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The Darbar Move was originally scrapped in 2021 by J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. Srinagar: Hundreds of government employees, along with massive convoys of buses carrying official records, travelled from Srinagar to Jammu over the weekend as the 150-year-old tradition of the Darbar Move was formally restored by the Jammu and Kashmir government. The biannual shifting of the capital, Srinagar (summer) and Jammu (winter), which had been scrapped in 2021, officially resumes on Monday. The ...Read More >
Jammu, Nov 3 (PTI) Amid scenes of jubilation, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday received an enthusiastic welcome from the people here as the historic 'Darbar Move' tradition resumed after a hiatus of four years. The tradition involves shifting the J&K capital and administrative offices from Srinagar to Jammu in the winter and vice versa in the summer. Walking from his official residence to Raghunath Bazar en route to the Civil Secretariat, Abdullah was greeted by surging ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 22: The Jammu and Kashmir Estates Department has initiated the process for allotting residential accommodations to government officers and officials moving to Jammu for the upcoming Winter Secretariat Session (Darbar Move) 2025-26. According to a circular issued by Director General Estates, Tariq Hussain Ganai, all Financial Commissioners, Principal Secretaries, Commissioner Secretaries, Secretaries to Government, and Heads of Departments have been directed to submit details of of ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, Oct 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting to review the arrangements for upcoming Darbar Move emphasizing on ensuring smooth, secure and well-coordinated shifting of offices from Srinagar to Jammu. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Commissioner/Secretary, General Administration Department (GAD) M. Raju gave a detailed presentation on the transport arrangements and logistical aspects of the Darbar Move convoy. Omar directed the Managing Dire ...Read More >
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review the arrangements for the upcoming Darbar Move session 2025-26, emphasising on ensuring smooth, secure and well-coordinated shifting of offices from Srinagar to Jammu. According to an official press release, the meeting was attended by Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Estates Shaleen Kabra, ACS to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, AC ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review the arrangements for the upcoming Darbar Move Session 2025-26, emphasising on ensuring smooth, secure and well-coordinated shifting of offices from Srinagar to Jammu. At the outset, Commissioner Secretary, General Administration Department (GAD) M. Raju made a detailed presentation on the transport arrangements and logistical aspects of the Darbar move convoy. The Chief Minister directed the Managin ...Read More >
NC has fielded its Jammu District Development Council member Shamim Begum as its candidate for the bypoll Jammu and Kashmir's ruling National Conference on Monday fielded its Jammu District Development Council (DDC) member Shamim Begum for the by-election to the Nagrota Assembly constituency, which is going to polls along with Budgam on November 11. This followed the Congress party's decision to stay away from the by-election, leaving the Nagrota seat to its ally, National Conference, in an ef ...Read More >
JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah said Thursday the "Darbar" move tradition would be restored soon, announcing the move to mark a year of his National Conference (NC) government and stressing that he was fulfilling his promise to Jammu's people.The tradition involves rotating J&K's seat of government, with Jammu as the winter capital (November to April) and Srinagar as the summer capital (May to October). The practice dates back to 1872 when Maharaja Gulab Singh, founder-rule ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 19: Ahead of Diwali celebrations and the upcoming Darbar Move, security has been tightened across Jammu to ensure peace and public safety, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Joginder Singh said on Sunday. Addressing a press conference, SSP Singh stated that the police are fully prepared to counter any threat posed by hostile elements and have taken all necessary precautions to maintain law and order during the festive season and the administrative transition. "We are alert and ...Read More >
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah marks one year in office with his key promise of statehood restoration still elusive. Despite election pledges for autonomy and special status, the National Conference government has achieved little politically, facing criticism for inaction. While highlighting welfare measures, the administration grapples with security challenges and economic setbacks impacting tourism and local livelihoods. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 17: National Conference (NC) Provincial President Kashmir Showkat Mir on Friday warmly welcomed the decision to restore the Darbar Move, calling it a significant step toward reinforcing the historic bond between the regions of Jammu and Kashmir. He said the revival of this age-old administrative tradition will not only revitalise economic activity in Jammu during the winter months but also help bridge the emotional and regional gap between the two provinces. "The Darbar Move was ...Read More >
Srinagar: J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah completed a year in office on Thursday, his tenure defined by "quiet shawl diplomacy" and joining marathons as he appeared to walk in lockstep with the Centre.Omar has kept his National Conference (NC) intact while sidelining Congress and now his father, NC president Farooq Abdullah, keeping him out of Rajya Sabha elections to four seats from J&K slated next week.The CM has directed political heat towards lieutenant-governor (LG) Manoj Sinha and J&K BJP ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 17 (PTI) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday hoped for an early restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, saying it would give more powers to the elected government and enable it to fulfil the promises made to the people during last year's assembly elections. Talking to reporters in Kulgam district of south Kashmir, Abdullah said he had expected the Centre to fulfil the promise of statehood restoration made to the people of the Union territory from the floor of Parliament a ...Read More >
Jammu, Oct 17: The trading community in Jammu has warmly welcomed the government's decision to revive the century-old Darbar Move practice, calling it a historic and positive step that will not only rejuvenate business activity in the winter capital but also help strengthen the emotional and administrative bond between Jammu and Kashmir. Notably, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah yesterday announced that the file related to the resumption of full Darbar Move was approved by the Lieutenant Governor, ...Read More >
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday announced resumption of the traditional Darbar Move - the practice of swapping capital between Srinagar and Jammu cities -- after a gap of more than four years. The practice was stopped by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in 2021. Though the move, in the backdrop of the government's claims of digitalisation and e-governance, sounds stupid, the ruling dispensation has been trying to sell it as a major development. Addressing a press conference here ...Read More >
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that the Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet has accepted the report of a cabinet sub-committee on reservation, which will now be sent to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for approval. On December 10 last year, the government constituted the cabinet sub-committee to look into grievances raised by various sections of aspirants against the existing reservation policy in the Union Territory. Addressing a press conference marking the completion of one year ...Read More >
JAMMU, Oct 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday announced the resumption of traditional bi-annual Darbar Move practice after the gap of more than four years. Addressing a press conference, the Chief Minister, said that the cabinet has given nod for the revival of the century-old practice. "The file was sent to the Lieutenant Governor and has been approved. The government is reviving the practice soon," he said. The Cabinet had recommended a return to the full-fledged Darbar Move in Se ...Read More >
Jammu, Oct 16 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday issued orders for the closure of the Darbar Move offices in the summer capital Srinagar on October 31, hours after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced restoration of the tradition. The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha-led administration had scrapped the Darbar Move tradition in 2021. While marking one year of his government in Jammu and Kashmir, Abdullah told reporters, "Today, I have personally signed the official file, and I ...Read More >
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah pledged to reinstate the Darbar Move, emphasizing its symbolic significance for regional unity and equitable governance. He addressed concerns about regional bias, highlighting his inclusive approach and plans to boost Jammu's economy, particularly its tourism sector, by leveraging the Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage. JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said his government would restore the Darbar Move as the biannual ad ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 12 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Chief Tariq Karra on Thursday strongly advocated for the immediate restoration of the biannual Darbar Move, the practice of shifting the seat of the government between Srinagar and Jammu. "As far as the Darbar Move is concerned, the alliance partner has, from the very beginning, supported the biannual shifting of the government seat to Jammu, as was the practice earlier," Karra said while addressing the media in Srinaga ...Read More >
JAMMU, Nov 17: National Conference president, Dr Farooq Abdullah today slammed the BJP for its "lack of concern" for Jammu and said the Omar Abdullah-led Government will ensure comprehensive development of the region. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The former Chief Minister also emphasized the importance of the 'Darbar Move', an age-old practice stopped by the Lieutenant Governor-led administration in J&K under which the Government used to function six months each in Srinagar a ...Read More >
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