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J&K
Amid protests, J&K minister cites dearth of power on reservation policy
Amid public pressure over the shrinking share of open merit in J&K's job reservations, a senior cabinet minister said that the UT Govt has very limited jurisdiction.
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Religion
J&K declares all Amarnath Yatra routes as ‘no flying zone’ from July 1 to Aug 10
The Jammu and Kashmir Government has declared all routes of the Amarnath Yatra as ‘no flying zones’ from July 1 to August 10, authorities said.
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Politics
Waheed Para hits out at Govt after Centre announces quota, domicile rules for Ladakh
Peoples Democratic Party leader and MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman Para hit out at the J&K Government for failing to get any concessions from the Union government.
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Education
J&K Govt announces summer vacations for degree colleges
The Higher Education Department of the Jammu and Kashmir Government today announced summer vacations for the degree colleges of the UT.
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J&K
J&K administration amends Prison Manual 2022
In a significant move, the administration of Jammu & Kashmir has amended the Union Territory’s Prison Manual 2022 to prohibit the caste-based segregation in jails.
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Media Watch
Mehbooba seeks restoration of govt ads to rescue Kashmir’s ailing print media
PDP President Mehbooba Mufti has raised alarm over the worsening state of print journalism in Kashmir, urging the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister to intervene.
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Politics
Mehbooba Mufti criticizes move to deploy ex-servicemen amid unemployment crises
Mehbooba Mufti has come out strongly against the government’s decision to deploy 4,000 retired Army personnel to guard key installations in the Union Territory.
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Religion
Amarnath Yatra: Over 3.5 lakh devotees registered online
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has geared up to welcome the pilgrims for this year’s Shri Amarnath Yatra starting from July 3 and ending on August 9.
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ACB probes J&K Sports Council over sports quota merit list allegations
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J&K’s Higher Secondary enrollment ratio falls to 44.8%, NITI Aayog data shows
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