Kashmir

J&K Services Selection Board Announces Jobs For Graduates, Class 10th, 10+2 Pass Candidates

Jobs | Edited by Maitree Baral | Thursday December 3, 2020

The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has announced jobs for graduates, class 10th and 10+2 pass candidates. The board has announced to fill a total of 1997 vacancies in various divisional and district cadre posts.

JKSSB Computer Based Test On December 15, Admit Card Released

Jobs | Edited by Maitree Baral | Thursday December 3, 2020

The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) will conduct a computer based test on December 15 for the selection of Junior Assistant, Junior Stenographer and Tabla Assistants.

Government Asks Wikipedia To Remove Link Showing Wrong India Map: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday December 3, 2020

The government has asked Wikipedia to remove a link from its platform that has shown an incorrect map of Jammu and Kashmir, according to sources.

Jawan Killed In Ceasefire Violation By Pak In J&K's Poonch

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 1, 2020

A sub-inspector of the Border Security Force (BSF) was killed on Tuesday in a ceasefire violation by the Pakistan army along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

"Wife-Beater": Activist Shehla Rashid Hits Back After Father's Charges

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 1, 2020

Abdul Rashid Shora, the estranged father of student activist Shehla Rashid, on Monday levelled serious allegations against her, demanding that a probe be initiated into her NGOs and also accused her of having taken a huge amount of money for joining politics in Kashmir valley, a charge denied by her.

48.62 Percent Turnout In Phase-2 Of Jammu And Kashmir Local Body Polls

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 2, 2020

A 48.62 percent turnout was recorded in the second phase of polling in District Development Council (DDC) elections in Jammu and Kashmir.

"Enforcement Directorate, CBI Should Be Sent To Borders": Sena's Attack On Centre

India News | Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Deepshika Ghosh | Monday November 30, 2020

The Enforcement Directorate and the CBI "should be sent to the borders" to tackle terrorists entering Jammu and Kashmir, Maharashtra's ruling Shiv Sena has said in its latest attack on former ally BJP, also criticising the government's treatment of protesting farmers near Delhi "who are called terrorists". In an editorial in its mouthpiece "Saamna"...

Jammu And Kashmir Police Signs Agreement With BSE For Skill Development For Wards Of Policemen

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Monday November 30, 2020

The MoU is for collaboration to mobilise, train, design courses and support wards of Jammu and Kashmir Police officials -- serving, retired as well as martyred.

Educational Institutions In Jammu And Kashmir To Remain Closed Till Year End

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Monday November 30, 2020

50 per cent of teaching and non-teaching staff would be permitted to be called to schools for online teaching or tele-counselling and related work, while students of Class 9 to 12 are permitted to visit their schools, on voluntary basis, for taking guidance from their teachers.

"Factually Incorrect": India Slams Islamic Nations' Group For J&K Remarks

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday November 30, 2020

India on Sunday strongly hit out at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), accusing it of making "factually incorrect and unwarranted" references to Jammu and Kashmir in resolutions adopted by the grouping at a meeting in Niger, and asserted that the union territory is an integral and inalienable part of the country.

PM Modi On Mann Ki Baat: Culture Plays Important Role In Overcoming Crisis

India News | Edited by Stela Dey | Sunday November 29, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi adressed the country through his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat today. Days ago, he had asked for suggestions from the people what he could speak about today. On his last Mann ki Baat, the Prime Minister urged everyone to buy local products during the festival season and talked about Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama wh...

51.76% Turnout In Phase 1 Of Jammu And Kashmir Local Elections

India News | Written by Nazir Masoodi | Sunday November 29, 2020

The first phase of polling for Jammu and Kashmir's District Development Council (DDC) elections was always going to be the real test. The result was quite startling. The State Election Commission says the first phase of polling recorded over 51 percent voting.

Terrorists Making Desperate Attempts To Infiltrate Into J&K: Army Chief

India News | ANI | Saturday November 28, 2020

Army Chief, General MM Naravane, on Saturday said that terrorists across the border are making desperate attempts to infiltrate into the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and disrupt normal democratic processes.

J&K Votes In Local Body Polls, First Election After Losing Special Status

India News | Reported by Nazir Masoodi, Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Saturday November 28, 2020

DDC Elections: Jammu and Kashmir is all set for its first election since being reorganised as a Union Territory last year with the maiden District Development Council (DDC) polls beginning today, officials said.

Mehbooba Mufti Has Not Been Detained: J&K Election Commissioner

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 28, 2020

Jammu and Kashmir state election commissioner KK Sharma on Friday said PDP president Mehbooba Mufti has not been detained and that police had advised her not to undertake the journey to Pulwama in view of "security risk".