Kashmir
Srinagar Smart City bags ‘Best Award’ at SCIE
Adding another accolade to its achievements, Srinagar Smart City Ltd. has clinched the “Best Smart Urban Mobility Award” at the Smart Cities India Expo in New Delhi.
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Kashmir
More power curtailment in offing in Kashmir
Kashmir Power Distribution Company Limited announced the likelihood of an increase in electricity curtailment by 2 to 2.5 hours across Kashmir Valley during peak hours.
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Kashmir
J&K MBBS student’s demise in Iran sparks urgent call for repatriation
A Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) student passed away due to a suspected cardiac arrest in Iran.
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J&K
J-K’s Administrative Council approves amendments for OBC reservation in Panchayati Raj Act
The Administrative Council approved carrying out amendments in Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989 to incorporate the definition of OBCs in the Act.
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Business & Economy
AC grants amnesty to settle pre-GST tax arrears
The Administrative Council (AC) approved a proposal of the Finance Department for granting amnesty for the settlement of Tax arrears about pre-GST regime.
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Kashmir
Authorities seize over 5 kanals of orchard land in Handwara
Authorities on Wednesday took into seizure over five kanals of orchard land belonging to a notorious drug peddler at Mawer Handwara area of Kupwara district.
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J&K
ADGP Vijay Kumar assigned additional charge of Director of Anti-corruption Bureau
Government of Jammu and Kashmir has given Additional Director of General Police (Law & Order) Vijay Kumar additional charge of Director, Anti-corruption Bureau J&K.
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J&K
J-K Govt approves revised DA for employees
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday approved the payment of dearness allowance to its employees on revised rates effective from July 1, 2023.
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Police issue lookout notices for two POCSO accused who fled Srinagar jail
Two men accused in separate POCSO cases, Mukhtar Ahmad Gujjar and Farman Khan, have escaped from Central Jail Srinagar; police have issued lookout notices.
BJP’s Sunil Sharma slams J&K Govt over jobs, corruption; Announces Sept 2 protest
J&K Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma has accused the government of failing on unemployment and corruption, announcing a "secretariat gherao" planned for September 2.
Article 370 abrogation has ‘fully normalised’ J&K, says Darakhshan Andrabi
J&K Waqf Board Chairperson Darakhshan Andrabi says Article 370's abrogation has normalised Kashmir, responding to US envoy Sergio Gor's remarks and Opposition criticism.
NC MP Ruhullah says J&K has ‘lost’ powers, defends right to question party
NC MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi says J&K has continued losing powers over the years and defends elected representatives' right to question the party's stance.
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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death
Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.