Lieutenant General Balbir Singh assumed charge of the Chinar Corps in Srinagar, bringing over 34 years of service and deep experience in counter-terrorism operations. He paid tribute to fallen soldiers and promised close coordination with the civil administration and people of Kashmir to strengthen peace and stability. He also called for broad societal cooperation to tackle persistent regional challenges.
Just a day after Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha led an anti-drug padyatra in Srinagar, police demolished an illegally raised house linked to a habitual drug peddler. The action is part of the intensified crackdown under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, signaling a tougher stance against drug trafficking and illegal constructions tied to offenders.
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Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha led a public anti-drug rally at Srinagar’s Lal Chowk on Sunday, pressing the administration’s campaign to eliminate drug abuse in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing participants, he reiterated the government’s commitment to curb the menace and strengthen awareness and action on the ground to reduce drug-related harm across the region.
Srinagar is undergoing major repairs and beautification ahead of the return of the Darbar Move, a long-running government tradition. Roads and walkways are being repainted and restored, and the Civil Secretariat is set to reopen on Monday. The shift moves administration between Jammu and Srinagar, dating back to 1872 before being paused and now revived.
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