Kashmir
J&K NHM to hire Tribal ASHAs for healthcare outreach
The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has approved ASHAs (Accredited Social Health Activists) for serving the Tribal or nomadic population of J&K.
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Kashmir
Cop injured in Nowhatta gunfight succumbs
A policeman, who was injured in a chance encounter at Nowhatta area, has succumbed to his injuries on Monday afternoon, police said here.
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J&K
J-K Govt scraps SO-192, brings all employees on equal salary, other benefits
The Administrative Council (AC) approved the scrapping of Jammu and Kashmir Probationer (Condition of Service, Pay and Allowances) and Fixation Rules, 2020.
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J&K
National flag to be hoisted on all government buildings on August 15
Jammu and Kashmir Government has directed officers in the union territory to hoist the national flag on all government buildings and establishments under their jurisdiction.
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Health
J-K Govt asks doctors to refrain from private practice during duty hours
Citing Civil Service Conduct Rules, Jammu and Kashmir Government today warned doctors to refrain from doing private practice during duty hours and other malpractices.
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J&K
J-K Govt abolishes interview for various posts of Level-6
The Lieutenant Governor approved the proposal of the General Administration Department to exclude various Level-6 posts from the requirement of conduct of interview/oral test.
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Politics
Assembly elections now unlikely this year in J-K
The new date of publishing the final electoral roll from October 31 to November 25, 2022 - indicates Assembly elections will not be held this year.
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Kashmir
Won’t allow Muharram procession from Guru Bazar to Dalgate: J-K Police
Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday informed all the devotees that tomorrow's Muharram procession from Guru Bazar to Dalgate shall not be allowed this year as well.
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Latest news
High salt intake, uncontrolled BP raise stroke risk in Kashmir
Excessive salt consumption, uncontrolled high blood pressure, obesity, unhealthy dietary habits and physical inactivity are among the major factors increasing the risk of stroke.
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.
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