J&K
CAG takes lid off massive irregularities in SKUAST recruitment
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India has taken the lid off brazen illegalities and irregularities in recruitment, promotions and allowances in Jammu & Kashmir.
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Kashmir
J-K’s MLA hostel sheds prison tag
The administration of J&K has removed the prison tag from MLA hostel Srinagar, where Kashmir’s mainstream leaders were lodged after their detention in 2019.
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India
Seven northern states have country’s 72% war widows: Defence Ministry
Country’s northern states including Jammu and Kashmir continue to contribute to armed forces as the highest 72 per cent of Veer Naris are from seven northern states.
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J&K
Bogus ITR Filling: J&K Police directs officials to update their ITR by March 31
Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday asked all Drawing and Disbursing Officers to direct all officials of the department to update their Income Tax Returns.
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Religion
Shab-e-Qadr to be observed on April 17: Grand Mufti Nasir-ul Islam
Jammu and Kashmir’s Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam on Tuesday said that Shab-e-Qadr will be observed on April 17 while as Eid moon will be sighted on April 20.
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Kashmir
Supplying record electricity at peak hours in Ramadan, says KPDCL
Kashmir Power Development Corporation Ltd (KPDCL) on Monday said that the department was supplying record electricity during the fasting month.
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Kashmir
Unidentified persons chop down scores of apple trees in Anantnag
Unidentified persons chopped scores of apple trees in two different places at Kandipora area of Bijbehara in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, locals said on Monday.
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Kashmir
Traffic Police Srinagar gets speed radar guns
Traffic Police Srinagar on Monday said they have received a few ‘speed radar guns’ – a specialized device to assess the speed of moving vehicles.
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Latest news
Kupwara cyclist begins nine-month bicycle journey to Saudi Arabia for Umrah
Parvaiz Ahmed Lachi, 29, from Kupwara has set out on a nine-month bicycle journey to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah, inspired by a Kerala man's walk to Makkah.
ACB chargesheets 10 in ₹7.12 lakh Kupwara bridge embezzlement case
ACB has chargesheeted 10 people, including two retired executive engineers, over an alleged ₹7.12 lakh embezzlement linked to the Lastiyal-Kalaroose bridge in Kupwara.
Omar Abdullah says cabinet reshuffle will not happen before August 15
CM Omar Abdullah says J&K cabinet reshuffle is a "work in progress" but won't happen before Aug. 15; sources say new Kashmir Valley faces likely to be inducted.
MeT forecasts heavy rain, flash flood risk
Meteorological Centre Srinagar forecasts widespread rain and thundershowers across J&K through August 19, with heavy rainfall and flash flood risk peaking August 11.
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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.
India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash
India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.