‘Hands tied’: Dy CM cites lack of statehood for late fire-fighting response

Jammu Tawi: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Monday reiterated the demand for restoration of full statehood, saying the absence of constitutional and administrative powers has severely constrained the elected government’s ability to address public grievances and respond effectively to emergencies. Referring to the fire incident at the Warehouse-Nehru Market in the heart of Jammu … Read more

Govt refuses to disclose cabinet recommendation, cites secrecy rules

No move to scrap EWS Criteria; 82 pc certificates in Jammu, 18 pc in Kashmir Srinagar, Sep 29: The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly that it cannot disclose details of cabinet recommendations on reservation or queries posed by the Union Government, citing secrecy provisions under the Rules of Procedure and … Read more