| LG Flags Off J&K Youth Contingent for National Youth Festival 2026 |
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 Jammu, Jan 7: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday virtually flagged off a 53-member youth contingent from the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for New Delhi to take part in the 29th National Youth Festival – Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue 2026.
The national event will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from January 10 to 12, 2026. The contingent will represent Jammu and Kashmir in the Viksit Bharat Challenge Track and the Cultural and Innovation Track.
The National.... |
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| Various delegations call on LG Ladakh |
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 Leh, January 7 : Several delegations called on the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, at the Lieutenant Governor's Secretariat today, raising key concerns related to livelihoods, infrastructure, administrative status, and sports development.
A delegation from Ladakh Transport Cooperative Society met with the Lieutenant Governor and submitted their demands.
Similarly, members from Shachukul village, Nimoo, Basgo, Ney villages also met with Shri Kavinder Gupta and highlighted t.... |
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| Indian Army recovers civilian vehicle after accident in Bandipora village |
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 Bandipora, Jan 7 : The Indian Army came to the rescue of a civilian in Gundpora area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district after his vehicle skidded off a bridge and fell into a nearby water stream on Wednesday.
Tanvir Ahmed Khan, son of Gulam Ahmed Khan and a resident of Sumbal, was travelling in his newly purchased Swift Dzire when the accident occurred. He immediately contacted the nearby Bapura Army Camp Company Commander, whose number he obtained from locals.
Army personnel responde.... |
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| Div Com Kashmir Inaugurates Parking Facility at Old Secretariat |
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 Srinagar, Jan 07 : Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on wednesday inaugurated a dedicated parking facility at the Old Secretariat, Srinagar, for the staff of various offices housed at the Amar Niwas Complex.
Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Akshay Labroo and other officers including Assistant Commissioner Central, Additional Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Chief Planning Officer Srinagar, Deputy Director Planning, and other senior officers were present on the occasion.
The parking.... |
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| Across India, Medical Colleges are Demanded; In Jammu, one was Opposed: CM Omar |
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 Srinagar, Jan 07 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday criticised protests against the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College in Reasi, saying that while people in many parts of the country struggle for the establishment of medical colleges, demonstrations were organised in Jammu to oppose the functioning of an existing institution.
Talking to reporters, the Chief Minister held the Sangharsh Samiti responsible for what he said was the loss suffered by students whose admissions were can.... |
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| IGP Kashmir greets people on Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s Prakash Gurpurab |
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 Srinagar, Jan 5 : Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Vidhi Kumar Birdi on Monday extended greetings to people on the auspicious occasion of the Prakash Gurpurab of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
In a message, the IGP said the occasion was a reminder of the teachings of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, including courage, sacrifice and unwavering faith. He said the Guru’s life and philosophy continue to inspire people to uphold truth, justice and selfless service.
Birdi expressed hope that the divine wisd.... |
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| LG Manoj Sinha flags off educational tour for youths in Jammu |
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 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.
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| Several J-K officers shifted as Centre orders major reshuffle of IAS, IPS officers |
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 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 |
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 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 |
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 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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