Jammu & Kashmir

Crackdown on Terror Networks

Jammu & Kashmir J&K Police have intensified operations against suspected terror networks across multiple districts. Preventive raids were carried out, multiple suspects detained, and properties linked to terror associates were searched.

• • This is part of a broader effort to dismantle subversive elements in the region.

• Major Explosion at Nowgam Police Station

  • On 14 November 2025, a massive accidental blast occurred at the Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar while teams were inspecting ~300 kg of seized explosive materials Jammu & Kashmir

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  • The explosion killed 9 people and injured around 27–32.

  • Authorities have ruled out militant involvement, calling it an accidental detonation.

  • Compensation has been announced: ₹10 lakh for each deceased family and ₹1 lakh for each injured person Jammu & Kashmir

  • J&K Water Metro Project Approved

  • J&K government signed an MoU with the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) to develop a ₹900 crore Water Metro on Dal Lake and the Jhelum River in Srinagar.

  • This project is a big push for improving transport, boosting tourism, and utilizing the region’s water bodies in a sustainable way.Jammu & Kashmir

  • First J&K Union Territory Budget Since 2019

    • Chief Minister Omar Abdullah presented the first budget since the abrogation of Article 370.

    • Key themes: youth empowerment, women’s welfare, reducing regional disparity, and pushing for the restoration of statehood.

    • Allocation highlights: ₹815 cr for agriculture (to generate ~2.88 lakh jobs), ₹390.2 cr for tourism (promoting homestays, water sports, and tourism infrastructure)

• Three Major Bills Cleared by J&K Cabinet

  • The J&K government approved three significant bills for the 2025 assembly session:

    1. Amendment to the Jammu & Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989

    2. Amendment to the J&K Goods & Services Tax (GST) Act, 2017 to align with national tax norms.

    3. A new Shops & Business Establishment Bill, 2025 to regulate work conditions, business operations, and labor rights.

  • These changes are aimed at modernizing local governance, improving business ease, and attracting investment.

  • Additional approvals: e-auction of limestone mineral blocks; a sewerage scheme worth ₹45.8 cr for Gulmarg.

• Development Surge Since Article 370 Abrogation

  • Six years after Article 370 was revoked, J&K is seeing significant infrastructure and economic development, according to government reports.

  • Startup ecosystem: Nearly 988 ventures launched under a renewed entrepreneurship push; incubators at IIT-Jammu, IIM-Jammu, and NIT-Srinagar

  • Horticulture is expanding, and the region’s tourism is booming: notable growth in visitors, homestays, and winter sport facilities.mamta benarji

  • Connectivity boost: Highway projects, EV charging stations, and other infrastructure investments totalling Rs 41,735 crore are underway. \Political Tensions: Demand for Statehood

  • On the 6th anniversary of the revocation of Article 370, major political parties (NC, PDP, Congress) reignited statehood demands, criticizing the loss of autonomy.

  • At the same time, the BJP has celebrated the region’s “integration and development,” leading to a polarized political narrative.There are rumors of defections within the National Conference: some MLAs are reportedly considering leaving amid internal tensions.

• Revival of “Darbar Move”

  • The decades-old “Darbar Move” (shifting of government offices between Jammu and Srinagar) has been resumed.

  • Offices from Srinagar are being relocated to Jammu for the winter session of 2025–26, reviving a historic tradition.dd

  • 3. Politics & Governance

    • J&K is now a Union Territory, Jammu & Kashmir but it has its own Legislative Assembly.

    • The Lieutenant Governor is the central government-appointed head; the current LG is Manoj Sinha.

    • The Chief Minister (as per recent data) is Omar Abdullah

    • There is ongoing demand for restoration of statehood. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has said that statehood “will be restored in due course.

    • The Darbar Move, a tradition where government offices shift between Jammu and Srinagar, was reinstated in 2025.

    • 4. Economy & Development

      • According to a 2025 economic survey: J&K’s nominal GSDP is projected to grow strongly; investments have surged.

      • The government’s 2025–26 budget aims to strengthen rural infrastructure, housing, and employment.

      • Key economic sectors: horticulture, tourism, handicrafts, and agriculture are very important for J&K’s economy

      • The startup ecosystem is growing — nearly 988 ventures have already been registered in the region, supported by local incubators.

      • Digital governance is being emphasized: J&K has developed hundreds of online services across sec

      • tors like education, health, and agriculture

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