News Topic:COVID-19
Kashmir
If inquiry finds two slain Pulwama civilians innocent, will give jobs to NoKs: Div Com Kashmir
Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, PK Pole on Wednesday said that if the slain duo is found innocent, the government will provide jobs to the next of kin (NoK).
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Travel
Bakarwals return to meadows after two-year break
Hundreds of families from the Bakerwal community along with their livestock returned to the high-altitude meadows of Kashmir after a break of two years.
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J&K
J&K sees increase in sex ratio at birth: MHA
J&K has recorded an impressive improvement of sex ratio at birth from 923 to 976 while neonatal mortality rate and infant mortality rate are on the decline.
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Religion
5196 aspirants entitled to Hajj pilgrimage from J&K this year
The Saudi Arabia government on Friday announced the final Hajj 2022, stating that this year 55164 aspirants will perform the pilgrimage from India.
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Education
Exam syllabus relaxation for Class 10th and above students withdrawn: JKBOSE
With the resumption of offline classes at the schools amid a decline in COVID-19 cases, the JKBOSE has withdrawn the relaxation provided to the students.
Health
Zero COVID-19 cases, deaths in J-K in more than two years
Jammu and Kashmir registered zero COVID-19 cases and deaths related to it on Monday.
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Reviews
Book Review: ‘Locking Down The Poor’ by Harsh Mander
'Locking Down The Poor' is evidence of the biggest humanitarian crisis after partition by their own government which failed to tackle the COVID-19 situation.
Education
Mixed emotions witnessed as students return to school in Kashmir
Schools in Kashmir have reopened after nearly three years of home-learning forced by back-to-back lockdowns.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Nifty 100 Small Cap Stocks
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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.
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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.