Education
Govt mulls de-freezing of 50% General Line Teacher posts
The government is mulling to de-freeze half of the General Line Teachers (GLTs) posts that were freezed by the erstwhile State Administrative Council in December 2018.
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Ladakh
President empowers Ladakh LG to appoint Group ‘A’ civil service officers in UT
The President of India empowered the Lieutenant Governor of the UT of Ladakh to make appointments to all Group ‘A’ posts of the general civil services within the territory.
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Kashmir
Pulwama Attack: Operatives purchased aluminium powder online, says FATF
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has revealed that a key component—aluminium—used in the 2019 Pulwama attack was procured online by the perpetrators.
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J&K
Centre approves Rs 10,637 Cr tunnel and road projects including Mughal Road for J&K
In a significant fillip to road connectivity in Jammu & Kashmir, the Government of India has approved Mughal Road and Karnah valley tunnel projects.
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Health
J&K has nine active COVID-19 cases
Jammu and Kashmir has reported nine new COVID-19 cases since November 2024, marking the first such cases in several months.
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Education
DSEJ announces summer break from June 7
The DSEJ on Saturday announced summer vacations for all educational institutes of summer zones areas of the region from June 7 to July 17, 2025.
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Education
Five accused convicted, sentenced in microscope purchase scam in SED Jammu
The special ACB convicted five accused in a case related to the purchase of sub-standard microscopes at exorbitant rates by the School Education Department, Jammu.
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Kashmir
Centre notifies ESZ around Tral Wildlife Sanctuary
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified an eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) around Tral Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Latest news
Multiple cloudbursts hit Kashmir, trigger flash floods
Multiple cloudbursts triggered by intense rainfall struck different parts of Kashmir on Monday, causing flash floods that damaged roads, bridges and residential houses.
Heavy rains halt traffic on NH-44 in Udhampur
Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) was suspended from both ends on Monday evening following heavy rainfall and slippery road conditions.
Cloudbursts, landslides possible as rain set to lash J&K
Rain and thundershowers are likely to affect many parts of Jammu and Kashmir over the next 12 hours, with the Jammu region expected to witness the maximum impact.
Omar Abdullah praises MMA star Owais Yaqoob for Bulgaria win
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has congratulated Jammu & Kashmir’s MMA fighter Owais Yaqoob on his remarkable victory at BRAVE CF 107 held in Bulgaria.
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