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Mysterious death of 3 relatives:  Bereaved family starts indefinite hunger strike in Kathua

Kathua: Nearly nine months after the mysterious death of three relatives, some members of their bereaved families on Tuesday started an indefinite hunger strike, accusing the police and the administration of failing to ensure justice. They demanded that the case be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) or the National Investigation Agency […]

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India entering golden era of defence innovation: Rajnath

New Delhi: Amid a rapidly changing world and evolving geopolitics, India must move beyond a reactive approach and adopt a “proactive” outlook to make itself future-ready, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday. In his address at ‘Swavlamban 2025’ being held at the Manekshaw Centre here, the Navy’s flagship event on innovation and indigenisation held […]

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Govt announces winter vacation schedule for schools in Kashmir, Jammu’s winter zone

Govt announces winter vacation schedule for schools in Kashmir, Jammu’s winter zone

Srinagar: The government on Tuesday announced the winter vacation schedule for schools of the Kashmir valley and the winter zone of the Jammu region. According to an official order, pre-primary classes will close for winter break from November 26 (Wednesday), while classwork for students of classes 1 to 8 will end on December 1. The […]

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No proposal to hike electricity tariff in JK: CM

No proposal to hike electricity tariff in JK: CM

Jammu: There is no proposal to hike electricity tariffs in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday, junking reports of imposition of a 20 per cent surcharge on the base power tariff for consumption during designated peak hours in the Valley. “No electricity hike is proposed, and I do not know where […]

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Justice Surya Kant takes oath as 53rd CJI

Will remain in office for nearly 15 months New Delhi: Justice Surya Kant, who has been part of several landmark verdicts, including on abrogation of Article 370 removing Jammu and Kashmir’s special status and Bihar electoral rolls revision, took oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India on Monday. He succeeds Justice B R Gavai. […]

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First-ever auction of seven limestone blocks launched in JK

Jammu: As many as seven limestone mines will be auctioned in three districts of Jammu and Kashmir, the first-ever sale of mineral blocks in the region that will put the Union Territory on the country’s mineral map, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy said on Monday. Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy, J&K Chief […]

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Clear picture only after completion of G2 survey: Union Minister Reddy

Lithium Reserves in JK Jammu: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Monday said the initial findings do not indicate significant lithium deposits in Jammu and Kashmir and a clearer assessment will be available only after Geological Survey of India completes its ongoing G2-level exploration in January next year. Coal and mines minister Reddy said the […]

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We followed Lord Krishna’s message during Op Sindoor: Rajnath Singh in Kurukshetra

Kurukshetra: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that during Operation Sindoor, India’s action was guided by the message which Lord Krishna gave to the Pandavas that war should not be fought for revenge or ambition but for the establishment of righteous rule. “Lord Krishna also taught Arjun that a person who follows the path […]

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Srinagar records season’s coldest night at -3.2 deg C

Srinagar: Kashmir is in the grip of an intense cold wave as the minimum temperature across the Valley dipped several degrees below the freezing point, with Srinagar experiencing the coldest night of this winter, officials said on Monday. Srinagar recorded a low of minus 3.2 degrees Celsius, the coldest night of this winter season so […]

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J&K govt, National Stock Exchange sign pact to create awareness

CM calls it ‘significant step toward strengthening financial ecosystem for Industries Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government and the National Stock Exchange on Monday signed an agreement to create awareness among local businesses about the benefits of formal listing, an official spokesperson said. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the Department of Industries […]