Page 2 - Latest Updates on Omar Abdullah
Ex gratia of ₹2 lakh for J&K flood victims' family, ₹1 lakh for injured
The announcement came after CM Omar Abdullah visited the cloudburst-affected areas of Kishtwar today and met affected families
 "Ex gratia of ₹2 lakh for J&K flood victims' family, ₹1 lakh for injured")
J-K cloudburst: IAF on standby with 3 helicopters for rescue, relief work
Operations will commence at the "first available operational weather window", a source said
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J&K cloudburst: Over 60 dead, 69 missing as rescue ops underway | Updates
Over 60 people have died, 69 are missing, and more than 100 are injured after a cloudburst in J&K's Kishtwar, which destroyed homes, temples, a bridge, and several vehicles
Take national flag to greater heights: J-K CM Omar at Tiranga rally
'All of us can do our bit to uphold the respect and dignity of the national flag,' Abdullah said addressing a Tiranga rally in Srinagar
CM Omar urges party leaders to back J&K statehood bill in Parliament
According to officials, Abdullah, in his two-page letter, called for bringing a legislation for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir during the current Parliament session
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6 years of abrogation of Article 370: Why it matters and what has changed?
Six years after Article 370 was scrapped, debates continue over its impact on J&K's security, development, and political future, with statehood restoration still a key demand on the ground
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July 14 incident a blow to democratic institutions, says Omar Abdullah
Abdullah also spoke about his long-held view that the current dual model of governance in Jammu and Kashmir is 'not an ideal form of government'
J&K CM pushes for 2 key projects as IWT pause opens door for water storage
Chief Minister Abdullah said that while the benefits of a full reversal of the IWT will take time, his government is focusing on medium-term projects that can begin immediately
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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