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Darbar Move reopens in Srinagar

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  • 05 May 2026

CM accorded Guard of Honour, inspects Civil Secretariat, reviews facilities

Srinagar, May 04: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah received a warm reception at the Civil Secretariat Srinagar on Monday as offices reopened in the summer capital, marking the formal commencement of the administration's functioning in Srinagar for the season under the restored Darbar Move tradition.

The Chief Minister was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour on the occasion, inspecting the parade and receiving his first Guard of Honour in Srinagar following the resumption of the Darbar Move in October last year under his leadership. He was received by his cabinet colleagues, the Deputy Chief Minister, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, and other senior civil and police officers.

Later, the CM toured various floors and sections of the Civil Secretariat to take stock of functioning and facilities. He inspected the chambers of ministers and administrative secretaries, clerical halls, and the renovated public waiting hall at the main gate.

During the visit, he was accompanied by Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Additional Chief Secretary Estates Shaleen Kabra, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, Director Estates Kashmir Mohammad Ashraf Hakak, SP Security Civil Secretariat, and other concerned officers.

On the occasion, the Chief Minister interacted with officers, staff, and members of the public, assuring them of improved facilities to further streamline and enhance public service delivery.

The Darbar Move, which was resumed last year in Jammu, marks the restoration of a key governance tradition in Jammu and Kashmir, with the Civil Secretariat shifting in full to the summer capital after several years. The reopening of offices in Srinagar underscores continuity in governance and institutional tradition.

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