Jammu

Govt panel on demographic changes hears Kashmiri Pandits, inspects Rohingya settlement in Jammu

JAMMU — A Government-appointed high-level panel examining demographic changes visited the Jagti township — the largest designated satellite settlement for displaced Kashmiri Pandits here — on Tuesday, to gather views and inputs from different sections of the population, officials said. The team also inspected a slum housing Rohingya immigrants in Narwal area of Jammu and […]

Jammu

Govt approves projects worth Rs 7 crore for welfare of Kashmiri migrants in Jammu

SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday sanctioned key infrastructure projects worth Rs 7.05 crore aimed at strengthening facilities and enhancing welfare measures for Kashmiri migrants residing in Jammu. The approved projects include the construction of a multipurpose community hall at Migrant Camp Muthi, Jammu, which will also accommodate a library and dedicated shops […]

Jammu

J&K admin seeks FIR against Kashmiri Pandit leader for Facebook comment on relief commissioner

JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir administration has written to the police, seeking the registration of an FIR against a Kashmiri displaced persons’ leader for making allegations of illegal allotment and accepting bribes against the relief commissioner in a Facebook comment. According to an official communication issued by the Office of the Relief and Rehabilitation […]

Jammu

Kashmiri Pandits protest in Jammu against NFSA integration, minor scuffle with police

JAMMU — Displaced Kashmiri Pandits protested here on Wednesday against the Jammu and Kashmir administration’s move to integrate their relief rations into the National Food Security Act (NFSA). Minor clashes broke out between demonstrators and police as they attempted to march towards the Relief Commissioner’s office. Terming the move a “conspiracy” to dilute their migrant […]

Kashmir

Govt’s responsibility to protect properties, religious shrines of Kashmiri Pandits: Omar Abdullah

JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday asserted that it is the responsibility of the government to ensure protection of the properties and religious shrines of displaced Kashmiri Pandits until their safe and dignified return to the valley. Opposing a private member’s bill tabled by National Conference legislator Arjun Singh Raju […]