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From sacred Seva to one-day Selfies: What are we becoming?
In recent decades, India has witnessed a surge in the observance of imported celebrations such as Mother's Day, Father's Day, Parents' Day, Valentine's Day, Friendship Day, Grandparents' Day, Daughter's Day, and Son's Day. These \"days of love\" have found prominence not just on social media but also in schools, offices, malls, and even homes. While the sentiments behind them may seem heartwarming, the shift raises a deeper question: Are we replacing a culture of lifelong reverence and duty with one-day performances driven by social validation and market forces?
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June 16, 2025
State Times
Ladakh delegations meet Sitharaman, demands special relief for tourism sector
Grappling with sharp decline in tourist arrivals in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, various delegations, including tourism players, met the visiting Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman here and advocated special relief for tourism and allied sectors in the Union Territory of Ladakh, an official said on Sunday.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
Cardiac awareness camp brings hope & healing at border village affected by shelling: Dr. Sushil
A Pathbreaking cardiac awareness cum health check-up camp was organized by Head Department of Cardiology GMCH Jammu Dr. Sushil Sharma in collaboration with SVS Charitable Trust Sunderbani at border village of Krishna Ghati, Mendhar, Poonch District which was recently affected by Cross border shelling.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
Udhampur admin launches ‘Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan’ to empower tribal communities
UDHAMPUR: In consonance with the nationwide Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, the District Administration Udhampur today organized an impressive awareness and benefit saturation camp aimed at uplifting the tribal communities of the district.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
BJP J&K unveils poetry collection titled 'Essentia'
JAMMU: The senior leadership of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, released a poetry collection titled 'Essentia', penned by a young and promising author, Aakshra Gupta.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
In Reel So Real: How Media and Al Are Shaping-and Shaking-the Moral Compass of a Generation
Centuries ago, Plato cautioned against drama that corrupts the soul. Freud spoke of catharsis through art. But in today's world, content no longer heals, educates, or uplifts. It seduces. It distracts. It distorts. Filters replace reflection. Virality replaces virtue. The result? A generation more attuned to reels than to reality, more loyal to screens than to values.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
Reasi Admin launches 15-day Awareness & Saturation campaign under Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan
The District Administration Reasi under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Nidhi Malik launched a 15-day Awareness and Saturation Campaign today under Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan (DAJGA) to promote inclusive development and empower tribal communities.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
IYA celebrates Int'l Day of Yoga at Rana Rajinder Singh Park
JAMMU: The Indian Yoga Association (IYA), a nationally renowned body devoted to the promotion of yoga for the past 17 years under the divine guidance of Swami Chidanand Saraswati, National Chairman (Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh), and the able leadership of Subodh Tiwari, Secretary General (IYA) and CEO of Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla-Pune, proudly celebrated International Day of Yoga (IDY) at Rana Rajinder Singh Park, Rehari, Jammu.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
Continuous upgrade of GMC services Govt's prime concern: CS
Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, on Sunday had a detailed review of the critical infrastructure and services being provided across the associated hospitals of medical colleges besides assessing the status of faculty and courses offered in each of these colleges.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
Preparations begin in Kathua for International Yoga Day celebration
The Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS), Kathua, in collaboration with the District Administration Kathua, is gearing up to celebrate International Yoga Day on June 21 at the Sports Stadium, Kathua.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
15-Day IEC Campaign under Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gramin Utkarsh Abhiyan takes off in Kishtwar District
The District Administration Kishtwar today launched the 15-day Mega IEC Campaign under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gramin Utkarsh Abhiyan, marking a significant step towards the holistic empowerment of tribal communities in the region.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
Omar Govt dedicated to deliver effective governance: Dy CM
In an endeavour to take stock of local issues directly from the general public and bring administration at the door steps of the people, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, on Sunday conducted a public grievances redress camp at Panchayat Phata in Nowshera.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
Modi Govt's 11 years of good governance puts India on track to become World's 3rd largest economy by 2029: Jasrotia
MLA Jasrota, Rajiv Jasrotia Sunday claimed that India is firmly on track to become the world's third-largest economy by 2029, crediting 11 years of Narendra Modi's \"decisive and corruption-free\" governance for triggering an \"unstoppable surge\" in national development.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
Maj Gen Anupinder inspires Cadets of CATC-J4 at NTA Nagrota
NAGROTA: NCC Training Academy, Nagrota, witnessed a red-letter day with the visit of Major General Anupinder Singh Bevli, Additional Director General, NCC Directorate of Jammu Kashmir & Ladakh.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
DLSA Bandipora observes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Bandipora, in coordination with the Tehsil Legal Services Committee (TLSC) and in collaboration with the Social Welfare Department Bandipora on Sunday observed the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day at the Senior Citizen Home Bandipora.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
SCCU pays tribute to Ahmadabad Air Crash victims
In a solemn and deeply emotional ceremony, the Senior Citizens Club (Regd), Udhampur paid tribute to the victims of the recent Ahmedabad Air Crash, which claimed several innocent lives and left the nation mourning.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
HED unveils 'SIGMA'; other ICT based initiatives
Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Higher Education Department, Shantmanu, on Sunday unveiled significant new ICT based initiatives aimed at bolstering academic excellence and fostering stronger connections between the department and colleges as well as students.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
Distt admin Anantnag organises Awareness & Benefit Saturation Camp under DAJ GUA
District administration Anantnag on Sunday organized a comprehensive Awareness and Benefit Saturation Camp at Town Hall Anantnag under the banner of the Dharti Aabha Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
Madhuparamhans delivers religious sermons
Sadguru of Sahib Bandagi Shri Madhuparamhans Ji Maharaj, while delighting the congregation with the shower of his sermons in Akhnoor, Jammu, said that there are some things in religious scriptures which show that there is some super power.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
BRHF delegation meets BJP Parliamentary Board Member Dr. Satyanarayan Jatiya
A high-level delegation of the British Ravidasia Heritage Foundation (BRHF) met Dr. Satyanarayan Jatiya, Member of the Parliamentary Board of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and former Union Minister, in New Delhi.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
Tributes paid To Shaurya Chakra Rifleman Aurangzeb
Army, in collaboration with the civil administration and local residents, paid heartfelt tributes to Rifleman Aurangzeb, Shaurya Chakra, on the solemn occasion of his 7th Anniversary of Sacrifice, at his native village Salani Tehsil Mendhar, District Poonch.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
ASCOMS organizes blood donation camp
To commemorate the Surgeon's Week and Blood Donation Day, a blood donation camp was organized by the Department of Surgery in Blood Centre of Acharya Shri Chander College of Medical Sciences (ASCOMS) Sidhra, Jammu under the aegis of J&K Chapter of Association of Surgeons of India (JAKASI) on Sunday.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
Ramban Admin launches 15-day 'Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan' across 11 tribal villages
As part of the Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh commemoration, the District Administration Ramban, under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan, launched the 15-day-long 'Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan' across 11 Gram Panchayat villages.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
The Plight of Sea Turtles: Threats and Solutions
World Sea Turtle Day falls on June 16 each year and highlights the importance of sea turtles.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
BJPJ&K organizes Professional Meets and Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabhas across J&K
JAMMU: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, conducted a series of Professional Meets and 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabhas' across multiple districts of Jammu & Kashmir to mark 11 years of Seva, Sushasan, and Gareeb Kalyan under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
DC Kupwara presides over mega awareness/saturation camp at far flung Nagranar village of Handwara block
District Administration Kupwara on Sunday organized a well attended function in far flung Nagranar village in block Handwara to mark the official launch of fortnightly 'Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan'.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
Srinagar admn bids adieu to outgoing DC, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat
Revenue Officers of Srinagar Administration organized a warm farewell function to honour and accord an emotional adieu to outgoing Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat here on Sunday.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
EJ AC Gool holds monthly meeting
GOOL: The Jammu and Kashmir Employees Joint Action Committee (EJAC) Gool held its monthly meeting at Gool under the leadership of Sub Divisional President Jalil Ahmed Sheikh, discussing key issues affecting employees in the region.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
JKAACL stages Kashmiri Play "Gadd Bateh" under Rangdhara Series
JAMMU: As part of its ongoing Saptahik Rangdhara weekly theatre series, the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages (JKAACL) presented the Kashmiri play Gadd Bateh, staged by the Pir Panchal (CESES) Organisation.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
District Doda conducts chess trials
The Bhaderkashi Chess Association District Doda (BCADD), under the aegis of the All J&K Chess Association (AJKCA) conducted the District Doda Chess Trials 2025 here the other day.
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