Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal issued the direction while disposing of a petition filed by a local contractor, and ordered the release of Rs 47.47 lakh in outstanding dues.
Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo directed officials to complete training of census personnel and ensure readiness for the self-enumeration phase and subsequent field operations, describing Census 2027 as a shift towards a “fully digital and paperless” data system.
Speaking at a Women Farmers Conference organised by Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) in Srinagar, LG Sinha said women-led development had gained momentum in the Union Territory since 2020 and was emerging as a national example.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah tabled the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha, as part of a package of three bills linked to women’s reservation and electoral delimitation.
Speaking in Parliament during debate on bills linked to women’s reservation and delimitation, Shah said the number of seats would rise across the country and that southern states would see an increase in representation in absolute terms.
Ruling party lawmakers said the measures would correct long-pending delays in women’s political representation and strengthen governance.
He said the inclusion of women in policymaking would enhance the country’s development trajectory, adding that the moment should not be lost to political divisions.
The Jammu Railway Division said the “Joint Parcel Product – Rapid Cargo Service” will initially run on a trial basis, with plans to make it permanent depending on demand and occupancy levels.
Authorities said pilgrims can register offline at 554 designated branches of banks including Jammu and Kashmir Bank, Punjab National Bank, State Bank of India and Yes Bank, while online registration is available through the website of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board.
The panel, headed by the Director Colleges, will examine the causes behind low enrolment and recommend measures to increase student intake in higher education institutions, according to an order issued by the Higher Education Department.
