JAMMU — In a major outreach to disgruntled party lawmakers, National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah has accepted a proposal to constitute informal advisory groups of MLAs for each minister in the Omar Abdullah-led government in Jammu and Kashmir, party sources said. The NC chief wrote to all MLAs days after a meeting was held […]
JAMMU — A delegation led by Member of Parliament Jugal Kishore Sharma on Tuesday called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and sought financial assistance for traders and shopkeepers affected by recent fire incidents at Shiv Market and Warehouse in Jammu. The delegation, accompanied by MLAs Yudhvir Sethi, Vikram Randhawa, Arvind Gupta, Dr Narinder Singh and […]
JAMMU — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday reviewed the progress of works being executed under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) and directed departments to ensure their timely completion to achieve the financial targets under the scheme. The Chief Minister chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the physical […]
JAMMU — Union Minister Jitendra Singh and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday expressed grief over the massive fire that broke out in the Warehouse area of Jammu city, causing extensive damage to shops and property. In a post on X, Jitendra Singh said he was deeply shocked by the incident, which resulted in enormous […]
SRINAGAR — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday extended Diwali greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and others celebrating the festival across the country and abroad. In a message posted on X, the Chief Minister expressed hope that the festival of lights would bring happiness, peace and prosperity […]
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 […]
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir Government has notified the Private Universities Rules, 2026, providing for streamlined approval procedures and 25 per cent reservation for J&K domiciles in admissions and employment, officials said. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah congratulated Education Minister Shamim Fidrous on the notification, describing it as an important milestone in strengthening the higher […]
SRINAGAR — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday welcomed the inscription of Kalhana’s 12th-century manuscript Rajatarangini, along with the Mahabharata and Arthashastra, in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register. In separate posts on X, the two leaders described the recognition as a proud moment for Jammu and Kashmir […]
SRINAGAR — A group of dissident National Conference (NC) MLAs on Friday met Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and party president Farooq Abdullah here to air their grievances following the recent expansion in the council of ministers. As many as 15 MLAs of the party reached the Gupkar residence of the Abdullahs here this morning for […]
SRINAGAR — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday visited the residence of Lal Chowk MLA Ahsan Pardesi to offer condolences on the demise of his father, Ghulam Qadir Pardesi, a former Member of the Legislative Council (MLC). During the visit, the Chief Minister paid rich tributes to the deceased for his dedicated public service and […]