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J&K HC dismisses plea seeking ban on pellet guns in Kashmir
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Wednesday refused to ban the use of pellet guns for crowd control in Kashmir by dismissing a plea.
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Residency norms for J&K, Ladakh being fixed: MHA
The Government of India is “discussing” with J&K and Ladakh administrations to fix residential norms for the people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh regions.
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Amit Shah to present J&K’s budget in Parliament
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday will present the budget of Jammu and Kashmir in both houses of Parliament.
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What’s halting withdrawal of additional forces from Kashmir? Top CRPF official reveals
Withdrawal of additional forces from Kashmir has come to a grinding halt in the wake of strong rumours about the fast deteriorating health of Syed Ali Geelani.
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It is official: No separate Human Rights Commission for J&K
The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir won’t have a separate human rights commission as the Government of India is set to bring it under the direct jurisdiction.
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British MP Debbie Abrahams denied entry into India
NEW DELHI — A British MP, critical of India's move to withdraw Jammu and Kashmir's special status, on Monday said she was denied entry...
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100 additional companies of CAPFs to be deployed in Kashmir
SRINAGAR — The Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to deploy 100 additional companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) in Jammu and Kashmir.An order...
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MHA rules out intelligence failure on Feb 14 attack in Pulwama
SRINAGAR — Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday ruled out intelligence failure into Lethpora Pulwama attack which lead to the killing of nearly 50...
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Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists
Kulgam's Horticulture Department is providing anti-hail nets to orchardists at 50% subsidy, with assistance so far crossing ₹1.30 lakh to protect fruit crops.
AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed
AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to examine LoC displacement, PoK returnees and Kashmiri Pandit migration.
900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo says 900 doctors have been appointed via PSC, with 400 more recruitments underway alongside expansion of diagnostic facilities.
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