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Vote for someone with govt access in Nagrota bypoll: Omar seeks support for NC candidate

National Conference leader and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah hit the campaign trail here on Thursday for the upcoming November 11 Nagrota bypoll.

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November 07, 2025
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State Times

Blackmailer reporter facing snatching case How unregistered portal 'The Daily Truth News' Editor managed LA Press Gallery card?

In a startling revelation that exposed the rot within unregulated digital media operations, Onkar Singh, the Editor-in-Chief of an unregistered online portal, 'The Daily Truth News', has been found to possess an official Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly entry card - despite the portal having no registration or accreditation with the Department of Information and Public Relations.

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November 07, 2025

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Govt launches CM’s Scheme for Introduction of Heritage Courses

The Government of Jammu and Kashmir, led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has approved the “Chief Minister’s Scheme for Introduction of Heritage Courses” aimed at preserving and promoting the rich traditional crafts of J&K through structured vocational education.

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November 07, 2025
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State Times

Sheetal Devi qualifies for India's able-bodied archery team for Asia Cup

Para-archer Sheetal Devi, the world compound champion born without arms, shattered another barrier on Thursday by being picked in the Indian able-bodied junior team for the upcoming Asia Cup Stage 3 in Jeddah.

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November 07, 2025
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State Times

ED raids in narco-terror case; premises of ex-minister Babu Singh searched

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday conducted simultaneous searches in Jammu and Kashmir, including at the premises of former minister Babu Singh, as part of a drugs-linked money laundering investigation, official sources said.

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November 07, 2025

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Search operation underway to track down terrorists in Kishtwar

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paying obeisance at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi ji Shrine on Thursday. He prayed for the well-being of all and peace and prosperity of J&K UT.

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November 07, 2025

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DGP calls for advanced surveillance, inter-agency coordination

Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Nalin Prabhat on Thursday called for strengthening the security grid in Srinagar city through advanced surveillance, effective inter-agency coordination, and proactive field engagement.

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November 07, 2025
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State Times

Illegal immigrants grab jobs, pose security threats: Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that illegal Bangladeshi immigrants snatch jobs and pose security threats to the country, while asserting that the Bihar assembly election is for making the eastern state \"infiltrator-free\".

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November 07, 2025

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Bihar records highest-ever voter turnout of nearly 65 pc in first phase of assembly polls

Bihar recorded its \"highest-ever\" voter turnout in the first phase of polling for the Assembly election on Thursday, with 64.66 per cent of an electorate of more than 3.75 crore turning up at polling stations to exercise their franchise.

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November 07, 2025

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Bhagwant Mann-Kejriwal Govt cheating, looting Punjabis: Chugh

The BJP on Thursday launched a frontal attack on the Bhagwant Mann government \"led by Arvind Kejriwal\" for cheating and looting the people of Punjab.

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November 07, 2025

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People of J&K are heartbeat of peace: LG

>> Delivers keynote address at Vishwagram's International Symposium in Srinagar >> Says, huge sacrifices have been made in last 5 years to make J &K peaceful, progressive, prosperous >> Peace visible in J&K today has given an oppor tunity to all to flourish with mutual respect and everyone is getting equal opportunity to live dignified life >> One can see impact of peace, efforts of people for better tomorrow and immense possibilities for all without any discrimination >> Under leadership PM Narendra Modi, we have followed principles of people-first, social justice and equality, which has transformed both lives of people and this crown jewel of nation >> We are determined for strengthening socio-eco nomic development and to turn the dreams of our youth into reality >> Speaks about new vision of rising J &K that is peaceful, fear-free, prosperous, united and in which every citizen is empowered and touched by India's rapid progress >> Highlights strong resolve to dismantle terror ecosystem and affirmed commitment to maintaining peace, justice and equity

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November 06, 2025
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State Times

No locus standi for Pak to comment on India’s internal affairs: Mandaviya

Union Minister of Labour and Employment Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday said Pakistan has no locus standi to comment on India's internal affairs, and it should stop abusing global forums.

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November 06, 2025
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State Times

Rahul trying to create anarchy by demanding reservation in defence forces: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was \"trying to create anarchy\" in the country by \"demanding reservation in the armed forces\".

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November 06, 2025

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Tourism Dept showcases J&K’s culture, cuisines and countryside at ‘Bharat Parv’ in Gujarat

Jammu and Kashmir's rich tourism potential, vibrant art, craft, and authentic cuisines were showcased at a national-level festival organised in Gujarat's Narmada district to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

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November 06, 2025

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J KAS officer files defamation case, Rs 7 Cr recovery suit against ‘journalist’ in Jammu Court

After demand of Rs 20,000 by a fake journalist Shubham Manswalia for deleting a video from his unregistered portal “The Daily Truth News’ another report of blackmailing surfaced in Jammu as a result of which a Jammu & Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officer, Zakir Hussain Wani, Additional Secretary, Power Development Department (PDD) has filed Rs 7 crore recovery suit against journalist Tousif Kraipak, alleging that the latter made defamatory statements against him on social media and other public platforms with an intent to damage his professional reputation and public standing.

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November 06, 2025

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Postal, home voting begins for Budgam by-elections

The process of postal ballot voting began for 27-AC Budgam at BDO office Budgam, marking an important step in ensuring that all eligible voters, especially employees in essential services who may not be able to attend polling stations on election day for 27-AC budgam, have the opportunity to exercise their democratic rights.

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November 06, 2025
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State Times

All wings of democracy exist for welfare of citizens: CJI

All the wings of democracy - executive, judiciary and legislature - exist for the welfare of citizens and none can work in isolation, Chief Justice of India Bhushan Gavai said on Wednesday.

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November 06, 2025
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State Times

Gunfight underway between terrorists, SFs in Kishtwar

Search operation launched in Poonch

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November 06, 2025

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Two long-time absconders arrested

Two criminals wanted in two separate cases were arrested after over a decade-long hunt in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, police said.

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November 06, 2025
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State Times

BJP to mark 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’ at 150 places on Nov 7; PM to attend Delhi event

\"Vande Mataram’ will be collectively sung at events planned in 150 places of significance across the country to mark 150 years of the national song, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to attend one such programme at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in Delhi on November 7.

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November 06, 2025

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LG, CM greet people on Prakash Parv of Guru Nanak Dev Ji

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Prakash Parv of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

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November 05, 2025

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ACB arrests Patwari for graft in Samba, seizes Rs 35 lakhs

The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested a revenue official for graft and seized Rs 35 lakh in cash from his private vehicle in Samba district.

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November 05, 2025
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State Times

Mini bus overturns in Rajouri; many students among 28 injured

At least 28 persons, mostly students, were injured when a mini bus overturned on a highway in Rajouri district on Tuesday, officials said.

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November 05, 2025
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State Times

‘Goli Ka Jawab Goley Se’ if Pak terrorists attack India again: Amit Shah

ists to refrain from further attacking India, asserting that if they repeat the mistake, \"goli ka jawab goley se diya jayega\" (they will face cannons for bullets).

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November 05, 2025

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Ex-MD of J&K Coop Development Ltd convicted for forgery

A court in Jammu and Kashmir has convicted a 93-year-old former managing director of J-K Cooperative Central Land Development Limited for forging his date of birth to extend service.

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November 05, 2025

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DPRs invited for 7 ropeway projects in J&K under PPP mode

Proposed ropeways include, Baltal-Amarnath, Pahalgam-Amarnath, Nashri Tunnel-Sanasar, Sonmarg-Thajwas, Doodhpathri-Diskhal, Bhaderwah-Seoj Dhar and the Shankaracharya ropeway projects

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November 05, 2025
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State Times

India on way to become third largest economy: Sitharaman

India today stands out as a fast-growing economy and will soon be the third-largest in the world, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday.

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November 05, 2025
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State Times

Film shootings resumes in Kashmir

In good news for Kashmir's battered tourism industry, film shootings have resumed in the valley, six months after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 persons were killed.

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November 05, 2025

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Sinha announces BRO to reconstruct Atholi to Machail Mata Road

Build new bridge in Chishoti, BSNL to set up new 4G towers

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November 04, 2025

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Sinha to inaugurate 10-day Jhiri Mela in Jammu today

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will inaugurate the 10-day annual Jhiri Mela on the outskirts of Jammu city, with thousands of devotees from across the country expected to throng the fair to seek blessings at the Baba Jittoo temple.

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November 04, 2025