News Topic:J&K Department of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj
J&K
122 Junior Assistants apointed to address clerical staff shortage in RDD
The Jammu and Kashmir Government has appointed 122 Junior Assistants (UT/Divisional/District Cadre) in the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj department.
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Kashmir
JKRDD halts salaries over poor performance under MGNREGA
The Jammu and Kashmir Rural Development Department (JKRDD) has ordered the withholding of salaries for the Block Development Officer and field staff of Block Tral.
Kashmir
J&K Govt dismisses four employees for alleged ‘anti-national’ activities
The Jammu and Kashmir Government dismissed four employees on Tuesday, citing their alleged involvement in anti-national activities.
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ACD Budgam proposes termination of 35 MGNREGA supporting staff
Assistant Commissioner Development, Budgam has proposed the termination of 35 MGNREGA supporting staff in Budgam.
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Politics
J-K extends tenure of Panchayat administrators amid delay in polls
Amid the delay in holding Panchayat polls in J&K, the administration of the Union Territory has extended the tenure of administrators appointed earlier this year.
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J&K
PM Modi announces assembly election preparations in J-K
During his speech at SKICC in Srinagar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced that preparations for assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir have begun.
Kashmir
Plastic Waste Management plant in Pulwama turns into dumping ground
The much-hyped Plastic Waste Management plant in the Newa area of Kashmir's Pulwama district has become a dumping ground, causing distress to the local population.
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J&K
Govt releases Rs 272 crore housing assistance for rural families
The Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj has released a significant amount of Rs. 272.55 crore for disbursement among the beneficiaries of PMAY-G.
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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
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