News Topic:Central Reserve Police Force
Kashmir
Pampore Gunfight: Army loses another officer as encounter continues
Another Army officer has been killed in the ongoing encounter in Kashmir’s Pampore, taking the number of lives lost so far to six.
Kashmir
Pampore Gunfight: Two to three militants, 23 civilians trapped
Two to three militants are holed up in the building of JKEDI Pampore in the city outskirts where the firing was underway between them and the forces.
Jobs
CRPF Constable Recruitment 2016 (1200+ Posts)
CRPF Recruitment 2016 has been announced for a bumper 1200 Constable posts. Applicants willing to apply for Constable jobs in CRPF must apply online.
Kashmir
Clashes in downtown Srinagar after Friday prayers
Clashes erupted between youth and government forces after Friday prayers in old city areas of Srinagar as authorities prevented a march from being taken out.
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Fun & Entertainment
Kashmiri kid ‘tries to snatch’ Indian cop’s weapon
SRINAGAR — A video has gone viral on social media websites, including Facebook, in which a Kashmiri kid is seen weeping while 'demanding' a...
Health
CRPF organises free medical camp in Pulwama
A free medical camp under Civic Action Programme 2014-2015 was organised on Friday by 183 battalion of CRPF at Government High School, Newa, Pulwama.
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Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists
Kulgam's Horticulture Department is providing anti-hail nets to orchardists at 50% subsidy, with assistance so far crossing ₹1.30 lakh to protect fruit crops.
AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed
AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to examine LoC displacement, PoK returnees and Kashmiri Pandit migration.
900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo says 900 doctors have been appointed via PSC, with 400 more recruitments underway alongside expansion of diagnostic facilities.
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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.