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Demand of statehood restoration would remain a priority: J&K CM

Jammu and Kashmir chief minster Omar Abdullah (File)
Published on Aug 07, 2026 09:50 pm IST

Omar meets families affected by recent flash floods in Poonch

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah meets and offers condolences to a family who lost eight family members in cloudburst-triggered flash floods and landslides, at Murrah village in Surankote sector of Poonch district, on Wednesday. (PTI)
Published on Aug 06, 2026 07:40 pm IST

Seven years of Art 370 abrogation: Wounds unhealed, statehood promise unfulfilled, says Omar

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah. (File)
Published on Aug 06, 2026 06:55 pm IST

J&K govt planning to establish golf academy in Kashmir: Omar

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah plays golf during the inauguration of the J&K Open PGTI Golf Tournament, in Srinagar on Tuesday. (ANI)
Published on Aug 05, 2026 08:34 pm IST

J&K CM announces 10 lakh ex gratia for kin of migrant labourers killed in Kulgam terror attack

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday announced an ex-gratia relief of 10 lakh each from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for the next of kin of two migrant labourers from Chhattisgarh, who were killed in a terror attack in Kulgam district on Friday. (HT File)
Published on Aug 03, 2026 05:36 pm IST

Omar Abdullah resolves divorce dispute with estranged wife Payal, informs SC

L: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah | R: His estranged wife Payal Abdullah
Updated on Jul 31, 2026 11:59 pm IST

J&K: BJP accuses Omar, Mehbooba of selective politics

Referring to pellet victims, the BJP spokesperson said their pain should never be exploited for political mileage. (File)
Published on Jul 31, 2026 06:12 pm IST

Omar slams Mehbooba over violence against Kashmiris remark, seeks apology

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah (File)
Published on Jul 29, 2026 05:12 pm IST

You got the date wrong: Omar to Nadda on JKSSB paper leak

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah. (HT File)
Published on Jul 24, 2026 08:52 am IST

Omar trying to ‘normalise’ 2019 changes: Mehbooba

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti, along with former MLA Shoaib Lone, who recently joined the party, addresses a press conference at the party headquarters, in Srinagar, on Wednesday. (PTI)
Updated on Jul 23, 2026 08:49 am IST

Death toll in J&K flash floods rises to 10; CM cuts Delhi trip short

View of an overflowing river as heavy rains in J&K's Poonch and Rajouri wreaked havoc.
Updated on Jul 19, 2026 07:31 pm IST

Lone: NC should bring statehood resolution in J&K assembly first

People's Conference President Sajjad Lone. (PTI)
Updated on Jul 17, 2026 10:49 pm IST

‘Politics must have room for humanity’: Omar on Sonam Wangchuk's protest

"The Education Minister should either resign or be removed from his post," Omar Abdullah told reporters.
Updated on Jul 16, 2026 11:44 pm IST

Statehood protest plan in place, will go to Delhi on July 19: Omar

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah. (File)
Published on Jul 16, 2026 09:03 am IST

BJP serves legal notice to Omar over MLA poaching claims

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah talking to media at the party headquarters in Srinagar, on Monday. (Waseem Andrabi/HT)
Published on Jul 14, 2026 08:22 am IST

Omar fires satire at BJP after ‘backdoor’ charge: ‘Love letter’ and a Trump jibe

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah at a rally titled 'Delhi Chalo! We Want Our Statehood'.
Updated on Jul 13, 2026 08:59 pm IST

BJP vs Omar takes 100-crore ‘love letter’ turn: Party sends defamation notice

After receiving legal notice, Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah said that he views it as "a mark of respect."
Updated on Jul 13, 2026 06:00 pm IST

'Enough is enough': Omar Abdullah takes J&K statehood campaign to Delhi

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah during the 'Delhi Chalo- We Want Our Statehood' rally, at Maharaja Hari Singh Park in Jammu, Sunday, July 12.
Updated on Jul 12, 2026 10:19 pm IST

‘BJP respects democratic traditions’: NDA leaders fight Omar's ‘backdoor’ claim

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah at a convention demanding the restoration of statehood, in Srinagar on Saturday.
Updated on Jul 13, 2026 06:22 am IST

BJP vs Omar Abdullah: ‘Proof’ demanded for ‘ 20-30 crore’ poaching claim

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah accused the BJP of trying to bring down the NC-led government in Jammu and Kashmir by offering cash.
Updated on Jul 12, 2026 02:59 pm IST

Omar claims his MLA was offered 20-30 crore to switch sides; BJP reacts

Omar Abdullah alleges BJP attempted to buy NC MLA with 20-30 crore, ministry
Updated on Jul 12, 2026 08:59 am IST

'Want to light a fire?': Omar attacks Centre on delay in restoring J-K statehood

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah addresses a convention, demanding restoration of statehood, on the death anniversary of his grandmother, at Hazratbal in Srinagar on Saturday.
Updated on Jul 11, 2026 04:26 pm IST

BJP will not participate in NC’s statehood protest: Sunil Sharma

Leader of Opposition in Jammu and Kashmir assembly Sunil Sharma. (File)
Published on Jul 11, 2026 09:06 am IST

J&K CM Omar hands over appointment letters to 117 school lecturers

J&K CM Omar hands over appointment letters to 117 school lecturers
Published on Jul 09, 2026 10:38 am IST

Safina Baig joins National Conference in presence of Farooq, Omar

Ex-District Development Council (DDC) chairperson Baramulla Safina Baig interacts with Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah at the National Conference headquarters in Srinagar on Wednesday. (ANI)
Published on Jul 09, 2026 08:53 am IST

Relief for Kashmir: No runway shutdown at Srinagar airport, AAI withdraws order

There will be no full airfield closure at Srinagar airport this year. Airport operations will continue on all days with operational/watch hours from 8am to 5pm, the airport management posted on X on Saturday. (File photo)
Published on Jul 04, 2026 04:15 pm IST

J&K CM backs call for India-Pak dialogue

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah. (File)
Updated on Jul 04, 2026 08:26 am IST

Statehood push: Omar hints at pre-protest cabinet expansion as Farooq rallies allies

Facing mounting political pressure in Jammu and Kashmir, chief minister Omar Abdullah has dropped strong hints that a long-awaited cabinet expansion and portfolio reshuffle will be executed just ahead of the ruling National Conference’s (NC) planned protest in New Delhi. (PTI File)
Updated on Jul 03, 2026 08:35 am IST

Omar dismisses backdoor appointment charge, says truth will be brought before people

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah. (File)
Published on Jun 27, 2026 05:22 am IST

Parl panel on external affairs call on J&K CM, exchanges views on border management

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah interacts with the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, in Srinagar on Tuesday. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor also present. (J&K CMO/ANI)
Published on Jun 24, 2026 07:06 am IST