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Kashmir faces notable flood every six years: Minister
Kashmir is prone to floods, and it witnesses one notable flood on average every six years. Steps have been taken to increase the carrying capacity of Jhelum.
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Student unions not banned in J-K, RTI reveals
The Jammu and Kashmir Government has not officially banned student politics, associations or unions in the Kashmir region, as revealed by an RTI response.
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J&K High Court orders toll rate cuts
The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has directed the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to reduce toll charges across the Union Territory.
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22 JKAS officers transferred in J&K
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday ordered the transfer and posting of 22 JKAS officers in the interests of administration.
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J&K Govt revises DA to 53% for employees and pensioners
The J&K Government has increased the Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees and pensioners to 53%, effective from July 1, 2024, according to two official orders.
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J&K Govt initiates customary sand mining to empower locals and curb illegal practices
In a move aimed at curbing illegal mining activities, the government has initiated customary sand mining and announced the provision of short-term permits to local residents.
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Govt postpones Shab-i-Meraj holiday to January 28
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday ordered the postponement of the holiday on the account of Shab-i-Miraj from January 27 to January 28 (Tuesday).
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No poverty, zero hunger, good health, clean water, economic growth among J-K’s top SDGs by 2030
The J&K Government directed the line departments to take measures and prepare an actionable framework for improving on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) index.
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J&K Assembly passes statehood resolution amid BJP walkout
J&K Assembly passed Omar Abdullah’s resolution seeking full statehood amid BJP protests over references to the 2000 autonomy resolution.
BJP protests J&K statehood resolution
BJP MLAs protested Omar Abdullah’s J&K statehood resolution over autonomy references and moved a notice seeking Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather’s removal.
BJP submits notice to remove J&K Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather
BJP MLA R.S. Pathania told the J&K Assembly that the party has submitted a notice seeking removal of Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather during the ongoing sixth 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.