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ECI announces by-elections for Budgam, Nagrota
VOTING ON NOV 11, COUNTING SCHEDULED FOR NOV 14
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07 OCT 2025
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DA for employees to 58 pc from July 1
The Central Government has approved a 3 percent hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees, raising it from 55 percent to 58 percent of the Basic Pay with effect from July 1, 2025.
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07 OCT 2025
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‘Army rolling out AI applications to boost combat capabilities’
The Indian Army has rolled out transformative initiatives to incorporate artificial intelligence in its war fighting apparatus to bring in greater speed and precision in confronting national security challenges, a senior official said on Monday.
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07 OCT 2025
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Nr Railway cancels Phase-In of train services due to heavy rain in Jammu
The Northern Railway, Jammu Division, has announced the cancellation of the phase-in of train services due to heavy rains in the region on Monday.
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07 OCT 2025
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Lawyer tries to hurl shoe at CJI in SC courtroom, BCI suspends license
In a shocking security breach, a 71-year-old lawyer allegedly attempted to hurl a shoe towards Chief Justice of India B R Gavai in his courtroom in the Supreme Court on Monday, prompting the Bar Council of India to suspend his license with immediate effect.
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07 OCT 2025
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PWD in limbo as Chief Engineer post remains vacant, Projects suffer
The Public Works Department (PWD) in Jammu continues to remain headless, leaving several crucial development projects in limbo.
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07 OCT 2025
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Weather beyond control, comfort our responsibility: CM
CM declares National School Games open
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07 OCT 2025
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Nomination process begins for RS polls, ECI issues 3 separate notifications for 4 seats
NC-led alliance to secure 3 seats; BJP in strong position for 4th
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07 OCT 2025
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Season’s first snowfall sends mercury 16°C below normal
Snow drapes Pir Ki Gali, Gulmarg, Sinthan Top; rains lash plains, chill prevails
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07 OCT 2025
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'Room of our home occupied': RSS chief on reclaiming PoK
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat likened Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) to a room in India’s home that outsiders have taken over, stressing that it must be reclaimed.
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October 06, 2025
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Rs 46.9 lakh consignment fraud unearthed in Kashmir, CB registers FIR
The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has booked a Pune-based imposter for allegedly duping a complainant of 46.90 lakh on the pretext of supplying “Sifine Natural Nut”.
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October 06, 2025
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Locals carry auto rickshaw on shoulders after Udhampur bridge washout
Residents in Udhampur’s Bant village in Jammu and Kashmir are “facing difficulties” after a key bridge was washed away due to heavy rain.
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October 06, 2025
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Advocate killed in road mishap in Reasi
A lawyer was killed today in a road mishap in Reasi district.
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October 06, 2025
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OGW held for aiding Pahalgam terrorists; met them 4 times, gave phone charger
Mohammad Yousuf Katari, an Over Ground Worker (OGW) arrested by the Jammu and Kashmir Police, had met the terrorists involved in the April 22 Pahalgam attack four times and handed them an Android phone charger, a key evidence which ultimately led to his capture, officials here said on Sunday.
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October 06, 2025
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Chandigarh-based firm's owner among 16 booked for frauds in Jammu
The Jammu and Kashmir Police Crime Branch has registered five cases against 16 people for their alleged involvement in multi-crore job, visa, and document frauds and siphoning off large amounts of government funds, an officer said on Sunday.
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October 06, 2025
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Wangchuk appeals for peace, says he is 'Doing Well, Physically & Mentally'
Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk, currently lodged in Jodhpur Central Jail, has sent a message to the people conveying that he is “doing well both physically and mentally” and reaffirming his resolve to continue the struggle for Ladakh’s constitutional rights through peaceful means.
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October 06, 2025
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J&K’s future linked to youth creativity: LG
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday described the human mind as the “greatest miracle of life,” emphasizing that the future of Jammu and Kashmir’s development is directly connected with the empowerment and creativity of its youth.
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October 06, 2025
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Pilgrimage to Vaishno Devi, Machail Mata suspended till Oct 7
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi and Machail Mata pilgrimages have been suspended from October 5 to 7 following a weather advisory issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), officials said on Saturday.
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05 Oct 2025
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JK Govt bans sale & storage of unsafe frozen, chilled meat
The Jammu and Kashmir government has imposed an immediate and sweeping ban on the manufacture, storage, transportation, distribution, and sale of frozen and chilled meat products that donot comply with statutory food safety and labeling standards under the Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSA), 2006.
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05 Oct 2025
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J&K Kicks off budget preparations for 2026-27
The Jammu & Kashmir Government has initiated an exercise to prepare the annual budget for the next financial year.
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05 Oct 2025
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BJP to field 3 candidates in RS polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday announced that it will field three candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls.
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05 Oct 2025
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Leh unrest: Kotwal says leaders misled youth; 70 detained, 30 released
Chief Secretary of Ladakh, Dr Pawan Kotwal, on Saturday blamed certain leaders for misleading youngsters for personal and political gains, stating that 70 youth were detained in connection with the recent unrest in Leh. Of them, 30 have been released, while 40 remain in judicial custody awaiting court orders.
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05 Oct 2025
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BRO constructs world’s highest motorable road in Ladakh
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has scaled new heights by constructing the world’s highest motorable road at Mig La Pass, at an altitude of 19,400 feet.
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05 Oct 2025
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Amarnath Shrine sees 100x jump in cash donations post-Covid: RTI
The donations made by pilgrims at the 3,880 metre-high cave shrine of Amarnath in Kashmir Himalayas have witnessed a 100-fold rise since the resumption of the annual pilgrimage, post pandemic-induced restrictions, official data has revealed.
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05 Oct 2025
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PoJK integral part of India, says Karra
Qazigund, Oct 04: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Chief Tariq Hameed Karra on Saturday said that Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) is an integral part of India, citing Parliament's resolution on the matter.
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05 Oct 2025
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5 booked in fake NHM selection list scam
The Crime Branch Kashmir (Economic Offences Wing) has registered a case after receiving a communication from the State Nodal Officer, National Health Mission (NHM) J&K, alleging circulation of a fake order purported to be issued by the Mission Director, NHM, J&K.
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05 Oct 2025
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Lehtar-Devak-Hatal Road in dilapidated condition, SoS urgent repairs
An important Lehtar-Devak-Hatal road stretch in Makol village has deteriorated into a hazard amid persistent neglect by local authorities.
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05 Oct 2025
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JKBOSE notifies date-sheet for Class 10th, exams to commence from Nov 3
15% RELAXATION IN SYLLABUS GRANTED
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05 Oct 2025
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PDP is unit of BJP: Bukhari
\"Omar Abdullah demonstrated political honesty
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05 Oct 2025
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CS reviews CAP for Skill Development across J&K
Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Friday chaired a high-level meeting toreview Comprehensive Action Plan (CAP) for skill development across Jammu and Kashmir.
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