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Himachal Priest Returns Rs 5 Lakhs Gold and Cash Found at Churdhar Shrine
A priest at Himachal Pradesh's Churdhar shrine has earned acclaim for returning a lost purse containing gold jewelry worth Rs 5 lakh and cash. The valuables were found near the summit and returned to the owner after a three-day search.
Himachal Pradesh: Political Dynasties Face Setback in Mandi Panchayati Raj Elections
Panchayati Raj election results in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, have seen significant defeats for candidates backed by influential political families, signaling a potential shift in voter preferences towards local performance over dynastic legacy.
Tamil Nadu Registration Department Appoints Two Nodal Officers for Project STAR 3.0
The Tamil Nadu Registration Department has appointed two nodal officers to oversee the implementation of its new digital registration platform, STAR 3.0. The upgraded system aims to streamline property and civil registration processes through paperless and presenceless transactions.
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Israelis Brace for Passover Amidst Heightened War Concerns
Israelis are marking the approach of the Passover festival with a subdued atmosphere, marked by heightened security concerns and a widespread sense of caution among the population due to the ongoing conflict.
Twenty-Two Nations Demand Iran Halt Attacks and Reopen Strait of Hormuz as Natanz Nuclear Site Struck Again
Iran's Natanz uranium enrichment facility, located approximately 220 kilometres southeast of Tehran, was struck in a joint US-Israeli airstrike...
Was Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Anti-Sunni? Separating Sectarian Claims from Political Reality
After the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, social media platforms quickly filled with sharply conflicting narratives....
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J&K MLA Mehraj Malik Pushes Funds for Repair of Historic Premnagar Footbridge Over Chenab
In a significant boost for local infrastructure, MLA Mehraj Malik has sanctioned ₹10 lakh for the repair of the historic Premnagar Footbridge over the River Chenab in Block Gundna. The 1960s-era bridge, a vital link for residents of Pyat Jatheli, will receive ₹5 lakh immediately under the MLA’s Constituency Development Fund for 2026-27.
TLR News Page Access Restricted in India Following Legal Proceedings Against Its Editor
Facebook has blocked access to the TLR News page in India after its editor, Sulinder Singh Parihar, also known as Sulinder Parihar Sarazi, came under legal scrutiny in Doda district. The action follows the registration of FIR No. 136/2026 on May 25, 2026, at Doda Police Station under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, stemming from a video report on a liquor sale protest that allegedly targeted Kishtwar SHO Firdoos Ahmed. Police have issued a summons to Parihar, while the news outlet’s page remains unavailable to Indian users.
Chenab Times Foundation Demands Dedicated Lok Sabha Seat for Chenab Valley in Jammu and Kashmir
The Chenab Times Foundation has formally demanded the creation of a dedicated Chenab Valley Lok Sabha constituency covering Ramban, Doda, and Kishtwar districts to address the long-standing issue of inadequate representation in the vast and mountainous Udhampur Lok Sabha seat. The demand, submitted to the Government of India and the Election Commission, highlights how the current constituency’s challenging Himalayan terrain and population exceeding 2.4 million make effective governance and development difficult for the people of Chenab Valley.
J&K Govt Suspends Two Engineers After Culvert Collapse in Doda Kills Woman Labourer
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has suspended In-charge Assistant Executive Engineer Naveen Kumar and Junior Engineer Imtiaz Ahmed Shah following the collapse of an under-construction culvert in Doda district on Tuesday that killed a woman labourer and injured 12 others. According to details received by The Chenab Times, Financial Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary Anil Kumar Singh has appointed Purshotam Kumar, Engineer-in-Chief (Secretary Technical), Public Works (R&B) Department as Inquiry Officer to probe the incident on the Bhargi to Kunan road in Block Gandoh, with the suspended engineers attached to the Chief Engineer PMGSY Jammu office and directed to submit a report within 15 days.
“Omar Soub, Na Aas Power, Na Gas”: Doda MLA Mehraj Malik’s Sharp Kashmiri Post on Eid ul Adha Power Cuts in Chenab Valley
Doda MLA Mehraj Malik sharply criticised Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in a Kashmiri post over prolonged power cuts that disrupted Eid ul Adha celebrations in Chenab Valley on the morning of the festival. "Omar soub, az aas eid, na aas power, na aas gas, lukav dichayi che power, mgr che chai na poweri. Che chui na shayd fusei, fusei laag nou," wrote the legislator, highlighting the absence of electricity and LPG gas in the region due to faults in 33kV and 132kV lines. The outages affected majority areas including Doda, causing inconvenience to residents during prayers and family gatherings.
MLA Mehraj Din Malik and DC Krishan Lal Review GIS-Based Master Plan for Doda
MLA Mehraj Din Malik and Deputy Commissioner Krishan Lal chaired a high-level meeting to review the GIS-Based Master Plan aimed at ensuring planned, sustainable, and disaster-resilient development of the district.The plan emphasises scientific urban expansion, environmental protection, better waste management, green spaces, and tourism promotion in the Chenab Valley region.
High Court Quashes PSA Detention of Environmental Activist Rehmatullah Padder in Kashmir
On the morning of November 10, 2024, police came...
Kishtwar: Anti-Corruption Bureau Files Disproportionate Assets Case Against Executive Engineer
The Jammu & Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau has filed a disproportionate assets case against an Executive Engineer in Kishtwar, alleging possession of wealth exceeding known income sources. Searches were conducted at multiple locations as part of the ongoing investigation.