OMAR ABDULLAH
Hurriyat Conference asks Omar-led govt to reinstate employees fired over 'terror links'
Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq urged the Jammu and Kashmir government to halt the dismissal of employees over alleged terror links and to reinstate those terminated. His comments follow the recent dismissal of two employees without legal recourse, echoing concerns over the authoritarian approach in handling such cases.
J&K CM Omar Abdullah says door still open on special status resolution
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated that the National Conference's resolution for the reinstatement of special status and constitutional guarantees remains valid. He emphasized that the Congress party's stance on the resolution was influenced by recent elections and wouldn't diminish its significance.
Omar Abdullah chairs first cabinet meeting in Jammu, discusses reservation, employment, recruitments
The Jammu and Kashmir cabinet met to address critical issues including employment, reservation, and recruitment processes. A sub-committee will be formed to engage with stakeholders on the reservation policy. The government is committed to fulfilling its election promises, including tackling unemployment and addressing the concerns of daily wagers.
Opening of Jammu-Sialkot and Chamb cross border roads with Pakistan will boost tourism, business: J&K Minister Satish Sharma
Jammu and Kashmir Minister Satish Sharma announced plans to request increased cross-border connectivity with Pakistan. He believes opening roads in Chamb and R S Pora will boost tourism and trade. Sharma expressed optimism about the upcoming train link to Kashmir, predicting a surge in tourism and economic growth.
Article 370 would not have been revoked had PDP not joined hands with BJP in 2014: NC leader Wani
National Conference leader Nasir Aslam Wani asserted that the revocation of Articles 370 and 35A could have been averted if the PDP hadn't partnered with the BJP in 2014. He accused the PDP of prioritizing political turmoil over the development and advancement of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
J&K: In its 1st month, Omar Abdullah govt focuses on public welfare, pressing issues
Omar Abdullah's government in Jammu and Kashmir marked its first month with initiatives aimed at improving quality of life and tackling unemployment. Key actions included securing additional power supply, advocating for the restoration of statehood, and transforming the CM's residence into a public redressal office.
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NC in tight spot over ally Congress's assertions
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's statement that no one in his party discussed restoring Article 370 has put its J&K alliance partner, the National Conference (NC), in a difficult position. The NC maintains that the resolution on special status passed by the J&K assembly is for the restoration of Articles 370 and 35(A), but other parties are demanding clarification.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's office moves to Jammu and Kashmir's winter capital
Omar Abdullah and ministers resumed work from Jammu, marking the return of the winter capital practice. This practice was halted in 2020 following the abrogation of Article 370 and the COVID-19 pandemic. Abdullah's return to the Jammu secretariat signifies a move towards normalcy and addresses concerns about the availability of officials in the region.
Resolution on special status opens, not shuts, doors: J&K CM Omar Abdullah
Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah defended the National Conference's resolution for the restoration of special status, calling it "historic" and emphasizing its role in expanding future options. The BJP staged a walkout in protest, deeming the resolution as indicative of a "separatist mindset" and threatening to establish a parallel assembly and administration if such actions persist.
Jammu and Kashmir Assembly adjourned Sine die
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly concluded its five-day session. The Assembly passed the Motion of Thanks on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha's address. The session, the first since August 5, 2019, witnessed protests from BJP members. The protests erupted after the passage of a resolution by the ruling National Conference. The resolution called for a dialogue with the Centre to restore the erstwhile state's special status.
Jammu and Kashmir people found their voice after passage of resolution on special status restoration: CM Abdullah
In a significant address, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah highlighted the historic nature of the assembly session, emphasizing the passage of a resolution seeking the restoration of the erstwhile state's special status.
BJP questions Congress on Jammu and Kashmir resolution seeking restoration of Article 370
Smriti Irani criticized Congress after the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly passed a resolution. The resolution seeks restoration of special status for the region. Irani questioned Congress's stance on terrorism and its commitment to the interests of Jammu and Kashmir. BJP members protested against the resolution in the Assembly. Three BJP MLAs were marshalled out during the protests.
Two village guards kidnapped, killed by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir
Two village defense guards, Kuldeep Kumar and Nazir Ahmad, were tragically killed by unidentified gunmen in a forested area of Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir. The Kashmir Tigers, an offshoot of Jaish e Muhammad, claimed responsibility for the killings.
Wanted to raise our voice on restoration of Article 370 through the Assembly, says Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated that the Union Territory government aims to convey its disapproval of the 2019 abrogation of Article 370 and 35(A). Abdullah emphasized that the decision was made without consulting local leaders and asserted the need for their voices to be heard through the Assembly's resolution.
JK Assembly passes resolution seeking restoration of special status; parties hail, BJP protests
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly passed a resolution urging the Central government to establish a constitutional framework for reinstating the special status of the former state. This decision was met with approval from valley-based political parties but sparked protests from the opposing BJP, leading to disruptions in the Assembly and its adjournment.
Vajpayee roadmap for J&K forgotten, says chief Minister Omar Abdullah
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated that the region is suffering because the roadmap left by Atal Bihari Vajpayee was forgotten. He believes that if India had followed Vajpayee's path to deal with J&K, the region wouldn't be in its current situation. Abdullah praised Vajpayee's initiatives like the Lahore bus journey and Agra summit as attempts to mend India-Pakistan relations.
J-K wouldn't have been in current situation had Vajpayee's approach been adopted: Omar
Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister, stated during a Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly session that the region wouldn't be facing its current challenges if the ruling BJP had adopted former Prime Minister A.B. Vajpayee's approach to the region, which prioritized dialogue and understanding.
Jammu and Kashmir UT's first session starts with Bedlam
PDP MLA Waheed ur Rehman Para's resolution demanding the restoration of Article 370 in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly sparked controversy. While other parties supported the resolution, Omar Abdullah stated it held no significance and the people had already rejected the 2019 decisions. Meanwhile, LG Manoj Sinha pledged efforts to restore full statehood.
National Conference's Abdul Rahim Rather elected Jammu and Kashmir Assembly speaker
Abdul Rahim Rather, an 80-year-old veteran National Conference leader, has been elected as the first speaker of the legislative assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The election took place without opposition contest, marking the first session of the assembly in over six years.
J-K Assembly to hold first session today, after 6 years; Speaker's election to take place
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly will hold its first session in six years on Monday. The election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker is on the agenda, with candidates proposed by the National Conference and BJP, respectively.
Security apparatus must do everything to check spurt in terror attacks, says Jammu and Kashmir CM Abdullah
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the grenade attack at a Sunday market in Srinagar, which injured 11 people. Abdullah emphasized the need for the security apparatus to curb the increase in terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, calling for measures to ensure public safety and prevent future incidents.
BJP MLA and Union minister Jitendra Singh's brother Devender Rana passes away at 59
Senior BJP leader and Nagrota MLA Devender Singh Rana passed away at a private hospital in Haryana. He was the younger brother of Union minister Jitendra Singh and an influential political figure in Jammu and Kashmir. Rana's sudden death has left his supporters and colleagues in shock. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and a son.
LG Manoj Sinha slams Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah for boycotting UT Foundation Day
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha criticized Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and other National Conference leaders for not attending the Union Territory Foundation Day celebrations. Sinha emphasized the importance of recognizing J&K's current status as a Union Territory, while NC leaders remained opposed, calling for the return of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
Ruling NC to shun Kashmir admin's Union Territory Day function
The Kashmir administration will celebrate Union Territory Day on October 31, with the event scheduled at Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will be the chief guest. Meanwhile, the academic session for classes till 9th standard will be shifted back to November-December for Kashmir and winter zones of Jammu province.
Omar Abdullah meets PM Modi in Delhi
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to present a cabinet-passed resolution urging the restoration of statehood. Abdullah's party recently won a significant victory in assembly polls, highlighting the urgency of reinstating constitutional rights and the region's unique identity.
J-K: CM Omar Abdullah resigns from Budgam seat, retains family bastion Ganderbal
Omar Abdullah resigned from the Budgam assembly seat and retained the Ganderbal constituency, the National Conference's bastion. He took oath as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. Under his leadership, the NC-Congress alliance won a majority in the assembly polls held after the abrogation of Article 370. BJP performed impressively with 29 seats.
'PM Modi removed Article 370 after consulting Farooq, Omar Abdullah', claims Engineer Rashid
Engineer Rashid accused Farooq and Omar Abdullah of colluding with PM Modi on the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. Rashid claimed that Modi consulted the Abdullahs, calling the process 'match-fixing.' He also alleged that the BJP assisted the National Conference in regaining power. Rashid has a contentious past, having been arrested multiple times under various charges, but currently serves as an MP.
Omar to take oath as J&K CM on Wednesday; several INDIA bloc leaders invited
Jammu and Kashmir will have its first elected government since the revocation of Article 370, with Omar Abdullah set to become chief minister. The swearing-in ceremony will take place at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre. Several INDIA bloc leaders are expected to attend, signaling a step towards restoring full statehood in the region.
Omar elected NC leader, gets support of four independents
Omar Abdullah is nominated as the leader of the National Conference legislative party with support from 42 MLAs. Talks with Congress are ongoing to secure backing for government formation in J&K. The combined NC and independent MLAs now total 46 out of 90 seats.
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