Omar Abdullah

J&K opposition leaders meet Rahul Gandhi over prolonged unrest

With Kashmir under curfew for the last 44 days, former state chief minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday led a joint delegation of Opposition parties for a meeting with Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi where he pitched for efforts to find a political solution to the violent unrest which has claimed 64 lives so far.

Aug 21, 2016, 20:32 PM IST

J&K unrest: PM Modi to meet delegation of state Opposition parties led by Omar Abdullah on Monday

On August 20, the Opposition parties from Jammu and Kashmir had knocked at the doors of President Pranab Mukherjee.

Aug 21, 2016, 18:22 PM IST

Curfew, restrictions continue for 44th day in Kashmir, life remains paralysed

Authorities on Sunday continued curfew and restrictions in Kashmir for the 44th consecutive day.

Aug 21, 2016, 10:31 AM IST

'Violence in Kashmir not only instigated by Pakistan, but also has its support'

As former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah-led delegation of opposition parties from the state yesterday met and apprised President Pranab Mukherjee of the prevailing restive situation in the Kashmir Valley, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) general secretary Devi Prasad Tripathi on Sunday said the violence in Kashmir is not only instigated by Pakistan, but also has its support, and thus, there is a need to sensitise the people of the Valley and solve the problem politically.

Aug 21, 2016, 09:51 AM IST

Kashmir unrest: Twitter turns into battle ground between Ram Madhav, Omar Abdullah

Leaders of opposition parties from J&K led by Omar knocked at the doors of President Pranab Mukherjee, requesting him to urge the Centre in finding a solution "politically".

Aug 20, 2016, 18:58 PM IST

Kashmir unrest: Oppn delegation led by Omar Abdullah meets President, seeks his intervention

As the unrest in Kashmir entered the 43rd day, leaders of opposition parties from Jammu and Kashmir led by Omar Abdullah on Saturday knocked at the doors of President Pranab Mukherjee, requesting him to urge the Centre in finding a solution "politically".

Aug 20, 2016, 18:36 PM IST

Nation needs to restrain use of pellet guns by paramilitary: Congress

Expressing dismay over the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) warning that more fatalities could take place in restive Jammu and Kashmir if the use of pellet guns are banned, the Congress Party on Saturday said in a democracy a more humane approach is the need of the hour.

Aug 20, 2016, 15:28 PM IST

Rajnath Singh strikes back on Omar Abdullah's Kashmir remark - Details inside

Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday reacted sharply to Jammu and Kashmir former chief minister and National Conference president Omar Abdullah's remark over the ongoing crisis going on in the Valley. '

Aug 20, 2016, 15:13 PM IST

Kashmir unrest: 20-member delegation led by Omar Abdullah meets President Pranab Mukherjee

An all-party delegation from Jammu and Kashmir led by former chief minister Omar Abdullah will meet President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday afternoon to apprise him of the prevailing situation in the Kashmir Valley. 

Aug 20, 2016, 10:48 AM IST

Kashmir unrest: All-party delegation from J&K to meet President; Omar seeks judicial probe

With Kashmir on the boil, the state's opposition parties today decided to approach President Pranab Mukherjee to apprise him of the "real" situation.

Aug 17, 2016, 19:26 PM IST

Delhi court asks Omar Abdullah's estranged wife to vacate house

A court here on Tuesday ordered Payal Abdullah, the estranged wife of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, to vacate the government accommodation allotted to Omar in the national capital.

Aug 16, 2016, 17:24 PM IST

Omar Abdullah lashes out at Centre for raising Balochistan

Former chief minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday lashed out at the Centre for raising the issue of Balochistan at a time when Kashmir has been hit by violence.

Aug 16, 2016, 12:28 PM IST

Centre must come up with political roadmap for Kashmir: NC

Warning that "patchwork or rhetoric" can make Kashmir a "military flashpoint", National Conference on Sunday said that to resolve the issue, the Centre should come up with a roadmap which is acceptable to all stakeholders.

Aug 14, 2016, 20:50 PM IST

Omar blasts PDP MP for 'insulting' Kashmiris

Abdullah accused Baig of making "extremely dangerous and perverse" comments about Kashmiris at the meeting PM Narendra Modi had convened on Friday on finding ways to defuse the tension in Kashmir.

Aug 13, 2016, 19:08 PM IST

Delhi Police will ensure safety of Payal Abdullah: MHA to HC

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) told Justice Indermeet Kaur that the government accommodation, on security grounds, is given only to SPG protectees.

Aug 12, 2016, 20:36 PM IST

Kashmir unrest: J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti to meet Home Minister Rajnath Singh

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti is likely to meet Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh in Delhi on Monday to discuss the situation in Kashmir.

Aug 08, 2016, 15:32 PM IST

Omar Abdullah takes jibe at PM Modi, says when will Centre wake up to crisis in Kashmir

Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah was reacting to the death of three persons in security forces action after violent protests on Friday.

Aug 06, 2016, 10:52 AM IST

Omar Abdullah rubbishes Mehbooba Mufti's claim, says ''she was aware of security encounter with Wani''

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti yesterday claimed that the security forces were unaware about Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani`s hideout.

Jul 29, 2016, 09:20 AM IST

Kashmir needs political solution, Omar tells Rajnath

Jammu and Kashmir needs a political solution and not economic packages, former Omar Abdullah told Home Minister Rajnath Singh.

Jul 24, 2016, 15:27 PM IST

Kashmir unrest: Mehbooba Mufti calls all-party meeting, NC to boycott

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has called an all-party meeting on Thursday to discuss the situation in the violence-hit state.

Jul 21, 2016, 01:58 AM IST