Media Watch
Scribes protest in Tangmarg against Tehsildar
Tangmarg and Sopore Working Journalists Association on Friday staged a protest against the assault on a photojournalist while he was performing his duty in Kunzer town.
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J&K
Government approves Housing Policy-2020 for J&K
The Administrative Council (AC), which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, G C Murmu, accorded sanction to the proposal of Housing & Urban Development Department.
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Kashmir
Inputs suggest militants plan to target Amarnath Yatra: Army
The Army on Friday said that it has received credible inputs that suggest militants are planning to target Amarnath Yatra on National Highway stretch any time after the commencement of the pilgrimage from July 21.
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Kashmir
Red, containment zones to be sealed: Chief Secretary
The Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam while taking stock of efforts toward mitigating the COVID-19 threat, reiterated that perimeter control and complete lockdown in red zones and containment zones should be strictly enforced.
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Media Watch
UN Special Rapporteurs concerned over criminal proceedings against Kashmiri journalists
The office of the United Nations High Commissioner (OHCHR) has made public its letter to the Government of India, voicing “strong concern at the criminal proceedings and investigations initiated” against the four well-known Kashmiri journalists.
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Politics
Government defers Mayoral elections of SMC
In an extraordinary move, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday deferred Mayoral elections of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) after effecting changes in the law governing the election through an executive order.
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J&K
COVID-19: CRPF man among seven deaths reported in J&K
Seven more patients including a CRPF man died and were tested positive for COVID-19 in last 24 hours, taking the death toll related to the virus to 195 in J&K.
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Politics
After Article 370 abrogation, Centre failed people in Kashmir: J&K Shiv Sena
Jammu and Kashmir Shiv Sena chief Manish Sahani on Tuesday accused the Central government of failing to deliver post the abrogation of Article 370, stating that the situation in Kashmir is not concealed from anyone.
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Latest news
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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