Indian Prime Minister has addressed the nation for the first time since the Parliament has approved the Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 2019.The order effectively abrogates the special status accorded to Jammu and Kashmir under the provision of Article 370. The Parliament has also passed the Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganisation) Bill,2019.The bill bifurcates… Continue reading PM Modi to people of J&K, Ladakh: Your representatives will be elected by you, among you
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Pakistan halts Samjhauta Express at Wagah,Indian crew brings it in
Pakistan has taken more retaliatory actions in response to India’s decision to revoke Jammu and Kashmir’s special status under Article 370. Pakistan has stopped the Samjhauta Express on their side at Wagah border citing security concerns.It has also decided to downgrade it diplomatic ties with India and has suspended bilateral trade. Pakistan has also decided… Continue reading Pakistan halts Samjhauta Express at Wagah,Indian crew brings it in
Home Ministry pulls out original instrument of accession to support Article 370 move
Home ministry officials has said that the Instrument of Accession signed with 562 princely states during the time of Independence was similar to the one signed with J&K. This statement was made to provide a legal basis for the amendment to Article 370 taking away the special status of Jammu & Kashmir. They said that… Continue reading Home Ministry pulls out original instrument of accession to support Article 370 move
With J&K status change, 15th Finance Commission will have to redo math
The Centre has revoked the provisions of Article 370 which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir.It has also proposed bifurcation of the state into two Union territories Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. However,due to the change in status of J&K statehood,the Fifteenth Finance Commission will have to rework its calculations for distribution of central… Continue reading With J&K status change, 15th Finance Commission will have to redo math
Explained: J&K Assembly — like, unlike Delhi
The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill,2019 has paved the way for the formation of the Union Territory of J&K.It will join two other Union Territories with legislature namely Delhi and Puducherry. The J&K bill states that the provisions contained in Article 239 A of the Constitution that are applicable to Union Territory of Puducherry shall… Continue reading Explained: J&K Assembly — like, unlike Delhi
Lok Sabha endorses Centre’s decisions on Kashmir
Parliament has approved the Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 2019. The order effectively abrogates the special status accorded to Jammu and Kashmir under the provision of Article 370. The Parliament has also passed the Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganisation) Bill,2019.The bill bifurcates the State into two separate union territories of Jammu and Kashmir(with legislature)… Continue reading Lok Sabha endorses Centre’s decisions on Kashmir
J&K loses its special status, divided into two UTs
President of India has promulgated the Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order,2019. The order effectively abrogates the special status accorded to Jammu and Kashmir under the provision of Article 370 whereby provisions of the Constitution which were applicable to other states were not applicable to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). The Presidential Order has extended… Continue reading J&K loses its special status, divided into two UTs
JK: ‘Machail Mata Yatra’ suspended due to security reasons
The ‘Machail Mata Yatra’ in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir has been suspended due to security reasons. Machail Mata is the shrine of Goddess Durga or “Chandi Mata”.The name “Machail” is derived from the village where the shrine is located. The yatra is held annually for a period of 43 days.This year it began… Continue reading JK: ‘Machail Mata Yatra’ suspended due to security reasons
Bill for 10% quota to J&K economically weaker sections approved
The Union Cabinet has approved the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Second Amendment) Bill, 2019. The bill provides up to 10% reservation for the Economically Weaker Sections(EWS) in educational institutions and public employment alongside existing reservations in the state. The 10% quota Bill to economically weaker sections was introduced through the 103rd Constitution Amendment in January,2019.… Continue reading Bill for 10% quota to J&K economically weaker sections approved
India can repeal Article 370 at will: Centre
The government has said that Article 370 is a temporary provision in the Constitution and Article 35A was added through a Constitution order issued by the President of India. The government has also said that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India and matters relating to the Constitution are internal and entirely for… Continue reading India can repeal Article 370 at will: Centre
