In a first, Omar calls meet to discuss LG’s decision; Transfer of state officers becomes bone of contention | India News – The Times of India

In a first, Omar calls meet to discuss LG’s decision; Transfer of state officers becomes bone of contention | India News – The Times of India

SRINAGAR: J&K CM Omar Abdullah has convened a meeting Friday to discuss growing tensions over lieutenant-governor (LG) Manoj Sinha’s recent transfers of officers, the first time he will examine and debate an administrative decision taken by the Centre-appointed authority.The bone of contention emerged Tuesday when Sinha ordered transfers of 48 Jammu Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS)…

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J&K to celebrate Constitution Day for first time in its history | India News – Times of India

J&K to celebrate Constitution Day for first time in its history | India News – Times of India

SRINAGAR: J&K govt issued instructions Monday for grand celebrations of “Samvidhan Diwas”, commemorating the adoption of the Constitution on Nov 26, 1950. This will be the first such event since J&K’s accession to India in 1947.Lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha will lead the ceremony in Srinagar. Tuesday’s event will feature a reading of the Preamble by…

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