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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J&K
J&K High Court declares 15-day winter break for district courts
The High Court of J&K and Ladakh on Monday ordered a 15-day winter vacation for district courts in Kashmir valley, some areas of Jammu division and Ladakh.
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Breaking News
Unidentified militant neutralized in Pulwama encounter
An unidentified militant has been killed in an ongoing gunfight at Arihal area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Thursday, an official said.
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Breaking News
Gunfight breaks out in Arihal Pulwama: J-K Police
An encounter has started between militants and security forces in Arihal area in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Thursday.
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Latest news
2-year-old killed in freak household accident in Anantnag
A two-year-old baby girl died in a household accident after a stack of bedding kept atop a wardrobe fell on her inside her residence in the Sadoora area of Anantnag.
Cloudburst triggers flash flood in Ganderbal’s Safapora
A cloudburst triggered a flash flood in the Safapora area of Ganderbal district on Sunday, inundating roads, residential lanes, orchards, shops and several houses.
Work on century-old Ujh project to finally begin, says Dr Jitendra Singh
The survey for the proposed ₹11,907-crore Ujh Multipurpose Project in Kathua district has been completed, marking a significant step towards the implementation.
10-Year Jail, ₹10 Crore Fine: Centre cracks down on organised exam malpractices
The Central Government has announced a series of enhanced punitive measures aimed at curbing exam fraud, significantly increasing fines, debarment periods and imprisonment.
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