J&K
COVID-19: J&K set to achieve 2000 tests/day capacity
Principal Secretary, Planning, Development & Monitoring and Information, Rohit Kansal, who is also the J&K Government's spokesperson, today said that the COVID-19 pandemic spread rate has significantly slowed down in Jammu and Kashmir, even as there is no room for complacency and the situation demands extra watchfulness.
Kashmir
Samboora, Karnabal & Alochibagh declared Red Zone in Pulwama
District authorities in Pulwama today issued an order to declare Samboora along with its habitations Karnabal and Alochibagh, Tehsil Kakapora as Red Zone areas and its adjoining villages Patal Bagh, Bujibagh and Hatiwara as Buffer Zones in view of a COVID-19 positive test report of a person running a medical store near PHC Kakapora.
Education
COVID-19: Colleges to reopen in August, says UGC
College sessions will begin in August for current students and September for new ones, the University Grants Commission (UGC) said on Wednesday.
J&K
4G internet ban extended again in J&K till May 11
Jammu and Kashmir government has extended the restrictions on high-speed internet in the Union Territory after the scheduled review.
Jobs
CUK Recruitment 2020 for 9 Job Positions
Central University of Kashmir has announced the CUK Recruitment 2020 for 9 Job Positions.
Syllabus
JKSSB Syllabus for Accounts Assistant posts in Panchayat
Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board has issued the JKSSB Revised Syllabus for Accounts Assistant posts in Panchayat.
Business & Economy
J&K Bank rolling out a recruitment drive soon
J&K Bank is going to roll out a recruitment drive, in a short time, with significantly larger number of posts as compared to the earlier advertised posts which were later cancelled due to 'various legal infirmities'.
Kashmir
COVID-19: 29 more test positive in Kashmir; J&K tally now 523
SRINAGAR — Twenty-nine more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Kashmir on Sunday.The government’s spokesperson, Rohit Kansal, confirmed that the tally in the Union Territory...
Latest news
NC MLA Saif-ud-Din Bhat to introduce digital news regulation bill in J&K Assembly
NC MLA Saif-ud-Din Bhat is set to move a Private Members' Bill in the J&K Assembly proposing registration, accreditation and fact-checking rules for digital news publishers.
FDA seals ‘ICY Wave’ water unit in Pulwama over invalid FSSAI license
FDA J&K has sealed a Pulwama-based water packaging unit, M/S Swat Industries, after finding it operated the "ICY Wave" brand without a valid FSSAI license.
J&K Assembly to debate statehood resolution amid BJP-NC standoff
The J&K Assembly is set to debate Omar Abdullah's statehood resolution Monday after BJP objections over references to the 2000 autonomy resolution disrupted Friday's session.
Mostly dry weather through early October, MeT says
The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast largely dry weather in J&K through October 10, with brief rain and gusty wind spells, and advised timely crop harvesting.
Must read
Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.
J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.