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Srinagar, Apr 08: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday formally prorogued the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, drawing the Budget session to a close weeks after the House had completed its business and adjourned indefinitely. The order, under Section 18(2)(a) of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, marks the final constitutional step ending a session that unfolded over nearly two months, with breaks in between. The Assembly had already been adjourned sine die on April ...Read More >
A 10-year-old "doodh and toffee" remark by former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on children killed in the 2016 firing by security forces at Damhal Hanjipora in Kulgam resurfaced in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Saturday, as Education Minister Sakeena Itoo blamed the PDP for the abrogation of Article 370 and the downgrading of the erstwhile state into two Union Territories. Trouble erupted when the minister, replying to PDP's Rafiq Ahmad Naik on school upgradation, held the party re ...Read More >
Choudhary shared this in reply to a calling attention notice moved by BJP legislator Balwant Singh Mankotia. He said that of 691 stone crusher units 527 are operational and 164 are non-functional, including 48 that have been sealed or closed. These units have been operating in compliance with the set regulations and their closure has not significantly impacted any ongoing development project in the Union Territory. Choudhary stated that the department has taken necessary measures under current ...Read More >
Jammu- The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Saturday witnessed chaotic scenes as Education Minister Sakeena Itoo and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) MLA Waheed ur Rehman Para engaged in a sharp and personal verbal exchange, disrupting proceedings in the House. The confrontation began during a discussion linked to the education sector but soon spiralled into a wider political attack. Escalating her attack, Itoo blamed the PDP for Jammu and Kashmir's current political situation, includin ...Read More >
JAMMU, Apr 4: Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Saturday adjourned the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly sine die after a largely well-conducted budget session that lasted for 22 sittings spread across February, March and April. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The assembly session commenced on February 2 with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah presenting the Budget on February 6, while the House passed grants for various departments after detailed discussions conducted in twin sittin ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 04: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday described the passage of the Jammu and Kashmir Private Universities Bill as a milestone moment for the youth of the Union Territory, congratulating Minister for Education Sakeena Itoo and all stakeholders. "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 Assembly passed the Jammu and Kashmir ...Read More >
Responding to the issues raised by the members, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary assured the house that the dignity of the members is the prime concern of the government. "Government always takes serious note of the complaints registered by the MLAs," he said and assured strong action against the officers who breaches the privilege of the members. The speaker, however, said mere assurances were not enough and asked the government to specify how long it would take to resolve the issue o ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 4 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Saturday announced the conclusion of the Budget Session 2026, declaring the House sine die, while highlighting its productivity and legislative output. Addressing the House on the final day, Rather said the Assembly held 22 sittings during the session, placing it among the more active legislatures in the country. Drawing comparisons, he noted that Himachal Pradesh recorded ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 04: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Saturday passed the Jammu and Kashmir Jan Vishwas Second (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 (L.A. Bill No. 07 of 2026). The bill was moved for consideration and passing by Minister for Agriculture Javid Ahmed Dar on behalf of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. While moving the motion, the Minister stated, "A Bill to amend certain enactments, decriminalising and rationalising offences for ease of living and ease of doing business, and al ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 04: Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather on Saturday presented the details of House Business for the Budget Session 2026, informing that the session witnessed 22 sittings consuming a total of 110 hours and 6 minutes of proceedings. The Speaker informed that eight Government bills were received, introduced, and passed in the House, while 25 papers and one Ordinance were also laid. Regarding Private Members' business, Rather apprised the House that ...Read More >
Jammu: Congratulating Minister for Education, Sakeena Itoo, and all stakeholders, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today described the passage of J&K Private Universities Bill as a "milestone moment for the youth" of Jammu and Kashmir. "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. Highlighting the broader vision behind the legislation, Omar Abdullah sa ...Read More >
Jammu: Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, on Friday directed the government to take corrective measures within two months to safeguard the dignity, privileges and protocol of Members of the Legislative Assembly. The Speaker issued the directions while concluding a short-duration discussion on the final day of the Assembly session. The discussion was initiated by Pawan Kumar Gupta, who said that the dignity of MLAs had been compromised and alleged that le ...Read More >
Jammu: Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Saturday adjourned the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly sine die after the budget session that lasted for 22 sittings spread across February, March and April. The assembly session commenced on February 2 with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah presenting the Budget on February 6, while the House passed grants for various departments after detailed discussions conducted in twin sittings each day till February 20. After a five-weeks recess, the budget session ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 04: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Saturday descended into chaos after a fierce and personal exchange broke out between National Conference (NC) minister Sakina Masood Itoo and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) legislator Waheed-ur-Rehman Para, exposing sharp political differences and triggering noisy scenes in the House. The confrontation began during a discussion when Itoo launched a sharp attack on the PDP, blaming the party for the current political and administrat ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 4 (ANI): The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly passed the Private Universities Bill on Saturday, marking a significant step towards shaping a brighter future for their youth. Sharing an X post, the Chief Minister's Office wrote, "The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly passed the Private Universities Bill today, marking a significant step towards shaping a brighter future for our youth." Also Read | How To Download MHT CET 2026 City Intimatio ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 4 (ANI): The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly passed the Private Universities Bill on Saturday, marking a significant step towards shaping a brighter future for their youth. Sharing an X post, the Chief Minister's Office wrote, "The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly passed the Private Universities Bill today, marking a significant step towards shaping a brighter future for our youth." Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also congratulated the Min ...Read More >
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Saturday passed the Private Universities Bill, clearing the way for private institutions to be set up in the Union Territory. The legislation is aimed at regulating their functioning, management, and academic standards to ensure quality education and protect student interests. Education Minister Sakeena Itoo, who moved the bill, said the government had taken into consideration all concerns before drafting it. She said that the measure would help students ...Read More >
Jammu/Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Saturday passed a historic bill to establish and incorporate private universities in the Union Territory, fulfilling a long-standing demand of civil society and the education sector. The Jammu and Kashmir Private Universities Bill, 2026 (L.A. Bill No. 08 of 2026), published in the extraordinary issue of the Official Gazette, reads, "A bill to provide for the establishment and incorporation of private universities in the Union Territo ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 4 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Saturday announced the conclusion of the Budget Session 2026, declaring the House sine die, while highlighting its productivity and legislative output. Addressing the House on the final day, Rather said the Assembly held 22 sittings during the session, placing it among the more active legislatures in the country. Also Read | LPG Hoarding Crackdown: 21 States Conduct Daily B ...Read More >
The National Conference government headed by chief minister Omar Abdullah, on Wednesday, allowed a private members bill by the party legislator, Tanvir Sadiq, who sought restoration of J&K land grants act 1960 and the rules famed there under to their original form as it existed prior to J&K land grant rules 2022. Sadiq sought renewal of leases to the existing occupants so as to ensure that public land serves the interests of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. It may be stated here that lease for ...Read More >
Jammu: A private member's bill allowing renewal of leases of government land was introduced in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Wednesday after the ruling National Conference decided not to oppose it, but Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said they will take a call on supporting its passage once the debate is completed. The opposition BJP alleged that the ruling party was using its mandate "not for the public good, but to protect the interests of the elite", calling it a "breach of trus ...Read More >
Jammu: Several legislators on Wednesday withdrew their private members' bills in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly after receiving assurances from the government that their concerns would be addressed. Ajaz Ahmad Jan withdrew his bill seeking amendments to the Public Men and Public Servants' Declaration of Assets and Other Provisions Act, 1983 (L.A. Private Members' Bill No. 30 of 2025). Ranbir Singh Pathania also withdrew his bill proposing amendments to the Jammu and Kashmir Public ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 1 (PTI) A private member's bill allowing renewal of leases of government land was introduced in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Wednesday after the ruling National Conference decided not to oppose it, but Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said they will take a call on supporting its passage once the debate is completed. The opposition BJP alleged that the ruling party was using its mandate "not for the public good, but to protect the interests of the elite", calling it a "br ...Read More >
Shimla: Governor Kavinder Gupta on Monday met President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, marking his first official interaction with the top leadership after assuming office.During the meetings, the governor held detailed discussions on key issues concerning the state's development and public welfare. Gupta briefed them on the overall situation in Himachal Pradesh and highlighted major initiatives being undertaken by the state govt. These included the Drug-Free Himac ...Read More >
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said his government is committed to ensuring a transparent recruitment process while avoiding undue haste that could lead to legal complications. Abdullah also informed that as many as 48,958 non-gazetted and 10,217 gazetted posts -- across both direct recruitment and promotion quotas -- are lying vacant in 38 government departments. The chief minister was replying to a question raised by PDP MLA (Pulwama) Waheed ur Rehman Para during the Question ...Read More >
The NC veteran was attacked by 63-year-old Kamal Singh Jamwal during a wedding reception at Greater Kailash locality here on March 11. Abdullah had a miraculous escape when Jamwal opened fire from point-blank while the politician was leaving the function. Members from NC, Congress, PDP, BJP, CPI (M), People's Conference besides independents condemned the assassination bid in unequivocal terms. While some of the members from NC demanded that the attacker be declared a "terrorist", others demande ...Read More >
Jammu, Mar 31: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, on Tuesday termed the withdrawal of security from legislators and party offices a matter of serious concern that requires immediate attention, cautioning that such decisions must not be taken casually. He described the withdrawal of security following an assassination attempt on former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah as "very unfortunate." The Speaker noted that the issue has been under discussion for the past ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Tuesday visited the Himachal Emporium in New Delhi. During the visit, the Governor observed a wide range of Himachali products displayed at the Emporium and expressed keen interest in the rich craftsmanship and traditional heritage reflected in these items, according to an official statement. Also Read | Nagaland State Lottery Sambad Result Today 8 PM Live: Dear Destiny Tuesday Lottery Result of March 31, 2026 Decla ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Tuesday visited the Himachal Emporium in New Delhi. During the visit, the Governor observed a wide range of Himachali products displayed at the Emporium and expressed keen interest in the rich craftsmanship and traditional heritage reflected in these items, according to an official statement. The Governor interacted with the officials and staff of the Emporium and lauded their efforts in promoting the unique cultura ...Read More >
Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Friday condemned the "unjust and illegal war imposed on Iran" and requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to use his influence to end the war in the interest of humanity. He made the statement in the Legislative Assembly as the Leader of the House after several National Conference MLAs pressed for it, even as BJP legislators maintained that the Iran crisis is an international issue and does not fall in the domain of the House. "On behalf of myse ...Read More >
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