Union territories

100 booked for violating Covid guidelines in J-K's Samba

All central laws now applicable in new UTs of JK, Ladakh

9:06 pm October 31, 2019

New Delhi: All central laws such as the anti-corruption act and provisions of the IPC will be applicable in the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh from Thursday, according to a notification issued by the Union Home Ministry. Some of these laws were until now not applicable to the state of Jammu and […]

Delhi-based Kashmiri scribes, over 25 people from Valley were potential spying targets: Report

Shutdown in Kashmir as two UTs come into existence

3:12 pm October 31, 2019

Srinagar: Kashmir observed a shutdown on Thursday as two Union territories carved out of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir came into existence, with some valley residents accusing the government of robbing them of their special status and identity. While the National Conference termed the move as “unconstitutional”, the BJP welcomed the move, saying […]

US Congressional Caucus to convene hearing on Kashmir

US lawmakers express concern over human rights situation in Kashmir

10:18 pm October 22, 2019

Washington : Influential American lawmakers on Tuesday expressed concern over the situation in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of the special status of the state and said that as the world’s largest democracy India needs to uphold its commitment to human rights. The lawmakers, including Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, aired their concerns during a […]

J&K, Ladakh budgets to be finalised by Oct 14

7:03 pm October 11, 2019

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Governor’s administration has began the exercise for finalisation of the budget for the Union Territories of Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh by next Monday. According to an order issued by the Finance Department, the budget for the current financial year has to be segregated in two parts i.e., 7 months from 1st April […]

Women devoted to spirituality, without family and income, are happiest: Study by RSS-linked body

8:56 pm September 23, 2019

New Delhi: Women who have chosen the path of spirituality and do not have a family and income are the happiest in the country, states a survey conducted by the RSS-linked organisation DRISHTI. The study was conducted across 29 states, five union territories. It covered 465 districts, including 70 in border areas. It was conducted […]