News Topic:Department of Information & Public Relations
J&K
COVID-19: Govt closes public parks, gardens in J&K
Amid surge in the COVID-19 cases in J&K, the Government on Sunday ordered closure of public parks for visitors across the Union Territory.
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Media Watch
10 newspapers dis-empanelled by Information Department in Kashmir
The Department of Information and Public Relations in J&K dis-empaneled around 10 newspapers in Kashmir for not following the proper rules.
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Media Watch
Government stops ads to Greater Kashmir, Kashmir Uzma
SRINAGAR — In a major crackdown against newspapers in Kashmir valley, Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday stopped advertisements to daily Greater Kashmir and...
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Kashmir
Driver injured in misfire in Srinagar
SRINAGAR — The driver of Director, Information and Public Relations Department, sustained a bullet wound after the service rifle of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)...
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J&K
No objection in restoring 4G Internet: Lt Governor
SRINAGAR — After nearly a year of restricted mobile internet in Jammu and Kashmir, the administration has told the Centre that high-speed Internet will...
Media Watch
New Media Policy: Are Journalist Associations forced to maintain silence?
At a time when everyone including political parties and leaders are demanding revocation of New Media Policy in Jammu and Kashmir, most of the media outlets and the Associations they have formed are silent on the issue.
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Media Watch
New media policy evokes criticism from political parties in J&K
Political parties in Jammu and Kashmir have criticized the new media policy unveiled by the administration of the Union Territory.
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Media Watch
J&K Government approves Media Policy-2020
The J&K Government has approved the Media Policy-2020 for creating a sustained narrative on the functioning of the Government in media.
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480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.
J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers
J&K government told the Assembly that 53,972 posts are vacant while a high-level panel examines regularisation of casual, seasonal and temporary workers.
J&K Assembly session begins amid BJP protests over power, daily-wagers
J&K Assembly’s autumn session began amid BJP protests over power tariffs, daily-wagers and NHM employees, while NC MLAs sought statehood restoration.
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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.
J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.