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Topic: Union Territory

Sena demands Belgaum be declared Union Territory over ‘atrocities’ against Marathi people

An editorial in Shiv Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana' alleged that a pro-Kannada organisation beat up Marathi people in Belgaum and claimed Karnataka police were also harassing them.

AAP vs L-G tussle — no final word on ‘services’ as SC has deferred case thrice in 2 years

The matter of distribution of powers in Delhi has been at the centre of a raging debate for years, stoking a face-off between the Delhi & central govts.

Resignations, protests and stiff competition turn up heat for BJP ahead of Ladakh election

This year, people in Ladakh can choose from BJP, Congress and AAP. But their resentment at not having constitutional safeguards is at its highest.

Domicile certificate only for jobs, does not confer right to own land, says J&K admin

The officials also said those holding domicile certificates would not be included in the voters' list in the Union Territory.

J&K was a broken state, frauds were at unbelievable levels everywhere, says chief secretary

Chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam said there was no system in place in J&K due to years of misgovernance and corruption.

Darbar Move waste of time and effort, says J&K High Court, asks govt to consider viability

Court orders judgment to be served on J&K chief secretary, directing him to place it before the authorities to examine the issues raised.

J&K has no chief minister but now has ‘four ministers’ — for home, power, revenue, Haj

Jammu & Kashmir is a union territory with a legislature and a chief minister, but it has not seen elections since it was stripped of its statehood.

Central pay perks now for govt staff in J&K — grants for children, higher studies allowance

Order issued by J&K Lieutenant Governor G.C. Murmu says Rs 2,250 per month per child fixed as Children Education Allowance. Double amount for special children.

J&K’s transition to 2 union territories a low-key affair under massive security blanket

Police officials say situation across Valley was tense but largely peaceful, as the Lt Governors of J&K and Ladakh took oath in Srinagar and Leh respectively.

J&K and Ladakh become union territories today — this is what changes on ground

153 state laws to be repealed, IPC to replace RPC. Girish Chandra Murmu & Radha Krishna Mathur will take oath today as first L-Gs of J&K & Ladakh.

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India to get last of Spain-built C-295 next month, focus now on 1st India-made aircraft

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