Tag: NN Vohra

Centre committed to democratic process, ready to hold election in J-K: Rajnath Singh

Replying to a discussion on the resolution on a presidential proclamation about the imposition of President's Rule in the state, Singh said the Centre is taking all measures to improve conditions in the state.

December 28, 2018

SC refuses to interfere with Governor Satya Pal Malik’s move to dissolve J-K Assembly

'We are not inclined to entertain,' said a bench of CJI Ranjan Gogoi and Justice SK Kaul as senior counsel Jaideep Gupta said that Malik dissolved the assembly even though there were two letters before him staking claim to form the government.

December 10, 2018

North-East: For a more diverse dialogue

A five-day festival at New Delhi's India International Centre celebrated the North-east in all its colour and glory but missed the more basic nuances.

November 19, 2018

J-K insurance tie-up with Anil Ambani stirs row

The state government has made the scheme mandatory for its more than 3.50 lakh employees and had announced that it will come into force on 1 October.

October 8, 2018

Judicial Anguish

Judicial activism was definitely not the mantra on 25 September when the five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra ruled on a batch of petitions and applications filed by the NGO, Public Interest Foundation, former Chief Election Commissioner, J M Lyngdoh, Delhi BJP leader and lawyer, Ashwini Upadhyay and …

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October 4, 2018

A Political Governor

Dr Karan Singh’s role evolved from 1949 to 1967 as the Regent to a Sadr-i-Riyast of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. He eventually rose to the position of Governor. The erudite scion of the Dogra Jamwal dynasty had controlled the state, like his progressive ancestors, who ruled the lands spanning the Jammu plains, …

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September 12, 2018

A power(ful) problem

Curbing T&D losses and implementing power reforms is a task ahead of new Governor Satya Pal Malik.

September 10, 2018

Join hands for development of J-K, says Satya Pal Malik

Malik's appeal came a day after the National Conference and Awami National Conference decided to boycott the elections that have been delayed by two years.

September 7, 2018

NN Vohra’s performance as J-K governor was outstanding: Rajnath Singh

Mailk was sworn-in as the 13th Governor of Jammu and Kashmir on August 23 replacing Vohra whose term expired in July. Malik was earlier Governor of Bihar for less than a year. 

August 31, 2018

Malik reverses Vohra’s order, restores CDF for MLAs

The new Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Satya Pal Malik reversed his predecessor NN Vohra’s order by restoring the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) of members of the Legislative Assembly. The fund had been put in suspended animation after the fall of Mehbooba Mufti government on 19 June. Malik also authorised legislators to inaugurate projects and …

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August 31, 2018

J-K Governor Satya Pal Malik reverses orders of predecessor NN Vohra

In another decision reversing Vohra’s order, Malik has directed that all public projects could now be inaugurated by legislators and other public representatives.

August 30, 2018

Challenges before new J-K Governor Satya Pal Malik

Knowledge of the complex situation of the state was on the fingertips of Vohra and it is to be seen in what manner his successor Malik handles the issues.

August 25, 2018

Satya Pal Malik sworn in, Vohra skips ceremony

Satya Pal Malik was on Thursday sworn in as the new Governor of Jammu and Kashmir. Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court Gita Mittal administered the oath of office to him at a function in Srinagar’s Raj Bhawan. However, outgoing Governor NN Vohra was conspicuous by his absence. Former Chief Ministers Farooq …

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August 24, 2018

Satya Pal Malik sworn in as 13th Governor of J-K

J&K High Court Chief Justice Gita Mittal administered the oath of office to him at a function in Srinagar’s Raj Bhawan.

August 23, 2018

Bihar Governor Satya Pal Malik appointed new J-K Governor

Bihar Governor Satya Pal Malik will replace Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra, who has held the post for the last 10 years.

August 21, 2018

J-K Governor calls meeting to review causes behind fatal accidents

In a mishap on Monday, seven pilgrims were killed when a landslide hit two vehicles near Kishtwar.

August 21, 2018

Former top cop Gill front runner in J-K Guv race

The race for new Governor of Jammu and Kashmir has intensified with the BJP leadership of the state pitching for PS Gill who had served the state in the nineties before going on to be appointed a director general of police in Punjab. The second tenure of Governor NN Vohra ended last month amid reports …

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August 15, 2018