September 2025

Elections for 4 J&K Rajya Sabha seats on October 24: EC

Political parties welcome announcement STATE TIMES NEWS NEW DELHI: Biennial elections to fill four Rajya Sabha seats from Jammu and Kashmir, which have been lying vacant since 2021, will be held on October 24, the Election Commission…
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Four killed, 59 injured as violent clashes grip Leh; curfew imposed

STATE TIMES NEWS LEH: The statehood for Ladakh movement descended into violence, arson and street clashes here on Wednesday, leaving four people dead and at least 59 injured, including 22 police personnel, officials said.As the sun set…
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LG Kavinder strongly condemns violence; appeals for Peace & Unity

LEH: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, has strongly condemned the unfortunate incident in Leh town that led to the loss of lives and injuries to several civilians and security personnel.In a handout issued here today, the…
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Navratri: Over 32,000 devotees paid obeisance at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine

STATE TIMES NEWS KATRA : Over 32,000 devotees have paid obeisance at the cave shrine of Mata Vaishnodevi since the beginning of Navratri on Monday, officials said.Security has been stepped up at the shrine which has been decorated with…
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Ladakh mob violence motivated by ‘provocative statements’ of Wangchuk: Govt

STATE TIMES NEWS NEW DELHI: The Centre on Wednesday alleged that the mob violence in Ladakh was guided by the "provocative statements" of activist Sonam Wangchuk, and certain "politically motivated" individuals were not happy with the…
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CJ announces Comprehensive Action Plan for speedy disposal of cases

Outlines multi-pronged strategy to ensure swift, effective adjudication of matters STATE TIMES NEWS SRINAGAR: In a significant move aimed at strengthening the justice delivery system, Justice Arun Palli, Chief Justice, High Court of…
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HC issues notice in Mehraj Malik Case; next hearing on Oct 14

STATE TIMES NEWS JAMMU: In a significant development, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu on Wednesday admitted the Habeas Corpus Petition filed by MLA Doda (East) Mehraj Malik, challenging his preventive detention…
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India will not tolerate any nuclear blackmail, will strike precisely at terror hideouts: LG

Sinha interacts with Officers attending NDC Course STATE TIMES NEWS SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha interacted with a delegation of Senior Officers from the Indian Armed Forces, Civil Services and friendly foreign…
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Pak should focus on economy instead of harbouring terrorists: India

STATE TIMES NEWS GENEVA: India has said Pakistan should focus on building its economy and improving its human rights record instead of harbouring terrorists and bombing its own people, in an apparent reference to the killing of 24…
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