News Topic:Floods
Kashmir
Kashmir students garner aid for flood-affected in New Delhi
A group of Kashmiri students and professionals studying or working in various institutions have garnered humanitarian aid worth millions for the flood-affected.
Kashmir
Omar ‘refuses’ Rs 6 Cr donation from Kejriwal’s AAP
At a time when Kashmir needs help to overcome the flood situation, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has refused to take a donation of Rs 6 crores from the Aam Aadmi Party.
Business & Economy
SBI launches helpline for flood-hit J&K
State Bank of India (SBI) has launched a helpline with toll-free number 18001807081 for its customers affected by recent floods in Jammu and Kashmir.
Kashmir
J&K HC asks for survey samples about flood sufferers
The J&K High Court on Wednesday directed insurance companies to bring some samples of cases where a survey vis-à-vis losses due to floods has been conducted.
Kashmir
Kashmir Floods: Salahuddin slams Islamabad for maintaining ‘criminal silence’
Syed Salahuddin on Tuesday cautioned Islamabad of its “criminal silence” over losses in the century’s worst floods in Jammu and Kashmir.
Kashmir
Honda contributes Rs 3 crore for J-K flood relief
Honda Motor Company in India has announced its contribution of Rs 3 crores towards Jammu & Kashmir relief and recovery efforts.
Kashmir
Kashmir Floods: Death toll reaches 300, hundreds still missing
The death toll in floods in Jammu and Kashmir has risen to 300 and the toll may rise as hundreds of people are missing in the State.
Pakistan
PaK minister castigates India for blocking international aid
PaK’s minister Chaudhry Latif Akbar has deplored New Delhi’s denial to the UN and other international agencies to carry out rescue and relief-related activities in J&K.
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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.