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656 new covid-19 cases reported from JK

656 new covid-19 cases reported from JK

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 656 new covid-19 cases while nine people succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Thursday.   They said that among the fresh cases, 190 were reported from Jammu Division and 466 from Kashmir Valley, taking the total case tally to 310017.   Regarding nine COVID-19 […]

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Srinagar attack: Injured cop succumbs

Srinagar attack: Injured cop succumbs

A policeman who was critically injured when fired upon by militants near his residence at Saidapora Eidgah area Srinagar on Thursday succumbed to injuries, officials said. A police official told a local news agency, Global News Service (GNS) that the policeman, Javaid Ahmad Tambi of Saidpora, was critically injured and taken to SKIMS Soura. He […]

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SKIMS leaves unemployed youth high and dry, withdraws advertised posts after a year

SKIMS leaves unemployed youth high and dry, withdraws advertised posts after a year

Much sufferings to the unemployed youth of Kashmir Valley, Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura has withdrawn at least 66 advertised posts after the expiry of one year. This move from SKIMS has left job aspirants high and dry who seek explanation from authorities. The job aspirants who had applied for the different posts […]

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Milkman allegedly selling liquor to drunkards arrested from Kulgam

Milkman allegedly selling liquor to drunkards arrested from Kulgam

Police arrested a milkman for allegedly selling liquor to drunkards in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. Local sources told news agency Kashmir News Trust that a milkman instead of milk was selling liquor bottles to drunkards in Damhal Hanjipora area of Kulgam. Shortly after receiving information, a police party from DH Pora raided the shop of […]

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Punjab police arrest Budgam Sarpanch in drugs case

Punjab police arrest Budgam Sarpanch in drugs case

A Sarpanch was on Wednesday arrested by Punjab police with the help of Budgam police for his alleged involvement in a case related to drugs. An official told a local news agency, Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the Sarpanch from central Kashmir’s Budgam district was earlier involved in a drug related case, and was later […]

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Public grievances

Public grievances

Common people have a lot of issues in their localities especially in villages of Jammu and Kashmir and used to get them redressed to a political system. Since Jammu and Kashmir is under central rule and elections have not been held for the past several years, the administration is trying to become responsive to the […]

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This year, we should aim to provide Financial Assistance to 50,000 Youths for Self Employment under Back to Village: LG to Govt Officers

This year, we should aim to provide Financial Assistance to 50,000 Youths for Self Employment under Back to Village: LG to Govt Officers

No work to be taken up without tenders to ensure transparency, accountability, quality 18,000 posts identified for recruitment in various departments; SSB working out the recruitment process SRINAGAR, JUNE 16: Riding high on the success of ambitious ‘Back to Village initiative’, J&K government is planning to reach out to 50,000 youth for financial assistance under […]

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Bulletin on Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19)

Bulletin on Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19)

JK reports 635 new positive cases, 293763 recovered so far JAMMU, JUNE 16: The Government on Wednesday informed that 635 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 193 from Jammu division and 442 from Kashmir division, have been reported today, thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 309361. […]

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DC Srinagar briefs Media on present Covid-19 situation

DC Srinagar briefs Media on present Covid-19 situation

More than 3 lakh Covid-19 doses administered to beneficiaries in Srinagar SRINAGAR, JUNE 16: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar,  Mohammad Aijaz Asad today said that due to timely measures and tireless efforts by District Administration, a significant improvement has been seen in the situation arising from the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic. The DC said […]

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Chief Secretary inaugurates e-Vigilance Clearance System

Chief Secretary inaugurates e-Vigilance Clearance System

SRINAGAR, JUNE 16: SRINAGAR, June 16: The Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta today inaugurated the e- Vigilance Clearance System. Commissioner Secretary, General Administration Department, Director Anti Corruption Bureau, and Director IT& SS, University of Kashmir were present during the inauguration. The Chief Secretary observed that the system has been developed to simplify the process […]