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CM Omar Abdullah hopes December snowfall will revive J&K tourism
The preparations and promotions that needed to be done by the government have been done, the chief minister said
 "CM Omar Abdullah hopes December snowfall will revive J&K tourism")
J-K CM welcomes additional 50 MGNREGA workdays for calamity-hit panchayats
Abdullah thanked Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan for the decision and expressed appreciation for the Centre's swift support to J&K
All Kashmiris now looked at with suspicion after Delhi blast: Omar Abdullah
The chief minister said it does not feel good to say this, "but what can we do, that is the reality"
 "All Kashmiris now looked at with suspicion after Delhi blast: Omar Abdullah")
PDP helped BJP in attacking J-K's special status, alleges Omar Abdullah
The attack on the special status of Jammu and Kashmir did not start in 2019 but in 2015, when the PDP formed a government with the BJP, Abdullah said
 "PDP helped BJP in attacking J-K's special status, alleges Omar Abdullah")
Darbar Move resumes in J&K after 4 yrs, CM Omar walks to office in Jammu
The 'Darbar Move' involves shifting the Jammu and Kashmir government's offices between Srinagar and Jammu with the changing seasons
 "Darbar Move resumes in J&K after 4 yrs, CM Omar walks to office in Jammu")
J&K govt to allot land to landless families hit by floods: Omar Abdullah
Landless people affected by the flood will be given five marlas (one marla is equal to 25.2929 sq metre) of land on lease wherever available, Omar said
Omar Abdullah mulls legal move for J&K statehood, rules out BJP tie-up
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said he is considering becoming a party to the Supreme Court case seeking restoration of statehood, while ruling out any alliance with the BJP
Won't ally with BJP for restoration of statehood to J&K: CM Abdullah
The chief minister said if the restoration of statehood is dependent on the BJP coming to power in J&K, then the national party should be honest in saying so
 "Won't ally with BJP for restoration of statehood to J&K: CM Abdullah")
Omar Abdullah calls for J-K statehood restoration to empower elected govt
Abdullah said one of his party colleagues has also come up with a bill on the issue of land grant, and he does not know whether that would also come up in the House or not
Centre failed to honour its promises on statehood to J&K, Ladakh: Omar
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also criticised the sudden shift in the stance towards Ladakhi leaders, especially climate activist Sonam Wangchuk
 "Centre failed to honour its promises on statehood to J&K, Ladakh: Omar")
J&K may not get statehood as BJP did not win Assembly polls: Omar Abdullah
Abdullah said the biggest challenge before his 11-month-old government is that Jammu and Kashmir is not a state
J&K CM rules out electricity privatisation, pledges reforms in sector
Emphasising the critical role of the power sector, Abdullah underscored the need for J-K to reduce its power losses and then focus on harnessing its vast hydropower potential to strengthen its economy
 "J&K CM rules out electricity privatisation, pledges reforms in sector")
Omar Abdullah questions use of national emblem on Hazratbal Shrine plaque
This comes after a viral video had surfaced showing a mob defacing the national emblem inscribed on the foundation stone of the shrine
CM Abdullah reviews flood situation in J&K as water level rises in rivers
CM directed the administration to intensify ground response, ensure clearance of waterlogged areas, safeguard essential services, carry out timely evacuations, and provide immediate relief
J&K CM Omar directs timely evacuation of people from risk-prone zones
Taking note of the continuous heavy rains, the chief minister appealed to people to remain alert, avoid vulnerable areas, and strictly adhere to safety advisories
 "J&K CM Omar directs timely evacuation of people from risk-prone zones")
J&K CM reviews flood mitigation measures, says situation in Jammu serious
Almost all rivers and streams are flowing above or close to the danger mark, submerging a number of low-lying areas and roads in the city and elsewhere
Hope SC sets deadline for restoration of statehood to J-K: CM Omar
He said his government has been after the restoration of statehood for the last ten months since the it took over
 "Hope SC sets deadline for restoration of statehood to J-K: CM Omar")
CM Omar Abdullah puts all departments on high alert amid heavy rains in J-K
He has also advised people to remain cautious amid a weather forecast predicting moderate to intense rainfall with possibility of cloudbursts, flash floods and landslides
 "CM Omar Abdullah puts all departments on high alert amid heavy rains in J-K")
Kishtwar cloudburst: Search continues as families look for those missing
A day earlier, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that it might be impossible to find anyone alive in the Kishtwar incident
 "Kishtwar cloudburst: Search continues as families look for those missing")
J-K CM calls for expert guidance to reduce risks after Himalayan disasters
Around 60 persons were killed and over 100 others injured when a massive cloudburst triggered flash floods hit Chisoti
 "J-K CM calls for expert guidance to reduce risks after Himalayan disasters")
