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Kashmiri separatist Aasiya Andrabi gets life term for conspiring to wage war against India
A special NIA court on Tuesday sentenced hardline separatist Aasiya Andrabi to life imprisonment for conspiring to wage war against India, observing that any leniency for the Dukhtaran-e-Millat chief would only \"infuse fresh vigour\" into her efforts to secede Kashmir.
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March 25, 2026
State Times
Person loses SC status on converting from Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism: SC
In a significant decision, the Supreme Court on Tuesday held that a Scheduled Caste community person converting to a religion other than Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism loses the SC status from the moment of conversion regardless of birth.
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March 25, 2026
State Times
Ration scam unearthed in Reasi: 22,000 qtls ration diverted ACB registers FIR against Ex- TSO Pranav Gandotra, CAPD officials for embezzlement
The Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a case against Pranav Gandotra, the then Tehsil Supply Officer (TSO) Arnas/Dharmari in Reasi district, along with other officials of the Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution (CA&PD) Department, for alleged large-scale misappropriation of ration and public funds.
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March 25, 2026
State Times
NCB secures preventive detention of notorious drug trafficker
In a major action against drug trafficking networks, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Chandigarh Zonal Unit, has successfully secured the preventive detention of Sandeep Singh alias Chatha, a notorious history-sheeter from Amritsar, Punjab, under the PITNDPS Act.
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March 25, 2026
State Times
Vaishnaw announces new refund slabs; no refund for cancellation up to 8 hours before departure
There will be no refund for cancellation of train tickets up to eight hours before departure, instead of the existing norm of four hours, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said while announcing reforms in the sector on Tuesday.
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March 25, 2026
State Times
DMO Jammu cracks down on illegal stone crushers in Gharota, issues penalty notices
The District Mineral Office (DMO) Jammu has taken stringent action against multiple illegal stone crushing units operating in the Gharota area following media reports and field inspections.
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March 25, 2026
State Times
World Tuberculosis Day Transforming TB Mukht Bharat Abhiyan into mass movement our resolve: LG
The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha speaking at the launch of TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan-100 Days campaign in Jammu on Tuesday.
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March 25, 2026
State Times
West Asia crisis: PM urges states to work as Team India
Asks citizens to be prepared for every eventuality
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March 25, 2026
State Times
Katra-Amritsar Vande Bharat train to now run via Gurdaspur-Batala
The Indian Railways will soon operate the Vande Bharat Express train from Katra in J-K to Amritsar in Punjab via Gurdaspur and Batala instead of Jalandhar, officials said.
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March 25, 2026
State Times
NIA raids 9 locations across 6 J &K districts in Red Fort car blast case
The National Investigation Agency on Monday conducted extensive searches at multiple locations in Jammu and Kashmir in connection with its probe into the Red Fort car bomb blast case.
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March 24, 2026
State Times
Modi says will overcome West Asia crisis like COVID; stresses on dialogue, diplomacy to end conflict
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the difficult global conditions caused by the West Asia conflict are likely to persist for a long time and called upon the nation to remain prepared and united, just as it had stood together during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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March 24, 2026
State Times
US won't strike Iran's power plants for 5 days: Trump
Claims talks with 'top person' in Iran; oil prices ease
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March 24, 2026
State Times
LG vows strongest action against terror ecosystem, terrorist supporters
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday handed over appointment letters to 37 Next of Kins (NoKs) of victims of terrorism, at Convention Centre Jammu.
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March 24, 2026
State Times
Illegal war imposed on world by US-Israel must end: Omar
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the \"illegal\" war imposed by the United States and Israel on the world should end at the earliest.
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March 22, 2026
State Times
Vaishno Devi Yatra suspended amid rush due to ongoing Chaitra Navratri
JAMMU: The pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi was suspended on Saturday due to heavy rush at the Bhawan, as 39,000 devotees offered prayers till late afternoon
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March 22, 2026
State Times
SC concerned over cops uploading videos online, says poses threat to fair trial
The Supreme Court has expressed its concern over the trend of people instantly uploading videos shot on mobile phone on social media and said that such activities pose a serious threat to a fair trial.
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March 22, 2026
State Times
Modi speaks to Iran President; stresses on keeping shipping lanes open
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke to the President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, and condemned the attacks on critical infrastructure in West Asia, while stressing the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation and ensuring shipping lanes remain open and secure.
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March 22, 2026
State Times
LG thanks PM, Union Minister for releasing Rs 111.66 Cr for fisheries project
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Panchayati Raj and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAHD), Rajiv Ranjan Singh, for the release of the central share of Rs. 111.66
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March 22, 2026
State Times
J&K celebrates Eid with prayers for global peace Omar, Farooq offer prayers at Hazratbal
Amid tight security arrangements, Eid al-Fitr was celebrated with religious fervour and traditional gaiety across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday
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March 22, 2026
State Times
Equality must translate into reality: CJI
CJI Justice Surya Kant on Saturday underscored the need to transform \"formal equality\" into real, lived experiences for women in the legal profession, calling for structural reforms and sustained institutional support to ensure their continued participation and advancement.
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March 22, 2026
State Times
ACB set to use AI for investigation in J&K
The AntiCorruption Bureau (ACB) is all set to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) for investigations in Jammu and Kashmir, as the government on Friday constituted a technical appraisal committee (TAC) to examine the proposed adoption of AI in investigative operations of the anti-graft body.
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March 21, 2026
State Times
LG greets people on Eid-ul-Fitr
Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have extended greetings to the people on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
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March 21, 2026
State Times
'People have right to criticise judgments,' says SC
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea seeking removal of a remark against its verdicts from NCERT's old class 8 Social Science textbook, saying that people have a right to criticise them.
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March 21, 2026
State Times
Kashmir Travel Mart to highlight region's immense tourism potential: Omar
250 stakeholders from over 20 states likely to participate
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March 21, 2026
State Times
Self-reliant India only possible with healthy citizens: Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said that a self-reliant India is only possible when its citizens are healthy.
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March 21, 2026
State Times
Premium petrol price up Rs 2, industrial diesel Rs 22; no change in normal petrol, diesel rates
The price of premium or higher-grade petrol on Friday was increased by Rs 2 per litre while the rate of bulk diesel sold to industrial users was hiked by about Rs 22 a litre, reflecting the spike in global oil prices amid conflict in the Middle-East.
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March 21, 2026
State Times
US deploys thousands more troops to war as Iran threatens world tourism sites
On one of the holiest days on the Islamic calendar, Iran fired on Israel and energy sites in neighbouring Gulf Arab states, insisting that it can still build missiles and issuing a new threat, to deny safety to its enemies in \"parks, recreational areas and tourist destinations\" worldwide.
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March 21, 2026
State Times
Chanting 'Jai Mata Di', over 15,000 pilgrims throng Vaishno Devi on first Navratri
LG Sinha pays obeisance at cave shrine
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March 20, 2026
State Times
Par panel commends role of Army, IAF during Op Sindoor
A parliamentary panel on defence has lauded the IAF for its \"commendable role\" during Operation Sindoor, and said by executing precision strikes with advanced aerial platforms and integrating indigenous technologies, the air force demonstrated \"exceptional professionalism and operational readiness\".
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March 20, 2026
State Times
India condemns attacks on energy infrastructure in West Asia
Modi calls for early restoration of peace A Testing time, not just for us, but entire world: MEA
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