News Topic:Omar Abdullah
Politics
Omar Abdullah likely to meet LG Manoj Sinha amid cabinet expansion speculation
Omar Abdullah is likely to meet LG Manoj Sinha on Saturday, with sources indicating J&K's long-awaited cabinet expansion could take place early next week.
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Kashmir
Kashmir Marathon gets 1,807 registrations, over 2,000 participants expected
Kashmir Marathon has received 1,807 registrations, including 73 foreign athletes from 12 countries. Tourism officials expect participation to cross 2,000.
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Politics
Aga Ruhullah leaves new political platform open, says he will consult people after Nov 3
Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi says he will consult people after November 3 on Jammu and Kashmir’s constitutional rights, leaving his political options open.
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Education
J&K Govt issues formal order hiking medical interns’ stipend to ₹25,000
J&K has issued a formal order raising the monthly stipend for MBBS and BDS interns, including FMGs, to ₹25,000 retrospectively from October 1, 2026.
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Education
JKSET aspirants urge Omar Abdullah to postpone Kashmir Marathon
JKSET aspirants have urged Omar Abdullah to defer the October 25 Kashmir Marathon by a week, citing possible traffic restrictions and exam travel concerns.
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Education
Only 16.6% of rural J&K Class 3 children can read Class 2 text: ASER
ASER 2024 found only 16.6% of rural J&K Class 3 children could read Class 2 text. Omar Abdullah called for critical thinking and skills beyond exams.
Politics
Omar joins INDIA bloc delegation to President; NC condemns restrictions ahead of Delhi protest
Omar Abdullah joined INDIA bloc leaders seeking the CEC's removal, while the National Conference criticised reported detentions and restrictions ahead of Delhi's October 10 protest.
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J&K
J&K notifies City Gas Distribution Policy 2026 to expand PNG, CNG access
J&K has notified its City Gas Distribution Policy 2026 to expand PNG and CNG access across 20 districts, including industrial and transport networks.
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AIMSA seeks PG doctors’ stipend revision in J&K, sets November 12 deadline
AIMSA has urged the J&K government to revise PG medical and dental residents’ stipends, setting November 12 as the deadline for a concrete response.
Puducherry reach 261 for 6 against J&K on Day 1 of Ranji Trophy match
Puducherry reached 261 for six in 77 overs against Jammu and Kashmir on day one of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match in Srinagar.
Darbar Move offices reopen in Jammu
J&K's Civil Secretariat and other Darbar Move offices reopened in Jammu on Monday, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah receiving a ceremonial Guard of Honour.
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NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.
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