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DGP Reviews Counter-Terror Operations in South Kashmir

DGP Reviews Counter-Terror Operations in South Kashmir

Srinagar: Director General of Police (DGP) J&K Nalin Prabhat on Friday reviewed the counter-terrorism operations in South Kashmir during a...

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LG Sinha leads Padyatra in Anantnag under Drug‑Free J&K Campaign

LG Sinha leads Padyatra in Anantnag under Drug‑Free J&K Campaign

ANANTNAG: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha participated in a Padyatra as part of the Drug‑Free Jammu & Kashmir Campaign and addressed a public...

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J&K to Roll Out Rehabilitation Plan for Drug Abuse Victims

J&K to Roll Out Rehabilitation Plan for Drug Abuse Victims

Srinagar:The Jammu and Kashmir Government is set to roll out a comprehensive long-term rehabilitation plan for victims of drug abuse, with a strong...

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Invisible pollen more allergenic than poplar cotton: Dr Naveed

Invisible pollen more allergenic than poplar cotton: Dr Naveed

Srinagar: Leading pulmonologist Naveed Nazir Shah said the cotton-like fluff released by poplar trees during spring is not the primary cause of...

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Operation Sindoor Showcased Joint Military Strength: Rajnath

Operation Sindoor Showcased Joint Military Strength: Rajnath

Jaipur: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that Operation Sindoor reflected the Indian military’s swift, precise and coordinated response...

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Three Youths Drown in Jhelum , Bodies Retrieved

Bandipora: Three youths tragically lost their lives after drowning in the River Jhelum in the Hajin area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on...

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Community Participation Key to Anti-Drug Movement in Kashmir: Div Com

Community Participation Key to Anti-Drug Movement in Kashmir: Div Com

Srinagar: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir on Friday said that community participation continues to remain the backbone of the anti-drug movement...

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J&K LG empowered to invoke telecom provisions in emergencies

J&K LG empowered to invoke telecom provisions in emergencies

Srinagar: The Union government has vested the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir with powers to act under provisions of the Telecommunications...

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LG Sinha Offers Prayers at Tirumala Temple, Receives Traditional Honours

LG Sinha Offers Prayers at Tirumala Temple, Receives Traditional Honours

TIRUMALA: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday offered prayers at the revered Lord Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala. During his...

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DC Srinagar convenes District Capex meeting

DC Srinagar convenes District Capex meeting

SRINAGAR: In order to discuss the plan proposals for District Capex Budget for the financial year 2026-27 and to ensure timely initiation of physical...

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Div Com Kashmir Reviews Eid-ul-Adha Arrangements Across Valley

Div Com Kashmir Reviews Eid-ul-Adha Arrangements Across Valley

Srinagar: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review and finalize arrangements for the smooth and...

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DGP Nalin Releases Booklet on Terror-Related Investigations

DGP Nalin Releases Booklet on Terror-Related Investigations

Srinagar: Director General of Police, Nalin Prabhat on Thursday released a booklet titled “Dos and Don’ts in Terror Related Investigations”,...

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J&K Police, J&K Bank Sign Historic Addendum to Strengthen Welfare Measures

J&K Police, J&K Bank Sign Historic Addendum to Strengthen Welfare Measures

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police and J&K Bank on Thursday signed a historic addendum to the 2023 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aimed at...

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Massive Public Participation Marks Nasha Mukt Abhiyan Across Kashmir: Div Com

Massive Public Participation Marks Nasha Mukt Abhiyan Across Kashmir: Div Com

Srinagar :Divisional Commissioner Kashmir said that the ongoing “Nasha Mukt Abhiyan” has witnessed a massive people’s movement across Kashmir...

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Amit Shah Changes X Profile Picture to ‘Operation Sindoor’, Hails Armed Forces on Anniversary

Amit Shah Changes X Profile Picture to ‘Operation Sindoor’, Hails Armed Forces on Anniversary

Srinagar: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday changed his profile picture on X to “Operation Sindoor” as a tribute to the courage and...

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LG Sinha Pays Tribute to Armed Forces on Operation Sindoor Anniversary

LG Sinha Pays Tribute to Armed Forces on Operation Sindoor Anniversary

Srinagar:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday paid rich tributes to the armed forces on the anniversary of Operation Sindoor, lauding their...

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World Asthma Day: Need To Improve Access To Anti-Inflammatory Inhalers: Dr Naveed

World Asthma Day: Need To Improve Access To Anti-Inflammatory Inhalers: Dr Naveed

Srinagar: Leading pulmonologist Dr. Naveed Nazir Shah on Tuesday stressed the urgent need to improve access to life-saving asthma medication,...

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CM Chairs High-Level Meet to Fast-Track Budget 2026-27 Implementation

CM Chairs High-Level Meet to Fast-Track Budget 2026-27 Implementation

Srinagar : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level review meeting at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar to accelerate the...

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Drug trade linked to terror funding, Pakistan fuelling menace in J&K: LG Sinha

Drug trade linked to terror funding, Pakistan fuelling menace in J&K: LG Sinha

Budgam: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said drug trafficking in Jammu and Kashmir is closely linked to terror funding and accused...

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Administration’s full strength behind drug-free J&K : LG Sinha

Administration’s full strength behind drug-free J&K : LG Sinha

BUDGAM: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday announced a village-level ‘Parents Brigade’ to combat drug abuse, asserting...

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Srinagar Police Demolishes Illegal Structure of Notorious Drug Peddler, Issues Stern Warning

Srinagar Police Demolishes Illegal Structure of Notorious Drug Peddler, Issues Stern Warning

Srinagar: In a decisive crackdown under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan , Srinagar Police has demolished an illegal residential...

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Police Accords Warm Send-Off to Retiring Officers

Police Accords Warm Send-Off to Retiring Officers

Srinagar: Police in Srinagar organized a farewell ceremony at the District Police Headquarters, Srinagar, to honour Ten Retiring officers for their...

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Mughal Road Closed Amid Fresh Snowfall In Upper Reaches

Mughal Road Closed Amid Fresh Snowfall In Upper Reaches

Jammu:Following fresh snowfall in upper reaches, Mughal road has been temporarily closed for precautionary measures via Peer Ki Gali. DTI Poonch...

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LG Sinha calls athletes brand ambassadors of Nasha Mukt Bharat Campaign

LG Sinha calls athletes brand ambassadors of Nasha Mukt Bharat Campaign

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday called upon young athletes to act as brand ambassadors of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, urging...

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Darbar Move resumes in Srinagar

Darbar Move resumes in Srinagar

Srinagar: The annual Darbar Move resumed in Srinagar on Monday after a gap of four years, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah presiding over a...

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JDA carried out demolition drive along Ring Road

JDA carried out demolition drive along Ring Road

JAMMU: In a significant enforcement action undertaken the Jammu Development Authority (JDA) carried out a major demolition drive along the Ring Road...

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100-day Nasha Mukt J&K : Will bring our children back, says LG as campaign gets mass support

100-day Nasha Mukt J&K : Will bring our children back, says LG as campaign gets mass support

SRINAGAR:  Vowing to expose every drug trafficker, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today promised to bring back every youth consumed by addiction....

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LG Chairs High-Level Review Meeting on Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan

LG Chairs High-Level Review Meeting on Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level meeting at Lok Bhavan to review the progress of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir...

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Drug Terrorism Will Be Eradicated, Youth Must Rise Against Menace: Dr Darakhshan

Drug Terrorism Will Be Eradicated, Youth Must Rise Against Menace: Dr Darakhshan

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board Chairperson Darakhshan Andrabi on Sunday said that Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a united stand against the...

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Quit Drug Trade or Face Ruthless Action: SSP Srinagar’s Stern Warning

Quit Drug Trade or Face Ruthless Action: SSP Srinagar’s Stern Warning

Srinagar: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar on Sunday said that over 30,000 people voluntarily participated in the anti-drug rally led by...

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Anti-Drug Drive Becomes People’s Movement in Kashmir in 3 Weeks: Div Com

Anti-Drug Drive Becomes People’s Movement in Kashmir in 3 Weeks: Div Com

Srinagar: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg (IAS) on Sunday said the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan has rapidly evolved...

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LG Sinha launches all-out offensive against drugs, narco-terrorism in J&K

LG Sinha launches all-out offensive against drugs, narco-terrorism in J&K

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, on Sunday launched a major campaign against drug abuse and narco-terrorism here,...

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Together we have to create drug-free society: Darakhshan

Together we have to create drug-free society: Darakhshan

SRINAGAR: Social Transformation Programme “Aagaaz” (a step towards a better tomorrow), was organized by Royal Youth Club Rajpora in collaboration...

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LG Sinha flags drug–terror nexus, calls for mass movement against narcotics in J&K

LG Sinha flags drug–terror nexus, calls for mass movement against narcotics in J&K

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said the narcotics trade in Jammu and Kashmir has a “direct link” with terrorism, asserting...

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Jammu bridge collapse: 3 workers dead, 1 saved

Jammu bridge collapse: 3 workers dead, 1 saved

Jammu : A night-long rescue operation to pull out four labourers trapped under the debris of an under-construction bridge in Bantalab’s Thathar area...

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India conducts pan-India test of emergency alert system

India conducts pan-India test of emergency alert system

New Delhi: The Government of India (GOI) on Saturday conducted a nationwide test of its cell broadcast-based emergency alert system, with mobile phone...

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“Join May 3 Padyatra “, LG Sinha Calls for Mega Anti-Drug March in Srinagar

“Join May 3 Padyatra “, LG Sinha Calls for Mega Anti-Drug March in Srinagar

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday called upon people to join a mega padyatra in Srinagar aimed at strengthening...

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Ladakh’s development top priority of PM Modi led regime: HM Shah

Ladakh’s development top priority of PM Modi led regime: HM Shah

Leh: Asserting that Ladakh has remained the top priority of Prime Minister Narendra Modi led regime, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that...

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Gujarat, Maharashtra Foundation Day Celebrated; LG Sinha Calls Them Growth Engines of India

Gujarat, Maharashtra Foundation Day Celebrated; LG Sinha Calls Them Growth Engines of India

JAMMU:The Foundation Day of Gujarat and Maharashtra was celebrated with enthusiasm at J&K Lok Bhavan, with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha...

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Only peace, compassion can resolve unrest: Amit Shah

Only peace, compassion can resolve unrest: Amit Shah

Leh: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the return of sacred relics of Gautama Buddha to Ladakh after 75 years reinforces India’s...

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LG Sinha Joins Drug-Free J&K Campaign in Doda, Terms Narcotics Smuggling ‘Silent Terrorism’

LG Sinha Joins Drug-Free J&K Campaign in Doda, Terms Narcotics Smuggling ‘Silent Terrorism’

Jammu : Manoj Sinha on Wednesday joined the Drug-Free Jammu and Kashmir Campaign in Doda, calling for a united public movement to eradicate the menace...

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CS Inaugurates Security Operations Centre to Strengthen Cyber Security Framework Across J&K

CS Inaugurates Security Operations Centre to Strengthen Cyber Security Framework Across J&K

Jammu : Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Wednesday inaugurated the Jammu and Kashmir Security Operations Centre (JK SOC), marking a major step towards...

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Vande Bharat Express extension to Srinagar game-changer for J&K economy: CM Omar

Vande Bharat Express extension to Srinagar game-changer for J&K economy: CM Omar

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday described the extension of the Vande Bharat Express to Srinagar as a...

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Post-Article 370, development ‘stream’ flows in J&K : Vaishnaw

Post-Article 370, development ‘stream’ flows in J&K : Vaishnaw

Jammu: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said a “new stream of development” has been flowing in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation...

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Vande Bharat symbol of Modi’s will that broke 42-year logjam on Kashmir rail link: Dr Jitendra

Vande Bharat symbol of Modi’s will that broke 42-year logjam on Kashmir rail link: Dr Jitendra

Jammu: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Thursday said no government in the last 42 years had the will to connect Srinagar by train and asserted...

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Amit Shah lands in Leh for 2-day visit, to attend Buddha relics expo

Amit Shah lands in Leh for 2-day visit, to attend Buddha relics expo

Leh: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday arrived in Leh on a two-day visit, during which he is scheduled to attend a series of official and...

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Everyone likes to dream: TMC on exit polls

New Delhi : Trinamool Congress MP Dola Sen dismissed exit poll projections which has projected a BJP win in West Bengal.Sen called the exit polls as...

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Amid Middle East crisis, Haj 2026 airfare hiked by USD 100 per pilgrim

Amid Middle East crisis, Haj 2026 airfare hiked by USD 100 per pilgrim

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Minority Affairs has approved a one-time revision in airfare for Haj 2026 Air Charter Operations, raising the financial...

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Historic First: Jammu and Srinagar Connected by Direct Train Under PM Modi’s Leadership

Historic First: Jammu and Srinagar Connected by Direct Train Under PM Modi’s Leadership

Srinagar: In a landmark moment for Jammu and Kashmir, the twin capitals — Jammu and Srinagar — were directly connected by a train service for the...

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J&K govt hikes commercial passenger vehicle fares by 18%

J&K govt hikes commercial passenger vehicle fares by 18%

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government announced an 18 per cent increase in fares for all categories of commercial passenger vehicles, including...

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