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LG Manoj Sinha flags off educational tour for youths in Jammu
 
Jammu, Jan 04: Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Sunday flagged off a 10-day educational, cultural exchange and communal harmony tour of youths from here, an official spokesperson said. The LG interacted with the team of 25 youths from various districts of South Kashmir and extended his best wishes to them. During the 10-day tour, the students and emerging youth leaders will visit various parts of the country, including Chandigarh, Haryana and Shimla, the spokesperson said. Strengthenin....
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Several J-K officers shifted as Centre orders major reshuffle of IAS, IPS officers
 
New Delhi, Jan 4: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Saturday ordered a major reshuffle of IAS and IPS officers of the AGMUT cadre, transferring several officers across Union Territories and states, including Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi, Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh and Andaman & Nicobar Islands. According to an official order issued by the MHA, the transfers have been ordered with immediate effect and will remain in force until further orders. A significant number of officers have been mov....
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Sub-zero temperatures continue across Kashmir, Leh coldest at minus 10.6°C
 
Srinagar, Jan 3: Cold conditions persisted across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Saturday, with several places in the Kashmir Valley recording sub-zero minimum temperatures, while Ladakh continued to experience intense cold, officials said. According to data compiled by Kashmir Weather, Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of minus 1.5 degrees Celsius, while the nearby Srinagar Airport registered a low of minus 2.0 degrees Celsius. Tourist resort Gulmarg was the coldest place in the K....
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J&K Bank reports 13.34 percent rise in Q3 total business
 
Srinagar, Jan 4: Jammu and Kashmir Bank witnessed a double-digit growth in its total business for the third quarter of the current financial year, reflecting steady expansion in deposits and advances despite moderation in low-cost deposits. In a quarterly business update, the bank said its total business increased 13.34 per cent year-on-year to ?2.72 lakh crore at the end of the December quarter, compared with the corresponding period last year. Total deposits grew 10.58 per cent year-on....
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Healthier J&K: major gains recorded in maternal and child healthcare
MMR at 47; NMR 10, early NMR 6, Immunisation at 96.5% in J&K
 
Srinagar, December 3 : From safer childbirths to healthier childhoods, Jammu and Kashmir is quietly scripting a healthcare success story. Sustained reforms and focused interventions are now reflecting in tangible improvements across key maternal, infant and child health indicators in the Union Territory. Jammu and Kashmir has emerged as one of the better-performing regions in the country in maternal health. The Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in the UT currently stands at 47 per 100,000 liv....
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MY TORN TENT ON 3 BAMBOO POLES WRITTEN BY ASHOK RAINA
 
Amidst the turbulent winds of this power struggle, how were the artworks of life being shattered, and in the midst of it all, how did my own story become a mere tale? Many scenes remain vividly etched in my memory. I had only just embraced the threshold of youth, and my eyes longed to behold the captivating sights of beauty. Many wonderful dreams were hidden in my eyes, and the aspirations to achieve something great were certainly blossoming in my heart. But the circumstances of displacement, ....
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Romeo Force 16 RR, Indian Army provides free coaching for competitive exams to students in Surankot
 
oonch (J&K), Dec 28, 2025 (ANI) Romeo Force 16 RR Indian Army Provides Free Coaching for Competitive Exams to Students in Surankot. The Indian Army's Romeo Force 16 RR has launched a free coaching initiative in Surankot, Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. This initiative aims to support local youth in preparing for competitive examinations and building a brighter future. The Romeo Force 16 RR is part of the Indian Army's broader effort to strengthen community ties and promote education an....
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Mirwaiz Umar Farooq drops Hurriyat title from X handle
 
Srinagar, Dec 26: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Kashmir’s chief cleric and former chairman of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), on Friday said he was left with a “Hobson’s choice” and decided to remove the Hurriyat chairman designation from his social media handle on ‘X’. In a post on ‘X’, explaining the move, the Mirwaiz said authorities had been pressuring him for some time to change his profile description, warning that his account could be taken down if he continued to describe himself ....
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“Veer Baal Diwas”LG Sinha pays tributes to the Sahibzades, Mata Gujri ,Guru Gobind Singh
 
Jammu, 26 Dec : On ‘Veer Baal Diwas’, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid tributes to the Sahibzades, Mata Gujri and Guru Gobind Singh. “We remember Sahibzades’ unparalleled bravery, sacrifice and courage, commitment of Mata Gujri and Guru Gobind Singh. Their lives and teachings are a source of inspiration for all citizens, the Lieutenant Governor said. He was speaking at a Vishesh Shaheedi Samagam ‘Safar-E-Shahadat’, organised by All Jammu Kashmir Sikh Coordination Committee, at Gu....
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Rejected government jobs: Meet woman who refused not 1 but 16 jobs to pursue…
 
New Delhi December 27(MSN):- Success Story: Chasing and achieving dreams are not easy and it takes a lot of courage and dedication to go against the flow, breaking the stereotype and chasing the undoable. But some people fulfil their dreams and become role models for others. Tripti Bhatt is also one person who has become example for other aspirants who are chasing their dreams. She rejected not one but 16 government jobs just to fulfil her USPC dream. Tripti, when she was in Class 9, had a mas....
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Local News
GMC Jammu issues cold weather advisory as temperatures dip
Midnight blaze damages multiple wooden structures at Army camp in Kupwara
Kesri demands expulsion of illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya Immigrants
J-K: Police attach properties worth Rs 3 crore under NDPS Act in Srinagar
Special NIA court orders attachment of property of Kashmiri lobbyist Dr Fai
Indian Army soldier dies in military camp firing in J&K’s Samba, probe ordered
GMC Srinagar Condoles Demise of Prof. Dr. Hamid Ali Durrani
‘Fog grounds flights’: 12 cancelled, 18 delayed at Srinagar, Jammu Airports
3 IPS officers of J&K promoted to IGP rank
7 IAS officers promoted to Super Time Scale
 
Opinion
MY TORN TENT ON 3 BAMBOO POLES WRITTEN BY ASHOK RAINA
MY RIGHTS, IN KASHMIRI LANGUAGE Written by Ashok Raina
TRY TO UNDERSTAND WHERE WE STAND. (Written by Ashok Raina)
TO WHOM SHALL I RECOUNT THE STATE OF MY RESTLESS HEART? Written by Ashok Raina
HOW CAN I FORGET A TERRIFYING AND STORMY NIGHT? Written by Ashok Raina
HOW DID I FIND SUPPORT, MY FRIEND? WRITTEN BY ASHOK RAINA
150 Years of Vande Mataram
KP’S EXCLUDED FROM THE RESERVATION POLICY
MOON LIT NIGHT -III WRITTEN BY ASHOK RAINA
FEDERALISM, FUNDS AND DISCRIMINATION WRITTEN BY ASHOK RAINA
 
Nation/World
Fire breaks out outside Thrissur railway station, hundreds of two-wheelers gutted
Cabinet Approves 3 New Corridors Of Delhi Metro Worth ₹12,015 Crore; PM Modi Says, Delhi Metro Expansion To Boost ‘Ease Of Living’ In National Capital
DRDO Successfully Completes User Evaluation Trials Of Akash-NG Missile System
ISRO Successfully Launches US AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird Block-2 Communication Satellite
I&B Secretary Sanjay Jaju Addresses 12th CII Big Picture Summit 2025 In Mumbai
Lok Sabha Passes Manipur GST Bill 2025
Kerala Completes 82.5% Of Electoral Roll Digitization As SIR Forms Cross 22.98 Million
Seva, Samarpan and Sanyam have been integral to the personality of Thiru CP Radhakrishnan Ji: PM
National Tribal Film Festival And Carnival Kicks Off In Imphal
Vote Counting For Bihar Assembly Elections To Begin At 8 AM Tomorrow
 
Sports
Poland Ambassador DR. PIOTR ANTONI ŚWITALSKI HONOUR Indian Speed Ball Players at 36th World Speed Ball Championship 2025
Who is Auqib Nabi Dar? The Jammu and Kashmir all-rounder Delhi Capitals bought for ₹8.40 crore in IPL 2026 auction
Sopore Police Organise Volleyball Championship Under Civic Action Programme
Kashmir Sub Area Cricket Tournament 2025 Concludes in Srinagar
LG Addresses Athletes at 10th All India Police Judo Cluster
International and National Athletes Arrive in Gulmarg for Zabarvan Legends Series
New Modern cricket and foot ball sports project at Gander Bal unveiled
India crush Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025 as Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel stifle batting line-up and Suryakumar guides chase
India crush Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025 as Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel stifle batting line-up and Suryakumar guides chase
Suspense ends over Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli as BCCI announces India A squad for One-Day series against Australia A
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