Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's advisor Nasir Aslam Wani on Thursday said that J-K's relationship with Leh and Ladakh will become stronger.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Union Minister Jitendra Singh inspected Katra railway station and the Vande Bharat train on Thursday ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit on June 6.
In a move to restore normalcy in the region, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday held a meeting with administrative officials in Gulmarg, a popular tourist destination in the Union Territory.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday highlighted the need for coordination between three power centers - the elected government, the Union Government, and the Lieutenant Governor's office - to ensure security and law and order in the region post the Pahalgam terror
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah arrived at Gulmarg Club today to chair a high-level government meeting focused on reviewing developmental initiatives across the union territory.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday stated that while tourism in the region has been affected, the government is currently prioritising the smooth and secure conduct of the upcoming Amarnath Yatra.
J-K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said they want the Amarnath Yatra to be safe and free of problems. He added tourism is down, and there have been no recent border clashes. The government is working on compensation for any damage caused.
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah said he has asked the Centre to arrange more Haj flights from Srinagar. Around 1,895 pilgrims are stuck due to recent flight delays. He said ensuring a smooth pilgrimage is a top priority.
He held the meeting to discuss their concerns after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir's Anantnag district, which had significantly impacted tourism in the region.
Heavy cross-border shelling by Pakistan after Operation Sindoor, conducted by the Indian Armed Forces in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam attack, had caused damage to homes and religious sites in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara, Uri, and Poonch.