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Jammu CGPWA writes to PM, FM; flags concerns over 8th CPC’s pension provisions

Jammu, Jan 11 (PTI) The president of the Central Government Pensioners’ Welfare Association Jammu, Kuldeep Khoda has written to the prime minister, raising serious concerns over the terms of reference of the 8th central pay commission and recent amendments related to pension laws. The letter has been also sent to the Union finance minister, minister […]

 Press Trust of India

Two persons swindled in Jammu with fake appointment letters; case registered

Jammu, Jan 11 (PTI) The crime branch of Jammu and Kashmir police has registered a case against a man for allegedly duping two persons with fake appointment orders purportedly in the name of the high court here, a senior official said on Sunday. Mohd Tahir, a resident of Banola in Poonch, was booked for cheating […]

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Iran warns against US strikes as activists say protest death toll reaches 203

Iran warns against US strikes as activists say protest death toll reaches 203

Dubai, Jan 11 (AP) Iran’s parliament speaker warned Sunday that the US military and Israel would be “legitimate targets” if the US strikes the Islamic Republic over the ongoing protests roiling the country, as threatened by President Donald Trump. Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf made the threat after nationwide protests challenging Iran’s theocracy saw protesters flood the […]

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Snowfall Deficit Deepens Worries Across Kashmir

Snowfall Deficit Deepens Worries Across Kashmir

Nearly 40% precipitation shortfall during peak winter raises alarms over water supply, farming & climate change Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Kashmir is witnessing an unusually dry winter this season, with a sharp decline in snowfall across the Valley, raising serious concerns about water availability, agriculture and the region’s fragile environment. Official data shows that Kashmir […]

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Kashmir shivers as night temperatures dip further

Shopian logs minus 8.2 deg C Srinagar: Temperatures dipped further across the Kashmir Valley, with Shopian recording a low of minus 8.2 degrees Celsius, and clear skies leading to the freezing of parts of the Dal Lake and other water bodies during the ongoing ‘Chilla-i-Kalan’, officials said. Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of minus 5.7 […]

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JK gears up for Census 2027

JK gears up for Census 2027

CS-led committee to decide on 30-day window for houselisting operations Srinagar: Jammu & Kashmir has geared up for Census 2027, with the Union Territory-level Census Coordination Committee expected to soon decide on a 30-day window for houselisting operations (HLO) between April 1, 2026, and September 30, 2026. Amit Sharma, Director of Census Operations and Director […]

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We have to avenge our history, create strong India in every aspect: Doval

We have to avenge our history, create strong India in every aspect: Doval

New Delhi: National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Saturday said India has to strengthen itself not just at the borders, but in every other way, including economically, to “avenge” a painful history of attacks and subjugation. Speaking as the guest of honour at the opening ceremony of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue here, […]

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Security tightened amid surge of tourists at snow-bound destinations in Bhaderwah

Security tightened amid surge of tourists at snow-bound destinations in Bhaderwah

Bhaderwah/Jammu: Security arrangements have been strengthened across snow-bound tourist destinations in Doda following a surge of tourists over the past fortnight, officials said on Saturday. The visible deployment of security personnel at popular high-altitude meadows, including Chattargalla (11,000 ft), Panj Nallah (10,200 ft) and Guldanda (9,555 ft) along the Bhaderwah–Pathankot highway, is aimed at boosting […]

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Criminal held with pistol in Samba

Jammu: A criminal was arrested and a country-made pistol was recovered from his possession in Samba district on Saturday, police said. Pritam Singh alias “Sethi”, a resident of Jedra village of Ramgarh, was wanted in a case related to organised crime, registered at police station Vijaypur last year, a police spokesperson said. He is the […]

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‘Suspicious’ pigeon caught near Pakistan border in Jammu

Jammu: A suspicious pigeon was caught from a forward village near the Line of Control (LoC) in Akhnoor sector near here on Saturday, officials said. The pale grey pigeon with two black bars on each wing is carrying red and yellow rings in legs inscribed with ‘Rehmat Sarkar’ and ‘Rizwan 2025’ followed by certain numbers […]