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Jammu and Kashmir govt inks 39 MoUs of nearly Rs 19,000 crore at realty summit
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Jammu and Kashmir govt inks 39 MoUs of nearly Rs 19,000 crore at realty summit

The industry body Naredco said MOUs have been signed by many developers including Hiranandani group, Signature Global, NBCC and Raheja Developers

J&K DDC polls: Four govt employees suspended for dereliction of duty, violation of MCC
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J&K DDC polls: Four govt employees suspended for dereliction of duty, violation of MCC

Along with MCC violations, the employees were also suspended due to "alleged involvement in political activities". A spokesperson said that officials will conduct a detailed inquiry into the matter

J&K govt declares actions under Roshni Act 'null and void'; what you need to know
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J&K govt declares actions under Roshni Act 'null and void'; what you need to know

The land-related law, popularly known as the Roshni Act, was brought into force by the Farooq Adbullah government in 2001. The law aimed to grant ownership rights of public land to occupants

Year after Pulwama attack, with five conspirators and executers killed, NIA's painstaking probe nearly reaches dead end
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Year after Pulwama attack, with five conspirators and executers killed, NIA's painstaking probe nearly reaches dead end

The NIA probe into last year's Pulwama terror strike that left 40 CRPF personnel dead has virtually reached a dead end.

BJP, Opposition spar on Pulwama attack anniversary as Rahul Gandhi, Md Salim question delay in probe
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BJP, Opposition spar on Pulwama attack anniversary as Rahul Gandhi, Md Salim question delay in probe

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday triggered a political storm on the anniversary of Pulwama attack that killed 40 Central Reserve Police Force Personnel

One year of Pulwama: Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh pay tribute to CRPF soldiers, condemn 'dastardly' terror attack
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One year of Pulwama: Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh pay tribute to CRPF soldiers, condemn 'dastardly' terror attack

Following the Pulwama attack, India had launched extensive diplomatic efforts to get JeM chief Masood Azhar designated as a global terrorist, which finally became a reality on 1 May, 2019

Year on from Pulwama terror attack, memorial for 40 CRPF jawans to be inaugurated in Jammu and Kashmir's Lethpora camp
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Year on from Pulwama terror attack, memorial for 40 CRPF jawans to be inaugurated in Jammu and Kashmir's Lethpora camp

The memorial for soldiers killed in Pulwama attack has been set up inside a CRPF camp adjacent to the place where JeM terrorist Adeel Ahmed Dar, driving an explosive-laden car, blew himself next to a convoy of security forces.

Kashmir's political leaders, in house arrest since Centre's Article 370 move, will be released 'one-by-one', but after analysis, says governor's advisor
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Kashmir's political leaders, in house arrest since Centre's Article 370 move, will be released 'one-by-one', but after analysis, says governor's advisor

The Kashmiri political leaders, who have under house arrest since the Centre's decision to abrogate Article 370, will be released from detention one-by-one but, only after analysis, said Farooq Khan, an adviser to Jammu and Kashmir Governor on Thursday.

Jammu leaders released from house arrest almost 2 months after Centre imposed restrictions; politicians in Kashmir still detained
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Jammu leaders released from house arrest almost 2 months after Centre imposed restrictions; politicians in Kashmir still detained

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Wednesday ended the house arrest of all politicians in Jammu. However, local leaders in the Kashmir Valley are still under detention or house arrest, reports said.

J&K governor's Republic Day diktat: Parties cry 'forced nationalism' after Satya Pal Malik makes attending 26 Jan functions must for govt staff
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J&K governor's Republic Day diktat: Parties cry 'forced nationalism' after Satya Pal Malik makes attending 26 Jan functions must for govt staff

Jammu and Kashmir authorities have issued a diktat to state government employees to be present during Republic Day celebrations in Jammu and Srinagar, adding that failure to attend the events would count as "dereliction of duty".

SP Vaid removed as J&K DGP: As turbulence continues in Valley, dismissal continues to be shrouded in mystery
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SP Vaid removed as J&K DGP: As turbulence continues in Valley, dismissal continues to be shrouded in mystery

The administration transferred SP Vaid and appointed Dilbag Singh ‘acting DGP’ even at the risk of contempt of a Supreme Court order.

SC refuses to interfere with Dilbagh Singh's appointment as Jammu and Kashmir DGP, seeks Centre's opinion on course of action
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SC refuses to interfere with Dilbagh Singh's appointment as Jammu and Kashmir DGP, seeks Centre's opinion on course of action

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought Attorney General KK Venugopal's opinion on the appointment of new Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbagh Singh by the Jammu and Kashmir government.

RSS leader says surgical strikes sent message to Pakistan that India 'can enter Lahore anytime'
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RSS leader says surgical strikes sent message to Pakistan that India 'can enter Lahore anytime'

RSS leader Indresh Kumar on Saturday said that the surgical strikes sent a message to Pakistan that India "can enter Lahore anytime".

Politicians react to split in BJP-PDP alliance in Jammu and Kashmir; most say they expected it
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Politicians react to split in BJP-PDP alliance in Jammu and Kashmir; most say they expected it

Some were surprised by the BJP's decision to end its alliance with the PDP in Jammu and Kashmir, and some welcomed it.

Kathua rape case: Jammu and Kashmir govt seeks probe into audio clip alleging that money collected for victim did not reach family
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Kathua rape case: Jammu and Kashmir govt seeks probe into audio clip alleging that money collected for victim did not reach family

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday forwarded to probe agencies an audio clip in which two people are heard discussing how money was collected purportedly in the name of the eight-year-old Kathua rape-and-murder victim but never reached her family

Rahul Gandhi flays PDP-BJP's 'opportunistic alliance', 'non-existent Kashmir policy' as soldiers pay with blood
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Rahul Gandhi flays PDP-BJP's 'opportunistic alliance', 'non-existent Kashmir policy' as soldiers pay with blood

Rahul's comments come after Mehbooba Mufti said in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly that dialogue with Pakistan was the only way forward.

SC issues notice to Centre, J&K govt over Shopian firing, says no 'coercive action' against Major Aditya Kumar
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SC issues notice to Centre, J&K govt over Shopian firing, says no 'coercive action' against Major Aditya Kumar

The Supreme Court bench, headed by Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, directed that no coercive action can be taken against those named in the Shopian firing FIR till the government responds

Jammu and Kashmir government gives approval to withdrawing cases against first-time stone pelters
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Jammu and Kashmir government gives approval to withdrawing cases against first-time stone pelters

The Jammu and Kashmir government said that it has approved the withdrawal of cases registered against first-time offenders during the period 2008-2017.

Jammu and Kashmir govt is unable to utilise funds due to corruption in lower ranks: PDP leader
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Jammu and Kashmir govt is unable to utilise funds due to corruption in lower ranks: PDP leader

The Jammu and Kashmir government has been unable to utilise central funds for development of the state due to corruption in lower ranks

Jammu and Kashmir govt plans to use social media to attract Amarnath pilgrims, prolong their stay
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Jammu and Kashmir govt plans to use social media to attract Amarnath pilgrims, prolong their stay

The Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to use social media to attract the Amarnath Yatra pilgrims to the potential tourist destinations and prolong their stay in the state.