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DM Reasi reviews NPA cases under SARFAESI Act
In a significant step towards expediting the resolution of Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) and strengthening coordination between financial institutions and borrowers, the District Magistrate Reasi Nidhi Malik, chaired a meeting to review cases under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest (SARFAESI) Act, 2002.During the meeting, 5 NPA cases were discussed.
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25 MAY 2025
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EPF Interest Rate retained at 8.25 per cent for FY25
The government has approved the interest rate of 8.25 per cent on employees’ provident fund (EPF) deposits for the financial year 2024-25, clearing the way for the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to credit the annual returns into the accounts of over seven crore subscribers.
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25 MAY 2025
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House gutted in Habba Kadal fire mishap
A residential house was damaged in a fire incident in Gadood Bagh area of Habba Kadal on Saturday morning.
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25 MAY 2025
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Inter-School Zonal Level Tournament Concludes at HSS Boys Mendhar
The Inter-School Zonal Level Tournament for Under-14 and Under-17 boys and girls concluded today at Higher Secondary School (HSS) Boys Mendhar, marking the end of two days of spirited competition and enthusiastic participation.
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25 MAY 2025
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US-China Tariff truce narrows India's edge in Global Supply Chains: GTRI
The United States and China have agreed to a 90-day trade truce beginning 14 May 2025, drastically cutting tariffs on most traded goods.
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25 MAY 2025
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BJP discusses series of progs in honour of Punyash lok Ahilyabai Holkar
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, convened a strategic meeting at its Trikuta Nagar headquarters to plan a series of programmes commemorat ing the life and legacy of Pun yashlok Ahilyabai Holkar, the revered Maratha queen known for her administrative acumen and commitment to social justice.
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25 MAY 2025
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Dental Quackery Galore
Believe it or not but still there are people who practice dental quackery in Jammu and have a good number of customers (Patients) who prefer roadside treatment over scores of dental clinics which have seen mushroom growth in recent times.
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25 MAY 2025
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1st COVID patient reported in NCR: Woman tests positive in Noida
A 55-year-old woman from the National Capital Region has been tested positive for COVID-19, marking the first case in Uttar Pradesh's Noida amid the recent surge in cases in India, as per the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Gautam Buddha Nagar. According to the CMO, Narendra Kumar, the woman from Sector 110 in Noida has been placed under home isolation, with her husband and maid, who are part of the household, testing negative for the virus.
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25 MAY 2025
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Southwest monsoon reaches Kerala, earliest since 2009: IMD
The southwest monsoon hit Kerala on Saturday, marking its earliest arrival over the Indian mainland since 2009 when it reached the southern state on May 23, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
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25 MAY 2025
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Wipro CEO earned more than Premji in FY25
Wipro Ltd has revealed that Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Srinivas Pallia earned nearly four times more than Executive Chairman Rishad A Premji in the financial year 2024-25, with a total annual compensation of USD 6.28 million, compared to Premji’s USD 1.61 million.
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25 MAY 2025
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UPI to show Bank-registered names from 30 June
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) will implement a new rule on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) platform from 30 June to enhance user safety and prevent digital payment frauds.
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25 MAY 2025
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PM urges states to join hands for a 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said if the Union government and states work together like Team India, no goal is impossible.
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25 MAY 2025
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PTTI Vijaypur organizes lecture on Cyber Crime
The Police Technical Training Institute (PTTI), Vijaypur, organized a comprehensive guest lecture on cyber crime and cyber security, attended by over 400 trainees and staff members undergoing various courses at the institute.
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25 MAY 2025
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Patient dies due to alleged medical negligence at Paras Hospital, Sgr; family demands action
The family from Pampore in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district staged a protest on Saturday after their relative died allegedly due to medical negligence at Paras Hospital, Srinagar.
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25 MAY 2025
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NSF celebrates Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha's b'day
Jammu Tawi: The National Secular Forum (NSF) on Friday commemorated the 129th birth anniversary of Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha, a revered Indian revolutionary, at a special event held on the University Campus, Jammu.
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25 MAY 2025
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3 drug peddlers arrested
In a series of successful anti-narcotics operations, police arrested 3 drug peddlers/ smugglers in multiple operations in Anantnag and Sopore and recovered significant quantity of contraband substances from their possessions.
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25 MAY 2025
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GPCJ launches admission awareness drive in Bhalwal Zone Schools
In a bid to encourage technical education among rural youth, Government Polytechnic College Jammu (GPCJ) conducted an admission awareness programme across multiple schools in the Bhalwal Zone, inviting students to explore 3-year diploma courses in Engineering and Non-Engineering streams.
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25 MAY 2025
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The Political Kumbh of 2027 Will Begin from Village Politics
In Uttar Pradesh, the 2026 Panchayat elections, to be held a year before the 2027 Assembly elections, are being considered extremely crucial by political parties. These Panchayat elections are being called a litmus test for the 2027 Assembly elections, as their results will bring clarity to the state's political landscape. The Election Commission has begun full preparations for the Panchayat polls, and the notification is likely to be issued soon.
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25 MAY 2025
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RAMP awareness prog held at Bhaderwah
The District Industries Centre (DIC), under the guidance of General Manager S. Paramjeet Singh, organized a RAMP Awareness-cum-On-Spot Udyam Registration Camp at Community Hall, Bhaderwah. The event was part of the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme to support and empower Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Jammu & Kashmir.
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25 MAY 2025
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JKAKA to contribute 50% Passport fee of young players
Aimed at facilitating those young players, the J&K Amateur Kabaddi Association (JKAKA) has decided to contribute 50 per cent of the passport fee so that each player get the important document.
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25 MAY 2025
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Enforcement team books erring traders in Chowki Choura
Sub Divisional Administration Chowki Choura, with support from the Food Supply & Consumer Affairs Department, Legal Metrology, Food Safety and Police Department, conducted a market checking drive today.
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25 MAY 2025
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Ola Electric Bike 'Roadster X' launched in Kerala Market
Ola, a leading electric two-wheeler manufacturer in India, has launched its new electric bike, 'Roadster X', in the Kerala market.
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25 MAY 2025
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LIC breaks record selling 5.88 lakh policies in a day
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has made history by securing a Guinness World Records title for the \"most life insurance policies sold in 24 hours.
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25 MAY 2025
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Must-visits in Andaman and Nicobar
A perfect summer getaway, Andaman and Nicobar, is an archipelago at the confluence of the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea.
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25 MAY 2025
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Power shutdown
Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to Company Bagh, Ware House, Jewel, Chand Nagar, Krishna Nagar and adjoining areas will remain affected on May 26 from 00:00 hours (Mid Night) to 04:00 Hours of 26 May.
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25 MAY 2025
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IMF says talks with Pakistan on budget 'constructive', commits to continue talks
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Saturday that it held “constructive discussions” with Pakistani authorities on the upcoming budget while committing to continue talks in the coming days.
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25 MAY 2025
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Shubman Gill appointed India Test Captain, Shami ruled out Of England Tests
Shubman Gill was on Saturday appointed India’s new Test captain while Rishabh Pant was named his deputy, starting with the five-match series in England.
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25 MAY 2025
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Career Counselling event held at GDC Kishtwar
The Career Counselling and Guidance Cell, in collaboration with the Department of Sociology, organized a highly impactful Mega Scholarship and Career Counselling Event at Government Degree College (GDC), Kishtwar for 12th pass-out and graduate students.
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25 MAY 2025
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Baijnath Paprola Railway Station transformed under ABS, inaugurated by PM Modi
In a landmark moment for Himachal Pradesh, the historic Baijnath Paprola Railway Station has been redeveloped and inaugurated under the Government of India's Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
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25 MAY 2025
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Poonch Zone U-14 girls sports meet continues
Organised by the Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS), the inter-school unddr-14 girls sports meet in different disciplines entered the final stages at Sports Stadium, here today.
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