Kashmir
To enhance security, J&K to establish seven police units in south Kashmir
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has ordered strengthening of the security setup in south Kashmir by establishing seven new police units and upgrading three other with the deployment of over 271 additional police personnel.
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India
Delhi High Court grants bail to Safoora Zargar
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted bail to Jamia student Safoora Zargar, who is pregnant and was arrested under anti-terror law UAPA.
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J&K
IAS officer goes on leave, protesting ‘abuses’ by senior officer in J&K
An IAS officer has gone on leave, protesting the alleged use of abusive language against him by a senior official in Jammu and Kashmir, triggering anger in the bureaucratic circle, sources said.
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Sports
ICC approves COVID-19 replacements in Tests
The ICC on Tuesday approved substitution in case a player shows symptoms of COVID-19 during a Test match besides ratifying the interim ban on using saliva to shine the ball.
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Breaking News
Coronavirus is worsening globally, says WHO chief
The head of the World Health Organisation (WHO) warned that the coronavirus pandemic is worsening globally, even as the situation in Europe is improving.
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Art & Culture
COVID-19: Wajid Khan of music composer duo Sajid-Wajid dies
Singer-composer Wajid Khan of music director duo Sajid-Wajid, popular for their work on superstar Salman Khan’s films such as “Wanted”, “Dabangg” and “Ek Tha Tiger”, died in wee hours on Monday in a city hospital due to coronavirus.
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Jammu
COVID-19: Son, wife of Lt Guv Murmu’s Advisor test positive
The son and wife of an Advisor to the Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, officials said on Monday.
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Education
Students can now pursue two degree courses simultaneously
Students will soon be able to pursue two degree courses simultaneously in same or different streams, with the University Grants Commission (UGC) giving its nod to a proposal in this regard, according to officials.
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Deputy CM visits Kaman Post, says cross-LoC trade requires Indo-Pak cooperation
Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Thursday visited Kaman Post in Uri sector and praised the Indian Army for its role and service in the remote border area.
Over 60 livestock killed in lightning strike in Pahalgam
More than 60 livestock were killed after a lightning strike during late-night hours in the Lanedagen area of Pahalgam in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
Pulwama Police seize unauthorised fertiliser storage, book owner
Police in Pulwama, in coordination with the Agriculture Department, registered a case Thursday against a man for the unauthorised storage of a large quantity of urea fertiliser.
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