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Jammu, April 11 Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha led thousands in a padyatra under the 'Nasha Mukt Abhiyan' (Drug-Free Campaign) here on Saturday, asserting that a "whole-of-government" approach would steer the fight against drug abuse in the Union Territory.He said the administration...

Leh, Apr 11 Nearly seven years after being carved out as a separate Union territory from the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir in 2019, Ladakh has finally secured a distinct identity in Aadhaar records, with the 'Jammu and Kashmir' label now replaced with 'Ladakh'.The development...

Jammu, April 10 Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Friday that Jammu and Kashmir is at a "very critical juncture" and called for a united mass movement to combat the growing menace of drug abuse among the youth.Jammu and Kashmir will launch a massive assault on the drug addiction...

In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has established a high-level committee to draft comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for regulating the transport of bovine animals across the Union Territory. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the committee...

Thiruvananthapuram/Guwahati, April 9 Assam recorded a record voter turnout of over 85.64 per cent, while Kerala witnessed impressive polling with more than 78 per cent in the assembly elections on Thursday, according to the latest Election Commission figures. The ruling parties in both states...

Puducherry, April 9 The Puducherry Union Territory has recorded a record 89.87% voter turnout for the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections, a top official said here on Thursday.The 89.87% voter turnout is the highest since 1964, when the first Assembly elections were held after the territory's...

Puducherry, April 9 – Polling for the 30-member Puducherry Assembly concluded on Thursday under tight security, with the Union Territory recording a record-breaking voter turnout that underscored the intensity of the electoral battle.By 5 p.m., voter turnout reached an impressive 86.92...

Srinagar, April 9 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah praised Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday for promptly ordering an inquiry into allegations that the Ganderbal encounter was staged."The good thing is that there was no attempt to conceal anything. The honourable LG...

Puducherry, April 9 Voting for the 30 Assembly constituencies in the Union Territory of Puducherry concluded at 6 pm on Thursday, while people who arrived before the deadline were allowed to wait in queues and cast their votes, officials said.According to initial estimates, the polling...

Jammu, April 9 – Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha reviewed the preparations for the 100-day intensive anti-drug campaign under the ‘Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan’ on Thursday.Officials said that Lt Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level meeting to review preparations for the...

Srinagar, April 9 – Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, handed over appointment orders to 90 next of kin of deceased government employees under the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme (RAS) on Thursday.Officials said that Chief Minister Abdullah handed over appointment orders...

Srinagar, April 9 Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari on Thursday urged the Centre, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to fulfill its promises to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.On the Iran-US ceasefire, Bukhari said it should become permanent now."The people of Kashmir have chosen the path...

JAMMU, April 8: Jammu & Kashmir has become the first Union Territory to receive approval from the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) for establishing a Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence at IIT Jammu.Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo hailed it as a major step towards making J&K a...

JAMMU, APRIL 8: The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, has dissolved the Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory, formally concluding the legislative session.According to a bulletin issued by the Assembly Secretariat, the order dated April 7, 2026, was issued by the...

Puducherry, April 9 Voting commenced under tight security across the Union Territory of Puducherry on Thursday, with 9.50 lakh voters set to decide the electoral fortunes of the ruling NDA and the opposition INDIA bloc.Voters enthusiastically lined up before the polling stations in Puducherry...

New Delhi, April 8 Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday that the Congress is committed to ensuring statehood for Puducherry, as it should not be run from Delhi, while appealing to the people of the Union Territory to give his party an overwhelming majority.A day before the polling for the Puducherry...

Puducherry, April 7 Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Centre on Tuesday, alleging that Puducherry is being used as a "testing ground" for policies that he described as detrimental to the public.Addressing campaign meetings for candidates...

JAMMU, April 7, 2026: This marked a significant step in strengthening the banking infrastructure, with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurating the new Regional Business Centre of Jammu and Kashmir Bank at the Rail Head Complex. This expansion enhances operational resilience, service...

JAMMU, APRIL 06: The Information Technology Department of Jammu and Kashmir held a review meeting under the chairmanship of its Secretary to evaluate and strengthen the Union Territory’s digital infrastructure, with a focus on cloud services (Meghraj) and cybersecurity.During the meeting...

The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has established a high-level committee at the Union Territory level to formulate the City Gas Distribution (CGD) Policy and accelerate the expansion of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) across the region.According to an order issued by the General Administration...