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J&K: Saurabh Bhagat reviews functioning of Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board
20Nov By Yusara AskariNo Comments

J&K: Saurabh Bhagat reviews functioning of Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board

In the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Commissioner Secretary, Labour and Employment Department, Saurabh Bhagat, convened a meeting to review the functioning of J&K Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (BOCWWB).Bhagat took a detailed review about the physical, financial achievements and status of the schemes.He was apprised about the beneficiary details, registrations and other developments. The commissioner secretary appreciated the efforts of welfare board, ALCs and impressed upon them to work with added zeal and better coordination.Earlier in a meeting, he also reviewed the Mission Mode Project for registration of left out BOC workers. He said an extensive awareness campaign has been launched district wise in which people in general and unorga...
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J&K govt to establish two pesticide testing labs in Kashmir
20Nov By Yusara AskariNo Comments

J&K govt to establish two pesticide testing labs in Kashmir

In a significant development, the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) administration has decided to establish two state-of-art pesticide testing labs at two places in north and south Kashmir to save farmers from an influx of spurious chemicals which have wreaked havoc with the horticulture sector.Horticulture Director, Kashmir, Aijaz Ahmad said that though the department has established a central pesticide testing laboratory but now the government has decided to establish two more such laboratories in North and South Kashmir to check the menace of spurious pesticides.“There is a dire need to check the use of spurious pesticides in Kashmir as it causes huge damage to our fruit industry. The Horticulture department has been time and again urging farmers to follow the spraying schedule and recommenda
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J&K: Anantnag Gladiator wins South Kashmir Police Premier League
19Nov By Yusara AskariNo Comments

J&K: Anantnag Gladiator wins South Kashmir Police Premier League

South Kashmir Police Premier League organised by India’s Jammu and Kashmir Police concluded with a thrilling match between Anantnag Gladiator and Anantnag Super Kings in which the former team took home the trophy with an edge of four wickets.During the concluding ceremony in Anantnag district, J&K DGP, Dilbag Singh interacted with the players and distributed the trophies. He emphasised upon the role of youth in development of any society.He further said that J&K Police is committed towards helping the youth of J&K emerge as champions in various walks of life including sports.The humane angle to policing and empathy is the core value of policing, he said.He also reminded the youth of challenges and hardships that three decades of terrorism have caused to the people of Kashmir. H
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India trashes Pakistan’s claims of Delhi sponsoring terrorism
15Nov By Yusara AskariNo Comments

India trashes Pakistan’s claims of Delhi sponsoring terrorism

India on Sunday thrashed Pakistan’s accusations saying that India was sponsoring “terrorism" aimed at destabilising it and targeting its economic partnership with China. Pakistan foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and chief military spokesman Maj Gen Babar Iftikhar had on Saturday released a dossier along with what they said were intelligence intercepts that purportedly showed the involvement of Indian intelligence operatives in acts of terrorism. India’s foreign ministry spokesperson Anurag Srivastava responded to the allegations levelled during the “press conference by the Pakistani establishment” by saying: “This is yet another futile anti-India propaganda exercise.” He added, “The so-called claims of ‘proof’ against India enjoy no credibility, are fabricated and represent figmen
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Pak resumes ceasefire violation at three sectors in J&K’s Poonch
12Nov By Yusara AskariNo Comments

Pak resumes ceasefire violation at three sectors in J&K’s Poonch

Pakistan on Wednesday continued with its ceasefire violation in the same three sectors of the Line of Control (LoC) in India’s Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, where they had been attacking incessantly for the past day.“At about 9.15 a.m., Pakistan initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with small arms and shelling with mortars along the LoC in Shahpur, Kirni and Qasba sectors,” India’s Defence Spokesman Devender Anand said."The Indian army is retaliating befittingly," he said.Since the beginning of this year, Pakistan has been violating with impunity the bilateral ceasefire agreement signed by the two countries in 1999.In over 3,200 such ceasefire violations by Pakistan on the LoC since January 2020, over 20 civilians have been killed and over 100 injured. Lives of thousan
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J&K announces eight phase DDC polls from Nov 28
8Nov By Yusara AskariNo Comments

J&K announces eight phase DDC polls from Nov 28

In the first major exercise of electoral rights after the abrogation of Article 370, the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) poll panel has announced to hold District Development Council (DDC) polls in the Indian union territory to be held in eight phases from November 28 to December 22.The polls for the vacant seats of sarpanchs and panchs and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) would also be held simultaneously with the DDC Polls.The government had in October amended the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act to provide for setting up of District Development Councils in each district which will have directly elected members, marking the implementation of the entire 73rd Constitutional Amendment in the union territory.Addressing a press conference, the newly appointed State Election Commissioner, K.K Sharma ...
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J&K govt sanctions six transit accommodation for Kashmiri migrant employees in valley
8Nov By Yusara AskariNo Comments

J&K govt sanctions six transit accommodation for Kashmiri migrant employees in valley

The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) government has accorded sanction for the construction of six transit accommodation for Kashmiri migrant employees in the valley at a cost of Rs 201.60 crore under Prime Minister's development package.   A four-member committee headed by Principal Secretary, Revenue Department, has been set up to resolve all matters pertaining to the identification and transfer of land to the Department of Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction by November 15.   An order issued by the General Administrative Department (GAD) said that the proper rate analysis and market survey is being conducted in light of standing rules and procedures.   The locations include Marhama-Bijbehara in Anantnag district, Wandhama-Lar in Ganderbal district, Fatehpora in Baramulla district, Al
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J&K Football Association conducts refresher course for referees
7Nov By Yusara AskariNo Comments

J&K Football Association conducts refresher course for referees

In the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the J&K Football Association (JKFA) conducted a refresher course for fresh referees, followed by conducting annual examination for category 4 and 5 at TRC Srinagar.Around 60 referees from different districts participated in the examination of which 35 referees of Jammu/Kathua also participated in the online examination. This exam was conducted by Nazir Ahmad Bhat, All India Football Federation (AIFF) Instructor and HOR of JKFA.The result of the candidates who appeared in the examination will be communicated to All India Football Federation once the candidates appear in the practical exam.JKFA is always trying to update the referees regarding the latest developments in the laws of the game and tries its best to see the referees finding...
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J&K: Sky Running Championship held
7Nov By Yusara AskariNo Comments

J&K: Sky Running Championship held

Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Sky Running Association, in collaboration with Foreshore Athletes organized a thrilling, high-altitude ‘Sky Running Championship’ on Wednesday where participants covered a total of seven kilometers from Astanmarg to Paragliding point to and fro.The running was flagged off by SP city east Sheema Nabi Qasba along with SHO Harwan Mohd Ayoub Rather. Athletes from valley’s prominent club associations, especially Foreshore Athletes, Jammu and Kashmir Mountain Biking Association, Jammu and Kashmir Mountaineering and Hiking Club, and Jammu and Kashmir Adventure Sports Club, took part in the championship.In the tournament, Umar Farooq got the first position while Gulbadin Hikmatyar and Muzamil Hussain Mir achieved the second and third positions, respectively. Riyaz Ahmad
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India-US ties will grow stronger irrespective of who emerges victorious in US Presidential Election: Gautam Bambawale
5Nov By Nectar GanNo Comments

India-US ties will grow stronger irrespective of who emerges victorious in US Presidential Election: Gautam Bambawale

Former Indian ambassador to China, Gautam Bambawale said the bilateral ties between India and the US are not going to be affected and will only continue to grow stronger irrespective of who emerges victorious in the US presidential polls.Republican President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden are seeking the minimum 270 out of the 538 electoral votes needed to win the White House.While Biden is leading marginally in overall Electoral College vote tally, Trump has already claimed victory and has said he will move the Supreme Court to dispute the process of counting."The elections results are neck to neck so far. There are a few states left still and they are important as either of the two candidates can win. It really is for American people to decide who their president wi...
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