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  Omar Abdullah opposes canal plan linking Jammu and Kashmir water to northern states

  India | June 20, 2025 23:53 IST

  Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah made his stance clear on the proposed 113-km-long canal, saying, "We will use the water first, and then we will think about others."

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  'British dreamt it, you made it reality': Omar Abdullah hails PM Modi at Chenab bridge inauguration

  Jammu and Kashmir | June 06, 2025 14:21 IST

  Part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, the Chenab bridge is a marvel of modern engineering, spanning 1,315 metres and standing 359 metres above the riverbed, connecting the Kashmir Valley with the rest of India by rail for the first time.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, May 27, 2025

  India | May 27, 2025 20:25 IST

  PM Modi vows to remove the ‘thorn’ of PoK, while J-K CM Omar Abdullah holds a cabinet meet in Pahalgam to boost tourist confidence.

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  India-Pakistan understanding: Omar Abdullah welcomes move, urges swift relief for affected in J-K

  Jammu and Kashmir | May 10, 2025 20:32 IST

  Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah welcomed the India-Pakistan understanding, expressing sorrow that it didn’t come sooner to prevent loss of lives, and urged the J&K government to swiftly assess damage, provide relief to affected civilians, and ensure proper treatment for the injured.

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  J-K CM Omar Abdullah condemns Pahalgam attack, says 'no words to express pain'

  Jammu and Kashmir | April 28, 2025 13:36 IST

  J-K CM Omar Abdhullah said that he is struggling to find a way to apologise to the families of the victims of the April 22 attack in Baisaran Valley and said that he could not fulfil his duty of sending the tourists back to their homes safely.

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  J-K: 10-year-old dies in Tral seminary fire, six injured, CM Abdullah orders fire safety audit

  Jammu and Kashmir | April 06, 2025 18:02 IST

  Police officials stated that firefighters and emergency personnel quickly arrived at the scene and brought the fire under control. The injured were promptly transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the fire.

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  J-K: Ruckus in Assembly over daily wagers' issue, BJP MLAs walk out; CM urges workers to end strike

  Jammu and Kashmir | March 25, 2025 16:55 IST

  Daily wage workers are protesting since Friday, they are pushing for regularization and release of the pending wages. Due to the strike, there is a water crisis in both Jammu and Kashmir.

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  Omar Abdullah on Jaishankar's statement on PoK: 'If you can bring it back, then do it now'

  Jammu and Kashmir | March 06, 2025 18:50 IST

  Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah reacted to EAM Jaishankar's statement on reclaiming Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), questioning the Centre's silence on China-controlled territories in Ladakh. His remarks have sparked fresh political debate.

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  Section 163 imposed, Badhaal village declared containment zone after 17 mysterious deaths in Rajouri

  Jammu and Kashmir | January 22, 2025 11:27 IST

  Asserting that a probe is underway to unravel the mystery behind 17 deaths in this village of Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah assured people that all questions will be answered soon.

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  Omar Abdullah praises PM Modi for Sonamarg tunnel, says 'Dil ki duri aur Delhi se duri...'

  Jammu and Kashmir | January 13, 2025 14:04 IST

  PM Modi on Monday inaugurated the newly constructed Z-Morh tunnel in Sonamarg located in Jammu and Kashmir. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and J-K LG Manoj Sinha were present at the ceremony.

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  Jammu and Kashmir: Protests intensify over reservation policy, CM's son joins demonstration

  Jammu and Kashmir | December 24, 2024 18:00 IST

  Protests have intensified in Jammu and Kashmir over the new reservation policy, with political leaders and CM Omar Abdullah’s son joining the demonstration, demanding a review of the controversial changes.

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  J-K: Iltija Mufti joins protest outside CM's residence over reservation, check their demands

  Jammu and Kashmir | December 23, 2024 16:51 IST

  PDP leader Iltija Mufti joins a protest in Srinagar, demanding a review of the controversial reservation policy introduced by the Jammu and Kashmir government.

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  Congress reacts to Omar Abdullah's EVM advice, asks him to check facts

  India | December 16, 2024 17:39 IST

  Senior Congress parliamentarian Manickam Tagore posted on X and called out the change in Abdullah's tone after becoming the CM.

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  'Can't say you don't like these EVMs because...': Omar Abdullah takes jibe at ally Congress

  India | December 15, 2024 17:03 IST

  Omar Abdullah on EVMs: Congress has expressed concerns regarding the infallibility of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and questioned the election outcome following its losses in the Haryana and Maharashtra Assembly polls.

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  We have right to live with dignity, why to ask for statehood: Omar amid uproar over Article 370

  Jammu and Kashmir | November 08, 2024 19:35 IST

  The development comes as uproar continued in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly for the third day on Friday as BJP members protested over the special status resolution, leading the Speaker to marshal out 12 opposition MLAs and Langate legislator Sheikh Khurshid.

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  J-K CM Omar Abdullah meets Amit Shah in Delhi, discusses restoration of statehood

  India | October 23, 2024 22:39 IST

  Omar Abdullah met Union Home Minister Amit Shah for the first time since assuming office as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.

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  Omar Abdullah retains family stronghold of Ganderbal, resigns from Budgam seat in Jammu and Kashmir

  Jammu and Kashmir | October 21, 2024 16:46 IST

  The National Conference (NC) emerged as the single-largest party in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls held in September and October. The NC won 42 out of the 90 seats. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) with 29 seats is the second-largest party.

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  Omar Abdullah takes oath as member of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly in Kashmiri language

  Jammu and Kashmir | October 21, 2024 15:35 IST

  The newly elected members of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly were administered oath on Monday by pro-tem speaker Mubarak Gul.

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  'I'm back', says Omar Abdullah as he resumes office as Jammu and Kashmir CM

  Jammu and Kashmir | October 16, 2024 17:32 IST

  National Conference leader Omar Abdullah took oath as the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, heading the first elected government in the Union territory since 2019 when Article 370 was abrogated.

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  Congress formally extends support to NC to form govt in J-K, hands over letter of support

  Jammu and Kashmir | October 11, 2024 18:51 IST

  The NC has emerged as the single largest party with 42 seats as results of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls were declared on October 8. The party is comfortably placed to form the government as its alliance with Congress and CPI(M) got 49 seats in the 90-member house.