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J&K announces eight phase DDC polls from Nov 28

8Nov

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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 ...

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

8Nov

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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

J&K Football Association conducts refresher course for referees

7Nov

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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...

7Nov

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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

A new ray of hope in North Kashmir’s Kupwara border

2Nov

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A new ray of hope in North Kashmir’s Kupwara border

Taking advantage of Kashmir’s extraordinary climatic conditions, apt for growing different mushroom varieties, women in the border area of North Kashmir in Kupwara are cultivating mushrooms and gaining profits under the Mushroom cultivation programs.From their homes in the Kupwara district, these women cultivate mushrooms, including gucchi (Morchella), an exotic species of the mushroom family, to sell at the local market. It is profitable, and people purchase with utmost sincerity.Mushrooms are creating a substantial profit for the valley’s women, who have not had much financial freedom but can now contribute to their families.Women here say that strict gender roles hinder their economic opportunities and the region’s economic development. The female work participation rate is just 25.6 pe

Whole world knows about Pakistan’s role in supporting terrorism: MEA

30Oct

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Whole world knows about Pakistan’s role in supporting terrorism: MEA

In a direct attack against Pakistan, India has said that the "whole world knew about "Pakistan's role in supporting terrorism" and that it should not even attempt to play the victim.At a weekly media briefing, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said that Pakistan provides shelter to the maximum number of UN proscribed terrorists."The whole world knows the truth about Pakistan and its role in supporting terrorism. No amount of denial can hide this truth. The country which provides shelter to the maximum number of UN proscribed terrorists should not even attempt to play victim," he said.Srivastava also said that recent decisions concerning land laws in Jammu and Kashmir was an internal matter of India and no country has locus standi to comment on them."The gove...

Asia] J&K: 6380 candidates get income certificates under Jan Abhiyan Yojna

29Oct

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Asia] J&K: 6380 candidates get income certificates under Jan Abhiyan Yojna

In the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Department of education and revenue organized a mega camp for all the educational zones of the central Kashmir’s district Ganderbal in which income certificates were issued to scores of eligible candidates and students under the government’s ongoing Jan Abhiyan Yojna.The main functions were held at GMS Chattergul Payeen, MS Kathi Wangath, MS Barnabugh, MS Margund, GMS Kangan, BMS Preng, MS Durpora and MS Haripora. Tehsildar, Kangan, Abdul Majeed Rather and Tehsildar Lar among other Naib Tehsildars issued the income certificates to around 6,380 eligible students in presence of the Zonal Education Officer of Kangan. The programme was held under the aegis of Chief Education Officer, Ganderbal and Deputy Chief Education Officer Ganderbal.

J&K: District level inter-school tournament concluded successfully

26Oct

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J&K: District level inter-school tournament concluded successfully

The district level inter-school tournament has successfully concluded in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Around 304 players from 19 higher schools took part in the tournament.The final match was played between HSS Mattan and HSS Salia.HSS Salia won the toss and decided to bat. The team scored 150 runs in allotted 20 overs for the loss of nine wickets.Shaarik from Salia hit a brilliant knock of quick 76 runs and was adjudged as man of the match. In reply, HSS Mattan scored 103 runs for the loss of all wickets.Salik from HSS Salia was declared as the player of the tournament.The final match was played at Sports Stadium, Nanil in which District Development Commissioner K.K Sidha was the chief guest and Ghulam Hassan Sheikh ADC Anantnag was the guest of honor and gave away the...

Geneva webinar highlights positive effects of J&K’s new domicile policy

23Oct

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Geneva webinar highlights positive effects of J&K’s new domicile policy

The Jammu and Kashmir Study Center organized a webinar on the sidelines of the 45th session of United Nations Human Rights Council, highlighting the effects of domicile policy in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.The speakers at the global event included Major Gaurav Arya (Retired)- Senior consulting editor for strategic affairs, Republic Media Network; Dr. Surinder Kaul- founding member of Global Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora; Yana Mirchandani- Editor-in-Chief, The Real Kashmir News Channel; Manu Khajuria- Founder, Voice of Dogra’s; Praveen Gupta- Coordinator, Friends of India – Colorado; and Radhika Gill- State-level athlete and Human Rights activist.The webinar was held to discuss the positive effects of amendment of article 370 in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, that came in a

B2V3’s first segment concludes with great enthusiasm in J&K’s Kupwara

22Oct

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B2V3’s first segment concludes with great enthusiasm in J&K’s Kupwara

With the conclusion of the first segment of ‘Back to Village phase third’ (B2V3) covering 129 panchayats of the Kupwara district in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, visiting officers convened gram sabhas, mahila sabhas and bal sabhas, besides holding interactive meetings with Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs).The designated officers also conducted visits to local institutions including Anganwadi, primary health centres, schools and different works of Rural Development Department in villages, and formulating plans for resolution of the issues of people besides distributing different kits among beneficiaries.The visiting officers are preparing reports of the different resolutions passed in Gram sabhas, during the inspection which have to be submitted to District Administrati