SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday led his party MLAs and independents supporting him for a meeting at on off-site location amid claims by Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma that the National Conference government can fall anytime. Sharma had claimed that several ruling party MLAs were on the verge of […]
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CM Omar Abdullah flags off cyclothon to mark World Bicycle Day
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday flagged off a cyclothon at the Royal Springs Golf Course (RSGC) here to mark World Bicycle Day. The event, organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council under its flagship initiative “My Youth My Pride”, witnessed enthusiastic participation from cyclists, youth, students and sports […]
First batch of Haj pilgrims returns to Srinagar; received by CM at airport
SRINAGAR — The first batch of Haj pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir returned from the annual pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday and were received at the airport here by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, officials said. They said the first flight carrying 144 pilgrims arrived at the Srinagar International Airport in the […]
Mehbooba writes to political leaders; Calls for united outreach to centre on J&K issues
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti has written to several political leaders and representatives in Jammu and Kashmir, urging them to come together and seek a sustained dialogue with the Government of India on issues concerning the Union Territory. Among those addressed by Mehbooba are Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Leader of […]
Omar Abdullah urges centre to ensure timely transportation of Haj pilgrims’ baggage to J&K
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has urged the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation to ensure timely and concurrent transportation of baggage belonging to Haj pilgrims returning to Jammu and Kashmir from Saudi Arabia. In a letter addressed to Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, Abdullah highlighted the difficulties […]
CM Omar Abdullah calls MLAs meet on June 3
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has convened a meeting of ruling National Conference MLAs and the independents supporting the government to discuss the “matters of collective importance” on June 3. Abdullah, in the invitation letter to the legislators, said the meeting will discuss and deliberate upon the matters of collective importance […]
Omar Abdullah visits Budgam murder victim’s family, assures strict action against accused
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday visited the residence of the 12-year-old girl who was found murdered in Budgam and offered condolences to her family. The girl was found murdered in the Galwanpora area of Budgam district on Sunday, a day after she was reported missing. During his visit, Abdullah […]
CM hands over compassionate appointment orders to 52 beneficiaries
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday handed over compassionate appointment orders to 52 beneficiaries. “Chief Minister handed over appointment orders to 52 candidates under SRO-43 and the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme (RAS), reaffirming the Government’s commitment towards providing compassionate assistance to deserving beneficiaries,” the CM’s office said in a post on […]
300 tourists rescued in seven-hour operation after Gulmarg Gondola malfunctions
SRINAGAR — Around 300 tourists in 65 cabins of Gulmarg Gondola were stranded mid-air on Monday after the Asia’s highest ropeway developed technical problems, and were rescued after an arduous seven-hour operation. No casualties were reported in the incident, officials said. The major multi-agency rescue operation, which also involvedthe army, was launched soon after the […]
‘Shocking, deeply distressing’: Omar Abdullah on rape and murder of 12-year-old girl in Budgam
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday condemned the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Budgam district, describing it as “shocking and deeply distressing”. Expressing grief over the tragedy, Abdullah condemned the heinous act and conveyed his heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family. “May she find a place […]









