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| CM Omar Abdullah attends 57th GST Council meeting in New Delhi | | GST Council decisions will strengthen J&K’s fiscal position, support growth: CM |  New Delhi, October 08 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today attended the 57th meeting of the GST Council, chaired by Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman, in New Delhi.
The meeting was attended by Chief Ministers and Finance Ministers from across the country, along with senior officials of the Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
The Council held detailed deliberations on key GST-related issues, with discussions focused on strengthening the fiscal capacity of States and Union Territories, improving revenue mobilisation and advancing balanced... |
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| | IIM Jammu, NASSCOM and Government of Jammu & Kashmir to Host J&K GCC Summit 2026 | | to Unlock the Region’s GCC Potential | 
Jammu, October 08 (Scoop News)- A press conference was organized on 8 October 2026 ahead of the J&K GCC Summit 2026, organized by the Indian Institute of Management Jammu in collaboration with the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, with NASSCOM as the Knowledge Partner. The press conference provided an overview of the summit, its objectives, key focus areas, and its broader vision of positioning Jammu and Kashmir as India’s emerging destination for Global Capability Centres (GCCs).
The J&K GCC Summit 2026, scheduled for 9–10 October 2026 at Mandapam, IIM Jammu, will bring together a dis... |
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| | CS reviews operational readiness of National Waterways in J&K | | 
Srinagar, October 08 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today reviewed the status of readiness for development and operationalisation of National Waterways across Jammu & Kashmir, taking comprehensive appraisal of the onshore infrastructure being developed by the Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation Limited (IPRCL) and the river ecosystem and navigation facilities being prepared by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI).
The meeting besides the ACS, PWD and Chairperson, IWAI was attended by the respective Divisional Commissioners; Secretary, Transport; GGM, IPRCL and s... |
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| | J&K CGD Policy 2026 to expand clean fuel access, boost industrial growth: CM Omar | | Policy provides time-bound single-window clearances, coverage across all 20 districts, priority gas connectivity to major industrial estates | 
Srinagar, October 08 (Scoop News)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today termed the notification of the Jammu & Kashmir City Gas Distribution (CGD) Policy, 2026 a major step towards expanding access to clean fuel, strengthening industrial competitiveness and modernising the energy infrastructure of Jammu & Kashmir.
Notified following its approval by the Council of Ministers, the policy establishes a clear, investor-friendly and time-bound framework for expanding the use of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) across households, commercial establishments, industries and t... |
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| | “No Voter to be Left Behind”: CEO J&K announces Weekend Voter Enrolment Drives | | Special 2 days Drive on October 10, 11 | 
Jammu, October 07 (Scoop News)- With the objective of ensuring that no eligible voter is left behind, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Jammu and Kashmir, Sanjeev Verma, today announced a two-day Special Intensive Voter Enrolment Drive across the Union Territory on October 10 (Saturday) and October 11 (Sunday), 2026, marking the beginning of a regular weekend voter facilitation initiative.
The special drive will be conducted at all Polling Stations across Jammu and Kashmir from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on both days, providing eligible citizens with an accessible opportunity to enroll themselves a... |
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| | CM Omar Abdullah inaugurates ₹30.35 Crore sports facility at Gindun Rajbagh | | 
Srinagar, October 07 (Scoop News)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated a ₹30.35-crore package of sports infrastructure at the Sher-i-Kashmir Multi Sports Activity Centre (SKMSAC) at Gindun Rajbagh, marking a significant expansion of facilities for swimming and gymnastics in Jammu & Kashmir.
The newly inaugurated facilities include a 50-metre × 25-metre, 10-lane Olympic-sized swimming pool, an all-weather heated training and toddler swimming pool, and a modern indoor gymnastics hall equipped with state-of-the-art equipment.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said... |
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| | CS Dulloo reviews progress on solarization of houses & govt buildings in J&K | |  Srinagar,October 07 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today reviewed the progress on implementation of the solarization programme in Jammu and Kashmir, taking detailed stock of rooftop solar installations among residential consumers and solarization of Government buildings through CAPEX and RESCO modes under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana here.
The meeting besides ACS, Power was attended by Commissioner Secretary, S&T; MD, JPDCL/KPDCL; Chief Engineers; CEO, JAKEDA and other concerned officers. Deputy Commissioners attended the meeting through video conferencing.
The Chief ... |
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| | CS assesses revised Climate Action Plan | | calls for time-bound departmental action up to 2030 | 
Srinagar, October 06(Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting to assess the revised Jammu & Kashmir State Action Plan on Climate Change (SAPCC 2.0), calling for further refinement of the plan by incorporating clearly defined, department-wise actions, outcomes and timelines up to 2030.
The meeting was attended by several Administrative Heads including ACS, PDD; ACS, Tourism; ACS, PWD; Principal Secretary, DMRR&R; Commissioner Secretary, H&ME; Commissioner Secretary, Forests; Secretary, Transport; Principal Chief Conservator of Forests; Representatives from MoEFCC... |
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| | CM Omar Abdullah reviews preparations for Kashmir Marathon | | Attractive prize money & the marathon venue should result in wider participation: CM | 
Srinagar, October 06 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today reviewed the preparations for the third edition of the Kashmir Marathon and called for a stronger national and international outreach to attract runners from across India and abroad and establish the event as a major global sporting attraction.
Chairing a high-level meeting to review arrangements for the October 25 marathon, the Chief Minister directed the Tourism Department and other concerned agencies to intensify publicity for the event, including through leading running and fitness influencers.
He called for invi... |
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| | CM Omar Abdullah-led Govt approves land for mobile towers in underserved areas across J&K | | Initiative will help extend reliable connectivity to remote, border communities: CM | 
Srinagar, October 06(Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir Government, headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has approved provision of land for installation of mobile towers in underserved areas across Jammu and Kashmir, aimed at strengthening high-speed telecom connectivity in remote and border villages.
Under the initiative, land has been approved for installation of BSNL mobile towers in underserved areas of Uri, Tangmarg, Karnah, Kalakote, Kralpora, Basantgarh, Khour, Latti Marothi, Banihal, Pogal Paristan, Ramsoo and Qila Darhal under the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF).
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| | CS calls for accelerated action towards zero-casualty corridors | | Reviews implementation of Road Safety Action Plan across J&K | 
Srinagar, October 05(Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level meeting to take comprehensive stock of the Road Safety Action Plan, accident data, i-RAD, black spot rectification, trauma care, digital enforcement and other road safety interventions across the Union Territory.
The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, PWD; Principal Secretary, Home; Secretary, Transport Department; Inspector General of Police, Traffic; Transport Commissioner; Representatives from BRO; NHAI; NHIDCL and other concerned senior officers.
The Chief Secretary directe... |
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