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As part of the reforms, the existing route-wise categorisation of licences will be abolished NEW DELHI: Container Train Operators (CTOs) will now be able to operate across the entire Indian railways network with a single licence by paying a one-time fee, in a move akin to the National Permit system for trucks. The reform aims…

Some BJP workers began raising anti-women slogans during 7th anniversary “celebrations” of Article 370’s abrogation SRINAGAR: BJP distanced itself Thursday from slogans raised by some of its workers during “celebrations” marking the seventh anniversary of Article 370’s abrogation the previous day after backlash over their alleged anti-women content.“The party firmly believes in respecting the dignity…

Sonam said the government has about one month to address these issues, otherwise they shall be compelled to launch another movement in Ladakh SRINAGAR: Leh Apex Body functionaries Sonam Wangchuk and Chering Dorjay Lakrook gave Union government a one-month deadline to withdraw criminal cases against around 80 protesters charged during last year’s agitation for Sixth…

Cop alleged that itija bit his forearm, causing it to bleed SRINAGAR: J&K Police registered an FIR against PDP’s Iltija Mufti, accusing her of assaulting a police officer during the party’s protest against the abrogation of Article 370 on Tuesday, an officer said.Iltija has been booked under sections 121, 132 and 191 of BNS that…

Ladakh supports more than 38 mammal species, 340 bird species and 1,800 vascular plant species SRINAGAR: In a bid to prevent illegal off-roading and disturbance to wildlife, Ladakh administration Thursday approved the introduction of India’s first-ever high-altitude wildlife safari on popular snow leopard and bird-watching trails in the Union Territory’s upper reaches.Ladakh is home to…

Army personnel also found two corroded mortar shells in the forested area of Choki Sagra under Balnoi police outpost in Mankote sector JAMMU: Two personnel of the Army’s Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) were injured late Wednesday when an old, corroded landmine exploded while they were trying to defuse it in Mendhar sector of J&K’s Poonch…