Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah has directed the State Revenue Department to prepare a note for Cabinet for promulgation of Ordinance for the protection and management of temples in Kashmir Valley. Omar told the Department that the Bill in this regard would be tabled in the next session of the Legislature in Srinagar subsequently. Chairing a meeting of Apex Advisory Committee for Kashmiri Migrants at Jammu today, the Chief Minister also directed for setting in motion the process of creation of additional 3000 posts for Kashmiri migrant students. He stressed for early action in this regard and asked for status of any waiting list of candidates who had appeared for the posts already advertised and filled up. On enhancement of Cash Relief to the Migrants, the Chief Minister said that he has already taken up this issue with the Union Government. The Chief Minister said that the security scenario has positively changed to a large extent in the Valley and the sense of security has received considerable fillip during last some years and added that the return of about 1500 migrant youth to valley in connection with the employment has further boosted their confidence.
News On AIR | April 19, 2012 4:38 PM
J&K Govt to bring Ordinance for protection of temples in Valley