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December 29, 2019
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Army organises capacity building tour to Gulmarg

A total of 21 boys of various ages and three teachers enjoyed and admired the natural beauty of the place

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100 Percent Implementation of E-Tendering System in J&K

Tenders valuing Rs 83,47,715 lakh hosted on JK e-tendering portal

December 28, 2019
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Kashmir panchayat elections for 12,565 vacant seats get Modi govt approval

Out of Kashmir’s 20,093 panch and sarpanch seats, a massive 12,565 are vacant. Panchayat elections will now be held in Kashmir, Jammu and Ladakh.

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Jammu-Kashmir's Republic Day Contingent Meets Lieutenant Governor GC Murmu

The contingent will represent the twin union territories of Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh in the Republic Day

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J&K: Accession Day in list of holidays for 2020

There are 46 holidays, including four provincial holidays for Kashmir region, three for Jammu, eight local holidays and four restricted holidays in 2020

December 27, 2019
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Life returns to normal in Kashmir

Prepaid mobile and Internet service of all cellular companies remained suspended as a precautionary measure in the Kashmir valley

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Kashmir admin opens 7 more internet centres

Authorities in Kashmir has opened seven more internet centre

December 26, 2019
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Jammu and Kashmir government to extend benefits for Valley fruit growers

Director Horticulture Marketing and Planning G M Dar said that 9.31 lakh apple boxes weighing 14,000 metric tonnes have been procured from fruit growers in Valley so far

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CIC okays plan for JK’s transition to central RTI Act

The central transparency panel on October 25 agreed with the measures proposed by the Government of India for transition of J&K to central RTI Act

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Christmas Celebrated In Kashmir

All the churches were illuminated and decorated for the occasion

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63 outside companies submit EOI to setup units in Kashmir

As per the agreement, the companies have to hire 80 percent of local staff and 20 percent of non-locals

December 25, 2019
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In a first, 18-year-old to become the first player from the Valley to play for IPL

For the upcoming IPL season in 2020, Sunrisers Hyderabad has bought 18-year-old batsman, Abdul Samad for Rs 20 lakh in the IPL auction held recently

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DSEK to start Winter Tutorial in Kashmir from Dec 28

10 Winter Campus in every zone are being established for all subjects as per the demand in the zones

December 24, 2019
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Pakistani woman granted Indian citizenship in Jammu & Kashmir

The certificate of registration granting Indian citizenship to Khatija Praveen was handed over to her by District Development Commissioner, Poonch

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Kashmiri child actor Talha wins National Award

The child actor who played Hamid, came with his family from Kashmir to receive his award of best child actor for the film

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Abrogation of Article 370 is "Redemption" of J&K: Vice President

The cross-border militancy has spoiled the prospects of an entire generation of bright local youth, he said

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5,538 bunkers completed along LoC, IB in Jammu: J&K govt

As many as 1234 bunkers have been completed in samba, 918 in Jammu, 1193 in Kathua, 1744 in Rajouri, 449 in Poonch

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14 sectors identified to invite companies for investment in Kashmir

The government targets to bring in investment commitments of more than Rs 1 lakh crore in the region

December 23, 2019
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Welcome to “Save Heart Kashmir”: Specialists just a call away

Meet an online group of doctors, with golden hearts, who provide timely and affordable management in case of acute cardiac events

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Real Kashmir set to host new UT's first big sporting event

Allaying the fears of the visiting team following the abrogation of Article 370, Real Kashmir have made elaborate arrangements to host the event

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Real Kashmir set to host new UT's first big sporting event

Allaying the fears of the visiting team following the abrogation of Article 370, Real Kashmir have made elaborate arrangements to host the event

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Muslims agree to demolition of mosque for Jhelum bridge

The officials said the district development commissioner held a series of meetings with the mosque management to resolve the major land acquisition issue

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Now sops for Safai Karamcharis in Kashmir : Insurance, regularization, PF all lined up

With Kashmir government all set to implement National Commission for Safai Karamcharis Act thousands of Safai Karamcharis

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Army launches ‘Operation Goodwill’ in Rajouri district of J&K

Rechargeable lanterns were distributed in Kheta Basha village, which has about 100 houses with only a handful having electricity connections

December 22, 2019
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'Chillai-Kalan' Begins In Kashmir With Snowfall, Sub-Zero Temperatures

These 40 days are when the chances of snowfall are the highest and the maximum temperature drops considerably

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J&K govt to renovate state protected monuments

Directorate of Archives, Archaeology and Museums, J&K has sanctioned to release funds to the tune of Rs 37.13 lakhs

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Super-50- free coaching: DESK to conduct screening test on Dec 25

The timing for the examination is first meeting PCB at 11 AM to 12.40 PM and second meeting PCM at 2 PM to 4 PM respectively

December 21, 2019
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US lawmaker supports India for abrogating Article 370

Joe Wilson, while speaking at the US House of Representatives, said Indian Parliament took the decision supporting the Prime Minister’s vision for Kashmir

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SWD extends date for submission of scholarship forms

Social Welfare Department (SWD) has announced an extension for submission of online application from the students belonging to the minority communities

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J&K bags four national awards under MGNREGA

The Centrally-sponsored scheme, MGNREGA, supports more than 2.76 lakh rural households and caters up to 15.20 lakh registered workers in the UT

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Hundreds offer prayers at Kashmir’s Jamia Masjid

Jamia Masjid or the Grand Mosque is one of the biggest mosques in Kashmir. The management said that Friday prayers will now be regularly held.

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Army organising drug de-addiction capsule at Baramulla

The Capsule will also carry out one to one Counselling Sessions with addicted locals and guide them towards rehabilitation.