Jammu, April 4 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday welcomed the passage of the Private Universities Bill in the Legislative Assembly, describing it as a milestone for the youth of the Union Territory.“The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly has passed the Private Universities Bill today, marking a significant step towards shaping a brighter future for our youth,” the Chief Minister said.The House passed the Jammu and Kashmir Private Universities Bill, 2026 (L…
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Jammu, April 4 (IANS) The budget session 2026–2027 of the J&K Legislative Assembly ended on Saturday, after which the Speaker, Abdul Rahim Rather, adjourned the Assembly sine die. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary and legislators commended the Speaker for the smooth and efficient conduct of the Budget Session 2026.The Deputy Chief Minister praised the Speaker’s experience and leadership, noting that despite the usual challenges and differing viewpoints, the proceedings were …
Jammu, April 4 (IANS) Ruling National Conference (NC) and Congress MLAs on Saturday expressed serious concern over the Ganderbal ‘encounter’ in which one person, allegedly a civilian, was killed as they demanded a judicial probe into the incident.During the Question Hour, NC legislators stood up alleging that an innocent has been killed in a staged gunfight in Ganderbal.”It shouldn’t happen. We admit that the L-G has ordered an inquiry, but the Home Department should send out a message tha…
Jammu, March 27 (IANS) The budget session of the J&K Assembly was adjourned on Friday after MLAs from both the ruling benches & opposition raised slogans against the Israeli attack on Iran.Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather adjourned the house for half an hour amid the pandemonium created by the MLAs as the assembly had resumed its session after a five-week recess.Members from both the treasury benches and the opposition benches stood up, raising slogans and disrupting the Question Hour despite …
Jammu, Feb 13 (IANS) Several MLAs on Friday demanded stronger action, including attachment of property, against those involved inthe rotten meat trade in J&K.National Conference (NC) MLAs Mubarak Gul, Mir Saifullah, Pirzada Farooq Ahmad Shah, and Hasnain Masoodi demanded strict enforcement, stronger preventive measures and even attachment of properties of those involved in the rotten meat trade as they raised the issue through their questions related to food adulteration and sale of rotten m…
Jammu, Feb 12 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly will hold a discussion on defamatory content being posted on social media against legislators.Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather announced on Thursday that the Assembly will discuss the increasing circulation of defamatory content against legislators on social media platforms.The issue was raised during Question Hour as several members expressed concern over online portals and social media handles allegedly targeting lawmakers with unverifi…
Jammu, Feb 3 (IANS) Uproar was witnessed in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Tuesday as the BJP MLAs demanded a National Law University for Jammu, and NC and PDP members raised the issue of attacks on Kashmiris outside the union territory.Noisy scenes marred the proceedings of the House, with both the opposition and ruling party legislators vehemently debating their issues.Speaker, Abdul Rahim Rather, decided to continue with the Question Hour despite the uproar and dismissed the ad…
Jammu, Feb 2 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha said on Monday that the ongoing Budget Session of the Assembly is significant as it provides an opportunity to assess the collective journey of the union territory and review key achievements.In his opening address in the Assembly, the Lt. Governor said, “The budget session provides an opportunity to reaffirm our shared commitment to fulfilling the aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. For me, this occasion represents not…
Jammu, Feb 1 (IANS) The 27-day-long budget session of the J&K Legislative Assembly beginning on Monday is expected to be stormy as the opposition is preparing to turn the heat on the ruling National Conference (NC) government headed by the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. Issues likely to hog the limelight during the budget session include the issue of regularisation of daily wagers, performance of the government and its achievements since the last budget and the restoration of statehood to J&a…