Jammu
Court bars Basant Rath from posting ‘defamatory, derogatory’ remarks
A court in Jammu has directed suspended senior police officer Basant Rath not to publish any post or material by any means of communication which is defamatory or derogatory against six persons who claimed to be “acquainted with the current Director General of Police, Dilbagh Singh.”
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Kashmir
Two militants killed as infiltration bid foiled in Handwara
Two militants were killed at LoC in TMG sector of Handwara in north Kashmir's Kupwara on Saturday.
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J&K
J&K reports 387 new COVID-19 infections, tally 9888
Jammu and Kashmir on Friday reported 387 COVID-19 cases including around 50 CRPF, SSB, BSF and Army personnel.
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J&K
Panel formed for realizing National Broadband Mission in J&K
The J&K Government has constituted a high-level panel headed by Chief Secretary for implementing and realizing the objectives as envisaged in the National Broadband Mission.
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Jammu
Injured in LoC firing, woman dies in Poonch
A sexagenarian woman who was injured in an alleged firing and shelling by Pakistan along the Line of Control in Poonch district on July 08 last, succumbed to the injuries, officials said on Friday.
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J&K
240 new COVID-19 infections take J&K tally to 9501
Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday reported 240 new COVID-19 infections, including 20 Army, SSB and police personnel. With these cases, the number of patients has risen to 9501.
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Jammu
Young NC leader dies of COVID-19 in Jammu
A young National Conference leader has died due to COVID-19 in a hospital in Jammu, officials said on Thursday.
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Notifications
JKSSB issues clarification regarding Accounts Assistant posts
The J&K Services Selection Board (JKSSB) today issued Corrigendum and Addendum in relation to Accounts Assistant (Panchayat) Advertisement Notification No. 02 of 2020; Dated: 06-02-2020 for the post of Accounts Assistant (Panchayat).
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Latest news
High salt intake, uncontrolled BP raise stroke risk in Kashmir
Excessive salt consumption, uncontrolled high blood pressure, obesity, unhealthy dietary habits and physical inactivity are among the major factors increasing the risk of stroke.
Railways to offer concessional freight rates to transport Kashmir fruit
Kashmir's Horticulture Department and Northern Railway are exploring concessional freight rates to move fruit consignments by train using available return cargo capacity.
J&K’s new media policy nears finalisation; may cover Facebook, Instagram: Official
J&K Director Information Mamta Yadav says the new media policy is under examination and may include provisions covering platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
J&K Secretariat Move: NH-44 up-lane shut for goods carriers on Oct 31, Nov 1
J&K has restricted goods carrier movement on NH-44 on October 31 and November 1 for the Secretariat move from Srinagar to Jammu. Down traffic will be regulated.
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