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AAP MLA Mehraj Malik detained under PSA, BJP welcomes decision
Assembly Secretariat denies endorsing PSA, says it has no role in it
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September 09, 2025
State Times
Chugh slams AAP Govt, calls Punjab flood crisis a ‘Mann-Made Disaster’
NEW DELHI: BJP National General Secretary and J&K BJP Prabhari, Tarun Chugh on Monday launched a scathing attack on the AAP-led Punjab government, blaming Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for the ongoing flood crisis in the state.
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September 09, 2025
State Times
Special Crime Wing conducts raids in Ganderbal
The Special Crime Wing Srinagar (Crime Branch) on Monday carried out searches at multiple locations in district Ganderbal in connection with a case registered under FIR No. 28/2024 U/S 302 IPC.
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September 09, 2025
State Times
Restoration work on Jammu-Srinagar NH enters final phase
STATE TIMES NEWS JAMMU: The restoration of a 250-meter-long stretch of the Jammu-Srinagar national highway, which had been blocked for a week, has entered its final phase, officials said on Monday.
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September 09, 2025
State Times
Woman, two children found dead
woman and two children were found dead in the Banihal area in Ramban district on Monday, officials said.
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September 09, 2025
State Times
IMCT visits Anantnag, Shopian, Kulgam; takes stock of relief, rehabilitation measures
CS meets IMCT; seeks Central assistance for restoration of flood-hit infrastructure
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September 09, 2025
State Times
Farooq criticises Waqf Board for Hazratbal row
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday said the controversy at the Hazrathal shrine could have been avoided had the current Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board not installed the plaque with the Ashoka emblem at the shrine dedicated to Prophet Muhammad.
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September 08, 2025
State Times
Heavy downpour stalls reopening of Jmu-Sgr NH; Vaishno Devi Yatra remains suspended
JAMMU: Heavy downpour again hampered the efforts of the National Highway Authority of India to restore traffic on the landslide-hit Jammu-Srinagar national highway which remained closed for the sixth consecutive day on Sunday, officials said.
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September 08, 2025
State Times
LG calls for developing advance warning system for flash floods through nanotechnology
Addresses Int'l Conference on 'Nanotechnology for Better Living' at KU 5-day mega event brings together leading scientists, researchers to showcase recent advancements in nanotechnology and its applications for sustainable living Says, today evolution in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology is having transformative impact across various sectors. The cutting-edge research in future will address critical global challenges in industries, healthcare and the environment We must also explore possibilities to develop soil sensors specifically for the Himalayan regions. These sensors would be part of an Advanced Early Warning System that can warn about the dangers of landslides in advance based on changes in soil saturation Calls for devising plan to incentivize talents in Nano-Technology in Academic institutions Our focus should be on developing and using Nano-Technology for the benefit of humanity Scientists, experts associated with nanotechnology must also join the effort to strengthen self-reliance campaign in defense sector
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September 08, 2025
State Times
Modi attends workshop for BJP MPs; resolution on GST reforms passed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attended a workshop for BJP MPs where a resolution was passed landing the government for the GST reforms ahead of the party's nationwide outreach to highlight its benefits.
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September 08, 2025
State Times
IRCTC introduces local vegetarian cuisine on Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express
To promote the rich culinary heritage of Jammu and Kashmir, Railways, in collaboration with IRCTC, on Sunday started serving local vegetarian cuisine on the recently launched Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express, an official said.
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September 08, 2025
State Times
IMCT visits Budgam, hold review meeting on relief, restoration measures
Also conduct field visit of flood-affected areas
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September 08, 2025
State Times
'Blood Moon’: Total lunar eclipse enthrals skywatchers; clouds play spoilsport
From Ladakh to Tamil Nadu, skywatchers turned their gaze towards the moon Sunday night to witness a rare 'Blood Moon' or the total lunar eclipse.
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September 08, 2025
State Times
High-level railway team inspects repair work on flood-hit bridges in Jammu Div
JAMMU: A high-level team of officials headed by Divisional Railway manager Vivek Kumar on Sunday inspected the ongoing repair work on three vital bridges which suffered damages due to recent flash floods in northern railways Jammu division, an official said.
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September 08, 2025
State Times
Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage likely to resume next week
STATE TIMES NEWS JAMMU: The pilgrimage to the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine atop the Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district is likely to resume next week after a fresh review of the weather advisory, officials said on Saturday.
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September 07, 2025
State Times
Omar calls for comprehensive damage assessment, long-term planning to prevent recurrence of floods
Visits flood-hit areas of Anantnag, Kulgam
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September 07, 2025
State Times
Police launch drive against violations of food safety rules in Anantnag, 12 FIRs lodged
SRINAGAR: Police has registered 12 FIRs against violations of food safety regulations and public health norms in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district, an official said on Saturday.
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September 07, 2025
State Times
After Trump describes India-US ties as ‘special’, Modi reciprocates A merican president's positive assessment
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday \"fully reciprocated\" US President Donald Trump's \"positive assessment\" of the India-US partnership and his appreciation of the “special” relationship between the two nations, signalling an intent by both the sides to check the downturn in their ties.
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September 07, 2025
State Times
Torrential rain hits restoration work on Jammu-Srinagar NH
JAMMU: An early morning downpour on Saturday derailed the National Highways Authority of India's (NHAI) efforts to restore traffic on the 270-km Jammu-Srinagar national highway, which remained closed for the fifth consecutive day, a senior official said.
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September 07, 2025
State Times
J&K Bank hands over dividend cheques to LG Sinha
SRINAGAR: Initiating the payment of dividend to shareholders, Managing Director and CEO J&K Bank Amitava Chatterjee on Saturday presented two dividend cheques of Rs 122.85 Crore and Rs 7.92 Crore to the UT Administration - the Bank's promoter and major shareholder - for the Financial Year 2024-25.
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September 07, 2025
State Times
IAF airlifts 2 critically ill patients from remote village in Udhampur
JAMMU: The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Saturday airlifted two critically ill patients from the flood and landslide-hit remote region in Udhampur district, an official said.
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September 07, 2025
State Times
Hazratbal row: NC seeks dismissal of Waqf Board Chief, registration of FIR
Waqf Board should apologise for mistake: Omar
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September 07, 2025
State Times
DC Reasi orders termination of 4 temporary RDD officials for corrupt practices
In a decisive action against corruption, Deputy Commissioner Reasi Nidhi Malik has ordered the termination of four temporary officials of the Rural Development Department (RDD) after an enquiry revealed their involvement in serious irregularities, manipulation of records and embezzlement of government funds.
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September 06, 2025
State Times
Balancing economic growth and environmental protection key to prosperity, social equity: LG
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday addressed the Teachers' Day event in Srinagar.
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September 06, 2025
State Times
IMCT visits flood-affected areas in Udhampur, Reasi for damage assessment
An Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT), deputed by the Government of India, on Friday visited the flood and rain-affected areas of Udhampur district to assess the damages caused by the recent natural calamities.
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September 06, 2025
State Times
CM reviews flood situation in Valley, calls for embankment reinforcement at vulnerable points
Directs swift relief measures, restoration of essential services
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September 06, 2025
State Times
GST now simpler, new rates to be effective from first Navratri: Modi
LG expresses gratitude to PM, FM for Next-Gen GST reforms
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September 05, 2025
State Times
Omar visits flood-hit areas of Srinagar, Budgam; inspects impact of Jhelum breach at Shalina
Assures full support to affected families; urges Centre to announce relief for flood victims
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September 05, 2025
State Times
JAMMU FLOODS: GoI deputes inter-ministerial team to assess actual scale of damage
Assesses the actual scale of losses and damages caused by recent rains
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September 05, 2025
State Times
SC takes note of landslides, floods; seeks response of Centre, NDMA, affected states
Taking note of the unprecedented landslides and floods in states such as Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, the Supreme Court on Thursday sought responses from the Centre, NDMA and others and said illegal felling of trees led to the disasters.
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