Kashmir

CM Omar Abdullah meets FM Sitharaman; discusses UT’s developmental priorities

SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday met Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and discussed developmental priorities of the Union Territory. “Chief Minister today called on the Hon’ble Union Minister of Finance @nsitharaman and held a detailed discussion on key developmental priorities of Jammu and Kashmir,” the office of the chief minister […]

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Govt jobs can’t be provided to everyone, working on creating new opportunities: CM Omar Abdullah

SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said his government is working on creating fresh job opportunities in the union territory, as government jobs cannot be provided to everyone. The chief minister was speaking at an event after inaugurating a two-day J-K Business and Trade Fair organised by the district administration […]

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Want cycle of violence to stop, those responsible for security of J&K should be held accountable: Omar Abdullah

SRINAGAR — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday claimed that revoking the special status of Jammu and Kashmir has not ended the bloodshed in the union territory, and said those responsible for security should be made accountable. “We want this cycle (of violence) to stop. Jammu and Kashmir, especially Kashmir, has witnessed so much bloodshed […]

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Hope probe into Nowgam Police Station blast ascertains its cause: Omar Abdullah

SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday expressed hope that the probe into the Nowgam police station accidental blast will provide answers to the questions surrounding the unfortunate incident that claimed nine lives. Speaking to reporters after visiting a hospital here to inquire about those injured in the accidental blast on […]

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Ruhullah hits back at Omar’s ‘political suicide’ remark, says fight is for people’s rights, not power

BUDGAM — Member of Parliament from Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency and National Conference (NC) leader, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Sunday said that he is neither concerned about becoming an MLA nor interested in the Union Territory’s Assembly. Aga was reacting to the party’s Vice President and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s remark that he had […]

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CM Omar Abdullah promises compensation for buildings damaged by Nowgam Police Station blast in Srinagar

SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the government will compensate for damages caused to nearby structures by the accidental blast at Nowgam police station. Abdullah said the government stands firmly with the victims’ families and will provide every possible support to them. “The chief minister has assured that the […]