Nirmal Singh

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Mr Singh was deputy CM twice in PDP-BJP coalition governments and was also later Speaker of the erstwhile J&K Assembly. (PTI)

Jammu orders demolition of ex-J&K deputy CM Nirmal's illegally built house

The November 8 notice was served to Mr Singh under Section 7 (3) of Control of Building Operations Act 1988

11 Nov 2021 6:50 AM

'Now Parliament has passed the bill and we are feeling relieved. Ultimately, we have thrown this burden,' Nirmal said. (Photo: ANI)

Former J&K Dy CM Nirmal Singh removes state flag from vehicle

The Parliament on Tuesday passed a bill to reorganise J&K into two union territories and a resolution to repeal controversial Article 370.

07 Aug 2019 10:03 AM

BJP’s Nirmal Singh set to become J&K Speaker

The reshuffle had seen exit of also two other BJP ministers and one from its coalition partner Peoples’ Democratic Party.

10 May 2018 6:55 AM

BJP needs to act fast to rein in its ‘loose mouths’

Making the Speaker a minister is an emphatic declaration that the BJP has thought nothing of giving constitutional decorum the go-by.

03 May 2018 12:12 AM

'I have resigned as the deputy chief minister of the government. A fresh face from the BJP will be taking over,' Nirmal Singh said. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

J&K: Ahead of Cabinet reshuffle today, Nirmal Singh resigns as dy CM

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Kavinder Gupta will be the new deputy chief minister, a BJP leader said.

30 Apr 2018 8:57 AM

The state's Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh on Monday launched the scheme, and said electric connections would be given to poor people, identified by the Socio Economic and Caste Census of 2011 and others sections for Rs 500, payable in 10 instalments in the bill. (Photo: Representational Image | File)

J&K govt launches 'SAUBHAGYA' scheme

SAUBHAGYA, an initiative taken by the prime minister, seeks to provide electricity to 4 crore families across the country by December 2018.

12 Dec 2017 12:27 PM

Deputy CM of J&K Nirmal Singh, director general of J&K police S.P. Vaid and other officers carrying slain cop Khan’s body in Srinagar. (Photo: Asian Age)

J&K policeman killed in firefight with militants

The slain policeman was identified as Zaheer Abbas Khan, a resident of frontier Poonch district.

30 Oct 2017 6:08 AM

J&K Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Farooq Ahmad Dar was a mastermind, leader of stone-pelters: JK Deputy CM

His comments contradict the J&K Police which had said that Dar, who had gone to cast his vote, was a victim of 'wrongful confinement'.

27 Sep 2017 9:14 PM

India has 10 for every Pak bullet: Nirmal Singh

“Pakistan is being given a befitting reply. If they (Pak Army) fire one bullet, we (Indian Army) retaliate with 10 bullets,"” Mr Singh said here.

13 Aug 2017 12:39 AM

Separatists paying Kashmiri youth Rs 500 each for pelting stones: Nirmal Singh

However, Singh assured that the government is maintaining a hawk-eye on the situation and will take strict action as per the law.

21 May 2017 1:23 PM

Red beacon ban symbolizes leaders are 'public servants': J&K Dy CM

Stating that he has already shed away the VIP frill, Singh expressed hope that J&K government will follow the Centre's decision sincerely.

20 Apr 2017 4:33 PM

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