Dinesh Manhotra

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Ladakh

Ladakh's administrative map redrawn; Sankoo becomes eighth district of Union Territory.

Ladakh has created Sankoo as its eighth district by reorganising parts of Kargil, fulfilling a long-standing demand for decentralised governance in Suru Valley. The administration has also constituted the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council for Sankoo, redrawn tehsil boundaries across five districts and delegated additional administrative powers to the SDM of Durbuk to improve public service delivery. 20 days ago
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IAS officer accused of abusing female JKAS officer Beenish Wani; J&K Govt orders inquiry

The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered a 15-day inquiry into allegations that IAS officer Kumar Rajeev Ranjan verbally abused JKAS officer Beenish Wani during a virtual official meeting. The incident sparked political criticism, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah calling for accountability and JKAS officers demanding an impartial investigation. 21 days ago
Cherring Dorjey

Ladakh talks end without consensus; next round scheduled for October 22

The fifth round of talks between the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and Ladakh's Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance ended without consensus. Both sides agreed to resume discussions on October 22 after exchanging draft proposals. The Ladakhi groups reiterated their demands for a legislature and constitutional safeguards, while BJP leader Tashi Gyalson expressed optimism about reaching an agreement in the next round. 21 days ago
Prime Minister

PM Modi highlights Ladakh's rapid development since becoming a UT in 2019, inaugurates Rs 3350 crore projects.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted Ladakh's infrastructure growth since it became a Union Territory in 2019 while inaugurating and dedicating five major projects worth around Rs 3,350 crore. He underscored improvements in road connectivity, drinking water, healthcare, tourism and power infrastructure, including the new Leh airport terminal and the Nimmu–Padum–Darcha road. 21 days ago
Omar Abdullah

J&K Aims to Become the First Himalayan Territory with a Mountain Development Policy

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said Jammu and Kashmir aims to become the first Himalayan territory to adopt a Mountain Development Policy, emphasising the need to balance environmental protection, economic growth and livelihoods. He called for practical recommendations to address climate change, glacier retreat, water scarcity, landslides and the environmental impact of tourism, while promoting sustainable infrastructure, agriculture and horticulture. 24 days ago
Mata Vaishno Devi

Navratri Begins with Religious Fervour; Devotees Throng Vaishno Devi Shrine

Sharadiya Navratri began with religious fervour across Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, with large numbers of devotees visiting the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra. Elaborate security arrangements and improved facilities have been put in place to ensure a smooth pilgrimage during the nine-day festival. 25 days ago
CJP demands immediate release of Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das after airport detention

'Undeclared Emergency': Sonam Wangchuk Warns of Padyatra if CJP Leaders Not Released

Climate activist and Leh Apex Body leader Sonam Wangchuk has criticised the arrest of three CJP leaders in Delhi, describing the situation as an "undeclared emergency". He warned that he would consider an indefinite fast or a padyatra if the leaders were not released by the following day. Wangchuk had earlier announced that he would skip the CJP's October 10 protest at Jantar Mantar due to preparations for the approaching winter in Ladakh. 26 days ago
UP govt announces transfers of 46 IAS officers; Sanjay Prasad returns as Principal Secy in Home Dept

Major Administrative Reshuffle in J&K; 49 IAS, JKAS Officers Transferred

The J&K Government has ordered a major administrative reshuffle, transferring and posting 49 IAS and JKAS officers with immediate effect. Several senior officers have been assigned new departments and additional charges, while new Deputy Commissioners have been appointed in several districts, including Jammu, Rajouri, Samba, Kupwara, Budgam, Ganderbal, Udhampur, Pulwama and Shopian. 29 days ago
Omar Abdullah

Omar Hints at Cabinet Reshuffle Soon; Three Ministerial Berths Vacant in J&K

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has hinted at an imminent cabinet reshuffle and expansion after the GST Council meeting in New Delhi and consultations with National Conference president Farooq Abdullah. With three vacancies in the nine-member Council of Ministers, speculation is rife over the induction of new faces and possible changes in portfolios, including whether the Congress will get representation in the government. 29 days ago
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