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April 1

The domicile was defined through a gazette notification issued by the Union Home Ministry on March 31

A person residing in Jammu and Kashmir for at least fifteen years will now be eligible to be the domicile of the Union Territory

The US underlines the importance of close cooperation with India to combat Coronavirus

Government is adopting cluster containment strategies to tackle Covid-19 outbreak

The Supreme Court said that panic mongers could be punished under Section 188 of Indian Penal Code
April 2

There have been instances of some state governments relaxing the lockdown to make exemptions

PM Narendra Modi discussed steps to tackle Covid-19 during a video conference with Chief Ministers

Plan is afoot to create a web-portal for people to verify facts and unverified news promptly
Opinion

A lot of people argue that we need to keep testing. But there should be some reason behind it

The significance of China’s action, or inaction, while holding the UNSC presidency has not been lost on India
April 3

New norms on the horizon as coronavirus has altered way of life, says Dr. Nabarro

Most of the tourists were from Spain and were stranded in Rishikesh due to the ongoing nationwide lockdown

Number of confirmed coronavirus cases in India rose to 2301, including 56 deaths

Kerala has readied one lakh bath-attached rooms in lodges, tourist homes, hostels and guest houses to deal with any emergency arising of the Covid-19

Gujarat's 87 cases put it at number 10 in terms of number of cases among all states and union territories in India

In a video message, PM Narendra Modi today asked all Indians to devote 9 minutes for a symbolic message on the fight against corona
April 4

The state should be ready with 5,000 isolation beds by mid-April, the Chief Minister said in an interview

It was launched by the Punjab Government through its innovative Digital Punjab Team
April 5

Pakistan Air Traffic Control not only welcomed Air India flights into its airspace but also appreciated the work the airline is doing

The cluster containment strategy would include geographic quarantine, social distancing measures, enhanced active surveillance and testing of all suspected cases

Pakistan had no locus-standi whatsoever on any aspect pertaining to Jammu and Kashmir, the Ministry of External Affairs said

Millions of people across the country switched off the lights of their houses in a show of solidarity in fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

Round of phone calls come roughly two weeks after the Prime Minister declared a three-week lockdown in the country to slow down the spread the highly contagious virus
Opinion

India is the future for US companies. Almost every segment of industry is interested in expanding into India and gaining foothold into the fastest growing emerging economy.

Since March 25, India has come to terms with the enormous challenges of managing a 21-day total lockdown — an exercise that most countries in the developed world have shied away from.
April 6

Jump in coronavirus infections has been driven by the detection of thousands of people who attended Tablighi Jamaat congregation

These drugs have been airlifted from the national Capital under a well-knit contingency plan
Prime Minister Modi appeals people to ensure that no poor goes hungry
April 7

The spiraling controversy over India’s decision to lift the ban to supply hydroxychloroquine — an anti-malaria drug that some believe could be a treatment for Coronavirus

The spiraling controversy over India’s decision to lift the ban to supply hydroxychloroquine — an anti-malaria drug that some believe could be a treatment for Coronavirus

After the nationwide lockdown ends on April 14, the government is planning to extend it to stem the COVID-19 transmission
April 8

There were commitments and responsibility to countries that were dependent on Indian drugs, the Indian government had earlier said

Indian IT companies have done a spectacular job by rapidly enabling work from home for their employees

The Union Territory has one of the highest levels of testing for Covid-19 cases in the country

So far, India — which has recorded more than 4,700 cases — has used aggressive quarantine measures to try to contain the outbreak, including a three-week nationwide lockdown and "containment zones" to isolate local infection clusters
March 1

The emphasis will be on those schemes that will have a perceptible impact on the ground, and highlight the government’s intent on the development front to residents

India reasserts claim on PoK: to keep building infra in Afghanistan

Farooq Khan's comments assume significance amid media reports that the J&K government has issued notices to about 100 illegal occupants of flats meant to accommodate Kashmiri Pandits

J&K’s Director General of Police Dilbag Singh said that Pakistan has adopted the same modus operandi for pushing drugs into J&K what it did in Punjab

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned funds of INR four billion to Jammu and Kashmir

While interacting with the representatives of Urban Local Bodies, Lieutenant Governor GS Murmu said J&K people would face no loss in terms of their lands and jobs
March 2

A five-judge constitution bench headed by Justice NV Ramana will continue to hear the batch of petitions on Article 370

The installation of biodigesters on houseboats to prevent and treat the human waste from the houseboats has been approved by the Committee of Experts

The smart classrooms initiative also includes improvement of the aesthetic layout of the school and procurement of books

The Jammu Municipal Corporation, which passed a resolution to rename the square, said it was done on popular demand

The tournament was organised by the JK Amateur Soft Tennis Association in collaboration with the JK State Sports Council
March 3

Activists and journalists from J&K and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), along with European Parliamentarians and foreign experts hailed the Indian government's decision to abrogate Article 370 of the Constitution

‘No foreign party has any locus standi on issues pertaining to India’s sovereignty,’ Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Raveesh Kumar said

The investor summit is expected to take place during May-end this year and the UT is expected to attract more investments at the event across multiple sectors

4G high speed internet services have been reportedly resumed on Jio without restrictions in Jammu . Whatsapp is also working on JIO

Jammu and Kashmir a safe tourist destination: top officials

An Army major died while trying to save his dog from fire in Gulmarg area of Jammu and Kashmir
March 4

'It is clear that Pakistan has issues with India because Pakistan is not a secular democratic state with the same kind of diverse constitution and diverse ethnicity which India has', they said

Lt Governor GS Murmu urged the stakeholders to come forward and list the grievances and grey areas in their sectors so that a holistic view can be taken to bolster the economy of Jammu and Kashmir

Kashmir University Vice Chancellor (VC) Talat Ahmad, who was the Chief Guest of the event, appreciated Department of Hindi for conducting it

The farmer, who was on the Below Poverty Line (BPL) list, attributed the change in his fortunes to an interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi

When at home in Nowgam, Srinagar, the Class 11 student spends most of her time with the physically challenged sports enthusiasts. She is their voice and mentor

As many as 30 Cooperative Societies from Kashmir and Jammu Divisions participated in the Expo who registered sale of Rs 1.25 Crores during the expo
March 5

“All proposals are currently under scrutiny by respective departments,” Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha

There can't be a better venue other than Kashmir to discuss Allama Iqbal as his ancestors belonged to Kashmir and Allama always felt the pain and agony of Kashmiris,' said Prof Akbar Masood, Dean, Academic Affairs

Ifra Jan, 20, from Anantnag showed exemplary courage at this young age by coming forward to donate her kidney to a man from Yamunanagar

An unmarked local hero Danish Farooq nodded home a Chesterpoul Lyngdoh centre in the 42nd minute. Danish came perilously close to doubling his team's lead
March 6

These Student Health Cards shall be distributed to all the government schools for maintaining a proper health record of of over 12 lakh students enrolled in various government schools across J&K

The former J&K finance minister said that he is happy for the development as the people especially the youth of J-K were feeling discriminated in absence of being connected with the outside world

The Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) is mulling to rename Regal Chowk to Amira Kadal road as “Syed Shujaat Bukhari road” and Hazratbal - Saderabal Lalbazar road stretch as “Mushir-ul-Haq road”

A Kashmiri writer and director of European Foundation for South Asian Studies (EFSAS) Junaid Quresh welcomes the move of J&K administration to lift the ban

Department of Govt Medical College Srinagar will also provide staff and logistics for carrying out sample collection of suspected cases

The mega event, which will begin from March 07 and conclude on March 11, is being organized by J&K State Sports Council under the aegis of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India
March 7

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has deployed about 300 personnel at the airport

No officer had been inducted into the Indian Police Service for the last more than a decade

The event was organised by the J&K Cycling Association in different categories for boys and girls

Delimitation of Assembly constituencies will be carried out on the basis of the 2011 Census

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar hits out at the UNHRC for its criticism of Jammu and Kashmir and CAA

While interacting with beneficiaries of PMBJP in Jammu and Kashmir, PM Modi said the scheme will reach every village of the Union Territory
March 8

A young Kashmiri woman activist, Syed Tehmeena, has slammed militancy in Kashmir at an international forum in Geneva, arguing that it oppressed and deprived women of their rights in the Valley

Kashmiri woman Arifa, while sharing her story through PM Modi’s social media accounts, says she wants to empower local women by reviving the traditional crafts of the region
March 9

India has tried to reduce the number of stateless people in the country through the CAA

The parents have been appealing the government to lift the students from Iran

The event included lecture on self defence and various government schemes available for girl child

Standalone buildings are being designated as quarantine facilities in Srinagar and Jammu for suspected coronavirus patients
March 11

Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu was addressing a roadshow in Gujarat in the run-up to the Global Investors Summit

It has received 400 calls since being activated on Monday afternoon, an official statement said

The class work in these “colleges” is set to start from the next month
March 12

The Indian embassy in Tehran and consulates in Bandar Abbas and Zahidan reached out immediately to Indian nationals in Iran

Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan was replying to a question in the Lok Sabha

Baramulla district topped the list with production touching 4,79,570 metric tonnes
March 13

The former Chief Minister and National Conference leader had been charged under the Public Safety Act (PSA)

The first batch of 58 pilgrims had returned in an Indian Air Force aircraft on Tuesday
March 14

The Srinagar Municipal Corporation has already installed 33 Intelligent Traffic System Lights (ITSL)

The committee will be headed by Commissioner Secretary of the School Education Department
March 15

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead India at a video conference of all SAARC nations at 5 pm on Sunday to chalk out a joint strategy to fight coronavirus in the region

India is no longer a weak country as was perceived by many, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on a TV show

Government is trying to recover 1 lakh hectares of encroached land

Prime Minister Modi made the statement at a meeting with a 24-member delegation of the newly formed Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party, led by its leader Altaf Bukhari
March 16

It said the appointment would be effective from the date from which Khan assumes charge

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "It is clear we have to work together; we can respond best to coronavirus by coming together, not growing apart"

The Union Home Minister was chairing a meeting with a 24-member delegation from Jammu and Kashmir's Apni Party

Zafar Mirza, special adviser on health to Prime Minister Imran Khan, represented Pakistan in the video conference
March 17

Non-cooperation by suspect patients now a criminal offence

The Election Commission appointed Kumar as the new CEO replacing Shailendra Kumar

Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan launched the drive by planting saplings in the peripheries of Tulip garden at Cheshmashahi
March 18

In the fourth ceasefire violation in as many days, the Pakistan Army on Wednesday resorted to intense mortar shelling on forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, a defence spokesman said

The reference to Kashmir was included in a joint statement issued at the end of Pakistan President Arif Alvi’s maiden visit to China amid the coronavirus pandemic

"The CAA won't affect the legal, democratic or secular rights of people," said the government in a preliminary affidavit to the Supreme Court

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy on Tuesday said in the Lok Sabha that after the repeal of Article 370, no major terror attack took place in the hinterland of the country from August 5, 2019, to March 10, 2020

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and MOS PMO Jitendra Singh were also present in the meeting

Fears are growing about what happens if community transmission takes off in the crowded areas of the world’s second-most-populous nation

Advisor to the Lt. Governor Baseer Ahmad Khan has issued necessary orders in this regard, an official spokesperson said
March 19

With regard to tourism development, Finance Minister said three religious circuits have been announced in the Budget

‘All Govt employees, pensioners to be covered under scheme’

Secretary General JK Hoteliers Club Tariq Rashid hailed the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Director for effective preventive measures

Minister said that banking sector also continued to render services to their customers and e-banking facilities were provided to designated branches of various banks
Opinion

Pakistan undermined a humanitarian platform meant to discuss a united regional response to the deadly disease
March 20

The Coronavirus pandemic has put all of mankind in crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in an address to the nation

The fund was set up during a video conference of Saarc heads of nations

India has enhanced its Covid-19 control room with 48 officers handling 16 regions with round the clock helpline services

A news article mischievously tries to give the Delhi violence a religious colour
March 21

J&K IT/ITeS Policy aims to provide for time bound approvals and single window clearances to prospective investors

The order has been issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (Department of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh Affairs)

The Administrative Council decision is in the backdrop of the Global Investors Summit scheduled to be held later in the year

Many well-educated Pakistani youth have been joining ISIS, lured by the good money and perks
March 22

The coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak is indirectly helping the Centre’s vision of Digital India, as many service providers, including banks and telecom

Following Prime Minister Modi’s appeal entire country is observing ‘Janata Curfew’ to check the spread of Cornonavirus

It will also reserve a substantial number of seats in educational institutions for locals of the Union Territory
March 23

The coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak is indirectly helping the Centre’s vision of Digital India, as many service providers, including banks and telecom

Kashmir is already under lockdown for the last four days with the administration deciding to take it further, till the end of March

Indian missions are helping Indian citizens stranded across the world due to Covid 19-related travel restrictions

Central government warns of legal action against those violating the lockdown enforced till March 31

Business tycoons are lending a helping hand to global and government efforts to tackle the coronavirus pandemic

A projection of 300 million coronavirus cases in India by Washington-based Laxminarayan appears to be far- fetched
March 24

In his interaction with representatives of some TV news groups,Prime Minister Modi said COVID-19 is a “lifetime challenge (that) needs to be tackled through new and innovative solutions”

The SAARC Disaster Management Centre (SDMC-IU), Gandhinagar has also set up a website on COVID-19 for shared use of SAARC countries

The immigration check posts are spread across airports, seaports and riverports, land and rail ports

WHO has given the example of how India eradicated polio and smallpox

The former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister was detained on August 5 last year

The countrywide lockdown will be more stringent that the Janata Curfew, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said

The bills were approved with voice vote after a debate of over two hours. The J&K Appropriation Bills were passed by Lok Sabha on March 19

The ‘heavy-handed’ pre-emptive approach was right there from the start, when India became among the first few to officially curtail travel to and from China
March 25

The helplines will try to provide immediate relief to those seeking advice or assistance on COVID-19

The expected G-20 call will be for member nations to ramp up their medical infrastructure capacities

The UN has expressed solidarity with India in its fight against coronavirus after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day nationwide lockdown

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks with the Chinese Foreign Minister and the European Union representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

The students were told to leave the hostels and return home after their medical colleges shut down due to the coronavirus scare
March 26

While 593 are active cases, 42 have been cured or discharged, 1 migrated patient while 13 have died, the data released by the Ministry said.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces a relief package to help fight the Covid-19 outbreak

After launching an official chatbot on WhatsApp to resolve queries related to the coronavirus pandemic, the government has now created an official Telegram group called 'MyGov Corona News Desk' as well.

Over 150 Japanese nationals were evacuated on a special flight that flew in from Tokyo. Four other flights flew 500 people to Germany, 120 to Ukraine and 240 to two Baltic nations.
March 27

PM Modi’s comments are in line with his recent speeches that call for 'reformed multilateralism'

To ease financial stress in the market, the central bank announces a slew of measures, including infusing liquidity and 3-month moratorium on term loans
March 28

Deepak Padmakumar, second secretary in the Indian embassy in Beijing, was one of the people on the ground from the start

Several media houses (Not Times of India) in India carried news reports that claimed that India is set to witness a huge spike in coronavirus cases, with as many as 40 crore Indians contracting the virus eventually.
India plans an online platform for SAARC to share and exchange information, expertise for jointly fighting COVID-19

As coronavirus cases cross 800, India gears up to tackle for stage-III transmission
March 29

India has volunteered to participate in the World Health Organization’s ongoing solidarity trial for developing vaccines for Covid-19, as the number of cases in the country ballooned to more than 900.

There is no evidence that India has entered Stage-III of coronavirus
March 30

Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba says: “I am surprised to see such reports, there is no such plan of extending the lockdown”

The Centre has set up empowered groups to suggest measures to strengthen healthcare, economic revival and minimize hardship of people after 21-day lockdown

The Union Home Ministry has asked state governments and Union Territory administrations to effectively seal state and district borders to stop movement of migrant workers

India’s business tycoons and leading industrialists have stepped up to contribute to the battle against the surging Covid-19 pandemic
March 31

Coronavirus cases reported in the last 12 days are much less than those reported in the developed country

DRDO has developed a technology to use one ventilator for multiple patients

In his interaction with India’s heads of diplomatic missions, Prime Minister said India took unprecedented and early steps in response to coronavirus

India calls for creating global framework for further enhancing affordable access to medicines
Opinion

The UN is calling for a USD 2.5 trillion rescue package for developing nations to deal with the unprecedented economic damage
FEBRUARY 1

Chief Secretary B V R Subrahmanyam on Friday reviewed the preparedness of the health department to deal with coronavirus cases

J&K women have won three out of their four matches played so far. In earlier, matches, J&K outplayed Meghalaya and Mizoram

President Ram Nath Kovind said that since becoming a Union Territory all the developmental projects in Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh have gained momentum

Many private schools, including Delhi Public School in Srinagar, are mulling to start classes from February to make up for the academic loss during the past six months

Delegation of the All-J&K Panchayat Conference, headed by Anil Sharma, presented its demands for the welfare of districts and Panches to LG GC Murmu
FEBRUARY 2

The house listing phase of the Census and the National Population Register will be carried out from April 1 to September 30, 2020

J&K leads medal tally at National School Games

The annual budget of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for the financial year of 2020-21 will also be passed in the current budget session of the Parliament
FEBRUARY 3

Departments have appointed nodal officers for digitalization of files and records of the civil secretariat

The state is at the top of the medals tally at the sports meet being held in Jammu

This will be the first ever full-fledged budget of the new Union Territory to be passed by Parliament

It is the entrepreneurs who drive the economic engine of a country, Lt Governor Girish Chandra Murmu said

The Ministers have also suggested that the public outreach programme should be taken right up to the block level
FEBRUARY 4

Apart from Security Related Expenditure for police, the Centre has also allocated Rs 202.35 crore in next fiscal for relief and rehabilitation of migrants in J&K, the budget documents reveal

The project is meant to provide uninterrupted water for irrigation to farmers in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district and to produce power, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said

The envoys’ visit, originally scheduled for the summer, could be moved ahead in the light of European Parliament’s joint draft resolution on Kashmir and CAA

They have been identified as Mohd Amin, Mohd Rafiq and Fayaz Lone, residents of Pulwama, and Maqbool Dar, a resident of Awantipora

The competition, as per the fixture drawn by the J&K Football Association, will be held at two venues - Mini Stadium, Parade and GGM, Science College Ground

The Police department last month floated tenders for the procurement of the high-tech vehicles known as Remotely Operated Vehicle

The championship is being organised by J&K Judo Association (JKJA) under the chairmanship of Gower Khan Joint Secretary, JKJA
Opinion

Pandits believe that unlike previous governments at the Centre, the Modi government is much better informed about their plight
FEBRUARY 5

The Division Bench further observed that it would pass proper orders on the issue of traffic mess as what is happening outside as nobody will be allowed to keep the vehicle on roadside

25 participants from the States of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and UT of J&K are participating in this ten-day-long training programme

The loan will be recovered in installments from the personnel’s salary without any interest

The District Collectors have been asked to have farmers engaged in poultry, fishery and other such sectors also included in KCC Scheme

About 50 cyclists from UT of Jammu and Kashmir took part in the selection trials in various age categories and showed their talent
Opinion

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s rhetoric and actions after August 5, 2019, have verged on being both hysterical and melodramatic
FEBRUARY 6

The Union Minister for the PMO said the former rulers of Jammu and Kashmir vehemently avoided holding Panchayat and local body elections

The Insurance Society will have the mandate to formulate policies for code of conduct, capacity building and other training programmes for medical/para medical staff

The JKPCB (Jammu & Kashmir Pollution Control Board) funded facility will include high-end instruments for conducting source appointment studies in J&K

The government had recently opened medical colleges in most districts of the UT but problems were being faced in getting faculty for many of them in the rural areas
FEBRUARY 7

While replying to a debate in the Rajya Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that it has happened for the first time after J&K’s special status was scrapped last year

The authorities have set up the entire system and the testing will be done on February 10 before the service will be open to public, sources disclosed

Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbag Singh directed the Police officers to take stringent action against the elements found involved in unlawful activities

The Light Rail Transit System (LRTS) in Jammu will have one corridor from Bantalab to Bari Brahmana with a total length of 23 kilometres

The meeting was attended by Advisors R R Bhatnagar and Farooq Ahmad Khan, Chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam and senior officials of various security forces

In yet another setback to Islamabad, Saudi Arabia once again declined Pakistan’s request for an urgent meeting on Kashmir at the Organization of Islamic Cooperation
Opinion

It would be better if Pakistan mends its behavior and starts thinking afresh on its approach towards India for lasting peace and prosperity in the region
FEBRUARY 8

The Jammu and Kashmir administration took this decision after reviewing the situation. It was reviewed on January 31 and was extended for another week, which was ending on Friday

The prescription committees would keep a check on the prescriptions given by the doctors in order to contain the reported unethical practices by some health care professionals

3The officials said the 100 projects of the youth services department, worth Rs 420.57 crore, funded by JKIDFC is for upgrading the sports infrastructure in the union territory

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, G Kishan Reddy, said this in his written reply to a question regarding the impact of the abrogation of Article 370 on J&K in the Lok Sabha
FEBRUARY 9

The visit would be timed just before the visit by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to Germany for the Munich Security Conference next weekend

7 lakh students have been so far registered on the NSP for pre-matric Scholarship and post-matric scholarship schemes till date

They have been identified as Amir Shafi Dar and Shabir Ahmed Ganie, both residents of Chadoora, and Mudasir Ahmed Khan from Pulwama

Former Jammu and Kashmir Speaker Mubarak Gul and National Conference leader Tanvir Sadiq, were released from MLA Hostel

The training was conducted to sensitize operators, supervisors about the latest UIDAI guidelines regarding Aadhaar enrolment update
FEBRUARY 10

The proposed visit of the foreign envoys to the region also comes after the EU Parliament last month deferred a vote on a joint draft resolution on Kashmir and the Citizenship Amendment Act

Information technology industry is one of the pillars on which the new union territory of Jammu and Kashmir is banking on for employment generation and industrialisation

Police and various agencies operating in J&K and Ladakh have been instructed by the Home Ministry to enforce the central laws now applicable to the newly carved out Union territories

According to a report prepared by security agencies, on an average five local youths have joined militancy every month since August 5 last year, as compared to the earlier rate of 14 per month

Pak army initiated the unprovoked ceasefire violations by intense firing of small arms and shelling with mortars in Balakot and Mendhar sectors around 12.50 pm
FEBRUARY 11

Sources say that the two-day trip could take place this week and would include heads of mission of various countries, including the European nations

The Special Scholarship Scheme for J&K is being implemented since 2011. The scheme aims at encouraging the youth of J&K to pursue higher education in educational institutions outside the UT

Last week five leaders were released including Peoples Conference chairman Sajjad Lone, Youth PDP leader Waheed Parra and former legislator Basheer Ahmad Veeri

Inspector-General of Police, Jammu, Mukesh Singh said that police have arrested three JeM militants for transporting militants from Jammu to Kashmir

The members said that Arun Kumar Mehta, Financial Commissioner will inaugurate the Championship on February 12 at Mini Stadium Parade

The centre was set up under the 'Athroot' initiative by an NGO, Sewa Bharti, Jammu, which aims to uplift Kashmiri migrant women
Opinion

In its annual report in April, 2019, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan raised concerns about incidents of forced conversions and marriages of Hindu and Christian girls
FEBRUARY 12

Sources said, the delegation will be briefed about the security situation in Kashmir by top army commanders. Foreign Affairs Secretary Vikas Swarup is overseeing the visit

Lieutenant Governor G C Murmu called upon the participants of ‘Financial Inclusion Outreach Programme’ to aware the people about the schemes and programmes of the Government through the outreach

Sports secretary Sarmad Hafeez reviewed arrangements for the winter games with concerned departments and stakeholders, an official spokesman said

One-way traffic has proven to be a success and for the past more than over two weeks, traffic is plying normally on the highway, which otherwise was witnessing heavy traffic jam for hours

Budgam police arrested Irfan Ahmed Dar of Humhama on the charge of peddling drugs during routine checking on IG Road in Budgam
Opinion

Wrong and incomplete information has been used in an attempt to distort the reality in Jammu and Kashmir
FEBRUARY 13

There has also been a rise in the Pakistan-originating Chinese drones dropping weapons and communication devices in Punjab following the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5, last year

Chief Electoral Officer of Jammu and Kashmir Shailendra Kumar said panchayat polls to vacant posts will be conducted in eight phases

The Jammu and Kashmir authorities restored the mobile Internet last month for the first time after the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5

Twenty five foreign envoys began their two-day Jammu and Kashmir visit on Wednesday with a Shikara (boat) ride on Dal Lake in Srinagar

According to the police, after preliminary enquiry, it was found that these terror associates were involved in providing shelter and logistic support to militants
FEBRUARY 14

The Tirumala Balaji Temple to be constructed by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams trust in Jammu will give the most significant boost to the UT in two sectors – tourism and employment

'The government is offering the land, along with tax breaks and insurance cover, to draw businesses there,' Manoj Kumar Dwivedi, the region's Commissioner Secretary in charge of trade and commerce said.

The sports ministry will fund both the Khelo India (Play India) Winter Games – in Ladakh in the third week of February and in Jammu and Kashmir in the first week of March

An order issued by the health department said that 81 MO’s have been placed as in-charge consultants for the peripheral hospitals across Jammu and Kashmir

They said after their return to their countries, they would encourage people to visit Kashmir which is very peaceful, life is normal and people are doing their daily normal work
FEBRUARY 15

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan compared the struggle of Kashmiri people with that of fight by Turkish people against foreign domination during the World War I

A 42-days Yatra would commence on 23rd June, 2020, an auspicious day of Jagan Nath Rath Yatra as per Hindu Calendar, and conclude on Shravan Purnima (Raksha Bandhan) on 3rd August, 2020

“The construction of hospitals is being done at a rapid pace, which will help in the development of Jammu and Kashmir," he said after performing the 'bhumi puja' for a new AIIMS here

The Committee of Experts (CoE) on Dal and Nageen lakes will submit the final proposal to the Housing and Urban Development Department (HUDD) by 20th of February, a senior official said

Kashmir becomes magical during the winters and the places that become simply mesmerizing include, Gulmarg, Pahalgaon, Srinagar, Zanskar and Sonamarg

The winter camp commenced in world famous health resort of Pahalgam to promote healthy living through martial arts and raise awareness about ill effects of drug addiction
Opinion

Only sentencing Hafiz will no do, Pakistan must ensure that all terrorists and groups operating on its soil face justice
FEBRUARY 16

'Do not worry, Senator. One democracy will settle it and you know which one,' was how foreign minister S Jaishankar promptly responded to Republican Senator Lindsey Graham's point on Kashmir

Roadshows, scheduled from February 17, in major cities across the country will focus on specific sectors for investment

J&K police has now decided to lace its men with the hi-tech Bullet Resistant Vests (BRVs) to ensure its men remain safe during anti-militancy operations

This will be the first election to be held under the 73rd Amendment which had not been implemented in the erstwhile state of in Jammu and Kashmir

Smart cards will be distributed among the Dal dwellers. The Srinagar's Deputy Commissioner is to submit a complete report in this regard to Divisional Commissioner immediately

The annual exposition is an attempt to provide marketing opportunities and a platform to weavers for selling handloom products produced in J&K
FEBRUARY 17

The issue that needs to be addressed is that of vacation of the territories occupied by Pakistan, MEA Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said

Turkish President Erdogan's remarks reflect neither an understanding of history nor of the conduct of diplomacy, India said

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had laid the foundation stone for the Rs 6,800-crore project in May 2018

The state cricket association has received approval from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)

India, which had sent a nine-member team, has won medals at the world snowshoe championships for the first time

There will also be a separate training and doctrinal command and logistics command, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) said
Opinion

Kashmir is a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan and Antonio Guterres’ offer of UN mediation goes against India’s historic position on the region
FEBRUARY 18

India told Turkish envoy Sakir Ozkan Torunlar that Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan’s comments on Kashmir lacked any understanding of the history of the Kashmir dispute, the Indian foreign ministry said

Seeking investments in Jammu and Kashmir, the government flagged off grand pan-India roadshows, starting with Bengaluru and Kolkata on February 17

Though the Global Investors Summit will be held in April/May, the government has already received investment proposals worth 200 billion INR, a senior government official said

Roads to dozens of far-flung and remote areas, including those near the Line of Control (LoC), reopened on February 17 after remaining closed for several weeks due to accumulation of snow

The J&K President of Association for Rowing and Sculling, (JKARS) said that some vital equipments have been installed for training purposes of the athletes
Opinion

A bbc.com report on the events leading to the Labour MP being denied entry after landing in New Delhi leaves out details on facts

The J&K President of Association for Rowing and Sculling, (JKARS) said that some vital equipments have been installed for training purposes of the athletes
FEBRUARY 19

Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured a delegation of prominent Kashmiri Pandits that the government will establish separate townships for them in 10 districts of Kashmir.

Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) will have jurisdiction to handle cases related to the Jammu and Kashmir region. The CAT so far had jurisdiction only over central services issues in Jammu and Kashmir.

AIIMS director Rishikesh on the behalf of AIIMS Vijaypur has sought applications from candidates for filling up the posts of Professors, Additional Professors, Associate Professors and Assistant Professors directly

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, today reviewed progress on major projects of Health & Medical Education (H&ME) Department

The inaugural session of the workshop was held at Ibn-i-Khalidoun auditorium of the University and was presided over by Vice Chancellor Prof Talat Ahmad

The students were taken to the Himalayan Nature Park, University Campus, Indian Institute of Advanced Studies,Tattapani Hot Spring and Army Heritage Museum
FEBRUARY 20

Divisional Commissioner (Kashmir) Baseer Ahmad Khan directed the Deputy Commissioners (DCs) to provide essential commodities in areas populated by the Pandit community on a priority basis

DGP of Kashmir Police Dilbagh Singh said that foreign dignitaries visited Jammu and Kashmir recently and their visits passed off without any incident

'Being the premier institution of India, the onus is on us in academia to appreciate the importance of geographical location, natural beauty, culture, cuisine, tradition, literature of Kashmir,' the DU Vice Chancellor said

People can register their grievance and developmental issues during the day-long camp being organised at Banquet Hall in the capital of the UT

The yearly Agri UniFest is promoted by ICAR as a platform to showcase cultural talent among the youth of agricultural universities from across the country

The program was attended by large number of students who have recently passed 10+2 examinations and desired to know various career options available in different fields.
FEBRUARY 21

The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) will decide the composition and dates of the ministerial delegation that will undertake the follow up of the first visit of 37 Union Ministers last month

The Jammu & Kashmir government has directed double shift work for completing languishing development projects in the Union Territory

Led by Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu, the officials will be pitching about the business possibilities in the restive Kashmir Valley to leaders of India Inc, officials said

Senior officials including the Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday reviewed the security situation in south Kashmir

The posts were approved at the 163rd board meeting of the Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) chaired by its chairman Khalid Jahangir here

'Officers in their positions of power must understand helping people gives the best satisfaction of their service' Principal Revenue Secretary said
FEBRUARY 22

J&K has identified 14 sectors, including horticulture, food processing, manufacturing, infrastructure, media and entertainment, film and tourism, to attract investments

The Department till now has completed 111 projects which include 50 roads, 56 bridges and 5 buildings. INR 2.22 billion have been incurred on these languishing projects till date

The Jammu and Kashmir Government has organised this road show with a view to invite investors for setting up Film studios, Film Cities, Film Institutions and Multiplexes in the UT

While going through the stalls put up for display of carpets and Shawls from J&K, Dr. Jitendra Singh also suggested to promote the sale and provide incentives

A large number of devotees visited different temples, particularly Shankaracharya on the hill top of Takhat-e-Suliman, since early morning

The training program was conducted to familiarize youth about various flagship schemes and programs and to inculcate the sense of responsibility and commitment
FEBRUARY 23

Union minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday assured the people of the Union Territory that the domicile law is coming "very soon" which would be followed by the Land Act

The Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, Dr Jitendra Prasad shared the efforts made by scientist Ram Vishwakarma over the past two years to get a nod from the government for the project

The courts have been designated by the government in consultation with common High Court of J&K under the commercial courts, commercial divisor and commercial appellate division of High Courts Act, 2015

In 2020 so far, there have been 12 successful operations, in which 25 terrorists have been killed, nine terrorist operatives in Kashmir and four in Jammu arrested

Mission Director Bhupinder Kumar said that Comprehensive Primary Health Care is one of the priority areas of the Government

It was a disciplined bowling performance from the J&K team with Aquib Nabi and his new ball partner Mujtaba Yousuf taking three wickets each
FEBRUARY 24

The two-day event will be held in the twin cities of Srinagar and Jammu on May 26 and 27

Minister of state in the Prime Minister''s Office Jitendra Singh reviewed the progress of central schemes

Concerted efforts were being made to preserve the tribal cultures of Jammu and Kashmir, a senior official said

Land has already been identified for 898 playgrounds across the ten districts of the Kashmir valley

The events being organised include snow sledging, snow man making and 10-km cross-country
FEBRUARY 25

In a first, the entire local leaders, both separatists and the regional mainstream parties, completely refrained from issuing any statements during the US President''s visit unlike in the past

Donning uniforms after nearly seven months, thousands of students on Monday turned up at their schools that re-opened across the Kashmir Valley after remaining shutdown for several months

The three officers, whose names have been recommended by thee Supreme Court as as judges of the High Court are - Vinod Chatterji Koul, Sanjay Dhar and Puneet Gupta

He will take stock of the security situation in the hinterland and will also review the situation along the LoC, which has been kept active with unprovoked ceasefire violations by Pakistan for past one month

The emergency medical services across Kashmir hospitals have been hit as the valley is facing a shortage of critical care ambulances (CCAs) due to which patients lose golden hours before reaching hospitals for treatment

The win propelled RKFC to the fifth spot in the standings with 18 points from 12 matches, only behind fourth-placed East Bengal on goal difference
FEBRUARY 26

The strategy has been made in view of current and emerging security threats such as the regular ceasefire violations by the Pakistan Army along the LoC and the infiltration attempts

The shared post on social media showed students walking towards their respective schools to attend their classes. Similar photos of the school going children surfaced on the internet

Director Tourism, Kashmir, Nisar Ahmad Wani led the delegation of the representatives of local travel and hospitality sector for the promotion of the J&K’s vast tourism potential

J&K Government has envisaged connecting each and every household with Piped Water Supply by December 2021 against the national target of 2024

The event was organized by J&K Ice Stock Sports Association under the aegis of Indian Ice Stock Sports Federation and sponsored by J&K Tourism Department
FEBRUARY 27

The adaptation of these Central laws will be under Section 96 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, which bifurcated Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories

The Army Staff was briefed by the local Commanders on the situation on the Line of Control, ceasefire violations, retaliation, counter-infiltration operations and operational preparedness

The Task Force sanctioned funding of INR 12 million for the product research, development and marketing to 12 selected Startups under J&K Startup Policy

All police personnel posted at the Jammu and the Srinagar airports were transferred to their respective wings and parent departments immediately

'I am happy to announce that the people in both the regions of Jammu and Kashmir are cooperating with us to maintain peace,' DGP Dilbag Singh said

About One hundred Fifty boys participated in the football trials which included players from Districts, I-League Team, Clubs, Academies and Schools
FEBRUARY 28

The opening of the tulip garden in early spring marks the beginning of the tourist season in Kashmir. Every year lakhs of locals and tourists from across the country come to Kashmir to see the tulips bloom

'It is the mission of the Central government to provide 24×7 power to all the districts of Jammu & Kashmir within the next two years,' Union Power Minister said

Government of India has agreed to distribute 15000 Dairy Units of two cows each as a special package for Jammu and Kashmir under the Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme (DEDS)

The Northern Army Commander presented gallantry and distinguished service awards to 83 Army personnel and nine 'Veer Naris' at an investiture ceremony

He said J&K police is organizing different sports actives under its Civic Action Programme across J&K and a mega cricket tournament is going on in Kathua

DGP Dilbag Singh presented ex gratia relief cheques of about Rs 22 lakh to the parents of martyred Special Police Officer (SPO) Bilal Ahmad
FEBRUARY 29

The 37 central laws passed by the Union cabinet for Jammu and Kashmir will be applicable retrospectively from October 31, 2019, officials said

Singers Jyoti Nooran and Sultana Nooran, who are known as the Nooran sisters, enthralled the audience at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre

NITI Aayog has selected the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir for the first pilot project on Sustained Development Goals during which the J&K administration would get a chance to work with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Currently, the 84-kilometre-long Mughal Road, which was opened in 2009, indirectly connects the Srinagar-Jammu national highway via Poonch and Rajouri

Over 200 sportspersons from 13 districts of Jammu and Kashmir divisions are participating in the event under sub-junior, junior and senior categories

The administration expects the scheme to be availed by all the dealers who could not avail the benefit of the amnesty announced in 2018
JANUARY 1

The Directorate of Employment took the initiative and till date 694 Self Help Groups (SHGs) of Engineers have been registered

Though most services, except mobile internet, were restored in Jammu within a week, Kashmir saw landlines and post-paid services being restored in phases.
Opinion

A top Indian-American attorney, Ravi Batra’s remarks came while responding to a Congressional subcommittee on human rights in South Asia
JANUARY 2

The Lt Governor asked the officers to submit a funding proposal for the development of sports infrastructure at the Panchayat level

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

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

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

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
JANUARY 3

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

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
Opinion

Clean India Campaign, promotion of yoga culture and skill development programme for youth are unique measures to improve the overall fibre and fabric of the Indian society
JANUARY 4

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

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

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

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

Govt highlights Kashmir normalcy by allowing prayers at Grand Mosque
JANUARY 5

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

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

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

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

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

Govt highlights Kashmir normalcy by allowing prayers at Grand Mosque
JANUARY 6

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

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

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

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
Opinion

2019 has in many ways set the tone, tenor and tempo of how 2020 and perhaps the 2020’s will pan out between India and Pakistan
JANUARY 7

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Govt highlights Kashmir normalcy by allowing prayers at Grand Mosque
JANUARY 8

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)

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

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

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
Opinion

There is an increasing realisation in the US Congress that the resolution is counterproductive and to the detriment of close India-US ties
JANUARY 9

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Act seeks to give justice to the religious minorities of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh who migrated to India after facing persecution.
JANUARY 10

Malaysia tops in sending the highest number of tourists to Kashmir. China features among the top ten countries from where visitors arrived in Kashmir

Seven high-tech snow cutter FRESIA machines have been purchased by the Border Roads Organization (BRO) for swift snow cutting and clearance

The delegation apprised the Lt Governor about its steadfast efforts and prime focus on development of J&K's priority sectors

India's permanent UN representative Syed Akbaruddin was responding to comments made by his Pakistani counterpart Munir Akram, who had accused India of spreading duplicitous claims of normalcy in J&K post abrogation of Article 370

The representatives of empanelled insurance agencies as well as scientists and officers of the concerned departments participated in the meeting

Over 2.33 Lakh families in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will be benefited from the scheme
JANUARY 11

US Congressmen Scott Perry, Francis Rooney, Joe Wilson, Paul Gosar, George Holding, and Pete Olson spoke in support of India's move, which is a massive diplomatic victory for India.

The Pakistani intelligence agency, ISI, is assisting terrorist organization Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen of Bangladesh (JMB) to offer terrorist education to Rohingya

Lt Governor G C Murmu has directed the officers to call the Expression of Interest (EoI) for implementing the scheme within a period of one month

A total of 42 forest types are found in the Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh, which are the highest in the country

The documentary, screened at the Dharamshala International Film Festival in November, draws parallels between kandurwans and social media
JANUARY 12

A group of 15 envoys and diplomats had interacted with security officials, politicians and civil society representatives over a recent two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir

Ramon Bagatsing, Jr., said the delegation met people from several sections of society of Srinagar and Kashmir, including political leaders, civil society members and others

In a major decision, the Board of Governors approved the admission of girl students in Sainik Schools, including Nagrota Sainik School, Jammu, from 2021-22.

Around 1,100 plants found in J&K are reportedly used in different systems of medicine, out of which 22 species have a high trade volume

Besides being a heritage site, the area has a lot to offer to the tourists by way of site seeing, trekking and other forms of adventure tourism

As many as 126 science models from different schools of Kashmir Division were exhibited in the exhibition

This was the fourth conference within a short span of three months
Opinion

Today's stronger India can handle this sniping by a West that is grappling with a crisis in its democracy, with deeply polarised politics
JANUARY 13

The police have launched a series of operations in south Kashmir after the arrest of top Hizbul Mujahideen commander Naveed Babu and his accomplice on Saturday

The J&K Police detained a senior police officer, Davindra Singh, along with two militants -- Naveed Babu and Altaf -- when the trio was travelling in a vehicle on Srinagar-Jammu highway on Saturday.

The four-day cultural event aimed at showcasing the various cultural traditions of different states in India. The main highlight of the event was that of the Kashmiri performance

The proposal for the ''Bhavan'' was approved by Lt Governor G C Murmu last week and an amount of around Rs 5 crore released for the purchase of half-an-acre land at Kharghar in Navi Mumbai

The aim of the week is to inculcate traffic education and awareness among motorists, commuters, and pedestrians including college and school goers
JANUARY 14

NEROCA FC will take on Real Kashmir FC at the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium in a crucial I-League match today

For the new deployment, an upgraded joint command and control of various security and intelligence agencies will be created at the three locations

These courses are being started for the first time and earlier the students had to travel outside the state to pursue them

Committees have been constituted in each rural as well as urban local bodies so that different strategies with regard to the elimination of single use plastic could be formulated
JANUARY 15

The UT administration, through an order, restored mobile internet in parts of Jammu region and broadband in hotels, travel establishments and hospitals from January 15

All provisions of the Right to Information (RTI) Act will be enforced in newly created Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday

‘On our request, the MEA has asked Pakistan authorities to return our rake as soon as possible,’ a senior railway official said

The physical endurance test (PET) and physical standard test (PST) will commence from January 20 and will end on January 31, 2020

Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has already released the result of Class 10th for Kashmir division last week
Opinion

Pakistan and China, both revanchist states, are not only committed to retaining control over the territories they already grabbed, but they also want to seize even more

The recent mob attack on Gurudwara Nankana Sahib is just the latest in a very long list of atrocities inflicted upon minorities in Pakistan ever since it came into being
JANUARY 16

This upcoming “man-made wonder”, being developed under the direct supervision of the PMO and Railway Board, is expected to be completed by December 2021

14 members of the UNSC rejected China's request to discuss the issue saying it is a bilateral matter between India and Pakistan

Ministers will reach out to people across the UT up to panchayat level and share with them how the Centre has planned to expedite the development process in the region

India's representative to UN Syed Akbaruddin said that the outcome of the meeting was along the expected lines and that Pak's baseless allegations not credible

On January 14 when heavy winds blew snow up into a storm in Kashmir's Lachhipur, two locals, Tariq Iqbal and Zahoor Ahmed Khan, were hit by a snow slide

A modified version of the pellet guns will now be used to ward off any protest ahead or during any anti-militancy operations
JANUARY 17

As part of the ongoing exercise to free detainees the Jammu and Kashmir administration released four former legislators including a former minister today. Five leaders had been released on January 16

Hungary stands firmly with India on the recent decisions taken by the Modi administration. The Hungarian Foreign Minister asked the international community to stop “preaching” to India on the issues of Kashmir, CAA or NRC

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Bipin Rawat called for a strong and concerted global action against states sponsoring terrorism

The posts include 193 posts of faculty, paramedical and technical staff and 44 posts of administrative and auxiliary staff

The five men, who were working towards executing sensational terror attacks and IED explosions, were nabbed in two phases said Vidhi Kumar, Central Kashmir Range DIG

India slammed Pakistan for trying to internationalise the Kashmir issue with the help of China, saying Islamabad's "desperate" measures to "peddle" baseless allegations
JANUARY 18

Before this, SMS on all mobile phones and broadband internet services were restored in government-run hospitals from January 1

Members of the community took to social media to post videos of themselves by narrating the "Hum Aayenge Apne Watan" dialogue from an upcoming flick, 'Shikara'

The Union Ministers are visiting Jammu and Kashmir to spread awareness about major political developments in the country

The posts were lying vacant since November last year when the elections to the local bodies were held.

The Lt Governor advised the Councillors to reach out to the people and sensitise them about sanitation and maintain cleanliness around their surroundings

The highway was closed on Monday after snowfall across Jawahar Tunnel and multiple landslides in Banihal-Ramban sector, it is open now
JANUARY 19

While addressing a gathering at Jammu club he said Manuvad is basically following a book called Manusmriti. Manusmriti is an ancient legal text of Hinduism

The Government approved the creation of 271 posts of various categories including 142 posts for Government Ayurveda Medical College-cum-Hospital

A spokesperson from the J&K administration said the CISF will take over their duties from 31 January, given their expertise in aviation security

J&K L-G Girish Chandra Murmu reviewed the progress of a number of projects in the winter capital of the Union territory

The team will be working to augment the supply wherever required by coordinating with the concerned Agencies
JANUARY 20

As the Centre's public outreach programme continues in Jammu and Kashmir, the common people hope that the visit of union ministers will usher a new era of development

The Centre would come out with an industrial package for the Union Territory soon and expressed hope that it would attract large amounts of investment to the valley, Goel said

The additional manpower comprises various officials of statistical and evaluation cadre, who have been mandated to verify every project being implemented at the ground level in their respective districts

Director General of Prisons in J&K, V.K. Singh, interacted with the detainees from Jammu and Kashmir who are lodged in the Lucknow district jail and enquired about their health and other facilities being provided to them
JANUARY 21

Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu told the business community that the abrogation of the erstwhile state's special status has removed all "artificial barriers"

The Union Ministers who will visit the Union Territory (UT) include Arjun Munda who will visit Riasi, Gajenda Singh Shekhawat who will visit Kathua, and Anurag Thakur who will visit Jammu

Adil Bashir Sheikh of Jammu and Kashmir Police was gunned down in an encounter in Shopian on Monday. He was in constant touch with the higher ranks of the Hizbul Mujahideen

Last week, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat made a pitch to start programmes aimed at counter-radicalisation of youth

The three-member committee for the task would be headed by Tapan Ray, ex-Union Corporate Secretary
JANUARY 22

The Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Kiren Rijiju, reiterated that a new dawn of development would be set in the UT of J&K

J&K Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh stressed upon all ranks of police to improve their proficiency and gain more and more public confidence during the visit

According to officials, the elections to the nearly 13,000 vacant posts of panch and sarpanch in gram panchayats in Jammu and Kashmir is likely to be held next month

Not caring for his life, Mudasir Ashraf risked his life and tried hard to save a person who was engulfed in flames following a helicopter crash
JANUARY 23

Official sources said India's clear and consistent position has been that there is no role to play for any third party on Kashmir

The result is better this year as last year only 51.77 percent students had qualified in the exams. In the past 16 years, the highest number of students have qualified the board exams this year

Union Minister for Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh Shekhawat declared that J&K Government will achieve this task three years before the 2024 deadline set by the Modi Government

Pulse Polio Immunisation Programme has succeeded in achieving 100 percent coverage of target population in Jammu and Kashmir

Projects which have been lying dormant for last several decades are also being revived in a speedy manner, said HRD Minister of State Sanjay Dhotre
JANUARY 24

The authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have decided to set up 25 'Smart Schools' in Srinagar with libraries, science labs, smart classrooms, and other facilities

The delimitation in the newly-carved out UTs of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh will be likely initiated by Union law ministry in consultation with the Election Commission and state administration in the beginning of the February

The killed Jash-e-Mohammad terrorist was involved in civilian killings post the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5, 2019

The ministers interacted with various delegations in Srinagar, Ganderbal and Baramullah districts of central and northern Kashmir

Police have established checkpoints (nakas) at various places in the city while few routes leading to the venue are temporarily blocked in morning and evening hours

Police have established checkpoints (nakas) at various places in the city while few routes leading to the venue are temporarily blocked in morning and evening hours
JANUARY 25

The Union minister of state for AYUSH, Shripad Nayak, said the hill-resorts of Gulmarg, Patnitop, and Pahalgam will be promoted as medical tourism destinations

For the first time, the chairpersons of the Block Development Councils (BDS) will take salutes at the Republic Day functions at Block Development Offices (BDOs)

A total of 105 Police Medals for Gallantry (PMG) and three PPMG have been given to the JK Police followed by 75 PMG to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)

Delivering the Sardar Patel lecture on governance, Venkaiah Naidu asserted that Article 370 was a temporary provision that had outlived its purpose a long time back

The move comes within a week of the administration ordering restoration of prepaid mobile services in the Valley

‘The visit by our ambassador and other foreign diplomats to Jammu and Kashmir was a useful step,’ senior US diplomat Alice Wells said
JANUARY 26

Started by the Jammu and Kashmir administration last year, the 'Back to Village' programme has been getting a massive response

Investment in the private sector is the key to growth and employment of Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu said
JANUARY 27

After the elimination of Article 370 and turning into a Union Territory, there was an environment of pleasure round Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh for the Republic Day celebrations. From the village to the cities, the tricolor could be seen waving gracefully

Muzaffar Hussain Baig, Shiv Nirmohi , Javed Ahmed Tak from J&K; Dr Tsering Landol, Chewang Motup Goba from Ladakh are included in the list of Padma recipients

Despite the bone-chilling cold, the Army at the LoC hoisted the tri colour on the Republic Day. Children were invited to witness the event as Army jawans distributed sweets to them

The machine unit includes a dispenser and an incinerator for proper disposal of used napkins. The sanitary napkins will be sold to the students for less than a third of the market cost
Opinion

The Act has broken an Omerta code of silence on the persecution of Hindus in the neighborhood
JANUARY 28

All government organizations, including autonomous bodies, have been directed to immediately register with Government e-Marketplace (GeM) for procurement, an order says

With the introduction of the NCERT books in curriculum, 86,000 government school teachers will be trained in imparting quality education at the primary and elementary levels

The Committee shall be serviced by the Department of Disaster Management, Relief, and Rehabilitation & Reconstruction, the order reads

Speaking after receiving the Guard of Honour, the new Vice Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen S K Saini, said today that the Army is prepared for all challenges

The arrest comes three days after three terrorists including a top Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) commander were killed in an encounter with the security forces in Awantipora
JANUARY 29

Administration has begun massive preparations to organise the ‘J&K Global Investors Summit-2020’ in April to attract investors to the Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh

Around 187 reforms have been proposed by Government of India, under the aegis of Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade under the Ease of Doing the Business programme

Officials said that anti-drone systems will soon be put in place along the IB in Jammu-Samba-Kathua belt to foil any attempt by Pakistan to effect a drone intrusion in future.
Opinion

In dealing with foreign repercussions, India has adopted an unusually hardball approach, challenging countries that questioned its approach
JANUARY 30

The identified land will be allocated across various sectors, including food processing, education, information technology, animal husbandry and so on, sources in the administration said

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajiv Rai Bhatnagar said after improvement in the security situation, the government has now shifted focus on the development of Jammu and Kashmir

Upgraded Municipal Councils included Kulgam, Pulwama, Shopian, Ganderbal, Budgam, Bandipora and Kupwara, all in Kashmir division and Reasi, Doda, Samba, Kishtwar, Ramban and Rajouri in Jammu division

In view of increasing road accidents, the traffic police will conduct an awareness campaign in the month of February

Mission Director, Mid Day Meal, Dr Arun Manhas said, "The administration is mulling to establish 'school nutrition gardens' in all government-run schools of Jammu and Kashmir

The wards, being manned by a special team of medical professionals, come a day after screening of passengers travelling from Nepal and China started
JANUARY 31

All administrative secretaries and heads of PSUs, autonomous bodies and societies are directed to file the annual audits by February-end

Lt Gen Joshi of Kargil fame, with vast experience of anti-terror operations in Kashmir, succeeded Lt Gen Ranbir Singh who retires from service on January 31

For claiming the benefits of Pahari speaking people (PSP) category, a person must be a member of the Pahari clan, community or tribe having a distinct cultural, ethnic and linguistic identity

A delegation of the J&K Sharnarthi Action Committee (JKSAC) met LG G C Murmu and raised the demands for settlement of Displaced Persons (DPs) of 1947 from PoJK

A group of four terrorists who were travelling in a truck opened fire at a police team near the toll plaza on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in Jammu's Nagrota
Opinion

Rather than rejecting the CAA-NRC combination as ‘anti-Muslim’, the concern of informed citizens should have been that the CAA-NRC combination is ‘pro-efficiency’ ensuring safeguards
December 1




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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

The policy shall cover an aggregate of more than 3.50 lakh employees of the J & K Government
December 5

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

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

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

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

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

Piped water to each Jammu and Kashmir household by 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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”

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

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

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

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

Pakistan has a vested interest in preventing prosperity in J&K, and in the Ladakh area of Kashmir, because a weak economy fuels separatist sentiments in some quarters.
Mythbuster

On July 25, 1947, Mountbatten addressed a special meeting of the Chamber of Princes and reiterated the need to use the Instrument of Accession to accede to either of the two dominions. Maharaja Hari Singh joined India through this instrument, like the other Princely States
December 09

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

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

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

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

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

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
Opinion

Jammu and Kashmir has had so many general elections and elected governments that any attempt at plebiscite will now be a self-defeating idea

Diary Marif acknowledged that he personally learned democratic values, tolerance, dignity to minority communities and unity in diversities from India
December 10

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

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

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

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

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

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
Opinion

Parliamentary debates on Fundamental Rights makes it amply clear that Article 370 only contributed to trepidation tendencies in the Indian Union

Lieutenant Governor (L-G) G.C. Murmu in his recent order has awarded benefits of central pay grade to government employees, in addition to various allowances and incentives

Pakistan exports terrorists and imports everything else. Begging the world for alms, they continue to put the blame on India even for their own economic mess
December 11

Resumption will help general public, especially business persons who receive service messages from banks


December 12

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
Opinion

The significant project that needs special mention here is the development of historical Mughal Road, which connects Kashmir Valley with border town of Poonch, through Shopian district.
December 14

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

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

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

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

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

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

The “special status” will be on the lines of Article 371 of the Constitution, a senior government official said
December 15

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The spokesman said the intruders were well equipped with IEDs, incendiary materials, explosives and a plethora of arms and ammunition
December 17

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

The altering of Kashmir’s special status poses risks, but it can also help consolidate our periphery
December 18

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

Transport Deptt implementing multiple measures to ensure better transport facility

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

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

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

Transport Deptt implementing multiple measures to ensure better transport facility
December 19

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Government of India revoked the special status, or limited autonomy, granted under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution to Jammu and Kashmir
December 21

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



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.

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

A false narrative is being purposefully constructed so as to instigate fear, violence and division in Indian society, just for the sake of opposing the government of the day
December 22

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

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

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 23

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Narendra Modi government deserves kudos for scrapping the J&K Resettlement Act and other 152 J&K laws, which had held Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh aloof from the national mainstream
December 24

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

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

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

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

The government targets to bring in investment commitments of more than Rs 1 lakh crore in the region
December 25

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

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

For women who were Permanent Residents of J&K, the decision on Article 370 and 35A facilitates better access to equal opportunities and rights
December 26

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

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

All the churches were illuminated and decorated for the occasion

As per the agreement, the companies have to hire 80 percent of local staff and 20 percent of non-locals
December 27

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

Authorities in Kashmir has opened seven more internet centre
December 28
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.
The contingent will represent the twin union territories of Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh in the Republic Day

There are 46 holidays, including four provincial holidays for Kashmir region, three for Jammu, eight local holidays and four restricted holidays in 2020
December 29
A total of 21 boys of various ages and three teachers enjoyed and admired the natural beauty of the place
Tenders valuing Rs 83,47,715 lakh hosted on JK e-tendering portal
December 30
Fab India, Rangsutra place orders worth lakhs of rupees
J&K Army Organises Free Medical Camp In RajouriJ&K Army Organises Free Medical Camp In Rajouri
Focus on universal TB coverage, patient-centric care: Dulloo
Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaking on ‘Himayat Programme’ of J&K and Ladakh in his monthly ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Sunday
Opinion
The western publications excel in India-baiting, with generous contributions on false narratives by Indian journalists and writers
It has been 72 years since India achieved freedom from her British colonisers, but the West’s media has still not come to terms with it.
December 31

The experience of northeast states will help the artisans of UT of Jammu and Kashmir

The applicants who do not belong to UTs of J&K and Ladakh are to submit their application to the Registrar General, J&K High Court
Opinion

The Act seeks to give justice to the religious minorities of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh who migrated to India after facing persecution.

The Act only expedites citizenship to those facing extinction. It does not prevent individual refugees from the Muslim communities from continuing to come to India
November 1

The Kashmir issue, against the backdrop of the Indian government's revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status

After remaining suspended for two days due to poor visibility and heavy snowfall air traffic resumes from Srinagar

All previous leaders by hook or crook amassed wealth and gave weightage to personal interests

As many as 1.08 million metric tonnes of fresh apples have been transported out of Kashmir valley till date this season

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the abrogation of Article 370 ended the discrimination of 70 years


Union Home Minister held high-level meeting on security situation with top administrative brass

Centre is set to restart SMS services, restore broadband connections etc in the Kashmir Valley

The way the opposition and a section of media have run down the visit of MEPs to Kashmir shows how we can be our own enemies

Even as the early snowfall threw life out of gear, it brought cheer to a handful of tourists on a visit to Kashmir

Likewise, Avinash Bhatt, another Kashmiri Pundit, migrated to Delhi 30 years back

The Indian government’s decision to revoke the semiautonomous status of Kashmir, accompanied by a huge security clampdown, is dangerous and wrong

PM fixes 2020 deadline for completion of Udhampur-Baramulla rail link

Modi welcomes the passing of bills pertaining to Jammu and Kashmir as a momentous occasion

Railway service resumes in J&K from November 11 ater 3 months of suspension

If the intention was to remedy a constitutional error, the people most affected should have been consulted first.

The highway was cleared of debris, paving the way for the resumption of traffic, officials said

November 12

The move has come as a sigh of relief for thousands of commuters in the Valley
November 13

"Real Kashmir FC has had a fairy tale journey so far. Set up in 2016 to harness the energy of Kashmiri youth, the team has only gone from strength to strength"

Despite India providing evidence about their involvement in terror activities in India, Pakistan continues to support these terror groups
November 14

This is the first time in Indian history, a parliamentary oversight body on home affairs will scrutinise the government’s August 5 decision on J&K and Ladakh

After observing shutdown for 100 days, life has started limping back to normalcy in the militancy-hit Kashmir Valley with buses and cabs returning to the roads

Defence Ministry will start procuring around 550 robotics surveillance units with a minimum of 25 years of service life for counter-insurgency operations in J&K
November 15

J&K Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu says that Assembly elections would be held soon and that the process for the same would be initiated shortly

J&K government has decided to hire non-locals skilled and non-skilled and provide them campsite accommodation and security in the militancy-hit Union Territory

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar describes decision to link talks to cessation of terrorism among basic changes to entrenched views in the country’s foreign policy

Retired IPS officer Farooq Khan and the retired IAS officer K.K. Sharma have been appointed as advisors to Jammu and Kshmir Lt. Governor Girish Chandra Murmu

No facade of sobriety or statesmanship can conceal the ugly face of a dictator immersed in hatching nasty designs
November 16

Columnist Sunanda Vashisht says Pakistani terrorists had caused an "ISIS level" of brutality in Kashmir, 30 years before the West came to know of Islamic terror
November 17

Over 4,400 J&K students have taken admissions in reputed institutions across the country under the Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme in the year 2019

To assist people in view of the situation arisen in the region after the recent snowfall

Normal life in the Valley is coming back to the tracks speedily. Markets in the Valley have extended their business hours and public transport is getting back on the roads

Home Ministry conveys to a Parliamentary Panel that in view of normalcy returning fast in Jammu and Kashmir, detained political leaders will be released soon
November 18

Some 17 youths from the South Kashmir region of Jammu and Kashmir will perform at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) campus for two days — November 19 and 20.

The Pakistan factor and its “Islamic Bomb” throws a curveball few strategists in the West understand, writes Tarek Fatah, a Pakistani-Canadian writer, journalist and liberal activist who founded the Pakistan Canadian Congress

India's Foreign Minister Jaishankar said govt. would welcome those wishing to visit Kashmir without prejudice, in an interview with a Dutch daily eveninger

The Government of India was convinced that Article 370 was not good for people in Kashmir and it stood in the way of development: Foreign Minister Jaishankar

I prefer preventive detentions and no violence than being complacent with accidents as a result. Sometimes measures must be taken for public order: Jaishankar

We do not expect other countries to comment on matters that are internal to India, just as India refrains from commenting on internal issues of other countries

It has been almost 73 years of India’s partition but it seems like Pakistan, which was carved out of India

Train services resume in Kashmir Valley

US' concern over prevailing terror hubs in Pakistan worrisome
November 19

Around 950 cases of ceasefire violation by Pakistan were reported along the Line of Control in the last three months -- August to October

The government has adopted a robust counter-infiltration strategy to check the infiltration bids by the terrorists along the Line of Control [LoC] and International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Lieutenant Governor GC Murmu informed on November 18 that the J&K investor summit would be held soon for the development of the region.
November 20

The authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have begun to restore Internet service in the Valley through broadband on fixed phone lines

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu, has asked the Union Territory’s general administration department (GDA) to advise all departments to update all government websites with latest information and content by Friday

Indian Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday told Parliament that there was no curfew anywhere in Jammu and Kashmir and the normalcy has been restored in the Valley

Several schools have reopened in the valley after remaining closed for over three months due to the shutdown following the Centre’s decision to abrogate Article 370 provisions
November 21
November 22

5,000 officers will reach out to people for the empowerment and development of Panchayats


November 23

India is on constant alert with "hostile state" Pakistan: US Congressman

The J&K admin report says that around 2,30,418 persons used internet facilities across 10 districts of Kashmir since August 5

Rs 49 billion was allocated for Health Sector of J&K in November 2015 under Prime Minister's Development Package

Thanks to the Abrogation of Article 370, Kashmiri Pandits yearn to start a new life afresh.
November 24

The aim of the conference was to provide an opportunity to all the stakeholders involved in the process of protection of child rights

J&K has innumerable historic sites which need to be preserved and their importance propagated among the people: K.K. Sharma

Dulloo said that the ambulances would prove a game-changer in the delivery of public health care services to the patients

Despite being apprehensive and skeptical, moods of artisans and traders are upbeat in the 39th edition of the India International Trade Fair

Kashmir IGP said that police have taken note of the incidents of threatening shopkeepers and action is being taken against those involved
November 25

The Jammu and Kashmir administration accepted the request of four leaders allowing them to visit home for a few hours on November 23

The stretch from TRC to Polo View witnessed a huge rush of shoppers which triggered traffic congestion

Jammu and Kashmir will celebrate Constitution Day for the first time after losing its separate Constitution and flag on August 5

UK panel highlighted that Pakistan's Jihad strategy dates back to 1947 when it tried to "forcibly annex Kashmir"

Pak radio channels are not only provoking people against the Indian Army but also spreading #AllahHelpKashmir campaign on Twitter
November 26

The administration detained several political leaders of J&K as a precautionary measure after the Centre announced abrogation Article 370 on August 5

The informal bond asks subscribers to promise to share all the contents and infrastructure of the Internet as and when required by the security agencies

The discussions would be centred around ways to have "sustainable and balanced industrial growth with focus on employment generation".

The programme is aimed at reaching out the people at rural level, providing governance at the doorsteps of the rural populace and enlisting community participation
November 27

J&K govt told Supreme Court that the danger of weaponisation of social media’s hydra-like nature by local and cross-border elements.

The Jammu and Kashmir Day based on theme ‘Ease of Doing Business’ was celebrated at the India International Trade Fair

The first martial arts tournament at the Indoor Stadium after J&K was made UT, began in Srinagar with aim to connect youth with mainstream

Pakistan minority protested against Pak’s involvement in Mumbai attack 2008, outside the country’s embassy in Washington

Unidentified terrorists killed a sarpanch and a local administration official in South Kashmir’s Anantnag at a panchayat house

Train services in the Srinagar-Banihal section of Kashmir Valley has been resumed fully, more than three months after it was suspended.
November 28

Article 370 was the biggest impediment to the development of Jammu and Kashmir, as it limited Centre's powers to implement special provisions and welfare schemes in J&K.

Home Minister Amit Shah claimed that incidents of stone-pelting at security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have reduced by 40-45 per cent compared to last year since abrogation of provisions under Article 370

Indian ministers said after the nullification of Article 370 on August 5, the administration managed the situation effectively and India had defeated Pakistan’s attempts to create an alarmist image of the region

The administration of Jammu & Kashmir has taken all round measures to keep the law and order and also the public utility systems normal in the region.
November 29

While tabling grants in both Houses of Parliament, the Finance Minister said the total spend and cash outgo will be to the tune of Rs 19,000 crore (190 billion).

The number of recruitment of locals into terrorist ranks this year has been far less as compared to 2017 and last year respectively.
November 30

The Government has issued a schedule of hearing of Public Grievances by the Advisors to Lieutenant Governor

Jammu and Kashmir’s L-G Girish Chandra Murmu has announced a slew of measures to empower village councils in the Union Territory

LG Girish Chandra Murmu has set 2021-end as the deadline to provide 100 per cent piped water supply to households in Jammu and Kashmir

The authorities start a Crèche for kids of Secretariat employees within the premises of Civil Secretariat.

Jammu and Kashmir government has set a September 2024 deadline to start operations on the metro project for twin cities of Jammu and Srinagar