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SRINAGAR, AUGUST 2: Dr Nirmal Kumar Singh, Speaker J&K Legislative Assembly, met Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan today.
Dr. Singh briefed Governor regarding certain issues relating to the functioning of the Assembly Secretariat; need for application of IT tomodernise the Assembly functioning; requirement of face-lifting / upgradation of MLA Hostels at Srinagar and Jammu and various other matters relating to the welfare of Legislators.


SRINAGAR, JULY 09: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Dr Nirmal Singh today convened a meeting with the Commissioner Secretary PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Department, Farooq Ahmed Shah and took stock of development activities being carried out in Billawar Constituency by the PHE, Irrigation and FC department here today.
Threadbare discussions were held on various developmental issues pertaining to Billawar constituency including providing of adequate clean drinking water to the people of his constituency, repairing of defunct hand pumps, posting of adequate staff, construction and repairing of nallah.
The Speaker directed Commissioner Secretary PHE to give necessary directions in this regard to the concerned authorities of the department so that the ongoing works on the various projects could be expedited and completed as early as possible.
Commissioner Secretary assured the Speaker that he will take all necessary steps on the issues highlighted and projected in the meeting regarding the developmental activities in his constituency.
Earlier, Principal Secretary, Home Department also called on the Speaker.


KATHUA, JULY 5: Speaker Legislative Assembly, Dr. Nirmal Singh, today held a Public Durbar here at village Badoli of block Dinga Amb in Billawar constituency of Kathua during the final leg of his four-day tour.
Dr. Singh said that these camps provide a platform to connect with the people and their concerns besides help in maintaining a firsthand account of the problems being faced by them in the area.
During the camp, various delegations apprised the Speaker about their problems and developmental needs and sought redressal of their grievances.
Delegations from nearby areas flagged many issues before the Speaker with regard to macadamization of roads, increase in the supply of safe drinking water, issues regarding electricity, health facilities and many other issues of public interest.
The Speaker gave the delegations a patient hearing and assured that their genuine demands will be looked into and passed on-spot directions with regard to various grievances flagged by the locals.
Dr. Singh asked Billawar Administration to organise public outreach camp in Badoli area on 16th July to deliver various services enlisted under Public Service Guarantee Act.
He also inaugurated the macadamization of road from Lokhli to Badoli, executed at a cost of Rs. 1 Crore.
BDOs, Tehsildar, Engineers, officials from the district administration and other concerned departments besides scores of locals were also present on the occasion.

Calls for organizing public outreach camp at rural pockets
KATHUA, JULY 03:  Speaker Legislative Assembly, Dr Nirmal Singh today inspected various development works in remote Uchapind panchayat of Billawar, Kathua where the locals from villages Kalda, Chadu, Uchapind, Phavru and Chaka also put forth various development issues of the area.
During the visit the Speaker inspected PHC at Khog and Uchapind, PMGSY road from Uchapind to Trapad and other projects. He said that development works amounting to Rs. 6.5 Crore have been completed in Uchapind panchayat along with its adjoining areas.
The Speaker directed Billawar Administration to organise a public outreach camp in Uchapind area on 16 July to deliver various services enlisted under Public Service Guarantee Act. besides sensitizing about various Centrally Sponsored Schemes, Flagship Programmes and Beneficiary Oriented Schemes.
The Speaker emphasized on effective monitoring of the rural development schemes.
Highlighting the tourism potential of Uchapind and Khog areas, Nirmal Singh said that the area has huge tourism potential and with adequate infra like roads and other tourist amenities, new vistas for economic empowerment of the region will be opened.
To develop pilgrimage tourist circuit in Billawar, the Speaker said that Phinter to Sukrala road has been upgraded at an estimated cost of Rs. 42 Crores whereas widening of Billawar to Sukrala road has been undertaken under CRF.
In the past three and a half years 22 new roads under PMGSY in Billawar were laid at a cost of Rs. 102 Crores, Dr. Singh said.
Dr. Singh spent the night in SC dominated village of Lahri panchayat where he sought active public participation in rural developmental programmes and called for organizing regular public grievances camps to redress the grievances of people in rural pockets.
ADC Billawar, Joginder Singh Rai, SDPO, BDOs, Tehsildar Ramkot, Engineers, prominent citizens and other division level officers were present on this occasion.


SRINAGAR, JUNE 28:  Speaker Legislative Assembly, Dr Nirmal Singh paid obeisance at the holy Shri Amarnathji cave.
On the occasion, Dr Nirmal Singh prayed for peace, progress and prosperity in the State.
Interacting with the devotees, the Speaker enquired about the facilities being extended to them by the administration at various identified locations and enroute the yatra path.
Meanwhile, Dr Singh asked the civil administration, police and security forces to continue their efforts for smooth conduct of the yatra with the zeal.

SRINAGAR, JUNE 19: Speaker Legislative Assembly, Dr Nirmal Singh, today inaugurated 3rd Kashmir World Film Festival at Tagore Hall here.
Dr Singh was the chief guest on the occasion. Others who attended the event included Member KVIC Dr Hina Bhat, Director Radio Kashmir Srinagar Syed Humayun Kaiser, Rajat Kapoor, Kishore Bhanushali, Preeti Saproo, and Parvez Masoodi.
On the occasion, Dr. Singh lauded the efforts of film festival organizers and said that the proper channelization of energy of the youth is a must.
A two-minute silence was also observed to pay obeisance to late Rising Kashmir Editor Dr Shujaat Bukhari who was assassinated on 14 June 2018.
The Festival Director, Mushtaaque Ali Ahmad Khan said that the main purpose of the initiative is to screen world-class films for the general masses in Kashmir especially for the youth to provide an international platform to the filmmakers of Kashmir and to evolve a culture of film watching in the valley.
Khan said, “we wish to make the film festival a regular feature in Kashmir and will be organizing two festivals in a year one in spring and another in autumn.”
The dignitaries present expressed their contentment to be part of the film festival and wished that the youth in valley channelize this opportunity and make their names not only in Bollywood but in other sectors as well.

          SRINAGAR, JUNE 18: Speaker, Legislative Assembly, Dr. Nirmal Singh on Monday visited Kreeri in Baramulla district and offered his condolences to the bereaved family of slain journalist Dr Syed Shujaat Bukhari.
Sympathizing with the mourners, Dr Nirmal Singh said the killing of Shujaat Bukhari has sent a wave of anger and shock all across and it has been unequivocally condemned at local, national and international levels.
Dr Nirmal Singh said the killing of veteran journalist has amply displayed that violence does not stand the scrutiny of logic and rationale.
He said the contribution made by Shujaat Bukhari in bringing innovations to the media in the state is historic and worth emulating for younger generations.
On the occasion, Dr Nirmal Singh also interacted with the family members of Shujaat Bukhari and conveyed his heartfelt sympathies to the entire family on the tragic loss. He also prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul.

SRINAGAR, JUNE 18: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Dr Nirmal Singh today convened a meeting with Secretary, Assembly R L Sharma and other officers of Assembly Secretariat to discuss the working of Assembly Secretariat.
Additional Secretaries, Assembly Naseem Jan, Manzoor Ahmed Baba, Deputy Secretaries, Assembly Mohammad Amin Shah, Abdul Qayoom Mir, Farooq Ahmed Shah and other officers of Assembly Secretariat were also present in the meeting.
Threadbare discussions were held on the internal issues of various sections of the Assembly Secretariat. The Speaker was apprised regarding working of their respective sections.
The other issues highlighted during the meeting included functioning of Financial and House Committees of the Assembly, proceeding of House, working of different sections of Assembly Secretariat.
The Speaker directed the senior officers of Assembly Secretariat to prepare a blue print for further streamlining and administrative reform, and to minimize the burden of working of the Assembly Secretariat.
Taking cognizance of various issues highlighted during the meeting issues faced by the Assembly Secretariat, the Speaker sought suggestions from the concerned for overall improvement of the system.
He assured them that he will take the issues raised in the meeting with the Government for their redressal.

Speaker convenes grievances camp at village Derli Kalnota in Billawar
KATHUA JUNE 15: Speaker, Legislative Assembly, Dr Nirmal Singh today held a public grievance camp at village Derli Kalnota in Billawar and listened to their issues and concerns which were mainly related to development of the area.
Addressing the people, Speaker said that the present dispensation is trying to bring governance at the door steps of people by organizing public camps at remote and far off areas. He stressed upon the need to resolve people's grievances on fast-track basis.
In the camp, people in general demanded augmentation of drinking water, health, power and improvement in the road networks in the area. Dr. Singh gave them a patient hearing and assured them that their grievances would be addressed in a time-bound manner.
Giving priority to the issues related to PHE sector, Nirmal Singh on the spot announced Rs 15 lakh from his CDF to augment PHE sector so that potable water can be provided to rural populace living in remote locations during summer season. He also divulged that in recent past Rs 1.5 crore has been spent on PHE sector so that people should not bear the brunt of lack of water during summers.
Speaker asked people to extend full cooperation to executing agencies in implementing the development projects in their areas and stressed on teamwork to bring in good governance and encouraged officials to freely interact with him with their ideas.
Underlining several initiatives launched by the State as well as Central Government to improve the socio-economic status of the marginalized sections of the society, Dr. Singh directed all the officers to synergize their efforts in sensitizing the masses regarding construction of houses under PMAY, construction of IHHLs, widow/handicap pension and assistance provided by the State Govt. for marriage of girls falling in BPL category under SMAS.
Later, the Speaker inaugurated a Panchayat Ghar at Derli, constructed under 13th FC in convergence with MGNREGA at a cost of Rs 35 lakh.
Earlier in the day, Nirmal Singh also inaugurated a tractor road from Kala Dabar to Kolonta under MLA CDF and inspected several undergoing development works. 
Among others ADC Billawar, Joginder Singh Rai, BDO, Tehsildar, Engineers, prominent citizens and other division level officers were present on this occasion.


JAMMU, JUNE 15: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Dr. Nirmal Singh today expressed his deep shock and outrage at the brazen murder of senior journalist and editor of Rising Kashmir, Syed Shujaat Bukhari.
Dr Singh strongly condemned the killing of Shujaat Bukhari and said that it is an act of cowardice.
In his condolence message, Dr Singh prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul and endurance for the family and friends of the deceased to bear this irreparable loss.

KATHUA JUNE 14: To reach out to people living in remote and backward pockets of Billawar, Speaker Legislative Assembly, Dr. Nirmal Singh today convened  a public meeting at village Upperdhar .
The Speaker gave a patient hearing   to the problems being faced by the people and assured them that pace of development will be increased in these backward areas to bring them at par with other areas.
During the public meet Dr. Singh directed the concerned officers of Forest department to give timely Forest clearance to all the PMGSY roads in the area for better  road connectivity of the area .
He  announced Rs. 7 lakhs from his CDF for ward no.1 of Upperdhar for augmenting PHE infra after making an estimate of feasible PHE scheme.
To create durable and useful assets for the villagers, Speaker announced one community facilitation centre (CFC) for Upperdhar and assured them of resolving their issues on priority. He also said that extending basic amenities to the people living in far off places was the prime concern of present dispensation.
While briefing the gathering, Dr. Singh informed about various developmental initiatives taken by the government and asked the people to come forward for participatory planning. He further assured people that more such camps shall be organized frequently  to help the rural population .
At Mangar, the Speaker announced two hand pumps  and assured people   that all the water stressed areas of his constituency are given prime focus as major amount of his CDF is being spent to provide potable water to the people of water deficient areas.
Nirmal Singh directed the officers to remain in contact with the people, pay regular visits and organize camps in all the remote areas to generate awareness about the various government schemes designed for the welfare of general public. 
Among others ADC Billawar, Joginder Singh Rai, SDPO, Tehsildar, TSO, Engineers of PHE & PDD and other division level officers were present in the meeting.

SRINAGAR, JUNE 14: Chairman, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council, Haji Anayat Ali and Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Dr. Nirmal Singh have felicitated the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
In their separate felicitation messages, they hoped that Eid would be a harbinger of communal harmony, peace, progress and prosperity in the state. They also prayed for the happiness and well-being of the people of the state.
Deputy Chairman, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council Jahangir Mir and Deputy Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Nazir Ahmed Gurezi have also extended their greetings to the people of State on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr.

SRINAGAR, JUNE 06: The Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Dr Nirmal Singh today asked Chairmen, Financial and other Committees of the House to ensure the effective, meaningful and result-oriented functioning of the Committees.
The Speaker was chairing a meeting with all Chairmen of Financial and other Committee of the House here to discuss and review the working of these Committees besides exploring ways and means under Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the J&K Legislative Assembly for ensuring their effective, expeditious, transparent and result oriented functioning.
Speaker also called for close coordination between the Administration and the Assembly Secretariat. He said that we should work with team spirit and it is our joint responsibility to make the working of the Committees more active. He directed the Secretary Assembly R L Sharma to ensure full assistance from the Assembly Secretariat to the members of the Committees.
Chairman, Committee on Public Accounts, Ali Mohammad Sagar, Chairman, Committee on Public Undertakings, Ch Sukhnandan Kumar, Chairman Committee on Estimates, Mohammad Yousuf Bhat, Chairman on Petitions, R S Pathani, Chairman Committee on Privileges, Abdul Majid Padder, Chairman on Subordinate Legislation, Raja Manzoor Ahmed, Chairman Ethics Committee, Pawan Kumar Gupta and  Chairman on Environment Committee, Ravinder Raina attended the meeting and gave their valuable suggestions to make the functioning of the Financial and other Committees of the House more viable besides decisions, suggestions and recommendations of Committee should be properly implemented in letter and spirit. 
The Speaker also directed the authorities of the General Administration Department (GAD) to issue a circular to all the departments with regard to the implementation of the recommendations and observations of the reports laid on the table of the House from time to time impressing upon them to strictly adhere to Rule 308-A of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in J&K Legislative Assembly.
Secretary, Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Abdul Majid Bhat, and Additional Secretary GAD, Bashir Ahmed Lone assured the meeting that full cooperation will be given from the Government in providing timely material as well as reply of questionnaire to the Assembly Secretariat well in time besides gave some important suggestions regarding to improving the functioning of the Committees.
 Speaker directed the Assembly Secretariat to take necessary steps to make a provision of one-hour discussion on the reports submitted by the financial and other Committees as per suggested by the Chairmen of the Committees in the meeting so that the decisions and recommendations contained in the reports of the Committee would be implemented on ground level.
Speaker also directed all concerned to work with utmost dedication to enable this highest democratic and lawmaking institution to deliver as per the expectations of the people.
 AG  Audit, Sushil Thakur, Secretary, Legislative Assembly, R L Sharma, Additional Secretary, Assembly Naseem Jan, In-charges of various Committees besides senior officers and officials of Assembly Secretariat were present in the meeting.

KATHUA, MAY 26:- Speaker Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Dr Nirmal Singh today reiterated his resolve to work tirelessly for development of Billawar into model constituency.
Speaking at series of meetings during the tour of his home constituency here today, Dr Singh said that his main focus was on the expansion of road connectivity as it is vital for pushing growth in rural areas.
“The road connectivity brings with it several social and economic benefits. A good road may encourage more parents to send their children to primary, secondary and higher secondary schools. Farmers could also gain faster, cheaper and easier access to markets for his/her produce. Urban and rural economies can be better connected through good quality rural roads, which could improve the supply chain and promote economic growth” he asserted.
At village Dadwara of Billawar he inaugurated 4 KM link road from Bhaddu to Dadwara executed by PWD(R&B) and completed at an estimated cost of Rs. 1 Crore.
The Speaker reiterated Government’s commitment to ensure holistic development of the State with prioritized efforts for development of rural areas. He said the efforts are on to establish a high-class infrastructure vis-à-vis roads, healthcare, education and power sectors in these rural areas.
To promote pilgrim tourism in Billawar, Dr. Singh said that widening of Billawar- Sukrala Mata Shrine road has already been started and that on Rs. 23 Crore Phinter-Billawar road project is likely to start shortly.
 He said the twin roads will enable multiple accesses to Mata Sukrala Temple. He further added that beside roads other tourist amenities will also be developed to facilitate visiting tourists and increase footfall. 
Listing works undertaken in Dadwara panchayat, the Speaker said that   Rs. 2 Crore projects have been launched in the area including construction of Panchayat Ghar, development educational Infra and other assets.   He also informed that construction of Nursing College and Indoor Stadium was at full swing and several more projects are in pipeline which after completion will turn around the development narrative of Billawar.
Later in the day, the speaker inaugurated 7 additional class room block with ramp at Govt. High School Makwal. These rooms were constructed under RMSA by PWD(R&B) at an estimated cost of Rs. 92.12 Lakh. The foundation of these additional class rooms was also laid by Dr. Nirmal Singh in recent past. He also divulged that 2 schools in Billawar were upgraded to Higher Secondary: one in Baggan and another in Gurha Kalyal. Similarly, 2 schools were upgraded to High School one in Marhoona and another in Parole.
Dr Nirmal Singh also assured to develop related infrastructure to promote sports in the educational institutions of the area.
The Speaker was accompanied by ADC Billawar, Joginder Singh Rai, CEO, Aruna Sharma, SDPO, Engineers, BDOs and Tehsildars.      

          SRINAGAR, MAY 26: Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker, Dr. Nirmal Kumar Singh, constituted various House Committees for the year 2018-19.
          As per the notifications issued by the Assembly Secretariat, the General Purposes Committee has been constituted of which Dr. Nirmal Kumar Singh shall be the Ex-officio chairman. Deputy Speaker, Ali Mohammad Sagar Chairman PAC, Choudhary Sukhnandan Kumar Chairman PUC, and Mohammad Yousuf Bhat Chairman Estimates Committee are its ex-officio members.
          Mubarak Gul, Chandar Prakash Ganga, Aijaz Ahmad Khan, Shamim Firdous, Mushtaq Ahmad Shah, and Noor Mohammad Sheikh are its members.
          Besides, Library Committee has also been constituted of which Dr. Nirmal Kumar Singh shall be the Ex-officio chairman. Legislators: M. Y. Tarigami, Davender Singh Rana, Javed Ahmad Rana, Ravinder Raina, Choudhary Mohammad Abaas Wani, Choudhary Mohammad Akram, Mumtaz Ahmad Khan, Usman Abdul Majeed, Dr. Krishan Lal and A. R. Rather are its members.
          The Rules Committee was also constituted under the Dr. Nirmal Kumar Singh as its Ex-officio chairman. Mian Altaf Ahmad, G.M. Saroori, Choudhary Sukhnandan, Altaf Ahmad Wani, Javed Hassan Baig, Mushtaq Ahmad Shah, Raja Manzoor Ahmad, and Bashir Ahmad Dar are its members.
          Similarly, House Committee was constituted with Dr. Nirmal Kumar Singh as its Ex-officio chairman. Choudhary Lal Singh, Mohammad Akbar Lone, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, Bali Bhagat, Abdul Majid Padder, Asgar Ali Karbalai, Gulzar Ahmad Wani, Shah Mohammad Tantary, Pawan Kumar Gupta, and Neelam Kumar Langeh are its members.
          While as Ethics Committee was constituted under the chairmanship of Pawan Kumar Gupta. Mohammad Shafi, Priya Sethi, Mohammad Amin Bhat, Abdul Majid Larmi, Deldan Namgail, Daleep Singh, Abdul Rashid Dar, Kamal Verma, Dr. Gagan Bhagat, and Rajesh Gupta are its members.    
          Whereas, Committee on Subordinate Legislation was constituted under the chairmanship of legislator Raja Manzoor Ahmad.  Javid Ahmad Rana, Vikar Rasool Wani, Er. Abdul Rashid, Gulzar Ahmad Wani, Neelam Kumar Langeh,  Choudhary Qamar Hussain, Sheikh Ishfaq Jabbar and Kuldeep Raj are its members.

KATHUA MAY 25: Speaker Legislative Assembly, Dr Nirmal Singh today said that the pro-people initiatives and achievements registered by the coalition government during last three years brought positive change in the life of common man.  
The Speaker was addressing a public gathering at village Boura of his home constituency Billawar. He said the developmental achievements speak volumes about the endeavours of Central and State governments to usher J&K into new era of prosperity. He said liberal funds are being made available to the executing agencies so that the works are completed within the stipulated time lines.
During the public meeting villagers from Kumri, Kathera, Babera, Fafal, Bhed, Balod, Sufain, Juthana and Boura projected  their issues which mainly pertained to repair of existing and construction of new roads, augmentation  of PHE  and power infra  and upgrading of educational infrastructure besides clearing MGNREGA liability.
The Speaker assured them that road connectivity of the area will be strengthen in a phased manner and informed that the work on Boura to Mata Bala Sundri road will be started soon at an estimated cost of Rs. 16 Crore. He also sanctioned Rs 15 Lakh out of his CDF for various development works at Boura. He further directed the District Administration to arrange camps at Boura and other places to sensitize people of various central and state sponsored welfare schemes.
The Speaker directed the District Administration to organize camps at remote and far off places to deliver essential services under PSGA like income certificate, PRC, caste certificate and other revenue documents.
 Listing developmental achievements in his constituency, the Speaker informed the gathering that  maximum  part of his CDF has been spent on augmentation of PHE infrastructure in areas facings shortage of  potable water. He also announced 2 hand pumps at Boura for immediate redressal.
Giving details about road infrastructure, Dr. Nirmal Singh said  that  upcoming 22 PMGSY roads  involving an amounting of Rs. 104 Crore will catapult the connectivity scenario in  Billawar. He directed the PMGSY department to connect Juthana Bridge to Boura and nearby villages to enable maximum people to avail the benefit of the connectivity.  
For early completion of remaining works at Middle School Boura, the Speaker announced to provide funds for execution of pending works out of his CDF.
To acquaint himself of the problems of the people, the Speaker announced that in future he will frame a tour program with    night halts at remote villages. 
 “During these meetings I will listen to the issues of locals and try to find on the spot solutions.    I will also sensitize them of various welfare schemes launched for their socio-economic uplift” the speaker said.
Chief Education Officer, Aruna Sharma, DEPO, BDOs, Engineers and other District Officers were present at the public meeting.

          SRINAGAR, MAY 25: Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker, Dr. Nirmal Singh, today constituted various House Committees for the year 2018-19.
          As per the notifications issued by the Assembly Secretariat, the Committee on Public Accounts has been constituted under the chairmanship of legislator Ali Mohammad Sagar.
          Choudhary Lal Singh, M.Y. Tarigami, Bali Bhagat, Viqar Rasool Wani, Abdul Majeed Larmi, Asgar Ali Karbalai, Javid Hassan Baig, Abdul Rahim Rather, R. S. Pathania, and Abid Hussain Ansari shall be its members.
          Besides, Committee on Public Undertakings has been constituted under the chairmanship of Chaudhary Sukhnandan. Mubarak Ahmad Gul, Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen Shah, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, Usman Abdul Majid, Abdul Majid Padder, Priya Sethi, Mohammad Amin Bhat, Shah Mohammad Tantary, Aijaz Ahmad Mir, and Dina Nath Bhagat are its members.  
          While as Committee on Estimates was constituted under the chairmanship of Mohammad Yousuf Bhat. Nawang Rigzin Jora, G. M. Saroori, Chandar Prakash Ganga, Farooq Ahmad Indrabi, Shamim Firdous, Er. Abdul Rashid, Noor Mohammad Sheikh, Kamal Verma, Rajesh Gupta, and Jeevan Lal are its members.
          The Speaker also constituted Committee on Environment under the chairmanship of Ravinder Raina. Mohammad Shafi, Altaf Ahmad Wani, Abdul Rashid Dar, DeldanNamgail, Yawar Ahmad Mir, Mohammad Abaas Wani, Daleep Singh, Dr. Krishan Lal, Syed Mohammad Baqir Rizvi and Anjum Fazili are its members.  
          Similarly, the Committee on Petitions was constituted under the chairmanship of R. S. Pathania. Mushtaq Ahmad Shah, Choudhary Mohammad Akram, Choudhary Qamar Hussain, Aijaz Ahmad Mir, Sheikh Ishfaq Jabbar, Bashir Ahmad Dar, Dr. Gagan Bhagat, and Javaid Hassan Baig are its members.
          Dr. Singh also constituted Committee on Government Assurances under the chairmanship of Aijaz Ahmad Khan.  Mohammad Akbar Lone, Syed Farooq Ahmad Indrabi, Pawan Kumar Gupta, Abdul Rahim Rather, Rajeev Sharma, Syed Mohammad Baqir Rizvi, Jeevan Lal, and Anjum Fazili are its members.
          House Committee on Privileges was also constituted under the chairmanship of Hakim Mohammad Yaseen.  Davender Singh Rana, Yawar Ahmad Mir, Abid Hussain Ansari, Kuldeep Raj, Rajeev Sharma, Dina Nath Bhagat, Bashir Ahmad Dar and Mumtaz Ahmad Khan are its members.


Inspects various sections of Assembly Secretariat
SRINAGAR, MAY 11: Speaker Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Dr Nirmal Singh today inspected various sections in the Assembly Secretariat and took stock of their functioning.
On the occasion, Dr Singh interacted with the employees of various sections of the Assembly secretariat and stressed them to work with utmost dedication and zeal.   
The Speaker was accompanied by Deputy Speaker, Nazir Ahmad Khan Gurezi, Secretary, Legislative Assembly Mulk Raj Singh and other officials to take a detailed review of staff strength besides various affairs of the Assembly complex.
The Speaker assured the officials of full support and added that they are welcome to apprise him of their problems and grievances. He also sought their cooperation in smooth functioning of the Legislative assembly.
He said his role is to give more power to the peoples' voice to ensure the strengthening of the democratic intuitions and hassle-free conduct of the business in the Assembly Secretariat. He also called for upholding the sanctity of the Legislative Assembly to ensure issues concerning the state and the people are addressed.



SRINAGAR, MAY 11: Dr. Nirmal Kumar Singh, Speaker Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, called on Governor N. N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan today. This was Dr. Singh’s first meeting with the Governor after being elected as the Speaker of J&K Legislative Assembly yesterday.
Governor discussed with Dr. Singh the need for frequent meetings of the Legislature, for adequately long periods to discuss, debate and pass various legislative measures. Governor also emphasized the importance of the business of the House being conducted with decency and decorum.
Governor wished Dr. Singh high success in discharging his important constitutional role.



SRINAGAR, MAY 11: The newly elected Speaker of Legislative Assembly, Dr. Nirmal Singh called on the Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti here today.
The Chief Minister congratulated Dr. Singh and hoped that with his acumen, knowledge and experience he would further elevate the position he has been elected for.