SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir Government has sanctioned a 5 per cent annual increment for eligible contractual employees engaged under the National Health Mission (NHM) for the financial year 2026–27, Health Minister Sakina Itoo said on Saturday. In a post on X, the minister said the decision fulfils the government’s promise and recognises the […]
SRINAGAR — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday expressed grief over the loss of two lives in a massive fire at Durbal locality of Bemina in Srinagar and announced an ex-gratia relief of ₹2 lakh each for the next of kin of the deceased. In a post on X, the Chief Minister extended his heartfelt […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Tuesday dismissed concerns over the stability of the Omar Abdullah-led government amid reported differences within the ruling National Conference following the recent Cabinet expansion and dissent by MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi. Ruhulla, the Srinagar Lok Sabha MP, on Tuesday announced his resignation from […]
JAMMU — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday inspected the ongoing construction work on the new Legislative Assembly Complex in Jammu and reviewed the pace of execution, emphasising its time-bound completion. The six-level complex will house a modern Assembly Hall, Central Hall, visitor and press galleries, committee rooms and advanced building management systems. The long-delayed […]
JAMMU — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday inspected the Civil Secretariat in Jammu to review administrative readiness and facilities for the public and employees following the reopening of government offices in the winter capital. During the inspection, the Chief Minister visited ministerial chambers, officers’ rooms and clerical halls and interacted with officials, employees and […]
JAMMU — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Civil Secretariat in Jammu to assess administrative and developmental priorities following the reopening of government offices in the winter capital after the Darbar Move. During the meeting, the Chief Minister directed the newly appointed ministers to undertake immediate reviews of […]
JAMMU — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday received a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the Civil Secretariat in Jammu as government offices reopened in the winter capital following the annual Darbar Move. The Chief Minister was accorded a warm welcome by officials upon his arrival at the Secretariat. The Darbar Move marks the shifting […]
SRINAGAR — The Council of Ministers has approved proposals for the establishment of two new industrial estates in Jammu and Kashmir involving a combined investment of ₹162.72 crore, the Chief Minister’s Office said on Friday. According to a post shared by the Chief Minister’s Office on X, the proposed projects include a new Industrial Estate […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir BJP on Wednesday criticised Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and the National Conference over the recent Cabinet reshuffle, alleging that it has retained Jammu’s representation at two, hurt sentiments of the region and exposed growing discontent within the ruling party. Chief spokesperson of Jammu and Kashmir BJP, Sunil Sethi, said resentment […]
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir Government has directed all government departments and organisations to strengthen cybersecurity and protect government IT infrastructure against emerging cyber threats. In a circular, the General Administration Department (GAD), Commissioner-Secretary, M Raju, directed all government departments and organisations to implement upgraded versions of Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) and Endpoint Detection […]