News Topic:Omar Abdullah

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SHAMELESS LEADERS

Politicians are unreliable. They change color like chameleons. In J&K, leaders who were released after a year readily contested DDC polls.

PAGD candidates coerced to join Apni Party, alleges Omar Abdullah

Former J&K CM Omar Abdullah alleged that the administration was using police to force the winning candidates of PAGD to join the Apni Party.

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480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo

J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.

J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers

J&K government told the Assembly that 53,972 posts are vacant while a high-level panel examines regularisation of casual, seasonal and temporary workers.

J&K Assembly session begins amid BJP protests over power, daily-wagers

J&K Assembly’s autumn session began amid BJP protests over power tariffs, daily-wagers and NHM employees, while NC MLAs sought statehood restoration.

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.

J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.