Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday sent his "heartiest congratulations" to Paralympian Rakesh Kumar on receiving the prestigious Arjuna Award.
"My heart says that very soon you (PM Modi) will fulfill your promise of restoring statehood. Today, on this occasion, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for coming here in this cold... You have a very old relationship with Jammu and Kashmir, we hope that you come here again and
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reiterated the right to statehood for J-K and said that if the Bharatiya Janata Party is worried about the Jammu and Kashmir then they should talk about the statehood.
Addressing a press conference, CM Abdullah said, "200 units free will be rolled out only after the areas are metered. How else would you measure the units? When we roll out this scheme in March-April, all can benefit from this scheme."
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited Ganderbal district on Saturday to assess the preparedness in providing healthcare and other essential services during the ongoing winter season. The visit comes in the wake of heavy snowfall that has affected daily life across the Kas
Omar Abdullah conducted surprise inspections at major hospitals in Srinagar, including Bone & Joint Hospital, Barzulla. He emphasized completing the additional block by January 2025 and addressing staff shortages and patient concerns at local healthcare facilities.
Abdullah, who was returning from Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, said he would reach Srinagar by Friday morning to take stock of the situation in Kashmir. He said that the residents in the valley were facing difficulties with water and electricity supply given the severe cold spell which has gripped
"Thankfully, it wasn't taken up and we will also ensure that in the future, something like this is not considered because it would be life-threatening to our Pashmina shawl industry...," CM Omar Abdullah said.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday backed Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over Bharatiya Janata Party's allegations and said he would not push anyone much less a member of parliament.
The bill, introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, proposes simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies across India. However, the proposal has faced strong resistance from Opposition parties, who voiced concerns about its potential impact on democracy.