News Topic:Omar Abdullah

As many as 30 pilgrims have died in landslide near Vaishnodevi shrine in Jammu

As many as 30 pilgrims have lost their lives after heavy rains triggered massive landslides near the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district of Jammu region.

‘I’ve never banned books & I never would’ : Omar Abdullah

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said the ban on 25 books authored by acclaimed national and international writers has only been imposed by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha.

J&K CM calls for transparent, time-bound probe into Jammu man’s killing

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday called for a transparent and time-bound investigation into the killing of Mohammad Parvez in Niki Tawi, Jammu.

NC condemns alleged manhandling of CM Omar

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference today condemned the alleged manhandling of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Srinagar.

BJP slams Omar for reviving ‘politics of graves’; Lone calls visit scripted

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s visit to the Martyrs’ Graveyard in old Srinagar has drawn sharp reactions from political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir.

After ‘house detention’, Omar visits Martyrs’ graveyard, alleges bid to block entry

J&K CM Omar Abdullah launched a searing attack on the LG-led administration for once again attempting to stop NC leaders to pay tribute to the martyrs of July 13, 1931.

Omar Abdullah slams local media silence over detention of elected leaders on Martyrs’ Day

CM Omar Abdullah accused a large section of local newspapers in J&K of deliberately burying the “mass detention” of the elected representatives on the Martyrs’ Day.

On ‘Martyrs Day’, J&K leaders put under house arrest, access to old city graveyard blocked

Several leaders from Jammu and Kashmir were placed under house arrest today to prevent them from visiting the Martyrs’ Graveyard in Srinagar’s old city.

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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.