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May 4, 2026, 11:44 AM - 2 min read
The annual Darbar Move was restored by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah after his government won the 2024 Assembly elections, despite criticism from the administration.
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May 2, 2026, 05:51 PM - 2 min read
The incident took place while workers were carrying out repair work on a retaining wall near the bridge. The spokesperson said the Chief Minister prayed for eternal peace for the departed souls.
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May 1, 2026, 07:49 PM - 5 min read
Omar Abdullah said if the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls ends up influencing the outcome of the West Bengal Assembly elections, it could create a troubling precedent that political parties across the country must guard against.
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May 1, 2026, 06:12 PM - 5 min read
Article 370 had created a “psychological barrier” between the people of Kashmir and those living in the rest of the country. It had created a feeling of “separateness”, which eventually led to secessionist sentiment. The direct rail link will add to the sentiment and feeling of integration.
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May 1, 2026, 03:50 PM - 2 min read
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday strongly criticised the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for allegedly misleading the public over the Urdu language row, asserting that no decision has been taken by the National Conference government to drop Urdu.
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April 30, 2026, 02:41 PM - 2 min read
Highlighting the importance of facilitating export trade and customs clearance, Omar said the proposed facility is a much-needed and a vital step towards boosting trade from the Union Territory.
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April 28, 2026, 04:21 PM - 3 min read
As Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched new development projects for J&K, Omar showered praises upon him and called him a 'true friend and well wisher' of the UT. The Union Minister launched 330 new road projects worth Rs 3,550 under the phase IV of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV (PMGSY), aiming to cover 1,600 kilometres in the region. These roads will benefit 363 remote habitations in Jammu and Kashmir.
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April 15, 2026, 04:20 PM - 2 min read
Abdullah was inaugurating the ‘Know Your Artisans’ event at the Kashmir Haat here. In a moment that was captured by camera crews and quickly went viral on social media platforms, the chief minister was seen walking towards the ribbon stretched across and then stopping short as he noticed the colours of the tricolour.
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April 7, 2026, 04:32 PM - 3 min read
The Army has claimed that the man killed in the encounter in Arhama forests on March 31 — identified as Ganderbal resident Rashid Ahmad Mughal — was a terrorist. However, his family alleged that he had no terror links and termed the encounter fake, while demanding the return of his body for proper burial.
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April 6, 2026, 07:49 PM - 3 min read
Addressing the beneficiaries, the Chief Minister expressed solidarity with families who have endured hardships, calling these appointments a step towards support, stability, and dignity in difficult times.He urged the appointees to serve with dedication, integrity, and compassion, emphasizing that they should carry forward the legacy of service of their loved ones with commitment and pride.
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April 2, 2026, 03:25 PM - 2 min read
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday informed the Legislative Assembly that electricity dues across the state have surged to over Rs 3,747 crore, with departments such as Public Health Engineering (PHE) and Irrigation and Flood Control emerging as the biggest defaulters.
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April 2, 2026, 02:21 PM - 2 min read
Addressing the Legislative Assembly, Omar Abdullah stated that the 1979 pact signed between the two governments is a sovereign commitment and not an individual one.
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