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flag Chief Minister Omar Abdullah denied plans to raise electricity rates in Jammu and Kashmir, confirming no hikes are planned.

flag Chief Minister Omar Abdullah denied any plans to increase electricity tariffs in Jammu and Kashmir, dismissing rumors of a 20% peak-hour surcharge. flag He confirmed that no such proposal is under discussion and reiterated that the budget guarantees no electricity rate hikes. flag Abdullah, also the state’s Power Minister, addressed the issue during a function in Srinagar where he joined Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy and Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary to launch the first-ever e-auction of seven limestone blocks in Anantnag, Rajouri, and Poonch. flag The move advances mining reforms under the MMDR Act of 2015, with a transparent, centrally supported process aimed at boosting local industry and creating youth employment through a potential cement sector.

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