Omar Abdullah
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'Real practitioner of back-door politics': Omar Abdullah, BJP trade barbs over poaching claims
Jammu and Kashmir | Jul 12, 2026, 04:32 PM ISTOn Sunday, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah once again claimed that the BJP is trying to topple his government by making attempts to poach his MLAs. However, the saffron party rejected the charge and dismissed them as 'speculative'.
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Is Omar Abdullah govt in trouble? Emergency MLA meeting on June 3 sparks political buzz in J-K
Jammu and Kashmir | Jun 01, 2026, 11:56 PM ISTA major political controversy has emerged in Jammu and Kashmir after Omar Abdullah called a meeting of all MLAs on June 3. BJP leaders claim growing dissatisfaction among National Conference legislators could threaten the government's stability.
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Major disaster averted in J-K's Gulmarg: 300 tourists rescued after cable car develops mid-air snag
Jammu and Kashmir | May 25, 2026, 04:20 PM ISTFollowing the incident, gondola services on both the upward and downward routes have been suspended until the technical issue is fully resolved. Officials assured visitors that restoration work is already underway and services will resume only after comprehensive safety checks are completed.
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Speed News: Omar Abdullah slams Khawaja Asif over anti-India remark
Originals | Apr 08, 2026, 11:56 PM ISTOmar Abdullah slams Khawaja Asif over anti-India remark. TMC-EC meeting turns heated; Derek O’Brien allegedly shouts at CEC. Bombay HC cancels April 9 Goa Ponda bypoll, voids EC notification. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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Omar Abdullah slams Khawaja Asif for remarks: 'Forget Kolkata, Pakistan could not reach even Delhi'
India | Apr 07, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTOmar Abdullah said all could see that aircraft in India are still flying, but see what is the situation in Pakistan due to fuel shortage. He added that Pakistan should rather try to improve the relations with India.
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'Will shut all petrol pumps if…': Omar Abdullah warns against panic buying of fuel, debunks rumours
Jammu and Kashmir | Mar 26, 2026, 06:00 PM ISTThe J-K CM also said that he would be attending the meeting convened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the conflict. PM Modi is scheduled to meet with chief ministers from across the country on Friday to review the nation’s preparedness amid the ongoing conflict.
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'Stop taking grants, pay amount for free land': J-K CM Abdullah on Vaishno Devi medical college row
Jammu and Kashmir | Dec 03, 2025, 01:12 PM ISTThe Yuva Rajput Sabha on Monday initiated a protest seeking reservation for Hindus in the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence. The outfit demanded that Muslim students be shifted from the institute. This came after 42 Muslims candidates secured seats in the medical college.
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Budgam, Nagrota Bypolls Results: PDP’s Aga Muntazir, BJP's Devyani Rana emerge victorious in J-K
Jammu and Kashmir | Nov 14, 2025, 04:18 PM ISTBudgam, Nagrota Bypoll Election Results: BJP candidate Devyani Rana has won the Nagrota Assembly constituency by-election, securing around 42,350 votes and defeating Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party president Harsh Dev Singh.
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Omar Abdullah Rejects PDP's Land Bill, Says 'I Will Not Sell Jammu & Kashmir for a Rajya Sabha Seat’
News | Oct 29, 2025, 08:24 AM ISTJammu & Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah strongly opposed the PDP's proposed land bill, declaring that he would not compromise the region's integrity for political gain. Abdullah reaffirmed his stand against any legislation that benefits land mafias or outsiders, emphasizing the protection of J&K's interest
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J-K Rajya Sabha Election: Omar Abdullah slams BJP over cross-voting after NC wins 3 seats, BJP one
Jammu and Kashmir | Oct 25, 2025, 12:05 AM ISTJammu and Kashmir Rajya Sabha Election results: Omar Abdullah raised doubts over how the BJP managed to gain four extra votes beyond its official strength, accusing some MLAs of breaking their promises to the NC.
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Jammu and Kashmir Rajya Sabha Election Results: NC's Ramzan, Kichloo, Oberoi and BJP's Sharma win
Jammu and Kashmir | Oct 24, 2025, 11:41 PM ISTJammu and Kashmir Rajya Sabha poll results 2025: The Election Commission of India organised the polls for four Rajya Sabha seats through three separate notifications. Two of the seats were contested under individual notifications, while the remaining two were clubbed together.
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J-K: CM Omar Abdullah launches robotic teacher developed by students during TechKnow-2025
Jammu and Kashmir | Sep 15, 2025, 07:14 PM ISTOn this occasion, the CM addressed the students and expressed confidence in their future. He emphasised the growing role of AI, stating that most companies are now using it. He added that education has changed significantly, and now students must compete with their peers from around the world.
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J-K rain mayhem: 41 dead, over 10,000 evacuated as Army and IAF lead rescue ops | Key points
Jammu and Kashmir | Aug 27, 2025, 11:26 PM ISTJammu and Kashmir is battling the aftermath of its heaviest rainfall in more than a century, which has left more than three dozen people dead and caused severe damage to infrastructure. Thousands have been evacuated as the Indian Air Force intensifies rescue operations.
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JK govt begins process to take over 215 schools linked to banned Jamaat-e-Islami; Lone, Mufti fume
Jammu and Kashmir | Aug 23, 2025, 02:14 PM ISTDistrict officials have been instructed to implement necessary measures, in consultation with the School Education Department, to maintain quality education in accordance with the norms of the National Education Policy (NEP).
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Kishtwar cloudburst: CM Omar visits site, locals chant 'Jai Mata Di' after flash flood hits Chositi
Jammu and Kashmir | Aug 16, 2025, 04:05 PM ISTKishtwar cloudburst: Chositi, located about 90 kilometres from Kishtwar town, was among the worst-hit areas in the cloudburst disaster. A community kitchen crowded with devotees took the direct impact, as flash floods triggered by the cloudburst swept away multiple structures.
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Kishtwar floods: Japan PM Ishiba express anguish over loss of lives; CM Abdullah announces ex-gratia
Jammu and Kashmir | Aug 16, 2025, 02:49 PM ISTNational Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Border Roads Organisation (BRO), civil administration and local volunteers have been actively involved in rescue operations in flood-hit Kishtwar.
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Jammu and Kashmir: Government bans 25 books citing threat to 'national integrity' | Check full list
Jammu and Kashmir | Aug 06, 2025, 11:55 PM ISTJammu and Kashmir: The 25 banned books have been found to violate Sections 152, 196, and 197 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, which deal with activities that promote secessionism and pose a threat to the sovereignty and integrity of India.
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Record voter turnout, investment and drop in violence: Jammu & Kashmir after Article 370 abrogation
India | Aug 05, 2025, 08:50 AM ISTThough the regional parties claim Article 370 abrogation has led to utter chaos in the state, the BJP claims JK has now joined the mainstream and locals have developed a sense of belief and security.
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Abdullah welcomes PM Modi's praise on Gujarat visit, calls tourism as key to J-K's economic revival
Jammu and Kashmir | Aug 01, 2025, 05:18 PM ISTOmar Abdullah was on a two-day visit to Gujarat to promote Jammu and Kashmir as a key travel destination, especially in the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which had a chilling effect on tourism in the region.
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How AIIMS Jammu Is Revolutionising Healthcare in Jammu & Kashmir
Originals | Jul 22, 2025, 07:00 PM ISTDiscover how AIIMS Jammu is transforming healthcare delivery in Jammu & Kashmir with cutting-edge facilities, top-tier medical professionals, and expanded access for rural populations.