Budget aligns with aspirations of business community in J&K: KCCI
Srinagar: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) said many of its recommendations have been incorporated in the Budget, which aligns with aspirations of the business community in Jammu and Kashmir. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday presented the first budget of the Union Territory with an outlay of Rs 1.12 lakh crore, and […]
JK’s economy expected to grow at 7.06% in 2024-25: Economic Survey
Press Trust of India JAMMU: The economy of Jammu and Kashmir is projected to grow at 7.06 per cent in real terms, while the nominal Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) is expected to rise by 11.19 per cent in 2024-25, according to the Economic Survey Report (ESR) for 2025. The report said that J&K […]
CM to unveil JK’s annual budget today
Jammu: After a gap of seven years, Jammu & Kashmir’s annual budget for 2025-26 will be presented in the Legislative Assembly on Friday by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who is also serving as finance minister of the Union Territory. J&K’s annual financial statement of expenditure for 2025-26 and the supplementary statement of expenditure for 2024-25 […]
Assembly business rules framed, sent to LG for approval: CM Omar Abdullah
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said business rules of the Legislative Assembly have been framed and sent to the Lieutenant Governor for approval to facilitate smooth governance without confusion. “Until we receive statehood, it is necessary to establish business rules for clarity. It took some time, but yesterday at 8 pm, we convened […]
Lt Guv chairs 74th Meeting of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board
Inaugurates pilgrims-centric facilities at Darshani Deodi, Banganga and Adhkuwari JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired the 74th Meeting of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), at Raj Bhawan, on Thursday. The meeting was attended by Members of the Board- Mahamandleshwar Swami Vishveshvaranand Giriji Maharaj, Baleshwar Rai, Dr Ashok Bhan, Dr Neelam Sareen, K.K Sharma, […]
Nobody will be allowed to play with members’ sentiments: Assembly Speaker
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Thursday said that nobody will be allowed to play with the sentiments of any member in the House. The speaker made the remarks after BJP MLA Sham Lal Sharma objected to the use of “unparliamentary language” in the House by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislator […]
Bungus Valley being developed as offbeat tourism destination: CM
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday announced that the Bungus Valley in Kupwara district is being developed as an offbeat tourism destination with development works totaling Rs 72 lakh proposed for the area. Responding to a query from Jammu and Kashmir Assembly member Sheikh Khursheed during Question Hour, Abdullah said the approved allocation for […]
NC-led govt will fulfil all election promises: CM Omar in Assembly
Says some people trying to intimidate, silence us Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday assured people that the National Conference-led government will fulfil all its poll promises including those related to prisoners and “arbitrary” termination of government employees. He said his government is formed for a full five years, expressing hope that the next […]
Better for J&K if Indo-Pak relations improve: Farooq Abdullah
Jammu: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said an improvement in the India-Pakistan ties would be better for Jammu and Kashmir. Abdullah criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Uttar Pradesh for changing names of places and said this would not erase the Mughal history. “If relations between the two countries improve, it […]
Bring back not only PoK but also JK’s part under China’s occupation: Omar
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said they would be grateful to the BJP-led government if alongside Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) it also retrieves the part of the Union Territory (UT) under illegal occupation of China. He came down heavily on the BJP leaders for accusing the National Conference (NC) of insulting Jammu and Kashmir’s […]