Try GOLD - Free

State Times - May 31, 2025

Go Unlimited with Magzter GOLD

Read State Times along with 10,000+ other magazines & newspapers with just one subscription

View Catalog

1 Month

$14.99

1 Year $149.99

$149.99

$12/month

(OR)

Subscribe only to State Times

Gift State Times

Cancel Anytime.

(No Commitments) ⓘ

If you are not happy with the subscription, you can email us at help@magzter.com within 7 days of subscription start date for a full refund. No questions asked - Promise! (Note: Not applicable for single issue purchases)

Digital Subscription

Instant Access ⓘ

Subscribe now to instantly start reading on the Magzter website, iOS, Android, and Amazon apps.

Verified Secure

payment ⓘ

Magzter is a verified Stripe merchant.

In this issue

May 31, 2025

Zone Gandhi Nagar clinches U-14 & U-17 girls football titles

The Inter-Zonal District Level Football Competition for U-14 and U-17 girls concluded today at Parade Ground, Jammu, with Zone Gandhi Nagar emerging victorious in both categories.

1 mins

DC Doda flags off 100-Day ‘TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Harvinder Singh flagged off a 100-day \"TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan\" here from DC Office Complex.

1 mins

Prize Money Open Badminton Tourney begins

The All Jammu Prize Money Open Badminton Tournament, organised by Supersonic Badminton Club involving around 130 young shuttlers from city and surrounding areas at newly opened Champions Area, here today.

1 mins

Relief assistance to shelling-affected residents in Rehari

In response to certain reports suggesting that only Rs 6,500 was provided to houses damaged during the recent Pakistani shelling in Rehari, the District Administration clarified that as per the prescribed norms, the main house that was directly hit by the shelling has been sanctioned an assistance amount of Rs 1,20,000.

1 mins

LIC of India receives BSI certificate

LIC of India, the leading Public sector Insurer, has been awarded the ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) certification from the British Standards Institution (BSI) reaffirming that the Insurer's Operational Resilience, Business Continuity Planning and Risk Management capabilities are consistent with global best practices.

1 mins

Prof Keshav Sharma gets 3-yr extension as VC, ICFAI University

Prof. Keshav Sharma has been granted another three-year term as Vice Chancellor of The ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh.

1 mins

SMVDU NCC & NSS Coordinators participate in ‘Thana Diwas'

In a significant step towards strengthening community engagement and fostering cooperation between law enforcement agencies and educational institutions, Dr. Varun Dutta, NCC Coordinator, and Dr. Rajiv Kumar, NSS Coordinator of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), actively participated in the \"Thana Diwas\" function organized by the Jammu & Kashmir Police under the Civic Action Programme at Police Post Kakryal.

1 mins

Awareness workshop on PMFME Scheme held

A one-day awareness workshop on the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme was organised at Panchayat Ghar Ghair, Block Marheen.

1 mins

Bhadarwah gears up for Lavender Festival-2025

In the run-up to the much-anticipated Lavender Festival 2025, a team of local administration led by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Sunil Bhutyal on Friday conducted a detailed inspection of venue readiness at the Sports Stadium, Government Degree College Bhaderwah.

1 mins

MLA Ramgarh visits Historic Bamu Temple, announces road connectivity to promote heritage tourism

Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal, MLA Ramgarh and Former Minister for Health and Medical Education, Jammu & Kashmir, visited the historic Bamu Temple, a culturally and historically significant site estimated to be around 175-200 years old.

1 mins

Congress holds protest against Pathania's statement on IAF

The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) on Friday staged a protest in the Jammu North Assembly segment against BJP MLA R.S Pathania, strongly condemning his controversial and derogatory remarks targeting the Indian Air Force (IAF).

1 mins

Rotary Club Jammu Elite marks Shaheedi Diwas of Guru Arjan Dev Ji with community service at Gurudwara Sahib

In a heartfelt display of community service and devotion, Rotary Club Jammu Elite organized a special seva initiative at Gurudwara Sahib Bala Pritam, Trikuta Nagar, to commemorate the Shaheedi Diwas of Guru Arjan Dev Ji.

1 mins

JDF condemns AAP MLA's threats; disruptive actions against doctors, healthcare services in Doda

The Jammu Doctors Forum (JDF) on Friday vehemently condemned what they called reprehensible actions of Doda MLA and Jammu and Kashmir AAP chief, Mehraj Malik, for his brazen attempts to intimidate doctors, particularly women doctors, and destabilize the hard-earned healthcare infrastructure in Doda.

4 mins

J&K Youth Congress holds protest against BJP MLA's remarks

On the directions of AICC Secretary Krishna Allavaru, Incharge IYC and IYC National President Uday Bhanu Chib, the J&K Pradesh Youth Congress staged a protest in Jammu on Friday against BJP MLA, R.S Pathania, for his recent derogatory remarks targeting the Indian Air Force.

1 mins

NARI SHAKTI: COURAGE AND INSPIRATION

In a world where courage often wears a uniform, the story of a brave female army officer stands out as a shining beacon of resilience, patriotism, and unwavering commitment to duty.

1 mins

UNMASK THE APPEAL & BREAK THE CYCLE

World No Tobacco Day is celebrated every year on May 31. It is a global effort led by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to make people more aware of how smoking is bad for them and to push for policies that will help them quit. Since its inception in 1987, this day has been an important chance for health workers, activists and the government to talk about how bad tobacco is for people's health, the environment and economies around the world. Since tobacco use is still one of the biggest preventable causes of death worldwide, this observance is an important reminder of how urgent it is to eradicate tobacco use from our lives. Globally, there are 1.3 billion tobacco users, including an estimated 37 million children aged 13-15. Over 8 million deaths are caused by tobacco use each year, of which over 7 million are directly related to tobacco use and roughly 1.3 million are caused by secondhand smoke exposure for nonsmokers. Even though the risks of tobacco use are well known, addiction to it persists especially among young people. Because tobacco contains the extremely addictive chemical nicotine, it is difficult for users to stop once they have started. Additionally, tobacco smoke contains over 7,000 toxic chemicals including known carcinogens. These substances are linked to a number of severe health issues such as heart disease, stroke, lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Smokeless tobacco products such as chewing tobacco and snuff are linked to oral cancers, gum disease and other conditions.

2 mins

Architects of Hindi Journalism

‘Udant Martand’ was the first Hindi weekly paper, which was published on 30th May 1826 from Kolkata.

3 mins

WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY 2025: Unmasking Industry Tactics and Empowering Smokers to Quit

The world observes World No Tobacco Day, drawing attention to the tobacco and nicotine industries' increasingly aggressive and dishonest marketing tactics.

6 mins

Dont worry folks, it is just a Mock Drill

As Operation Shield is being conducted today across India's border states adjoining Pakistan, including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat, the public is urged to remain calm, composed, and fully cooperative.

3 mins

1947 POJK SIF thanks Delhi CM, Sirsa for Job letters to 1984 Riot Victims’ Families

JAMMU: Senior BJP leader and former General Secretary of the 1947 POJK Sharanarthi Intellectual Forum, Suyjit Singh, on Thursday extended gratitude to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Cabinet Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa for their historic initiative of offering government jobs to families affected by the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

1 mins

'Balidan Divas' of Shaheed Bhagat Amarnath on June 1

Surinder Bhagat, Chairman of the Shaheed Bhagat Amarnath Trust, in a press conference held today at Shaheed Bhagat Amarnath Samark Park, Shalamar, announced the upcoming \"Balidan Divas\" to honour the sacrifice of Shaheed Bhagat Amarnath.

1 mins

BJP KDD celebrates 300th Jayanti of Rani Ahilyabai Holkar at Jagti

JAMMU: The BJP Kashmir Displaced District (KDD) organized a grand program at Shiv Mandir, Jagti Township, to commemorate the 300th birth anniversary of Punyashlok Ahilyabai Holkar, the revered ruler of the Holkar dynasty in Malwa, then a part of the Maratha Confederacy.

1 mins

BJP guided by principle of selfless service: Yudhvir

JAMMU: Yudhvir Sethi, Vice-President of J&K B.JP and MLA from Jammu East, and Surinder Bhagat, MLA from Marh, held a public darbar at the party headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu.

1 mins

IIM Jammu organises Hindi Workshop on noting, drafting, unicode

JAMMU: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu, under the leadership of Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, organized a one-day workshop on Noting, Drafting, and Unicode on 30th May 2025 (Friday) at the Agastya Classroom. The workshop aimed to enhance the use of Hindi in administrative and technical communication, in line with the Government of India's Rajbhasha policy.

1 mins

Kavita Dutt Bhakti Sangeet Official presents devotional song ‘Mindal Batasa-Bich Rehan Waaliye'

Kavita Dutt Bhakti Sangeet Official proudly announces the release of a soulful devotional song titled \"Mindal Batasa Bich Rehan Waaliye\", a heartfelt tribute to Maa Bhagwati. The launch took place today at the Press Club Jammu, marking a significant moment in the celebration of spiritual devotion through music.

1 mins

Centre always stands with J&K people in tough times: Dr Tahir

JAMMU: J&K BJP Spokesperson Dr Tahir Choudhary has hailed the two-day visit of Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah to Jammu and Kashmir, calling it a reaffirmation of the Central Government's deep commitment to the people of the Union Territory.

1 mins

Lion Cubs, Kutki, Bhunki displayed on 2nd Anniversary of Jambu Zoo

JAMMU: The Wildlife Department celebrated the completion of two years of Jambu Zoo with a series of activities held here the other day.

1 mins

Final open house for J U's pioneering DYD program draws enthusiastic response

JAMMU: The University of Jammu successfully held the third and final Open House for its flagship Design Your Degree (DYD) program on Friday, drawing the curtain on a series of engaging and interactive sessions aimed at prospective students and their families.

2 mins

JU Inter-Departmental Men's Cricket Tournament 2025-26 showcases competitive spirit

The University of Jammu's ongoing Inter-Departmental Cricket Tournament 2025-26 for Men is generating excitement and enthusiasm among students as it unfolds at the University Cricket Ground. This annual event, organized under the patronage of the Chairman of the Campus Sports Committee, Dr. Daud Iqbal Baba, promotes teamwork, fitness, and healthy competition across various university departments.

1 mins

KCGPS holds Investiture Ceremony to appoint student leaders for academic session 2025-26

JAMMU: KC Gurukul Public School held its Investiture Ceremony to formally bestow responsibilities on the newly selected members of the Student Council for the academic year 2025-26.

1 mins

JKIIAN shines in J&K Senior Open Swimming Competitions 2025-26

In the J&K Senior open Swimming Competitions held on May 24, 2025 at Jodhamal Public School, Jammu, Jaiwardhan Singh Jamwal of JK Public School Kunjwani won gold medal in 50M Free Style in 27.73 seconds and gold medal in 4 x 50M Relay category.

1 mins

Secy School Education emphasises student-centric reforms

Secretary School Education, Ram Nivas Sharma, on Friday conducted extensive visit to various educational institutions functioning in Srinagar, holding exclusive interaction with the students and the teachers.

1 mins

Investiture ceremony 2025: JK Public School Kunjwani installs new Student Council with responsibility

JK Public School Kunjwani held its annual investiture ceremony with great enthusiasm and dignity marking the official induction of the newly elected student council for the academic session 2025-26.

2 mins

Dr Sant Ram Deswal honoured with Padma Shri Award 2025

Dr. Sant Ram Deswal was conferred with the Padma Shri Award 2025 for his outstanding contribution in the field of Literature and Education. The Investiture Ceremony was held at the Ganatantra Mandap of Rashtrapati Bhavan, where the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, presented the award to Dr. Deswal.

1 mins

Read all Stories from State Times

State Times Description:

Publisher: State-TIMES-Newspaper-Publication

Category: Newspaper

Language: English

Frequency: Daily

State Times is an Indian English language daily newspaper. It was founded on 30 November 1996. The publication is owned and operated by the State Times Group, J&K. It is published is the broadsheet format from the state of Jammu & Kashmir and is widely received and read in the northern parts of India. It has also included Delhi edition in its repertoire. It received J&K Government’s Best Media Award in 2007. It is also available as an e-paper for its readers, making its accessibility wider.