Srinagar, June 1: The Speaker of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly has convened a meeting with chairpersons of different House Committees on Monday.
Sources said that Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather has called a meeting on Monday with heads of nine House Committees constituted recently to perform functions prescribed to them under the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in J&K Assembly.
“The meeting would discuss functioning of the Financial and other committees,” they said.
Those asked to attend the meeting include Sham Lal Sharma, Chairman Committee on Public Accounts; Shamim Firdous, Chairperson Committee on Estimates; Ali Mohammad Sagar, Chairman Committee on Public Undertakings; Sajad Gani Lone, Chairman, Committee on Government Assurances; Muhammad Yousuf Tarigami, Chairman Committee on Environment; Surjeet Singh Slathia, Chairman Ethics committee; Nizam-ud-din Bhat, Chairman Committee on Privileges;. Hasnain Masoodi, Chairman Committee on Subordinate Legislation; and Pirzada Farooq Ahmad Shah, Chairman Committee on Petitions.
In addition to the chairmen/chairpersons, other officials who have been requested to attend the meeting include Principal Accountant General, J&K; Commissioner Secretary to Government, General Administration Department; and the Secretary to Government Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs.
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Man detained for controversial social media post in Poonch
Jammu Tawi, June 1: A man was booked under the preventive detention law and sent to judicial lockup for allegedly misusing social media platforms to “disturb peace” in Poonch district on Sunday, police said.
The action against Ajaz Ahmed, a resident of village Salian-Surankote, was taken to maintain law and order in the region, a police spokesperson said.
“This proactive step highlights the firm commitment of police to maintain communal harmony, public order, and the safety of all citizens,” he said.
Police urged people to use social media platforms with “utmost responsibility” and report any instances of misuse to the nearest police station.
“All social media platforms are being monitored and police is committed to take strict actions against any element trying to disturb peace in the region,” he said.
