News Topic:Dr Basharat Qayoom (IAS)
Kashmir
District authorities in Pulwama inspect polling stations ahead of Lok Sabha polls
Dr Basharat Qayoom, the District Election Officer, conducted a thorough inspection of various polling stations in the Pampore Assembly Constituency.
J&K
GoI approves proposal of DoP&T, extends J-K deputation of IAS officers
Among the officers who by the effect of the order are getting the extension include Basharat Qayoom, Akshay Labroo and Athar Aamir Ul Shafi Khan.
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Sports
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar visits Kashmir bat factory
Former legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar visited a bat manufacturing factory in the Chersoo area of Awantipora in southern Kashmir's Pulwama district on Saturday.
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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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