News Topic:State Administrative Council
J&K
All withdrawn posts in J-K to be re-advertised for fast-track recruitment
All the vacancies recalled by a recent decision of the Administrative Council shall be referred again to recruitment agencies for fast track recruitment.
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J&K
Govt permits change of land use from agricultural to non-agricultural purposes
In a significant decision, the Administrative Council approved the conversion of agricultural land for non-agricultural purposes.
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J&K
Eight lakh smart meters to be installed in J-K by 2023
The Administrative Council (AC) authorized the JPDCL and Kashmir Distribution Corporation (KPDCL) to implement smart metering project in J&K.
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J&K
J-K Govt to recover Rs 43 Cr paid extra to employees for poll duty
J&K Government has ordered recovery of HRA and allowances from employees who were paid one-month additional salary to perform election duty.
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Art & Culture
J-K Govt mulling to re-open existing cinema halls
Government of Jammu and Kashmir is mulling to encourage and incentivize owners to reopen closed cinema halls in Kashmir Valley.
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Health
Directorate of Indian Systems of Medicine is now Directorate of AYUSH
The Administrative Council (AC) approved the change of nomenclature of Directorate of Indian Systems of Medicine as Directorate of AYUSH.
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Health
500-bedded paediatric hospital to come up at Bemina
The Administrative Council (AC) gave administrative approval to the construction of a 500-bedded paediatric hospital at Bemina, Srinagar.
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J&K
Mining Department gets administrative control of J&K Minerals Limited
J&K Government accorded sanction to the transfer of the administrative control of Jammu and Kashmir Minerals Limited to Mining Department.
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Kashmir’s 2019 experience should be a warning for India: Mehbooba Mufti
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Muslims should not have to prove their patriotism: Farooq Abdullah
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