Day: September 2, 2020

Drug Addiction has taken Epidemic form in J&K: Govt

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As Jammu and Kashmir government has made the draft drug de-addiction policy public, the document has revealed that drug addiction is widespread, fast-rising and is quickly taking the form of an epidemic in the restive State. The studies conducted in recent years have shown an alarming shift in the pattern of substance use in terms of rise in the number of female users and decreasing age at first-use. The draft policy has laid down broad guidelines including classroom programmes delivered by teachers or peer leaders focusing on life and social…

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12.5 Lakh domicile certificates issued so far, Certificate required for jobs only: Admin

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The Jammu and Kashmir Government spokesperson Rohit Kansal today said over 12.5 lakh domicile certificates had been issued so far in the Union Territory, out of which 99 per cent were issued to the permanent resident certificate (PRC) holders. “Domicile certificate is now the basic eligibility condition for appointment to any post in the UT…no additional documentation is required for the erstwhile PRC holders (for procuring certificates). Over 12.5 lakh domicile certificates have already been issued. Out of these, more than 99 per cent have been issued to the erstwhile…

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India calls for removing Kashmir Issue under “Outdated Agenda Item” from UN Security Council’s Agenda

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India at the UN has called for permanently removing the issue of Jammu and Kashmir under the “outdated agenda item” of the “India-Pakistan question” from the Security Council’s agenda, saying such “irrational exuberance” has no takers in a dignified world.In a veiled attack on Pakistan, India said that there is a delegation that repeatedly attempts to rebrand itself as contributing to international peace, but unfortunately fails to recognise that it is globally known for being the fountainhead of international terror and the hub for terror syndicates. During a virtual informal…

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Corona-virus count crosses 38000 mark in J&K, 14 new deaths take toll to 717

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With 525 new cases — 241 from the Jammu division and 284 from the Kashmir province, being reported during the last 24 hours, the Covid count in J&K has reached 38,223. Fourteen deaths, four from Jammu and 10 from the Valley, were reported during the same period, taking the virus toll to 717 in the UT. Meanwhile, 469 patients recovered and were discharged from various hospitals — 111 in Jammu and 358 in the Valley. With 459 patients recuperating on Tuesday, recoveries in J&K reached 29,484. According to the official…

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