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Ready to resign over statehood demand, says Puducherry CM Rangasamy

Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy expressed readiness to resign for statehood. He reminded the Centre that the Union Territory cannot continue without powers. Opposition leader also called for a unified protest to press the statehood demand. Assembly members announced they too would quit their posts to support the cause. Statehood…

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Jammu and Kashmir: SIA raids nine locations in 1990 double murder case

Jammu and Kashmir Police's State Investigation Agency conducted multiple raids across the Union Territory. These searches are connected to the 1990 abduction and murder of Sarwanand Koul Premi and his son. The writer and his son were killed by terrorists thirty-six years ago in Anantnag. This investigation is part of…

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Article 370 abrogation 7th anniversary: Security beefed up across J-K, multi-layered arrangements in place

Security has been increased across Jammu and Kashmir for the seventh anniversary. Authorities have implemented a multi-layered security grid throughout the Union Territory. Article 370 was repealed in August 2019, ending the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. Officials have not permitted protest demonstrations at several locations. There is a…

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Indian Oil to hire dedicated vessel to ferry LPG cylinders from Sri Vijaya Puram to all islands

Indian Oil Corporation Limited plans a dedicated vessel for LPG supply. This initiative aims to ensure uninterrupted cylinder delivery across remote islands. A five-year contract for transportation is now being sought. The estimated value of this tender stands at Rs 58.90 crore. This will significantly improve essential commodity supply chains…

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Direct connectivity expected to boost industry, tourism in Daman as NAMO Airport begins operations

Direct air connectivity between Daman and Delhi has now commenced. Alliance Air launched the inaugural scheduled commercial flight from NAMO Airport. This new service will significantly boost business and tourism in the Union Territory. The region's industrial and tourism sectors will see improved connectivity and economic growth. Future plans include…

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'If not in Delhi, then where?' : Omar Abdullah announces statehood protest on July 20

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced fresh protests in Delhi starting July 20. These demonstrations aim to address the unexplained delay in restoring statehood to the Union Territory. Abdullah stated that his party has waited two years after the Assembly elections for this restoration. He questioned the Centre's…

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Centre rolls out five state laws for Chandigarh

Chandigarh's legal framework is set for a major upgrade. The Centre has extended five state laws to the Union Territory. These reforms aim to modernize laws, boost transparency, and simplify life and business operations. New legislation covers stamp duty, property records, human smuggling prevention, fire safety, and tenancy. This move…

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Cyclone Fengal: Rescue operations continue in flooded areas in Puducherry

The Union Territory witnessed severe flooding, especially in areas surrounding the Sankaraparani River, with over 200 residences in NR Nagar inundated. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Senior IAS Officer Keshav Chandra named Chairman of NDMC

He has also served as the Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Read Further on Dynamite News:

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ECI to announce schedule for Assembly elections today

The Election Commission of India (ECI) will announce the schedule for assembly elections on Friday at around 3 pm. Elections are due in Haryana, and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Read Further on Dynamite News:

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Five years post-Article 370: What Pakistan is signalling Delhi from Jammu

On July 30, Union minister of state for home affairs Nityanand Rai told the Lok Sabha that 14 civilians and 14 soldiers have been killed in Jammu and Kashmir this year. As they have every year since 2019, the numbers belie the government's claim that the abolition of Article 370…

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Earthquake of 4 magnitude hits Ladakh

An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 hit the Union Territory of Ladakh on Monday, according to National Centre for Seismology (NCS). Read further on Dynamite News:

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HDFC became first private bank to open branch in Lakshadweep

Private lender HDFC Bank opened a branch at Kavaratti Island in Lakshadweep, making it the only private sector bank to have a branch in the Union Territory. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Jammu & Kashmir government approves 10% reservation for Paharis, new tribes; raises OBC quota to 8%

“The Jammu and Kashmir administration has approved 10% reservation in favour of four newly added tribes, taking the overall reservation for the Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the Union Territory to 20%,” an official spokesman said.

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10 per cent reservation approved for newly added tribes, OBC reservation enhanced to 8 percent in J-K

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has approved 10 per cent reservation in favour of four newly added tribes, taking the overall reservation for the Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the Union Territory to 20 per cent. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The crime that enraged Puducherry

Puducherry child rape: A nine-year-old child, who had gone out to play, went missing from her neighbourhood in the Union Territory. Three days later, her body was found in a drain. Ground Zero reports on the crime that brought the residents of the city to the streets, and the agony of…

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Proposed ‘fast unto death’ protest to depend on outcome of talks with government: Ladakh’s Sonam Wangchuk

Leh Sonam Wangchuk reviews "fast unto death" protest, awaiting outcome of talks with Centre over Ladakh's demands.

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Amid freezing cold, march in Ladakh for statehood

Thousands of people braved the cold and took out a march demanding statehood for Ladakh and protection under the 6th Schedule of the Constitution for the Union Territory. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Ladakh to observe shutdown on February 3 to demand statehood

Ladakh Statehood: Civil society leaders from Ladakh invited for high-powered committee dialogue on demands for constitutional safeguards and statehood.

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INDIA bloc will sweep Chandigarh municipal polls: AAP leader Raghav Chadha

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress - both INDIA bloc members - forged an alliance on Monday for the January 18 mayoral polls in the Union Territory.

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EC should apologise to the people of J&K for failing to hold elections: Omar Abdullah

Omar Abdullah criticised the EC over the delay in holding elections in the Union Territory.

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Lakshadweep remains top-searched keyword on Google for second consecutive day after PM Modi's visit

Lakshadweep remained the most searched keyword on the Google search engine for the second consecutive day since Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Union Territory and shared a few photos of the picturesque archipelago. Read further on Dynamite News

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PM Modi goes snorkelling in Lakshadweep, recalls "enriching journey of learning and growing"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media platform on Thursday to describe his recent visit to the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, and shared several pictures including an "exhilarating experience" in which he attempted snorkelling. Read further on Dynamite News:

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PM Narendra Modi arrives in Kerala’s Thrissur district for women’s conference, holds roadshow

PM Modi was in Thrissur in Kerala to address the women’s conference ‘Women’s Power with Modi’ organised by the Kerala unit of the BJP to express gratitude for passing the Women’s Reservation Bill.

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Security situation improved significantly in J&K in 2023; foreign terrorists our target for 2024, says DGP

Swain said that only 31 local terrorists – an all time low - are left in the Union Territory.

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