• Bill Seeking Ban on Alcohol in J&K to be Introduced in Assembly
  • PDP MLA from Kupwara, Fayaz Ahmad Mir, has submitted a Private Member’s Bill seeking a complete ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The bill, set to be introduced in the upcoming budget session of the J&K Assembly, proposes prohibition on the advertisement, sale, purchase, consumption, and manufacture of alcoholic beverages in the Union Territory.
  • Mir warned that the rising alcohol consumption poses a serious threat to society, stressing the need for strict legislation to curb the trend. The bill also proposes harsh penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for violations.

Northern Army Commander Briefs LG Manoj Sinha on Security Situation in J&K

Published on May 14, 2025

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Srinagar, May 14 (RNA):
Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, the newly appointed General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) Northern Command, called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday to discuss the latest security developments in Jammu and Kashmir.

Lt Gen Sharma was accompanied by Lieutenant General Prashant Srivastava, General Officer Commanding (GOC) 15 Corps. During the meeting, the senior army officials briefed the LG on various aspects related to the prevailing security scenario, operational readiness, and overall situation along the Line of Control (LoC) and other sensitive areas.

The Lieutenant Governor appreciated the efforts of the Indian Army in maintaining peace and stability in the Union Territory and emphasized continued coordination between civil administration and security agencies.

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  • Bill Seeking Ban on Alcohol in J&K to be Introduced in Assembly
  • PDP MLA from Kupwara, Fayaz Ahmad Mir, has submitted a Private Member’s Bill seeking a complete ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The bill, set to be introduced in the upcoming budget session of the J&K Assembly, proposes prohibition on the advertisement, sale, purchase, consumption, and manufacture of alcoholic beverages in the Union Territory.
  • Mir warned that the rising alcohol consumption poses a serious threat to society, stressing the need for strict legislation to curb the trend. The bill also proposes harsh penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for violations.