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Faridabad, August 23: Social and political activist Rakesh Handu, a close friend of late Satish Tickoo, has called for a fast-track trial in Tickoos killing, alleging that the case has remained unresolved for nearly 36 years despite the alleged identification of the accused. Handu, in a statement issued here, said the recent reopening and investigation of several cases related to killings in Kashmir had raised hope among the families of victims, but questioned why similar action had not been tak

Jammu, Aug 23 : Jammu and Kashmir Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Saturday accused the Union Territory government of failing on issues of unemployment, grassroots democracy and corruption, saying his party would raise people's concerns in the upcoming Assembly session. Addressing a BJP meeting attended by senior party leaders and office-bearers from across Jammu and Kashmir, Sharma said the meeting would discuss the party's future strategy, organisational activities and issue

Anantnag, Aug 22: The sacred Chhari Mubarak, the holy silver mace of Lord Shiva, reached the Shiv Temple in Bijbehara onSaturday withMahant Deependra Giri, the custodian of Chhari Mubarak,leadingthe contingent of Sadhus. The holy mace was warmly welcomed by the Deputy Commissioner Anantnag, SSP Anantnag and local residents of Bijbehara, who gathered at the temple to receive the religious procession. Speaking to reporters, Mahant Giri said that the procession was being taken forward on the auspic

Srinagar, Aug 22: The approved subsidised electricity tariff rates for the financial year 202627 have been notified for different categories of consumers, including domestic, commercial, agricultural, industrial, government, electric vehicle charging stations, and traction supply. According to the latest details, the tariff schedule specifies separate energy, fixed, and demand charges, wherever applicable. Domestic consumers For Below Poverty Line (BPL) consumers with consumption up to 30 units

Ganderbal, Aug 22: A District Advisory Committee (DAC) meeting to review registrations on the My Bharat Portal was held on Saturday at DC Office, Ganderbal, under the chairmanship of the District Development Commissioner (DDC), Ganderbal. The meeting was attended by the District Youth Officer (DYO), My Bharat Ganderbal, along with concerned Nodal Officers (BDOs) and other officials. During the meeting, the progress of My Bharat registrations across Ganderbal district was reviewed in detail. Th

(The Author is a Former Tutor, Department of Health Services, Jammu & Kashmir)

Srinagar, Aug 22 :- Despite repeated warnings, public advisories and restrictions on bathing and swimming, another life has been lost in the dangerous waters of Nallah Sindh, raising fresh questions over public compliance. An 18-year-old Srinagar youth, identified as Danish Bilal, drowned while reportedly taking a bath near Kijpara in Kangan in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district. The incident has once again highlighted the gap between repeated safety advisories issued by authorities and the co