They Promise, We Demand
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Union Minister for Environment and Forest Jairam Ramesh today agreed to work proactively so that projects taken up for conservation of lakes and forests in the state are completed in a time-bound manner. The state government presented a comprehensive proposal of Rs 1,100 crore to save ecosystem [...]
Srinagar, June 20: Promising new future to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, Vice-President Muhammad Hamid Ansari Saturday said State’s economy has been ravaged by two decades of militancy which needs to be reconstructed immediately. Ansari said the recommendation of the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s Working Group, of which he (Ansari) was the chairman two years [...]
Jammu, June 12 (IANS) Minister for New and Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah Friday said his ministry would draw up a special plan for meeting Jammu and Kashmir’s energy needs. ‘The main focus of this plan would be to electrify the remote and hilly areas, where laying of transmission lines is not possible,’ Abdullah, who arrived here [...]
Srinagar, Jun 12 On a visit to the valley against the backdrop of agitations over the alleged rape and murder of two women in Shopian, Home Minister P Chidambaram today promised action against guilty and a relook into the law giving special powers to armed forces. Winding up his two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, Chidambaram [...]
“Due to bad weather, it is delayed by a week” New Delhi/ Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government would ensure tight security for successful completion of Amarnath Yatra that begins on June 15. This was stated by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah after meeting Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram here on Sunday. “During Amarnath Yatra, we have [...]
May 29, 2009 23:37 IST Inclement weather could delay the annual Amar Nath Yatra, hinted Jammu and Kashmir [Images] Chief Minister Omar Abdullah [Images].“We have not been able to place security forces in place because of bad weather and hopefully the yatra will begin in June second week. Maybe, [...]
Says terror acts in Pakistan aimed to weaken the Muslim nation. Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (G) Chairman, Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Friday asked the ruling Congress party to fulfill the promises made by the country’s first prime minister assuring right to self determination to the people of Kashmir. Addressing dozens of supporters outside his Hyderpora residence on [...]
Jammu,February 26 - The Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah has said that his Government will not tolerate at any cost killing of innocent persons whoever the killers might be, adding that the if the situation continues to improve the way it has been improving, the coalition Government would work towards withdrawal of laws like Armed Forces [...]
Srinagar January 12: Jammu and Kashmir unit of CPI(M) on Monday, asked the state government to evolve a concrete mechanism for quick and efficient implementation of the promises made to the people during the recent election campaign. “The post-election scenario has offered boundless opportunities but great challenges as well. The expectations of the common people have [...]
The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) congratulates the new state government of Jammu and Kashmir setup under the leadership of the Chief Minister Mr. Omar Abdullah. By their overwhelming participation, the people of the state have reiterated not only their belief in the pluralistic principle of democracy, but have also shown their lack of sentiments [...]