Omar Abdullah
Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (born 1970)
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Omar Abdullah is an Indian politician who is currently serving as the chief minister of union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. He had previously served as the chief minister of the state of Jammu and Kashmir between 2009 and 2014, and is the current vice president of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference, a position he has held since 2009 and also previously served as its president. Abdullah also served as a member of parliament in the Lok Sabha from 1998 to 2009, representing the Srinagar parliamentary constituency, and was a union minister of State for External Affairs.
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J-K cloudburst Latest Update: Death toll rises to 60 in Kishtwar, rescue operation underway as 500 feared trappedThe devastating cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district has so far claimed at least 60 deaths and over 100 injuries. The disaster triggered flash floods that swept away roads, camps, shops,..DNA - Published | |
Kishtwar cloudburst: PM Modi assures all help to J&K CM Omar Abdullah; death toll rises to 60Following the devastating cloudburst in Kishtwar's Chasoti village, which resulted in 60 fatalities and over 100 injuries, Prime Minister Modi has assured Jammu and Kashmir of full support. The..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Tiranga rallies across Jammu and Kashmir: 1508-meter long tricolour flag carried by students sets record in Doda, LG Manoj Sinha and CM Omar Abdullah join in Tiranga Yatra, WATCHAhead of Independence Day on August 15, Jammu and Kashmir celebrated it early with a record-setting Mega Tiranga Rally in Doda district. Watch video.DNA - Published | |
Omar writes to all political parties for J&Kâs statehood, calls it âessential course correctionâJammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, has appealed to national parties, including the BJP, to reinstate statehood for J&K, emphasizing it as a constitutional right, not a discretionary..IndiaTimes - Published | |
âStatehood must be restoredâ: Omar Abdullah writes to 42 parties; says people of J&K have waited long enoughOmar Abdullah has urged 42 political parties, including the Congress, to advocate for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir during the current Parliament session. He argues that downgrading..IndiaTimes - Published | |
âNothing will happen tomorrow': Omar Abdullah plays down J&K statehood buzz; CM says, 'itâs just a gut feeling, hopeful about monsoon session'Amidst swirling rumors of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood restoration, Omar Abdullah tempered expectations, stating he foresees no immediate announcement. While dismissing any developments on Tuesday, he..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Omar Abdullah set to loosen media iron fist in new policyIndiaTimes - Published | |
âDrug peddlerâ killed in Jammu crossfire, kin cry foulA suspected drug peddler, Parvez Ahmed, died in an exchange of fire with police in Jammu, prompting allegations of a staged encounter from his family. Protests erupted, leading to the suspension of two..IndiaTimes - Published | |
LG pats J&K police, BJP slams Omar for âtaking onâ copsLieutenant-governor Manoj Sinha praised the J&K police for fostering peace, while the BJP criticized Omar Abdullah for allegedly inciting separatism during a visit to a martyrs' graveyard. The NC..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Omar Abdullah demands immediate statehood for J&K; rules out âhybrid modelâ of governance; hints at legal battle against CentreIndiaTimes - Published | Niger terror attack: Two Indians killed, one abducted; Omar Abdullah seeks MEA interventionIndiaTimes - Published |
Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge write to PM Modi for Jammu and Kashmir statehood; CM Omar Abdullah welcomes moveRahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have urged Prime Minister Modi to restore statehood to Jammu & Kashmir via a parliamentary bill during the monsoon session. They also advocated for Sixth Schedule..IndiaTimes - Published | Martyrs Day clampdown: âJammu and Kashmir government under detentionâ to prevent visits to graveyard; CM calls it a âshameâAuthorities in J&K barred Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and other political figures from visiting the 1931 martyrs' graveyard in Srinagar, leading to widespread detentions and restrictions. Omar..IndiaTimes - Published |
âGlorifying riotersâ: BJP, NC face off over Martyrsâ Day tribute; Jallianwala Bagh comparison sparks rowA political row has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir after Omar Abdullah likened the 1931 Srinagar killings to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, drawing sharp criticism from the BJP, who accused him of..IndiaTimes - Published | Jammu and Kashmir cops block Martyrsâ Day events at graveyardAuthorities in Jammu and Kashmir have prohibited visits to the Srinagar graveyard of âJuly 13 Martyrs,â continuing restrictions since Article 370's abrogation in 2019. This prevents political..IndiaTimes - Published |
Shivraj Chouhan says 5 lakh PMAY beneficiaries in J&K to be provided houses soonUnion Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that nearly five lakh homeless individuals in Jammu and Kashmir will soon receive housing under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. With Chief Minister Omar..IndiaTimes - Published | Mughal Road gets tunnel, Omar Abdullah says âmajor achievement of my govtâThe Union government has approved 19 road and tunnel projects worth Rs 10,637 crore for Jammu and Kashmir, including the crucial Peer Ki Gali tunnel on the Mughal Road. This tunnel will provide..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Will never permit': J&K CM on Indus diversion to Punjab; ally Cong fumesA dispute has erupted among northern states over the central government's plan to divert surplus water from the Indus system. Jammu and Kashmir's chief minister Omar Abdullah opposes redirecting water..IndiaTimes - Published | Wonât share Indus waters with other states: OmarJammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has strongly opposed the central government's proposal to divert Indus River waters to other states, asserting that J&K's needs must be prioritized. His..IndiaTimes - Published |
US is 'friend' to others only when its own interests are served: J&K CM's jibe over Trump-Munir lunch; suggests solution to end Middle-East conflictJammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has criticised US foreign policy following the hosting of Pakistan's Army Chief by the US President. He also urged for an immediate cessation of the..IndiaTimes - Published | British high commissioner meets Omar in Delhi, National Conference terms it courtesy callBritish High Commissioner Lindy Cameron recently met with Jammu and Kashmir's chief minister, Omar Abdullah, in New Delhi, accompanied by her team. While the CM's office acknowledged the meeting on X,..IndiaTimes - Published |
National Conference ups ante against âdual power centreâ in J&K, seeks restoration of statehood for effective governanceThe National Conference (NC) has intensified its criticism of the "dual power centre" in Jammu and Kashmir, asserting it impedes effective governance. NC questions LG Manoj Sinha's claim of controlling..IndiaTimes - Published | Jammu and Kashmir: Parents of students in Iran demand evacuationAmid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, worried parents in Srinagar are urgently appealing for the evacuation of their children studying in Iranian universities. With over 1,300 Indian..IndiaTimes - Published |
Kashmir parties condemn Israelâs attack on IranKashmiri political parties, including the National Conference, have strongly condemned Israel's recent attack on Iran, criticizing the silence of major global powers like the US. Omar Abdullah likened..IndiaTimes - Published | Srinagarâs Jamia Masjid locked on Eid, Mirwaiz detainedOn Eid-ul-Adha, Srinagar's Jamia Masjid was locked, and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was placed under house arrest, preventing devotees from offering prayers, which sparked criticism from various political..IndiaTimes - Published |
CM Omar Abdullah relies on humour to press for J&K statehoodAt the inauguration of the Katra-Srinagar train service, former J&K CM Omar Abdullah humorously reminded PM Narendra Modi about restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Abdullah pointed out his own..IndiaTimes - Published | J-K CM Omar Abdullah makes BIG remark while sharing stage with PM Modi, says, 'I stand slightly...'Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday used the flagging-off ceremony of the first train to Kashmir by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Katra to subtly but clearly articulate his government's demand for..DNA - Published |
'I had a demotion': Omar Abdullah rakes up statehood issue; says LG got promotedOmar Abdullah urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir during the Vande Bharat Express launch between Srinagar and Katra. Abdullah reminisced about the 2014 Katra..IndiaTimes - Published | âLegitimate aspirationâ: TMC bats for J&Kâs statehood, calls for empowerment of state governmentThe Trinamool Congress (TMC) has voiced strong support for full statehood for Jammu and Kashmir, deeming it a âlegitimate aspirationâ of its people. A TMC delegation, led by MP Sagarika Ghose, met..IndiaTimes - Published |
Mehbooba, Omar talk peace from warzoneMehbooba Mufti advocated for a permanent ceasefire along the Pakistan border in J&K, emphasizing humanitarian relief for civilians affected by artillery fire and drone incursions. Omar Abdullah echoed..IndiaTimes - Published | Roadshow to revive J&K tourism from Pahalgam blowFollowing the Pahalgam terror attack, stakeholders organized a roadshow from Srinagar to Pahalgam to revive tourism. The roadshow aimed to convey that Kashmir is safe. It was stopped 30km before..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Undermining our regionâs stability': PDP slams Omar Abdullah for calling to scrap Indus Waters TreatyThe PDP has strongly criticized Omar Abdullah's remarks regarding the Tulbul Navigation Project and the Indus Waters Treaty, cautioning that such statements could destabilize the fragile peace along..IndiaTimes - Published | J&K CM, LG call for peace as India prepares to send all-party team abroadFollowing Operation Sindoor and heightened tensions, J&K CM Omar Abdullah and LG Manoj Sinha affirmed India's dedication to peace while defending military actions against Pakistan-backed terrorism...IndiaTimes - Published |
Experts align with Omarâs view, saying revival of Tulbul Navigation Project will yield socio-economic benefits for J&KThe Tulbul Navigation Project, stalled by Pakistan in 1987, may restart. Experts say it benefits Jammu and Kashmir. Omar Abdullah supports reviving the project. The project aims to improve navigation..IndiaTimes - Published | Omar, Mufti spar over âweaponisingâ water, patriotism, pro-Pakistan tiltJ&K CM Omar Abdullah's push to restart the Tulbul Navigation Project amid Indus Water Treaty discussions sparked a feud with PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, who accused him of "weaponising water." The..IndiaTimes - Published |
''Iâll rise above the gutter ... ' : Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti spar over 'Tulbul project' resumptionMehbooba Mufti has criticized Omar Abdullah's call to revive the Tulbul Navigation Project amidst India-Pakistan tensions. She deemed his statements irresponsible, emphasizing that J&K needs peace, not..IndiaTimes - Published | With IWT in suspension, Omar argues for revival of Tulbul Navigation ProjectFollowing the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty after the Pahalgam terror attack, former J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah suggested resuming work on the Tulbul Navigation Barrage in Wullar Lake...IndiaTimes - Published |
J-K CM Omar Abdullah slams Pakistan as explosions echo through Srinagar: 'No ceasefire'In violation to the ceasefire agreement with India, Pakistan resumed its attempts to direct drone attacks at Indian bordering states.DNA - Published | India-Pakistan War: Explosions heard across Srinagar, says J-K CM Omar AbdullahHours after the ceasefire announcement between India and Pakistan, explosions were heard across Srinagar, said Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.DNA - Published |
J-K CM Omar Abdullah's BIG statement on ceasefire: 'Had this happened 2-3 days ago...'India and Pakistan have agreed to full and immediate ceasefire after continued interventions by the United States (US), President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social. This comes after Pakistan's..DNA - Published | Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti question âmass detentionsâ after Pahalgam attackFollowing the Pahalgam attack, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti voiced concerns over large-scale detentions in J&K, fearing a message of collective punishment. Mehbooba highlighted that thousands of..IndiaTimes - Published |
J&K LG finds business rules 'contrary to Jammu and Kashmir Act', sends file back to CM Omar AbdullahLieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has sent back the J&K transaction of business rules (TBR) proposed by the Omar Abdullah government, seeking clarification on procedural adherence. The LG's office found..IndiaTimes - Published | Omar meets PM Modi, discusses Pahalgam attackJ&K CM Omar Abdullah met PM Modi, conveying the deep grief and outrage of the people following the Pahalgam terrorist attack that killed 26, mostly tourists. The attack was a central focus, with the..IndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi, J&K CM Omar Abdullah hold talks in Delhi; discuss J&K security in first meeting since Pahalgam terror attackJammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, which tragically killed 26 people, mostly tourists. Abdullah..IndiaTimes - Published | Pahalgam terror attack: J&K CM Omar Abdullah expresses grief over not ensuring tourists' safety, says, 'terrorism can only end when...'Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah spoke on various issues related to Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir recently. He expressed grief over not being able to ensure the safety of..DNA - Published |
'With what face can I ask for statehood for J&K?' Omar Abdullah's in J&K assembly after Pahalgam attackFollowing the tragic terror attack in Pahalgam that resulted in 26 fatalities, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah addressed the state assembly, expressing his grief and stating he would not..IndiaTimes - Published | Ensure innocent Kashmiris donât bear brunt of war on terror: Omar, Mehbooba, LoneFollowing the Pahalgam attack, Jammu and Kashmir leaders Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti, and Sajad Lone cautioned against collective punishment of Kashmiris during the crackdown on terrorists. They..IndiaTimes - Published |
