News Topic:J&K Legislative Assembly
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J&K bureaucrats seek to block statehood resolution, triggering Assembly row
J&K Chief Secretary and Law Secretary sought to block the statehood resolution citing sub judice concerns, prompting objections from Omar Abdullah.
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J&K journalists eligible for welfare scheme, govt tells Assembly
J&K government told the Assembly that journalists can seek JWS benefits, while accredited journalists are eligible for government accommodation and other facilities.
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J&K Assembly passes statehood resolution amid BJP walkout
J&K Assembly passed Omar Abdullah’s resolution seeking full statehood amid BJP protests over references to the 2000 autonomy resolution.
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BJP protests J&K statehood resolution
BJP MLAs protested Omar Abdullah’s J&K statehood resolution over autonomy references and moved a notice seeking Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather’s removal.
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BJP submits notice to remove J&K Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather
BJP MLA R.S. Pathania told the J&K Assembly that the party has submitted a notice seeking removal of Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather during the ongoing sixth session.
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631 non-residents bought 386 kanals in J&K since 2019, Assembly told
Assembly data shows 631 non-residents bought 386 kanals in J&K since 2019 for ₹129.97 crore, while a ₹421.75 crore Sangarmal lease has fuelled debate on outside investment.
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NC MLA Saif-ud-Din Bhat to introduce digital news regulation bill in J&K Assembly
NC MLA Saif-ud-Din Bhat is set to move a Private Members' Bill in the J&K Assembly proposing registration, accreditation and fact-checking rules for digital news publishers.
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J&K Assembly to debate statehood resolution amid BJP-NC standoff
The J&K Assembly is set to debate Omar Abdullah's statehood resolution Monday after BJP objections over references to the 2000 autonomy resolution disrupted Friday's session.
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Kashmir’s 2019 experience should be a warning for India: Mehbooba Mufti
Mehbooba Mufti urged Indians to defend constitutional rights, saying Jammu and Kashmir’s experience after the 2019 changes should serve as a warning.
Muslims should not have to prove their patriotism: Farooq Abdullah
Farooq Abdullah criticised the BJP and RSS over questions about Muslim patriotism and alleged voter deletions in Uttar Pradesh at a New Delhi gathering.
J&K Agriculture graduates call off 42-day strike after talks with minister
Unemployed agriculture graduates in J&K have called off their 42-day strike after Agriculture Minister Javed Dar discussed recruitment and cadre merger proposals.
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