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| With focus on welfare, fiscal reforms, CM Omar presents maiden budget of elected Govt in 7 Years | | | Sectoral Allocations
• Agriculture & Allied Sectors: Rs 2,221.58 crore allocated, an increase of Rs 332.72 crore from the revised 2024-25 allocation.
• Rural Development: Rs 3,773.93 crore allocated, an increase of Rs 990.04 crore from the revised 2024-25 allocation.
• Tourism: Rs 390.20 crore allocated, an increase of Rs 121.77 crore.
• Industries: Rs 602.85 crore allocated, an increase of Rs 291.44 crore.
• Health & Medical Sector: Rs 1,750.50 crore allocated, an increase of Rs 643.71 crore. The SEHAT App will soon be launched to improve healthcare accessibility.
• Education Sector: Rs 1,388.97 crore allocated, an increase of Rs 242.75 crore.
• Sports Sector: Rs 152.69 crore allocated, an increase of Rs 36.91 crore.
• Roads & Bridges: Rs 4,062.93 crore allocated, an increase of Rs 439.28 crore.
• Irrigation & Water Supply: Rs 2,662.71 crore allocated, an increase of Rs 817.87 crore.
• Housing & Urban Development: Rs 2,761.74 crore allocated, an increase o... | |
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| CM vows to make J&K self-reliant | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday described the budget presented in the legislative assembly as "historic," stating that it is the first time in the country that the concerns of every single legislator were taken into account during its formulation.
Addressing the post-budget press conference, Omar said that his goal is to make Jammu and Kashmir economically self-reliant and reduce its dependence on Delhi for minor and meagre issues.
He acknowledged that achieving economic independence would require difficult decisions, which, though not painless, would ultimately serve the interests of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Fulfilment of Manifesto P... | |
| | | | Opposition picks up holes in J&K UT’s first budget | | Castigates Omar led regime for ‘complete reversal of its promises’ | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 7: Terming the maiden budget of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir presented by the Omar Abdullah-led dispensation as ‘mere rhetoric’, the opposition parties on Friday accused the government of failing to fulfil the promises it had made to the people.
Leader of Opposition in Legislative Assembly and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Sunil Sharma said that the budget presented by the Chief Minister himself is nothing but a reflection of Prime Ministe... | |
| | | | Cong leaders shower praise | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 7: The Jammu and Kashmir budget presented by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday has drawn a largely positive response from Congress leaders, with JKPCC chief Tariq Hameed Karra calling it "pro-people" and "positive," while senior leader G.A. Mir termed it a "good start" given the current circumstances.
Reacting to the budget, Karra stated that all major social sectors had been addressed, with a focus on the welfare of the poorest families.
"From what we have heard so far, the budget appears to be in favour of the people. It has a lot of positivity, and almost all social sectors have been touched," he said.
He, however, refrained from making a concl... | |
| | | | Our Govt committed to uphold press freedom: CM Omar | | ‘Will ensure journalists operate in a secure and transparent environment’ | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Mar 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said the government will take concrete steps to revive and support the Press Club in Jammu & Srinagar.
Omar announced that government will take concrete steps to revive and support the Press Club in Jammu & Srinagar.
“We will take concrete steps to revive and support the Press Club in Jammu & Srinagar, providing a dedicated space for journalists to engage, collaborate, and contribute meaningfully to public discourse,” he said.
He said a free, independent, and responsible press is the cornerstone of a vibrant democracy.
“Our Government is unwavering in its commitment to upholding press freedom and ensuring ... | |
| | | | ‘Restoration of statehood deeply cherished aspiration’ | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said that his government remains resolute in working towards restoration of statehood.
In his budget speech, Omar said the restoration of full statehood is a deeply cherished aspiration of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
“The restoration of full statehood is a deeply cherished aspiration of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, and our Government remains resolute in working towards its fulfilment,” he said.
Omar said h... | |
| | | | 40 posts of teaching faculty, CMOs lying vacant at GMC Kathua: Health Minister | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 7: Among the 118 sanctioned positions for teaching faculty, Chief Medical Officers (CMOs), and Lady Medical Officers (LMOs) at Government Medical College (GMC) Kathua, only 70 are currently filled, leaving 48 positions vacant, Health Minister Sakina Itoo said on Friday.
Responding to a question from MLA Dr Bharat Bhushan, Minister for Health and Medical Education Sakina Itoo said that at Mahatma Gandhi Hospital Kathua, 12 out of 14 sanctioned positions remain ... | |
| | | | ‘No proposal to impose blanket ban on private practice of doctors in J&K’ | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 7: Health minister Sakina Itoo on Friday said that there is no formal proposal to impose a blanket ban on private practice of doctors across Jammu and Kashmir. Replying to a question of MLA Pulwama Waheed Ur Rehman Para, the minister said that presently, there is no formal proposal or initiative in place to impose a blanket ban on the private practice of doctors across J&K.
“However, it is crucial to emphasise that doctors are strictly prohibited from engaging... | |
| | | | Don’t sit in lobby: Assembly secretariat to media persons, PAs | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 7: Assembly Secretariat on Friday directed media persons and personal assistants of MLAs not to sit in the lobby unnecessarily during session hours. A circular issued by the deputy secretary of the secretariat reads: “The Assembly lobby is specifically meant for hon’ble members only. However, it has been found that some officers/officials, media persons and PAs of the hon’ble members are unnecessarily sitting in the said lobby during the session hours creating inconvenience to the hon’ble members.”
“The authorities have taken serious cognizance of this issue and desired for issuance of strict instructions in this regard.
Therefore, all the officers/offici... | |
| | | | Need to strike balance between technology, arts: LG Sinha | | Inaugurates Tawi Festival, lauds Hari Tara Charitable Trust for organizing unique festival | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 7: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the 3rd edition of Tawi Festival organised by Hari Tara Charitable Trust (HTCT), at Amar Mahal Palace, Jammu.
The event also marked the beginning of Golden Jubilee celebration commemorating 50 years of Amar Mahal Museum and Library. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations to Dr. Karan Singh and everyone associated with the Hari Tara Charitable Trust for organizing the unique festival,... | |
| | | | Driver dies in Navyug tunnel accident | | | | Early Times Report
Qazigund, Mar 7: A driver died and his helper was injured after two trucks collided inside the Navyug tunnel late last evening, officials said.
An official said that a truck travelling from Srinagar to Jammu, crashed into another truck inside the tunnel at around 10:20 pm on Thursday.
He said that in the incident driver, identified as Sukhdev Singh (30) of Punjab, died on spot, while his helper, identified as Jaswinder Singh (26) of Punjab got injured.
He said that police have taken cognisance of the matter.... | |
| | | | Sujit Kumar appointed DIG CRPF | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 7: The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has approved the appointment of Sujit Kumar, IPS (AGMUT: 2007), as Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on deputation.
As per an order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, undersigned is directed to refer to the subject mentioned above and to convey approval of Competent Authority for appointment of Shri Sujit Kumar, IPS(AGMUT: 2007) as Deputy Inspector General in Cen... | |
| | | | IPS Officer Uttam Chand returns to J&K | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 7: The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued an order posting IPS officer Uttam Chand (AGMUT:2002) to the Jammu & Kashmir segment of the AGMUT cadre with immediate effect. This follows his repatriation from central deputation.
According to the order, issued on March 05, Uttam Chand has been posted to Jammu & Kashmir “till further orders.”
He had joined the cadre on February 24, 2025 (forenoon). The period between his joining and the issuance of this order will... | |
| | | | J&K to get National Law University | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 7: A National Law University (NLU) will be set up in Jammu & Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah revealed on Friday.
The budget has allocated Rs 50 crore to the development of the J&K NLU, Omar Abdullah said in the Assembly.
The long-awaited move will give rise to the 28th NLU and attempt to bring legal education in the region in line with national standards. ... | |
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