Govt. committed to phased regularization of daily wagers: Omar Abdullah
JAMMU: Reaffirming its commitment to regularisation of daily wagers in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday informed the Legislative Assembly that the process will be initiated in a phased manner during the current financial year. He made these remarks while responding to a bill moved by MLA Muhammad Yousuf Tarigami which read, […]
Shreya Singhal assumes charge as Director Information
Reiterates commitment towards modernizing the communication strategies JAMMU: Shreya Singhal, on Wednesday assumed the charge of Director Information Jammu and Kashmir. After assuming office, the Director held an introductory meet with the senior officers and officials of the DIPR. She emphasized the importance of transparent, timely and people-centric dissemination of information. She highlighted the […]
Youth need to reconnect with roots, drive innovation: Lt Guv
Jammu: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday urged the youth to return to their roots, cultivate new ideas and leverage cultural heritage to drive meaningful social change. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of ‘Jammu Kashmir Cultural Festival’ here, Sinha emphasised that the culture and spiritual treasures of the Union Territory will play a vital role […]
CM Omar assures transparent recruitment
Says 25,000 posts to be filled this year Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said his government is committed to ensuring a transparent recruitment process while avoiding undue haste that could lead to legal complications. Answering a supplementary to a starred question raised by PDP MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman Para, Abdullah said 25,000 vacancies are […]
West Asia war: India managed situation effectively: PM Modi
Tharad (Gujarat): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said while the world is grappling with war, unrest, and rising fuel prices, India has managed the situation effectively due to strong foreign policy and the unity of its people. He accused the Congress of trying to create panic so that people queue up at fuel stations […]
Budget Session 2026: ₹18382 Cr liabilities cleared, CM Omar tells Assembly
Assures regular settlement of bills JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday informed the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly that bills amounting to ₹12,561.31 crore under various heads, including gratuity, commutation, leave salary and contractor payments, have been cleared up to March 27, 2026, while GPF bills worth ₹5,821.43 crore have been settled up to December […]
Metrolite, Light Metro projects for Jammu, Srinagar under Govt consideration: Minister
Jammu: The Government of India is currently reviewing proposals for Metrolite and Light Metro projects in Jammu and Srinagar, aiming to enhance the cities’ transportation infrastructure, senior minister in the government Sakina Itoo said Tuesday. The made the announcement in the Legislative Assembly while replying to a question of Legislator Mohan Lal, regarding the matter, […]
MLAs can allocate up to ₹50L from CDF for housing aid to calamity victims: Omar
Says fire-affected families can also be beneficiaries Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly that funds under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Scheme are being utilized across all Assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir for works identified and recommended by respective MLAs, in accordance with guidelines issued by the Finance Department. […]