J&K
J-K Govt deploys 57 officers to SASB for Yatra support
The Jammu and Kashmir Government ordered the deputation of 57 JKAS officers to the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board on a short-term basis.
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Kashmir
Mirwaiz to lead Friday prayers at Jamia Masjid after four weeks of house arrest
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq will today be allowed to deliver a Friday sermon at the historic Jamia Masjid Srinagar.
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J&K
J-K Govt revises file submission protocol for departments
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday revised the file submission protocol for all its departments in the Union Territory.
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Religion
Kashmiri Hajj pilgrims decry poor arrangements in Mecca
Several Kashmiri Hajj pilgrims who embarked on the holy journey of Hajj from Srinagar on May 16, 2024, expressed strong resentment over poor arrangements at Mecca.
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Kashmir
KPDCL warns against illegal power usage
Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has warned its consumers to desist from illegal power usage.
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Education
JKBOSE Class 12th results likely to be declared in first week of June
The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) is expected to announce the Class 12th annual regular examination results in the first week of June.
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J&K
Govt revises dearness allowance to 50 percent, effective January 2024
In a significant relief to government employees, the government has announced an increase in the Dearness Allowance (DA) from the existing 46% to 50% of the basic pay.
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Politics
Distancing herself from PAGD was Mehbooba Mufti’s own decision: Omar Abdullah
The National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Thursday in Bandipora said that they will raise the voice of every Kashmiri youth affected by violence in Kashmir.
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Railways to offer concessional freight rates to transport Kashmir fruit
Kashmir's Horticulture Department and Northern Railway are exploring concessional freight rates to move fruit consignments by train using available return cargo capacity.
J&K’s new media policy nears finalisation; may cover Facebook, Instagram: Official
J&K Director Information Mamta Yadav says the new media policy is under examination and may include provisions covering platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
J&K Secretariat Move: NH-44 up-lane shut for goods carriers on Oct 31, Nov 1
J&K has restricted goods carrier movement on NH-44 on October 31 and November 1 for the Secretariat move from Srinagar to Jammu. Down traffic will be regulated.
KPSS seeks fair probe into threat letter case amid Rakesh Handoo’s arrest
KPSS has called for an impartial probe into alleged online threats targeting PM Package employees, urging authorities to examine wider security concerns in Kashmir.
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NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.
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