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JK BOSE initiates textbooks translation into four official languages

JAMMU: In order to realize the vision of National Education Policy 2020, a two-day workshop was organized by the J&K Board of School Education (JK BOSE) Monday to initiate translation of text books of environmental studies from class 3rd to 5th and Mathematics from class 1st to 5th in four official languages including Urdu, Dogri, […]

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Family of arrested militant stages protest

Srinagar: The family of Zahoor Ahmad Rather, who was arrested in connection with the killing of three BJP workers and a policeman in south Kashmir last year, staged a protest here on Monday, claiming he had nothing to do with militancy after he surrendered in 2006. Police had said Rather alias “Sahil” was a top […]

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Army conducts career counselling camp in Rajouri village

Jammu: The Indian Army has organised a career counselling camp in the remote Budhal-Kandi belt of Rajouri district, a defence spokesperson said here on Monday. The camp was organised at Samote village to educate the local youth on the ‘Emergency Medical Technician Course’, planned to be conducted under project Himayat in Jammu later this month, […]

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Those using children for stone-pelting in JK to now face strict punishment under JJA: Jitendra Singh

Those using children for stone-pelting in JK to now face strict punishment under JJA: Jitendra Singh

New Delhi: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday emphasised the need for strict implementation of the Juvenile Justice Act in Jammu and Kashmir under which those using children for stone-pelting and other illegal activities will now face rigorous imprisonment of up to seven years. The minister said using or inducing children to stone pelting is […]

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J&K govt simplifies business establishment process, opens door for investors

Jammu: To revive the business sector and boost investor confidence with a business-friendly environment, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has approved a series of measures for simplifying business establishment process, an official spokesman said on Sunday. As per the decision taken by the Administrative Council (AC), which met under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor Manoj […]

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Envoys from Europe, Africa to visit J-K to assess situation after DDC polls: Officials

New Delhi: A group of envoys from Europe and Africa will visit Jammu and Kashmir later this week to take stock of the development and security situation in the valley especially after the successful exercise of the District Development Council elections, officials said on Sunday. The officials said the two-day visit was scheduled likely for […]

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Omar claims he, his family put under house arrest

Srinagar: National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah on Sunday claimed that he and his family members, including his father and Member of Parliament Farooq Abdullah, have been put under house arrest by authorities. However, police said the movement of protected persons was “discouraged” on Sunday due to adverse inputs on the second anniversary of the […]

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PM, Vice Prez pay tributes to soldiers slain in Pulwama attack

CRPF says nation will not forget their sacrifice

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday led the nation in paying tributes to the CRPF jawans killed in the 2019 Pulwama attack, while the paramilitary force remembered the bravehearts, saying the country “did not forgive” and “will not forget” their supreme sacrifice. On February 14, 2019, 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel […]

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Rajnath pays homage to soldiers slain in Pulwama attack

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday paid homage to the 40 Central Reserve Police Force personnel who died in the 2019 Pulwama attack and said the nation will never forget their sacrifice. On February 14, 2019, the jawans were killed in the attack by Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama. Soon […]

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73 new cases of COVID-19, 2 deaths reported in a day in JK

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday recorded 73 new cases of COVID-19 taking the tally of infection reported to 1,25,341, while two fresh deaths were reported in a day, officials said. Of the fresh cases, 15 were from the Jammu division and 58 from Kashmir division of the Union territory, they said. Srinagar district recorded […]