Pay and perks of Jammu & Kashmir Governor and MLAs

Would you believe that an MLA draws more salary than the Governor of the state? Yes, that’s true! In J&K, an MLA draws Rs 50000 more than the Governor of the state. Here is what you need to know: According to news reports, Governor Satya Pal Malik is drawing a monthly salary of Rs 1.10 … Read more

Assembly in suspended animation in J&K is good for MLAs

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President Ram Nath Kovind has approved governor’s rule + in J&K . The move comes after the BJP pulled out of its three-year alliance with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jammu and Kashmir. J&K governor NN Vohra has placed the J&K assembly under suspended animation. Unlike other states, where President’s rule is imposed in such situations, the J&K constitution provides … Read more

10 Things You Need To Know About Mehbooba Mufti’s New Cabinet

Things You Need To Know About Mehbooba Mufti's New Cabinet

The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet on Monday saw a major reshuffle and we have Eight Ministers took oath, seven in Cabinet rank and one as the Minister of State. Here are the 10 things you must know about the cabinet which might prove detrimental or decisive to Jammu & Kashmir’s future: PDP-BJP Government carried out … Read more

Presidential polls: Kovind got 56 votes from Jammu & Kashmir Assembly

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NDA nominee Ram Nath Kovind defeated opposition candidate Meira Kumar by a huge margin to become India’s 14th President. The swearing in will take place on July 25. 71-year old Kovind, a former Bihar Governor who will be the second Dalit to hold the top Constitutional position, received 2930 votes with a value of 702044. … Read more