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State Times Description:

Forlegger: State-TIMES-Newspaper-Publication

Kategori: Newspaper

Språk: English

Hyppighet: Daily

State Times is an Indian English language daily newspaper. It was founded on 30 November 1996. The publication is owned and operated by the State Times Group, J&K. It is published is the broadsheet format from the state of Jammu & Kashmir and is widely received and read in the northern parts of India. It has also included Delhi edition in its repertoire. It received J&K Government’s Best Media Award in 2007. It is also available as an e-paper for its readers, making its accessibility wider.

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June 23, 2025

In ‘secular’ Congress, is Hindu JKPCC President a taboo?

Will the Congress lose its sheen and secular character if a Hindu is appointed as Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President?

3 mins

Satisfied over tourism revival in Pahalgam: Omar

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said the efforts put in by him and his colleagues for the revival of tourism in Kashmir are bearing fruit, as tourists are returning to the Valley.

1 mins

Pahalgam attack: NIA arrests two men for harbouring terrorists

In a major breakthrough, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested two men for harbouring the terrorists who had carried out the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead, the agency said on Sunday.

1 mins

CGPWA organises unique ‘Sangeet Milan’

The Central Govt Pensioners' Welfare Association, Jammu (CGPWA) organised a unique Musical Milan, show casing the talent of the amateurs veterans and the budding young artists at KL Sehgal Hall to mark the World Music Day. It was an undiluted entertainment to the packed hall.

2 mins

JKHCBAJ office bearers call on Sham Sharma, discuss developmental issues

The Vice President of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court Bar Association, Jammu (JKHCBAJ), Baldev Singh, and Treasurer Rahul Aggarwal paid a courtesy visit to the MLA of Jammu North Constituency, Sham Lal Sharma. The MLA was welcomed and felicitated by the office bearers.

1 mins

LG, CM's concern over drug menace must be translated into reality: Team Jammu

JAMMU: SSP, Jammu, Joginder Singh Sambyal on Sunday asserted that better coordination among parents, teachers, Mohalla committees, Panchayats and Police is must to check growing drug menace among youth in the society.

1 mins

Induction of Urdu in Naib Tehsildar Exam unconstitutional and unacceptable: Arun Prabhat

Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) held a press conference at party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, in strong opposition to the Jammu and Kashmir Government's controversial decision to include Urdu as a compulsory subject in the recently notified Naib Tehsildar recruitment 2025. During his address Arun Prabhat lambasted the current National Conference government for intentionally killing the spirit of equal opportunity and meritocracy.

1 mins

JYBT launches 'Vedic Pathshala' to promote Sanatan Dharma among youth

In a major step to preserve and promote the rich heritage of Sanatan Dharma among the younger generation, the Jammu Yatri Bhawan Trust, Jammu, inaugurated a new initiativea 'Vedic Pathshala' at its Sankat Mochan Panchmukhi Shree Hanuman Mandir Bhawan, located at B.C. Road, Jammu.

1 mins

Last 11 years saw democratisation of Civil Services, youth aspiration: Dr Jitendra

In an exclusive interview to Doordarshan News, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said that the last 11 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi saw democratisation of Civil Services with democratisation of youth aspiration.

4 mins

KVK Reasi empowers rural youths under ARYA Project

Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Reasi under the aegis of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-J) is promoting and educating the rural youths on commercial floriculture, organic farming, poultry farming and value addition of fruits and vegetables of hillydistt. Reasi of J&K under Attracting and Retaining Youths in Agriculture (ARYA)proj-ect undergoing in the district. KVK Reasi is working under the dynamic leadership of Vice Chancellor, Prof.B.N.Tripathi and able guidance of Director Extension, Prof. Amrish Vaid of SKUAST-J.

1 mins

DDC conducts visit to border village in Doongi Block; redresses grievances of locals

RAJOURI: To resolve public issues at the grassroots level, District Development Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma undertook a late evening visit to a border village in the Doongi block.

1 mins

PDP senior leaders organise workers' meeting in Jinder Kalan

RS PURA: JKPDP senior leaders Narinder Sharma, Incharge RS Pura constituency, and Karan Singh, Incharge Suchetgarh constituency, organized a workers’ meeting at village Jinder Kalan. Prominent among those present on the occasion included Bachan Lal, Raj Kumar, Rattan Lal, Anil Kumar, Puran Chand.

1 mins

DDC member inaugurates key development works at Kabir Sabha, Maira Mandrian

STATE TIMES NEWS AKHNOOR: Prominent BJP leader and District Development Council (DDC) member Pandit Suresh Sharma inaugurated developmental works worth Rs 3 lakh at Kabir Sabha, Maira Mandrian today.

1 mins

Army organises interaction program with Ex-servicemen, widows

REASI: The Indian Army organized a special interaction program with Ex-servicemen and Widows at the remote location of Batsiyala in district Reasi.

1 mins

Week-long activities organised at GDC Thannamandi to celebrate International Yoga Day

In a spirited celebration of the International Yoga Day, Government Degree College Thannamandi organized a series of engaging and meaningful activities throughout the week starting from Monday, June 16, 2025.

1 mins

Shiv Sena Hindustan urges Govt to resume manual delivery of electricity bills to households in border areas

ARNIA: A meeting was held in Arnia Town, chaired by Shiv Sena Hindustan J&K President Pt Rajesh Kesri, where members of Shiv Sena Hindustan, including farmers and village heads, gathered to discuss pressing electricity issues in the area.

1 mins

Army conducts medical patrol

In its ongoing efforts to provide essential medical services to remote areas, the Indian Army conducted a medical patrol in Chakalsalta.

1 mins

DC attends Annual Bhandara at Baba Budh Giri Ji Ashram

STATE TIMES NEWS POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal today visited the revered Baba Budh Giri Ashram at Behramgala, where he actively participated in the Annual Bhandara and also took part in a Havan.

1 mins

Country witnessed unprecedented infrastructure development in 11 years: Balbir

JAMMU: BJP spokesperson for Jammu and Kashmir and former Vice Chairperson, Balbir Ram Rattan, said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country has witnessed unprecedented infrastructure development over the past 11 years, which has established India as a powerful nation on the global stage.

1 mins

DC Jammu reviews flood preparedness measures ahead of Monsoon

Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Sachin Kumar Vaishya chaired a meeting of senior officers on Sunday to review the flood preparedness and mitigation measures in the district ahead of the monsoon season.

1 mins

Col Mahan reiterates importance of robust connectivity for development of remote areas

In a major push to strengthen road infrastructure in the region, the government has sanctioned Rs 5.63 crores for the macadamization (blacktopping) of various roads under the PWD (R&B) Divisions of Basohli and Billawar.

1 mins

PHDCCI delegation meets Municipal Commissioner to discuss draft city logistics plan

A delegation of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry Jammu Region Chapter (PHDCCIJRC), comprising of its Chairman Rakesh Wazir, Former Chairman Vikrant Kothiala, and Deputy Resident Director Kartik Pratap Singh, while speaking and elaborating in the meeting convened by Municipal Commissioner Jammu, Devansh Yadav, wherein other officer including Addl. District Development Commissioner, Jammu Sher Singh, Project Director National Highway Authority of India Anuj Kumar, Joint Commissioner Municipal Corporation Jammu Sudha Sharma and others were also present, to deliberate on the Draft City Logistics Plan and propose actionable measures to ease congestion in the city discussed in detail the measures to ease ease out the traffic in Jammu.

1 mins

International Yoga Day celebrated at District Jail Kishtwar

STATE TIMES NEWS KISHTWAR: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Kishtwar, in collaboration with District Jail Authorities, organized a special yoga session for jail inmates to mark the International Yoga Day.

1 mins

Satish launches plantation drive; emphasises importance of afforestation

Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Transport, Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma, inaugurated a plantation drive in Hiranagar.

1 mins

READINESS FOR MONSOON

As the monsoon season approaches, the Jammu district administration and various civic bodies have geared up their efforts to ensure public safety and minimize the risk of disruption caused by heavy rainfall. Recognizing the region's vulnerability to waterlogging, landslides, flash floods, and infrastructure damage during the monsoon, several pre-emptive steps have been taken to enhance preparedness.

1 mins

Make Jammu Neat, Clean and Green

Oft-repeatedly, it has been in regular columns of dailies, weeklies and other printmedias regarding garbage piling up everywhere and every now and then and as a corollary, the complaints column is flooded with ever-increasing malice in and around Jammu, a city of temples and elsewhere also the situation is likewise same.

4 mins

Tracks of Unity: How the Jammu-to-Kashmir Train Is Becoming a Ray of Hope for Rebuilding Trust Between Two Regions

The recent success of connecting the Kashmir Valley with the Indian railway network is not merely an infrastructural milestone it is a transformative leap toward regional integration, national unity, and social healing.

3 mins

Hill Agriculture and Sustainability

Hills play a very significant role in sustaining about 10 per cent of world's population. There is small size of land holding in hilly areas and that too in scattered form. Hilly areas are endowed with ample natural resources including soil, water, climatic condition, diversity, topography, rich natural flora etc. which are conducive for the cultivation of a wide range of crops. Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is bestowed with natural beauty and located between 32.17 and 37.06 North latitude and 73.2 and 80.36 East longitude in the Himalayan region. The average temperatures of these two regions are 24.5 and 13.3 centigrade respectively. Hilly areas have huge potential in agricultural industry due to varied agro-climate and ecological conditions. Different types of commercially important crops can be grown in the J&K because of congenial atmosphere. In technology development, technology choice has a critical impact on many aspects of hilly areas development, especially the way we choose it, the way we design it, the way we deliver it to the masses. Technology is carefully chosen to enable the local people to imbibe knowledge appropriate to their needs and environment. Technology should upgrade the skills and capabilities, reduce drudgery, minimize fatigue, capable of easy assimilation, generate added value to the existing methods of operation, generate employment, low in capital investment, low in cost of production, be capable of replication and adoption and should blend harmoniously with existing eco-systems leading to tangible improvements in the living conditions and development of the people of hilly areas. There is a need to introduce appropriate tech-

3 mins

Odisha flood: One person missing, 50 villages marooned in Balasore

One person went missing after being swept away by flood water as over 50 villages remained marooned even as the water level of the Subarnarekha river receded below the danger mark on Sunday, officials said.

1 mins

Blocking of Strait of Hormuz will impact India’s energy procurement: Experts

NEW DELHI: Any blocking or disruption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz -- a narrow passage connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea -- will have significant global and regional impact including for India's energy security, strategic affairs experts said on Sunday.

2 mins

PM Modi hails people of Andhra Pradesh for state’s Guinness record for yoga event

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday complimented the people of Andhra Pradesh for the way they strengthened the movement to make yoga a part of life after the state set a Guinness record for hosting the world's largest yoga session in Visakhapatnam.

1 mins

Counting for Ludhiana West assembly bypoll today; AAP, Cong wait in bated breath

LUDHIANA: The counting of votes for the Ludhiana West assembly bypoll will be taken up on Monday after a fierce electoral fight that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann described as a battle between “humility” and “arrogance”.

2 mins

Afghan national held for illegally staying in Odisha by forging documents

Odisha Police with the help of immigration officials have arrested an Afghanistan national on charge of staying in India illegally since 2018 by forging documents and doing business in Cuttack city.

1 mins

Newborn screening, early treatment can cut sickle cell anaemia mortality: ICMR study

Post-birth diagnosis resulting in early treatment can substantially improve the quality of life and reduce mortality in patients with sickle cell disease to less than five per cent from the reported 20-30 per cent, according to an ICMR study.

2 mins

ED raids Himachal Assistant Drug Controller, linked persons in PMLA probe

The Enforcement Directorate on Sunday conducted searches against a Himachal Pradesh Assistant Drug Controller (ADC), his family members and some others as part of a money laundering investigation linked to charges of bribery and “political patronage”, official sources said.

1 mins

Meghalaya Police arrests two persons in MP in connection with Raja Raghuvanshi murder case

A special investigation team (SIT) of the Meghalaya Police arrested two persons in Madhya Pradesh in connection with the murder of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi, a senior officer said.

2 mins

BJP committed to deliver healthcare to every doorstep: Sat

Distributes Ayushman Bharat Card Distribution in Gadigarh

1 mins

BJP organizes Mohalla Sankalp Sabha at Kabir Colony

Mohalla Sankalp Sabha at Kabir Colony

1 mins

Ashadha Amavasya on June 25: Mahant Rohit Shastri

Urges donations based on zodiac signs

2 mins

Natrang presents Hindi play 'Ghor Kalyug'

Natrang presented a thought-provoking new Hindi play 'Ghor Kalyug’, written and directed by Neeraj Kant, as part of its popular weekly theatre series Sunday Theatre.

1 mins

Khatana applauds PM Modi for UN Recognition of Yoga, calls for grassroots fight against drug menace

JAMMU: Senior BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP, Er. Ghulam Ali Khatana, while addressing a large gathering on the occasion of International Yoga Day in Jammu, lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for achieving global recognition for Yoga through the United Nations.

1 mins

SKUAST-J signs agreement for establishing Bayer Learning Centre

Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-J) has taken a significant stride in strengthening its industry-academia partnership by establishing the Bayer Learning Centre (BLC) under the leadership of Prof. B. N. Tripathi, Vice Chancellor.

1 mins

Free Medical Camp organized at Home for Aged & Infirm Ambphalla

STATE TIMES NEWS JAMMU: A free medical camp was organized on Sunday for the residents of the Home for the Aged and Infirm, Ambphalla, Jammu.

1 mins

India stands strong for its people under Operation Sindhu: Purnima

JAMMU: BJP J&K Spokesperson and former Deputy Mayor Jammu, Adv Purnima Sharma has hailed the Central Government's swift and effective response in bringing back over 800 stranded Indian nationals from Iran under Operation Sindhu, calling it a testimony to India's unwavering resolve to protect its people.

1 mins

SMVDU hosts expert session on Entrepreneurship with Adityajay Khajuria

SMVDU-TBIC, in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) and the School of Mechanical Engineering, SMVDU hosted an inspiring interactive session featuring Adityajay Khajuria, a distinguished entrepreneur and global business leader.

1 mins

DC Budgam reviews implementation of PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

Calls for Public Awareness & Accelerated Execution

1 mins

Mission Yuva Anantnag holds IEC campaign

ANANTNAG: In a collaborative move, Mission Yuva, an initiative aimed at youth empowerment emerged as the centerpiece of the International Yoga Day cel-

1 mins

JTGC organises Monthly Medal Round June 2025 Golf Tournament

JAMMU: The Jammu Tawi Golf Course (JTGC) organized Monthly Medal Round June 2025 Golf Tournament under the guidance of Yashal Mudgal, Commissioner Secretary, Tourism Department.

1 mins

Canada qualify for men’s T20 World Cup

ONTARIO: The Canadian men's cricket team has qualified for next year's ICC 'T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka after defeating Bahamas by seven wickets in the Americas Qualifiers here.

1 mins

After 2022 heartbreak, Indian women eye fresh start in Asian Cup Qualifiers

More than three years after a COVID outbreak in the team derailed their campaign in the last AFC Women's Asian Cup, India will make a fresh bid for a place in the continental showpiece, with Mongolia being their first test in the Qualifiers here on Monday.

2 mins

Rishabh worked on his defence after Australia failures, says childhood coach Devender Sharma

After an underwhelming tour to Australia marked by poor shot selection, Rishabh Pant has begun the series against England in an emphatic fashion, scoring a hundred at Leeds to showcase his extraordinary talent.

1 mins

Bumrah picks up fifer but England draw parity with India by making 465 all out

LEEDS: Harry Brook ran out of luck on 99 before Jasprit Bumrah completed a well deserved five wicket haul to ensure a slender six run first innings lead for India, who bowled out England for 465 in an extended afternoon session on day three of the Test here on Sunday.

2 mins

Won't be easy for Virat and Rohit to play 2027 WC: Ganguly

It won't be easy for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to remain fit and find a place in India's ODI World Cup squad in 2027, former captain Sourav Ganguly says.

1 mins

Men’s freestyle wrestlers also win team title at U23 Asian championship

VIETNAM: The Indian men's freestyle team produced its best ever show at the U23 Asian Wrestling Championship, winning six gold and a silver to clinch the team title.

1 mins

Sakeena Itoo inaugurates Shaheed Wali Mohd Itoo Memorial cricket tournament

Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, inaugurated the Shaheed Wali Mohammad Itoo Memorial Cricket Tournament at DH Pora here on Sunday.

1 mins

Women’s College Anantnag celebrates 11th International Yoga Day

In a collaborative move, Mission Yuva, an initiative aimed at youth empowerment emerged as the centerpiece of the International Yoga Day cel-

1 mins

Rana visits Shopian; listens to people' S grievances

Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today visited several areas in Shopian district and listened to people’s grievances.

1 mins

Varmul Gindo 2025 ignites Baramulla with Spirit, Sportsmanship

Varmul Gindo 2025 is not just a sports event-it is a vibrant celebration of youth, energy, and community spirit in the district of Baramulla.

1 mins

MD visits Kupwara, reviews works executed by JKRLM

Mission Director, Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) Dr Shubhra Sharma on Sunday visited Ramahal, Batergam, Trehgam and Dragmula blocks of district Kupwara and conducted comprehensive review of works executed by JKRLM.

1 mins

World Criminology Conference concludes

World Criminology Conference, held in the back drop of several wars going on due to terrorism factors and the increasing criminality like drug use, crimes against women, sexual violence, cyber crimes, human trafficking, and topics like prison systems and rehabilitation, forensic science and criminal investigations, AI and Technology, Policing and Law enforcement, Legal reforms in Justice systems, Financial Crimes, Hate Crimes, Domestic Violence, Environmental Crimes, Emerging Crime

1 mins

DC Ramban orders inquiry into fire Incident at BDO Office Sangaldan

In response to a fire incident at the BDO Office Sangaldan on Saturday, Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan, along with ADC Varunjeet Singh Charak, today visited the site to assess the situation.

1 mins

Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan: Awareness and Benefit Saturation Camps held across Anantnag

As part of the ongoing Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan, the district administration Anantnag organized a series of mega awareness and benefit saturation camps at various panchayats across the district.

1 mins

Secy H&ME reviews medical facilities for Amarnathji Yatra along Pahalgam axis

As part of ongoing preparations for the annual Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2025, Secretary, Health and Medical Education, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, on Sunday visited the Pahalgam axis of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra.

1 mins

FICCI FLO J&K celebrates Int'l Yoga Day with soulful evening of wellness & healing

On the occasion of International Yoga Day, FICCI FLO Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh Chapter, under the leadership of Chairperson Arti Chowdhary, organized a special wellness session focused on holistic well-being and inner balance at the prestigious Amar Singh Club, Jammu.

1 mins

Annual FASTag Pass to ease highway travel: Dr. Parneesh

Senior BJP leader Dr. Parneesh Mahajan has welcomed the announcement of the Rs 3,000 Annual FASTag Pass by Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, calling it a revolutionary step in making highway travel affordable, efficient, and seamless for private vehicle owners.

1 mins

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