Kashmir
Man dies after tree falls on him in Shopian village
A Horticulture Department employee died when a tree fell on him at his home in Balpora area of Shopian district on Tuesday.
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Education
Govt orders teaching, non-teaching staff to work from home
The Government on Tuesday said that teaching and non-teaching staff was not required for any educational establishment in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Kashmir
COVID-19: Section 144 CrPc imposed in Srinagar’s Municipal limits
The district administration of Srinagar on Tuesday announced imposition of Section 144 CrPC within the Municipal limits of the district.
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Health
Hospitalisation delay pushing up COVID deaths in Kashmir: DAK
Doctors Association Kashmir said delay in reporting to hospitals is the main reason for increase in number of deaths due to COVID-19.
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Ladakh
Two soldiers killed at Siachen sector after avalanche hits Army post
Two Army soldiers were killed after they got stuck in a devastating avalanche in Siachen, Ladakh military sources said.
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Jammu
Army man shoots self dead in Banihal
An Army man allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle in Banihal area of Ramban district on Tuesday.
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Education
COVID-19: CUK postpones all exams scheduled from April 27
Amid surge in COVID-19 cases, the Central University of Kashmir (CUK) on Monday postponed all examinations scheduled from Tuesday.
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Health
Govt announces free of cost COVID-19 vaccination in J&K
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday announced free of cost COVID-19 vaccination for the people in the age group of 18-45 years.
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Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists
Kulgam's Horticulture Department is providing anti-hail nets to orchardists at 50% subsidy, with assistance so far crossing ₹1.30 lakh to protect fruit crops.
AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed
AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to examine LoC displacement, PoK returnees and Kashmiri Pandit migration.
900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo says 900 doctors have been appointed via PSC, with 400 more recruitments underway alongside expansion of diagnostic facilities.
Fake income tax notice demanding ₹6,000 flagged as fraudulent by government
A fake Income Tax Department notice seeking ₹6,000 from taxpayers is circulating online; the government has warned it is a fraudulent phishing attempt.
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