Hitting out at the Jammu and Kashmir government for banning 25 books on terrorism in the Valley, Kashmir’s chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Thursday said the administration’s move only exposes the insecurities and limited understanding of those behind such authoritarian actions.
In a significant move, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday ordered a ban on 25 books, including works by several prominent authors, citing concerns over national security and public order.
Citizens will also be encouraged to join the nationwide ‘Selfie with Tiranga’ digital campaign, by uploading photos with the national flag to a dedicated portal developed for real-time event tracking and engagement.
Giving details, an official spokesman said that “the Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet has passed a resolution urging the Union Government to restore the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir.
According to the Home Department, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, under the 'Terror Monitoring Group' there will be a Senior Superintendent of Police, six Deputy Superintendent of Police, six Inspectors, six Head Constables and a Follower.
The Governor’s administration on Friday decided to forcefully take up with UNESCO the issue of designation of Srinagar's Mughal Gardens and Neolithic Site at Burza Hama as World Heritage sites.
BJP state spokesman Brigadier Anil Gupta said the single-region-single-religion "unholy alliance" supported by the "opportunistic Congress" was likely to lead to trifurcation of the state and push it into an inter-regional turmoil.
More clarity on 'third front' as Bukhari, the likely future CM, says Congress, PDP and NC have agreed to join hands to defend Article 35 for Jammu and Kashmir.
The state was put under the Governor’s Rule on 19 June by the then Governor NN Vohra when the BJP suddenly withdrew support to the Mehbooba Mufti-led PDP-BJP government.
Earlier, the bench had asked the Jammu and Kashmir government on the plan to phase out use of mules and the rehabilitation for their owners.
