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ADC spearheads drug awareness drive
In order to address the escalating menace of substance abuse, Additional Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Ansuya Jamwal, convened a significant drug awareness consultation with the Transporters Union at Panchayat Bhawan, here on Tuesday.
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June 25, 2025
State Times
Devotional Album ‘Jai Ho Laddu Gopal’ released
BJP Jammu & Kashmir President Sat Sharma, accompanied by senior party leaders, released a soulful devotional album titled \"Jai Ho Laddu Gopal (Laddu Gopal Chalisa)\" at the BJP headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, here on Tuesday.
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June 25, 2025
State Times
IGNOU launches online MA Programme in Journalism & Mass Communication
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has officially launched its Master of Arts in Journalism & Mass Communication (MAJMC) in online mode, expanding accessibility for aspiring media professionals across the country.
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June 25, 2025
State Times
DB directs BOPEE to admit respondent for MBBS course in GMC Jammu in next academic year
JAMMU: DB directed BOPEE to admit Eva Kumari for MBBS course in Government Medical College (GMC), Jammu in the next academic year.
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June 25, 2025
State Times
DG Sports issues advisory for students in Summer-Break
In keeping with a vision of focussing on holistie personality development of youth, especially school children, the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports issued an advisory aimed at promoting physical and mental well-being of students during this period of academic recess.
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June 25, 2025
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PTTI Vijaypur organises drug de-addiction programme
PTTI Vijaypur, organized an awareness programme on \"Drug De-addiction\" at the Institute in collaboration with JKSPYM State Level Coordinating Agency J&K and Ladakh, supported by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India.
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June 25, 2025
State Times
Emergency Day reminds us of the murder of democracy: Balbir
BJP spokesperson and former Vice Chairman, Balbir Ram Rattan, stated that June 25 marks a dark chapter in the history of Indian democracy. It was on this day in 1975 that the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, heading the Congress government, imposed Emergency on the nation.
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June 25, 2025
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Oriental School Udhampur group leaves for trekking
President of District Mountaineering Association, Udhampur, Verinder Slathia along with Kiran Jamwal, Principal of Aryan Oriental Convent Higher Secondary School, Udhampur flagged off the fifth batch comprising 90 students of School for Dharamshalla to participate in a Trekking Programme being organized by Tawi Trekkers J&K in Dharamshalla-
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June 25, 2025
State Times
Dr Jitendra inaugurates IIM Mumbai Incubation Centre, calls for collaboration among academic institutions
After inaugurating the new state-of-the-art Incubation Centre at IIM Mumbai, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, made a clarion call for closer collaboration among academic institutions of higher education and scientific research, such as IITs, IIMs, AIIMS, IIMC and CSIR, to nurture sustainable startups and innovation-driven entrepreneurship.
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June 25, 2025
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DDC Poonch reviews performance of Rural Development Department
District Development Commissioner (DDC) Vikas Kundal today chaired a meeting with the officers of the Rural Development Department (RDD) to review the implementation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes and progress of developmental works.
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June 25, 2025
State Times
Dr. Rajeev Bhagat holds Public Darbar
Dr. Rajeev Bhagat, MLA from Bishnah Assembly Constituency, held a Public Darbar at the Jammu & Kashmir BJP Headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, here on Tuesday, to engage directly with the public and address their grievances. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation, with over a dozen deputations from across the Jammu region bringing forth their civic and infrastructural concerns.
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June 25, 2025
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JKAP-8th Bn carries out plantation drive
■STATE TIMES NEWS MIRANSAHIB: A plantation drive was carried out in JKAP-8th Battalion Miran Sahib Jammu in in order to Promote Environmental Awareness.
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June 25, 2025
State Times
Seminar on Pahari culture Held at Sunderbani
A seminar on the cultural traditions and historical contributions of the Pahari communities was organized under the joint aegis of Sadguru Baba Kanshi Giri Ji Charitable Trust, Banpuri Bhajwal, and the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) at Sunderbani. ‘The event saw the participation of Abhishek Sharma, Deputy Commissioner of Rajouri, as the Chief Guest. The seminar aimed to engage in a meaningful discourse on the Pahari communities’ folk traditions, beliefs, and their deep-rooted connection with the environment. The event opened with Gaddi Darshan, offering spiritual insight into the region’s rich cultural lineage. IGNCA's Regional Director, Shruti Awasthi, in her inaugural address, highlighted the Centre's upcoming cultural initiatives, especially those focused on women's folk traditions and the preservation of hill communities’ cultural expressions.
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June 25, 2025
State Times
Pahari Tribe ST Forum hails renowned actor's Romi Sharma efforts for visiting the border areas
The Pahari Tribe ST Forum on Tuesday hailed the efforts of renowned activist, actor, and social media influencer Romi Sharma for visiting the border areas of Rajouri-Poonch district.
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June 25, 2025
State Times
J&K Bank introduces API based Open Banking Services for corporates
Begins with Khyber Group of Companies in Kashmir
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June 25, 2025
State Times
Govt committed to save old industrial units, promote new ventures: Dy CM
Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Tuesday chaired a meeting with representatives of Federation of Chamber of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) in presence of senior officials from the concerned department at Civil Secretariat Srinagar.
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June 25, 2025
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IYC President Uday Chib felicitates J&K Deaf Sports Association
JAMMU: Indian Youth Congress (IYC) National President Uday Bhanu Chib on Tuesday met and felicitated the Jammu & Kashmir Deaf Sports Association team at the IYC Headquarters, following their stellar performance at the 27th National Deaf Senior Sports Championship.
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June 25, 2025
State Times
Com JMC chairs meeting to ensure implementation of J&K HC directions on encroachments
In a proactive step towards the effective implementation of the directions issued by the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh in PIL No. 27/2017, the Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), Dr. Devansh Yadav on Tuesday chaired a joint meeting of officers of line departments at the Town Hall, Jammu.
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June 25, 2025
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Restoration of statehood not favour but right of people of J&K: Bukhari
Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari on Tuesday strongly advocated for restoration of statehood to J&K, saying it is not a favour to people but their right which was snatched from them in August 2019.
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June 25, 2025
State Times
READINESS FOR AMARNATH YATRA
As the sacred Amarnath Yatra draws near, the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has geared up with robust and comprehensive arrangements to ensure a safe, smooth, and spiritually fulfilling experience for lakhs of pilgrims.
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June 25, 2025
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VC SKUAST-Jammu inaugurated two-day Startup Outreach event under JKCIP
JAMMU: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-J) inaugurated a two-day Startup Outreach Event under the Jammu & Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement in Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project (JKCIP) at its Chatha Campus.
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June 25, 2025
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Corporate Social Responsibility for the growth of Tourism in J &K
Corporate Social Responsibility is a company voluntary consideration of its social and environmental dimensions which spans within the company activities and also within relationship with all stakeholders. This later by European commission brought out Corporate Social Responsibility as a concept where firms decide voluntarily to contribute to ensure a better society and a cleaner environment.
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June 25, 2025
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Term Loan Agreement signed between CVPPL & HUDCO Limited
JAMMU: Chenab Valley Power Project Limited (CVPPL), Joint Venture of NHPC LID (51%) and JKSPDC (49%) has signed an Agreement with HUDCO Limited, Government of India Navratna Enterprise, for Term Loan of Rs 1073.754 Crore.
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June 25, 2025
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The First Teachers: Crucial Role of Parents in a Child’s Growth and Education
Long before a child steps into a classroom, learning has already begun-at home, in the arms of their first teachers: their parents. From teaching a child how to speak to shaping how they think, behave, and relate to others, parents play a pivotal role in laying the foundation for not only academic learning but also emotional, moral, and social development.
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June 25, 2025
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Gaurav calls on LG Sinha, submits memo, seeks equitable development for Jammu Region
JAMMU: Spokesperson of BJP Jammu & Kashmir, Gaurav Gupta, on Tuesday called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan, Jammu, and submitted a detailed memorandum. high-lighting critical issues that demand immediate administrative intervention for the balanced development of the Jammu region.
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June 25, 2025
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Chairman Samvedna Society meets SSP Traffic Jammu, discusses key issues
Chairman Samvedna Society, Keshav Chopra meeting with SSP Traffic Jammu, Farooq Qaiser.
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June 25, 2025
State Times
New Road, Tunnel projects will play crucial role in border security and movement of security forces: Sat
Sat Sharma, President of the Jammu and Kashmir BJP, hailed the Central Government's historic approval of 19 mega road and tunnel projects worth Rs 10,637 crore, aimed at boosting infrastructure in the strategically vital Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
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June 25, 2025
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Certificate Course in Theatre inaugurated at JU
JAMMU: Skill Innovation Incubation & Entrepreneurship Development Centre (SIIEDC) University of Jammu (JU) commenced 2nd edition of Certificate Course in Theatre (Basic) in collaboration with the Department of Students Welfare, JU on Monday.
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June 24, 2025
State Times
Chichi Mata Temple: The Divine Sentinel of Samba
VIVEK KOUL
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June 24, 2025
State Times
Sunderbani residents protest against PDD for poor power infrastructure
Prominent residents of the border areas of Ghai Upneyas and Anbkhodi staged a strong protest against the Power Development Department (PDD) Sunderbani over the continued neglect of basic infrastructure needs, including the installation of electric poles and a 100 KVA transformer.
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