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We are a UT until Parliament gives us statehood back: Omar Abdullah

People’s Conference MLA Sajjad Gani Lone and PDP legislator Waheed Parra walked out of J&K assembly over the use of the term ‘Union Territory’ in a bill to amend the Jammu and Kashmir Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act, 2017.

Chief minister Omar Abdullah during the budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly in Jammu on Tuesday. (PTI Photo)
Updated on Mar 25, 2025 03:46 PM IST

BJP debunks J&K CM’s claim on ‘worst form of govt in UT’

Leader of opposition Sunil Sharma says new system (UT with legislature) has brought transparency and much-needed reforms in governance.

Opposition leaders raising slogans during the budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly in Jammu on Saturday. (PTI Photo)
Published on Mar 08, 2025 03:13 PM IST

Kiren Rijiju reiterates Centre’s resolve to restore statehood to J&K in due course

Union minister declines to comment on timeline for restoration of statehood or division of powers between the lieutenant governor and the elected chief minister as his visit to Kashmir was confined to the Union Budget.

Union minister Kiren Rijiju with chairperson of the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board Darakhshan Anrabrai, third from left, during a press conference in Srinagar on Saturday. (PTI Photo)
Updated on Feb 15, 2025 03:10 PM IST
ByPress Trust of India

Time for Haryana to get a new capital

Chandigarh, though a modern marvel in urban planning, fails to capture the spirit of Haryana. It remains a shared and contested space, unable to fully satisfy the state’s need for a distinctive identity

Chandigarh as a city state status is not workable as Chandigarh, since its inception, has been meant to be a Union Territory, serving as the shared capital of both states.
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 09:16 AM IST
ByMS Chopra

AAP, Cong and SAD condemn Centre's move to rechristen Chandigarh advisor’s post as chief secretary

AAP, Cong and SAD condemn Centre's move to rechristen Chandigarh advisor’s post as chief secretary

AAP, Cong and SAD condemn Centre's move to rechristen Chandigarh advisor’s post as chief secretary
Published on Jan 09, 2025 09:56 AM IST
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