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Omar Abdullah grappled by J&K cops as he tries to visit martyrs' grave
July 13 used to be a public holiday in J&K until the state's reorganisation into two UTs in August 2019. It was removed from the list of gazetted holidays by the administration in 2020
 "Omar Abdullah grappled by J&K cops as he tries to visit martyrs' grave")
Explained: Why is Martyrs' Day in Jammu and Kashmir controversial?
July 13 marks Martyrs' Day in Jammu and Kashmir, commemorating the 1931 killings of protesters during the Dogra rule. Political detentions and restrictions have reignited debate over its status
 "Explained: Why is Martyrs' Day in Jammu and Kashmir controversial?")
Nearly half of bunker funds unspent in J&K despite rising border threats
Only 53.42 per cent of the ₹242.77 crore allocated for building bunkers in J&K has been utilised over five years, even as border shelling and civilian casualties rise
 "Nearly half of bunker funds unspent in J&K despite rising border threats")
Omar Abdullah vows to make Jammu and Kashmir a premier golf destination
Welcoming the golfers to Kashmir, the chief minister said that their presence was highly encouraging
 "Omar Abdullah vows to make Jammu and Kashmir a premier golf destination")
Indian evacuees from Iran flag issues with J&K buses; CM Abdullah responds
Out of 110 people who have been evacuated from Iran as the conflict in West Asia intensifies, 90 students were from Jammu and Kashmir
 "Indian evacuees from Iran flag issues with J&K buses; CM Abdullah responds")
Held forward-looking talks with J-K CM on tourism development: Shekhawat
Such engagements reflect "our collective commitment" to transform Jammu and Kashmir into a global tourism destination that celebrates its culture, nature, and people, Shekhawat said
 "Held forward-looking talks with J-K CM on tourism development: Shekhawat")
Israel's attack on Iran 'totally unjustified', says Omar Abdullah
Israel attacked Iran's capital Tehran early Friday in strikes that targeted the country's nuclear programme and raised the potential for an all-out war between the two nations
 "Israel's attack on Iran 'totally unjustified', says Omar Abdullah")
PM Modi ends India's wait for rail link between Delhi and Kashmir
Says Pak engineered Pahalgam attack on Kashmiriyat to spark riots in the country
 "PM Modi ends India's wait for rail link between Delhi and Kashmir")
Pahalgam attack has not stalled the J-K statehood talks: Omar Abdullah
So, the conversation around statehood has not stalled. The only thing I was unwilling to do was to use the special session of the (Jammu and Kashmir) Assembly to talk about statehood, he added
After Pahalgam attack, Omar Abdullah to hold meeting in J-K's Gulmarg today
The CM will chair the meeting in Gulmarg at 12 noon, a notice issued by the General Administration Department stated
Omar Abdullah holds Cabinet meet in Pahalgam: 'Bloodshed won't stop J&K'
The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet met in Pahalgam today and plans another session in Gulmarg to help restore public confidence and revive tourism after the recent terror attack
 "Omar Abdullah holds Cabinet meet in Pahalgam: 'Bloodshed won't stop J&K'")
J-K CM urges PSU, parliament meets in Kashmir to boost tourism, trust
CM also strongly pitched for holding of parliamentary consultative committee and parliamentary standing committee meetings in Jammu and Kashmir
 "J-K CM urges PSU, parliament meets in Kashmir to boost tourism, trust")
Mehbooba asks J-K CM to employ youths, not ex-servicemen in guard duties
In a letter to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, she said this is in view of the rising unemployment in the Union Territory
 "Mehbooba asks J-K CM to employ youths, not ex-servicemen in guard duties")
Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti clash over Tulbul project amid Indo-Pak row
J&K CM Omar Abdullah and ex-CM Mehbooba Mufti trade sharp barbs online over Tulbul project revival amid rising Indo-Pak tensions and suspension of Indus Waters Treaty
 "Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti clash over Tulbul project amid Indo-Pak row")
Omar, Mehbooba lock horns on social media over Tulbul barrage project
In a post on X on Thursday, Abdullah had posed the question if work could resume on the Tulbul Navigation Barrage project in view of the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT)
 "Omar, Mehbooba lock horns on social media over Tulbul barrage project")
J&K CM visits areas affected by shelling, promises help to rebuild houses
Abdullah visited the shelling affected areas of Uri, including Salamabad, Lagama, Bandi and Gingal in north Kashmir's Baramulla district
 "J&K CM visits areas affected by shelling, promises help to rebuild houses")
Omar Abdullah urges return of Poonch residents after ceasefire holds
Abdullah also dismissed the Pakistani military's ongoing propaganda, saying the neighbouring country will continue to push it, but the reality is known to the world
J&K CM Omar visits shell-hit Poonch, stresses need for building bunkers
Abdullah, along with his advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and MLA Ajaz Jan, visited Poonch and surveyed areas heavily damaged by Pakistani shelling
Pakistan breached military agreement hours after it was reached, says MEA
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said Pakistan violated the military agreement reached earlier on May 10, adding Indian forces are responding and remain on high alert
 "Pakistan breached military agreement hours after it was reached, says MEA")
As India-Pak agree on stoppage of firing, leaders hope for lasting peace
Indian leaders, including Kapil Sibal, Mehbooba Mufti, and Omar Abdullah, react to the India-Pakistan ceasefire announcement, calling for peace, relief, and political discussions on the way forward
 "As India-Pak agree on stoppage of firing, leaders hope for lasting peace")
