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NMC President urges hike in medical allowance
18Subash Shastri, President of the National Mazdoor Conference (NMC), has called on the Lieutenant Governor and Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir to raise the monthly medical allowance for pen-sioners from (1300 to 111,000, aligning it with other Union Territories, including Ladakh, which implemented the hike in April 2020.
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19 JUNE 2025
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SMC Commissioner inspects Muharram procession route
The newly appointed Commissioner of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL), Faz Lul Haseeb on Wednesday said that all issues related to sanitation, roads, and drainage along the route of the upcoming Muharram procession will be resolved without delay.
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19 JUNE 2025
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SBSP urges safe evacuation of Indian students from conflict zone
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19 JUNE 2025
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Dogri Play ‘Habba Khatoon’ to be staged on Jun-22
In a heartwarming confluence of culture, language, and soul, Rubaroo Theatre, Delhi and Vijay Suri Foundation are set to present a remarkable Dogri play titled \"Habba Khatoon’, bringing the lyrical legacy of Kashmir’s legendary mystic poetess to the capital stage. The play revolves around the life and spiritual essence of Habba Khatoon, a 16th-century Sufi poetess of Kashmir, often referred to as the ‘Nightingale of the Valley’. Through her verses, she became asymboloflove, longing, and resilience. Her poetry encapsulates the voice of a woman's inner world, reflecting emotional depth, personal rebellion, and the pain of separation.
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19 JUNE 2025
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DLSA Kishtwar organizes awareness prog for Senior Citizens
To mark observance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Kishtwar, under the guidance of its Chairman (Principal District & Sessions Judge) Sudhir Kumar Khajuria, organized an awareness programme for senior citizens here in the Conference Hall of District Court Complex.
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19 JUNE 2025
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Goyal in London to discuss FTA, ways to promote trade, investment
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is in London on a two-day official visit to discuss issues related to the implementation of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and explore ways to boost trade and investment between the two countries, an official statement said on Wednesday.
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19 JUNE 2025
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Virtusa awarded EcoVadis Gold Medal for business sustainability, ranks in 98th percentile globally
Virtusa Corporation, a global provider of digital strategy, digital engineering, and information technology (IT) services and solutions, has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal for the third consecutive year, recognizing the company’s outstanding sustainability performance.
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19 JUNE 2025
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Major League Cricket: Maxwell's ruthless ton takes Washington Freedom to win
A vintage Glenn Maxwell smashed a 49-ball ton as he unleashed his wrath at the Los Angeles Knight Riders playing a captain's knock to propel defending Champions Washington Freedom to their second win of the season.
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19 JUNE 2025
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Govt to launch FASTag-based annual pass of Rs 3,000 for private vehicles from Aug 15: Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said the Government will introduce a FASTag-based annual pass for private vehicles, priced at Rs 3,000, effective from August 15, in a step towards hassle-free highway travel.
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19 JUNE 2025
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Secy reviews implementation, progress on IT projects
SRINAGAR: Secretary, Information Technology, Dr. Piyush Singla, today chaired a meeting to review implementation and progress on various projects in the IT Department.
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19 JUNE 2025
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Plantation drive held near BSF camp Paloura
Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) in collaboration with the Urban Forest Division Jammu carried out a major plantation drive under the “Clean Jammu, Green Jammu” campaign near BSF camp Paloura, today.
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19 JUNE 2025
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Dharti Aaba Abhiyan witnesses vibrant community participation in Kishtwar
The ongoing 15-day Intensive Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) Campaign under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gramin Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) entered its third day with unwavering momentum in District Kishtwar, reinforcing the mission of holistic tribal empowerment and inclusive rural development.
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18 JUNE 2025
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Indigo flight makes emergency landing in Nagpur after bomb threat
A bomb threat was received via email on the official ID of Cochin International Airport concerning an Indigo flight that arrived at Kochi from Muscat and later departed as a domestic flight to Delhi at 9.31 am.
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18 JUNE 2025
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Centre's probe panel to submit report on Ahmedabad Crash in 3 months
A high-level multi-disciplinary committee formed by the Centre to investigate the Ahmedabad Air India plane crash will submit its report within three months, Union minister Murlidhar Mohol said on Tuesday.
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18 JUNE 2025
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DC Ramban reviews disaster preparedness, mitigation strategies
Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan today convened a meeting of frontline departments to discuss Disaster Preparedness and the effective implementa tion of the mitigation Plan in the district, especially in view of the upcoming monsoon season and Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY), 2025.
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18 JUNE 2025
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Several join PDP in Suchetgarh
In a significant boost to the Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party (JKPDP), several prominent individuals joined the party during a joining programme organized by PDP leader and Suchetgarh constituency in-charge, Karan Singh.
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18 JUNE 2025
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Sudden breach of Awantipora canal causes irrigation crisis, road damage
A sudden breach in the Awantipora canal has triggered a severe irrigation crisis in south Kashmir, disrupting water supply to hundreds of kanals of agricultural land across the districts of Anantnag and Pulwama.
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18 JUNE 2025
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GCW Parade hosts workshop on media literacy, deepfakes
The Department of Mass Communication and Multimedia Production (MCMP) at Government College for Women (GCW), Parade Ground, Jammu, in collaboration with the FactShala University Network, organized a workshop titled \"Media Literacy in the Age of Deepfakes\", equipping students with vital skills to combat misinformation and synthetic media.
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18 JUNE 2025
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The science behind it
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18 JUNE 2025
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MP Mehdi visits CUK
Hon’ble Member of Parliament (MP), representing Srinagar Lok Sabha Constituency, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi Tuesday visited the Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) and interacted with the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A Ravinder Nath and other key functionaries.
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18 JUNE 2025
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Guru Dakshta faculty induction prog begins at KU
To promote excellence in teaching and equip newly inducted faculty with essential pedagogical skills, the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC), University of Kashmir (KU), today commenced its 92nd Guru Dakshta Faculty Induction Programme (FIP) in an offline mode.
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18 JUNE 2025
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MLA Surinder inaugurates 100 KVA Transformer at Lalyal
Ina significant development, MLA Marh Surinder Kumar today inaugurated a 100 KVA capacity transformer in Lalyal village, providing relief to the residents who were facing power irregularities and voltage fluctuations due to the scorching heat.
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18 JUNE 2025
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Smart meters trigger protest in Pattan village
Residents of Palhallan Ghat in Pattan on Tuesday staged a protest against the installation of smart electricity meters in the area, voicing strong concerns over unaffordable power bills and the impact on their livelihoods.
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18 JUNE 2025
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Training an integral part of BJP's organizational structure: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is a political party where training is considered an integral part of its organizational structure.
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18 JUNE 2025
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SKUAST-J launches Capacity Building Prog
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-Jammu), in collaboration with the Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare Department, J&K Government, inaugurated a five-day Capacity Building Programme for Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) Development Officers from various Jammu districts.
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18 JUNE 2025
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Gupta appointed DIG in BPRD
Dr Sunil Gupta, a 2007 batch IPS officer of the AGMUT cadre, has been appointed as Deputy Director/Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) on deputation basis.
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18 JUNE 2025
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'Dr. Aishwarya's Ayurveda' inaugurated at Channi Himmat
A new Ayurvedic wellness centre, Dr. Aishwarya's Ayurveda - A Natural Healing Centre, was inaugurated in Channi Himmat, Jammu, aiming to boost traditional and holistic healthcare in the region.
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18 JUNE 2025
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Ahmedabad crash: Tearful farewell to Capt Sabharwal in Mumbai
The last rites of Sumeet Sabharwal, Captain of Air India flight 171 en route to London's Gatwick airport which crashed in Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff on June 12 killing 241 on board were performed in Mumbai on Tuesday with his grief-stricken father bidding a tearful farewell to his son before the cremation.
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18 JUNE 2025
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11th IQAC meeting held at IUST
The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) held the 11th meeting of its Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), chaired by Vice Chancellor Prof. Shakil A. Romshoo and coordinated by Dr. Peer Bilal Ahmad, Director DIQA.
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18 JUNE 2025
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DDC Suresh inaugurates black-topping work
In a major step toward improving rural infrastructure, senior BJP leader and District Development Council (DDC) member Pandit Suresh Sharma inaugurated the blacktopping work of the Kaneri to Ghaar Majoor road in Block Chowki Choura.
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