J&K
SRO-202 won’t be applicable to new appointments in J&K
In a major development, the Administrative Council headed by Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu on Monday decided that no appointments will be made under SRO-202 henceforth.
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Kashmir
Two militants killed in south Kashmir’s Kulgam
Two militants have been killed in an encounter that broke out between militants and security forces in Zadoora Nipora area of south Kashmir's Kulgam district on Saturday morning.
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Kashmir
COVID-19: Retired medico from Srinagar dies at JVC, toll 54
A retired doctor from Parray Pora area of Srinagar who was tested positive for COVID-19 died at JVC Bemina during the intervening night on Friday and Saturday, official said.
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Business & Economy
Markets to re-open in Srinagar from Saturday
The district administration Srinagar on Friday announced the re-opening of markets and shops across the district first time after the pandemic amid strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) from June 13 (Saturday) onwards.
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J&K
MHA divides Kashmir House, Delhi between J&K and Ladakh UTs
The Union Home Ministry on Friday divided J&K House, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi between Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh, which were carved out from the erstwhile State of Jammu & Kashmir.
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Ladakh
105 test positive as COVID-19 cases go up in Ladakh
The COVID cases continued to witness surge in Ladakh as 105 more cases were detected on Friday in the Union Territory.
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Education
Two months on, search for new JKBOSE chairman continues
Despite elapsing over two months, authorities have failed to hold a meeting with search committee constituted for suggesting a panel for appointment of Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) chairman.
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Education
Kashmir University ahead of Jammu University in Centre’s ranking
The University of Kashmir is ahead of Jammu University in the National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) released by the Government of India on Thursday.
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Latest news
J&K issues revised ex-gratia relief rules, death compensation up to ₹25 lakh
J&K's General Administration Department has notified revised ex-gratia relief guidelines under the SRE scheme, with compensation ranging from ₹500 to ₹25 lakh.
J&K submits proposal to NMC for over 300 additional PG medical seats
J&K has proposed over 300 additional postgraduate medical seats to the NMC; 120 seats already created this year and 286 PG students training at new colleges.
IUST, SKIMS hold joint awareness programme on PCOS/PMOS
IUST partnered with SKIMS Soura and SKIMS MCH Bemina for an awareness and screening programme on PCOS/PMOS, featuring expert talks and a student screening session.
BJP leader Showkat Gayoor booked over alleged extortion in Pulwama
An FIR has been registered against Showkat Gayoor in Pulwama over allegations of extortion, threats and obstruction linked to a soil extraction project for a Gurudwara.
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