Omar Abdullah

I'll happily roll up my sleeve, says Omar Abdullah after Akhilesh Yadav's refusal to take 'BJP vaccine'

Abdullah said that the more people that get vaccinated, the better it will be for the country and the economy.

Jan 02, 2021, 21:44 PM IST

J&K: Mehbooba Mufti threatens of 'pressure cooker' explosion at Article-370

In Jammu and Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti has threatened of 'pressure cooker' explosion, on the other hand, Omar Abdullah has shown fear of losing land through his statement over article-370

Nov 07, 2020, 13:14 PM IST

Omar Abdullah-led Gupkar delegation visits Ladakh, meets local leaders

A People’s Alliance for Gupkar declaration team reached Kargil to meet local leaders and discuss new amendments of land laws in J&K.

Oct 30, 2020, 14:14 PM IST

What do they want? Should we leave mainstream, asks NC leader Omar Abdullah

The  National Conference leader said that Delhi thinks we would not do anything, adding "Centre has created such an atmosphere here that we have no option but to come together and save the state." 

Oct 29, 2020, 16:50 PM IST

J&K now up for sale: NC leader Omar Abdullah slams Centre's decision to allow anyone to buy land in Jammu and Kashmir

The Centre has amended several laws, over a year after the nullification of Articles 370 and 35A of the Constitution.

Oct 27, 2020, 18:24 PM IST

Welcome out: Omar Abdullah expresses relief over Mehbooba Mufti's release from detention

The NC leader said that Mufti's detention was a travesty and was against the basic tenets of democracy. 

Oct 14, 2020, 06:47 AM IST

Will vacate Srinagar accommodation by October on my own: Former J&K CM Omar Abdullah

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday (September 9, 2020) said that he will be vacating his government accommodation on Gupkar Road, Srinagar before the end of October.

Sep 09, 2020, 12:08 PM IST

Omar Abdullah won't contest assembly polls till Jammu and Kashmir remains Union Territory

The elections are likely to be held only after the delimitation exercise is completed in the union territory, which came into existence on October 31 last year. The erstwhile state was split into two union territories--Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

Jul 27, 2020, 20:33 PM IST

Omar Abdullah threatens to take legal action after Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel links his release to Sachin Pilot

National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah on Monday (July 20) threatened to take legal action Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel for linking his release from detention under the Public Safety Act (PSA) to rebel Congress leader Sachin Pilot and the ongoing political drama in Rajasthan.

Jul 21, 2020, 10:58 AM IST

Satya Pal Malik says NC, PDP refused to participate in Jammu and Kashmir polls; Omar Abdullah hits back

According to media reports, Malik, currently the Governor of Goa, said two regional parties had refused to participate in the polls (in Jammu and Kashmir) under Pakistan's pressure.

May 24, 2020, 19:16 PM IST

Omar Abdullah urges Centre to bring back Jammu and Kashmir residents stranded in different parts of India

Omar said that he and his father Farooq Abdullah have been flooded with calls and messages from Kashmiris stuck in various parts of the country, especially north India. 

Apr 14, 2020, 20:39 PM IST

Omar Abdullah demands Mehbooba Mufti be set free

National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar Abdullah on Tuesday demanded that PDP president Mehbooba Mufti be set free, saying merely shifting her home while keeping her under detention was a cop out.

Apr 07, 2020, 13:57 PM IST

Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah urges Centre to release Mehbooba Mufti, other politicians from detention

Just a day after getting released from detention after nearly eight months, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday (march 25) appealed the BJP-led government at the Centre to release PDP chief and another former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister, Mehbooba Mufti, and other politicians from detention after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day nationwide lockdown on Tuesday.

Mar 25, 2020, 10:58 AM IST

Release leaders, restore Internet in Jammu and Kashmir: Omar Abdullah urges Centre after walking out of detention

Minutes after being released from detention after seven months, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday (March 24) urged the BJP-led government at the Centre to release other detained leaders and restore Internet facilities in the newly-formed Union Territory. 

Mar 24, 2020, 14:20 PM IST

Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah released after 7 months of detention

The Jammu and Kashmir authorities on Tuesday (March 24) revoked the Public Safety Act slapped against National Conference leader and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and released him from house arrest.

Mar 24, 2020, 11:00 AM IST

SC questions Jammu and Kashmir administration on Omar Abdullah's release, next hearing after 7 days

Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday (March 18) asked Jammu and Kashmir administration to take instruction on whether it is planning to release former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who has been detained under Public Safety Act. 

Mar 18, 2020, 12:35 PM IST

Farooq Abdullah meets son Omar after 7 months in detention in Srinagar

After his release on March 13, sources close to the family of Farooq Abdullah had said they are very relieved that his detention has ended and now they are looking forward to the release of Omar.

Mar 14, 2020, 13:17 PM IST

Supreme Court to hear on March 5 plea against detention of Omar Abdullah under PSA

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta filed the response on behalf of the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Pilot's plea before a bench of justices Arun Mishra and Indira Banerjee.

Mar 02, 2020, 12:46 PM IST

Pray for early release of Mehbooba Mufti, Abdullahs, says Rajnath Singh

Rajnath Singh drew accolades in Kashmir while he was the Home Minister in the previous government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for his uprightness and kindness.

Feb 23, 2020, 07:40 AM IST

BREAKING NEWS: Supreme Court issues notice to J&K govt on plea challenging Omar Abdullah’s detention under PSA

The top court also directed the J&K Administration to file a reply by March 2, 2020.

Feb 14, 2020, 13:54 PM IST