SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday asserted that while adventure tourism thrives on adrenaline, it must never compromise on safety or sustainability. Highlighting the delicate balance between thrill and responsibility, Abdullah stressed that the Jammu and Kashmir’s potential as a global adventure hub is being challenged by the twin threats […]
JAMMU — The Peoples Democratic Party on Wednesday held protests against the National Conference government in Jammu and Kashmir for its “failure on all fronts, including non-fulfilment of poll promises”. The party also sought resignation of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for allegedly “losing control over his government”. Led by PDP’s Jammu general secretary Rajinder Singh […]
SRINAGAR — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said Jammu and Kashmir’s financial dependence on the Centre has increased after it was made a union territory. The chief minister was reacting to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s statement about the need for states to ensure fiscal discipline for reducing the debt-GDP ratio. “Jammu and Kashmir […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday called upon Gujjar institutions to undertake scientific research on the impact of climate change and reservation on the Gujjar-Bakerwal community, saying such studies would help shape effective policies for the future. The chief minister was addressing a gathering at the Gurjar Desh Charitable Trust […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday unveiled the official logo of the maiden edition of Jammu Marathon, scheduled to be held next month. He expressed hope that this will emerge as one of the iconic events on the Indian running calendar. The launch event was attended by international fitness icon, […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday rejected claims of discrimination with Jammu in the team selection for Santosh Trophy and requested politicians to keep sports and education separate from politics. Earlier during the day, Jammu and Kashmir sports minister Satish Sharma assured a time-bound and impartial inquiry into Santosh Trophy […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday reviewed the development works in Srinagar district. “Chief Minister, along with Cabinet Ministers, today took a review meeting of Srinagar district to assess development works, service delivery and ongoing projects across various sectors,” the office of the chief minister said in a series of […]
SRINAGAR — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the power projects under execution in Jammu and Kashmir are projects of national importance and law-enforcing agencies should take action against anyone obstructing the construction. “There should be no (political) interference and it should be viewed very seriously,” Abdullah told reporters on the sidelines of a […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday distanced himself from the “vote chori” issue raised by the Congress and said the “INDIA bloc has got nothing to do with it”. His remarks came a day after top Congress leaders attacked the BJP and the election commissioners at a ‘Vote Chor Gaddi […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir’s tourism sector will get an investment of about Rs 5,500 crore under an externally funded budget, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Saturday. “We will do whatever we can for Gulmarg and other tourism destinations. It will perhaps be for the first time that under an externally funded project, tourism […]
