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Jan 9, 2016

Governor’s rule imposed in Jammu and Kashmir

1/09/2016
Governor’s rule imposed in Jammu and Kashmir
Governor’s rule has been imposed in the state of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) for sixth time as the process of formation new government following the death of Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed is taking some time.
The President cleared the recommendation of the Union home ministry for imposing Governor’s rule on the basis of a recommendation from Jammu and Kashmir governor N.N. Vohra.

Governor’s Rule in Jammu & Kashmir

  • In case of failure of constitutional machinery in any other state of India, the President’s Rule is imposed under Article 356 of the Constitution.
  • But in case of J&K, as per Section 92 of state Constitution, the Governor’s Rule can be imposed for a period of six months in the state. Thus, there is little practical difference between the two provisions.
  • Governor’s Rule can be imposed only after the consent of the President of India in case of failure of constitutional machinery.
  • During the Governors rule, State Assembly is either suspended or dissolved and the state completely comes under direct Central rule.
  • If the Constitutional machinery in the state is not restored before the expiry of this six month period, the provisions of Article 356 of the Constitution of India are extended to J&K and the President’s rule is imposed in the State.

Dec 14, 2015

Losar festival beings in Ladakh region of J&K

12/14/2015
 
 
The festival of Losar has begun in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir to mark the beginning of New Year in this Himalayan region.
10 day long festival began with illumination of religious and residential places and by visiting monasteries for prayer. Losar is Tibetan word for ‘new year’ and this festival is an important social and religious celebration in Ladakh.
 
Traditional Celebrations of festival
  • Following the old tradition, people from Ladakh visit graveyards of ancestor family members and pray for peace for the departed soul.
  • Special food items during the festival are prepared to mark the occasion including guthuk, the soup with nine ingredients, khura are being served.
  • People visit each other for exchange of Losar greetings. On third day of the festival is people wait for the night to see the first moon of the New Year
In India, Losar is also celebrated by Yolmo, Sherpa, Tamang, Gurung, and Bhutia communities residing in different regions in the country.
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