JAMMU — Asserting that the lathi charge on the protesting daily wage employees of the Jal Shakti department should not have happened, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said he does not hold control over the police. As the House assembled for the day, opposition members highlighted the massive protests by the […]
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BJP MLAs walkout from Assembly following ruckus over action against protesting daily wagers
JAMMU — BJP members staged a walkout from the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Tuesday after a war of words with NC MLAs over the detention and baton charge of protesting daily wage employees of the Jal Shakti department. Scores of Jal Shakti (PHE) department workers and daily wagers were baton-charged and detained on Monday […]
Noisy scenes in Assembly as members flag lathi charge on protesting daily wagers
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed noisy scenes on Tuesday as members cutting across party lines raised the issue of lathi charge and detention of protesting daily wage employees of the Jal Shakti department demanding release of wages and regularisation of jobs. As the House assembled for the day, BJP MLA Vikram Randhawa […]
Two NC leaders marshalled out of J&K Assembly
JAMMU — Two leaders of the National Conference were on Monday marshalled out of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly following their protest seeking to raise the issue of three youths missing Devsar constituency in Kulgam district. NC leader and MLA from Devsar constituency Peerzada Feroze Ahmad Shah raised the issue of the missing youths from […]
Assembly speaker condemns attack on MLA in Kathua
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Monday condemned the attack on independent MLA Rameshwar Singh in Kathua after the legislator raised the issue in the House and sought action against those responsible. As the assembly convened for the day, Singh walked to the corner of the well of the House […]
Kathua killings: Uproar in Assembly as NC, Congress demand discussion
JAMMU — Ruckus marred the proceedings of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Monday as ruling National Conference (NC) and Congress MLAs demanded a discussion on the killings of three civilians in the Kathua district. The NC and Congress MLAs stood on their seats and demanded the suspension of the question hour so that […]
Roadmap for economic growth: CM presents J&K’s first budget in six years
JAMMU — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday presented the first budget of Jammu and Kashmir in six years and said it is a roadmap for economic growth and a true reflection of people’s aspirations. Presenting the budget in the legislative assembly here, Abdullah, who holds the finance portfolio, praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union […]
MLA Kulgam wants Assembly to raise united voice for restoration of statehood
JAMMU — MLA Kulgam and Senior CPI(M) leader M Y Tarigami on Thursday asked all legislators, irrespective of their party affiliations, to raise their voice for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood and safeguards to ensure protection of land and jobs for the residents of the Union Territory . The five-time MLA from Kulgam […]
Some people trying to “intimidate, threaten & silence us”: Omar Abdullah in Assembly
JAMMU — Asserting that nobody can snatch a right from citizens to discuss Article 370, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said some people are trying to “intimidate, threaten and silence us” but his party will continue its fight for the rights of people of Jammu and Kashmir. Winding up the discussion on motion of […]
J&K Assembly business rules framed, sent to LG for approval: Omar Abdullah
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said business rules of the Legislative Assembly have been framed and sent to the Lieutenant Governor for approval to facilitate smooth governance without confusion. “Until we receive statehood, it is necessary to establish business rules for clarity. It took some time, but yesterday at […]
