Omar’s Budget Comes Under Fire From Opposition; Jibes of ‘Deception’, ‘Failure’ Hurled

SRINAGAR: Opposition parties in Kashmir criticised the budget presented by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday, with the PDP saying it exposed the gap...

Budget 2025: Omar Abdullah Announces Price Preference for Local MSMEs as GeM Portal Procurement...

JAMMU: Presenting the budget, Finance Minister Omar Abdullah announced a new policy to provide price preference for local Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)...

Omar Abdullah Sets Target to Raise Jammu Kashmir Tourism’s Share in GSDP to 15...

JAMMU: Tourism is deeply ingrained in the culture and economy of Jammu and Kashmir, and the government is committed to making it a key...

Jammu Kashmir Unveils Ambitious Plan to Transform Agriculture and Allied Sectors

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Finance Minister Omar Abdullah has outlined a comprehensive strategy to modernise the Union Territory’s agriculture and allied sectors, emphasising the...

Budget 2025: Omar Says 60 Per Cent Goes to Salaries, Pensions

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Finance Minister Omar Abdullah has said that the Union Territory continues to face fiscal stress due to high committed expenditures,...

Govt Pushes for National Highway Status for Two Key Bandipora Roads

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government has sought approval from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) to declare key roads in Bandipora...

Govt to Introduce Policy for Private Investment in Higher Education

SRINAGAR: The government on Friday said that it will roll out a policy to attract private investments in higher education. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, in...

SC Adjourns Hearing on CBI’s Plea to Transfer Trial in Two Cases Against Yasin...

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned to April 4 the hearing on a plea filed by the CBI to transfer trial against...

JKPCC Chief Calls Jammu Kashmir Budget ‘Pro-People’, Seeks Detailed Assessment

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) chief Tariq Hameed Karra on Friday termed the J&K budget presented by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah...

Omar Abdullah Presents Rs 1.12 Lakh-Cr Budget with Focus on Inclusive Growth

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...

Govt to Set Up Water Sports Centres, Cricket Academies in Jammu Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Stating that the government would engage 75 lakh youth in sports activities to foster a culture of fitness and excellence, Chief Minister Omar...

CM Omar Announces Rs 815 Cr for Agriculture, Rs 390 Cr for Tourism

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday announced key allocations and reforms while presenting the J&K Budget in the Assembly. Omar Abdullah announced during the...

Roadmap for Economic Growth: CM Omar Abdullah Presents JK’s First Budget in Six Years

JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday presented the first budget of Jammu and Kashmir in six years and said it is a roadmap...

Schools Reopen in Kashmir After Three-Month Winter Break

SRINAGAR: Schools in Kashmir re-opened on Friday after remaining closed for almost three months on account of winter vacations. The schools were scheduled to reopen...

No Stamp Duty on Property Gifts Within Blood Relations, Announces CM Omar Abdullah

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced on Friday that no stamp duty will be charged on property transfers made as gifts within blood relations....