Govt bound by promise made in Parliament: Farooq on statehood restoration
Jammu: National Conference supremo Farooq Abdullah on Saturday reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir would regain statehood and emphasised that the government of India must restore it, as it promised in Parliament. Jammu and Kashmir was reorgainsed into two Union territories in August 2019 following the abrogation of Article 370, which had granted special status to […]
Bodies of three missing persons found near waterfall in Kathua
Jammu: Bodies of a teenager and his two relatives were recovered near a waterfall in the higher reaches of Kathua district on Saturday, three days after they were reported missing during a marriage function at their home, officials said. The bodies of Varun Singh (15) of Dehota, his uncle Yogesh Singh (32) and maternal uncle […]
CM presents JK’s first budget in 7 years with Rs 1.12 lakh Cr outlay
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday presented the first budget of Jammu and Kashmir in seven years and announced an allocation of Rs 1.12 lakh crore for 2025-26, terming it as a roadmap for economic growth and a true reflection of people’s aspirations. He said J&K is at the threshold of a new era […]
Budget unveils series of welfare, development initiatives
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir’s first budget in seven years, unveiled a series of welfare and development initiatives for the Union Territory during financial year 2025-26, reflecting “people’s aspirations”. The budget emphasises inclusive growth, fiscal prudence, and strategic investments in key sectors, including infrastructure, agriculture, industry, healthcare, education, digital governance, and tourism. “We are focused on […]
Omar unveils fiscal reforms to strengthen JK’s economy
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday announced a series of economic and tax reforms aimed at bolstering revenue generation, infrastructure development and social security while underscoring the need for fiscal prudence. Presenting the Budget in the Assembly, he highlighted the government’s commitment to reduce fiscal deficit through strategic policy measures and central assistance. “Because […]
Opposition hits out at govt on budget 2025-26
Calls it ‘deception’, ‘failure’ Srinagar: Opposition parties in Kashmir criticised the budget presented by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday, with the PDP saying it exposed the gap between the ruling National Conference’s promises and the reality of their governance, while the BJP terming it a “complete failure.” In a statement, the Peoples’ Democratic Party […]
Schools reopen in Kashmir after three-month winter break
Srinagar: Schools in Kashmir re-opened on Friday after remaining closed for almost three months on account of winter vacations. The schools were scheduled to reopen on March 1 but the government extended the vacations by a week due to inclement weather. Officials said around 10,000 government and private-run schools across the Kashmir valley reopened this […]
Govt to introduce new hydropower policy to attract private investment: CM
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government will introduce a new hydropower policy to tap its full potential of 20,000 MW and attract private investment, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Friday. Presenting his maiden budget in the legislative assembly here, he said the government is also reforming metering, billing, and collection to strengthen the power […]
CM proposes allocation of Rs 15 cr for glacial lake outburst flood risk monitoring
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday proposed an allocation of Rs 15 crore for monitoring glacial lake outburst flood risk, setting up early warning systems and mitigation strategies. He forwarded the proposal in his budget speech in the legislative assembly, recognising the rising threats of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOF) and landslides. “Our Government is […]
India, China relations; Positive outcomes achieved at all levels after Modi-Xi meeting: Chinese FM
Beijing: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday that India-China relations have made “positive strides” and achieved a series of encouraging outcomes at all levels after last year’s breakthrough ending the over four-year-long military standoff in eastern Ladakh. Wang’s remarks came during his annual press conference here as he replied to a question on […]