J&K
Vijay Kumar to continue as IGP Kashmir
The Jammu and Kashmir Government ordered that Vijay Kumar, who was recently promoted as ADGP, shall continue to discharge duties as Inspector General of Police.
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Kashmir
FAA aspirants continue their protest for 19th consecutive day
Scores of candidates, who have qualified FAA examination, continued their protest for the 19th consecutive day against reports of scrapping of the selection list.
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Kashmir
Five houses attached in Srinagar for sheltering militants: Police
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have attached five more residential houses under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) in the Srinagar district.
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J&K
J-K Govt says FAA list being inquired by committee
Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday said that the list is being inquired by a committee headed by the Additional Chief Secretary of the Home Department.
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Jammu
Army Captain, JCO killed in accidental grenade blast in Poonch
An Indian Army Captain and a JCO were killed while four others were injured in an accidental grenade blast along the LoC in Poonch district of the Jammu region.
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Education
Govt notifies upto 125% enhancement in scholarship for tribal students
The Tribal Affairs Department has notified enhancement in scholarships for tribal students pursuing higher studies in government and recognised private institutions.
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Kashmir
Amarnath Tragedy: 15 dead, all missing traced, says LG Sinha
Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha said that the Amarnath rescue operation has been called off while all the missing persons have been traced successfully.
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Kashmir
ASI killed, two cops injured as militants open fire in Srinagar
An ASI was killed while two other policemen were injured after militants opened fire in Lal Bazar Hazratbal road in central Kashmir's Srinagar district on Tuesday.
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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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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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