Tag: Jammu and Kashmir
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China likely to raise J-K bifurcation issue during talks with India on 21 December
The talks would be held between Special Representatives (SR) of the two countries. While National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval is the SR on the Indian side, Foreign Minister Wang Yi is China’s SR for the talks.
December 9, 2019 -
Bipartisan resolution in US seeks immediate lifting of lockdown in Kashmir
The US lawmakers said they reject arbitrary detention, use of excessive force against civilians, and suppression of peaceful expression of dissent as proportional responses to security challenges.
December 8, 2019 -
Retired IPS K Vijay Kumar appointed MHA security advisor on J-K
The Centre on August 5 had announced the abrogation of the special status given to Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcation of the erstwhile state into UTs of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh which came into existence on October 31, 2019.
December 6, 2019 -
63 major development projects worth Rs 80,068 underway in J-K, Ladakh: Centre
The minister said that the full potential of economy in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh regions could not be realised for the last 70 years as the people in the state have suffered from terrorist violence and separatism.
December 3, 2019 -
J-K: All appeals, complaints under RTI will now be dealt by CIC
The move comes as Jammu and Kashmir state was divided into two union territories, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh with effect from October 31, 2019.
December 2, 2019 -
Elderly man injured in Pakistan shelling across LoC in Poonch district of Kashmir
On Saturday, Pakistan targeted Shahpur and Kirni sectors, while a day earlier it fired mortars and small arms for nearly an hour in the Balakot sector.
December 2, 2019 -
Sitharaman presents 1st supplementary demand of grants in Lok Sabha
Sitharaman provided Rs 8,820.62 crore as grant to Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in lieu of J&K State share of 14th Finance Commission Award.
November 28, 2019 -
No increase in expenditure on UT of J-K after abrogation of Art 370: Home Ministry in RS
'There has been no additional financial implication as such for the UT of Jammu and Kashmir,' Union Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy said while replying to a written question.
November 27, 2019 -
Jammu and Kashmir under pan-India rule on recruitment of IAS and IPS
The status of UT came after the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution on August 5, which gave special status to the state.
November 26, 2019 -
Valley likely to receive fresh snowfall, Leh continues to shiver at minus 6.3 degrees
Besides Leh, Kargil and Gulmarg in north Kashmir also recorded sub-zero night temperatures of minus 3.8 and minus 1.3 degrees Celsius, respectively.
November 25, 2019 -
Mansar, Surinsar lakes to be developed as tourist destinations
Principal Secretary, Tourism, Navin K Choudhary, visited the lakes and reviewed the tourism-related issues and activities at Mansar and Surinsar.
November 24, 2019 -
J-K faces huge academic loss due to disruptions: Former governor NN Vohra
Talking about the bifurcation of the state into union territories, he said this change is perceived or brought about by kind of "intellectual persuasions."
November 20, 2019 -
Pulwama type attack at Army convoys foiled on Jammu-Poonch highway, two IEDs defused
The Road Opening Parties (ROPs) detected the two IEDs that were planted on the road at a distance of 100 metres from each other.
November 19, 2019 -
765 arrested in 190 cases registered post abrogation of Article 370 in J-K: Home Ministry
'A total of 34,10,219 tourists, including 12,934 foreigners, visited Jammu and Kashmir in the last six months,' said Union Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy.
November 19, 2019 -
The hundred-day test
She stated, “The world will criticise the Indian state and its institutions because India matters globally. What India does affects people beyond India’s borders.”
November 19, 2019 -
Government ready to address concerns of Opposition, says Narendra Modi
Speaking to media persons ahead of the first day of the Winter session of Parliament, Modi said he was hopeful of a productive session with members making their contributions through their participation in high-quality debates.
November 18, 2019 -
Terror handlers in Pakistan desperate: J-K DGP
Reviewing the situation, the DGP directed the officers to identify the saboteurs and the elements that were trying to disturb the peace.
November 18, 2019