Omar Abdullah

Ensure J&K gets a new govt by May 2019: Omar asks PM Modi

Omar said he was looking forward to a commitment from the Prime Minister that an elected government will be in place by May next year.

Dec 19, 2018, 23:38 PM IST

Not considering any changes to Act governing PRCs in Jammu and Kashmir: Governor Malik

Article 35A of the Constitution empowers the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly to define 'permanent residents' of the state who are eligible for special rights and privileges, which the legislature can provide.

Dec 02, 2018, 23:11 PM IST

Omar Abdullah says J&K Raj Bhawan's fax machine still broken, governor's office confirms letter received

Taking to Twitter, Raj Bhavan clarified that the letter faxed by Omar Abdullah was received by them. 

Dec 02, 2018, 20:44 PM IST

What are Norwegians doing in Kashmir? Omar Abdullah asks Centre to clarify

Former Norway prime minister Kjell Magne Bondevik had on Friday met senior separatist leaders in Srinagar.

Nov 27, 2018, 11:16 AM IST

Why didn't Mehbooba Mufti, Omar Abdullah contact me if they were serious about forming government: J&K Governor

Jammu and Kashmir assembly was abruptly dissolved by Governor Satyapal Malik on Wednesday night hours after the PDP staked claim to form a government.

Nov 25, 2018, 10:07 AM IST

Ram Madhav takes back his 'across the border' remark on NC-PDP alliance after Omar Abdullah's 'dare'

Probably they had fresh instructions from across the border to come together and form government, Ram Madhav had said earlier.

Nov 22, 2018, 16:06 PM IST

Omar challenges BJP to prove horse trading allegations and Pakistan links, slams Governor Satya Pal Malik

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly was abruptly dissolved by the Governor on Wednesday after PDP  staked claim to form a government with the backing of rival National Conference and the Congress.

Nov 22, 2018, 12:46 PM IST

Day after Jammu and Kashmir Assembly dissolved, BJP to hold important meeting on Thursday

The BJP further added that the party wanted that the assembly elections for the state should be conducted along with the Parliament elections, scheduled to take place in 2019.

Nov 22, 2018, 10:23 AM IST

When J&K Governor House fax machine made Mehbooba, Omar 'agree' for once

A lighter conversation began between Mufti and Abdullah over the lack of ''fax machine'' at the Raj Bhavan.

Nov 21, 2018, 23:37 PM IST

Political storm in J&K as Governor dissolves Assembly; PDP-NC-Congress target Centre

Leading the attacks on the Governor were former chief ministers Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah, who have been arch rivals in the polity of the state.

Nov 21, 2018, 23:03 PM IST

Class XI student's murder deeply disturbing: Omar Abdullah

The former J&K chief minister was reacting to the abduction and killing of Nadeem Manzoor.

Nov 17, 2018, 15:17 PM IST

'Non-official talks' with Taliban but not with J&K stakeholders? Omar Abdullah questions Centre

India had on Thursday said it would participate in the dialogue hosted by Russia at a "non-official level" in Moscow.

Nov 09, 2018, 16:59 PM IST

Omar Abdullah says ‘hugely worrying’ as another Kashmiri student ‘joins terrorism’

The pictures on social media showed Sofi dressed in a black outfit and claimed he had joined militant group ISJK, an outfit influenced by ISIS ideology.

Nov 03, 2018, 16:35 PM IST

When did 'Nehru jackets' become 'Modi Vest'? Omar Abdullah asks after South Korean President Moon's tweet

South Korean President Moon Jae-in thanked PM Modi for sending over traditional Indian half-vests.

Oct 31, 2018, 15:31 PM IST

Kashmiris unhappy as autonomy was whittled away: Omar Abdullah

The erosion of Jammu and Kashmir's autonomy, which was granted to the state at the time of its accession to the Indian Union, made its people angry, former chief minister Omar Abdullah said Saturday.

Oct 27, 2018, 23:47 PM IST

J&K government withdraws order for purchasing Ramayana, Bhagwad Gita in schools after Omar raises objections

The circular issued by the J&K Education Department has been withdrawn.

Oct 23, 2018, 12:58 PM IST

Omar Abdullah expresses grief over death of soldiers, civilians in Jammu and Kashmir encounter

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday expressed grief over the deaths of the civilians and soldiers killed during two separate encounters in the state.

Oct 21, 2018, 19:52 PM IST

Sedition case: AMU students hold protest, say 'being Kashmiri is not a crime'

Three Kashmiri students have been charged with sedition for organising a prayer meet for slain terrorist Mannan Wani.

Oct 16, 2018, 12:35 PM IST

Manan Wani killing: Omar Abdullah vs Gautam Gambhir on Twitter over 'changing map of country' and 'sacrifice'

Gautam Gambhir questioned Omar Abdullah's patriotism, following which the former J&K CM said "come back when "you’ve educated yourself about Kashmir".

Oct 12, 2018, 23:33 PM IST

Election without people's participation is not election: Omar Abdullah

National Conference vice-president and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday expressed dismay over the upcoming Panchayat polls.

Sep 13, 2018, 15:07 PM IST