India, May 4 -- The Civil Secretariat of Jammu and Kashmir, the seat of the Union Territory's administration, reopened in Srinagar on Monday as part of the bi-annual 'Darbar Move' tradition.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was accorded a ceremonial guard of honour as government offices resumed operations in the summer capital, a week after shifting from Jammu.

Officials said the move marks the continuation of governance practices in the region, with the entire Secretariat relocating to Srinagar for the summer months. The Chief Minister's Office described the development as a restoration of administrative continuity after several years.

The 'Darbar Move' is a historic practice under which the Jammu and Kashmir government functions from Jam...