Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a detailed review meeting with Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at the State Secretariat in Srinagar on Wednesday, said a statement from the Ministry of Rural Development.
During the interaction with the media alongside Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Chouhan noted that agriculture remains the backbone of both the Indian and Jammu and Kashmir economies, with nearly 50 per cent of the population depending on it for livelihood.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday visited the Baltal base camp to review necessary arrangements for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra. The first batch of pilgrims will be flagged off from the Jammu base camp on July 2 and the Yatra will officially begin on July 3 via both
In a strong and direct message on the issue of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah clarified that he is ready to step aside if that's what it takes to restore full statehood to the Union Territory.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday called for the gradual reopening of tourist spots in the Union Territory, which have remained closed following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 civilian lives.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that "the quicker the ceasefire is done, the better it is," after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
Congress MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa criticised J&K CM Omar Abdullah for opposing water diversion to Punjab, defending Punjab's patriotism and historical contributions, including its canal system and role in national food security.
Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) on friday rejected data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), accusing the government of misleading international financial institutions with "absurd" economic figures, according to a report by Dawn.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday questioned Israel's recent attack on Iran. He added that political motives may be involved and hoped the issue could be resolved through dialogue.