TopicArticle 35A

Topic: Article 35A

A year & counting — clock ticking, but SC verdict yet awaited on over 20 pleas on Article 370 scrapping

Bhadra Sinha - 3 January, 2021

It has been much over a year since J&K was stripped of its special status and split into two union territories. The first petition against the move was filed 9 August 2019.

Praja Parishad Party — the forgotten name behind the removal of Article 370 in J&K

Arun Anand - 14 November, 2020

On 14 November 1952, Praja Parishad Party launched its first formal ‘satyagraha’ demanding complete integration of Jammu and Kashmir with India.

Govt amends Panchayat law to set up District Development Councils in J&K, elections soon

Azaan Javaid - 17 October, 2020

Officials said the Central government's move to establish these councils is aimed at enhancing grassroots-level democracy across J&K.

J&K parties find new L-G Manoj Sinha ‘too saffron’ as he is set to assume charge

Azaan Javaid - 6 August, 2020

Officials in J&K administration insist Manoj Sinha’s appointment is an attempt to revive political activity in the UT, but the Valley’s mainstream parties are not buying it.

Modi govt promised J&K 50,000 jobs after Article 370 move, only 4,300 posts filled so far

Ananya Bhardwaj - 5 August, 2020

J&K administration maintains it has been regularly making recruitments, and that it also launched ‘accelerated recruitment drives’ but the pandemic posed hindrance.

Kashmir wakes up to deserted streets, closed shops on first anniversary of Article 370 move

Azaan Javaid - 5 August, 2020

J&K administration had Tuesday said curfew was being lifted but Section 144 and Covid-19 restrictions will be put in place.

Govt marks 5 Aug with special shows on AIR, DD but there’s no mention of Articles 370, 35A

Amrita Nayak Dutta - 3 August, 2020

AIR and DD have been told to avoid mentioning the scrapping of Articles 370, 35A, political statements on it and the anniversary celebrations in the programmes.

Book on sacrifices, flag-hoisting in all J&K panchayats — BJP’s plans to mark 5 August

Shanker Arnimesh - 28 July, 2020

The BJP is planning a host of events to mark the first anniversary of Jammu and Kashmir losing its special status.

Modi govt redefines J&K domicile rule, extends it to those who have lived in UT for 15 yrs

Azaan Javaid - 1 April, 2020

New rules say those who have studied in J&K for 7 years and appeared in either Class 10 or Class 12 exam will also be eligible for J&K domicile certificates.