| Omar Abdullah to take oath as J&K CM on Wednesday as LG invites him to form govt |
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 Srinagar, Oct 14: National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah will take oath as the CM of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday as LG Manoj Sinha invited him to form and lead the government.
“I have received a letter of 11th October, 2024 from Dr. Farooq Abdullah, President, Jamm and Kashmir National Conference, wherein it has been informed that you have been unanimously elected as Leader of the Legislature Party,” LG said, in a letter addressed to Abdullah.
“I have also, received a letter fr.... |
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| 5G Rollover Expected To Inject 450 Million US Dollars In The Economy By 2040 – Jyotiraditya Scindia |
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 NEW DELHI OCTOBER 14:-
Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia today said that India has rolled out 5G telecom services across all states and Union Territories covering 80 per cent of the population in just 22 months. Addressing the inaugural session of 5th Global Standards Symposium in New Delhi, Mr Scindia said, 5G rollover is expected to inject 450 million US dollars into the economy by 2040. On the Global Symposium, the Minister said, this will serve as a beacon for global dialo.... |
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| GOC White Knight Corps reviews operational preparedness along LOC in J&K’s Rajouri |
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 Srinagar, Oct 14: The General Officer in Commanding (GOC) White Knight Corps, Lt Gen Naveen Sachdeva Monday visited Jhangar village in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.
The GOC reviewed the operational preparedness along the Line of Control (LOC), and complimented troops deployed at the frontier for their professionalism and dedication to face any challenge.
The GOC also inaugurated Usman Community Learning Centre & Career COunselling Hub at Jhangar and dedicated it to the local populati.... |
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| Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea challenging J&K LG’s power to nominate 5 MLAs |
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 New Delhi, Oct 14: The Supreme Court on Monday declined to entertain a petition challenging the Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor’s power to nominate five members to the Assembly on the recommendations of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
“Go to the high court,” a bench headed by Justice Sanjiv Khanna told senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, who appeared on behalf of the petitioner.
“We are not inclined to entertain the present petition filed under Article 32 of the Constitution of India and.... |
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| President’s rule revoked in J&K |
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 New Delhi, Oct 13: President’s rule was withdrawn in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, paving the way for the formation of a new government in the union territory.
A gazette notification to this effect was issued by the Union Home Ministry.
“In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 73 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (34 of 2019) read with Articles 239 and 239A of the Constitution of India, the order dated October 31, 2019, in relation to the union territory of Jammu and Kas.... |
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| Rajnath Singh inaugurates 7 roads, 12 bridges in J&K |
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 SRINAGAR OCTOBER 13:-
J&K was represented by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Union Minister of State in PMO Jitendra Singh, Member of Parliament Jugal Kishore Sharma virtually, and other local representatives.
Among J&K road projects, which were inaugurated today included Bishnah-Kaulpur-Khojipur road (km 0 to 24.328) constructed by expending Rs 73.26 crore; Basohli-Bani-Bhaderwah (km 70 to km 89) worth Rs 97.76 crore, Basohli-Bani-Bhaderwah (km 89 to km 102) constructed at a cost of Rs 81.... |
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| President Droupadi Murmu Embarks On 3-Nation Visit To Algeria, Mauritania And Malawi |
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 NEW DELHI OCTOBER 13:-
President Droupadi Murmu departed for a three-nation visit to Algeria, Mauritania, and Malawi this morning. This will be the first ever visit by the President of India to the three African nations and comes a year after the African Union was made a permanent member of the G20 during India’s Presidency. During her visit, President Droupadi Murmu will hold bilateral meetings and interact with the Indian diaspora.
The President is scheduled to reach the Algiers today lat.... |
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| New Govt likely by Wednesday: Omar |
| The CM-designate explained that ending the President’s rule requires several steps |
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 Srinagar, Oct 12: National Conference (NC) Vice President and Chief Minister-designate Omar Abdullah expressed optimism about the formation of the new government in Jammu and Kashmir stating that the oath-taking ceremony would most likely take place by Wednesday.
Addressing reporters during the Legends Cricket League match at Bakshi Stadium here, Omar also spoke about the J&K’s growing opportunities in sports including the prospect of hosting Indian Premier League (IPL) matches in the futu.... |
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| President Murmu, PM Modi Attend Dussehra Celebrations At Lal Quila Maidan |
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 NEW DELHI OCTOBER 12:-
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi today participated in Dussehra celebrations at Lal Quila Maidan in Delhi. They witnessed the burning of effigies of demon king Ravana, his brother Kumbhakaran and son Meghnad which signifies the victory of good over evil. Thousands of people attended the Dussehra programme organised by the Shri Dharmik Leela Committee at Lal Quila Maidan..... |
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| Dussehra Celebrated at Srinagar’s Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium, Church Lane |
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 Srinagar, Oct 12: In a vibrant celebration of communal harmony and cultural heritage, the Vijay Dashmi (Dussehra) Festival 2024 was successfully held at the Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium, Church Lane, Srinagar. Organized by the Kashmiri Pandit Sangarsh Smriti, the festival marked the triumph of good over evil, bringing together diverse communities from across the region to witness the symbolic burning of effigies of Ravana, Meghnath, and Kumbhkaran.
This one-of-a-kind event in the entire Kashmir Va.... |
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