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J&K ceasefire violation: Pakistan used heavy artillery, says BSF officer

Pakistan used heavy artillery during Friday's unprovoked ceasefire violations along LoC in Jammu and Kashmir, causing loss of lives and damage to property on the Indian side, a top BSF officer said

J&K govt extends 2G mobile internet service in 18 districts till Nov 26

The Jammu and Kashmir administration ordered continuance of 2G mobile data services in 18 of the 20 districts of the Union Territory till November 26

Congress to take part in upcoming DDC elections in Jammu and Kashmir

The Congress will take part in the upcoming District Development Council elections in Jammu and Kashmir to fight against the "unconstitutional" policies of the BJP through the power of the ballot

Protection under new land laws same as Himachal, U'khand laws: J&K govt

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday asserted that all safeguards and protection have been incorporated in the new land laws for the Union territory as have been enacted in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. "The laws do not mention anything like domicile (needed to purchase non-agriculture land in J&K). The domicile is issued under a separate act and is meant for jobs. So here, anybody can buy the non-agriculture property, but only agriculturists can buy agriculture land, Financial Commissioner Pawan Kotwal said at a press conference here. He was replying to a question on confusion among the public regarding buying of land in J&K by outsiders. The Centre had recently paved the way for people from outside Jammu and Kashmir to buy land in the Union territory (UT) by amending several laws, over a year after the nullification of Articles 370 and 35A of the Constitution The government has repealed 11 land laws that existed in the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, ...

J&K: Temple, houses hit by bullets as Pak violates ceasefire along IB, LoC

A temple and some houses were hit as Pakistani troops violated ceasefire by resorting to unprovoked firing in different sectors along the International Border and Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir report 455 new coronavirus cases, 7 more deaths

Jammu and Kashmir recorded 455 fresh cases of the novel coronavirus and seven fatalities linked to the disease, bringing the infection tally to 94,785 and the death toll to 1,478, officials said

Kashmiri Pandit organisations welcome new land laws in Jammu & Kashmir

Several organisations of Kashmiri Pandits welcomed the new land laws in J&K and said ownership rights extended to the entire country is a welcome step towards "one nation, one law and one rule" setup

Union power secy reviews hydroelectric projects in J&K's Kishtwar

Union Power Secretary Sanjiv Nandan inspected the pace of work on hydroelectric projects coming up in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar and inaugurated various assets created in the adjoining areas

Any Indian can now buy land in Kashmir: Explained in six key points

The BJP says it will open the 'floodgates of development' and mark the beginning of a new era of progress and prosperity in the union territory

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti being released from detention: J&K govt official

She was first detained under Sections 107 and151 of CrPC but later booked under the controversial Public Safety Act

J&K govt to raise Rs 11,000 cr to liquidate liabilities in power sector

The decision was taken at the meeting of Jammu and Kashmir Power Corporation Ltd''s board of directors (JKPCL)

SC asks J&K admin to explore possibility of restoring 4G in certain areas

The Jammu and Kashmir administration sought time to take instructions on the restoration of high speed internet service, saying a new Lt Governor has been appointed in the Union Territory

Manoj Sinha to replace G C Murmu as lieutenant governor of Jammu & Kashmir

President Kovind has accepted the resignation of Girish Chandra Murmu, the first L-G of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir

Cracks appear in Kashmiri political class as govt seeks middle ground

The first anniversary of the abrupt revocation of the region's special status is barely making headlines but Kashmiris have not forgotten the trauma

J&K govt dispels speculations, says LPG stock order issued due to monsoon

The order issued by the department of Food and Civil Supplies in Kashmir asking oil marketing companies to stock up LPG cylinders for two months in the valley had sparked speculations on social media

Govt order asks OMCs to stock up LPG supply in Kashmir, sparks speculations

Describing the order as a 'matter most urgent', the director asked the oil marketing companies to make adequate stocks of LPG

J&K to suspend recruitments under rule allowing only basic pay for 5 years

Principal Secretary Rohit Kansal tweeted on Monday to state that the decision was taken in a meeting of the Administrative Council, chaired by Lt Governor G C Murmu

Internet services across Jammu & Kashmir restricted to 2G till June 17

Earlier, 2G mobile internet services were restored in Srinagar after they were snapped on May 19 due to a gunfight in Nawa Kadal area

Coronavirus: J&K cases cross 200-mark with 23 fresh detections

There are 197 active cases at present in the union territory

Govt amends Apr 1 order, reserves all domiciles' jobs in Jammu and Kashmir

In the April 1 notification, the jobs were reserved only upto group 4 in the government