Assembly proceedings paralysed for third day over Waqf issue
House adjourned sine die Jammu: Uproar over the demand by non-BJP parties for a discussion on the new Waqf Act paralysed proceedings for the third consecutive day in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, which was adjourned sine die on Wednesday. Addressing the members in the House, Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather defended his action of disallowing […]
‘Alarming interference in Muslims’ religious affairs’: NC
Says party will move SC against Waqf Amendment Act Jammu: National Conference will move the Supreme Court to file a writ petition against the Waqf Amendment Act “as soon as possible”, party’s chief spokesperson and legislator Tanvir Sadiq said on Wednesday. Sadiq, the MLA from Zadibal constituency of Srinagar, said the NC believes that the […]
Panel formed to probe ‘irregularities’ in Jal Jeevan Mission
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Wednesday formed an 11-member house committee to probe into alleged irregularities in implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). The committee will be headed by National Conference legislator and former High Court judge Hasnain Masoodi with CPI(M), BJP, Congress, PDP leaders, and an Independent, as […]
Home, auto loans to get cheaper as RBI cuts interest rate for 2nd time in a row
Mumbai: Home, auto and other loans are likely to cost less as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut interest rates on Wednesday for a second consecutive time and signalled more easing to come as it sought to bolster the economy that is facing further pressure from damaging US tariffs. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), […]
Briefly came across Omar, Farooq at Tulip Garden: Rijiju
Clarified on meeting the Abdullah’s Srinagar: Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju Wednesday sought to clarify the controversy surrounding his meeting with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his father Farooq Abdullah at Tulip Garden, saying the interaction was just a coincidence. “A beautiful morning walk became a political discussion, echoed even in […]
83,000 domicile certificates granted to non-state subjects in 2 years: J&K Govt
‘Over 35 lakh domicile certificates issued’ Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday disclosed that around 83,742 domicile certificates have been granted to non-state subjects in the Union Territory over the past two years. In a written response to MLA Waheed Ur Rehman Para, the government said that around 35,12,184 domicile certificates have been […]
Where there is love and harmony there is God: Lt Guv
Says man is closest to God when heart is filled with goodwill JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that where there is love and harmony there is God. It is true power. A man is closest to God when heart is filled with goodwill, he said. While attending the celebration of Navkar Mahamantra […]
Properties of terrorists attached in Baramulla
Srinagar: Properties belonging to two terrorists were attached in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday, police said. Police in Sopore have attached seven marlas of land belonging to two LeT terrosists/handlers — Bilal Ahmad Mir and Mohammad Umar Mir, both residents of Brath Kalan Sopore, a police spokesperson said. He said these actions are connected […]
‘Discussion on Waqf Act’: Assembly adjourned after ruckus by NC, Congress members
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly was adjourned for the day on Tuesday following a ruckus by the National Conference (NC), Congress, PDP and other members over the Speaker disallowing adjournment of business to discuss the Waqf (Amendment) Act. The treasury benches, including ministers, joined the PDP demanding a discussion on the Act. After their […]
Will not change decision, followed rules: Speaker on Waqf issue
Jammu: As members of the ruling NC-led coalition including Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary joined the demand for a discussion on the Waqf Amendment Act, Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Tuesday said he had decided to disallow it in line with the rules and will not change his ruling. Asked about […]