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| SMVDSB for transform the shrine its most vibrant spiritual destination-earning worldwide acclaim | | decided to fill vacant positions, with recruitment process set to begin shortly | 
Jammu,February 08 (Scoop News)-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board in its meeting today has taken a series of high-impact decisions to completely transform the Mata’s Shrine and its surrounding region into India’s leading and most vibrant spiritual destination-earning worldwide acclaim.
The meeting was chaired by the Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, who is also the Chairman of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board.
The Shrine Board has approved three key initiatives: an international museum dedicated to Maa Shakti's spiritual heritage, a sound-and-light spectacle mode... |
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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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