Examination
Question Papers of Class 12th to be framed on CBSE pattern
The Jammu & Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has decided to frame the question papers for Class 12th (Regular) students on the analogy of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
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J&K
J&K Government sets up ATF on Narcotics
In a significant development, Jammu and Kashmir Government yesterday accorded sanction for setting up 'Anti-Narcotics Task Force' for addressing the issue of growing drug abuse and trafficking in the UT.
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Education
No fee hike, charge tuition fee only, Pvt schools directed
School Education Department on Thursday directed private schools not change fees quarterly, stating that the decision about transport charges shall be taken separately.
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Kashmir
Militants escape in Kulgam under cover of darkness: J&K Police
Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday said that the militants who were trapped in Yamrach area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district managed to flee after an initial exchange of fire with security forces, taking advantage of the darkness.
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Business & Economy
Srinagar Airport ready to resume 40% flight operations
The airport authorities in Srinagar on Thursday said that they are ready to resume the flight operations with only 30 to 40 per cent air traffic if the Centre gives its nod while as Standard Operating Procedure (SoP) and the COVID-19 protocol will be followed in spirit.
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Kashmir
Shah Faesal’s PSA detention extended again
Bureaucrat-turned-politician Shah Faesal will remain in detention under the controversial Public Safety Act (PSA) after the authorities extended it by three months on Wednesday evening.
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Business & Economy
Wine shops likely to open in J&K soon
Liquor shops in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are likely to reopen soon after intense pressure by liquor lobby regarding reopening of standalone retail liquor vendors, sources said.
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Kashmir
Budgam youth dies under mysterious circumstances in Pulwama
A 20-year-old youth from Daharmuna Budgam allegedly died due to some gas leakage in Lassipora area of south Kashmir's Pulwama district on Wednesday morning.
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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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