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, […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said he would never present the Budget again while observing Ramzan fast. Abdullah said this was the first budget of the J&K Assembly after 2018 and his first Budget as the finance minister. He presented the Budget in the Assembly and spoke without stopping […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir’s first budget in seven years, presented on Friday by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah with an outlay of Rs 1.12 lakh crore, 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 […]
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 said the people […]
JAMMU — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday presented a zero-deficit budget in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly, announcing an outlay of Rs 1.12 lakh crore for 2025-2026 and emphasising multi-sector welfare and development of the Union Territory. Abdullah, who also holds the finance portfolio in the National Conference-led government, presented his maiden budget in […]
JAMMU — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday presented the first budget of Jammu and Kashmir in six years and said it is a roadmap for economic growth and a true reflection of people’s aspirations. Presenting the budget in the legislative assembly here, Abdullah, who holds the finance portfolio, praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Thursday urged the representatives of all political parties and independent legislators to cooperate during the upcoming budget session to ensure the productivity of the House. Chairing an All-Party Meeting (APM) ahead of the session, which is scheduled to commence on March 3, the […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday chaired a series of pre-budget meetings with several key government departments here to finalize proposals for the upcoming budget, which is scheduled to be presented on March 7. The meetings, held to understand the sector wise priorities and to align it with the government’s […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday held separate meetings with elected representatives from Kishtwar and Doda districts here as he concluded his pre-budget consultations. Abdullah said the series of consultations with public representatives from all 20 districts of Jammu and Kashmir had provided valuable insights into the ground-level issues faced […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired pre-budget consultations with public representatives from Jammu district at a meeting held at the Civil Secretariat. The session was attended by Minister Satish Sharma, Chairman District Development Council (DDC), Members of Legislative Assembly from District Jammu, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary to the CM […]