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World leaders call on India, Pak to exercise restraint
World leaders, including UN chief Antonio Guterres and US President Donald Trump, on Wednesday called on India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and hoped that the hostilities would end \"very quickly\".
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May 08, 2025
State Times
Truth Under Attack: Pakistan’s Propaganda Machine Responds to Operation Sindoor
Following India's decisive strike under 'Operation Sindoor', Pakistan has unleashed a full-blown disinformation offensive — a desperate attempt to shift the focus and control the narrative with a barrage of lies and digital theatrics.
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May 08, 2025
State Times
Pandya, Nehra fined for breaching IPL Code of Conduct
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya and his team were handed hefty fines for maintaining a slow over rate, while their rival side Gujarat Titans' head coach Ashish Nehra also copped a financial penalty and a demerit point for conduct “contrary to the spirit of the game” in their IPL clash here.
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May 08, 2025
State Times
Col Mahan calls for unity, vigilance, development focus
Col (Retd.) Mahan Singh, Chairman DDC Kathua, on Wednesday chaired a crucial meeting of BJP Pahari Zila (Basohli, Billawar, Bani) at the PWD Rest House, Billawar.
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May 08, 2025
State Times
J&K Volleyball Team storms into finals of Khelo India Youth Games 2025
PATNA: In a landmark achievement, the Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory (JKUT) Volleyball team has advanced to the finals of the 7th Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG), currently underway in Bihar.
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May 08, 2025
State Times
Yudhvir launches blood donation camp at Geeta Bhawan Parade
Urges people to stand with Nation amidst Border Tensions
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May 08, 2025
State Times
Fair Price Shop dealers of J&K UT announce strike over long-pending demands
The Fair Price Shop (FPS) Dealers Association of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory has announced the resumption of a statewide strike, citing the government's failure to address their long-pending demands dating back to 2019.
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May 08, 2025
State Times
Residents of Kheri Village request road connectivity to Dev Sathan Mandir; DyCM assures action
In a significant outreach effort, a delegation of villagers and representatives from the Chhibber Biradari of J&K, along with residents of village Kheri, Dharat, Tehsil Nowshera, led by Rajesh Kumar Chhibber, the former CEO and Managing Director of Jammu and Kashmir Bank, met Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary to bring to his attention the urgent need for road construction to the revered Dev Sathan Mandir, located near the Line of Control (LOC) in District Rajouri.
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May 08, 2025
State Times
TRF head Sheikh Sajjad Gul identified as mastermind behind Pahalgam terror attack
NEW DELHI: Sheikh Sajjad Gul, a 50-year-old Kashmiri and head of Lashkar-e-Taiba proxy The Resistance Front (TRF), has emerged as the mastermind of the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 people, mostly tourists, on April 22, officials said Wednesday.
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May 08, 2025
State Times
Devote time to propagate teachings of Guru Ravidas: Balbir
JAMMU: Each one of us should devote time to spread the timeless teachings of Guru Ravidas, the revered 15th-century Indian saint, whose message of universal brotherhood and equality continues to shine as a beacon of hope and harmony.
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May 08, 2025
State Times
Cabinet nod to expand infra, academic capacity of five IITs
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved expansion of academic and infrastructure capacity of five new IITs which were set up in Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Karnataka.
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May 08, 2025
State Times
Dr Jitendra's proposal for widening strategic Udhampur Dhar Road to be expedited
In view of the current developments along the India-Pakistan border, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh's proposal for the widening of the strategic Udhampur Dhar Road will be expedited.
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May 08, 2025
State Times
Kashmiri girl Muskan’s HR dream takes flight with Sunstone’s support
In a region often overshadowed by conflict, Muskan Kour Bali's story shines as a beacon of hope and determination.
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May 08, 2025
State Times
SMVDU ECE students win IEEE YESIST12 2025 Prelims, set to represent India in Malaysia Finale
Engineering & Technology
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May 08, 2025
State Times
5 officials appear in 2nd batch of Kabaddi course
In yet another Kabaddi refresher course, as many as five candidates from J&K have enrolled themselves and attending the course at Jaipur in Rajasthan.
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May 08, 2025
State Times
Shah orders chiefs of paramilitary forces to call back their personnel who are on leave
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday directed chiefs of all paramilitary forces to call back their personnel who are on leave in the wake of the strikes carried out by the Indian armed forces in Pakistan as a retaliatory action against the Pahalgam terror attack, sources said.
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May 08, 2025
State Times
Inter-School Zonal Level Tournament kick-starts at Zone Bhalla Doda
DODA: An Inter-School Zonal Level Tournament was inaugurated here at Zone Bhalla under the guidance of District Youth Services and Sports Officer Pritam Singh.
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May 08, 2025
State Times
Blood Donation Camp organized at SMGS Hospital
Emphasizing the urgent need for voluntary blood donation, the Indian Society for Blood Transfusion and Immunohematology (ISBTI) J&K Chapter in collaboration with the Rotary Club Jammu Baahu, supported by NGO SUPPORT and the Maharaja Hari Singh Foundation, organized a Blood Donation Camp at SMGS Hospital Jammu.
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May 08, 2025
State Times
Ware House traders pledge free ration, medicines if war breaks out
Amid rising tensions and the looming possibility of war between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor and escalating shelling across the LoC in Rajouri-Poonch and parts of Kashmir, the Traders Federation Ware House-Nehru Market, Jammu, has announced a humanitarian initiative.
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May 08, 2025
State Times
7th District Jammu Kalarippayattu Championship 2025 concludes
The 7th District Jammu Kalarippayattu Championship 2025 concluded on a grand and successful note at Kotli Bhawan Hall, Rehari, Jammu.
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May 08, 2025
State Times
Shri Raghunath Temple: History, Heritage, and Tourism Potential
The foundation of Shri Raghunath Temple was laid in 1835 by Maharaja Gulab Singh, the first ruler of the Dogra dynasty.
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May 08, 2025
State Times
Mahant Rajesh Bittu visits Suchetgarh Border, praises government efforts, Operation Sindoor
In a significant visit, Mahant Rajesh Bittu, the Sangathan Mantri of Jammu Kashmir Sant Samaj Nayas, along with local Panchs, Sarpanchs, and Lambardars, toured the Suchetgarh Border area in Jammu. This tour was organized by Sarpanch Surjeet Singh. The delegation inspected newly constructed bunkers built for the safety and conven-
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May 08, 2025
State Times
ECI crosses milestone of training over 2,300 field-level election functionaries
The Election Commission of India has now taken another unprecedented step of training field-level election functionaries from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in Tamil language.
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May 08, 2025
State Times
RAMP Programme: Team of JKTPO & JKEDI Officers review ongoing ESDP Training at Reasi
As part of the ongoing initiative to foster entrepreneurship and skill development across Jammu and Kashmir under the World Bank-funded Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) programme, Secretary, Industries & Commerce Department, J&K Government, and Director JKEDI, Khalid Jahangir, along with Managing Director, JKTPO, Sudershan Kumar, visited Government ITI Reasi today to review the ongoing Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme (ESDP).
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May 08, 2025
State Times
'Op Sindoor' Bharat's response to brutal killing of innocent people in Pahalgam: Shah
NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the 'Operation Sindoor' is Bharat’s response to the brutal killings of innocent people in Pahalgam.
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May 08, 2025
State Times
KP leaders of DPAP salute Indian Security Forces
In a strong display of solidarity, prominent Kashmiri Pandit (KP) leaders of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) have extended heartfelt congratulations to the Indian Armed Forces and the national leadership for the successful execution of'a recent anti-terror operation, reportedly named Operation \"Sindoor”.
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May 08, 2025
State Times
AIIMS Jammu ENT Department becomes a leading center for complex parotid surgeries in J&K
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS Jammu) has recently gained acclaim for its remarkable achievements in parotid gland surgeries-procedures that are both technically demanding and cosmetically sensitive.
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May 08, 2025
State Times
Zonal Level Inter-School Competitions held at Chenani
CHENANI: The Department of Youth Services & Sports, Zone Chenani, successfully organized Zonal Level Inter-School Competitions in Kabaddi, Badminton, Chess, and Cricket for U-14 and U-17 boys.
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07-05-2025
State Times
VHP urges public vigilance and unity against terrorism
Rajesh Gupta, President of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) J&K Ladakh, has urged the people of Jammu and Kashmir to remain vigilant and participate in the nationwide mock drills ordered by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in the wake of recent terrorist attacks.
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07-05-2025
State Times
Free Medical, awareness camp held at Tengwani Batgund of Shopian
STATE TIMES NEWS SHOPIAN: On the directions of Director AYUSH, Dr. Nuzhat Bashir Shah, a free medical and awareness camp was organized at Tengwani Batgund in Shopian.
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