SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 01: Chief Electoral Officer, J&K, Sanjeev Verma, today chaired a meeting with District Election Officers and EROs for the enrolment of left out and young\/first time eligible electors under the process of continuous updation. Special attention was emphasised for left-out eligible electors who have attained eligibility for registration.<\/p>
The CEO also directed that Booth Level Officers should undergo House-to-House visits and remain accessible to eligible electors requiring assistance with enrolment or related forms. They were also asked to facilitate the proper filling and submission of forms, particularly in cases where electors face any difficulty, so that no eligible voter to be left behind.<\/p>
Chief Electoral Officer, J&K reiterated his commitment to ensuring an accurate and inclusive electoral roll.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/d96cc6c3-2e79-4941-95e0-41030a78f367.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":14,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-10-01T13:02:46.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"No Eligible Voter to be left behind: CEO Sanjeev Verma","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":317,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":1,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-10-01T13:03:04.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-01T13:03:04.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":14,"parent_id":null,"name":"Kashmir","slug":"kashmir","icon":null,"image":"categories\/be8acf5a-4eb6-4d67-af10-8b6c3a903aeb.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T04:18:33.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:56:54.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3477,"title":"Autumn Session was unfortunate, Govt mocks expectations of people; CM sabotaged Statehood: LoP Sunil Sharma","slug":"autumn-session-was-unfortunate-govt-mocks-expectations-of-people-cm-sabotaged-statehood-lop-sunil-sharma","excerpt":null,"content":"
Srinagar: <\/strong>Addressing media persons on the last day of the Autumn Session, LoP Sunil Sharma said this 7 day session was most unfortunate and historic for the wrong reasons.<\/p> Sharma said every section including Daily Wagers, NHM, Contractual employees, NYC, ASHA, Anganwadi and common masses had expectations that the Government would answer their issues, but not a single issue was answered. We collected issues from every district and raised them, but the NC Government remained silent.<\/p> He said the Chief Minister is calling it a fruitful session. \"Fruitful from which angle? You dashed the hopes of all sections. People were waiting for your Statehood resolution, which you chant as an answer to every question. BJP is committed to Statehood as per its agenda, but you sabotage the Statehood of common people by linking it with Pre-1953 position and Article 370.\"<\/p> \"After abrogation of 370, all confusion is over and the full Constitution of India is implemented in J&K. By raking up Pre-53 again, you have prolonged and sabotaged Statehood,\" Sharma said.<\/p> He reminded that when Late Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah demanded a separate Constitution and separate Flag, then PM Late Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru jailed him for 22 years.<\/p> Sharma questioned Congress leadership from Rahul Gandhi to Mallikarjun Kharge: \"What is your stand on this resolution seeking Statehood with Pre-53 and 370? Do you want to divide India again and bring separatism back? By supporting this unconstitutional resolution, Congress has unmasked itself and should be ashamed. The nation is asking how can they support this.\"<\/p> He also questioned Hon'ble Speaker under which Rule did he allow such an unconstitutional resolution in assembly which was declared illegal by the Law Department and further demanded that the speaker should step down on moral grounds for allowing such bills in the assembly.<\/p> He said the people of J&K are deeply hurt by this shameful act. BJP has prepared a Dossier - which they are submitting to the Government through the Assembly exposing each promise. Even today 13,000 posts are vacant and NC govt is unable to utilize PSC and SSRB efficiently.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/ad62672b-aedf-43ce-bb13-6e87c2466885.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":14,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-09-30T16:12:52.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Autumn Session was unfortunate, Govt mocks expectations of people; CM sabotaged Statehood: LoP Sunil Sharma","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":310,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":2,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-09-30T16:13:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-30T16:13:06.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":14,"parent_id":null,"name":"Kashmir","slug":"kashmir","icon":null,"image":"categories\/be8acf5a-4eb6-4d67-af10-8b6c3a903aeb.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T04:18:33.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:56:54.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3476,"title":"Govt issues 2,486 EWS certificates in Kashmir, 24,058 in Jammu: Minister Javed Rana","slug":"govt-issues-2486-ews-certificates-in-kashmir-24058-in-jammu-minister-javed-rana-1","excerpt":null,"content":" SRINAGAR: Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana, on behalf of Chief Minister who also holds the portfolio of Revenue Department, informed the House that during the last two years, 2,486 Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) certificates have been issued in Kashmir Division and 24,058 in Jammu Division.<\/p> The Minister was replying to a Calling Attention Notice tabled by MLA Sajad Gani Lone regarding discrimination with Kashmir Division in issuance of certificates under the EWS category.<\/p> The Minister said that the EWS certificates are issued by the Tehsildars in accordance with the eligibility criteria prescribed by the Social Welfare Department.<\/p> Raising a supplementary on the subject, MLA Sajad Lone urged the Government to evolve a uniform and rational definition of the economically weaker sections in Jammu and Kashmir. He suggested that the criteria for determining EWS eligibility could be reviewed by taking into consideration factors such as per capita income, social conditions and other relevant socio-economic indicators. He also maintained that the criteria for determining the EWS category are not binding on all States and can be reviewed or modified by the present Government in accordance with the socio-economic conditions of the Union Territory.<\/p> Responding to the issues raised, Minister for Social Welfare Sakeena Itoo intervened and said that the rules governing determination of the EWS category are prescribed by the Union Government and that States and Union Territories are required to adopt the prescribed criteria.<\/p> CPI(M) MLA Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami also intervened, stating that the criteria prescribed for determining the EWS category are not necessarily applied uniformly across all States. He pointed out that some States have evolved their own criteria and suggested that Jammu and Kashmir could also examine the practices followed elsewhere while framing an appropriate mechanism.<\/p> Speaker, Abdul Rahim Rather observed that the matter merits examination and the government should study the EWS criteria adopted by different states.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/9deb52be-7077-4a65-8ae0-a6f7f3807ad4.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":14,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-09-30T14:48:46.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Govt issues 2,486 EWS certificates in Kashmir, 24,058 in Jammu: Minister Javed Rana","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":267,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":2,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-09-30T14:48:57.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-30T14:48:57.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":14,"parent_id":null,"name":"Kashmir","slug":"kashmir","icon":null,"image":"categories\/be8acf5a-4eb6-4d67-af10-8b6c3a903aeb.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T04:18:33.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:56:54.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3475,"title":"Govt issues 2,486 EWS certificates in Kashmir, 24,058 in Jammu: Minister Javed Rana","slug":"govt-issues-2486-ews-certificates-in-kashmir-24058-in-jammu-minister-javed-rana","excerpt":null,"content":" SRINAGAR: Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana, on behalf of Chief Minister who also holds the portfolio of Revenue Department, informed the House that during the last two years, 2,486 Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) certificates have been issued in Kashmir Division and 24,058 in Jammu Division.<\/p> The Minister was replying to a Calling Attention Notice tabled by MLA Sajad Gani Lone regarding discrimination with Kashmir Division in issuance of certificates under the EWS category.<\/p> The Minister said that the EWS certificates are issued by the Tehsildars in accordance with the eligibility criteria prescribed by the Social Welfare Department.<\/p> Raising a supplementary on the subject, MLA Sajad Lone urged the Government to evolve a uniform and rational definition of the economically weaker sections in Jammu and Kashmir. He suggested that the criteria for determining EWS eligibility could be reviewed by taking into consideration factors such as per capita income, social conditions and other relevant socio-economic indicators. He also maintained that the criteria for determining the EWS category are not binding on all States and can be reviewed or modified by the present Government in accordance with the socio-economic conditions of the Union Territory.<\/p> Responding to the issues raised, Minister for Social Welfare Sakeena Itoo intervened and said that the rules governing determination of the EWS category are prescribed by the Union Government and that States and Union Territories are required to adopt the prescribed criteria.<\/p> CPI(M) MLA Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami also intervened, stating that the criteria prescribed for determining the EWS category are not necessarily applied uniformly across all States. He pointed out that some States have evolved their own criteria and suggested that Jammu and Kashmir could also examine the practices followed elsewhere while framing an appropriate mechanism.<\/p> Speaker, Abdul Rahim Rather observed that the matter merits examination and the government should study the EWS criteria adopted by different states.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/faf3c931-aa63-4a5e-9b58-fd56ce0fd2cd.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":14,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-09-30T14:47:44.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Govt issues 2,486 EWS certificates in Kashmir, 24,058 in Jammu: Minister Javed Rana","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":280,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":2,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-09-30T14:47:59.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-30T14:47:59.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":14,"parent_id":null,"name":"Kashmir","slug":"kashmir","icon":null,"image":"categories\/be8acf5a-4eb6-4d67-af10-8b6c3a903aeb.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T04:18:33.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:56:54.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3473,"title":"Rs 3 cr released under SDRF for relief in affected Budgam areas: Dy CM Surinder","slug":"rs-3-cr-released-under-sdrf-for-relief-in-affected-budgam-areas-dy-cm-surinder","excerpt":null,"content":" SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 30: An amount of Rs 3 crore has been released under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) for extending relief assistance in the affected areas of Budgam district, including Beerwah Constituency.<\/p> This was stated by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary while replying to a Calling Attention raised by MLA Dr. Shafi Ahmad Wani regarding the plight of people affected by the recent flash floods in Beerwah constituency.<\/p> The Dy CM informed the House that in respect of the flood-related death case reported from the constituency, ex-gratia compensation amounting Rs 4 Lakh has been recommended for release to the legal heirs of the deceased, as per applicable SDRF norms. He also informed that as per reports a double-storey shopping complex comprising twenty-nine (29) shops, along with one residential shed, was damaged\/washed away in the floods at Qasba Beerwah.<\/p> The Deputy Chief Minister said that the concerned departments (PWD-R&B, Municipal committee, Revenue and other concerned departments have made certain preliminary assessment(s) and land title and final assessment of losses\/damage regarding the structure is under process.<\/p> Surinder Choudhary informed that a detailed assessment of crop and horticulture damage in Beerwah Constituency has also been carried out by the Agriculture Production Department. He informed that a total crop damage of 5 hectares, comprising 3.15 hectares of Paddy, 1.65 hectares of Vegetables and 0.20 hectares of Maize besides, horticulture damage over an area of 0.334 hectares affecting 7 orchardists, with claims amounting Rs. 30,000\/-, has been reported and compensation in respect of these losses shall be extended as per the applicable norms.<\/p> He said that the District SDRF Committee has assessed the damage to roads, bridges and culverts in the R&B Division, Beerwah and recommended a fund requirement of Rs. 1,092.92 lakh for their restoration. Further, an amount of Rs. 11.41 Lakh has been recommended for restoration of the 33 KV Ahmad Pora-Beerwah power transmission line under Sub Transmission Division-II, KPDCL, Rajbagh, Srinagar.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/17734af5-8aa1-49c0-9c53-9de2ce765724.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":14,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-09-30T13:40:04.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Rs 3 cr released under SDRF for relief in affected Budgam areas: Dy CM Surinder","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":255,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":2,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-09-30T13:40:21.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-30T13:40:21.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":14,"parent_id":null,"name":"Kashmir","slug":"kashmir","icon":null,"image":"categories\/be8acf5a-4eb6-4d67-af10-8b6c3a903aeb.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T04:18:33.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:56:54.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3471,"title":"Tanvir Sadiq congratulates Speaker on successful NeVA rollout","slug":"tanvir-sadiq-congratulates-speaker-on-successful-neva-rollout","excerpt":null,"content":" SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 30: MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq on Wednesday congratulated Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather and the Assembly Secretariat for the successful introduction of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) during the Autumn Session of the House.<\/p> Speaking on the concluding day of the Autumn Session, Tanvir Sadiq appreciated the efforts of the Speaker and the Assembly Secretariat in successfully introducing the digital platform for legislative business, describing the initiative as an important step towards making the functioning of the House more accessible and technology-driven.<\/p> He said the successful implementation of NeVA would facilitate the availability of legislative business, questions and replies on a single digital platform, enabling members and other stakeholders to access relevant information more conveniently.<\/p> Sadiq expressed his appreciation to Speaker JKLA Abdul Rahim Rather for taking the initiative forward and also placed on record his gratitude to the J&K Legislative Assembly Secretariat and all officials involved in the implementation of the project.<\/p> He said that it is a significant step towards digitising the functioning of the House. The availability of questions, replies and other legislative business on the platform will make the proceedings more accessible and transparent.<\/p> He also said that transition towards digital legislative processes would contribute to the broader objective of a paperless Assembly, while improving the accessibility.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/10a9953c-d6d9-4bad-bd2d-c2a24d0738dd.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":14,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-09-30T13:23:36.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Tanvir Sadiq congratulates Speaker on successful NeVA 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March 2023 (Report No. 03 of 2026, Composite Audit Report\u2013Civil and PSEs) and the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India for the period ended March 2024 (Report No. 04 of 2026, Composite Audit Report\u2013Civil).<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/faa0b1e9-fdce-4b17-b06b-bd3b3361e66e.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":14,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":1,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-09-30T12:59:00.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Minister Javid Dar lays CAG Reports in 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Car Policy, saying that the department would undertake necessary inter-departmental consultations and complete the requisite formalities for finalisation of the policy. It is pertinent to mention that the Speaker had earlier taken note of the prolonged delay in formulation of the new Car Policy and directed the concerned Minister to submit a status report on the matter in the ongoing session <\/p> \u201cThe new Car Policy should be finalised and notified within 15 days. This matter should not be allowed to remain pending any further. The complaints regarding misuse of public resources are a matter of serious concern and underscore the need for clear and updated rules governing the entitlement and use of Government vehicles,\u201d Speaker said.<\/p> The Speaker remarked that he would not hesitate to term the use of multiple Government vehicles beyond the prescribed entitlement as misuse of public resources. He, however, clarified that the issue was not against Government officers, who should be provided the vehicles and facilities to which they are legitimately entitled under the prescribed rules.<\/p> In his observations, Speaker said that the matter had been moving from one department to another for nearly five years despite the importance of the issue. He stressed the need for expeditious finalisation of the policy, particularly in view of concerns regarding the proper and judicious use of public resources.<\/p> The Speaker observed that the Government had already accepted in principle the need for introducing a new Car Policy and questioned the repeated movement of the proposal between departments, including the need for sending the matter back to the Finance Department.<\/p> He emphasised that the entitlement of Government functionaries should be clearly defined under a comprehensive policy and that there should be no further delay in finalising the matter.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/f4bb68fd-4403-4739-9a43-c0ea71124ca2.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":14,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":1,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-09-30T12:49:00.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Speaker Rather directs Government to finalise, notify new Car Policy within 15 days","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":199,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":2,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-09-30T12:49:57.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-30T12:57:00.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":14,"parent_id":null,"name":"Kashmir","slug":"kashmir","icon":null,"image":"categories\/be8acf5a-4eb6-4d67-af10-8b6c3a903aeb.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T04:18:33.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:56:54.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3444,"title":"J&K Legislative Assembly passes 5 Bills moved by CM Omar Abdullah","slug":"jk-legislative-assembly-passes-5-bills-moved-by-cm-omar-abdullah","excerpt":null,"content":" SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 29: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today passed five Bills moved by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, covering key areas including municipal governance, Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Living, taxation, legislative members\u2019 pension, and rationalisation and decriminalisation of offences.<\/p> The Bills were introduced by the Chief Minister on September 24 and September 28, 2026, after being circulated among the members on the respective dates, and were taken up for consideration and passage during the ongoing Autumn Session of the Assembly.<\/p> The Bills moved by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah include the Jammu and Kashmir Municipal (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (L.A. Bill No. 10 of 2026), moved in his capacity as Minister Incharge, Housing and Urban Development.<\/p> As Minister Incharge, Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, the Chief Minister moved the Jammu and Kashmir Ease of Doing Business Bill, 2026 (L.A. Bill No. 11 of 2026). The Bill seeks to consolidate and amend the law to replace permission-based control with rule-based governance and enable citizens and enterprises to plan, invest and work with confidence. It also seeks to foster Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Living in the Union Territory in a manner that generates employment, attracts investment and sustains long-term economic growth.<\/p> In his capacity as Minister Incharge, Finance, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah moved the Jammu and Kashmir Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (L.A. Bill No. 12 of 2026), seeking amendments to the Jammu and Kashmir Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017.<\/p> The Chief Minister also moved the Jammu and Kashmir State Legislature Members\u2019 Pension (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (L.A. Bill No. 15 of 2026), as Minister Incharge, Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs. The Bill seeks to amend the Jammu and Kashmir State Legislature Members\u2019 Pension Act, 1984, along with matters connected or incidental thereto.<\/p> Another legislation moved by the Chief Minister was the Jammu and Kashmir Decriminalisation and Rationalisation of Offences Bill, 2026 (L.A. Bill No. 16 of 2026). The Bill seeks to amend certain enactments for decriminalising and rationalising offences to promote Ease of Living and Ease of Doing Business, besides repealing certain enactments and addressing matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/1bb06812-d611-4956-8145-f08ecad9b7f9.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":14,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-09-29T13:24:25.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"J&K Legislative Assembly passes 5 Bills moved by CM Omar Abdullah","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":293,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":2,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-09-29T13:24:32.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-29T13:24:32.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":14,"parent_id":null,"name":"Kashmir","slug":"kashmir","icon":null,"image":"categories\/be8acf5a-4eb6-4d67-af10-8b6c3a903aeb.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T04:18:33.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:56:54.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3443,"title":"CM Omar Abdullah says clerical errors being rectified in J&K land records","slug":"cm-omar-abdullah-says-clerical-errors-being-rectified-in-jk-land-records","excerpt":null,"content":" SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 29: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that more than 1.3 million clerical errors in land records have been identified and rectified as part of the ongoing digitization and verification of Jamabandis across Jammu and Kashmir.<\/p> Replying to a question tabled by MLA Devyani Rana during the Question Hour of the ongoing Autumn Session of the J&K Legislative Assembly, the Chief Minister, who also holds the Revenue portfolio, said that verification of digitized Jamabandis is currently under progress in all districts of Jammu and Kashmir.<\/p> He said a robust digitization process, followed by an extensive error-rectification mechanism, has been put in place to ensure that the digitized Jamabandis are accurate and error-free.<\/p> The Chief Minister informed the House that the land-records system has been transitioned from a static Oracle SQL-based database to a dynamic PostgreSQL platform. Under close supervision, error correction has been undertaken across the entire land records, with more than 1.3 million clerical errors identified and rectified.<\/p> He said each entry in the digitized record is subjected to a three-stage verification process through the Maker-Checker-Approver framework. A digital record is also maintained of any changes carried out in the Jamabandi to ensure accountability and traceability.<\/p> Highlighting measures taken to enhance public confidence in the land records, the Chief Minister said more than 6,800 village-level grievance redressal camps have been held across J&K for public reading of land records and disposal of grievances.<\/p> He said the JK Zameen Sudhaar Portal has been developed to enable the public to view their land records online and register grievances. The grievances registered through the portal are monitored to ensure their timely disposal.<\/p> The Chief Minister further informed that, in collaboration with BISAG-N, a robust and secure Backlog Mutation Module has been developed for systematic updation of Record of Rights (RoR) data up to the year 2026.<\/p> For effective supervision and field-level verification, Senior Revenue Officers have been designated as District Mentors and Prabhari officers. UT-level, district-level and inter-tehsil verification teams are also engaged in the verification of digitized records.<\/p> Responding to the question regarding pending mutations, discrepancies and correction cases between original\/manual revenue records and digitized Jamabandis, the Chief Minister said the verification process is underway across all districts and the same institutional mechanisms are being used for identification and rectification of discrepancies.<\/p> On the issue of erroneous Jamabandi entries affecting ownership, inheritance, partition or transfer of land, the Chief Minister said digitized records have been made available on the JK Zameen Sudhaar Portal, enabling landowners to inspect their records and submit grievances. Verification has also been undertaken through grievance camps and the digitization portal.<\/p> He said grievances involving clerical or other non-quasi-judicial errors are examined and corrected by the competent revenue authorities under the prescribed procedure.<\/p> The Chief Minister reiterated that the ongoing verification, error-correction and grievance-redressal mechanisms are aimed at ensuring accuracy, transparency and accountability in Jammu and Kashmir\u2019s land records.<\/p> <\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/93cc9136-0900-4aef-ae42-5a2549bf8393.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":14,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-09-29T13:18:58.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"CM Omar Abdullah says clerical errors being rectified in J&K land records","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":233,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":3,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-09-29T13:19:08.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-29T13:19:08.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":14,"parent_id":null,"name":"Kashmir","slug":"kashmir","icon":null,"image":"categories\/be8acf5a-4eb6-4d67-af10-8b6c3a903aeb.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T04:18:33.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:56:54.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3441,"title":"Our young generation is torchbearer of India\u2019s tradition of knowledge and culture: LG Sinha","slug":"our-young-generation-is-torchbearer-of-indias-tradition-of-knowledge-and-culture-lg-sinha","excerpt":null,"content":" SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 29: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today congratulated meritorious students at a felicitation ceremony organised by Wadies Hindi Shiksha Samiti in collaboration with Jammu Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages. Extending his greetings to students, teachers, parents, and organisers, the Lieutenant Governor said that the honoured students are not merely winners of a competition but torchbearers of India\u2019s rich tradition of knowledge, literature, and culture.<\/p> Highlighting the significance of the mother tongue, the Lieutenant Governor observed that it is not just a medium of communication but an identity, memory, and sensibility connected to the soul. He underlined that Jammu Kashmir\u2019s linguistic diversity reflects the confluence of India\u2019s shared culture. He noted that the National Education Policy places special emphasis on early education in the mother tongue and Indian languages, enabling children to learn and grow with confidence.<\/p> The Lieutenant Governor also stressed that the mother tongue is the foundation of a modern India. He urged that children must be rooted in their heritage while being given wings to soar globally. He also observed that true development of Jammu Kashmir will be realised when every child in border villages can confidently pursue their dreams.<\/p> \u201cThe real development of Jammu Kashmir will come when a child in our border villages can say with confidence \u201cI can fulfil my dreams.\u201d I know that the children and youth of border areas are brimming with courage, talent and they are an inspiration for the entire nation,\u201d he said.<\/p> Calling upon officials, the Lieutenant Governor outlined five key themes for youth empowerment in border areas- education and technology, employment and entrepreneurship, sports and culture, connecting to opportunities, and guidance and mentorship. He emphasised that talent achieves true success when it paves the way for others.<\/p> \u201cWe must ensure that smart classrooms, digital libraries, and skill-development opportunities reach remote villages. We must create opportunities for youth in handicrafts, horticulture, agriculture, tourism, and local industries so that they become not just job-seekers but also job-creators. Let our youth hold books, pens, sports equipment and give strong expression to art, so that their energy finds a creative direction.<\/p> Our youth should not lag behind those living in any metro city of the country. All scholarships, digital platforms, training programmes, and competition opportunities at national and international levels must also be accessible to the youth of border areas.<\/p> All officials should ensure that well-known professionals from Jammu Kashmir visit these children twice a year, or share their experiences and provide hand-holding through programmes in Srinagar or Jammu,\u201d the Lieutenant Governor said.<\/p> The Lieutenant Governor urged students to take pride in their language and culture while embracing science, technology, and modern knowledge. He lauded the efforts of Wadies Hindi Shiksha Samiti and its office-bearers for promoting Hindi language and wished a bright future for all meritorious students honoured at the event.<\/p> \u201cEach student possesses special ability. They should transform that ability into responsibility. Take pride in your language, understand your culture, and at the same time move forward to touch new horizons in science, technology, entrepreneurship and modern knowledge,\u201d he said.<\/p> Shri Brij Mohan Sharma, Principal Secretary, Culture Department; Shri Ram Niwas Sharma, Commissioner Secretary, School Education Department; Shri Anshul Garg, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; Dr. GV Sundeep Chakravarthy, SSP Srinagar; Shri Akshay Labroo, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar; Ms Harvinder Kour, Secretary JKAACL; Ms. Nasreen Ali Nidhi, National President Wadies Hindi Shiksha Samiti, senior officials, office bearers of Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas, Vaishvik Hindi Parivar and Wadies Hindi Shiksha Samiti, prominent citizens, heads of educational institutions, teachers and students of Army Goodwill Schools and Kendriya Vidyalayas attended the felicitation ceremony.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/c85ed7bf-a1c5-4980-971e-46ff520026dc.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":14,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-09-29T12:53:45.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Our young generation is torchbearer of India\u2019s tradition of knowledge and culture: LG Sinha","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":262,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":4,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-09-29T12:53:55.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-29T12:53:55.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":14,"parent_id":null,"name":"Kashmir","slug":"kashmir","icon":null,"image":"categories\/be8acf5a-4eb6-4d67-af10-8b6c3a903aeb.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T04:18:33.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:56:54.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3431,"title":"CM Omar Abdullah schools first-time MLA on Question Hour procedure in JK assembly","slug":"cm-omar-abdullah-schools-first-time-mla-on-question-hour-procedure-in-jk-assembly","excerpt":null,"content":" Srinagar, Sep 29: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday schooled first-time BJP MLA Devyani Rana on Question Hour procedure in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly after the House's youngest member raised an unrelated issue while asking supplementaries.<\/p> Rana, daughter of Abdullah's one-time close confidante who later joined the BJP, had asked a question on digitisation of land records in Jammu and Kashmir. The Chief Minister replied as per procedure.<\/p> However, when Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather allowed Rana to ask a supplementary question, she sought to \"advise\" the government on how the Uttar Pradesh government was using women's services to distribute electricity bills.<\/p> As the Nagrota MLA went on with her suggestion, Abdullah intervened, saying Rana needed to learn the House's proceedings.<\/p> \"The honourable is new here. May be her seniors need to teach her about the procedure of the House,\" Abdullah said.<\/p> The Speaker told Rana that she would have to confine her supplementary to the question she had listed for Question Hour.<\/p> As Rana did not relent, the speaker called for the next question listed in the business for the day.<\/p> On Monday, Abdullah -- while replying to the debate on the statehood resolution -- lamented that Rana raised the slogans of 'Jammu ke jaichand' against some members of the treasury benches.<\/p> \"It is unfortunate that Rana raised the slogan of 'Jammu k jaichand'. This slogan was used most against her father, the late Devender Rana, who was a very close aide of mine,\" Abdullah said.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/53fbb4b7-0f21-47f8-94ee-3b0acce97dc7.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":14,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-09-29T11:44:55.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"CM Omar Abdullah schools first-time MLA on Question Hour procedure in JK assembly","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":237,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":2,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-09-29T11:45:07.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-29T11:45:07.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":14,"parent_id":null,"name":"Kashmir","slug":"kashmir","icon":null,"image":"categories\/be8acf5a-4eb6-4d67-af10-8b6c3a903aeb.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T04:18:33.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:56:54.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3423,"title":"Congress MLA Raises Questions Over Bureaucratic Role In J&K Assembly","slug":"congress-mla-raises-questions-over-bureaucratic-role-in-jk-assembly","excerpt":null,"content":" SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 29:<\/strong> Congress MLA Nizamuddin Bhat on Tuesday raised concerns over the role of senior bureaucrats in the functioning of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, questioning their communication with the Speaker over the statehood resolution.<\/p> Speaking during the Assembly proceedings, Bhat urged Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather to make the communication from the Law Secretary part of the official House record and allow members to discuss it. His remarks came a day after the Assembly passed a resolution seeking restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.<\/p> Bhat referred to letters sent by Chief Secretary Atal Duloo and Law Secretary Achal Sethi to the Assembly Secretariat regarding the statehood resolution moved by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. Reports said the officials had raised legal and procedural objections to the resolution being taken up.<\/p> Questioning the role of officials, Bhat asked whether bureaucrats could act on behalf of the elected government and said such communications raised questions about the powers of the Speaker and the legislature.<\/p> He argued that the elected government was formed following elections and under the Constitution and law, and questioned the functioning of the Assembly if its powers were significantly restricted.<\/p> Bhat also said ministers were accountable to the people but suggested that their functioning was being constrained by administrative processes. He called for the bureaucratic communication to be placed on record and discussed by the House.<\/p> Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also raised the issue during the debate on the statehood resolution. He said he was unaware of the Law Secretary's communication despite holding the Law portfolio, and questioned how such an opinion could reach the Speaker without his knowledge.<\/p> Abdullah cited the episode as an example of the administrative challenges faced by Jammu and Kashmir under its present Union Territory structure. He also referred to delays concerning daily-wage workers and other administrative matters while arguing for the restoration of statehood.<\/p> The issue comes amid heightened debate in the Assembly over the powers of the elected government and the administrative structure of Jammu and Kashmir. The Assembly passed the statehood resolution on September 28 amid strong opposition and a walkout by BJP legislators.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/4e5500d8-f2f4-4624-a32c-ceffe0cdbe0b.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":14,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-09-29T09:57:38.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Congress MLA Raises Questions Over Bureaucratic Role In J&K Assembly","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":259,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":2,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-09-29T09:57:53.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-29T09:57:53.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":14,"parent_id":null,"name":"Kashmir","slug":"kashmir","icon":null,"image":"categories\/be8acf5a-4eb6-4d67-af10-8b6c3a903aeb.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T04:18:33.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:56:54.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3414,"title":"Minister Satish Sharma meets delegations, exhorts deptts\u00a0to address public issues on priority","slug":"minister-satish-sharma-meets-delegations-exhorts-deptts-to-address-public-issues-on-priority","excerpt":null,"content":" SRINAGAR: Minister for FCS&CA, IT, Youth Services and Sports, Science and Technology, Satish Sharma, on Monday held a series of meetings with various delegations, during which issues concerning youth, sports, transport, food and public distribution, information technology, science and technology, employment and public services were raised.<\/p> The delegations, representing different groups, associations and sections of the public, apprised the Minister of their specific issues and sought his intervention for resolution of the same.<\/p> During the interactions, the representatives highlighted concerns related to sports infrastructure and facilities, opportunities for youth, employment and livelihood avenues, transport services, delivery of public services and other matters requiring government attention.<\/p> While responding to the issues raised by the delegations, the Minister assured them that all their genuine concerns would be examined on priority and appropriate action would be taken to sort out the same.<\/p> The Minister directed the concerned officers to examine the issues falling within their respective jurisdictions and take necessary action wherever required.<\/p> Issues concerning youth development and sports figured prominently during the interactions.<\/p> The Minister reiterated the Government\u2019s focus on providing young people with better opportunities to participate in sports, develop their skills and pursue avenues for employment and entrepreneurship. He emphasised that strengthening sports infrastructure, improving access to sporting facilities and supporting emerging talent are important components of youth empowerment.<\/p> Several issues relating to transport facilities and public service delivery were also brought before the Minister.<\/p> Satish Sharma directed the concerned authorities to examine the matters raised by the delegations and ensure that issues within the departmental framework are processed appropriately.<\/p> The Minister also highlighted the importance of Information Technology and Science & Technology in improving the governance, enhancing service delivery and creating new opportunities for the younger generation. He said that technology-driven solutions can help make government services more accessible, efficient and transparent, while also opening new avenues for innovation, entrepreneurship and employment.<\/p> <\/p> He maintained that his departments would continue to engage with the stakeholders and work towards strengthening youth-oriented initiatives, sports infrastructure, transport services, public distribution and consumer-related services, technology-driven governance and scientific innovations.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/b099b3b3-8480-4f08-9bbb-421a65d9404e.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":14,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-09-28T15:14:19.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Minister Satish Sharma meets delegations, exhorts deptts\u00a0to address public issues on priority","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":263,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":2,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-09-28T15:14:27.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-28T15:14:27.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":14,"parent_id":null,"name":"Kashmir","slug":"kashmir","icon":null,"image":"categories\/be8acf5a-4eb6-4d67-af10-8b6c3a903aeb.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T04:18:33.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:56:54.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3409,"title":"PMAY-G beneficiary inclusion process being undertaken as per GoI guidelines: Javid Dar","slug":"pmay-g-beneficiary-inclusion-process-being-undertaken-as-per-goi-guidelines-javid-dar","excerpt":null,"content":" SRINAGAR: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, today informed the Legislative Assembly that the Government is taking all necessary measures to ensure that eligible and deserving rural households are duly considered under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) in accordance with the prescribed guidelines of the Government of India.<\/p> Replying to a question raised by MLA Mian Mehar Ali, the Minister stated that PMAY-G aims to provide pucca houses with basic amenities to eligible rural households, particularly those living in kuccha and dilapidated houses.<\/p> The Minister clarified that no eligible household or individual has been deliberately or officially rejected or deleted from the PMAY-G Awaas+ 2024 survey at this stage. He said that certain Blocks have reported instances where deserving households are not appearing in the Draft Permanent Wait List (PWL), apparently due to automated scrutiny, validation and eligibility checks carried out through the prescribed system.<\/p> He emphasized that since the final PWL has not yet been generated, non-inclusion of a household in the Draft PWL cannot, at this stage, be construed as final rejection or deletion from the PMAY-G beneficiary selection process.<\/p> Javid Dar further informed the House that complaints regarding exclusion of eligible households on account of technical or system-generated flags\/errors in the Awaas mobile application have been received at various levels. He said that cases flagged or reverted by the automated system are being subjected to verification and re-verification by the concerned field functionaries as per the prescribed procedure. Therefore, no such case can be treated as finally rejected or deleted without due verification and approval by the competent authority, wherever required.<\/p> The Minister, however, informed the House that 4,250 system-flagged cases have been recommended for deletion after verification at the Block as well as District levels during the deletion module, in accordance with the guidelines conveyed by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Government of India.<\/p> Regarding the mechanism for inclusion of left-out or deleted beneficiaries, Javid Dar said that no prescribed provision or procedure is presently available for direct incorporation or re-inclusion of such beneficiaries in the PMAY-G beneficiary list.<\/p> He added that, with a view to identifying genuine and deserving households that may have been left out during the survey or re-verification process, Gram Sabhas have been conducted in the concerned Panchayats for identification and verification of such cases. Based on these proceedings, the Draft Permanent Wait List is being prepared, he added.<\/p> The Minister assured that all cases identified or recommended by the Gram Sabhas shall be examined and processed further in accordance with the applicable guidelines and instructions of the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, and the procedure prescribed by the competent authority, as and when such provision is made available.<\/p> He reiterated that the Government remains committed to ensuring transparency, due verification and adherence to prescribed guidelines in the selection of beneficiaries under PMAY-G, so that genuine and deserving rural households are duly considered under the scheme.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/662a240e-7ce3-4e9f-90c6-866ab4eed3ac.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":14,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-09-28T12:54:45.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"PMAY-G beneficiary inclusion process being undertaken as per GoI guidelines: Javid Dar","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":283,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":3,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-09-28T12:54:52.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-28T12:54:52.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":14,"parent_id":null,"name":"Kashmir","slug":"kashmir","icon":null,"image":"categories\/be8acf5a-4eb6-4d67-af10-8b6c3a903aeb.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T04:18:33.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:56:54.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3408,"title":"Government committed to strengthen health infrastructure: Sakeena Itoo","slug":"government-committed-to-strengthen-health-infrastructure-sakeena-itoo-1","excerpt":null,"content":" SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 28: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, today informed the Legislative Assembly that the Government is taking a phased and need-based approach to strengthen health infrastructure and improve healthcare delivery in Bani Constituency.<\/p> The Minister was Replying to a question raised by MLA Dr.Rameshwar Singh.<\/p> The Minister informed the House that 50 health institutions are presently functional in Bani Constituency, of which 19 are operating from private\/rented accommodation, while the remaining institutions are functioning from their own buildings.<\/p> She further stated that construction work on the Sub-Centre at Bhakoga is currently under execution under NABARD funding.<\/p> Sakeena Itoo said that the Government is committed to providing own buildings to the remaining health institutions in a phased manner, subject to the availability of suitable land and resources. She emphasized that infrastructure development is being prioritized on the basis of need and availability of resources.<\/p> Minister informed that the Health and Medical Education Department has received the selection list of 416 Medical Officers from the J&K Public Service Commission, out of which appointment orders for 335 Medical Officers have already been issued. These Medical Officers will be considered for posting in areas and institutions according to requirements to further strengthen healthcare services.<\/p> Regarding vacancies among non-gazetted staff, the Minister said that the vacancies have already been referred to the concerned recruiting agencies for selection of suitable candidates on a priority basis. She added that, upon receipt of the selection\/recruitment lists, paramedical staff would be posted in the concerned institutions and areas as per requirements.<\/p> Responding to the question regarding the deployment or relocation of healthcare workers during the last two years, Sakeena Itoo informed the House that four healthcare workers from Bani Constituency have been attached, deployed or relocated during the period.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/bcfe227b-86c5-4a1b-9e02-f271e534f1f4.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":14,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-09-28T12:47:10.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Government committed to strengthen health infrastructure: Sakeena Itoo","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":217,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":2,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-09-28T12:47:17.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-28T12:47:17.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":14,"parent_id":null,"name":"Kashmir","slug":"kashmir","icon":null,"image":"categories\/be8acf5a-4eb6-4d67-af10-8b6c3a903aeb.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T04:18:33.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:56:54.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3407,"title":"Government committed to strengthen health infrastructure: Sakeena Itoo","slug":"government-committed-to-strengthen-health-infrastructure-sakeena-itoo","excerpt":null,"content":" SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 28: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, today informed the Legislative Assembly that the Government is taking a phased and need-based approach to strengthen health infrastructure and improve healthcare delivery in Bani Constituency.<\/p> The Minister was Replying to a question raised by MLA Dr.Rameshwar Singh.<\/p> The Minister informed the House that 50 health institutions are presently functional in Bani Constituency, of which 19 are operating from private\/rented accommodation, while the remaining institutions are functioning from their own buildings.<\/p> She further stated that construction work on the Sub-Centre at Bhakoga is currently under execution under NABARD funding.<\/p> Sakeena Itoo said that the Government is committed to providing own buildings to the remaining health institutions in a phased manner, subject to the availability of suitable land and resources. She emphasized that infrastructure development is being prioritized on the basis of need and availability of resources.<\/p> Minister informed that the Health and Medical Education Department has received the selection list of 416 Medical Officers from the J&K Public Service Commission, out of which appointment orders for 335 Medical Officers have already been issued. These Medical Officers will be considered for posting in areas and institutions according to requirements to further strengthen healthcare services.<\/p> Regarding vacancies among non-gazetted staff, the Minister said that the vacancies have already been referred to the concerned recruiting agencies for selection of suitable candidates on a priority basis. She added that, upon receipt of the selection\/recruitment lists, paramedical staff would be posted in the concerned institutions and areas as per requirements.<\/p> Responding to the question regarding the deployment or relocation of healthcare workers during the last two years, Sakeena Itoo informed the House that four healthcare workers from Bani Constituency have been attached, deployed or relocated during the period.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/8e71ca10-1a9b-4947-a6c3-6207d610ebd1.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":14,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-09-28T12:46:46.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Government committed to strengthen health infrastructure: Sakeena Itoo","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":308,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":2,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-09-28T12:46:56.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-28T12:46:56.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":14,"parent_id":null,"name":"Kashmir","slug":"kashmir","icon":null,"image":"categories\/be8acf5a-4eb6-4d67-af10-8b6c3a903aeb.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T04:18:33.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:56:54.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3406,"title":"Govt actively pursuing necessary clearances for Rs 47.42 Cr Barnai\u2013Jawdora road project: Dy CM Surinder","slug":"govt-actively-pursuing-necessary-clearances-for-rs-4742-cr-barnai-jawdora-road-project-dy-cm-surinder","excerpt":null,"content":" SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 28: Government today informed the Legislative Assembly that it is actively pursuing all necessary clearances and taking sustained measures to facilitate the early commencement of work on the 18.824-km Barnai\u2013Jawdora Link Road under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).<\/p> This was stated by Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary in reply to a Calling Attention Notice moved by MLA Nazir Ahmad Khan (Gurezi) regarding the commencement of construction work on the Jawdora\u2013Barni road.<\/p> Dy CM replied that the Government is actively coordinating with the concerned departments to resolve the pending issues and complete the requisite forest and environmental formalities for the commencement of the project.<\/p> He stated that the proposal will be submitted on the PARIVESH portal immediately upon receipt of the required details on tree enumeration and forest land involved, and the work will commence after the requisite forest clearance.<\/p> Elaborating, Surinder Kumar said that the project was sanctioned by the National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (NRIDA), Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, in 2025 at a total cost of \u20b94742.38 lakh to provide all-weather connectivity to Jawdora habitation.<\/p> It was informed that the work was tendered and allotted within the prescribed timelines and the executing agency has already mobilized the requisite men and machinery, while a temporary diversion across the Kishanganga River has also been constructed to facilitate movement of construction resources.<\/p> The Government further informed that, in view of the entire road alignment passing through forest land, obtaining the requisite forest clearance is mandatory before construction can proceed. Recognising this requirement, PIU Bandipora had initiated the clearance process well in advance.<\/p> To expedite the process, Dy CM informed that, joint inspections of the proposed alignment have been conducted by the PIU and Forest Department. PIU Bandipora has also been coordinating with the Geology & Mining Department for geological analysis and the Revenue Department for identification of suitable disposal sites for earthwork and muck material, as required for submission of the proposal on the PARIVESH portal.<\/p> The Government reiterated its commitment to expediting road infrastructure and ensuring all-weather connectivity to remote and border habitations in accordance with statutory and environmental requirements.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/c55b1b72-fc4f-4273-95c9-4e4dbdcf4ee6.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":14,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-09-28T12:31:53.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Govt actively pursuing necessary clearances for Rs 47.42 Cr Barnai\u2013Jawdora road project: Dy CM Surinder","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":259,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":2,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-09-28T12:32:07.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-28T12:32:07.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":14,"parent_id":null,"name":"Kashmir","slug":"kashmir","icon":null,"image":"categories\/be8acf5a-4eb6-4d67-af10-8b6c3a903aeb.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T04:18:33.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:56:54.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3400,"title":"CM Omar Abdullah demands immediate restoration of Statehood to Jammu and Kashmir","slug":"cm-omar-abdullah-demands-immediate-restoration-of-statehood-to-jammu-and-kashmir","excerpt":null,"content":" Srinagar, Sep 28: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah sought the immediate restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, reminding the Centre of prior assurances following elections, as the Legislative Assembly passed the resolution on Monday amid a walkout by the opposition BJP.<\/p> \"We want justice for the humiliation that we have gone through. It is not charity or favour from the Centre; it (statehood) is our right. The Centre has made promises, and they should fulfil them,\" he said.<\/p> Replying in the legislative assembly debate on his resolution, the chief minister asked which dictionary translates 'as soon as possible' to two years, referring to the Centre's assurance in the Supreme Court during a hearing on Article 370 petitions.<\/p> The chief minister questioned the Centre's delay in restoring statehood.<\/p> \"Two years have passed since elections. The Supreme Court has said in the Article 370 judgement that statehood be restored as soon as possible after elections. Which dictionary says as soon as possible means two years?\" he asked, adding, \"we have been patient, but for how long?\"<\/p> On December 11, 2023, the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the revocation of Article 370, which accorded a special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, even as it ordered that assembly elections be held in the union territory by September 2024 and its statehood be restored \"at the earliest\".<\/p> Abdullah said when he moved the resolution in the house, he knew \"our friends standing here would not be happy with it\".<\/p> \"I knew they would make all efforts to disrupt the house so that they do not have to vote on it. I carefully worded the resolution to avoid anything that could give the BJP an excuse to disrupt the house. For the past three days, they have been drumming up that we are asking a vote for (Articles) 370 and 35A or special status,\" he said. Abdullah asserted that \"we are only asking for a vote for statehood\".<\/p> Criticising arguments linking statehood restoration to peace and the total eradication of militancy, Abdullah warned that such a condition effectively hands control over Jammu and Kashmir's political future to cross-border actors.<\/p> \"Are you linking it to militancy and the last gun falling silent? If that is the case, then the decision will be taken in Islamabad and not in New Delhi, because Pakistan carried out the Pahalgam, Uri and Pulwama attacks. You are leaving it to Pakistan until the last gun falls silent. Have they decided that our PM will not restore statehood? We always believed that New Delhi would decide, but they seem to have exported this power,\" he said.<\/p> The chief minister said if the ruling BJP at the Centre was hesitant to restore statehood under a National Conference-led coalition in J-K, it should have been transparent with the Supreme Court.<\/p> \"Is this statehood only for me? No, it is for all the people of Jammu and Kashmir,\" he said.<\/p> Referring to the opposition BJP's protest in the assembly, he said they fear their image will be undermined if statehood is restored now.<\/p> Deliberating on the need for the resolution and the restoration of statehood, the chief minister highlighted the practical governance challenges of operating as a Union Territory. He cited severe bureaucratic overreach and administrative paralysis.<\/p> \"He said the Speaker has received an opinion from the Law Department regarding the resolution. As the Law Minister, I have no information; the Law Secretary sent an opinion to you (Speaker). The Chief Secretary also sent you an opinion on the resolution. But I am unaware. This can only happen in a UT, not a state,\" Abdullah asserted. He also pointed out administrative delays, including the unresolved plight of daily wage workers.<\/p> \"A committee formed to address the regularisation of daily wagers was given a six-month deadline, yet a year has passed without a report. The administration has operated without an Advocate General for two years despite formal proposals submitted by the elected government. Is there any state or UT that has not had an AG for the past two years? Will they dare to defy in a state? They dare because we are a Union Territory,\" Abdullah said.<\/p> Referring to the cabinet sub-committee report on the issue of reservation, the chief minister said his cabinet approved it and sent it to the Lieutenant Governor (LG), who kept it for some time.<\/p> \"He has authority; he used it. Then he sent it to the Centre. Queries were raised. We answered and sent the file back to the LG. However, there has been no decision so far,\" he added.<\/p> Underlining the elected government's helplessness, Abdullah said even the Revenue Department has been kept outside its purview.<\/p> \"Security and Law and Order are the LG's domain. But why has the Revenue Department been kept outside the elected government's purview? So many institutions are there which are not under our control. Today, even the cultural academy is not under our purview. What has the cultural academy to do with law and order?\" he asked.<\/p> He also cited the Islamic University of Sciences and Technology (IUST) and Bana Ghulam Shah Badshah (BGSB) University, saying the chief minister used to be ex officio chancellor in a state but now has no role. \"Why?\" he questioned. Abdullah said the government sent a file to approve the business rules two years ago, but it has not been approved so far.<\/p> \"We remained patient, but for how long? We wanted to build a consensus, but I do not know where they (BJP MLAs) got dictation from. I know some of them want to vote in favour of statehood (resolution) but are under compulsion not to,\" the chief minister said.<\/p> Abdullah lamented that BJP MLA Devyani Rana raised the slogans of 'Jammu ke jaichand' against some members of the treasury benches.<\/p> \"It is unfortunate that Devyani Rana raised the slogan of 'Jammu k jaichand'. This slogan was used most against her father, the late Devender Rana, who was a very close aide of mine,\" Abdullah said.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/84f6cd92-5b3a-46af-bd98-86fb4881abb9.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":14,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-09-28T11:40:07.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"CM Omar Abdullah demands immediate restoration of Statehood to Jammu and Kashmir","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":357,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":5,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-09-28T11:40:14.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-28T11:40:14.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":14,"parent_id":null,"name":"Kashmir","slug":"kashmir","icon":null,"image":"categories\/be8acf5a-4eb6-4d67-af10-8b6c3a903aeb.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T04:18:33.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:56:54.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3398,"title":"J&K Assembly Passes Statehood Resolution Amid BJP Walkout","slug":"jk-assembly-passes-statehood-resolution-amid-bjp-walkout","excerpt":null,"content":" SRINAGAR, Sept 28:<\/strong> The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Monday passed a resolution seeking the immediate restoration of full statehood to the Union Territory, amid a walkout by BJP members protesting references to earlier resolutions on autonomy and special status.<\/p> The resolution, moved by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah last week, was passed by voice vote after the BJP staged a protest and walked out of the House.<\/p> The resolution states that, in addition to resolutions passed by the House in 2000 and 2024, the Assembly calls upon the Government of India for the \"immediate and urgent restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir\" and resolves that it be forwarded to the Centre.<\/p> The BJP had opposed the resolution during Friday's proceedings and again on Monday, with its members entering the Well of the House, tearing business papers and conducting mock proceedings.<\/p> During the debate, several members, including those from the ruling National Conference, moved amendments seeking a reference to the restoration of special status.<\/p> Abdullah, however, appealed to the members to withdraw the amendments, arguing that the Assembly had already passed separate resolutions on greater autonomy and special status.<\/p> He said the new resolution was intended to seek a united demand for restoration of statehood and urged members not to press amendments that, he said, could provide the BJP an opportunity to oppose the resolution.<\/p> Following the Chief Minister's appeal, eight MLAs agreed not to press their amendments.<\/p> The Speaker subsequently put the resolution to a vote, with BJP members continuing their protest. The resolution was passed through a voice vote after the BJP members walked out.<\/p> The BJP opposed references to autonomy and special status, saying they amounted to an affront to the Constitution and maintaining that it would not allow the resolution to be discussed or passed in its present form.<\/p> The Assembly had earlier passed a resolution on June 26, 2000, seeking restoration of greater autonomy, while a resolution passed on November 6, 2024, sought restoration of special status. 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