SRINAGAR — National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday appointed veteran leader Mubarak Gul as the party general secretary in a bid to control discontent among the supporters of the six-time MLA from Eidgah. Soon after the expansion of the Council of Ministers headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Farooq Abdullah and senior leaders rushed […]
SRINAGAR — Four new ministers were sworn in on Tuesday as Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expanded his council of ministers. All four new faces — Ali Mohammad Sagar, Mir Saifullah, Shameema Firdous and Altaf Ahmad Wani (Kalloo) — are from the Kashmir valley, even as one sitting minister is likely to be […]
SRINAGAR — The expansion of the Jammu and Kashmir council of ministers headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will take place here on Tuesday, party officials said. “The oath-taking ceremony for the new ministers is scheduled to take place at 10:30 am on Tuesday,” National Conference spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq told reporters here. Sadiq said the […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister has expressed concern over Umrah pilgrims from the Union Territory who are currently stranded in Saudi Arabia, saying the government is in active coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to facilitate their safe and early return. The Chief Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to taking all […]
ANANTNAG — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for developmental projects worth over ₹52 crore in Anantnag district, aimed at strengthening essential infrastructure and improving public services. Among the major projects inaugurated were Jal Jeevan Mission water supply schemes at Semthan, costing ₹6.29 crore; Shoul Sarsuna, ₹5.66 crore; and Chontipora […]
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir Government has increased the monthly stipend for MBBS and BDS interns, including Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs), from ₹12,300 to ₹25,000. According to an order issued by the Health and Medical Education Department on Wednesday, the enhanced stipend will be effective retrospectively from October 1, 2026. The order states that […]
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered an in-depth inquiry into the alleged misconduct of senior IAS officer Kumar Rajeev Ranjan towards junior woman officer Beenish Wani, JKAS, following the incident reported in the media. According to an order issued by the General Administration Department on Friday, Mandeep Kaur, IAS, Commissioner/Secretary to the […]
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir government has notified the Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) Policy 2026, providing a comprehensive framework for converting organic waste into clean fuel and high-quality bio-fertilisers, an official spokesperson said here on Friday. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has termed the policy as a major step towards promoting clean energy, strengthening the circular […]
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday notified the J&K Electric Vehicle Policy 2026, following its approval by the Council of Ministers chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. The policy has set a six-year roadmap to expand clean, affordable, and weather-resilient electric mobility across Jammu and Kashmir, an official spokesperson said. The policy, […]
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir government is working on a new media policy to regulate the mushrooming of social media journalists, the Legislative Assembly was informed on Wednesday. Responding to a question from National Conference (NC) MLA Bashir Veeri, Minister Sakina Itoo said the Assembly’s House Committee, constituted to examine the matter, has given […]