JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir government has retrieved over 14.29 lakh kanals of encroached state land across the Union Territory, while nearly three lakh kanals continue to remain under illegal occupation, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah informed the Assembly on Tuesday. Replying to a starred question raised by BJP MLA Sham Lal Sharma, Abdullah, who […]
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday announced the launch of a ‘Viksit Village’ project aimed at holistic development of rural areas across all Assembly constituencies, with a dedicated allocation proposed under the 2026–27 capital expenditure budget. Winding up the discussion on grants to his department, Agriculture Minister Javed Ahmed Dar said one […]
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Tuesday appointed former IAS officer Shantmanu as the new State Election Commissioner (SEC) of the Union Territory. Shantmanu replaces B R Sharma, who completed his tenure after serving in the post since July 20, 2023. According to an official notification issued by Commissioner-Secretary M Raju, the appointment […]
JAMMU — More than one lakh daily wagers and casual labourers are currently engaged across government departments in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah informed the Assembly on Tuesday, assuring that a legally sustainable approach is being adopted for their regularisation. In a written reply to a clubbed question by 15 members from treasury […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Congress working president Raman Bhalla on Tuesday cautioned that the proposed Indo-US trade deal, if implemented without adequate safeguards, could have long-term adverse consequences for farmers, youth and the local economy in Jammu and Kashmir. Bhalla said a large section of the Union Territory’s population depends on agriculture, horticulture and […]
JAMMU — Senior CPI(M) leader and Kulgam MLA M Y Tarigami on Tuesday raised concerns over the excessive use of chemical pesticides and fertilisers, warning that indiscriminate application could harm the environment and pose serious risks to public health in Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking during a discussion on departmental allocations in the Assembly, Tarigami stressed […]
JAMMU — Peoples Democratic Party MLA Waheed Ur Rehman Para on Tuesday pressed for convening an all-party meeting to discuss the impact of free trade agreements with foreign countries on the horticulture sector in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly the apple industry. Speaking during a discussion on departmental allocations in the Assembly, Para said a collective […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir recorded a steady rise in GST collections over the past three financial years, with total revenue amounting Rs 24,080.79 crore, reflecting improved compliance and a widening tax base, the Union Territory government informed the Assembly on Tuesday. Replying to a written question by National Conference MLA Pirzada Farooq Ahmed, Chief […]
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday informed the Assembly that the Sewa-II hydropower project in Kathua district has generated a revenue of Rs 3,674 crore since its inception in July 2010, but no direct expenditure on local area development has been met from the revenue. In a written reply to a question […]
JAMMU — A total of 15,661 cases of human-wildlife conflict were recorded across Jammu and Kashmir between 2023 and 2025, resulting in 32 deaths and 350 injuries, with Jammu district alone accounting for nearly 18 per cent of the incidents. Forest Minister Javed Rana shared the data in the Assembly on Tuesday in a written […]