Srinagar, May 26 (IANS) Ladakh Lieutenant Governor (L-G) V.K. Saxena said on Tuesday that he met Sonam Wangchuk, climate activist and one of the representatives of the Ladakh Apex Body (LAB) and during the meeting the L-G cautioned Wangchuk not to vitiate the dialogue process between the Centre and the Union Territory. L-G Saxena said, “Had a candid exchange with Sonam Wangchuk and Gitanjali Angmo in the backdrop of the constructive dialogue in the Union Home Ministry. We agreed that an air of p…
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Srinagar, May 23 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday announced a series of measures aimed at rationalising expenditure and ensuring fiscal prudence during the financial year 2026-27.An order issued by the Union Territory’s Finance Department said the measures will come into immediate effect and outlined detailed guidelines to curb non-essential spending.The order stressed that only essential seminars, conferences, workshops, and training programmes should be held, with departme…
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) The Centre has proposed a fresh framework aimed at granting Ladakh greater legislative, financial and administrative authority within the existing Union Territory structure, according to a joint statement issued by civil society representatives after a key meeting with Union government officials. A delegation comprising members of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) met officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs, along with Ladakh Chief Secret…
Chandigarh, May 20 (IANS) Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to save fuel and adopt sustainable travel habits, Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Wednesday travelled in an electric bus to reach the venue of a public event. Speaking to IANS, the Punjab Governor, who is also the Administrator of Chandigarh, announced that a ‘No Vehicle Day’ will be followed by him as well as the staff of his office every Wednesday in order to set a precedent for the citizens to follow.”First, if a…
Imphal, May 18 (IANS) The Kuki-Zo Council, an apex body of the Kuki-Zo tribal community in Manipur, sought the intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to resolve the ongoing ethnic crisis and ensure protection, security, and a political solution to the issues faced by the community.Kuki-Zo Council Chairman Henlianthang Thanglet and General Secretary Thangzamang, in a jointly signed memorandum submitted to the Prime Minister, reiterated their eight-point charter of demands, including a polit…
Imphal, May 12 (IANS) The Kuki National Organisation and the Zomi Reunification Organisation in Manipur have reiterated that their common political goal, adopted after May 3, 2023, remains the demand for a Union Territory with Legislature, and that the position will continue until any further decision is taken. The Kuki National Organisation, an umbrella body of several Kuki-Zo insurgent groups currently under the Suspension of Operations agreement with the government, and the Zomi Reunificat…
Srinagar, May 12 (IANS) Chief Kashmir cleric and senior religious leader, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, said on Tuesday that action against narcotics will not succeed as long as sale of liquor continues unchecked in the Union Territory. Speaking to media on the sidelines of the inauguration of a super market here, Mirwaiz Umar reiterated his demand on alcohol ban and cautioned authorities against alleged harassment of families and region-biased measures during anti-drug operations.He reiterated the conce…
Srinagar, May 8 (IANS) The Central government has authorised the Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor to exercise powers on telecom services in the union territory.These powers include control over services such as interception of signals, suspension of service and decryption of messages, related to telecom services in the UT during public safety events or national emergencies.A notification to this effect was issued by the Union Government on Thursday.According to the order, the President dire…
Puducherry, May 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday thanked the people of Puducherry after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured another term in the Union Territory, attributing the victory to the “track record of good governance” delivered by the government led by Chief Minister N. Rangasamy.In a message posted on social media shortly after the election results were declared, PM Modi said the renewed mandate reflected the people’s faith in the NDA’s development agen…
Srinagar, April 25 (IANS) The Counter-Intelligence Kashmir wing (CIK) on Saturday carried out a raid at the Central Jail in J&K’s Srinagar in connection with a terror-related case.Officials said that CIK sleuths conducted searches at Central Jail Srinagar in connection with a terror-linked case and seized digital communication devices.officials added that the searches were carried out following a warrant issued by a special court designated under the NIA Act in a case registered as FIR No …