J&K
J-K Govt formally announces holiday on Maharaja Hari Singh’s birthday
The Jammu and Kashmir administration issued a formal order with regard to the holiday on September 23 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maharaja Hari Singh.
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J&K
J&K Waqf Board bans ‘Dastaar Bandi’ of political leaders
The Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board on Monday ordered a ban on Dastaar Bandi (Turban-tying) ceremonies of people, particularly political leaders.
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Kashmir
Lumpy skin disease in cattle not transmittable to humans, says top official
Over 2000 cases of the lumpy disease have been reported in Kashmir so far and over 60 per cent of the affected animals have recovered.
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Kashmir
Arrested religious clerics were instigating youth despite warnings: ADGP Kumar
ADGP Kashmir, Vijay Kumar said that religious preachers booked under PSA were instigating youth despite being warned several times.
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Health
HPR registration mandatory for doctors, nurses in J-K: H&ME Dept
Department of Health and Medical Education said that registration on Hospital Professional Registry (HPR) portal is mandatory for doctors and nurses.
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Kashmir
Three militants held in Bandipora, says SSP
Bandipora Police on Saturday claimed to have solved the case related to a migrant labourer’s killing by arresting three militants in Sadunara area of Hajin.
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Politics
Congress defeats BJP in Leh by-poll, takes potshots at Azad
The Congress on Saturday retained Temisgam seat in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh by defeating Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
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Kashmir
Sarjan Barkati arrested in Shopian
Two days after noted religious clerics were booked under Public Safety Act, another popular religious preacher Sarjan Barkati has been arrested in Shopian district.
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BJP says Omar Abdullah unlikely to expand cabinet soon, attacks NC’s ‘inner circle’ style
BJP spokesperson Abhijeet Jasrotia alleges Omar Abdullah favours a close inner circle over cabinet expansion, comparing NC's functioning to the Samajwadi Party.
J&K issues revised ex-gratia relief rules, death compensation up to ₹25 lakh
J&K's General Administration Department has notified revised ex-gratia relief guidelines under the SRE scheme, with compensation ranging from ₹500 to ₹25 lakh.
J&K submits proposal to NMC for over 300 additional PG medical seats
J&K has proposed over 300 additional postgraduate medical seats to the NMC; 120 seats already created this year and 286 PG students training at new colleges.
IUST, SKIMS hold joint awareness programme on PCOS/PMOS
IUST partnered with SKIMS Soura and SKIMS MCH Bemina for an awareness and screening programme on PCOS/PMOS, featuring expert talks and a student screening session.
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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death
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