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Security beefed up in Rajouri jail after clash among inmates
Security was strengthened inside and around a jail in border district of Rajouri on Sunday, a day after a clash among inmates left at least 12 people, including four security guards, injured, officials said.
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March 09, 2026
State Times
SSP orders intensified vigil to counter anti-national elements in Doda
A senior police officer has directed intensified surveillance across the hilly Doda district, with particular focus on tourist and religious places to thwart attempts by anti-national elements to disturb peace.
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March 09, 2026
State Times
EOW files chargesheet against 7 for misusing school building funds in Kupwara
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against seven persons accused of misappropriation of Sarva Siksha Abhiyan scheme funds for school building work in Kupwara district, officials said on Sunday.
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March 09, 2026
State Times
Army holds 'synergy' conference with ITBP, BSF at Northern Command headquarters
The Army's Northern Command in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district on Saturday hosted a \"synergy\" conference with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and the Border Security Force (BSF) to enhance coordination in view of the evolving security landscape, officials said.
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March 08, 2026
State Times
Sex racket crackdown; three girls rescued, three arrested
Prostitution racket operating from residential house in Greater Kailash
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March 08, 2026
State Times
DM Jammu closes Spa, Massage centres; notices issued; legal action initiated
Following the order issued by District Magistrate Jammu, Dr. Rakesh Minhas to regulate the functioning of spa and massage centres in the district, the District Administration conducted a comprehensive inspection drive, during which the establishments found in serious violation of the prescribed directions and were closed forthwith with notices issued to them.
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March 08, 2026
State Times
Congress's appeasement politics denied citizenship to Hindu refugees: Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said it was the Congress's “policies of appeasement” that denied citizenship to Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, and Jain refugees.
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March 08, 2026
State Times
CM stresses on zero casualty goal for linemen, emphasizes proper use of safety gear
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday presided over Lineman Diwas celebration at Convention Centre Jammu.
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March 08, 2026
State Times
LPG price hiked by Rs 60; no petrol or diesel hike
STATE TIMES NEWS Domestic cooking gas LPG price was hiked on Saturday by a steep Rs 60 per cylinder, the second increase in rate in less than a year, as the spike in global energy rates following the West Asia crisis weighed on the world's third largest energy consumer.
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March 08, 2026
State Times
Inaugurates infrastructure upgradation, beautification works at holy Shiv Khori J&K undergoing spiritual, cultural, social renaissance after centuries: LG
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday inaugurated the infrastructure upgradation and beautification works at holy Shiv Khori Shrine in Reasi District.
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March 08, 2026
State Times
Attempts to smuggle phones to jail inmate foiled in Doda
Two mobile phones were recovered from a parcel meant for an inmate lodged at a jail in Doda district on Saturday, officials said.
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March 08, 2026
State Times
17 candidates from J&K crack UPSC Civil Services Exam
LG, CM congratulate UPSC qualifiers
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March 07, 2026
State Times
JKCA 'scam' case: Court orders framing charges against Farooq, others
JAMMU: A local court here has directed the framing of charges against National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and other accused in the alleged Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) scam case.
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March 07, 2026
State Times
Focus on making Indian agri products export-oriented, globally competitive: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asked farmers to leverage India's diverse climate to increase productivity and export strength, and stressed on scaling up high-value crop produce to make the country's agri products globally competitive.
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March 07, 2026
State Times
Matter of great pride to serve nation: Kavinder after appointment as HP Guv
STATE TIMES NEWS JAMMU: Senior BJP leader Kavinder Gupta on Friday called the responsibility to serve the nation a matter of great pride and expressed his gratitude to the president, prime minister and home minister after his appoint-
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March 07, 2026
State Times
Bail plea of five HDFC Bank officials rejected in fraud case
A court in Shopian district has rejected the bail of five HDFC Bank officials accused of large-scale financial fraud, the Crime Branch said on Friday.
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March 07, 2026
State Times
Israeli warplanes pound Tehran, Beirut
Israeli warplanes pounded Beirut and Tehran on Friday as Iran launched another wave of retaliatory strikes against Israel and Gulf countries.
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March 07, 2026
State Times
India on verge of eliminating Maoists: Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday asserted that the country is on the verge of eliminating Maoists by the end of this month, and said security forces will defeat those who dream of building a red corridor from Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh to Pashupati in Nepal.
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March 07, 2026
State Times
Rajnath calls for Indian maritime leadership amid West Asia crisis
KOLKATA: In this era of changing geopolitics, oceans have once again come to the centre of the world's power balance and it is India's responsibility to provide leadership with confidence and capability, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday, referring to the escalating conflict in West Asia.
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March 07, 2026
State Times
J&K’s pension bill projected to double in 10 years, OPS unsustainable: Officials
The pension bill of the Jammu and Kashmir government is set to double in the 10-year period between 2020-30, with approximately 2.48 lakh retired employees being paid allowances, officials said.
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March 07, 2026
State Times
CM stresses bridging gap between education and employability
Calls for mission-mode approach towards future-ready skill
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March 06, 2026
State Times
Modi speaks to Macron on West Asia; seeks return to dialogue
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to French President Emmanuel Macron and discussed shared concerns over the evolving situation in West Asia, and the need for a return to dialogue and diplomacy.
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March 06, 2026
State Times
President appoints new Governors, LGs Kavinder new Governor Himachal Pradesh; Ata Hasnain Bihar Governor; Saxena LG Ladakh
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, has approved a major reshuffle in the appointments of Governors and Lieutenant Governors across several states and Union Territories.
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March 06, 2026
State Times
T20 World Cup: India enter final with seven-run win over England
Sanju Samson's sublime fifty and Jasprit Bumrah's spell touched with unearthly genius on a batting beauty helped India secure a seven-run win over gallant England, as the defending champions powered to the T20 World Cup final here on Thursday.
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March 06, 2026
State Times
Rs 2 Cr police funds diversion scam
CB IO Dy SP Tahir under scanner for mishandling investigations
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March 06, 2026
State Times
West Asia conflict: Modi speaks to Sultan of Oman, Crown Prince of Kuwait
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman, Crown Prince of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah and Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday, and expressed concern over attacks on their countries during the ongoing conflict in West Asia, officials said.
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March 04, 2026
State Times
J&K records 17 lakh kanals of state land encroached; 75,000 kanals transferred since 2019
JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded encroachment of over 17 lakh kanals of state land, with corresponding entries expunged from revenue records, while more than 75,000 kanals have been transferred to various government departments and agencies since 2019, according to official data.
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March 04, 2026
State Times
LG, CM greet people on Holi
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have extended greetings to the people on the eve of Holi
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March 04, 2026
State Times
LG reviews law & order situation in Kashmir
Sinha holds deliberations on J&K security scenario
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March 04, 2026
State Times
Special NIA court issues Letter Rogatory to China in Pahalgam attack probe
A Special NIA Court in Jammu has issued a Letter Rogatory to the competent judicial authority in China for assistance in tracing the supply chain and end-user details of a mobile phone linked to the probe into last year’s Pahalgam terror attack.
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