J&K
COVID-19: J&K reports 156 new positive cases
The Government on Friday informed that 156 new positive cases of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), 88 from Jammu division and 68 from Kashmir division, have been reported today.
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Kashmir
Mulberry trees to be felled in Tral’s only stadium
Putting an end to the long pending demands of cricketers here pertaining to the pathetic condition of stadium, an order was issued on Thursday, asking concerned department to cut down the Mulberry trees on Tral's lone stadium in Bajwani area.
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Religion
Amarnath Yatra to commence from July 21
Managing body of Amarnath Yatra affairs, Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) on Saturday stated that the annual Yatra will be of 15 days and commence from July 21 to August 03 this year.
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J&K
Government refers 7052 Class-IV vacancies to JKSSB
Jammu and Kashmir Government today referred 7052 Class-IV vacancies to J&K Services Selection Board (JKSSB) under provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Appointment to Class-IV (Special Recruitment) Rules, 2020.
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Kashmir
Hailstorm damages crops in Pulwama
Bad weather has plunged orchardists in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district into desperation as the crop has been severely damaged due to intermittent hail and windstorms.
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Education
Contractual lecturers of GWDC Pulwama observe Eid without salaries
Contractual lecturers appointed in Government Women’s Degree College Pulwama on Friday alleged that they celebrated this year’s Eid-ul-Fitr with drenched eyes as college authorities denied to release their pending salaries.
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J&K
Special Rules for fast Tracking Recruitment Process in J&K
Keeping with its promise of a simple, quick and transparent recruitment process, the Government has decided to approve the Jammu and Kashmir Appointment to Class-IV (Special Recruitment) Rules, 2020 to lay down the procedure as well as the criteria for selection to all Class-IV posts.
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Kashmir
Two OGWs arrested in Handwara: Police
Handwara Police on Thursday apprehended two suspicious persons soon after they tried to escape from seeing the Naka party in Panditpora Kralgund area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district.
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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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