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Money generated through drug trade fuels terrorism, radicalization: LG
Srinagar, May 02: Asserting that some drug traffickers might be building narco-palaces and becoming economically prosperous, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday reiterated that most of the money generated through this trade ends up fuelling...
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Ladakh’s development top priority of Modi led regime: HM Shah
Leh, May 1: Asserting that Ladakh has remained the top priority of Prime Minister Narendra Modi led regime, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that the Union Territory has witnessed rapid transformation since the 2019. Addressing a gathering...
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Vande Bharat extended to Jammu, upgraded from 8 to 20 coaches
Jammu Tawi, Apr 30: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday flagged off the extended Srinagar–katra Vande Bharat Express from Jammu Tawi Railway Station. The train, which earlier ran between Srinagar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, will now...
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Vaishnaw to flag off Jammu– Srinagar Vande Bharat today
Jammu Tawi, Apr 29: Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw will flag off the extended 20-coach Vande Bharat Express between Jammu Railway Station to Srinagar on April 30 tomorrow (Thursday), while regular services will commence from May 2. The...
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Terrorism epicentres no longer immune to punishment: Rajnath
New Delhi, Apr 28: Calling upon member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to adopt a unified and consistent approach against terrorism, separatism and extremism, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said ‘Operation Sindoor'...
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J&K rising with renewed strength to reject drug menace: Sinha
Stating that Jammu and Kashmir is now rising with renewed strength to reject the drug menace, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday took a pledge to shield the youth from its grip. Speaking at Nasha-mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan at Udhampur, LG Sinha...
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Fight against drugs networks can only be won through collective effort: Sinha
Jammu Tawi, Apr 25: Asserting that fight against drugs networks cannot be won by law alone, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that battle against the menace must be won within society, through awareness, cooperation, and collective...
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Article 370 abrogation ended uncertainty in J&K: Amit Shah
Srinagar, Apr 23: Asserting that the abrogation of Article 370 led to complete integration of Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the country, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said PM Modi led regime gave befitting reply to terrorists and...
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Nation pays tribute to Pahalgam victims, stands with families
Jammu Tawi, Apr 22: Leaders across the country on Wednesday paid homage to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack on its first anniversary and expressed solidarity with their families, reiterating India's firm resolve against terrorism. Prime...
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PM led regime has taken development to every doorstep: LG
Jammu Tawi, Apr 21: Asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi led regime has taken development beyond mere statistics and has carried it to every doorstep, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that crores of families who once had no roof...
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21 killed, 51 injured as bus falls into gorge in Udhampur
Udhampur, Apr 20: At least 21 persons were killed and 51 others injured when a passenger bus rolled down a hill at Kagort village in the Ramnagar area of Udhampur district on Monday, officials said. Officials told that a bus (No. JK14D-2121) was on...
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TMC ‘Betrayed’ women, will be punished in Assembly Polls: Modi
Bankura (WB), Apr 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the Trinamool Congress of “betraying” women by preventing the passage of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 in Parliament, and asserted that the women would punish the...
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Oppn ‘crushed women’s dreams’ by blocking quota bill: PM
New Delhi, Apr 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said opposition parties had “mercilessly crushed” the dreams of women by not allowing the women's reservation bill to pass in Parliament despite the government's best efforts. In an address...
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India needs a strong rural heartland; National security flows from soldiers at borders: Sinha
Asserting that under PM Modi's leadership border areas are no longer the country's edge but its first village and foremost opportunity, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that a nation is defined by its remotest village. Addressing a...
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No reservation to Muslims; quota on basis of religion unconstitutional: Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday that Muslims will not be given reservation on the basis of religion as such a quota would be unconstitutional. During a fiery 40-minute debate, following which three bills were introduced in the Lok Sabha...
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INDI Alliance must decide joint response to delimitation bill, says Omar
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the opposition INDI Alliance must collectively decide its response to the proposed delimitation bill. Speaking to reporters here, the CM said he will attend a meeting of the INDI Bloc in New Delhi at the...
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Riverfront to emerge as key tourism, recreation & economic hub: Sinha
Jammu Tawi, Apr 14: Describing Tawi Riverfront Project (Phase-i) as a blend of tradition and modern urban development aimed at transforming Jammu into a vibrant, inclusive city, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday dedicated Rs 156-crore Tawi...
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Sinha sets 30-day deadline to dismantle drug networks across J&K
Jammu Tawi, Apr 13: Directing police officials to prepare ‘top drug peddlers' lists at all Police Stations, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday set a 30-day deadline to take decisive action to dismantle drug networks across Jammu and...
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Time has come to implement Women’s Reservation Act: PM
New Delhi, Apr 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the time has come for the implementation of the Women’s Reservation Act in its true spirit and the 2029 Lok Sabha elections and Assembly elections are conducted with the quota for women in...
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‘Our neighbour’ funding terrorism through narcotics smuggling: LG
Asserting that our neighbour under well-thoughtout conspiracy is funding terrorism through narcotics smuggling, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that elements attempting to destabilize the society would be dealt with...
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JK at critical juncture, mass movement needed against drug menace: Sinha
The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that Jammu and Kashmir stands at a "very critical juncture" and called for a united mass movement to combat the growing menace of drug abuse among the youth. Jammu and Kashmir will launch a massive...
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No shortage of fuel, LPG in J&K: CS warns profiteers
Jammu Tawi, Apr 09: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a high-level meeting with the concerned Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners and District Administrations to review the availability and distribution of essential...
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LG terminates two employees over terror links
Jammu Tawi, Apr 08: Invoking his zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday terminated two more government employees over terror links, taking the total dismissals to 90. Official sources said that the...
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Trump warns 'whole civilization will die tonight' if deal with Iran isn't reached
Iranian officials on Tuesday urged young people to form human chains to protect power plants, as US President Donald Trump warned that a “whole civilization will die tonight” if Tehran does not meet his latest deadline for the Islamic Republic to agree...
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Mission Mode Politics: PM flags UCC, One Nationone Election push
New Delhi, Apr 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) remains firmly committed to its core ideological agenda, stating that the “mission is still ongoing” on key issues such as the Uniform Civil Code...
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Modi makes 33 pc quota pitch to Bengal’s women voters from 2029 LS polls
Cooch Behar, Apr 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies would start benefiting them from the 2029 parliamentary polls, as he sought to weaken West Bengal Chief...
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House passes Private Universities, Jan Vishwas Bills
The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Saturday passed two key legislations—the Jammu and Kashmir Private Universities Bill, 2026 and the Jammu and Kashmir Jan Vishwas Second (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026. The Private Universities Bill...
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18.38 lakh kanals of State/forest land encroached in J&K: Official data
Jammu Tawi, April 3 : Over 18 lakh kanals of land are encroached across Jammu and Kashmir, with only 29,000 kanals retrieved so far from squatters, official data said. As per official data, a total of 18,38,735.42 kanals of land have been encroached...
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‘Digital-first Census 2027 Explained!’ JD Arun says J&K, Ladakh to roll out with selfenumeration, mobile apps, GIS mapping
Jammu Tawi/srinagar, Apr 2: With the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh preparing for the Census 2027, a historic exercise that will leverage digital tools, including self-enumeration, mobile-based data collection and GIS mapping, Arun Kumar, Joint Director...
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Border residents PM’S priority: Sinha
Jammu Tawi, Apr 1: Asserting that border residents are the first priority for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that residents of frontier villages need to be honoured by ensuring a dignified and quality...
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India resolute under PM’S visionary leadership: Sinha
Jammu Tawi, Mar 31: Stating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation for a powerful nation, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that under his (PM'S) leadership, India stands resolute today. Addressing the Mahavir Janma...
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PM Modi’s leadership keeps India resilient amid global crises: Sinha
Jammu Tawi, Mar 30: Jammu: Asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi works tirelessly round-the-clock for the nation's welfare, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday urged citizens to draw inspiration from the Prime Minister's unwavering resolve...
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Avalanche hits Zojila; 5 dead, 7 injured; Rescue Op underway
At least five persons were killed and seven others sustained injuries when a snow avalanche struck near Dayal Pass along the Zojila axis in Kargil sub-division on Friday, officials said. An official said that three to four passenger vehicles were...
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Avalanche hits Zojila; 5 dead, 7 injured; Rescue Op underway
Srinagar, Mar 27: At least five persons were killed and seven others sustained injuries when a snow avalanche struck near Dayal Pass along the Zojila axis in Kargil sub-division on Friday, officials said. An official said that three to four passenger...
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LG Saxena inspects water conservation & development projects
Leh: Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Wednesday inspected key water conservation and land development projects in Stok village and Chuchot Thongser, stressing urgent measures to tackle water scarcity in Ladakh. The visit is part of an...
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‘We are not Dalaal nation like Pak’: Govt at all-party meet
New Delhi, Mar 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed to US President Donald Trump that the war in West Asia must end soon as it is hurting everyone. The Ministers representing the government told an up-in-arms Opposition at an all-party meeting...
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Cabinet Sub-committee to review reservation policy in J&K
New Delhi, Mar 24: The Government of India (GOI) on Tuesday informed the Lok Sabha that a Cabinet Sub-committee has been constituted in Jammu and Kashmir to examine and review issues related to the rationalisation of reservation policy in the Union...
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War Situation ‘Worrisome’, having adverse impact on economy, people: PM
New Delhi, Mar 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday termed the prevailing situation in West Asia “worrisome” as it is having a very adverse impact on the global economy and the livelihoods of people. Making a statement on the prevailing...
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Governor Kavinder addresses Bhartiya Yuva Sansad in Nagpur
Nagpur, March 22: The Hon'ble Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Shri Kavinder Gupta today delivered a stirring address at the 29th National Session of Bhartiya Yuva Sansad, organised jointly by the Bhartiya Yuva Sansad-media Foundation and the Central...
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Srinagar Court clears name, identity change after conversion to Islam
Jammu/srinagar, Mar 21: In a significant ruling reflecting the complexities of identity and demography in Jammu and Kashmir, a court in Srinagar has directed authorities to officially recognise conversion to Islam by a family from Janipur, Jammu—16...
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Premium petrol price up Rs 2, industrial diesel up Rs 22
New Delhi, Mar 20 : The price of premium or highergrade petrol on Friday was increased by Rs 2 per litre while the rate of bulk diesel sold to industrial users was hiked by about Rs 22 a litre, reflecting the spike in global oil prices amid conflict in...
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Second half of JK Assembly session likely to be without LOP & some BJP MLAS
Jammu Tawi, Mar 19: It is most likely that the major part of the second half of the Assembly session of the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) may be conducted without the participation of the Leader of Opposition (LOP) and also some other...
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LS passes demands for grants of ministries for 2026-27
New Delhi, Mar 18 (UNI) The Lok Sabha on Wednesday approved the Demands for Grants for various ministries, authorising government expenditure for the financial year, and subsequently passed the Appropriation (No. 2) Bill, 2026, paving the way for the...
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India slams Pakistan at UNGA over religious persecution, Afghanistan airstrikes
At the United Nations General Assembly, India strongly criticised Pakistan for what it described as “fabricating imaginative” narratives of Islamophobia while ignoring issues within its own borders. Speaking during a session marking the International...
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Maharaja Ranbir Singh bestowed J&K with vision, culture: Sinha
Jammu Tawi, Mar 16: Asserting that Maharaja Ranbir Singh did not merely rule Jammu and Kashmir but he bestowed it a new vision, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that nation is indebted to him for his reforms. Addressing the unveiling...
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Army foils infiltration bid, terrorist killed
Jammu Tawi, Mar 10: Army on Tuesday said that it foiled an infiltration bid by killing a terrorist along the Line of Control in the Nowshera sector of Rajouri district. An official said that alert troops detected the movement of two suspected...
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HC directs for numbering of case documents
Jammu Tawi, Mar 09: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has issued directions to registry officials to ensure proper numbering of main case files, interlocutory applications ( IAS), caveats and other related documents on judicial files to...
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Police intensifies vigil to counter anti-national elements in Doda
A senior police officer has directed intensified surveillance across the hilly Doda district, with particular focus on tourist and religious places to thwart attempts by anti-national elements to disturb peace. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP),...
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J&K experiencing spiritual, cultural & social renaissance: Sinha
Jammu Tawi, Mar 07: Asserting that after centuries, Jammu and Kashmir is experiencing a genuine spiritual, cultural, and social renaissance, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that the Union Territory is re-emerging as a center of...
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Peepal Trees: Nature’s Lifeline Under Threat in Jammu
Jammu Tawi, Mar 06: The Peepal tree, scientifically known as Ficus religiosa, has long been considered one of the most valuable trees for both the environment and society. Known for its ability to provide large amounts of oxygen and support...
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Contaminated water triggers sharp rise in diseases across J&K
Jammu Tawi, Mar 05: The number of patients suffering from various waterborne diseases in the Union Territory ( UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J& K) has been increasing since the last three years as well over one lakh such cases are being reported each year...
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MHA issues nationwide alert; Sinha calls for heightened vigil in J&K
Jammu/srinagar, Mar 3: A day after the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued a nationwide security alert to all States and Union Territories in view of the prevailing geopolitical situation, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday...
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12,529 cases involving Govt deptt pending in J&K Courts
Jammu Tawi, Mar 2: More than 12,500 legal cases involving government departments in Jammu and Kashmir are pending across various courts in the Union Territory, according to official data. The data also showed that government counsels secured verdicts...
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J&K clinch maiden Ranji Trophy title with commanding show against Karnataka
Jammu Tawi, Feb 28: In a landmark moment for the region, Jammu & Kashmir lifted their maiden Ranji Trophy title, defeating Karnataka cricket team in a one-sided final at Hubballi to script history after more than six decades. The triumph marks a...
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Rahul, Kharge likely to visit J&K next month to bridge gap between Cong-nc
Jammu Tawi, Feb 26: The rift between coalition partners, the Congress and the National Conference (NC), in J&K has widened so much so that the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) has requested both Rahul Gandhi and Kharge to visit J&K...
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Vice-prez Radhakrishnan arrives in Srinagar on his maiden J&K visit
Srinagar, Feb 25: Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan arrived in Srinagar on Wednesday evening on his maiden visit to Jammu and Kashmir, marking his first official engagement in the Union Territory since assuming office. The Vice-president was received...
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Cabinet approves Rs 1,677 Cr Civil Enclave Project at Srinagar International Airport
Jammu Tawi, Feb 24: In a major fillip to the aviation sector in Jammu & Kashmir, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the development of the civil enclave at Srinagar International...
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JEM ‘Israel Group’ dismantled after 17 engagements over 1.5 years
Jammu Tawi, Feb 23: Declaring Operation Trashi-i a model of sustained, intelligence-driven counter-insurgency action in the Chenab Valley, Army on Monday said that it would continue to identify, target and neutralise terrorists “wherever they are and...
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3 JEM terrorists killed in Kishtwar encounter
Jammu Tawi, Feb 22: Three members of the 0akistan-based Jaish- e--ohammad (Je-) terror outfit were killed in an encounter with security forces in Kishtwar district on Sunday, officials said. The bodies of all the slain terrorists were charred beyond...
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Naxalism to be eliminated from India by March 31st: HM Shah
Guwahati, Feb 21: Crediting security forces, particularly the Central Reserve Police Force, for restoring peace in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that incidents of stone pelting in Kashmir have come down to...
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PM holds roundtable with 16 heads of AI, Seeptech startups
New Delhi, Feb 20 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a series of meetings that included a roundtable with CEOS and founders of 16 AI and deeptech startups, seven back-toback bilaterals and separate meetings with heads of two leading...
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Will fill 30000 vacancies this year: CM
Jammu Tawi, Feb 19: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that his government would work to fill 30000 vacancies this year. Replying to the discussion on the Grants of departments under his charge, the Chief Minister said they would work to...
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Khair tree smuggling alleged in Reasi as Contractor–official nexus comes under scanner
Reasi, Feb 18: An alleged unholy nexus between contractors and certain Forest Department officials has led to large-scale illegal felling of Khair trees in Reasi district, raising serious concerns over enforcement and oversight. According to a...
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Youth will drive innovation-journey to developed India@2047: LG
Jammu Tawi, Feb 17: Calling upon the youth to transform knowledge into creation, silos into synergy, and aspirations into achievements, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Tuesday said that educational campuses will lead the way to realise the vision...
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J&K to be violence-free by 2029: Amit Shah
New Delhi, Feb 16: Asserting that Jammu and Kashmir would be violence free by 2029, Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that the Union Territory is moving towards lasting peace. While addressing an event marking the 79th foundation day of Delhi...
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Doctors form ‘Ansar Interim’ terror group for J&K, hinterland attacks
Jammu Tawi, Feb 15: The ‘white- collar’ terror module recently busted by the Jammu and Kashmir Police indicates that the doctors arrested in the case had been radicalised since 2016 and formed a new terror organisation named “Ansar Interim” to carry...
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Jammu AIIMS struggling to become fully functional
Jammu Tawi, Feb 14: Even after more than one and a half year since it started its operation, the high-tech AIIMS at Vijaypur in Jammu is now faced with severe shortage of staff in sixty one (61) different categories required to run the institution to...
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Stormy first leg of Budget Session over; LS to meet again on March 9
New Delhi, Feb 13: The tumultuous first leg of the Budget session, which saw heated exchanges over the India-us interim trade deal and unpublished memoir of former army chief M M Naravane, concluded Friday and the House will now reassemble on March...
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India alone will guide world towards right path: LG
Jammu Tawi, Feb 12: Asserting that India alone will guide the world towards the right path in near future, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday called upon the people to celebrate India's grand renaissance. Speaking at the Dyar Daham...
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Pandemonium in Assembly over CM’S remarks against BJP lawmakers
Jammu Tawi, Feb 11: Uproarious scenes were witnessed in the Legislative Assembly for the second consecutive day on Wednesday over remarks made by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah against BJP lawmakers. As the House assembled in the morning, BJP MLA Sham...
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