Year: 2015

Govt shifts law officer for ‘failing to defend’ govt on Beef Ban case

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The government Monday shifted Advocate Additional General Vishal Sharma from Home department to education department for failing to defend government in the court in the controversial beef ban case. Sharma has been replaced by Advocate Wasim Nargal, appointed as AAG by Law Department.  Nargal will be defending government in the court in cases related to Home and Revenue departments, said government sources. Sources said Law Department has taken strong note of AAG Vishal Sharma’s “total failure” in defending government’s position in the High Court during the hearing on a petition…

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BJP needs to change its ideology on Kashmir: Hari Om Gupta

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Terming the agenda of alliance of BJP-PDP government in J&K as a “document of disintegration” of Kashmir from India, a BJP leader today said the party is bound to face the fate of Congress in the country if it did not change its present ideology on Kashmir. “If BJP does not change its ideology on Kashmir, it will face same fate that of Congress and they (BJP) will see BJP-Mukht Bharat,” Hari Om Gupta said while addressing a seminar here today. Gupta, who has been in BJP for the past…

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JK to host sub-junior chess nationals from Sept 21

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As many as 40 international-level players will participate in the upcoming 41st National Sub-Junior Boys and 32nd Sub-Junior National Girls Chess Championship to be hosted by J&K for the first time ever from September 21 to 29. The championship will be organised by the All J&K Chess Association. A total of 11 rounds under the Swiss system will be played in the championship wherein cash prizes worth Rs 2 lakh will be distributed among the winners along with certificates and trophies. Atul Kumar Gupta, president of the All J&K Chess…

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HC decision on beef ban must be strictly implemented: Balyan

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Union Minister of State for Agriculture Sanjeev Balyan on Monday said the decision of Jammu and Kashmir High Court on beef ban in the state should be strictly implemented, and action must be taken against any individual who defies the court ruling. “The decision taken by the High Court must be strictly implemented. Definitely, action should be taken against those people who defy the ruling of the High Court,” he told reporters here today. Balyan was in Jammu to attend a function to apprise the party workers about the benefits…

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Scholarship Scam hits work at Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University

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The infamous scholarship scam at Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU) has dented the credibility of the varsity and affected its functioning badly for the past one and a half months. The scholarships were granted to various categories of students, mainly Paharis, by the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The protesting students have been demanding action against the officials, including former registrar Rashid Choudhary, allegedly involved in embezzlement of funds meant for the poor students. As protests continued, Choudhary was attached to the Vice Chancellor’s secretariat last month. In his…

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Telecom cos again take to digging roads as govt fails to provide utility ducts

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Much to the annoyance of residents, telecom companies have again begun to dig city roads to lay new communication cables as the Roads and Building (R&B) Department fails to create permanent underground utility ducts to prevent frequent destruction of roads. As roads are already in a dilapidated condition for want of blacktopping and repair, the digging carried out by telecom companies make them unsuitable for travel and gives an ugly look to the city. Many residents say that at times it seems the “government is preparing the city for war…

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Shape Up or Step Down: NC to Mufti

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The National Conference (NC) today asked Chief Minister Mohammad Mufti Sayeed to either deliver on the promises or quit. “When Mufti sahib says he has been disappointed by the Modi government, one begs to ask the obvious question what stops Mufti sahib from walking out of this coalition? He cannot have the cake and eat it too,” NC spokesman Junaid Mattu said in a statement. The NC statement came a day after the Chief Minister expressed disappointment over the delay in announcement of a flood rehabilitation package. Mattu said the…

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‘Meadow of Gold’ loses its glitter

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Unplanned, illegal constructions continue unabated in Sonamarg  The ‘Meadow of Gold’ Sonamarg is fast losing its charm, thanks to the failure of the successive governments to prevent unplanned and illegal constructions from coming up at the world famous tourist resort. A number of concrete structures- including hotels, restaurants and even residential houses- have sprouted in Sonamarag. “These days Sonamarg seems to be turning into a residential colony due to the mushroom growth of unplanned constructions in recent past,” a local resident said. “Many influential people who had sought permission for…

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Effect of Article 370 & Laws Not Applicable in J&K

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Whenever there is discussion about law and order in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, a blame game starts and both side (State of Jammu & Kashmir and the Indian Government) accuses each other for deteriorating the law and order situation of the state. Article 370 is also accused for entire mess and few people came up with their own laws, even if they are non-existing. The article 370 is one of the main reason for current tug of war as it empowers the state of Jammu & Kashmir to…

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Palhallan observes shutdown after discovery of three bullet-ridden bodies

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Life has come to a halt in Palhallan and Pattan towns after after three bullet-ridden bodies were found in an orchard in Shutz village on Monday. Witnesses said that shopkeepers downed their shutters while schools and colleges were closed after news of the deaths spread in the area. Hours after three bodies were found by locals in the orchard, police is yet to ascertain the identity of the deceased youth. “It has been hours since the bodies were recovered. And their pictures have become viral on the social media. Still,…

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