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'Continued delay' in restoration of statehood to J&K is concerning: Farooq
Ruling National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday expressed concern over the “continued delay” in the restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
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February 23, 2026
State Times
DM Jammu orders strict verification drive for firearm license holders
The Office of the District Magistrate, Jammu has issued a formal notice directing strict verification and compliance by all firearm license holders in the district who possess more than two weapons.
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February 23, 2026
State Times
8 LeT operatives with Bangladesh links held
\"Trained Kashmiri terrorist Shabir Lone handled module from Bangladesh
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February 23, 2026
State Times
Embraer CEO pledges to make India global manufacturing base for KC -390 aircraft
STATE TIMES NEWS NEW DELHI: Brazilian aerospace giant Embraer on Sunday signalled its readiness to set up a major production hub for its KC-390 Millennium aircraft to support the broader Asia-Pacific market if it wins the Indian Air Force's contract for up to 80 transport planes.
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February 23, 2026
State Times
NHPC enacts plan as Salal reservoir's capacity shrinks 96 pc due to siltation
Decades after key sediment-management facilities were rendered inoperable under the Indus Waters Treaty, the reservoir of the Salal power station has suffered a dramatic loss of storage of up to 96 per cent, prompting NHPC to launch a silt management plan at the facility to ensure sustained operational efficiency.
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February 23, 2026
State Times
Sixth Khelo India Winter Games to begin at Gulmarg today
The famous winter destination of Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir is decked up to host the sixth Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) in which over 400 athletes will partieipate.
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February 23, 2026
State Times
Visa Fraud Case: Special Crime Wing conducts searches at R S Pura
A team of the Special Crime Wing (SCW), Crime Branch Jammu, conducted searches on Saturday, after obtaining warrant from the competent court, at R S Pura in connection with FIR No. 10/2025 registered under Sections 420 and 120-B IPC at Police Station Special Crime Wing Jammu.
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February 22, 2026
State Times
Naxalism to end by Mar 31; infiltrators to be removed from voter list, country in 5 years: Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday asserted that Naxalism would be eliminated from the country by the March 31 deadline set by the government, while illegal immigrants would be removed not only from the electoral rolls but also from the nation in the next five years.
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February 22, 2026
State Times
Shantmanu takes oath as J&K SEC, hints at holding local body elections
Former bureaucrat Shantmanu, who was on Saturday sworn in as the State Election Commissioner of Jammu and Kashmir for a five-year term, underscored the importance of holding the long-pending panchayat and urban local body elections in the Union Territory.
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February 22, 2026
State Times
Crime Branch files Charge-Sheet in Land Fraud Case
The Special Crime Wing (SCW) of the Crime Branch Jammu has filed a charge-sheet in a land fraud case involving Rs 2 lakh, officials said on Saturday.
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February 22, 2026
State Times
NMC approves 24 Super-specialty PG seats for Jammu, Srinagar GMCs, SKIMS
JAMMU: In a landmark development and significant boost to specialised medical education in Jammu and Kashmir, National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved 24 new super-specialty postgraduate (PG) seats in Government Medical Colleges (GMCs) of Jammu and Srinagar, and SKIMS Soura.
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February 22, 2026
State Times
Six lakh lavender free seedlings distributed among 750 farmers in J&K, Uttarakhand
In a bid to further strengthen lavender cultivation, around six lakh free quality planting material (QPM) seedlings were distributed among 750 farmers in different parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand, an official said on Saturday.
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February 22, 2026
State Times
Distt Admin Jammu issues partial modification orders regarding NOCs for salary drawal
Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Dr. Rakesh Minhas on Saturday issued two partial modifica~tion orders concerning the requirement of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for Payment of Electricity Charges and Water Usage Charges in respect of Government employees in District Jammu.
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February 22, 2026
State Times
88 countries, organisations adopt New Delhi Declaration
Back global push for equitable AI
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February 22, 2026
State Times
Weapon cache, supplies recovered along LoC
Security forces recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during a search operation in Rajouri district on Friday after troops foiled an infiltration bid in the area a day before, officials said.
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February 21, 2026
State Times
Northern Army Commander reviews anti-infiltration grid in Kashmir
Northern Army commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Friday reviewed the anti-infiltration grid in Kashmir and assessed the operational preparedness of the forces along the Line of Control (LoC).
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February 21, 2026
State Times
Modi holds roundtable with 16 heads of AI, deeptech startups
Nine bilaterals with leaders, CEOs held
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February 21, 2026
State Times
Major reshuffle in J&K; 20 IAS, 2 JKAS officers transferred
JAMMU: In an administrative reshuffle, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha ordered the transfer and posting of 22 IAS officers across Jammu and Kashmir.
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February 21, 2026
State Times
IGP reviews security in Kashmir ahead of Vice-President’s visit
IGP Kashmir V K Birdi on Friday reviewed the security measures in the Valley ahead of Vice President C P Radhakrishnan’s visit to attend the 21st convocation of the University of Kashmir on February 26.
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February 21, 2026
State Times
BJP MLA calls for use of AI in sports trials for fair selections
BJP MLA Devyani Rana on Friday suggested the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) during selection in sports trials in Jammu and Kashmir to promote transparency and ensure that the most deserving athletes are chosen.
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February 21, 2026
State Times
30,000 vacancies to be filled this year: Omar
Reaffirms commitment to time-bound recruitment
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February 21, 2026
State Times
Medical college admission fraud case: 4 persons booked in J&K for cheating
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Kashmir has booked four persons for cheating and criminal conspiracy after they were allegedly found involved in a medical college admission fraud case, officials said on Friday.
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February 21, 2026
State Times
Assembly passes Rs 1,652.78 crore in grants for 6 departments
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Thursday passed Demands for Grants amounting to Rs 1,652.78 crore for six key departments.
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February 21, 2026
State Times
Terror associate held with two foreign-made pistols
A terror associate with direct links to Pakistan-based handlers was arrested along with two foreign-made pistols in Rajouri district, police said on Thursday.
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February 20, 2026
State Times
India has built vibrant digital public infrastructure, sharing it with world: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India has built a vibrant digital public infrastructure and is sharing it with the world because technology is not a medium of power for the country but of service, not to dominate but to empower.
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February 20, 2026
State Times
CM unveils roadmap for fiscal reforms, tourism revival, energy growth, affordable housing
'Committee constituted to devise a framework for DWs regularization'
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February 20, 2026
State Times
ACB arrests Girdawar for accepting Rs 10,000 bribe in Reasi
The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday arrested Mohd Saleem Bandey, Girdawar of Halqa Judda, Tehsil Arnas, District Reasi, for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 from a complainant.
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February 19, 2026
State Times
Modi welcomes world leaders for AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed world leaders, including UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva, for the ongoing AI Impact Summit at the Bharat Mandapam convention centre here.
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February 19, 2026
State Times
5 detained as manhunt for juvenile home escapee widens within, outside Jammu
At least five suspected persons have been detained for questioning amid intensified search for a gangster who remained at large after escaping a juvenile home, along with two Pakistani inmates, in a border village of Jammu, officials said on Wednesday.
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February 19, 2026
State Times
Assembly adjourned after noisy scenes over police action on students in Jammu
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Wednesday was adjourned after witnessing noisy scenes as BJP MLAs protested the alleged police use of force against students who were demanding the establishment of a National Law University (NLU) in Jammu.
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