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“World is excited for a Viksit Jammu and Kashmir”

Manish Kumar

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated, dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over Rs 32,000 crores in Jammu today. The projects relate to several sectors including health, education, rail, road, aviation, petroleum, and civic infrastructure among others. The Prime Minister also distributed appointment orders to about 1500 new Government recruits of Jammu and Kashmir. He also interacted with beneficiaries of various government schemes as part of the ‘Viksit Bharat Viksit Jammu’ program. Veena Devi from Kishtwar district informed the Prime Minister…

PRESIDENT OF INDIA TO VISIT JAMMU AND KASHMIR FROM OCTOBER 11 TO 12

Manish Kumar

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu will visit Jammu and Kashmir from October 11 to 12, 2023. On October 11, 2023, the President will grace the 20th convocation of the University of Kashmir at Srinagar. On the same day, she will interact with the members of local tribal groups and women Self Help Groups at Raj Bhavan, Srinagar. The President will also attend a civic reception to be hosted in her honour at the Raj Bhavan. On October 12, 2023, the President will visit Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine where she will…

India to auction Jammu and Kashmir lithium reserves in few weeks; overseas miners show interest: Report

Manish Kumar

India, found its first lithium deposits in Jammu and Kashmir with estimated reserves of 5.9 million tonnes.  India’s federally administered region of Jammu and Kashmir will auction its lithium reserves over the next few weeks.  “The auction will happen soon and some overseas miners have shown interest,” the source said.  The source also said that KABIL, a state-owned joint venture formed to scout for minerals overseas, was in the “final stages” of securing a few lithium blocks in Argentina.  India, among the world’s top greenhouse gas emitters, has been pursuing…

SC seeks timeframe to restore Jammu and Kashmir statehood, Centre replies

Manish Kumar

The Supreme Court asked the Centre to indicate if there is a timeframe to restore the statehood for Jammu and Kashmir.  The Solicitor General, representing the Centre, said that he would be able to make a positive statement on August 31, after a meeting at the highest level.  The Centre told the Supreme Court that the current status of Jammu and Kashmir as a union territory was not permanent and its statehood would be restored.  Mehta added that on June 20, 2018, under Section 92 of the J-K Constitution, the…

Jammu and Kashmir is beautiful, and even more so during the Tulip season: PM

Manish Kumar

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi said that Jammu and Kashmir is beautiful, and even more so during the Tulip season. In reply to the tweet threads by Srinagar District Administration about blooming of Tulip garden located in the foothills of Zabarwan Range, adjacent to Dal Lake in Srinagar, the Prime Minister tweeted; “Jammu and Kashmir is beautiful, and even more so during the Tulip season.” **

Employment Opportunities to Unemployed Youth in Jammu and Kashmir

Manish Kumar

The data on Employment and Unemployment is collected through Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) conducted by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) since 2017-18. The survey period is July to June of next year. As per the latest available Annual PLFS reports, the estimated Unemployment Rate (UR) on usual status in Jammu & Kashmir was 6.7%and 5.9% during 2019-20 and 2020-21, respectively, which shows that the unemployment rate in Jammu & Kashmir has declined. Employment generation coupled with improving employability is the priority of the Government. Accordingly, the…

Dubai to build infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir, signs an accord with India

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At a time when Jammu and Kashmir is seeing a resurgence in violence, Dubai has signed an accord to build infrastructure in the region, the government said on Monday. However no figure for the value of the accord was given. The memorandum of understanding by the United Arab Emirates has come as the first investment agreement by a foreign government in the region, following the scrapping of special status to Jammu and Kashmir and division of the state into two Union Territories. The agreement will see Dubai building infrastructure including…

Delimitation process of Jammu and Kashmir to start soon

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Delimitation is the process of fixing limits or boundaries of Lok Sabha and state Assembly seats on the basis of population. A four-member Delimitation Commission, including a member of the EC, carries out this task. Sources in the government were very clear that the EC will be asked to commence the delimitation exercise soon.   Delimitation stands for the defining of the boundaries and fixing limits or boundaries of Lok Sabha and state Assembly seats on the basis of population. A four-member Delimitation Commission, including a member of the EC, carries…

Jammu and Kashmir to come Normal soon: PM Modi

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Abolition of Article 370 will bring a newer opportunity in a new era of prosperity and peace, says PM and promising on early Assembly elections.   Article 370 is now history, said Modi, adding that a new order is in place to eradicate separatism and terrorism.   In a TV address amid heightened security and tensions in J&K, he said “temporary and cautionary measures” have been taken to prevent any untoward fallout of the steps taken to abolish Article 370 and reorganise the State into two and Ladakh, will continue…

Article 370 is removed: Jammu And Kashmir Split Into 2 Union Territories

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Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir: Home Minister Amit Shah moves resolution in Lok Sabha.   Article 370 Jammu and Kashmir is scraped. Home Minister Amit Shah has introduced, the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill 2019 in Rajya Sabha. The Bill seeks to make Jammu and Kashmir a Union Territory with Legislature, and Ladakh Union Territory without Legislature , which splits the state into two Union Territories, sailed through the Lok Sabha today, with some of the opposition parties walking out.    370 Lok Sabha members voted in favour of the bill and 70 voted against…