Govt allots nearly 10 lakh kanal of state, evacuee land to PoJK displaced people in Jammu
Jammu, April 9 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir government has granted over 9.23 lakh kanals of state and evacuee land, besides 2,421 urban plots and quarters, to the Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) displaced persons living in the Jammu region. These involved 26,319 families of displaced person, who fled parts of PoK during the holocaust […]
Situation in Murshidabad peaceful, internet services suspended
KOLKATA, Apr 9 (PTI): The situation in Muslim-dominated Murshidabad district of West Bengal, which was marred by incidents of violence following protests over the Waqf (Amendment) Act, was calm and peaceful on Wednesday with no report of any untoward incident, a senior police officer said. Prohibitory orders were clamped in and around Raghunathganj and Suti […]
Waqf (Amendment) Act comes into force
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) The Waqf (Amendment) Act, which was passed by Parliament last week, has come into force from Tuesday, the government said in a notification. The Ministry of Minority Affairs notification said, “In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 1 of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 (14 of […]
NC rules out support to no-confidence motion against Speaker
Jammu, Apr 8: The ruling National Conference (NC) on Tuesday said that it would not support the no-confidence motion brought by Kashmir-based opposition parties against Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather. Speaking to reporters after the Speaker adjourned the Legislative Assembly, NC MLA Salman Sagar said that they would not support the no- confidence motion against the […]
Cong top brass discuss future roadmap, poll preparedness
AHMEDABAD, Apr 8 (PTI): The Congress top brass on Tuesday began deliberations at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Memorial here to chalk out the party’s roadmap for upcoming assembly polls and organisational reforms, including giving more powers to the district units. Ahead of the AICC session, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, former party chiefs Sonia Gandhi and […]
Over 4 lakh kanals state land under illegal occupation in J&K: Govt
Jammu, Apr 8: Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday said that a staggering 4,28,204 Kanals and 13 Marlas state ans kahcharai land is under illegal occupation across the Union Territory. Replying to a query by MLA Farooq Ahmad Shah, the minister incharge said that they have taken concrete measures to evict illegal occupants, with all […]
Union HM chairs high-level meeting at Srinagar
Srinagar, Apr 8: Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting at Raj Bhawan to review developmental projects in Jammu and Kashmir. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha were also present during the meeting.
Kashmir-based opposition submits no-confidence against Speaker for rejecting discussion on Waqf bill
Jammu, Apr 8: The oppositions Peoples Democratic Party and Peoples Conference have submitted a no- confidence motion against Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather for rejecting discussion on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill-2025, saying his decision has evoked widespread outrage. In a notice submitted by PC president Sajad Gani Lone and PDP MLAs Waheed-ur- Rehman Para, Mir Muhammad […]
Three more groups disassociate from Hurriyat: HM Amit Shah
Srinagar, Apr 8: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that three more separatist-aligned organisations in Jammu and Kashmir have disassociated themselves from the Hurriyat Conference, terming it a strong signal of growing trust in the Indian Constitution within the Valley. In a post on social media platform X, Shah wrote: “Three more organizations, […]
Assembly Session: Clashes between NC and Kashmir-based opposition members over Waqf bill
Jammu, Apr 8: The Legislative Assembly on Tuesday witnessed pandemonium with clashes between National Conference and Kashmir-based opposition parties over the Waqf Bill. While the National Conference MLAs were seeking discussion on adjournment motion brought by them on Waqf Bill, the Kashmir-based opposition parties were seeking resolution against the bill. As soon as proceedings of […]