January 2020-News
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Jammu & Kashmir to become hub of adventure sports and tourism

It will ensure that Jammu and Kashmir emerges as one of the most sought-after destinations in this category, Advisor to the Lt Governor said

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J-K: Seminar held in Srinagar to promote Kashmiri plays among youth

The seminar was conducted at Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages in Srinagar newly created UTs

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41 companies to invest up to Rs 15,000 crore in J&K

Some of the companies that have shown interest in investing so far include Jackson Group, Indo American Synergy among a few

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National Green Corps scheme revived in J&K

Under this scheme, the Pollution Control Board would provide financial assistance to 3,742 Eco Clubs of registered schools in both the regions of the Union Territory

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MEA rejects reports of OIC meet on Kashmir

MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar termed the media reports to be entirely speculative. “At this stage, we are not aware of any such meeting of OIC on any India-related matter,” he said

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Pakistan recruiting youth for cyber propaganda war on India

Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) is organising competition every month to award youths whose tweets get retweeted the most

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88 percent JK students avail PM’s scholarship in 2019

The Prime Minister's Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) in the ongoing academic year, records an increase of 39 percent from the previous year

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All government schemes to be implemented at grassroots level in J&K

Advisor to Lt Governor, Farooq Khan, said this during a weekly outreach programme organized at Lieutenant Governor’s Grievance cell

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Amid rumours, Kashmir remains normal

Despite the rumours being spread about the imposition of curfew restrictions following the death of Syed Ali Shah Geelani, life remains normal in Kashmir valley

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Centre mulls introducing ‘residency norms’ in KashmirCentre mulls introducing ‘residency norms’ in Kashmir

Top MHA officials said that a proposal to give domicile to local of Jammu and Kashmir after 15 years of residency is under consideration

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2019 recorded highest ever ceasefire violations in J&K in last 16 yrs2019 recorded highest ever ceasefire violations in J&K in last 16 yrs

There have been 3,289 ceasefire violations by the Pakistan Army along the Indo-Pak border in 2019

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Admin sets up panels to prepare for polls to vacant panchayat seats

The eight-member apex committee would be headed by Principal Secretary, Home Department

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Centre gearing up to lure private investors to invest in J&K

Prime Minister’s office (PMO) is all set to woo leading industrialists to invest in Jammu and Kashmir

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Kashmir authorities warn of strict action against rumour mongers

Div Comm, Kashmir, said he had received complaints from Srinagar and Anantnag districts that some people were spreading false news to create fear among the residents

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Around 18000 broadband internet connections issued after August 5 in J&K

Authorities stated that it has provided 17795 Broadband Internet Connections to the subscribers in J&K till December 19

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J&K’s budget to cross Rs one lakh crore for first time

Jammu and Kashmir UT’s budget for the next financial year of 2020-21 could be around Rs 1.2 lakh crore with focus on development and all other major projects

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Kashmir stall, a hit at VAIGA 2020 in Kerala cover

People started thronging the Kashmir stall at VAIGA 2020 after Governor Arif Mohammed Khan urged them to visit the stall Government

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Over 20,000 houses in Rajouri district receive electricity

The Saubhagya scheme had been launched by PM modi on 25 September in 2017 with the aim to provide electricity connections to all the households in India

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Rajiv Rai Bhatnagar appointed as advisor to J&K’s Lt Governor

The appointment will be effective from the date on which he assumes charge

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J&K Police to connect with people on social media

The circular asked the IT units of the J&K Police to work towards boosting the perception of the police force

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J&K to get 12 indoor stadiums by March 2020

The government is continuously working for the basic development of sports infrastructure in the state

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J&K youths make a haul of 61 medals in National School Games

The Director General Youth Services and Sports, Dr Saleem-ur-Rehman lauded the efforts of the medal winners for bringing laurels to the Union Territory

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Power department undergoing major reforms: Advisor Sharma

The advisor said many power-related projects were coming up and several existing projects were being upgraded

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Sale mela at Jammu’s Civil Secretariat held

Chief Secretary B V R Subramanyam while appreciating the design, quality and rates of the products directed the management to involve reputed designers

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Valley youths on bike ride from Kashmir to Kanyakumari

Four Kashmiri youths have set out on a rally to campaign for ‘drug-free India.’ The group hopes to cover the 3806-KM distance in a week

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Internet facility provided to students in Awantipora, J&K

Internet facility was provided to students for filling NEET 2020 forms in Awantipora town of Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district

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Centre has many plans for J&K: Prahlad Patel

Prahlad Singh Patel, MoS for Tourism and Culture, talks about the important factors that affect tourism and future plans

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J&K Police to connect with people on social media

The circular asked the IT units of the J&K Police to work towards boosting the perception of the police force

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Admit Card for constable recruitment in J&K on January 15

The Jammu and Kashmir Police will release Physical Endurance Test (PET), and Physical Standard Test (PST) admit card for constable recruitment on January 15

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Digitisation of High Court records on cards

The digitization of High Court records will help officials to explore records from any party of country. The records will be kept under CCTV surveillance

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Government to take foreign envoys to J&K to show ground realities

The envoys, who will be from different countries, are likely to visit the Valley on January 9 or 10, 2020

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J&K shines in provision of health services at national level

Jammu and Kashmir has shown considerable improvement in public health parameters against the corresponding national average for last few years

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Students to study J&K Reorganisation Act 2019

School students of Jammu and Kashmir will have to study 'Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Act 2019' by virtue of which the erstwhile state was bifurcated into two Union Territories (UTs)

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15 foreign envoys in J&K, itinerary includes lunch with political leaders

Foreign delegates' visit to Jammu and Kashmir: Besides US, the team comprises envoys from 14 other countries

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MEA on foreign envoys visit: Aim is to show first-hand J-K situation

The objective of the visit was to let the envoys see first hand the efforts which have been made by government to normalise the situation, MEA said

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Div Com reviews stock, supply position of fuel in Kashmir

The Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir directed officials of oil companies to build up the stock of LPG and petroleum products immediately across the Valley for two months

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Hajj-2020 Online computerised Qurrah organised

The online computerised Qurrah for selection of pilgrims for Hajj-2020 was conducted today. The list will be made available through print media on the 10th January

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Jammu and Kashmir to restore movie theatres with Jio CinemaJammu and Kashmir to restore movie theatres with Jio Cinema

The administration has asked all deputy commissioners to identify land to start open air theatres all across the Valley

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Kashmir to be connected with rest of India by railway network

The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link, will provide an alternative and reliable transportation system to Jammu and Kashmir