From Kashmir to Delhi: Outrage and solidarity after Red Fort blast
Srinagar, November 12,2025: Political and religious leaders across Jammu and Kashmir strongly condemned the Red Fort blast in New Delhi, terming it a “cowardly and inhumane act” aimed at disturbing peace and unity in the country. Expressing deep anguish over the tragic incident, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that the attack was an attempt to […]
Omar Abdullah leads J&K I-Day event, cancels cultural programme for Kishtwar victims
SRINAGAR, August 15, 2025 – Omar Abdullah, the first elected Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir in eight years, unfurled the national flag and presided over the main Independence Day function at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar on Friday. The event marked a significant moment, as the last elected Chief Minister to lead the ceremony was […]
Her Father Was Killed Before She Was Born, Her Mother Left—Today LG Manoj Sinha Offers a Ray of Hope
Her Father Was Killed Before She Was Born, Her Mother Left—Today LG Manoj Sinha Offers a Ray of Hope In 2000, miltants caught my brother and took him away in the forest. Then they shot him two-three bullets and left him on a pucca road. I came to know of the militants catching my younger […]
Srinagar: J&K government to discuss ULB, panchayat elections Post-Amarnath Yatra
Srinagar, July 16, 2025: The Jammu and Kashmir Government is set to initiate discussions on holding the long-pending Urban Local Body (ULB) and Panchayat elections after the conclusion of the Amarnath Yatra on August 9, 2025, according to senior officials. The move aims to restore grassroots democracy in the Union Territory, where the terms of […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah travels on inaugural Srinagar-Katra Vande Bharat express
Srinagar, June 19, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, accompanied by his father, former Chief Minister Dr. Farooq Abdullah, embarked on a historic journey aboard the newly launched Vande Bharat Express from Srinagar to Katra on Thursday, June 19, 2025. The high-speed train, flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June […]
Farooq Abdullah reaches Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra on Vande Bharat train, expresses joy
Katra, June 10, 2025: National Conference chief and former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Farooq Abdullah, arrived at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station on the newly inaugurated Srinagar-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Express. Overwhelmed with emotion, Abdullah remarked, “Mata ne bulaya hai. Aaya hai bulawa shera wali ka,” expressing his […]
Vande Bharat Express boosts tourism and trade in Jammu & Kashmir, says Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar, June 10, 2025 – National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah hailed the newly launched Vande Bharat Express from Nowgam Railway Station in Srinagar to Katra as a transformative step for Jammu & Kashmir’s tourism and trade. Speaking to reporters during his journey on the high-speed train on Tuesday, Abdullah described it as “a huge blessing” […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah extends Eid al-Adha greetings after prayers at Hazratbal Dargah
Srinagar, June 7, 2025: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, accompanied by his father, National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah, offered Eid al-Adha prayers at the revered Hazratbal Dargah in Srinagar on Saturday. The chief minister extended warm Eid greetings to Muslims across India and the world, emphasizing the festival’s significance as a time […]
CM Omar Abdullah meets Poonch civil society, vows post-shelling support
Poonch, May 12, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited Poonch on Monday, interacting with civil society members from diverse communities to address the aftermath of recent cross-border shelling by Pakistan. The visit, part of a broader effort to assess the ground situation following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, underscored […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah visits Dak Bungalow Surankote to assess border shelling damage
SRINAGAR, May 12, 2025 — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited Dak Bungalow Surankote in Poonch district on Monday to review the situation following recent border shelling by Pakistan, which caused significant damage and civilian casualties. Accompanied by Cabinet Minister Javed Rana and Surankote MLA Choudhary Mohammed Akram, the CM assessed the impact […]
Abdul Majeed Larmi launches free bus service for women from Qazigund to Srinagar
Qazigund, Jammu & Kashmir, May 3, 2025 – In a significant move to empower women and enhance their mobility, Abdul Majeed Larmi, MLA from Anantnag West, flagged off a free government bus service exclusively for women on Friday, May 2, 2025, operating from Qazigund to Srinagar. The initiative, launched under the Jammu and Kashmir government’s […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah champions press freedom on world press freedom day 2025
Srinagar, May 3, 2025 – On World Press Freedom Day, celebrated annually on May 3, Omar Abdullah, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and National Conference leader, paid tribute to journalists for their courage in speaking truth to power. In a powerful statement shared on social media, Abdullah emphasised the critical role of a […]
J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah convenes emergency cabinet meeting in Jammu
JAMMU, April 29, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called an urgent cabinet meeting at his official residence, Wazarat, in Jammu, bringing together all cabinet colleagues to address pressing issues facing the Union Territory. The emergency session, which commenced this morning, has drawn significant attention due to its timing in the […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah convenes emergency cabinet meeting in Jammu
JAMMU, April 29, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called an urgent cabinet meeting at his official residence, Wazarat, in Jammu, bringing together all cabinet colleagues to address pressing issues facing the Union Territory. The emergency session, which commenced this morning, has drawn significant attention due to its timing in the […]
Rahul Gandhi meets J&K CM Omar Abdullah in Srinagar
SRINAGAR, April 25, 2025 – Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Shri Rahul Gandhi, met Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Shri Omar Abdullah at the latter’s official residence in Srinagar today. The meeting, which took place amidst heightened security concerns following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, focused on critical issues facing the Union Territory, […]
A New Path for Prosperity: Srinagar–Pahalgam Road via Tral–Khrew
SRINAGAR, April 16, 2025: The proposed Srinagar–Pahalgam road via Tral–Khrew has been hailed as a transformative project for South Kashmir, promising to boost economic growth, tourism, and regional connectivity. Highlighted in a recent editorial by Kashmir Observer, the initiative is seen as a “golden opportunity to reimagine growth in South Kashmir,” addressing long-standing infrastructure gaps […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah launches e-SeHAT App to revolutionise healthcare in Jammu and Kashmir
KISHTWAR/SRINAGAR, April 16, 2025: A minor earthquake measuring 2.4 on the Richter scale jolted Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir at 5:14 AM IST, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology . The tremor, with its epicentre at Latitude 33.18 N and Longitude 75.89 E at a depth of 5 kilometers, caused no reported […]
Ex-DGP RR Swain’s remarks on terror-politics nexus stir debate
Kashmir , 13 April , 2025 – At a seminar in New Delhi, RR Swain, former Director General of Police for Jammu and Kashmir, addressed perceptions about the region’s stability since the 2019 abrogation of Article 370. Responding to claims from some political factions that the current peace is superficial, he urged skeptics to visit […]
Youth of Jammu & Kashmir hail CM Omar Abdullah’s budget 2025 for startup funds and mission yuva
Srinagar, April 09, 2025 – The youth of Jammu & Kashmir are expressing heartfelt gratitude to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his government for unveiling a transformative vision in the Budget 2025, announced on March 7, 2025. With a strong emphasis on startup funds, the ambitious Mission Yuva initiative, and various youth welfare programs, the […]
Three bills passed by Jammu and Kashmir assembly receive J&K LG Manoj Sinha’s assent
Srinagar, April 07, 2025 – Three bills passed by the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly have been officially assented to by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, marking a significant step in the Union Territory’s legislative process. The development was announced on Monday by Manoj Kumar Pandit, Secretary of the Legislative Assembly, during the ongoing Budget Session […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah visits BJP leader Sunil Sharma’s residence in Gandhinagar, Jammu
Jammu, April 07, 2025 – Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived at the residence of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Sunil Sharma, in Gandhinagar, Jammu, on Monday afternoon. The visit, part of Shah’s ongoing three-day tour of the Union Territory, underscores the BJP’s focus on […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha defends administrative transfers amid jurisdiction row
Srinagar, April 4, 2025: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha addressed the ongoing controversy over the recent transfer of 48 Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service officers, asserting that he is “fully aware of my jurisdiction” and that all decisions were made within the legal framework of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. […]
National Conference convenes urgent legislative party meeting following J&K administration reshuffle
Srinagar, April 4, 2025: The ruling National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir has summoned an urgent meeting of its legislative party today, prompted by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha’s recent reshuffle of the Union Territory’s higher administration. The transfer of 48 Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service officers, ordered earlier this week, has sparked concerns within the […]
Union home minister Amit Shah to visit Jammu and Kashmir for security review amid anti-terror
Jammu, March 31, 2025 – Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Jammu and Kashmir on April 7-8, 2025, to assess the region’s security situation. The visit comes amid an ongoing anti-terror operation in Kathua, where security forces are engaged in efforts to neutralise threats along the Indo-Pak border. Shah’s two-day tour is […]