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BJP defends J&K L-G's decision to transfer 48 officials
Jammu, April 4: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday defended the decision of Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha to transfer 48 JKAS officers and criticised the National Conference (NC) for questioning the L-G's move.
Puducherry Assembly passes resolution for 16th time urging Centre to grant statehood
Puducherry, March 27: The Puducherry Assembly passed resolution for the 16th time urging the Central government to grant the Union Territory statehood.
J&K has debt of Rs 1.25 lakh crore: Omar Abdullah
Jammu, March 8: J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Saturday in a written reply in the Legislative Assembly that the UT has a debt of Rs 1.25 lakh crores.
People praise PM Modi for infrastructure and healthcare development in Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Dadra and Nagar Haveli, March 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu on Friday, where he launched schemes worth Rs 2,500 crore. Speaking to IANS, the people who gathered there praised PM Modi for his efforts.
UT with Assembly is by far worst form of government in country: J-K CM Omar Abdullah
Jammu, March 7: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said that an Union Territory with an assembly is the "worst form" of government in the country, adding that the country should either have only states or only UTs.
PM Modi holds massive roadshow in Silvassa
Silvassa, March 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a roadshow in Silvassa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
Apex Manipur tribal body reiterates Union Territory demand for Kuki-Zos
Imphal, Feb 25: Over a dozen tribal organisations, led by their apex body, the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC), on Tuesday once again reiterated their demand for separate administration for the Kuki-Zo tribals in the form of a Union Territory under Article 239A of the Constitution.
J-K CM Omar Abdullah reiterates demand for statehood, says trying to achieve status of state
Srinagar, February 24: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday raised concerns over governance under the Union Territory (UT) framework and stressed that certain issues affecting the people could only be effectively resolved under a state administration and they are "trying to achieve the status of a state"