Fearing a setback to Kashmir’s tourism industry at a crucial time, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday met top Union ministers in New Delhi and pressed for a review of the proposed October closure of Srinagar Airport, arguing that uninterrupted air connectivity is vital during the Valley’s peak tourist season.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday and discussed a range of issues concerning Jammu and Kashmir, with a special focus on the early restoration of statehood.
In a move that has sparked intense political interest in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called a meeting of National Conference (NC) MLAs and allied independents next week.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for multiple development projects worth Rs 42.38 crore across Ganderbal district, aimed at strengthening healthcare infrastructure, road connectivity, public amenities, youth facilities, heritage conservation and tourism development.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday inaugurated the India Golf Carnival 2026 tournament at the Royal Springs Golf Course in Srinagar.
In his 'Mann Ki Baat' programme on Sunday, the PM had exhorted people to take measures to curb the health menace.
Calling for a united resistance to the alleged “onslaught on ourpolitical and social rights”, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Sundaytargeted Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for “shying” away from taking afirm stand on Articles 370 and 35A.
The Chief Minister noted that Himachal Pradesh has adopted a strict policy in this regard and stressed the adoption of a similar policy in J&K.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reiterated on Thursday that Jammu and Kashmir is facing a severe threat from climate change, particularly in the form of a water crisis, stressing the need for greater awareness and action.
Anticipating a drought-like situation in Jammu and Kashmir due to negligible rain and snow this winter, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday warned of a worsening water crisis in the Union Territory (UT) and called for collective efforts to tackle the alarming situation.
