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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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NC MLA Saif-ud-Din Bhat to introduce digital news regulation bill in J&K Assembly
NC MLA Saif-ud-Din Bhat is set to move a Private Members' Bill in the J&K Assembly proposing registration, accreditation and fact-checking rules for digital news publishers.
FDA seals ‘ICY Wave’ water unit in Pulwama over invalid FSSAI license
FDA J&K has sealed a Pulwama-based water packaging unit, M/S Swat Industries, after finding it operated the "ICY Wave" brand without a valid FSSAI license.
J&K Assembly to debate statehood resolution amid BJP-NC standoff
The J&K Assembly is set to debate Omar Abdullah's statehood resolution Monday after BJP objections over references to the 2000 autonomy resolution disrupted Friday's session.
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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.