RAJOURI — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday visited the Badhaal village in Rajouri district to express solidarity with the bereaved families whose 17 members, including 13 children, died under mysterious circumstances in the past one-and-a-half month. Accompanied by Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana and National […]
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Rajouri mysterious deaths: CM directs Health, Police departments to expedite investigations
RAJOURI (KIMS) — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting to discuss the alarming situation in Budhal village of Rajouri district, where mysterious deaths have claimed 16 lives, with one more victim succumbing to an unexplained illness. The meeting was attended by Minister of Health & Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo; Advisor to the […]
Chief Minister reaffirms commitment to strengthen JKRLM’s Umeed programme
JAMMU (KIMS) — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reaffirmed his government’s unwavering commitment to the Umeed Programme, promising to take all necessary steps, provide the required funds and simplify procedures to ensure its continued growth and success. The Chief Minister made these remarks while addressing the ‘Lakhpati Didi Sammelan’ organized by the J&K Rural Livelihood Mission […]
CM chairs meetings on urban planning strategies for J&K’s development
JAMMU (KIMS) — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a series of meetings to review and discuss implementation of proposed urban planning schemes and policies aimed at transforming the urban landscape of Jammu and Kashmir to bring about planned development in urban areas. During the meeting, the Chief Minister was briefed on the Land Pooling […]
Defence Minister lauds J&K CM for bridging gaps between J&K and Delhi
JAMMU — Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday lauded Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his efforts to reduce the distance between hearts of people of J-K and Delhi, and asserted that the BJP government treats Delhi and Kashmir equally. Singh was addressing the ninth armed forces veterans’ day rally at the Tanda […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah lauds armed forces for safeguarding country, pledges full Support on Veterans’ Day
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday praised the armed forces for safeguarding the country and assured them of his government’s complete support in mitigating their problems. He was addressing a function organised by the Army at Tanda Artillery Brigade in the Akhnoor sector near Jammu to celebrate the ninth Armed […]
“My heart says PM Modi will very soon fulfil promise of restoring statehood to J&K”: CM Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR — Stressing the demands of restoration of ‘statehood’ to Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that he is hopeful that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon fulfil his promise of re-granting statehood to J-K. CM Abdullah said that when PM Modi came to Jammu and Kashmir after becoming PM for […]
Omar Abdullah credits PM Modi for J&K polls, pitches for ‘full statehood’
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for delivering on his promise to conduct Assembly elections, while also reminding him about his promise to restore the statehood of the Union Territory. Addressing a gathering after PM Modi inaugurated the 6.5 km Z-Morh tunnel, Abdullah acknowledged progress […]
Making passengers change trains will defeat the purpose of Srinagar-Delhi Rail Route: Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Amid reports suggesting a change of trains at Katra Railway Station, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah criticized the move, stating it would defeat the purpose of the Srinagar-Delhi rail route. While acknowledging the importance of ensuring the security of the train and its passengers, Omar strongly opposed the proposed plan […]
Defence minister, CDS to attend Armed Forces Veterans’ Day event in Jammu on January 14
JAMMU — Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan will attend the ninth Armed Forces Veterans’ Day event here on Tuesday, a defence spokesman said. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah along with senior military and civil officials will also attend the event to […]