Jammu, April 2 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on Thursday, thanked Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for extending the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-I) timeline for the union territory till March 2027.The office of Omar Abdullah’s office said on its X handle, “Chief Minister expressed gratitude to the Hon’ble Union Minister @ChouhanShivraj for acceding to the J&K Government’s proposal to extend the timeline of PMGSY-I till March,…
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Jammu, April 1 (IANS) In the first legislative move of its kind, ruling National Conference (NC) on Wednesday supported the introduction of a Private Member’s Bill seeking renewal of leases in favour of existing occupants.The Bill tabled by MLA, Tanvir Sadiq was allowed to be introduced by the Speaker after state Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, who also holds the revenue department portfolio, said he would not oppose the Bill.The Speaker, Abdul Rahim Rather then put the Bill’s introduction to…
Jammu, April 1 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Wednesday that while the government continues to prioritise the protection of their religious sites, security is the key to the return of Kashmiri Pandits to their native places.The chief minister told the Legislative Assembly that as the government continues to prioritise the restoration of their religious places, the key to the return of displaced Kashmiri Pandits to their native places depends on the security environ…
Jammu, March 31 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Tuesday that the government would make 25,000 fresh recruitments in 2026, but added that he will not rush through the process to avoid court cases.Replying to a question in the Legislative Assembly, Omar Abdullah said the government is fully committed to filling 25,000 vacant posts in 2026, while emphasising that the recruitment process will be transparent and time-bound.The CM was replying to a query from PDP MLA from…
Jammu, March 29 (IANS) To promote a drug-free lifestyle among youths, a 21-km Jammu half-marathon, the city’s first-ever international marathon, was organised on Sunday, which was joined by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Bollywood stars and several international athletes.Chief Minister Omar Abdullah flagged off the half-marathon and also ran the 21-km race alongside other participants.The event was organised jointly by the J&K Tourism Department and the Sports Council. It featured 21-km, 10…
Jammu, March 28 (IANS) Peoples Conference (PC) president and MLA Sajad Gani Lone on Saturday drew a parallel between his father’s assassination and the recent attack on former chief minister Dr Farooq Abdullah, alleging that security has often been used for political ends.Delivering an emotionally charged speech in the J&K legislative assembly on Saturday, Sajad Lone condemned the attack on Dr Farooq Abdullah while drawing a painful parallel to his own father’s assassination, while deman…
Jammu, March 28 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday informed the legislative assembly that the government plans to develop Karnah in Kupwara district as a border tourism hub, citing its vast potential for adventure and nature‑based tourism.Replying to a question in the House, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that Karnah offers immense scope for trekking, hiking, and eco-tourism experiences, which can be harnessed to boost tourism and the local economy in the regi…
Jammu, March 27 (IANS) J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to use diplomacy to end the West Asia war.Noting that the conflict is a humanitarian crisis impacting India directly, Abdullah urged Prime Minister Modi to leverage India’s strong diplomatic relations with key global players to help end the ongoing conflict in West Asia and alleviate human suffering in the region.His remarks came during the ongoing Budget Session of the Assembly, where he a…
Srinagar, March 27 (IANS) A delegation of Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU) of Kashmir, led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, called on the Iranian ambassador in New Delhi on Friday and offered condolences on the “martyrdom” of Iranian supreme leader, Ayatullah Ali Khameini and others killed in the conflict. A statement issued by MMU on Friday said, “A delegation of Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), led by its patron @MirwaizKashmir, Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq and comprising Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam, Aga S…
Jammu, March 27 (IANS) The budget session of the J&K Assembly was adjourned on Friday after MLAs from both the ruling benches & opposition raised slogans against the Israeli attack on Iran.Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather adjourned the house for half an hour amid the pandemonium created by the MLAs as the assembly had resumed its session after a five-week recess.Members from both the treasury benches and the opposition benches stood up, raising slogans and disrupting the Question Hour despite …