J&K LG Manoj Sinha rejects transaction of business rules, cites conflict with Reorganisation Act
In a significant development in Jammu and Kashmir’s evolving governance landscape, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has returned the proposed Transaction of Business Rules to the Omar Abdullah-led government on May 4, 2025. The LG cited inconsistencies between the draft rules and the J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019, which defines the administrative framework for the Union Territory. […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha flags off first Haj pilgrim batch from Srinagar airport
Srinagar, May 5, 2025: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of 178 Haj pilgrims from the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir at Srinagar International Airport on Sunday, May 4, 2025, marking the commencement of the sacred Haj pilgrimage for 2025. The emotional send-off at Sheikh-ul-Alam International Airport was attended by […]
Omar Abdullah meets PM Narendra Modi to discuss Pahalgam terror attack, J&K issues
New Delhi, May 3, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his Delhi residence on Saturday for a 30-minute dialogue centered on the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and critical issues facing the Union Territory. The meeting, their first since the deadly attack in Baisaran Valley that […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah sends off first batch of Hajj pilgrims from Srinagar
Srinagar, May 4, 2025 – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah bid a heartfelt farewell to the first batch of 178 Hajj 2025 pilgrims—96 men and 82 women—departing from Sheikh-ul-Alam International Airport, Srinagar, for their sacred journey to Mecca. Joined by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Abdullah wished the pilgrims a safe and spiritually fulfilling pilgrimage, humbly requesting […]
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 CM Omar Abdullah chairs key meeting on National Highways at civil secretariat Jammu
Jammu, May 1, 2025 —Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, chaired a crucial meeting at the Civil Secretariat in Jammu to review the progress, challenges, and future plans related to the National Highway infrastructure in the Union Territory. The meeting brought together top officials from the Public Works (R&B) Department, National Highways Authority […]
“My Politics Isn’t So Cheap”: Omar Abdullah Shuns J&K Statehood Demand After Pahalgam Tragedy
“My Politics Isn’t So Cheap”: Omar Abdullah Shuns J&K Statehood Demand After Pahalgam Tragedy The whole country is getting affected by this attack. This was not the first attack. We have seen many such attacks in Jammu & Kashmir, said the Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir Shri Omar Abdullah. We saw attacks on Amarnath […]
All major Kashmir tourist destinations open, officials confirm amid enhanced security
SRINAGAR, April 29, 2025 – All major tourist destinations in Jammu and Kashmir, including Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg, Dal Lake, and the Mughal Gardens, are fully operational and welcoming visitors, according to state officials. Despite the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives, the Tourism Department has assured travelers that these iconic sites […]
J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reviews summer preparedness in high-level meeting
JAMMU, April 29, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat in Jammu on Tuesday to assess the summer preparedness of key government departments. The session focused on ensuring seamless delivery of essential services and addressing challenges posed by rising temperatures across the Union Territory. The […]