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Maharashtra Sets September 1 Deadline for Cab Aggregators to Register Amid Overcharging Concerns

Maharashtra has set a September 1 deadline for all app-based cab aggregators to register under new state policies aimed at curbing overcharging and enhancing passenger safety. Companies failing to comply face strict legal action, including potential suspension of operations.

IIM Amritsar Marks 12 Years of Growth and Academic Excellence

IIM Amritsar celebrated its 12th foundation day, reflecting on its growth from an initial batch of 120 students to over 700 and highlighting its journey to a state-of-the-art campus. The event underscored the institute's commitment to academic excellence and nation-building.

Punjab: Akal Takht Jathedar Urges Sikh Legislators to Uphold Religious Law Stance

Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj has urged Sikh MLAs to uphold the Panth’s stance on the sacrilege law, refuting government claims of resolution. He also expressed concern over Punjab's drug crisis and appealed for community growth.

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Israelis Brace for Passover Amidst Heightened War Concerns

Israelis are marking the approach of the Passover festival with a subdued atmosphere, marked by heightened security concerns and a widespread sense of caution among the population due to the ongoing conflict.

Twenty-Two Nations Demand Iran Halt Attacks and Reopen Strait of Hormuz as Natanz Nuclear Site Struck Again

Iran's Natanz uranium enrichment facility, located approximately 220 kilometres southeast of Tehran, was struck in a joint US-Israeli airstrike...

Was Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Anti-Sunni? Separating Sectarian Claims from Political Reality

After the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, social media platforms quickly filled with sharply conflicting narratives....

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Er. Umar Mushtaque Promoted as Assistant Executive Engineer, Posted to Hospital Division Doda

Er. Umar Mushtaque has been promoted from Assistant Engineer (AE) to Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) and has been posted as Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical) in the Hospital Division Doda. He was previously serving as Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) in the Hospital Sub-Division Kishtwar, where he handled responsibilities related to the maintenance and functioning of mechanical systems and hospital infrastructure.

Jammu and Kashmir: Schools Shut in Doda, Partially Closed in Kishtwar Amid Heavy Rainfall

Government and private schools in Doda district remained closed on July 29 as a precaution against continuous rainfall, while Kishtwar ordered the closure of most schools except those within the Kishtwar city area from Malipeth to Cherhar. Authorities said online classes would continue in Doda, with the decision aimed at ensuring the safety of students and staff amid adverse weather conditions.

Kishtwar Hydropower Projects Cause No House Damage, Centre Tells Rajya Sabha

The Union Government informed the Rajya Sabha that no reports of houses or structures being damaged due to blasting or tunnelling for hydropower projects in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, have been received. The Ministry stated that NHPC and CVPPL are adhering to environmental norms.

Jammu and Kashmir: Assam Rifles Organises Outreach Programme for Ex-Servicemen, Veer Naris on Kargil Vijay Diwas

An Assam Rifles Battalion, under the aegis of 9 Sector Rashtriya Rifles, organised an outreach programme at Thalela in Jammu and Kashmir on Kargil Vijay Diwas to honour Ex-Servicemen, Veer Naris and the families of fallen soldiers. The event brought together 220 participants and offered welfare assistance, healthcare services, grievance redressal, and information on government schemes, reaffirming the Indian Army's continued commitment to the well-being of veterans and their families.

Jammu and Kashmir: Two Dead, Four Injured in Tempo Accident in Doda

A tempo accident in Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Saturday afternoon claimed the lives of two people and left four others injured. The injured were shifted to GMC Doda for treatment, and police have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash.

Two Women Killed, Five Injured in Tempo Accident in Doda District

Two women were killed and five other persons were injured after a tempo met with an accident near Dongroo (Shounsh Nallah) in Jathali Mohalla of Mohalla tehsil in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district on Saturday. The deceased were identified as Asha Devi (30) and Minakshi Devi (29), while four injured are undergoing treatment at GMC Doda and one critically injured patient has been referred to GMC Jammu, according to hospital records.

Two Killed, Dozens Injured After Boulder Crushes Bus on NH-244 in Doda

A passenger bus travelling from Kishtwar to Jammu was struck by a massive boulder at Ragi Nala along National Highway-244 in Doda district on Sunday. Rescue teams rushed to the scene as authorities began evacuating the injured and assessing the situation.

2G Mobile Internet Restored in Doda After Three-Day Suspension Following Bhaderwah Firing

Mobile internet services were restored at 2G speeds across Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district early Monday, three days after authorities suspended mobile internet and two days after broadband services were snapped following the fatal firing incident in Jai, Bhaderwah. The restoration comes amid continuing demands for a fair investigation into the death of civilian Arif Hussain and criticism from Doda MLA Mehraj Malik over the communication restrictions and the handling of the case.

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