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December 11, 2019
December 12, 2019
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Centre starts withdrawing paramilitary forces from J&K

Indian authorities have started withdrawing paramilitary forces from Jammu and Kashmir after the law and order situation improves in the Valley

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ISI could use social media to promote terror in Kashmir

The best offensive mechanism to deal with Pakistan, said the RAND Corporation expert, was to work with friendly countries to put pressure on Islamabad

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LG directs restructuring of Tourism Development Authorities

Fix responsibility for inordinate delays in health infra projects, expedite remaining PMDP projects with clear timelines, LG Murmu directs

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US rebuked Pakistan for F-16 misuse against India: Report

In the aftermath of India's February 26 Balakot surgical strikes, US is said to have communicated to Pakistan about its concerns regarding misuse of F-16 jets over J&K

December 13, 2019
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Suspected Pakistani terrorist shot dead by BSF in Valley

The body is lying near the zero line but could not be retrieved immediately due to continuous rains and foggy conditions, the officials said.

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Over 57,000 acres land identified for industrial estates in J&K

Deputy commissioners in the region have been asked to speed-up the process of acquiring the lands

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Militancy under control in J&K: L-G

Jammu and Kashmir is a UT with legislature. So, one day there will be elections and the political vacuum will not last forever, Murmu said

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LG finalizes modalities for “Mission Youth” program in J&K

The Lt. Governor directed the concerned officers to promote youth centric programmes including sports activities to empower the youth through awareness, education and positive engagement

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Cabinet approves extension of PM’s Development Package for J&K

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for extension of timeline up to March 31, 2022

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25,000 people used Internet at Baramulla

The facilitation center was established in the month of August wherein different stakeholders including students, contractors, employees etc have availed the internet facility, official said.

December 14, 2019
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RBI likely to approve extension in loan repayment

Financial Institutions in J&K are waiting for RBI’s approval to implement recommendations of the special State Level Banker’s Committee

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No minors detained in Jammu and Kashmir, says Supreme Court

The apex court bench, headed by Justice NV Ramana, said this while hearing a public interest litigation filed by child rights activists Enakshi Ganguly and Shanta Sinha

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Militancy gets subdued in Jammu and Kashmir

Security forces shifted their focus to maintaining law and order in the Valley after August 5

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Kashmir among the top in Google's search list

Kashmir, Shillong and Munnar were the top three, most-searched vacation destinations in the Google's 'Year in Search' list

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J&K administration to start house listing & census operation in 2020

Ahead of the nation-wide 2021 Census, union territory announces a house listing and housing census, to be conducted between 1 June and 15 July next year

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India slams Pakistan for raising Kashmir, Citizenship Act at UN

India's remarks came after Pakistan raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir and made references to the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in the UN General Assembly

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‘Centre in talks with J&K, Ladakh on special status’

The “special status” will be on the lines of Article 371 of the Constitution, a senior government official said

December 15, 2019
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MHA to hold meetings with top J&K, Ladakh officials for 4 days

Top officials of the Home Ministry will hold one meeting each with officers of the Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh on December 16, 17, 18 and 19 to review several issues

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Govt forms committee for Investors’ summit 2020 in Kashmir

The committee will make necessary administrative arrangements besides ensuring resources for the investors’ summit including finances.

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330 cases settled in a day during Lok Adalats across Kashmir

District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Srinagar, has organized a National Lok Adalat at District Court Complex in which hundreds of people participated for amicable settlement of their cases

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UGC NET 2019: Kashmir candidates can now challenge answer keys offline

Considering the complaints of candidates regarding the difficulty challenging the answer keys online, NTA has made a provision for them to do it offline now

December 16, 2019
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1.2 lakh people used Internet since August 5: J&K administration

Over 1 lakh users who availed the facility were students, while around 20,000 were businessmen, a government spokesman said

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Urs of Hazrat Mir Syed Yaqoob Sahib (RA) observed with fervor

Braving the bone-chilling cold, hundreds of devotees thronged the shrine in Sonawar Srinagar and observed the night long prayers

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Tourists throng Panchari in J&K to enjoy fresh snowfall

The tourists initially wanted to visit the Vaishno Devi temple but were redirected to the unexplored tourist spot in Panchari due to landslides near the temple

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J&K highway reopened after four days

Landslides and snowfall at several places led to its closure that left over 4,000 vehicles stranded, officials said

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Government waives off late fees, interest on GST Returns

According to officials of J&K Taxes Department, government has issued an order waiving off late fees and interest for the period from August 20 to December 20, 2019

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Army foils gruesome attack by Pakistan in J&K, kills 2 intruders

The spokesman said the intruders were well equipped with IEDs, incendiary materials, explosives and a plethora of arms and ammunition

December 17, 2019
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'Pak violated ceasefire 1,000 times after nullification of Article 370'

In 2019, Pakistan flouted the ceasefire 2,300 times in J&K, of which 1,000 instances of Pakistan resorting to artillery fire or shelling happened after the abrogation of Article 370

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Finance Commission treats J&K as a UT for funds devolution

The commission had sought legal opinion from experts before deciding that the Union Territory of J&K will receive grants from the home ministry from the Centre’s share of funds.

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Development of industrial sector in J&K top priority: Piyush Goyal

Goyal assured that all the issues raised by the industrialists will be appropriately addressed in a time-bound manner.

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Digitization of land records in J&K: 2.6 crore documents scanned

There are total 6.6 crore revenue documents and 55,000 revenue maps in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir which need to be scanned, digitized and updated.

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'Pak violated ceasefire 1,000 times after nullification of Article 370'

In 2019, Pakistan flouted the ceasefire 2,300 times in J&K, of which 1,000 instances of Pakistan resorting to artillery fire or shelling happened after the abrogation of Article 370

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Kashmir set for bumper production of saffron

Saffron production expected to increase 3 times from 5-6 tonnes in 2018 to 16-17 tonnes this year

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Kashmiri arts and crafts coming to Delhi: Gear up for six day cultural festival

Titled "Urooj-e-Kashmir" (Rise of Kashmir), the six-day cultural extravaganza will be organised at the India Gandhi National Centre for the Arts from December 20.

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Vijay Diwas celebrated in Kashmir

Indian Army celebrated Vijay Diwas in Kashmir by felicitating wives and families of martyrs of the 1971 war

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The outcome of India’s Kashmir bet could be profound

The altering of Kashmir’s special status poses risks, but it can also help consolidate our periphery

December 18, 2019
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China withdraws request for UNSC discussion on Kashmir

After hectic diplomatic talks between the Indian mission in New York and all 15 members of the UNSC (P5 permanent members and the 10 non-permanent members), the request was withdrawn

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Govt launches transport subsidy scheme in JK

Transport Deptt implementing multiple measures to ensure better transport facility

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J&K to be awarded in best performing category for implementation of PMGSY

Jammu and Kashmir has been selected by the Union Ministry of Rural Development for award in the best performing category for implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

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J&K inks MoU with UNDP to strengthen immunization supply chain system

It is a strategic move to implement electronic vaccine intelligence network - eVIN and to ensure robust vaccine coverage all across Jammu and Kashmir

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LG Murmu seeks report on JK’s mineral reserves

The Lieutenant Governor directed the directorate to advertise the details of e-auction of minor mineral blocks in largely circulated newspapers to notify the potential bidders about the date, sites centres, blocks to be auctioned

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Govt launches transport subsidy scheme in JK

Senior US Congressman backs India on Kashmir

December 19, 2019
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Pak makes false claim about UNSC discussion on Kashmir

China's bid for another private discussion on Kashmir at the behest of its ally Pakistan on Dec 17 had been rejected by other members of the UN Security Council

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J&K govt invites job applications first time from outsiders

After the abrogation of Article 370 in August, Jammu and Kashmir government for the first time has invited applications for jobs pan-India

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Bringing Kashmir's scenic beauty alive on canvass

The exhibition generated enough funds to issue cheques of Rs 6 lakh each to the police forces of the two states in the presence of Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan

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7 JK districts to get 100 percent tap water connectivity by 2020

Every household in seven out of the total 20 districts of Jammu and Kashmir will get a water connection by June 2020, a senior official said

December 20, 2019
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Detained Kashmir netas having all facilities like TV, mobile, heater

Political leaders were shifted to the MLA hostel from Centaur jail at Dal Lake last month as it lacked proper heating facilities

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J&K Bank bags top award for employment generation

The bank bagged top 'Bankers Award' for its outstanding performance under Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMGEP) for the financial year 2018 -19

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Revocation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir on August 5, 2019

The Government of India revoked the special status, or limited autonomy, granted under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution to Jammu and Kashmir