Jammu and Kashmir Administration

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy 11 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

J&K Moves Tree Felling to Self-Certification, Raising Safeguard Questions

Jammu and Kashmir has operationalised key provisions of a new regulatory framework that shifts tree felling and related permissions toward self-declaration, pre-establishment approvals and reduced routine inspections. The November 4 notification is being read as part of a broader effort to ease compliance and accelerate economic activity, but it has also triggered questions over whether environmental and administrative safeguards remain strong enough.

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National Governance & Policy25 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

J&K Names IAS Officer Sajjan Singh Yadav as New Chief Secretary Amid Governance Crosscurrents

Jammu and Kashmir has appointed senior IAS officer Sajjan Singh Yadav as its new Chief Secretary, setting up a crucial administrative transition at a time when the Union Territory’s top leadership is not always aligned on files and policy priorities. Yadav will succeed Atal Dulloo, who is due to retire on October 31, 2026. The appointment places him at the centre of day-to-day governance in a politically sensitive administration where coordination between the Chief Minister and the Lieutenant Governor remains a defining challenge.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 03:41 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bars Shikara Motorboats and Jet Skis on Srinagar’s Dal Lake

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has prohibited the use of shikara motorboats and jet skis on Dal Lake in Srinagar, tightening regulatory control over one of Kashmir’s most sensitive and iconic water bodies. The court, however, exempted boats used by the administration and authorities for emergency services, law and order, and disaster management.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy15 Oct 2026, 04:02 AM IST

India Reasserts Ladakh Is Integral as China Denies Recognising Union Territory

India has rejected China’s assertion that Ladakh was created “unilaterally and illegally,” reiterating that the Union Territory is an integral part of the country. The exchange underscores the continuing diplomatic friction between New Delhi and Beijing over sovereignty, even as both sides manage a broader and fragile relationship shaped by border tensions and strategic competition.

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National Governance & Policy10 Oct 2026, 02:47 PM IST

J&K Regional Parties Join Anti-CEC Protests in Kashmir as Mehbooba, Omar Draw 2019 Parallel to Delhi

Regional parties in Jammu and Kashmir escalated their protest campaign in Srinagar on Thursday after security forces blocked an attempted march toward Lal Chowk. The demonstration, marked by placards targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, also saw Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah invoke the political atmosphere of 2019 in Kashmir while criticising the situation in Delhi.

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National Governance & Policy09 Oct 2026, 03:09 PM IST

Kashmir Rooftop Solar Drive Faces Credibility Test as Loan Rejections Mount

Jammu and Kashmir’s rooftop solar push is encountering a significant trust problem after lenders rejected 17,416 of 61,566 loan applications submitted under the scheme. The sharpest concentration of refusals is in areas served by the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., where 14,232 applications were turned down, raising questions about vendor quality, documentation standards and the pace of implementation.

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Automotive, EVs & Mobility03 Oct 2026, 09:16 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Notifies Six-Year Electric Vehicle Policy 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir government has notified its Electric Vehicle Policy 2026, setting out a six-year roadmap to accelerate clean, affordable and weather-resilient mobility across the Union Territory. The policy is designed to support wider EV adoption through a mix of infrastructure expansion, institutional coordination and incentives tailored to local terrain and climate conditions.

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Automotive, EVs & MobilityJust now (07:32 PM IST)

Jammu and Kashmir Notifies Six-Year Electric Vehicle Policy to Accelerate Clean Mobility

The Jammu and Kashmir government has notified its Electric Vehicle Policy 2026, setting a six-year roadmap to expand clean, affordable and weather-resilient mobility across the Union Territory. The policy is aimed at lowering transport emissions, improving access to EVs and building the supporting ecosystem for adoption in a region with difficult terrain and harsh winter conditions.

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Automotive, EVs & MobilityJust now (06:30 PM IST)

Jammu and Kashmir Notifies Six-Year Electric Vehicle Policy to Accelerate Clean Mobility

The Jammu and Kashmir government has notified its Electric Vehicle Policy 2026, setting out a six-year roadmap to expand clean, affordable and weather-resilient electric mobility across the Union Territory. The policy is aimed at lowering transport emissions, improving energy efficiency and building a more reliable EV ecosystem suited to the region’s terrain and climate.

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