Governor NN Vohra takes charge of Jammu and Kashmir; former top cop Vijay Kumar made his adviser
6 years, 6 months ago

Governor NN Vohra takes charge of Jammu and Kashmir; former top cop Vijay Kumar made his adviser

Firstpost  

It is for the fourth time that Jammu and Kashmir was placed under Central rule in the last one decade — all under the tenure of Vohra, who was made the Governor in June 2008. New Delhi/Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir was placed under Governor’s rule on Wednesday and the state Assembly kept in suspended animation, as Governor NN Vohra reviewed security measures and brought in former top cop Vijay Kumar, a counter-insurgency specialist, as one of his two advisers. A day after the PDP-BJP government collapsed after the BJP snapped its three-year-old alliance with the regional party citing “larger national interest” and “deteriorating security situation”, a Union Home Ministry spokesman said in the morning that President Ram Nath Kovind has approved imposition of Governor’s rule in the border state with immediate effect. “Immediately after receiving President of India’s approval, Governor NN Vohra issued the proclamation to impose Governor’s Rule in the state under section 92 of the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir today,” a Raj Bhawan spokesman said in Srinagar.

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West Bengal: Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar questions Mamata government's alleged 'favours' to IPS officer
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West Bengal: Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar questions Mamata government's alleged 'favours' to IPS officer

Op India  

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar, who has been at odds with the Mamata Banerjee led state government on many issues, has once again questioned the CM over shielding of IPS officer Gyanwant Singh from an enquiry and promotions effected in his favour by the ruling dispensation. pic.twitter.com/8cC9ILKcTu — Governor West Bengal Jagdeep Dhankhar December 21, 2020 Dhankhar wrote that he …

KK Sharma appointed Jammu and Kashmir election commissioner after resigning as LG Manoj Sinha's advisor
4 years, 2 months ago

KK Sharma appointed Jammu and Kashmir election commissioner after resigning as LG Manoj Sinha's advisor

Firstpost  

Sharma, 1983-batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre, was appointed as advisor to the Jammu and Kashmir LG in November last year. He has also been Chief Secretary of Delhi and Goa Srinagar: KK Sharma, an advisor to Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, resigned from his post on Friday and was appointed the State Election Commissioner, an official said. …

Former J&K governor advisor, K Vijay Kumar appointed senior security advisor in MHA; 67-year-old to be in position for one year from date of taking charge
5 years, 1 month ago

Former J&K governor advisor, K Vijay Kumar appointed senior security advisor in MHA; 67-year-old to be in position for one year from date of taking charge

Firstpost  

1975-batch officer of the Indian Police Service will ‘advise the ministry on security-related matters’, said the order New Delhi: Former advisor to the governor of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, K Vijay Kumar, has been appointed as a senior security advisor in the Union home ministry headed by Amit Shah, an official order said. The 1975-batch officer of …

Who is Radha Krishna Mathur, new LG of Ladakh
5 years, 2 months ago

Who is Radha Krishna Mathur, new LG of Ladakh

India TV News  

Radha Krishna Mathur has been appointed the Lieutenant Governor of the union territory of Ladakh. Girish Chandra Murmu has been given charge as the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, replacing Satya Pal Malik who now has been shifted to Goa. Radha Krishna Mathur is a retired Tripura cadre 1977-batch Indian Administrative Officer. In November 2018, Radha Krishna Mathur retired …

Can a Career Politician from UP Be an Effective J&K Governor?
6 years, 4 months ago

Can a Career Politician from UP Be an Effective J&K Governor?

The Quint  

Satya Pal Malik’s appointment as the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir has set the political circles abuzz. A career politician from Western Uttar Pradesh, Satya Pal Malik is a former member of Samajwadi Party, Indian National Congress, Janata Party and Bharatiya Janata Party. Calling him ‘A Suitable Governor’, BJP in-charge of J&K, Ram Madhav rationalised the departure from the retired …

Satya Pal Malik replaces NN Vohra as Jammu and Kashmir governor; Tathagata Roy appointed Meghalaya governor
6 years, 4 months ago

Satya Pal Malik replaces NN Vohra as Jammu and Kashmir governor; Tathagata Roy appointed Meghalaya governor

Firstpost  

Satya Pal Malik, who has served as a Union minister, was appointed the Jammu and Kashmir governor, replacing NN Vohra, who had held the post since 2008. Former governor of Bihar Satya Pal Malik was appointed the new Governor of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. Malik, who has served as the minister of state for parliamentary affairs and tourism, will …

Satya Pal Malik appointed as J&K Governor
6 years, 4 months ago

Satya Pal Malik appointed as J&K Governor

The Hindu  

Bihar governor Satya Pal Malik was appointed the new Governor of Jammu and Kashmir by the President on Tuesday. Though there is no fixed tenure for the Governor, Mr. Vohra continued in office at the pleasure of the President of India. He continued in office after the State was placed under Governor’s rule on June 20 and Centre needed an …

Article 35A: NN Vohra may have to go as Jammu and Kashmir governor over rising differences with state BJP
6 years, 5 months ago

Article 35A: NN Vohra may have to go as Jammu and Kashmir governor over rising differences with state BJP

Firstpost  

While Governor NN Vohra’s tenure expired in June this year, he was asked to continue in office till the time Amarnath Yatra had concluded in Kashmir. Increasing differences between BJP leaders in Jammu and Kashmir and Governor NN Vohra over the continuation of Article 35A which bars outsiders from owning property in Jammu and Kashmir or getting government jobs in …

Jammu and Kashmir governor NN Vohra's term expires, but Centre mum on extension or new occupant of Raj Bhawan
6 years, 6 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir governor NN Vohra's term expires, but Centre mum on extension or new occupant of Raj Bhawan

Firstpost  

A former Kashmir interlocutor, on 28 June 2013, NN Vohra was sworn in for a fresh term at the oath ceremony which was held at Raj Bhawan. A former Kashmir interlocutor, on 28 June 2013, Vohra was sworn in for a fresh term at the oath ceremony which was held at Raj Bhawan. In the earlier communique issued by Rashtrapati …

Kashmir corps commander says Governor’s Rule won't impact operations, but NN Vohra's experience may help
6 years, 6 months ago

Kashmir corps commander says Governor’s Rule won't impact operations, but NN Vohra's experience may help

Firstpost  

Lt Gen AK Bhatt held that to the extent that NN Vohra’s wealth of experience might result in Governor’s Rule bringing about improvements in governance and more responsive administration at the ground level would help to bring peace in Jammu and Kashmir. The army is satisfied with its recent counter-terrorism successes, but the imposition of Governor’s Rule does not mean …

Governor's Rule hasn't had a good track record in Jammu and Kashmir, but citizens expect NN Vohra to turn things around
6 years, 6 months ago

Governor's Rule hasn't had a good track record in Jammu and Kashmir, but citizens expect NN Vohra to turn things around

Firstpost  

Jammu and Kashmir is no stranger to Governor’s Rule. Then in 1986, Governor’s Rule was imposed in Jammu and Kashmir for the second time, after Congress withdrew support to the Ghulam Mohammad Shah government. No buffer between people and authorities Though many experts call Governor’s Rule “undemocratic”, some believe it has led to development. Explaining how Governor’s Rule in the …

Governor’s Rule in Jammu and Kashmir: For many, NN Vohra taking over reins of administration is reason to rejoice
6 years, 6 months ago

Governor’s Rule in Jammu and Kashmir: For many, NN Vohra taking over reins of administration is reason to rejoice

Firstpost  

Jammu and Kashmir governor NN Vohra has a difficult job to do. Editor’s note: With Jammu and Kashmir under Governor’s Rule for the eighth time, Firstpost will run a series of reported pieces, analytical articles and commentary to track the progress of events in the state. Vohra has certainly changed the popular narrative of governor’s rule in the state. Though …

Know Vijay Kumar, new advisor to J-K Governor NN Vohra, who killed dreaded sandalwood smuggler Veerappan
6 years, 6 months ago

Know Vijay Kumar, new advisor to J-K Governor NN Vohra, who killed dreaded sandalwood smuggler Veerappan

India TV News  

Vijay Kumar, 1975 batch IPS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre, was on Thursday appointed as an advisor to Jammu and Kashmir governor NN Vohra. Not many know that Kumar who recently held the post of senior security adviser to MHA, was the chief of the Special Task Force that launched ‘Operation Cocoon’ to nab or kill sandalwood smuggler Veerappan in …

Jammu and Kashmir: Governor adviser Vijay Kumar reviews security situation
6 years, 6 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Governor adviser Vijay Kumar reviews security situation

India TV News  

Retired IPS officer K Vijay Kumar, who took office as adviser to Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra reviewed the security situation in the state on Friday. According to an official spokesperson, Kumar reviewed the security situation with the top police brass during a meeting which was attended by Director General of Police S P Vaid, the director general …

Governor's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir: Forces gear up to curb militancy, will cover 'no-go' areas in Valley too
6 years, 6 months ago

Governor's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir: Forces gear up to curb militancy, will cover 'no-go' areas in Valley too

Firstpost  

The audit of different security outposts, increasing the patrolling in the militancy-infested areas and working on intelligence inputs to launch special anti-militancy operations are some of the measures which are being undertaken to deal with the rise in incidents of militancy in Jammu and Kashmir. Deputy Inspector General of Police, North Kashmir, Sunil Gupta, said that the anti-militancy operations would …

Imposition of Governor's Rule will improve situation in Jammu and Kashmir, says Union minister Mahesh Sharma
6 years, 6 months ago

Imposition of Governor's Rule will improve situation in Jammu and Kashmir, says Union minister Mahesh Sharma

Firstpost  

The Minister of State for Culture Mahesh Sharma while speaking on the sidelines of an International Yoga event said the Governor’s rule will improve the conditions of Jammu and Kashmir. Kolkata: The situation in Jammu and Kashmir will improve under Governor’s rule, Union minister Mahesh Sharma said on Thursday. The minister said, “With the imposition of Governor’s rule, the situation …

The illustrious career of K Vijay Kumar, IPS officer appointed as the advisor to Jammu and Kashmir Governor
6 years, 6 months ago

The illustrious career of K Vijay Kumar, IPS officer appointed as the advisor to Jammu and Kashmir Governor

Op India  

The Mehbooba Mufti government of Jammu and Kashmir fell two days ago after the Bharatiya Janata Party withdrew from the coalition. A number of high profile appointments have been made in the state, one name that stands apart and has left many power players unnerved is that of IPS officer K Vijay Kumar. K Vijay Kumar is a 1975 batch …

Governor's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir: Helmed by NN Vohra and veteran officers, state will be in good hands
6 years, 6 months ago

Governor's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir: Helmed by NN Vohra and veteran officers, state will be in good hands

Firstpost  

Jammu and Kashmir has an extraordinarily respected and experienced set of officers at the helm to administer Governor’s Rule. He not only handled the extremely challenging tests his administration faced in both the Valley and the Jammu region until September 2008, but also managed to conduct elections for a new state Assembly smoothly in November and December that year — …

Jammu and Kashmir: Governor NN Vohra takes over reins as state head, holds meetings with top officials
6 years, 6 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Governor NN Vohra takes over reins as state head, holds meetings with top officials

India TV News  

Hours after assuming charge as the head of the Jammu and Kashmir government, Governor NN Vohra on Wednesday held meetings with top civil administration and police officials at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar. The Governor held discussions with Chief Secretary B B Vyas and identified the major tasks which shall require to be dealt with on a strict time-bound basis, …

Governor's rule in Jammu and Kashmir: Meet the man incharge
6 years, 6 months ago

Governor's rule in Jammu and Kashmir: Meet the man incharge

India TV News  

Bharatiya Janata Party's decision to pull out of the ruling alliance with PDP in Jammu and Kashmir has put Governor NN Vohra incharge of the state for now. Before being appointed as the Governor of J&K, Vohra served as the Government of India's interlocutor in Kashmir from 2003 to 2008. He handled a 178-day stint of Governor's rule in 2008 …

Governor's rule in Jammu and Kashmir LIVE: First off, Vohra calls meeting with CRPF, Army, J&K Police officers to draft anti-terrorism strategy
6 years, 6 months ago

Governor's rule in Jammu and Kashmir LIVE: First off, Vohra calls meeting with CRPF, Army, J&K Police officers to draft anti-terrorism strategy

India TV News  

President Ram Nath Kovind has approved the imposition of governor's rule in Jammu and Kashmir with immediate effect, the Home Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday morning. Chief spokesperson of J&K BJP Sunil Sethi said the insistence of the PDP for extension of the period of suspension of operations and soft approach towards militants, Pakistan and separatists were hurting …

Centre likely to replace J&K Governor NN Vohra after Amarnath yatra
6 years, 6 months ago

Centre likely to replace J&K Governor NN Vohra after Amarnath yatra

Deccan Chronicle  

Jammu: Former deputy chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Kavinder Gupta on Wednesday said the Centre may appoint a new Governor in the state after the Amarnath yatra. The Bharatiya Janata Party is working on something in connection with the ongoing issue in Jammu and Kashmir, the former deputy chief minister added. This came after Mehbooba Mufti resigned as Jammu …

Governor's rule begins in J&K, Centre to hold the strings
6 years, 6 months ago

Governor's rule begins in J&K, Centre to hold the strings

India Today  

After the collapse of the BJP-PDP coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir, the state is back under the rule of Governor NN Vohra, who is due to retire on June 25. Asked whether the Centre was looking to appoint a new governor after Vohra's term ends, BJP leader Kavinder Gupta, former deputy CM in the collapsed J&K government, said: "It …

Why Governor's and not President's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir
6 years, 6 months ago

Why Governor's and not President's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir

India Today  

Jammu and Kashmir was today placed under Governor's Rule after PDP president Mehbooba Mufti resigned as the chief minister yesterday. As per Article 92 of the Jammu and Kashmir Constitution, Governor's Rule is imposed in the state for a period of six months. At the expiry of six months of Governor's Rule and if suspension of assembly has not been …

NN Vohra recommends Governor's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir hours after Mehbooba Mufti's resignation as CM
6 years, 6 months ago

NN Vohra recommends Governor's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir hours after Mehbooba Mufti's resignation as CM

Firstpost  

Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra has recommended Governor’s Rule in the state hours after Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti submitted her resignation, media reports said. NN Vohra recommended Governor’s Rule in Jammu and Kashmir just hours after chief minister Mehbooba Mufti submitted her resignation, according to several media reports. This will be the fourth time that Jammu and Kashmir will …

BJP-PDP alliance ends in J-K: Stage set for Governor’s rule in state for 8th time in last 4 decades
6 years, 6 months ago

BJP-PDP alliance ends in J-K: Stage set for Governor’s rule in state for 8th time in last 4 decades

India TV News  

The stage looks set for the imposition of Governor’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir after the BJP withdrew support from the Mehbooba Mufti-led government. The third time Governor’s rule was imposed in January 1990 when Farooq Abdullah resigned as the chief minister over the appointment of Jagmohan as the Governor following eruption of militancy in the state. Six years later, …

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