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JAMMU, Apr 3: Jammu and Kashmir's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) growth moderated to 11.18 per cent in 2024-25, down from 12.51 per cent in the previous financial year, though it has remained in the 11-12 per cent range over the past four fiscals, according to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG). Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The CAG report on Union Territory Finances for the year 2024-25 was tabled in the legislative Assembly by the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: The lieutenant governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, on Friday ordered a magisterial inquiry into a recent encounter in Ganderbal district and sought a report within seven days.The Army had claimed on April 1 that an unidentified terrorist was killed in the operation at Arhama the previous night, while the slain person's family denied any terror links and demanded a probe."I have ordered a thorough and impartial magisterial inquiry into the Arhama, Ganderbal incident. The inquiry ...Read More >
Raju has moved the bill seeking better management, protection, administration and governance of Kashmiri Hindu shrines and religious places in the Union Territory (UT). "No one can deny that Kashmiri Pandits were compelled to leave the valley and settle in Jammu or elsewhere outside J&K under extremely difficult circumstances. They were forced to migrate after their security was compromised, and unless that sense of safety is fully restored, their return cannot be expected,' the chief minister ...Read More >
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) growth moderated to 11.18 percent in 2024-25, down from 12.51 percent in the previous financial year, though it has remained in the 11-12 percent range over the past four fiscals, according to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG). The CAG report on Union Territory Finances for the year 2024-25 was tabled in the legislative Assembly by the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday, also showing that Jammu and Kashmir's share in I ...Read More >
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday ordered a magisterial probe into the encounter in Ganderbal district in which one alleged terrorist was killed by security forces. Several mainstream leaders, including Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti, had raised questions about the encounter that took place on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday. In a post on X, Sinha said, "I have ordered a thorough and impartial magisterial inquiry into Arhama, Gand ...Read More >
Srinagar: Political parties in Kashmir on Friday welcomed the magisterial probe into the Ganderbal encounter, and expressed hope that a transparent inquiry will be conducted into the incident and justice will prevail. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday ordered a magisterial probe into the encounter in Ganderbal district in which one alleged terrorist was killed by security forces. The ruling National Conference said the party commends the prompt action taken by LG Sinha, ordering a time ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 3 (PTI) Political parties in Kashmir on Friday welcomed the magisterial probe into the Ganderbal encounter, and expressed hope that a transparent inquiry will be conducted into the incident and justice will prevail. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday ordered a magisterial probe into the encounter in Ganderbal district in which one alleged terrorist was killed by security forces. The ruling National Conference said the party commends the prompt action take ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 3 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) growth moderated to 11.18 per cent in 2024-25, down from 12.51 per cent in the previous financial year, though it has remained in the 11-12 per cent range over the past four fiscals, according to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG). The CAG report on Union Territory Finances for the year 2024-25 was tabled in the legislative Assembly by the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday, also showing that Jammu and Kashm ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday ordered a magisterial inquiry into the killing of a local youth by security forces in Ganderbal district, an incident that authorities initially described as an encounter with a separatist militant. The decision follows widespread protests and mounting allegations from local residents and the deceased's family, who insist that the killing was staged and that the youth had no links to militancy. The incident occurred late on ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 3 (PTI) Kashmir's chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday expressed hope that justice would be delivered in the Ganderbal encounter case and those responsible would be held to account and punished. "As the deeply distressing news reports of the killing of a young man, Raashid Ahmed Mughal, at Arhama, Ganderbal, in a claimed encounter came yesterday, his family saying that he was a part-time computer operator with no links to militancy who was picked up and killed in cold blood, ...Read More >
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has directed a magisterial inquiry into the Ganderbal encounter in which Raashid Ahmad Mughal was killed, following questions raised by political leaders and the family's assertion that he had no links to terrorism. Jammu and Kashmir Home Department has formally instructed the Ganderbal district magistrate to conduct a "thorough and impartial" inquiry into the April 1 encounter. The department directed that the investigation be completed within seven da ...Read More >
Ganderbal encounter: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered magisterial probe into encounter in Ganderbal district in which alleged terrorist was killed by security forces. "I have ordered a thorough and impartial magisterial inquiry into the Arhama, Ganderbal incident. The inquiry will examine all aspects related to the incident and ensure that justice is served," the LG's office posted on X. Widespread concerns were raised over the killing as the army confirmed neutral ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 3 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered a magisterial inquiry into a recent encounter in the Arhama area of Ganderbal district that resulted in the death of Raashid Ahmad Mughal, a resident of Chuntwaliwar Lar. The official order, issued by the Home Department, follows an overnight security operation on April 1, which reported one "terrorist" eliminated by security forces during a cordon and search operation in the Arham ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 3 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered a magisterial inquiry into a recent encounter in the Arhama area of Ganderbal district that resulted in the death of Raashid Ahmad Mughal, a resident of Chuntwaliwar Lar. The official order, issued by the Home Department, follows an overnight security operation on April 1, which reported one "terrorist" eliminated by security forces during a cordon and search operation in the Arham ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 3 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday ordered a magisterial probe into the encounter in Ganderbal district in which one alleged terrorist was killed by security forces. Several mainstream leaders, including Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti, had raised questions about the encounter that took place on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday. In a post on X, Sinha said, "I have ordered a thorough and impartial magiste ...Read More >
Omar Abdullah took to X saying that the family should be heard. "I believe the claim of the family should not be dismissed out of hand. At the very least this encounter needs a transparent and time bound probe with the facts made public. Any attempt to obfuscate or delay the announcement of a probe will only damage credibility & that is not in anyone's interest," Omar said. Army on Wednesday said that a joint search operation was launched by security forces in Arahama area of Ganderbal in which ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the 1979 agreement between the governments of Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab is a sovereign commitment that must be honoured in letter and spirit and fully implemented. While replying to a supplementary question by BJP MLA Darshan Kumar about compensation, employment for locals, and J&K's 20 percent share of electricity from the Ranjit Sagar Dam project, the CM informed the Assembly today that he would take up the issue wit ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 2: The encounter in Ganderbal in which a local was killed needs a transparent and time-bound probe with the facts made public, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday. The Army on Wednesday said a local terrorist was killed in an overnight encounter in Arahama in Ganderbal district. The family of Rashid Ahmed Mughal said he was innocent and demanded an FIR as well as an inquiry. "I believe the claim of the family should not be dismissed out of hand. At the very least this ...Read More >
Ruling National Conference MLA Syed Bashir Ahmad Veeri broke down in the Assembly Wednesday, pleading with fellow legislators and his own party government to allow the introduction of his Bill seeking to amend the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act, 2004. "I'm not challenging anybody, I'm talking about those children who are looking towards us, my leader and this House," an emotionally charged Veeri told the House after the government opposed the Bill's introduction. "I have not been able to sle ...Read More >
* CM thanks Union Minister Shivraj Singh JAMMU, Apr 2: The Union Government has given one year's extension to 74 PMGSY-I roads involving funds worth over Rs 300 crores in the Jammu and Kashmir till March 2027. The Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah has expressed gratitude to the Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Shivraj Singh Chouhan for approving the Jammu and Kashmir Government's proposal to extend the timeline of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), Phase-I till March ...Read More >
Srinagar- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday thanked Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan for approving the extension of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-I) timeline in Jammu and Kashmir till March 2027, terming the move a major boost for rural connectivity. In a post on X, the Chief Minister's Office said the extension would facilitate the completion of several pending rural road projects across the Union Territory, particularly in hilly and remote areas. ...Read More >
Jammu- The UT government on Thursday introduced two bills in the legislative assembly aimed at decriminalising certain offences to ease doing business and paving the way for private universities in Jammu & Kashmir. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah introduced a bill to amend various enactments, seeking to decriminalise and rationalise offences for "ease of living and ease of doing business", and to repeal certain outdated provisions. Education Minister Sakeena Itoo tabled a separate bill proposing ...Read More >
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said he will address the issue of pending commitments related to the Ranjit Sagar Dam with his Punjab counterpart. Abdullah's statement comes after the BJP raised concerns about alleged violations of the intergovernmental agreement overseeing the project. The Ranjit Sagar Dam, also known as the Thein Dam, is a major 600 MW hydroelectric project on the Ravi river near Basohli in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir and Pathankot, Punjab, completed in 2001. ...Read More >
Srinagar: The killing of a 29-year-old man in an alleged encounter with the Army in Ganderbal has led to concern in several quarters, including from Chief Minister Omar Abdullah who asked for a transparent and time-bound probe. A day after the Army claimed to have killed a "local terrorist" during an overnight operation in Arahama village on the outskirts of Srinagar, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti also backed the chief minister's scepticism on the official narrative. The family of the killed man, R ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has publicly supported the demand for an impartial investigation into allegations surrounding the killing of a Kashmiri youth in Ganderbal district. Security forces had described the incident as an encounter with a militant, but the victim's family insists he was an unarmed civilian. Abdullah, writing on 'X' on Thursday, stressed that the family's claims "should not be dismissed out of hand" and urged authorities to ensure a "transparent ...Read More >
Srinagar- The killing of a 29-year-old man in an alleged encounter with the Army in Ganderbal has led to concern in several quarters, including from Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who asked for a transparent and time-bound probe. A day after the Army claimed to have killed a local terrorist during an overnight operation in Arahama village on the outskirts of Srinagar, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti also backed the chief minister's scepticism on the official narrative. The family of ...Read More >
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, on Thursday demanded a transparent and time-bound probe into the encounter in Ganderbal district in which reportedly one terrorist was killed. J&K Chief Minister Abdullah on Thursday called for a transparent and time-bound probe into a recent encounter in Ganderbal, saying the claims made by the family of the deceased should not be dismissed without proper investigation. "I believe the claim of the family should not be dismissed ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 2 (PTI) The killing of a 29-year-old man in an alleged encounter with the Army in Ganderbal has led to concern in several quarters, including from Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah who asked for a transparent and time bound probe. A day after the Army claimed to have killed a local terrorist during an overnight operation in Arahama village on the outskirts of Srinagar, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti also backed the chief minister's scepticism on the official narrative. The ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 02 : Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Thursday hit out at party MLA Bashir Ahmed Veeri, calling his emotional outburst in the Assembly over the reservation issue "drama" and accusing him of misleading the public. The Deputy CM, per news agency -- Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said the government had already acted on its commitments and that a sub-committee was set up by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to examine the reservation issue. lIts report was finalised, approved by the ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 2 (PTI) Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday claimed that allegations are being raised that the recent encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district, in which a local terrorist was gunned down, was "fake". The Army on Wednesday said that a local terrorist, Rashid Ahmad Mughal from the Lar area of the district in central Kashmir, was killed in an overnight encounter in the Arahama area. Speaking to reporters here, Mehbooba said, "There was an encounter i ...Read More >
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