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Pakistan using drugs as proxy war to fund terror, destroy J&K’s youth : LG Sinha

Pakistan using drugs as proxy war to fund terror, destroy J&K’s youth : LG Sinha

Ramban: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday accused Pakistan of orchestrating drug smuggling into Jammu and Kashmir for...

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CM attends 78th Raising Day of JAK LI Regimental Centre

CM attends 78th Raising Day of JAK LI Regimental Centre

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah rededicated the renovated War Memorial and attended the 78th Raising Day celebrations of the Jammu &...

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Rashtriya Raksha University Marks Five Years of National Service

Rashtriya Raksha University Marks Five Years of National Service

Gandhinagar: Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) marked five years of dedicated service to the nation with its landmark Fifth Convocation held at the...

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DC Srinagar launches revamped Official District Website

DC Srinagar launches revamped Official District Website

SRINAGAR : In a step towards strengthening digital governance and enhancing public service related transparency & information sharing , the Deputy...

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Woman sets herself ablaze in Srinagar’s Lal Chowk

Woman sets herself ablaze in Srinagar’s Lal Chowk

Srinagar: A woman allegedly set herself ablaze at Partap Park in the Lal Chowk area of Srinagar on Wednesday afternoon, officials said. An official...

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Police step up anti-drug drive, target entire ecosystem: SSP Sundeep

Police step up anti-drug drive, target entire ecosystem: SSP Sundeep

Srinagar: Srinagar Police will intensify its crackdown on drug networks under a 100-day campaign, with a focus on dismantling the entire ecosystem,...

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Tourism boost, craft revival key focus for J&K govt: CM Omar

Tourism boost, craft revival key focus for J&K govt: CM Omar

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the government is working to boost tourism and revive traditional crafts...

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PM Modi Holds Telephonic Talk with US President Trump, Reviews Bilateral Cooperation

PM Modi Holds Telephonic Talk with US President Trump, Reviews Bilateral Cooperation

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he received a phone call from US President Donald Trump, during which both leaders reviewed...

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LG attended upgradation ceremony of ‘Apna Bhojanalaya’

LG attended upgradation ceremony of ‘Apna Bhojanalaya’

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday attended the ceremony marking the upgradation of ‘Apna Bhojanalaya’ at Government Medical...

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Crackdown to Intensify: IGP Kashmir Sounds Stern Warning to Drug Networks

Crackdown to Intensify: IGP Kashmir Sounds Stern Warning to Drug Networks

Srinagar: Inspector General of Police Kashmir, V.K. Birdi, on Tuesday said that the anti-drug campaign in the Valley will witness intensified...

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No one will be allowed to disturb peace in J&K: CM Omar

No one will be allowed to disturb peace in J&K: CM Omar

Anantnag: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said no one will be permitted to disturb the peace in the union territory. CM Omar...

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Drug-Free J&K: Next 3 months to sow seeds of lasting change : LG Sinha

Drug-Free J&K: Next 3 months to sow seeds of lasting change : LG Sinha

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday launched a people’s movement against narcotics under the ‘Drug-Free Jammu...

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Over 4,700 pilgrims to depart for Hajj from J&K, flights from May 18

Over 4,700 pilgrims to depart for Hajj from J&K, flights from May 18

Srinagar: A total of 4,704 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir will depart for Hajj this year, with the majority scheduled to travel through Srinagar...

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Legendary Singer Asha Bhosle Passes Away at 92

Legendary Singer Asha Bhosle Passes Away at 92

Mumbai: Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, widely regarded as one of the greatest vocalists in modern Indian music, passed away at the age of 92...

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57-day Amarnath Yatra to commence on July 3, end on Aug 28: LG Sinha

57-day Amarnath Yatra to commence on July 3, end on Aug 28: LG Sinha

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday announced that Amarnath Yatra this year will commence on July 3 and end on August 28. Revealing...

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VP Vance leaves Islamabad as US-Iran talks collapse

VP Vance leaves Islamabad as US-Iran talks collapse

United States Vice President J D Vance left Islamabad on Sunday after talks between the US and Iran failed to produce an agreement despite over 21...

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Drug Smugglers to Face Passport, Aadhaar Cancellation as LG Sinha Launches Anti-Drug Drive

Drug Smugglers to Face Passport, Aadhaar Cancellation as LG Sinha Launches Anti-Drug Drive

Jammu: Asserting that those destroying the future of youth will face strict action, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday launched a 100-day...

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Army avoided strike during Namaz in Operation Sindoor: General Dwivedi

Army avoided strike during Namaz in Operation Sindoor: General Dwivedi

New Delhi: Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday said the timing of India’s cross-border strikes under Operation Sindoor was...

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DC Srinagar finalizes arrangements for Baisakhi festival

DC Srinagar finalizes arrangements for Baisakhi festival

SRINAGAR : In order to review the arrangements for upcoming Baisakhi festival being celebrated on April 14, a meeting was held under the chairmanship...

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Zaffer Shah assumes charge as MD of JKB Financial Services

Srinagar: In a significant leadership transition, Zaffer Akeel Shah has assumed charge as the Managing Director of JKB Financial Services Ltd, a...

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Fire breaks out in Srinagar’s Hyderpora, operation on

Fire breaks out in Srinagar’s Hyderpora, operation on

Srinagar: A fire broke out at Jamia Arabia Ashraful Uloom in Hyderpora area of Srinagar on Friday, prompting a swift response from the authorities,...

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LG Sinha Orders Constitution of Panel to Frame SOPs for Bovine Animals Transport

LG Sinha Orders Constitution of Panel to Frame SOPs for Bovine Animals Transport

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered the constitution of a high-level committee to draft comprehensive Standard...

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CS reviews position of Fuel, LPG stocks across J&K districts

CS reviews position of Fuel, LPG stocks across J&K districts

JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo chaired a high-level meeting with the concerned Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners and District...

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Don’t Touch Innocents, Don’t Spare Culprits: LG Sinha Flags Off Anti-Drug Drive in J&K

Don’t Touch Innocents, Don’t Spare Culprits: LG Sinha Flags Off Anti-Drug Drive in J&K

Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review preparations for the 100-day intensive campaign under the...

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DC Srinagar chairs District Telecom Committee Meeting

DC Srinagar chairs District Telecom Committee Meeting

SRINAGAR : To review and discuss the development of telecom infrastructure under Jammu & Kashmir Communication and Connectivity Infrastructure...

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Al-Aqsa Mosque Reopens After 40-Day Israeli Closure

Al-Aqsa Mosque Reopens After 40-Day Israeli Closure

SRINAGAR: The Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem was reopened to Muslim worshippers on Thursday after a 40-day closure imposed by Israel amid...

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CM Omar distributes compassionate appointment orders to beneficiaries

CM Omar distributes compassionate appointment orders to beneficiaries

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah formally distributed appointment orders under SRO-43 and the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme (RAS) to 90...

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LG reviews preparedness for 100-Day intensive campaign under ‘Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan’

LG reviews preparedness for 100-Day intensive campaign under ‘Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan’

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review the preparedness for the upcoming 100-day intensive campaign...

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Women’s strength essential for developed India goal by 2047: PM Modi

Women’s strength essential for developed India goal by 2047: PM Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asserted that India’s vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047 cannot be realised without...

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US must control Israel for ceasefire to hold: CM Omar

US must control Israel for ceasefire to hold: CM Omar

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the United States must “control Israel” to ensure the success of the ongoing ceasefire...

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Ceasefire threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes

Ceasefire threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes

TEHRAN:The United States demanded today that Iran immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz after the Islamic Republic closed the waterway in response...

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DC Srinagar conducts comprehensive review of major water supply projects

DC Srinagar conducts comprehensive review of major water supply projects

SRINAGAR : The Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo chaired a comprehensive meeting here at DC Office to conduct a detailed project-wise...

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India Welcomes West Asia Ceasefire, Calls for Dialogue to End Conflict and Restore Stability

India Welcomes West Asia Ceasefire, Calls for Dialogue to End Conflict and Restore Stability

New Delhi: India on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire reached in West Asia, expressing hope that it would lead to lasting peace while emphasizing the...

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LG Sinha Orders Termination of Two J&K Govt Employees Over Terror Links

LG Sinha Orders Termination of Two J&K Govt Employees Over Terror Links

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered the termination of two Jammu and Kashmir government employees over their alleged links with...

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US, Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire, Strait of Hormuz to reopen

Washington : In a dramatic breakthrough after days of escalating hostilities, the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, raising hopes...

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Erratic Weather to Persist Till April 10, Says MeT

Erratic Weather to Persist Till April 10, Says MeT

Srinagar: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar, on Wednesday said that erratic weather conditions are expected to continue across Jammu and Kashmir till...

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DC Srinagar conducts review of proposed major infrastructural projects

DC Srinagar conducts review of proposed major infrastructural projects

SRINAGAR : Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo chaired a comprehensive meeting here at the Meeting Hall of the DC Office to assess the...

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Div Com Kashmir reviews Flood Mitigation measures

Div Com Kashmir reviews Flood Mitigation measures

SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg chaired a high-level meeting to review flood mitigation measures undertaken by the Irrigation...

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MVD conducts major enforcement drive across Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) carried out a comprehensive enforcement in all districts of Kashmir Division to ensure strict compliance...

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Srinagar Airport to ‘Look Like a True International Facility’ After Revamp, Says Director

Srinagar Airport to ‘Look Like a True International Facility’ After Revamp, Says Director

Srinagar: Srinagar International Airport is set to undergo a major transformation following the approval of a multi-crore development project by the...

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LG Sinha hails healthcare warriors on World Health Day

LG Sinha hails healthcare warriors on World Health Day

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of World Health Day, while...

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Positive Discussions Underway On UCC, ‘One Nation, One Election’: PM Modi

Positive Discussions Underway On UCC, ‘One Nation, One Election’: PM Modi

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday flagged the Uniform Civil Code and ‘One Nation, One Election’ as two of the unfinished agendas...

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Srinagar-Jammu highway shut for traffic after landslide in Ramban

Srinagar-Jammu highway shut for traffic after landslide in Ramban

Jammu: The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was closed for traffic on Monday following a landslide due to incessant rainfall in the area, officials...

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Waqf hails historic decision by HC, declaring Kishtwar Ziarats as Waqf Property

Waqf hails historic decision by HC, declaring Kishtwar Ziarats as Waqf Property

Srinagar: Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board Chairperson Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi has hailed the decision of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and...

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Brain Pacemaker Surgery Offers New Hope to J&K Patients

Brain Pacemaker Surgery Offers New Hope to J&K Patients

Srinagar: Medanta–The Medicity, Gurugram, ranked India’s best hospital by Newsweek in 2026, is emerging as a leading centre for Deep Brain...

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Ayodhya is the cradle of civilisation: LG Sinha

Ayodhya is the cradle of civilisation: LG Sinha

Jammu: “Ayodhya is the cradle of civilisation and eternal fountainhead of consciousness. When we invoke Ayodhya, we summon that very consciousness...

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LG Sinha Orders Time-Bound Magisterial Inquiry into Ganderbal Encounter Death

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered a thorough and impartial magisterial inquiry into the recent encounter...

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CS takes stock of LPG, Fuel and Fertilizer position across districts of J&K

JAMMU: Amid the prevailing situation in West Asia, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo chaired a comprehensive review meeting with Administrative...

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J&K govt orders major police reshuffle, 82 officers transferred

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday ordered a major bureaucratic reshuffle in the police department, transferring and posting 82...

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Census 2027 to be rolled out in 2 phases across J&K, Ladakh: CPCO Sharma

Srinagar: The Directorate of Census Operations, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh on Thursday said the upcoming Census 2027 will be conducted in two...

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