News Topic:Omar Abdullah
Kashmir
13 July 1931: Politicians barred from visiting martyrs’ graveyard
Top political parties including NC and PDP organized closed door functions and paid homage to the 13 July, 1931 martyrs.
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Politics
Conditional participation in polls by Mehbooba, Omar disservice: BJP leader
BJP's Kavinder Gupta described the decision of Mehbooba and Omar of making participation in Assembly election conditional as "disservice".
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Indian Prime Ministers went back on their promises: Farooq Abdullah
NC patron, Farooq Abdullah said that first Indian Prime Minister had promised a plebiscite for J-K. However, they went back on their promise.
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J&K
All-Party Meet: Article 370, Statehood dominates session
Restoration of full statehood and Article 370 to J&K were among series of demands that dominated the crucial All-Party Meeting over J&K.
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People have right to criticize people in authority: Omar Abdullah
National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah said the criticism of people enjoying power is the right of every citizen in a democracy.
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News & Interviews
NC welcomes Indo-Pak thaw, let there be open talks now: Omar Abdullah
While welcoming the thaw between India and Pakistan, Omar Abdullah said that the two countries must join the table for open talks.
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I don’t see Assembly elections in 2021: Omar Abdullah
Omar Abdullah said that he doesn’t see Assembly elections taking place in 2021 as Delimitation Commission has been given one year extension.
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Politics
Syed Basharat Bukhari disassociates himself from NC
Senior National Conference leader and former law minister Syed Basharat Bukhari disassociated himself from the party on Friday afternoon.
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Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists
Kulgam's Horticulture Department is providing anti-hail nets to orchardists at 50% subsidy, with assistance so far crossing ₹1.30 lakh to protect fruit crops.
AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed
AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to examine LoC displacement, PoK returnees and Kashmiri Pandit migration.
900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo says 900 doctors have been appointed via PSC, with 400 more recruitments underway alongside expansion of diagnostic facilities.
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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death
Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.
India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash
India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.