Kashmir
Sathergund residents in Pulwama decry drinking water shortage
Scores of households in Sathergund village in Kakapora Tehsil are up in arms against PHE Department over inadequate supply of potable water.
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J&K
Govt granted month’s time to respond to PIL against PSA
J&K High Court has granted UT government month’s more time to file response to a PIL, challenging certain provisions of Public Safety Act.
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Health
J&K reports 3969 fresh COVID-19 cases, 62 deaths
Jammu and Kashmir reported 3969 fresh COVID-19 cases while 62 more people succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said.
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Jammu
After heart attack, IAS officer Shahid Iqbal Choudhary hospitalized
Shahid Iqbal Choudhary (IAS) has suffered a minor heart attack and has been admitted to a hospital in Jammu, officials said on Wednesday.
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Health
J&K records 71 more deaths, 3967 fresh cases
Jammu and Kashmir reported 71 more deaths while 3967 more persons were confirmed to have contracted the virus in the last 24 hours.
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J&K
HC upholds J&K Bank’s selection for 1500 BA posts
J&K High Court upheld its verdict, dismissing petitions which had challenged J&K Bank’s re-notification for filling up of 1500 BA posts.
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Health
With 73 deaths, J&K reports highest ever single-day COVID-19 fatalities
Jammu and Kashmir reported highest ever single day spike in the number of COVID-19 deaths as 73 persons succumbed to the virus.
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Kashmir
Our families on the brink of starvation: Transporters
Transporters urged authorities to provide them compensation, stating that the sector was worst-hit due to successive lockdowns.
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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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