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Educational institutions shut, leave suspended, flights cancelled amid security concerns in J-K

The J&K administration has announced a series of measures, including the closure of educational institutions, suspension of employee leave, and cancellation of Haj flights.

Karnataka CM ‘resolves’ Kashmiri students’ forced beard shaving issue

JKSA appreciated CM Siddaramaiah for his intervention at the Govt College of Nursing Holenarasipur where Kashmiri students had been forced to shave their beards.

Kashmiri students asked to get rid of their beard in Karnataka college

The J&K Students Association said that it has written to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, urging his intervention in alleged discrimination against Kashmiri students.

Authorities concerned over declining student enrollment in degree colleges

The J&K Higher Education Department is facing a serious challenge as officials are concerned over the decline in student enrollment across various degree colleges.

University of Kashmir announces summer break for affiliated colleges

The University of Kashmir (KU) on Monday announced summer break for its affiliated colleges from July 18 to July 27.

Kashmir University postpones UG exams amid summer break for colleges

The University of Kashmir (KU) on Friday postponed all UG examinations of the second and fourth semesters scheduled from July 15 and 16.

J&K Higher Education Department announces summer vacation for colleges

The J&K Higher Education Department announced summer vacation for all government degree colleges of Kashmir and winter zone areas of Jammu division from July 15.

Prof Sheikh Ajaz Bashir assumes charge as Director Colleges J&K

Professor Sheikh Ajaz Bashir on Tuesday assumed the charge of Director Colleges J&K.

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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.