News Topic:Budgam

ACB arrests Budgam Patwari for allegedly accepting ₹10,000 bribe

ACB arrested Budgam Patwari Bashir Ahmad Dar after allegedly catching him accepting ₹10,000 for issuing a Fard, officials said.

16 sheep killed, 17 injured in suspected leopard attack in Budgam

Sixteen sheep were killed and 17 injured in a suspected wild animal attack in Badipora, Budgam, with the owner seeking compensation and assistance.

Pakistani LeT terrorist Yasir killed in Budgam, officials say

Security forces killed Pakistani national and LeT terrorist Yasir in Budgam’s Yusmarg during Operation Ashdar, officials said as searches continued for another suspect.

Army says armed militant killed in Budgam exchange of fire

The Army said an armed individual was killed in an exchange of fire during a joint search operation in Ashdar Gali, Budgam. An AK rifle was recovered.

Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah seeks reopening of Yousmarg tourist resort

Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah has urged Budgam administration to reopen Yousmarg, citing economic hardship among locals dependent on tourism for livelihood.

PDP stages protests in Budgam, Pulwama and Shopian against power tariff hike

PDP workers protested in Budgam, Pulwama and Shopian against the 6.83% electricity tariff hike, demanding its withdrawal and the promised 200 free units.

Budgam house attached under NDPS Act in Charar-i-Sharief drug case

Authorities have attached a residential property belonging to accused Noor Muhammad Dar in Budgam's Charar-i-Shareif under the NDPS Act in connection with a drug case.

Farooq Abdullah rebukes MP Ruhullah, challenges him to seek fresh mandate

NC president Farooq Abdullah has publicly rebuked MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, challenging him to resign and contest again amid growing intra-party differences.

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Satish Mahaldar asks political parties, Aga Ruhullah to back Kashmiri Pandit candidate for Srinagar by-poll

Satish Mahaldar urges NC, PDP, Congress, BJP and other parties to support a credible Kashmiri Pandit candidate in the forthcoming Srinagar Lok Sabha by-election.

CM reportedly offers to resign as NC seeks one year for Cabinet reshuffle

An NC MLA tells KNS that the party sought one year for a Cabinet reshuffle as Omar Abdullah reportedly offered to resign during a meeting with legislators.

NHM sanctions 5% annual increment for eligible contractual employees in J&K

NHM J&K sanctions a 5% annual increment for eligible contractual employees, with benefits effective from April 2026, October 2026 or April 2027.

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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP

Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.

NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para

Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.