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| Jammu Railway Division intensifies ‘Harit & Swachh Rail’ drive ahead of World Environment Day | | Workshops held across stations; push for paperless travel and green rail operations gains momentum | 
Jammu, May 18 (Scoop News)-In the run-up to World Environment Day, the Jammu Railway Division of Northern Railway has launched a special environmental awareness campaign from May 15 to June 5, 2026, aimed at promoting sustainable development and eco-friendly railway operations.
As part of the campaign, special workshops were organized on Sunday across various railway stations of the Division, where railway officials and employees participated enthusiastically. The workshops focused on creating awareness about climate change, scientific waste management, energy conservation, and environme... |
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| | Supreme Court grants bail in infamous Handwara narco terror case | | reiterates “bail is the rule” even under UAPA | |
New Delhi, May 18 (Scoop News)-The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to Syed Iftikhar Andrabi, an accused in RC:03/2020/NIA/JMU arising out of the infamous Handwara narco terror case, and reiterated that “bail is the rule and jail is the exception” even in prosecutions under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
A Bench of Justice B V Nagarathna and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan pronounced the judgment, authored by Justice Bhuyan, emphasising that statutory restrictions on bail under Section 43D(5) of the UAPA must operate within the bounds of Articles 21 and 22 of the Constitution. The Court held that the right to a speedy trial cannot be defeated merely because an accused has bee... |
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| | Erocon Announces Strategic Focus on Developing Globally Aligned | | Child-Centric Schools in Jammu & Kashmir | 
Srinagar, May 17 (Scoop News)-As Jammu & Kashmir enters a new phase of growth and transformation, the demand for quality education, global exposure, and modern learning environments is rising rapidly. Recognising this shift, Erocon — India’s leading turnkey school advisory and infrastructure consultancy — has announced a strategic initiative to encourage entrepreneurs, institutions, and investors to establish globally aligned, child-centric schools across the Union Territory.
As part of this initiative, a strategic interaction session will be held on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at 10 AM at Sarov... |
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