News Topic:J&K Government
Education
COVID-19: For now, no closure of colleges in JK, Govt says
The government on Thursday said that the higher education institutes in Jammu and Kashmir will function normally through regular mode.
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Health
Govt asks all its employees above 45 years of age to get vaccinated
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday asked all employees aged 45 or above to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Politics
DDC Chairpersons placed equivalent to Mayors
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday amended its warrant of precedence, placing the DDC Chairpersons equivalent to that of Mayors.
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Education
COVID-19: J&K Govt announces closure of primary schools
Jammu and Kashmir Government on Sunday announced the closure of all schools from Primary to Class 12th in the wake of rising COVID-19 cases.
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Jammu
How a jail was converted into holding centre for Rohingya refugees in J&K
The J&K administration de-notified Hira Nagar sub-jail as a prison last month before declaring it as a holding centre for Rohingya refugees.
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Business & Economy
J&K Government rolls out Houseboats Policy
Administrative Council (AC) approved the roll-out of policy and guidelines for sustainable operation of houseboats in Dal and Nigeen lakes.
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J&K
Major reshuffle in Police, 25 SSPs, SPs transferred in J&K
The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday ordered transfer of 25 SSPs and SPs in Jammu and Kashmir with immediate effect.
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Education
Govt bars CEOs from transferring teachers in Kashmir
J&K Government asked all Chief Education Officers of Kashmir Division to stop publishing or issuing any kind of transfer or posting orders.
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Latest news
TRAI repeals 12-minute ad duration cap regulation for TV channels
TRAI has repealed its 2012 regulation capping TV advertisements at 12 minutes per hour, following the government's removal of the cap under Cable TV Rules, 1994.
SMC launches online waste-bin booking service at ₹2,000 per day
SMC has launched an online waste-bin booking facility in Srinagar, charging around ₹2,000 per day and offering round-the-clock bookings for events.
Omar Abdullah hits back at Congress over full Vande Mataram rendition
Omar Abdullah defended the full rendition of Vande Mataram at official J&K functions, saying the government must follow the law amid Congress objections.
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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.