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Plan for next 20-30 yrs, stay prepared for emerging challenges: Rajnath
Asking Army commanders to plan for the next 20 to 30 years and remain prepared to respond to emerging challenges, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said ‘Operation Sindoor' demonstrated innovative thinking, better coordination and advanced...
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JKBOSE bars supervisory staff from carrying phones during exams
The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) on Wednesday banned supervisory staff from using mobile phones during examination hours in the ongoing board examinations. JKBOSE Secretary in a circular impressed upon all centre...
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BTSM observes Black Day, calls for boycott of Chinese goods
Jammu Tawi, Oct 20: The Bharat Tibet Sahyog Manch (BTSM) observed Black Day across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Tuesday to commemorate the beginning of China’s military offensive against India in 1962 and pay tribute to Indian soldiers who defended...
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Centre seeks Rs 4.12 Cr refund from J&K Govt over 20-yr delay in Apple Infrastructure Project
Srinagar, Oct 19: In a major embarrassment for the Jammu & Kashmir Government, the Government of India has sought Rs 4.12 crore from it after successive regimes in the erstwhile state failed to execute a dream project for apple growers. The...
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CJI Justice inaugurates Ladakh Bench of High Court in Leh
In a historic milestone for the administration of justice in the Union Territory of Ladakh, Justice Surya Kant, Chief Justice of India, on Sunday inaugurated the newly established Ladakh Bench of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at...
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GMC-J brings advanced cancer diagnostic to improve precision treatment
Jammu Tawi, Oct 17: The Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) Jammu has strengthened its cancer diagnostic capabilities with the introduction and operationalisation of specialised Flow Cytometry and Immunohistochemistry (IHC) services, marking...
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Punjabi Morcha scores victory; Govt assures official language status in J&K
The All J&K Sikh Sangat's Punjabi Morcha has achieved a significant breakthrough, with the government providing a written assurance regarding the inclusion of Punjabi as an official language of Jammu and Kashmir following successful talks with a...
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Dengue Cases Cross 190 in Doda as J&K Reports 1,200 Infections
Jammu and Kashmir has reported around 1,200 dengue cases so far this year, significantly lower than the figures recorded over the past few years. However, the continued rise in infections in Doda district, where more than 190 laboratory-confirmed cases...
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4 terrorists killed in failed infiltration bid near LOC
Jammu Tawi, Oct 12: Four terrorists, including a top commander of the Lashkare-taiba (LET), were killed in a landmine explosion while attempting to infiltrate into Indian Territory near Line of Control (LOC) in Poonch district on Monday. Official...
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Jammu sees record-breaking rainfall; 2 dead, life disrupted
Jammu Tawi, Oct 11: Sunday morning brought misery to residents across Jammu as heavy rainfall disrupted normal life in several parts of the city. Roads were submerged, rainwater entered homes and shops, and landslides blocked key routes, leaving...
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J&K poised to emerge as global capability hub: LG
Jammu Tawi, Oct 10: Jammu and Kashmir has the potential to emerge as a major destination for Global Capability Centres (GCCS), backed by its young workforce, improving infrastructure, investorfriendly policies and expanding start-up ecosystem,...
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Passenger vehicle plunges into gorge, 2 killed, 21 injured
Two persons were killed and 21 others sustained injuries after a passenger vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Rajouri District on Friday. An official said that the vehicle (bearing no. JK20C8295), met...
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Cyber frauds, cyber-crimes do not respect borders: PM
New Delhi, Oct 08: Asserting that technology achieves scale only when it gains trust, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that cyber frauds and cyber-crimes do not respect borders and global framework is required to keep fraudsters at...
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PM gives new slogan to make India developed nation by 2047
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave a new slogan -- "We Will Do It" -for realising the dream of making India a developed country by 2047, saying the goal will be achieved through visionary policies and hard work. Addressing the 'Viksit...
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J&K’S ‘Online Governance’ hostage to one Officer’s OTP
Jammu and Kashmir's much-publicised transition to online governance faces an uncomfortable reality check in the office of the District Magistrate, Jammu, where an online application for a Punjabilanguage newspaper has remained pending despite...
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UP ranks no.1 in country under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the country's top performer under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, with more than 8.76 lakh rooftop solar plants installed, surpassing Gujarat in cumulative installations. The State's installed rooftop...
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‘Walking on Razor's Edge': Farooq
Srinagar, Oct 04: “Walking on the razor's edge” is how ruling National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday described the working of the Jammu and Kashmir government, but asserted that it is trying its best and holding its head high. “The...
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‘Op Sindoor’ underscores critical role of air power in modern warfare: IAF chief
New Delhi, Oct 3: Operation Sindoor highlighted the critical role of integrated air power, drones, loitering munitions and precision weapons in modern warfare, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said on Saturday, stressing that these...
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Youth ran for India’s spirit of new J&K: Sinha
Srinagar, Oct 01: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the more than 6,000 participants in the Kashmir Marathon-run for Unity had run not merely for speed or endurance, but for the "soul of India" and for a peaceful, united and progressive...
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Cm-ministers-mla Salary Enhancement Bill withdrawn
Srinagar, Sep 29: High voltage drama unfolded in the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Tuesday over three bills seeking enhancement of salaries of the Chief Minister, Cabinet Ministers and MLAS, as well as pension benefits for former...
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J&K Assembly adopts statehood resolution
Srinagar, Sep 28: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Monday adopted a resolution urging the Government of India to restore full statehood to the Union Territory. The resolution was passed by voice vote, with members from different parties...
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India tears into Pakistan at UNGA, reiterates Kashmir stand
New Delhi, Sep 26: India launched a sharp rebuttal against Pakistan at the United Nations General Assembly, accusing Islamabad of pursuing its interests through terrorism, deceit and duplicity and asserting that the country remains effectively...
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Who will treat J&K? 7,500 vacancies leave Health Infrastructure crumbling
Jammu/srinagar, Sep 25: The government's own figures have laid bare the scale of the manpower crisis confronting Jammu and Kashmir's public healthcare system, with 40 senior specialist, 393 consultant, 840 Medical Officer and 6,248 paramedical and...
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JU VC releases latest issue of multidisciplinary journal ‘Researcher’
University of Jammu Vice Chancellor Prof Umesh Rai on Thursday released Vol. XXII, No. 1 (2026) of ‘Researcher: A Multidisciplinary Journal’, a biannual, double-blind peerreviewed research journal published by the university’s Publication Cell. The...
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Record savings for people on medical expenses under Ayushman Bharat: PM
New Delhi, Sept 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said more than 60 crore beneficiaries now have access to Rs 5 lakh annual health cover under Ayushman Bharat, as the flagship healthcare programme completed eight years. In a post on X...
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Sinha urges youth to dream big, serve society and nation
Jammu Tawi, Sep 22: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday urged the youth to dream big and dedicate their lives to serving society and the nation, saying they are the first generation growing up with artificial intelligence (AI) as a companion and...
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IGRMS – An open habitat where India’s living cultures come alive- I
Bhopal, Sept 21: A visit to the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya here is unlike walking through a conventional museum, where objects are arranged behind glass or inside galleries. Spread across a vast natural landscape, the museum takes...
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Society disconnected from cultural heritage risks losing balance: LG
Jammu Tawi, Sep 19: Drawing a parallel with a tree that cannot withstand a storm without strong roots, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said a society that loses touch with its visionaries and cultural heritage risks losing its balance,...
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Jammu Expo 2026 commences at Gole Market-gandhi Nagar
Jammu Expo 2026 – A Celebration of Craft, Culture & Cuisine commenced today at Gole Market, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, providing a vibrant platform to local entrepreneurs, artisans, MSMES, women-led enterprises, startups and businesses to showcase their...
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LG calls for early warning system on climate change
Srinagar, Sep 17 : Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday called for creating an early warning system on climate change so that realtime decisions can mitigate its impact. Addressing a national seminar on environment, climate...
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Seven-day Assembly session to raise people’s issues: CM
Srinagar, Sep 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the upcoming seven-day Assembly session will see several issues concerning the people of Jammu and Kashmir being raised, with the government making every effort to ensure the House...
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Govt sets 0.4% fee on UPI Merchant Payments above Rs 2,000; Capped at Rs 300
New Delhi, Sept 15: Ending nearly six years of a fully free Unified Payments Interface (UPI) network for merchants, the government on Tuesday introduced a 0.4 per cent transaction fee on payment above Rs 2,000, capped at Rs 300 for payments of Rs...
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China scales down PLA deployment along LAC
New Delhi, Sept 14: China significantly reduced the deployment of its People's Liberation Army (PLA) forces along India's northern borders during 2025, even as the Indian Army maintained a "robust" posture across all sectors of the Line of Actual...
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Former Minister Mahinderpal explodes in anger, demands apology & compensation
Outrage has erupted over the reported stopping of a Sikh jatha at Faisalabad Airport, where devotees travelling from Pakistan to India for the sacred pilgrimage to Sri Hemkund Sahib were reportedly prevented from boarding their flight. The incident...
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BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration; Backs UNSC reforms, condemns Pahalgam attack
New Delhi, Sep 12: BRICS leaders on Saturday unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026, strongly condemning the April 22, 2025 Pahalgam terror attack and backing reforms of the UN Security Council, in a major diplomatic outcome for India at...
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Modi urges BRICS to cut trade barriers, boost business ties
New Delhi, Sep 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called on BRICS countries to convert the grouping's growing economic weight into greater investment, trade and business opportunities, while stressing the importance of freedom of navigation,...
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‘Farmers battling water scarcity, rising input costs and market uncertainty’
Farmers in Jammu are facing water scarcity, rising input costs, climate-related crop losses and market uncertainty, JKPCC Kissan Congress Chairman Bharat Priye said while addressing a farmers' meeting at Bandwal in Akhnoor. Accompanied by former MLC...
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NHM employees begin 72-hour strike across J&K
Jammu Tawi, Sept 9: National Health Mission (NHM) employees across Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday began a 72-hour Union Territory-wide strike, pressing the government to address their long-pending demands related to salary revision, job security,...
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Medical Interns call off strike after assurance on stipend revision
Jammu Tawi, Sep 08: The MBBS and BDS interns across Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday called off their strike and resumed duties after the government gave a written assurance that their long-pending demand for enhancement of stipend would be resolved within...
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CM inaugurates J&K’S maiden International Film Festival
Srinagar, Sep 07: The administration on Monday rolled out the red carpet for cinema as the first-ever International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK) formally opened in Srinagar, bringing filmmakers, actors, directors and cinema professionals...
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J&K declares it fully literate; ranks 10th nationally
Srinagar, Sept 05: Jammu and Kashmir has been declared a fully literate Union Territory under the ULLAS– Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram after achieving a literacy rate of 98.43 per cent, with the UT securing 10th position nationally, Education...
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Janmashtami celebrated with religious fervour across J&K
Jammu Tawi, Sept 04: Shri Krishna Janmashtami was celebrated with religious fervour and enthusiasm across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, with temples witnessing large gatherings of devotees and a range of religious and cultural pro- grammes. In Jammu,...
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7 Autonomous Hill Councils created in Ladakh UT
Jammu Tawi, Sep 03: In a significant move, the Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh on Wednesday established seven Autonomous Hill Development Councils for the Union Territory. Close on the heels of the creation of five new districts...
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Police stop BJP march toward Srinagar Secretariat
Srinagar, Sept 02: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and workers marched towards the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar on Wednesday for a protest against the National Conference-led government over unemployment, electricity tariffs, water supply, roads...
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SC to consider Centre’s plea on OBC Creamy Layer Criteria
The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to consider the Centre's plea seeking clarification on the applicability of its March 11 judgement on OBC creamy-layer criteria on candidates of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025. A bench of Justices PS...
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Intense showers may trigger flash floods, landslides in J&K: MET
Jammu Tawi, Aug 31: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to experience generally hot and humid weather on September 1, with light to moderate rain and thundershowers expected at many places, the Meteorological Centre Srinagar said on Monday. The weather office...
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Centre notifies rules mandating IST as common time reference
NEW DELHI, Aug 30: The government has notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026, mandating Indian Standard Time (IST) as the single reference for legal, administrative, commercial and other official purposes across the...
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J&K mobile base rises to 14.27 million
New Delhi, Aug 28: India’s telecom sector continued its steady expansion in July 2026, with the country’s total telephone subscriber base rising by 6.20 million to 1,354.28 million, while broadband subscriptions climbed to 1,094.48 million, according...
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CM calls for balanced healthcare strategy in J&K
Srinagar, Aug 27: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today called for a balanced and integrated healthcare strategy combining advanced quaternary care with stronger primary and secondary healthcare services across Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing the...
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Devastating Flash Flood in Nepal sweeps Infra, humans on its way
At least 105 Indians and 37 NRIS are among the nearly 400 persons missing after the devastating flash floods in Nepal's Rasuwa district bordering Tibet swept through villages and damaged critical infrastructure on Wednesday, officials said. Most of...
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SIA reopens probe into Wandhama massacre of 23 Kashmiri Pandits
Srinagar, Aug 25 : In a move to unmask the perpetrators of 1998 Wandhama massacre, the State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir Police has reopened the investigation into the heart-wrenching killings, where 23 Kashmiri Pandits including...
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Omar defends power tariff hike, cites 14% rise by previous Govts
Srinagar, Aug 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday defended the government’s decision to increase electricity tariffs by 6.83%, saying those questioning the hike should also remember that previous governments had raised power rates by more than...
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Inclusive growth key to Viksit Bharat: LG
New Delhi, Aug 23: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Sunday addressed the World Wisdom Forum, organised by the IIT Alumni Council in New Delhi, and felicitated achievers from diverse sectors. In his keynote address, the Lieutenant Governor...
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Refrain from commenting on religious issues: CM Omar
Jammu Tawi, Aug 21: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday urged political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir to refrain from commenting on religious matters and instead focus on issues concerning the common people. Responding to recent remarks by Leader of...
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India will go to any extent for citizens' safety: Defence Min
New Delhi, Aug 09: The Operation Sindoor demonstrated the unmatched valour of the country's armed forces, who sent a global message that India will go to any extent to ensure the safety of its citizens, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on...
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Ladakh to become first region in country to complete census exercise
Jammu Tawi, Aug 8: The Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh is all set to become the first region in the country, among UTS or States, to complete the upcoming census exercise by September this year as the administration has been preparing to finish the...
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Flash flood sweeps away couple in Udhampur village
Jammu Tawi, Aug 7: Flash floods swept away a couple in Udhampur District on Friday, while as the MET predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall across Jammu and Kashmir between August 9 and 11 and warned of landslides and waterlogging in vulnerable...
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Jammu to emerge as religious, wellness tourism destination: CM
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the government is committed to strengthening religious and tourism infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to reporters here Chief Minister Omar said, “Jammu is known as the City of Temples....
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Hollowing-out of Art-370 changed J&K’S destiny: PM
Jammu Tawi, Aug 05: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35(A) ushered in a new era of peace, progress and equal opportunity for the people of Jammu and Kashmir and...
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India rejects POJK polls, asks Pakistan to act against terror infrastructure
New Delhi, Aug 4: India on Tuesday renewed its demand that Pakistan take credible action against cross-border terrorism and dismissed the second phase of local elections in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK) as a "complete farce", alleging that...
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Cloudbursts, heavy rains leave 2 dead in J&K
Jammu Tawi, Aug 03: Two persons were killed as multiple cloudbursts and intense rainfall battered several parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, triggering flash floods, damaging roads, bridges, houses and agricultural land. Traffic on the strategic...
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India's greatest strength lies in its young population: Sinha
Srinagar, Aug 2: India's greatest strength lies in its young population, with nearly 65 per cent of the population below the age of 35, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Sunday as he urged the youth to work towards nation...
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2 Chhattisgarh labourers killed in Kulgam terror attack
Kulgam, Aug 01: Two migrant labourers from Chhattisgarh were killed after terrorists opened fire at a brick kiln in Kelam village in Kulgam district on Friday evening. An official told the news agency that both the workers sustained critical injuries...
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Terrorists gun down migrant labourer, injure another in Kulgam
Srinagar, July 31: A migrant labourer from Chhattisgarh was killed and another critically injured after suspected terrorists opened fire at a brick kiln in the Kelam area of Kulgam district on Friday evening, triggering a massive security operation...
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No Pakistani Kashmir, only POK: Indian Embassy in US
There is no Pakistani Kashmir, the Indian Embassy in the US said on Wednesday, pointing out that the headline of a news report in a leading American daily was "misleading and incorrect”. The news report in The New York Times referred to violent...
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Govt enforces Uniform Building Permission fee across UT
Jammu Tawi, July 29: In a significant move aimed at ensuring uniformity and transparency in the building permission process, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved a common building permission fee structure for the entire Union Territory,...
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