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Madhuparamhans delivers religious sermons
SAMBA: Sadguru of Sahib Bandagi Shri Madhuparamhans Ji Maharaj, while delighting the congregation with the shower of his sermons in Akhnoor, Jammu, said that there are some things in religious scriptures which show that there is some super power.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
HED unveils ‘SIGMA’; other ICT based initiatives
Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Higher Education Department, Shantmanu, on Sunday unveiled significant new ICT based initiatives aimed at bolstering academic excellence and fostering stronger connections between the department and colleges as well as students.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
NEET UG 2025: Jammu’s Harivansh Rai secures AIR 930; 18 other AESL students also top achievers
JAMMU: Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), the national leader in test preparatory services, proudly announces that 19 of its studentsfrom Jammu have become the top scorersin the highly competitive NEET UG 2025 examination.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
In Reel So Real: How Media and Al Are Shaping-and Shaking-the Moral Compass of a Generation
Centuries ago, Plato cautioned against drama that corrupts the soul. Freud spoke of catharsis through art. But in today's world, content no longer heals, educates, or uplifts. It seduces. It distracts. It distorts. Filters replace reflection. Virality replaces virtue. The result? A generation more attuned to reels than to reality, more loyal to screens than to values.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
Ramban Admin launches 15-day 'Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan' across 11 tribal villages
RAMBAN: As part of the Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh commemoration, the District Administration Ramban, under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan, launched the 15-day-long 'Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan' across 11 Gram Panchayat villages.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
Tributes paid To Shaurya Chakra Rifleman Aurangzeb
Army, in collaboration with the civil administration and local residents, paid heartfelt tributes to Rifleman Aurangzeb, Shaurya Chakra, on the solemn occasion of his 7th Anniversary of Sacrifice, at his native village Salani Tehsil Mendhar, District Poonch. A wreath-laying and remembrance ceremony was organised to honour the supreme sacrifice of the braveheart, who was abducted and killed by terrorists in Pulwama district on 14 June 2018, while he was on his way home to celebrate Eid with his family.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
GROWING INFRASTRUCTURE CONCERN
In recent years, India has witnessed a disturbing increase in incidents of bridge collapses, triggering public outcry and raising serious concerns about the safety, quality, and accountability of infrastructure development across the country.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
District Doda conducts chess trials
The Bhaderkashi Chess Association District Doda (BCADD), under the aegis of the All J&K Chess Association (AJKCA) conducted the District Doda Chess Trials 2025 here the other day.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
2nd Annual Day celebration at Tirupati Balaji Temple witnesses grand devotion
The Tirupati Balaji Temple in Jammu celebrated its 2nd Annual Day with great devotion and enthusiasm.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
Modi Govt has clear focus on good governance, transformation: Jugal, Yudhvir
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) District Jammu held a grand Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha at City Palace, Kachi Chawni in the Jammu East Assembly Constituency. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from party workers, local citizens, and prominent leaders. Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from Jammu, Jugal Kishore Sharma, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, while Yudhvir Sethi, MLA Jammu East and B.JP Vice President J&K, attended as the Guest of Honour.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
DLSA Bandipora observes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Bandipora, in coordination with the Tehsil Legal Services Committee (TLSC) and in collaboration with the Social Welfare Department Bandipora on Sunday observed the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day at the Senior Citizen Home Bandipora.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
Distt admin B'gam launches 15 days long Dharti Aabha Abhiyan from Panchayat Ladden of Nagam
BUDGAM: District Administration Budgam on Sunday launched the Dharti Aabha Abhiyan at Panchayat Ladden of Block Nagam, as part of a dedicated campaign to ensure 100% saturation of various government welfare schemes across the district.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
BJP J&K unveils poetry collection titled 'Essentia'
JAMMU: The senior leadership of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, released a poetry collection titled 'Essentia', penned by a young and promising author, Aakshra Gupta.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
Traditional Dogri Festival 'Tamdeh' held in Jayanti Village
Mohan Lal pays obeisance at Bua Dati Shrine
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June 16, 2025
State Times
JKDFA inaugurates fifth milk collection centre in Jammu; AHD Director praises dairy farmers' progress
In a significant boost to the dairy sector in Jammu and Kashmir, the Jammu and Kashmir Dairy Farmers Association (JKDFA) and Rudra Progressive Farm inaugurated its fifth milk collection centre at Uttam Vihar, Patta Paloura in Jammu in just the past six months. The event was graced by Parvinder Singh Sudan, Director of Animal Husbandry Department (AHD), Jammu and Kashmir, who served as the Chief Guest.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
Distt admin B'gam launches 15 days long Dharti Aabha Abhiyan from Panchayat Ladden of Nagam
District Administration Budgam on Sunday launched the Dharti Aabha Abhiyan at Panchayat Ladden of Block Nagam, as part of a dedicated campaign to ensure 100% saturation of various government welfare schemes across the district.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
Dr Jitendra announces major reforms for 'Ease of Innovation', 'Ease of Research'
In a major policy shift aimed at streamlining the research environment in India, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh on Sunday announced a set of policy reforms to enhance the \"Ease of Innovation\" and \"Ease of Research\", providing long-awaited relief to innovators, researchers scholars, scientists and institutions across the country.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
JU AC approves one seat for transgender candidates in each on-campus programmes
Adopts NCrF along with SoPs for effective implementation
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June 16, 2025
State Times
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day observed at Ganderbal
District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Ganderbal, in collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare Ganderbal and Senior Citizen Home Ganderbal, observed World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Sunday at Sakhi One Stop Centre Wayil Ganderbal.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
Marking Cultural Milestone in J &K
Cluster University of Jammu has taken a historic leap in the field of higher education by introducing, for the very first time in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, post-graduate degree programmes in Performing Arts.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
15-Day Mega IEC campaign under DAJ GUA launched at Baramulla
District administration Baramulla on Sunday launched a 15-day Mega IEC (Information, Education and Communication) campaign under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) from Dak Bungalow Baramulla, as part of the nationwide initiative aimed at empowering tribal communities and ensuring saturation of beneficiary-oriented schemes.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
From sacred Seva to one-day Selfies: What are we becoming?
In recent decades, India has witnessed a surge in the observance of imported celebrations such as Mother's Day, Father's Day, Parents' Day, Valentine's Day, Friendship Day, Grandparents' Day, Daughter's Day, and Son's Day. These \"days of love\" have found prominence not just on social media but also in schools, offices, malls, and even homes. While the sentiments behind them may seem heartwarming, the shift raises a deeper question: Are we replacing a culture of lifelong reverence and duty with one-day performances driven by social validation and market forces?
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June 16, 2025
State Times
Ladakh delegations meet Sitharaman, demands special relief for tourism sector
Grappling with sharp decline in tourist arrivals in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, various delegations, including tourism players, met the visiting Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman here and advocated special relief for tourism and allied sectors in the Union Territory of Ladakh, an official said on Sunday.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
Cardiac awareness camp brings hope & healing at border village affected by shelling: Dr. Sushil
A Pathbreaking cardiac awareness cum health check-up camp was organized by Head Department of Cardiology GMCH Jammu Dr. Sushil Sharma in collaboration with SVS Charitable Trust Sunderbani at border village of Krishna Ghati, Mendhar, Poonch District which was recently affected by Cross border shelling.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
Udhampur admin launches ‘Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan’ to empower tribal communities
UDHAMPUR: In consonance with the nationwide Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, the District Administration Udhampur today organized an impressive awareness and benefit saturation camp aimed at uplifting the tribal communities of the district.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
BJP J&K unveils poetry collection titled 'Essentia'
JAMMU: The senior leadership of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, released a poetry collection titled 'Essentia', penned by a young and promising author, Aakshra Gupta.
2 min |
June 16, 2025
State Times
In Reel So Real: How Media and Al Are Shaping-and Shaking-the Moral Compass of a Generation
Centuries ago, Plato cautioned against drama that corrupts the soul. Freud spoke of catharsis through art. But in today's world, content no longer heals, educates, or uplifts. It seduces. It distracts. It distorts. Filters replace reflection. Virality replaces virtue. The result? A generation more attuned to reels than to reality, more loyal to screens than to values.
3 min |
June 16, 2025
State Times
Reasi Admin launches 15-day Awareness & Saturation campaign under Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan
The District Administration Reasi under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Nidhi Malik launched a 15-day Awareness and Saturation Campaign today under Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan (DAJGA) to promote inclusive development and empower tribal communities.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
IYA celebrates Int'l Day of Yoga at Rana Rajinder Singh Park
JAMMU: The Indian Yoga Association (IYA), a nationally renowned body devoted to the promotion of yoga for the past 17 years under the divine guidance of Swami Chidanand Saraswati, National Chairman (Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh), and the able leadership of Subodh Tiwari, Secretary General (IYA) and CEO of Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla-Pune, proudly celebrated International Day of Yoga (IDY) at Rana Rajinder Singh Park, Rehari, Jammu.
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June 16, 2025
State Times
Continuous upgrade of GMC services Govt's prime concern: CS
Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, on Sunday had a detailed review of the critical infrastructure and services being provided across the associated hospitals of medical colleges besides assessing the status of faculty and courses offered in each of these colleges.
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