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Authorities undecided about reopening of schools in J&K
Jammu and Kashmir administration is undecided over reopening of schools amid surge in the coronavirus cases in the Union Territory.
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Private school teachers in J&K to receive financial assistance
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has decided to provide one-time financial assistance to private school teachers out of State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF), who got impacted due to COVID-19 lockdown.
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After Centre’s nod, BR Sharma re-appointed JKPSC chairman
After getting green signal from the Government of India, the Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday re-appointed former Chief Secretary BR Sharma as the Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC).
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Domicile status now eligibility for admission to educational institutions
With the issuance of Jammu and Kashmir Grant of Domicile Certificate (Procedure) Rules 2020, the UT government has made Domicile Status Certificate as an eligibility condition for admission to educational institutions in Jammu and Kashmir.
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‘Only domiciles can appear in BOPEE Entrance Tests’
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday ordered that only domiciles will be eligible to sit in entrance tests conducted for professional courses of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Government hikes excise duty on liquor
The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Sunday hiked additional retail excise duty on liquor. The Finance department today issued a notification to levy additional retail excise duty on the sale of different kinds of liquor brands.
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J&K Government sets up ATF on Narcotics
In a significant development, Jammu and Kashmir Government yesterday accorded sanction for setting up 'Anti-Narcotics Task Force' for addressing the issue of growing drug abuse and trafficking in the UT.
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Committee constituted to accelerate recruitments in J&K
The J&K Government has constituted a committee to accelerate recruitment to government vacancies and ensure certain principles of transparency, inclusiveness and speed are maintained in the recruitment process.
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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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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.