Omar Abdullah Urges Statehood Restoration: J&K’s Struggle Beyond Union Territory Status

Omar Abdullah Urges Statehood Restoration: J&K’s Struggle Beyond Union Territory Status

Replying to a question, Omar Abdullah, who was at Zadibal to take part in a Muharram procession, said the danger of being a union territory is that the power does not lie with the people. Srinagar: National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the Centre should restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir before the assembly elections as the union territory has failed on all fronts, including combating terrorism. “We would hope that the statehood is restored to Jammu and Kashmir before the elections because the UT has failed… It…

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Kashmir Trade Alliance Calls for Financial Stimulus: GST Amnesty in Focus

Kashmir Trade Alliance Calls for Financial Stimulus: GST Amnesty in Focus

Kashmir Traders Body Urges GST Amnesty In Budget Srinagar: The Kashmir Trade Alliance (KTA) has called for a financial stimulus package for Jammu and Kashmir in the upcoming Union budget. The annual budget is set to be presented in Parliament next week. KTA President Aijaz Shahdhar expressed high expectations from the budget, citing the challenging economic conditions in the region. “Our businesses are facing tough times, and there’s a slump in the market. Post-COVID, apart from tourism, all sectors of Kashmir’s economy are suffering,” Shahdhar stated. “We also seek amnesty…

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