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J&K Allotted Rs 1.42 Lakh Crore Budget By Parliament For FY 2022-23
The parliament has approved a Rs 1.42 lakh crore budget for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for the year 2022-23, on March 23. The Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation Bill, 2022 and The Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation (No.2) Bill, 2022 were approved by Lok Sabha on March 14. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that after the abrogation of Article 370, "you see justice reaching" to the residents of J&K.
Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, Article 370, Nirmala Sitharaman, Budget, parliament
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India Slams OIC Over Remarks On Jammu And Kashmir
Following the Organization of Islamic Cooperation's (OIC) remarks on the status of J&K calling the government's steps "unilateral", India strongly rejected the statement and asked not to comment on the country's internal affair. The statement was recorded on the second anniversary of the scraping of article 370. "We categorically reject yet another unacceptable reference to J&K issued by the general secretariat of OIC," EAM… read-more
Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Article 370, MEA
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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PM Modi Celebrates Decisions Of J&K's Article 370, Ayodhya's Ram Temple
PM Narendra Modi in a virtual conference with the beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana in Uttar Pradesh marked August 5 as the day of commemorating the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir and also laying the foundation stone for the Ram Temple at Ayodhya. PM highlighted the development of infrastructure and politics that UP underwent. “Despite Covid-19, developmental work continues in the state,” said Modi.
Tags: Narendra Modi, Article 370, ram temple, India
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Instances Of 'Peace And Progress' In J&K Since Abrogation of Article 370: PM Modi
While commemorating the two-year anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the repealing of Article 370 has brought nothing but "peace and progress" in the region. "A historic day. Two years ago, on this day, the first big step towards a #NewJammuKashmir was taken," Modi tweeted. Revoking Article 370 has given a special status to Jammu and Kashmir, he said.
Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, Article 370, PM Modi, Autonomous Region
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Omar Abdullah Says Govt Broke Promises, Did Nothing For Kashmir
National Conference leader Omar Abdullah said despite scrapping Article 370 by the center, the government has not done anything towards resolving the Kashmir issue, in particular. He also said that no appropriate solution has been found for the disputed land. "It has been two years since Article 370 was removed, how many Kashmiri Pandits have been able to go back to Kashmir?" Abdullah questioned during an interview.
Tags: Omar Abdullah, Central Government, Article 370, kashmir
Courtesy: The Times of India
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Pak PM Offers Talks With India If J&K's Special Status Is Restored
Pakistan PM Imran Khan on May 30 said he was ready to resume talks with India, if the later grants back the special status to Jammu & Kashmir. Khan said strengthening ties with India otherwise would be "similar to turning our back on the Kashmiris". Pertinently, India revoked Article 370 and downgraded J&K to UT from State on August 5, 2019. However, India has always called J&K its integral part.
Tags: Pakistan, Imran Khan, India, Article 370, Jammu & Kashmir
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Govt Extends J&K Delimitation Commission By 1 Year; Polls Delayed
Jammu and Kashmir Government on March 3 extended the delimitation commission’s deadline for submitting the redrawn report of constituencies by one year. Owing to the development, the experts suggest that the state elections might get deferred. Created in 2019 after the abrogation of Article 370, the commission recently has faced a boycott from the National Conference members over less representation. Notably, the J&K Reorganisation Act… read-more
Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, Article 370, Ladakh, Delimitation Committee
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EU Delegation To Take J&K Tour To Assess Ground-level Situation
The Centre is preparing to take a 20-member European Union delegation in Jammu and Kashmir during February 17-18. Reportedly, the envoys will assess the condition of the valley post Article 370 revocation and recently concluded first District Development Council elections. Besides, the delegation will interact with residents of the valley, including leaders, traders, journalists and citizens. Interestingly, the visit has come days after the… read-more
Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, European Union, Article 370, DDC-Elections
Courtesy: The New Indian Express
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Highspeed 4G Internet Services Resumed In J&K After 18-Month Ban
The J&K government on February 5 restored the 4G internet services in the Union Territory after 18 months. Lifting the restrictions, the home secretary asked the J&K Police to “closely monitor the impact of lifting restrictions". Earlier, while 2G services across J&K were restored on January 2020, the government has allowed 4G services only in Gandherbal and Udhampur districts. The highspeed internet services were shut on August 4… read-more
Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, Internet Services, Article 370, J&K
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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India Classifies OIC Resolution On Kashmir As 'Factually Incorrect'
India has strongly rejected the resolution of the 57-member Organisation of Islamic Cooperation(OIC) on Kashmir and stated has it 'factually incorrect.' Reportedly, the OIC board had criticized the Indian Government's decision to abrogate Article 370. It said, the international community has to interfere for 'a resolution of the conflict.' A statement from the External Affairs Ministry has slammed OIC for letting a 'certain country' use it… read-more
Tags: OIC, kashmir, India, Pakistan, Article 370
Courtesy: The Hindu
