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Political parties criticize constitution of VDGs in J-K
The political parties in Jammu and Kashmir criticized the directions issued by the MHA with regard to the constitution of Village Defense Guards (VDGs).
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J&K
MHA orders for formation of Village Defence Guards in J-K
In order to revive the Village Defence Committees, the Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered the formation of Village Defence Groups (VDGs) in Jammu and Kashmir.
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J&K
J-K Police bags 115 Police Medals for Gallantry this R-Day
The Union Government on Tuesday announced awards of gallantry and service medals on the occasion of Republic Day.
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J&K
AGMUT Cadre: MHA lists J-K and Ladakh as ‘hard areas’
In a significant development, the Government of India has classified Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh Union Territories as “hard areas” in the joint AGMUT cadre.
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J&K
Post Article 370 abrogation, 96 civilians killed in J-K: MHA
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday said that post abrogation of Article 370 in J-K, 96 civilians were killed.
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J&K
After Article 370 rollback, 1678 migrants returned to Kashmir for jobs: MHA
The Ministry of Home Affairs said that around 1678 migrants have returned to Kashmir for taking up jobs under PM’s Development Package 2015.
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Kashmir
NIA likely to take over probe for civilian killings in Srinagar
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is likely to hand over the probe of recent civilian killings in Kashmir to National Investigation Agency.
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J&K
12,379 posts identified in J-K for recruitment: MHA
The Ministry of Home Affairs has said that 12,379 posts have been identified for the biggest ever recruitment campaign in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Special NIA Court rejects bail plea of Doda teacher in Kishtwar weapons-snatching case
A Special NIA Court rejected Tanvir Ahmed Malik’s bail plea in a 2019 Kishtwar weapons-snatching case, citing trial progress and witness concerns.
Tourist critically injured after heavy stone hits vehicle in Anantnag
A 55-year-old tourist from Odisha was critically injured after a heavy stone rolled down a hillside and struck his vehicle near Bumzoo Shrine in Anantnag.
Police foil NC, BJP protest marches in Srinagar amid political standoff
Police and security forces stopped separate NC and BJP protest marches in Srinagar as both parties sought to press their demands over statehood and jobs.
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