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Yudhvir, Surinder hold public darbar at BJP headquarters

BJP VicePresident and former MLA from Jammu East, Yudhvir Sethi, along with Surinder Bhagat, BJP MLA from Marh constituency, held a Public Darbar at the party headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu.

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June 21, 2025
State Times

State Times

Through India's efforts under PM Modi, Yoga has become a global movement: Balbir

JAMMU: Yoga is an ancient Indian way of life that neither discriminates between the rich and poor nor concerns itself with caste, religion, colour, or borders. It is a universal discipline focused on the welfare of humanity, harmonizing the body, mind, and soul.

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June 21, 2025

State Times

Yoga for One Earth, One Health, Rooted in Tradition

International Yoga Day is observed annually on 21st of June across the globe. The theme of this year Yoga Day is \"Yoga for One Earth, One Health\", emphasises the deep link between personal wellness and health of the planet. This day is observed to highlight the importance of Yoga and the pivotal role it plays in rejuvenating our mind, body and Earth. This year yoga day is promoting harmony between human, nature and overall wellness The theme emphasises that persona. It's about working towards a healthier life and a healthier planet Earth. It was firstly marked in 2015 and since then it has been celebrated across the globe with great fervor and enthusiasm. The year 2025 is particularly special as it marks the 11th anniversary of this global celebration. It highlights how yoga not only enhances personal health but also contributes to social well-being. Yoga is a tool for personal growth and societal betterment. Yoga is an art and science for a healthy living. It focuses mainly on bringing harmony between mind, body and nature. The practice of Yoga leads to the union of an individual consciousness with the universal consciousness. Yoga refers to an inner science comprising of a variety of methods through which human beings can achieve union between the body and mind to attain self-realisation. The aim of Yoga practice is to overcome all kinds of sufferings that lead to a sense of freedom in every walk of life. The

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June 21, 2025
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State Times

Dr Jitendra meets public deputations at BJP Central office

As a part of Bharatiya Janata Party's \"Sahyog\" programme, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh on Friday met a series of public deputations and attended to their issues at party Central office headquarters at 6 Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg, here.

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June 21, 2025
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State Times

BJP Mahila Morcha celebrates International Yoga Day at Zanana Park

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Mahila Morcha, under the leadership of its State President Sanjita Dogra, celebrated International Yoga Day with great enthusiasm at Zanana Park, Kachi Chawni.

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June 21, 2025
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State Times

Bhalla questions BJP over Rohingya issue, blames party of exploitation

JKPCC Working President Raman Bhalla on Friday questioned BJP why it is failed to take any concrete action and relocate Rohingyas from Jammu to another part of the country in last 11 years, after terming them a great security threat to J&K especially Jammu.

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June 21, 2025
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State Times

India no longer victim of terrorism, will respond with strength, strategy: Rajnath

\"Change in policy towards terror result of unmatched valour, dedication of soldiers

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June 21, 2025
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State Times

MP Khatana visits IGNOU Regional Centre Jammu, interacts with students

Vows to take issue of reviving Engineering courses in Parliament

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June 21, 2025
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State Times

J&K Police officers level up their fingerprint skills

40 J&K Police officers/officials underwent the first stage of an intensive 12-week course on \"Proficiency in Fingerprint Science\".

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June 21, 2025

State Times

Yoga: Timeless Gift of India to the World

Among the myriad contributions that Indian civilization has offered to the world, the system of yoga stands out as one of the most profound, enduring, and transformative. Rooted in ancient wisdom, yoga is far more than a series of physical postures-it is a holistic science of the body, mind, and spirit. Despite being marginalized and misrepresented during colonial rule, yoga endured, quietly passed down through generations, preserving its essence until the world was ready to rediscover it.

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June 21, 2025
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State Times

Pran Pratishtha Mahotsav concludes at Guru Gaddi 1008 Sadguru Baba Kanshi Giri

The grand Pran Pratishtha Mahotsav at Guru Gaddi 1008 Sadguru Baba Kanshi Giri in Banpuri-Bhajwal, Sunderbani, concluded with immense spiritual fervor and devotion.

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June 21, 2025
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State Times

GDC Mahanpur organises felicitation ceremony of seven days NSS Winter Camp

NSS Unit of GDC Mahanpur organised NSS Certificate Distribution Ceremony on Friday.

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June 21, 2025
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State Times

VC JU releases Punjabi literature anthologies

JAMMU: In a significant step towards promoting scholarly research and literature, Prof. Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu, on Friday released two publications- “Kaav Mehkaan,” an anthology of Punjabi poetry, and “Katha Birtaant,”

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June 21, 2025
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State Times

Traffic Police Rural Jammu launches special drive against stunt driving

KATHUA: Under the supervision of G.L Sharma, SSP (Traffic Rural Jammu) Inspector Kapil Manhas, DTI Kathua along with traffic officials launched a special drive against the traffic violators for stunt driving.

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June 21, 2025

State Times

District Jammu Rugby 7's Championship 2025 announced

The District Jammu Rugby Association, in collaboration with the J&K Rugby Association and under the aegis of the J&K Sports Council, is going to organize the 11th District Jammu Rugby 7's Championship 2025 on June

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June 21, 2025
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State Times

IIM Jammu's MDP on 'Generative AI Fundamentals for Leaders' concludes

JAMMU: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu under the leadership of Prof. B.S Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu concluded the Valedictory Ceremony of its Management Development Program (MDP) on \"Generative AI Fundamentals for Leaders\" at the Vedanta MDP Centre, IIM Jammu on Friday, reaffirming its commitment to equipping professionals with future-ready leadership capabilities.

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June 21, 2025
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State Times

District Admin Jammu organises awareness programme at Central Sanskrit University

As part of the ongoing 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’, the District Administration Jammu on Friday organised an awareness programme at the Central Sanskrit University, Kot Bhalwal Campus.

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June 21, 2025
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State Times

No room for compromise on quality of dev works: Dy CM

Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Friday chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Public Works Department, focusing on the progress on development projects in Jammu Division under NABARD PMGSY, CRIF, Bridges and C&T (Macadamization) schemes.

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June 21, 2025
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State Times

Annual Baba Sidh Goria Mela on July, arrangements reviewed

Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Sharma chaired a high-level meeting at the revered Baba Sidh Goria Shrine, Swankha, to evaluate the preparations for the Annual Mela slated on July 6, 2025.

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June 21, 2025
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State Times

Tehsildar restores buried water resource

As the region suffers under the intense summer heat, locals were struggling to access drinking water when a critical water resource, a natural Bowali, was found buried under soil. This encroachment allegedly carried

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June 21, 2025
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State Times

BJP celebrates 11 Years of Transformative Governance Under PM Modi's Leadership

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) marked the completion of 11 years of impactful governance under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with a grand event organized as part of the \"Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan\" in R S Pura Mandal, Jammu South.

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June 21, 2025
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State Times

BSF troops perform yoga on Kathua's pontoon bridge

In a unique initiative, the Border Security Force (BSF) troops on Friday performed yoga on a pontoon bridge built over the Ravi river in Kathua district, officials said.

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June 21, 2025
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State Times

KIIT tops in Odisha, achieves Global Recognition in QS World University Rankings 2026

KIIT Deemed to be University has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing the No. 1 position among all private universities in Odisha in the QS World University Rankings 2026, released recently. It has also been ranked 9th among India's premier private higher education institutions and earned a respectable global rank, marking its debut in the prestigious global rankings.

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June 21, 2025
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State Times

Former Dy Mayor reviews drain cleaning drive in Jammu City

JAMMU:Senior BJP leader and former Deputy Mayor of Jammu, Baldev Singh Billawaria, visited multiple wards of Jammu city to review the ongoing drain cleaning campaign being carried out by the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC).

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June 21, 2025

State Times

Of International Yoga Day 2025

International, day of yoga is every year celebrated on 21st of June.

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June 21, 2025
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State Times

Refugee status a reminder of unfinished battle for justice: PK

JAMMU: Panun Kashmir, an organisation advocating for displaced Kashmiri Pandits, said on Friday that refugee status was not an identity but a reminder of the \"unfinished battle for justice\".

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June 21, 2025
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State Times

Awareness camp on PMFME scheme held

Chief Animal Husbandry Officer Jammu Dr Zahid Saleem Patigaroo District Nodal Officer Jammu on Wednesday organised a one-day awareness camp on the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme at veterinary centre Chatha block Satwari.

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June 20, 2025

State Times

Omar, Farooq travel on Vande Bharat from Srinagar to Katra

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his father, Dr Farooq Abdullah, travelled on the recently-inaugurated Vande Bharat train from Srinagar to Katra on Thursday and were received by National Conference leaders and workers here.

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June 20, 2025

State Times

Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub

The 'Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub’ is an innovative digital platform launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), Government of India, to strengthen and institutionalize the practice of gender budgeting across various levels of government.

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June 20, 2025

State Times

CUJ soars to new heights in IIRF 2025 Rankings

JAMMU: The Central University of Jammu has proudly secured the 28th position among Central Universities in the prestigious Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) 2025, reaffirming its status as a rising star in India's higher education landscape.

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June 20, 2025