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Srinagar, Aug 31: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, on Monday visited Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (IMHANS) to review the preparedness for implementation of the Phase-I rollout/Pilot of the Rehabilitation & Socio-Economic Reintegration Scheme for Drug Abuse Victims, 2026.The pilot programme is being coordinated by Social Welfare Department aimed at testing the rehabilitation model on ground, identify operational gaps, refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and generate necessary learnings for its subsequent expansion across Jammu and Kashmir.During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner took detailed stock of the arrangements for implementation of the pilot phase in Srinagar District and reviewed…
Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali claimed that a rift developed between Shaheen Shah Afridi and Babar Azam over the captaincy, and that the scandal is the main reason for the national team’s downfall. His comments came in the aftermath of the Lord’s Test, where Pakistan lost by 194 runs. The Babar-led team is facing heat from all corners for showing no fight and going down in the opening two Tests of the three-match series. Babar Azam had an outing to forget at Lord’s (Ben Whitley/PA via AP)Chaos reigns supreme in Pakistan cricket, and the PCB has replaced multiple captains and…
PRHI declined to reveal the nature of the disputed issue, citing its contractual obligations and commitment to author confidentiality. NEW DELHI: Penguin Random House India on Monday said publication of Sonia Gandhi’s memoir in India had stalled after the publisher and the author’s representatives reached an “impasse over a particular issue.” The publisher also firmly denied that any external pressure had influenced the decision.Penguin India said the disagreement emerged during its normal editorial review of Belonging: A Journey of Love, which it had been keen to publish.The clarification came amid a growing political controversy over the memoir’s India publication, after…
DAKAR: The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has passed the 6,000 mark, government data showed on Monday.The epidemic has become the largest in the central African country’s history, surpassing the previous worst outbreak that lasted from 2018 to 2020.It is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which has no approved vaccines or treatments.The number of people with confirmed infections has risen to 6,041, and 2,911 of them have died, the communication ministry said on X.Response teams are working in six provinces affected by the outbreak, with a particular focus on Ituri, North Kivu…
‘Khalifa’ box office collections day 12 vs ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’: Prithviraj Sukumaran film reaches Rs 42.78 Cr worldwide Prithviraj Sukumaran’s ‘Khalifa’ registered a significant drop in domestic earnings on its second Monday. According to Sacnilk, the film collected an estimated Rs 36 lakhs net in India on Day 12. It was screened across 610 shows.The latest figure takes the movie’s India net collection to Rs 19.94 crore. Its India gross collection has reached Rs 23.08 crore.’Khalifa’ has accumulated Rs 19.70 crore in overseas gross collections so far. Its estimated worldwide gross now stands at Rs 42.78 crore.’Khalifa’ records sharp Monday…
Private economists raise FY27 GDP growth projections to 7-7.3% after strong Q1 data, marking fourth straight year above 7%. NEW DELHI: Within hours of govt estimating strong growth during April-June quarter, private sector economists started raising projections for the full year, reflecting the sustained strong growth momentum in the economy.According to estimates from various economists, the Indian economy is expected to expand by 7- 7.3% during 2026-27 financial year, marking it the fourth successive year when growth will breach the 7% mark. This is higher than RBI’s 6.7% projection in its latest monetary policy review, although it had subsequently indicated…
“The flood in the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa was not an ordinary flood,” Prime Minister Balendra Shah said in a social media post late on Monday.“It was one of the region’s major disasters, triggered by an avalanche of snow and ice in the Himalayan region,” he said.“This incident indicates that the risks we face in the Himalayan region are increasing alongside climate change,” Mr. Shah added.“Therefore, this region must remain vigilant.”Mr. Shah said Nepal should press its case internationally.“It is now time for us to strongly raise with the international community the issue of the disasters we are experiencing…
Crude prices continue to jump as Middle East tensions intensify Oil prices inched higher on Tuesday after renewed tensions between the US and Iran brought the risk of supply disruptions in the Middle East back to the forefront.Brent crude rose 55 cents, or 0.61%, to $91.04 while WTI crude was up 79 cents, or 0.92%, at $86.55 a barrel, around 7:30 am IST.The latest rise came after a sharp jump in the previous session. Brent ended Monday 2.7% higher, having earlier touched its strongest level since August 25. WTI settled 2.8% higher after reaching its highest since August 21.The renewed…
Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will carry out a revamp of Raosaheb Patwardhan Park in Bandra (West) at a cost of Rs 4.23 crore. A proposal regarding the same will be presented before the Standing Committee for approval on Wednesday. Public representatives have earlier complained about the condition of the park.The work includes construction of the main entrance, removal of the existing dilapidated RCC bridge, repair of the protective wall at necessary places, maintenance of the yoga shed, repair of the toilet and stairs, installation of children’s play equipment and information boards, benches, and landscaping works.The plan also proposes…
The accused conductor Sandeep, later abandoned the girl near Kashmere Gate, thinking it was far enough from the crime spot for them to escape being linked to the crime. NEW DELHI: A 17-year-old girl who had left home after a fight with her parents was allegedly gang-raped in a moving sleeper bus she boarded in Greater Noida’s Pari Chowk on Aug 4. The accused – the driver and conductor – were nabbed within three hours of the crime. They were resting in the bus in Timarpur.Police said the assault took place between Pari Chowk and Noida Sector 63 – around…