• 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.
BAISAKHI CELEBRATION

Baisakhi Celebrated in Baramulla with Great Religious Fervour

Published on April 13, 2025

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Baramulla, April 12:
The festival of Baisakhi was observed with deep religious enthusiasm across Baramulla district on Saturday. The central celebration was held at Gurudwara Chatti Padshahi, where a large gathering of Sikh devotees participated in prayer services, soul-stirring Kirtan, and the community Langer.

Officials from the district administration, local police, and the Indian Army also marked their presence at the Gurudwara, standing in solidarity with the Sikh community and reinforcing the message of communal unity and mutual respect.

Festive gatherings and religious ceremonies were similarly held at various other Gurudwaras located in Sikh-populated areas of the district, including Panzala, Rafiabad, Dardpora Kreeri, Shrakwara Wagoora, Singhpora Kalan, among others. These celebrations reflected a vibrant display of tradition, togetherness, and faith.

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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.