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Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed resigned on Friday from the Omar Abdullah-led government after the Crime Branch of J & K Police found alleged irregularities in the answer sheets of his foster son. Imran Sauban, son of Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed had passed his class 10th exam in 2009 allegedly with the help of Board of School Education officials. Peerzada said to media, “I have resigned from the council of ministers. I have forwarded my resignation to the party...Read Full Story

To sort out the differences, if any, between coalition partners National Conference and Congress after the recent developments, high command of both the parties is making tireless efforts to strengthen the coalition, sources said.They said Chief Minister Omar Abdullah who flew to New Delhi form here on Su nday is scheuled to hold meetings with Congress top brass during his visit. “State Congress President, Prof Saif-ud-Din Soz who was scheduled to address a meeting in Jammu today also flew to...Read Full Story

Jammu: Citing the Supreme Court's recent observation, Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah, who has been pitching for partial revocation of Armed Force Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in the state, on Tuesday said the statute was not aimed at protecting acts of crime. "AFSPA is for legitimate protection and not for protection of the acts of crime. And that is something we have always maintained," Omar said. The chief minister, who was reviewing restoration work at the erstwhile Dogra...Read Full Story

Srinagar:  Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Peerzada Mohmmad Sayeed  resigned from the Omar Abdullah-led government today. This comes after the controversy over his alleged use of office to ensure his foster son was allowed to cheat in his Class 10 exams. Mr Sayeed, who is from the Congress, forwarded his resignation to Party Chief Sonia Gandhi. The Congress High Command is likely to inform Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of the action soon. Mr Abdullah's party National Conference and...Read Full Story

Wed, Feb 1 2012 15:27 IST | 38 Views | Add your comment SHARE: The Jammu and Kashmir State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) Wednesday approved a three-tier draft disaster management policy for the state “which is vulnerable to natural calamities”. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah presided over the SDMA meeting that laid importance on professional responses to preparedness, prediction and prevention of disasters, an official statement said. Kashmir is prone to natural...Read Full Story