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February 25, 2026, 10:48 PM - 3 min read
The Vice President was received by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and senior officials of the administration and police on his arrival at the technical airport at around 5 PM. Security arrangements have been put in place with a comprehensive multi-layered security grid for the VP’s visit, including around the university campus in the Hazratbal area of the city.
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February 25, 2026, 06:01 PM - 2 min read
On Tuesday, the Union Cabinet approved Kerala’s proposal to rename the state as Keralam. After this decision, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed disappointment, saying her state’s renaming proposal has been pending with the Centre for a long time.
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February 23, 2026, 03:38 PM - 3 min read
Addressing the commencement of the Khelo India Winter Games at Gulmarg, the Chief Minister welcomed participants and highlighted the importance of adapting to changing weather conditions.He noted that recent snowfall patterns have become unpredictable, forcing authorities to rethink long-term planning for winter sports infrastructure.
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February 11, 2026, 03:38 PM - 3 min read
Earlier, BJP MLAs termed the reported comment as inappropriate and against the dignity of the House. Raising slogans inside the Assembly, the members demanded that the Chief Minister withdraw the remark and tender an apology, leading to a brief walkout.
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February 11, 2026, 01:56 PM - 2 min read
The Assembly saw noisy scenes for the second day as BJP members sought an apology from the Chief Minister over what they called “unparliamentary” comments. The party members later walked out of the House in protest during the Question Hour.
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February 10, 2026, 05:33 PM - 2 min read
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said in the Legislative Assembly that while efforts are on to revive defunct tubewells and other water sources, such steps are only short-term remedies and cannot meet Jammu’s future water requirements.
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February 10, 2026, 02:33 PM - 2 min read
Addressing the Legislative Assembly during the ongoing Budget Session, Omar categorically rejected claims that the project had been approved by his cabinet or the administrative council.
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February 9, 2026, 05:08 PM - 3 min read
Chief Minister said the Commission (SEC) is making necessary arrangements for holding panchayat and urban local bodies elections at the earliest. However, the position of state election commissioner is lying vacant at present and the report submitted by the Jammu and Kashmir Local Bodies Dedicated Backward Classes Commission for determining the quota of reserved seats is under examination, and further steps will be taken accordingly.
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February 7, 2026, 01:33 PM - 2 min read
Earlier, National Conference MLAs — including senior leader Ali Mohammad Sagar, Tanvir Sadiq and Abdul Majeed Larmi — raised demands for the creation of more administrative units in their respective constituencies.
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February 6, 2026, 03:53 PM - 3 min read
Presenting the Budget in the Legislative Assembly, Abdullah, who also holds the finance portfolio, estimated total gross receipts and expenditure at Rs 1,27,767 crore, with focus on inclusive growth and fiscal prudence. The budget aims transforming the J&K into a modern, progressive and economically vibrant region by promoting investment, innovation and participatory governance.
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February 6, 2026, 03:20 PM - 2 min read
He also announced free LPG cylinders for poor families in the region and added that AIIMS Kashmir will be made operational in June this year.
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February 5, 2026, 01:50 PM - 3 min read
During the 2019 abrogation of Article 370 in Parliament, Home Minister Amit Shah had stated that terrorism in Kashmir was a consequence of the special status and that its removal would deliver a crushing blow to separatism and terrorism in the erstwhile state.
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