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Heavy rains, snowfall causes extensive damage to power Infrastructure, severe power crisis in Jammu
Jammu Tawi, Jan 23: The heavy rainfall and snowfall continuing since last night has caused extensive damage to the power infrastructure across the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir, especially the Jammu region. Many poles, towers, and power...
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10 soldiers killed, 10 injured as Army vehicle falls into gorge
Jammu Tawi, Jan 22: Ten soldiers died and as many were injured after an Army vehicle fell into a deep gorge near the Khannitop on the Bhaderwah-Chamba road in Doda district on Thursday morning, officials said. An official said that the Army’s Casspir...
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EAC extends environment clearance to Ratle project till Dec 2030
Jammu Tawi, Jan 21: The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Union Ministry of Forests, Environment & Climate Change has held that the environmental clearance (EC) granted to the 850-MW Ratle hydroelectric project is valid until December 11, 2030,...
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High speed Vandhe Bharat to soon have stoppage at Jammu as more than 80% work completed
Jammu Tawi, Jan 17: The Jammu Railway Station will soon have a stoppage of India’s high speed Vandhe Bharat Train as the new railway track is being put in place for operation of this train by the Indian Railways and more than 80% of the work has been...
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Delegation of ALHGHA calls on Chief Secy, Ladakh
Leh, January 15: A delegation of the All Ladakh Hotel and Guest House Association (ALHGHA), led by its President Rigzin Wangmo Lachic, along with executive members, today called on the Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, at...
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Use power of art for positive change: Sinha to youth
Jammu Tawi, Jan 12: Urging young generation to use the power of art for positive change, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday described art as mirror and a guide for society. Addressing the Golden Jubilee celebration of Kesar Art Circle at Kala...
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Design curriculum to foster innovation, nation-building: LG
Jammu Tawi, Jan 11: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday called upon the Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University in Rajouri to design a curriculum that foster innovation and promote cuttingedge research with a focus on...
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Indus Water Treaty greatly harmed J&K: CM Omar
• Welcomes suspension; Govt has already proposed two projects • Chenab water use can end Jammu’s water scarcity for 30 years • Abrogation of Art 370 failed to end terrorism, unemployment • Giving statehood would only ruin Jammu Welcoming the...
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Protest-groups hail withdrawal of MBBS seats allocation to SMVDIME
Jammu Tawi, Jan 07: The NMC’S decision to withdraw permission granted for setting up an MBBS course in a Jammu college over its non- compliance of “minimum standards” has evoked mixed reactions, with the BJP and protest groups welcoming the move, while...
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SMVD Medical College stripped of permission to run MBBS Course forthwith
New Delhi, Jan 06: The National Medical Commission’s Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) has withdrawn the Letter of Permission ( LOP) granted to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence, Kakryal, Jammu & Kashmir, for running the...
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Will not entertained Pakistan’s objection over Hydel projects on Chenab, Indus: Centre
Kishtwar, Jan 04 (KNO): Months after India put the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) in abeyance, Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday said that no objection of Pakistan will be entertained vis-à-vis ongoing work on power projects in the Indus and...
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J&K proposes incentives for revival of sick industries, stock exchange listing
Jammu Tawi, Jan 03: The Jammu & Kashmir Government has unveiled a draft amendment to its industrial policy 2021– 30, proposing a slew of incentives aimed at transforming the Union Territory’s industrial landscape. The Industries and Commerce...
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No plans to change land acquisition policy: Centre
New Delhi, Jan 02: The government has no plans to change its land acquisition policy, Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan has said after it emerged that the issue has been one of the major hurdles in the pendency of infrastructure projects in the...
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Army declares 2026 as ‘Year of Networking & Data Centricity’ Gen Dwivedi says Op Sindoor still on
New Delhi, Jan 01 : The Indian Army on Thursday declared 2026 as the 'Year of Networking & Data Centricity' and said this initiative will enhance connectivity, real-time decision-making and combat effectiveness, thereby strengthening resilience and...
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Building next-gen infrastructure for growth: PM
New Delhi, Dec 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the decisions of the Union Cabinet to build a new highway and widen an existing one will boost logistics and generate large-scale employment. "Building next-gen infrastructure for...
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In 2025, 46 terrorists killed in 35 incidents across J&K
Jammu Tawi, Dec 30: Forty-six terrorists were killed in 35 violent incidents across Jammu and Kashmir in 2025, while overall violence remained near a 25-year low, officials said. Among those eliminated were the perpetrators of the April 22 Pahalgam...
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MANN KI BAAT: 2025 year of proud milestones for India, says PM
New Delhi, Dec 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said 2025 was a year of proud milestones for India as he highlighted Operation Sindoor, saying it became a symbol of pride for every Indian and showed the world that the country does not...
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Move away from rote-based education: LG at SMVDU convocation
Jammu Tawi, Dec 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday stressed on the need to move away from outdated, rote-based education towards modern, skill- oriented learning to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving world. Addressing the 11th...
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Pahalgam attack probe to be studied worldwide, Pakistan in dock: Amit Shah
• Calls Delhi blast and Pahalgam probes exceptional • Praises J&K Police and other agencies • Says attack aimed to disrupt harmony and tourism • Notes terrorism evolving with technology New Delhi, Dec 26: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday...
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Devitalizing Art 370 matter of pride for country: PM
Lucknow, Dec 25: Terming revocation of Article 370 in 2019 as matter of pride for BJP and the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the move strengthened national unity and fulfilled a long-pending ideological commitment. Addressing...
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Modi led regime brought lasting peace to J&K: Amit Shah
Panchkula ( Haryana), Dec 24: Asserting that the PM Modi led government has brought lasting peace to Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that decisive policies and sustained efforts over the past decade have transformed...
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India must be prepared to fight short, long duration wars: CDS
Mumbai, Dec 22 : India should be prepared to fight short- duration, high-intensity conflicts to deter terrorism, something like Operation Sindoor, and long duration conflict because of the territorial disputes with its neighbours, Chief of Defence...
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20 Flights cancelled at Jammu, Srinagar Airports due to adverse weather
Jammu Tawi, Dec 21: Flight operations at Jammu and Srinagar airports faced major disruptions on Sunday as dense fog and snowfall reduced visibility, leading to the cancellation of 20 flights. At Jammu Airport, five flights were cancelled due to heavy...
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Winter Session concludes with passage of key legislations
New Delhi, Dec 19: The short Winter Session of Parliament concluded on Friday with both Houses adjourned sine die after the passage of several key legislations, including a bill replacing the 20-year- old MGNREGA scheme, opening the civil nuclear...
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Lok Sabha nod to G RAM G Bill amid opposition protests
New Delhi, Dec 18: The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed a Bill to replace the nearly twodecade-old Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with a new initiative guaranteeing 125 days of rural employment annually. The move, amid...
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LG unveils 108-foothigh mast National Flag
Jammu, Dec 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday unveiled a 108-foothigh mast national flag at Kachrial in the border belt of Akhnoor, and said that the tricolour is a symbol of the nation’s freedom, selfrespect, sacrifice and martyrdom. The...
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Govt terminates 103 Firemen illegally recruited in 2020
Srinagar, Dec 15: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday terminated 103 firemen from the Fire and Emergency Services Department after a probe found the 2020 recruitment process to be fraudulent. According to an order, the appointments were...
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LG calls for Nep-aligned, skill-oriented academic programmes
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday chaired the 84th Meeting of the University Council of the University of Kashmir ( KU), at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar. The Lieutenant Governor, who is also the Chancellor of the University, emphasized the need to...
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Justice, jobs, dignity for terrorvictims’ families top priority: LG Hands over appointment letters to 39 Noks of terror sufferers
Srinagar, Dec 13: Reiterating his commitment to deliver justice, jobs and dignity to terror victim families, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday handed over appointment letters to 39 Next of Kins ( Noks) of terror victims from Kashmir Division,...
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Nation must set collective target to make Bharat powerful: Sinha
Jammu Tawi, Dec 12: Describing General Zorawar Singh as brave warrior, India’s greatest commander and military strategist, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that the nation must set a collective target of making Bharat powerful. Paying...
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Shah, Rahul clash in Lok Sabha over voter fraud, Opposition walks out
New Delhi, Dec 10: Opposition members walked out of the Lok Sabha on Wednesday after a heated exchange between Union home minister Amit Shah and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi during a debate on electoral reforms and the ongoing Special Intensive...
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