Kashmir minimum temperature rises
Snowfall in higher reaches drops day temperature Srinagar: The minimum temperature across Kashmir rose by 2 to 7 degrees Celsius, but snowfall in higher reaches significantly brought down the day temperature, officials said on Saturday. The minimum temperature in Srinagar city increased by 5.5 degrees, from minus 2.5 degrees Celsius on Thursday night to 3.0 […]
Budget Session 2026: General discussion on Budget kick-starts in Assembly
JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Saturday began discussion on the Budget 2026-27 presented by Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, on Friday Initiating the debate on the Budget, Legislator, Javid Hassan Baig described Budget 2026-27 as a pro-people document that addresses and fulfils the aspirations and needs of the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir. He […]
No proposal to relax change of land use norms: Govt tells Assembly
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said there is no proposal under consideration to relax the norms related to change of land use (CLU) in the Union Territory. The information was provided by minister Javed Ahmed Rana in the Assembly in reply to a question raised by MLA Surjit Singh Salathia. The minister […]
CM unveils Rs 1.27 lakh crore budget for 2026-27
Budget focuses on major push for healthcare, horticulture, rural development, digital governance and youth employment Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday announced a slew of welfare, infrastructure and governance initiatives aimed at boosting social justice, inclusive growth and targeted relief for vulnerable sections of society. While presenting the Rs 1.27 lakh crore budget […]
No magic wand for JK’s economic self-reliance: CM
Says multi-sector reforms needed Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said there is no “magic wand” to make the UT economically self-reliant, stressing that sustained multi-sector interventions are required to strengthen its financial position. Addressing a post-budget press conference here, Abdullah said the government is working to improve Jammu and Kashmir’s economic standing […]
Opposition unimpressed by Budget, says common man gets nothing
LoP terms it ‘NC-centric’, Lone says ‘drafted by bureaucrats’, Parra dismisses it ‘vague’, BJP MLAs call it ‘fraud’ & ‘old wine in new bottle’ Jammu: Leaders across the opposition spectrum on Friday slammed the Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory Budget, calling it “hopeless, bureaucratic and anti-people”, while alleging that it ignores unemployment, daily wagers […]
Amit Shah chairs security review meet in Jammu
Army chief, top brass in attendance Jammu: 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 […]
Army chief visits White Knight Corps in Jammu
Assess operational preparedness Jammu: Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Friday visited the headquarters of White Knight Corps, also known as XVI Corps, here and assessed the operational preparedness in the region. Gen Dwivedi also pinned Station House Officer of Majalta Sub-inspector Abdul Satar Choudhary with a commendation disc at a ceremony for his […]
FY27 budget proposes Rs 180 cr for Amarnath Yatra infra
Tourism key pillar of J&K economy, says CM Jammu: The tourism industry is a key pillar of economic growth and livelihood generation in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Friday, while announcing measures to promote sustainable tourism, pilgrimage infrastructure and cultural preservation in the annual budget for 2026-27. Presenting the budget […]
Anti-Pakistan protests rock Kashmir parts
Demonstrators condemn suicide attack on Shia mosque Srinagar: A suicide bomber blowing himself inside a Shia mosque at Islamabad in Pakistan that left more than 30 worshippers dead sparked multiple protests across Kashmir on Friday. According to the details available, members of Shia community held massive demonstrations across Baramulla, Srinagar, and Bandipora. Protesters raised anti-Pakistan […]