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| MLAs raise public issues; seek immediate government intervention | | 
Jammu, February 07 (Scoop News)-Several Legislators today raised pressing public issues in the House, highlighting hardships faced by the people across different constituencies, urging the government to take immediate remedial measures.
MLA Gurez, Nazir Ahmad Khan informed the House that no Patwari is available in the field or at the Patwar Khana in his constituency, causing severe inconvenience to the people. He said residents are facing difficulties in obtaining essential documents like Fard, income certificates and other revenue-related reports required for daily life needs. The MLA... |
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| | Budget-2026:No new admin units for now, govt focuses on strengthening existing ones: CM | | 
Jammu, February 07 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today stated that, the government currently has no plans of creating new administrative units, as priority is to operationalise previously established ones.
The Chief Minister made this intervention during the Question Hour on supplementary queries raised by MLA Khanyar, Salman Ali Sagar and several other members, regarding the demand for carving out a new Tehsil by bifurcating certain areas falling under Eidgah and Srinagar North tehsils.
Informing the House, the Chief Minister said that the government’s focus is to make... |
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| | Proposals for additional infrastructure at Latti, Patnitop are under examination: Deputy CM | | 
Jammu, February 07 (Scoop News)-Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today informed the House that the proposals for additional infrastructure at Latti and Patnitop are under examination and shall be considered subject to the feasibility and availability of funds.
The Deputy Chief Minister said this while replying to a question raised by Legislator Balwant Singh Mankotia in the Legislative Assembly.
He informed that the UT of Jammu and Kashmir regularly takes up proposals with NABARD for sanction of projects under the RIDF, wherein assistance is primarily provided in the form of... |
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| | CM Omar Abdullah presents his second budget as Finance Minister | | “Safar Jaari Hai”: CM Omar Abdullah unveils people-first J&K Budget 2026-27 | 
Jammu, February 06 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today presented the Budget 2026–27 before the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, marking his second Budget as the Minister of Finance saying that it would lay a strong foundation of enduring economic growth, social harmony and sustainable prosperity. He said that his Government is committed to transforming J&K into a modern, progressive and economically vibrant region.
The Budget carries a wide range of people-centric initiatives aimed at delivering immediate relief, strengthening social protection, promoting inclusive gro... |
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| | Prolonged closure of key tourist spots impacts livelihoods | | CM to take up reopening issue with Home Minister | 
Jammu, February 06 (Scoop News)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that the prolonged closure of several tourist destinations has caused distress among local youth, and the government is considering a relief package to support those affected.
The Chief Minister was replying to a question raised by MLA Khansahib Saif ud Din Bhat regarding the closure of tourist spots in his constituency.
He informed the House that internationally known tourist destinations such as Doodpathri, Tosamaidan and Yousmarg have remained closed for tourist activities for the last about nine months owing... |
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| | J&K CM Omar Abdulla presents budget 2026-2027 in Assembly | |  Jammu, February 06 (Scoop News)-Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah presented the 2026–27 Budget in the Assembly on Friday, marking his second budget as Chief Minister of the Union Territory.
Here is full budget speech of Chief Minister and the Minister of Finance
Hon'ble Speaker Sir
Safar Taveel Hai, Bhoj Bhi Bari Hai. Par Har Surat, Yeh Safar Jaari Hai.
Jaari Hai…
1. With deep humility and unwavering resolve, I rise today to present my Second Budget as Finance Minister. It is a privilege to be entrusted with the responsibility of shaping the financial future of... |
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| | CM Omar Abdullah assures simplified, time-bound registration process for tourism sector | |  Jammu, February 05 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today informed the House tha Srinagar, Jammu, February 05 (Scoop News)-t the Government is working to revise and simplify the registration and renewal procedures for tourism-related establishments in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Chief Minister was replying to supplementary questions during the Question Hour of the ongoing Budget Session 2026–27 of the J&K Legislative Assembly.
He said that the registration and renewal of Guest Houses, Hotels, Homestays, Travel Agencies, Adventure Tour Operators and other tourism-related units are be... |
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| | Budget 2026:J&K Assembly passes Motion of Thanks on LG’s address | | 
Jammu, February 05 (Scoop News)-Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Thursday adopted the Motion of Thanks on the Lieutenant Governor’s address, delivered on February 2 in the Legislative Assembly.
The Motion of Thanks was moved by MLA Showkat Hussain Ganie and seconded by MLA Dr. Rameshwar Singh.
Leader of Opposition in the House, Sunil kumar Sharma, while participating in the discussion on the Motion of Thanks, said that it is the collective duty of all members to work for the progress and development of people of Jammu and Kashmir. He emphasized that people have high expect... |
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| | Lieutenant Governor attends Idol Installation Ceremony of Swami Satyamitranand Giri Ji Maharaj | | 
Haridwar,February 05 (Scoop News)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Thursday attended the Idol Installation Ceremony of Swami Satyamitranand Giri Ji Maharaj at Haridwar in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand.
The Spiritual, Cultural, and Sadguru Memorial Celebration was held under the guidance of Swami Avdheshanand Giri Ji Maharaj, Acharya Mahamandaleshwar of Juna Akhara.
In his address, the Lieutenant Governor spoke on profound economic, cultural and spiritual renaissance in the country, which is igniting a vibrant new consciousness in the society.
“With the blessings of revered saints, ... |
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| | BGSBU Pir Panjal faces institutional \abandonment as funding slashed to alarmingly low levels:Mehbooba Mufti | | 
Srinagar, February 05 (Scoop News)-JKPDP President and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has strongly condemned the sustained and deliberate depletion of funds to Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU), Pir Panjal, warning that the institution is being pushed towards managed decline through systematic neglect.
“What was conceived as a beacon of higher education and a driver of social and economic transformation in Pir Panjal is now facing institutional abandonment,” Mehbooba Mufti said.
Official figures on capital infusion to BGSBU reveal a disturbing downward trajectory over ... |
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| | Bandipora gears up for Wullar Bird Watch Festival | | DC reviews festival arrangements | 
Bandipora, February 04 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, today chaired a meeting to review preparations for the WUCMA-centred Wullar Bird Watch Festival, scheduled between 9th-14th February, aimed at promoting eco-tourism and creating diversified livelihood opportunities for local communities.
The meeting was informed that all necessary instructions have been issued to the concerned departments.
Eco-guides and homestays are in readiness, while students have been trained to support festival activities. It was also apprised that police verification of ... |
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| | CS pushes for time-bound, result-oriented implementation of Traffic Plans | | Chairs MDC meeting on Traffic Management in Twin Cities | 
Jammu, February 04 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting of the Multi-Disciplinary Committee (MDC) on Traffic Management Systems for Jammu and Srinagar cities to review plans and proposals aimed at easing congestion, strengthening road safety, and improving overall urban mobility in the twin capital cities.
The meeting was attended by senior administrative and police officers, including Additional Chief Secretaries of Tourism and Public Works Departments; Principal Secretary, Home; Commissioner Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD); Divis... |
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| | CM Omar Abdullah introduces Jan Vishwas and Anti-Discrimination Bills | | 
Jammu, February 04 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today tabled Jan Vishwas and Anti-Discrimination Bills in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly.
The Chief Minister introduced “The Jammu and Kashmir Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026” (L.A. Bill No. 1 of 2026).
The Bill seeks to amend certain enactments of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir by decriminalising and rationalising offences, with the objective of further strengthening trust-based governance and promoting ease of living and doing business.
Similarly, the Chief Minister, who is also ... |
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| | Govt to expedite forest clearance for speedy road construction: Deputy Chief Minister | | Says ‘Centre to fund 90% of PMGSY IV projects in J&K’ | 
Jammu, February 04 (Scoop News)-Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today said that the government will expedite the forest clearance for speedy execution of road projects in Jammu and Kashmir.
He said that the cases shall be taken up with the concerned agencies for hassle-free work execution on the road network projects.
The Deputy Chief Minister stated that the cost-sharing pattern for PMGSY IV construction in J&K is 90 percent funded by the Centre and 10 percent by the Union Territory.
This information was given by the Deputy Chief Minister in the Legislative Assembly while... |
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| | CM Omar Abdullah highlights heritage conservation initiatives at Parihaspora, Pattan, Tappar | | ighlights Yatri infrastructure works at Kailash Kund, Bhaderwah | 
Jammu, February 04 (Scoop News)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that the Department of Culture is mandated with the revival, restoration and conservation of Jammu and Kashmir’s valuable heritage sites, and several initiatives have been undertaken in this regard at key locations including Parihaspora, Pattan and Tappar.
The Chief Minister was replying to a question in the Legislative Assembly, raised by MLA Pattan, Javid Riyaz Bedar, regarding the promotion of Heritage Tourism.
In his reply, the Chief Minister, who also holds the portfolio of Culture and Tourism departments,... |
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