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GDP to grow at 7.4 pc in FY26: Govt
India is likely to grow at a faster pace of 7.4 per cent during 2025-26, compared to 6.5 per cent in the previous year, driven by a strong performance in the services and manufacturing sectors, thus retaining its position as the world's fastest growing major economy.
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January 08, 2026
State Times
Police raids multiple locations across Valley in cyber terror case; 22 detained
The Counter Intelligence wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police detained 22 suspects on Wednesday following raids at multiple locations across the valley, officials said.
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January 08, 2026
State Times
Israeli PM calls Modi; briefs on Gaza Peace Plan status
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday received a phone call from his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, who shared an update on the Gaza Peace Plan and reaffirmed their shared resolve to fight terror.
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January 08, 2026
State Times
BJP, Sangarsh Samiti welcome NMC decision on SMVDIME
The NMC's decision to withdraw permission granted for setting up a MBBS course in a Jammu college over its noncompliance of \"minimum standards\" has evoked mixed reactions, with the BJP and Sangarsh Samiti welcoming the move.
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January 08, 2026
State Times
CB registers cheating case involving Rs 15.15 lakh
The Special Crime Wing (SCW), Crime Branch Jammu, has registered a formal case under Section 420 RPC in connection with an alleged cheating and fraud amounting to Rs 15.15 lakh, following a written complaint received from a resident of Shaheedi Chowk, Bawe Wali Gali, Jammu.
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January 08, 2026
State Times
SFs tighten cordon after gunfight with terrorists in Kathua
Security forces on Wednesday strengthened the cordon in a remote forest area following an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district on Wednesday, officials said.
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January 08, 2026
State Times
'Act of terror' under UAPA not confined only to final execution: SC
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that an “act of terror” under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention)
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January 08, 2026
State Times
Patwari caught red-handed while accepting Rs 5,000 bribe
JAMMU: The AntiCorruption Bureau (ACB) arrested a revenue official in Udhampur district after he was caught red-handed while accepting a bribe for the issuance of land documents, an official said.
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January 07, 2026
State Times
Four-tier integrated roadmap to transform skilling ecosystem in J&K finalised
JAMMU: In a major initiative aimed at making the population of J&K futureready for emerging employment opportunities, the Skill Development Department on Tuesday presented a comprehensive and forward-looking roadmap to Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo to transform the skilling ecosystem of the UT.
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January 07, 2026
State Times
Controversial slogans at JNU: FIR registered; BJP condemns incident
A protest at JNU sparked a controversy as objectionable slogans targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were allegedly raised over the denial of bail by the Supreme Court to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 riots conspiracy case, prompting the Delhi Police to launch a probe into the matter.
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January 07, 2026
State Times
EC has power, competence to undertake SIR of electoral rolls: Poll panel to SC
The Election Commission (EC) told the Supreme Court on Tuesday that it has the power and competence to undertake a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls, besides there is a constitutional duty to ensure that no foreigners are registered as voters.
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January 07, 2026
State Times
CM lays foundation of projects worth Rs 119 Cr, inaugurates projects worth Rs 33 Cr
Reviews PW(R&B) Dept projects; stresses on timely completion, quality execution
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January 07, 2026
State Times
NMC withdraws permission for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College; students to be shifted to other institutes
The National Medical Commission's Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) has withdrawn the letter of permission granted to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence in Jammu and Kashmir as supernumerary seats by the competent authority of the their regular sanctioned decision through copies of the order.
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January 07, 2026
State Times
MoRD approves revised Labour Budget under VB-G RAM G for J&K
Boost to rural employment with 4.45 Cr person-days in 2025-26
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January 07, 2026
State Times
Drug peddler booked in Kathua; 2 held in Samba
A notorious drug peddler was booked under the stringent Prevention of Illicit Traffie in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act in Kathua while two others were arrested along with heroin in Samba district on Tuesday.
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January 07, 2026
State Times
Fire breaks out in scrap yard, carpet godown in Srinagar; no casualties
A massive fire broke out in a scrap yard and a carpet godown in a slum area here on Tuesday, officials said.
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January 07, 2026
State Times
Man held for duping Shopian resident of over Rs 5 lakh
A man was arrested for allegedly duping an individual of Rs 5.40 lakh in Shopian district on the pretext of getting his brother released from police custody, officials said on Monday.
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January 06, 2026
State Times
Bhagwat discusses Hindu unity, social harmony in RSS meet
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday emphasised Hindu unity and the principle of social harmony, self-reliance, and family values at a meeting here, an office-bearer of the outfit said.
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January 06, 2026
State Times
PRAGATI driving timely execution of mega projects in J&K: CS
Projects worth Rs 4.12 lakh Cr under monitoring
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January 06, 2026
State Times
Union Power Minister inspects power projects in Kishtwar
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal on Monday inspected 1,000-MW Pakal Dul and 390-MW Dul Hasti power stations in Kishtwar district, officials said.
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January 06, 2026
State Times
LG Ladakh meets PM Modi
Discusses issues concerning general public, developmental priorities
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January 06, 2026
State Times
Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji celebrated with religious fervour
The Prakash Purab (birth anniversary) of the tenth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, was celebrated on Monday with great religious fervour, devotion, and enthusiasm at Gurdwara Yaadgar Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Chand Nagar, Jammu.
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January 06, 2026
State Times
J&K Bank organizes Stakeholders’ Meet to streamline implementation of HDP Scheme
Private Enterprises (PE’s)
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January 06, 2026
State Times
AGMUT cadre reshuffle: Santosh, Rashid among 5 shifted out; 6 posted to J&K
The Ministry of Home Affairs on Sunday shifted several IAS officers from the Jammu and Kashmir segment of the AGMUT cadre, including Santosh D. Vaidya and Syed Abid Rashid Shah, to other States and Union Territories in the joint cadre.
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January 05, 2026
State Times
Making strong efforts to host 2036 Olympics: Modi
VARANASI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asserted that India is preparing with full strength to host the 2036 Olympic Games, and declared his government was committed to providing \"more and more players greater opportunities to compete\" by hosting mega sporting events in the country.
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January 05, 2026
State Times
Habib lauds VAJK for reinforcing unity, harmony among J&K youth
Secretary, Bandipora District Volleyball Association, Arsullah Habib on Sunday lauded the initiatives of the Volleyball Association of Jammu and Kashmir (VAJK) for reinforcing the spirit of national unity and communal harmony among the youth of the Union Territory.
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January 05, 2026
State Times
Rajnath to commission ICG ship Samudra Pratap in Goa today
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will commission Indian Coast Guard ship 'Samudra Pratap’, the first of two pollution control vessels, in Goa on Monday.
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January 05, 2026
State Times
LG flags off group of youth from South Kashmir for exposure tour
STATE TIMES NEWS JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday flagged off a group
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January 05, 2026
State Times
Sidharth re-elected as President Volleyball Association of J&K
Kunal Magotra General Secretary; Mohd Tariq Treasurer
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January 05, 2026
State Times
India voices deep concern over US military action on Venezuela
India on Sunday voiced \"deep concern\" over the US!
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