Health
COVID-19 Resurgence: Doctors highlight new symptoms of virus
As the second wave of COVID-19 is surging in J&K, people need to remain more vigilant about new symptoms to detect the virus.
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Kashmir
Masquerading as militants, BJP Panch among three held for extortion
The J&K Police on Friday said that it has arrested three Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) Panchs who impersonated themselves as militants.
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Kashmir
Protest in Srinagar against lady’s death during police raid
Massive protests rocked Mirakshah colony in Srinagar after a woman died of a heart attack allegedly during a nocturnal raid by police.
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Education
Private coaching centres closed across J&K
The government on Thursday ordered closure of all private coaching institutes and extended closure of all schools for physical academics.
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Kashmir
NIA arrests ‘LeT militant recruiter’ in Bandipora
NIA claimed to have arrested a recruiter of proscribed militant organization Lashkar-e-Taiba from Ajas tehsil of Bandipora.
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Education
Class 10th exams cancelled in Jammu division
The government on Thursday cancelled the ongoing Board examinations of 10th standard of Jammu region following the spike in COVID-19 cases.
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Kashmir
Parigam residents resist waste disposal facility in their village
The residents of Parigam village in Pulwama are up against district administration for construction of a waste disposal facility.
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Education
Teacher beats student ‘ruthlessly’ at Srinagar Coaching Centre
A teenager student has been beaten to pulp by a teacher in Hope Classes, a private coaching centre, in Parraypora Srinagar.
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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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