CM Omar Abdullah Urges Early Implementation Of Budget Proposals
Kashmir Observer
|MAY 6, 2025 ISSUE
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday emphasized that the efforts of the government should become visible in the coming six months in terms of governance, delivery of public services and overall improvement in functioning of the government across Jammu and Kashmir.
He stressed that governance must not remain confined to the Civil Secretariat or government offices alone.
The Chief Minister made these remarks while chairing a high-level review meeting at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar, marking the formal resumption of official work by Ministers and Administrative Secretaries in the summer capital Srinagar.
Deputy Chief Minister Sutinder Kumar Choudhary, Ministers Sakeena Itoo, Javed Ahmed Rana, Javed Ahmed Dar and Satish Sharma attended the meeting. Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary to HCM Dheeraj Gupta, all administrative secretaries, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir and other senior officers attended the meeting.
The Chief Minister emphasized the need for the start of development activities, implementation of budget announcements and efficient governance amid current challenges.
This story is from the MAY 6, 2025 ISSUE edition of Kashmir Observer.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM Kashmir Observer
Kashmir Observer
Husband's Financial Dominance Not Cruelty: SC
Financial dominance of a husband over his estranged wife in a soured marital relationship is not an act of cruelty, the Supreme Court has said while highlighting that a criminal litigation cannot become a “gateway to settle scores and pursue personal vendettas”.
2 mins
January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
'Satellite Images on Punjab Hits During Op Sindoor Misleading'
Some Pakistani elements are using social media to allegedly circulate \"misleading and unverified satellite images\", falsely claiming strikes on Indian military facilities in Punjab during Operation Sindoor with the aim to \"resurrect a failed narrative\", people familiar with the matter said.
1 min
January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Foxconn, Dixon, Samsung Among 22 Projs Cleared For Electronics Components Mfg Scheme
Foxconn, Dixon, Tata Electronics and Samsung are among the 22 new proposals approved by the government under the ambitious Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), with a projected investment of Rs 41,863 crore and production worth Rs 2,58,152 crore.
1 min
January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Dry Spell For 3 Days; Feeble WD On Jan 5-6
No Major Weather Activity Till Jan 15: MeT
1 min
January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
The Valley's Private Sector Void
Kashmir's job problem is rooted less in markets and more in how employers treat work.
4 mins
January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Smart City Projects, Market Upgrades Reviewed in City
In a move aimed at strengthening municipal finances while improving the city's commercial and public spaces, the Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) and Chief Executive Officer, Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL), Faz Lul Haseeb on Friday undertook an extensive inspection of key municipal assets and ongoing Smart City projects across Srinagar.
2 mins
January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Fire Damages House in Batamaloo
A fire broke out yesterday night at SD Colony in the Batamaloo area of Srinagar, damaging a three-storeyed residential house.
1 min
January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Hindu Seer Calls SRK 'Traitor' for Signing Bangladeshi Cricketer
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan finds himself at centre of an escalating controversy over the decision of his IPL team KKR signing Bangladeshi player Musafizur Rahman with multiple parties speaking out -- either slamming him or saying he was being targeted for his Muslim identity.
2 mins
January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
VPN Ban Violation: Security Action Taken Against 10
Police have initiated \"security proceedings” against ten people, and counselled five minors, in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district for not complying with orders prohibiting the use of virtual private network (VPN) in the Union territory for security reasons.
1 min
January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
House Arrest Bars Mirwaiz From New Year’s First Friday Sermon
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the chief cleric of Kashmir, on Friday said he was prevented once again from delivering the traditional Friday sermon at Srinagar’s historic Jama Masjid after being placed under house arrest, forcing him to address people through social media instead.
2 mins
January 3, 2026 Issue
Listen
Translate
Change font size