• 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.
TRAL ENCOUNTER

Encounter Breaks Out in Nader, Tral Area of Awantipora

Published on May 15, 2025

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AWANTIPORA, May 15 (RNA):
An encounter has erupted between security forces and militants in the Nader area of Tral, situated in south Kashmir’s Awantipora region. Police officials have confirmed that joint teams of Jammu and Kashmir Police and security forces are currently engaged in the operation.

According to official sources, the encounter began after specific intelligence inputs were received regarding the presence of militants in the area. The location has been cordoned off, and the operation is underway.

The Jammu and Kashmir Police tweeted:

“#Encounter has started at Nader, Tral area of #Awantipora. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow.”

Further updates are awaited as the situation remains tense and the operation continues.

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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.