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'We're stranded midway': South Kashmir commuters distressed over SRTC bus termination at Pantha Chowk
Residents of south Kashmir, including Kulgam, Anantnag, Pulwama and surrounding areas, have raised serious concerns over the recent curtailment of Jammu and Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation (JKSRTC) bus services that previously offered direct connectivity to Lal Chowk, Srinagar.
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16 MAY 2025

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KVK Ramban conducts training on soil health management
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Ramban conducted a training programme on \"Soil Health and its Management\" as part of the ongoing School Soil Health Programme.
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16 MAY 2025

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'Shelling won't break us': LoC residents say they stay rooted in homeland
After the guns fell silent along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, the government has begun assessing damages in border areas to initiate rebuilding efforts, with locals expressing full support to security forces.
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16 MAY 2025
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DC distributes relief among shelling victims
In a compassionate initiative, Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal, today distributed relief material among the families affected by the cross border shelling.
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16 MAY 2025
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Functioning of Kissan Khidmat Ghars reviewed
District Development Commissioner Reasi, Nidhi Malik chaired a detailed review meeting to assess the functioning of Kissan Khidmat Ghars (KKGs) in the district to enhance service delivery and ensure that farmers receive comprehensive support through these centers.
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16 MAY 2025
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CDS Anil Chauhan, Tri-Services Chiefs brief Prez Murmu on Operation Sindoor
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan along with the chiefs of the three services on Wednesday briefed President Droupadi Murmu about Operation Sindoor.
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15 MAY 2025

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The tale of two super power presidents amidst global war on trade, tariffs
Trump conquers Middle- East, Xi Jinping expands influence in Latin America
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15 MAY 2025

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Govt committed to enhancing healthcare facilities in J&K: Sakina Itoo
Health and Medical Education (H&ME) Minister Sakina Itoo on Wednesday reaffirmed the Jammu and Kashmir government's commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure across the region. She assured that every effort would be made to ensure that quality medical services are accessible to residents in both urban and rural areas.
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15 MAY 2025
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RaGa concerned about border people, taking regular feedback: Karra
Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Tariq Hameed Karra has called for urgent disbursement of ex-gratia relief and proper rehabilitation of residents affected by recent cross-border shelling in Rajouri, Poonch, and adjoining border areas.
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15 MAY 2025

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DLSA Budgam organizes awareness prog
District Legal Services Authority(DLSA)Budgam, in collaboration with Legal Literacy Club, Boys Higher Secondary School Budgam conducted an awareness programme on the Legal Services to Persons with Mental Illness and Persons with Intellectual Disabilities Scheme, 2024.
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15 MAY 2025

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DC listens to people’s issues
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rajesh Kumar Shavan today convened a public outreach camp at Block Palmar to directly engage with residents and assess their developmental needs.
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15 MAY 2025
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Comm State Taxes reviews functioning of dept
Commissioner State Taxes Department, P.K. Bhat Wednesday chaired an extensive review meeting of the State Taxes Department, Jammu Division and assess ongoing activities and streamline strategies for improved tax compliance and revenue augmentation.
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15 MAY 2025
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BJP hails success of ‘Operation Sindoor’
The Jammu & Kashmir unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday lauded Operation Sindoor as a decisive moment in India’s counter-terrorism efforts, attributing its success to the strategic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the bravery of the Indian armed forces.
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15 MAY 2025
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Pak Rangers hand over BSF Jawan to India
Pakistan on Wednesday handed over BSF jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw to India, 21 days after he was apprehended by the Rangers from along the International Border between the two countries in Punjab.
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15 MAY 2025

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India rejects China's 'Preposterous' attempts to rename places in A.P
India on Wednesday outrightly rejected China’s attempts to rename some places in Arunachal Pradesh, saying such “preposterous” attempts will not alter the “undeniable” reality that the state “was, is, and will” always remain an integral part of India.
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15 MAY 2025

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YSS Organises District-Level Sports Events Across Kashmir
The Department of Youth Services and Sports (YSS) J&K is actively promoting sports and physical fitness among the students and youth in general by organising series of district-level inter-zonal competitions across the Kashmir division.
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15 MAY 2025

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THE STRATEGIC BLUNDERS THAT SHAPED INDIA'S DESTINY
Was India's future compromised by decisions taken in the euphoria of independence? How different would our geopolitical landscape look today had our first Prime Minister applied strategic foresight over ideological romanticism? What price has India paid for missed opportunities at the hands of one man — Jawaharlal Nehru?
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15 MAY 2025

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Your child more likely to wet bed if you did as a kid
The chances of bed-wetting by a child increases by 50-75 per cent if their parents had the same problem in their childhood, leading paediatricians said.
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15 MAY 2025
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Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce becomes ICC Women's Player of the Month for April
Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce has been named the ICC Women's Player of the Month for April 2025 for her outstanding performance during the Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Pakistan, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced.
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15 MAY 2025
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DC G’bal holds public outreach programme
District Administration Ganderbal today held a public outreach program at the conference hall of Manasbal Development Authority to address public grievances and review developmental progress in Block Safapora.
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15 MAY 2025
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Union Cabinet approves semiconductor unit in Uttar Pradesh
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave the go-ahead to set up a new semi conductor unit in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, under the India Semiconductor Mission, in order to give the required push to the programme for development and manufacturing of a robust and vibrant ecosystem.
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15 MAY 2025
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Ireland announces 14-member squad for T20I, ODI series against West Indies
The Ireland cricket team have announced 14-member squads for the upcoming ODI and T20I series at home against West Indies, which will take place later this year in June, as per the ICC official website.
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15 MAY 2025

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Balochistan trends online as Baloch leaders 'declare independence from Pakistan', back India
The term 'Republic of Balochistan' began trending on social media platforms after Baloch leaders, particularly Mir Yar Baloch, reportedly declared independence from Pakistan amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan.
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15 MAY 2025

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HC dismisses PIL seeking cancellation of Rahul's citizenship
The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court on Wednesday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking cancellation of the citizenship of senior Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi.
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15 MAY 2025

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Tara Chand seeks relief, rehabilitation for shelling affected families
Senior Congress leader and Working President of the Pradesh Congress Committee Tara Chand on Wednesday visited Suchetgarh, Pargwal, and nearby migrant camps in border areas to assess the situation following the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan.
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15 MAY 2025

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Raina visits border areas, assures support to shelling victims
14 Former BJP state president Ravinder Raina visited several border villages in Rajouri district's Baripattan tehsil today to meet families affected by recent cross-border shelling.
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15 MAY 2025
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Rana advocates mandatory bunkers in border areas to protect lives
Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Environment & Ecology and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today advocated the need for mandatory bunkers for people residing along the Line of Control (LoC) to protect them from erratic shelling in these areas.
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15 MAY 2025
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India rejected Trump’s mediation offer: Athawale
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Wednesday said that India turned down the offer of US President Donald ‘Trump to defuse recent India-Pakistan military tensions.
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15 MAY 2025
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Civilian Security challenges at LoC
The recent spate of cross-border shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir has once again highlighted the constant insecurity faced by civilians residing in the border and LoC areas.
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15 MAY 2025
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Medical camp, yoga sessions organized in Shopian
SHOPIAN: On the directions of Director AYUSH J&K, Dr. Nuzhat Bashir Shah, a series of wellness activities were conducted today in Shopian.
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