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J&K Police comes tough on unauthorized SIM card distribution, conducts inspection of vendors in Doda

13 Jun 2025 | 11:31 PM

Jammu, June 13 (UNI) Coming tough on unauthorised SIM card distribution, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday conducted inspection of vendors across Doda district.

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In a first, JU to reach out civil society via Academic Council Meet at Bhaderwah Campus

13 Jun 2025 | 10:30 PM

Jammu, June 13 (UNI) For deepening academic engagement and enhancing the University's outreach to the youth and communities in far-flung areas of the region, Vice Chancellor Prof. Umesh Rai today said that the University of Jammu is poised to create history by convening its Academic Council Meeting—the apex academic decision-making body of the University—for the first time at its Bhaderwah Campus on June 15.

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LG Manoj Sinha calls for unified effort to ensure peaceful Amarnath Yatra

LG Manoj Sinha calls for unified effort to ensure peaceful Amarnath Yatra

13 Jun 2025 | 9:35 PM

Srinagar, June 13 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday called for seamless coordination among the Civil Administration, Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB), J&K Police, Army, security forces, and all other key stakeholders to ensure a peaceful and successful conduct of the Amarnath Yatra beginning July 3.

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Jammu Traffic Police books stunt biker

13 Jun 2025 | 9:09 PM

Jammu, June 13 (UNI) Jammu City Traffic Police on Friday booked another Stunt biker for performing dangerous stunts on his motorcycle on Sidhra Flyover stretch in the city outskirts.

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Punjab: Mann govt’s land pooling scheme unconstitutional, anti-farmer, says Chugh

13 Jun 2025 | 9:01 PM

Ludhiana, Jun 13 (UNI) BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh today came down heavily on Punjab's Bhagwant Mann government, berating its "unconstitutional and anti-farmer policies" including the land pooling scheme and demanded it be withdrawn immediately.

During his campaign for the Ludhiana West Assembly bypoll, Chugh met farmer delegations, especially from 37 villages affected by the land pooling scheme. He was handed a detailed memorandum by the farmers, seeking urgent intervention and protection of their land rights.

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Kashmiri  politicians slam  World's silence on Israel’s attack on Iran

Kashmiri politicians slam World's silence on Israel’s attack on Iran

13 Jun 2025 | 8:58 PM

Srinagar, June 13 (UNI) Top Kashmiri politicians, including Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, two former CMs, a Member Parliament and a separatist leader on Friday strongly criticized the “silence” of global powers over Israel’s attack on Iran, calling it a dangerous display of “double standards”
CM Omar said that there was no justification for the attack on Iran.

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Punjab: Woman arrested for rape, conspiracy

13 Jun 2025 | 8:42 PM

Phagwara, Jun 13 (UNI) The Nakodar sadar police in Punjab have arrested a woman on the charge of rape and criminal conspiracy.

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Mobile phone, narcotics seized during surprise raid in Kapurthala Modern Jail

13 Jun 2025 | 7:56 PM

Phagwara, Jun 13 (UNI) A surprise search operation conducted by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Kapurthala Modern Jail has led to the recovery of prohibited items, including a mobile phone and narcotics, an official said on Friday.

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Temperatures across Kashmir expected to come down slightly from Saturday

Temperatures across Kashmir expected to come down slightly from Saturday

13 Jun 2025 | 7:14 PM

Srinagar, June 13 (UNI) Temperatures across Kashmir are expected to come down slightly by a few degrees from Saturday onwards, offering some relief from the prevailing heatwave.

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JE suspended for not replacing faulty transformer in Haryana

JE suspended for not replacing faulty transformer in Haryana

13 Jun 2025 | 6:05 PM

Chandigarh, June 13 (UNI) Haryana’s Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Anil Vij suspended Sanjay Kumar, junior engineer of the Ambala Industrial Area Sub-Division, for failing to replace a faulty transformer in Chandpura village of Ambala Cantonment even after 15 days.

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Punjab Police arrest 2 in influencer murder case

Punjab Police arrest 2 in influencer murder case

13 Jun 2025 | 6:03 PM

Chandigarh, June 13 (UNI) The Bathinda police have arrested two persons in social media influencer Kanchan Kumari aka Kamal Kaur murder case, SSP Amneet Kondal said on Friday.

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Omar urges MEA to urgently ensure safety Of Kashmiri students stuck in Iran

Omar urges MEA to urgently ensure safety Of Kashmiri students stuck in Iran

13 Jun 2025 | 5:59 PM

Srinagar, June 13 (UNI) In the wake of tensions in Middle East following Israeli attacks on Iran’s nuclear and military sites, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday urged the Ministry of External Affairs to ensure the safety of Kashmiri students in Iran.

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Seasonal police check post set up at Chandratal lake for tourist safety

13 Jun 2025 | 5:30 PM

Shimla, June 13 (UNI) In a move aimed at enhancing tourist safety during the peak season, the Lahaul-Spiti Police has announced the establishment of a Seasonal Police Check Post (SCP) at Chandratal Lake, effective from June 14.

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Kashmiri  politicians, including CM and ex-CMs, slam global silence on Israel’s attack on Iran

Kashmiri politicians, including CM and ex-CMs, slam global silence on Israel’s attack on Iran

13 Jun 2025 | 4:19 PM

Srinagar, June 13 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and former CM Mehbooba Mufti on Friday strongly criticized the “silence” of global powers over Israel’s attack on Iran, calling it a dangerous display of “double standards”.

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Post Art 370 normalcy claims a myth: Mirwaiz

Post Art 370 normalcy claims a myth: Mirwaiz

13 Jun 2025 | 4:06 PM

Srinagar, June 13 (UNI) Kashmir’s chief cleric and Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday said the narrative of normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir following the abrogation of Article 370 is a “myth.”

He claimed that “oppressive measures” remain firmly in place and there is “no political or administrative space available to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.”

Addressing the Friday congregational prayers at historic Jamia Masjid in old Srinagar Mirwaiz asked Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, who is the in charge of the law and order in J&K, as to why the Eid-ul-Adha prayers were not allowed at the Eidgah ground and Jamia Masjid in Srinagar. The decision to disallow Eid prayers at Jamia had triggered a backlash from many, including Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.

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