Amit Shah chairs security review meet in Jammu; Army chief, top brass in attendance
Jammu, Feb 6 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday chaired a security review meeting here with Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi and senior officials from the security establishment in attendance, to assess the prevailing security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The meeting assumes significance amid stepped up anti-terror operations that led […]
J&K economy faced war, drought setbacks last year: CM Omar
Jammu, Feb 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said Jammu and Kashmir’s economy faced multiple shocks over the past year due to geopolitical tensions, drought, and sector-wide slowdown, but expressed confidence that stability could be restored if the current year progresses as planned. Addressing a post-budget press conference, Abdullah said the previous year had […]
LoP Sunil Sharma says budget is NC-centric, offers nothing to common people
Jammu, Feb 6: Leader of the Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly and senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Friday criticised the budget presented by the National Conference-led government, alleging that it was “centric to the MLAs of the National Conference” and had nothing to offer to the common people. Speaking to reporters outside […]
Home Minister Shah visits forward area along IB in Kathua
Jammu, Feb 6 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday visited forward areas along the International Border in Kathua, marking the start of his two-day tour of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The home minister visited the border outposts of Gurnam and Bobiyian in the Hiranagar sector and interacted with the Border Security Force […]
NIA raids Government Medical College Anantnag in connection with ‘white collar’ terror module
Srinagar, Feb 6 (PTI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday carried out searches at the Government Medical College in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir in connection with the “white collar” terror module busted in November last year. Officials said a team of NIA sleuths arrived at the GMC Anantnag and carried out […]
CM unveils Rs 113767 crore budget for J&K
Jammu, Feb 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday unveiled Rs 113767 crore budget for Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory. Presenting the budget in the UT Assembly the CM said the total net budget estimates for the fiscal year 2026-27 are Rs 113767 crore excluding the provision for ways and means advances and overdraft. “The […]
AIIMS Kashmir to be operational by 2026, CM announces 548 more Medical Seats for J&K
Jammu, Feb 6: The Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday unveiled a major expansion in medical education for the Union Territory. Presenting the budget in the Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated that the government is taking concrete steps to strengthen the foundation of the healthcare sector. The Chief Minister announced, […]
594 lecturer posts in JK referred to recruitment agencies: CM
JAMMU, Feb 6: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday announced that the government has referred 594 lecturer posts to recruitment agencies. The move aims to address the critical shortage of teachers in the region. While presenting the Budget for 2026-27 in the Legislative Assembly, CM Omar Abdullah stated that the step underscores […]
Govt rules out honorarium hike for Numberdars, Chowkidars
Jammu, Feb 6: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday informed the House that there is no proposal under consideration to increase the monthly honorarium of Numberdars and Chowkidars in the Union Territory. Numberdars currently receive Rs 1,501 per month, while Chowkidars are paid Rs 1,500. The government also said the honorarium was last revised […]
Nine houses, bakery unit gutted in separate fire incidents in Srinagar
SRINAGAR, Feb 6 (PTI): At least nine houses and a bakery unit were damaged in separate incidents of fire in Srinagar city on Friday, officials said. They said a fire broke out in a house at Shampora in Nowhatta area of the city and the blaze quickly spread to adjoining houses in the densely populated […]