SRINAGAR — Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti Friday lashed out at the ruling National Conference, saying it was focusing on who between them and the Lieutenant Governor is empowered to transfer officials rather than taking a stand on issues that really matter. Mufti accused Chief Minister Omar Abdullah-led government of “surrendering” before New […]
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India, Bharat or Hindustan, call it by whichever name you prefer: Omar Abdullah
JAMMU — Asserting that this country is known by its three names — Bharat, India and Hindustan — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said citizens may call it by any name that resonates with them. Responding to a question on the comments made by RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale, who insisted […]
Omar Abdullah-led govt committed to empowering Sikhs: Farooq Abdullah
JAMMU — National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday assured the Sikhs of Jammu and Kashmir that the Omar Abdullah-led government is committed to empowering the community with a specific focus on job opportunities and education. He made the remarks at Gurdwara Singh Sabha in Jammu’s Nanak Nagar where he participated in a ‘Gurmat Samagam’ […]
‘Aur lado aapas mein’: Omar Abdullah’s jibe at Congress, AAP on Delhi election results
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday passed a snide remark on opposition parties as the BJP was heading for a decisive victory in the Delhi assembly polls. “Aur lado aapas mein!!! (Keep on fighting each other),” Abdullah posted on X with a meme. He was referring to the trends emerging […]
Omar Abdullah expresses concern over Engineer Rashid’s deteriorating health
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday expressed concern about the health condition of Baramulla Lok Sabha member Sheikh Abdul Rashid alias Engineer, who is on an indefinite hunger strike. “Very concerned to hear about Engineer Rashid having to be shifted to hospital. It is imperative that authorities take proper care […]
‘INDIA alliance will have to sit down and discuss our strategy moving forward’: Omar Abdullah
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday underscored the need for the INDIA alliance to have a structured discussion on its future strategy, cautioning that internal rifts could harm its larger goal. Abdullah parried a direct reply to a question about the prospects of the AAP winning the Delhi Assembly elections […]
Parliament to take final decision on UCC, Waqf issues: Omar Abdullah
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said it is Parliament which will take a final call on the Uniform Civil Code and the Waqf (amendment) bill. Uttarakhand on Monday became the first state to implement UCC with the ruling BJP fulfilling a major commitment made ahead of the 2022 assembly […]
Republic Day reminder of freedom fighters’ sacrifice: Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Saturday extended Republic Day greetings to the people, saying the day serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by our freedom fighters. “The 26th of January holds immense significance in our nation’s history, as we commemorate the establishment of free India as a Republic founded […]
Omar doing everything to normalise Article 370 revocation that broke up J&K: Mehbooba Mufti
SRINAGAR — PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday accused Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of doing “everything” to normalise the Centre’s decision to revoke Jammu and Kashmir’s special status. In a post on X, Mehbooba said Abdullah’s conduct has been so different from that of her father’s, late Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, a former chief minister. “Difference […]
Z-Morh tunnel will help Sonamarg become winter sports destination: Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said the opening of the Z-Morh tunnel will enable the development of Sonamarg resort in Ganderbal district as a winter sports destination, similar to the famous Gulmarg skiing resort town. “Tomorrow, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Z-Morh tunnel. This will allow the […]