Jammu, June 28 -- The Jammu municipal corporation (JMC), on Saturday, issued notices to nearly 200 private hospitals, nursing homes, hotels, lodges, and other high-footfall commercial establishments operating within its municipal limits, directing them to obtain mandatory no objection certificates (NOCs) from the fire and emergency services department. The action has been initiated under the directions of Jammu MC commissioner, Devansh Yadav, who has stressed the need for strict compliance with fire safety norms and underscored that public safety cannot be compromised in any circumstances. The drive has been launched in view of serious concerns regarding statutory compliance and emergency preparedness. htc...