Kashmir
Centre notifies ESZ around Tral Wildlife Sanctuary
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified an eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) around Tral Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Politics
NC to lead 4 House Committees, BJP 2
The Speaker of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Wednesday constituted nine House Committees, including three financial panels in the J&K Assembly.
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Kashmir
In a first, cabinet meets at Pahalgam
In a significant move, J&K cabinet on Tuesday met at the tourist resort of Pahalgam, where 26 tourists lost their lives in a militant attack on April 22.
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Kashmir
Hailstorm ravages south Kashmir orchards again; growers demand insurance, compensation
Apple orchards in south Kashmir's Pulwama district have once again been severely affected by a hailstorm, causing losses for local growers.
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J&K
J&K administration amends Prison Manual 2022
In a significant move, the administration of Jammu & Kashmir has amended the Union Territory’s Prison Manual 2022 to prohibit the caste-based segregation in jails.
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Kashmir
Two vital bridges sanctioned under NABARD for Pulwama
In a key initiative, two key bridge projects have been approved for Pulwama district under the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) scheme.
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Education
School timing changed in Kashmir amid heatwave
Minister of Education, Sakina Itoo on Thursday said that the school timing has been changed in Kashmir region and will be implemented from Monday.
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Jammu
LG Sinha announces jobs for NOKs of Pak shelling victims
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced that government jobs will be provided to the closest kin of victims, who lost their lives in Pakistan shelling earlier this month.
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18 injured, six critical as Tempo Traveller plunges into gorge in Ganderbal
A Tempo Traveller carrying tourists from Sonamarg plunged 60 feet into a gorge near Gund in Ganderbal, injuring 18 people, including six critically.
GCC seeks 40-year upper age limit for J&K Bank recruitment
GCC urges LG Manoj Sinha to ask J&K Bank to raise the upper age limit to 40 years for its 1,356 Banking Associate and PO vacancies.
Tourists asked to leave Gurez ahead of snowfall forecast
Bandipora Police advise tourists to leave Gurez by November 10 ahead of forecast heavy snowfall from November 11 and possible road blockages.
Ladakh observes complete shutdown against proposed winter LAHDC elections
Ladakh observed a complete shutdown on November 10 as political parties, traders and social organisations opposed the proposed winter schedule for LAHDC elections.
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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP
Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.
NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.