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Northern Railway adds extra AC coaches in 3 trains amid summer rush
To manage heavy passenger rush during the summer season, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage period and ongoing vacation travel demand, Northern Railway's Jammu Division has decided to temporarily attach additional Third AC coaches in three trains.
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June 12, 2026
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Balbir presents Ravidass Vaani, Siropa to MRM Convenor
British Ravidasia Heritage Foundation National General Secretary and Member of Begampura Vishwa Mahasabha, Balbir Ram Rattan, on Tuesday presented a sacred Vaani of Guru Ravidass Ji and a traditional Siropa to Mohammed Afzal, National Convenor of Muslim Rashtriya Manch, during a meeting in Jammu.
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June 11, 2026
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Mannat Sharma gets The Himalayan Avian's 1st Star Medal
Mannat Sharma has been conferred The Himalayan Avian's first Star Medal in recognition of her academic excellence, strong connection with nature, and active contribution to environmental conservation initiatives.
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June 11, 2026
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ANTF cracks down on drug network in Ladakh
In a major crackdown on narcotics under the Union Territory's zero-tolerance policy against drug abuse, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of Ladakh has apprehended drug peddlers and seized over 1.5 kg of charas within the first week of its establishment.
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June 11, 2026
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CSIR-IIIM signs MoU with Ambrosia Botanicals
In a significant move to strengthen India's aromatic crop value chain and promote botanical wellness products, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu, on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gurugram-based luxury botanical wellness company Ambrosia Botanicals.
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June 11, 2026
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EAF seeks accountability in Forest Fire prevention, Calls for penalties on Non-cooperative villages
Expressing serious concern over the alarming rise in forest fires across Jammu and Kashmir, the Environment Awareness Forum (EAF) has called for strict enforcement of legal provisions that mandate community participation in preventing and controlling forest fires.
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June 11, 2026
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Guv Kavinder calls for making voluntary service a way of life
Inaugurates Blood Donation and Free Dental Health Camp
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June 11, 2026
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JU pays tribute to Dogri Litterateur Govardhan Singh Jamwal
The University of Jammu on Tuesday organized a condolence meeting to pay rich tributes to noted Dogri patron, literary enthusiast and Chairperson of the Kunwar Viyogi Memorial Trust, Shri Goverdhan Singh Jamwal, whose demise has been described as a major loss to the Dogri literary and academic fraternity.
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June 11, 2026
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AKM stages 'Prayawaran Bachao'
Abhinaya Kala Manch (AKM) Reasi organized a street play titled \"Prayawaran Bachao\" at Sujandhar as part of a folk festival, aiming to raise awareness among locals and pilgrims about environmental protection.
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June 11, 2026
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'Restore Chenab water to RS Pura fields to revive Basmati aroma'
Noted human rights activist Om Parkash Khajuria has called for the restoration of adequate Chenab River water supply through the historic Ranbir Canal irrigation network to the agricultural fields of R.S. Pura, saying it is essential to revive the aroma and quality of the region's world-famous Basmati rice.
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June 11, 2026
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Shiv Sena seeks rehabilitation policy for street vendors
Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) Jammu & Kashmir unit president Manish Sahni on Tuesday expressed concern over rising unemployment in Jammu and ongoing anti-encroachment drives against street vendors and hawkers, urging the government to launch a comprehensive ‘Employment-Oriented Jammu & Kashmir’ campaign alongside its anti-drug initiative.
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June 11, 2026
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Apni Party Women Wing accuses NC Govt of ignoring public concerns
The Apni Party Women Wing has accused the National Conference-led government of ignoring women's issues and failing to deliver on promises made to the people of Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the Assembly elections.
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June 11, 2026
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Arvind inaugurates lane & drain project
Continuing his efforts to strengthen civic infrastructure and improve public amenities in Jammu West, MLA Arvind Gupta today inaugurated the construction work of lanes and drains in Ward No. 41, Hazuri Bagh.
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June 11, 2026
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Health employees defer protest after assurance on salaries
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Health and Medical College employees has deferred its proposed dharna and protest programme for 10 days following assurances from Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu Principal Dr. Ashutosh regarding the resolution of pending salary issues.
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June 11, 2026
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Youth empowerment at core of Omar Govt's vision: Rana
Senior National Conference leader and Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana on Tuesday said that youth empowerment remains at the core of the Omar Abdullah-led government’s vision for Jammu and Kashmir.
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June 11, 2026
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Dimple slams Centre over Ayushman Scheme restrictions
President of Mission Statehood Jammu and Kashmir, Sunil Dimple, has strongly criticized the Central Government over reported restrictions on the Ayushman Bharat Gold Card scheme, alleging that it is affecting poor and critically ill patients across the Union Territory.
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June 11, 2026
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Railways adds extra AC coaches in Katra-bound trains amid summer rush
To ease heavy passenger rush and long waiting lists during the summer season, Jammu Division of Indian Railways has decided to temporarily augment two long-distance trains connecting southern India with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra by adding one additional Third AC coach in each service.
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June 11, 2026
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SUF calls for concrete steps on Sikh concerns after Taksal event
Chairman of Sikh United Front J&K, S. Sudarshan Singh Wazir, has said that the recent participation of BJP and RSS leaders in a June 6 Operation Blue Star remembrance event at Damdami Taksal is being closely observed by the Sikh community as a ‘welcome gesture,’ but stressed that it must be followed by concrete action.
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June 11, 2026
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Adm demolishes four illegal shops on State land in Bhalwal
Acting on the directions of Deputy Commissioner Jammu Dr Rakesh Minhas and under the supervision of SDM Jammu North Dr Deepak Kumar, the district administration today conducted an anti-encroachment drive in Tehsil Bhalwal to remove illegal structures raised on State land.
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June 11, 2026
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JU felicitates Pritpal Singh Betaab; VC inaugurates Gyan Chand Jain seminar hall
The Department of Urdu, University of Jammu, on Wednesday organized a felicitation ceremony in honour of noted writer and Sahitya Akademi Awardee Pritpal Singh Betaab, alongside the inauguration of the Gyan Chand Jain Seminar Hall and the release of a special issue of Tasalsul titled \"Non-Muslim Fiction Writers Number.\"
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June 11, 2026
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Rejection of nomination of Minakshi Natrajan another blow to democracy: Cong
The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) on Tuesday launched a multi-pronged attack on the BJP, alleging democratic erosion, rising unemployment, weakening of the RTI mechanism, and neglect of welfare schemes.
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June 11, 2026
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Kissan Congress submits 18-point charter for farmers' welfare
The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Kissan Congress on Tuesday submitted an 18-point charter of demands to the administration, seeking urgent measures to address the challenges faced by farmers across the Union Territory.
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June 10, 2026
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'Unsafe electric poles on Miran Sahib-Brij Nagar road a grave threat to public safety'
Human rights activist Om Parkash Khajuria on Tuesday expressed concern over the condition and placement of electric poles along the Miran Sahib-Brij Nagar road, alleging that they pose a serious risk to commuters and local residents.
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June 10, 2026
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JMC launches AI-driven pothole detection system, cold emulsion patching machine
Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) has operationalized an integrated system combining AI-based road monitoring with a cold emulsion pothole patching machine worth ₹.3 crore for the scientific and timely repair of damaged roads across Jammu city.
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June 10, 2026
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Capacity Building Prog for J&K Accounts Officers begins
A two-day Capacity Building Programme (CBP) for Jammu and Kashmir Accounts Service probationary officers commenced on Tuesday at the Northern Zonal Accountancy Training Institute (NZATI), Jammu.
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June 10, 2026
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Balwant Thakur invited to conduct theatre workshop in Lucknow
Renowned theatre director and Padma Shri awardee Balwant Thakur has been invited by the Bhartendu Natya Academy to conduct a week-long intensive theatre workshop in Lucknow beginning June 10.
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June 10, 2026
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Dr. S. P Varma calls on LG Sinha
Dr. S. P. Varma called on Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Lok Bhawan on Monday and briefed him about the ongoing and upcoming activities of Gandhi Global Family (GGF) in the Union Territory.
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June 10, 2026
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‘NC using statehood issue to deflect attention from unfulfilled promises’
Senior BJP leader and former Sarpanch Devraj Sharma on Tuesday criticized the proposed protest by National Conference legislators at Jantar Mantar, alleging that the move was aimed at diverting public attention from unfulfilled promises and governance issues.
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June 10, 2026
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Training on fruit tree mgmt, Khet Bachao Abhiyan held
A training programme on Fruit Tree Management and Khet Bachao Abhiyan was organized today at Udheywalla, Jammu. More than 150 farmers from different parts of Jammu district participated in the programme.
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June 10, 2026
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CCI Jammu holds interactive session for college interns
The Chamber of Commerce & Industry Jammu organized an interactive session with the Institute of Mass Communication and Skill Development (IMCSD), Jammu for the interns of Government Women College, Bhagwati Nagar at Chamber House Rail Head Complex Jammu.
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