News Topic:Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs)
J&K
J&K issues revised ex-gratia relief rules, death compensation up to ₹25 lakh
J&K's General Administration Department has notified revised ex-gratia relief guidelines under the SRE scheme, with compensation ranging from ₹500 to ₹25 lakh.
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Religion
Amit Shah directs multi-layered security grid, drones, CCTV deployment for Amarnath Yatra
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting in the national capital to review security preparedness for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra.
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Kashmir
Police and CAPF conduct flag marches across Kashmir
In anticipation of the upcoming Parliamentary Elections 2024, police forces in collaboration with CAPF conducted flag marches in several districts of Kashmir.
J&K
Oil companies asked to stock up supplies for two months in J&K
J&K Government has issued an unusual order asking the oil companies to stock up supplies for two months.
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J&K
Centre all set to abrogate Article 35-A in J&K?
SRINAGAR — The countdown for the removal of the controversial Article 35-A in Jammu and Kashmir has started, according to top sources in the government.Two...
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Kashmir
100 additional companies of CAPFs to be deployed in Kashmir
SRINAGAR — The Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to deploy 100 additional companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) in Jammu and Kashmir.An order...
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UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant Examination 2016
UPSC has issued an official notification in which they are inviting all Indian candidates to apply for the UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant Examination 2016.
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Credit Card Bill Payment — Complete Guide to Methods, Due Dates and AutoPay
This guide covers every method available for an online credit card bill payment, how to set up AutoPay correctly, how to read your credit card statement.
ACB probes J&K Sports Council over sports quota merit list allegations
J&K's Anti-Corruption Bureau has sought a factual report from the Sports Council over allegations involving sports quota merit lists, certificates and Dragon Boat classification.
J&K’s Higher Secondary enrollment ratio falls to 44.8%, NITI Aayog data shows
NITI Aayog data shows J&K's Gross Enrolment Ratio falls from 113.7% at primary level to 44.8% at higher-secondary level, with a dropout rate above the national average.
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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death
Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.
India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash
India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.