JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday defended merit-based admissions to the Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME), saying seats cannot be distributed on the basis of religion under the Constitution. “When the decision was taken to set up a medical college at the university, it was already known […]
SRINAGAR — People’s Conference chief Sajad Lone on Saturday hit out at Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for linking statehood to law and order in Jammu and Kashmir, and asserted that statehood was the right of the people of the Union territory. “Who is he (Omar Abdullah) to say ‘take it back’? Statehood is our right, […]
SRINAGAR — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday urged Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah not to “hide behind the lieutenant governor”, saying he needs to stop “raising questions” and start acting. “The elected government should not hide behind the lieutenant governor. The elected government is answerable. The elected government does not raise […]
SRINAGAR — In the wake of the Pahalgam attack and Delhi blast, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said 2025 has not been good for tourism, but pinned hope on snowfall reviving the sector and helping attract more visitors to the valley. “This year has not been easy for us from a […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced on Friday that the cabinet would address the issue of rationalising job reservations in its next meeting. However, he did not provide details regarding the date of the meeting. “A cabinet meeting will be held. We were constrained by the fact that I did not […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday conducted an extensive review of the developmental landscape of Poonch, directing all departments to accelerate project execution so that benefits reach people without delay. Abdullah took a detailed assessment of the pace of ongoing works in the border district, funds utilisation and overall progress […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the Constitution Day must inspire a daily commitment to uphold the values of equality and justice enshrined in the country’s founding document, cautioning that rising religious discrimination in education undermines the very spirit of the Constitution. Speaking at the golden jubilee programme of […]
JAMMU — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah laid the foundation stone of an automated vehicle testing station (ATS) here on Tuesday, marking a “significant stride” towards strengthening road safety and modernising transport infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir. He said the establishment of the ATS will usher in a more transparent, efficient and technology-driven vehicle fitness regime. […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday reviewed the progress of infrastructure projects taken up by the revenue department. As many as 18 major building projects — including tehsil and niabat offices, residential quarters, mini secretariats, and revenue complexes — are currently being executed across Jammu and Kashmir. These projects — […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday asked BJP leader Sunil Sharma to push for declaring Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) a minority institute to keep away non-Hindu students. However, he said such leaders should remember their opposition to the admission of Muslim students in the medical […]