J&K
J&K Government goes for austerity measures to cut expenditure
In a significant move, the administration of Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory on Monday unveiled a slew of austerity measures for fiscal prudence.
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Travel
Srinagar-Jammu highway to remain closed for six hours on two days
The traffic movement on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway will remain closed for six hours on two consecutive days to facilitate essential construction work.
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Education
JKBOSE releases annual regular date sheet for 10th to 12th standard
The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) released the date sheet for the annual regular examination of 10th to 12th standard in soft zones.
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Kashmir
Jal Shakti Department sounds alarm as Kashmir’s water bodies reach historic low levels
The Jal Shakti Department has issued an alarm as Kashmir grapples with a prolonged dry spell, leading to a partial drying of water bodies across the valley.
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J&K
Authorities to provide land for Sainik Colonies in J-K
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that this year the J&K administration will give land for the construction of Sainik Colonies in both Kashmir and Jammu.
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Kashmir
Armless cricketer from Anantnag draws praise from Sachin Tendulkar
Amir Hussain Lone, an armless cricketer from Anantnag, has not only made a mark on the cricket field but has also gained attention from several influential figures.
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Kashmir
Water crisis grips south Kashmir as dry spell depletes key sources
The prolonged dry spell in the Kashmir valley has resulted in the depletion of renowned water bodies in south Kashmir, triggering a water shortage in numerous villages.
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Kashmir
J&K Government allocates 55 Kanals of land to Union Education Ministry
The Jammu & Kashmir Government transferred 55 Kanals of land to the Union Education Ministry for setting up permanent IIM off-campus at Pantha Chowk, Srinagar.
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High Court quashes PSA detention of Shopian man, cites vague allegations
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar has quashed the preventive detention of a Shopian resident under the Public Safety Act (PSA).
Amarnath Yatra suspended from both routes from August 9 amid track repairs
The Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra will remain suspended from both traditional routes with effect from August 9, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg said on Saturday.
AIP urges SC to expedite bail plea of jailed MP Er Rashid
AIP has urged the Supreme Court to urgently hear Baramulla MP Er. Rashid's bail plea, citing seven years of detention and a Delhi court development involving Yasin Malik.
Pollution Control Committee asks DC Pulwama to shut down illegal brick kilns
The Pollution Control Committee has asked the Deputy Commissioner to shut down illegal brick kilns in south Kashmir's Pulwama district.
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