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Preparations in full gear as J-K, Ladakh to become UTs on Oct 31
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 30 (ANI): Preparations are in full swing in Jammu and Kashimr and Ladakh, as the two regions will be formally accorded the status of Union Territory on October 31.
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Girish Chandra Murmu appointed first Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Mal
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 25 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday appointed Girish Chandra Murmu as the first Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir and Radha Krishna Mathur as the first Lt Governor of Ladkah, days before the two regions formally come into existence as union territories.&nbs
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Possibility of cyclonic storm triggers Coast Guard to issue advisory for s
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Oct 20 (ANI): In the wake of the possibility of a cyclonic storm accompanied by heavy rainfall, the Indian Coast Guard has issued an advisory to the states and Union Territories on West Coast asking them to issue appropriate warnings, to refrain fisherfolk from
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China's Sohan Yoga plans to establish 30 training centres across India
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] Oct 20 (ANI): China's Sohan Yoga Institute is planning to establish 30 state-of-the-art yoga training centres across the country including in newly created Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.
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Farooq Abdullah's daughter, sister detained during protest over repeal of
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Oct 15 (ANI): Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah's daughter and sister were detained in Srinagar on Tuesday during a protest against abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into t
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J-K's reorganisation will curb cross-border terrorism, promote inclusive g
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Freetown (Sierra Leone), Oct 14 (ANI): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday said the reorganisation of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories will promote inclusive development and reduce the negative impact of cross-border terrorism.
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PM Modi chairs meeting on 'Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharat' initiative
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday chaired a meeting on the 'Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharat' programme that aims to actively enhance interaction between people of diverse cultures living in different states and Union Territories (UTs) in the country.
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J-K govt seeks options from state service employees on choice of posting i
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Oct 12 (ANI): The Jammu and Kashmir government has sought options from the state service employees on choice of posting to the successor Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
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J-K govt to its Admin Secys: Stay in Srinagar on 'appointed day' for state
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Oct 12 : The Jammu and Kashmir government has directed all Administrative Secretaries to stay in Srinagar on the "appointed day" for the formation of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, and Union Territory of Ladakh, which is October 31.
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Harsh Vardhan urges states to increase healthcare spending to achieve NHP
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 10 (ANI): Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Thursday urged the health ministers from states and union territories to increase healthcare spending to a minimum 8 per cent in their state budget so as to meet the goals of healthcare spending of National Health
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By 2023, States will have to pay 65 pc more for paramilitary's deployment:
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 10 (ANI): All Indian States and Union Territories (UTs) will now have to spend more money if they want to deploy paramilitary forces in their respective areas.
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Kerala tops Niti Aayog's School Education Quality Index, UP worst performe
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept 30 (ANI): NITI Aayog on Monday released the School Education Quality Index (SEQI) which evaluates states and union territories' performance in the school education. Kerala secured the top spot with 76.6 per cent while Uttar Pradesh performed worst for 2016-17.
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