News Topic:Independence Day
J&K
Preparations on to hold Assembly election in J-K: PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi during his Independence Day speech said that preparations were on to hold Assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Kashmir
Burhan Wani’s father hoists tricolour in Pulwama
Muzaffar Wani, the father of slain Hizb militant Burhan Wani, hoisted the national flag at a school in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama.
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Health
Dr Naveed among 50 COVID-19 warriors being honoured on Aug 15
The J-K Government will honour ‘Corona warriors’ such as doctors, paramedics, nurses, and drivers, on August 15, 2021.
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J&K
J-K Police receives highest number of Gallantry Medals
J-K Police has been bestowed highest number of 275 service and gallantry medals announced by MHA on this Independence Day.
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Jammu
Four held as JeM module busted in Jammu
Ahead of the I-Day celebrations, the security forces in Jammu claimed to have busted a module of Jaish-e-Mohammad militant outfit.
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Kashmir
Srinagar under drone surveillance ahead of I-Day
Security Forces on Thursday conducted a successful trial of drones in Srinagar to keep the city under aerial surveillance.
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J&K
Lt Governor will preside over main Independence Day function in J-K
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will preside over the main Independence Day function in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Politics
It is ‘Modi wala Kashmir’ now, says BJP leader Shamima Bano
Shamima Bano, the BJP's leader from Kupwara, said that the valley had changed from 'Hurriyat wala Kashmir' to 'Modi wala Kashmir'.
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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.