Page 3 - Latest Updates on Omar Abdullah
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
 "Pahalgam attack has not stalled the J-K statehood talks: Omar Abdullah")
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
 "After Pahalgam attack, Omar Abdullah to hold meeting in J-K's Gulmarg today")
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")
J&K CM announces ex-gratia of ₹10 lakh each for kin of Pak shelling victims
An additional district development commissioner and 19 villagers were killed in Poonch, Rajouri, Jammu and Baramulla sectors in the past four days
'Reimbursing Pakistan', says Omar Abdullah as IMF approves $1 billion loan
J&K CM Omar Abdullah questioned the IMF's decision to fund Pakistan amid cross-border attacks, while India warned of misuse for terrorism and abstained from the vote
 "'Reimbursing Pakistan', says Omar Abdullah as IMF approves $1 billion loan")
IMF 'reimbursing' Pak for ordnance used to devastate border areas: Abdullah
The International Monetary Fund on Friday approved the disbursement of around $1 billion to Pakistan under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF)
Govt official killed, two staff members injured in Pak shelling in J&K
Additional Deputy Commissioner, Rajouri, Raj Kumar Thapa and his two staff members were seriously injured when an artillery shell hit his residence in Rajouri town, the officials said
 "Govt official killed, two staff members injured in Pak shelling in J&K")
J&K CM reviews relief measures, urges communication, contingency planning
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also reviewed the availability of ambulances, medical staff, and emergency infrastructure with the Principal of GMC hospital in Jammu
 "J&K CM reviews relief measures, urges communication, contingency planning")
Evacuation underway in at least 5 border districts of Jammu region
Abdullah also visited relief centres in Mishriwala, Nagbani, Bishnah, and Thandi Khui, urging officials to stay alert and responsive
 "Evacuation underway in at least 5 border districts of Jammu region")
Pakistan went out of its way to target civilians in J&K: CM Abdullah
The chief minister said India had gone out of its way to ensure that no military and civilian targets were hit in the strikes
Omar Abdullah meets PM Modi, discusses Pahalgam attack, J-K issues
Giving details of the meeting, an official spokesperson said Abdullah discussed key issues concerning Jammu and Kashmir with the prime minister, with particular emphasis on the recent development
 "Omar Abdullah meets PM Modi, discusses Pahalgam attack, J-K issues")
