• 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.

DC Poonch Conducts City Tour, Assesses Shelling-Hit Areas for Immediate Relief

Published on May 14, 2025

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Poonch, May 14 (RNA):
Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal, along with a team of senior officials, carried out a comprehensive city tour to inspect cross-border shelling-affected areas in Poonch and assess administrative responses to the damage and public safety concerns.

The DC visited Mohalla Shankar Nagar, one of the localities hit by recent shelling incidents. Interacting with residents, he took firsthand stock of damages to homes and infrastructure. He expressed concern over the destruction and directed revenue officials to conduct immediate assessment of losses and submit a consolidated report for timely relief and rehabilitation.

Key Directives Issued:

  • Immediate assessment of damaged properties

  • Timely compensation for affected families

  • Priority repair and possible relocation for severely impacted households

  • Restoration of essential services

Later, the Deputy Commissioner inspected the Divisional Forest Office, which also suffered shelling-related damage. He instructed relevant officers to initiate urgent restoration work to resume department functions swiftly.

DC Kundal reiterated the administration’s commitment to safety, support, and continuity of services. “The district administration stands with the affected families. Relief, repair, and rehabilitation efforts are our top priority,” he stated.

The visit demonstrated the administration’s proactive and compassionate response, aiming to provide assurance and tangible support to those impacted by the border tension.

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