News Topic:J&K Government
Kashmir
J&K Govt forms panel to resolve livestock transit row with Punjab
The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a three-member team of senior officers to engage with the Government of Punjab over the smooth transit of livestock.
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Health
J&K Govt bans six doctors for unethical practices under Ayushman Bharat scheme
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has banned six government doctors from medical practice under the Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.
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Kashmir
Govt authorizes CRPF to use Lethpora baffle range for field firing practice
The J&K Government has granted the CRPF permission to conduct periodic field firing practice at the baffle firing range located within the premises of the Group Centre CRPF Lethpora.
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Education
Govt mulls de-freezing of 50% General Line Teacher posts
The government is mulling to de-freeze half of the General Line Teachers (GLTs) posts that were freezed by the erstwhile State Administrative Council in December 2018.
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Politics
J&K BJP MLAs protest against mandatory Urdu in Naib Tehsildar recruitment
BJP MLAs staged a protest opposing the Jammu and Kashmir Government's decision to make Urdu a mandatory subject in the recruitment process for the post of Naib Tehsildar.
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Kashmir
HC directs J&K Govt to provide security to former govt lawyer
The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has directed the Union Territory administration to assess and provide adequate security to Advocate Mohammad Irfan.
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Religion
Amarnath Yatra fee sparks outcry over ‘commercialisation of faith’
A wave of criticism has erupted across the country following the J&K administration’s decision to impose a fee on pilgrims undertaking the annual Amarnath Yatra.
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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Latest news
Shikhar Dhawan, Aakash Chopra call for more cricket opportunities in J&K
Shikhar Dhawan and Aakash Chopra backed more cricket opportunities in J&K, saying exposure, leagues and infrastructure could help local players progress.
India says UN maps must depict J&K, Ladakh as per official map
India said UN-initiated maps must depict Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh according to its official map, calling any incorrect or misleading representation unacceptable.
Pakistani LeT terrorist Yasir killed in Budgam, officials say
Security forces killed Pakistani national and LeT terrorist Yasir in Budgam’s Yusmarg during Operation Ashdar, officials said as searches continued for another suspect.
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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.

