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PM Modi says govt minimising West Asia war impact

PM Modi says govt minimising West Asia war impact

Palakkad (Kerala), Mar 29 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said his government is working to limit the impact of the West Asia war on India, while accusing the Congress of making “dangerous” remarks that could put Indians living in the Gulf at risk for political gain”. Speaking at a massive NDA election rally […]

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Jammu Marathon reflects transformative changes witnessed in J-K since 2019: LG

Jammu, Mar 29 (PTI) Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Sunday said the Jammu Marathon symbolises the profound transformation Jammu and Kashmir has embraced since 2019 — the year when the centre revoked special status under Article 370 and bifurcated the erstwhile state into two Union Territories. “Peace, prosperity and enabling conditions have made the […]

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Funds earmarked under CDF non-lapsable; savings exceed Rs 25 crore: CM Omar

Jammu, Mar 29 (PTI) Addressing the concerns of legislators, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that funds earmarked under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) are non-lapsable, with savings exceeding Rs 25 crore recorded under the scheme. In a written reply to a starred question tabled by National Conference MLA Tanvir Sadiq on Saturday, […]

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West Asia conflict: Praying for Iran to emerge victorious, war to end, says Mehbooba

athua/Jammu, Mar 29 (PTI) PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said she is praying to Allah for Iran to emerge victorious in the West Asia conflict, and for the war to come to an immediate end, calling it essential to restore stability and curb the “escalating” inflation. She also accused the National Conference government in […]

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Preparations on for early panchayat, ULB elections in J-K: Govt

Jammu, Mar 29 (PTI) The State Election Commission is making necessary arrangements for holding panchayat and urban local bodies (ULB) elections at the earliest, the Jammu and Kashmir government has said. The tenure of municipalities ended in October-November 2023, while panchayats and block development councils completed their five-year term on January 9, 2024. The term […]

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PDP chief backs demand for CBI probe into BSF jawan’s death in NCB custody

Kathua/Jammu, Mar 29 (PTI) PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday backed a family’s demand for a CBI probe into the death of a BSF jawan in Punjab after his arrest by the Narcotics Control Bureau in Jammu in a drug trafficking case. BSF constable Jaswinder Singh was picked up on March 3 for questioning in […]

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Haryana man dies in Jammu police custody after complaining of stomach pain

Jammu, Mar 29 (PTI) A Haryana resident, who was among five accused recently arrested in a job fraud–extortion racket case, died after allegedly complaining of severe stomach pain while at a police station on Sunday, an official said. The police have initiated inquest proceedings into the incident, and the district magistrate of Jammu has been […]

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LG orders major crackdown on drug networks targeting youth

LG orders major crackdown on drug networks targeting youth

Jammu: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday directed a massive crackdown on drug smuggling networks targeting youth in the Union Territory. Reviewing the progress of ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan’ at a high-level meeting at Lok Bhavan here, he said deliberate and sinister efforts are being made to push the JK youth into the abyss of […]

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West Asia Crisis: Centre has assured of uninterrupted supply: CM

West Asia Crisis:    Centre has assured of uninterrupted supply: CM

Stresses on PM’s call for ‘Team India’ unity   Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said that the Centre has assured an uninterrupted supply of essential commodities and underscored Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for national unity in the face of emerging global challenges. He said adequate stocks of essential items, including fuel and […]

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J&K Assembly unites to condemn attack on Farooq Abdullah

J&K Assembly unites to condemn attack on Farooq Abdullah

Demand judicial probe   Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Saturday unanimously condemned the recent assassination attempt on National Conference president Farooq Abdullah, with several members demanding a judicial probe by a sitting High Court judge into the incident. Treasury and opposition benches both termed the incident deeply disturbing and a glaring security lapse, and […]