Terrorists exploded a grenade into a Sunday market in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, injuring at least 12 people. Those injured in the blast were transported to the hospital. More information is awaited. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah described the grenade attack as “deeply disturbing” and said there can be no justification for targeting … Read more
Omar Abdullah instructed the police in the union territory to minimize “public inconvenience” during VIP travels just hours after taking office as the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir. He instructed the police to refrain from “stick-waving” and “aggressive gestures” as he was traveling by car. Omar Abdullah also asked the Jammu and Kashmir police … Read more
National Conference President Omar Abdullah is slated to take oath as the first chief minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir after winning the Assembly Elections 2024 following the repeal of Article 370. Officials claimed that preparations have been made for the chief minister and his council of ministers’ oath ceremony at the … Read more
President’s rule was revoked in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, clearing the way for the formation of a new government in the union territory under Omar Abdullah’s leadership. A gazette notification issued by the Union Home Ministry confirmed the development. “In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 73 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganizations … Read more
After the National Conference and its ally Congress passed the halfway point in the election results on Tuesday, National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah said that his son Omar will succeed him as chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to the media, Farooq Abdullah said, “People have given their mandate. They have proven that they … Read more
Baramulla, one of Kashmir valley’s most important seats, has seen a major political upturn this Lok Sabha Elections. Engineer Rashid an independent candidate and two-time MLA from Langate constituency defeated National Conference leader Omar Abdullah by a margin of 1 lakh votes. Omar in a post on X, conceded his defeat even before official election … Read more