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Neete to Lead India's Women's Handball Team at World Masters Games
Neete Kaur, a seasoned athlete from Jammu and Kashmir, will captain the Indian Women's Handball Team at the upcoming World Masters Games in New Taipei City, Taiwan. The event, held every four years, is one of the largest international sporting gatherings for veteran athletes from 110 countries competing in 35 sports and 9 para-sports.
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16 MAY 2025
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Justice D Y Chandrachud appointed distinguished professor at NLU Delhi
National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi) has announced the appointment of former Chief Justice of India, Dr Justice D Y Chandrachud, as a Distinguished Professor.
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16 MAY 2025
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No radiation leak or release from any nuclear facility in Pakistan: IAEA
Days after India refuted reports that Pakistan's Kirana Hills area, which reportedly houses a nuclear facility, was hit during one of the airstrikes during Operation Sindoor, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has said that there has been no radiation leak or release from any nuclear facility in Pakistan.
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16 MAY 2025
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Punjab: DySP held for smuggling drugs, mobile phones in Sangrur Jail
A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) was arrested for his alleged involvement in the smuggling of drugs and mobile phones in the Sangrur jail, the police said on Thursday.
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16 MAY 2025
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JKRLM promotes health, hygiene among SHGs
In a significant initiative aimed at enhancing community well-being and healthcare accessibility, the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM), in collaboration with the J&K Health Department, organized a series of free health check-up camps for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across UT of J&K.Under the leadership of Mission Director JKRLM, Dr. Shubhra Sharma, these health check-up camps were designed to provide comprehensive health assessments and screenings for members of Self Help Groups associated with JKRLM, addressing the critical need for improved healthcare access within the community.
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16 MAY 2025
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'Report to Support' facility launched for shelling-affected residents
In a committed move to ensure no loss goes unreported and no affected family is left behind, the District Administration Poonch has launched a proactive initiative “Report to Support” to help shelling affected people.
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16 MAY 2025
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DC Poonch tours market area, engages with public
Deputy — Commissioner Poonch Vikas Kundal today conducted an extensive tour of the local market areas to review public facilities and ensure smooth civic operations.
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16 MAY 2025
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Elderly Pulwama man found dead in Shopian
An elderly man from Pulwama was found dead in river Ranbiara at Bohrihalan area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Thursday morning.
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16 MAY 2025
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Workshop on SIP implementation held at Shopian
SHOPIAN: To promote awareness and implementation of the Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) under the RAMP (Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance) programme, District Industries Centre (DIC), Shopian hosted a district-level workshop at Mini-Secretariat Shopian.
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16 MAY 2025
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Kotwal reviews arrangements for Int'l Day of Yoga
Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, chaired a high-level meeting via video conference to review preparations for the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025, emphasizing a region-wide celebration with strong participation and spiritual tourism appeal.
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16 MAY 2025
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JCMS urges LG, CM for early relief to shelling victims
The Jammu Central Mahajan Sabha (JCMS) has appealed to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for the immediate distribution of compensation to families affected by recent Pakistani shelling and drone attacks in Jammu and Kashmir.
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16 MAY 2025
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Shiv Sena (UBT) accuses BJP of insulting woman officer
The Shiv Sena (UBT) Jammu and Kashmir unit has launched a scathing attack on the BJP, accusing it of double standards, insulting a woman soldier, and endangering communal harmony in the country.
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16 MAY 2025
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Form SITs to examine status of Forest Land: SC TO States, UTs
The Supreme Court on Thursday directed all the states and union territories to constitute special investigation teams to examine if any reserved forest land was allotted to any private parties for non-forestry purpose.
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16 MAY 2025
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SC to hear pleas challenging Waqf Law Provisions on May 20
The Supreme Court on Thursday said it will take up on May 20 the issue of considering interim relief on pleas challenging validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
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16 MAY 2025
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SBI Card partners Apollo HealthCo; Introduces Apollo SBI Card SELECT Card
SBI Card, India's largest pure-play credit card issuer and Apollo HealthCo, which operates Apollo Pharmacy - India's largest retail pharmacy network and Apollo 24/7 - country's leading omni-channel digital health platform, have extended their strategic partnership to introduce a unique, health and wellness focused co-branded credit card - Apollo SBI Card SELECT card, today.
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16 MAY 2025
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Portronics introduces the Toad Ergo 3 Vertical Mouse for comfortable
India’s most loved gadget brand, Portronics, has introduced the Toad Ergo 3, a vertical wireless mouse built for users who spend long hours at their desks. Designed with comfort in mind, the new launch aims to reduce wrist strain while delivering reliable performance for work or casual use.
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16 MAY 2025
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SC may set up a Constitution Bench to hear the Presidential reference on 'Substantial Questions of Law'
The Supreme Court Bench comprising of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Mahadevan had earlier turned down the request of the Government of India to send the case relating to assent to bills by governors and president to a larger Constitution Bench on the ground that it involved 'substantial questions of law'.
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16 MAY 2025
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Village level teams to assess damages in shelling affected areas
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16 MAY 2025
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Mandeep reviews ongoing projects
Commissioner Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD), Mandeep Kaur, today conducted an extensive tour of Srinagar city to review implementation of key urban developmental projects.
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16 MAY 2025
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FOIJ seeks urgent financial relief for industries in J&K
Amid growing uncertainty and economic strain caused by the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan, the Federation of Industries Jammu (FOIJ) has appealed to the government for immediate financial relief to prevent closure of industrial units in Jammu & Kashmir.
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16 MAY 2025
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Zonal sports meet for U-17 boys held at Tikri
Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) organised inter-school zonal level meet for under-17 boys at Government
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16 MAY 2025
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Virat Kohli's mastery shines in a season of high-octane cricket
In IPL 2025 season that featured nearly 13,000 balls bowled, over 19,000 runs scored, and close to 300 wickets taken, a comprehensive analysis of IPL 2025 has been done on Virat Kohli as the enduring symbol of cricketing brilliance.
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16 MAY 2025
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Echoes of PAHALGAM BRUTALITY
The Pahalgam terror attack on 22 April 2025, masterminded and engineered by the terrorists, resulted in the killing of 28 tourists, mostly from outside J&K, on the spot. It is no doubt a deliberately planned provoca tion to psychologically terror ize the country. It is a brutal act against innocent civilians.
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16 MAY 2025
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Symposium held on ‘Promoting Indian Classical Music’
In a bid to foster awareness and appreciation for Indian Classical Music, the Department of Music under the aegis of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Government College for Women (GCW) Udhampur organized a Symposium on \"Methods to be Adopted for Promoting Indian Classical Music\" on the college campus today.
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16 MAY 2025
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Tiranga yatra in Jammu displays unwavering support for Armed Forces
In a powerful demonstration of patriotism and solidarity with the Indian Armed Forces, around ten thousand emotionally charged citizens took part in a massive “Tiranga Yatra” in Jammu today. The event was organized under the banner of 'Citizens for National Security'.
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16 MAY 2025
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'Tiranga Rally, a tribute to the bravery of Armed Forces'
BJP spokesperson Rajni Sethi on Thursday emphasized the national significance of the Tiranga Rally, stating it represents not just patriotic fervor but a collective tribute to the bravery of the Indian Army during Operation Sindoor.
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16 MAY 2025
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Our relations, dealings with Pak will be strictly bilateral: EAM Jaishankar
India’s relations and dealings with Pakistan will be “strictly bilateral”, which is a national consensus for many years and there is “absolutely no change” in that consensus, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday.
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16 MAY 2025
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DC visits GHSS Nihama, interacts with students
KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan today visited’ Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Nihama to take firsthand assessment of the overall functioning of the institution.
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16 MAY 2025
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Sopore's waste woes to end soon, STP to be operationalized soon
Sopore’s long-standing garbage woes are set to end with a dedicated Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) expected to become operational within two weeks, putting an end to the dumping of waste at Jetty in Baramulla.
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16 MAY 2025
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Teams constituted for identification of sites for community bunkers
In view of the vulnerability of border areas to cross-border shelling and to ensure the safety and protection of the civilian population residing in towns near the Line of Control, Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma has constituted ward-wise teams under respective Municipal Committees for identification of suitable land for the construction of community bunkers/underground shelters.
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