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Welfare measures boosted morale of Waqf Board employees: Darakhshan
Chairperson of J&K Waqf Board & Minister of State Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi participated in the programme organised by Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board Consolidated Employees Group at Dargah Hazratbal on Saturday.
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July 06, 2025
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GOC Tiger Division interacts with Veterans
The General Officer Commanding, Tiger Division interacted with veterans at the valedictory function of a five-day Civil Defence training program.
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July 06, 2025
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CM pays tribute to Imam Hussain (AS), Martyrs of Karbala on Ashura
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday paid solemn tribute to Imam Hussain (AS) and the revered martyrs of Karbala, describing their unparalleled sacrifice as a timeless beacon of courage, steadfastness and resistance in face of trials.
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July 06, 2025
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Farmers’ welfare at forefront: MLA Marh meets Union Agriculture Minister
MLA Marh Surinder Kumar led delegation of farmers and stakeholders met with the Union Agriculture Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, at Srinagar to discuss pressing concerns affecting the agricultural community.
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July 06, 2025
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NC felicitates newly appointed Additional Spokespersons
JAMMU: Sheikh Bashir Ahmad, Pardeep Bali and Ayub Malik Provincial Secretaries Jammu, District Presidents of Jammu and Kashmir National ConferenceChander Mohan Sharma, Raghuveer Singh Manhas, Naresh Bittu, Sunil Verma, Ram Parshotam and other party functionaries felicitated Sandeep Singh Wazir from Jammu and Akash Verma from Udhampur on their nomination as Additional Spokespersons of the party, in a function held at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan, Jammu. The occasion was graced by Additional General Secretary and former Minister Ajay Kumar Sadhotra, Provincial President Jammu Rattan Lal Gupta and senior party leader and former Minister S. Harbans Singh who congratulated the newly appointed leaders and urged them to uphold the values and vision of the National Conference.
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July 06, 2025
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Gill hammers 161 as India set mammoth 608-run target for England in 2nd Test
You deserve all of this: Virat Kohli on Shubman Gill ‘rewriting history’
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July 06, 2025
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LJK MPCS starts distribution of barley-based laddoos for Machail Mata Yatris
As part of a meaningful and culturally rooted initiative that blends devotion, tradition, and sustainability, the LJK Multiple Purpose Cooperative SocietyLimited (LJK MPCS) has started the production and distribution of barley-based laddoos for the Machail Mata Yatra in the Paddar region of district Kishtwar.
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July 06, 2025
State Times
COVID-Then 19, Now 25: Lessons, Realities and the Road Ahead
In late 2019, the world was introduced to a tiny virus with massive consequences-SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that gave rise to the COVID-19 pandemic. Within months, the virus brought the world to a standstill, challenging healthcare systems, economies, education, and the very fabric of social life. Now, as we stand in the year 2025, the landscape has changed drastically-but the virus hasn't disappeared. It has merely evolved, and so must we.
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July 06, 2025
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QUAD sends strong signals on terrorism: A unified stand against global threats
In an era marked by increasing geopolitical turbulence, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) comprising the United States, India, Japan, and Australia has emerged as a formidable alliance promoting peace, stability, and democratic values in the Indo-Pacific. At its most recent summit, the Quad nations sent a resounding and unified message that terrorism, in all its forms and manifestations, will not be tolerated.
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July 06, 2025
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J&K to host National Tourism Secretaries’ Conference on July 7, 8
In a significant boost to Jammu & Kashmir's tourism profile, the Union Ministry for Tourism is organising two day Tourism Secretaries' Conference of all States and Union Territories at the Sheri-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), Srinagar, on 7th and 8th July 2025, for the first time in Jammu & Kashmir
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July 06, 2025
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Forest Protection Force launches plantation drive under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' Initiative at Sidhra
JAMMU: In a dedicated effort to promote environmental conservation and honor motherhood, the Forest Protection Force (FPF) launched a plantation drive under the theme 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' at Gamma Unit J-02, Sidhra.
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July 06, 2025
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National Herald case: AICC attempted to revive AJL, Cheema tells court
Senior advocate R S Cheema, representing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday argued that the AICC was not trying to sell the assets of Associated Journals Limited (AJL) but rather attempting to save the institution which was part of the freedom movement.
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July 06, 2025
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Langar Sewa by JCMS continues for 5th day
Dr. Rajesh Gupta, Physician commenced the Langar Seva on the 5th day with his family members including Jagdish Gupta (Patron), Davinder Gupta, Vikas Gupta, Sushil in the premises of Jammu Central Mahajan Sabha (JCMS), Shalimar Road, here.
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July 06, 2025
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THE PILGRIMAGE OF SHRI AMARNATH SHRINE
Amarnath Yatra: Quest for Peace & Harmony
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July 06, 2025
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Suryavanshi becomes fastest and youngest centurion in Youth ODIs
Impressive Vaibhav Suryavanshi continued to push his stocks up, smashing the fastest Youth ODI hundred to guide India Under-19 to a mammoth 363 for nine against their English counterparts in the fourth match here on Saturday.
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July 06, 2025
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DC Poonch inspects Chandak-Mandi Road, key developmental works
Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal conducted an extensive inspection of the ongoing developmental works along the Chandak-Mandi road, with a special focus on upgradation works being undertaken in preparation for the upcoming Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Yatra-2025.
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July 06, 2025
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Arrested terror suspect a ‘big fish’ bomb maker, influenced by Zakir Naik: Andhra Police
The Andhra Pradesh police on Saturday identified one of the two terror suspects arrested here recently by Tamil Nadu police as a “big fish”, with advanced bomb making skills.
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July 06, 2025
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Sat releases "Ravidas Vandana" Aarti dedicated to Guru Ravidas
Jammu and Kashmir BJP President Sat Sharma, on Saturday released the devotional composition \"Ravidas Vandana\", dedicated to the teachings and ideals of Sant Guru Ravidas Ji.
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July 06, 2025
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SMVD Narayana Hospital performs successful Bilateral Knee Replacements in two 88 years old patients
In a remarkable feat of modern medicine and compassionate care, two 88-year-old women have regained their mobility and independence after undergoing successful bilateral Total Knee Replacement (TKR) surgeries at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Katra.
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July 06, 2025
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Director Agriculture Jammu inaugurates Commercial Vermicompost Unit under HADP
In a significant step toward promoting organic farming and empowering women farmers, Director Agriculture Jammu, Arvinder Singh Reen, on Saturday inaugurated a Commercial Vermicompost Unit under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) at Bhajwal-A, Nadani, Sunderbani, District Rajouri.
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July 06, 2025
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Hosting and competing, Neeraj wins inaugural NC Classic
Indian javelin superstar Neeraj Chopra on Saturday clinched the inaugural NC Classic as he realised his dream of hosting and competing in a world class event in front of the home crowd and family members.
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July 06, 2025
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Insertions made in Preamble of COI violate ‘Doctrine of Basic Structure’ or instead better reflect basis spirits enshrined in COI?
Parliament's authority to amend the Constitution, particularly the chapter on the fundamental rights of citizens, was challenged as early as in 1951. After independence, several laws were enacted with the objective of reforms like land owner-ships / special supports so socially and economically weaker people & areas keeping in view socialistic spirits of the Constitution/ Article 39 (b) (c) of the Directive Principles of State Policy/prevention of concentration of wealth in the hands of a few but citizens like the owners of properties/Zamindaars/large land owners affected by such laws went to courts under protections provided in constitution where in some cases the land reforms laws were struck down by courts naming the laws as violating that the fundamental right to property.
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July 06, 2025
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Power outrage sparks protest in Banvat, Dokri; residents block road, accuse PDD of negligence
Residents of Banvat and Dokri villages staged a strong protest today against the Power Development Department (PDD), blocking the main road and raising slogans over unscheduled power cuts and persistent low voltage in the area.
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July 06, 2025
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All 4 NH projects to be completed by 2028: Nadda
The construction of three out of four National Highways is in an advanced stage in Himachal Pradesh and major works would be completed in the next two years, Union Health Minister J P Nadda said in Bilaspur on Saturday.
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July 06, 2025
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World Zoonoses Day Observed
On the eve of World Zoonoses Day, a joint awareness programme was organised at Gogaldara, Tangmarg by the Department of Sheep Husbandry, Baramulla in collaboration with the Department of Microbiology, Government Medical College (GMC) Baramulla.
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July 06, 2025
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Governor Arif Mohammad Khan visits Pradeep Sardana’s house to congratulate him on his 50 years in journalism
On the completion of 50 glorious years in journalism of renowned writer, journalist and poet Pradeep Sardana, Governor of Bihar Arif Mohammad Khan went to his house to congratulate him.
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July 06, 2025
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Modi holds talks with Argentine President Milei
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held wide-ranging talks with Argentine President Javier Milei, focusing on boosting bilateral cooperation in a range of areas incuding critical minerals, trade and investment and energy.
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July 06, 2025
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36 Amarnath Yatris injured after 5 buses collide; rejoin Yatra after treatment
LG Sinha issues directives on pilgrims' safety
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July 06, 2025
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Army honours Kargil bravehearts at Mount Kang Yatse
Indian Army's Fire and Fury Corps added yet another feather to its illustrious mountaineering history by successfully summiting Mount Kang Yatse in the challenging terrain of Ladakh's Markha valley.
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July 06, 2025
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Free medical check-up camp organised
A Free Medical Checkup Camp was held today at Community Hall Doda, jointly organized by the District Administration Doda and District Health Society Doda, with the active support of Amandeep Hospital Amritsar in collaboration with Ujala Cygnus Healthcare Services.
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