Union Territory
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J-K: CM Omar Abdullah pushes for statehood, calls UT framework 'worst form of government'
Jammu and Kashmir | May 10, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTAbdullah stressed that a governance model where elected representatives are not fully in charge of administration does not work for a region like Jammu and Kashmir. According to him, the scale and political structure of the UT require complete responsibility to rest with the elected government.
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Centre plans to take over Lakshwadeep's Bitra island for defence use, cites national security
India | Jul 19, 2025, 11:15 PM ISTBitra is a small island among the Lakshwadeep Islands, covering approximately 91,700 square metres (0.091 square kilometres) and is home to around 350 residents.
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Omar Abdullah on Supreme Court's Article 370 verdict: 'Disappointed but not disheartened'
Jammu and Kashmir | Dec 11, 2023, 01:02 PM ISTFormer Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah conveyed his disappointment but asserted he is not disheartened in response to the Supreme Court's verdict on Article 370.
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Pakistan trying to bleed India with a thousand cuts, says Defence minister Rajnath Singh
India | Jun 16, 2022, 06:35 PM ISTDefence Minister Rajnath Singh said that our neighbour has always resorted to anti-India activities. "The state also witnessed terror activities in the past. Pakistan continuously tries to disturb peace in the country through its approach of bleed India with a thousand cuts,” added Singh.
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Claim over Chandigarh: City MC resolution wants UT status intact, seeks legislative assembly
India | Apr 07, 2022, 09:42 PM ISTThe MC resolution also demanded that the Centre intervene and direct the Haryana and Punjab governments "to develop their own independent capital cities".
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Delhi Jal Board to provide household water connection to all consumers in Union Territory
India | Oct 27, 2021, 09:32 AM ISTWater Minister Satyendar Jain agreed on updating new slabs under financial assistance scheme for Rainwater harvesting system.
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Muqabla | No comparison of Indian occupied Kashmir to POK: Amit Shah
News | Oct 23, 2021, 08:20 PM ISTUnion Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the youth of J&K today, where he claimed that Kashmir in India can't be compared to POK. He also said that J&K's youth has to contribute in the development of the Union Territory.
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States, UTs asked to update data about vaccination of teachers on Google Tracker
Education | Aug 31, 2021, 09:27 PM ISTMoE asked states and UTs to update data about the vaccination of teachers twice a week on a Google tracker.
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Democracy in JandK, Ladakh strengthened due to public participation: Om Birla
News | Aug 30, 2021, 09:13 AM ISTLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla visited Srinagar on August 29. Speaking to ANI, Speaker Om Birla said that democracy in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh strengthened due to public participation. "In JandK and Ladakh, democratic processes have been restored. People participated heavily in the Panchayat, Block Development Council (BDC) and District Development Council (DDC) polls. These polls have strengthened the democracy," said Speaker Om Birla.
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Aim is to make Ladakh people 'AatmaNirbhar': Om Birla
News | Aug 26, 2021, 07:53 PM ISTLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla arrived in Leh, Ladakh on August 26. He said, "Development of the Union Territory (Ladakh) will be done as per the geographical requirements and with an aim to make the local population 'AatmaNirbhar'. Tourism will be bolstered to generate employment opportunities for locals."
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L-G launches several initiatives on 2nd anniversary of creation of UT Ladakh
India | Aug 06, 2021, 07:00 AM ISTOn the second anniversary of creation of the Union Territory of Ladakh, LG R K Mathur launched various initiatives as a part of the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'.
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Puducherry Cabinet expansion: New ministers take oath
News | Jun 27, 2021, 06:40 PM ISTCabinet expansion took place in the Union Territory of Puducherry on June 27.
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IAF Chief meets Ladakh's LG, reassures humanitarian assistance to union territory
India | May 29, 2021, 09:26 AM ISTIndian Air Force (IAF) Chief R K S Bhadauria on Friday met Ladakh's Lieutenant Governor R K Mathur and reassured him of the service's commitment to humanitarian assistance tasks in the union territory.
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Tourists enjoy snowfall in J&K's Patnitop
News | Dec 29, 2020, 02:11 PM ISTTourists visited Patnitop hill station following snowfall in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Newly appointed J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha leaves for Srinagar
News | Aug 06, 2020, 04:40 PM ISTFormer union minister Manoj Sinha is appointed as the new Lieutenant Governor of J&K on August 06.
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CAT to have jurisdiction over UT of Jammu and Kashmir: Jitendra Singh
Education | Feb 16, 2020, 11:45 PM ISTThe Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will soon be covered by the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) and it will have jurisdiction to handle disputes and other issues related to the UT services there, Union Minister Jitendra Singh New Delhi on Sunday.
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J&K comes under pan-India rule on recruitment of bureaucrats
India | Nov 26, 2019, 03:02 PM ISTThe government is set to apply the rule to Jammu and Kashmir, which is applicable to the rest of India with regard to local representation in the All India Services.
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DC Raina named Advocate General of J&K UT
India | Nov 02, 2019, 11:57 AM ISTBesides mentioning his remuneration and other provisions, it said his headquarters, unless otherwise directed by the government, will be the same as the headquarters of the high court.
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Government business rules of erstwhile J&K to apply to UT
India | Nov 01, 2019, 06:47 AM ISTThe state of Jammu and Kashmir ceased to exist from the midnight of Thursday and it was bifurcated into two Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.
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Girish Chandra Murmu sworn-in as Lt governor of Jammu and Kashmir
India | Oct 31, 2019, 01:57 PM ISTThe oath of office to Murmu, who will turn 60 next month, was administered by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Justice Gita Mittal at a simple function held at Raj Bhawan at the foothills of the Zaberwan range.