• Bill Seeking Ban on Alcohol in J&K to be Introduced in Assembly
  • PDP MLA from Kupwara, Fayaz Ahmad Mir, has submitted a Private Member’s Bill seeking a complete ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The bill, set to be introduced in the upcoming budget session of the J&K Assembly, proposes prohibition on the advertisement, sale, purchase, consumption, and manufacture of alcoholic beverages in the Union Territory.
  • Mir warned that the rising alcohol consumption poses a serious threat to society, stressing the need for strict legislation to curb the trend. The bill also proposes harsh penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for violations.
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah chairs a review meeting on development projects in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in Srinagar today

Amit Shah Chairs Review Meeting in Srinagar, Stresses Modi Govt’s Commitment to a Developed Jammu & Kashmir

Published on April 8, 2025

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SRINAGAR | April 08, 2025:
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, chaired a high-level review meeting on development projects in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, held in Srinagar today.

The meeting witnessed the participation of Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Shri Omar Abdullah, the Union Home Secretary, and senior officials from both the Central and UT administrations.

During the session, Shri Amit Shah stated that the Modi Government is committed with unwavering resolve towards building a developed and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir. He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision, which is steering the UT into a new era of economic growth, infrastructure development, and social welfare.

Transformational Progress in All Key Sectors

Presentations were made on the achievements across multiple sectors including:

  • Power & Energy

  • Connectivity and Infrastructure

  • Industry & Investment

  • Tourism & Cultural Revival

  • Agriculture and Allied Sectors

The review also covered details of the financial assistance provided by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, including allocations under various heads for the financial year 2024-25.

Amit Shah instructed officials to expedite implementation of key projects and ensure that the pace of development is further accelerated, unlocking the full potential of the Union Territory.

Inclusive Growth, Lasting Impact

The Home Minister emphasized that under PM Modi’s leadership, the government is committed to inclusive growth, ensuring that every citizen benefits from development and no area is left behind.

He reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing comprehensive transformation, and the government’s continuous efforts are laying the foundation for a peaceful, prosperous, and developed UT.

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  • Bill Seeking Ban on Alcohol in J&K to be Introduced in Assembly
  • PDP MLA from Kupwara, Fayaz Ahmad Mir, has submitted a Private Member’s Bill seeking a complete ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The bill, set to be introduced in the upcoming budget session of the J&K Assembly, proposes prohibition on the advertisement, sale, purchase, consumption, and manufacture of alcoholic beverages in the Union Territory.
  • Mir warned that the rising alcohol consumption poses a serious threat to society, stressing the need for strict legislation to curb the trend. The bill also proposes harsh penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for violations.