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Dr Jitendra, Norway Minister Marianne hold bilateral; discuss marine resource management

Dr. Jitendra Singh on Friday held a 'bilateral' with Marianne Sivertsen Ness, Norway's Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy to discuss a range of issues concerning sustainable fisheries, marine resource management, sustainable fisheries and the broader framework of the blue economy.

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June 12, 2025
State Times

State Times

Pahari Tribe ST Forum delegation meets secretary PAB; discusses key issues

A delegation from the Pahari Tribe ST Forum met with Sapna Kotwal (JKAS), Secretary of the Jammu & Kashmir Pahari Advisory Board (PAB), in Jammu to discuss pressing concerns, including the distribution of scholarships among Pahari ethnic students.

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June 12, 2025

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Prasar Bharati, Shucae Films OTT join forces to boost WAVES OTT content portfolio

In a strategic move to expand digital content and engage wider audiences, Prasar Bharati has partnered with Shucae Films OTT. This collaboration brings Shucae's dynamic slate of original web content to Prasar Bharati's digital platform WAVES, with select shows also airing on its national television network.

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June 12, 2025

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DC Poonch chairs NCORD meeting; stresses coordinated efforts to curb drug abuse

Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal chaired a meeting of the District level Committee under Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) to review drug control measures and assess progress of enforcement departments in curbing the menace in the district.

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June 12, 2025

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India’s bold new funding show ‘The Lions’ Den’ premieres June 14 on DD National & WAVES OTT

A game-changing moment for India's entrepreneurial ecosystem is here.

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June 12, 2025
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State Times

DHS reviews medical facilities to handle heat wave induced ailments

JAMMU: Director Health Services Jammu Dr. Abdul Hamid Zargar on Wednesday reviewed preparedness of health institutions to handle heat wave triggered health conditions here at a meeting.

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June 12, 2025
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State Times

Keshav distributes key welfare cards to Locals

JAMMU: Prominent Social Activist & Chairman of the Samvedna Society Keshav Chopra on Wednesday led a significant community outreach program in Jammu, focusing on empowering local residents through the distribution of essential identification and healthcare cards.

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June 12, 2025

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From Silence to Sound: A New Dawn at AIIMS Jammu AIIMS Jammu restores hearing for 28-Year-Old man through timely intervention for SSNHL

What happens when, without any warning or pain, the world around you suddenly falls silent in one ear? For a 28-year-old man from Jammu, this alarming experience turned into a story of hope and recovery-thanks to the expert care at AIIMS Jammu.

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June 12, 2025

State Times

Randhawa slams Urdu language as mandatory for Naib Tehsildar Post

Senior BJP leader and MLA from Bahu Assembly Constituency, Vikram Randhawa, has strongly criticized the move to make Urdu as a mandatory paper for the recently advertised post of Naib Tehsildar.

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June 12, 2025
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State Times

St Xavier students leave for Himalyan trekking

JAMMU: The second group of Tawi Trekkers J&K, comprising 44 students (including 29 girls) of St. Xavier Convent Senior Secondary School, Barnai, here left today to participate in the Dharamshala Himalayan Trekking Programme.

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June 12, 2025

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Rekha, Puneet meet CEO State Health Agency, discuss Ayushman Bharat Camps in Jammu

Senior BJP leader and Co Convenor Sewa Susashaan and Garib Kalyan Programme, Rekha Mahajan, accompanied by Puneet Mahajan, Convenor Health and Medical Cell, BJP, J&K, held a meeting with Sanjiv M. Gadkar (IAS), CEO of the State Health Agency, Jammu & Kashmir and discussed the organization of Ayushman Bharat health camps across various localities in Jammu City. Rekha Mahajan informed the CEO that as part of the ongoing celebration of 11 years of the Modi Government at the Centre, the BJP is planning to organize a series of programmes including Ayushman Bharat camps to extend the benefits of this flagship health scheme to the grassroots level.

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June 12, 2025

State Times

ADC Jammu emphasises priority sector lending at DLRC meeting

A meeting of the District Level Review Committee was convened on Wednesday to assess the performance of banks and financial institutions in the district.

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June 12, 2025
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State Times

Eleven years of Modi Govt are golden years of modern India: Darakhshan

BJP National Executive Member, Minister of State & Chairperson of J&K Waqf Board, Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi on Wednesday addressed a press conference at Anantnag during a special program organised by the BJP to commemorate eleven years of Narendra Modi led National Democratic Alliance government at the center.

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June 12, 2025
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State Times

Yasha Mudgal reviews works under CAPEX 2024-26 of Tourism Dept

Commissioner Secretary, Tourism, Yasha Mudgal, on Wednesday chaired a meeting of senior officers at Civil Secretariat Jammu to review functioning of the Tourism Department.

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June 12, 2025

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Refresher course by DYSS begins

JAMMU: The Refresher cum Orientation Course for the officials of the Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) in various sports disciplines, started today at Youth Hostel Nagrota, here.

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June 12, 2025
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State Times

Local Bodies have fulfilled Modi's vision in J&K by establishing local self Govt at grass root level: Ex-Mayor

Rajinder Sharma, former Mayor and forme General Secretary All India Mayor's Couneil inaugurated sewerage project worth Rs 34 crores under AMRU’E2 to be executed = by Urban Environment and Engineering Department.

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June 12, 2025
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State Times

Anuradha assumes charge of Director General Youth Services & Sports

JAMMU: Anuradha Gupta assumed charge of Director General Youth Services and Sports J&K after taking over the same from outgoing Director General YSS, Rajinder Singh Tara at the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports, Sports House, MA Stadium, here today. Anuradha is a dynamie officer who has served the Union Territory in various capacities including Deputy Commisioner Samba, Deputy Commisioner Udhampur, Director School Education Jammu and Controller Legal Metrology, J&K.

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June 12, 2025
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State Times

From Silence to Security: How Legal Reforms Under Modi Government Redefined Women's Safety

In 2012, the brutal Nirbhaya incident shocked the conscience of the nation. It also exposed the deep fissures in India's legal and administrative framework for women's safety. Inadequate policing, slow judicial response, outdated laws, and near-total absence of survivor support systems painted a bleak picture.

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June 12, 2025
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State Times

Searches underway after villagers report suspicious movement in Samba

Security forces on Wednesday launched a search operation along Dhar road in Samba district after villagers reported movement of two suspected terrorists, officials said.

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June 12, 2025
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State Times

IIM Jammu inaugurates CBP for Finance and Planning Officials of Batch-4 under CITaG at SKUAST-K

SRINAGAR: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu under the leadership of Prof, B.S, Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu inaugurated the Capacity Building Program (Batch-4) for Finance and Planning & Monitoring Department officials of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Thesday.

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June 11, 2025
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State Times

DC Reasi inaugurates 3-day Annual Baba Aghar Jitto Mela

The three-day Annual Baba Aghar Jitto Mela, a vibrant celebration of spiritual devotion, cultural heritage and community participation, was inaugurated on Tuesday by Deputy Commissioner Nidhi Malik here at the scenic village of Aghar Jitto, Katra.

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June 11, 2025
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State Times

SSP Udhampur reviews security, anti-narcotics measures ahead of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra

In the preparation for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) 2025. SSP Udhampur Amod Ashok Nagpure, IPS, chaired a high-level security meeting to review preparations and strategize for the smooth conduct of the Yatra.

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June 11, 2025

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Dr Jitendra addresses UN Conference, pushes for ‘global ocean pact

India called for urgent global action on ocean health at the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, with Union Minister of Earth Sciences (Independent Charge), Dr. Jitendra Singh pushing for \"global ocean pact\" and unveiling major strides in deep-sea exploration, marine plastic clean-up, and sustainable fisheries.

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June 11, 2025
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State Times

Executive Body of Jammu District Gymnastics Association formed; Shilpa Gupta elected President

In a significant development for gymnastics in the region, the Executive Body of the Jammu District Gymnastics Association was formally constituted following a General Body meeting of the ad-hoc committee, which included former international and national medalist gymnasts.

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June 11, 2025
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State Times

Namrta demands revocation of discriminatory Urdu Clause in Naib Tehsildar Recruitment

JAMMU: Namrta Sharma, Senior Congress Leader and social-political activist, has strongly condemned the recent JKSSB notification that mandates Urdu as a compulsory qualification for the post of Naib Tehsildar.

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June 11, 2025

State Times

Kavinder slams JKSSB over compulsory Urdu Criteria for NT Posts

Says will not tolerate discrimination against Jammu Youth

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June 11, 2025
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State Times

SSP Doda reviews security situation in Bal Padri, holds crime meeting

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Doda visited the far-off Bal Padri area today to assess the security situation, review existing security measures, and interacted with local stakeholders.

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June 11, 2025
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State Times

Balbir extends birthday wishes to BJP Mahila Morcha President

Balbir Ram Rattan, spokesperson of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir and former Vice Chairperson, extended birthday greetings to Sanjita Dogra, the State President of the BJP Mahila Morcha.

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June 11, 2025

State Times

Thyrocare brings advanced, affordable diagnostic services to Kashmir: CEO

In a significant move toward enhancing healthcare access in the northernmost region of the country, Thyrocare, one of India’s leading diagnostic chains, has inaugurated its 33rd state-of-the-art diagnostic laboratory in Srinagar, Kashmir.

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June 11, 2025
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State Times

Monthly meeting of Ex-Police Officers’ League held

The monthly meeting of the Ex-Police Officers' League, District Jammu, was held on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Karanjit Singh, President of the League. The meeting witnessed active participation from several retired police officers who gathered to deliberate on important issues affecting retired police personnel.

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June 11, 2025