J-K Assembly adjourned after obituary references
Jammu, Feb 2 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly was adjourned for the day on Monday after obituary references to two veteran leaders who passed away recently. The Budget session of the Assembly commenced with an address by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, followed by an obituary reference by the Speaker on the demise of former […]
Govt blends development with dignity, growth with social justice: LG Sinha
Jammu, Feb 2 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said transition to popular governance in the Union territory has reinforced public faith in democratic institutions and restored participatory governance. The 27-day-long session of the Assembly, spread over a three-month period with double sittings, began with an address by Sinha. He said […]
SC refuses to entertain PIL questioning procedures to record caste of citizens in 2027 census
New Delhi, Feb 2 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a PIL questioning the procedure to be adopted to record, classify and verify the caste data of citizens in the 2027 general census. The top court, however, asked the Centre and the office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India to […]
Night temperatures rise in Kashmir; Srinagar records 2.6 deg C
SRINAGAR, Feb 2 (PTI): Night temperatures across Kashmir rose marginally, with Srinagar recording a minimum of 2.6 degrees Celsius, three degrees above the seasonal average, officials said on Monday. The minimum temperature in Srinagar city has been rising slowly but steadily since the end of ‘Chillai Kalan’, the 40-day harshest winter period in Kashmir. The […]
Union Budget: Dy CM seeks ‘sate-like special package’ for J&K
Srinagar, Feb 2: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Monday urged the Centre to provide a “special, state-like package” for Jammu and Kashmir in the upcoming Union Budget, asserting that the Union Territory’s developmental requirements are far greater than those of a typical UT and must be addressed on priority. Speaking to reporters outside the […]
LS Speaker urges members to ask short questions
New Delhi, Feb 2 (PTI) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday urged members to keep their questions brief and asked the ministers to give short replies during the Question Hour to ensure that more issues can be taken up. His remarks came after Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje completed her […]
Budget session of JK Assembly: Session significant to chart future roadmap, says Lt Guv
Jammu, Feb 2 (PTI) Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said the Budget session of the assembly holds special significance as it offers an opportunity to reflect on the collective journey and review achievements. The 27-day-long session of the Assembly, spread over a three-month period with double sittings, began with an address by Sinha. Chief […]
Budget session of J&K Assembly begins, speaker warns MLAs against indiscipline
Srinagar, Feb 2: On the first day of the budget session of the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly, Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather said that he will not tolerate indiscipline in the House. Speaking in the Legislative Assembly, Rather, said that differences have space in democracy, but they must be expressed in a dignified manner. “There was […]
NIA raids multiple locations in Kashmir Valley
Srinagar, Feb 2: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday carried out raids at multiple locations across the Kashmir Valley, officials said. They said the searches were conducted early in the morning in Srinagar, Sopore, and Bandipora as part of an ongoing investigation into terror-related activities and funding networks. An official said that NIA teams, […]
Ganderbal boy rescued within an hour of abduction, accused held
Srinagar, Feb 2 (PTI): Police in Ganderbal district on Sunday rescued a boy within an hour of his abduction and arrested the accused, an official said. A complaint was lodged at Lar police station after a man claimed his nephew had been kidnapped by unknown persons from near his residence at Chanthan Gulabpora around 06:30 […]