JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday chaired a series of pre-budget meetings with several key government departments here to finalize proposals for the upcoming budget, which is scheduled to be presented on March 7. The meetings, held to understand the sector wise priorities and to align it with the government’s […]
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Opposition targets Omar Abdullah over Mirwaiz security remark; NC hits back
SRINAGAR — A war of words erupted between the ruling National Conference and opposition parties in Jammu and Kashmir following Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s remark linking the increased security provided to separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq to a decline in separatist activities in the Union Territory. While opposition leaders from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) […]
Omar Abdullah calls for greater awareness and collaboration on organ donation
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday lauded the efforts of medical experts and institutions in saving lives. He stated this while addressing the inaugural session of the two-day event SAMAGAM-2025, organized by the National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO), New Delhi in collaboration with the State Organ & […]
Happy to join campaign against obesity launched by PM Modi: Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said he was happy to join the campaign against obesity launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “I’m very happy to join the campaign against obesity launched by PM @narendramodiji,’ Abdullah posted on his X handle. The chief minister nominated 10 persons to the join […]
Govt in talks with private investors to boost skiing infra at Gulmarg: CM
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Sunday said the government is in talks with some private investors to enhance the infrastructure at the famous skiing destination of Gulmarg. The chief minister also said a helicopter would be available throughout the year in Gulmarg for heli-skiing and safari. “We are in talks with […]
Investments in J&K must have land investment safeguards, create jobs for local youth: CM
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today here attended the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Jammu & Kashmir Annual Session-2025 titled “AMAZING J&K: Aspiring For New Growth Goals”. The event, organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) J&K Council, brought together business leaders, industrialists, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders to discuss strategic actions to […]
People gave us five years, will live up to their expectations: Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said his government would make attempts to live up to the expectations of the people but all issues cannot be addressed in one go. “I know people have expectations (from us) and it will be our endeavour to live up to those. But you […]
Chief Minister concludes pre-budget consultations with public representatives
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday held separate meetings with elected representatives from Kishtwar and Doda districts here as he concluded his pre-budget consultations. Abdullah said the series of consultations with public representatives from all 20 districts of Jammu and Kashmir had provided valuable insights into the ground-level issues faced […]
EC owes clarification on USAID’s ‘voter turnout’ fund for India: Omar Abdullah
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the Election Commission should clarify its stand on reports that the US spent USD 21 million for “voter turnout in India”. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a function here, he vehemently opposed foreign interference in the country’s democratic exercise. “It (foreign […]
Ragging of Kashmiri student in Karnataka unfortunate, spoke to CM Siddaramaiah: Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said he has raised the issue of ragging of a Kashmiri MBBS student at a college in Karnataka with CM Siddaramaiah and was assured of necessary action. A second-year MBBS student from Kashmir studying at Al Ameen College in Karnataka has alleged that he […]