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Suspense prevails over Cong’s role | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 4: Although legislators of the Congress party attended the coalition’s meeting on Sunday to devise a strategy for the Assembly session, suspense still prevails over the grand old party’s role in the government.
The Congress leadership claims to be part of the coalition regime in Jammu and Kashmir but the National Conference is not giving any importance to the party due to numbers in the Assembly.
After managing the support of five Independents, a lone MLA of the CPM, and the Aam Aadmi Party legislator, the National Conference has managed the majority on its own in the Assembly.
With 42 MLAs in its command, the National Conference has the support of seven more members in the Assembly. As of now, the National Conference has the support of 49 MLAs in the House as the number has been reduced to 89 after the untimely demise of BJP legislator Devender Singh Rana.
Sources said that the National Conference leadership has decided not to give much import... | |
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Aspiration for return to statehood remains strong: LG Sinha | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Nov 4: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said the high voter turnout in the assembly polls reflected the enduring faith of the people in the democratic process, but the aspiration for the return to Statehood remains strong.
In his maiden address to the first-ever legislative assembly of the Union territory of J-K, he also said the Government will make efforts to rehabilitate Kashmiri Pandits in the valley with dignity, for which a safe... | |
| | ‘Govt will ensure 200 units of free electricity’ | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Nov 4: Jammu And Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday said that his administration would ensure that 200 units of electricity is provided free of cost to the people.
Modalities are being worked out for this, LG Manoj Sinha said as he addresses the assembly.
Since the admin initiated its smart project in J-K, a deep concern brewed inside people of J-K, who apprehend huge electricity bills will burn a hole in their pocket. ... | |
| | MLA’s pvt resolution on Art 370 doesn’t stand: CM | | |
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Srinagar, Nov 4: J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, while commenting on PDP MLA Waheed ur Rehman Parra’s resolution opposing abrogation of Article 370, said on Monday that the resolution tabled by a private member has little significance.
Omar Abdullah said in the Assembly that a single MLA’s private resolution during remarks over the Speaker’s election carries no meaning.
He, however, admitted that the majority of people in J&K have not endorsed the changes made in 2... | |
| | Para moves resolution against Art 370 abrogation | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Nov 4: PDP MLA Waheed Para on Monday moved a resolution in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly opposing the abrogation of Article 370 and calling for the restoration of special status to the erstwhile state, leading to noisy scenes in the House.
The Pulwama MLA moved the resolution immediately after veteran National Conference (NC) leader and seven-time MLA Abdul Rahim Rather was elected as the first speaker of the legislative assembly of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
“Keeping the sentiments of the people of J&K in mind, this House opposes the revocation of the special status (of Jammu and Kashmir),” Para said as he moved the resolution.
This dr... | |
| | Veteran NC leader Abdul Rahim Rather elected speaker | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Nov 4: Veteran National Conference leader and seven-time MLA from Charar-e-Sharief Abdul Rahim Rather was on Monday elected the first speaker of the legislative assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Leader of the House and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said Rather (80) was a “natural choice” for the post due to his vast experience. He said Rather has earlier raised the dignity of the House in various capacities, and as the custodian of the House ... | |
| | ‘Uphold sanctity of House’ | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Nov 4: Newly-elected Speaker of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather on Monday asked members to uphold the sanctity and dignity of the House.
In his maiden speech after being elected as the custodian of the House, Rather said he will prove by his deeds that he is not a partisan speaker.
Addressing the House after tabling J-K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha’s address to the assembly, the speaker expressed gratitude to the members of the assembly for electing him unanimously.
“I am thankful from the bottom of my heart for electing me to this post. I realise that big post comes with big responsibility. I will try to fulfil the expecta... | |
| | 2 brothers killed in Doda accident | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 4: Two siblings were killed when their Sports Utility Vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, police officials said.
Mukesh Kumar (29) and his younger brother Pawan Kumar (24) met with an accident at Khellani nallah late Sunday night, the officials said.
Both the brothers were found dead on-the-spot by local rescuers who swung into action immediately after their vehicle rolled down the hilly road into... | |
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