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ADC convenes meeting ahead of 'Kailash Yatra'
Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Bhadarwah Sunil Kumar Bhutyal convened a meeting at ADC Office Chamber Bhaderwah to address essential arrangements for the upcoming Kailash Yatra-2025.
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04 JULY 2025
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A grand celebration, a sobering reckoning
On July 4, 2026, the United States turns 250. Amid fireworks and fanfare, the day invites reflection on a nation shaped by bold ideals, hard-won progress, and enduring contradictions
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04 JULY 2025
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A Wake-Up Call for Administration
Even as Jammu and Kashmir records a commendable decline in multidimensional poverty—dropping from 40.45 per cent in 2005-06 to a mere 2.81 per cent in 2022-23—the revelation by Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan that five lakh people in the Union Territory still lack pucca houses casts a long shadow on this progress. It brings into sharp focus the disconnect between statistical achievements and ground realities.
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04 JULY 2025
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Farmers worried as paddy fields turn parched in north Kashmir
A severe water crisis has gripped large swathes of north Kashmir, particularly Sopore, leaving over 40,000 kanals of agricultural land, including the once-thriving villages of Zaloora, Sagipora, Harwan and adjoining areas, completely parched.
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03 July 2025
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Leave India…: Foxconn Asks Hundreds of Chinese Engineers, Technicians to Exit iPhone Factories in India
Apple’s leading manufacturing partner, Foxconn, has ordered the withdrawal of over 300 Chinese engineers and technicians from its Indian production sites, posing a serious challenge to the tech giant's preparations for the iPhone 17 rollout.
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03 July 2025
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Natak continues at Karnataka Bank
When the two top bosses of a century-old institution like Karnataka Bank decide to leave within days of each other, both citing \"personal reasons,\" it is bound to raise eyebrows.
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03 July 2025
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IIM Jammu signs MoU with University of Sheffield
In a major step towards international academic partnership, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sheffield University Management School, University of Sheffield, UK.
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03 July 2025
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Jammu echoes with ‘Bham Bham Bhole’ as Amarnath Yatra begins: Gupta
As the sacred Shri Amarnath Yatra commenced from Yatri Niwas, Bhagwati Nagar, Jammu resonated with chants of “Bham Bham Bhole,” marking the start of the annual spiritual journey with devotion and enthusiasm.
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03 July 2025
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No linkages between Covid Vaccine, heart-related deaths: Govt
In the wake of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah linking heart-related deaths in Hassan district to Covid vaccine, the Union Health Ministry on Wednesday said extensive studies by ICMR and AIIMS have conclusively established no linkages between coronavirus vaccines and sudden deaths.
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03 July 2025
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Devotional song ‘Chhari Yatra Amarnath-Tappe’ released
A devotional Bhajan titled ‘Chhari Yatra Amarnath-Tappe’, dedicated to Baba Barfani Amarnath, was officially released today by Prof. Umesh Rai, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu, at a special event organized by NanKesVri Productions.
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03 July 2025
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Hakeem meets workers, discusses role of new political alliance
President of the People’s Democratic Front (PDF) and member of the People’s Alliance for Change (PAC), Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen, on Thursday held a meeting with party workers from Budgam district at his residence. The workers welcomed his decision to join the newly formed political alliance in Jammu and Kashmir, aimed at safeguarding the identity and rights of the people.
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03 July 2025
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Power Woes..... 'Electricity consumers face wrath of heat'
In the ongoing scorching heatwave, electricity consumers in Kashmir valley are allegedly facing frequent power cuts—thus pushing the people to face the wrath of heat.
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03 July 2025
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KVK Reasi organizes training prog
The Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Reasi, under the Directorate of Extension, SKUAST-Jammu, conducted a one-day training programme on “Self Help Groups (SHGs) and Women Empowerment” at Palma village in Reasi district.
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03 July 2025
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Markets end lower; HDFC Bank, foreign fund outflows drag
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty pared early gains to end lower on Wednesday, dragged down by selling pressure in HDFC Bank, L&T and Reliance Industries shares ahead of the impending US tariff deadline. Flight of foreign capital from markets and a mixed trend in global equities impacted sentiments, traders said.
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03 July 2025
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Sonia, Rahul wanted to usurp Rs 2k Cr AJL Company: ED to Delhi Court
The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday alleged Sonia and Rahul Gandhi wanted to usurp the assets of Associated Journals Limited (AJL), a Rs 2,000 crore company, the publisher of National Herald newspaper.
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03 July 2025
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Govt allows cab aggregators to charge up to 2-times of base fare during peak-hours
The road transport ministry has allowed cab aggregators to charge up to two times the base fare during peak hours, as against 1.5 times earlier, while for non-peak hours the fare has to be a minimum of 50 per cent of the base fare.
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03 July 2025
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Abdul Quddir Kundria’s गोते गै गोते: A Poetic Beacon for the Human Spirit
In the heart of Jammu’s rugged hills, Abdul Quddir Kundria, born in 1963 in Kundra village, Reasi district, has woven a legacy of words that pulse with the rhythm of Dogri life.
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03 July 2025
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KVK-Ramban intensifies trainings on natural farming
Following insights gathered during the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA), Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Ramban has intensified its outreach and training programs on Natural Farming across the district.
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03 July 2025
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Arvind inspects Langer Sewa for Amarnath Yatris
Arvind Gupta, MLA Jammu West, visited the Jammu Central Mahajan Sabha (JCMS) on Tuesday to review the ongoing free Langer Sewa for Shri Amarnath Yatra pilgrims at Mahajan Hall, Shalamar Road.Launched on July 1, the Langer served over 1,000 pilgrims on its first day. Additionally, 780 yatris registered at the administration's Yatra counter set up at Mahajan Bhawan.
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03 July 2025
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Why Punjab's new Land Pooling Policy being opposed? - I
In a meeting chaired by the chief minister Bhagwant Mann, the Punjab cabinet on June 02 gave its nod to the new land pooling policy, which Initially being launched in 27 cities and towns of the state.
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03 July 2025
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J&K Sports Council Secretary Honours Boxing Team
Hails Rising Role of Women in 'Combat Sports'
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03 July 2025
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Progress of PWD projects reviewed
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma today convened a comprehensive review meeting with the Public Works Department (R&B) to assess the department's performance and monitor the progress of ongoing developmental projects across various sectors.
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03 July 2025
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40 cases approved under Mission YUVA
A District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) meeting under Mission YUVA was convened under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Poonch Vikas Kundal. The meeting aimed to review and approve self-employment cases under the NANO Enterprises component of Mission YUVA and to assess the overall progress of implementation in the district.
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03 July 2025
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Srinagar District Ranking Roller Skating C'ship Concludes
The Srinagar District Ranking Roller Skating Championship, organized by the J&K Roller Skating Association under the patronage of S. G. S. Khurmi, concluded successfully this past Saturday at the Rajbagh Skating Rink. The event saw remarkable participation and showcased outstanding talent, teamwork, and sportsmanship among young skaters.
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03 July 2025
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DC Poonch visits Gurudwara Deri Sahib Khari
In connection with the upcoming 25th GurmatSamagam scheduled to be held on 6th July at Gurudwara Deri Sahib Khari, the Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal today visited the Gurudwara Sahib and paid obeisance.
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03 July 2025
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NMDC looking to acquire critical mineral blocks overseas: CMD Amitava Mukherjee
State-owned iron ore producer NMDC is actively evaluating offshore acquis tions of critical mineral blocks, its CMD Amitava Mukherjee said adding it will strengthen the company’s presence in the global value chain.
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03 July 2025
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DC Poonch reviews PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to evaluate the implementation status of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana in the district.
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03 July 2025
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WCWS organizes medical camp in Kud
We Care Welfare Society (WCWS) organized a free medical camp at Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Kud, providing vital health services to 442 patients.
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03 July 2025
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Secy Tourism chairs meeting to expedite pending works in Kedarnath Dham
A high-level review meeting chaired by Dheeraj Singh Garbyal, Secretary Tourism and CEO of Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board, was held to expedite critical pending works in Kedarnath Dham.
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03 July 2025
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Coal shortages have become a thing of past, says Union minister
The government is promoting modern technologies to boost efficient coal extraction and fuel shortages have become a thing of the past, Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey said.
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