SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said people were more concerned about the delivery of governance than changing the nomenclature of institutions in the country. “Name change is fine, but there should be a change in the functioning as well. People are not bothered about the names, they look at […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister on Wednesday felicitated cricketer Anekha Devi for her outstanding performance in the inaugural T20 World Cup for the Blind, in which India emerged victorious. He lauded her determination and said her achievement is a matter of pride for Jammu and Kashmir and the nation. Devi was accorded a […]
JAMMU — A business delegation from the UK on Wednesday called on Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and discussed opportunities to strengthen cooperation in the technology and services sector, an official spokesperson said. The delegation was led by Managing Director, RVS iGlobal, Vikrant Gupta. The visitors discussed matters pertaining to Jammu’s growing IT […]
JAMMU — The success of Mission YUVA, a flagship initiative aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and employment opportunities for the youth, depends on close coordination between various government departments and banks, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Wednesday. Chairing a review meeting to assess the progress of Mission YUVA, Abdullah said the real […]
JAMMU — Jammu, Dec 3 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said his government is committed to ensuring full transparency and a simplified process in compassionate appointments. He also reiterated his government’s commitment to clearing the backlog of compassionate appointments under SRO-43 and the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme (RAS). Abdullah was speaking […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday called upon all to pledge to protect and promote the rights of persons with disability. He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, special efforts have been made to provide equal opportunities, equal rights, and a quality life to them. “I […]
SRINAGAR — The opposition parties in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday accused the government of “engaging in theatrics” and “passing the buck” on the issue of rationalisation of reservation. The criticism came in the wake of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s statement earlier on Wednesday that his government has rationalised the reservation policy […]
SRINAGAR — The All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) on Wednesday demanded a one-time reservation for the Sikh community in Jammu and Kashmir. The committee chairman, Jagmohan Singh Raina, said the reservation in jobs and education should be given to the people who really deserve it, and it should not be a continuous process. “Facts […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday urged the Election Commission to brief all political parties on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to address lingering concerns and ensure full transparency in the electoral process. He said elections must always be fair and transparent, leaving no room for any […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said his government has rationalised the reservation policy in the “best possible manner” to ensure justice to all sections and fulfil a key poll promise. However, he refused to divulge details, saying the proposal has been forwarded to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for his […]