SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced on Friday that the cabinet would address the issue of rationalising job reservations in its next meeting. However, he did not provide details regarding the date of the meeting. “A cabinet meeting will be held. We were constrained by the fact that I did not […]
SRINAGAR — Ruling National Conference on Friday passed a slew of resolutions at the end of the two-day working committee meeting, reaffirming “unwavering commitment” to restoration of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and demanding immediate restoration of statehood. “The Working Committee unanimously reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the restoration of Jammu and Kashmirs […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday hit out at the Lieutenant Governor administration, claiming that arbitrary transfers and the use of bulldozers by the Raj Bhavan are part of a “conspiracy” to “malign” the elected government in the Union territory. Abdullah was reacting to the demolition of several structures, including the […]
SRINAGAR — Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti criticised the demolition of a house of a journalist by the authorities in Jammu, saying the Union territory is suffering the “brutal consequences” of the National Conference (NC) government’s decision to dismiss the party’s “anti-bulldozer” bill in the assembly recently. “These aren’t the homes of helpless […]
NEW DELHI — A Delhi court has allowed jailed Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid to attend the upcoming winter session of Parliament in custody on all dates. Additional Sessions Judge Prashant Sharma was hearing a plea seeking custody parole filed by advocate Vikhyat Oberoi on behalf of Sheikh Abdul Rashid, popularly known as Engineer Rashid. […]
SRINAGAR — National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday called for upholding the country’s constitutional ideals, federal structure, and secular spirit. He said the Constitution has not only guided India’s democratic journey, but has also ensured that the voices of all regions, religions, and communities are heard and protected. Highlighting its enduring relevance, Abdullah said […]
JAMMU — The Congress on Thursday targeted BJP president J P Nadda, accusing him of failing as the Union Health and Family Welfare Minister to protect the rights and religious sentiments of the Hindu community while granting recognition and permissions to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME). Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh […]
SRINAGAR — The National Conference (NC) has snubbed its Srinagar MP Ruhullah Mehdi by not inviting him to the party’s two-day working committee meeting, which began on Thursday to deliberate on key party affairs, public issues, and ongoing political activities. Speaking to reporters after the conclusion of day-one discussions of the working committee meet, NC […]
JAMMU — The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday booked a senior government officer and carried out searches at four locations in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The ACB also recovered and seized incriminating material during the searches, they said. The action followed a specific input leading to a secret verification into allegations that the Director […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Bank on Thursday said it plans to raise Rs 1,250 crore to strengthen its balance sheet and support its future growth plans. The Board of Directors of Jammu and Kashmir Bank have approved a fundraising proposals to this effect. In a regulatory filing, the Bank said that the capital raise […]