Srinagar, May 23 -- Srinagar- The Jammu and Kashmir government has imposed a series of austerity measures for the financial year 2026-27, including a ban on official dinners, restrictions on purchase of new vehicles and foreign travel, and a freeze on creation of new posts.

According to the details, the Finance Department has been directed to enforce fiscal prudence and rationalise expenditure across departments and government agencies.

The departments have been directed to observe "utmost economy" in organising conferences, seminars, workshops and training programmes and to explore virtual alternatives wherever possible.

The government has also banned holding meetings and conferences in private hotels and commercial venues, directing ...