Education
COVID-19: J&K Govt announces closure of primary schools
Jammu and Kashmir Government on Sunday announced the closure of all schools from Primary to Class 12th in the wake of rising COVID-19 cases.
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Kashmir
Rifle snatching bid foiled at J&K Bank Imam Sahib
A rifle snatching bid was on Saturday foiled at J&K Bank in Imam Sahib area of Shopian while one among the accused has been arrested.
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Kashmir
After brief gunfight, contact lost with militants in Shopian: Police
After brief exchange of fire between security forces & militants at Choor ki Gali in Shopian, militants are believed to have escaped.
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Jammu
How a jail was converted into holding centre for Rohingya refugees in J&K
The J&K administration de-notified Hira Nagar sub-jail as a prison last month before declaring it as a holding centre for Rohingya refugees.
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Education
COVID-19: Govt ask DCs to decide about functioning of schools
Amid spike in COVID-19 cases among students, the government on Friday asked the DCs in all districts of J&K to take a final call on schools.
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Kashmir
Girl among two civilians injured in clashes at Kakapora Pulwama
Two civilians, including a girl, were injured during clashes near the encounter site in Kakapora area of south Kashmir's Pulwama district.
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Kashmir
Militant killed as gunfight breaks out in Kakapora Pulwama
A militant has been killed in an encounter between government forces and militants in Ghat Mohalla Kakapora area of Pulwama district.
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Kashmir
Week after set ablaze by in-laws, Anantnag lady succumbs
A mother of two children, who was allegedly set ablaze by her in-laws in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, succumbed to her injuries.
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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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