaland and Punjab in the past then why not with the people of Jammu and Kashmir. If the central government has talked with the people of Nagaland and Punjab, then why this double standard with regard to the people of Jammu and Kashmir? she asked. Speaking to reporters after a youth interaction programme at Town Hall Kupwara on Monday, Mufti said the Government of India should adopt the same approach towards Jammu and Kashmir as it had done in Nagaland and Punjab. She said the first step towards creating a conducive atmosphere should be the release of all political prisoners from Jammu and Kashmir on compassionate grounds. Lakhs of people are languishing in jails, not only in the jails of Jammu and Kashmir but also in jails outside. Most of these inmates are from marginalised families who cannot even afford litigation, she said. Iltija alleged that PDP was not being allowed to raise its voice against the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A. Whenever PDP raises its voice against the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A, we are not being allowed to do so, she said. While slamming Omar Abdullah-led government Iltija said that the present dispensation has miserably failed to live up to the expectations of youth. The government jobs are now being outsourced, causing disappointment among job aspirants, she said. She said that NC government has failed to fulfil promises mentioned in their manifesto, including 200 free units of electricity, 12 free gas cylinders and one lakh jobs.
Srinagar, Sep 8:Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq, in a post on X, said that the public statement by the JEI chief is concerning. He said it would be in the interest of peace and stability that New Delhi listen to peoples plea and revisit its policy of bans on social and political organisations in J&K, bringing an end to the harassment and intimidation that accompanies such restrictions. Mirwaiz, as per a statement issued, said that where these forced measures are challenged before the court of law, it is at least expected that due process is allowed to run its course fairly, without taking actions that render legal remedies meaningless. Attached properties and institutions should be treated with restraint and in accordance with law and judicial process. He further said that a sustainable political process cannot be built by excluding genuine voices or replacing them with convenient alternatives. Those who command real social and political presence must be allowed space and engaged through dialogue. Respect for the rule of law, fairness and meaningful political engagement remain essential for any way forward to real peace, Mirwaiz said.
JU celebrates 58th Foundation Day
The University of Jammu on Tuesday celebrated its 58th Foundation Day with Vice-Chancellor Prof Umesh Rai calling upon the University fraternity to move beyond conventional, marks-oriented education and build an academic ecosystem centred on problem-solving, project-based learning, research, innovation, entrepreneurship and societal relevance. Addressing the gathering, Vice-Chancellor, Prof Rai said the 58th Foundation Day was not merely an occasion to celebrate the University's journey, but also a moment to reflect on the kind of institution it must become for the generations ahead. He said the University of Jammu had reached a stage where it must move beyond following established models and have the confidence to create new ones for higher education. I have never believed that we should simply copy another university. I want the University of Jammu to be an example for others, he said, calling upon the University fraternity to work collectively towards making Jammu University a model institution for the country. The Vice Chancellor said the changing world required universities to rethink the way students are taught, assessed and prepared for life. Education, he said, could no longer remain excessively centred on marks, examinations and rote learning. The real measure of a student should increasingly be the ability to think, collaborate, create and solve problems. We cannot determine the future of today's students according to the standards and circumstances of our own student days, he said. Emphasising project-based and interdisciplinary learning, the Vice-Chancellor said students from different disciplines should be encouraged to work together on real-life problems. He said the University had already begun experimenting with such approaches and urged faculty members to make project-mode learning an integral part of curriculum design. Assessment, too, must evolve to recognise both collaborative work and individual contribution. Referring to the University's new undergraduate-postgraduate programme, Prof Rai said the initiative was aimed at bringing students from different academic streams onto a common multidisciplinary platform, with exposure to areas such as Information Technology, mathematical ability, data, communication skills, coding, Artificial Intelligence and financial literacy. He cautioned that innovative programmes should not eventually slip back into conventional teaching practices. Please do not take it towards rote learning. Take it towards project-mode learning and real-life problem-solving, he told the academic fraternity. Placing research at the heart of the University's future, Prof Rai said the institution had witnessed encouraging growth in its research performance, with citations increasing from around 944 to 10,549. The University's admissions had also increased from around 1,800 last year to more than 2,800 this year, which, he said, reflected growing confidence in the institution. He also highlighted the University's initiative to establish the Centre for Regional Studies, Culture, Dialects and Emotional Intelligence, which would undertake research across Jammu and Kashmir and explore its culture, literature, dialects, traditions and heritage, besides examining their possible linkages with tourism, entrepreneurship and the economy. Calling himself merely a catalyst in the University's transformation, the Vice Chancellor credited the progress to the collective efforts of the University fraternity. Every one of you has a role to play, he said, urging faculty members, officers, employees, researchers and students to take ownership of the University's future. On the 58th Foundation Day, he called upon the University fraternity to renew its commitment to the institution and build a University that not only responds to the changing needs of higher education but also provides direction to others. Chief guest Dr Dheer Singh, Director, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, congratulated the University fraternity and said universities were not merely places of teaching but institutions that shape individuals, society and the nation. Dr Singh identified education, research and employment as three crucial dimensions of a modern university and stressed that research should move beyond laboratories and academic publications to create technologies, products, enterprises and solutions for society. Guest of Honour Manish Vij, Managing Partner, Smile Group and Founder, Vanna Ventures, New Delhi, said universities must prepare students to combine disciplinary expertise with the ability to work across domains and address real-world challenges. Using the letter T as an analogy, he said its vertical line represented depth and specialisation, while the horizontal represented cross-functional and interdisciplinary learning. Earlier, welcoming the guests, Prof. Neelu Rohmetra, Dean Research Studies, University of Jammu, described the University's 58-year institutional journey as a testimony to resilience, perseverance and the contribution of generations of stakeholders. A special feature of the 58th Foundation Day celebrations was the felicitation of distinguished alumni who have excelled in the fields of judiciary, civil administration, tourism and entrepreneurship, besides student achievers and best-performing employees of the University. Among those honoured was Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal, alumnus of Law and presently Judge of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. With a distinguished legal career spanning over three decades, Justice Nargal has extensive experience in constitutional, service, taxation, academic, civil and arbitration matters. He served in several important capacities, including Senior Additional Advocate General for the J&K Home Department and counsel for various government and public institutions. The University also honoured Udham Dass, JKAS, an alumnus of the Department of History and presently serving as Additional Secretary at the Lieutenant Governor's Secretariat, J&K. A member of the JKAS 2008 batch, he completed his M.A. in History from the University of Jammu during 2001-03 and was a Gold Medallist. He subsequently pursued M.Phil. and Ph.D. in History and qualified UGC NET and JRF NET. As he could not attend the function owing to official engagements at Lok Bhawan, Srinagar, the memento was received on his behalf by the Registrar, University of Jammu. Ansuya Jamwal, JKAS, alumnus of The Business School and presently Additional Deputy Commissioner, Jammu, was felicitated for her contribution to public administration. An MBA from the University of Jammu, she joined the Jammu & Kashmir Administrative Service in 2004 and has served in several important assignments across Social Welfare, Tourism, Government Medical College and Hospitality & Protocol. Her contribution to inter-departmental coordination, emergency response, rescue and relief efforts during challenging situations, including Operation Sindoor and the August 2025 floods, was also acknowledged. Another distinguished alumnus felicitated on the occasion was Vijay Kumar, a member of the second batch of the Master's in Tourism Management, 2004, who is presently Joint General Manager-Tourism, IRCTC Ltd., North Zone, New Delhi. The University also felicitated Shri Rajat Salgotra, a Gold Medallist in MBA International Business from the International Centre for Cross-Cultural Research and Human Resource Management and former Cultural Secretary of the University. A first-generation entrepreneur, he is the Founder and CEO of Samast Eco Alternatives Pvt. Ltd., a sustainability-focused startup that upcycles cow dung and temple flower waste into eco-friendly products. The University also felicitated student achievers for their outstanding accomplishments in sports, cultural activities, NSS and NCC, recognising their achievements at University, national and international levels. The best-performing employees of the University were also honoured for their dedication and contribution to the institution. Those recognised included Vikas Bhat, Section Officer, Vice-Chancellor's Secretariat; Neeru Gupta, Section Officer, Examination Wing; Ashwani Kumar, Mali, Landscaping Unit; and Jagtar, Sanitation Worker, Department of Botany. Earlier, as part of its commitment to social responsibility and youth engagement, the University of Jammu organised a Nasha Mukt Pledge, led by Vice-Chancellor Prof Umesh Rai. The pledge reaffirmed the Universitys resolve to contribute towards a drug-free society, in alignment with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lieutenant Governor and Chancellor Manoj Sinha for a Nasha Mukt Bharat and a drug-free Jammu and Kashmir. The event was ably conducted by Prof Sarika Manhas, Co-Chairperson, Campus Cultural Committee. The vote of thanks was delivered by Dr Neeraj Sharma, Registrar, University of Jammu.
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J&K passing through critical phase, August 2019 was major turning point: Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari
Srinagar, Sep 8: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Tuesday said that Jammu and Kashmir is passing through a critical phase, describing August 2019 as a major turning point when the Centre revoked the erstwhile states special constitutional status and stripped it of statehood. As per a statement issued by the party, he was speaking at an event organised at the party headquarters in Srinagar, where a number of prominent political and social activists joined the Apni Party. Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari and other senior party leaders warmly welcomed the new entrants on the occasion. All these new entrants hail from Srinagars Hazratbal constituency. Addressing the gathering, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukahri said, Unfortunately, our traditional leadership whom people have supported through their blood, sweat, and sacrifice over the past seventy years, chose to remain silent over the developments of August 5, 2019. This silence was deeply disappointing, especially because those developments were an attempt to distort our identity, dilute our culture, and change our demography. He went on to say, Due to the changes made on August 5, J&K had lost its exclusive rights over land and jobs, meaning that anyone from any part of the country had become eligible to buy land and seek employment here. This posed the biggest threat to our identity and demography. Seeing the traditional leadership choose silence, we had no option but to step forward and do our best to protect the interests of our people. We went to Delhi, met with government leaders, and convinced them that the people of J&K should retain their exclusive rights over land and jobs here. Thankfully, we succeeded in convincing the Centre, and eventually, an order was passed to restore exclusive rights of J&K people over the land and jobs here. It was for the first time in seventy years of history that J&K managed to reclaim something that it had lost. This was Apni Partys contribution at that critical juncture, Bukhari said. Speaking about the domicile issue, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari said that had the people given the Apni Party a mandate in the 2024 elections, it would have extended the residency requirement from the existing 15 years to 50 years. Six years have already passed, yet the present government does not even talk about this issue. They do not consider it a matter of any importance, he said. Giving a warm welcome to new entrants Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari said, It always gives me immense pleasure to welcome new members into Apni Party. Every time, I sincerely tell our new entrants that they will never be disappointed by this party. Apni Party is a party that stands by its people and its workers. As you step forward to serve the people in your respective areas, I assure you that the entire leadership will stand shoulder to shoulder with you. We will support you, guide you, and remain with you through every challenge as you work for the welfare and betterment of the people, he added. The prominent among the new entrants included Khair-ul-Nisa, Ghulam Mohammad Rather, Adil Fayaz, Fazil Fayaz, Waheeda, Naira Bano, Gulshana, Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, Sajid Fayaz, Asif Ali, Abdul Rashid, Owais Israr, Nayeema Rather, and others.
Indian Football League 2026-27 to begin on October 30
New Delhi, Sep 8: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Tuesday said that the 2026-27 Indian Football League (IFL) season will commence on October 30, after meeting with representatives of all 11 participating clubs. The meeting reviewed the 2025-26 season, noting that viewership figures and overall broadcast performance were hugely encouraging, surging to four times higher than the 2024-25 campaign. As part of regulatory updates for the upcoming season, the Council approved a rule permitting a maximum of three foreign players on the pitch at a time during matches. The league's footprint will also expand with the inclusion of Nagaland and Odisha as new venues. Additionally, the IFL Charter, proposed budget, and sponsorship packages for the new season came under detailed discussion. AIFF Deputy Secretary General M Satyanarayan described the gathering as a very cordial meeting.
Turn pressure into performance, sports minister tells Asian Games-bound contingent
New Delhi, Sep 8:Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday urged the Indian contingent for the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya to fear no opponent, turn pressure into performance and build on the countrys impressive medal surge at the continental showpiece. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) organised a send-off ceremony for the 503-member contingent, with several athletes and teams in attendance. Mandaviya said Indias medal tally had risen significantly from the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon to the 2023 edition in Hangzhou and called for the upward trend to continue. The athletes success also becomes the nations success. We have a contingent of 503 athletes competing at the upcoming Asian Games. I am confident that we will put up a good performance which will bring about a quantum change in the sports sector, Mandaviya said at the ceremony.
CS inaugurates Socio-Economic Rehabilitation Centre for drug abuse victims at IMHANS Srinagar
Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Tuesday dedicated the Socio-Economic Rehabilitation Centre for drug abuse victims at the Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (IMHANS), Srinagar, marking the launch of the Phase-I pilot of the Rehabilitation and Socio-Economic Reintegration Scheme for Drug Abuse Victims, 2026. The centre has been established by the Social Welfare Department in coordination with the Health and Medical Education Department, district administration and other stakeholders to provide structured rehabilitation and socio-economic reintegration support to persons recovering from substance abuse. Principal Secretary Home, Commissioner Secretary Health and Medical Education, Commissioner Secretary Social Welfare, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Principal Government Medical College Srinagar, Head IMHANS and senior doctors and faculty members attended the inauguration. After inaugurating the facility, Dulloo inspected the doctors rooms, counselling spaces, group therapy facilities and referral and emergency linkage arrangements. He said the centre would serve as the beginning of a sustained rehabilitation journey, helping beneficiaries regain confidence, reconnect with families and communities and return to productive lives. He described the pilot as an important step towards translating the rehabilitation policy into a functional ground-level mechanism and said the experience gained at IMHANS would help strengthen and expand the model across other districts of Jammu and Kashmir. He stressed the need for sustained coordination among departments, health institutions, district administrations and community stakeholders for the initiatives success. Commissioner Secretary, Health and Medical Education, M. Raju said the centre has been designed as a comprehensive support mechanism that goes beyond de-addiction treatment to include rehabilitation, recovery, family engagement and socio-economic reintegration. He said IMHANS was identified as one of the principal pilot institutions following directions issued during a high-level review chaired by the Chief Secretary. Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare, Sarmad Hafeez said the centre will provide a multidisciplinary framework comprising medical assessment, counselling, social work intervention, family engagement, case management, referral and follow-up through an Individual Rehabilitation Plan for every beneficiary. He said the initiative aims to support recovery while helping beneficiaries rebuild family and community relationships and access education, skill development, livelihood opportunities and sustainable reintegration. Principal, GMC Srinagar, Prof. (Dr.) Iffat Hassan Shah said the centre will coordinate with community-level stakeholders, including ASHA workers, Self Help Groups and other frontline functionaries, to extend rehabilitation beyond institutional care. She said the framework also envisages training medical officers, psychiatrists, counsellors and social welfare officials in screening, assessment, counselling, family engagement, case management and relapse-risk identification. Officials said the centre will function as a bridge between clinical care and community-based rehabilitation, with a focus on continuity of care after treatment and reducing the risk of relapse and social exclusion. The scheme also includes collaboration with the National Drug De-addiction and Treatment Centre (NDDTC), AIIMS New Delhi, for training, mentoring, observer ships and joint research in addiction psychiatry and rehabilitation interventions. The government said IMHANS Srinagar will serve as the institutional anchor for the pilot, providing beneficiaries with a structured pathway from treatment and stabilisation to rehabilitation and socio-economic reintegration.
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Dedicated railway freight corridor transforming journey of Kashmir apples
The picturesque valleys of J&K are globally renowned for producing some of the worlds finest apples, alongside delicate cherries and aromatic saffron. However, getting these prized, perishable harvests from Himalayan orchards to bustling metropolitan markets has historically been a logistical hurdle. But the advent of the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India (DFCCIL), according to railway authorities, has marked a monumental turning point, promising to rewrite the economic destiny of Kashmiri apple growers through unprecedented speed, efficiency, and market access. Kashmiri apples are a seasonal powerhouse, but their delicate nature requires rapid transit. Traditionally, relying solely on conventional highway networks and mixed passenger-freight rail routes meant transit times were vulnerable to highway blockades, traffic congestion and delays, they point out. For fruit growers, every hour of delay translates directly to higher spoilage rates i.e., reduced shelf life once the fruit finally reaches wholesale and retail markets; inflated transit costs which means extended travel times driving up logistics and refrigeration expenses and capped earnings i.e., compromised freshness lowering the final market value realised by farmers. DFCCIL A GAME CHANGER In the backdrop of these issues, the DFCCIL emerges as a game changer. It operates massive, high-speed, freight-only linesspecifically the Eastern and Western Dedicated Freight Corridors spanning nearly 2,843 kilometerscompletely separating cargo from passenger traffic. By integrating modern rail links with this high-capacity national freight network, Kashmiri apples benefit in several critical ways i.e., lightning-fast transit to major hubs as the produce can move swiftly through integrated rail-road networks, reaching massive urban centers like Delhi, Mumbai and beyond in record time. It also drastically reduces spoilage as the faster journeys mean apples arrive crisp, fresh and with maximum shelf life intact, significantly cutting down post-harvest losses, railway authorities assert. Listing another benefit, they assert that it is helping in boosting cold-chain infrastructure as reliable, predictable transit schedules provide the confidence needed for private investors to pour capital into advanced cold-storage facilities and food-processing units directly within Jammu and Kashmir. Besides, it is unlocking higher profit margins. Lower overall logistics costs combined with premium-quality delivery directly translate to enhanced financial returns for local farming communities. Thus, as a way forward to a brighter, sustainable economic future, the ripple effects of the DFCCIL extend far beyond faster train tracks. By bridging the geographical gap between the northern frontiers and Indias busiest economic hubsculminating in direct routes to major ports like JNPTthe corridor acts as a catalyst for holistic regional growth, they maintain. For the apple orchards of Jammu and Kashmir, according to railway officials, the freight corridor is more than just an infrastructure upgrade; it is a vital lifeline that ensures local produce stays fresh, competitive and lucrative on the national stage.
Will push 'very, very seriously' for meaningful reform of UNSC, says UNGA President
Digital Desk | United Nations, Sep 9 (IANS) UN General Assembly President Khalilur Rahman has said that he will push for a meaningful reform of the Security Council very, very seriously. We have a situation where trust is in deficit, and the organisation must undertake deeper reform in order to make it fit for the future, not only today but tomorrow, he said, speaking to reporters after he was sworn in as the President of the Assembly on Tuesday (local time). On his role in facilitating the reform process as President of the Assembly, he said, I take this very, very seriously. He will be appointing the facilitators of the Inter-Governmental Negotiations (IGN), as the reform process is known. This is not 1945 ...we are not doing the San Francisco, he said, referring to the founding of the UN when it was set up to reflect the post-World War II situation, a framework it is still stuck in. This is the 21st century ... the world has moved on, he said The reforms must be meaningful in order to egain the trust of the central organisation in the eyes of the public, he stressed. Rahman, who is the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh and was elected Assembly president in June, is a veteran of UN diplomacy, having served in his country's UN mission, worked as the UNCTAD's representative in New York, and held the responsibility for economic, social and development affairs in the secretary-general's executive office. I'm an old-timer, he said, speaking about the importance of reforms, I've seen it from probably, I should say, 360 degrees. He is keeping the two jobs, Assembly President and Foreign Minister, with a balancing act to keep them separate. Asked by a reporter what his presidency means for Bangladesh, he said that as President he was representing all countries. He also refused to say whether Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman would attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi this month, saying, I'm not here in national capacity, so please just forgive me for not answering it. Earlier, he ceremoniously took over the presidency of the Assembly from Annalena Baerbock, receiving the gavel known as Thor's Hammer from her. (Arul Louis can be contacted at arul.l@ians.in)
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Out of Satya Niketan, into same trap: students struggle for safer stay in Delhi
