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December 1, 2019
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SPO recruitment drive gets huge response in J&K

While 51,047 youths applied for the Special Police Officers recruitment in the Jammu region, the number stands at 26,594 in different districts of Kashmir valley

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UTs will get citizen-friendly laws after Art 370 abrogation: Jitendra

Dr Jitendra Singh, MoS, PMO, says as Article 370 had been abrogated from J&K, all citizen-friendly central laws applicable to other parts of the country would now be applicable to the newly created UTs

December 2, 2019
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Centre Sanctions Rs 325 Crore for New Medical College in North Kashmir

The Centre has given its approval for a new government medical college, which will be attached with the district and referral hospital Handwara in north Kashmir

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Japan calls for peaceful resolution to Kashmir issue

Japanese foreign ministry spokesperson Atsushi Kaifu hopes peaceful resolution to Kashmir issue

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Modi govt set to turn Mughal Road into an all-weather route

The Mughal road now operates only in the summer months. The tunnel will make it a year-long route and reduce the traffic pressure on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway

December 3, 2019
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India answers Sweden’s Kashmir concerns

Kashmir is said to have come up during a meeting between External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and his Swedish counterpart Ann Linde

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J&K hosts 81st Youth and Junior National Table Tennis championship

The 81st UTT Junior and Youth Nationals will begin on December 3 at Indoor Complex within MA Stadium Complex, Jammu

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Jammu To Kashmir railway connectivity will be a changer

Metro rail process has started, and we are putting in efforts to bring the metro to Jammu and Srinagar.

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Japanese ministers call on Indian premier Modi Bureau

Welcoming Japan’s foreign minister and defence minister PM Modi said, the two countries are working towards bilateral cooperation between India and Japan

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Roadshows in India, abroad to draw tourists back to Kashmir

The tourism stakeholders would be holding roadshows and promotional campaigns in Thailand, Sharjah, and Dubai in United Arab Emirates (UAE) in January to woo the foreign tourists.

December 4, 2019
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Kashmir tapes unearth cash-for-violence plot

Undercover reporters have met with people who were ready to hire jobless youths for pelting stones in Srinagar for money;

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Internet curb in Kashmir Valley due to aggressive anti-India social media posts from Pak: Centre

MoS Home Affairs says restrictions on internet in Jammu and Kashmir has been imposed to check aggressive anti-India social media posts being pushed from Pakistan

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I-League: East Bengal host Real Kashmir FC in campaign opener

Real Kashmir FC had a dream season from being the first-ever team from Kashmir to play in the I-League and almost coming close to winning the trophy

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Complaint box to be placed in every panchayat for citizens’ complaints

Jammu and Kashmir LG G C Murmu says complaint box will be placed in every panchayat of Union Territory for people to register their grievances.

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Australia to stop bilateral aid to Pakistan by next year: Report

The report described the security situation in Pakistan as “volatile” and said tensions between Pakistan and India in February 2019 were high

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63 projects worth Rs 80,068 cr in J&K, Ladakh: Centre

Many flagship schemes of the Government including the individual beneficiary centric schemes are being proactively implemented by the Centre: Reddy

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3.5 lakh J&K Govt employees to get Rs 10 lakh accident insurance cover

The policy shall cover an aggregate of more than 3.50 lakh employees of the J & K Government

December 5, 2019
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Steps afoot to increase tourist footfall in J&K: Advisor Sharma

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, KK Sharma has reiterated that a string of measures have been taken to boost tourism sector in Jammu and Kashmir, terming it as the mainstay of its economy

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India urges foreign nations to act against Pakistan

India raises concerns over Pakistan’s decision to form 'Kashmir Desk' at its embassies and missions in different countries saying that their true purpose is to incite local population by spreading falsehood

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J&K saw one of the most peaceful seasons in decades

Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office Jitendra Singh says the region witnessed one of the most peaceful festive seasons in decades

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In Srinagar, children are back in school

The administration has ordered the opening of schools in a gradual manner once restrictions across the Valley were eased weeks into the shutdown

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J&K government forms committee on scholarships

Union Territory Government constitutes a committee to suggest measures for effective implementation of the Scholarship Schemes across Jammu and Kashmir

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Government sets Jan 2025 deadline for AIIMS Kashmir

All India Institute of Medical Sciences to be started in Kashmir’s Awantipora area. Rs 1828 crore has been sanctioned by the government for the establishment of this renowned institute

December 6, 2019
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Workshop on Jal Jeewan Mission held in Srinagar

Piped water to each Jammu and Kashmir household by 2022

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Several countries agree J&K India’s internal matter: MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs has informed the Lok Sabha that several countries have agreed that matters related to Jammu and Kashmir are internal to the country following proactive outreach by the government

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Piped water supply for each J&K household by 2022

The PHE’s action plan seeks to connect every household of Jammu and Kashmir with piped water supply two years ahead of the national deadline

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4K passports delivered across J&K post abrogation of Article 370: Communications Minister

Communications Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said there was no suspension of postal services in Kashmir post August 5 and lauded India Post for its commendable job including delivery of 4,000 passports

December 7, 2019
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Several countries agree J&K internal matter of India: MEA in Lok Sabha

The Ministry of External Affairs has informed the Lok Sabha that several countries have agreed that matters related to Jammu and Kashmir are internal to the country following proactive outreach by the government

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Only govt land to be used for development projects, L-G assures fearful Kashmiris

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor G.C. Murmu has issued an order, stating that only government land will be used for all new development projects in the union territory

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Internet suspension stopped rumours, saved lives: Adv Khan at SKICC

Advisor to Lt Governor Farooq Ahmad Khan has said suspension of the facility as a precautionary measure has helped to stop rumours and save lives

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Dec 7 deadline for Institutes to enroll for National Scholarship scheme

To facilitate the process of submission of online registration application forms for National Scholarship scheme, concerned institutes have been asked to enroll by December 07, 2019

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High Court grants relief to Kashmiri woman who obtained medical degree in PoK

After the Centre withheld Hadiya Chisti's registration, the J&K high court asked the MEA to consider her case because 'PoK is part of India.' Observing that the case poses a “unique problem” calling for a “unique resolution”

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Government installs 30 computers for NEET aspirants in Kashmir

Over 24000 aspirants apply for National Eligibility and Entrance Examination (NEET), a highly competitive test through which students seek admissions in medical colleges across India, every year in Kashmir

December 8, 2019
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Over 10,000 vehicles registered in Kashmir post Article 370 abrogation

Private businesses have continued to operate with over 10000 new vehicles registered in Kashmir post Article 370 abrogation

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Jammu and Kashmir Govt extends LTC benefit to employees

Pertinently, a notification prescribing the mandatory rules has already been issued by the General Administrative Department in this regard

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Govt to conduct registrations of unorganized workers

Ceremony of Pension Sapta awareness programme on Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojna (PM-SYM), a pension scheme held at Budgam

December 9, 2019
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Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar to get 5 lakh gallons of water

The residents of Kishtwar and its adjoining areas in Jammu and Kashmir are all set to get five lakh gallons of surplus drinking water.

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J&K to restore 9,000 hectares of degraded forest

Afforestation programme in J&K was riddled with corruption charges in the past despite crores of rupees pumped in the revival of forests

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High-level committee to examine academic arrangements

The National Board of Examinations (NBE) has inspected surgery department of district hospital Poonch in the first phase to start the DNB courses in district hospitals

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CS-led committee to steer JK Global Investors’ Summit

14 sectors have been identified for investments including Tourism, Health, Pharmaceuticals, Infrastructure, Energy, Power, Education and others

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Americans protest against Pak-sponsored terrorism

A group of US veterans joined members of Kashmiri diaspora and other Indian Americans to protest outside the Pakistani embassy in Washington DC on December 8

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New airports to open the world for J&K, Ladakh

The fresh incentive is in addition to already allocated amount of Rs 1,000 crore (10 billion) in the span of the next three years for the expansion of 13 airports in the newly formed Union Territory of J&K, Ladakh

December 10, 2019
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Recommendation to do away with external evaluation of lower classes

The evaluation process should be handed over to the individual schools on the pattern of private educational institutions, State Institute of Education report says

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NEET aspirants from Kashmir can now apply offline

Students can download the form available on the website ntaneet.nic.in and fill it in the hard copy, deposit it at the Nodal centre and obtain a receipt therefrom

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J&K Lt Governor favors transfer of power to elected government

Murmu said the power should go into the hands of the people "as soon as possible"

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J&K begins creating land banks for industrial units

We have identified and are identifying land that can be used to set up industrial units, J&K SIDCO managing director Ravinder Kumar said

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Dec event to showcase best of Kashmir in Delhi

Come December 20, for six days, the IGNCA will play host to some specially curated events showcasing the best of Jammu & Kashmir to the world

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154 snow clearance machines stationed in Kashmir: Baseer Ahmad

In view of inclement weather, the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan chaired a high-level meeting to review arrangements made by the Line Departments