News Topic:Budgam

Miners protest ban on quarrying at Bhairava Cave in Beerwah

Miners in Beerwah took to the streets to protest the district administration Budgam's decision to ban quarrying at 'Bhairava Cave'.

NC appoints Showkat Mir as provincial president for Kashmir

The National Conference (NC) on Saturday appointed Showkat Ahmad Mir as the new provincial president for Kashmir.

Two migrant workers injured in suspected militant attack in Budgam’s Mazhama

In a suspected militant attack, two non-local labourers working on the Jal Jeevan Project were injured in Mazhama, Magam area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district.

Urs Sheikh-ul-Alam (RA) observed with devotion at Charar-i-Sharief

The annual Urs of Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani (RA), popularly known as Sheikh-ul-Alam, was observed at Charar-i-Sharief in Budgam district with religious fervour.

CRPF truck skids off road in Budgam, several personnel injured

A CRPF truck carrying dozens of personnel skidded off the road in the Khaigam area of central Kashmir's Budgam district, resulting in injuries to several men.

Omar Abdullah claims Delhi is trying to muzzle his voice

Omar Abdullah said he played a game with New Delhi by choosing Budgam constituency instead of Beerwah, saying that the people in Delhi are after him like anything.

Jailed cleric Sarjan Barkati files nominations from Ganderbal and Beerwah for J-K Assembly polls

The jailed religious cleric Sarjan Barkati has filed his nomination papers from two Assembly segments including Ganderbal and Beerwah in Budgam.

Omar Abdullah to contest from two constituencies in upcoming elections

Omar Abdullah has made a U-turn by deciding to contest the upcoming Assembly elections from two constituencies, despite earlier claiming he wouldn't participate.

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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.